TMP Universal Journal of Research and Review Archives

TARGET TRACKING IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL COORDINATES BY COMBINING RADAR AND IRST DATA

Karim Salimi — 2025-01-18

Since the tracking of moving targets is a vital issue in military and civilian applications, aerospace industries are always looking for accurate, low-error, computationally light, and uncomplicated algorithms for target tracking. Today, most modern military systems are equipped with various sensors. The ideal operation of such sensors helps to realize target tracking. Due to the nature of the sensor system and the types of noises, one kind of sensor alone cannot be ideally used in target tracking. As a result, several different sensors are used in new systems for tracking. Radar systems are usually used to measure the angle and range of targets. Although they measure the range with high accuracy, radar systems cannot measure the target angle with proper accuracy. On the other hand, IRST data can measure the target angle with high accuracy and determine the direction of the target completely, but they do not provide special information about the target range. Providing a structure to integrate the information of these sensors facilitates the exact location of the target and also tracks the change of the target location. In this study, various structures for target tracking in 3D coordinates have been presented by combining radar data and IRST data. The results of target tracking with radar or IRST are very weak compared to the combination of radar and IRST. The performance of the SVF algorithm is favorable in terms of calculation speed and implementation complexity, as expected. Also, IRST-based tracking alone is expected to require less time and subsequently show poorer performance.

ASSAYING THE IMPACT OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES ON TRACKING AND VERIFYING GREEN INVESTMENTS AND FINANCING IN EMERGING MARKETS

Seyed Ali Ahmadzadeh — 2025-01-18

This article assays the impact of blockchain technology on tracking and verifying green investments in emerging markets. Green investments are increasingly emerging as a key solution to address climate change in the conditions of environmental challenges and the need for sustainable development. Blockchain technology, with its unique features such as transparency, immutability, and traceability, can serve as an effective tool for building trust and credibility in green projects. This research analyzes the challenges in emerging markets, such as corruption and lack of transparency, and shows the contribution of blockchain in solving these issues. Moreover, it reviews successful examples of blockchain implementation in financing sustainable projects in different countries. The results show that using blockchain can improve financial transparency, facilitate the financing process, and increase investor participation in green projects. The article ends by providing suggestions for policymakers and investors to benefit from blockchain technology in green finance and emphasizes that this technology can serve as a key tool in achieving sustainable development goals in emerging markets.

EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF FINTECH ON SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING PROJECTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Seyed Ali Ahmadzadeh — 2025-01-18

This research investigates the impact of financial technology (fintech) on supply chain optimization and financial management in materials engineering projects. In the digital age, fintech is recognized as a driving force in transforming financial and logistical processes, helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Based on the analyses conducted, all research hypotheses have been confirmed: Financial technology has a significant positive impact on supply chain efficiency. Supply chain efficiency has a significant positive impact on customer satisfaction. And Supply chain innovation also has a significant positive impact on financial management.
These results highlight the importance of financial technology and innovation in improving supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. The findings of this research can enhance understanding of how financial technologies affect the performance and sustainability of engineering projects. Additionally, this study provides solutions for optimizing financial and logistical processes in the supply chain and can serve as a valuable resource for researchers, project managers, and policymakers in international journals. Given the increasing importance of fintech in the industry, this research can be a reference for future studies and improvements in management practices in materials engineering projects.

IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC WORD-OF-MOUTH AS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ON PURCHASE INTENTION, WITH THE MODERATING ROLE OF BRAND EQUITY

Elahe Taalohi — 2025-02-06

Electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) is considered one of the most powerful sources for sharing customer information, opinions, experiences, and evaluations after purchasing products or receiving services from various brands via social network communication channels. Hence, this research aims to explore the impact of eWOM, a leading digital marketing strategy, on purchase intention, with brand equity serving as a moderating variable. A quantitative approach was adopted to fulfill the research objectives. The study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive survey in nature. Data were gathered from a sample of 170 online customers of the Ofogh Kourosh chain stores in District 22 of Tehran Province using convenience sampling and an online questionnaire. Statistical analyses, such as data normality and scale reliability, were performed using SPSS 24, while the measurement model and hypothesis testing were carried out using SmartPLS 3. The structural model assessment results and analyses conducted based on the research objectives supported the hypotheses. The findings showed that eWOM, with brand equity’s moderating role, significantly and positively impacts purchase intention. Lastly, the study offers recommendations and strategies for leveraging eWOM in social media marketing to boost its effectiveness on purchase intention in chain stores.

