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Lignin Cationization For The Removal Of Phosphates And Nitrates From Effluents Of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Fannyuy V. Kewir, Carlos E. Astete, Divine B. Nde, Jessica R. Eberhard, W. David Constant, Cristina M. Sabliov

Faculty Publications

The removal of phosphates and nitrates from wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents is important for preventing pollution of receiving waters. In this study, we chemically modified alkaline lignin (aLN) with quaternary ammonium groups to obtain biodegradable cationic lignin (cLN). We characterized the cLN and tested its efficacy for removing phosphates and nitrates in a lab setting and on field-collected WWTP samples. Adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies were performed in aqueous media, and the effects of several variables (contact time, pH, initial concentration, and adsorbent dose) were investigated. The Langmuir isotherm described phosphate and nitrate adsorption well, with R2 values of …

“Think Tank Talent Review 2024” And “Think Tank Journals (Version 2.0)” Released

Double Helix Methodology

Think tanks play a pivotal role in improving governance systems and capabilities, especially in a new round of science and technological (S&T) revolution and industrial transformation.

On September 22-23, 2024, the 5^th International Symposium on Think Tank Science and Engineering (the Symposium) was held in Beijing, co-hosted by the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD), the Center for Strategic Studies, Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Chinese Association of Development Strategy Studies (CADSS), and the National Academy of Innovation Strategy (NAIS).

Contextualizing The Sdgs, Francisco A. Magno

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

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Contextualizing The Sdgs In The Anthropocene: Case Study Of Mekong Women’S Adaptation To Hydropower Dams In Northern Thailand, Maya Dania

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Large dams are among the most massive infrastructures built in the Mekong River and provide water-energy generators in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB). Nevertheless, the Mekong River’s current transformation using electricity utilizing hydropower technology has damaged the local ecosystem in the LMB with social and environmental effects. Drawing upon feminist posthumanism, this study argues that the ongoing hydropower dam constructions in the LMB reflect uneven development and exclusion for women and the more-than-human nature of Mekong biodiversity. With a case study of Mekong women’s adaptation to regional development projects, this study aims to contextualize SDGs in the global crisis of …

Creating An Sdg-Oriented Youth Engagement Plan: An Action Research, Ernesto L. Bastida, Fatima G Tabia, Catherine S. Oliquino, Ma. Cecilia A. Maurillo, John Derick R. Denzo, Judemar S. Miel

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Youth empowerment is one of the strong indicators of inclusive governance. The collective actions and commitment of youth toward continuous improvement are also fundamental drivers of resilient, sustainable, and progressive communities. Their consistent engagement in policymaking and sustainability planning provides a concrete potential to foster inclusive growth and to promote collaborative mechanisms useful for achieving the short-term and long-term goals of the local government. In this regard, the active participation of youth in development planning is projected to significantly contribute to the knowledge economy and the attainment of global goals. Hence, the present study aimed to create a sustainable development …

Early Intervention System Contextual Factors Contributing To Treatment Attendance And Clinical Outcomes, Anthony Eldridge

Theses and Dissertations

Early Intervention Programs (EI) are an established method of addressing and treating earlier childhood developmental problems that involves a system of complex processes which families must navigate to secure and maintain care. Extensive wait times and multiple service providers burdensome caregivers which may impact treatment engagement. Telehealth offers some clinical utility for improving EI service provision. However, little is known how system contextual factors predict a child’s Part B Eligibility and level of engagement with treatment. The primary aim of this study is to describe the effect that wait time, number of service providers, number of treatment services, and treatment …

Enhancing Recovery: Surgical Techniques And Rehabilitation Strategies After Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty, Alberto Di Martino, Christopher Keating, Micahel J. Butsick, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Louis N. Hunter, Cesare Faldini

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure for hip joint pathologies, with the direct anterior approach (DAA) gaining popularity due to potential benefits in postoperative recovery. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of rehabilitation strategies following DAA THA, focusing on surgical techniques, postoperative care, and outcomes. The evolution of the DAA to THA is discussed, highlighting historical advancements and comparisons with other surgical approaches. Surgical techniques and considerations specific to the DAA are detailed, including outcomes and complications compared to alternative approaches. The role of the surgical technique in influencing postoperative rehabilitation is explored, emphasizing the …

Ole Miss Experts Instruct Public School Teachers On Ai Best Practices, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – What began as an effort to advise University of Mississippi writing faculty on artificial intelligence use in the classroom has expanded to reach regional K-12 teachers this fall.

