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Inhabit, Kath Rees

Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine

Kath Rees is a junior at the University of Arkansas, earning her B.F.A. in Creative Writing with a minor in Art History. She writes poetry and prose, and more often than not, something in between. Her interests include baking, being outside, and googling obscure German fairytales This is her first publication.

Untitled (Visual Art) And The Music Of My Newest Nephew, Madison Varns, Caroline Jennings

Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine

Madi Varns is a student writer and artist attending her third year at the university. Her practice focuses primarily in the visual languages of painting and ceramics as well as crafting experiences of sound and space. Through writing and visual arts she hopes to document moments of the self-aware experience that is nuanced and intimate but ultimately shared by all.

Caroline Jennings grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is currently working towards obtain ing a B.A. in Creative Writing and a B.S. in Applied Math. In her free time, she spends quite a bit of time baking, in movie …

Notes From The Ground, Jackson Cook

Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine

Jackson Cook is a Sophomore from Little Rock, Arkansas. He enjoys birdwatching and hosting company. In the future, he hopes to attend law school after graduation.

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Leadership Styles And Job Satisfaction Of Library Personnel In University Libraries In Ondo State, Nigeria., Arinola Oluwatoyin Gbotoso Mrs, Opeyemi R. Oboh Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Employees’ job satisfaction is essential to the accomplishment of organizational aims and objectives. Indeed, employee satisfaction is a key indicator of organisational effectiveness; same narrative can be said of the university libraries. This study investigated leadership styles as factor influencing job satisfaction of library personnel in university libraries in Ondo State. The population of the study was one hundred and twenty (120) librarians and library officers in eight (8) university libraries in Ondo State. The instrument for this research work was structured questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis were used to analyse data using Statistical …

Readers’ Perception And Preferences For Online And Print Newspapers In The University Library, Wisdom Okereke Anyim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

: This study determines the readers’ perception and preferences for both online and print newspapers in the university library. The study employed quantitative approach, in which descriptive survey method was used to gather and analyze data from the students on Rhema University, Nigeria. The population of the study comprises 252 registered students in the library who regularly read newspapers, while structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample size of 100 newspaper readers using simple random sampling while 90 copies were returned and used for the study. The findings revealed that …

Design And Performance Of A 3d-Knitting Mechanism For Fiber Reinforced Metal Alloys, Mahmood Al – Asad, Mahmood Al – Asad, Makky Al – Muhanad

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

In this paper, a three-dimensional knitting mechanism was designed for fiber reinforcement, And the creation of an appropriate movement performance that allows the formation and knitting of geometric shapes that are somewhat identical to the shape of the piece to be reinforced by controlling the path of the spherical bond fibers. Each Each geometry is characterized by a series of three-dimensional matrix, where the geometric shape is dividing into parallel vertical slices , and each slice has its own matrix In accordance with the geometric shape.This 3D woven is used for reinforcement by placing it in a mold to inject …

Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality And Children Health Risk Assessment For Pm10 And Pm2.5 On Urban Areas At Al- Mukalla City, Yemen, Shada Zaki Ahmed

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Particulate matter was measured inside and outside eight homes within urban areas of Al- Mukalla city, Yemen by Gravimetric analysis using Tuff-Plus 3 Air Sampler. Sources observation and health risk assessment were done using survey. Meteorological parameters and outdoor sources as well as indoor sources of particulate matter were the main producer of indoor particulate matter air pollution, where wind speed and direction showed significant effect on PM10 I/O ratio and positive effect of relative humidity, while negative effect was from temperature. On the other hand, PM2.5 was positively affected by temperature, wind speed and relative humidity and negatively affected …

The Effect Of Different Sowing Date And Plant Density On Some Morphological Traits, And Yield Components Of Canola Plant ( Brassica Napus L.) A Preliminary Study, Abdo Bakri Fakirah, Kholod Muhammed Al- Dhubibi

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

This study was conducted at the farm of Faculty of Agriculture, Sana'a University during 2013 seasons. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of three different sowing dates (Feb.-10th , Mar.-10th, and Apr.-10th) and three different planting densities (12.5, 25 and 37.5 plant/m2 ) on some morphological traits and yield components of Canola plant (Brassica napus) Pactole variety. Split Block Plot Design was used for experimental design with three replications. Experimental results showed significant differences between planting dates. The first planting date (Feb -10th) gave the highest plant height, leaf number/plant and maximum seed weight/plant, as compared …

