bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
spaces in between
Authors: Jasser Marie Theresa
Published: September 2023

In recent years, the Latin American left has achieved important electoral and social successes. Meanwhile, far-right movements across the continent have also come back from the brink, transformed from fringe political phenomena to powerful political vehicles capable of dictating political discourse and policies.  In his article Harnessing the Storm: Constitutive moments and taypi in Latin America, Angus McNelly (2022) proposes to search for and to create openings for different futures and political alternatives out of the contradictions of capitalism on a regional scale with a focus on transformative movements. Connecting to McNelly’s reading of Rivera and Zavaleta, I put forward the concept of taypi by Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui. Taypi is the centre of a woven pattern, which she uses as a metaphor for a site of friction in between ch’ixi spaces and societies. Taypi allows us to interrogate both the creative as well as destructive potential that results from lo abigarrado and ch’ixi formations in Latin America – including authoritarian and far-right tendencies as part of the constitutive moments. I argue that focussing on taypi—regardless of the scope we seek to analyse—draws attention to the organisation that takes place on the ground in both its productive and destructive potential. I conclude that seeking constitutive moments, ch’ixi spaces and taypi across Latin America makes for a fruitful research agenda.
Pseudo Power Tiga Periode pada Jaringan Komunikasi Islam Tradisional dan Modern di Media Sosial Twitter
Authors: Arianto Irwan Dwi , Ida Rachmah , Marijan Kacung
Published: September 2023

Isu tiga (3) periode digulirkan elit partai politik Muhaimin Iskandar Ketua Umum Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) dan Zulkifli Hasan Ketua Umum Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN), memiliki kedekatan sejarah dengan dua ormas besar Islam di Indonesia yaitu Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan Muhammadiyah. Isu juga dibicarakan oleh follower Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan Muhammadiyah. Perkembangan isu tiga (3) periode dapat dipahami melalui media sosial yang selama ini sulit diukur melalui metode tradisional (survei). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur perkembangan isu dan mengidentifikasi jaringan Islam Tradisional dan Modern di media sosial Twitter. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode riset sosial berbasis big data dengan analisis jaringan komunikasi. Menggunakan kata kunci “tiga (3) periode” melalui NodeXL dan ASIGTA teridentifikasi 12.818 pengguna membentuk 43.913 hubungan dalam sembilan (9) relasi percakapan. Hasil penelitian menemukan Top Influencer yaitu @jokowi, @fahmiagustian, @nephilaxmus, @andiarief__, @bachrum_achmadi, @jimlyas, @democrazymedia, @goel578, @cnnindonesia dan @_ekokuntadhi. Aktor Islam Tradisional 8,65%, Islam Modern 12,75%, Nusantara Berkemajuan 5,01%, dan Alternatif 73,59%. Pembicaraan Islam Tradisional 8,23%, Islam Modern 16,09%, Nusantara Berkemajuan 6,13%, dan Alternatif 69,55%. Sentimen percakapan negatif sebesar 44,05%, netral sebesar 25,49%, dan positif sebesar 30,46% menunjukkan mayoritas penolakan dan ketidaksetujuan. Penelitian ini memberi kontribusi terbentuknya isu dan dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor pada ruang kontestasi media sosial Twitter.
Turkish YouTube Videos on Erectile Dysfunction as an Informal Information Source: Do they contain reliable content?
Authors: KAYNAK Yurdaer , UĞUR Serap
Published: September 2023

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the informative value of Turkish videos submitted to YouTube about erectile dysfunction (ED).

Materials and Methods: The first 125 videos published on Youtube.com between January 11 and 18, 2023, accessed with the keyword "erectile dysfunction," published in Turkish, and displayed in search results in a standard order of relevance were studied. Videos that were less than 1 minute long, do not contain information, contains jokes, movie trailers, or product advertisements, were less than 1 month old since their publication, or were unrelated to ED were excluded from the study. The quality of the information content of the videos was assessed using DISCERN scoring. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 24 software.

Results: It was determined that out of the 100 videos that met the inclusion criteria, 74% were uploaded by healthcare professionals, 3% by the Pharmaceutical Industry, 5% by the Dietary Supplement Industry, 3% by psychologists, and 15% by non-healthcare professionals. When the videos were examined based on their content, it was determined that the topics of the published videos primarily focused on diagnosis and treatment. However, it was also found that there were videos that provided content on the etiopathology and symptoms of the disease. The total duration of the videos was 10 hours, 58 minutes, and 24 seconds (1 minute to 53.05 minutes). While the total number of views was 21.893.514 (15-1.700.000), the total number of likes was determined to be 130,340. The average views were 8.002,64 (1.998,76-11.953,26), and the average monthly likes were 47,30 (11,88-73,1). The average value for DISCERN was calculated to be 3.3 (1-5). There was a negative correlation between the DISCERN scores and the average monthly number of likes. It was found that there was a positive and significant correlation between the duration of videos and DISCERN scores. Videos uploaded by physicians had a high DISCERN score, while the content quality of the other videos was moderate to poor.

