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Unveiling The Most Delicious Foods In The World By Artificial Intelligence And Google Trends, Betty Masruroh, Aji Prasetya Wibawa, Lisa Ramadhani Harianti, Ahmed Djoumoi, Fuad Maysa, Vira Setia Ningrum, Nissa Mawarda Rokhman, Prananda Anugrah

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Food holds significant importance in human existence, serving as the source of energy, as well as the cultural expression, media, and identity of a nation. Currently, gastronomy, or the art of cooking, has gained greater popularity, fueled by an awareness of the importance of healthy and delicious food, along with easy access to culinary information from around the world. Following this popularity, questions concerning the most tasty meal arise, but the answer is subjective in nature. Therefore, this study adopts a novel approach that combines artificial intelligence (AI), consisting of ChatGPT, Bard, and Google Trends, to identify the best global …

Analysis Of The Effect Of Adding Avocado Seed Flour On Proximate, Physical, And Hedonic Properties Of Traditional Semprong Cake, Mohammad Farhan Prakasa, Mazarina Devi, Laili Hidayati, Norrina Din

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Several studies have revealed that avocado seeds contain various compounds that benefitthe body. Avocado seeds can be made into avocado seed flour, which has the potential to be used in making semprong cakes. This research aims to analyze the effect of adding avocado seed flour on the proximate, physical, and hedonic properties of traditional semprong cake. The researcher's method used is method experiment with the objective analysis of characteristic chemistry, physical properties, as well as organoleptic tests on cakes semprong with the addition of flour seed avocado on three different levels, namely 10, 15, and 20 percent of the total …

Reducing Food Scarcity: The Benefits Of Urban Farming, S.A. Claudell, Emilio Mejia

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Urban farming can enhance the lives of communities and help reduce food scarcity. This paper presents a conceptual prototype of an efficient urban farming community that can be scaled for a single apartment building or an entire community across all global geoeconomics regions, including densely populated cities and rural, developing towns and communities. When deployed in coordination with smart crop choices, local farm support, and efficient transportation then the result isn’t just sustainability, but also increasing fresh produce accessibility, optimizing nutritional value, eliminating the use of ‘forever chemicals’, reducing transportation costs, and fostering global environmental benefits.

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Epistemological Understanding Of The Language Of Instruction: Can Education Policy Stop Kiswahili In Tanzania’S Classrooms?, John Misana Biseko

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Language-in-education policies in Sub-Saharan Africa is a topic that has attracted several researchers. The adoption of alien languages as legitimate languages of instruction is a matter that has been seriously challenged. Since the 1960s, the debate in Tanzania has been on which language qualifies for the status of LOI. The answers have been favouring either the alien language (English) or the dominant language (Kiswahili). In 2014 the government launched the education policy, which declares both English and Kiswahili as LOI in post-primary education. In the 2023 edition, the policy was changed to declare English as the sole LOI in post-primary …

Language Contest In The Linguistic Landscape Of Sabasaba International Trade Exhibitions In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Emmanuel Ilonga

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This inquiry stems from the scarcity of research on linguistic landscape particularly on the intersection between physical landscape, business fairs, and languages in Dar es Salaam. Essentially, it discusses the complexities of linguistic signs at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) in Tanzania. The central purposes are grounded in the roles of information and symbolism, power dynamics, group identities, language policies, and rationale for the use of specific languages at the fair. Photographic method was employed in the generation of data. The analysis of data was framed in line with informational and symbolic frameworks, and structuration principles. The …

A Morpho-Semantic Description Of Adjectives In Kipangwa, Emmanuel Hauli, Rafiki Sebonde, Chrispina Alphonce

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This paper presents the characteristics of a lexical category adjective in Kipangwa. The lexical category adjective is proposed to be universal, but its realisation varies across languages. This paper offers evidence to authenticate the presence of an independent lexical category adjective in Kipangwa. The study employed a qualitative approach in generating data, analysing the data and reporting the findings. The data for this study were collected through text collections, both spoken and written. Spoken texts/ sentences with adjectives were collected from 18 informants by recording them through a digital audio recorder, while written texts were collected from two (2) Bible …

