bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital technology utilization and library's role in religious literacy
Authors: Nafisah Syifaun , Rohaya Siti , Effendy Nazrul
Published: July 2024

Pesantren is an Islamic education institution widely available in Indonesia. Various issues, such as intolerance to radicalism related to Pesantren, have emerged. Pesantren has made multiple efforts to stem this issue, one of which is through religious literacy activities. The image of Santri, who has low information literacy skills, is also allegedly one of the factors that prompted the emergence of these issues. This research aimed to explore the use of digital technology in religious literacy activities in Pesantren Thawalib Parabek in West Sumatra. This study also examined libraries' role in religious literacy activities in Pesantren. This study used qualitative research with a field study approach and used primary data from interviews, observation, and documentation. The secondary data was collected from Pesantren documents. This study conducted credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability tests using triangulation and audit techniques to ensure the validation of research data. Pesantren utilized digital technology products in religious literacy activities. These products included web-based applications, social media, and live-streaming media. This media aimed to promote, document, and disseminate activity information. The library has a vital role in literacy activities in Pesantren, namely as a place, mediator, facilitator, and contributor who provides the information sources needed for these activities. Pesantren faces internal obstacles in using digital technology due to limitation policies on the use of technology in the Pesantren environment. To overcome these obstacles, the government can collaborate with libraries to carry out religious literacy activities in Pesantren.
Kegemaran Mengaji dalam Pendidikan Baca Tulis Al-Quran di Kecamatan Marioriwawo Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Wahab Jamal , Marjuni Andi
Published: July 2024

Al-Quran itu merupakan himpunan huruf-huruf dan kata-kata yang dapat dibaca dan menjadi mu’jizat abadi kepada Rasulullah yang tidak mungkin bisa ditandingi oleh manusia, diturunkan ke dalam hati Rasulullah saw, diturunkan ke generasi berikutnya secara mutawatir, ketika dibaca bernilai ibadah  dan menjadi pedoman hidup bagi setiap umat Islam yang ada di muka bumi. pelaksanaan gemar mengaji di Kecamatan Marioriwawo Kabupaten Soppeng disebabkan oleh regulasi yang ada yaitu pemerintah menempatkan guru mengaji per RT dan tiap RT ditempatkan 2 orang guru mengaji, dan anak anak dianjurkan datang sendiri mengaji dan terkadang ada orang tua yang mengantar anaknya dan model perekrutannyapun masih tradisional terkadang dari mulut ke mulut dan terkadang orang tua peserta didik mendampingi ke rumah guru mengaji Kreativitas guru mengaji  dalam proses pembelajaran  dalam memberi penguatan dalam mengemukakan materi. kreatifitas guru mengaji  di Kecamatan Marioriwawo Kabupaten Soppeng dalam hal iklim mencakup pertama, Menciptakan  interpersonal yang kuat dan cinta pada al-Quran, kedua, Menciptakan  hubungan yang baik   antara guru mengaji mengaji dan peserta didik dan ketiga Kesungguhan dalam  menerima  dan peduli  terhadap peserta didik.
Epistemologi Islam: Perspektif Empirisme dan Rasionalisme
Authors: Nuryamin
Published: July 2024

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi sangat pesat, tetapi banyak disalahgunakan dalam fungsinya dari arah pencapaian tujuan ilmu pengeta­huan berupa kesejahteraan dan kebahagiaan hidup. Berbagai krisis yang dialami oleh ummat manusia diakibatkan dari perkembangan ilmu dan teknologi yang mengabaikan kepentingan jangka panjang yakni kelestarian alam tempat manusia untuk mencukupi kebutuhan hidupnya.  Ilmu pengetahuan yang dikembangkan harus berpijak pada tujuan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yaitu kesejahteraan dan kebahagiaan ummat manusia dengan landasan moral dan etika. Karena itu epistemologi yang mesti dikembangkan adalah apa yang dapat diketahui dan bagaimana cara mengetahuinya, “what can we know, and how do we know it”.  Indra dan akal secara bersama-sama memperkuat perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi sebagai ilmu yang niscaya dalam kehidupan. Tuhan adalah sumber dari segala obyek yang diilmui. Dua obyek ilmu yang sifatnya berdimensi syah{a<<>dah dan gaib menuntut adanya yang memungkinkan terjadinya kontak dengan kedua alam itu. Ilmu diperoleh melalui indra (indra lahir dan indra batin) disebut ilmu yang empiric. Sedang pengetahuan akal atau rasioanlisme , yakni pengetahuan yang diperoleh melalui akal untuk mengenal dan menyelami tanda-tanda kebesaran Tuhan dalam alam ciptaan-Nya serta hikmah yang terkandung di dalamnya. Informasi tentang indra dan akal diambil dari al-Qur’an dengan mengkaji ayat-ayat epistemologi secara bersama-sama untuk mengem­bangkan ilmu pengetahuan.
Perubahan Sosial Perspektif Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Janna Sitti Riadil
Published: July 2024