Conclusions: Overall, 50% of ED-related videos on YouTube have moderate to poor content quality. Videos uploaded by physicians had high DISCERN scores and high likes and view rates. A negative correlation existed between DISCERN ratings and average monthly likes and views.
Exploring the Dynamics of Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions: Understanding the Role of Entropy and Potential Energy in SN1 and SN2 Pathways
Authors: Alzeer Jawad , Alzeer Jawad
Published: September 2023

The fundamental interplay between potential energy and entropy is a key facet of chemical reactions. Potential energy signifies stored energy in a chemical system, while entropy quantifies disorder. Understanding this connection is pivotal for comprehending reaction dynamics. This manuscript delves into the intricate relationship between potential energy and entropy, investigating their influence on chemical reactions. Potential energy arises from atomic and molecular positions, while entropy reflects molecular arrangement randomness. The equilibrium of these factors impacts reaction feasibility and kinetics. Through analysis, we explore how nucleophilic substitution reactions, essential for organic synthesis, showcase the potential energy-entropy interplay. Excessive potential energy with low entropy and excessive entropy both impede reactions. Favorable alignment of potential energy and entropy promotes reactions, yielding diverse energy states. Understanding potential energy and entropy interaction provides insights into reaction feasibility, rate, and control. This enriches foundational chemistry comprehension, facilitating efficient, predictable reaction design.
Alteração de função de faces por meio da formação de classes de equivalência em crianças com autismo
Authors: Lopes Pâmella Suyly Gomes , Silva Alvaro Junior Melo , Barros Romariz Silva
Published: September 2023

O contato visual é importante para o desenvolvimento de diversas habilidades verbais. Este estudo avaliou o efeito da formação de uma classe de equivalência (FCE) com figuras de faces e de item preferido sobre respostas de observação a faces em crianças com TEA. Participaram dois meninos com 4 e 5 anos de idade. Inicialmente, avaliaram-se as respostas de observação a faces em testes em situações estruturada (brincadeira) e natural (experimentador entrando e saudando ou não a criança). Em seguida, foram conduzidos treinos e testes para FCE. As discriminações de linha de base eram pareamento de identidade, com consequências específicas. Testes de observação a faces foram conduzidos novamente. Os resultados apresentam aumento na frequência e na duração de respostas de atenção a faces. Também se verificou aumento da preferência por figuras de faces. Os dados obtidos reforçam a continuidade das pesquisas que exploram o potencial aplicado da FCE.
تأثير الاقتراض الخارجي والمساعدات الخارجية على الإنفاق العام في الأردن (1980-2019)
Authors: العجلوني سامح عاصم , شهاب فرح إبراهيم
Published: September 2023

الأهداف: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل التأثير طويل الأجل وقصير الأجل لكل من الاقتراض الخارجي والمساعدات الخارجية على الإنفاق الحكومي في الأردن، بشقيه الجاري والرأسمالي، خلال الفترة (1980-2019). المنهجية: استخدام نموذج الانحدار الذاتي للفجوات الزمنية الموزعة (Autoregressive Distributed Lag) (ARDL) الذي اكتسب شعبية في الآونة الأخيرة كوسيلة لفحص العلاقات المشتركة بين المتغيرات. النتائج: أظهرت النتائج في المدى الطويل وجود تأثير سلبي للاقتراض الخارجي على الإنفاق الرأسمالي، في حين كان التأثير إيجابيًا على الإنفاق الجاري بالرغم من أنه لم يكن معنويًا من الناحية الإحصائية. أما في المدى القصير فقد كان تأثير الاقتراض الخارجي إيجابيًا وذو دلالة إحصائية على كل من الإنفاق الرأسمالي والجاري. أما المساعدات الخارجية فقد كان لها أثر إيجابي وذو دلالة إحصائية على الإنفاق الرأسمالي والجاري في المديين الطويل والقصير. الخلاصة: أوصت الدراسة بضرورة توجيه أكبر قدر من الاقتراض الخارجي والمساعدات الخارجية لتمويل الإنفاق الرأسمالي من خلال مشاريع إنتاجية تنمي الاقتصاد الوطني، وزيادة الاعتماد على الموارد المحلية بالتركيز على الإنتاجية الوطنية وتنويعها لتمويل النفقات الجارية. كما أوصت الدراسة بضبط النفقات الجارية غير المبررة والعمل على زيادة نصيب النفقات الرأسمالية.
متطلبات نظم المعلومات الإدارية وأثرها على أداء المنظمة من خلال البيئة الداخلية كمتغير وسيط- دراسة تطبيقية في وزارة المالية ولاية كسلا-السودان
Authors: إدريس أحمد إدريس عبده , عليان عليان علي رحمة , محمد نور عبد الله موسى
Published: September 2023