Interactive Thinking And Its Relationship To The Shooting Skills Of Jumping Forward And Handling Over The Head In Handball For Female Students, Alyaa Isam Ahmed, Luma Sameer Hamoodi

Modern Sport

The research aimed to identify the degree of interactive thinking and the performance of the shooting skills of jumping forward and handling over the head with handball for second-year female students in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women/University of Baghdad, as well as identifying the extent to which interactive thinking is related to the performance of the two skills under study among the research sample. The researchers relied on The descriptive approach using the method of correlational relationships on a sample of female students in the second stage of divisions (C and D), numbering (39) students. …

The Effect Of Upper Iower-Style Exercises On Developing Some Physical Abilities And Complex Offensive Skills For Basketball Players Aged 17-18 Years, Fadhil Tariq Amin

Modern Sport

The advanced level of achievements achieved by developed countries, whether in individual or team sports, was not by chance, but rather came about through scientific studies and research programmed according to modern trends and paths, as well as the result of the effective use of the results of research and studies that have a fundamental role in Developing the athletic level and achieving the best achievements in various sports. Choosing the appropriate training method is one of the factors that is given great importance in sports training. One of these training methods is UPPER IOWER style exercises, which is a …

The Effect Of Special Exercises Using The Soccer Wave Tool In Developing Some Basic Soccer Skills For Second-Year Middle School Students, Saif Anwar Daryoul, Al-Ameer Haider Hussein, Abdul-Hamza Abdul-Hadi Kadhim

Modern Sport

The importance of the research included that the ball in the game of soccer is not always stable at ground level, as it changes direction and at different heights, so it requires working on basic skills in various situations, and here came the importance of the wave tool in soccer (soccer wave), because it This characteristic is met during daily training, as well as providing many options for the players and the coach to develop the skills of middle school students. The research problem was identified in the weakness of the students’ skills (handling and suppression) in football, despite their …

The Effect Of Skill Exercises According To The Concentration Technique Of Lateral Thinking On Motor Accuracy And Learning The Diving Stop Attack For Students In The Epee Weapon, Mays Kadhim Hassoun, Mayssa Nadeem Ahmed

Modern Sport

To determine the extent of the effect of skill exercises according to the concentration technique of lateral thinking on motor accuracy and learning the diving stop attack for students in the epee weapon, the two researchers used the experimental method on a sample of third-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Diyala, which amounted to (30) students distributed into two groups, experimental and control. After completing the research procedures, applying the pre-tests, executing the exercises, the post-test, processing the data, and obtaining the results, the focus technique is one of the techniques that …

The Amount Of Determination Of Some Bio-Kinematic Variables In The Accuracy Of The Skill Of Aiming When Jumping High With A Handball, Zubaida Salah Hadi

Modern Sport

The introduction to the research summarized that the most important science that contributed to the progress of movement in the sports field is biomechanics, as studying movement according to scientific foundations requires knowledge of the laws and mechanical factors affecting the motor performance of sports events. Therefore, those working in the sports field were interested in studying, analyzing, evaluating and developing skills through diagnosing areas of strength and weakness in these skills in order to improve the level of technical performance. The problem with the research is that most players lack full awareness and understanding of how to invest in …

Manufacturing An Innovative Device To Adjust The Distance Between Female Fencing Players' Feet, Rimah Muhammad Zuwayr, Fatimah Abed Malih, Jeki Haryanto

Modern Sport

In this research, the role of artificial intelligence and modern technology in the training process was discussed in a way that serves its goals and benefits from it through good outcomes, as employing technology in fencing training facilitates the training process for the coach and player and contributes to reducing the effort expended and the time spent. The study aimed to identify on the effect of the manufactured device in controlling the distance between the feet in the research sample, the experimental method was used by designing the experimental and control groups. The research sample consisted of female fencing team …

The Effect Of The High Repetitions Method On Developing Strength Endurance In The Arms And Some Basic Wheelchair Basketball Skills For Youth, Zuhair Salim Abdul-Razzaq