Social change is any change in social institutions in a society, which affects its social system, including values, attitudes, and behavioral patterns among groups in society. Social changes have a huge influence on Islamic education in various aspects. This has particular implications that Islamic education as a social institution must be dynamic and open to various changes according to differences in socio-cultural loci and developments over time. Therefore, although historically Islamic education has shown its dynamism in responding to social change, many stereotypes are still attached to typical Islamic education institutions to this day, such as the narrowness of the curriculum, lack of professionalism of teaching staff, and scientific dichotomy.
Clinical Significance of IgG4 Serum Concentration in Graves’ Disease
Authors: Olejarz Michal , Szczepanek-Parulska Ewelina , Krygier Aleksandra , Wrotkowska Elzbieta , Sawicka-Gutaj Nadia , Ruchala Marek
Published: July 2024

Elevated immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) serum antibodies are an important feature of IgG4-related disease. However, IgG4 antibodies can play a role in autoimmune thyroid disorders. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of serum IgG4 levels on clinical features of Graves’ disease (GD). We recruited 60 patients with GD (48 patients without thyroid eye disease, 12 patients with moderate-to-severe Graves’ orbitopathy [GO], and 25 healthy control subjects). The prevalence of high IgG4 serum concentration was 4.2% among GD patients without GO and 33.33% in patients with moderate-to-severe GO. The group with GO had significantly higher median IgG4 levels (87.9 mg/dL) than the control group (41.2 mg/dL, P = 0.034) and the GD without GO group (30.75 mg/dL, P < 0.001). Patients with thyroid nodules had lower IgG4 levels than patients without thyroid nodules, but the difference was not statistically significant (35.7 [24.8; 41.53] mg/dL vs. 43 [30.1; 92.7] mg/dL, P = 0.064). IgG4 as a diagnostic tool for moderate-to-severe GO had the following parameters: area under the curve (AUC): 0.851 (P < 0.001), at the cut-off value of 49 mg/dL, negative predictive value: 100%, positive predictive value: 48%, sensitivity: 100%, specificity: 73%. There were no significant differences between the high and normal IgG4 groups in thyroid hormones, antithyroid antibodies, and ultrasound features. Serum IgG4 levels are associated with some of the clinical features of GD and can help in the diagnostic process of the disease. More research is needed to better understand the pathophysiology of IgG4 involvement in GD.
Development of a portable electronic nose for the classification of tea quality based on tea dregs aroma
Authors: Guritno Adi Djoko , Harjoko Agus , Tanuputri Megita Ryanjani , Putri Diyah Utami Kusumaning , Putro Nur Achmad Sulistyo
Published: July 2024

The current assessment of tea quality is considered subjective. This study aims to develop a portable electronic nose to assess the aroma of tea dregs objectively by relying on the aromatic capture process through sensors and using multilayer perceptron (MLP). A MLP with some hyperparameter variations is used and compared with five machine-learning classifiers. The classification using MLP model with ReLU activation function and 3 hidden layers with 100 hidden nodes resulted in the highest accuracy of 0.8750 ± 0.0241. The MLP model using ReLU activation function is better than Sigmoid while increasing the number of hidden layers and hidden nodes does not necessarily enhance its performance. In the future, this research can be improved by adding sensors to the portable electronic nose, increasing the number of datasets used, and using ensemble learning or deep learning models.
Investigation of torque and sensitivity analysis of a two-phase hybrid stepper motor
Authors: Hojati Mohammadreza , Baktash Amir , Mukhopadhyay Subhas C.
Published: July 2024

Stepper motors are extensively used in various automated systems, notably hybrid stepper motors (HSMs), renowned for their high torque density. Optimizing and improving their performance and torque density is highly beneficial. The first step in motor optimization is to perform a sensitivity analysis to identify the parameters most significantly affecting motor performance and torque density. Using Ansys Maxwell, a finite element method (FEM) software, we modeled and analyzed a commercially available HSM. After validating the computer model’s accuracy, we investigated the motor’s sensitivity to various parameters and discussed their effects on performance. Our findings highlight the significance of parameters such as air gap, magnet diameter, wire-turn numbers in the coils, and the shapes of the rotor and stator teeth in influencing HSM sensitivity—conversely, factors like magnet height and stator pole thickness exhibit negligible impact on motor performance.
MRI v/s Non contrast CT brain in evaluation of stroke
Authors: SHAH ROHAN
Published: July 2024

Introduction:
Stroke is a common and leading cause of death and disability in the world. The guidelines for use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) include stroke onset within 3 to 4.5 hours, preceded by a computed tomographic (CT) scan to exclude the presence of haemorrhage.
Aims/Objectives:
The importance of MRI/CT perfusion of brain in radiographic evaluation of stroke.
Materials / Methods:
A 27-year-old male patient was brought to the ED following an episode of new onset of seizure 20 minutes before coming to ED. History of headache, dizziness was there since last 3 hours. Patient was in post ictal phase. So, differentials at this point were metabolic causes of seizure/space occupying lesion/stroke with new onset of seizure. One episode of GTCS was witnessed in the ED. Urgent MRA brain and neck was suggestive of acute non haemorrhagic right MCA infarcts with thrombus in right carotid bulb and in the main stem division of right MCA. From the details of sequence of events, patient was considered in window period for thrombolysis. After ruling out contraindications, patient was thrombolysed.
Results:
Seizure at onset has been considered a relative contraindication for intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. In our case, urgent MRA brain and neck was suggestive of acute non haemorrhagic right MCA infarcts with thrombus in right carotid bulb and in the main stem division of right MCA. From the details of sequence of events, patient was considered in window period for thrombolysis and was given TPA after
ruling out contraindications.
Discussion:
Differentiation between stroke and stroke mimic can be a clinically arduous task for both emergency physicians and neurologist . Hence, imaging may be critical in making a diagnosis of stroke in an acute setting. Post seizure palsy (Todd's Palsy) is one condition that can mimic stroke. CT Brain is currently recommended imaging as per current AHA guidelines for diagnosing stroke by excluding intracranial hemorrhage prior to administration of intravenous thrombolysis. However, it has a limited role in differentiating those patients of stroke from stroke mimic.
Conclusion:
As per current AHA guidelines seizure at onset of stoke is considered contraindication to IV thrombolysis. MRI/CT Perfusion can overcome this by accurately diagnosing stroke and ruling out Todd's palsy as stroke mimic.
High eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.) fruit intake for short duration enhances the antioxidant activity and biochemical parameters in rats
Authors: Iheagwam Franklyn Nonso , Chinedu Shalom Nwodo
Published: July 2024

