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Fuzzy-Ahp Based Decision Support System For The Selection Of Optimal Maintenance Strategy For Meter Gauge Railway Infrastructure: A Review, Hamisi J. Maulid

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

There are many uncertainties and complexities associated with maintaining Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) infrastructure, which calls for a methodical approach to decision-making. The development and application of a fuzzy-AHP-based decision support system (DSS) to select the optimal maintenance strategy for the MGR are presented in this study. The review covers research from 2013 to 2023 and focusses on the use of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP) techniques in railway infrastructure maintenance. To manage the inherent uncertainties and subjective judgements involved in maintenance decision-making, the Fuzzy-AHP methodology combines fuzzy logic with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). …

The Impacts Of Renewable Energy Sources: A Review On Grid Inertia And Frequency Regulation, Sospeter Gabriel

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The power system is gradually transitioning into low inertia due to integrating substantial intermittency quantity of converter-based renewable energy sources, such as wind and photovoltaic power, into the current power grid network. This integration presents significant inertia and frequency control challenges to the network as a result of a decrease in the percentage of synchronous generators. Moreover, faster frequency deviations are posed by the mismatch between the supply and demand during contingencies, which creates difficulties in preserving the frequency stability of the power system. This research explores the impacts of renewable energy sources (RESs) on grid inertia and frequency management …

Scoring System For Screening Fitness To Work For Offshore And Onshore Remote Area Worker, Kasyunnil Kamal

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background: About 10-15% of medical examinations of workers at upstream oil and gas companies are not conducted properly. In some cases, workers die at worksites. Many doctors carrying out the assessment lack the competency to assess occupational risks. In this study, we developed a scoring system for ‘fitness for work’ assessment, which can be used by trained doctors.

Methods: Diagnostic testing was done with comparing the results of the determination screening fitness for work using a scoring system with the determine fitness for work results by Occupational Medicine Specialist as a gold standard in the same group. The entire 607 …

Adapting A Personalized Normative Feedback Intervention For Graduate Student Drinkers, Faith Shank

Theses and Dissertations

On average, graduate students consume eight drinks per week, meeting criteria for heavy drinking and highlighting the need for a cost-effective intervention. The current study examined the efficacy of personalized normative feedback (PNF) for reducing heavy drinking in graduate students. Study 1 examined the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention content to inform a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention. Results from qualitative interviews with 13 graduate students who interacted with the intervention content preferred to receive feedback about peers enrolled in the same type of degree program. Study 2 was an RCT using PNF from peers with the …

The Contribution Rate Of Certain Cognitive And Visual Abilities To The Performance Of Forehand And Backhand Skills In Tennis, Maryam Abduljabbar Khudair, Huda Shihab Jari, Wissem Dhahbi, Fatih Hazar

Modern Sport

The significance of the study lies in identifying a scientific and objective indicator that clarifies the extent to which key cognitive and visual abilities contribute to skill performance in tennis. This enables coaches and instructors to design scientifically based educational and training units that incorporate these abilities according to their level of contribution, thereby positively impacting technical performance. The abundance of stimuli in tennis and the difficulty of controlling performance, due to the sport's ongoing developments, require a high level of cognitive and visual abilities. The researchers aimed to examine the problem of inadequate organization in educational content, where one …

The Instantaneous Push Force Indicator And Its Relationship To Lower Limb Explosive Power And Selected Biomechanical Variables Of The Salto Forward Tucked, Widad Kadhim Majeed, Huda Shihab Jari, Maryam Abdul Jabbar Khudair, Özgür Eken

Modern Sport

The scarcity of studies examining this relationship makes it difficult to provide accurate and scientifically grounded data regarding its significance. This research aims to bridge this academic gap by analyzing the dynamic relationship between these variables. The research problem lies in the observed difficulty athletes face in performing the tucked front somersault on the floor exercise mat. This difficulty may stem from deficits in the explosive muscular power of the legs and insufficient instantaneous push-off force required to achieve the necessary elevation to complete the skill. Additionally, the coach's neglect of the importance of these variables---as well as the biomechanical …

The Effect Of Exercises Using A Broad External Focus Of Attention On Learning The Dribbling Skill In Handball For Children Aged 10–11 Years, Mahdi Mohsen Elias

