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BMI and GNRI values before allo-HCST pre-treatment were independent predictors of the 5-year survival rates. Patients undergoing allo-HSCT may require nutritional interventions during pre-treatment to reduce the risk of sarcopenia, which affects their survival rates.
Abstract Purpose Despite the availability of various prevention methods, dental caries continues to be an adverse effect of head and neck radiotherapy (RT). Since conventional approaches do not evaluate the post-treatment alterations in dietary behavior, we assessed the influence of radiation-induced xerostomia on post-RT cariogenic dietary habits. Methods Fifty-seven patients responded to the xerostomia questionnaire (XQ) and answered questions regarding daily cariogenic food and beverage (CFB) intake, daily teeth brushing, fluoride application, and subjective total taste acuity (STTA). They also underwent evaluations for the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), Saxon test, number of decayed-missing-filled teeth (DMFT), and the proportion of DMFT to the test teeth (DMFT rate). Clinical records were searched for information regarding RT modalities, including the median of the mean dose to the parotid glands, post-RT duration, submandibular gland resection, whole-neck irradiation, and the DMFT value and rate before RT. The patients were divided into low- and high-XQ groups based on the median XQ summary score of 47.5 for the two sample tests. Univariable and multivariable regression analyses were used to identify independent factors for CFB intake. Results Higher XQ scores were associated with a significantly greater frequency of CFB intake (P=0.020). Regression analysis also identified higher XQ scores (P=0.017) as an independent risk factor for frequent CFB intake. Conclusion Radiation-induced xerostomia enhanced CFB intake for oral comfort. Therefore, radiation caries management should target xerostomia-induced dietary habits in addition to oral hygiene and fluoride application.
This article examines the movements of the elements (water, air, fire, and earth) in the recent (2018–2021) films of Japanese experimental filmmaker Takashi Makino. It proposes that Makino’s unique style of filmmaking – which consists of layering thousands of moving images of the natural world on top of each other – expresses and encompasses elemental tensions between form and formlessness, clarity and obscurity, and identity and transformation. Taking the storm as an ecological force which foregrounds elemental kinetics, Makino’s films are analyzed in their capacity to disclose natural motion. This allows for a renewed conception of the elemental, understood as process and flow rather than individual units. An elemental politics of the storm emerges, which calls for the fostering of productive and complex movement rather than the stasis of conservation.
The study examined the effects of COVID-19 waves on mental health among hospital staff in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, over a 21-month period. Contrary to increasing new infected cases, psychological distress and fear of COVID-19 decreased among waves. Individuals with high trait anxiety showed a more pronounced decrease in distress. Nurses and physicians experienced less prominent decreases in fear, potentially due to increased medical information and easy access to resources. The study suggests that interventions to increase knowledge and access to medical information can reduce mental distress during pandemics.
The glyphosate resistance mechanism in Lolium multiflorum is neither acquisition of metabolic system nor limiting the absorption of glyphosate, but limited translocation of the herbicide in the resistant biotype of L. multiflorum in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Between 2004 and 2007, contests editions and the recreational fishery for the Broadnose sevengill shark, Notorynchus cepedianus, were monitored in Natural Reserves of Ría Deseado (RD, a breeding area for the Patagonian smoothound) and Peninsula de San Julian (SJ), Southern Patagonia, Argentina. Sharks catch composition by sex; total length (TL) and weight (W) were recorded. Reproductive status was assessed from the literature. Juvenile females dominated the catches in both areas during the 4-year period. In RD the females of the seven gill sharks were larger than in SJ (t=5.389, d.f.=73, p<0.01). Mean TL in RD was 1,781 mm (sd=245.08; range 1,150–2,320 mm TL) and in SJ the mean TL was 1,484 mm (sd=196.10; range 1,210–2,000 mm TL). No differences between localities were detected in the case of males for the TL (t=1.520, d.f. =34, p>0.05). Mean TL in RD was 1,616 mm (sd=245.83; range 1,100–2,050 mm TL). In SJ the mean TL was 1,508 mm (sd=184.26; range 1,250–2,000 mm TL). The TL-W relationships are W (g) = 2.77E-06 TL (mm) 3.0634 for females and W (g) = 1.05E-05 LT (mm) 2.8858 for males. No significant differences were found between the slopes of the logTL–logW relationship of males and females (t=1.058, d.f.=107, p>0.05). In RD sex ratio (female:male) was 3.2:1, which results significantly different from 1:1 (χ2=8.64; p>0.05). However in SJ sex ratio was 1.3:1 but this differences were not statistically significant to 1:1 (χ2=0.5; p>0.05).The conclusions of this survey is that RD and SJ may act as secondary breeding areas of N. cepedianus, and they are reported as the most southern of Southwestern Atlantic for this species.
This study aimed to compare the daily behavior of an alpha-male and a subordinate-male. Behavioral observations were carried out on two focal animals, alpha-male and one subordinate-male from the same group. Alpha-male and subordinate-male were determined by the bait-test method and sociometric tables. The recording rules used a 15-minute continuous recording method between 08:00 and 17:00 for 32 sections per day for ten days. The data were analyzed using the independent t-test statistical method on the relative frequency (RF) and duration (RD) between alpha-male and subordinate-male. The results found significant differences in the RF and RD of feeding, moving, and sleeping behavior between alpha-male and subordinate-male. At the same time, the RF and RD of foraging and grooming also RF of copulation (sexual) and agonistic did not show a significant difference. The difference in daily behavior between alpha-male and one subordinate male could be affected by social status between them.
Background: Approximately one-third of individuals worldwide have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. While studies have investigated risk factors linked to severe COVID-19 among unvaccinated people with rheumatic diseases(RD), we know less about whether these factors changed as the pandemic progressed. We aimed to identify risk factors associated with severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated individuals in different pandemic epochs corresponding to major variants of concern. Methods: Patients with RD and COVID-19 were entered into the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance registry between March 2020 and June 2022. An ordinal logistic regression model (not hospitalized, hospitalized, and death) was used with date of COVID-19 diagnosis, age, sex, race and/or ethnicity, comorbidities, RD activity, medications, and the human development index(HDI) as covariates. The main analysis included all unvaccinated patients across COVID-19 pandemic epochs; sub-analyses stratified patients according to rheumatic disease types. Results: Among 19,256 unvaccinated people with RD and COVID-19, those who were older, male, had more comorbidities, used glucocorticoids, had higher disease activity, or lived in lower HDI regions had worse outcomes across epochs. For those with rheumatoid arthritis, sulfasalazine and B-cell depleting therapy were associated with worse outcomes, and TNF-inhibitors were associated with improved outcomes. In those with connective tissue disease or vasculitis, B-cell depleting therapy was associated with worse outcomes.
Tittle: Do Free-Floated Shares and Board Characteristics Influence Corporate Risk Disclosure? An empirical analysis on conventional banks in a developing country Abstract Purpose The current study explores the status and drivers (including free-floated shares, board size, rule duality, and board independence) of corporate risk disclosure (CRD) for the conventional listed banks in the Egyptian stock market (EGX) from 2010 to 2021, which include the country's major political upheavals and the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This study based on a sample of 117 annual reports of conventional banks listed in EGX from 2010 to 2021. RD index of Al-Maghzom (2016) was developed and adopted to quantify CRD using an unweighted scoring system. The multiple linear regression model was used to validate the hypotheses. Findings The analysis shows that the COVID-19 pandemic increased insignificantly disclosure of all risks except for segment risks. In addition, findings reveal that all sampled banks adhere highly to the requirements of mandatory RD, with a low level of adherence to voluntary RD. Moreover, the analysis concluded that the board size and free-floating shares positively affect the disclosure of financial, operational, general information. Research limitations/implications The study's limitations include the content analysis methodology, reliance on annual reports, emphasis on financial and non-financial risks, focus on listed conventional banks in Egypt. Practical implications Current study’s findings are more likely to be useful for many parties. It informs investors about the characteristics of the boards’ directors of Egyptian listed banks that disclosed risk information. Banks should disclose more comprehensive risk information. For academics, the current study’s limitations can be considered in their future research. Originality/value This work fills a new research area in which there is relatively little research in emerging financial markets that adds new evidence to the relationship between RD and both free-floating shares and board characteristics, particularly in Egypt. Keywords Corporate Risk Disclosure, Free Floated Shares, Board Size, Rule Duality, Board Independence.
Rotating detonation (RD) is a moving detonation along a cylinder surface. High pressure is produced by the detonation. Many researchers are trying to use the high pressure in propulsion. The mechanism of RD is complicated. This report explains mechanism of RD analytically.
The level of pesticide residues is very important for human food safety. The systematic and comprehensive research of imidacloprid (IMI) and chlorantraniliprole (CAP) in celery under the open field and greenhouse cultivation by foliar application and soil application of pesticides at the recommended dose (RD) and 10-fold recommended dose were studied for the first time. The result explains celery is currently safe to eat in the situation at the concentration of RD and the 10 RD.
There have been few reports on immunoglobulin-G4 (IgG4)-related interstitial pneumonia (IP), and its clinical features remain unclear. The objective of this study was to assess whether IP with marked IgG4-positive plasma cell infiltration without extrathoracic lesions of IgG4-related disease (RD) should be diagnosed as a subtype of IgG4-RD or a separate entity.
Rights disparity within a population, alongside an unresolved and long‐standing feud concerning minority rights, is a key factor in fuelling agitation and violence in a country. Consequently, it has a significant effect on a state’s peace, security, and development. This article presents a comparative analysis regarding the violence experienced in Southern Cameroon and in Southeastern Nigeria. The analysis is carried out using a qualitative approach based on a revised model of Relative Deprivation (RD) theory. Documentary evidence focusing on the causes of violence is analysed to explain specific factors associated with minority rights. The article argues that while the two cases studied are quite distinct, there are also certain similarities which illustrate how state‐destabilizing violence originates out of horizontal inequalities created by a state’s government. This conclusion is showcased in a model of RD theory as it relates to West Africa and the Central African States.
How the population has changed and many people at low risk for skin caner now live in Australia
measured HPV types concentrations in cervical cancer cases and its importance in identifying the HPV type responsible for the development of the cervical caner.
