bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON EFFECTIVE USE OF EFFLUENT WASTEWATER IN CONCRETE PREPARATION
Authors: N Aravind , Al Ajmi Bothainah , Kumar Shukla Sudheer
Published: March 2023

Nowadays fresh water is very limited in Oman and has lack of rain every year. But, concrete industry is still using fresh water to produce their product. This project is to investigate using treated effluent wastewater in concrete preparation as an alternative for using fresh water. The effluent discharge collected from Haya wastewater treatment plant, where the discharged effluent is collected in sewerage pipelines without affecting human and environment. According to this study, to make a value of treated effluent wastewater to be used in the construction industry in concrete casting and curing process. Chemical, physical and biological parameters in wastewater were collected directly from the treatment plant by using LIMS system. The produced concrete has a grade of C30 and the mixture consist of ordinary Portland cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate, and prepared by mixing with different water percentages of normal water and treated effluent wastewater. Based on American Concrete Institute requirement, the concrete mix proportions determined. Concrete quality checked with regarding to various tests and performing in the project study which are, slump test, compressive strength test, and split tensile strength test by using UTM. The purpose of these tests is to investigate the hardness and strength of the prepared concrete. The results conform using treated effluent wastewater with 100 % gives higher values in compressive strength and spilt tensile strength than use normal water. Also, heavy metals concentration results are within the limit of other standard effluent discharge standard, hence this test is important for checking the durability of concrete. Based on journals, the results of using treated effluent wastewater in concrete were investigated. The compressive strength and split tensile strength of the concrete is high and achieved the standard requirement. Also, was finding that the usage of acid solution is as removal for the toxic matter in concrete prepared with wastewater. So, usage of treated wastewater gives same normal water performance when added in concrete. However, all output from the literature review would be but into consideration in the project study.
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of uropathogens in urinary tract infections (UTI) patients of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Akmal Zunair , Shahbaz Sana , Rehman Wali Ur , Aman Nargis , Ahsan Fariha
Published: March 2023

The prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated factors of urinary tract infections among Punjabi patients attending Tertiary Care Hospitals of Punjab were the objectives of this study. Participants were selected by systematic random sampling in a cross-sectional study at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Punjab. 988 participants provided clean catch midstream urine samples, which were then cultured and tested for antimicrobial susceptibility. We inoculated n=988 urine samples in which 255 samples were found positive for bacterial growth. Among them 126 were E. coli, 66 Klebsiella pneumoniae, 4 Enterobacter cloacae, and 21 were Pseudomonas spp. The frequency of Uropathogens was observed for Gram negative E. coli 49.02% and Gram positive bacteria were 7.78%. The prevalence of urinary tract infections was 16.4%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19, 7.3%), Pseudomonas spp. (2, 0.7%), Enterobacter cloacae (4, 1.5%), and Gram positive bacteria such as Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (3, 1.1%), Methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus (15, 5.8%), and Enterococcus faecalis (20, 7.7%) were the most common bacteria. Ampicillin and tetracycline were both resistant to Gram-negative bacilli (96%) and Gram-positive cocci (72%), respectively. In the study area, a culture and susceptibility test is essential for effective urinary tract infection management.
The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy with Academic Procrastination in Student
Authors: Nisfary Reny Khaerany , Sulistyaningsih Wiwik , Minauli Irna , Hermawati Triana
Published: March 2023

Academic procrastination carried out in various fields is often the cause of the failure of a teenager/student. Procrastination has many negative impacts, in the form of delays, wasted time, tasks become neglected, even when completed the results are not optimal. This research was conducted to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy with academic procrastination in junior high school (SMP) students. This study used an explanatory method, with a population of 159 students and  a sample of 25% in the study, namely 40 students at the SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Medan, the data collection method used was a Likert scale to measure the independent variables, namely emotional intelligence and self-efficacy by the dependent variable is academic procrastination. Then, research instruments were tested in the form of validity and reliability tests, while the data analysis techniques used were correlation techniques, simple and multiple linear regression, and partial correlation. The results showed that the average student was in the category of academic procrastination, moderate emotional intelligence and self-efficacy, and in the regression there was a significant and negative effect between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy on academic procrastination, thus partially emotional intelligence and efficacy were significantly can predict academic procrastination, emotional intelligence is higher than self-efficacy in reducing academic procrastination attitudes. simple and multiple linear regression, and partial correlation. The results of this study are expected to contribute to schools or educators in order to reduce students' academic procrastination rates by facilitating teaching and learning that fosters emotional intelligence and increases students' self-confidence to carry out mandated tasks
TEACHING ENGLISH TO CHILDREN AT MI TAHFIDZ NURUL HUDA JAPURALOR, CIREBON
Authors: Umar Umar
Published: March 2023

Since the implementation of the decentralization policy in education management in 2001, many local governments (PEMDAs) have decided to teach English as a local content (Mulok) at the elementary school level (or even in kindergarten). This local government initiative is problematic because the implementation of this mulok is not accompanied by special efforts to prepare some important aspects such as English teachers to teach in elementary schools and some supporting facilities. This research was conducted within 2 months (from January - February 2022). They were an English teacher at MI Tahfidz Nurul Huda Japuralor and some students of MI Tahfidz Nurul Huda Japuralor. The subjects were selected using Purposive Sampling techniques. This article discusses an overview of teaching English to children in MI Tahfidz Nurul Huda Japuralor, teachers’ perception toward teaching English to Young Learners, and Parents’ persepectives on learning English.
Partisipasi Pondok Pesantren Assalafie Babakan Ciwaringin dalam Pendidikan Kemasyarakatan Terahadap Santri
Authors: Muhibudin Agus
Published: March 2023

