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Empowering Vietnamese EFL Learners at Tertiary Level: Investigating Factors Shaping Learner Autonomy in English Language Acquisition
Authors: Nguyen Thi Anh , Nguyen Tra Huong , Nguyen My Hoang , Phạm Thuy Trut , Le Thao Thanh , Phuong Yen Hoang , Huynh Thu Thi Anh
Published: July 2023

This study scrutinizes the viewpoints of Vietnamese students studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL) regarding determinants impacting their autonomy in English language acquisition. Data was amassed from 117 Vietnamese EFL learners attending a university in Vietnam by using a survey-based methodology. The survey instrument, comprising Likert-type items, was predicated on well-established conceptual frameworks derived from antecedent studies. The study unveiled multiple key influences on learner autonomy, incorporating voluntariness, learner choice, adaptability in study alternatives, peer collaboration, and beliefs about the educator’s role, motivation, capabilities, and independence. These determinants underscore the significance of learners’ active participation, personal agency, social interactions, nurturing learning ecosystems, intrinsic motivation, efficacious learning strategies, and learner empowerment in cultivating learner autonomy. The implications gleaned from these results emphasize the necessity for pedagogical stratagems that encourage voluntariness, learner choice, peer collaboration, teacher backing, motivation, skill enhancement, and learner agency within English language educational environments. These pedagogical stratagems would better equip learners for the autonomous journey of English language acquisition, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of English language education in the Vietnamese context.
Derecho internacional y derecho constitucional surinamés, el Estado, los kaliña y los saramaka
Authors: Serrano Caballero Enriqueta , Jacobson Loyo Lilia Johana
Published: July 2023

Este artículo tiene como objeto comprender la importancia del reconocimiento de la personalidad jurídica de los pueblos indígenas y tribales y, en particular, del derecho colectivo a la tierra, es decir, a la propiedad comunal, de las comunidades kaliña1 y saramaka2 (Surinam). El derecho al acceso a la tierra comunal y a los recursos naturales es vital para las comunidades indígenas y tribales debido a su relevancia tanto para garantizar la preservación cultural como por su pertinencia para su desarrollo económico y la práctica de las ocupaciones tradicionales (OIT, 2019). El presente texto cierra con unas reflexiones en torno a las sentencias de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, como instrumento del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos, en defensa de los pueblos indígenas y tribales, en el caso de Estados multiculturales con deficiencias constitucionales como el Estado de Surinam, donde no se reconocen a las minorías étnicas y se les niega la personalidad jurídica y el acceso a la propiedad comunal.
entorno petrolero internacional frente a la invasión de Rusia a Ucrania
Authors: Gutiérrez Rodríguez Roberto
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la volatilidad del mercado petrolero internacional a consecuencia, primero, de la contracción-recuperación de la economía mundial debido a la COVID-19 y, segundo, de la invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Metodológicamente, se trabaja con estadística comparada aplicada al precio internacional del petróleo durante los últimos 50 años, en el marco de la teoría de los ciclos de Juglar y de Kuznets, con lo que se determina que las alzas del precio resultan varias veces mayores cuando se presentan conflictos geopolíticos (1973, 1979, 1990 y 2022) que económico-financieros (1987, 2001, 2009, 2015 y 2020). Es comprensible, entonces, que la invasión a Ucrania esté teniendo un efecto devastador en el aumento del precio no solo del crudo y el gas, sino también de los fertilizantes, el trigo y otros commodities. La combinación histórico-técnica de geopolítica con factores económico-financieros es muy relevante en momentos de volatilidad de precios. Es de esperarse un periodo prolongado de inestabilidad, con precios del crudo cercanos a 100 dólares por barril, asociados al interés ruso más allá de la región del Donbás.
Artist Praxis: Studio as a Premise of Knowledge
Authors: Abu Hassan Jalaini
Published: July 2023

The goal of this paper is to talk about the idea of art making as a studio art production process and to describe how studio praxis can be a fundamental ground for generating new knowledge in which an artist innovates, discovers, introduces, rejects, chooses, compromises, transforms, and analyses within the premise of making. The studio is defined as an ontological premise (what the studio is) and a methodological procedure (how things are made in the studio). Studio art production shows the studio as a place where theory and practice, thinking and making, meet in making new knowledge.
Designer Perception and Design Thinking in Industrial Ceramic Product Development
Authors: Mohamed Raif Diana , Anwar Rusmadiah , Noordin Siti Noor Azila , Abd Rahim Zuraidy
Published: July 2023

This paper discusses the methods used to conduct designer perception and design thinking in industrial ceramic product development. The designers themselves struggle to clarify how they make the association that immediately them to be the outcome and why those decisions are rational because the thinking behind design is not completely comprehended. This research attempt to identify product design development in critical design situations, empirically test the design thinking process towards industrial ceramic design processes and establish an innovative technique for capturing the ceramic designer’s thinking process. Exploiting a mix of aesthetics, ethics, and knowledge, design thinking is a contemplative longing to maneuver a new schematic in design development.
Fabricating Ceramic Scaffolding Nest through the addition of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) in Ceramic Stoneware Body
Authors: Abdul Rahim Syaza , Vermol Verly Veto , Anwar Rusmadiah , Abd Rahim Zuraidy , Noordin Siti Noor Azila
Published: July 2023