Fodder Production Comparison Of Cenchrus Ciliaris Varieties, Panicum Antidotale And Local Medicago Sativa, Ahmed Salem Bataher

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The experiment has been conducted at Swairy Research Farm which included; Cenchrus varieties (Biloela, Gyandah, USA, Local Libid ),Panicum antidotale ( Blue panic ) and Medicago sativa ( Local Berseem ). The analysis of the experiment for the first year revealed that the forage species showed no significant differences between them for green fodder production except Berseem at 5%. At the second year they showed significant differences between Berseem and each one of Blue panic, Gyandah, Biloela and USA and between Libid and each one of Gyandah, Biloela and USA at 5%. Combined analysis for the two years are revealed …

Reproductive Biology Of Arabian Pandora, Pagellus Affinis (Boulenger, 1888) From Hadhramout Coast, Gulf Of Aden, Mohammed Abdullah Al-Dohail, Sabri Mohammed Lagerb, Kamal Ahmed Baaoom

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Two hundreds and fifty eight fish of P. affinis samples were randomly collected from Hadhramout coast, Gulf of Aden during period of March 2012 until April 2013. Generally, the best growth performance of P. affinis was occurred from May to September related to available nourishment, upwelled bottom nutrient. Length-weight relationship was 2.83 appeared the isometric growth during whole year. Sex ratio was revealed 1:1, males to females in whole year. The gonado somatic index values were above 3%, showing that spawning could be placed in June to September in a year at length 20.2 cm to 22.8 cm, with a …

Q-Analogue Modified Laguerre And Generalized Laguerre Polynomials Of Two Variables, Fadhle Bin Fadhle Mohsen, Fadhl Saleh .Alsarahi

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The 𝑞-Laguerre polynomials are important 𝑞-orthogonal polynomials whose applications and generalizations arise in many applications such as quantumgroup (oscillator algebra, etc.), 𝑞-harmonic oscillator and coding theory. In this paper, we introduce the q-analogue modified Laguerre and generalized modified Laguerre polynomials of two variables . Some recurrence relations for these polynomials are derived.

Surface Architecture Of The Mouth Cavity Of Pagellus Affinis (Boulenger, 1888), Kamal Ahmed Baaoom, Manal Haj Obbed

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The topological characteristics of the mouth cavity of the carnivorous fish Pagellus affinis was studied by using a light microscope. The results revealed that all the teeth of P. affinis are pointed and canine-like, papilliform teeth present on the premaxillae and the anterior regions of the dentaries are associated with seizing, grasping and holding of prey. The morphology and distribution of different taste buds of P. affinis were predominantly localized at the anterior and tongue regions of the mouth cavity. Two types of taste buds are elevated from the epithelium at different levels, which may be useful for ensuring full …

A Numeric Study On The Influence Of The Values Of The Parameter P In Kronig – Peneny Equation On The Width Of The Bands, Saleh Saeed Barbaid

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

After showing the importance of Bloch Theory about Schrödinger' equation solution with a periodic potential; we demonstrated that the periodic structure of square well in one dimension of the model of Kronig-Penney on the band theory of solid, shows clearly the structure of the allowed and forbidden bands in the crystallized solids and we showed how we can introduce the parameter p in the final equation of this model of bands. Then, we conducted a sufficient study on the influence of this parameter on the widths of the allowed and forbidden energy bands in the crystals. We find that the …

Thermodynamic And Kinetic Of Eriochrome Black-T Adsorption Onto Yemeni Palm-Date Stones, Abdulrahman Yousef Wahoud, Sawsan Awadh Almaqdi

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Removal of eriochrome black-T (EB-T) dye from aqueous solutions was performed by adsorption onto Yemeni palmdate stones. The adsorption isotherm was found to follow the Langmuir model. Two simplified kinetic models including pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order equation were selected to follow the adsorption processes. Kinetic studies showed that the adsorption followed pseudo-first order kinetic model. Various thermodynamic parameters such as Δ𝐻 = -3465.3 J/mole and Δ𝑆 = -10.1 J/K/mole. Δ𝐺 was found to be -4495.5, -2195.2, -2235.7 and -45.39 J/mole at 298, 318, 328 and 338 K respectively, the maximum adsorption capacity was equal to 142 mg/g. The results …

