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Model Penafsiran Quraish Shihab terhadap Pemaknaan dan Pemahaman Al-Quran dalam Chanel Youtube Najwa Shihab
Authors: Ghozali Mahbub , Umami Alfi Ifadatul
Published: October 2022

Abstract: The meaning of the Qur'an made on social media can occur in the form of an oral and more dialectical explanation. Quraish Shihab interprets the Qur'an on Najwa Shihab's Youtube Channel by responding to people's understanding of the Qur'an. This study aims to analyze the cultural structure of understanding and meaning depicted on Najwa Shihab's Youtube Channel. This study uses qualitative methods and content analysis as a data analysis tool. Meanwhile, the achievement of cultural analysis in language uses a structuralist anthropological approach introduced by Levi-Strauss. This study concludes that the explanation of meaning is carried out through two mechanisms; delegitimization as a critique of understanding and figurative as a meaning mechanism that is relevant to the understanding of new issues that exist. The delegitimization and figurative mechanisms used represent the actual cultural structure of meaning in Quraish Shihab and the puritanical and modernist-quasi-objective culture of understanding. The culture that is represented in the structure of meaning on social media shows another function of the representation of the Qur'an on Youtube as a medium of "storage" of culture that can be recognized through its explanation mechanism.Abstrak:  Pemaknaan terhadap al-Qur’an yang berlangsung di media sosial hadir dalam bentuk penjelasan secara oral dan lebih dialektis. Quraish Shihab menghadirkan penafsiran terhadap al-Qur’an di Channel Youtube Najwa Shihab dengan memberikan respon terhadap pemahaman masyarakat terhadap al-Qur’an yang berkembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis struktur budaya pemahaman dan pemaknaan yang tergambar pada Channel Youtube Najwa Shihab. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan content analysis sebagai perangkat analisa data. Sedangkan pencapaian analisa budaya dalam bahasa menggunakan pendekatan antropologi strukturalis yang dikenalkan Levi-Strauss. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penjelasan terhadap makna dilakukan melalui dua mekanisme; delegitimasi sebagai kritik atas pemahaman dan figuratif sebagai mekanisme pemaknaan yang relevan dengan pemahaman isu baru yang berkembang. Mekanisme delegitimasi dan figuratif yang digunakan merepresentasikan struktur budaya pemaknaan yang aktual pada diri Quraish Shihab dan budaya pemahaman yang puritan dan modernis-quasi-objektif. Penampakan budaya dalam struktur pemaknaan di media sosial menunjukkan fungsi lain dari representasi al-Qur’an di Youtube sebagai media penyimpanan budaya yang dapat dikenali melalui mekanisme penjelasannya.
Eukaryotic Microalgae and Cyanobacterial Diversity Analysis from Bharathidasan University Campus, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: S Soundararajan , R Karkuvelraja , Prasad S Sanjay , Chitthan S Vishnu , N Thajuddin
Published: October 2022

Eukaryotic microalgae and Cyanobacteria have immense biodiversity, and are an almost unexploited resource. They have been identified as a hopeful and commercially valuable resource of high-value products such as proteins, fatty acids, pigments, vitamins, alkaloids, flavonoids and steroids etc., in the food and aquaculture industries. Microalgae are a promising candidate for the production of useful products due to their low cost biomass production, ease of cultivation, and glycosylation patterns similar to that of higher plants. Though quite a few species of microalgae have been identified as a potential candidate to fulfill our needs, remain unexplored. The aim of the present study is to enumerate the microalgal diversity in the vicinity of Bharathidasan university (Tiruchirapalli, TamilNadu, India). Physicochemical parameters of the water samples were also determined.the pH of the sites varied from 6.5 to 7.4, lkalinity was between 24 mg L-1 and 42 mg L-1, total alkalinity was between 312 mg L-1 and 681 mg L-1, calcium, magnesium, chloride and nitrate levels varied between 329 mg L-1and 1318 mg L-1, 220 mg L-1 and 826 mg L-1, 12.99 mg L-1 and 193.33 mg L-1, 4.0 mg L-1 and 9.8 mg L-1, respectively. Nitrite, total phosphorus and inorganic phosphorus levels were found to be between 2.1 mg L-1 and 4.3 mg L-1, 2.4 mg L-1 and 6.7 mg L-1, and 1.2 mg L-1 and 4.3 mg L-1. Biodiversity of both eukaryotic microalgae and cyanobacteria recorded the members of the belonging to Oscillatoria sp. are predominant in diversity and distribution followed by other taxa such as Spirulina laxissima, Staurastrum manfeldtii, Merismopedia elegans, Cosmarium blyttii and Cosmarium subcucumis.
Correlation of Salivary Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) Levels and Periodontal Severity in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Begum Shahinaz , B Pratebha , Muthu Jananni , V Priyadharshini , K Vineela , R Saravanakumar
Published: October 2022