الأهداف: هدفت الدراسة إلى اختبار أثر متطلبات نظم المعلومات الإدارية على أداء المنظمة من خلال البيئة الداخلية كمتغير وسيط. وتمثلت مشكلة الدراسة في عدم الاستفادة من نظم المعلومات الإدارية في تطوير أداء المنظمة، بالإضافة إلى وجود فجوة بحثية في العلاقة بين متطلبات نظم المعلومات الإدارية وأداء المنظمة. وبرزت أهمية هذه الدراسة في أنها هدفت إلى تقديم بعض الحلول العلمية والعملية فيما يتعلق بالمشكلات التي تعاني منها المنظمات وملاحقة المتغيرات البيئية المعاصرة وذلك باستخدام الأساليب التقنية الحديثة. المنهجية: اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والذي يتناسب مع مثل هذا النوع من الدراسات. وقد تم استخدام استبانة استقصاء للتحقق من مشكلة وفروض وأهداف الدراسة. تكون مجتمع الدراسة من (1600) فردًا، ومن هذا المجتمع تم اختيار عينة الدراسة من (150) فرد بنسبة (9%) من مجتمع الدراسة. النتائج: بعد التحليل خلصت الدراسة إلى أن هناك علاقة إيجابية قوية بين متطلبات نظم المعلومات وعناصر بيئة المنظمة، حيث اتضح وجود ارتباط بين متغير الأفراد مع الالتزام التنظيمي، بالإضافة إلى وجود علاقة ارتباط إيجابية بين الأجهزة والالتزام التنظيمي وكذلك مع الهيكل التنظيمي. وأن هناك علاقة إيجابية قوية بين مكونات نظم المعلومات وأداء المنظمة، حيث ارتبط متغير الأفراد ارتباطًا إيجابيًا مع الأداء، كذلك وجود أثر إيجابي بين الأجهزة والأداء وكذلك ارتباط البرمجيات بعلاقة إيجابية مع الأداء.
Estimation of the Monthly Average Flows of the Kızılırmak River Using Fuzzy Logic Approach
Authors: BÜYÜKKARACIĞAN Naci
Published: September 2023

River flow values are used in the design and operation of hydraulic structures. Determining the correct flow value is important in terms of controlling water movements in the operation of hydraulic structures, irrigation of agricultural lands, hydroelectric production, environmental protection and flood control. In the literature, different methods are used to predict possible river flows using the available data. The fuzzy logic approach is a kind of intelligent system method used in solving problems involving uncertainty. The method has been widely used in the modeling of hydrological data for 2000’s. In this study, the fuzzy logic method was applied to estimate the flow data of Yamula Station on the Kızılırmak River in the Kızılırmak basin, one of the largest basins in Turkey. In addition to these flow station data, the monthly average temperature and monthly total precipitation data of the Kayseri meteorology station, which affects the station flows, were also used for modeling. Three different models were created for the flow estimates. In these models, temperature and precipitation data were selected as input values and river flow data were chosen as output values. In the models, 1982-2012 data of the stations were used. Model output data were tested with data set of 2013, 2014 and 2015. As a result, it has been seen that the fuzzy logic approach gave healthy results when both temperature and precipitation data were used as inputs.
Enjeksiyonla Şekillendirilmiş Plastik Kilit Mekanizmasının Birleşme İzinin Mekanik Özelliklere Etkisi
Authors: DAĞLI Muhammet , DEMİRER Ahmet
Published: September 2023

