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Fast Sparse Image Reconstruction Models In Through-The-Wall Radars: A Review, Aude Kileo, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi Abdalla Sep 2026

Fast Sparse Image Reconstruction Models In Through-The-Wall Radars: A Review, Aude Kileo, Hashimu U. Iddi, Abdi Abdalla

Tanzania Journal of Science

Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging (TWRI) is a modern technology that uses electromagnetic waves to detect objects behind walls, with key applications in surveillance, rescue operations, and reconnaissance. Achieving high resolution in both down-range and cross-range requires ultra-wideband signals and long apertures, resulting in large data volumes, increased acquisition time, and high memory demands. TWRI employs Compressive Sensing (CS) to reduce computational time, which has proved its significance in many recent TWRI applications. However, in CS, image reconstruction approaches shift the computational burden from the sensing stage to the recovery stage, which prolongs the reconstruction times, making it unsuitable in time-sensitive applications. …


Feasibility Of Acetylated Icacina Trichantha Oliv. Tuber Starch As Viscosity And Fluid Loss Control Agents In Water-Based Drilling Mud. A Comparative Assessment With Commercial Starch, Kennedy I. Ogunwa, Theresa O. Uchechukwu, Ozioma Achugasim, Leo C. Osuji, Onyewuchi Akaranta Sep 2026

Feasibility Of Acetylated Icacina Trichantha Oliv. Tuber Starch As Viscosity And Fluid Loss Control Agents In Water-Based Drilling Mud. A Comparative Assessment With Commercial Starch, Kennedy I. Ogunwa, Theresa O. Uchechukwu, Ozioma Achugasim, Leo C. Osuji, Onyewuchi Akaranta

Tanzania Journal of Science

The need for sustainable, non-food drilling fluid additives has prompted the feasibility assessment of acetylated Icacina trichantha tuber starch as a viscosity modifier and fluid loss control agent in water-based muds. Native starch was acetylated to obtain two derivatives (Degree of Substitution DS = 0.38 and 0.68) and characterized using FTIR, swelling power, and physicochemical analyses. Drilling mud performance was assessed through rheology, gel strength, filtration loss, sorptivity, and model fitting. Acetylation improved swelling and reduced gelatinization temperature. The optimal formulation, Mud-ITO-ACS2 (DS = 0.68), exhibited the most favorable performance, combining low plastic viscosity (6 cP vs 9 cP for …


Building Health Resilience Against The Threat Of “Jakarta Sinking”: A Scoping Review, Risky Kusuma Hartono, Dewi Shinta Sep 2026

Building Health Resilience Against The Threat Of “Jakarta Sinking”: A Scoping Review, Risky Kusuma Hartono, Dewi Shinta

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

In Jakarta, land subsidence amplifies flood risks—often described as the city “sinking”—which increases exposure to waterborne and vector-borne diseases, disrupts essential health services, and undermines health system resilience. This review examines how subsidence-induced flood amplification impacts health and its implications for system resilience. This study employs a literature review approach that combines narrative synthesis with scoping-oriented evidence mapping. Peer-reviewed articles in English or Indonesian (2015–2025) were searched across PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Portal Garuda using the following terms: flooding, Jakarta land subsidence, health impacts, and health system resilience. Data on hazards, populations, health outcomes, and resilience functions were …


Thermo-Entropic Analysis Of Unsteady Mhd Nanofluid Couette Flow: A Classical Spectral Approach With An Exploratory Quantum Linear-Solver Application, Serai Israel Mosala, Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Azwinndini Muronga Sep 2026

Thermo-Entropic Analysis Of Unsteady Mhd Nanofluid Couette Flow: A Classical Spectral Approach With An Exploratory Quantum Linear-Solver Application, Serai Israel Mosala, Oluwole Daniel Makinde, Azwinndini Muronga