Pro-inflammatory cytokines play a vital role in periodontitis, obesity and chronic diseases. Retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4), a novel adipokine has been implicated as a pro-inflammatory marker in obesity and other systemic diseases. In periodontal disease, RBP4 correlated with markers of low-grade inflammation. RBP4 can directly induce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators involved in leukocyte recruitment and adherence, including vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 etc. The present study explores the correlation of salivary RBP4 levels with periodontal parameters, BMI, and WHR in chronic periodontitis patients. A total of 91 subjects were included. Full mouth probing depth, clinical attachment levels, and bleeding on probing, BMI & WHR were recorded. Unstimulated salivary samples were collected and analyzed for RBP4 levels. Pearson’s correlation coefficient test was done to correlate RBP4 with BMI, WHR and Periodontal parameters. Correlation between RBP 4 and BMI, WHR was negative, weak and not significant (r = - 0.016, p = 0.880; r = - 0.165, p = 0.120). Correlation between RBP4 and PPD, CAL was negative, and not statistically significant (r = - 0.076, p = 0.475; r = - 0.106, p = 0.318). In underweight Group, RBP4 values did not correlate with any of the periodontal parameters. In the normal weight group, the RBP4 values correlated with only CAL (p = 0.47). In overweight and morbidly obese group, no correlation was found between RBP4 and periodontal parameters. There is no association between RBP4, Periodontal parameters, WHR and BMI in Chronic periodontitis patients.
Engagement de los públicos internos de empresas de Ecuador, en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Guamán Guadalima Nelly Gabriela , Abendaño Ramírez Mónica
Published: October 2022

La comunicación es uno de los pilares que permite vertebrar la estrategia de la organización, de esta forma los miembros de las empresas puedan, además de conocer, hacer parte de ellos la cultura corporativa. Durante la emergencia sanitaria, se pudo observar diferentes acciones que han realizado las empresas para mantenerse a flote, y de la mano con esto han desarrollado estrategias que permitan mantener comprometidos a sus públicos, lo que marca un eslabón fuerte para el cumplimiento de los objetivos organizacionales.
La presente investigación pretende analizar el engagement de los públicos internos de empresas de Ecuador en tiempos de crisis en el año 2020. Para el desarrollo de la investigación se realizó una encuesta a Directores de Comunicación (DirCom) de empresas del país a través de la plataforma Google Forms. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron establecer las diferentes estrategias aplicadas por las empresas para mantener comprometidos a los colaboradores, tomando en cuenta que del total de las empresas encuestadas el 68,6 % tuvo que reorientar la estrategia de comunicación interna; para esto se han ido desarrollando campañas, además de emitir información continua, mensajes de precaución, soporte emocional y comunicación empresarial; además, se evidenció el compromiso y las acciones realizadas por las empresas para que sus públicos internos se sientan seguros, tanto emocional como laboralmente, manteniendo una comunicación “más directa” que ha hecho que sus colaboradores no sientan que la empresa ha olvidado a sus públicos.
Roles periodísticos de los medios en Ecuador durante el estado de excepción por la COVID-19
Authors: Benalcázar Calle Susan , Viveros Aguilar Diana , Maza-Cordova Jorge
Published: October 2022

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal analizar los roles periodísticos que desempeñaron los medios de comunicación en Ecuador durante el estado de excepción por la COVID-19, entre marzo y septiembre del 2020. La metodología empleada consiste en un análisis de contenido con un enfoque analítico y descriptivo de las noticias difundidas en los principales medios televisivos, radiales, impresos y digitales de Ecuador; en las cuales se midió la presencia de seis roles periodísticos: intervencionista, vigilante, leal-facilitador, infoentretenimiento, cívico y de servicio. A través del método de la semana construida se diseñó una muestra sistemática-estratificada, método que se enmarca en el proyecto internacional denominado Journalistic Role Performance (JRP). Se analizaron 1.932 piezas informativas: 574 noticias en medios impresos, 488 noticias en medios televisivos, 248 en medios radiales y 622 noticias en medios online. La codificación fue realizada a través de la utilización de un libro de códigos y la aplicación de fichas de análisis creadas también como parte del proyecto internacional JRP. Los resultados presentaron que los roles periodísticos que más destacaron durante el confinamiento en Ecuador fueron el intervencionista, vigilante, info- entretenimiento y cívico. En las conclusiones, un dato relevante fue que, a pesar de no existir un rol predominante, la presencia de info-entretenimiento por encima del cívico y de servicio llama mucho la atención; es decir, las noticias de pandemia se mostraron más emocionales y sensacionalistas sobre todo en televisión. Así mismo, se dio más espacio al periodista para su interpretación, lo que aportó más información desde su subjetividad.
Categorización Social de Personas Según dos Grupos Etarios: Jóvenes y Adultos Mayores
Authors: Roselli Nestor Daniel
Published: October 2022

Antecedentes: Las personas suelen ser categorizadas a través de diversos descriptores: edad, sexo, status social, vestimenta, ocupación, actitud psicológica, entre otros. La investigación se propone comparar el uso de tales categorías que hacen los jóvenes y los adultos mayores para describir fotos de personas de diferentes edades. El objetivo es identificar coincidencias y diferencias. Método: Los participantes (114 jóvenes y 102 mayores) debían describir brevemente el contenido de dos fotos: la de un joven y la de una anciana. Además de la edad y el género, las fotos variaban en cuanto al estado de ánimo-actitud (variable psicológica), y la apariencia-rol social (variable sociológica). Resultados: En ambos grupos etarios el sexo predomina por sobre la edad en la foto-joven; lo contrario ocurre con la foto-anciana. Las referencias sociológicas predominan en foto-joven. Pero hay diferencias importantes entre los dos grupos etarios. La edad cuenta más para los jóvenes, especialmente en foto-anciana; también los jóvenes recurren más a vestimenta y situación-acción. Los mayores asocian menos a foto-anciana con familia. Conclusiones: Los dos grupos etarios coinciden en diferencias significativas respecto a ambas fotos. Pero también se encuentran diferencias inter-grupos. Todo esto muestra la existencia de patrones intergeneracionales diferentes de categorización social.
John Maxwell Coetzee’s Disgrace: A Covert Narrative of the Transition in South Africa
Authors: Diallo Khadidiatou
Published: October 2022