Solanum aethiopicum is consumed in large quantities by various ethnic groups within Nigeria. This study evaluated the effect of S. aethiopicum fruit ethanol extract (SAFE) short-term intake at high doses on antioxidant and biochemical properties in rats. Thirty-six male Wistar rats were divided into six experimental groups. Two groups served as controls, while others were treated daily with graded doses of SAFE (500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 mg/kg b.w.) for fourteen days. Liver function, lipid profile, oxidative stress biomarkers, and liver pathology were assayed. Oral administration of SAFE significantly (p<0.05) reduced lipid peroxidation while increasing superoxide dismutase activity and glutathione concentration. Biomarkers of lipid profile and liver function were significantly (p<0.05) improved in SAFE-administered groups without altering the liver microarchitecture. The results suggest that short-term administration of S. aethiopicum fruit at high concentrations improves antioxidants and possesses hypocholesterolaemic properties without inducing hepatic alteration associated with its principles.
Prevalence of anxiety and depression among cancer patients attending tertiary care hospital in Puducherry – A cross-sectional study
Authors: Krishnan Pooja , Sindhuri R. , Mohan Reenaa , Reveda M. , Balaji Roghan
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

Palliative care interventions for cancer patients are usually more effective when they provide them with cues for using the knowledge related to their disease, which helps them adjust and live through the different phases of the illness. The objective of the study is to find the prevalence of anxiety and depression among cancer patients and to assess their quality of life (QOL).

Material and Methods:

Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 226 oncology patients attending tertiary care hospitals. After obtaining consent, one-to-one interviews were conducted with cancer patients using a standard questionnaire. Depression anxiety stress scale 21 scale and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) scale were used. Ethical principles were adhered throughout the study. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software.

Results:

Out of 226 cancer patients, majority of them 151 (66.8%) were in the age group of 30–59 years and 148 (66.5%) were female. It was found that 62 (27.4%) had stress, 178 (78.8%) had anxiety and 154 (68.1%) were in depression. The mean raw score in overall QOL is 3.27 ± 0.94 standard deviation (SD) and in general health is 3.46 ± 0.81) (SD). Marital status (P = 0.001) and duration since the diagnosis of cancer (P = 0.005) had significant association with the environmental domain of the QOL of patients.

Conclusion:

This study emphasizes the need for palliative care for psychosocial support to cancer patient to improve their QOL. Comprehensive management for cancer patients by providing family support and a patient-friendly environment is needed.
Therapeutic success of tofacitinib in granuloma annulare: A retrospective case series of 15 patients
Authors: Dev Anubha , Keshavamurthy Vinay , Chatterjee Debajyoti
Published: July 2024

Background

Granuloma annulare (GA) is a necrobiotic granulomatous disorder that may sometimes be resistant to treatment, especially the generalised form. Tofacitinib has recently shown promise in the treatment of non-infective granulomatous dermatosis.

Objectives

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the response of generalised GA to oral tofacitinib.

Methods

This was a retrospective case series in patients of generalised GA who were treated with oral tofacitinib 5 mg twice a day in a tertiary care centre in north India. Baseline clinical details and histopathological findings were reviewed. Treatment response was noted in the form of clearance of lesions (complete or partial) along with the time taken to achieve the maximum response.

Results

A total of 15 patients of generalised GA were included in this study, amongst whom nine patients were resistant to conventional therapies whilst the remaining were treatment naïve. Complete clearance of lesions was noted in 11 patients at a mean treatment duration of 4.4 ± 2.1 months whereas clearance was partial in four, with a mean follow-up duration post- treatment in patients who had partial clearance, which is 7.3 ± 2.8 month, with a reduction in erythema and infiltration in those lesions. Adverse effects in the form of hyperlipidemia were observed in two patients.

Conclusion

Tofacitinib, a JAK-STAT inhibitor is beneficial in treating GA, especially in those with generalised and recalcitrant disease.
Comparison of the systolic blood pressure and limb occlusion pressure methods in determining effective tourniquet pressure in upper limb surgeries
Authors: Akah Chineme Martin , Lasebikan Omolade Ayoola , Asuquo Joseph , Katchy Uche A. , Anyaehie Udo Ego , Uzodimma Samuel Chukwudi , Madu Kenechi , Asuquo Best
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

The importance of a tourniquet to a surgeon cannot be overemphasised. Pneumatic tourniquet pressure is usually determined by systolic blood pressure (SBP), but a new emerging method, the limb occlusion pressure (LOP) appears more promising, especially in upper limb surgeries. We compare the effectiveness of the SBP and LOP methods in determining the tourniquet pressure in forearm bone surgeries.