Pondok pesantren merupakan salah satu lembaga yang telah mampu membawa pengaruh cukup besar, karena sumber nilai dan norma-norma agama merupakan kerangka acuan dan berpikir serta sikap ideal para santri sehingga pesantren sering disebut sebagai alat transformasi kultural. Yang berfungsi sebagai lembaga pendidikan, dakwah kemasyarakatan bahkan sebagai lembaga perjuangan, telah memberikan andil sangat besar. Baik pada waktu membebaskan tanah air maupun dalam rangka ikut serta mencerdaskan serta meningkatkan taraf hidup rakyat negara Indonesia.

Tujuan pendidikan merupakan bagian terpadu dari faktor-faktor pendidikan, Tujuan termasuk kunci keberhasilan pendidikan, disamping faktor-faktor lainya yang terkait: pendidik, peserta didik, alat pendidikan, dan lingkungan pendidikan. Keberadaan faktor ini tidak ada artinya bila tidak diarahkan oleh suatu tujuan. Tidak dipungkiri lagi bahwa tujuan menempati posisi yang amat penting dalam proses pendidikan sehingga materi, metode, dan alat pengajaran selalu disesuaikan dengan tujuan. Tujuan yang tidak jelas akan mengaburkan seluruh aspek tersebut.

Kesadaran akan kelemahan dari pendidikan pesantren akhir-akhir ini mulai dirasakan. Hal itu sangat urgen dan mendesak apabila  sama-sama menyadari bahwa potensi pesantren sesungguhnya adalah sangat besar. Baik dari segi jumlah santri pesantren yang sangat besar, letak geografis pesantren yang umumnya di daerah pedesaan, potensi alam dan lingkungan masyarakat di sekelilingnya yang umumnya memiliki ketrampilan tertentu sperti: pertanian, perkebunan, kehutanan, perikanan/tambak, kelautan, kerajinan/indutsri kecil dan menengah, dan sebagainya. Disamping itu, karena peranannya dalam melahirkan manusia yang religius, dapat dipercaya dan berwatak sosial. Dari analilis yang didapat yaitu faktor pendukungnya adalah lahan pertanian serta perkebunan yang ada disekitar Pondok Pesantren sangat luas. Faktor penghambatnya adalah santri tidak dibekali pelajaran tentang pengelolaan pertanian dan perkebunan, karena alasan tersebut untuk lebih fokus belajar agama.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah terhadap Motivasi Kinerja Guru dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Ferianto Ferianto
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the Influence of Principal Leadership and Teacher Work Motivation on Teacher Performance in improving the Quality of Islamic Religious Education.

Aspects that affect the quality of education include coaching programs for principals and teachers periodically, effectively and efficiently, socialization of programs as an effort to transform or socialize the program,  and aspects of a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the implementation of the coaching and supervision program, to see and assess the extent of its successes and shortcomings in an effort to improve teacher performance to improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education.
Keefektifan Media Pembelajaran pada Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Muthoharoh Muthoharoh , Bermula Renaldi
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic forced learning activities at schools to be temporarily suspended, in which all students remained at home.  In the end, it was quickly decided to study from home. This was initially a major issue in education, but over time, there was a development in learning media, specifically E-learning, which became a learning medium used from the pandemic to the post-pandemic. This study aims to determine the effect and effectiveness of using e-learning media in Wahidin Middle School, Cirebon City. This study uses a quantitative method with the design of the One Group Pretest and Posttest Design. Data collection techniques include observation, tests, questionnaires, and documentation. The results of this study indicate PAI learning using e-learning media has an effect on student learning outcomes with the average score between the experimental class and the control class being 80.50 > 79.67. The use of E-Learning media in PAI subjects is effective on student learning outcomes as indicated by Mann Whitney test results, where the probability value of Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, which means that there is a significant difference in student learning outcomes when using e-learning.
How much carbon do Argentine Pampas Pinus radiata plantations store?
Authors: FERRERE Paula , LUPI Ana M.
Published: March 2023

Aim of study: To quantify the biomass and carbon stored in the main ecosystem components in Pinus radiata D. Don plantations across an age sequence in the Pampean region of Argentina. Area of study: Plantations were established on non-agricultural land, southeast of the province of Buenos Aires. Material and methods: Fourteen sites were selected of Pinus radiata plantations, 9-, 13-, 15-, 19- and 21-years-old, in a first forest rotation. Forty-two trees were destructively sampled, allometric functions were set and biomass was estimated for the different compartments (needles, branches, stem). Root biomass was estimated from equations adjusted by the sampling of twenty-four trees. At 4 sites, C-stock was determined in the tree component, in the forest floor and understory, and soil organic carbon (SOC) was determined to a 50 cm depth. Main results: C-stock in the tree component increased with stand age, whereas SOC and C-stock in the forest floor and understory were not related to stand age. The system-level C-stock was 273.1, 263.7, 269.7 and 324.1 Mg ha-1 for the 9-, 13-, 19- and 21-year-old stands. On average, 69% of the total system-level C-stock was in the soil, while 28% was in the tree biomass and 3% was in the forest floor and understory. Research highlights: The forestry component contributed to C sequestration with no changes in SOC-stocks reserves for the age range studied.
Additive modeling systems to simultaneously predict aboveground biomass and carbon for Litsea glutinosa of agroforestry model in tropical highlands
Authors: HUY Bao , KHIEM Nguyen Q. , TRUONG Nguyen Q. , POUDEL Krishna P. , TEMESGEN Hailemariam
Published: March 2023

