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Beyond the Epidemic: Effective Public Health Strategies in Response to Nigeria's First Lassa Fever Outbreak in a Non-Endemic Region. (Preprint)
Authors: Abaya Samuel Terungwa , Ogoina Dimie , Stow Jones , Abaye Bio Belu , Emeka Chisom , Raimi Morufu Olalekan
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Bayelsa State, located in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, had never reported a Lassa fever (LF) outbreak despite the country's 54-year history of such occurrences. This study examines the public health response components to the first-ever LF outbreak in Bayelsa State.

OBJECTIVE

To describe the public health strategies and challenges encountered during the management of Bayelsa State's first Lassa fever outbreak

METHODS

This descriptive observational study was conducted from February 8th to April 20th, 2023, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. Sociodemographic, clinical, and public health data were collected from suspected and confirmed LF cases, including their contacts. Additionally, the study reviewed and documented the public health response plans, activities, and experiences during the outbreak

RESULTS

A total of 37 suspected cases were reported, with two confirmed positive via PCR. The index case was laboratory-confirmed approximately nine weeks after symptom onset and tragically passed away five days after her third hospital admission, just a day after diagnosis. The second case, a contact of the index, fully recovered following a mild illness. Among 95 identified contacts, 70 were categorized as high-risk, and 15 exhibited symptoms. All 20 contacts who were tested returned negative results. The outbreak was managed using a multidisciplinary One Health approach aligned with Nigeria’s LF emergency preparedness and response framework. One death was recorded, and 21 contacts were tested. Challenges included low suspicion among healthcare workers, inadequate infection control practices, insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE), shortages of medical commodities, and lack of funding.

CONCLUSIONS

All communities within LF-endemic countries, regardless of prior outbreak status, must bolster their preparedness. Emphasis should be placed on preemptive sensitization and training of healthcare workers and investing in the sustainable availability of LF epidemic response commodities. Enhance preemptive healthcare worker sensitization and training in LF non-endemic regions, ensure sustainable availability of PPEs and other LF response commodities as well as strengthen infection control practices and outbreak response funding. This study highlights the importance of preparedness and rapid response, even in regions previously unaffected by LF outbreaks, to minimize the impact of emerging infectious diseases.
Research on Competitive Strategy of Electric Company—Taking China Railway High-speed Railway Electric Equipment Co.
Authors: Zhang* Tingting , Ma Jianwei , Zhao Jiaxin
Published: August 2024

China has introduced a series of supporting measures for the problem of high-speed railway equipment jam, which increases the pressure of market competition to a certain extent. In order to strengthen the market competition, China Railway Electric Equipment Company must develop a scientific competitive strategy to enhance the long-term development ability of the enterprise.In this paper, China Railway Electric Equipment Company is selected as the research object, the competitive environment of the industry is analyzed based on the Porter five-force model, and then SWOT analysis is used to describe the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities and threats of the company, the SWOT matrix is constructed, and the differentiated competitive strategy of China Railway Electric Equipment Company is selected according to the above analysis results. Finally, China Railway Electric Equipment Company chooses differentiated competitive strategy, strengthen research and development and technical innovation, realize the differentiation of technical products; actively expand sales channels, distinguish direct sales channels and overseas sales channels; actively introduce quality service marketing, introduce and improve customer satisfaction survey system, and actively introduce quality service marketing.
User Virtual Community: A New Frontier in Knowledge Sharing and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Authors: Peng Junqi
Published: August 2024

As a cutting-edge field of knowledge sharing, user virtual communities are of great significance for understanding users' motivation for knowledge sharing in the community. This review article aims to analyze and model the mechanism of knowledge sharing motivation process in user virtual communities by applying the user entrepreneurship and MOA model (motivation, opportunity and ability), in order to reveal the trend of research about knowledge sharing in the user virtual community and the motivations behind user entrepreneurship decision-making in this environment. Through descriptive literature review, we first found that the research trends of knowledge sharing in user virtual communities include: knowledge sharing behavior and motivation direction, social networks and knowledge flow, knowledge quality and evaluation, community culture and knowledge sharing, etc. Second, we propose a theoretical framework to explain the mechanism of sustainable user entrepreneurship on knowledge sharing. In summary, this review provides in-depth theoretical analysis and modeling of knowledge sharing motivations in user virtual communities, providing important reference and guidance for researchers and practitioners, and also providing ideas and foundations for further exploring the mechanisms and influencing factors of knowledge sharing behavior in user virtual communities in the future.
Research on the Integration of Government and Academic Resources Based on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platforms: A Case Study of the Mediation Committee of Guangzhou College of Commerce
Authors: Li Guizi , Lin Jianqun
Published: August 2024