Material and Methods:

This study was a prospective comparative study involving 60 forearm bone surgeries conducted over a 1-year period with randomisation into two groups. Those whose tourniquet pressure was determined using the SBP method (Group A) and those whose pressure was determined using the LOP method (Group B). Data collected included the tourniquet pressure, tourniquet performance using a Likert scale as well as tourniquet-related complications were noted. Analysis was done with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 22 trademark of the International Business Machine) and Excel (version 13.0, Microsoft, Redmond, WA).

Results:

There was a statistically significant difference in the mean tourniquet pressure between the two groups (SBP = 234.43 ± 11.87 mmHg; LOP = 199.17 ± 16.44 mmHg, P < 0.001). Both methods provided a satisfactory dry field throughout the tourniquet duration with no statistically significant difference in the tourniquet performance between the two groups. Although two cases of tourniquet-related nerve palsy were noted in the SBP group, it was not statistically significant (P = 0.355).

Conclusion:

The LOP method provided a satisfactory dry surgical field at a lower tourniquet pressure than the SBP method with no complications.
Pengolahan Air Limbah Hotel Dengan Metode Biofiler Aerob
Authors: Syawfani Raina , Winardi Winardi , Jumiati Jumiati
Published: July 2024

Limbah cair Hotel X berasal dari kamar mandi, wastafel, dan restoran. Karakteristik awal air limbah untuk parameter BOD, COD, TSS, Fosfat serta Nitrat yaitu 75,8 mg/L, 320 mg/L, 24 mg/L, 2,61 mg/L dan 9,66 mg/L. Nilai BOD, COD, dan Fosfat melebihi baku mutu berdasarkan PERMEN LH No. 5 Tahun 2014 Lampiran XLIII serta PP No.22 Tahun 2021 terkait Baku Mutu Air Nasional. Tingginya bahan organik dan deterjen mempengaruhi air limbah berada diatas baku mutu., sehingga perlu dilakukan pengolahan. Pengolahan yang dapat dilakukan yaitu dengan metode biofilter. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan guna mengetahui efisiensi penurunan parameter pencemar dan pengaruh waktu tinggal (3, 5, dan 7 hari) dengan penambahan EM4. Pengolahan biofilter aerob diawali dengan proses seeding media bioring selama 14 hari. Pengolahan ini bisa menurunkan kadar BOD, COD, TSS, Fosfat dan Nitrat dengan efisiensi yaitu 68,75%, 71,44%, 86,46%, 61% dan 53,52%. Penurunan ini dipengaruhi oleh penambahan oksigen dan EM4 yang membantu proses penumbuhan biofilm. Berdasarkan hasil analisa, tidak adanya pengaruh nyata dari lamanya waktu tinggal terhadap penurunan parameter pencemar.
Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Limbah Laundry di Kota Pontianak
Authors: Khairunnisa Rizqa , Utomo Kiki Prio , Sulastri Aini
Published: July 2024

Aktivitas masyarakat yang semakin tinggi, mendorong munculnya usaha-usaha yang bertujuan meringankan beban masyarakat seperti jasa laundry. Limbah yang dihasilkan usaha jasa laundry mengandung detergent, benang dan serat-serat kain sintetis (mikroplastik). Mikroplastik merupakan polimer sintetis berukuran kurang dari 5mm yang tidak dapat didegradasi sempurna dan akan menjadi kontaminan lingkungan untuk jangka panjang. Ukurannya yang kecil mengakibatkan mikroplastik dapat masuk dalam rantai makanan dan menimbulkan dampak toksisitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi bentuk, kelimpahan, massa dan jenis polimer mikroplastik di limbah cair laundry. Pengumpulan sampel dilakukan pada laundry X Kota Pontianak dengan mengambil 3 sampel pada proses pencucian, pembilasan dan pengeringan. Analisis laboratorium diawali dengan penyaringan sampel, degradasi organik, pemisahan densitas, penyaringan akhir, pengamatan mikroskop dan uji FTIR. Mikroplastik yang ditemukan di seluruh sampel hanya berbentuk fiber, dengan polimer acrylonitrile butadiene styrene pada pencucian pertama dan polietilen pada pencucian kedua dan ketiga. Diantara semua proses, pencucian merupakan proses yang melepaskan mikroplastik paling banyak dengan rata-rata kelimpahan 2.239 partikel/L dan massa 129 gr. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa detergent, umur pakaian, sistem putaran dan keberadaan air pada proses meningkatkan pelepasan serat mikroplastik selama pencucian.
Motor Pompa DC Sebagai Mesin Alat Pengaduk Pada Proses Koagulasi
Authors: Lelboi Jefrianus , Kadaria Ulli , Pramadita Suci
Published: July 2024