Aim of study: To develop and cross-validate simultaneous modeling systems for estimating components and total tree aboveground biomass and carbon of Litsea glutinosa in an agroforestry model with cassava.
Area of study: In the Central Highlands of Vietnam, the agroforestry model widely planted on fallow land of ethnic minorities is a mixture of 65% L. glutinosa in combination with 35% cassava (Manihot esculenta).
Material and methods: Twenty-two 300-m2 circular sample plots were located, representing the range of tree age, plantation density, and a 6-7 year rotation cycle. In each sample plot, one selected tree with a diameter at breast height equal to the plot quadratic mean diameter was destructively sampled. The relationships among tree aboveground biomass and carbon (AGB/AGC) and their components with dendrometric variables diameter, height, age, and crown area were examined using factor analysis. To fit systems of equations for AGB/AGC and their components, we compared two methods: weighted nonlinear least-squares (WNLS) and weighted nonlinear seemingly unrelated regression (WNSUR).
Main results: The results of the leave-one-out cross-validation showed that the simultaneous WNSUR approach to modeling systems of four tree components, total biomass, and carbon provided better results than independent WNLS models.
Research highlights: The simultaneous WNSUR modeling system provided improved and reliable estimates of tree components, total biomass, and carbon for L. glutinosa in an agroforestry model with cassava compared to independently fitted WNLS models.
Traditional knowledge and use of wild mushrooms with biocultural importance in the Mazatec culture in Oaxaca, Mexico, cradle of the ethnomycology
Authors: RÍOS-GARCÍA Uzziel , CARRERA-MARTÍNEZ Anaitzi , MARTÍNEZ-REYES Magdalena , HERNÁNDEZ-SANTIAGO Faustino , EVANGELISTA Fabiola R. , DÍAZ-AGUILAR Irma , OLVERA-NORIEGA Joan Windhoek , PÉREZ-MORENO Jesús
Published: March 2023

Aim of study: To document for the first-time the biocultural knowledge related to the use, nomenclature, and classification of wild mushrooms by the Mazatec culture, cradle of the ethnomycology. Area of study: Municipality of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón and communities of San José Buena Vista and Agua Ancha, belonging to the state of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Materials and methods: A total of 291 interviews were performed by using numerical ethnomycological methods, during the rainy seasons, between 2017 and 2021. Based on the knowledge of local experts, fungal specimens with biocultural relevance were collected. Socio-demographic information, knowledge of wild mushrooms and their usages, local nomenclature, culinary uses, and transmission of traditional knowledge were documented. Main results: Paradoxically, this is the first ethnomycological study that addresses a complete study of fungi with biocultural importance in the ethnic group where ethnomycology emerged as a discipline. Previous studies related to mushrooms with Mazatec people focused exclusively on entheogenic mushrooms leaving aside paramount issues related to traditional mycological knowledge of the fungal local resources, including their edibility and cultural relevance. All interviewees consumed mushrooms, indicating high levels of mycophilia. Twenty-seven species, all of them having a native Mazatec name, were identified. Species of Pleurotus, Auricularia, Cantharellus, and Schizophyllum spp. showed the highest cultural value indexes. Research highlights: Ethnomycological knowledge of Mazatec culture is prolific and related to local natural resources cosmovision, beliefs and traditions. Mycological knowledge is currently preserved among Mazatec people and it is still transmitted to new generations despite strong transculturation processes.
Second Puberty in Marriage Islamic Family Law Perspective
Authors: Nurliana Nurliana , Ulya Miftah , Salmah Siti , Nurhasanah Nurhasanah
Published: March 2023

Marriage is part of Islamic orders to create a harmonious, prosperous, happy family. Marriage sometimes has a lot of ups and downs, especially at the age of 40, physical changes, self-confidence begin to change, and demands are different. When husband and wife do not understand the changes that occur can be fatal to the marriage. The second puberty is oriented towards fulfilling psychological needs, affection, and attention from the partner. The aim of this research is to find out the second puberty in marriage from the perspective of Islamic law. The method used is library research with a constant analysis approach. Research findings, the second puberty can occur when entering the age range of 40 years. There is a change in behavior. Control of the second puberty: Straighten the intention that marriage is part of the perfection of worship to Allah SWT. Growing affectionate love, love in the intimacy of husband and wife is always guarded with gentle and pleasant words. Realization of religious values ​​in the family, protecting the family from everything that is prohibited by Islam. Learning to play a new role in line with physical and psychological changes that must be in tune.
Feminisme dalam Tasawuf; Sebuah Tinjauan Literature Review
Authors: Fadil Cholid , Alawi Muammar
Published: March 2023

