The KAB Quarterly Newsletter. Issue 8 | 2024 Graduation Edition. by Sempungu, Godfrey J. (Chief Ed.), Nowamani, Collins (Ed.), Nuwagaba, Collins (Ed.), Atukwatse, Sandra (Ed.)

“…Not only are we delighted that the KAB newsletter brings the University close to you, but we are also delighted to note that it provides you with an opportunity to learn about recent developments at your University. …”
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The KAB Quarterly Newsletter. Issue 8 | 2024 Graduation Edition. by Sempungu, Godfrey J. (Chief Ed.), Nowamani, Collins (Ed.), Nuwagaba, Collins (Ed.), Atukwatse, Sandra (Ed.)

“…Not only are we delighted that the KAB newsletter brings the University close to you, but we are also delighted to note that it provides you with an opportunity to learn about recent developments at your University. …”
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Mechanism analysis of mechanical extraction of Pleioblastus amarus fibers by saturated steam pretreatment by Xiaofeng Xu, Weipeng Yu, Xingduo Fan, Zhenhong Gong, Wei Zhang

“…In contrast, the saturated steam softening pretreatment method studied in this study is environmentally friendly and significantly simplifies the post-processing of bamboo fiber preparation. …”
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Infestation Rate of the Coffee Berry Borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in South India by Melally Giddegowda Venkatesha, Rudramuni Kiran

“…The increase in CBB infestation towards harvest and variations in pre-brood, brood, and post-brood populations suggest the influence of different stages of fresh coffee berries, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and gaps in management strategies in the three sampled regions. …”
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The interaction mechanism of dolomite mineral and phosphoric acid and its impact on the Ti alloy corrosion by Inna V. Filippova, Amany M. Fekry, Shymaa S. Medany, Lev O. Filippov

“…Unlike prior studies on synthetic inhibitors, this work uniquely highlights the potential of a naturally abundant, eco-friendly mineral for corrosion mitigation. EIS results reveal a distinctive shift in the inhibition mechanism—from adsorption to diffusion-controlled processes—with increasing phosphoric acid concentration, corroborated by in-situ Raman spectroscopy. …”
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EXPLICAÇÃO, COMPREENSÃO E DETERMINISMO NA SOCIOLOGIA DE PIERRE BOURDIEU by Gabriel Peters

“…Primeiramente, o texto apresenta o argumento de que a perspectiva praxiológica e relacional do universo societário, advogada pelo sociólogo francês, leva-o não apenas a juntar-se ao campo compatibilista do debate, mas a sustentar mais radicalmente aidentidade entre explicação e compreensão. …”
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Comparison of chemical constituents in Lysimachia species and their antimicrobial activity for extending the shelf life of foods by Li-Li Chen, Shuang Long Yang, Ji-Cun Bao, Wei-You Xie, Zhao-Chan Wang, Nian Shi, Zhao-Jie Wang

“…This study indicates that bioactive KBZZC-05 is a potentially non-toxic and eco-friendly botanical microbicide and preservative that can be used to treat foodborne diseases and for food storage.…”
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Ground Water Quality Determination of former Lake Haramaya, Haramaya District, Eastern Haranghe Zone, Oroma Regional State, Ethiopia by Zinabu Tebeje Zewdu

“…Based on TDS and hardness the samples were classified as fresh and very hard water. 33.3 percent of Fluoride (mg/l) and 66.67 percent of Nitrate (mg/l) results were higher than WHO recommended value with mean of 0.88 ± 0.18 and 17.6 ± 4.4 respectively. 66.7 percent of the turbidity was found to be above the WHO limit and 83.3 percent of the samples have total colifoms above the guideline value and it reveal the necessity of treatment before use. …”
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Are you a die-hard K-pop fan? Examining English Korean code mixing uttered by an American native speaker youtuber by Khadijah Khadijah, Emy Sudarwati

“…This analysis applied the qualitative descriptive method to analyze data taken from two YouTube videos of an American native speaker namely Edward Avila entitled Chopping all my friend’s hair off and giving him makeover with Korean native speaker as the interlocutor and catching up with Sorn + A soft glam lewk with Korean non-native speaker as the interlocutor. …”
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Enhancing the tensile strength and morphology of Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii fibers using liquid smoke and microwave treatments: an RSM approach by Muhammad Arsyad Suyuti, Djarot B. Darmadi, Winarto, Putu Hadi Setyarini

“…Abstract Liquid smoke (LS), an eco-friendly substance, is effective in modifying natural fibers to enhance their mechanical properties, surface morphology, and thermal stability. …”
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The impact of green HRM practices on green innovative work behaviour: empirical evidence from the hospitality sector of China and Pakistan by Karamat Khan, Eimad Hafeez Gogia, Zhen Shao, Mohd Ziaur Rehman, Assad Ullah