Modern Sport

The current study aimed to investigate the effect of exercises employing a broad external focus of attention on learning the dribbling skill in handball among fifth-grade primary school students at Al-Mukhtar Primary School for Boys, affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Eastern Baghdad. The research problem lies in the fact that students, while performing basic skills, often fail to attend to external stimuli accompanying the technical execution of the game. As a team sport, handball involves multiple distractors such as opponents, court dimensions, lines, and technical rules, which may negatively impact performance levels, lead to wasted effort and time, …

The Effectiveness Of Mobile Learning Via Smartphone In Facilitating The Acquisition Of Preliminary Swimming Skills, Khitam Musa Ay

Modern Sport

The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mobile learning via smartphone technology in facilitating the acquisition of preliminary swimming skills. The researcher adopted an experimental methodology, which was deemed appropriate for the nature of the study. The research population consisted of all female students enrolled in the ``Basic Swimming Skills'' course at the Faculty of Sports Sciences during the 2023/2024 academic year, totalling 57 students. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 32 students enrolled in the same course. These participants were randomly divided into two equivalent groups: an experimental group (n …

The Effect Of Educational Games On Distance Perception And The Performance Of The Volleyball Serving Skill Among Female Students, Luma Sameer Hammoudi, Marwa Saadi Mahmoud, Ghofran Basheer Hamza, Özgür Eken

Modern Sport

Educational games are among the most effective tools for teaching fundamental skills, particularly in volleyball. The present study addresses the issue of weak performance among second-year female students at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences for Women in executing the volleyball serve. This weakness is attributed to the learners' limited perception of the appropriate distance required to toss the ball upward before striking it, as well as their poor understanding of the correct serving distance. Additionally, there is a need to incorporate engaging methods into the educational process. Therefore, the study aimed to design instructional units utilizing educational …

An Analytical Study Of Selected Biomechanical Variables And The Accuracy Of Forecourt And Backcourt Shots In Wheelchair Badminton Players, Zina Abdulkareem Abbas, Fatimah Abed Malih

Modern Sport

The significance of this study lies in analyzing player movement through biokinematic variables using video recording and Kinovea motion analysis software. By investigating selected biomechanical variables, the researchers aimed to improve the accuracy of forecourt and backcourt shots among wheelchair badminton players based on insights derived from this analysis. The findings aim to guide coaches and players by utilizing motion analysis outcomes to enhance training strategies and achieve higher levels of technical performance and athletic accomplishment. The study aimed to describe and analyze the biomechanical variables influencing shot accuracy and identify the relationship between these variables and shot accuracy among …

The Effect Of Boot Camp Training Program On The Development Of Special Strength And Some Biomechanical Indicators Of The Triple Jump In Young Female Athletes, Suaad Abdul-Hussein, Zainab Ali Abdul-Ameer

Modern Sport

The qualitative concept of training experienced athletes is not limited to strength training alone, but extends to general physical conditioning and, ultimately, to special strength training during the specific phases of athletic preparation, depending on the type of sport practiced. Since athletic training should not follow a single, monotonous pattern, the researchers adopted modern Boot camp exercises to develop special strength and biomechanical variables for female triple jump athletes. The study aimed to design Boot camp exercises specifically to enhance special strength and certain biomechanical indicators in young female triple jump athletes, and to identify the impact of these exercises …

The Effect Of Rehabilitation Exercises Combined With Re Exology Massage On Shoulder Joint Range Of Motion And Pain Inwomen With Soft Tissue Rheumatism (Fibromyalgia), Zina Amer Kareem, Suhad Haseeb Abdul Hamid Abd

Modern Sport

This study aims to examine the effect of enhanced Booklet Technique on the learning outcomes of the motor education course. The researchers adopted a quasi-experimental methodology employing a two-group post-test design, with one experimental and one control group. The sample, randomly selected, consisted of 120 first-year students from the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Sadat City during the academic year 2023/2024, representing 16.74% of the total population. The participants were divided equally into an experimental group (n = 60) and a control group (n = 60). An additional exploratory sample of 60 students (8.37% of the total …

The Effect Of Blue Light Filter Lens Glasses On The Occurrence Of Asthenopia Symptoms In Visual Display Terminal Users, Arif Hening Mustikaningrum, Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko, Indah Suci Widyahening