But He Did Not Commit Incest…!” A Comparative Analysis Of Utenzi Wa Nyakiiru Kibi And Oedipus Rex, Angelus Mnenuka

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Human beings share commonalities, many of which are intricately woven into literature. Literary works allow individuals to explore and gain insights into diverse cultures and ideas across spatiotemporal contexts. Against this backdrop, this study compared two literary works, Oedipus Rex (Sophocles, 1992) and Utenzi wa Nyakiiru Kibi [‘Epic of Nyakiiru-Kibi’] (Mulokozi, 1997), to gain insight into the two societies from which the stories are derived. Using Aarne and Thompson’s (1961) classification of the Oedipus story, the study finds that Utenzi wa Nyakiiru Kibi qualifies as an Oedipal story as it meets several Oedipal narrative motifs in the Oedipus story. The …

Dual Mode Control Of An Inverted Pendulum: Design, Analysis And Experimental Evaluation, Laura Alvarez Hidalgo, Ian Howard

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

We present an inverted pendulum design using readily available V-slot rail components and 3D printing to construct custom parts. To enable the examination of different pendulum characteristics, we constructed three pendulum poles of different lengths. We implemented a brake mechanism to modify sliding friction resistance and built a paddle that can be attached to the ends of the pendulum poles. A testing rig was also developed to consistently apply disturbances by tapping the pendulum pole, characterizing balancing performance. We perform a comprehensive analysis of the behavior and control of the pendulum. This begins by considering its dynamics, including the nonlinear …

Histoid Leprosy Mimicking Lichen Planus, Kesya Kimberly, Annisa Alviariza, Siti Aisha Nabila Ferina, Prima Kartika Esti, Lenti Br. Peranginangin, Eka Komarasari

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of lepromatous leprosy (LL), characterized by unique clinical, histopathological, and microbiological features. This type of leprosy is caused by multidrug therapy (MDT) drug resistance, train mutation of Mycobacterium leprae, or genetic factors.

Case Illustration: A 21-year-old Indonesian woman with a family history of histoid leprosy complained of multiple hypo-esthetic erythematous partly flat-topped papules around the lesion on the face and bilateral superior and inferior extremities for the last two years. A Slit-skin smear examination revealed acid-fast bacilli with a bacterial index (BI) of 4.17+ and morphological index (MI) of 1%. Histopathological …

The Importance Of Multidisciplinary Approach In Management Of Pressure Injury In Elderly With Multiple Comorbidities, Dina Kusumawardhani, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya, Lili Legiawati, Rinadewi Astriningrum, Kara Adistri

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Pressure injury (PI) can occur as a result of prolonged bed rest in immobilized patients. The healing process is often slow if the wounds are not managed comprehensively, particularly in elderly patients or patients with neurological disorder, diabetes mellitus, and malnutrition. Proper treatment can improve the healing process.

Case illustration: A 66-year-old female with multiple comorbidities presented with PI on the left lower back, as well as the sacral and right gluteal regions. She was diagnosed with grade 3 and unstageable PI, and was treated using a multidisciplinary approach. Her wounds were treated with a combination of …

User Acceptance Of Deskab Mobile Application For Early Detection Of Scabies In Indonesia, Sandra Widaty, Dewi Friska, Kusmarinah Bramono, Siti Maulidya Sari, Irene Darmawan, Aria Kekalih

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Individual case management strategy is not suitable for reducing scabies transmission, especially in high prevalence settings. A community-based approach has been proposed to control scabies. We developed a mobile application, called DeSkab, to empower non-medical personnel in crowded populations e.g., boarding schools, and to aid the identification of skin lesions suggesting scabies based on the cardinal signs of scabies. Early treatment and prevention of scabies transmission is expected to follow this approach. This was the initial development of the DeSkab mobile application which aims to assess user acceptance.

Methods: The DeSkab mobile application was designed using Java …

Lichen Amyloidosis Treated With Topical Combination Therapy And Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy, Ulfah Hasna Hasibah, Siti Aisha Nabila Ferina, Eka Komarasari, Prima Kartika Esti, Lenti Perangin Angin

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is characterized by linear rows of firm, pigmented, grouped, hyperkeratotic papules that can form a plaque, usually occurring on the shins and forearms, with intense itch as the prominent symptom.