The study was done to improve bioavailability of aceclofenac using neem gum as water soluble carrier for development of solid dispersion based dosage form of the drug. Solid dispersions (SD) of aceclofenac were prepared by solvent evaporation technique and in the form of co-grinding mixture (CGM). Four batches of neem gum based solid dispersions of aceclofenac were prepared by varying the drug polymer ratio (1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:5). Prepared solid dispersions were evaluated for solubility, FTIR, DSC, X-RD, SEM and in vitro release and the optimized batch was utilized to develop solid dosage form in the form of tablet. The final dosage form (tablet of neem gum based solid dispersion) was evaluated for physicochemical characterization, in vitro release and in vivo pharmacodynamic studies. Solubility studies indicated 1:3 drug to neem gum ratio as the best for formulation of solid dispersion of drug. CGM also indicated improved solubility of drug. FTIR studies indicated no interaction of drug to polymer (presence of characteristic peaks of drug). DSC and X-RD studies indicated transition from crystalline to amorphous state of drug. SEM images of dispersion showed change in surface characteristics of drug particles in solid dispersions as compared to pure drug (crystallinity of pure drug). In vitro release studies revealed enhanced dissolution rate in solid dispersion (SD1 to SD3) and solid dispersion based tablet (T1) as compared to 47% in case of pure drug. Results of in vivo pharmacodynamic studies indicated faster analgesic potential and efficacy of optimized solid dispersion based tablet formulation than that of pure drug and marketed formulation. The solubility, drug release and in vivo results suggested the applicability of neem gum as a prospective carrier of poorly soluble drugs.
Dr. Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance, financial sciences, finance, money circulation, and credit. Dr. Nemer Badwan worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr. Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr. Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr. Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr. Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr. Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr. Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr. Ihab Al-Qubbaj holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK). Additionally, he works as an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ihab has held various esteemed positions throughout his career, including Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Technical Education, Assistant Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence, and Member of the Palestinian Higher Education Council. Dr. Ihab's research interests encompass several areas, including finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, and quality, among others. He has actively participated in numerous scientific committees for both local and international conferences. Moreover, he has represented Palestine in various international forums, advocating for the development of higher education systems and scientific research. He is an Associate Professor of business administration at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Mohammad Almashaqbeh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Almashaqbeh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr. Almashaqbeh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Isra University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Almashaqbeh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and endeavour sons. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr. Almashaqbeh expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry.
Embarking on a Ph.D. program is an endeavor filled with both intellectual challenges and opportunities for personal growth. Our study delves into the heart of this experience by examining 94 blog entries written by Ph.D. students from across the globe—in English, Spanish, and Korean. These blogs serve as personal diaries, providing a window into the daily lives and inner thoughts of students as they navigate the complexities of their doctoral studies. Through these narratives, we uncovered the essential elements for navigating this journey successfully: independence, resilience, a sense of purpose, and the ability to set and achieve goals. Yet, the path is not without its hardships. Students frequently discussed encountering stress, anxiety, feelings of isolation, and the constant pressure to excel. Alongside these challenges, they also offered insights into strategies for maintaining both mental and physical well-being, such as the importance of taking breaks, staying active, and reaching out for support when necessary. Interestingly, discussions about self-care and well-being were often framed in the context of enhancing productivity. It appears that taking time for rest and relaxation is frequently seen not as an end in itself but as a means to improve work output. This perspective raises important questions about the prevailing culture in academia, where the value of downtime is often assessed in terms of its contribution to academic success. This observation suggests a need to reassess how academic institutions support their students. It's essential to foster an environment where students can engage deeply with their research while also caring for their mental and physical health. Encouraging a balance between work and personal time, and recognizing the intrinsic value of well-being, is crucial for a fulfilling and sustainable doctoral journey. Our exploration into the experiences of Ph.D. students, as shared through their own words in blog posts, underscores the importance of this balanced approach.
Doctoral programs often have high rates of depression, anxiety, isolation, and imposter phenomenon. As a result, graduating students may feel unprepared for research-focused careers, causing many to leave research altogether. Prior work identifies an important contributing factor to this phenomenon: even with prior exposure to research, entering Ph.D. students often have problematically idealized views of science. These preconceptions can become obstacles for students in their own professional growth. Unfortunately, existing curricular and extracurricular programming in many doctoral programs fail to include mechanisms to systematically address students’ misconceptions of their profession. In this work, we describe a new initiative at our institution that aims to address this issue via a mandatory seminar for entering doctoral students. The seminar is designed to build resilience in students by (a) demystifying the "hidden curriculum" of the Ph.D. -- lessons that Ph.D. students inevitably learn through experience (as opposed to through explicit teaching) -- and (b) by teaching students to proactively reflect on and improve the culture in their program.
Dr Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in corporate finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy in finance, money circulation, and credit. Dr Nemer worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the Faculty of Finance and Credit at Don State Technical University. Dr Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr Mohammad Almashaqbeh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr Almashaqbeh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr Almashaqbeh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Isra University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Almashaqbeh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and endeavour sons. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Almashaqbeh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry.
Dr. Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit). Dr. Nemer Badwan worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr. Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr. Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr. Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr. Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr. Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr. Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr. Ihab Qubbaj holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie (PTUK). Additionally, he works as an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ihab has held various esteemed positions throughout his career, including Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Technical Education, Assistant Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence, and Member of the Palestinian Higher Education Council. Dr. Ihab's research interests encompass several areas, including finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, and quality, among others. He has actively participated in numerous scientific committees for both local and international conferences. Moreover, he has represented Palestine in various international forums, advocating for the development of higher education systems and scientific research. He is an Associate Professor of business administration at the faculty of business and economics at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK) and a senior researcher. Dr. Mohammad Sleimi is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Management Department at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management (HR specialization) from Girne American University and an MBA from Birzeit University. Previously, he served as the Head of the Entrepreneurship Center for Accounting Sciences, the Head of the Humanities Department at PTUK's Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Head of the Industrial Management Department. His teaching expertise spans strategic management, human resources, and organizational behavior, while his research focuses on strategic and human resources management and Supply Chain Management. Dr. Sleimi's work has been widely published in reputable journals, including the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Organizacija, and the International Journal for Quality Research. Dr. Sleimi has supervised several master's theses, covering organizational conflict management, green human resource management, and knowledge management. Dr. Sleimi has served as an external reviewer for faculty promotions, including evaluating research publications and academic contributions for candidates seeking promotion to Associate Professor at two universities in the Middle East region. Mrs. Safa Qasem has a master's degree in public management. Mrs. Safa worked as a science teacher at Birnabala Girls’ Secondary School to teach at the secondary level, then she worked at the Continuing Education Center at Birzeit University in the programme of designing and developing learning blocks and strategies for their application. Mrs. Safa worked as a school principal at Birnabala Girls Basic School. She also worked as a principal at Fatima Al-Zahraa Girls Secondary School.
Dr. Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy in finance, money circulation, and credit. He worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr. Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr. Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr. Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr. Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in corporate finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr. Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an assistant professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr. Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr. Ahmad Bani Ahmad holds a PhD in Accounting from Jai Narain Vyas University, India. Dr. Ahmad Bani Ahmad has a master's degree in accounting from the M. S. U. of Baroda, India. He also has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance Science, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, Jordan. Dr. Ahmad Bani Ahmad joins many international conferences in different countries, such as the USA and UK, and has also published many articles in accounting information systems, costing, risk management, financial technology and deep learning. Dr. Ihab Qubbaj holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK). Additionally, he works as an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ihab has held various esteemed positions throughout his career, including Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Technical Education, Assistant Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence, and Member of the Palestinian Higher Education Council. Dr. Ihab's research interests encompass several areas, including finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, and quality, among others. He has actively participated in numerous scientific committees for both local and international conferences. Moreover, he has represented Palestine in various international forums, advocating for the development of higher education systems and scientific research. He is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher.
Dr Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy, and is a candidate in economics and finance, financial sciences, finance, money circulation, and credit. He worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized Finance and Banking Sciences Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University Sains Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the field of finance and banking. Dr Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Al-Khazaleh has contributed significantly to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavors and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr Ihab Qubbaj holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK). Additionally, he works as an advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr Ihab has held various esteemed positions throughout his career, including Assistant Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Technical Education, Assistant Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence, and Member of the Palestinian Higher Education Council. Dr Ihab's research interests encompass several areas, including finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, and quality, among others. He has actively participated in numerous scientific committees for both local and international conferences. Moreover, he has represented Palestine in various international forums, advocating for the development of higher education systems and scientific research. He is an Associate Professor of business administration at the Computerized Finance and Banking Sciences Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr Ahmad Bani Ahmad holds a PhD in Accounting from Jai Narain Vyas University, India. Dr Ahmad Bani Ahmad has a master’s degree in accounting from the M. S. U. of Baroda, India. He also has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance Science, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, Jordan. Dr Ahmad Bani Ahmad joins many international conferences in different countries, such as the USA and the UK, and also publishes many articles on accounting information systems, costing, risk management, financial technology, machine learning and deep learning.
Dr Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit). Dr Nemer Badwan worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr Khaled Naser Magableh is an Assistant Professor in the Business Administration Department at the Business School of Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. His research interests span entrepreneurship, disruptive innovation, creativity, leadership, technology start-ups, machine learning, and big data. Dr Magableh focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies and business strategies, exploring how machine learning and big data can drive innovation in tech start-ups and leadership practices. He has contributed to scholarly publications and conferences, fostering knowledge in dynamic and evolving fields of business and technology. Dr Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr Soukaina Abdallah-ou-Moussa is a doctoral candidate at the Laboratory of Economics and Management of Organizations, Faculty of Economics and Management, Ibn Tofail University, in Kenitra, Morocco. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Economic and Management Sciences and Economic and Accounting Sciences, as well as a master’s degree in Finance, Banking, and Insurance, all from the same institution. Her research centers on the digital economy, employing advanced econometric methodologies to assess economic growth potential. Soukaina’s work investigates the transformative impact of digitalization in fostering economic resilience and sustainable growth, with a specific focus on financial markets and corporate governance. Her scholarly expertise spans econometrics, digitalization, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), offering both empirical and theoretical insights into the evolving dynamics of the digital economy. Actively engaged in numerous academic writing projects, she delivers rigorous analyses that elucidate the economic ramifications of digital transformation and present innovative perspectives on governance practices within the financial sector. Soukaina’s research endeavors seek to deepen the understanding of digital integration strategies in finance, aiming to promote sustainable and inclusive economic progress. With her robust background in finance, banking, and insurance, Soukaina possesses a comprehensive grasp of the sector’s intricacies, which enhances her scholarly contributions to discussions on responsible and strategic corporate practices. Her commitment to advancing both theoretical and practical insights has established her as a respected voice in the fields of financial governance and sustainable economic development. Dr Chen Ying is an associate professor, a Ph.D. in philosophy, an intermediate auditor, and a senior "double qualified" teacher in Anhui Province's vocational colleges.