This paper takes the Mediation Committee of Guangzhou College of Commerce, established in cooperation with the grassroots court of Huangpu District, Guangzhou, as an example. It introduces the advantages of the integration between the Guangzhou ODR platform and university talent resources, the cooperation model, the challenges faced, the evaluation of outcomes, and the future challenges and strategies for cooperation. This case study demonstrates that the collaboration between ODR platforms and university talent resources has inherent advantages and strong feasibility. It effectively enhances the efficiency and quality of dispute mediation on ODR platforms, providing a valuable reference for alleviating the shortage of judicial resources.
Avances en el estudio de islas de calor urbano en América Latina
Authors: Lemoine-Rodríguez Richard , Pérez Vega Azucena , François Mas Jean , Manzanilla Quiñones Ulises , Cabezas Yanchapaxi Ana Salomé , Alcudia Aguilar Alejandro , Popoca Cruz Pavel Ernesto , Medrano Pérez Ojilve Ramón , Moreyra González Luz Elena , Carrasco Aldunate Claudio Javier , Sarricolea Espinoza Pablo , Guerrero Mancilla Nikole Fernanda , Martínez Sifuentes Aldo Rafael , Muñoz Robles Carlos Alfonso , Gómez-Mendoza Leticia , Madrigal Gómez José Manuel , Medina Fernández Sandra Lizbeth , Tejeda Martínez Adalberto , Wendell Batista dos Anjos Max , Mendes Flávio Henrique , Quense Abarzúa Jorge Rolando , Delgado Valerio Patricia , Hamhaber Johannes , Pérez de La Fuente Gladys , Jácome Flores Miguel Eduardo , Núñez Hernández Juan Manuel , Elías López Pablo David , Leitoles Gabriel , Henríquez Ruiz Cristian Gonzalo , Inostroza Luis , Marroquín Morales Pablo , Bonilla Moheno Martha , Sánchez-Rivera Gabriel , Guzmán Echavarria Gisel , Sanaphre Villanueva Lucía , Barrera Alarcón Itzia Gabriela , Palme Massimo , Romero Aravena Hugo Iván , Smith Guerra Pamela Elisa
Published: August 2024

El presente libro constituye una ambiciosa recopilación del conoci­miento sobre clima urbano en nuestra lengua castellana y refleja el estado del arte en el primer cuarto del siglo xxi en América Latina. Es una compi­lación sistemática y de acceso libre que constituye desde ya un aporte rele­vante al conocimiento científico disponible en nuestra región. Los editores han sido capaces de compilar un abanico diverso y rico de trabajos realiza­dos en nueve ciudades en cuatro países de Latinoamérica, reuniendo a una comunidad que incluye a treinta y nueve autores que han investigado el clima urbano en la región, describiendo sus características y consecuencias algunos desde hace décadas. Los estudios de caso representan solo algunos ejemplos de investigaciones que ilustran con calidad y alcance internacio­nal la realidad del clima urbano en la región, facilitando el acceso al estado del arte a través de esta colección de capítulos. El desafío que sortea este libro no solo es relevante en el sentido de compilar un abanico interesan­te de estudios, sino también en términos de nomenclatura y definiciones científicas en castellano al tratarse de denominaciones utilizadas para des­cribir el fenómeno climático que no están necesariamente normalizadas en nuestra lengua y que por lo tanto han sido también parte de los desafíos que los editores han enfrentado en estas páginas. Efectivamente, avanzar en protocolos de nomenclatura que definan terminologías estándar como isla de calor urbano (ICU) es un paso necesario en la consolidación de un lenguaje propiamente científico que sea no solo apropiado sino también aceptado y utilizado por la comunidad académica.
Haga su diagnóstico
Authors: Córdova Galván Daniel E. , López Lauze Anaïs
Published: August 2024

A 21-year-old male patient went for a routine check-up for the follow-up of a hip pathology (figure). As background, he mentioned an insidious start from childhood, specifically at 5 years of age, with intermittent pain alternating between the two legs for several months, affecting the hip, groin, and thigh, with days of "lameness" when walking. On hip X-rays taken at that. At that time, no obvious alterations were observed, so it was gave symptomatic treatment. At 13 years, asymmetry was observed in the length of the pelvic limbs and morphological changes in both coxofemoral joints. The patient and his family deny a history of hip dysplasia.
Application of the PROMETHEE Method in Determining Scholarship Recipients at University
Authors: Prima Wahyu , Putra Firmansyah , Sapriadi Sopi , Hayati Rahmatul
Published: August 2024

This study aims to use the PROMETHEE method as a decision support system in determining the recipients of the Academic Achievement Improvement Scholarship at Universitas Dharmas Indonesia (UNDHARI). The methodological steps include problem identification, analysis, goal setting, and application of the PROMETHEE method. In this study, criteria and alternatives have been identified to evaluate achievement improvement scholarship recipients. The criteria weights are set, and the criteria preference types are determined. After obtaining baseline data from questionnaire assessments, pairwise preference values and multicriteria preference index values are calculated. Then, ranking is performed using the Leaving Flow, Entering Flow, and Net Flow methods, resulting in the priority order of Achievement Improvement scholarship recipients. The ranking results show that Irza Silvia (IS) has the highest Net Flow value (0.30), while Aldian Virgo Vani (AV) has the lowest Net Flow value (-0.35). Thus, the priority order from highest to lowest is IS (Irza Silvia), AV (Abdullah Gimnastiar), RD (Rini Damayanti), YM (Yesnia Marni), and AV (Aldian Virgo Vani). In the context of Net Flow scores, these results indicate that Irza Silvia (IS) has the greatest chance of receiving the achievement improvement scholarship. This study provides important insights for UNDHARI in the scholarship recipient determination process using the PROMETHEE method as a decision-making tool.
First Record of a New Species of Green Lacewings Chrysopa niki n. sp. in Syria
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria., Kawas Huda , Basheer Abdul Nabi ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria.
Published: August 2024