In John Maxwell Coetzee’s Disgrace (1999), some aspects of style are an implicit image of the uncertainty, feeling of discontinuity, and the new trends of violence in the transition period in South Africa. This study of Disgrace conjugates Seymour Chatman’s analysis of covert narration, and Alain Rabatel’s explication of the point of view and narrative perspective, to demonstrate, through narratological and reader-response theories, that the third-person present-tense narrative gives an encoded image of the tense social context in the post-apartheid era. Specifically, this paper shows that the use of present tense, character-oriented perspective, and hybrid use of language are signs of the unbridled violence in the nascent democratic nation, of individuals battling against the demons of the past, to deal with an unstable present, with the hope to negotiate an evanescent future. Through the lenses of feminism, this article discusses the experience and symbolism of rape in the novel.
Navigating the Antiheroine’s Internalised Misogyny: Transformative Female Friendship in Cat’s Eye and The Robber Bride
Authors: Gardner Eleanore
Published: October 2022

This paper focuses on Margaret Atwood’s novels, Cat’s Eye and The Robber Bride, as well as her short story “I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth” in order to examine her complex construction of the elusive antiheroine, a figure who ultimately challenges the archetypal femme fatale, despite initially masquerading as the femme, villain, and antagonist of the text. The conclusions of Cat’s Eye and The Robber Bride situate forgiveness as significantly important in the Gothic antiheroine’s redemption and suggest that there is power in ambiguity, for both Cordelia and Zenia remain unknowable in their motives and perceptions. Yet while the protagonists’ reconciliation with the dark Gothic double results in the relinquishment of internalised misogyny and subsequent realignment with the self, the very notion of forgiveness implies a (somewhat misplaced) wrongdoing. I argue that by framing Cordelia’s and Zenia’s acts as needing an explanation or absolution, their behaviour becomes unnatural, abject, and deviant, as opposed to being overtly read as consequences of a patriarchal system. The transgressions of Cordelia and Zenia in Cat’s Eye and The Robber Bride thus border the line between villainy and antiheroism in ambiguous ways, reinforcing the Gothic antiheroine’s liminal existence between denunciation and adherence to patriarchal norms.
Followership Complicity in Insecurity in Nigeria: A Case in Femi Osofisan’s Aringindin and the Nightwatchmen
Authors: Agunbiade Oyewumi Olatoye
Published: October 2022

Insurgency, kidnap for ransom, banditry, herdsmen-farmers clash, and gruesome killing of individuals have become quotidian security realities in contemporary Nigeria. Scholarly approach to this concern has often resulted in criticism domiciled only at leadership while neglecting the role of the followership in this security predicament. This paper is therefore designed to examine the representations of the complicity of the people in insecurity using Femi Osofisan’s Aringindin and the Nightwatchmen (2002) as a case study. The investigation combines a deliberate look at the dramaturgical devices employed by Osofisan to enhance this representation. Georg Lukacs’s theory of literary realism and Achille Mbembe’s model of the Postcolonial theory are adopted as the framework for the study to unravel the complicity of the people. At the same time, the method applied is the interpretive design and the socio-artistic approach to literary criticism. Osofisan deploys dramatic metaphor, aesthetics of masking, Orunmila motif, and Satire to unmask the villains who mystify efforts to address insecurity and throw the state in a nightmare. The revelations are incredible even as vigilantism is deconstructed. The play points attention to the need to carefully examine proposals on ending insecurity in Nigeria while also contributing to emerging scholarship on investigating the followers with regards to their contribution to their disillusionment.
Una aproximación a la concepción de las prácticas innovadoras en las universidades de la Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
Authors: Ambrosy Velarde Ingrid Lorena , León Medina Rosario , Trejo Alemán Mauricio Antonio , Juárez Pérez José Francisco
Published: October 2022

El propósito de esta investigación fue realizar un estudio exploratorio sobre las diferentes concepciones de las prácticas educativas innovadoras realizadas en algunas de las universidades de la Asociación de Universidades confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL). Se aplicó una encuesta en formato digital a diferentes actores de la comunidad educativa. Las conclusiones señalan que las prácticas oexperiencias educativas innovadoras en las universidades participantes, en su mayoría, consisten en actividades relacionadas con la gestión del currículo. También, en la incorporación de métodos pedagógicos y didácticos específicos. Asimismo, un número importante de los consultados refirió la incorporación de alguna herramienta tecnológicacomo una innovación educativa. En síntesis, las prácticas o experiencias educativas innovadoras se caracterizan por ser novedosas, creativas y responden a las necesidades del entorno, mejoran el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, propician aprendizajes significativos, dan respuesta a situaciones problemáticas y fortalecen la formación de los estudiantes.
Psychosocial and Executive Functioning Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors After Proton Radiation
Authors: Grieco Julie , Evans Casey L. , Yock Torunn , Pulsifer Margaret
Published: October 2022