Feminisme Islam berupaya memberdayakan perempuan secara spiritual dan moral, menghapus ketidakadilan, dan mempromosikan kesetaraan gender dalam seluruh bidang kehidupan. Manusia baik laki-laki maupun perempuan mempunyai peluang yang setara dalam kesempatan memperoleh maqamat dan ahwal guna menggapai sufi sejati, tertuang dalam literature tasawuf. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami tentang pemikiran feminisme dalam tasawuf di era modern. Artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan tinjauan literature. Pencarian literatur dilakukan secara online melalui google cendikia yang dibatasi dari tahun 2012-2022 dengan proses pencarian menggunakan kata kunci “Feminisme dan tasawuf”. Hasil dari penilitian ini menunjukan bahwa feminisme merupakan suatu konsep yang menggambarkan tentang kesetaraan antara kaum perempuan dan laki-laki dalam bidang sosial politik, dan ekonom. Para feminis Islam berkontribusi pada produksi ide egalitarianisme dan aktivisme gender dengan meletakkan perempuan berpusat pada kebebasan mereka sendiri. Sedikitnya nama sufi perempuan dalam sejarah tasawuf dikarenakan secara kultural perempuan sering diposisikan lebih rendah. Dalam dunia tasawuf, kuatnya pengaruh kebudayaan yang begitu tegas membeda-bedakan orang dari aspek gender ini, membuat posisi perempuan tidak mendapat ruang yang wajar. Dampak penelitian diharapkan mampu menjawab berbagai tantangan atas beberapa permasalahan yang terjadi pada diri seorang perempuan.
Assessment of Risk Factors of Septicemia
Authors: Hasnain Ammarah , Khalid Sidrah , Alwazzan Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Septicemia, commonly referred to as blood poisoning, is a potentially life-threatening medical condition caused by the presence of harmful bacteria in the bloodstream. Objective: To assess risk factors of septicemia and observe correlation between them. Methods: This study is cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational. From the medical wards and Accident & Emergency Department of Mayo Hospital Lahore, 101 patients with septicemia were removed. Data was entered into a Performa created specifically for this use. Results: 15/32 patients of UTI, 11/18 patients of bed sores, 6/13 patients having chest infection, 4/8 patients having wound infection, 4/6 patients of hepatic encephalopathy and 3/6 patients of CVA were diabetic. Correlation at two levels was seen i.e., 0.05 which is an indicative of significant correlation and 0.01 which indicates highly significant correlation. Conclusions: Understanding the risk factors associated with septicemia is crucial for preventing and managing this condition. Age, male sex, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, and immunocompromised status have all been identified as significant risk factors for septicemia. Improving early life conditions, increasing vitamin D intake, and improving nutritional status may also play a role in reducing the risk of septicemia.
Clinical Implication of Hepatic Phosphatases in Hyperthyroidism
Authors: Fareed Siddiqui Maria , Raza Muhammad , Mohsin Aftab Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Thyroid hormones significantly affect the proper growth, development and functioning of liver. It has been seen that the drugs indicated for thyroid abnormalities also cause troubles in liver function. Objective: To check the effect of thyroid abnormality on liver function. Methods: Patients were recruited from Center of Nuclear Medicine and examined for their thyroid status and liver functions. Results: The results obtained through biochemical tests for potential biomarkers were further explored through statistical analysis which showed the strong correlation between disturbed function of thyroid gland and liver working. Any variation in thyroid function brings change in liver functioning. Conclusions: Therefore, while treating thyroid patients, combination therapy must be recommended to effectively treat the associated disorder and increasing the better social and psychological status of the patient.  Furthermore, patients coming with thyroid dysfunction must also be examined for liver abnormalities so that culprit cause of this thyroid abnormality could be treated from the root if present.
The Application of nanotechnology in criminology and forensic Sciences
Authors: Bisma Sher Ali
Published: March 2023

Nanotechnology is a new discipline of research that has many advances. Due to their properties,nanostructures are involved in revealing many pieces of evidence and cases. Nanostructures play an important part in forensic study and criminology. It is evident that gold and silver nanostructures are greatly used in fingerprint detection. However different nano techniques are employed to detect trace materials from the crime scene. Fragmentation of DNA, amplification, and cooperation is taken place by using nanoparticles with the help of the PCR technique. Nanostructures can act as sensors for a variety of chemical and biological components, including explosives, according to contemporary studies on nanomaterial research and development. Nano-gold (Au-NPs), nano-silver, and nano-titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles along with capillary electrophoresis, SEM, TEM, and FTIR are used in forensic toxicology. Inculcation of nanostructures in saliva and nerve agent detection is also observed. In the realm of forensic science, nanotechnology is projected to play a significant role in the future by bringing more specialized and sensitive methods of case detection and revelation, as well as flawless evidence. In this review article, all the aspects where nanostructures are applied in forensic sciences are studied in detail.
The Analysis of Packet to Detect Malware Files
Authors: Muhammad Shairoze Malik  , Arooj Fatima  , Saad Waqas
Published: March 2023