Kawas, H. and A. Basheer. 2024. First Record of a New Species of Green Lacewings Chrysopa niki n. sp. in Syria. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 42(2): 241-244. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-001230 A field survey was conducted in several public and private gardens in Rif Damascus governorate during 2022. Adults of green lacewings (Chrysopidae) were collected as important elements in biological control programs, from pomegranate, Punica granatum L. (Family: Lythraceae), common jasmine, Jasminum officinale L. (Family: Oleaceae) and Viburnum tinus L. (Family: Adoxaceae). Collected insects were examined microscopically and compared with the global classification keys and confirmed the presence of the species Chrysopa niki n. sp. (Neuroptera: Chrysopoidea) for the first time in Syria. A few biological data were studied for adults collected in July 2022 from the same plant hosts mentioned above, placed in containers in breeding cages and fed on sugar solution under laboratory conditions at a temperature of 22- 24˚C and a relative humidity of 60±10%. Insects were medium in size, the body elongated, gray in color, the body length ranged between 10 and 14 mm, wingspan ranged between 20 and 28 mm, the antennae were long and thin (threadlike). Wings were translucent, shiny, emerald bluish, multi-veined. The female laid eggs alone on the lower surface and the edges of the leaves. The eggs were elongated, cylindrical, light green in color that turns to bluish green then to gray before hatching, with a short stalk around 9 mm long. Some newly emerged larvae fed on unhatched eggs. The hatching period ranged from 3 to 5 days. Adults age ranged between 21 and 42 days, the number of eggs laid/female was 32-112 eggs, and the hatching rate ranged between 40 and 80%. Keywords: Chrysopidae, Chrysopa niki n. sp., biological data, Syria
MAQASID PERSPECTIVE ON THE MEANING OF POVERTY IN LEGAL AID
Authors: Sabil Jabbar , Muda Rianto Arief
Published: August 2024

The government provides legal assistance to poor people in the context of access to justice. Unfortunately, the meaning of poverty in legal aid is often limited to being poor in assets, resulting in partiality that sacrifices the values ​​of justice. This problem inspired the author to research the meaning of poverty in legal aid through a maqasid sharia perspective. The author asks two questions: 1) what is the nature of poverty in legal aid? 2) what is the maqasid Sharia perspective on poverty in legal aid? This research concludes that being poor in legal aid should be interpreted as being poor in spirit (faqīr al-qalb). In dealing with mentally poor people, legal practitioners must have holistic analytical skills and see poverty as part of the social system and legal system. This conclusion supports each other with other sharia maqasid to increase the quantity and quality of legal practitioners.
TEACHER CHALLENGES IN AFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT AT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Asfiana Asfiana , Ash Shodiq Raudhatul Alawiyah , Prasetyo Sigit
Published: August 2024

One of the teacher's tasks in affective assessment is to measure students' talents, encouragement and interest in the material being taught. It is hoped that the assessment results will provide an overview of students' affective measures, so that teachers can analyze and make recommendations on how to improve students' attitudes, encouragement and motivation for learning. However, in practice teachers in elementary schools face various challenges in carrying out affective assessments. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive analysis method with a phenomenological approach. A phenomenological approach is also used to support literature studies from relevant books and journals. Challenges in affective assessment include teachers' lack of understanding of assessment standards, limitations in implementing authentic assessment, and difficulties in directing and observing students as a whole. The subjectivity of assessment is also a problem, considering that assessment results are often influenced by teachers' personal perceptions and preferences, which causes inconsistent assessment results. Other obstacles include limited assessment tools and methods, lack of training for teachers, and low involvement of parents and the community in supporting affective assessment.Keywords: Teacher Challenges, Affective Assessment, Elementary School
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DYSLEXIA LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AT AL-FADIAH INTEGRATED ISLAMIC PRIMARY SCHOOL GOWA
Authors: Wijaya Asep , Indriani Fitri
Published: August 2024