Background: Pediatric brain tumor survivors can experience
detrimental effects from radiation treatment. This cross-sectional study
examined psychosocial and executive functioning in pediatric patients
treated with proton radiation (PRT). Procedure: Parents of 187
brain tumor survivors completed standardized scales ≥1 year after PRT.
One-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation, and chi-square
analysis were used to determine the impact of demographic, diagnostic or
treatment-related characteristics. One-sample t-tests compared mean
scores with published normative means. Rates of impairment (T-score
>65) were calculated. Results: Mean age at PRT
(baseline) was 8.49 years; mean follow-up interval 3.84 years.
Approximately one-third (36.9%) received craniospinal irradiation
(CSI). All mean T-scores for psychosocial and executive functioning were
within the normal range. Younger age at baseline correlated with more
behavior problems; older age with more problems with adaptive skills.
Baseline age was not correlated with executive functioning. Follow-up
interval and radiation field (CSI; focal) were not related to
psychosocial or executive problems. Significantly elevated mean T-scores
were in withdrawal ( p<0.001) and metacognitive skills
(e.g., working memory p<0.001); significantly lower (
p<0.05) in hyperactivity, aggression, conduct problems,
adaptability, social skills, and behavioral regulation. Rates of
impairment far exceeded expectation in overall metacognitive skills
(18.7%), withdrawal (17.9%), and activities of daily living (15.0%).
Impairment rates were not related to age at PRT or radiation field.
Conclusions: Psychosocial and executive functioning was within
the normal range, on average, at follow-up. However, elevated impairment
rates were observed in specific aspects of functioning (e.g.,
withdrawal, metacognitive executive functioning). Targeted screening and
proactive intervention are needed.
Soil erosion vulnerability assessment in the eco-sensitive Himalayan region using modeling approach
Authors: Wani Akhlaq Amin , Zahoor Shiba , Gatoo Aaasif Ali , A Islam M , Murtaza Shah , H Masoodi T , Joshi P. K.
Published: October 2022

Soil loss due to erosion has a huge impact on worldwide economy and
environment. Himalayan region is extremely vulnerable to erosion due to
rugged terrain, erratic precipitation and excessive anthropogenic
pressures. This study attempts to assess the spatial distribution of
soil loss for managing soil disintegration rates in the western
Himalayas using GIS modeling approach. Factors affecting soil erosion
were assessed and mapped using primary data from the field and secondary
data. Map layers were developed for each identified factors and modeled
using weighted overlay analysis. The rainfall-runoff erosivity, soil
erodibility, topographic, cover management and support parameters varied
around 361.75 MJ mm/ha/h/yr, (0.024 - 0.051) t ha h/ha/MJ/mm, 0 to
585.372, 0 to 1 and 0 to 1 respectively. The yearly soil disintegration
rate varied between 0 and 6098.44 t ha/yr. The maximum area (137165.30
ha) of the district’s total area (146295.142 ha) was under the less
vulnerable class and the minimum (259.92 ha) was under the severely
vulnerable category. The findings reported 70.24% of the area was under
the less vulnerable class, followed by extremely vulnerable (10.48%)
> highly vulnerable (7.40%) > severely
vulnerable (7.19%) > moderately vulnerable (4.69%). The
maximum (810 t/ha) and minimum (15 t/ha) mean soil loss was found under
severely vulnerable and less vulnerable categories. The findings will
provide site specific data regarding soil loss and vulnerability for
effective management of soils in the eco-sensitive region.
Fossils of parasitic fungi
Authors: Luo Cihang , Haelewaters Danny , Krings Michael
Published: October 2022

Parasitic fungi occur in virtually every ecosystem, where they can
significantly affect the functions of other organisms. Fungal parasites
were probably also widespread in the geologic past. However, evidence of
fossil fungi and their ecological roles is relatively rare. Here we
demonstrate a spectrum of (putative) parasitic relationships in ancient
continental ecosystems, using fossil examples of Chytridiomycota,
zygomycetous fungi, Basidiomycota, and Ascomycota, along with several
fungal fossils whose affinities remain unknown, from different periods
of the Phanerozoic. Although many of the hosts no longer exist, the
fungi involved mostly appear morphologically very similar to extant
forms.
Data Curation and Optimization Techniques: A Systematic Mapping Study
Authors: Ferreira Jaqueline Alexsandra Azevedo , Musicante Martin A. , Costa Umberto Souza da
Published: October 2022

We develop a Systematic Mapping Study to observe trends and research
opportunities around the concepts and techniques used in Data Curation
for Big Data. Our work investigates scientific publications with the aim
of identifying how data curation has been used recently, to organize and
publish big data corpora. We are interested in browsing, identifying the
mathematical and computational tools used in data curation. We focus on
identifying how data curation has been modeled in different scenarios
and which computational/mathematical techniques have contributed to
improve data curation, with the aim of answering the following
questions: (i) What mathematical fields have most contributed in
the context of Data Curation? (ii) Which classes of optimization
algorithms are used in the context of Data Curation? (iii) What
application domains have benefited the most from Data Curation? While
our main focus is on the definition of new methods and algorithms, we
identified a large number of papers that concentrates just on applying
known techniques to specific domains. Our study may be useful to
identify challenges and opportunities for further theoretical studies,
as well as to show the use of some formal techniques in real-life
applications.
Metal-insulator-metal waveguide based plasmonic sensors: Fantasy or truth- A critical review
Authors: Butt Muhammad Ali
Published: October 2022