Edible bird nest (EBN) is based from swiftlet's saliva and it is widely consumed as a health food due to its high beneficial effects to human health and has been considered to be one of the most precious food items by the Chinese for thousands of years. The role of a scaffolding nest is to guide the young swiftlet to build a typical form of the edible bird nest that will increase its commercial values. However, the price of edible bird nests decreased due to various shapes and sizes of EBN in the market. This study will design standard scaffolding nests followed by MS 2334:2011 and introduce the Calcium Carbonate as the main material and associate it with the stoneware body as the binder to create a natural environment to swiftlets.
Imagery Conjured through Melodic Developments in “15 Step” by Radiohead
Authors: Mohamed Norish Dhania Afiqah , Raja Mohamad Adnan Raja Mohamad Alif
Published: July 2023

This paper investigates the melodic developmenst of Radiohead's composition titled 15 Step and how it conjures imagery for the listeners. While the band has website performances, there is a lack of compositional analysis of the group's work. The results of this study are that melodic developments such as melodic contour, melodic motion, and melodic rhythm results in conjured imagery. This paper contributes knowledge to other composers who might be interested in composing music using innovative melody developments to conjure imagery. This research further explains these techniques and gives insight into how Radiohead composes its music.
Influences of the Western Abstract Art on the Visual Art Movement in Malaysia
Authors: Zakaria Muhammad Salehuddin , Legino Rafeah
Published: July 2023

This ongoing research project focuses on the ways in which the influences of western art are ingrained in the artwork and contributed to significant shifts in the development of visual art in this country. The practice of observation, analysis, and classification for each selected connected artwork is supported by the review process from earlier and recent visual compilations as well as visiting the specific art institution, which might be public or private. The work was categorized and identified according to the topic, and the techniques and characters were used to highlight the features of the abstract style. The artwork produced by the female artists shows a different output and shares their identities and thoughts.
Sulapan Urung Taka: Installation art changes the perception of space by instilling artistic community
Authors: Syed Ahmed Jalaluddin Syed Zamzur Akasah
Published: July 2023

Collective artists are bound together by shared ideologies, aesthetics, and/or beliefs. SULAPAN URUNG TAKA aims to highlight the art community's environment by showcasing young artists’ creativity. It is a way to celebrate the creativity of artists through their individual pieces, and the installation is also a creative celebration and an introduction to the audience, where they can experience the structure firsthand. The rooftop of the NafaSyahdu Art Studio was chosen for a permanent installation that is thought of as a collaborative piece of art and can be used by the community and the general public as a place to meet.
Influence of Innovation in Education: Mediation of knowledge transfer
Authors: Ab Rahim Siti Nurellyza Suria , Jamaludin Nor Lelawati , Ali Abu , Isa Siti Salwa
Published: July 2023

Considering knowledge transfer functions as a mediating factor, this study discusses how administrative employees execute innovation in education through absorptive capacity and psychological empowerment. SPSS25 was used to analyse the data. Based on the findings, knowledge transfer mediates the links between two innovation-related concepts: (1) absorptive capacity and innovation capability; and (2) psychological empowerment and innovation capability. The creation of an adapted model of "absorptive capacity," "knowledge transfer," "psychological empowerment," and "innovation" in the field of psychology signifies the contribution of the current body of knowledge related to the education industry.
KidCadTech STEM Module Solution
Authors: Omar Mastura , Shah Abdul Hafy , Zur Rohana , Mohd Lazim Nur Aniza
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to study the effectiveness of this STEM module solution as a learning kit for Reka Bentuk Teknologi Subject and to suggest ways to improve on how to engage more while learning by involving students and teachers at school while using teaching aids, especially in STEM Subject. 40 secondary school teachers and 10 secondary school students participated in this study and were interviewed. STEM Module Solution is a Teaching Aid specifically for teachers and students who teach and learn RBT Technology Design subjects in secondary schools. This kit also has Augmented Reality as a medium to convey information more comprehensively and give maximum impact.
Motivational Factors of Collegiate Instrumental Music Practice during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Bin Ong Wen , Liang Braxter Chong Hong , Hairun Anuar Hairun Alif Ariffin
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyse the commitment level and motivational factors of collegiate instrumental music practice during the Covid-19 lockdown. The study sample consists of 58 subjects (Male=31, Female=27), who are collegiate students pursuing diploma and bachelor’s degrees in music at a local university in Malaysia. The collection of data was conducted through a survey questionnaire developed from The Behavioural Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ). The results have showed a low commitment level to musical practice, where students are motivated by internal factors of accomplishment, knowledge, and the importance of musical practice in their music studies.
Using Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Standards as a “Wake-Up Call” to Information Resource Assessment: An early view
Authors: Sabtu Asmah , Ismail Saidatul Akmar
Published: July 2023