Learning difficulties are a form of obstacle that often occurs in the world of education, the obstacle in question is dyslexia. Dysselection is a problem that is often encountered in students, especially in grades one and two. This study focuses on the factors that cause dyslexic children and how to overcome them. This study uses qualitative research. The data collection technique is by interviews and observation while the analysis technique uses data reduction and conclusions. Research results: children who experience dyslexia at SDIT Al-Fadiyah Gowa are caused by internal factors such as genetics or parental lineage. Symptoms of dyslexia in children can be characterized by the child's inability to distinguish letters similar to the letters b and d, difficulty reading, and difficulty procusing words. This can be done by communicating with parents to do therapy on children, then providing special guidance to children with literacy and tutoring programs. The method of teaching dyslexic children at school is carried out by grouping children with dyslexia, providing intensive guidance, getting used to reading books together, and accompanying children throughout the learning process. The solution offered by the author in overcoming dyslexia in children can be done by creating a reading corner in the classroom, then the teacher uses the right methods and media for dyslexic children, adequate facilities, especially books with interesting variations.Keywords: Learning difficulties, Dyslexia, Reading difficulties.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ISLAMIC BASIC EDUCATION: SYNTHESIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS' POTENTIAL FROM INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS
Authors: Fatimah Siti , Sumarni Sri
Published: August 2024

This research aims to explore a holistic approach in Islamic basic education and how this approach can synthesize the development of students' potential from intellectual, spiritual and emotional aspects. The method used is a literature review which includes SINTA accredited articles 1-6 from the last five years. The research results show that curriculum integration that combines intellectual, spiritual and emotional aspects provides significant benefits in increasing students' understanding of the relationship between general knowledge and religious values. Holistic Islamic basic education has also proven effective in developing students' emotional intelligence, which is important for managing emotions, increasing empathy, and building strong character. The role of trained teachers and the support of a supportive learning environment were also identified as important factors in the successful implementation of a holistic approach. Additionally, technology can be used as an effective tool to support holistic learning integration. This study concludes that a holistic approach in Islamic basic education has great potential to create a comprehensive learning environment, which can support students' overall and balanced development. Recommendations for educational practice and further research are also presented to improve the implementation and effectiveness of this approach.Keywords: Holistic Approach, Islamic Basic Education, Potential Development, Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional
THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PERSONALITY COMPETENCE ON THE LEARNING INTEREST OF CLASS VI STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI 3 KRASAK PECANGAAN JEPARA
Authors: Arifin Ahmad Zaenal , Munir Muhammad Misbahul
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of teacher personality competence on the learning interest of class VI students at SD Negeri 3 Krasak Pecangaan Jepara. This research method uses a quantitative approach with an expost facto type of research. The data collection technique in this research uses questionnaires which are used to measure teachers' personality competencies and students' interest in learning. get results in a simple regression test, get a significance value of 0.004, this value is <0.05 or 0.004 <0.05. In the F-test, the results showed a significant value of 0.004 < 0.05 and looking at the calculated value Fcount >Ftable or 11.150 > 4.49, H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. Then, the coefficient of determination test shows that the correlation value (R) is 0.653, and the coefficient of determination (R Square) is 0.426, which means that the influence of Teacher Personality Competence on Student Learning Interest is 42.6%. With this it can be concluded that the teacher's personality competence has an influence on students' interest in learning.Keywords: Teacher Personality Competence, Interest in Learning.
Financial Literacy and Demographic Effect on Investor Investment Decisions
Authors: Malini Helma
Published: August 2024

This research seeks to determine the impact of financial literacy, age, income, and ethnicity on overconfidence and investment decisions in three major cities in Indonesia. This study employs quantitative research techniques of the associative variety. This study's participants resided in three major cities in Indonesia and had invested in equities. One hundred investors in Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya were selected as sample respondents using a technique of purposive sampling, yielding a sample size of 100. The respondent is at least 20 years old and has invested in equities for at least a year on the capital market. Results indicated that financial literacy, income, and semester had a positive effect on overconfidence, whereas age and ethnicity did not. Age, income, and ethnicity have no positive effect on investment decisions, whereas financial literacy does. Investment decisions are positively affected by overconfidence.
Pengaruh Islamic Marketing Ethics dan Servicescape terhadap Kepuasan dengan EWOM sebagai Variabel Mediasi Pada Nababah BSI KCP Gubug
Authors: Yasmin Jodi , Trishananto Yudha
Published: August 2024

Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh industri perbankan syariah yang melakukan globalisasi guna mengikuti digitalisasi perkembangan zaman dimana semua transaksi dilakukan dengan cara mobile sehingga nasabah tidak perlu datang ke bank. Etika pemasaran islami dan lingkungan layanan yang ikut beradaptasi akan menciptakan kepuasan dan menimbulkan rasa untuk merekomendasikannya ke orang lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Islamic marketing ethics dan servicescape terhadap kepuasan dengan electronic word of mouth sebagai variabel mediasi (Studi Kasus Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Gubug). Penelitian menggunakan metode Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan aplikasi berbasis Partial Least Square (PLS). Populasi yang digunakan adalah Nasabah BSI KCP Gubug, sample dalam penelitian ini diambil dengan teknik Non-Probability Sampling yang berjenis Convenience Sampling sebannyak 116 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu melakukan evaluasi pada Outer Model dan Inner Model agar dapat memecahkan rumusan masalah dan hipotesis penelitian. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa Islamic marketing ethics dan servicescape dapat berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan, selain itu electronic word of mouth juga dapat mampu untuk memediasi Islamic marketing ethics dan servicescape terhadap kepuasan nasabah BSI KCP Gubug.
Market Metamorphosis: Decoding The Marketing Mix Landscape in The Traditional Market of Cisalak, Depok, Indonesia, Amid The E-Commerce Epoch
Authors: WB Raharjo Ari , Elida Tety
Published: August 2024