Jalan Purnama II in South Pontianak District to meet the needs of MCK, peat groundwater is used as the source of water. The study area's peat water quality measures pH 6.04, turbidity 10.54 NTU, colour > 500 TCU, and organic matter 322 mg/L. Water quality does not meet Permenkes No.32 Tahun 2017 and Permenkes No.2 Tahun 2023 quality standards. The study's goal is to determine the quality of raw water before and after processing, as well as the effect of time on coagulant mixing results. A mechanical stirring machine with a 12-volt DC pump motor spinning at 3000 rpm and a rod length of 60 cm speeds up the process of mixing raw water with 72 grams of alum coagulant and 216 grams of quicklime. The sedimentation process lasts one hour, followed by filtration with 40 cm of shell sand as media and a contact time of one minute.The jar test was used to determine the alum and quicklime doses. The stirring time was varied from T1 to T5 to T10. The test parameters are pH,turbidity,colour,and organic matter. The best pH,turbidity,and colour values were found at T1, with pH 10.78,turbidity 1.92 NTU and colour 230 TCU, and the best organic substance parameters at T5 298 mg/L. The turbidity parameter meets the Permenkes No.2 Tahun 2023 quality standard,meanwhile organic substances do not yet meet Permenkes No.32 Tahun 2017 quality standards,and pH and colour parameters do not meet Permenkes No.2 Tahun 2023 standards. Beside on the result,T1 has the best time variation.
Analisis Penyediaan Air Bersih Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti : Studi Kasus Pada Infrastruktur Dan Keberlanjutan
Authors: Anggraini Ika Muthya , Widodo Muji Listyo , Syahwanti Hezliana
Published: July 2024

Air bersih merupakan salah satu bagian dari sistem utilitas yang penting di Gedung kampus. Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti telah berdiri sejak tahun 1981 dengan program studi pertama yaitu program studi Teknik sipil. Sejak tahun 2023 dilakukan penambahan program studi yaitu Rekayasa Infrastruktur dan Lingkungan . Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui berapa besar kebutuhan air bersih dan besar kapasitas volume reservoir yang dibutuhkan di Fakultas Teknik Universitas Panca Bhakti untuk pemenuhan penyediaan air bersih dikawasan fakultas Teknik. Hasil penelitian yang didapat yaitu volume Ground water tank yang didapat sebesar 28 m3, Saat ini kapasitas yang tersedia berukuran 4 x 4 x 2,5 = 40 m3, artinya kapasitas Ground Reservoir yang ada sudah memenuhi untuk penyediaan air bersih. Dimensi roof tank yang didapat sebesar 4 m3,  saat ini kapasitas tangki atas sudah memenuhi, namun jika ada penambahan program studi baru pada Gedung Fakultas Teknik perlu ditambahkan 1 buah Reservoir dengan kapasitas yang sama untuk memenuhi kebutuhan program studi baru di masa yang akan datang. Hasil simulasi jaringan distribusi air bersih Gedung menggunakan tiga ukuran pipa yaitu Ø 1/2 inch (12,07 mm) , Ø 3/4 inch (19,05 mm) dan Ø 2 inch (50,8 mm). Dimensi pipa mempengaruhi kecepatan air dalam pipa, dalam perencanaan ini digunakan pipa ukuran Ø 1/2 inch untuk distribusi pada tangki 3 pada pipa 9,12, 6 dan 7 yang berada dikawasan Gedung Fakultas Teknik sehingga memenuhi syarat kecepatan air dalam pipa yaitu sebesar 0,3-3 m/s.kecepatan aliran air yang rendah dapat menyebabkan terjadinya pengendapan sedimen dalam pipa, menimbulkan efek korosi dalam pipa, sedangkan bila kecepatan aliran air yang terlalu tinggi menyebabkan terjadinya penggerusan pipa sehingga mempercepat usia pipa.
Implementasi Pengelolaan Kualitas Lingkungan Pada Kegiatan Penanganan Alur Sungai Dan Pengendalian Sedimen Di Sungai Namo Kabupaten Sigi Sulawesi Tengah
Authors: Safii Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Pengelolaan aliran sungai dan pengendalian sedimentasi di Sungai Namo, Kabupaten Sigi, Sulawesi Tengah, merupakan proyek yang sangat penting untuk mengurangi risiko banjir dan erosi yang sering terjadi di daerah tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi bagaimana pengelolaan kualitas lingkungan diterapkan selama proyek ini berlangsung. Metode penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode studi kasus. Metode pengumpulan data mencakup melakukan survei lapangan untuk mengamati kondisi fisik lingkungan, melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan berbagai pihak yang terlibat seperti kontraktor, perwakilan pemerintah daerah, ahli lingkungan, dan warga setempat, serta menganalisis dokumen dan data sekunder dari laporan proyek dan literatur terkait. Penelitian menemukan bahwa strategi untuk mengelola kualitas lingkungan telah dilakukan melalui berbagai cara, termasuk pengelolaan limbah konstruksi, pelestarian tanah dan air, pengelolaan air limbah, dan pemantauan kualitas udara. Penanganan limbah konstruksi dilakukan dengan memisahkan dan memproses limbah di tempat proyek, sementara pelestarian tanah dan air dilakukan melalui penanaman vegetasi dan pembuatan terasering. Sistem sementara untuk mengolah air limbah sedang dibangun untuk memproses air limbah sebelum dibuang ke sungai, dan analisis kualitas udara dilakukan secara berkala untuk menilai tingkat polusi. Meskipun demikian, studi ini juga menemukan beberapa hambatan, seperti rendahnya kesadaran lingkungan di kalangan pekerja konstruksi dan keterbatasan sumber daya, yang dapat menghambat efektivitas pengelolaan kualitas lingkungan. Agar dapat mengatasi tantangan ini, diperlukan program pelatihan lingkungan yang berkelanjutan bagi pekerja konstruksi serta dukungan regulasi yang lebih ketat dari pemerintah. Simpanan dari studi ini menegaskan betapa pentingnya menjalankan pengelolaan kualitas lingkungan yang efektif saat melakukan proyek penanganan alur sungai dan pengendalian sedimen. Penelitian ini menyarankan agar partisipasi masyarakat ditingkatkan dalam semua tahap proyek, dan mendorong penelitian lebih lanjut untuk mengembangkan metode pengelolaan lingkungan yang lebih inovatif dan efektif di masa mendatang.
The living conditions of foreign workers: a field study in Erbil city.
Authors: Mustafa Kamaran abdulla , Rasool Izaddin Abdalsamad
Published: July 2024