There is a hysteria over plasmonic sensors based on
Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) waveguides and researchers around the globe
are extensively studying these devices over the past two decades for
diverse sensing applications for instance temperature, refractive index,
pressure, and biochemical applications among others. The sensors based
on MIM waveguides (WGs) are compact and offer unmatchable sensitivity as
assessed with dielectric waveguide-based sensors along with an
extraordinary figure of merits ( FOM). However, the major concern
is that most of these sensors are only numerically simulated/analyzed
and there is no experimental demonstration accessible to date.
Therefore, in this mini-review, these highly alluring sensor designs are
critically analyzed to identify if they are practically feasible or just
a fantasy among the scientific community.
Carbothermal reduction of fayalite: Thermodynamic and non-isothermal kinetic analysis
Authors: Li Z. , Ma G.-J. , Zou J.-J. , Zheng D.-L. , Zhang X.
Published: October 2022

The present paper investigated the thermodynamics and kinetics of carbothermal reduction of fayalite by non-isothermal method combining with thermogravimetric analyzer and applying the Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO) and M?lek models. According to the thermodynamic analysis, the starting temperature of direct reduction reaction of fayalite was 806.79? in the standard state. The indirect reduction reaction could not take place in the standard state. While the volume percentage of CO was higher than 86 vol.% in nonstandard state, the indirect reduction could take place in the range of experimental temperature. Meanwhile, Boudouard reaction could promote the indirect reduction process. The kinetic analysis results showed that at the temperature below 1100?, the main reduction reaction was the direct reduction between fayalite and graphite. With the temperature increasing, the fayalite reacted with CO generated from the gasification of graphite. When the reduction rate increased from 0% to 50%, the activation energy of the reaction increased to 524.41 kJ/mol. Then, the activation energy decreased with the increase of reduction rate. The carbothermal reduction of fayalite was a multistep reaction. The controlling step in the initial stage was the gasification of graphite. As the reaction proceeded, the generated CO provided a good kinetics condition for the carbothermal reduction of fayalite, and the controlling step of the reaction was the nucleation and growth of the metallic iron.
Stealing Students’ Lunch Money for a First-Class Lifestyle: A Case Study on Fraud in Education
Authors: Eutsler Jared , Eutsler Lauren , Williams L. Tyler
Published: October 2022

Fraud cases used in accounting often focus on financial statement frauds affecting large businesses—while asset misappropriation frauds and those affecting governments, nonprofits, and educational organizations receive less attention. This case describes how Judith Oakes stole approximately $3.1 million of lunch money from the Rialto Unified School District. This illustrative example demonstrates how weak controls and a capable employee led to a massive fraud wherein close relationships with administrators allowed the fraudster to perpetrate the fraud for many years. The purpose of this case is to provide a detailed example of an occupational fraud, exposing students to different theories explaining why people engage in fraud beyond the fraud triangle. While analyzing the case, students evaluate the fraud using common fraud theories including the fraud triangle (including several adaptions) as well as economic, psychological, and sociological theories. Furthermore, students will assess and design internal controls to detect, prevent, and deter fraud.
Human T2D associated gene IMP2/IGF2BP2 promotes the commitment of mesenchymal stem cells into adipogenic lineage
Authors: Regue Laura , Wang William , Ji Fei , Avruch Joseph , Wang Hua , Dai Ning
Published: October 2022

Excessive adiposity is the main cause of obesity and type two diabetes (T2D). Variants in human IMP2/IGF2BP2 gene are associated with increased risk of T2D. However, little is known about its role in adipogenesis and in insulin resistance. Here, we investigate the function of IMP2 during adipocyte development. Mice with IMP2 deletion in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are resistant to diet-induced obesity without affecting glucose and insulin tolerance. IMP2 is essential for the early commitment of adipocyte derived stem cells (ADSCs) into preadipocytes; but the deletion of IMP2 in MSCs is not required for the proliferation and terminal differentiation of committed preadipocytes. Mechanistically, IMP2 binds Wnt receptor FDZ8 mRNA and promotes its degradation by recruiting CCR4–NOT deadenylase complex in a mTOR dependent manner. Our data demonstrate that IMP2 is required for maintaining white adipose tissue (WAT) homeostasis by controlling mRNA stability in ADSCs. However, the contribution of IMP2 to insulin resistance, a main risk of T2D, is not evident.
Et anslag knyttet til sangsamspill som performativ undervisningspraksis i barnehagelærerutdanningen
Authors: Bjørkøy Ingrid
Published: October 2022