EFFECTS OF OPTIMISM SKILLS ON UPPER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION IN THE CITY OF ASHKEZAR

Mohammad Javad Shamsi-Nejad — 2025-02-06

The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of optimism skills on the emotional exhaustion of upper high school students in the Iranian city of Ashkezar. This study fell under quasi-experimental research and employed an experimental and a control group. The study also had an applied goal, and data was collected descriptively using the library method and a questionnaire. The statistical population of the study consisted of 472 students (380 girls and 92 boys) studying at the upper high schools of Ashkezar City in the academic year 2023 to 2024. The sampling method was the random cluster method, and two schools were selected, each involving 50 people (a total of 100 people). The Emotional Exhaustion Questionnaire was also administered to them. Out of the 100 people, 40 people who had scored less in class behavior management were selected as the sample. The experimental group received optimism skills training but the control group did not. Findings showed that there was no significant difference in the two groups of students’ emotional exhaustion in the pre-test stage; however, the post-test intervention noted that administering optimism skills to the experimental group had effectively reduced their emotional exhaustion.

THE EFFECT OF PREBIOTICS AND LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS ON THE FATTY ACID PROFILE OF DOOGH

S. Salehi — 2025-02-06

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIFE SATISFACTION AND MENTAL HEALTH OF ADOLESCENTS

Mahya Dezhapoun — 2025-02-06

Introduction Adolescence and early adulthood is a time of many changes, such as changing schools, leaving home, starting college, or starting a new job. For many, these events, in addition to being exciting, can bring a lot of stress and anxiety. These feelings in some cases and if not recognized can lead to mental illnesses. The mental health of teenagers is essential because they are in a sensitive period that determines their personality and mental health. Satisfaction with life is among the things that play a significant role in the mental health of teenagers. For this reason, in this article, we are trying to examine the role of life satisfaction on the mental health of adolescents.
Method: The descriptive research method is of correlation type. The selection of samples is done using a multi-stage sampling method, and 200 adolescent girls and boys (100 people in each group) will be selected as samples. The students filled out the TSLWS life satisfaction questionnaire. To analyze the research data, in addition to using statistical description methods, the Pearson correlation method is used to test the hypothesis. The data collection method is in the field. In this research, firstly, in the first stage, districts one and three were selected among the districts of the Karaj education region; in the second stage, ten schools were randomly selected from each district. Finally, in the third stage, students who were in the teenage age stage and were culturally, socially, and economically somewhat similar were identified and selected with the cooperation of school principals and teachers.
Results: The results of the data analysis confirmed a positive and significant relationship between life satisfaction and mental health.

EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY WITH A FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY IN IMPROVING ACCESS TO BANK CREDIT

Seyed Ali Ahmadzadeh — 2025-02-06

This paper examines the impact of digitalization on corporate sustainability, with an emphasis on the role of blockchain and cryptocurrency in improving access to bank credit. In today's world, digitalization has emerged as a key driving force in transforming business models and financial processes. Blockchain, as an innovative technology, enhances transparency and security in financial transactions and significantly reduces financing costs by minimizing the need for intermediaries. These features help financial institutions make better credit allocation decisions and provide companies with easier access to financial resources.
On the other hand, cryptocurrencies, by offering fast and low-cost solutions for transactions, enable companies to access new markets and a broader customer base. This trend not only improves access to bank credit but also enhances companies' ability to compete in global markets.
The findings of this study indicate that digitalization, particularly through blockchain and cryptocurrencies, can act as a key driver for increasing corporate sustainability and fostering sustainable growth. These advancements benefit not only companies but also the broader economy by contributing to the development of a more efficient and sustainable financial ecosystem. Ultimately, this paper emphasizes the importance of adopting innovative technologies to enhance corporate sustainability and improve access to bank credit.