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

This study presents a thermo-entropic analysis of unsteady MHD nanofluid Couette flow, combining a classical bivariate spectral quasilinearisation (BI-SQLM) and Crank--Nicolson solution with an exploratory application of quantum linear solvers. An incompressible, electrically conducting nanofluid flows between parallel plates under partial slip and convective heat exchange; the discretised linear systems are additionally solved via the Harrow--Hassidim--Lloyd (HHL) algorithm and the Variational Quantum Linear Solver (VQLS). Results are presented for Pure Water, Cu-Water, and Al2O3-Water across seven parameter variations. The Hartmann number dominates velocity suppression and entropy amplification, while velocity slip reduces upper-wall entropy generation more than …


Effects Of Co-Rotating Cylinders And Boundary Conditions On Heat And Mass Transfer In A Trapezoidal Enclosure, Olalekan Adebayo Olayemi, Olalekan Tajudeen Popoola, Leke Thaddeus Oladimeji, Isaac Kayode Adegun, Taofiq Omoniyi Amoloye, Oluwatayo Babatope Ojo, Benjamin Ohida Daniel, Michael Olabode Ibiwoye Sep 2026

Effects Of Co-Rotating Cylinders And Boundary Conditions On Heat And Mass Transfer In A Trapezoidal Enclosure, Olalekan Adebayo Olayemi, Olalekan Tajudeen Popoola, Leke Thaddeus Oladimeji, Isaac Kayode Adegun, Taofiq Omoniyi Amoloye, Oluwatayo Babatope Ojo, Benjamin Ohida Daniel, Michael Olabode Ibiwoye

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

This study investigates the effects of rotational speed $(\Omega)$, Richardson number $\left(Ri\right)$, and Lewis number $\left(Le\right)$ on heat and mass transfer (HMT) around two co-rotating cylinders symmetrically situated in a trapezoidal enclosure. In the double-diffusive mechanism, the bottom wall of the trapezium is at a high temperature $\left(T_h\right)$ and concentration $\left(C_h\right)$, while the top wall is at a low temperature $\left(T_c\right)$ and concentration $\left(C_c\right)$. The side walls are perfectly insulated with zero mass flux, while the buoyancy ratio $\left(Br\right)$ is fixed at 1.0.  Two thermal-mass boundary scenarios are considered. Scenario 1: Cylinders are thermally insulated with zero mass flux, and …


Exact Solution Structure And Dynamic Preservation In A Nonstandard Finite-Difference Formulation Of The Sir Model, Ramsha Shafqat, Wutiphol Sintunavarat Sep 2026

Exact Solution Structure And Dynamic Preservation In A Nonstandard Finite-Difference Formulation Of The Sir Model, Ramsha Shafqat, Wutiphol Sintunavarat

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

A new nonstandard finite difference method is developed for discretizing the classical Susceptible--Infected--Removed (SIR) epidemic model. In the proposed approach, the first derivatives in the continuous SIR system are replaced by two carefully constructed nonstandard denominator functions, yielding a dynamically consistent discrete model with improved numerical stability while preserving consistency with the original continuous system. It is proved that the proposed scheme preserves the fundamental dynamical properties and qualitative behavior of the continuous SIR model, including positivity and the long-term dynamics of the population classes. Moreover, the resulting discrete system admits explicit analytical solutions, providing further insight into the model …


Numerical Solution Of The Hjb Equation Using A Hybrid Bernstein–Fractional Chebyshev Spectral Collocation Method, Alvian Alif Hidayatullah, Subchan Subchan, Sena Safarina, Tahiyatul Asfihani, Dilshod Mashrabovich Akhmedov Sep 2026

Numerical Solution Of The Hjb Equation Using A Hybrid Bernstein–Fractional Chebyshev Spectral Collocation Method, Alvian Alif Hidayatullah, Subchan Subchan, Sena Safarina, Tahiyatul Asfihani, Dilshod Mashrabovich Akhmedov