When planning my Ph.D. I searched for guidance on how to incorporate my own professional experience as a radio practitioner into my academic work. Perhaps there would be a way of including some sort of audio/radio production in my research - to actually make radio content as a data-gathering method? I quickly found that theorizing this integration of professional or creative practice with research was tricky and that there was little agreement in the UK over the terminologies to use and the approach to take. When I came across the work of Australian academic, former radio practitioner, Mia Lindgren, many of my misunderstandings and insecurities dissipated. This article is my reflection on conducting and articulating practice-related research, based on my interpretation of Lindgren's 2014 article entitled ‘Radio journalism as research – a Ph.D. model’, in The Radio Journal (published in the Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media, 12:1&2, pp. 169–182.)
"Sailing out of the Drift: A Duoethnographic Study of an Empowered Partnership" Authors: Lisa D. Wood, Ph.D. and Nara Yun, Ph.D. In this duoethnographic study, we shared stories about how we as, doctoral candidates, successfully defended our dissertations and completed our degrees. The purpose of this study was to evoke resonance with our readers as we revealed our voices as doctoral candidates and collaboratively reflected upon 'Life’s' difficulties, challenges, and dilemmas faced during our journey. Therefore, this study explored auto-narrative accounts, visual representations, reflections, and experiences of how we successfully defended our dissertations and completed our doctoral degrees in the midst of the 2020–2021 coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic following several years of working away from our home campus. By reflecting upon and examining specific events, stories, and discoveries as researchers, we provided insights about how to empower oneself and persevere following years of remaining adrift in an All-But-Dissertation (A.B.D.) status. We end the chapter by sharing lessons learned and recommendations for doctoral students and their mentors to motivate, make progress, and move out of and beyond the drift.
It is widely acknowledged that the doctoral journey is inherently complex. Traditionally perceived as a means to groom individuals into researchers, I argue that such an outlook oversimplifies the multifaceted nature of this pursuit. In my exploration, I contend that the decision to pursue a Ph.D. is not solely contingent upon professional motivations. Furthermore, I delve into the intricacies of how Australian higher-degree research institutions could improve their support mechanisms for Ph.D. students.
The study of atoms and molecules and how the electrons inside them behave is the focus of chemistry and materials science. For this, scientists often rely on simulations and calculations. These help us understand how and why chemical processes occur and discover new useful materials. But, the calculations can be difficult and long. This is where machine learning (ML) comes in. ML not only makes the calculations simpler but also improves the accuracy of predictions. It can discover hidden trends within large data sets and provide deeper insights. Moreover, it can help guide and predict chemical reactions. In fact, research papers on the practical potential of ML are published every day. But, how does ML affect the skills required in Ph.D. graduates? In this article, the authors address this question and discuss how ML can benefit scientists not trained in ML. They provide an overview of how ML has changed the approach in theoretical chemistry and materials science. The authors suggest that simulation software using ML needs to become more user-friendly. Scientists must be open to sharing data and ML methods. Finally, Ph.D. graduates need to adapt their skillset to the demands of ML methods.
I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a master's in Biotechnology for Health Sciences, in UTAD (Portugal). Now I'm doing a Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences, between 2 universities: UTAD and UR (La Rioja, Spain). I'm working on my Ph.D. thesis in a microbiology lab related to antibiotic resistance and Enterobacteriaceae in humans and animals. My current research interests focus on Molecular Microbiology, Antibiotic resistance, One Health, and Biotechnology. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1762-412X
This article introduces a new class of function spaces called generalised Hajasz-Besov spaces, defined on metric measure spaces with the doubling and reverse doubling properties (RD-spaces). The work extends classical results for Besov spaces by combining two important ideas: using slowly varying functions to modify smoothness and replacing the basis space with rearrangement invariant spaces. The paper proves several embedding theorems, Sobolev-type embeddings, and results on essential continuity and Morrey-type embeddings for these new spaces, showing their relevance in both abstract and Euclidean settings.
This is my first editorial since being appointed as the Honorary Editor and Chair of the Editorial Panel of the journal. It is a challenging time for the energy sector in the UK and internationally. The most recent (2013) scientific assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) asserts that it is ‘extremely likely’ that humans are the dominant influence on the observed global warming since the mid-20th Century. The journal encourages contributions that address energy production, storage and use in the context of climate change, as well as having regard to the other key elements of policy trilemma: energy affordability, price competitiveness, and security of supply. Electricity generation has historically been based around the concept of large, centralised (thermal) power stations: based on fossil fuel combustors and, more recently, nuclear reactors. This centralised model has delivered economies of scale and reliability, but it exhibits significant drawbacks. A move towards a more decentralised or ‘distributed’ energy systems that utilises renewable energy technologies is consequently desirable. The preferred route to a decarbonised power generation system is likely to be some mix of renewables [e.g., bioenergy, onshore and offshore wind power, solar PV arrays and solar thermal systems], nuclear power and fossil-fuelled power plants with CCS. Methods will consequently be required to evaluate such options that include technology assessment, systems analysis, and the optimization of energy processes, along with the appraisal of energy policy instruments and strategies that may incorporate energy and environmental regulation. This will necessitate innovations and research, development and demonstration (RD&D) in the areas of energy systems, processes, and systems integration. Such systems would embrace power generation, the processing and transmission of energy carriers, energy storage systems, and energy end-use. Energy systems integration (ESI) is also needed to ensure that individual energy systems work efficiently with one another. It brings together power generation, the processing, storage and transmission of energy carriers, and their end-use.
A computational model is presented to explore the properties of heat source, chemically reacting radiative, viscous dissipative MHD flow of an incompressible viscous fluid past an upright cone under inhomogeneous mass flux. A numerical study has been carried out to explore the mass flux features with the help of Crank-Nicolson finite difference scheme. This investigation reveals the influence of distinct significant parameters and the obtained outputs for the transient momentum, temperature and concentration distribution near the boundary layer is discussed and portrayed graphically for the active parameters such as the Schmidt number Sc, thermal radiation Rd, viscous dissipation parameter , chemical reaction parameter , MHD parameter M and heat
Dr Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit). Dr Nemer Badwan worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University, and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the Faculty of Finance and Credit at Don State Technical University. Dr Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr Qais Saleh is a PhD scholar in accounting at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. He holds a master’s degree in accounting and finance at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences from the Hashemite University. His research interests focus on management accounting, management control and performance measurement, cost management, industrial sector and costing systems, quality costing and process development, accounting information technology and innovation strategy. Furthermore, Dr Qais Saleh has over 7 years of experience in the ability to limit the number of all products and determine their nature and specifications, and to know the ways of studying all types and stages of the industrial process that occur during the mastery of the production phase in the collection of data related to cost elements, such as documents and notices and costs of using materials and employment of labor, in addition to the costs of purchasing and producing services. He played a critical role in formulating the research concept and designing the study. This includes defining research questions, setting objectives, and developing a theoretical framework. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management.
Dr. Suhaib Al-Khazaleh holds a Ph.D. in Finance, specializing in corporate governance and corporate finance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Al-Bayt University in Jordan, followed by a master's degree in the same field from the same institution. Dr. Al-Khazaleh furthered his academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance at the prestigious University of Sian’s Malaysia (USM). With a rich educational background, he has become a prominent figure in the fields of finance and banking. Dr. Al-Khazaleh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amman Arab University, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to students aspiring to excel in the field of finance. His research interests encompass various aspects of corporate governance and corporate finance, reflecting his dedication to understanding and improving financial systems. His expertise extends to areas such as financial management, investment analysis, and risk assessment. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Al-Khazaleh has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in finance through his research endeavours and publications. In addition to his academic pursuits, he serves as a reviewer for renowned journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. His role as a reviewer underscores his commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications within the finance discipline. Dr. Al-Khazaleh's expertise, coupled with his passion for advancing knowledge in finance, makes him a respected authority in academia and the financial industry. Dr. Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy, and is a candidate in economics and finance, financial sciences, finance, money circulation, and credit. He worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr. Nemer is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr. Nemer also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr. Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr. Nemer is now an Assistant Professor of economics and finance at the Computerized Finance and Banking Sciences Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Ibrahim Eriqat is a PhD in Finance, Doctor of Philosophy, in Accounting—Corporate Governance and Corporate Finance, School of Management, University Sains Malaysia (USM). His research area is interested in the fields of corporate governance, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, corporate reputation, the financial sector, and a firm’s performance. Dr. Zahra El Shlmani is a PhD researcher at the School of Management, University Sian’s Malaysia (USM). Her areas of interest include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Corporate Ethics and Corporate Moral Hazard.
This study assesses a knowledge graph (KG) for interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs, addressing the problem of having information scattered across the web and challenges related to tacit knowledge exchange. The KG, constructed using Neo4J, and data from various sources, was evaluated by 15 Ph.D. students through participatory design workshops and interviews. Findings show the KG reduces uncertainty and aids decision-making, notably benefiting newcomers. Key features include visualizing student-faculty networks and accessing aggregated data. Concerns arose regarding crowdsourced data privacy. While participants desired more qualitative data, they acknowledged the KG's value in identifying relevant contacts in their community. This personalized approach fills a gap in existing approaches, offering scalable support for supporting interdisciplinary collaborations in an institution.