Modern Sport

The importance of the research is evident in raising the level of muscular strength endurance in the arms for wheelchair basketball players for the purpose of achieving better results in the match by providing the important and basic physical requirement for this game, in addition to delivering scientific information to basketball coaches about the method of high-repetition training and its role in developing muscular strength endurance. And offensive skill performance in wheelchair basketball. The most important objectives of the research were: identifying the effect of the high-repetition method on developing strength endurance in the arms and some basic wheelchair basketball …

The Relationship Of Some Motor Abilities To The Accuracy Of Performing The Preparation Skill In Football Tennis For Juniors (13-15 Years Old), Mays Gumar Abid Aoun, Aseel Jalil Katea

Modern Sport

This study aims to identify the relationship of some motor abilities (agility, flexibility, and speed of motor response) to the accuracy of the preparation skill performance among junior Football Tennis players. The two researchers used the descriptive, correlational approach because it suits the nature of the research and its problem. The research population included (30) players from the Basra Future Football Tennis Academy. The sample was chosen randomly from the original population and numbered (10). The two researchers concluded that there is a strong, positive relationship between motor abilities (agility and flexibility) and speed of motor response. Accurately performing the …

The Impact Of Exercises Using Different Resistances On Developing The Explosive Power Of The Arms, Some Kinematic Aspects, And The Performance In The 50-Meter Freestyle Swimming Event, Tabark Mohammed Salman

Modern Sport

This research aims to design exercises using different resistances for 50-meter freestyle swimmers and to investigate the impact of these exercises on arm explosive power, momentum transfer between body parts, motion fluidity, and the 50-meter freestyle swimming performance. The experimental method was adopted, involving both an experimental and a control group, with a sample of 11 swimmers deliberately selected using a comprehensive survey method (100%) from the Iraqi national junior swimming team, specializing in the 50-meter freestyle, and actively training for the 2023-2024 season. The participants, aged 15-17 years, were then divided into experimental and control groups. After determining the …

The Effect Of Verbal Harassment On The Psychological Factor Among Female Students Of The Sports Sciences College At The University Of Jordan, Anas Mohammed Khair

Modern Sport

The study aimed to identify the impact of verbal harassment on the psychological state of female students at Sports Sciences College at the University of Jordan. The researcher used a descriptive approach suitable for the nature of this study. The study population consisted of female undergraduate and postgraduate students at Sports Science College at the University of Jordan, totaling 754 students. A random sample of 92 students was selected, and a questionnaire prepared by the researcher was distributed among them. To process the questionnaire data, the researcher used the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to obtain arithmetic means, …

The Effect Of A Psychological-Counseling Program On Optimism And Motivation To Achieve Running (5000) Meters (Advance Category), Maysaa Hussein Matrud

Modern Sport

The research aimed to identify the level of optimism among 5000-meter runners (advanced category), identify the level of motivation for achievement among 5000-meter runners (advanced category), prepare a psychological-guidance program for optimism and motivation for achievement, and identify the impact of the psychological-guidance program. For optimism and motivation to achieve in running (5000) meters (advanced category), the researcher chose the experimental method in the style of the two equal groups (experimental and control), and the researcher identified the research community as Iraqi club players participating in the Iraqi Club Championship (2023) in the (5000) meters event (advanced category) numbering (12) …

The Effect Of The Swom Model Of Thinking Skills On Learning Some Grabs With Freestyle Wrestling For Students, Jalal Abdul-Zahra Kanaan

Modern Sport

The importance of research in raising the level of thinking, education, and correct scientific application of holds in freestyle wrestling becomes clear after applying the (SWOM) model, which highlighted its level of education for various scientific and sports sciences and helped the learner to correctly apply and perform successfully for the purpose of learning. Thus, we may contribute to producing the wrestling subject lesson in an appropriate and correct manner. The problem of the research lies in: Each educational model has its own educational goals and the type of specialization on which it depends. The SWOM model has been tried …

A Comparative Study Using An Analytical Program For The Effectiveness Of The Performance Of The Sending And Receiving Skills Of Female Premier League Volleyball Players, Sarah Talib Abd, Naima Zaidan Khalaf

Modern Sport

The two researchers decided to conduct a comparative study of the level of effectiveness of performance for the skills of serving and receiving the serve for players of clubs participating in the Iraqi Premier League in women’s volleyball, using an analytical program for the purpose of revealing strengths and weaknesses, and through the two researchers’ follow-up of the matches of the Iraqi Premier League in volleyball for the advanced category, and also the fact that one of the two researchers was a player in one of the clubs of the Iraqi Premier League in volleyball found that there is a …