The profession of early childhood education and care (ECEC) is particularly oriented around relations in a creative, performative and changing everyday life in kindergarten. Qualifying ECEC teacher students to use song in their interactions with children and suggest song in educational interplay and pedagogical leadership, involves perspectives on early childhood education that reflect the relational complexity in the context of kindergarten. The chapter is based on parts of the doctoral dissertation Singing as a Performative for Interaction in Early Childhood Pedagogical Practice (Bjørkøy, 2020) and on interdisciplinary perspectives such as pedagogy and art. Art-based performativity is suggested as an educational dimension in early childhood education for professionally oriented and practical teaching of pedagogical leadership in light of song interplay.
Factors Influencing Students' Self-Efficacy as the Key to Successful Distance Learning: According to Previous Studies
Authors: Dantes Gede Rasben , Suryandani Putu Dinia , Suwastini Ni Komang Arie , Adnyani Ni Luh Putu Sri , Suarcaya Putu
Published: October 2022

Self-efficacy may be more challenging to achieve in the context of distance learning when students rely on their teachers as their learning source. This study aims to analyze the importance of students' self-efficacy in their distance learning success. This study adapting library research model into the qualitative design, the present study used experts' opinions and previous studies as data sources to answer how students' self-efficacy affects their success in distance learning. Data sources were selected from conceptual and research articles on related topics, published in 2016-2022 in international reputable journals and national journals accredited by SINTA. The selection used specific keywords and a series of inclusion/exclusion processes. Twenty-six articles were included as relevant data sources to answer the research question. Critical readings led to synthesis during the analysis, which resulted in the conclusion that factors affecting self-efficacy, such as familiarity with distance learning, feedback and rewards, motivation and attitude affect students' distance learning success. It implies that metacognitive maturity, such as self-efficacy, plays a vital role in students’ academic success in distance learning.
Environmental Legal Responsibility Of Non-Metal And Rock Mining Business Persons In Sharia Perspective: Study In The City Of Tidore Islands
Authors: Alauddin Rusdin , Rosidi Irham , Aziz DP Abdul , Sangaji Irawan
Published: October 2022

Mining of non-metallic minerals and rocks is a natural resource from Allah SWT to be used properly and correctly for all of His creatures. In the City of Tidore, Islands, the use of these natural resources is illegal and does not have a mining permit. The consequences of mining activities include the physical impact of the environment being damaged such as land damage and forest damage, reduced water discharge on the ground surface, damage to public health, damage to public facilities found on roads, as well as causing community conflicts. The form of responsibility is carried out by limiting utilization activities, carrying out environmental restoration, as well as cooperation between the government and the community in supervising utilization actions that cause losses. Responsibility is not only on the government but public awareness is very important in environmental conservation efforts. In the Qur'an Surah al-Rum verse 41, it has been stated that "Corruption has appeared on land and at sea due to the actions of human hands, so that Allah may feel for them a part of (the consequences of) their actions, so that they will return (to the right path). )
The Role of Transcendence Values in Preventing Intolerance Behavior
Authors: Arifin Muhtar , Dimyati Khudzaifah
Published: October 2022

Intolerance behavior is a behavior that is very well known in human life. Even though it has been enacted by law for decades, the phenomenon of intolerance is still common in society. The research method used here is qualitative in nature which relies on literature in the form of books, books and journals related to the discussion. Among the conclusions obtained is that transcendent values have an important role in preventing intolerance behavior and attitudes. Among these values is to realize that difference is a sunnatullah that exists in creatures. The existence of this difference is a sign of Allah's power, including differences in ethnicity, language, color, nation and religion. In addition, the original law in interacting with fellow humans is peace. Prioritizing noble character in interacting is also a damper for the atmosphere in society and a deterrent to unwanted conditions. Recognizing and remembering that there is a reward in every good and sin in every bad thing can prevent someone from acting and acting in an intolerant nature.Keywords: transcendence value, prevent, intolerance.
Implementation of Law Number 18 of 2019 on Access to Education for Graduates of Muhammadiyah Boarding School Klaten at State Universities
Authors: Mahendra Sandya , Kubota Engine , Rama Nabila Rahmawati , Junaidi M.
Published: October 2022

Islamic boarding schools are one of the educational programs among the many levels of education that have been passed down from generation to generation by the people of Indonesia. Islamic boarding school is a national education identity that has special characteristics in the form of religion-based education that is thick with scientific nuances. This study aims to 1) Know the definition of Islamic boarding school in law number 18 of 2019; 2) Knowing the implementation of Law No. 18 of 2019 on graduates of Islamic boarding schools in state universities. The research method used is normative legal research with a doctrinal approach with a descriptive type of study. Article 1 paragraph (1) of this Law states that Islamic boarding schools are community-based institutions established by individuals, foundations, Islamic community organizations, and/or communities that instill faith and piety to Allah SWT, cultivate noble character and adhere to the teachings of Islam. Islam rahmatan lil’alamin which is reflected in the attitude of humility, tolerance, balance, moderation, and other noble values of the Indonesian nation through education, Islamic da’wah, exemplary, and community empowerment within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Muhammadiyah Boarding School Klaten or commonly referred to as MBS Klaten is a modern boarding school combining religious education with general science and Information Technology (ICT). The implementation of the law to accommodate graduates of Islamic boarding schools to continue their studies to a higher level has been carried out through a scholarship program to all Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. However, MBS Klaten provides extremely strict requirements so that few students have the opportunity to continue their studies at State Universities.Keywords: Boarding school; Government policy; Education
How AI can be surprisingly dangerous for the philosophy of mathematics— and of science
Authors: Carnielli Walter
Published: October 2022