MAX WEBER'S METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM OF VALUES IN HIS PROJECT OF OBJECTIVITY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Ali Shamsi — 2025-02-06

The problem of values in the methodology of social sciences has always been one of the most challenging subjects because of its relevance to human actions and various cultures. Weber tries to make the path to achieving objectivity in the social sciences smooth and reliable for the social scientist by accepting values before the research and using elements such as value relations and the principle of selection. However, this has led to critical discussions by commentators. This research has attempted to correctly interpret and examine Weber's approach, which is to achieve a social science with the criterion of objectivity. We have also tried to show that the project of objectivity for Weber in the social sciences does not follow a smooth path at all. Thus, we will also witness criticisms from commentators, but all this does not diminish the importance of Weber's methodology and his intellectual effort as one of the pioneers of the philosophy of social sciences to solve the problems surrounding values and to achieve objectivity in the social sciences.

THE EFFECT OF TREATMENT BASED ON ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT ON SELF-COMPASSION OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Bahareh Bakhtiari — 2025-02-06

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of treatment based on acceptance and commitment to self-compassion of people with diabetes. The research method was quasi-experimental (control group and experimental group). The statistical population of the present study was all type 1 diabetic patients among those who were referred to the hospitals of Borujerd City in 2023. The sample size of the research was 40 people (20 people in the experimental group and 20 people in the control group), which was done using a random sampling method. The present research was conducted using the self-compassion questionnaire (Naf, 2003; quoted by Khosravi et al., 2012). One-way analysis of variance Test was used to analyze the data. The results of the data analysis showed that participating in therapy classes based on acceptance and commitment to self-compassion of people with diabetes improved their self-compassion. Therefore, it is concluded that treatment based on acceptance and commitment is effective in any self-compassion in diabetic patients.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT GROUP THERAPY ON MINDFULNESS AND HEALTH-ORIENTED LIFESTYLE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS

Bahareh Bakhtiari — 2025-02-06

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group therapy on mindfulness and health-oriented lifestyle in diabetic patients. The research employed a quasi-experimental design, with both a control group and an experimental group. The study population consisted of all type 1 diabetic patients who visited hospitals in Borujerd city in 1401. A total of 40 participants were selected using random sampling, with 20 individuals assigned to the experimental group and 20 to the control group. The research utilized Brown and Ryan’s (2003) mindfulness questionnaire and Laali et al.’s (2013) health-oriented lifestyle questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). The results revealed that ACT group therapy significantly improved both mindfulness and health-oriented lifestyle in the experimental group compared to the control group. Therefore, it can be concluded that ACT group therapy has a positive effect on the mindfulness and health-oriented lifestyle of diabetic patients.

INVESTIGATING THE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE PATTERN OF MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM DIFFERENT CLINICAL SAMPLES IN THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT ZAHEDAN

Gholamreza Soleimani — 2025-03-05

Introduction and Objective: The overuse and unnecessary consumption of antibiotics have led to resistance in many bacteria, creating a global challenge. This study aims to investigate the antibiotic resistance patterns of microorganisms isolated from various clinical samples in the pediatric ward of Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital in Zahedan.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, after obtaining approval from the ethics committee, we reviewed 531 pediatric hospitalization records at Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital. Only complete files meeting the study's inclusion criteria were analyzed.
Results: Among 283 bacteria isolated from urinary samples, the most common were Escherichia coli (64.3%), Klebsiella (14.5%), Staphylococcus (6.4%), Enterobacter (5.7%), and Proteus (5.7%). Of 180 bacterial isolates from blood cultures, the most prevalent were Staphylococcus epidermidis (51.11%), Staphylococcus aureus (10%), Acinetobacter (10%), and Escherichia coli (9.44%). Among wound infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa accounted for 31.7%, followed by Staphylococcus aureus (16.8%), Acinetobacter (10.17%), and Klebsiella (9.59%).
Discussion and Conclusion: Overall, the study revealed the highest sensitivity to imipenem and ciprofloxacin, whereas ampicillin exhibited the highest bacterial resistance.