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

The widespread use of Visual Display Terminals (VDTs) is associated with visual and musculoskeletal complaints, particularly Asthenopia, which may reduce productivity. A 32-year-old female financial worker presented with eye discomfort, including sore eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, and twitching on her left temple, particularly during extended computer use. The symptoms were relieved with rest. Most VDTs now use Light Emitting Diodes, which emit more blue light than LCDs and may cause eye fatigue and disrupt sleep. Currently, blue light filter lenses are available in the market, however, further study of existing scientific publications is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of blue …

Comprehensive Evaluation Of Robotic Storage Tank Blasting And Coating Technology Capability, Armi Faizal Awang, Stephanie Goh Siaw Tien, M Aswadi Ton Alias, M Zaini M Zakaria

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The maintenance of storage tanks involves complex and labour-intensive processes, particularly in blasting and coating operations. Conventional methods often require extensive scaffolding, manual labour, and exposure to hazardous environments, leading to increased safety risks and higher operational costs. Moreover, conventional approaches are typically slower, which prolongs downtime and negatively impacts overall productivity. Robotic technology may offer a solution to the above issues. Robotic tank blasting and coating technology refers to the use of automated robotic systems to perform surface preparation and coating applications, typically complemented with manual methods. This paper explores the effectiveness of robotic technologies with the primary objective …

Determination Of Urinary Metabolites Of Toluene And Xylenes In Paint Workers And Non-Occupationally Exposed Individuals In Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Alturkstani, Radhouane Chakroun, Bassam Jamoussi, Raghad Alhajaji

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylenes are widely used as solvents in industrial processes, particularly in paint production, despite their known toxicity. Occupational exposure to these chemicals poses significant health risks, especially for workers in the manufacturing and application sectors. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has reported an increased cancer risk associated with paint fume exposure, prompting regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to establish exposure limits. In Saudi Arabia, a key player in the petroleum and chemical industries, workers face …

Taxprof Blog Op-Ed: More On The University Of Florida, The Adjunct Professor, And The Issues At Hand, Joshua E. Kastenberg

Faculty Scholarship

In assessing the conduct of the University of Florida’s law school leaders, Preston Damsky, Judge John Badalamenti, and the New York Times, I’ll concede that it is darn near impossible for any of us to be objective. But I’d like to contribute to this conversation in a way that at least attempts a degree of objectivity. This comment focuses on the judge turned adjunct professor, but to do so, there is a matter of context.

Personal Responsibility Of Organizers And Participants Of Repressions Against Protestant Communities In Ukraine, Oksana Vysoven, Ihor Datskiv, Alina Zadorozhnya, Yurii Fihurnyi

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article analyzes the personal responsibility of the organizers and participants in the repressions against Protestant communities in Ukraine. The punitive and preventive atheistic campaigns of the communist regime were carried out by specific individuals who were organizers and participants in the destruction of churches, the dispersal of prayer services, the destruction of material and spiritual values of Protestant communities, the harassment of believers at work and their place of residence, the imposition of monetary fines on them, and so on. Communist regime functionaries participated in the persecution of believers during trials, in places of imprisonment, etc. Believers suffered most …

The Canonical Status Of The Serbian Patriarch In The Statute Of The Macedonian Orthodox Church From 1960 And Its Differing Interpretations By The Two Churches, Ivan Yovchev

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

After lengthy negotiations that began in the 1940s between the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) and the Macedonian Orthodox Church (MOC) regarding the latter’s autocephaly, the Holy Synod of the SOC initially rejected the decisions of the Initiative Council for the formation of the Macedonian Church. However, at a later stage, the SOC revised its stance, and by 1959, it not only recognized the existence of the Macedonian Church but also granted it the right to independent organization and governance in the form of autonomy. The recognized autonomy of the MOC was met with mixed reactions among Macedonian church leaders. The …

Analysis Of Students' Creative Thinking Skills In Learning Hydrocarbons By Using Daily Life-Based Practicum Method, Yenni Kurniawati, Laras Dyaz Handayani, Dea Ramadani, Nurhikmah Sari

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Creative thinking skill is a competence of the 21st century that is needed very much and needs to be increased by utilizing chemistry in life. This research aimed at analyzing student creative thinking skills in experimental and control groups and finding out the effect of the daily life-based practical work learning method on student creative thinking skills. This research was conducted in the eleventh grade at High School 1 Pekanbaru on the hydrocarbon lesson. The quasi-experimental method was used in this research with pretest-posttest and non-equivalent control group designs. The instruments used in this research were essay tests, observation, and …