Case Illustration: A 57-year-old female complained of brown spots on her shins and arms that gradually thickened six years ago. The lesions were brown, multiple, discrete, slightly scaly papules forming hyperpigmented plaques. The result of the histopathology examination showed an acanthotic epidermis with hyperkeratotic foci and eosinophilic amorphous mass deposits in the papillary dermis with brown pigments. The working diagnosis was lichen amyloidosis. Topical …

Olive Oil And Hydration Based On Clinical Assessment And Transepidermal Water Loss: A Systematic Review, Ni Made Ayu Nadia Paramitha Jaya, Melyawati Hermawan, Regina Regina

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Dry skin or xerosis is a layer of skin that loses moisture due to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Olive oil, one of the most commonly available moisturizers, is often used to keep the skin hydrated. Skin hydration indicates the amount of water in the stratum corneum. This systematic review aimed to determine the association between olive oil application and skin hydration based on clinical assessment and TEWL parameters.

Methods: The research design used was a systematic review based on the criteria of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). This systematic review search used …

Determinants Of The Acceptance Of Virtual Influencers As Digital Promoters In The Retail Industry, Abeer Elsayed Fayed

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Virtual influencers are one of the modern methods in digital marketing that have begun to spread globally, and are expected to become the basic image of digital influencers. Therefore, there is great interest among both researchers and companies. Therefore, this study attempted to address this topic. This study aimed to identify the extent of acceptance of virtual influencers, and to identify the dimensions through which virtual influencers can be accepted as digital promoters among Generation Z in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The main question of this study was: “What are the dimensions of acceptance of virtual influencers as digital …

Mathematical Models And Calculation Of Parameters Of Optoelectronic Angular Displacement Converters, Yuriy Gennadyevich Shipulin, Azimjon Khusanov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article discusses promising optoelectronic converters (OP) for wide application of angular movements. A methodology and diagram for calculating OP with the transverse movement of a moving element is presented; in order to simplify the calculation, the weight range of angular movements is conventionally divided into three sub ranges. A graph is given of the dependence of the area of the photosensitive surface of a photo resistor made from a single crystal of high-resistivity p-type silicon.

Sport Facilities Planning, Design, Operation, And Management Trends: An Introduction To The Special Issue, Jeffrey Petersen, Lawrence W. Judge

Journal of Applied Sport Management

The focus of this special issue is to grow the existing academic literature on sport facilities. This is done by presenting a variety of perspectives from established and emerging scholars in the field. The aim of this special issues aligns with the mission of the Journal of Applied Sport Management, which is to publish research and conceptual contributions that bridge the gap between scholarly work and professional practice in sport business. In all, the special issue includes five thought-provoking pieces contributed by 12 authors as well as a practitioner interview with Earl Santee, one of the most acclaimed sport …

The Reality Of The Distributed Academic Leadership Of The Councils Of Colleges Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences In Iraq From The Point Of Download Of Their Teachers, Duaa Zuhair Turki, Bushra Kadhim Abdul-Ridha

Modern Sport

Many theories related to leadership we find emphasize the activation of democratic policy in the leadership of institutions, especially educational ones, in order to expand the circle of participation in the leadership of this institution to include a larger number of employees in this institution, as distributed leadership centers on the idea of ​​distributing leadership tasks among individuals within the institution. The study aimed to build, codify, and apply a measure of academic leadership distributed to the councils of colleges of physical education and sports sciences from the point of download of their teachers, and to identify the degree of …

E-Government Requirements In Colleges Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences In Iraq, Tuqa Mohammed Salih, Mawahib Hameed Numan

Modern Sport

In recent times, E-Government has entered the business arena significantly and widely. It has become a necessity within any institution, as it serves as the backbone due to its ability to provide homogeneity among its units, utilizing information technology, modern systems, and devices. This explains the importance of e-government, which is fundamental to the success of any endeavor, as it reduces work burdens, simplifies administrative tasks, and saves a lot of time, effort, and costs. Therefore, the research aims to build a scale for the implementation of E-Government and to understand the current state of E-Government implementation in Iraqi colleges …