This study examines the relationship between parents' sex differentiated behaviour and adolescent girls' educational achievement and career interest in Lebialem Division. The sample comprised 652 adolescents selected from nine secondary schools in Lebialem Division. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the statistical package for the social science SPSS . The Results revealed "There is a significant relationship between parents' sex differentiated behaviour and adolescent girls' educational achievement and career interests. Based on this result, some recommendations were made parents who are the earliest and most sustained source of contact with the children should be aware of the dangers involved in discriminating between their sons and daughters when education and career choice are concerned. They parents may be able to socialize the children in gender fair manner, send both boys and girls to school, and reduce the work load for girls at home so as to enable them have more time for studies like their brothers. Efuetngwa Diana Fobellah. Ph.D. | Njungwa Zinkeng Martina. Ph.D. "Parents Sex Differentiated Behaviours and Adolescent Girls' Educational Achievement and Career Interests in Lebialem Division, South West Region of Cameroon" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21584.pdf
The study compares the accuracy of flexible blue-light cystoscopy (BLC) and flexible white-light cystoscopy (WLC) in detecting bladder cancer recurrence among suspicious bladder lesions in the surveillance setting of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). A total of 10 articles were deemed eligible for the quantitative synthesis, comprising 1634 patients. The primary outcome was the accuracy of flexible BLC vs WLC in detecting bladder cancer recurrence among suspicious bladder lesions. The meta-analysis focusing on the detection of disease recurrence showed no significant difference between flexible BLC and WLC. The risk difference (RD) showed 1% of flexible BLC, corresponding to a number needed to treat (NNT) of 100. In the subgroup meta-analysis of detection of carcinoma in situ (CIS) only, there was again no significant difference between flexible BLC and WLC. The positive predictive values for flexible BLC and WLC in detecting all types of recurrence were 72% and 66%, respectively, and for CIS they were 39% and 29%, respectively. The study concludes that surveillance of NMIBC with flexible BLC could detect more suspicious lesions and consequently more tumor recurrences compared to flexible WLC, with an increase in the rate of false positives leading to overtreatment. A total of 100 and 50 flexible BLC procedures would need to be performed to find one additional tumor and CIS recurrence, respectively.
Studies have shown that network topology significantly affects the Turing pattern formation in a networked reaction–diffusion (RD) system. Clustering is a common occurrence in nature, such as animals gathering for food and humans coming together to travel, work and celebrate festivals. Yet, the assessment of its impact on pattern formation remains little known. This research qualitatively analyzes the impact of the clustering coefficient, a crucial topological property of networks, on networked pattern formation.
How to stimulate enterprise investment is a dilemma facing most countries, and tax incentives are frequently used as a solution. The importance of tax incentives for the fixed asset investment of enterprises has attracted much attention in previous literature. This study re-examines the impact of the effective enterprise income tax rate on fixed asset investment of enterprises and presents new empirical evidence based on the administrative structure of China. Using enterprise-level data from the ASIE, this paper exploits China's Income Tax Revenue Sharing Reform in 2002 as a quasi-natural experiment to recheck the impact of effective enterprise income tax rate on fixed asset investment by RD design. This paper makes several contributions to our understanding of the impact of tax incentives on fixed asset investment in developing countries, from the perspective of China. First, the reform effectively changes tax collection. The Income Tax Revenue Sharing Reform in 2002 reduced the effective tax rate of post-reform founded enterprises by 11%. This result is robust to a series of robustness checks on the identifying assumption. Second, ETR has a consistently negative and significant (statistically and economically) impact on fixed asset investment. Specifically, fixed asset investment improves by 0.7% for every 1% decrease in ETR. Third, tax avoidance is an important channel through which effective tax rate affects fixed asset investment. Our paper provides suggestive evidence that a low effective tax rate can stimulate enterprises' fixed asset investment by easing internal financial constraints by decreasing tax avoidance activities. Last but not least, the reform reduces the effective tax rate for domestic enterprises, irrespective of their ownership or enterprise scale. Nonetheless, the impact of the effective tax rate on enterprises' fixed asset investment depends on several factors. The results show that enterprises' fixed asset investment can be weakened if the enterprise is a local SOE, relatively large and with a low SA index.
The study reveals a significant negative influence of BI on VD while GD and RMC exhibit a significant positive influence on the same. The remaining CG mechanisms such as BS, RD, OC, ACI, and NRC appear to have no significant influence on VD. Analysis into the relationship between CG mechanisms and different types of VD reveals that BI, in particular, has a strong negative influence on corporate strategic disclosure (CSD) and forward-looking disclosure (FWLD) while GD and RMC both exhibit a significant positive influence on CSD, FWLD, CG disclosure and financial and capital market disclosure. Notably, none of the CG mechanisms under consideration influence human and intellectual capital disclosure.
The Stria Medullaris (SM) is a white-matter tract that contains afferent fibers that connect the cognitive-emotional areas in the forebrain to the Habenula (Hb). The Hb plays an important role in behavioral responses to reward, stress, anxiety, pain, and sleep through its action on neuromodulator systems. The Fasciculus Retroflexus (FR) forms the primary output of the Hb to the midbrain. The SM, Hb, and FR are part of a special pathway between the forebrain and the midbrain known as the Dorsal Diencephalic Conduction system (DDC). Hb dysfunction is accompanied by different types of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, and Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Due to difficulties in the imaging assessment of the SM and HB in vivo, they had not been a focus of clinical studies until the invention of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), which has revolutionized the imaging and investigation of the SM and Hb. DTI has facilitated the imaging of the SM and Hb and has provided insights into their properties through the investigation of their monoamine dysregulation. DTI is a well-established technique for mapping brain microstructure and white matter tracts; it provides indirect information about the microstructural architecture and integrity of white matter in vivo, based on water diffusion properties in the intra- and extracellular space, such as Axial Diffusivity (AD), Radial Diffusivity (RD), mean diffusivity, and Fractional Anisotropy (FA). Neurosurgeons have recognized the potential value of DTI in the direct anatomical targeting of the SM and Hb before Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for the treatment of certain neuropsychiatric conditions, such as TRD. DTI is the only non-invasive method that offers the possibility of visualization in vivo of the white-matter tracts and nuclei in the human brain. This review study summarizes the use of DTI as a promising new imaging method for accurate identification of the SM and Hb, with special emphasis on direct anatomical targeting of the SM and Hb before DBS surgery.
This study aimed to provide evidence to support the use of a wiki called PBworks as a learning tool to foster students’ information literacy (IL) skills based on activity theory. Using PBworks and the project-based learning (PjBL) approach, this study examined the determinants affecting the IL skills of Hong Kong junior secondary school students and proposed a Wiki-based Information Literary Activity (WILA) model. The participants were 421 students (i.e. Form 1 to Form 3) in Hong Kong taking a Liberal Studies course in the 2016-2017 academic year. This study mainly used a mixed methods design, proposing 11 hypotheses. Quantitative data from 374 questionnaires were analysed to test these research hypotheses, while a qualitative method (interviews) was used to explain the quantitative results. A structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was used to analyse the data and data triangulation was used to answer the same research questions. This study eventually confirmed the validity of the WILA model with all hypotheses supported. The results showed that the model components PBworks Affordances (PB) and Rules and Divisions (RD) had significant direct effects on Individual Activities (IA) and Community Activities (CA) and significant indirect effects on Information Literacy (IL). The results also revealed that CA had a significant effect on IA and had an even greater effect on IL. As students’ IL skills have become increasingly important, this study can shed light on related topics for future studies, and thus contribute to social stability and harmonious development.
BTT values prescribed for the certain vegetable oils comes under the mandatory food laws in some countries but due to development towards hybridization in oil seeds, reconsideration in laws is required. In this study an attempt has been made to investigate the applicability of BTTT to groundnut oils obtained from different varieties of seeds grown in different parts of India and thereby examine the influence of geographical variations on BTTT. In the present data analysis, low oil yielding groundnut seed varieties oil content 35 40 such as Shivpuri Sv and SB11 exhibited BTT in the range of 39 to 39.5 0C while High oil yielding varieties oil content 44 45 such as Rajasthan nago RD 1 10 RRD 1 10 and G10 Gujarat G10g displayed BTT in the range of 40 410C. The result have demonstrated the reproducibility through the analyzed data. Hence It is observed that groundnut oil fulfils BTTT values as per Regulation Food Products and Standards 2011 of Food Safety Standards and Act 2006. The coefficient of variation is in between 0.24 0.43 in case of BTT while in case of percentage of oil yielding, it is 0.12 0.43. Dr Shashikant Pardeshi "A Study on Bellier Turbidity Temperature Test (BTTT) as Tool for Identification of Groundnut Oil from Different Seed Varieties in India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd20282.pdf
The remuneration of employee inventions is a controversial issue in many countries. Many court litigations between unsatisfied employees and their employers occur due to the broad statutory rules. These rules order an employer to pay a reasonable remuneration for an invention made by his/her employee. However, legal rules are or too broad or too time- and cost-consuming to follow. This paper builds a practical framework, that is, a set of criteria by which a reasonable remuneration can be discussed. It does so through an in-depth analysis of nine Czech companies´ internal guidelines. Apart from the framework, the paper also suggests an optimal employee invention remuneration system. The results can be useful for IP or RD managers, business consultants, lawyers or others interested in a merged scholarly and practical view on this issue.
Three simple, sensitive, and validated methods were developed for the quantitative determination of fosinopril sodium (FOS) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCZ) in the presence of an HCZ impurity, chlorothiazide (CZ). The first method (I) was the ratio difference spectrophotometric method (RD). The second method (II) was the mean centering of ratio spectra Spectro- photometric method (MCR), which depended on the implementation of the mean-centered ratio spectra in two successive steps and the measurement of the amplitudes of the mean-centered second ratio spectra. And the third method (III) was thin-layer chromatography (TLC)‒densitometry at which the chromatographic separation of this ternary mixture was performed using a developing system mixture consisting of ethyl acetate‒chloroform-methanol‒formic acid (60:40:5:0.5, by volume) with ultraviolet (UV) scanning at 215 nm. The developed methods were validated according to the International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and were successfully used for the determination of FOS and HCZ in their pharmaceutical formulations. Also, a statistical comparison between the developed meth- ods and the reported HPLC method was attained. Using Student’s t-test and F-test, the results confirmed that there was not any significant difference between them regarding accuracy and precision.
