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Criminalization toward LGBT Community and its Implementation through the Aceh Qanun in Indonesia

This paper discussed some Criminal Laws on LGBT community regulated in the Criminal Code and in special legal provisions outside the Criminal Code. It also discussed criminalization toward LGBT people through the Aceh Perda, regulated in the Aceh Qanun and its implementation through the Banda Aceh Sharia Court. In the criminal law stipulated in the Indonesian Criminal Code today and in the legal provisions outside the Penal Code, some of the illegal acts committed by LGBT people are liable to imprisonment. The criminal law stipulated in the Aceh Qanun cleanly regulates the acts of lesbian and gay people as the ones which are strictly prohibited and liable to being punished. Therefore, based on this Aceh Qanun, their acts are considered as criminal acts. Aceh Qanun (which is considered as the Aceh Perda or Government Regulation), has criminalized the acts of LGBT people. In Aceh, committing sexual intercourse of gays and lesbians has been formulated in Article 63 and Article 64 of the Aceh Qanun No. 6/2014. The violation against these Articles has been implemented on the perpetrators who are punished with ‘uqubat’ or whipped 85 times before public as it is found in the Banda Aceh Sharia Court’s Verdict No. 19/JN/2017/Ms.Bna on May 17, 2017
Assessing the Effects of Oil Spill on Clean-up Workers and Communities’ Participation in Imo State Nigeria

The problems associated with oil spill clean-up has been of burden to all oil spill stakeholders all over the world and the method of clean-up depends on the type of spill, the volume of spill, the location and weather at the time of clean-up. Generally, while the clean-up of oil spill on the sea involves the use of standard oil boom, foxtail skimmer and dispersion system mounted on an airplane, spill on land can be cleaned with high-pressure system, scooping, and in-situ burning. In Imo State, the clean-up was through in-situ burning, scooping and burying the oil. The communities participated in the clean-up as voluntary services and sometimes for financial gains. The study utilized mixed methods and a total of 376 correctly filled and returned out of 400 administered questionnaires were used and 13 interviews were conducted for this research. Purposive sampling method was utilized for the qualitative as it gave the researcher the opportunity to select informants with deep knowledge and experience coupled with willingness to release the authentic data required for the analysis of the study. The findings show that communities in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta in Imo state Nigeria actively participated in oil spill clean-ups in their localities whenever there was spill and at the end of it, they suffered great psychological, health and other socio-economic impacts.
Phytochemical-assisted biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Ajuga bracteosa for biomedical applications

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from plant extracts are widely used for the cure of many diseases from fever to cancers. Keeping in view the medicinal value of AgNPs, here we report a cost-effective phytochemical method for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Ajuga bracteosa. A. bracteosa is an important medicinal plant used to cure fever, appetite-loss, and cancer. Silver-nanoparticles were prepared from the aqueous extract of the plant. The methanolic extract of A. bracteosa (ABMF) was separated and n-hexane (ABHF) and chloroform (ABCF) fractions were obtained from the methanolic crude extract. The AgNPs were characterized by UV-Visible spectrophotometer, FTIR, XRD, and TEM. The total phenolic contents (TPC) and total flavonoid contents (TFC) in different fractions were determined and compared with AgNPs. The medicinal value of ABMF, ABHF, ABCF, and AgNPs was evaluated by antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxicity bioassays. The UV-visible spectrum showed a peak at 484 nm while FTIR results suggested strong capping of phytochemicals on AgNPs which was confirmed by a high amount of TPC and TFC. XRD analysis depicted a high degree of crystallinity and smaller size of AgNPs. TEM results showed spherical shaped AgNPs of size range 50 ± 12 nm. The biosynthesized AgNPs showed better antibacterial activity than plant extract fractions. Similarly, AgNPs have shown better antioxidant, cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines in-vitro, and anti-inflammatory activity in-vivo than a plant extract. The great medicinal value of A. bracteosa might be due to the presence of pharmacologically active phytochemicals such as diterpenoids, neo-clerodane flavonol glycosides, ergosterol, iridoid glycosides, phytoecdysones, and other polyphenols. These phytochemicals surround the silver nanoparticles during green synthesis and therefore, this capping of phytochemicals over silver nanoparticles results in enhanced biomedical applications of plant extracts.
The Evolving Interplay between Social Media and International Health Security: A Point of View

