The Degree of Digital Reading Utilization and Its Relationship with Attitudes Toward It Among Female Students in the Teacher Preparation Program at the University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

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This study aimed to explore the degree of digital reading utilization and its relationship with attitudes toward it among female students enrolled in the Teacher Preparation Program for the first and second field at the University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman. The study sample consisted of 140 students, equally divided between the first (70 students) and the second field (70 students). A questionnaire was used to measure both the degree of digital reading utilization and students’ attitudes toward it. The instrument consisted of (27) items, and its validity and reliability were confirmed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The findings revealed that the students demonstrated a low level of digital reading utilization, with an overall mean of (2.33). Responses to individual items ranged from very low (1.60) to moderate (3.54). Similarly, students’ attitudes toward digital reading were weak, with a mean score of (2.18); responses ranged from very weak (1.70) to moderate (2.56). The study also found a statistically significant positive correlation between digital reading utilization and attitudes toward it, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of (0.511) at the (0.001) significance level. The study concluded with several recommendations aimed at enhancing digital reading practices and promoting positive attitudes among future teachers.

Chronic Lymphedema and Venous Stasis Ulceration in a Rural West Virginia Patient: A Case Report Highlighting Urgent Need of Quality Improvement in Rural Wound-Care Management due to Socioeconomic Disparities

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This report presents a 55-year-old male with chronic bilateral leg lymphedema and venous stasis ulcerations, whose condition was worsened by delayed vascular intervention. Imaging revealed critical bilateral common iliac vein stenoses greater than 70%. This case highlights the downstream effects of structural socioeconomic barriers on chronic disease outcomes in underserved Appalachian communities. 1

Systematic Literature Review on the Effectiveness of LDPE and PET Waste in Piezoelectric Paving with a DC Coupling System

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This paper analyzes the effectiveness of utilizing waste materials consisting of LDPE and PET compounds for pavement, integrating piezoelectric technology with a DC coupling control system. This pavement may function as a sustainable renewable energy solution for the global energy crisis. Paving systems including these materials can effectively convert mechanical stress into electrical energy, hence improving sustainable urban energy infrastructure. This study aims to evaluate a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of 100 relevant international and national journal publications. The SLR method systematically identifies, assesses, and synthesizes current research, ensuring the relevance and contextual specificity of the chosen studies. The author provides a realistic framework for testing, emphasizing the significance of quality control to ensure accurate results.

Phytosociological Studies of Tree Species for long-term monitoring and management

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Tree species diversity studies help to understand the species composition and determine the information for forest conservation. The current workwas conducted in Salumarada Thimmakka Park for the assessment of tree species composition. Random sampling using quadrants was employed for the study. This study assesses the park’s biodiversity index to provide a detailed assessment of its ecological health, species richness and distribution. This researchused quantitative methodologies, such as Shannon-Weiner and Simpson’s Diversity Indices, to assess species abundance and evenness across the ecosystems.The objective is to study composition and diversity of tree species. Tree species and families were identified, a total of 240 species of trees distributed into 8 families were found in all the quadrants and the dominant families were Fabaceae and Santalaceae. This work examined a number of well-known diversity indexes, i.e., Shannon index (H’), Simpson Diversity Index (D), Pielou Evenness Index (J), Margalef’s Diversity indicator (R), Berger–Parker Index (d), Menhinick index (D Menhinick), Brillouin’s Diversity Index (Hb), McIntosh Diversity Index (DM) and IVI, Santalum album has the highest IVI (54.23) and Mangifera indica has the lowest IVI (4.6),Quadrant 4 showed highest biodiversity compared to other three quadrants.Variations in species composition demonstrate the significance of conservation efforts to safeguard native species and improve ecosystem stability. This study emphasises the ecological relevance of Salumarada Thimmakka Park and provides baseline data needed for long-term monitoring and management.

Quantum Cryptography for Fintech Systems – A Comprehensive Review with AI-Assisted Analysis of Current Landscape, Challenges, and Future Directions

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The financial sector faces escalating cybersecurity threats, exacerbated by the potential emergence of quantum computers capable of compromising widely used classical cryptographic methods. The paper includes an AI-enhanced general review on the use of quantum cryptography to secure financial transactions. Using machine learning methods to assess the principles, potential, and constraints to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and PostQuantum Cryptography (PQC), the review is an improvement of the existing view of the current state of quantumsafe technologies. The opportunities and challenges in adopting these technologies in the key financial services, such as banking, digital payments, and blockchain, are analyzed. It has been identified that a hybrid approach that utilizes both QKD to perform secure key exchange and PQC to protect data over the long term can be considered an effective strategy. The review ends by identifying the main future research opportunities and the necessity of standardized, cost-efficient, and scalable quantum security solutions, guided by AI-informed insights, to protect the financial sector against future quantum attacks.