The purpose of collection assessment is to determine the strengths and weaknesses of library collection. This article is to uncover the extent of academic library collection in supporting the needs of academic programmes. This study chose Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s Standards as an assessment guideline. The research approach is a mixed-method and exploratory approach. The main finding revealed that the information resources seemed to be imbalanced in its capacity and was less incorporating with the MQA guidelines for collection timeliness. The finding is valuable to the library administrators as a “wake-up call” to further improve their collection development process.
An Exploration of Interest in Kompang Formasi among Secondary Students in Kota Tinggi Johor
Authors: Mohd Pauzi Mohd Khairul Fikri , Mohd Redza Abdullah
Published: July 2023

The study is about An Exploration of Interest in Kompang Formasi among Secondary School Students in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. This is a qualitative study that used Google Form to collect data through organized interviews. The interviews were conducted on six (6) secondary school teachers; three (3) from urban area and three (3) from rural area from different secondary schools in Kota Tinggi, Johor. This study will focus on identify the secondary school student’s interest in Kompang Formasi. Second, to explore the importance of knowing Kompang Formasi music ensemble. Lastly, to explore the challenges of teaching and learning Kompang Formasi.
Implementation of Creative Economy in Improving Economic Welfare Maqāṣid Al-Sharīʿah Perspective (Case Study: Rattan Craftsmen of Jentera Stabat Village)
Authors: Nurhalita Siti , Marliyah Marliyah
Published: July 2023

Creative economy development can increase people's income in Jentera Stabat Village, which is one of the Creative Economy Areas, where almost every family becomes a rattan woven craftsman. UD. The Ambane area is one of the places where creative economic industry activities develop, especially rattan woven craftsmen. UD. Medan Ambane seeks to provide proper wages to rattan-woven craftsmen so that their lives can be more prosperous. The wages of the rattan woven craftsmen are 250,000 - 400,000 set with a processing time of around 5 - 7 days depending on the complexity of the pattern and the shape of the woven. This study aims to determine the increase in the economic welfare of rattan craftsmen from the perspective of machair sharia and the creative economy. This research is qualitative research using a descriptive approach, resulting in an in-depth description of the welfare of the rattan craftsmen in Jentera Stabat Village. To obtain data, researchers used an instrument in the form of in-depth interviews. So the results of the study indicate that the wicker rattan chair business is carried out by UD. Ambane event from the perspective of sharia maqhasid has brought positive changes because the existence of a wicker chair business plays a role in increasing people's income and can create jobs for the surrounding community. Based on maqhasid sharia according to Ibnu Asyur who applies 8 elements related to employment, it is concluded that UD. The Ambane event in Muamalah Intensification provides direct training to craftsmen, and for Gharar which is difficult to avoid by UD's business. The Ambane event does not burden every small mistake made by the craftsmen because the business owner will provide the right solution. Owner of UD. The Ambane event also provides working hours from morning to night according to the needs of the craftsmen provides decent wages, and avoids elements of slavery.
Analysis of Customer Service Strategy for Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Medan Sukaramai in Improving Excellent Service to Customers
Authors: Sitohang Misbah , Rahma Tri Inda Fadhila
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the customer service strategy of Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Medan Sukaramai in improving excellent service to customers. This study uses a qualitative approach and SWOT data analysis techniques, namely strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This research shows that BSI KCP Medan Sukaramai's customer service improving excellent service must pay attention to strategic factors. Strategic factors in terms of strengths (strengths) are using polite language, performing services quickly and precisely, and the ability to remember. Meanwhile, in terms of weaknesses, the network, banking system, and bank image are only intended for the Muslim community. So this strength must be utilized to be able to reach the opportunities that exist, namely that the bank is in an area that is easily accessible by the public because it is passed by public transportation and also Sharia business principles which do not limit customers based on their religion. Weaknesses must be minimized to avoid threats, which the BSI KCP Medan Sukaramai office is close to a private bank, namely Bank Muamalat, which has the potential to be a choice for the community if the service received at BSI KCP Medan Sukaramai is not as expected and people's habits are still frequent. transactions in conventional banks are also a further threat
The Effect of Service Quality and Employee Performance on Customer Satisfaction at Fashion By Belvia Stores
Authors: Lubis Aulia Azmi , Marliyah Marliyah , Harahap Muhammad Ikhsan
Published: July 2023

