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The Effect Of Periwinkle Shell Ash (Psa) On Geotechnical Properties Of Lateritic Soil For Road Construction Application, Salisu Yusuf, Gambo Haruna Yunusa, Aminu Suleiman, Murtala Umar, Zaihasra Abu Talib

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The study explores the enhancement of geotechnical characteristics of lateritic soil sourced from a popular burrow pit site in Kano State, Nigeria, by incorporating Periwinkle Shell Ash (PSA). The soil sample was mixed with 0 to 10% PSA content at 2% increment by dry weight of the lateritic soil. The prepared samples were subjected to natural moisture content, specific gravity, particle size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction California bearing ratio (CBR), and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests following standard procedure outlined in BS1337 (1990), BS1924 (1990), and ASTM D3282. The soil is Classified as A-6(5) according to the American Association of …

Development Of Dual-Layer Smart Coating Utilising Benzotriazole And Boiled Linseed Oil For Enhanced Pipeline Protection, Sitti Shalyza Qasidah Salleh, Muhammad Yasir, Puteri Sri Melor Megatt Yusof

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

This study aims to develop and analyse the effect of single- and double-layer smart coating systems on enhancing the corrosion protection of carbon steel pipelines in oil and gas applications, addressing the challenge of corrosion in such harsh environments. Benzotriazole (BTA) is loaded into halloysite nanotubes (HNT) using a vacuum cyclic method to form BTA-HNT, and boiled linseed oil (BLO) is encapsulated within urea-formaldehyde microcapsules, referred to as MC-BLO. The double-layer smart coating (DLSC) is fabricated by mixing 15 wt% BTA-HNT and MC-BLO microcapsules with epoxy and applying it in two layers on carbon steel, while the single-layer smart coating …

Hydrodynamic Performance Of An Oil Rig-Oscillating Water Column In Low Wave Climate, Awliya Shukri, Eric Joseph Peireira, Teh Hee Min

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The oscillating water column (OWC) device is one of the most promising ocean wave energy extraction technologies. Most OWC studies focus on high-wave density areas, but there is limited research in low-wave density regions. This study evaluates the hydrodynamic efficiency of a 1:40 scale offshore OWC model in low-wave climates. Experiments were conducted using five different relative gaps (i/d) between the model and horizontal bottom plates, each with three distinct shapes (cone-shaped, circular-shaped, and flat), across seven wave periods in a wave flume. Hydrodynamic performance was measured through the amplification factor (Ai), which is defined as the ratio of water …

Primary Intraocular Lymphoma: Rad-Path And Ophthalmologic Correlation, Denes Szekeres, Jonathan Parker, Evan Risch, Prasanna Vibhute, Girish Bathla, Shweta Agarwal, Amit Agarwal, Neetu Soni

Pathology Research and Scholarship

Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) is a rare form of primary central nervous system lymphoma that poses diagnostic challenges due to its nonspecific clinical features and complex imaging characteristics. This paper presents a focus case and two companion cases, highlighting the complexities in identifying and treating PIOL. In the focus case, A 66-year-old male experienced gradual painless vision loss with choroidal thickening on funduscopic exam and subsequent follow-up MRI. Trans-vitreal biopsy confirmed PIOL, and the patient was treated with intravitreal steroids and systemic rituximab without recurrence. The companion case 1 involved a 66-year-old woman with vision changes and choroidal thickening with …

No. 106 An Order Amending Executive Order No. 105 To Provide For Emergency Transportation Repairs, Bill Lee

Executive Orders

No abstract provided.

Maximizing Growth And Yield Of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa L) Through Optimized Phosphorus And Boron Levels, Abdul Qudoos Khan, Abdul Qadeer Khan, Hanif Ullah, Navid Iqbal, Muhammad Junaid, Imad Murad, Faridullah Mamozai, Romaisa Amin, Waleed Iqbal, Uzair Ahmed

Journal of Bioresource Management

Improper nutrient management cause yield reduction in black seed yield and quality. Therefore, a field trial was executed in the growing season 2022-23 at The University of Agriculture Peshawar to inspect the effects of different phosphorus (P) and boron (B) levels on black seed (Nigella sativa L.). The experiment used a randomized complete block design with a split-plot arrangement, replicated thrice. The study examined four P levels (0, 15, 30, and 45 kg/ha) and four B levels (0, 1, 2, and 3 mg/L) on various growth and yield parameters of black seed. Plots treated with 45 kg/ha of P …