The Kurdistan Region is in the stage of economic development in various sectors, and sometimes economic development requires labor. Allowing and bringing foreign labor depends partly on how much the local labor fulfills the needs of the Kurdistan Region, bringing  foreign workers sometimes is discussed as critical by the authorities, despite the lack of employment and local labor, but it is allowed to bring foreign labor, foreign workers have a number of social dimensions, which may affect their living conditions.
This study aims to determine the living conditions of foreign workers in Erbil. The research method is quantitative method through the use of questionnaire tool, (381) foreign workers in male and female gender were taken as the study’s sample. Then analyzing the data with the use of the program (SPSS), we came to the conclusion that foreign workers in Erbil feel comfortable and safe, cultural differences have not become a problem and obstacle in front of them regarding religion and food, and they quickly adapt to the culture of Kurdistan Region. Foreign workers are more likely to have no social security and have been asked for inappropriate work, The male faces more social, psychological, healthy, economical, and legal problems than the female. Finally, some suggestion and recommendation have been presented to the related parties and the researches that will be done after this research.
The role of media spokespersons of official institutions in the Kurdistan Region in crisis management, from the perspective of journalists and teachers of the media department
Authors: Faraj Gashaw Ali , Mustafa Abdulkhaliq Ibrahim , Hassan Mansoor Nooruddin
Published: July 2024

This research aims to shed light on the role of media spokesmen of official institutions in the Kurdistan Region during critical periods. The research consists of a descriptive approach while it has used a survey method including a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The latter was designed via the survey administration software Google Forms whereas its link was distributed in a group chat containing journalists from the Kurdistan Region. The questionnaire reached 70 responses. The most important findings in the current study are related to the research samples claiming that the news and information conveyed by the spokesmen from official institutions were ineffective. In addition, the research findings also display that the spokesmen have played a weak role in managing critical periods in Kurdistan Region.
Level of Teaching Performance and Relationship with The Teaching Profession Among Teachers of Koya University
Authors: Razaq Sebar Rzgar
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the level of teaching performance and teaching profession among teachers of Koya University.  (90) teachers participated randomly from different departments of the faculty of Education. Two data collection tools were used, the first measuring the level of teaching performance, and the second to measure the teachers' attitudes toward teaching profession The reliability of the first instrument was (0.75), and for the second was (0.74).  The research used statistical software (SPSS) to analyze the data. The result showed a statistically significant positive relationship between the level of teaching performance and teachers' attitudes toward teaching profession. finally, several recommendations and suggestions were presented.
Measuring the impact of specific factors in improving the level of human development in Iraq during the period (1990-2020)
Authors: Rouf Sazan Amir
Published: July 2024

The subject of human development is one of the most important topics that occupies an important place in the economies of the countries of the world, which prompts the adoption of a correct and rational methodology to draw scientific conclusions and recommendations aimed at promoting and developing human development. and livelihood), and attention to these aspects constitutes an important part in the development plans of any country in order to create a strong base and a people with skilled labor, and investing in human capital has long-term positive benefits that are reflected on the individual in particular and on society in general, which shows that it is an important investment and the value of human investment. The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which were: that health, educational and living human development indicators suffer from further deterioration, neglect and deterioration of their actual reality during the study period, and despite the presence of an improvement in the value of the human development index for Iraq, it is not in line with the reality of human development indicators In the country, the research ends with a set of recommendations, the most prominent of which are: the need to increase financial allocations in human capital investment, improve the health of individuals and improve their standard of living.
Changing the Aesthetic Taste in Two Modern Kurdish Songs
Authors: Hama Aziz Ashna Omar , Baden Nasser Hashim , Sheikh Mohammed Sangar Qadir
Published: July 2024