The business world is currently in great demand by the wider community, considering that various types of products and services are in great demand by business people. One of the business worlds that has tough competition is the fashion business. This is because trends in the fashion industry change dynamically from time to time. This study aims to see how much influence service quality and employee performance have on customer satisfaction. The research method used in this research is a quantitative research using a probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling approach for sampling and also using the Slovin formula. Questionnaires will be distributed to Fashion by Belvia Shop customers with a total sample of 61 respondents. The results of this study are the effect of service quality (X1) on customer satisfaction as the Y variable. From the analysis, it is obtained that a significant value is 0.007 <0.05 so it can be concluded that customer satisfaction has a significant influence on customer satisfaction. The effect of employee performance (X2) on customer satisfaction as the Y variable from the analysis obtained a significant value of 0.000 <0.05 so it can be concluded that employee performance has a significant influence on customer satisfaction. 
Analysis of Consumer Behavior Factors in Purchasing Woven Bag Craft Products in the Perspective of Maqāṣid Al-Sharīʿah (Case Study of Presidio Village, Grabag District, Magelang Regency)
Authors: Fadilah Puji Nur , Pudail M. , Alfiyanto Achmad Nur
Published: July 2023

Behind a large number of enthusiasts and the increase in handicraft businesses, various kinds of consumer behavior occur when the process of purchasing a product, for example, consumer behavior in assessing or comparing the advantages of one product to another. Consumer behavior is a destination instrument where consumer behavior will be directed. Consumer behavior is a preference that is relative by characterizing one's experience in interacting with several objects. The purpose and benefits of this research are to find out consumer behavior, what are the reasons and motivations for consumers in making purchasing decisions for handicraft products from the perspective of Maqosid Syariah so that in the future they can better manage strategies in developing businesses. This study used a type of qualitative research. The research data is primary data and secondary data obtained directly by informants at the location of the object of research including woven bag craft business owners, consumers, and the community in Presidio Village, Grabag District, Magelang Regency
Risk Analysis in Halal Supply Chain Management Activities on Aceh Noodle Products (Case Study: Mie Aceh Razali)
Authors: Sari Mutia , Sugianto Sugianto , Nasution Muhammad Lathief Ilhamy
Published: July 2023

Along with the development of the world's Muslims, the demand for the world halal market has also increased significantly. However, the halal market that is presented sometimes when viewed from the halal management supply chain is vulnerable to the risk of contamination. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive method that aims to see how the management of the halal supply chain through the critical point of halal food in one of the Mie Aceh UMKM. The data obtained is primary data obtained directly from the Aceh Noodle MSME owners, aceh noodle suppliers, seasoning suppliers, and meat suppliers, as well as secondary data obtained from literature or website studies to see that the halal certificate presented on the packaging label is true. The results of the study indicate that the emphasis on halal supply chain management at the research site should be emphasized, because several halal criticalities are obtained, namely through the materials used in the production process so that they are still prone to contamination risks.
Mutanaqishah Musyarakah Contract: A Solution To Infrastructure Investment Syndication Financing
Authors: Zulfikar Zulfikar , Asmuni Asmuni , Anggraini Tuti
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find an alternative in business activities in Islamic financial institutions, especially in Islamic banking, where when the use of a single contract in a business contract occurs, it still creates weaknesses in the process of cooperation between the customer and the bank. So that it needs to be analyzed further the use of a single contract in a business contract for long-term financing is still relevant for business purposes. This single contract in financing is in great demand by Islamic financial institutions because it is simple and simple in business activities, and of course, it can provide certainty of future income, what we often know is natural certainty contracts. However, along the way, cooperation in natural certainty contracts is not always suitable for long-term financing and the needs of large projects. This research also looks at the phenomenon of problems that occur in the cooperation of a single contract, one of which is the Murabaha contract. Due to this problem, Islamic banks have started to implement the use of multiple contracts or hybrid contracts in long-term investment financing cooperation, especially in the infrastructure sector, because the nature of business contracts is more flexible, can be reviewed, and provides the principle of fairness
Optimising the Interface between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence in Higher Education
Authors: Bennett Lorraine
Published: July 2023