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

The Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman (HJB) equation is fundamental in stochastic optimal control but is often difficult to solve accurately because of its nonlinear and multidimensional structure. This paper develops a hybrid tensor-product spectral collocation method based on shifted Bernstein polynomials in time and fractional-order Chebyshev polynomials in the state variables. The proposed shifted Bernstein–fractional Chebyshev (SBFC) framework allows the time and state directions to be approximated using different basis characteristics, while the fractional parameters provide adjustable resolution in the state domain. A weighted approximation framework is established, including density and convergence results for the mixed approximation space. The state collocation points are …


Neural Network-Based Analysis Of Heroin Epidemic Models With Modified Fractional Operators, M. A. El-Shorbagy, Sedat Pak, Mati Ur Rahman, Hossam A. Nabwey Sep 2026

Neural Network-Based Analysis Of Heroin Epidemic Models With Modified Fractional Operators, M. A. El-Shorbagy, Sedat Pak, Mati Ur Rahman, Hossam A. Nabwey

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

Heroin and synthetic narcotic abuse have become a major global concern, posing challenges to individuals, families, and communities. Their widespread availability and low cost have intensified the crisis. This study investigates a heroin transmission model using the modified Atangana--Baleanu--Caputo (mABC) fractional operator, with emphasis on non-zero solutions. Series solutions are derived by combining the Laplace transform with the Adomian decomposition method to address nonlinear components. Qualitative analysis is conducted through fixed-point theory, while stability is assessed using the T-Picard method. Numerical simulations explore the effects of different fractional orders and transmission parameters on the system. The study incorporates a deep …


Jpnet: A Multi-Layered Fusion Deep Learning Architecture For The Detection And Classification Of Pests In Jute Crops, Mejbah Ahammad, Md. Ashraful Babu, Muhammad Sajjad Hossain, Md. Fayz-Al-Asad, Nadim Ahmed, Md. Khaled Hossain, Md. Mortuza Ahmmed, M. Mostafizur Rahman, Mufti Mahmud Sep 2026

Jpnet: A Multi-Layered Fusion Deep Learning Architecture For The Detection And Classification Of Pests In Jute Crops, Mejbah Ahammad, Md. Ashraful Babu, Muhammad Sajjad Hossain, Md. Fayz-Al-Asad, Nadim Ahmed, Md. Khaled Hossain, Md. Mortuza Ahmmed, M. Mostafizur Rahman, Mufti Mahmud

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

Detecting and classifying insect pests is a critical challenge in agricultural pest management, as infestations can reduce crop yield and quality. This study introduces JPNet, a convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture that uses multi-layer feature fusion to detect and classify insect pests affecting jute crops. The architecture integrates complementary feature representations extracted at different network depths, preserving fine-grained visual characteristics alongside high-level semantic information. JPNet is evaluated on the JutePest dataset, which comprises approximately 6,460 RGB images spanning 17 pest classes. Preprocessing and data augmentation—including resizing, normalization, rotation, shifting, zooming, and flipping—improve the consistency and diversity of the training data. …


Social And Physical Realities Of Aging In Northeast India: A Study Of Folk Societies, Kaushalendra Pratap Singh, Kanchan Devi Sep 2026

Social And Physical Realities Of Aging In Northeast India: A Study Of Folk Societies, Kaushalendra Pratap Singh, Kanchan Devi

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Population aging in Northeast India has emerged as a significant social concern in the context of rapid socioeconomic transformation and the gradual weakening of traditional family support systems. In the traditional folk societies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, older adults increasingly face challenges related to social isolation, inadequate care support, and limited access to healthcare services. The outmigration of younger generations for employment and education has further reduced family-based caregiving, whereas geographical remoteness and insufficient healthcare infrastructure continue to affect the physical well-being of elderly populations. This study examines the social and physical conditions of elderly people in Arunachal Pradesh …


Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling And Investigation Plan: Bres No. 46 – Missoula Mine, Mike Mcanulty Sep 2026