It has been reported in the literature that interrogative sentences behave quite differently regarding subject-verb inversion in Spanish and Catalan: whereas the former allows ‘classical’ VS inversion, and particularly VSO, the latter systematically resorts to right-dislocation in all cases (V(O)#S). In this paper we scrutinize this observation from a corpus-based perspective, and including into the syntactic picture the prosodic and pragmatic features of interrogatives. We show that Catalan interrogatives clearly favor RD, in sharp contrast with Spanish, which favors in situ realization of background material. This latter option has important consequences for the prosodic patterns of Spanish interrogatives, which mark final focus constituents with a pitch rising and that final background material with a slight pitch fall.
The paper presents the research of a linear magnetorheological damper (MR) coil type RD-8040 produced by Lord Corporation. The aim of the research was to determine electrical characteristics for AC voltage supplying the MR damper coil. Understanding of the dynamic characteristics of the control coil is necessary for the proper selection of the parameters for current controllers supplying MR dampers. In order to know the dynamic characteristics of the damper control coil laboratory tests and numerical calculations were carried out. The tests were performed for sinusoidal voltage with an amplitude of 1 V and frequency changed in the range of 0.1-100 Hz. The results of the experiments were compared with the results of the simulation by step responses, the characteristics of amplitude-frequency and phase-frequency. This work will be used to build a model of a self-powered vibration reduction system equipped with a conditioning system.
The paper summarises the results of laboratory testing of a vibration reduction system with energy harvesting capability, implemented in an 2 DOF mechanical application. The vibration reduction system comprises a commercially available RD-1005-3 type magnetorheological (MR) damper and an electromagnetic energy transducer (EPE) executing the reciprocating motion. The aim of the experiment was to compare the performance of the vibration reduction with two types of power conditioning systems and that in which the MR damper coil is fed directly with energy generated by EPE. Frequency characteristics are provided showing the plots of transmissibility coefficients, MR damper force, voltage generated by EPE, current intensity in the MR damper control coil, supplied electric power and mechanical power dissipated by the damper.
Newcastle disease virus is very promising antitumor agent. Iraqi virulent strain showed pronounced oncolytic activity. This study aimed to investigate the specific pathway of apoptosis induced by Iraqi strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) on tumor cells In vitro and In vivo. Several cell lines were tested (Human rhabdomyosarcoma cell line (RD), Human Glioblastoma multiforme culture (AMGM) and Murine mammary adenocarcinoma cell line ( AMN3) for ability of Iraqi NDV strain to induce apoptosis and to give deep look about the main pathway that induce apoptosis in tumor cell lines by the virus. The cell lines were infected with Newcastle disease virus and investigated for apoptotic pathway by using immunocytochemistry for caspase 3, 8, and 9. The result of this in vitro experiment revealed that NDV induce apoptosis in tumor cell lines when compared to control group with marked increase in the percentage of cells expressing caspase 9 with low percentage of cells expressing caspase 8 in NDV treated group at 24,48hr. These results indicated the role of NDV Iraqi strain in inducing apoptosis through intrinsic mitochondrial pathway in vitro. The in vivo experiment included female mice transplanted with mammary adenocarcinoma transplantable tumor line (AM3), after tumor growth; tumor bearing mice randomly divided into groups, first group treated by NDV by intratumoral injection, second group treated by NDV intrapretonially. Caspase 3, caspase 8, and caspase 9 expression in tumor sections were checked after 24hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs, 7 and 14 days of treatment with NDV. The results revealed that NDV induce apoptosis significantly in treated tumors by both ways IT and IP when compared with control group. There is significant (p<0.05) marked increase in the mean percentage of cells expressing caspase 9 in NDV treated groups compared with mean percentage of cells expressing caspase 8 and untreated control group at 24,48,72,1week, 2 weeks post single injection treatment. Moreover, Caspase-8 expression in IT and IP groups was significantly higher than control untreated group. These results revealed that NDV had a powerful effect on inducing mitochondrial (intrinsic) apoptotic pathway in vivo in association of extrinsic pathway. This association can explained by NDV induction for antitumor immune response and this immune response can trigger tumor killing by extrinsic pathway. The current work suggest that Iraqi oncolytic virulent strain of NDV induce apoptosis through intrinsic pathway directly as the results of in vitro study and induce extrinsic pathway indirectly through immune stimulation properties of NDV.
Reactor Engineering for stabilization: We further evaluate the applicability of multifunctional reactors such as reactive distillation and reactive chromatography for stabilization of biomass derived liquid fuel with an objective to pushing the reaction to completion (reduce the pH value) and reducing catalyst deactivation in a continuous mode. The esterification reaction performed for stabilization is reversible in nature and hence simultaneous separation of product(s) makes the process more efficient. Reactive distillation and Reactive Chromatography have been well studied for pure chemicals but not in the context of pyrolysis oil stabilization. We have identified and developed a continuous mode of stabilization process to produce usable pyrolysis oil. Catalyst is prone to deactivate during the course of the reaction and suitable conditions have been identified such that the catalyst deactivation is minimal. Reactive distillation is performed at higher a temperature which is dictated by the bubble point of the mixture, reactive chromatography allows one to perform reaction at relatively low temperatures and with lower alcohols. It results in an improvement in the characteristic properties of pyrolysis oil, thereby increasing the shelf life. Deactivation of Amberlyst-15 with ethanol after 20 h of continuous run in a fixed-bed chromatographic-reactor was found to be less compared to RD making RC a promising process for this particular application. During this work, I was senior research fellow in group. I have guided two Master student groups from Chemical and Energy science department. Under supervision of Prof Sanjay Mahajani I have learnt many industrial application process using continuous reactive distillations columns. I have undertaken small project from state government in identifying the chemical in crude oil exporting from other states with help of Prof Mahajani. In our research group I used to arrange group meeting with our supervisor regarding the update of research and current issues of research and development. Most of characterization of materials validation was part of my research for others in our research group (BET, TGA, SEM, CHNS analysis, GC analysis etc) and many more.
The glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass was found on paddy levees in central Japan, thereby making control of the grass by using glyphosate less effective. In this study, physical control methods were tested in order to more effectively control glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass on rice paddy levees.
What to look for in a great mentor? Mentors can help to achieve academic and professional, as well as sporting goals. A mentor is important to a Ph.D. student; for example, scheduling weekly meetings, discussing and providing a range of scientific resources, and improving understanding of the scope of research being undertaken. In this situation, a mentor will help explore research gaps and encourage a mentee to extend knowledge in specific areas.
Since 2018, I have been pursuing my second Ph.D. in the United States. I often feel like I don’t belong here. To cope, I reflected on my past experiences of feeling different due to my gender, birthplace, clothing, language, low income, family background, or living far away in the woods using autoethnography as my research method. As a first-generation high school graduate and Brazilian cisgender woman, I explored five themes in my story: (a) adjusting to large environments, (b) finding my fit in unwelcoming places, (c) messages about being rural, and poor, and a woman, (d) the value of theory and mentorship in healing, and (e) living on the border. I have navigated between two worlds and strive to develop my identity by blending the cultural influences of Brazil and the United States.
Using Prof. Tanaka's laboratory at Osaka University successfully achieved a special copper surface patterning on stainless steel, and Mr. Beomdeok Seo as a Ph.D. student in the laboratory could show a strong antibacterial effect. as a surface finishing of stainless steels.
Wael Eid Fathy currently works at the Department of Computer Science, Helwan University, since 2014. Wael does research in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Medical Image Processing. I received the B.Sc, PreM. Sc, and Master's degrees in Computer Science in 2013, 2015, and 2019 respectively. My research interests include the areas of Machine learning, Image Processing, Deep Learning, Privacy Preservation, Blockchain, and Federated learning. Recently, I have been a Ph.D. student at the school of engineering and information technology, UNSW, Canberra.
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This visual essay charts a series of relational, immersive engagements made between myself and the landscape of the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges in South Australia, as part of my practice led Ph.D. titled Subtle bodies: corporeal and material becoming in threshold landscapes. Within my research I consider this remote environment as a threshold between the earth and its atmosphere and engage with it as a way of exploring the lesser trodden territories of sensed experience, and the ways in which knowing and experiencing may unfold here. In this essay I discuss these encounters with reference to Elizabeth Grosz’s thinking regarding affects, becoming and sensation.
Mr. Mohammed Talalwa is a PhD researcher in accounting and audit at the University of Manouba, Department of Accounting, Higher Institute of Accountancy and Enterprise Management in Tunisia, Manouba University. Master’s degree in Tax Disputes, An-Najah National University in the State of Palestine. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Al-Quds Open University, State of Palestine. His research interests include accounting, auditing, financial accounting, financial auditing, taxation and disclosure. Dr. Nemer Badwan holds a PhD in economics and finance, a Doctor of Philosophy in economics and finance, financial sciences, finance, money circulation, and credit. He worked as an Assistant Professor in economics and finance at Don State Technical University in the Russian Federation. At the present time, Dr. Nemer Badwan is a senior lecturer, senior researcher, instructor researcher, author, academic editor, and reviewer at Elsevier (Scopus) and Clarivate (Web of Science). Dr. Nemer Badwan also worked as a financial manager and financial analyst. Previously, he worked as a deputy financial and administrative director and financial auditor for financial cooperation companies, specializing in economic feasibility studies, financial planning, monetary and financial policies, data analysis, and statistical analysis as well. Dr. Nemer Badwan obtained a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; a master’s degree in international economics from Kyiv National Economic University; and then also a PhD in economics and finance (finance, money circulation, and credit) from Don State Technical University and North Ossetian State University named after Costa Ivanovic Khetagurov. Previously, he was a senior lecturer in economics and finance at the faculty of finance and credit at Don State Technical University. Dr. Nemer Badwan has many research papers and book chapters published in international economic and financial journals. His research interests and specializations include financial econometrics, financial economics, international economics and finance, mathematical economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial mathematics, and capital markets, financial markets, banking, capital markets, economics, finance, financial accounting, financial auditing, financial analysis, treasury financial management, financial capital, financial development, financial management, financial policy, financial reporting, financial risk management, stock exchange, financial statement analyst and investment. Dr. Nemer Badwan is now an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance at the Computerized of Banking and Financial Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, State of Palestine and a senior researcher. Dr. Mohammad Sleimi is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Management Department at Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management (HR specialization) from Girne American University and an MBA from Birzeit University. Previously, he served as the Head of the Entrepreneurship Center for Accounting Sciences, the Head of the Humanities Department at PTUK's Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Head of the Industrial Management Department. His teaching expertise spans strategic management, human resources, and organizational behaviour, while his research focusses on strategic and human resources management and supply chain management. Dr. Sleimi's work has been widely published in reputable journals, including the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Organizacija, and the International Journal for Quality Research. Dr. Sleimi has supervised several master's theses, covering organizational conflict management, green human resource management, and knowledge management. Dr. Sleimi has served as an external reviewer for faculty promotions, including evaluating research publications and academic contributions for candidates seeking promotion to Associate Professor at two universities in the Middle East region.