If you thought the recent pandemic was a major disruptor, society is on the cusp of a far more pervasive and ubiquitous shift in human existence. The rapid development and roll-out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, is looming as a quintessential disruptor of quantum proportions and will eventually permeate most, if not all, corners of our lives. This paper investigates the initial fall-out and potential impact of AI generative technologies on the higher education sector. When ChatGPT and similar software programs were released in late 2022, a knee-jerk reaction from some Government authorities, and institutions was to ban their use in education. Others recommended the development of academic policies and strategies to mitigate the risks to academic integrity and quality assurance. Pragmatic and adventurous educators embraced the opportunities that AI technologies offer to enhance the education sector and expand opportunities for life-long learning. Whilst there is general consensus that that higher education will need to undergo major reform to address the changes that AI will force on the future of learning and higher education institutions. The way forward is less clear. The proposition explored in this paper is that in order to filter, interpret, evaluate and apply AI generated content it might be helpful to consider the challenge through a research lens. The preliminary result is a Framework which focuses on the interface between artificial intelligence and human intelligence in the development and design of future-orientated curriculum, pedagogy, learning activities and assessments in higher education.
A Review on the Indian Goods and Services Tax for Real Estate Markets
Authors: Chaudhari Miss Neha R , Lende Prof. Pranav K.
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The idea of taxation has been around for a long time in the world. The concept of taxes and their collection have undergone significant changes throughout history. The indirect taxation system of the country has been transformed completely with the introduction of Goods and Service Tax. It quickly turned into a contentious topic in every household or business. The GST brought along a series of significant changes. Every citizen was affected in some way by all these changes. Under the previous tax system, the purchaser had to pay VAT, service tax, stamp duty and registration costs when buying property under construction. Only stamp duty as well as registration charges were due on after-completion property, which were exempt from VAT and service tax. The GST will reduce the cost of purchasing a home as a result of the fact that developers had to pay entry Tax, CST, import duty, and excise duty on their business aspect under the previous Tax system, while buyers had to pay Service tax and VAT on residential units bought before completion, which are non-creditable Tax costs and are reflected in the unit price. Developers will be able to reduce their expenses and also pass savings on to customers as a result of the consistent tax rate as they will get input credits on GST paid for services and commodities purchased. The Value Added Tax (VAT) tax system has been simplified following the introduction of GST. Stamp duties were not included in GST by the government after its implementation. Schedule III of the GST Act of 2017 says that easily accessible properties aren't goods or services. It's more like purchasing or selling a piece of property than anything else. Individuals will not have to pay GST on the purchase of land or on the purchase of resold properties. Apart from the exemption pointed out earlier, real estate developers can also make use of the Input Tax Credit on building supplies under the GST system. Developers must meet a few prerequisites to be eligible for these advantages. The purpose of this paper is to examine the pre and post GST effects of the new tax system on real estate sector, and how all people of India are coping with it.
Study on Impact of GST on Construction Sector and Real Estate Sector
Authors: Chaudhari Miss Neha R , Lende Prof. Pranav K.
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The Real Estate sector is a umbrella sector that caters to the need of housing and infrastructure within a nation. Five sub divisions - housing, hospitality, retail, infrastructure, and commercial - are significantly enhanced. As a standard practice throughout the nation, the Real Estate industry lacked professionalism, standardization and consumer protection. The introduction of the Real Estate Regulator Bill (RERA) that had been approved by the Indian Parliament in March 2016 (Differently categorized for various states) has assured a brand new era in the Indian Real Estate industry. The parliament of India has passed a bill that provides a much more transparent and reliable system within the construction industry, primarily concerned with the property market of selling and purchasing properties. The Real Estate Market underwent significant changes because of the implementation of the new Taxation system (GST - Goods and Service Tax). The Real Estate Market experienced a slowdown during its Initial Stages, causing Builders and Contractors to withdraw from the Business for a certain time to adjust to the new regulations and taxation system. The introduction of GST is among the significant changes in the indirect taxation system of India since its inception. Its main aim is to prevent duplication of taxes. The emphasis is on one country one tax. It also aims to expand the tax base. The real estate industry in India is projected to expand by 12 % annually till 2020. New acts and norms are also being implemented in the real estate sector to implement structural reforms. India is implementing affordable housing schemes to meet up with its goal of providing homes to all by 2022, with the government aiming to do so. The aim of this paper is to look at the effect of GST on real estate market in India. In addition, this particular paper aims at understanding the impact of earlier taxes and the impact of GST on Real Estate in the current situation.
Hindi-Handwritten-Character- Recognition using Deep Learning
Authors: Teja K. Sai
Published: July 2023

Abstract: Hindi-Handwritten-Character- Recognition is animportant problem in the field of machine learning andcomputer vision. With the increasing digitization of India, there is a growing need to develop accurate and efficient algorithms for recognizing handwritten Hindi characters, which can be used in a variety of applications such as document analysis, postal automation, and data entry. In recent years, deep learning has emerged as a powerful tool for solving complex recognition problems. In this work, we propose a deep learning-based approach to the Hindi-Handwritten Character-Recognition. Specifically, we use a convolutional neural network (CNN) to extract features from the input images, and are current neural network (RNN) to model the temporal dependencies in the sequence of characters. Our approach is evaluated on a benchmark dataset of handwritten Hindi characters, achieving state-of- the-art results in terms of recognition accuracy. We also demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach on real-worldapplications, such as recognizing handwritten postal addresses on envelopes. Overall, our work provides a promising solution to the problem of Hindi-Hand-written- Character-Recognition, which can havea significant impact on the digitization of India and other similar regions.
Study of G+10 RCC Structure using Lead Rubber Bearing and Steel Bracings
Authors: Sawant Snehal Sunil
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The effects of an earthquake can be very dangerous for structures under the influence of these forces. There are many traditional methods of protecting structures from the effects of earthquakes. But these methods have some disadvantages. Increasing strength and stiffness are just some of the traditional methods. However, they lead to higher cross sections and result in an uneconomical design. In order to overcome these disadvantages associated with the traditional method, a number of vibration control measures, called structure control, have been investigated and considerable progress has been made in recent years. The article describes the effect of using steel spacers, dampers and base insulation (lead rubber mounts) in a structure subjected to seismic motion. The structure is designed in ETAB, then the spacers, shock absorbers and base insulation are each applied to 3 different models and the results compared. Ground moving force or seismic force is applied to the structure using the seismic coefficient method. The isolated base structure offers better seismic resistance than traditional designs. The basic properties of the basic insulation system are insulation, energy dissipation and recovery mechanism. It has been shown that all basic isolators under design conditions can significantly reduce the acceleration transmitted to the structure. Spacers and dampers are also useful to limit table drift and base shear.
Synergistic Effect of Linezolid Incorporated Chitosan Nanoparticles in Restorative Dental Cements – A Promising Dental Formulation.
Authors: Burhanuddin Mohammed Omar Farooq , Lakshmipathy Muthukrishnan , Mohan Kumar N. Somasundaram , Nivedhitha M.S.
Published: July 2023