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling And Investigation Plan: Bres No. 46 – Missoula Mine, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy Sep 2026

Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy

Tanzania Journal of Science

Biosensors integrate biological recognition elements with signal transduction systems to generate quantitative or semi-quantitative analytical information and have applications across healthcare, food safety, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and wildlife health. Despite substantial global advances, biosensor development in East Africa remains poorly characterized. This systematic review, conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, evaluated published evidence from 1995 to 2025 within a predefined East African Community geographical scope. Eligibility was based on IUPAC-aligned operational criteria requiring an integrated biological recognition element, transduction mechanism, and quantitative or semi-quantitative signal output. Three locally developed biosensors met the criteria: an electrochemical nano-biosensor for schistosomiasis diagnosis in …


A Review Of Trade Policies And Wild Meat Consumption Patterns In Tanzania, Steven Temu, Cuthbert Nahonyo, Venance Mutayoba, Flora Magige, Paulo Wilfred Sep 2026

A Review Of Trade Policies And Wild Meat Consumption Patterns In Tanzania, Steven Temu, Cuthbert Nahonyo, Venance Mutayoba, Flora Magige, Paulo Wilfred

Tanzania Journal of Science

Wild meat, commonly referred to as bushmeat or game meat, plays a significant role in Tanzania's socio-economic and cultural systems, particularly for communities adjacent to protected areas where it contributes to food security, household income, and cultural practices. Despite over 30% of Tanzania's land being under protection, the country faces persistent challenges of unsustainable and illegal wildlife offtake. This review synthesizes trade policies and patterns in bushmeat hunting, consumption, and trade in Tanzania, and evaluates the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks. We conducted a structured, keyword-driven literature search covering 2000-2025 using Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and official …


Effect Of Acid Pretreatment On The Adsorption Of Phenol Red By Cellulose Isolated From Sandbox (Hura Crepitans L.): Kinetics, Isotherms And Thermodynamics, Muibat O. Alabi-Abass, Najeem A. Adesola Babarinde, Adeola A. Ibikunle, Nurudeen O. Sanyaolu Sep 2026

Effect Of Acid Pretreatment On The Adsorption Of Phenol Red By Cellulose Isolated From Sandbox (Hura Crepitans L.): Kinetics, Isotherms And Thermodynamics, Muibat O. Alabi-Abass, Najeem A. Adesola Babarinde, Adeola A. Ibikunle, Nurudeen O. Sanyaolu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The removal of synthetic dyes from wastewater remains an urgent environmental concern due to their persistence and toxicity. This study evaluates cellulose from Hura crepitans (HC) and its acid-modified form (AHC) for the adsorption of phenol red (PR) dye from aqueous solutions. The adsorbents were characterized using FTIR to identify functional groups responsible for dye binding, XRD to determine the crystalline structure, SEM to examine surface morphology, and BET/BJH analyses to measure surface area and pore distribution. Acid modification enhanced surface roughness, porosity, and the abundance of active functional sites, leading to improved adsorption efficiency. Optimal conditions were pH 9.0 …


Distribution Of Diagenetic Alterations In Lower Cretaceous Strata Of The Tanzanian Coastal Sedimentary Basin, Justina James Saroni Sep 2026

Distribution Of Diagenetic Alterations In Lower Cretaceous Strata Of The Tanzanian Coastal Sedimentary Basin, Justina James Saroni

Tanzania Journal of Science

The Lower Cretaceous sedimentary rocks of the Coastal Sedimentary Basin of Tanzania crop out in the Wami and Mandawa basins and are stratigraphically similar to the reservoir rocks hosting gas at Songo Songo. This study examines the relationship between facies and diagenetic processes in outcrops from the study area. Outcrop description and petrographic analysis by using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify facies and diagenetic alterations. Sixteen facies were identified, including siliciclastic facies: conglomerate (Gm), sandstones (St, Sp, Sm, Sh, Sr), siltstone and mudstone (Fm, Fl); and carbonate facies are packstone (Lsp, Lspc, Lspg, Lspo), grainstone …