The Effect Of Rehabilitation Exercises In Improving The Muscle Strength Of Those With A Partial Tear In The Posterior Thigh Muscle For Karbala Football Club Players, Sabaa Basim Mohammed, Suhad Haseeb Abdul-Hameed, Ibrahim Dabayebeh

Modern Sport

Sports rehabilitation is the important factor in rehabilitating function, motor performance, and normal appearance after injury. It helps the injured person to regain functional ability in the shortest possible time and to the highest functional level and protects the injured organ from recurrence of the injury. The importance of the research lies in the fact that these exercises have a positive effect in restoring the functions of the organ by improving muscle strength and reducing the degree of pain, as partial tear injury occurs in most athletes because they are more susceptible to friction. The researchers found, during the field …

The Effect Of Ki-Hara Style Exercises On Developing Special Strength And Some Defensive Skills In Handball, Milad Abd Ali, Intidhar Jumaa Mubarak

Modern Sport

Handball has become one of the sports that delights onlookers as a result of its attractiveness, beauty, speed of performance and the transition from attack to defence, in addition to the fact that achieving achievement and levels in this sport did not come out of the blue, but rather science was and still is the basis for it. Scientific development has added many modern training methods that suit the nature and capabilities of the player, so the training process took a form and organizational structure consistent with the state of the new development of methods and means used in the …

The Relationship Of Some Physical Abilities To The Level Of Technical Performance Of Disabled Long Jumpers, Category 36cp, Fatima Muhammed Hussein, Intidhar Jumaa Mubarak

Modern Sport

Through the two researchers monitoring the level of technical performance of the 36CP disabled long jumpers, it was found that they did not achieve good results in the past championships, and through that we felt that there was a training problem among the long jumpers and we wanted to diagnose the weakness that led to the level of performance not being at the desired level, so the researchers resorted to solving the problem by conducting some tests for the elements of physical fitness (maximum speed, muscular strength of the legs, muscular strength of the abdominal muscles). From this, the two …

Relation Y-Balance Test And Lower-Limb Strength Of Sport Science Faculty Students At The Arab American University, Islam Mohammad Abbas, Samir Khalid Ameen, Mosab Saleem Hamed

Modern Sport

The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship between the Y-balance test (YBT) distance and the lower-limb strength of Sport Science Faculty students at Arab American University. Forty (40) collegiate students aged (19.80 ± 1.26) years, enrolled in the second semester of the 2022-2023 academic year from the sports science department, volunteered for this study

Assessment Of Lipid Profiles Among Athletes And Non-Athletes In Kalar City, Mustafa Yunis Rashid, Azad Mohammed Aziz, Jamal Kareem Shakor, Seerwan Assy Raheem, Faridoon Ismail Qadir, Raheleh Shakeri

Modern Sport

Regular and professional physical activity has a significant impact on general health, lipid status, and body composition., Lipid profiles and anthropometric measures are considered the main indicators for understanding body composition and cardiovascular risk factors among both athletes and non-athletes. The aim of this study was to assess the body composition and lipid profile of athletes and non-athlete college students at the University of Garmian. This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted on 45 endurance athletes and 30 sedentary male and female individuals. It took venous blood samples from the antecubital vein. Total blood cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), …

The Effect Of Specific Exercises Using A Balance Ball To Develop Dynamic Balance And Learn The Skills Of Dribbling And Scoring In Basketball For Female Students, Sura Kasid Hasan, Intisar Uaid Ali

Modern Sport

The progress of nations in physical education relies on addressing present and future challenges to promote innovation and renewal in the educational environment capable of efficiently achieving cognitive and skill-based objectives. Basketball, as one of the important subjects, is endorsed by the Ministry of Education due to its direct relevance to human and societal life. This type of sport requires the practitioner to have the ability to quickly change directions, manoeuvre, jump, and defend the court. Therefore, playing this game demands varying levels of sensory systems in processing for skillful performance. Based on these premises, the importance of this study …

The Effect Of Compound Training Exercises On Some Components Of Coordination Ability, Precision In Handling, And Scoring For Female Football Players In Baghdad Indoor Football Clubs, Mais Hameed Taha, Widad Kadhum Majeed, Taiysir Mansi