Dünyada hızla artan plastik kullanımı ile beraber polimerler farklı şekillerde işlenmektedir. Plastik işleme yöntemlerinden en önemlilerinden birisi enjeksiyonla kalıplamadır. Tüm endüstriyel üretimlerde hatalar; malzemeden, üretim şartlarından ve personelden kaynaklı meydana gelmektedir. Enjeksiyonla kalıplama yönteminde ise birleşme izi oluşumu ürün ve kalıp tasarımından kaynaklı olup sık rastlanan hatalardan biridir. Bu hata ürünün kullanım esnasında hasara uğramasına neden olmaktadır. Yapılan çalışmada, %30 cam elyaf katkılı Poliamid 6 (PA6) malzemenin bir ürün numunesi üzerinde iki farklı yolluk girişi (YG1-2) ile kalıplanması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Enjeksiyonla kalıplama sonunda numune üzerindeki farklı girişlerden kaynaklı oluşan birleşme izi oluşumu ele alınarak incelenmiştir. Numune ürün plastik kilit mekanizması elemanıdır. Tasarlanan numunenin gerilme analizi yapılarak Moldex3D® simülasyon programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Birleşme izinin malzeme üzerindeki konumu gözlemlenmiş ve birleşme izinin farklı bölgeye kaydırılması ile üretilmiş numunelerin çekme, darbe ve sertlik testleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Birleşme izinin, zorlanmanın minimum olduğu bölgeye kaydırılması ile mekanik özelliklerin pozitif yönde artış gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir.
Baicalin: A potential therapeutic agent for diabetes and renal protection
Authors: Port Louis Leena Rajathy , Nagarajan Prithiviraj , Muthiah Pavithra , Sambandam Ravikumar
Published: September 2023

Background: Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease manifested by raised glucose levels in the blood and impaired insulin function leading to various organ complications, including diabetic nephropathy. Baicalin, a flavonoid derived from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, has garnered substantial attention for its diverse beneficial effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti- apoptotic properties, etc. Intriguingly, in vivo studies in rats have further unveiled baicalin’s potential to directly modulate pancreatic beta cells, suggesting a promising role as an anti-diabetic agent.Objective: The purpose of this study is to comprehensively explore the anti-diabetic effect of baicalin, focusing on key parameters such as plasma insulin levels, glucose levels, hemoglobin, and glycated hemoglobin levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Additionally, we sought to explore Baicalin’s ability to provide renal protection by evaluating serum renal markers. Methodology: This study involved a total of 30 Wistar albino male rats. Diabetes was created in rats by a single intraperitoneal streptozotocin injection (40 mg/kg).  After 72 hours, the rats with diabetes were segregated into four treatment groups (Group II to Group V) comprising 6 animals each. Group I consists of six normal control rats (without diabetes). The groups received different treatment protocols, including normal saline, DMSO, Baicalin (50 mg/kg/day), and glibenclamide (6 mg/kg/day) for 45 days. Throughout the study, meticulous observations were made regarding the animals’ general appearance, body weight, behavior, and their fasting glucose levels in venous blood.Results: Oral dosing with Baicalin at the rate of 50 mg/kg body weight revealed notable enhancements in insulin secretion and hemoglobin levels, alongside notable reductions in blood levels of glucose and glycated hemoglobin compared to the glibenclamide-treated type 2 diabetic rats. Additionally, Baicalin displayed a protective action on renal tissue, as shown by reduced serum creatinine, uric acid, and urea levels.Conclusion: Our investigation unveils Baicalin’s potential as a promising anti-diabetic agent with the added benefit of renal tissue protection. The observed improvements in various physiological parameters warrant further exploration of Baicalin’s therapeutic mechanisms and clinical applications, presenting it as a compelling candidate for diabetes management and diabetic nephropathy prevention. IAEC Approval No: AVMC/IAEC/2019/07/25/08 Keywords: Baicalin, Blood glucose, Diabetes, Male wistar rats, Streptozotocin
Wrist ganglions management:aspiration and autologus blood instillation
Authors: Qassim Yasir N.
Published: September 2023

Background: Ganglions are the most common benign cystic swellings found around the wrist,they can be treated conservatively or by surgical excision,but the net results revieled no significant difference.Complete evacuation of the cysts followed by intracystic autologus blood instillation has given encouraging results.Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of aspiration of wrist ganglions and instillation of autologus blood inside the cysts.Patients and Methods: Aprospective study was conducted on forty patients with wrist ganglions.20% of the patients underwent aspiration of the cysts alone,and the other 20 underwent aspiration of the cysts followed by autologus blood instillation, then an immobilization for seven to ten days.Two years follow-up was done for detection any recurrence.Results: Most of the patients were females,and the dorsal aspect of the wrist affected more than the volar one. Most of the patients presented mainly because of cosmetic reasons.Recurrence was the only complication encountered and involved 50% in those of group A and 20% in those of group B.Conclusion: Our technique of aspirating the wrist ganglions and instillating autologus blood is a simple,safe,and effective method for treating wrist ganglions.
Empirical Observations on Requirements Engineering Practices in Palestine
Authors: Zein Samer , Salleh Norsaremah , Grundy John
Published: September 2023