The article covers the procedure of detecting malicious files from a packet which was responsible to make the system infected, this paper will highlight all the key elements that plays a pivotal role in detecting those files. The primary motivation behind this work is to provide information about those malware files and the detection of those files. This article also describes the use of perfect packet analysis software as well as its key features which can make our analysis simpler. Moreover, this article concludes with the author's perspective regarding the malware analysis.
DA (IM)POSSIBILIDADE DE COBRANÇA DE JUROS DE MORA SOBRE A OBRIGAÇÃO CONSTITUÍDA EM CPR ENQUANTO NÃO FIXADO O VALOR PECUNIÁRIO
Authors: Novais Fabrício Muraro , Santos Lorena Jesuelaine Rodrigues Costa
Published: March 2023

A pesquisa propõe como tema os títulos de crédito do agronegócio, o recorte é a cláusula da CPR física que estabelece o pagamento de juros de mora sobre produtos. O problema busca questionar de que forma a cláusula em questão fere preceitos legais. A justificativa é demonstrada pela existência de conflitos em relação à liquidação dos valores constantes na CPR, notadamente, no caso aqui em tela, porque tem ocorrido cobrança de juros sobre produtos. A hipótese é a de que a cobrança de juros sobre produtos é ilegal e propicia enriquecimento sem causa. Por essa razão tem-se como objetivo principal: avaliar se é possível cobrar juros de mora sobre a obrigação constituída em CPR enquanto não fixado o valor pecuniário. Como objetivos intermediários: a) explicar o conceito, os objetivos e a natureza da obrigação constituída em CPR física; b) questionar a ausência de informações no título a respeito da causa que ensejou o valor ou quantidade de produto entabulado; c). estudar o conceito de juros e sua aplicabilidade. Para tanto, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, a partir do método indutivo axiológico, selecionando obras que discutissem a temática. Os resultados apresentados apontam para acolhimento da hipótese o que contribui para conclusão de sua comprovação em resposta ao problema proposto.
Evaluating the impact of organic matter and sample processing techniques on RNA detection using environmental samples
Authors: Houston Grace , Blomme Allison , Harrison Olivia , Bai Jianfa , Woodworth Jason , Jones Cassandra , Poulsen-Porter Elizabeth , Paulk Chad , Gebhardt Jordan
Published: March 2023

This study evaluated sample processing methods and the presence of organic matter on detection of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) from environmental samples using real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Steel coupons were inoculated with PEDV and different types of organic material contamination. Surface samples were collected and processed in one of four ways: none, centrifugation, syringe filtration, or combination of centrifugation and syringe filtration, then submitted for PEDV qRT-PCR. There was a surface inoculation type by processing method interaction (P < .001) that impacted the sample cycle threshold value. Centrifugation resulted in the most consistent detection of PEDV RNA.
Grounding the Predicament and the Possibility to Re-Orient, Unknown Pig
Authors: Asanti Lauri
Published: March 2023

This visual essay explores confronting the question of banal everyday exploitation of non-human animals through critical question-posing and, especially, by juxtaposing a video and text in an awkwardly confrontational pairing. Speciesism is a way to bypass emotions on a societal level. The article aims to open new possibilities for reconsidering this separation between humans and nonhuman animals. It is proposed that the virtualization of pictures of animals is a form of exploitation that creates a distance between us and the cruelty. The question is, have we become all too human altogether, and what is the essence of this human exceptionalism from non-human animals? The essay concludes by proposing a more relational ontology that is needed to get closer to the ethical relations with non-human animals.
Enhanced wellbeing of Pacific Island peoples during the pandemic? A qualitative analysis using the Advanced Frangipani Framework
Authors: Scheyvens Regina , Movono Apisalome , Auckram Jessie
Published: March 2023

COVID-19 isolated island states from international tourism, which is a primary provider of employment and driver of economic development for the Pacific region. Most governments lacked the finances to provide sustained assistance to tourism businesses and workers, thus one might assume that these people’s wellbeing was very low during the pandemic: in fact, this research found the opposite. Utilising the Frangipani Framework of Wellbeing, a survey was utilised to investigate 6 dimensions of wellbeing in tourism-dependent communities in Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and Cook Islands during periods of border closures. Results found that while people faced financial struggles, their mental, social, physical, spiritual and environmental wellbeing had improved in many cases. Respondents indicated that they felt more connected to one another and their spiritual beliefs, were able to utilise communal resources to support their livelihoods, and that the pandemic provided a well-needed break for both themselves and the environment. This research demonstrates that people can successfully adapt and show resilience in the face of significant shocks and financial challenges if they have access to a range of cultural knowledge and systems, strong social connections and natural resources.
Tinjauan Hukum Islam Terhadap Jasa Endorser di Media Sosial
Authors: Muhammad Irkham Firdaus
Published: March 2023