This article is a commentary by Patricia Watson, Ph.D., discussing the mental health needs of first responders in relation to a 2024 review article on prevention and treatment strategies for mental health conditions in this population by Arjmand, O'Donnell, Sadler, Peck, and Varker. The review provides a thoughtful contribution towards improving the design and implementation of interventions to better support this population. First responders face significant mental health challenges, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, due to the high-stress nature of their jobs. Untreated mental health issues lead to burnout, high turnover rates, strained relationships, and diminished performance. They can also lead to strained relationships. Current research on mental health interventions for first responders is limited, especially for conditions beyond PTSD, and often excludes roles outside of police officers. To address these gaps, this commentary recommends collaborating with first responders to design targeted studies, conducting large-scale research, and exploring innovative treatments like telehealth. Agencies are encouraged to prioritize mental health education, peer support programs, and funding for research to develop effective strategies.
In this article, we ask how can doctoral training, which traditionally frequently involves deep research in a single discipline, address complex socio-ecological challenges like plastic pollution and climate change? We provide a roadmap for training transdisciplinary Ph.D. students in environmental problem-solving and start a conversation about transdisciplinary research in the environmental sciences and academia more broadly.
Analysing Brazilian youth activism in radical right movements The increase of radical right-wing activism is widely seen as a threat to democracy due to its linkages to racism, sexism, and justification of violence. However, there is increasing evidence of the heterogeneity of young people attracted to or engaged in such movements. The Ph.D. Candidate Beatriz Besen, from the University of São Paulo and Prof. Dr. Andreas Walther, from the University Goethe of Frankfurt, investigate the youth activism inside radical right movements based on biographical interviews collected in a comparative study between Brazil and Germany. In contrast to studies that consider left-wing participation ‘mobilisation’ but see right-wing activism as deviant, they analyse activism in radical right movements as a case of ‘liminal’ youth participation that is not fully recognised as participation. Although data show an increasing legitimation of violence in expanding radical-right discourses in the public sphere, the biographical perspective allows them to analyse youth activism also as an experience of politicisation and an expression of participation. While the researchers do not deny that forms of liminal participation can represent a backlash to liberal scripts, the data highlight they can also be seen as a product of limitations of liberal orders, revealing the antagonism that characterises (increasing) unequal societies.
Tony Abramson published a Ph.D. in 2018 using statistical methods to draw new conclusions about settlement and economy in the north of England in the centuries between about 500 and about 870 on the basis of a new and huge database he had assembled of coins and coin finds. This review emphasises the worth of this study but also has to raise problems with some of the methods, dispute some of the conclusions (and draw alternative ones) and lament the standard of editing by the publisher. It explains both why this book is so difficult to use and why the difficulties might be worth overcoming.
How can universities build institutional partnerships through supporting community geography projects? This paper details the case of university members seeking to achieve a community goal of expanding Geosciences education opportunities, while also targeting a long-range goal of improving diversity within the university Geosciences. Over the course of one year, two Ph.D students collaborated with community members affiliated with a local middle school to design and organize the School of Earth, Society, and Environment (SESE) Geosciences Camp for Middle School Girls, held in August 2019. This paper deconstructs and critiques the camp organizing process and its outcomes. The conclusion addresses what worked and what did not as a model for future attempts at more sustainable institutional partnerships serving community geography projects.
Muslim Muhsin Ali currently works at the University of Kerbala , Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering Department. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Babylon University, IRAQ,2003 ... Ms.C. in Mechanical Engineering/ Applied Mechanics, Al-Nahrain University, IRAQ, 2010 ... Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, USA,2018
I, Dr. Saumya Pandey PH.D., feel exhilarated in providing a crisp snapshot of my successful research output published in reputed BJOG; my article highlights the emerging role of tobacco viz. cigarette smoking/active and/or passive in pregnant women of child-bearing age. Partners'/husbands' tobacco usage may adversely affect the outcome of a successful pregnancy in terms of biochemical pregnancy/human chorionic gonadotrophin positivity and clinical pregnancy/fetal cardiac activity/live birth. Good practice clinical research with written informed consent is warranted to provide public health-oriented significant and clinically meaningful data in reproductive research involving cohorts of specific genetic profiles. Tobacco is a known environmental carcinogen and therefore patient-friendly tobacco-cessation advice during pregnancy should be provided for cost-effective pregnancy management in women of differential socioeconomic strata and lifestyles.
The purpose of this study is to examine the evidence-based use patterns of Higher Education Commission (HEC) subscribed e-books databases by the academic community at institutions of higher education in Pakistan. The study also investigates the differences in usage based on points of access, scholarly disciplines, and gender of users. A transaction log analysis method was used to explore the use patterns of HEC e-books databases at the University of the Punjab, utilizing the SAWMILL analytical software and MS Excel. The results of the study showed that the use of e-books was at a growing stage at the university. Male boarding students of the university were more active users of e-books as compared to their female counterparts. The Central Library of the University of the Punjab, the Department of Zoology and the Institute of Communication Studies were the most frequently used access points for the e-book users, and the Faculties of Sciences, Life Sciences, Economics and Management Sciences had the most active e-book readers. Furthermore, it was found that the HEC e-books databases were only being used during the four months of summer vacations at the university. The study provides only descriptive use frequencies rather than a deep log analysis of e-books usage. This research provides important practical implications for examining the evidence-based use patterns of e-books databases’ users at the higher educational level. The research suggests that HEC should maintain subscriptions of the most required e-books databases and that the information professionals should conduct orientations and information literacy programs to enhance the utilization of these subscribed databases among female boarder students and those faculties where they were being used less frequently. The study is the second part of the first phase of a Ph.D. project. This is the first large scale study conducted in a developing country which reports the close to actual, approximate use patterns of e-books based on raw transaction logs of local cache servers at the higher academic level.
Sabah Alnasseri was born in Basra, Iraq and holds a Ph.D. in political science and political economy from Goethe University, Frankfurt. He is an Associate Professor of political science at York University in Toronto and specializes in political economy, comparative politics, Middle East studies, state and regulation theories and Iraqi affairs. Some of his most important contributions to the critical study of the Middle East include “Understanding Iraq,” Socialist Register 44, “Making Sense of Sectarian Violence,” Journal of Contemporary Iraqi Studies 1, “Revolutionaries Seldom Harvest the Fruit: The 17th Bouazizi 2010,” Marxist Discourse, and “Imperialism and the Social Question in the (Semi-)Peripheries, The Case for a Neo-National Bourgeoisie,” Global Discourse 2. He was in conversation with Nima Nakhaei in December 2022.
The Food and beverage industry is considered children and adolescents as a major market force. As a result, children and adolescents are now the target of specialized food marketing and advertising companies. Food marketers are interested in youth as consumers because of their spending power and purchasing influence and as future adult consumers. Multiple techniques and channels are used to reach youth even when they were children to influence food product purchase behavior. Majority of advertising campaigns promote unhealthy food items and often takes advantage of children's vulnerability to marketing making it even tougher for parents to inculcate healthy food habits among children. The nature or power of food advertising is relatively under researched, particularly in non US contexts as studies have tended to analyse the product itself, rather than the nature of the message promoting. Overall, despite the strong indications of impact of online marketing, there is need for more evidence in digital media reaching adolescents and children. Prof. P. Vijaya Lakshmi, Ph.D "Digital Food Marketing Strategies Targeting Children: Review of Literature" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-5 , August 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd18258.pdf
In Cameroon just like other countries in the world, Mathematics is an important subject with its skills very much needed in applying science and technology for development. There is growing demand for professionals in Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering STEM to meet up with significant labor shortage in the market. Women are often underrepresented in STEM and it has been noticed generally that females mathematics role models are lacking in the society. The low presence of female mathematicians Teachers professionals and others who stand for role models are lacking in the schools and society as a whole. This tendency seem to have combined with other environmental and other socioeconomic factors to give the girls a negative attitudes towards mathematics, visible in their lack of interest and low participation in its lessons. This attitude affects their ability to engage with Math related content, leads to poor performance and consequently fewer females pursuing degrees in fields that require a strong mathematics background. This paper seeks to determine how lack of female role models in mathematics negatively affect female student's participation and general performance in mathematics and also to show how female mathematics role models in the schools and society as a whole can be used to improve on the participation and performance of girls in mathematics. Research questions were constructed feminist theories and other theories in education were employed to guide the study. The study is descriptive and utilized 450 form four students and 44mathematics teachers from 158 public secondary schools in the South West Region of Cameroon. Statistical Package for social science SPSS version 12 was used to analyze data collected by research instruments. The findings shows that when girls are exposed to a female mathematics role models including the female mathematics teachers in schools, there is a positive impact that shows up in their motivation to study mathematics. To improve on the participation and performance of girls, the Researcher recommends that while school administration and other stakeholders in education work hard on making the pedagogy for secondary school mathematics gender sensitive, there should be heavy emphasis to expose students in secondary schools to female mathematics role models who will motivate their participation in mathematics and consequently improve their performance in the subject. Bisong Clara Bate AshuMbuoben (Ph.D) "Female Mathematics Role Models and Girls Performance in Mathematics in the South West Region of Cameroon: A Gender Issue" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd15621.pdf
With the design of an Internet of Things IoT and telemedicine based health monitoring system The Smart Chair. Sensors and associated hardware needed to monitor the vital physiological parameters of the human body are available on the chair, thereby leading to the idea of a Smart Chair. It enables the subject to be seated in a relaxed posture during the acquisition of physiological signals from various sensors attached to his her body. The raw signals from the sensors are processed digitally by an onboard microcontroller and analyzed for any common abnormalities in the health parameters of the subject. The results are then transmitted to a personal computer. The data can be viewed at any later time by a doctor's computer that is connected to Internet. The Smart Chair also sends an SMS with all the health details to a remote doctor's phone in case of an emergency, thus facilitating telemedicine in rural areas. The key focus of the presented work is to propose the design of a chair that will be useful and easily affordable by the people of developing nations who have limited access to proper healthcare facilities. The results Presented show that the proposed system is definitely a low cost affordable solution for IoT based telemedicine system, as compared to existing systems Ms. M. Kiruthika, II ME (MPC) | Mrs. K.Abhirami M.E., (Ph.D) "Design and implementation of Smart Sensor Integrated Chair for Medical Diagnosis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19182.pdf
A special issue of the Journal Semiotics dedicated to the range of Umberto Eco's work. Each paper is written by a former doctoral student of his from the University of Bologna where Eco's Ph.D course in Semiotics was held Professor Umberto Eco passed away a few months after this publication was issued. As a final gesture to a founder member and giant in the field of Interpretative Semiotics, the publisher De Grutyer, made this publication available as free access to all.