The rapid development of e-commerce and the Covid-19 pandemic have led consumers to adopt new shopping habits from home. This situation initially resulted in the closure of offline stores and traditional markets. Currently, some offline stores have begun to reopen, and traditional markets have played a role in the local economy. Amid the current rapid development of e-commerce and the changing consumer behavior, the phenomenon of traditional markets that continue to thrive is intriguing to investigate. The aim of this research is to understand the perceptions of consumers in Cisalak Market, Depok, and e-commerce regarding products, prices, promotions, and locations. This study employs descriptive methods and validity, reliability, and Mann-Whitney tests with 100 respondents from Cisalak Market consumers in Depok. A questionnaire is used to collect data on variables such as products, prices, promotions, and locations in traditional markets and e-commerce. The results show that customer perceptions of products in traditional markets differ from those in e-commerce. Meanwhile, perceptions of prices, promotions, and locations do not significantly differ between traditional markets and e-commerce.
Implementation of Association Rule Market Basket Analysis to Increase Sales Through Product Bundling Strategy at the Fashion Online Store
Authors: Buana Arga , Vikaliana Resista
Published: August 2024

Athaku Online Store is an fashion online store that sells baby clothes and children's t-shirts by offering free design of images and writing on the products. The increase in the number of online stores has caused competition between online stores to become tighter, so that online stores need to develop business strategies by paying attention to consumer behaviour (Customer Relationship Management) which can be used as a basis to increase sales through product bundling strategies. The goal to be achieved in this research is to get an overview of the associations between products which will be used as a basis for making product recommendations to increase sales at the Athaku Online Store using data mining, namely association rules using an a priori algorithm. By collecting transaction data by consumers starting from January 1 to 30 September 2022 with a total of 4,229 transactions, analysis of the transaction data was carried out using a minimum support value of 0.15 and a minimum confidence value of 0.5 so that the results were obtained, namely 3 product association rules, which then validated the recommendations. by distributing questionnaires to 30 consumers of the Athaku online store. The product association rules that have been validated can be used as a basis for determining product bundling strategies in the Athaku online store. From the research results, it is known that there is an opportunity to increase sales for three products, namely Jumpers, Bloomers, and Bibs.
The Influence of Product Quality, Reputation, and Trust on Purchasing Decisions at PT Semarak Konstruksi Batam
Authors: Lestari Elisa Jayanti
Published: August 2024

Digital marketing has revolutionized business-consumer interactions by providing unprecedented global reach and opportunities for influence. One notable example of this digital marketing transformation is the experience of "Somethinc" an Indonesian health and beauty products brand that expertly leveraged social media platforms to develop a strong brand identity and engage its target audience. This study investigates the diverse impacts of digital marketing on consumer behavior and business strategy. The study examines factors such as the effectiveness of digital platforms, product quality and price, which are expected to increase engagement, and the importance of data analysis in refining marketing approaches. Consumer purchase decisions are influenced by many factors, among which product quality and price are the most significant factors. Product prices reflect perceived value and quality, but the relationship between high prices and better quality is not always true, according to research. Location and product display also play an important role in purchasing decisions as the convenience of the location and visual experience in the store can increase consumer satisfaction. Good service from retailers also influences purchase decisions, with positive experiences increasing the likelihood of consumers to buy. Other research shows that while price is important, product quality also plays an equally important role in consumer decisions, often seeking a balance between the two to maximize satisfaction.
Implementasi Kurikulum al-Syahadah al-Ulya Ulul Albab Melalui Kitab Bidayah al-Hidayah dalam Kerangka Pemikiran Tasawuf al-Ghazali Implementation of al-Shayadah al-Ulya Ulul Albab Curriculum Through the Book of Bidayah al-Hidayah in the Framework of al-Ghazali's Sufism Thought
Authors: Shamsuddin Ahmad Handhalas , Sa'ari Che Zarrina , Zainal Abidin Mohd Syukri
Published: August 2024

The Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) has made strides in dignifying turath education in the mainstream curriculum in 2018. The turath curriculum is called the al-Syahadah al-Ulya Ulul Albab Curriculum (SUUA) which is currently implemented at Sekolah Menengah Imtiaz Yayasan Terengganu, Besut, Terengganu (SMIYTB). The SUUA curriculum is also a continuation of the Tahfiz Integrated Curriculum (KBT) which started in 2014 for selected students. In the SUUA Curriculum, there are Islamic Studies subjects that contain 4 main areas, namely the Tawhid, Fiqh, Akhlak and Sirah. Akhlak is a field of sufism that uses the book Bidayah al-Hidayah written by al-Ghazali as a curriculum according to the appropriateness that has been outlined. Al-Ghazali is a very famous figure in the Malay world, especially in the field of sufism. His writing is used as a curriculum, teaching and learning material, research and practiced by the community in the Malay world. The SUUA Curriculum, especially in the field of sufism, is very important in the development of students' morals and values as a generation of ulama. This study was conducted to see the comparison of the SUUA Curriculum in the subjects of Turath Dirasat Islamiah, especially the field of akhlak with the book of Bidayah al-Hidayah. The study was conducted qualitatively with research on literature and document analysis. The results of the study found that in the SUUA Curriculum at SMIYTB through the subject of Turath Dirasat Islamiah in the field of akhlak, al-Ghazali's thought is implemented through the book Bidayah al-Hidayah to students. However, it was implemented selectively because the introductory chapter, the third chapter and the closing chapter were not placed from the original content of the book Bidayah al-Hidayah. Therefore, there is a need and recommendation to include the introductory chapter, the third chapter and the closing chapter from the original content of the book Bidayah al-Hidayah into the SUUA curriculum so that students can implement al-Ghazali's thought which is suitable for the upper secondary level
الرد الرصين على نيازي عز الدين حول دعواه وجود أحاديث خطيرةٍ في صحيح مسلم: عرضٌ ونقدٌ A Sound Refutation of Niyazi’s Claim about Sahih Muslim Containing False Hadiths: Explanation and Critique
Authors: al-Mashhadani Yasir Mohammed Ali , Shah Faisal Ahmad
Published: August 2024

There have been many critics of the Prophetic legacy (sunnah) by deliberately targeting Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim [May Allah shower His mercy upon them]. The methods used by those critics have been manifold over the course of time. This article aims at exposing one of the modernists who claims to possess the knowledge of the sharia-based rulings and what such rulings imply as meanings and concepts enacted by Allah for us through His book and through the sunnah of the Prophet [PBUH]. Hence, Niyazi desultorily makes his own judgment and discredits the authenticity of the hadiths contained in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim by claiming that they either contradict with the Quran or oppose one another by referring in all these to reason and logic. Niyazi Izz al-Din has authored several books, all of which have been dedicated to discrediting and criticising the sunnah with Din al-Sultan exclusively devoted to discrediting Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. He claims that there are three false or fabricated hadiths in Sahih Muslim that are detrimental to Islam and that the sultan benefited from rulings contained in those hadiths for his own interest. As a result, this article focuses on the three hadiths that have been discredited by Niyazi on three topics by way of explaining, describing and critiquing the claims made by Niyazi. The article refutes all the claims made by Niyazi by examining the following questions: are the three hadiths false as claimed by Niyazi? Were the three hadiths fabricated and inserted in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim by the Sultan’s guards? Are the claims and criticisms laid by Niyazi against hadiths in compliance with the criteria and conditions set by the scholars in accepting and rejecting narrations. The article concludes that there are no false or fabricated hadiths in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, that the hadiths discredited in Sahih Muslim are all authentic, that Niyazi does not commit himself, in his criticism, to the prerequisites of scientific research. His criticism lacks objectivity and is rather zealous and triumphant in nature in defiance of modernist and rationalist ideas. The article also warns against the misconceptions disseminated by the modernists and the treacherous approaches they use to discredit the hadiths contained in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
The Contributions of Al-Shatibi, Izzuddin ibn Abdul Salam and ibn Ashur on Maqasid Al-Shariah: An Exploration
Authors: Kabir Umar Ibrahim Maidawa, Fa'iza , Umar Gokaru Shuaibu
Published: August 2024

Maqasid al-Shariah is one of the unique disciplines of Islamic knowledge, particularly Islamic law. Maqasid al-Shariah is very important in understanding the true objectives of Islamic texts more comprehensively and accurately. Al-Shatibi, Izzuddin ibn Abdul Salam and ibn Ashur are among the leading figures who served as important references for contemporary Islamic law researchers. This paper explores brief biographies and contributions of these three important figures in Maqasid al-Shariah. The methodology adopted in this paper is qualitative research using library methods and the data were obtained from classical and contemporary sources of Islamic law. The findings reveal the lasting contributions of the three outstanding scholars of Maqasid al-Shariah. This paper, therefore, is likely to contribute immensely towards a new insight into the discipline of usul al-fiqh and understanding key important references and proper documentation in the field of Maqasid al-Shariah for contemporary researchers and students willing to specialize in the field.
Selected Discourses Relating to Non-Muslims: A Review of Madkhali’s Refutation of Sayyid Qutb
Authors: Arikewuyo Nafiu Ahmad
Published: August 2024