Chitosan is considered one of the best materials for use as a drug delivery vehicle. Chitosan is incorporated into dental cement to enhance its properties. Previous investigators have found its antibacterial activity near dental restorations, which was insufficient to produce a clinically significant effect. Hence, the incorporation of various antibacterial agents was proposed. Linezolid is one of the oldest drugs in the oxazolidinone antibiotics category, approved by the US FDA in 2000. It is used to treat various antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. However, there needs to be more literature regarding using linezolid with chitosan. Current research aims to prepare and characterize chitosan nanoparticles with linezolid for use in dental cement. Chitosan nanoparticles were prepared using the ionotropic gelation technique. They were incorporated with Linezolid, and samples were analyzedby FTIR spectroscopy, Particle size analysis, Transmission Electron Microscopy, High-performance liquid chromatography analysis, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility. Linezolid was successfully incorporated into chitosan. Chitosan's FTIR spectrum reflected the functional groups present in chitosan, and their peaks were superimposed in the presence of linezolid. Both chitosan and chitosan with linezolid had similar particlesizes (142nm). Linezolid was released from chitosan effectively on the 1st and 7th days (19.78 and 144.14μg/ml). The formulation showed antibacterial activity and was not cytotoxic to cells. Thus prepared linezolid incorporated chitosan is a promising material to be used as an antimicrobial agent in dental cement. Its bio-physico-chemical properties are promising for use in dental cement. In the future, these linezolid-loaded chitosan nanoparticles may be added to various restorative materials.
Melayu Social Siasat on The Rakit House Community in Palembang
Authors: Ibrahim Mohammad Syawaludin
Published: July 2023

This study aims to illustrates the social relations carried out by the entity of the Rakit House in Palembang. The social relations happened in this society is considered as forms of seeking survival and ways of maintaining life from changes in economic, cultural and power systems. Such relations are also known for social tactics. The main question of this study is what are the patterns of Malay social relations living in the Palembang Rakit House community. With phenomenological qualitative and sociological theory of figuration and configuration approach, this studi find that the social functions in the entity of the Palembang rakit house are organic functions that are directly felt by the local community such as; social solidarity between residents and communities. the life of the Palembang rakit house entity is one form of locality civilization that is able to live and survive in the social systemÂ Â
Displaying Religious Image on Youtube: Ganjar Pranowo's Political Communication Strategy on Social Media
Authors: Zulhazmi Abraham Zakky
Published: July 2023

The dynamics of political communication are becoming increasingly attractive in today's digital era. Marked by the widespread use of social media by politicians, vlog (video blog) has been widely popular among youngsters. Its popularity increases once the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, took part in using the platform. Besides Joko Widodo, the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo also used vlogs as a means of political communication. Using semiotic analysis of Roland Barthes, this research aims at revealing the image that Ganjar Pranowo wants to display through his vlogs. The study concludes how Ganjar wants to be perceived as a religious, popular, and contemporary person through the vlogs he uploaded on his Youtube channel. Religious image needed to be displayed considering that Ganjar is from a nationalist party (PDIP) while political opponents of President Joko Widodo (Ganjar's colleague at PDIP) are building the impression of Joko Widodo as anti-Islam. It was important for Ganjar to show himself as an egalitarian and a populist because he had an interest in the 2018 Central Java governor election.Ganjar utilizes a vlog to display him being up to date. This is important for Ganjar to attract sympathy from the millennials.
Citizenship in the Classical Islamic Political Thought According to the Charter of Medina
Authors: Abid Hayat , Bioud Mohamed Ali
Published: July 2023

The Constitution of Medina, also known as The Charter of Medina was considered as the first and oldest political document in the Islamic political thought. It was regarded as the first written constitution for the Islamic state established by Prophet Muhammad after theÂ HijraÂ (migration). The document recorded various identities, nationalities and religions organized by Islamic government based onseveralprinciples. This study tried to analyze the document according to its form, contents, and historical background. Also, the principles mentioned in the document, whether it was political, constitutional, human rights or judiciary field. The standard of citizenship in the Constitution of Medina was written based on the country apart from language or beliefs diversities. This study invites a deeper search for the prophetic documents to rediscovery the Islamic political thoughts and its context to the contemporary Islamic political discourse.
Responses to Pandemic Covid-19 by Mosque-Based Zakat Agency: Opportunities and Limitations in Zakat Management
Authors: Ansoriyah Faizatul , Warella Y , Purnaweni Hartuti , Hastuti Retno Sunu
Published: July 2023