Agentic Ai For Clinical Outcomes Research, Population Health Management Analyses With Large Administrative Databases, And Generating Epidemiological Estimates Of Diseases: Feasibility And Validation Study, Daniel Frisch, Michael Fronstin, Carla Zema Sep 2026

Agentic Ai For Clinical Outcomes Research, Population Health Management Analyses With Large Administrative Databases, And Generating Epidemiological Estimates Of Diseases: Feasibility And Validation Study, Daniel Frisch, Michael Fronstin, Carla Zema

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: There is tremendous enthusiasm for the use of AI in health care because of the ability to analyze existing data for preventative, diagnostic, and treatment support. Agentic AI can feasibly provide access to large real-world datasets for the generation of real-world evidence for health care and clinical applications to health care providers, researchers, and administrators without access to large analytic programming resources.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to understand the feasibility of using agentic AI for clinical outcome research and population health management. Specifically, this study used an agentic AI evidence-generation platform to obtain epidemiological estimates of …


Neutrosophic Indeterminacy-Transport Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks For Structured Uncertainty, Hafiz Muhammd Bilal, Kiran Naz, Anjum Ijaz Sep 2026

Neutrosophic Indeterminacy-Transport Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks For Structured Uncertainty, Hafiz Muhammd Bilal, Kiran Naz, Anjum Ijaz

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) replace fixed node activations with learnable univariate edge functions, but standard KAN inference treats two equal-valued features identically even when one is accompanied by an explicit quality warning. NIT-KAN introduces a neutrosophic indeterminacy-transport mechanism for this setting. Each node carries an indeterminacy state in [0, 1]; a monotone gate g(I)=(1-I)α attenuates uncertain evidence on the predictive path, while a sensitivity-weighted transport rule carries indeterminacy through the underlying KAN computation. A terminal audit maps signed evidence to truth-support, falsity-support, and conflict-augmented indeterminacy without interpreting these quantities as class probabilities. We …


The Relationship Between The Quality Of Learning Experience Design And The Quality Of Its Visual Representation, And The Enjoyment Of Electronic Experiential Learning Among Female Students Of The "E-Learning Strategies" Course At The University Of Jeddah, Eman Fahad Fayez Alsharif Sep 2026

The Relationship Between The Quality Of Learning Experience Design And The Quality Of Its Visual Representation, And The Enjoyment Of Electronic Experiential Learning Among Female Students Of The "E-Learning Strategies" Course At The University Of Jeddah, Eman Fahad Fayez Alsharif

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to explore the relationship between the quality of learning experience design, the quality of its visual representation, and enjoyment of electronic experiential learning among female students enrolled in the “E-Learning Strategies Course” at the University of Jeddah. The study adopted both descriptive-analytical and descriptive-correlational approaches. The sample consisted of 15 female students, and three research instruments were developed: a rubric for assessing the quality of learning experience design based on the Learning Experience Design (LXD) framework, a rubric for assessing the quality of the visual representation of learning experiences based on the Infographic Design Model (IDM), and …


Multiscale Thermal Performance Transfer In Fly-Ash-Modified Recycled Fine Aggregate Concrete For Climate-Dependent Wall Response, Jiayu Zhao, Norul Wahida Kamaruzaman Sep 2026

Multiscale Thermal Performance Transfer In Fly-Ash-Modified Recycled Fine Aggregate Concrete For Climate-Dependent Wall Response, Jiayu Zhao, Norul Wahida Kamaruzaman