Human being always looking for changes and experiencing new things. Since the art directly connected to the social and psychological phenomena, the meaning of aesthetics keeps changing. Therefore, it is common to see that the individual constantly looks for new styles, abandoning the old music and songs.
This study, Changing Aesthetic in Two Modern Kurdish Song, is analyzing the differences between the two selected songs within the last twenty years regarding text, melody, rhythm, and song. It highlights that to what extent the songs are connected to the aesthetic feeling of their times.
The importance of this research is that it clarifying the aesthetic feeling in the Kurdish modern music and song, revealing that it is a principal issue that never should be neglected in any art criticism. Therefore, the study is about aesthetic in art in general and modern music and song in particular.
In addition to the introduction, and abstract, the research is composed of three chapters. The first chapter is about the general structure of the research including the problem and the importance of the research, the goal of the research, the tools and the limits of the research, and the terminology.
In the second chapter, the structure of the research divided into different subjects such as aesthetic feeling, Aesthetic types, change in the aesthetic feeling, and the introduction to the historical changes in the Kurdish song.
The third part is devoted to the implementation if the outcomes of the research which is composed of illustration and analyzing the case studies, analyzing the text, and practical music. The research ends with the result and the list of resources.
Rullah Abdullah al-Baytwati (d. 1381 AH) and his approach to Responding to Jewish and Christian suspicions about the Holy Quran Through his book (Achieving Islar)
Authors: Muhammad Al-Qarni Ismail , Noori Khaleel Hussain
Published: July 2024

This research airs to defend the Holy Qur'an, as it is one of the rost irportant objectives of opponents of Islar. There are countless suspicions directed at the Holy Qur'an, and this research seeks to refute ther all, with conclusive evidence fror the Qur'an and the Bible, and the approach followed in this research is the corparative analytical approach, the research is based on a review of what the opponents said about the Holy Quran, and then responds to it by looking at all the suspicions, and the research that we are dealing with, Rullah Abdullah Al-Baytwati and his rethod of responding to the suspicions of Jews and Christians about the Holy Quran through his book (Realization of Islar) The research has discussed all The spectrur of opponents of the recalcitrant, Jewish and Christian opponents, the researcher has concluded a set of results, the rost irportant of which are: It presents the life of a prorinent Kurdish figure, full of service and giving, Rullah Abdullah al-Baytwati, a scientist of Kurdish scholars, and contributed to the Islaric library with a set of letters, as well as the response of the research to the suspicions raised about the Holy Quran arong Jews and Christians and refutation of their suspicions, invoking including the book of al-Baytuati tagged with (Realization of Islar).
Penanaman Nilai Pancasila dalam Kurikulum Merdeka Pada Anak di Sekolah Dasar: Refleksi Proyek Kelas Taman Baca Mini Beserta Tantangannya
Authors: Pratama Fernadiksa Rasta Putra
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi penanaman nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam Konteks Kurikulum Merdeka pada anak-anak di sekolah dasar melalui refleksi terhadap proyek kelas "Taman Baca Mini". Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka dalam menginternalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila, serta dampaknya terhadap pembentukan karakter siswa. Melalui metode refleksi, penelitian ini menganalisis proses pembelajaran proyek kelas "Taman Baca Mini" sebagai model konkrit dari implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka. Dengan mempertimbangkan konteks sekolah dasar dan tujuan pendidikan karakter, penelitian ini menyelidiki efektivitas proyek dalam memperkuat pemahaman dan pengamalan nilai-nilai Pancasila, serta mengevaluasi tantangan yang dihadapi dalam proses penanaman nilai-nilai tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan wawasan yang berharga bagi pengembangan pendidikan karakter di Indonesia dan memberikan kontribusi positif bagi pembentukan generasi yang memiliki kesadaran moral dan kewarganegaraan yang kuat.
The Influence of Customer Relationships on Supply Chain Risk Mitigation in International Logistics
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Jin Zhihong , Ullah Irfan , Zaheer Qasim , Ali Aden Waiss
Published: July 2024

Adequate transportation and administration of products and resources across borders are crucial in the logistics industry, particularly in locations such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, other hazards are associated with this, including global disputes, geopolitical tensions, trade battles, natural catastrophes, terrorist threats, and security breaches, all of which can disrupt the supply chain. These hazards highlight the need for robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies to ensure the seamless distribution of products and services in the face of adversity. To address these challenges, this study examines the impact of customer relationships (CR) on supply chain risk management in the CPEC logistics sector. A survey conducted across various transportation and logistics firms' sites obtained data from 500 staff members. After removing 50 partial replies, 450 total responses were considered. The information also includes reactions for operational supply chain risk management (OSCRM), organization performance (OP), strategic supply chain risk management (SSCRM), and customer relationship (CR). To evaluate the respondents of the survey questionnaire using the Likert scale. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is utilized to validate the hypothesis, which is used for statistical analysis, validation of structural models, and measurement models. The measurement model established the measure's validity and reliability, while other approaches demonstrated discriminant validity. The structural model is employed to identify the significant relationships between CR and SCRM in the logistics sector. The findings emphasize CR's importance in managing the supply chain's inherent constraints, contributing to CPEC's sustainability. Overall, this research attempts to enhance understanding of the complex relationship between CR and SCRM in the dynamic world of global logistics. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-010 Full Text: PDF
BIM Maintenance System with IoT Integration: Enhancing Building Performance and Facility Management
Authors: Ehab Ahmed , A. Mahdi Mazkour , El-Helloty Arfa
Published: July 2024