The Impact of Gross Domestic Product and Economic Growth on Tax Revenues in Five Asean Countries

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The study was conducted to determine the impact of gross domestic product and economic growth on tax revenues in five ASEAN countries, namely Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Considering the importance of the influence of a country’s gross domestic product and economic growth in maximizing tax revenues, which are the main source of revenue in developing countries. In this study, variables for gross national product, economic growth, and tax revenues were used. This study used derived data and was analyzed using the Eviews app. The results of this study show that gross domestic growth and gross economic growth have a positive and significant impact on tax revenues at the same time. Gross domestic product has a positive and significant impact on tax revenues. Variable economic growth also has a positive and significant effect on tax revenues. In order to maximize tax revenue, each country’s government has strived to find different ways to increase tax revenues, such as tax reform, cooperation with ASEAN countries, improving tax administrations through a digitalization system to facilitate tax payment and reporting.

Failure to Thrive in an 18-Month-Old Female Infant with Rickets: A Case Report

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: Undetected vitamin D deficiency can lead to severe complications such as Rickets in infants. This case report describes an unusual case of an 18-month-old female infant who presented with failure to thrive early in infancy and was later diagnosed with Rickets. The infant initially presented with failure to thrive, labs were ordered, and findings demonstrated low 25-hydroxyvitamin D and elevated alkaline phosphatase. Radiographic imaging of the knee was ordered and showed transverse sclerotic metaphyseal bands involving the distal femoral metaphysis and portion of the proximal tibial metaphysis, findings consistent with untreated rickets. A thorough investigation was conducted to determine the primary cause of the vitamin D deficiency, identifying the primary cause as nutritional deficiency. Per endocrinology, the patient was started on cholecalciferol 800 IU daily with dietary changes. This case emphasizes the importance of checking vitamin D levels in all pediatric patients who present with failure to thrive.

Design and Construction of the Standard Inverse and Constant Time Overcurrent Relay Simulator Based on Arduino

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Overcurrent relay as one of the protection systems in the electricity distribution network has been improved in performance through the implementation of microcontrollers. To simulate the work of overcurrent relays, an Arduino module based on Atmega328P can be used to study the working algorithm of overcurrent relays. This research aims to design and build  an Arduino-based overcurrent relay simulator  with two working time characteristics, namely standard inverse and constant time. The simulator is equipped with a CT-based current sensor and a PZEM-004T module to read the current, as well as using a 20×4 I2C LCD and  a 4×4 Keypad as the user interface. Once the simulator is designed, the next step is testing to measure the accuracy of the sensor readings and the performance of the relay at various variations of current and timing settings. The test is performed at a voltage of 220 Volt Alternating Current (AC) and at a variety of current variations i.e., 0.5 A, 1 A and 1.5 A currents.  The test results showed that the system was able to work according to the characteristics of standard inverse and constant time with an average  error of measurement of the relay working time  of less than 2% for standard inverse and 0% for constant time. This proves that this Arduino-based overcurrent protection system is accurate and responsive.

Core Revenue of the State: The Opportunities and Challenges of State Revenue Authority (SRA) Establishment in Indonesia

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This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of the opportunities and challenges surrounding the establishment of a State Revenue Authority (SRA) board for Indonesia. Drawing on comparative experiences across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the review identifies how board structures can enhance strategic oversight, digital transformation, data governance, and integrity safeguards in revenue administration. Evidence suggests that boards add value when their mandates are clear, their composition is diverse and professional, and accountability is institutionalized through transparent reporting and performance metrics. However, autonomy alone does not guarantee stronger outcomes; revenue performance is shaped by the interaction of policy design, administrative capability, and service quality. For Indonesia, stabilizing the Core Tax Administration System (CTAS), embedding data governance under the Satu Data Indonesia and Personal Data Protection frameworks, and institutionalizing integrity measures emerge as near-term priorities. The findings contribute to global debates on tax administration reform while offering practical guidance for policymakers navigating fiscal modernization in Indonesia.

Correlation Analysis of Morphometric Traits and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for Selection of Female Bali Cattle in East Kalimantan

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Bali cattle is one of Indonesia’s native germplasm sources for meat supply. This study aimed to characterize basic morphometric traits, analyze the relationships among morphometric traits, and identify potential regions as superior breeding stock for female Bali cattle. The research was conducted from December 2024 to March 2025 across six regions in East Kalimantan Province, involving a total of 251 female Bali cattle aged 12 and 24 months. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, Duncan’s test, Pearson correlation, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Correlation analysis indicated strong to very strong relationships among body measurements and morphometric indices. A high correlation was found between Chest Girth (CG) and Chest Index (CI) (r = 0.86) as well as Body Length (BL) (r = 0.74). Body Length (BL) showed a strong correlation with Length Index (LI) (r = 0.82) and with Proportion Index (PI) (r = 0.50). PCA analysis revealed two principal components for 12-month-old cattle: PC1 (BL; CG; LI) at 53.6% and PC2 (PI; LI) at 28.5%. The principal components at 24 months showed PC1 (CG; BL; CI]) at 50.5% and PC2 (PI; LI) at 32.2%. The PCA analysis explained more than 82% of the variation, with chest girth (CG) and body length (BL) consistently emerging as dominant variables. All cattle met the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) criteria for female Bali cattle breeding stock.