In addition to the obvious social and ethical risks, there are philosophical hazards behind artificial intelligence and machine learning. I try to raise here some critical points that might counteract some naive optimism, and warn against the possibility that synthetic intelligence may surreptitiously influence the agenda of science before we can realize it.
Os argumentos de Girolamo Cardano (1501-1576) contra o elemento fogo
Authors: Menegat Alessandro
Published: October 2022

Neste trabalho, analisamos a argumentação de Girolamo Cardano (1501-1576) presente em De subtilitate, no Livro II, em que o autor questiona a teoria dos quatro elementos. Conforme Cardano, o fogo não deveria mais ser considerado um elemento, mas apenas o ar, a água e a terra. Consideramos a maioria dos argumentos discutidos, mas nosso foco está naquele argumento de que Cardano lançou mão do processo de destilação para negar ao fogo um lugar entre os elementos. Para atingir nossos objetivos consideramos também outras duas obras de Cardano: De rerum varietate e De secretis. Em De rerum varietate, encontramos estudos sobre o fogo e sobre a destilação que são relevantes para nossa análise. Por sua vez, em De secretis, identificamos considerações de Cardano sobre a forma com que investigava questões de filosofia natural. Entre outras discussões, procuramos destacar que Cardano unia em suas investigações teoria e prática, o que refletia um contexto bem determinado de uma “ciência” de caráter mais operativo, marcada pela magia natural.
Caçadores-coletores: Ciência e caça nas expedições científicas norte-americanas no Brasil
Authors: Julião André
Published: October 2022

Em 1933, o Governo Provisório liderado por Getúlio Vargas criou o Conselho de Fiscalização das Expedições Artísticas e Científicas no Brasil (CFE), com o objetivo de coibir a saída do país de objetos de seu patrimônio natural e artístico e garantir uma parte do que fosse coletado no país para as instituições brasileiras. Num momento de aproximação do Brasil com os Estados Unidos, que competia com a Alemanha por influência no país mesmo antes da eclosão da Segunda Guerra, cientistas e outros exploradores norte-americanos realizaram expedições para coleta de animais e outros objetos naturais, que foram exportados para enriquecer as coleções de museus e outras instituições científicas nos Estados Unidos. Nesse contexto, o Conselho não cumpriu propriamente seu trabalho de fiscalização. Em parte, isso ocorreu em benefício das relações diplomáticas com os norte-americanos; por outro lado, por interesses particulares e disputas institucionais que impediam o pleno exercício de suas funções. Ambos os fatores impediram um trânsito de conhecimento maior entre os dois países, como a incorporação de mais animais às coleções nacionais e um contato maior entre cientistas dos dois países. Além disso, caçadores e colecionadores usaram justificativas científicas para levar um sem-número de animais para o exterior. Os casos analisados neste trabalho demonstram como, mesmo um governo autoritário de inspiração nacionalista, não deu conta de impedir o afluxo de objetos do patrimônio natural para um país aliado. A tese busca mostrar, ainda, como as fronteiras entre caça e ciência eram borradas no período e como isso se refletiu na fiscalização do CFE.
Reflections on ‘Magical Thinking’ and Medieval Medicine
Authors: Knight Gwendolyne
Published: October 2022

Magic is a slippery concept that has been notoriously difficult to pin down both across and within disciplines. While anthropological approaches to the study of magic in the past have been instrumental to the transformation of the field, comparatively less attention has been paid to the discussion of ‘magical thinking’ within the fields of medicine and psychology. This essay discusses the concept of ‘magical thinking’, and considers its significance for scholars of medicine and magic in the European Middle Ages.
Corruption and firm performance
Authors: Ali Shuaib , Ali Zahid , Iftikhar Muhammad , Ahmad Aziz , Hussain Khadim
Published: October 2022

Corruption is a curse in Pakistan, neither public office nor any structure immune from this phenomenon. Inspired by this, the study commits to examine two significant research issues. First the study assesses to find whether corruption greases the wheel or sanding it. Second, the study commits to determine what causes corruption in firms. This study is based on the World Bank's enterprise survey, data of Pakistani firms. This study tries to associate the effects of corruption on firm performance after controlling for firm specific factors. We check two sets of variables; first set is the variables that cover firm specific characteristics and other is variable that cover intervention with government agencies. The overall conclusion depicts a mixed approach on corruption effects. Our evidence shows that there is a negative association of corruption on firm performance which supports that the hypothesis of ‘sand the wheels’ is widely applicable in Pakistan. The results conclude that younger firms, directly exporting firms, large size firms are more likely to experience a deteriorating effect on their performance. Our study interestingly shows that bureaucratic complexities faced by the firms increases the performance of the firms which supports ‘Grease the wheels’. Study finds that firms struggling in terms of sales growth, younger firms, firms in growing competition, large firms are more likely to pay bribes.
Enhancing financial performance by applying knowledge management and new financial technologies in the banking industry
Authors: Safaee Laleh , Yadegari Reza
Published: October 2022