Johst, Begrenzung des Rechtsgehorsams, is a a Ph.D. thesis published in book form. It discusses how the right to resist a dictatorial regime came to be included in the German constitution, taking into account the experience of a military coup d'etat to overthrow the Nazi regime.
The purpose of this paper is to explore how Mongolian alumni of three different scholarship programs sponsored by governments of Japan and Mongolia view their role in national development after graduation. This paper reports findings from a phenomenological study (Creswell, 2007)—the first phase of an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study in a recent Ph.D. study. Based on semi-structured interviews with 24 alumni the study aimed to understand alumni’s perspectives in their voices. Alumni were motivated to contribute to their communities, institutions, economic, political, social and legal conditions of Mongolia. However, they faced various structural challenges including getting jobs in the public sector even when they had binding agreements with employers. The findings call for long-term support for alumni projects and hubs as well as policy frameworks that tie the scholarship programs with national development goals.
To obtain secured communication in Wireless Sensor Systems WSS , a secret shared keys is created between sensor nodes and neighboring nodes. The shortest path is found by using Dijkstra's Algorithm. By the use of this algorithm the energy consumption will be reduced. In this paper, location based key for WSS, with proper attention over the insider attacks is proposed. After reviewing and analysing present key management systems, Location Based Key LBK management is selected. To deal with the communication interference problem in LBK, a new key revision technique that involves grid based location information is devised. Furthermore, a key renew and cancellation processes is constructed to withstand inside attackers in OFDM antenna. For analysis, a accurate simulation is conducted and proved that can increases connectivity and decreases the compromise ratio when the least possible number of common keys needed for key establishment is high. Dr. G. Karpaga Rajesh M.E., Ph.D | Vaishnu Priya. R | Kaviya R | Jaya Divya Aj "Security using Location Based Key (LBK) System for Effective Multipath Attack and Protection for Location Discrimination in Wireless Sensor Systems" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd21377.pdf
Many questions concerning quality of functioning and effectiveness are connected with the management of education as a professional field in educational organizations. Leaders are generally considered as mediators of the social and curriculum contexts of schools for staff, students and parents. They make teaching and learning relevant and appropriately differentiated in compliance with internal and external policy makers' demands and values. Tests presented in the paper deal with the processes of making choices about values and social outcomes of educational leaders. The leadership of Higher Education in Africa has been placed under increasing scrutiny since the 1980s with the expansion of student numbers, changes in funding for student places, increased marketization and student choice, and continuing globalization and professionalization of the sector. In this macroclimate of change, Higher Education institutions have been required to consider how to develop their leaders and what might be appropriate leadership behaviour to enable adaptation to these new circumstances. When the various paradigms of leadership encountered in the Higher Education sector are compared with established leadership theory and practice, it is possible to identify further intricacies in the development of Higher Education leaders. Further consideration of practicalities within Higher Education identifies whether competence frameworks might assist in leadership development. An examination of a recently developed comprehensive framework of leadership capabilities applied in an alternative sector leads to an evaluation as to whether the same constructs apply to the demands placed upon leaders in Higher Education. Analysis demonstrates that, with minor changes in terminology, the constructs remain appropriate and valid. The definitions of activities and behaviours offer insight into how Higher Education leaders particularly in Cameroon could be developed and therefore form a potential framework of leadership capabilities for Higher Education. This conceptual paper therefore has leadership and educational management bearing within the context of Cameroon. TamukongNdifor Mariana Ngeche, Ph.D "Educational Leadership: Implications for Quality Management in the Development of Cameroon Higher Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd9534.pdf
I, Dr. Saumya Pandey Ph.D., have endeavored to highlight the essence of healthy controls in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with an overall biomedical research perspective. Scientific integrity, good clinical practice research including written informed consent of NAFLD cases and age-matched, disease-free healthy controls are warranted to enhance the quality quotient(s) of patient-centric research in liver diseases. Ethnicity, age, BMI are significant predictors of liver-related malignancies and/or carcinomas. Healthy controls with stringent inclusion criteria should be matched with histopathologically confirmed cases of NASH of specific genetic landscape so as to eventually design cost-effective predictive biomarkers in NAFLD management. Pharmacogenetics/genomics public health oriented studies would certainly lead to spectacular gains in our current understanding of NAFLD in ethnically disparate populations worldwide.
I am glad to inform you that I received a positive response from an outstanding scientist (Galwey, Andrew Knox, h-index - 33). We wish him many years of health and efficiency. Dear Professor Gregory Brauer, I must start with an important and sincere apology for the long delay in responding to your welcome and interesting E-mail, dated more than two months ago. During the recent months, I have had a number of problems that have upset my ability to respond to E-mails and I am aware that the long absence of a reply from me is very bad. I can only say ‘Sorry’ in a meaningful way. Since the New Year I have had some illness, that is now getting better, slowly. I was absent from home for some time, without my computer. I also have had problems with the computer that are now partially repaired. I will start by expressing these many apologies and hope to be a better correspondent in future. Your article interests me very much indeed and I agree that the Arrhenius Equation is used incorrectly in many papers, reminiscent (as you point out) of phlogiston. To support your comments, I will point to two places. First is the quote, attributed to Max Planck ‘Science advances one funeral at a time’. In other words, progress can only be made whenever those people holding a ‘popular’ (but incorrect) opinion about a scientific law have ‘passed on’. But to return to the Arrhenius Equation, as you mention, I have published about four papers pointing out the errors of using this to interpret kinetic data for thermal reactions of solids. They have been almost entirely ignored in the recent literature, which is not acceptable. I am in the process of writing another, with an American Co-Author, to publish in a more prestigious Journal. The point I want to make this time is that most of the ‘literature’ in my speciality field appears in a limited range of Journals. Consequently, these Journals publish within the accepted ‘theory’ which is demonstrably incorrect. If the referees are in ignorance of the truth then the ‘science’ that appears is of no value, in fact, it devalues ‘science’. I think you will agree. I did enjoy reading your article and wish you well in its publication. What is science if it is not self-correcting? I think we both know the answer to this question but what can we do about it other than to publish corrections and hope some people notice eventually......... Thank You for your letter, it was more than welcome. My delay......Sorry. I send Every Best Wish to You Personally, Sincerely, Andrew. On the one hand, this paper turned up from the author's desire to write a little-volume popular science series book about my own scientific interests field. The book whould include several topics, in particular, the history of combustion theory in general with different anecdotic stories (about and, especially, the USSR Academy of sciences), the Arrhenius equation and an intricate and deceptive history of SHS (self-propagating high-temperature synthesis, i. e. story of Merzhanov's "solid flame"). In this connection, it is worthy to noted, that the many problems of high-temperature and non-equilibrium burning were very popular a half century ago. For example, even the future Chancellor of Germany, Angelina Merkel, was engaged in radiation chemistry, and her doctoral dissertation was devoted precisely to the "comparison" of the so-called statistical and kinetic reaction rate constants (this problem is until now very interesting for the field under consideration. One of my friends in that time got his Ph.D. in MIPT with dissertation, having an almost same title. But in fact, my message concerns the very complex questions about the change of paradigms, ontologies, methodologies and other concepts of unusual scientists' ears. In 1962, the American historian of science, Thomas Kuhn, in his book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, suggests that wrong paradigms can "last as long as they please". Kuhn writes that even if the scientific community as a whole is imbued with a spirit of tolerance, double standards of argument operate in it. Judgment in support of the "paradigmatized" ontology is perceived in the context of the "yes-strategy", and any attempts to justify "heresy" in the context of "no-strategy", etc. In addition to the need to restore order in the practice of calculations on the theory of combustion, the author hopes that the information changes that took place in 1962, when the T. Kuhn formulated his hypotheses, and now it is possible to carry out more quickly change the wrong scientific paradigms (probably, such problems exist not only in chemistry). We are talking about the fate of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the new law on science being prepared in Russia and, of course, world science in general. I'll try to briefly retell the article, although it's already very short. The history of combustion science begins with a short excursion into the daily Greek and Chinese culture. Next, we are talking about a story with phlogiston associated with the names of German chemists Johann Joachim Becher and Georg Ernst Stahl and the Frenchman Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier, ending with his sad fate Lavoisier, a nightmarish story. The mention of the phlogiston theory is given in view of certain analogies with the current situation that has arisen with the development of the of combustion processes modeling. Now, unlike the times of Lavoisier, the level of the many processes study is much higher. But the so-called Arrhenius equation became the original "phlogiston" of the 20th century. Further, I gave a stories about this equation appearance and the cases of Svante August Arrhenius life (for example, how he poisoned the city and argued his scientific hypotheses). At the beginning of the 20th century, profound changes in the understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules took place, and a modest article by Arrhenius (on the "fitting" of the rather narrow study results became a revolutionary milestone in the development of chemistry and other sciences. This equation now made possible to describe quantitatively the most complicated physicochemical processes. The Arrhenius equation began to be derived both from the of molecular-kinetic theory point of view and from more complex mathematical constructions. Many works connected with this equation concern the non- equilibrium real processes, the presence of several temperatures and generally different constants in one elementary act, the concepts of Arrhenius and non-Arenius kinetics. However, the "phlogistic" essence of the Arrhenius equation is much simpler: this equation, paraphrasing the name of one of the well-known articles by E. Wigner ("The Incomprehensible Efficiency of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences") inconceivably effective mathematical" object: it makes it possible to close almost any system of macrokinetic equations and formally "simulate" almost any "burning" experiment. Further on how the macrokinetics of combustion has arisen and developed historically. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, Nikolai Semenov published several papers with the opposite content: a chain theory based on tracking the multiplication and death of active radical particles, and the theory of a thermal explosion based on the fact that combustion occurs in the same laws as the breakdown of dielectrics. He dedicated the work on chain reactions to members of the Swedish Nobel Committee, and one of the first Nobel Prize winners chemists Arrhenius and Van Hoff - his "great distance teachers", for which he was persecuted for idolatry before the West, but was also awarded a corresponding award (1956). Another series of works led to the development of the so-called thermal theory of combustion by Zel'dovich, Frank-Kamenetsky, and Todes. It should be said that Semenov himself tried not to participate in the development of the thermal theory, and was included only when it was possible to show the chain nature of the chemical part of the macrokinetic process. However, Semenov was seriously criticized of all kinds of "bald", which were then not only in biology, but in virtually all areas of science. Ironically, the "lisenki" from burning: Akulov and Frost tried to seem even more "clerics" than Semenov. When the clouds over the scientists-burners had already thickened and they were threatened with real repression, a "bomb" (nuclear) came to the aid, our contribution to the theory of explosion of which consisted of thermal theory, too ... The Nobel Prize. Uneasy stories of the lives of these people can be learned from various published memoirs. The apotheosis of history with Semenov is the change in his point of view on the character of the third limit of hydrogen burning with oxygen. The "discovery" of a correct view of the mechanism of combustion of gases ascribed to Corresponding Member RAS, Azatyan, on the grounds that "the last word is more expensive than the first." Criticism and examples of "erroneous" design work are also given, including using the so-called "global-kinetic mechanism". Similar situations, when theoretical models are fundamentally different from what is happening in reality, are very widespread in the practice of combustion theory. Another example of the "unprofitable" application of the classical theory of combustion is "solid flame". As a consequence of the classical theory of the propagation of combustion, the theorists have a "solid flame" model, when there is no melting and gasification in the combustion front, which greatly simplifies the physical model and Academician Merzhanov "opens" "self-propagating high-temperature synthesis" (synonyms: "solid flame", " gasless combustion "," Russian process ").The best way to understand the of SHS-phenomenon, as in other similar skips of Soviet science, is to refer to the memoirs of the participants in the events and their surroundings. For example, the American participant John Kaiser turned out to be a prolific writer and for his part himself released, in which he told how the government concluded an agreement with him on relevant activities in Eastern Europe, the aim of which was to try to use the results of socialist science in the United States, as well as the arrangement of various " mousetraps "for the USSR. The problem is that SHS is a nonequilibrium and poorly repeated process and reports that as a result of SHS , the materials and products that the modern science is working on create always cause doubts about their reliability. The world science in the SHS issues moved in the waterway and with an eye to the Soviet and then to the Russian science, many Soviet and Russian scientists went abroad and some manage to get financing there and support the myth of SHS. Nevertheless, several different models of "solid flame" are considered, among which the author identifies his own as correct, but this does not make this process particularly useful.
This study executes confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in structural equation modeling (SEM), to investigate the reliability and validity of the proposed integrated digital library user success (IDLUS) scale in academic digital library computing information system in the area of information management and systems. We analyzed 355 valid responses (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) from the largest and oldest public sector university in Pakistan. Sample selection was calculated through stratified random sampling technique from the four faculties of University of the Punjab. The instrument was constructs based from the available two digital library and information system success models. First model is Jung’s (1997) digital library user success model that is further composed of flow model (1977), end user computing satisfaction (EUCS) model (1987), and Joshi’s overall user satisfaction model (1990). Similarly the second model is DeLone & McLean’s reformulated information system success (2003) theory. The question items employed a 5-point Likert scale and executed regression weights, standardized regression weights, convergent validity, variance extracted, construct reliability, and discriminant validity to infer results. The findings show that IDLUS scale has the excellent validity and reliability estimates.
This article is a personal recollection of my life as a pagan and an academic. From early encounters with Methodism, Will Durant and Anton LaVey, my spiritual questing intersected with the Haight-Ashbury Counterculture. One culmination of this encounter was the emergence of the Strawberry Hill Coven. A second culmination was my disenchantment with Turtle Island and self-exile to Europe. In time – after many years of wandering through both Europe and India, I began to read for my Ph.D. at King’s College London and became completely seduced by the academic world. This seduction coincided with the rise of contemporary Western paganism as a new religious movement as well as the sociological interest in understanding the movement. The rest of this contribution delineates what I have been able to witness of the advance of Pagan Studies within the field of education. Successes have been slow but incremental and steady. For the well-being of our planet, they are also vitally necessary.
This article introduces a series of articles on doctoral education for the Ph.D. degree in art and design. It discusses the crucial issues involved in doctoral education and the challenges involved in developing new fields of doctoral study. These articles will appear over the next three years as a special symposium in the journal Leonardo.
General William H. Simpson served as commander of Ninth US Army during World War II but remains one of the only American field army commanders from that war without a published biography. Colonel (Retired) Thomas R. Stone, Ph.D., intended to write a biography of General Simpson after completion of his master’s and doctoral degrees at Rice University, but never completed it, leaving one to wonder why. The author’s search for an answer to this question has yielded a trove of previously lost archival data, a fruitful collaboration, and several insights about the unique nature of the path to historian and practice of history for the current or former US Army officer.
This study analyzes counter-smuggling and counter-trafficking operations carried out in the Mediterranean, mainly focusing on the EU operations Sophia and Themis. The purpose is to assess a number of issues linked with naval operations from a human rights perspective. These issues include the applicable law, the exercise of criminal jurisdiction over smugglers and traffickers, national strategies of coastal States as regards migration control policy and, finally, international responsibility for human rights violations perpetrated in connection with these operations. Although the study is primarily aimed at both Ph.D. students and legal scholars specialized in the field, it also seeks to provide insights that may be of guidance to NGOs, legal practitioners and legislators within the EU and its Member States.
This study examines the determinants of business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. The study was necessitated by the perceived declining performance of the Nigeria manufacturing sector. Secondary data covering the period 1980 2018 were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The model's estimates were estimated via multiple econometric model of the ordinary least square to ascertain the effect of macroeconomic variable Financial intermediation, Infrastructure, Market size, Exchange rate, Interest rate and Inflation rate on the business performance in the Nigerias manufacturing sector. From the result of the OLS, it was observed that financial intermediation, infrastructure and market size have a positive impact on manufacturing sector while exchange rate, interest rate and inflation rate have a negative impact on manufacturing sector in Nigeria. From the regression analysis, the results also show that all the variables conform to the a priori expectation of the study. With the exception of infrastructure and inflation rate, all other variables are statically significant which indicates that financial intermediation, market size, exchange rate, interest rate are good determinants of business performance in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. The study recommends that the energy sector needs to be overhauled especially the EEDC to supply just the sufficient energy to drive the economy. Painstaking and well coordinated macro economic policies with special references to the price level and exchange rate regime need to be put in place to ameliorate the business sector among others. Nwakoby, Nkiru Peace Ph.D | Dibua, Emmanuel Chijioke PhD | Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica "Determinants of Business Performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23141.pdf
Majority of Indian framers depend on rainfall for agriculture. Thus, in an agricultural country like India, rainfall prediction becomes very important. Rainfall causes natural disasters like flood and drought, which are encountered by people across the globe every year. Rainfall prediction over drought regions has a great importance for countries like India whose economy is largely dependent on agriculture. A sufficient data length can play an important role in a proper estimation drought, leading to a better appraisal for drought risk reduction. Due to dynamic nature of atmosphere statistical techniques fail to provide good accuracy for rainfall prediction. So, we are going to use Machine Learning algorithms like Multiple Linear Regression, Random Forest Regressor and AdaBoost Regressor, where different models are going to be trained using training data set and tested using testing data set. The dataset which we have collected has the rainfall data from 1901 2015, where across the various drought affected states. Nonlinearity of rainfall data makes Machine Learning algorithms a better technique. Comparison of different approaches and algorithms will increase an accuracy rate of predicting rainfall over drought regions. We are going to use Python to code for algorithms. Intention of this project is to say, which algorithm can be used to predict rainfall, in order to increase the countries socioeconomic status. Mylapalle Yeshwanth | Palla Ratna Sai Kumar | Dr. G. Mathivanan M.E., Ph.D "Comparative Study of Machine Learning Algorithms for Rainfall Prediction" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22961.pdf
As the potential for disastrous consequences from threats increases in prevalence, the speed which such cyber threats can occur presents new challenges to understandings of self defence. This paper first examines the prevention of threats nations could face. It next looks at existing concepts of self defence with particular focus on anticipatory and pre emptive self defence, and then moves to a review of the underlying criteria which govern the right to resort to such actions. Highly sophisticated electronic sensors attached to the tanks hull will project images of the surrounding environment back onto the outside of the vehicle enabling it to merge into the landscape and evade attack. The electronic camouflage will enable the vehicle to blend into the surrounding countryside in much the same way that a squid uses ink to help as a disguise. Unlike conventional forms of camouflage, the images on the hull would change in concert with the changing environment always insuring that the vehicle remains disguised. Mr. S. Alaguganesan II ME (CSE) | Dr. D. Sivakumar M.E., Ph.D "Computer Interfaced Smart A.I Battle Field Tank" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd19183.pdf