In the marketing strategy, Endorsement is one of the strategies of business actors to introduce goods or service products to consumers through the intermediary of actresses, youtubers, or selebrgram, especially on Instagram or youtube social media. And celebrities have accounts on social media, especially Instagram and their youtobe accounts have many followers, and make an impact on many parties seeing the uploads of these actresses, youtobers and selebgrams. In this transaction using a service rental system that is paid and has a grace period. The freedom of business actors in using endorsement services has many impacts, both positive and negative impacts. This shows that the endorsement strategy is an ijarah contract that uses a written contract in terms of freedom, the endorsement strategy has several negatve impacts. And this endorsement strategy includes 3 parties, namely business actors who use endorsement services, actresses, youtubers and celebrities who receive endorsement services, and finally consumers who buy the products after seeing products that have been introduced through endorsement services. But there are also many endorsements of goods or services that are not in accordance with the shari’a which can damage the ijarah contract, and cause the contract to be invalid or defective because it does not meet the requirements and pillars of ijarah conract. Then, discrepancies were found regarding buying and selling between business actors and consumers, resulting in fraud gue to online transaction that cannot meet face to face and it is difficult to know whether these business actors are truly trustworthy or can harm consumers. Then regarding Islamic business ethics between actresses, youtobers, and celebrities against brand account followers who become consumers for business actors on social media, several discrepancies were also found regarding the concept of Islamic business ethics and the principles of Islamic business ethics
Religion and Climate Change Indifference: Linking the Sacred to the Social
Authors: Hirschl Thomas A. , Booth James G , Glenna Leland L
Published: March 2023

This study seeks to identify the influence of religion on indifference toward anthropogenic climate change. This influence is conceptualized by adapting Durkheim's classic sociological model where religion serves to integrate individuals into society using sacred beliefs. We test this theory by conceptualizing and estimating a path model where climate change indifference is regressed on religion and political ideology. The study data are five cross sections from the General Social Survey over 1993 to 2018, and the results indicate indirect and direct effects of religion on climate change indifference. Second, the effects vary across religious traditions and biblical belief sets, and in some cases are oppositional. The study results are discussed in terms of religious influences on salient social questions during prior periods of US history. Finally, we describe how indifference toward the threat of climate change results from a blending of politics and religion and reflects the specific concepts that integrate individuals into a community. These conceptions have become embedded within fundamental relationships concerning how individuals understand their existential connection to a community. Because religious concepts are socially influenced, and because communities are free to reinterpret belief systems, the current relation between religious belief and climate change indifference is subject to future revision and re-interpretation.
Laparoscopic Wedge Resection for Gastric Mesenchymal Tumor – Small Case Series
Authors:   Department of Surgery, Military Emergency Hospital Sibiu and Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Romania, Moga Doru , Popențiu Adrian ,   Department of Surgery, Military Emergency Hospital Sibiu and Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Romania, Popa Daniel ,   Department of Gastroenterology, Military Emergency Hospital Sibiu and Lucian Blaga University Sibiu, Romania
Published: March 2023

" Introduction: Gastric mesenchymal tumors are a pathology that is increasing in incidence in recent years but the treatment is not yet standardized. The laparoscopic approach to these lesions is a modern option, with the patient benefiting from the advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Methods: We included in the study 4 patients operated laparoscopically for suspicion of gastric GISTs between Mars 2019 and May 2022. From a prospectively kept database, we extracted the following characteristics: age, sex, length of postoperative hospital admission, operation time, tumor location, tumor size, histopathological assessment of resection margins, intraoperative blood loss, and incidence of postoperative complications. Results: Average tumor size was 4.3 cm, ranging from 4 to 6 cm. Laparoscopic wedge resection was possible in all cases. There was no conversion, no episode of tumor rupture or spillage, and no major intraoperative complications. Histology confirmed a GIST in 3 of 4 cases. In one case histological workup showed gastric schwannoma. Conclusion: Laparoscopic wedge resection for gastric stromal tumors, even larger than 5 cm, appears to be safe and feasible in selected patients, with acceptable operative time and oncological outcome after an intermediate follow-up. More important than the size of tumors that are approached laparoscopically is their location and the possibility of a stenosis-free resection."
Biotribology of the Total Hip Replacement – Review of the Current Bearing Surfaces
Authors:   ", Dimitriu Alexandru L. ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Romania,   alex.dimitriu@yahoo.com (ALD), dragoshene@yahoo.com (DE), elisa_zukie@yahoo.com (EP), corina.panaitescu@yahoo.com (CP), razvan77ene@yahoo.com (RE) Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania", Ene Dragos ,   "Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Romania; alex.dimitriu@yahoo.com (ALD), dragoshene@yahoo.com (DE), elisa_zukie@yahoo.com (EP), corina.panaitescu@yahoo.com (CP), razvan77ene@yahoo.com (RE) Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania", Popescu Elisa ,   "Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Romania; alex.dimitriu@yahoo.com (ALD), dragoshene@yahoo.com (DE), elisa_zukie@yahoo.com (EP), corina.panaitescu@yahoo.com (CP), razvan77ene@yahoo.com (RE) ", Panaitescu Corina ,   "Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Romania; alex.dimitriu@yahoo.com (ALD), dragoshene@yahoo.com (DE), elisa_zukie@yahoo.com (EP), corina.panaitescu@yahoo.com (CP), razvan77ene@yahoo.com (RE) ", Ene Razvan ,   "Clinical Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Romania; alex.dimitriu@yahoo.com (ALD), dragoshene@yahoo.com (DE), elisa_zukie@yahoo.com (EP), corina.panaitescu@yahoo.com (CP), razvan77ene@yahoo.com (RE) Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania"
Published: March 2023