Human communication and interaction had been rapidly evolving with the advent and continuing influence of social media (SM) thereby accelerating information exchange and increasing global connectivity. Despite clear advantages, this new technology can present unintended consequences including medical misinformation and “fake news. ” Although International Health Security (IHS) stands to benefit tremendously from various SM platforms, high-level decision-makers and other stakeholders must also be aware of the dangers related to its intentional and unintentional misuse (and abuse). An overview of SM utility in fighting disease, disseminating life-saving information, and organizing people and teams in a constructive fashion is discussed herein. The potential negatives associated with SM misuse, including intentional and unintentional misinformation, as well as the ability to organize people in a disruptive fashion, will also be presented. Our treatise will additionally outline how deliberate misinformation may lead to harmful behaviors, public health panics, and orchestrated patterns of distrust. In terms of both its affirmative and destructive considerations, SM can be viewed as an asymmetric influencing force, with observed effects (whether beneficial or harmful) being disproportionately greater than the cost of the intervention.
Longitudinal Study on Construction Organization’s BIM Acceptance

The Korean domestic market is focused on the introduction of BIM (Building Information Modeling) owing to an influx of investment due to increased interest and mandatory application of BIM. However, the rate of BIM introduction is high, while BIM user proficiency is low. Against these problems, the authors proposed an acceptance model for BIM in construction organizations in 2012. As the number of BIM application cases increases and the number of BIM-trained users increases as time goes on, BIM users’ positive perception of BIM values are expected to increase, which may change the BIM acceptance mechanism. Therefore, we conducted a longitudinal study of the 2012 BIM acceptance model against 2019 data to estimate changes in factors affecting BIM acceptance attitudes as well as the mechanism of the relationships between factors over time spent using the technology. To generalize the results, the respondents were spread across construction sites. The data obtained 119 samples from a sample of experienced users of BIM. We used AMOS 21.0 for hypothesis testing of structural equation modeling (SEM), and the 2019 BIM acceptance model was compared against the 2012 acceptance model using an independent sample t-test. As a result, it was confirmed that the 2012 BIM acceptance model is still suitable for describing the BIM acceptance mechanism of the construction organization, and there was a difference between the 2012 model and the 2019 model. This seems to have changed the mechanism of BIM acceptance by being change perception of BIM users as time goes on. The results of this study can be used to establish a BIM activation strategy for each BIM acceptance stage and are expected to be applicable to establishing a BIM activation strategy for construction organizations or countries with similar BIM acceptance stage.
How emerging data technologies can increase trust and transparency in fisheries

The ubiquitous spread of digital networks has created techniques which can organize, store, and analyse large data volumes in an automized and self-administered manner in real time. These technologies will have profound impacts on policy, administration, economy, trade, society, and science. This article sketches how three digital data technologies, namely the blockchain, data mining, and artificial intelligence could impact commercial fisheries including producers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers, management authorities, and scientist. Each of these three technologies is currently experiencing an enormous boost in technological development and real-world implementation and is predicted to increasingly affect many aspects of fisheries and seafood trade. As any economic sector acting on global scales, fishing and seafood production are often challenged with a lack of trust along various steps of the production process and supply chain. Consumers are often not well informed on the origin and production methods of their product, management authorities can only partly control fishing and trading activities and producers can be challenged by low market prices and competition with peers. The emerging data technologies can improve the trust among agents within the fisheries sector by increasing transparency and availability of information from net to plate.
A NEW RECORD OF COELASTRELLA TERRESTRIS (REISIGL) HEGEWALD & N. HANAGATA, 2002 (SPHAEROPLEALES, SCENEDESMACEAE) IN IRAQ

This study identified the genus Coelastrella Chodat, 1922 which was isolated from a sediment sample taken from the Tigris river in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. The alga was isolated and cultured in modified Chu 10 media and the morphological features of the isolated algae were observed in light microscopy (LM); it showed some characteristic features of this genus, such as its ellipsoidal or lemon- shaped cells, a visible pyrenoid and the chloroplast parietal. To ensure correct identification of the isolated alga, a molecular analysis using 18S rRNA gene and DNA sequencing revealed a match with C. terrestris (Reisigl) Hedewald & N. Hanagata 2002. This species is a new record in Iraq, and has been registered in NCBI under the accession number MH179121.
Selection of best stormwater management alternative based on storm control measures (SCM) efficiency indices