Prediction Of Gas Cap Performance Using Fetkovich Model In Kharir Field, Salem Mubarak Bin-Gadeem, Ali Salem Bin-Gadeem

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Correlation Fetkovich is Estimate reservoir properties and compare it with that reported from the test for each well, determine ultimate gas cap recovery, determine the remaining reserves. In our paper we use an Excel sheet was developed based on the method used to match the production data and predicting the future production of Kharir-1 and Kharir-2. The best decline curve fit for the history of Kharir-1 is b = 0.00 and Kharir-2 is b= 0.2. as well as all estimated reservoir properties are in good fit with that reported from the test for each well. Ultimate gas recovery (EUR) for …

Distressed Personality Among Yemeni Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: An Exploratory Study, Faida Ahmed Obeid, Amal Saddik Ba - Saddik

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main health problem in the world with high mortality and disability, distressed personality (type D personality) was developed as an emerging psychological risk factor in CAD. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of distressed personality among patients with CAD and to investigate the association between the demographic and clinical characteristic of Type D and non-Type D personality in a sample of 74 CAD Yemeni patients who presented to Algamhouria Teaching Hospital and a private clinic in Aden between April 2017 and May 2018 diagnosed by consultant cardiologist. The Type D Scale-14 (DS14) and …

Case Report Silver-Russell Syndrome: A Case Report Of Three Years Old Yemeni Boy, Mazin Ahmed Jawass, Hanan Saeed Bin Gouth

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Silver Russell Syndrome (SRS) is a rare condition. For diagnosis of SRS at least four of the following criteria should be present which are intrauterine growth retardation , postnatal growth retardation , preservation of occipitofrontal head circumference, classic facial phenotype (broad prominent forehead with small triangular face, small narrow chin and low set ears) and body asymmetry. There is no data about cases of SRS reported in Yemen. We present a three years old Yemeni boy with SRS. He is the first child of Yemeni consanguineous parent‟s average length. He is born following normal pregnancy. The boy fulfilled the criteria …

Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation: A Rare Extra-Intestinal Manifestation Of Celiac Disease, Noor Abdulaziz Binkroom, Omar Abdul-Rahman Bawazir, Faiza Salmeen Naji

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Celiac disease has many manifestations. In paediatric population, it is usually presented as malabsorption with chronic diarrhea and poor growth. This female child of 3.5 year old from Shabwa governorate was presented to us with anemia required frequent blood transfusions and black discoloration of skin particularly of hands and feet. There was no gastrointestinal symptoms. Her growth parameters and rest of clinical picture was normal apart from paleness and skin black discoloration. Her initial investigations showed low Hb, normal WBC and Plat count, blood film showed leukoerthoblastic picture with increased number of atypical lymphocyte, and Bone Marrow Aspiration was inconclusive, …

Changes In Intraocular Pressure After Hemodialysis At Hemodialysis Center Al Gamhoria Teaching Hospital, Aden, Sawsan Fuad Mohamed, Abeer Ahmed Ba Abbad, Seena Abdulla Yousuf

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) changes and haemodialysis (HD) has been evaluated for more than 50 years, the reported findings are variable.The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes in IOP after HD.Ninety patients (180 eyes) undergoing HD with chronic renal failure were enrolled. Measurement of IOP was taken before and approximately 5 minutes after ending HD . Demographic data, causes of the chronic renal failure, duration of HD, and medical history of eye state were recorded. The mean age of the patients was 40.8 ± 14.1 years. The mean pre-dialysis IOP was 14.538 ± 3.66 mm …

Mortality And Morbidity Among Preterm Neonates Admitted To Al-Mukalla Maternity And Childhood Hospital, Yemen, Hanan Saeed Bin Gouth, Saleh Awad Bahwel, Mazin Ahmed Jawass, Ali Salim Bahartha, Fauzia Faraj Bamatraf

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Globally, preterm birth is a major clinical problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity in the perinatal, neonatal, and childhood periods and even in adulthood. The study aimed to evaluate the mortality and morbidity of preterm neonates admitted to Maternity and Childhood Hospital (MCH) in Al-Mukalla. A retrospective case-control study at a ratio of 1 1 was conducted in the neonatal unit of pediatric ward from October 2012 to October 2013. The study included records of 104 preterm neonates as cases and equal numbers of full term neonates as control. The results showed high mortality rate (22.6%) among the neonates. …