“…Abstract Amid a global shift towards eco-friendly practices, this study investigates the impact of green human resource management (GHRM) practices on green innovative work behavior (GIWB) in the hospitality sector, focusing on emerging and developing countries, specifically China and Pakistan. …”
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Examining the role of ClassPoint tool in shaping EFL students' perceived E-learning experiences: A social cognitive theory perspective by Huma Akram, Abbas Hussein Abdelrady

“…Qualitative interviews further provided in-depth insights, showing that students found ClassPoint user-friendly and beneficial in maintaining their interest and engagement in the learning process. …”
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Phasor Measurement Units Allocation Against Load Redistribution Attacks Based on Greedy Algorithm by Ali Rahdan, Ali Khaleghi

“…The proposed approaches are put to the test in various scenarios using an IEEE test system, and the simulation results show that they work. This study provides fresh information on efficiently preventing and reducing the LR attack.…”
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Evaluating the validity of self-reported smoking in Mexican adolescents by James F Thrasher, Mauricio Hernandez-Avila, Luz Myriam Reynales-Shigematsu, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutiérrez, Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce, María del Carmen Valladolid-López, Ingris Peláez-Ballestas

“…Validity indices were evaluated by subgroups of gender, social acceptability of smoking (ie, smoking parents or friends) and smoking frequency.Results Sensitivity and specificity for current smoking were 93.2% and 81.7%, respectively. …”
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“For mine is the bitter, the ale and the lager”: Parodic prayer and the spirituality of humour by A. Houck

“…Although the genre is little known at present, parodic prayers belong to a long tradition, most prominent in French and Latin texts of the 11th to the 16th centuries. …”
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Addressing fabrication challenges in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with advanced simulation techniques by Raman Kumar, Prakash Kanjariya, A. Abu-Jrai, Nagaraj Patil, Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, Jatinder Kaur, Rahul Singh, P. Vijaya Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar Shah, Mohammad Iqbal Khairandish

“…However, integrating these cells brings different challenges, such as deposition methods and material misalignments. …”
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“INTEGRITY, DISCIPLINE AND HUMBLE, CONSTANT HARD WORK – THESE ARE THE SECRETS OF A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL CAREER” by Adél FEKETE

“…Throughout her career, she performed many prima donna roles (such as Saffi in The Gypsy Baron by Johann Strauss II, Countess Liza in The Land of Smiles by Franz Lehár, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Victoria etc.) and has achieved well-deserved recognition for her interpretation of Verdi’s heroines – Abigaille, in Nabucco, Leonora in Il Trovatore, Amelia in Un Ballo in Maschera, Amerlia Grimaldi in Simon Boccanegra as well as Lady Macbeth, but also for the roles of Micaëla (from Carmen by Georges Bizet), Santuzza (from Cavaleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni), Elisabeth (in Wagner’s Tannhäuser) or Puccini’s Tosca. …”
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF GEO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OBTAINED DURING THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION OF THE R/V “MARE NIGRUM” (01.06.2024 – 15.06.2024) by M.M. Ievlev, O.V. Chubenko, V.O. Iemelianov, N.O. Fedoronchuk

“…The beneficiary countries of the project are Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Moldova, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Spain, and Greece. …”
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Detectability of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis with Transient Elastography and Controlled Attenuation Parameter in Residents of St. Petersburg by V. P. Kovyazina, K. L. Raikhelson, M. K. Prashnova, E. V. Pazenko, L. K. Palgova, E. A. Kondrashina

“…The degrees of steatosis (assessed with the controlled attenuation parameter as ultrasound amplitude dropdown quantification in liver) and fibrosis were determined with a Fibroscan 502 Touch unit (Echosens, France).Results. Hepatic steatosis of predominantly high degree was revealed in 44.7%, combined fibrosis and steatosis — in 28%; isolated fibrosis of various stage — in 2.5%, no structural changes — in 24.8% individuals. …”
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Aktivitas Insektisida Campuran Ekstrak Air Buah Piper aduncum L. (Piperaceae) dan Batang Cymbopogon ciratrus (Dc.) Stapf (Poaceae) Terhadap Larva Crocidolomia pavonana F. (Lepidopt... by Eka Candra Lina, Adventus Supriadi, Yunisman Yunisman, Martinius Martinius

“…Botanical insecticides is pest control alternative  which meet to eco-friendly manajement. This study aims to determine lethal concentration of single  and mixture of water extract of Piper aduncum (Piperaceae) fruit and Cymbopogon cirtatus (Poaceae) stem against Crocidolomia pavonana larvae. …”
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