Improving Covid-19 Practices In A Group Home Setting Through Staff Education, Tanika Jackson-Richmond

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges particularly among group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) given the close interactions and living arrangements of residents. Thus, the purpose of this project was to determine if an educational intervention focused on COVID-19 and COVID-19 infection control practices increased knowledge and awareness among caregivers working in a group home. A total of 10 individuals who worked as a caregiver in a group home agreed to participate in the educational intervention. Their average age was 43.30 (SD = 8.65), ranging from 31 to 57 years old. Eighty percent (n = 8) …

Educators' Perspectives On Implementing Restorative Practiceswith Fidelity In The Primary Classroom., Kelly Erin Jenkins

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Punitive disciplinary approaches have been used for decades in primary grades with little improvement in behavior and negative impacts on classroom climate. This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of administrators and educators implementing restorative practice (RP) with fidelity in the primary grades of urban public elementary schools. The study addressed the restorative principles of norm setting, community-building circles, restorative chats, and restorative conferences for implementing restorative justice with fidelity. Guided by the conceptual framework of RP, interviews with five administrators (principals, deans, climate managers, and guidance counselors) and five teachers (Grades K–3) revealed common themes in the successes and …

Social Worker Perspectives Of Social Determinants Of Health Related To Hospital Readmission For Chronic Illness, Crysta Michelle Tigue

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Unplanned or early hospital readmission have become factors used to measure standard of care in acute care settings. Because unplanned or early hospital readmission are costly, the Medicaid Hospital Readmission Reduction Program applies fines to hospitals that have early or unplanned readmissions. Though research has been conducted to identify causes and develop interventions, recent studies have not incorporated social determinants of health (SDOH). The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the impact of SDOH on unplanned and early readmission through the lived experience and perspective of the social worker. This qualitative study used phenomenological methodology and face to …

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 09.30.24, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit rules in favor of prison minister barred from county jail
• ND Law Black Law Students Association explores DEI challenges and opportunities following SCOTUS race conscious admissions decision

Faculty News and Briefs

• All-Faculty Team: Sam Bray. Sam Bray was honored as a member of this year's All-Faculty Team and was recognized during last week's home football game for his research on the law of equity and its lasting contributions to the work of courts in the United States.
• This week, Marcus Cole will speak at the inaugural Hope & Healing …

Losing Identity Or Regaining Confidence? A Collaborative Autoethnography On Teachers' Self-Efficacy, Geraldine Jiménez Grajales, Mariana Arias Torres, Keren Hapuc Guisao Bohórquez, Leslie J. Lopera

The Qualitative Report

This collaborative autoethnography analyzes the role of self-efficacy within our teacher identity crisis. As English teachers in training, we have experienced situations inside and outside the classroom that motivated a professional identity crisis and led us questioning our efficacy as teachers. Through this study we explore the intricacies of our very own selves as prospective English teachers. We blended storytelling and analysis through a set of data generation procedures that included collaborative witnessing, written personal narratives and semi-structured interviews, which allowed us to co-construct our stories. Our findings reveal three main themes that display the roles of self-efficacy within the …

Advances In Deep Learning-Based Ultrasound Microscopy Of Microvasculature: Basic And Clinical Research, Ji-Bin Liu

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Digital Platforms For Mathematics Teachers: A Learning Ecosystem For The Future Digital World, Khemisara Kulmart

Journal of Education Studies

The digital platform aims to create a learning ecosystem that develops skills for the digital world and the future, specifically tailored for mathematics ‘teachers, aims to 1) create and develop a digital platform to build a digital and future-ready educational environment for mathematics teachers 2) study the acceptance and confidence in the digital platform for developing digital and future-ready skills among mathematics teachers and 3) disseminate, transfer, and apply technology to create opportunities, equality, and educational coverage across all areas. The target group consists of mathematics teachers in the educational innovation zone of Narathiwat Province, totalling 94 people. Research participants …

The Development Of Spatial Sense In Two-Dimensional And Three-Dimensional Geometry Content By Using Van Hiele Model With Multimedia Of Mathayomsuksa 1 Students At Yothinburana School, Patcharaporn Prapan, Kanokwan Kongmee, Tanawat Srisiriwat