Pandemics not only have health effects, but alsoÂ social and economicÂ ones. ZakatÂ playsÂ a significant roleÂ in poverty alleviationÂ andÂ in disaster mitigation, including the impactsÂ caused by theÂ current pandemic.Â Unit Pengumpul ZakatorÂ TheÂ ZakatÂ ManagementÂ UnitÂ at Mosque (UPZ Masjid)Â is the smallest and closestÂ zakat managementÂ to the community.Â This articleÂ triesÂ to discover the opportunities andÂ challengesÂ faced byÂ zakat managementÂ in mosques in overcoming the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Â Management of zakat in mosques with a localization system is in line with fiqh zakat guidelines and the provisions of Law No. 23 of 2011.Â UsingÂ mixed methodÂ studies, the research shows thatÂ localization of zakat managementÂ hasÂ a great opportunity in maximizingÂ theÂ roleÂ of UPZÂ in helping people deal withÂ theÂ pandemic-affected communities. The resultsÂ of this studyÂ show that the role of UPZÂ only occursÂ during fasting monthÂ andÂ besides, the use ofÂ zakat malÂ has not yet been optimized.There are reasons why UPZ does not operate optimally, including theÂ lack ofÂ skill trainingÂ from BAZNASÂ and theÂ absence of reporting andÂ activity monitoring.
Nalar Fikih Sufistik Fatwa Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) dalam Merespons Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Agustina Arifah Millati
Published: July 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic period, the Indonesian ulama council (Majlis Ulama Indonesia, MUI) issued fatwas related to worship practices particularly in terms of communal prayers such as Ied prayers and Friday prayer. This fatwa is important because the worship of Muslims is much congregated held. This article aims to uncover while testing about whether the MUI fatwa produced during the pandemic era, particularly in terms of the Muslims congregated worshipping practices, contains only sharea dimension or also Sufistic dimension. The study uses the Sufistic fiqh approach of al-Ghazali that posits the existence of unification between fiqh (islamic jurispudence) and Sufism for which the product of the law issued contains the dimensions of both fiqh and at once Sufism. The study found that the fatwa of MUI was grounded three dimensions; first, the dimension of rage evidenced by the use of the religious doctrine in formulating fatwas; second, the dimension of logic attested by the existence of rationality and dynamization in the production, for example keeping shaf (lines) on congregational prayer to avoid the physical interaction, social distancing; third, the Sufistic dimension as evidenced by an appeal to Muslims to frequently and multiply chant (dhikr) bringing peace of mind and peace of mind. The purpose of the existence of these three dimensions is to improve the welfare of all people, generally the Indonesian people from Covid-19.
Whom did Kiai Bisri Musthafa Address, Santri or Congregation? Language Registers in al-Ibrīz and Problems of Audience
Authors: Luthfillah Muhammad
Published: July 2023

This paper offers a new reading of register polarization in two types of translations (narrative and gandul/interlinear) and the tafsīr part of al-Ibrīz li-Ma’rifat Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-‘Azīz by Kiai Bisri Musthafa. A close reading of the narrative translation and the tafsīr requires the identification of every word comprising the speech to identify the speech register. In order to recognize the register of thegandul/interlinear translation, one must put into one’s perspective the tripartite components and properly put them into consideration. Bearing this in mind, I found that Kiai Bisri uses the register of ngoko lugu to address the audience in both parts of the narrative translation and tafsīr. In the gandul translation, one can barely identify the moment in which Kiai Bisri addresses the audience. However, I found that the very register of ngoko lugu is not exclusively exhausting the spaces. In many places the register of krama and krama inggil heavily flavor the dough. This polarization implies that the author-audience relationship is more likely that of the kiai-santri in the Islamic science class (pedagogical) instead of the kiai-congregation in the pengajian (public religious teaching, thus da’wa).
The LGBT's Propaganda: A Content Analysis of News on the GAYa Nusantara and NU Online
Authors: Laela Fitriyatul Khoeriyah  , Achmad Zuhri  , Nida Nur Hanifah
Published: July 2023

Indonesia is a state of law, but so far there is no legislation or government regulations that strictly regulate the existence of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgender (LGBT). So there are often both pros and cons to its existence in the midst of society. At the same time, pro-LGBT groups conduct propaganda, one of which is GAYa Nusantara. Meanwhile, groups opposed to LGBT, such as Nahdlatul Ulama' continue to reject the propaganda through NU Online. This research aims to analyze the specific missions of the two websites. To conduct the research, this article uses agenda-setting theory, literature study, and interview approaches. The data collected is analyzed using news content analysis techniques, namely text, context, and social discourse analysis. This article argues that it is important to understand a news text as the result of an editorial room that has a certain mission in conveying public information. The mission carries the ideology of the GAYa Nusantara and NU Online media. The GAYa Nusantara portal has a mission to fight for LGBT equality and welfare, and the NU Online portal has a mission to reject LGBT behavior but does not hate LGBT people.
Inclusive Madrasas in Central Java Indonesia: Culture, Policy, and Practices
Authors: Hakiman  , Khuriyah  , Siti Choiriyah
Published: July 2023