Modern Sport

Achieving a high level of performance in indoor football necessitates a high degree of proficiency in the game's specific requirements, along with the mastery of offensive skills and coordination abilities that contribute to adaptive motor performance in various in-game scenarios. The research problem lies in insufficient training curricula to meet the growing demand for specialized physical, technical, and coordination capabilities essential for optimal performance. The research aims to formulate comprehensive exercises aimed at enhancing specific components of coordination abilities, as well as the precision of ball handling and shooting skills for female indoor football players. The researchers employed the experimental …

Dual Effect Of Secondary Solutes On Binding Equilibria: Contributions From Solute–Reactant Interactions And Solute–Water Interactions, Daryl Eggers, Jennifer M. Le, Nhi T. Nham, Duc N. Pham, Bria M. Castellano

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This study examines the role of water in binding equilibria with a special focus on secondary solutes (cosolutes) that influence the equilibrium but are not constituents of the final product. Using a thermodynamic framework that includes an explicit term for the release of water molecules upon binding, this investigation reveals how solutes may alter equilibria by changing the activity of the reactants, reflected in ΔG°(obs), and by changing the chemical potential of the solvent, reflected in ΔGS. The framework is applied to four experimental binding systems that differ in the degree of electrostatic contributions. The model …

An Inquiry On The Efficacy Of Choice And Preference As Catalysts For The Social And Community Inclusion Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Transformative Mixed-Methods Study, Mbuh Godwill Payne

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the efficacy of choice and preference as drivers for social and community inclusion among individuals with intellectual disabilities living in supervised apartments. The study unfolds through three distinct stages: Phase 1 - Quantitative, Phase 2 - Qualitative, and Phase 3 - Focus Group Discussions. In the Quantitative Phase, data collection is conducted to lay the foundation for the subsequent Qualitative interviews in Phase 2, which further inform the Focus Group Discussions in Phase 3. The research findings underscore the significance of environmental opportunities and support in facilitating increased social and community inclusion activities among individuals with intellectual …

Investigating Teachers’ Sensemaking Process And Experiences Of Working With Students With Labels Of Autism In Saudi Arabian Public Schools: A Qualitative Collective Case Study, Hind Alharbi

Theses and Dissertations

In this dissertation, I conducted a collective qualitative case study to understand the personal experiences and sensemaking processes that teachers developed to educate students with labels of autism in inclusion settings in Riyadh public schools. Specifically, I aimed to understand how teachers’ attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge regarding the inclusion of autistic students explained why teachers did what they did in their school context. In three rounds of semistructured interviews with eight teachers, participants explained their experiences and process of teaching students with autism. Participants also shared documents and artifacts to provide a deeper understanding of the nature of inclusion offered …

The Impact Of A Curriculum Based On The Bybee Model On Learning Some Volleyball Skills For Female Students At The College Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences, Woroud Qassim Hamad, Sahar Hurr Majeed, Khitam Mousa

Modern Sport

The significance of this research lies in its development of a proposed educational curriculum that is based on the Bybee model and aimed at teaching students the skills of serving and receiving in volleyball. The importance of the Bybee model lies in its ability to facilitate the application of information in various situations. The research problem emerged after the researchers redownloaded previous studies and sources. They noticed a deficiency in the performance skills of setting and receiving in volleyball among female students. Consequently, the researchers decided to investigate the impact of the educational curriculum using the Bybee model on the …

Perception Of Quality Of Life Among Fifth Grade Preparatory School Students In Baghdad, Reem Faisal Rajab, Sahira Razzaq Kadhim, Ali Salam Al-Yaaribi

Modern Sport

The research aims to study the quality of life among preparatory school students in Baghdad, particularly in the context of current social circumstances, encompassing both male and female students. The study utilizes a quality-of-life scale developed by Noor Latif Abdul Zahra, comprising 54 items distributed across ten dimensions. These dimensions include physical health, mental skills, psychological well-being, resilience, optimism and satisfaction, self-independence and self-efficacy, job satisfaction, social support, social status, and moral values. The research problem revolved around the question: "Is there a sense of quality of life among fifth-grade preparatory school students (both males and females)?" The researchers established …