Journal of Education Studies

The objective of this experimental research was to compare the development of spatial sense in two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry content of Mathayomsuksa 1 Students using Van Hiele model as an assisting multimedia. The cluster random sampling method was used in the study, and the participants were 33 Mathayomsuksa first year students from 1/4 who were selected though cluster random sampling method in the first semester of the academic year 2022 at Yothinburana School. The tools used in the research include: 1) learning activities covering two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry content, using Van Hiele model as an assisting multimedia, and 2) an …

A Structural Equation Modeling Of Empathic Leadership Of School Administrators Affecting Teacher Well-Being Under Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, Korawit Chuenwatthana, Saowanee Sirisooksilp

Journal of Education Studies

The research objectives were to: 1) examine the congruence and analyze the influence of variables of a structural equation model of school administrators’ empathic leadership affecting teacher well-being with empirical data, and 2) develop guidelines for developing empathic leadership among school administrators. This mixed method research study comprised two phases: 1) examining the coherence and analyzing the influence of the model by selecting a sample group of 220 school administrators and teachers selected via a multistage sampling approach. Data were gathered using a closed-end questions related to school administrators’ empathic leadership and teacher well-being and subsequently analyzed using SEM statistics …

School Administrator Competencies Affecting School Personnel Management In Vajira Burapha Consortium, Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2, Nattamon Phoyai, Niwat Noymanee, Atsavin Saneechai

Journal of Education Studies

The purposes of research were to study: 1) the school administrator competencies in Vajira Burapha Consortium, 2) the school personnel management in Vajira Burapha Consortium, 3) the relationship between the school administrator competencies and the school personnel management in Vajira Burapha Consortium and 4) the school administrator competencies affecting the school personnel management in Vajira Burapha Consortium. The samples were 301 teachers in Vajira Burapha Consortium by stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire for ideas regarding the school administrator competencies and school personnel management in Vajira Burapha Consortium, with IOC score between .60-1.00 and a reliability of …

A Model For Developing The Competency Of Active Learning Experience Management For Teachers To Promote Analytical Thinking And Problem-Solving Skills Of Early Childhood Based On Professional Learning Community (Plc), Chitaporn Iamsaard, Phatcharin Jansongsang, Sukit Iamsaard

Journal of Education Studies

The purpose of this research were to 1) create a model for developing competency in active learning management for teachers in order to promote analytical thinking and problem-solving skills of early childhood, with a basis in the Professional Learning Community (PLC). 2) Evaluated the effectiveness of  the developed competency development model. The sample consisted of 38 early childhood teachers recruited convenient or voluntarily, 162 early childhood children recruited by simple random sampling from a number of students which the teachers used as a model, The experimental plan was one group pretest-posttest design. Conducted in 4 phases: basic data analysis, create …

A Prototype Study Presenting The Management Of Online Teaching And Learning Using The Cud Smart School Platform In The New Normal Era: A Case Study Of Chulalongkorn University Elementary Demonstration School, Kanitha Puangpaiboon

Journal of Education Studies

The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the management policy and development of the CUD Smart School system during the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020-2021 academic year. 2) to study the opinions of administrators, teachers, students, and parents about the management of online teaching and learning during the pandemic 3) to propose a model for managing online teaching using the CUD Smart School system, and 4) to evaluate the quality of the online teaching management model using the CUD Smart School system during the pandemic. The sample consisted of 462 administrators, teachers, students, and parents from Chulalongkorn University …

Trace Out The Improvement Level And Awareness Of Polycyctic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Among General People And Educational Institute Of Developed And Developing Countries, Muhammad Rizwan, Maryam Mushtaq, Asif Bilal, Tabassum Nawaz, Kashif Riaz, Maria Hussain, Mirza Fahad Baig, Saira Ashfaq, Ayesha Mushtaq, Umair Riaz, Mariya Basharat

Journal of Bioresource Management

One of the most prevalent hormonal problems which affect women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It consists of several fundamentals, including reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular ones, and has effects on the patient's health throughout the duration of their life. Limited data is available on PCOS in developing countries like Pakistan. The aim of our study is to trace out the prevalence of PCOS in developed countries like America and China as well as developing countries like Pakistan. The study was done in the above mention developed and developing countries through the interviews of people by online questionnaire. This survey research …