Field Study To Identify The Composition Of Plant Vegetation In Wadi Al- Ain - Hadramout – Yemen, Murad Mohammed Kanji, Mohammed Saeed Bn Qadim, Alawiya Abdullah Al Awad, Abdulkarim Saber Ali

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

This study was conducted during the period of April 2016 - December 2017 to determine the plant vegetation of Wadi Al-Ain. The results of the field survey identified a total of 86 plant species 37 families and 77 genera, including 58 wild plant species grown naturally. The total number of cultivated plants was 26 plant species, but only two plant species are grown as both wild and cultivated species. The number of plant species that appeared as an ecological form of shrubs reached 34 plant species, while the number of plant species that appeared ecologically in the form of herbs …

The Effect Of Flaveria Trinervia Plant Extract On Germination And Growth Of Onion Seeds (Allium Cepa L), Mahrous Abdullah Bahoirth, Yaser Saeed Bahurmuz

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

This part of the study applied in the laboratory experiment to know the effect of water extracts of the vegetation and rootlet of the Flaveria trinervia in the four levels (0,10,20,30%) on germination and growth onion seeds. These crop was added 10 seeds in a petri dish, and 5 mL of the extract was added, with four replicates per treatment. After two weeks, the measurements were taken on the studied traits (germination ratio, speed, length of the plumule, the rootlet, the soft and dry weight of the plumule and the rootlet). The results showed that the effect of the rootlet …

Color In Architecture Facades "Facades' Of The Residential Building In Wadi Hadhramout-Yemen As A Case Study", Nadia A. Kandakji

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

In the 20th century, color has gained a major significance as it became an independent science that has its own scientific and applied theories, as well as its functional and aesthetic implications. This was reflected on architecture where postmodern architecture has a special color-wise rich product all over the world. In order to guarantee the positive effect of colors, there must be experience with the properties of color, since the lack of knowledge could cause a random architectural image that might be negatively received by the recipients. This paper, in its theoretical frame, presents the symbolism and mechanism of using …

The Mean Annual Runoff Coefficient At Streams In South Region Of Hadhramout, Yemen, Ghazwan Sheikh Alsouck, Mohammad Husain Algifry

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The annual runoff coefficient is one of the most important factors for the design and construction of dams. the runoff coefficient determines the possible storage capacity in front of the dam and thus the size of the dam to be constructed to be technically and economically feasible. In this study, the annual mean runoff coefficient of Hadramout coast basins was calculated based on previous studies of surface runoff of Wadi Hadramout valleys. Using the statistical program (IBM SPSS Statistics 20), a mathematical relationship was established to calculate the annual runoff coefficient based on the specifications of Hadramout coast basin and …

Survey On Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus Ferrugineusolivier, Coleoptera, Curculionidae)On Date Palm In Some Infected Areas In Wadi Hadhramout, Mohamed Othman Al-Amodi, Ahmed Mbruk Baekabah, Saleh Ryes Alsaqir, Mohamed Mbruk Easukul, Saleh Salem Dahlus

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

A Comprehensive survey study of Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) (RPW) was conducted during the year 2017 in seven villages of Seiyun, Shibam and Al-Qateen Districts in Wadi Hadhramout. A 4477 palmswere surveyed of these trees 322 palms (4.27%) were found infested by Red palmweevil. The results showed a level of old infestation between 25 – 34% and a level of new infestation between 31 – 37%. The pest incidence was also differenced according to date varieties different among date varieties different. Eighteen investigated date palm varieties showed different response towards infestation by RPW. Sabiahsafra and Khalas were highly affected …

Rehabilitation Of Rangeland And The Possibility Of Productivity Improvement In Wadi Al-Khun (Hadhramout), Ahmed Salem Bataher

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

One hectare of the area in Wadi Al-khun has been fenced and plant inventory in the fenced area (Enclosure) was conducted. The enumerations in the fenced area are showed increase in numbers of perennial species such as Merremia hadramautica, Tephrosia nubica and Acacia tortilis while annual or seasonal species as Cenchrus ciliaris, Stipagrostes hirtigluma, Tribulus sp, Dichanthium insculptum .etc, were decreased or disappeared after a few months of the rainy season. Natural regeneration of perennial range species have been increased in their density in particular Merremia hadramautica, Tephrosia nubica. The dry matter of fodder production was 408 kg /ha and …