The Effect Of Some Special Exercises For The Explosive Ability Of The Distinct Leg, Which Is Developing The Accuracy Of Performing The Pressing Skill In Football Tennis, Zahraa Ahmed Breesim, Sahar Hurr Majeed

Modern Sport

The importance of the research came from using special exercises in learning the pressing skill for football tennis, the level of performance of some physical abilities and defensive rules for the research sample. The problem of the research lies in knowing the effect of special exercises in learning the skill of pressing football tennis because of the working muscles during the performance stage and because of the lack of use of modern training aids and tools in learning. After the two researchers redownloaded the sources and references, it was proven that there is a problem in the skill of pressing …

The Role Of Organizational Flexibility In Achieving Career Creativity For Physical Education Teachers In Baghdad Education Directorates, Hanaa Saddam Hamidi, Warda Ali Abbas

Modern Sport

Organizational flexibility is “a type of ability to adapt to internal and external environmental changes of the organization.” Organizational flexibility reflects the ability to change direction quickly. Studies and research emphasize the importance of flexibility within the organization, as it is considered an important source for obtaining a competitive advantage and serves as a tool for managing situations. Rapid change and the ability to change conditions within the organization’s environment. Flexibility is considered one of the necessary features in the strategic planning process and a decisive factor for adapting strategic plans to a competitive environment characterized by continuous change. Organization …

Rethinking The Mediating Mechanism: Hrm Practices And Employee Well-Being, Susanti Saragih, Meily Margaretha, Namira Suhada

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

The relationship between Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and employee well-being is complex and often contradictory. While HRM practices can enhance employee well-being through various mechanisms, they can also negatively impact well-being, especially in contexts of high-demand jobs. This study investigates the mediating roles of job crafting and work engagement in this relationship. Data from 100 hotel employees in Bandung, Indonesia, were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). While HRM practices did not directly influence well-being, they significantly impacted job crafting. Interestingly, job crafting, not work engagement, emerged as a strong mediator between HRM practices and employee well-being. These findings …

Unconditional Cash Transfer Policy As An Effort To Prevent Stunting: A Study On Jember, East Java, Allen Pranata Putra, Sri Juni Woro Astuti, Kabiru Hannafi Ibrahim

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study evaluates the impact of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) policy in preventing stunting in Jember, East Java. Stunting, a result of chronic malnutrition, remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, with Jember exhibiting higher prevalence rates than the national average. The UCT policy aims to improve the welfare of low-income families by providing direct financial assistance, allowing them to meet basic needs, including nutrition. This research utilizes a qualitative approach through case studies and interviews with relevant stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of UCT in enhancing children's nutrition and health. The findings indicate that while UCT has …

العقل الاستراتيجي ودوره في تلبية متطلبات الجامعة الذكية: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عينة من القيادات الإدارية في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية, محمد حيدر علي, شهاب محمد محمود, عدنان مصطفى السنجاري

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى تحديد دور العقل الاستراتيجي في توفير متطلبات الجامعة الذكية، وبيان امكانية تعزيز قدرات التفكير النظمي المنهجي وقدرة إعادة الصياغة وقدرة الانعكاس في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية لتوفير المتطلبات الضرورية للتحول الى الجامعة الذكية، وتمثلت المشكلة الرئيسة للبحث حول كيفية توفير متطلبات التحول نحو جامعة ذكية عصرية ودور العقل الاستراتيجي في توفير واستدامة وتطوير الرؤية الاستراتيجية التقنية والبنية التحتية التعليمية ودعم المورد البشري ليصبح مؤهلاً تقنياً بما يؤدي الى تعزيز البيئة التعليمية الذكية، لذا عمد الباحثون الى الجامعة التقنية الشمالية بوصفها ميداناً لدراستهم، وتمّ اختيار القيادات الإدارية العاملة فيها بوصفهم مجتمعاً للدراسة، وقد استعان الباحثون في دراستهم بعينة من …

دور ديمقراطية العمل في تعزيز القيمة التنظيمية لدى الأفراد العاملين في ديوان مديرية تربية المثنى, زينة فالح حميد, عباس عبد الخضر عبد الله