Evaluation Of Cotton Advanced Lines/Varieties For Genetic Diversity And Correlation Studies Of Cotton Leaf Curl Virus Disease With Yield Contributing Traits In Cotton, Nouman Bilal, Wajid Nazeer, Abdul Latif Tipu, Shoaib Liaqat, Muhammad Sarwar, Ansar Ali, Khadim Hussain, Maria Basheer

Journal of Bioresource Management

Plant genetic diversity aids in the creation of new varieties that are more resistant to pests and unfavorable climatic conditions. In order to discover varied parents and assess their cross-performance, the current study was carried out. The findings showed a substantial positive connection (0.81) between green bolls, plant height (0.57), and open bolls, as well as a significant positive correlation (0.52) between open bolls. On the other hand, a highly significant negative connection was discovered between the number of open bolls (-0.59), number of green bolls (-0.72), plant height (-0.78), and major stem nodes (-0.70) for the cotton leaf curl …

Brucellosis And Its Diagnostic Techniques In Animals: A Comprehensive Review, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Amjad Hussain Mirani, Jam Kashif Sahito, Abdul Latif Bhutto, Pervez Ahmed Khoso, Riaz Ahmed Laghari, Asmatullah Kaka, Muhammad Aqeel, Ghulam Rasool Rahimmon

Journal of Bioresource Management

Brucellosis is a highly zoonotic infection found in animals and human, it has a high death ratio and lifetime sterility rate. The rates of intra- and interspecific infections have dramatically increased in recent years as a result of inadequate management and scarce resources particularly in developing nations. In cattle, reduced milk yield and elevated body temperature are the primary indicators, whereas in humans, soaring fever, overall malaise, and arthritis are the hallmarks of late-term abortion. Despite the fact that this diseases in animals and humans found unclear clinically, it will leads towards the hindrance in diagnosing this infectious illness serologically, …

Monitoring Of Cadmium And Lead Accumulation In Soil-Forage-Animal Continuum In Pasture Land Irrigated With Ground Water In Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan, Zafar Iqbal, Kausar Parveen, Kafeel Ahmad, Tasneem Ahmad, Naila Riaz, Abrar Hussain, Asma Ashfaq, Faiza Zubair, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Abid Ejaz, Hafsa Memona, Shahzadi Mahpara, Allah Bakhsh Gulshan, Tayyaba Aziz, Tayyba Liaqat, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Farzana Siddique, Abdllah Saleh Alsubail, Rand Suleiman Alhuthayli

Journal of Bioresource Management

Recent study was directed to check the accumulation of Cd and Pb in pasture land treated with ground water. In particular the transfer of cadmium and lead from soil to forages and in turn to animal (buffaloes) was conducted in Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan which comes under sub-tropical environmental conditions. The Cd and Pb concentration in selected samples was explored by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AA-6300 Shimadzu Japan). The results depicted the concentration of cadmium in water, soil, forages, milk and hair of buffaloes was in the range of 0. 00320 – 0.00866 mgL^-1, 1.9500 to 5.3000 mg/kg, 0.300 to …

Water Quality And Macroinvertebrates Assessment Of Eniong Creek, Akwa Ibom State, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Udeme Effiong Jonah, Imeh Kokoete Esenowo, Udeme Isong Enin

Journal of Bioresource Management

The water quality and macroinvertebrates from the downstream section of Eniong Creek were studied for six months, between August 2022 and January 2023 in three sampling stations/ points; to evaluate the ecological integrity and its suitability for habitation of aquatic organisms. Water samples were collected using sterilized plastic bottles and 250 mL reagent bottles for biochemical oxygen demand, and analyzed in accordance with the standard examination methods. Water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), transparency (TP), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), and pH were measured in situ while water samples were collected for determination of phosphate (PO₄^-), …

A Comparative Study Of Students’ Stress Levels When Assessed Through Summative Assessment Versus Outcome-Based Assessment In An Elementary Chinese Course, Thirayu Inplaeng

Journal of Education Studies

This research aimed to (1) study the current state and needs of an elementary Chinese course assessment method, (2) compare the stress levels of students who received summative assessments with those who received outcome-based assessment, and (3) provide recommendations for learning assessment. The research sample consisted of 144 students majoring in Teaching Chinese Language School of Sinology Mae Fah Luang University, selected through sample size determination and simple random sampling. The research instruments included: (1) a questionnaire on the current state and needs of the course, (2) course assessment tools, (3) the Suanprung Stress Test, and (4) a focus group …