Overcoming conventional stormwater management problems and finding appropriate control methods for safely discharging excess runoff from impervious areas is an essential part of any sustainable urban planning. This study aims to analyze the performance of different storm control measures (SCMs) applied to Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) campus situated in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, which is a highly urbanized catchment. Different SCMs were designed for the VIT campus based on low impact development (LID) options available in stormwater management model (SWMM) software. The most suitable SCM was selected based on its ability to match pre-urbanized hydrographs as close as possible. The SCM location was identified by a localized survey, in such a way that there is least disturbance to the existing storm sewer network. The percentage reduction of peak flow under each proposed SCM were obtained as follows: bio-retention (19.8%), rain garden (18.69%), green roof (49.17%), infiltration trench (20.02%), permeable pavement (22.6%), rain barrel (12.95%), rooftop-disconnection (10.79%) and vegetative swales (17.23%). The results indicated that Option 9 (combination of permeable pavement and bioretention) and Option 10 (permeable pavement and infiltration trench) were better at reducing peak runoff and increasing infiltration. The peak runoff reduction for Options 9 and 10 were observed to be 32.05 and 39.81%, whereas the percentage increase in infiltration was observed to be 25.7 and 29.45% respectively.
The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM): Advancing Computational Capability for Ecosystem Simulation

The comprehensive aquatic systems model (CASM), an aquatic food web–ecosystem model, was developed originally to explore relationships between food web structure and ecosystem function, and was then subsequently adapted to assess potential ecological risks posed by chemical contaminants. The present short communication presents the history of the CASM, describes the model structure, lists the outputs of the model, and introduces user‐friendly versions of CASM applications that are being made publicly available. Environ Toxicol Chem 2020;39:2298–2303. © 2020 SETAC
The relationship between perceived manager support and work commitments of sports instructors

The aim of this study is to investigate the perceived role of supervisor support in predicting the work engagement levels of instructors working in sports venues. Sample of this study consists of a total of 254 instructors, 88 males and 166 females, age ranged 22 to 63, and working in various sports venues. Personal information form, perceived supervisor support and work engagement scale applied to the individuals in the sample group. This study was designed based on the screening model. To compare variables in the data obtained from the questionnaires applied on trainers, percentage, frequency, correlation, regression, t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used. In accordance with the analysis result, supervisor support was found to be an effective factor on work engagement. The results of the research revealed that the perceived supervisor support decreased as the trainers' level of education increased. However, it has been found that female trainers benefit from supervisor support in the workplace more than men and focus more on their jobs. Key words: Sports instructors, work engagement, sport venues, quantitative study.
Fundamentals and potentials of solid-state nanopores: a review

Solid-state nanopore (SSNP) technology presents an emerging single-molecule based analytical tool for separation and analysis of biomolecules or nanoparticles. Different prominent approaches have been pursued to attain the anticipated detection performance: process innovation to achieve pore size matching the physical dimensions of biomolecules so as to boost signal; electrolyte management to control translocation speed so as to improve signal quality; surface functionalisation to amplify molecular differences so as to enhance specificity; and implementation of additional, complementary means, such as optical, to manipulate the translocation so as to increase data fidelity. This review focuses on the fundamentals pertaining to the physical processes involved in nanopore sensing based on SSNPs of distinct shapes. It also provides a comprehensive picture regarding challenges and development trends in putting nanopore-based molecular sensors in use. This effort is facilitated by establishing physical-phenomenological models supported by experiment and numerical simulation. To assist the readership, the discussion starts from relatively simple cases and then develops towards complex systems, i.e. from open-pore state to analyte translocation and from single pores to pore arrays. Key physical parameter threading through these aspects is effective transport length that is simple to perceive and easy to calculate.
Crystallographic and Geometric Factors in the Shear Development in <001> FCC Single Crystals: Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Experimental Study

An approach to the study of the mechanisms of shear deformation in the bulk of face centered cubic (FCC) single crystals based on molecular dynamics simulation is proposed. Similar shear patterns obtained experimentally, and in simulations, allow consideration of the effect of crystallographic and geometric factors on deformation mechanisms. Deformation of <001> single-crystal samples in the form of tetragonal prisms with {110} and {100} lateral faces and different height-to-width ratios was studied. The simulation showed that the sample vertices are the preferential sites for shear initiation. It was found that the formation of deformation domains and interaction of shear planes are caused by the geometry of shear planes in the bulk of the single crystal, i.e., by their location in relation to basic stress concentrators and by their orientations relative to the lateral faces. The deformation patterns obtained in the simulations were in good agreement with those observed in the experiments. The fractions of sliding dislocations and dislocation barriers were determined for different materials, taking into account the crystallographic and geometric factors.
Longitudinal single cell profiling of regulatory T cells identifies IL-33 as a driver of tumor immunosuppression