The rapid growth of technology worldwide in different ways drives the construction sector to take the same path. Smart cities, Digital Twins, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are the trends in this way today. Also, integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has revolutionized how buildings are designed, constructed, maintained, and managed. On the other hand, the complexity, high cost, need for expertise, and other things make the maintenance process and facility management by human inspections, commercial software, and different tools not suitable for the growth of the technology. This paper presents a proposal for a workflow of integration between BIM, and an algorithm of Maintenance System with IoT and highlights its potential to enhance building performance and facility management. The paper explores this innovative system's underlying principles, benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of BIM, and the proposed algorithm of Maintenance System with IoT integration on various stakeholders, including building owners, facility managers, and occupants by using a case study. The findings collected by a questionnaire for some experts emphasize the importance of adopting this integrated approach to optimize building operations, improve maintenance practices, and create sustainable and intelligent built environments. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-015 Full Text: PDF
Performance of NSM GFRP Retrofitted Postfire RC Slabs Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loadings
Authors: Cao Vui Van
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the performance and mechanical properties of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire RC slabs under monotonic and cyclic loadings. Experiments were conducted for eight RC slabs exposed to different fires. These postfire slabs were retrofitted with NSM GFRP bars, which were then monotonically and cyclically loaded until failure. The results indicated that the control slab failed in flexure, with steel yielding and a main mid-span crack. NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs failed by either crushing of compressive concrete or rupture of GFRP bars. The tested slabs were characterized by bi-linear behavior. NSM GFRP retrofitting improved the yield and ultimate loads of postfire slabs by 47.2% and 116.4% on average, respectively. Fire duration was confirmed to be a main factor that significantly reduced the elastic stiffness of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs by 60.9% for 60 min of fire. The average plastic-to-elastic stiffness of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs was 0.132, which was 32 times that of the control slab. The cyclic loading effect caused substantial stiffness degradation of NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs. The average stiffness degradations were 10.6% and 7.2% for original and NSM GFRP retrofitted postfire slabs, respectively. However, the cyclic loading effect caused negligible strength degradation. The combination of increasing fire duration and the cyclic loading effect significantly decreased ductility. Theoretical analyses were carried out to estimate the yield moments of slabs. The analytical equation demonstrated its accuracy in estimating the yield moment capacity of postfire RC slabs without and with NSM GFRP retrofitting. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-017 Full Text: PDF
Quantitative Monitoring of Coastal Erosion and Changes Using Remote Sensing in a Mediterranean Delta
Authors: Abdel Aziz Khaled Mahmoud
Published: July 2024

The morphology of coastal regions is continually changing because of both natural and human factors. Monitoring and understanding these changes are essential for efficient coastal management and sustainable development. To protect and develop beaches, quantitative monitoring of coastal changes is crucial. According to this study, there is a persistent erosion issue with the shoreline of the Rosetta region in Egypt. Over the previous century, there has been noticeable erosion. This is mostly because of the Aswan High Dam, which was built in 1964 and decreased runoff and sediment flow. Five Landsat images spanning the years 1980–2023 were utilized in this study. The Nile Delta would be eroding at an alarming rate if action were not taken due to coastal erosion, which is made worse by sea level rise. Our study's primary goal is to evaluate the shoreline of the Rosetta region and identify rates of erosion and accretion as well as patterns of accumulation and erosion using a combination of statistical analysis of the coastline using DSAS software and remote sensing techniques. It also seeks to pinpoint hotspots that require security. In this study, the Shoreline Linear Regression Rate (LRR), End Point Rate (EPR), Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), and Net Shoreline Movement (NSM) were determined by creating cross-sections perpendicular to the baseline using the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). According to the analysis of coastal change, the periods with the highest levels of erosion were between 1980 and 1990, before the protection of the promontory took place. In addition, the results extracted from this study showed a stabilized shoreline between 2000 and 2023 at the Rosetta Promontory and noticeable erosion in the east and west of the promontory. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-08 Full Text: PDF
The Effectiveness of Inclined Pile Breakwater on the Transmission Coefficient
Authors: Nurzaman Lukman , Juwono Pitojo Tri , Dermawan Very , Wijatmiko Indradi
Published: July 2024

A breakwater is a structure designed to protect coastal areas by breaking and reducing the force of incoming waves. Waves that propagate through a wave dampening building will have some of their energy reflected (reflection), some of their energy transmitted (transmission), and some of their energy destroyed (dissipation). The effectiveness of wave-breaking structures in protecting coastal and harbor waters can be seen from how much wave energy the building can reduce. In this research, the performance of the wave breaker will be seen from the values of wave transmission (Kt) and wave reflection (Kr) with an inclined pile building structure. Reflection and transmission analysis of the results of 2D physical model testing of wave breakers with inclined pile structures are needed to optimize their use. Laboratory test results prove that this Inclined Pile Structure breakwater is quite effective in scenarios that have smaller Kt values and larger Kr values. In this experiment, testing was carried out with several parameters, namely the slope of the pile, the distance between the piles in one row (or distance between pillars), the distance between the tops of the piles (or distance between rows of piles), and the depth of the water. The Kt value in the model α=45°; D=1.69 cm; b=5 cm is 0.603 compared to the model α=60°; D=1.69cm; b=5 cm, Kt value is 0.652. This shows that the inclined pile structure of breakwater is more effective with a pile slope of 45° than with a pile slope of 60°. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-06-09 Full Text: PDF