Development Of Mathematical Tasks For Assessing Mathematical Literacy Of Lower-Secondary Students, Weerawat Thaikam, Sakon Tangkawsakul, Nuttapat Mookda

Journal of Education Studies

Assessing students' mathematical literacy requires the use of mathematically specific tasks. This research aimed to: (1) develop principles for task design and a prototype task, and (2) examine the implementation of task in assessing the mathematical literacy of lower-secondary students. The study comprised three phases: preparation and design, task implementation, and retrospective analysis. Participants included mathematics educators, teachers, and students. Research tools encompassed tasks and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis used descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and content analysis. The research had two key findings regarding task design and implementation: 1) Task designing involves several crucial aspects, including 1.1) Tasks should …

The Effects Of Parental Activity Packages Using Technology As A Supportive Tool To Promote Thai Language Skills Among Migrant Preschool Children, Sasiwimol Putchan, Chalatip Samahito, Oraphan Butkatunyoo

Journal of Education Studies

The objective of this research to study the results of using a set of parent participation activities using technology as a support tool on the Thai language skills of listening and speaking of early childhood migrant children. The target group consisted of 5 male and female children between the ages of 5 and 6 years along with migrants who are studying in Kindergarten Year 3, Semester 1, Academic Year 2023, Watsamakkeesattharam School of their parents, selecting only 1 person per family, a total of 5 Parents, and those willing to cooperate in this research. The research tool used consisted of …

The Effects Of Body Percussion And Pattern Activity On The Creative Expression And Movement Of Young Children, Kanpirom Laisiri, Oraphan Butkatunyoo, Chalatip Samahito

Journal of Education Studies

The objective of this research to study the results of using a set of parent participation activities using technology as a support tool on the Thai language skills of listening and speaking of early childhood migrant children. The target group consisted of 5 male and female children between the ages of 5 and 6 years along with migrants who are studying in Kindergarten Year 3, Semester 1, Academic Year 2023, Watsamakkeesattharam School of their parents, selecting only 1 person per family, a total of 5 Parents, and those willing to cooperate in this research. The research tool used consisted of …

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities And Threats Of Generative Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education: Swot Analysis, Netchanok Treerayapiwat, Sarinporn Chaivisit

Journal of Education Studies

Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly spread to the public all over the world, reaching users in various industries, including education. The application of generative artificial intelligence in education presents both benefits and risks that impact higher education. Consequently, a thorough understanding and empirical data on generative artificial intelligence in education are essential. This study was therefore conducted utilizing the framework of SWOT analysis by searching, collecting, and examining relevant literature. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of generative artificial intelligence in higher education were analyzed and identified. The identified positive outcomes include: (1) strengths, namely the creation of interactive messages …

Practical Guide For Music Teaching From The Complete Theoretical And Practical Piano Forte School Op. 500 By Carl Czerny, Chanyapong Thongsawang

Journal of Education Studies

Carl Czerny, a pianist and composer, was one of the most diligent piano pedagogues of the 19th century. Apart from his renowned etudes and exercises for developing finger dexterity, he composed a large number of pieces, mainly for piano. His oeuvre includes at least 861 works with opus number, an autobiography, and important treatises. Amongst his treatises is the Complete Theoretical and Practical Piano Forte School, op. 500, consisting of four volumes. In the first two volumes of this treatise, Czerny provides progressive clear instructions on the development of pianistic technique, as well as elementary principles of music and …

Termination Of Contracts Concluded By Entrepreneurs With Consumers For An Indefinite Period Of Time In The Light Of The Standpoint Of The President Of The Offi Ce Of Competition And Consumer Protection (Uokik) In The Amazon Case, Michał Kalinowski

internetowy Kwartalnik Antymonopolowy i Regulacyjny (internet Quarterly on Antitrust and Regulation)

This article discusses the issue of permissibility of the termination of contracts concluded by entrepreneurs with consumers for an indefi nite period of time. The article presents the previous line of decisions of the President of the Offi ce of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) and the case-law of Polish courts concerning the so-called ‘valid reasons’ as a basis of such termination, both from the perspective of termination clauses and modifi cation clauses. This past practice is juxtaposed with the most recent position of the UOKiK President in the Amazon case, and the changes in the terms of service introduced …