The consequences of droughts are far-reaching, impacting the natural environment, water quality, public health, and accelerating economic losses. Applications of remote sensing techniques using satellite imageries can play an influential role in identifying drought severity (DS) and impacts for a broader range of areas. The Barind Tract (BT) is a region of Bangladesh located northwest of the country and considered one of the hottest, semi-arid, and drought-prone regions. This study aims to assess and predict the drought vulnerability over BT using Landsat satellite images from 1996 to 2031. Several indices, including Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI), Soil Moisture Content (SMC), Temperature Condition Index (TCI), Vegetation Condition Index (VCI), and Vegetation Health Index (VHI). VHI has been used to identify and predict DS based on VCI and TCI characteristics for 2026 and 2031 using Cellular Automata (CA)-Artificial Neu.....

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Zinc-alumino-borosilicate glass with gadolinium dopant (ZABS-Gd), (60-x)ZnO5Al2O315B2O320SiO2:xGd2O3 where x = 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mol% was synthesized via conventional fast cooling melt-quenching method. The differential scan calorimetry (DSC) findings showed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) had various thermal trends as the Gd3+ content rose. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis proves the absence of crystalline in the glass samples. With the increment of Gd3+ concentration, the ZABS-Gd glasses density climbs noticeably from 3.775 to 4.109 g/cm3, and the molar volume likewise grows from 20.234 to 20.642 cm3/mol. The values for experimental elastic moduli were attained from non-destructive ultrasonic measurement by using wave pulse-echo method, show an increasing trend from 4285.121 to 5482.091 ms?1 for VL and 2296.5383418.128 ms?1 for VS. Following that, the experimental elastic moduli including shear modulus (G), Young's modulus (E), bulk modulus (K), and Poisson's ratio (?) w.....

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This paper reports the effect of silver nanoparticle (Ag NPs) on the optical, photoluminescence and elastic properties of samarium magnesium borotellurite (TBMSm) glass system with nominal composition of (58-x) TeO230B2O310MgO-2Sm2O3-xAg NPs, where x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mol% synthesized via melt quenching method. To achieve the goals, the glasses are analyzed using densitometer, X-Ray Diffraction, Transmission Electron Microscopy, UVVisible Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence, CIE Chromaticity analysis and ultrasonic testing. The density is decreased from 4.162 to 4.310 g/cm3 with the incorporation of Ag NPs. The absence of a prominent peak in the XRD area demonstrated that the glasses were amorphous. TEM shows that the diameter size of Ag NPs is increasing from 40.94 nm to 367.70 nm with the rise of Ag NPs concentration. The indirect transitions have an optical band gap of 2.6182.800 eV, while direct transitions have an optical band gap of 2.8392.897 eV. The refractive index.....

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Force-velocity imbalance (FVimb) has been proposed as an effective tool for pre-scribing training loads to improve physical performance. An optimized training program was used according to individual Fv-profile to decrease FVimb thus indirectly improving sprint performance. This systematic review aimed to study the effectiveness of optimized training based on force-velocity (Fv) profiling in sprint performances among young athletes. The database of Google Scholar, ProQuest, Scopus, and PubMed was conducted in March 2022, and studies published since 1990 were considered for inclusion. A total of 2873 publications were initially identified, of which 6 studies qualify for this review. The studies were independently evaluated for methodological quality and evidence of specific training effects on optimized training. Altogether there were 244 highly or semi-trained athletes (205 years,80 13kg). This review suggests that optimized training based on Fv-profile was more efficient than the gene.....

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The purpose of the study was to test the influence and differences in fixed and changing directional throw drill exercises on the results of receiving the first ball. The research method uses the M-S (Matched Subject Design) pattern experiment. The total population was 24 people and a sample of 12 people with the Purposive Sampling technique. Research instrument with the first ball test that has been retested with validity 0.79 and reliability 0.96. The free variables of drill exercises fixed and changing directions and the bound variables of the first ball's receiving ability. Data analysis used t-test statistics at a significance level of 5% with d.b n-1. The results of the study were obtained: 1) The experimental group of 1 t-count is greater than the t-table (5,869 >2,571) meaning that there is an influence of the training drill of fixed directional throwing. 2) the experimental group of 2 t-counts is greater than the t-table (6,932 >2,571) meaning that there is an influence from t.....

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This study aims to improve student learning outcomes by applying VideoScribes Sparkol media. This study uses a type of classroom action research. This classroom action research went through two cycles in which the researcher acted as an observer. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were Grade IV students. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and learning achievement tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings obtained in Cycle I indicate that the actions taken have not been successful. This is evidenced by the absorption of students who have not reached the expected completeness criteria. After reflection and implementation of Cycle II, the action shows an increase. This can be seen after the learning outcomes test shows that students absorption has reached the expected minimum mastery. Based on these findings it can be concluded that VideoScribes Sparkol media can improve student lea.....

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This paper aims to examine the critical discourse on responses to worship regulations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Diverse responses emanated from the media, religious leaders, and civil society organizations in the Indonesian context. The wide range of responses to worship regulations is reflected in continuous debate, demonstrating two primary groups, one in support of the government regulations and the other opposed to limitations on congregational worship activities. This shows the need for the proper messaging of content and dissemination to promote behavioral changes relative to relevant health issues. In order to achieve the main objective, we employed a qualitative method involving a discourse analysis of several leading online news sources viewpoints, religious leaders viewpoints, and religious organizations public statements. This study found two main factors associated with the response to worship regulations in the pandemic era. The main finding involved supp.....

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The objectives of this study are to identify the Tamil educator and learner relationships through hybrid learning in urban and rural areas and to compare the Tamil educator and learner relationships through hybrid learning between urban and rural areas. Technology has become a part of life throughout the world. It has shrunk the world. People become closer and closer due to the invention of technology. It has become a part of all fields including education. Schools started using various methods of teaching and learning with technology. Computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and applications are some of the gadgets used in education. Online teaching, blended learning, and hybrid learning also came to exist. The findings of studies in hybrid learning explain that the cooperation of all parties including teachers is a factor in Tamil teaching with ICT. The new teaching method has influenced the involvement of students, high attendance rate, assignment delivery, and student behavior; th.....

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Background: Coconut coir dust (CD) is commonly used for growing selected fruit and vegetables. It is a soilless medium with excellent drainage and high-water holding capacity; free from infestations of weeds and pathogens. However, plant growth is adversely affected due to its high salinity, potassium and low pH. Methods: A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the influence of different soilless media on rock melons growth, nutrient and fruit quality. Five soilless media were prepared including CD as control. A customised portable IoT system was deployed to monitor and collect relevant real-time agronomic data. Result: Plant height, yield, leaf area, total fresh fruit weight and soluble solids content (sweetness) of rock melon were significantly affected by the growing medium. Among the five media used, the growth and quality characteristics were highest in M2 followed by M3. It was found that a combination of burnt rice husk (BRH) and perlite with CD remarkably improved .....

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This study emphasized the challenges involved in teaching and learning fundamentals of programming as a consequence of the lack of metacognitive awareness, which is associated with problem solving abilities. These abilities can be enhanced through the use of thinking maps, but they are typically used only in school and under the supervision of a teacher. Additionally, the practice is conducted in a typical manner, with no interesting features incorporated into the process, and it does not promote the development of metacognitive awareness. Thus, this study implementing the use of educational tool which embedding motivated strategies for learning theories including multimedia principles and elements called Motivated Strategies Thinking Maps Tool (MoSTMaT) and apply it experimentally in order to determine the tool's effectiveness towards guiding students in using thinking maps to solve fundamental programming problems. A total of 128 students participated in the quasi-experimental resear.....

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