Digital Comic Learning Media (E-Comic) To Increase Student Learning Interest In Reaction Rate Material At High School, Berliana Afsohin Nabila, Achmad Lutfi

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to develop digital comic learning media that is effective in increasing students' interest in learning about reaction rate material, focusing on the media's validity, practicality, and overall effectiveness. This research utilizes the research and development method with the ADDIE model. Research instruments were used, including validity sheets to assess the media's validity, student activity observations, and student response questionnaires to evaluate the media's practicality, as well as student interest questionnaires and learning outcomes to measure the effectiveness of the learning media. The findings show that validity results showed a mode score of 4, indicating a very valid …

Contextual Approach To Improve Problem Solving Skills In Ipas Subject At Elementary School: A Study Development Of Teaching Materials, Nur Hidayah, Sumarno Sumarno, Joko Siswanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The objective of this study is to assess the validity, practicality, and efficacy of instructional materials. We refer to this research as research and development, with a focus on the creation of teaching materials. The research design proposed by Borg and Gall consists of six steps: identification of potential and difficulties, data collecting, product design, design validation, design revision, and product trial. The utilized instruments comprise expert and practitioner validity sheets, teacher and student response surveys, and validation sheets for teaching materials and modules, as well as pretest and posttest questions. Experts performed the validity assessment, attaining a score of …

Analysis Of Misconceptions In Learning Biology Mutation Material At High School, Fitri Hayati Kurnia, Tri Wahyu Agustina, Wahyuni Handayani

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This research aims to analyze student misconceptions regarding mutation material in class XII. The research method uses a descriptive approach with mixed methods, which combines qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative data was obtained through interviews with biology teachers, while quantitative data was obtained through questionnaires and essay tests on students. The research results indicate that the material that students like is growth and development, while the material they don't like is gene mutation and genetic material. Students' misconceptions occur due to preconception aspects, associative thinking, and a lack of understanding of genetic concepts. It was found that students' understanding of …

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Carter County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Fayette County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Sullivan County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Tipton County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Williamson County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

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Dampak Covid-19 Terhadap Kecepatan Penyesuaian Struktur Modal: Studi Perbandingan Antara Perusahaan Sharia-Compliant Dan Non-Compliant Di Indonesia, Abdul Karim, Karina Wulandari

Jurnal Manajemen dan Usahawan Indonesia

This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital structure adjustment among firms in Indonesia, with a focus on differences between Sharia-compliant and non-compliant companies. The research utilizes panel data from non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2017–2022 period. Capital structure adjustment is analyzed using panel regression methods, controlling for variables such as profitability, growth, firm size, tangibility, liquidity, and income volatility. The findings indicate that the pandemic increased leverage and accelerated capital structure adjustment overall. However, Sharia-compliant firms exhibited a slower adjustment speed compared to non-compliant firms, due to constraints …

From Differentiation To Disease: Cyclin C Directly Coordinates Transcription And Mitochondrial Dynamics, Alicia Campbell

Theses and Dissertations

Organelle crosstalk is essential for coordinating cellular responses to various external cues, including stress and differentiation. Two key organelles, the nucleus and mitochondria, engage in extensive crosstalk to manage responses to a range of environmental and developmental signals. Complex processes such as stem cell differentiation and neuronal development rely on organelle crosstalk. Both processes integrate changes in gene expression with cytosolic and organellar remodeling. However, it remains unclear how these two complex processes are coordinated to achieve the desired outcome. This project concentrates on cyclin C (CCNC), a component of the Mediator Kinase Module (MKM), and its role in directly …

Redesain Konsep Konsultasi Pembentukan Pkpu Dalam Menindaklanjuti Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi, Daffa Ladro Kusworo

Jurnal Konstitusi & Demokrasi

The research aims to identify problems in the implementation of consultation as part of the mechanism of regulation formation between KPU and DPR and the government, especially in following up the Constitutional Court's decision. The research begins by first describing the dynamics of the consultation process and its results, which are passive and tend to be formalistic after the conclusion of the RDP forum is no longer binding based on the Constitutional Court Decision 92/PUU-XIV/2016. This research uses a doctrinal method that refers to the laws and regulations related to the consultation process of the KPU together with the DPR …