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

This study develops a multiscale analytical framework to quantify how thermal conductivity changes in fly-ash-modified recycled fine aggregate concrete (FA-RFAC) transfer to wall and climate-response scales. Five conductivity scenarios (0.60–1.40 W/(m·K)) were evaluated using a standardised multi-layer reference wall, and transfer was quantified using local transfer elasticity and a finite-change thermal-performance retention factor. The resulting wall U-values were combined with heating and cooling degree-days for Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The local transfer elasticity was mathematically equivalent to the fraction of total wall resistance provided by the FA-RFAC layer. At the reference conductivity of 1.00 W/(m·K), FA-RFAC and rock wool contributed …


Stationary Roadside Evaluation Of A Dual Tof Lidar Prototype For Cyclist Overtaking Detection, Ahmad Syahir Syahiran Abu Bakar, Noramalina Abdullah Sep 2026

Stationary Roadside Evaluation Of A Dual Tof Lidar Prototype For Cyclist Overtaking Detection, Ahmad Syahir Syahiran Abu Bakar, Noramalina Abdullah

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Close overtaking is a safety concern for cyclists, particularly on roads without dedicated cycling infrastructure. This paper presents a stationary roadside proof-of-concept evaluation of a bicycle-mounted proximity-monitoring prototype using two TF-Luna light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors operating on a time-of-flight (ToF) principle, an Arduino Uno microcontroller, a local display, and secure digital (SD) card logging. One sensor faced laterally toward passing traffic, and the second faced rear-approaching traffic. Six one-hour roadside sessions were conducted at three locations on the Universiti Sains Malaysia Engineering Campus during the morning and evening. Manual observation recorded 533 passing vehicles, while the dual-sensor event …


Event-Resolved Rqdf Characterisation Of Berea Sandstone: Distinguishing Pore-Structure Similarity From Scale-Dependent Variability, Walid Mohamed Mahmud Sep 2026

Event-Resolved Rqdf Characterisation Of Berea Sandstone: Distinguishing Pore-Structure Similarity From Scale-Dependent Variability, Walid Mohamed Mahmud

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

This paper applies the Rate-Controlled-Porosimetry Quantitative Descriptor Framework (RQDF) to four Berea sandstone core plugs. Events were identified using an automated, prominence-based detection algorithm, which was validated against an independently documented manual event count for two of the four plugs. The finding is an empirical shape-scale separation among these four plugs. Descriptors that are invariant by construction under rescaling of the underlying pore-size distributions, namely event-size entropy, distributional and power-law exponents, and curve-region saturation boundaries, reproduce across the four plugs with a coefficient of variation below 8%. Median effective capillary-equivalent pore-throat radius is also stable at this level (CV about …


Experimental Investigation Of Copper And Manganese Additions On The Performance Of Magnesium Alloys For Biomedical Applications, Ahmad Syahim Aiman Che Jalal, Mahani Yusoff Sep 2026

Experimental Investigation Of Copper And Manganese Additions On The Performance Of Magnesium Alloys For Biomedical Applications, Ahmad Syahim Aiman Che Jalal, Mahani Yusoff

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Magnesium (Mg) alloy is a novel biomedical material for medical implants due to its biodegradability and high biocompatibility. Manganese (Mn) is added to this alloy to enhance its corrosion resistance, given Mg’s low corrosion resistance, while copper (Cu) contributes antibacterial properties. This study investigates the potential of Mg-Mn-Cu alloy as a biodegradable material for biomedical implants. The alloy’s enhanced corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties were evaluated through high-energy ball milling, sintering, and antibacterial testing. The findings suggest that the Mg-Mn-Cu alloy is a promising biodegradable material due to its mechanical properties and biodegradability. Mg-Mn-Cu alloy shows potential as a novel …


Politics Of Maritime Security Governance: Institutional Fragmentation, Securitization And Community Engagement In Decentralized Border Area Of Indonesia, Suhirwan Suhirwan, Siswo Hadi Sumantri, Lukman Yudho Prakoso, Ahmad Gafuri Dohamid Sep 2026