This study aims to explore the implementation of inclusive education in inclusive madrasas, particularly madrasah ibtidaiyah, in Central Java, Indonesia. Four inclusive madrasas were involved, namely: Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Kartasuro Sukoharjo, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Keji Ungaran Semarang Regency, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ma'arif Sidomulyo, and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Salafiyah Kebumen. As qualitative research, several techniques were employed to collect data, including observation, interviews, forum group discussion, and documentation. The interviews with policy makers, school principals, vice principals, teachers, and inclusive education teams were carried out. This article argues that inclusive schools are implemented based on the three pillars, namely culture, policy, and practices. An inclusive school culture is manifested in the provision of inclusive education services. The inclusive policies are manifested in the vision, mission, and featured programs supported by the capacity development for the treatment of children with disabilities. The practices of inclusive education in madrasas entail the identification and assessment of children with disabilities, as well as the adaptation and accommodation of the curriculum. The inclusive instruction is equipped with individual learning program plans, integrated and modified methods, media, and assessment.
Hemarthrosis in a pediatric patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and Lyme arthritis
Authors: Wheeler Jonathan A. , Rodriguez Vilmarie , Jacobson-Kelly Amanda
Published: July 2023

Presentation of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is dependent
on degree of thrombocytopenia with no to mild bleeding symptoms,
primarily mucocutaneous bleeding. Severe bleeding of other organ systems
is a rare complication. Spontaneous hemarthrosis is rare in patients
without hemophilia. We report a child presenting with oral and cutaneous
petechial lesions and left knee hemarthrosis without trauma. Laboratory
findings showed severe thrombocytopenia consistent with ITP. Serologic
tests were consistent with Lyme disease. Hemarthrosis was presumed
secondary to Lyme disease monoarticular joint inflammation with bleeding
exacerbated by severe thrombocytopenia. Hemarthrosis resolved and
platelet counts normalized following immunoglobulin infusion, steroid
course, and antibiotics.
The rate and influencing factors of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Zhijie , Hong Jie , Wang Zengliang , Zhao Zheng , Ward Michael P. , Yin Yun , Liu Yuanhua , Li Ke , Shi Jin , Huang Jiaqi , Chen Xi , Ba Jianbo
Published: July 2023

Background: Understanding the SARS-COV-2 reinfection rate and its
potential influencing factors is essential for further improvement and
development of prevention and control strategies and measures to reduce
the reinfection rate of SARS-CoV-2. This study aimed to quantitatively
summarize the evidence of current reinfection studies. Methods: We
reviewed all English studies published up to Dec 4, 2022. Information
extracted from each selected articles and quality assessment of these
articles was used to evaluate the risk for bias in studies. The
meta-analysis was performed to examine the rate and influencing factors
of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection and protective effect of primary infection on
reinfection in our study. Sources of heterogeneity were identified using
a subgroup analysis defined by the minimum time interval of days to
reinfection and variant strains. Results: The weighted pooled rate of
reinfection for SARS-CoV-2 was 1.08% ([95% CI, 0.77%-1.52%], I2
= 100%, P < 0.001). Subgroup-analysis of the minimum time
interval definition for reinfection showed that rates of reinfection are
0.71%, 0.75%, 1.46% and 1.62% in less than 90 days, 90 days, greater
than 90 days, unknown groups, respectively and
0.64%,1.8%,3.08%,0.95% in Alpha, Delta, Omicron, unknown groups. The
weighted pooled RR value of the protective effect of primary infection
on reinfection was 0.09 ([95% CI, 0.06-0.13], I2 = 92%, P
< 0.01). Conclusions: Overall, the reinfection rate of
SARS-CoV-2 is relatively low and appears to be on the rise as duration
from the first infection to the second infection and the novel
coronavirus strain mutates.
Stimuli-responsive linkers and their application in molecular imaging
Authors: Wang Jing , Liu Meng , Zhang Xinyue , Xiong Menghua , Luo Dong
Published: July 2023

Molecular imaging is a non-invasive imaging method that is widely used
for visualization and detection of biological events at cellular or
molecular levels. Stimuli-responsive linkers that can be selectively
cleaved by specific biomarkers at desired sites to release or activate
imaging agents are appealing tools to improve the specificity,
sensitivity, and efficacy of molecular imaging. This review summarizes
the recent advances of stimuli-responsive linkers and their application
in molecular imaging, highlighting the potential of these linkers in the
design of activatable molecular imaging probes. We hope that this review
could inspire more research interests in the development of responsive
linkers and associated imaging applications.