"Total hip replacement surgery (THR) is one of the most common surgeries performed in modern orthopedics, and in most cases offers a significant improvement in the quality of the patient's life. However, after some time, wear and osteolysis do appear, which leads to the need for revision surgery. With the indication being widened to a more young and active population, the need for extending the lifespan of the prosthesis is mandatory. Although several bearing surfaces have been studied over the years, and a lot of couplings are in use, the choice of the right combination of materials is still controversial. Biotribology tries to answer some of the current questions regarding the best bearing surface to use, being the branch of science and technology that studies friction, wear, and lubrication of different materials in the human body. In the present day, a large number of materials are in use for total hip replacement, but choosing the right combination of materials is still controversial, and is being done on one hand by the surgeon’s experience and on the other hand by the age and activity of the patient. The objective of this review is to try to present the main advantages and disadvantages of different materials and try to answer the most difficult question of them all: What is the right material to use for THR-bearing surfaces? "
The Requirements for Applying the Six Sigma Method to Develop the Management Performance of the Employees at the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports
Authors: Qeshta Omar Nasrallah
Published: March 2023

This study aims to identify the requirements for applying the Six Sigma method to develop the management performance of the employees of the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports based on enabling the concept and importance of developing management performance through the areas of Six Sigma: support of senior leadership, feedback and measurement, continuous improvement, processes and systems, and human resources using the descriptive approach. The research population consisted of 125 members of the officials working in the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports, including managers, general managers, district managers, and heads of departments. The research sample consisted of 95 individuals from the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the researcher used the requirements for applying the Six Sigma method to develop the management performance of the workers at the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports to collect data from its preparation and the appropriate statistical treatments. The author describes the obtained results that allow workers in the Ministry to move toward supporting senior leadership, feedback and measurement, continuous improvement, processes and systems, and human resources came at a medium level. Also, the author describes the obtained recommendations, working to improve the quality of the service provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Youth and Sports considering applying the Six Sigma method, assigning specialists to improve the quality of the service provided by the Ministry, developing a clear and defined strategy followed by services provided by the Ministry, holding periodic meetings and continuous training for the workers at sports federations and refining their skills to enhance service quality and improve their interaction with the visitors of the Ministry, and forming a human resource management unit at each federation, such that it can adopt all the requirements to apply the Six Sigma method.
Factors That Influence Early Detection of Cervical Cancer: VIA Examination OMPHE (Obedient Male Partner in Health-Education and Engagement) Model
Authors: Ferry Ferdinal , Machmud Rizanda , Soetrisno  , Bachtiar Adang
Published: March 2023

In Indonesia, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women after breast cancer. The low level of VIA examinations by women is due to several internal and external factors. This study determines the factors that influence the early detection of cervical cancer. The update in this research is with the high cost of Pap smear examination, a model that is more effective in detecting cervical cancer is created. The type of research used is analytic observational with cross-sectional design. The research subjects were husband and wife couples in the working area of 7 selected sub-districts in Padang City who met the inclusion criteria and were selected as research subjects. The sampling technique is multi-stage random sampling, which is sampling starting from random districts and villages. Then, at the Kelurahan level, the sample is taken by means of simple random sampling. Univariate analysis was used to obtain an overview of the frequency distribution and the percentage of each variable to be studied. Bivariate analysis was used to determine the relationship between each independent variable and the dependent variable. The results showed that there was a statistically significant relationship (p-value < 0.05) between the husband's support, knowledge, and perception of the benefits of WUS's VIA examination. However, the respondents' age, education level, wife's occupation, husband's occupation, age of marriage, perceived vulnerability, perceived seriousness, and perceived barriers did not have a significant relationship with the VIA examination by WUS.
Beleidsonderzoek bedreigd?
Authors: Klein Ton
Published: March 2023

Beleidsonderzoek bedreigd?

In 2015 verscheen Kennis voor beleid: Beleidsonderzoek in Nederland (Van Hoesel et al., 2015). Hoofdstuk 9 van dit boek beschrijft de markt en organisatie van beleidsonderzoek (Dekker & Van Hoesel, 2015). Sinds 2015 is er een hoop gebeurd: de COVID-pandemie, toenemende mondiale spanningen, een groeiende rol van het CBS, maar ook de onafhankelijkheid van wetenschappelijk onderzoek staat met name op internet steeds meer ter discussie: ‘wetenschap is ook maar een mening’ (zie o.a. Van Oostendorp, 2018). Hoogste tijd om antwoord te geven op de vraag hoe het beleidsonderzoek zich in de periode 2013-2021 heeft ontwikkeld en er nu voor staat. In dit artikel schetst de auteur dit beeld aan de hand van data die de Vereniging voor Beleidsonderzoek jaarlijks bij haar leden opvraagt. Daarbij neemt hij de gegevens uit 2015 als vertrekpunt. Tevens blikt hij vooruit naar de toekomst van het beleidsonderzoek in Nederland.
Análisis de la comprensión y razonamiento epistémico de los estudiantes sobre los equilibrios de solubilidad
Authors: Domínguez Sales M. Consuelo , Guisasola Jenaro , González-Mendia Oskar , Zuazagoitia Daniel
Published: March 2023