The attitude of Islam towards non-Muslims has been a subject of attention for contemporary Muslim scholars as well as the non-Muslim researchers. While the Muslim scholars are interested in presenting the just system adopted by Islam for non-Muslims, some Western scholars are keen on identifying the loopholes inherent in the Islamic system. Of the modern scholars who have contributed to the discourse, with much influence on the contemporary Muslim scholarship, are Sayyid Qutb and Rabi’u Madkhali. The former enjoys much patronage of the Islamists, while the latter is a diehard salafi jurist reputable for his pathological hatred and refutations for the Islamists and modernists. Against this background, this study reviews Madkhali’s refutations of Qutb over selected issues concerning the non-Muslims living under the Muslim rule. The study observes from the three issues discussed in this paper that Madkhali is under the influence of past black pages of the Muslim history when hostility and enmity were the order of the day, while Qutb represents more of the view of modern jurists, who need to face the challenges of modern state. The study recommends further investigation into Madkhali’s other refutations of Sayyid Qutb.
The Role of Songs in Promoting Interreligious Understanding in Multi-Religious Sri Lanka: An Islamic Aesthetic Analysis
Authors: Shafeen Mohamed Ashath Mohamed , Careem Arafath , Aroos Ashker
Published: August 2024

The paper has chiefly examined the vitality of the aesthetic expression of the song and music to promote inter-religious understanding among multiple faith traditions that exist in Sri Lanka from an Islamic aesthetic point of view. It can be observed that there is a growing debate among scholars concerning the contributions of the expression of aesthetic aspects of human beings, especially song, and music, and their use of them for the harmonious relationships among the divergent communities of the nation of Sri Lanka. This entails a thorough study of whether the song and music can be utilized for that purpose from the Islamic aesthetic point of view. Against this backdrop, this study sought to investigate and explain how an effective song and music can be used to promote coexistence and interreligious understanding, especially among Muslims and Buddhists in Sri Lanka. This study used the qualitative research method relying on the library to collect the data from relevant literature on the subject and employed content analysis. The findings show that Islam is in a positive position in terms of using songs with music to promote peace and social harmony but with some restrictions. This also suggested optimising the aesthetic instruments in connection with other communities within the Shariah compliance. This study can be useful for decision-makers, educators, and religious figures who are dedicated to fostering interreligious harmony and minimising conflicts in Sri Lanka and other countries.
Using Social Media to Teach About and Engage Residents in Evidence-Based Medicine
Authors: Castelli Gregory , Winters Stella , Taylor Alexandria , Ge Yufei
Published: August 2024

Background and Objectives: Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an important concept for family medicine and is part of several Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education milestones. Social media (SM) has become a cornerstone in most of our lives. Previous studies show the use of SM in medical education is expanding. The objective of this study is to use SM for medical education focusing on teaching EBM through an innovative, engaging video series.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study used pre- and postintervention surveys between May 2022 and June 2022 using the American Board of Family Medicine National Journal Club initiative as a foundation. A total of 196 residents and fellows from various family medicine residency programs were eligible to participate. Surveys consisted of SM usage, EBM engagement, EBM comfort and confidence adapted from a validated tool, and questions about the articles reviewed in the videos.
Results: A total of 44 of 196 residents and fellows from various family medicine residency programs participated in the preintervention survey. Most participants identified learning about EBM through residency didactics. The most popular SM platforms were Instagram and YouTube for medical content. Participants were least comfortable on the 10-point scale for critically appraising study methods. Postintervention cumulative scores for knowledge about the journal articles increased from 64% to 85%.
Conclusions: The video series taught EBM concepts and were well received, albeit with a low postintervention response rate. These findings contribute to the evolving landscape of medical education with implications for improving the effectiveness of EBM teaching through SM platforms.
Violência e racismo em "As Caravanas", de Chico Buarque de Hollanda
Authors: Cavalcanti Luciano Dias
Published: August 2024

A obra musical de Chico Buarque é conhecida pelo caráter interpretativo e crítico do Brasil, desde seu período mais participante das décadas de 1960 e 1970 e hoje, como um cronista arguto das mazelas de nossa sociedade. É possível dizer que em sua obra encontramos uma espécie de síntese das esperanças e desalentos da história recente do Brasil. Neste texto pretendemos analisar a canção “As caravanas”, do seu último disco: Caravanas, de 2017, momento histórico em que a população brasileira é devastada por uma variação de crises: ética e política, está coletivamente sufocada e vivendo em um mundo com valores enraizados no autoritarismo, na discriminação e na violência.
Improving Arabic Writing Skills Through Crossword Media Among 7th Grade Middle School Students/ تحسين مهارة الكتابة بوسائل الكلمات المتقاطعة لدى طلاب الصف السابع في المدرسة المتوسطة
Authors: Taqiyuddin Roikhan Nafis , Wakhidati Nurrohmah Putri
Published: August 2024

This study aims to improve Arabic writing skills by using crossword puzzle media in grade VII junior high school students.  The type of this research is action research in the classroom. Apply crosswords as media in teaching Arabic in particular by teaching the next book, namely: (a) the planning stage, (b) the stage of implementing workers, (c) observation, and (d) reflection.  Data collection method: (a) observation, (b) testing, (c) documentation Based on the research, it was concluded that teaching Arabic to improve the skill of writing by crossword means in seventh-graders in middle school. Before applying education using crossword means, in the pre-session course excellent students (40%) with an average score of 64.27. After passing the first course students are excellent (60%) with an average score of 70.5. In the second session, there were excellent students (90%). The results of this study recommend that Arabic teachers and practitioners might use crossword as one of the media that can be used in learning Arabic writing skills.
Influence of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Spore Germination and Early Blight Disease Development of Tomato Caused by Alternaria solani
Authors: Attri Kaushal , Gupta Pankaj , Kansal Sandeep , Gupta Meenu , Goswami Manika , Thakur Shavnam
Published: August 2024