Regulatory T cells (Tregs) can impair anti-tumor immune responses and are associated with poor prognosis in multiple cancer types. Tregs in human tumors span diverse transcriptional states distinct from those of peripheral Tregs, but their contribution to tumor development remains unknown. Here, we used single cell RNA-Seq to longitudinally profile conventional CD4+ T cells (Tconv) and Tregs in a genetic mouse model of lung adenocarcinoma. Tissue-infiltrating and peripheral CD4+ T cells differed, highlighting divergent pathways of activation during tumorigenesis. Longitudinal shifts in Treg heterogeneity suggested increased terminal differentiation and stabilization of an effector phenotype over time. In particular, effector Tregs had enhanced expression of the interleukin 33 receptor ST2. Treg-specific deletion of ST2 reduced effector Tregs, increased infiltration of CD8+ T cells into tumors, and decreased tumor burden. Our study shows that ST2 plays a critical role in Treg-mediated immunosuppression in cancer, highlighting new potential paths for therapeutic intervention.
Non-financial reporting formats in public sector organizations: a structured literature review

PurposeResearch dealing with non-financial reporting formats in public sector organizations is progressively expanding. This paper systematizes the existing literature with the aim of understanding how research is developing and identifying the gaps in need of further investigation.Design/methodology/approachA structured literature review was conducted by rigorously following the steps defined in previous studies. The structured nature of the literature review paves the way for a solid understanding and critical analysis of the state of the art of research on non-financial reporting formats in public sector organizations.FindingsThe critical analysis of the literature shows that most existing studies have focused on sustainability reporting in higher education institutions, local governments and state-owned enterprises, while remaining silent on the healthcare sector. Additional theoretical and empirical approaches should feed future research. Several areas deserve further investigations that might impactfully affect public sector organizations, standard setters, practitioners and scholars.Originality/valueThis paper offers a comprehensive review of the literature on different reporting formats that public sector organizations adopt to report various dimensions of their performance to both internal and external stakeholders. The structured literature review enables the identification of future directions for the literature in this field.
Metal Complexes Bearing Sulfur-Containing Ligands as Catalysts in the Reaction of CO2 with Epoxides

Coupling of CO2 with epoxides is a green emerging alternative for the synthesis of cyclic organic carbonates (COC) and aliphatic polycarbonates (APC). The scope of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of metal complexes having sulfur-containing ligands as homogeneous catalytic systems able to efficiently promote this transformation with a concise discussion of the most significant results. The crucial role of sulfur as the hemilabile ligand and its influence on the catalytic activity are highlighted as well.
Robust sensorless low‐speed trajectory tracking for a permanent magnet synchronous motor: An extended state observer based backstepping control approach

This article deals with the low‐speed sensorless trajectory tracking control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). The rotor position and angular speed are obtained through back electromotive forces (back‐EMF), using extended state observers (ESOs) in the alpha‐beta coordinates. Additionally, the estimation of the back‐EMF is used by an algebraic module to reconstruct online the position and speed using an off‐line estimation of the back‐EMF parameter Km^ . The control law is derived using a robust recursive controller design methodology, namely; the backstepping design approach in the d‐q coordinates. Estimation schemes allow the adaptation of the angular position, angular speed, and the load torque parameters in the control law. With this adaptation, the controller achieves the necessary robustness to reduce the effects of endogenous and exogenous perturbations present in the PMSM system. The trajectory tracking task is achieved at low angular speed, with the presence of a load torque applied to the motor shaft. Experimental results at low‐speed and rated load/no‐load conditions are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed scheme.
Effects of Variable-Retention Treatments on Numbers of Singing Small Passerine Birds in Pacific Northwest Forests

Abstract Forest birds are sensitive to habitat change and may be suitable for measuring responses to retention forestry. I present the short-term effects of 6 treatments in a 6 block randomized design experiment on 15 breeding small bird species in mature Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) forests in western Washington and Oregon, 1994–2001. The 13-ha treatment stands contained aggregated (A) green-tree retentions of 100, 75, 40 and 15%, and a dispersed tree distribution pattern (D) of 40 and 15% retention. I compared numbers of entire singing bird territories (abundances) mapped inside sampling plots in post-(2-y x̄) and pre-treatments (1 y). Species richness significantly declined in both 15% treatments. In the 15%D treatment, significantly lower richness and lower species similarity were less than A treatments with ≥40% retention, and significantly lower species diversity was less than the other treatments. The size of decline of abundances of canopy-associated species (summed members) increased with successively lower tree retention; the cavity-nesting species declined with lower snag retention in treatments ≤40% retention; and there was no response for species associated with understory vegetation, but medians of the percentage change in abundance of understory species were negative in cut treatments. There was no detectable difference in treatment effects between tree distribution cut patterns. Greater amounts of tree retention helped maintain composition and abundance better than less retention, and overall the variety of treatments maintained all species. For maintaining richness, similarity, and diversity, the 15%A and 40%D treatments were transitional between the A treatments ≥40% retention, where these community parameters were maintained, and 15%D, which did not maintain natural diversity or species persistence.