Los equilibrios de solubilidad constituyen un contenido esencial del currículum educativo de química introductoria. Para detectar las dificultades de aprendizaje del alumnado respecto a la forma en que se alcanza dicho equilibrio y qué sucede durante este proceso, se ha diseñado un cuestionario de preguntas abiertas. Las respuestas se analizaron mediante un análisis fenomenográfico, lo que permitió definir categorías interpretativas del conjunto del alumnado. El análisis epistemológico de los argumentos ofrece «explicaciones intermedias» entre ideas ingenuas e ideas científicas, además de respuestas fragmentadas e inconsistencia interna. Los resultados muestran que la comprensión de los equilibrios de solubilidad se ve dificultada por deficiencias en la comprensión de los conceptos de equilibrio, solubilidad de una sal y saturación de la disolución, así como los problemas para relacionarlos.
DETERMINAN YANG MEMPENGARUHI LABA UMKM
Authors: Nurasik Nurasik , Abidin Fitiyan Izza Noor , Dewi Santi Rahma
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji Pengaruh Modal Usaha, Lama Usaha Dan Perilaku Kewirausahaan Terhadap Laba Mikro Pada UMKM Intako. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode slovin. Jumlah responden yang dijadikan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 251 responden.  Data yang digunakan adalah data primer. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Regresi Linier Berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Modal Usaha berpengaruh terhadap Laba Mikro, Lama Usaha berpengaruh terhadap Laba Mikro, dan Perilaku Kewirausahaan berpengaruh terhadap Laba Mikro.
EVALUATION OF CATCHING ADULT MOSQUITOS USING THE HUMAN LANDING COLLECTION (HLC) METHOD
Authors: Hidayati Lisa
Published: March 2023

Nyamuk termasuk jenis serangga yang masuk pada kelas Hexapoda orde Diptera. Pada umumnya nyamuk mengalami 4 tahap dalam siklus hidupnya (metamorfosis), yaitu telur, larva, pupa dan dewasa. Spesies nyamuk yang ditemukan dengan menggunakan metode HLC di Kapau adalah Anopheles, Culex, Armigeres, Aedes. Populasi nyamuk terbanyak adalah Anopheles. Fluaktuasi nyamuk tertinggi adalah spesies Culex vishnui pada pkl. 23.00-24.00 yaitu sebanyak 15 nyamuk. Spesies nyamuk yang paling dominan adalah Culex vishnui dengan kelimpahan nisbi sebesar 37,55%. MHD atau jumlah nyamuk yang menggigit tertinggi sebesar 0,95 yaitu Culex vishnui. Habitat nyamuk di Kenagarian Kapau tersebar mulai dari kolam (Anopheles dan Culex), Selokan (Culex), Kubangan air (Anopheles dan Culex), Sawah (Anopheles) dan Ban Bekas (Aedes albopictus).
RETENSI DAN PENETRASI BAHAN PENGAWET LATREX 400 EC PADA KAYU KARET (HEVEA BRASILIENSIS MUELL. ARG.) DENGAN METODE RENDAMAN DINGIN
Authors: Luhan Gimson , Herianto Herianto , Mujaffar Ahmad , Surasana I Nyoman , Yanciluk Yanciluk
Published: March 2023

Perlindungan bangunan rumah berbahan kayu dari serangan rayap dan organisme perusak kayu lainnya, dapat dilakukan saat tahap pra-konstruksi maupun saat pasca konstruksi. Pemilihan jenis obat pencegah atau pembasmi serangan rayap haruslah ditentukan dan diterapkan dengan seksama, agar mendapatkan hasil yang optimal. Salah satu pengawet kayu terhadap serangan rayap yang bisa dipilih adalah Latrex 400 EC. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh besarnya pemberian konsentrasi bahan pengawet Latrex 400 EC dan lamanya perendaman terhadap retensi dan penetrasi bahan pengawet ke dalam kayu, sehingga meningkatkan keawetan kayu karet. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap faktorial dimana faktor A merupakan faktor perlakuan konsentrasi bahan pengawet Latrex 400 EC dengan 3 level dan faktor B merupakan perlakuan lama perendaman dengan 3 level. Setiap kombinasi perlakuan dilakukan dengan 3 ulangan. Jadi total sampel pengamatan adalah 27 satuan pengamatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan konsentrasi bahan pengawet Latrex 400 EC bahwa perlakuan lama perendaman (B) berpengaruh sangat nyata,  sedangkan perlakuan konsentrasi (A) dan interaksi (AB) tidak menunjukkan pengaruh nyata terhadap retensi dan penetrasi bahan pengawet pada kayu karet. Perlakuan konsentarsi dan lama perendaman terbaik terhadap retensi dan penetrasi bahan pengawet Latrex 400 EC ke dalam kayu karet terjadi pada perlakuan konsentrasi 3% (a3) dan lama perendaman 7 hari (b3) dengan retensi sebanyak 0,4774 kg/m3 dan penetrasi 4,624 mm, namun penetrasi ini belum memenuhi standar yang ditetapkan, yakni sedalam 5 mm untuk penggunaan dalam ruangan dan luar ruangan. Standar penetrasi bahan pengawet 5 mm ke dalam kayu karet diharapkan dapat dicapai dengan eksperimen kombinasi peningkatan konsentrasi bahan pengawet dan lama perendaman yang sesuai.