Early blight of tomato caused by Alternaria solani is one of the most important and devastating disease of tomato which causing extensive yield losses to the crop. Environmental factors play an important role in the development of disease. To investigate the congenial conditions to develop the disease and germination of fungal spores an experiment was conducted in the year 2019 and 2020 at vegetable pathology laboratory of Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. Under investigations effect of temperature and relative humidity (RH) on conidial germination and early blight diseases development of tomato caused by Alternaria solani was studied under in vitro and in vivo conditions. Under in vitro conditions, maximum germination of conidia (75.54%) was recorded at 30°C after 24 hours and minimum (23.24%) was recorded at 15°C. length of germ tube (129.55 µm) was maximum at 25°C, whereas, minimum (67.09 µm) was observed at 15°C. In case of relative humidity maximum conidial germination (95.18%) and germ tube length of 238.95 µm was observed at 100% level. Under in vivo conditions disease severity was maximum (81.48%) at 30°C followed by 25°C (78.21%), whereas, minimum (18.88%) was recorded at 40°C. Similarly, the maximum (88.09%) disease severity was observed at 100% RH level while, it was minimum at 38% level of humidity. Overall, the relative humidity of more than 90% and temperature range of 25–30°C was found most congenial for the development of disease.
Uso de GeoGebra y registros de representación en problemas contextualizados para el aprendizaje de sistemas de ecuaciones lineales 2x2
Authors: Aceves Aldrete César Eduardo , Vargas Alejo Verónica
Published: August 2024

Los conceptos matemáticos no son objetos reales y se debe recurrir a distintas representaciones para propiciar el aprendizaje. El uso de GeoGebra para desarrollar conocimiento matemático es reconocido en numerosas investigaciones, las cuales plantean la necesidad del diseño de situaciones que permitan la exploración, formulación de conjeturas, argumentación y evaluación de las mismas. La investigación fue de tipo cualitativa pues interesaba conocer el desarrollo de conocimiento de 25 estudiantes, de un grupo de segundo semestre del turno vespertino de un Bachillerato General por Competencias, alrededor de la resolución de problemas de enunciado verbal y, su representación algebraica y gráfica, que dieran lugar a sistemas de ecuaciones lineales 2x2. La literatura investigada se compone por la teoría de los Registros de representación semiótica de Duval. El análisis de los resultados muestra que fue importante el contexto utilizado, el uso de distintas representaciones y el carácter dinámico del software, para que los estudiantes dieran significado a conceptos como ecuación lineal, incógnita, variable, función, SEL y, por lo tanto, resolvieran los sistemas de ecuaciones lineales 2x2 que subyacían en los problemas.
Hazard and Risk: Meaning and Interpretation of the Terms
Authors:   Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), Martynyuk V.F.
Published: August 2024

The article provides an analysis of the use of «Hazard» and «Risk» terms and associated phrases in legal and regulatory-technical documents and safety practices; their possible interpretations are identified. Most often, such problems arise during the classification of productions and facilities in accordance with their level of hazard, when various documents and articles use such terms as hazard degree, risk degree, risk level, etc. When using the «Risk» term as a connotation of the «Hazard» term, the probabilistic nature of potential undesirable events is considered; at the same time, the notion «Hazard» rather refers to the sources of hazard and possible consequences of undesirable events. Possible representations of risk as a fundamentally dualistic parameter for a single indicator in order to rank hazardous facilities in accordance with their hazard degree, which caused the use of terms such as hazard degree, hazard level, hazard class, risk index, risk level, etc., have been discussed. This is achieved by using different ranking methods, risk matrices, and risk graphs. Therefore, the «Risk» notion requires additional definitions (for example, «explosion risk index»). Often, the «Risk» term in phrases means probability; however, a certain undesirable event (explosion risk, risk of injuries to personnel, risk of harm to the legitimate interests of citizens) is specified.
Sustainable Qualities of Vernacular Architecture in Quest of Sustainable Architecture in the Desert Environment: Case Study of Kesar of Timimoune
Authors: Said Siham , Irkli Eryildiz Demet
Published: August 2024

The concept of sustainable development has won many adherents in the world, as it aims to achieve social and economic development and preserve the environment in the light of current climatic changes, which are considered one of the biggest challenges, In particular, for the desert environment in developing countries such as the Algerian desert; For decades, man has been able to survive in this nature by creating oases, It is a fragile ecosystem entirely entrusted to the care of its inhabitants. The aim of this article is to determine the qualities of sustainability in vernacular architecture of Algerian desert. Through the case study, which is the city of Timimoune, the article is divided into two parts. The first part is a morphological analysis of the Kesar of Timimoune urban pattern; the second part is to extract the sustainable qualities related to the morphological dimension of the Kesar of Timimoune, which is considered as principles and references for designing modern sustainable cities in arid environments.