INVESTIGATING THE OBESITY EFFECT OF CHITOSAN-COATED ELLETTARIA CARDAMOMUM OIL NANOEMULSION THROUGH FTO AND LEPTIN GENE EXPRESSION IN AN ANIMAL MODEL

Azadeh Mehraban — 2025-03-05

Obesity is a serious concern for people's public health as it is a factor involved in causing various diseases. Using herbal compounds has emerged as a promising potential to fight obesity and its associated diseases. Their nano-formulation can be an effective solution due to some limitations of their clinical application. Thus, the present study investigated the biological effects of chitosan-coated Ellettaria cardamomum nanoemulsions on obesity. In this study, the above nanoemulsions were synthesized using the ultrasonic method and the minimum amount of surfactant (Tween 80), cosurfactant (ethylene glycol), and chitosan. DLS, TEM, and Real-Time PCR techniques were used to characterize the synthesized nanoemulsions and evaluate their biological effects. The results indicated that the synthesized nanoemulsions had a diameter of 178.92 nm, a dispersion index 0.18, and a zeta potential of 25.50 mV. Thus, they have a homogeneous dispersion in addition to the appropriate size. The results of the evaluation of FTO gene expression also revealed that the level of FTO gene expression decreased significantly in the groups receiving nanoemulsion, compared to the negative control group (P≤0.05). Additionally, comparing the mean weights of the samples in the treated groups with the control groups in the fourth and fifth weeks of treatment revealed that the weight of the experimental groups decreased significantly compared to the control groups (P≤0.05). Therefore, chitosan-coated Ellettaria cardamomum nanoemulsions can inhibit obesity by reducing FTO gene expression. However, more studies are needed to further evaluate and investigate the potential of their clinical use.

OPTIMIZATION OF ELASTIC OPTICAL NETWORKS THROUGH OPTIMAL ROUTING AND SPECTRUM ALLOCATION TO REDUCE COST AND INCREASE RELIABILITY

Mojtaba Sheibani — 2025-03-05

The development of communication networks and the need for high data rate transmission led to the creation of fiber optic networks. The increasing expansion of computer networks highlighted the need to transmit a large volume of data. One of the challenges affecting elastic fiber optic networks is the optimal use of available resources. The reason is that the increased number of users disrupts network services. One way to optimize elastic fiber optic networks is to find appropriate routing for message broadcasting. Reliability and security criteria have not been discussed in the research literature. This study aims to use an efficient algorithm for routing and spectrum or frequency allocation. To enhance security and reliability, low-latency and reliable alternative paths are introduced for each node in the network so that the relevant objectives can be pursued even after the node fails. The proposed solution was evaluated on a complex problem and compared with the results of particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithms. When comparing the algorithms, criteria such as best-case convergence, average convergence, stability, and some statistical parameters were considered. The implementation conditions of all three algorithms were considered completely equal and fair. The results show the correct and appropriate performance of the global competition algorithm compared to other methods.

LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH ONLINE PLATFORMS: AN ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING METHODS VIA WEBSITES AND EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS LIKE COURSERA AND EDX COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL TEACHING MET

Zahra Doustani Hendijani — 2025-03-05

This research compares the effectiveness of online platforms, such as Coursera and edX, and traditional classroom methods in teaching English. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study evaluates learner performance, engagement, and satisfaction across these two methods. Quantitative data reveal that online platforms excel in engagement and flexibility, while traditional methods outperform in interaction quality and completion rates. Qualitative insights highlight the complementary strengths of these approaches, suggesting a hybrid model as an optimal solution. The findings emphasize the importance of tailoring learning methods to individual needs and integrating technology to enhance traditional classroom instruction. Future research could explore the implementation of hybrid models and the impact of emerging technologies on English language education.