Politics Of Maritime Security Governance: Institutional Fragmentation, Securitization And Community Engagement In Decentralized Border Area Of Indonesia, Suhirwan Suhirwan, Siswo Hadi Sumantri, Lukman Yudho Prakoso, Ahmad Gafuri Dohamid

Jurnal Wacana Politik

ABSTRACT. Decentralized archipelagic states face governance challenges in translating national security frameworks into localized institutional practices. This paper analyses the formalization of coastal community participation into maritime security governance in Batam, Indonesia through multi-layered political mechanisms. The study uses a qualitative case study design incorporating insights from securitization theory and multi-level governance frameworks. Data were collected between March and July 2025, comprising 18 semi-structured interviews, policy document analysis, mapping of institutional coordination, and field observations. The findings reveal a persistent multi-level securitization gap: national threat narratives, particularly those articulated in terms of sovereignty, have not been proportionally translated into regional …


Readiness Of Biology Teachers In West Palu District In Implementing The Deep Learning Approach In The Merdeka Curriculum, Mutia Mutia, Gamar Shamdas, Hayyatun Mawaddah, Rafiqa Rafiqa, Raya Agni, Musdalifah Nurdin Sep 2026

Readiness Of Biology Teachers In West Palu District In Implementing The Deep Learning Approach In The Merdeka Curriculum, Mutia Mutia, Gamar Shamdas, Hayyatun Mawaddah, Rafiqa Rafiqa, Raya Agni, Musdalifah Nurdin

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aimed to examine the readiness of biology teachers in West Palu District to implement the deep learning approach within the Merdeka Curriculum and to identify factors associated with their readiness. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through questionnaires and interviews. The study involved all six biology teachers who were actively teaching at senior high schools in West Palu District. Teacher readiness was examined across cognitive, mental, and physical dimensions. The results indicated that the teachers were generally ready to very ready to implement the deep learning approach. Cognitive readiness was particularly high, with 60% of …


Preliminary Evidence Of Systems Thinking Skills In Gamelan-Based Ethnoscience Booklet-Integrated Collaborative Problem Solving, Ayu Nuryani Aprilia, Suciati Suciati Sep 2026

Preliminary Evidence Of Systems Thinking Skills In Gamelan-Based Ethnoscience Booklet-Integrated Collaborative Problem Solving, Ayu Nuryani Aprilia, Suciati Suciati

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Students’ systems thinking skills (STS) can be difficult to develop when science learning provides limited opportunities to connect relationships among system components with contextual phenomena. Integrating local wisdom into learning materials, such as a gamelan-based ethnoscience booklet, may provide a meaningful context for developing these skills. This study aimed to compare students’ STS performance, adjusted for pretest scores, between a class receiving Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) instruction integrated with a gamelan-based ethnoscience booklet and a class receiving CPS instruction alone. This quantitative study employed a pretest–posttest control group design with class-level random allocation of treatment and involved 56 Grade VIII …


Economic Costs For Three Selected Water Quality Treatment Technologies, Dawoon Jeong, Debabrata Sahoo, Heather Nix, Sarah White Sep 2026

Economic Costs For Three Selected Water Quality Treatment Technologies, Dawoon Jeong, Debabrata Sahoo, Heather Nix, Sarah White

Forestry and Natural Resources

Maintaining water quality in surface waters, including ponds and irrigation reservoirs, is essential for safe water use and is challenging. Mitigating and reducing nutrient levels is critical for managing risks of harmful algal blooms for agricultural operations, municipal drinking water suppliers, stormwater managers, and other water resource professionals. This article presents economic information about three best management practices (BMPs) treatment technologies well-suited to improving water quality for agricultural operations and small pond owners.


Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge Among Pediatricians: A Cross-Sectional Study In Baghdad, Amina Saad Abdullah Dr., Zainab Ali Saleem Dr., May Abdullah Mohammed Dr., Dina Mahmood Thiab Dr., Hassan Z. Tark Dr., Ziad T. Abd Ali Dr. Sep 2026

Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge Among Pediatricians: A Cross-Sectional Study In Baghdad, Amina Saad Abdullah Dr., Zainab Ali Saleem Dr., May Abdullah Mohammed Dr., Dina Mahmood Thiab Dr., Hassan Z. Tark Dr., Ziad T. Abd Ali Dr.

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder is increasing worldwide; however, knowledge about it among health providers is still inadequate. OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the knowledge of the pediatricians (residents and specialists) regarding autism spectrum disorder. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was conducted during December 2024. A total of 49 resident and specialist doctors (in pediatric specialty) who were working and/or studying at Children Welfare Hospital in Baghdad during the time period of the study were included. The participants completed the Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Healthcare Workers (KCAHW) questionnaire and some demographic questions during their activity meetings. RESULTS: The …


“Playing Mental Gymnastics”: Exploring Black Women College Athletes' Mental Health Experiences At Historically White Division I Universities, Ezinne D. Ofoegbu Sep 2026

“Playing Mental Gymnastics”: Exploring Black Women College Athletes' Mental Health Experiences At Historically White Division I Universities, Ezinne D. Ofoegbu

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Between 2002 and 2022, over 125 college athletes died by suicide, and Division I athletes represented 45% of these deaths. In 2023, Black women college athletes at Division I universities identified racism as a mental health stressor at a higher rate than their non-Black peers. The intersectional nature of social identities and athlete status may create gendered and racialized stressors that are uniquely experienced by Black women athletes. Given the underrepresentation of Black students (i.e., athletes and nonathletes), coaches, faculty, and staff at historically white institutions (HWIs), Black women athletes are likely navigating campus relationships and environments that are shaped …


Molecular Identification Of Tannase-Producing Microbiota From Punica Granatum L. Peel, Ulugbek A. Suyundikov, Quchqor O. Dodayev, Munavvar A. Yakhyayeva, Zahro R. Akhmedova Akhmedova Sep 2026

Molecular Identification Of Tannase-Producing Microbiota From Punica Granatum L. Peel, Ulugbek A. Suyundikov, Quchqor O. Dodayev, Munavvar A. Yakhyayeva, Zahro R. Akhmedova Akhmedova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, organic acids, and tannins. Pomegranate peel, a byproduct of processing, is of interest for microbiological research. The aim of this study was to produce the enzyme tannase and identify its microbiological producers. Results obtained using MALDI-TOF MS technology showed that fungi such as Aspergillus oryzae and Talaromyces albobiverticillius are the main producers with high enzymatic activity. The obtained scores (Aspergillus oryzae – 1,77; Talaromyces albobiverticillius – 2,33) confirm the reliability of the identification. Thus, the results of this study are of great importance for the selection of …


Preparation Of Liposomes And Evaluation Of Their Toxic Properties, Aygul M. Yarilkaganova, Oybek N. Ashirоv, Otabek U. Allaev, Nigora А. Tosheva, Shakhnoz S. Azimova Sep 2026

Preparation Of Liposomes And Evaluation Of Their Toxic Properties, Aygul M. Yarilkaganova, Oybek N. Ashirоv, Otabek U. Allaev, Nigora А. Tosheva, Shakhnoz S. Azimova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Liposomes are nanoscale vesicular systems composed of phospholipid bilayers capable of encapsulating both hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules. The present study investigates the effect of temperature and repeated freeze–thaw (F/T) cycles on liposomal size, polydispersity and evaluates their cytotoxicity on MDSK cell lines using the MTT assay. Liposomes were prepared by the reverse-phase evaporation method and hydrated at different temperatures (30, 40, 50, and 60 °C). The samples were subjected to multiple F/T cycles (1–9×) to study their particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) were analyzed using dynamic light scattering (DLS). Cytotoxicity was tested using the MTT method on MDSK cell …