Considering the mediating role of the new financial technologies, this paper aims to study the relationship between the use of knowledge management (KM) and the enhancing financial performance of banks in the banking industry of Iran. In terms of purpose, the paper was applied and correlational one in terms of descriptive method. The statistical sample was made up of 180 senior and middle managers of active banks in Iran with at least 5 years of work experience (tenure) in KM and new financial technologies. Moreover, A questionnaire was applied to collect research data, and the validity and reliability were confirmed through CVR and Cronbach's alpha indices. Upon collecting the data to test the research hypotheses, the structural equation modeling method was applied in the SmartPLS. The results showed that KM holds a positive and significant effect on enhancing financial performance and 0.682 directly predicts the changes related to the financial performance of the studied banks. Furthermore, further analysis of the results showed that KM through modern financial technologies holds a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of active banks in the banking industry of Iran. Consequently, applying KM dimensions (use of knowledge, acquisition of knowledge, and integration of knowledge) along with modern financial technologies - such as cloud computing technology, smart contracts, and artificial intelligence – is likely to enhance the financial performance of banks and provide sustainable profitability.
Sustentabilidade nas indústrias químicas brasileiras
Authors: Maciel Vitor , Veiga Lilian Elabras
Published: October 2022

Além de terem uma importância estratégica para o desenvolvimento econômico e técnico-científico da sociedade, as indústrias químicas também estão associadas a expressivos impactos ambientais, razão pela qual o setor vem desenvolvendo práticas e inovações sustentáveis que viabilizem seu crescimento verde. No Brasil, a implementação dessas práticas encontra obstáculos e desafios ainda pouco compreendidos. Nesse sentido, foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico submetido a uma análise categorial para a descrição deste cenário institucional problemático. A aplicabilidade dos resultados foi validada por uma pesquisa de opinião, veiculada às empresas do setor, e por um estudo de caso em uma indústria química localizada no município do Rio de Janeiro, RJ/Brasil. As categorias Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (PD&I), Viabilidade Econômica, Atuação do Poder Público, Logística e Conscientização foram identificadas como significativas no cenário de obstáculos e desafios. A pesquisa de opinião indicou que, entre as categorias apresentadas, o grau de dificuldade para a implementação de práticas sustentáveis varia de moderado a crítico na perspectiva das indústrias do setor, com uma maior relevância da Viabilidade Econômica.  Por fim, por meio do estudo de caso foi possível compreender como estas categorias se manifestam no contexto prático de uma indústria, possibilitando a identificação de oportunidades de melhoria para a empresa estudada. A integração entre os stakeholders e a elaboração de estratégias sistêmicas são medidas recomendadas para a superação dos desafios e obstáculos identificados no presente estudo.
The effect of induction duration on postabortal hemorrhage in second-trimester pregnancy termination with misoprostol
Authors: Işıkalan Mehmet Murat , Özkaya Buşra , Özkaya Eren Berkay , Toprak Erzat , Ferlibaş Enes , Şengül Nurullah , Acar Ali
Published: October 2022

Objective: The aim was to investigate how the duration of induction affects postabortion hemorrhage in second-trimester pregnancy terminations using misoprostol. Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study was conducted between April 2020 and April 2021 at a university hospital. Singleton pregnant women having gestational age of 13–26 weeks and being hospitalized for termination were included in the study. The misoprostol was administered 200 µg every 4 hours intravaginally to patients already diagnosed with miscarriage, and 400 µg every 3 hours to all remaining patients. Estimated blood loss volume (EBLV) was calculated using a formula previously defined by Stafford et al. A total of 117 singleton pregnant women having gestational age of 13–26 weeks and being hospitalized for pregnancy termination were included in the study. Of these, 78 patients aborted within 0–24 hours (Group 2). The remaining 39 patients aborted in more than 24 hours (Group 1). Results: The EBLV was higher in the study group (p=0.003). In addition, the rate of patients with ≥500 cc and ≥1000 cc blood loss was also significantly higher in the study group (p values 0.049 and 0.016, respectively). After adjusting for potential confounder factors, the probability of blood loss of ≥500 cc and ≥1000 cc was found to be higher in the study group (adjusted OR: 2.720, 95% CI: 1.12–6.58 and adjusted OR: 6.987, 95% CI: 1.25–38.98, respectively). Conclusion: Postabortion hemorrhage risk was found to be higher in patients whose induction period lasted longer than 24 hours in second-trimester terminations with misoprostol. However, there was no deterioration in the patient’s clinical status and no increase in transfusion rates. Care should be taken with regard to vaginal bleeding in misoprostol applications lasting longer than 24 hours.
Unresolved issues on the antenatal use of corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation
Authors: Tsakiridis Ioannis , Dagklis Themistoklis , Şen Cihat
Published: October 2022

Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) for fetal lung maturation is celebrating the 50th anniversary. The most recent Cochrane review concluded that there is robust evidence that a single course of ACS reduces the risk of perinatal death and respiratory distress syndrome. Some aspects of ACS remain unresolved, including variations in the steroids regimen, effectiveness in certain groups, long-term effects, optimal timing of ACS administration in elective cases. it is well established that a single course of betamethasone or dexamethasone is beneficial in cases of anticipated preterm birth and delivery eventually occurs between two and seven days from administration. The main focus for future research should be on limiting the unnecessary exposure in low-risk pregnancies and investigating the effect in specific groups, periviable and late preterm fetuses.