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

هدف البحث لتعزيز القيمة التنظيمية لدى الافراد داخل مكان العمل من خلال تعميم مفهوم ديمقراطية العمل داخل بيئة العمل وخلق بيئة مريحة يعملون فيها ويشعرون بحرية التعبير, وقد تمثلت مشكلة البحث بعدم قدرة المنظمات فى تحديد القيم التنظيمية واولوياتها او الجمع بينها, حيث اجري البحث في ديوان مديرية تربية المثنى وتألفت عينة البحث من مجموعة من رؤساء الاقسام والموظفين، وقد بلغ عدد العينة المستجيبة (120) موظف خلال العام 2023، وافترض البحث ان الديمقراطية العمل تؤثر على القيم التنظيمية لدى الافراد العاملين, واشتق من هذه الفرضية فرضيات فرعية اخرى تختبر مدى تاثير ابعاد الديمقراطية (حق التصويت, الاجراءات القانونية, المفاوضات الجماعية) على …

التحديات وآفاق المواجهة لأنشطة التدقيق الداخلي في عالم الــــMetaverse / بحث تطبيقي في هيئة استثمار البصرة, ايمان كاظم مال الله عباس, محمد حامد فالح, مامون علي طالب

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

نتيجة لتزايد الاهتمام بتقنية الــــMetaverse من قبل المؤسسات البحثية والشركات التكنلوجية ، ونظراً لما تتمتع به تلك التقنية من مميزات يستطيع من خلالها المشتركون من جمع الواقع الافتراضي بالواقع المعزز في بيئة واحدة ، مما جعل ذلك مصدر جذب للوحدات الاقتصادية من الدخول إلى البيئة الافتراضية لتلك التقنية ، ما أوجب على مهنة التدقيق الداخلي للتكييف مع المستجدات الحاصلة في بيئة الأعمال الافتراضية ، وعليه يَخلُص هذا البحث إلى مشكلة تقضي بتحديد طبيعة التحديات ذات العلاقة بأداء أنشطة التدقيق الداخلي في عالم الــــmetaverse وسبل مواجهته لها . ومن النتائج التي أفرزها هذا البحث هي ، لدى المدقق الداخلي الإمكانية من …

الاقتصاد الرقمي ودوره في زيادة الايرادات الكمركية في العراق للمدة 2019-2022, عدي صابور محمد

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ان هذا البحث يهدف إلى دراسة دور الاقتصاد الرقمي في زيادة الإيرادات الكمركية في العراق خلال المدة من 2019 إلى 2022، مع التحول العالمي نحو الاقتصاد الرقمي ظهرت تقنيات جديدة وتطبيقات متعددة أثرت بشكل مباشر على الأنظمة الكمركية وكفاءتها، مما سينعكس إيجابياً على الإيرادات الكمركية، وأظهرت النتائج أن تبني التقنيات الرقمية مثل أنظمة إدارة البيانات الكمركية المتقدمة أدى إلى تحسين الكفاءة وتقليل التهريب والفساد، كما تؤدي هذه التقنيات الى زادت الشفافية وسرعة المعاملات الكمركية، مما ساهم في زيادة الإيرادات الكمركية بشكل ملحوظ خلال مدة الدراسة، ومن اهم التوصيات التي تم التوصل اليها في هذا البحث الى ضرورة استمرار الاستثمار في …

مجالات التأثير القيادي ودورها في بناء المنظمة الذكية: الدور الوسيط للإزدهار النفسي دراسة ميدانية في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية, الاء عبد الموجود العاني

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

تسعى الدراسة الى تحقيق جملة أهداف منها قياس دور متغير التأثير القيادي في المنظمة الذكية بتوسيط متغير الإزدهار النفسي في الجامعة التقنية الشمالية ، وتبنت الدراسة مجموعة فرضيات منها وجود علاقة تأثير لمجالات التأثير القيادي في المنظمة الذكية بتوسيط الإزدهار النفسي، وشكل حجم المجتمع (1349) أما العينة فقد تم اختيارها بصورة عشوائية وبلغت (300) فرد عامل، واستخدمت الاستبانة كأداة لجمع بيانات الجانب الميداني وقد تم توزيع (494) استمارة واسترجع (300) استمارة صالحة للتحليل، واستخدمت البرامج الاحصائية (SPSS V.24) و(AMOS V.24) فضلاً عن مجموعة من الأدوات الاحصائية منها (مقاييس النزعة المركزية، والتحليل العاملي التوكيدي)، وبعد المعالجات الاحصائية التي خضعت لها بيانات …