Requirements Engineering (RE) is critical to the success of software development projects. Industrial software projects that apply poor RE practices usually suffer from severe quality challenges and even project failures. Even though RE has been drawing more attention in the literature, there is a lack of empirical evidence of RE practices and challenges at industrial contexts. To address this we carried out a study to evaluate the perspectives of software engineers on their RE practices to understand more about how software engineers approach RE process and what are the challenges they face. We conducted a multi-case study by interviewing 8 participants from 5 software development companies in Palestine. Our results show that for all the RE process seems to be fairly systematic with whole team involvement. Further, the agile RE model is the dominant model, and over half reported that key challenges are caused by issues that originated from the client side. Finally, we highlight interesting future RE research from the perspective of industrial practitioners.
Revolutionizing Fan Engagement in the Music Industry with Blockchain Technology
Authors: Sarode Rashmi P. , Kabir Raihan , Watanobe Yutaka , Bhalla Subhash
Published: September 2023

The music industry is facing challenges in engaging fans and providing transparency, feedback, and rewards. Blockchain technology presents a potential solution by enabling new forms of fan engagement and participation. This paper proposes a blockchain-based music platform that leverages Ethereum’s decentralized platform and smart contract functionality. Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm makes it more energy-efficient than the Proof of Work (PoW) algorithm used by Bitcoin. The platform could facilitate investment in up-and-coming artists, feedback mechanisms, and rewards for fans. The scalability and decentralization of Ethereum make it an attractive choice for building a platform that can accommodate a large number of users and transactions without compromising performance. The proposed platform offers a secure, scalable, and decentralized solution that provides novel ways for fans to engage and participate in the music industry while being energy-efficient, sustainable, and accessible to everyone with a stake in the system.
Securing FIWARE with TEE Technology
Authors: Coppolino Luigi , Nardone Roberto , Petruolo Alfredo , Romano Luigi
Published: September 2023

An important objective being pursued by the European Commission is the establishment of a unified data market where stakeholders can safely and confidently share and exchange data in standardized formats. This trend is supported by numerous initiatives, promoting the creation of European Common data spaces, and it is already in full swing in several sectors, such as energy and health. Among the many initiatives for building common data spaces, FIWARE appears to be one of the most promising. FIWARE promotes the use of Digital Twin technology to build distributed infrastructures for facilitating real-time data sharing in collaborative environments. By fostering an open and collaborative approach to software development and providing several building blocks of IT architectures for a number of domains (specifically: Smart AgriFood, Smart Cities, Smart Energy, Smart Industry, and Smart Water), FIWARE facilitates the creation of Digital Twins of real-world Industry 4.0 setups in a shared data space, which is typically hosted in the cloud. This paper addresses the security issues in a typical functional FIWARE architecture and provides a detailed description of a reference solution which ensures data confidentiality and integrity throughout the data life cycle, i.e. from the generation to the consumption phase. The proposed solution strongly relies on Commercial Off The Shelf Trusted Execution Environment technologies (namely: Intel SGX and Arm TrustZone) to provide effective protection of data-in-use. Protection of data-at-rest and data-in-transit is achieved by means of advanced cryptographic techniques and secure communication protocols, respectively.
Portfolio Optimization for Long-Term Investment: An Empirical Study
Authors: Phan-Thi Thuy-An , Dinh Nu T. , Thanh Son Huynh , Nguyen Binh T.
Published: September 2023

In today’s economic era, investment in the stock market has become increasingly widespread, and the philosophy of “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!” is commonly adopted by investors. In other words, they will have appropriate investment portfolios to diversify their investment plan, aiming to reduce risks and improve returns. Many models, from machine learning to deep learning, from traditional to modern methodologies, have been proposed and applied to the “portfolio optimization” problem. This study uses several deep learning models, combining the attention mechanism to predict the investment portfolios with the highest Sharpe ratio over a certain period. Our research investigates whether long-term investing (forecasting a portfolio over a month or longer) is more effective than Short-term investment. We obtained some initial results by experimenting with Vietnam’s stock data set from 2016 to 2020, with 50 stocks with a high market capitalization (data as of the end of 2020). Long-term investments tend to provide more stable returns, and the Sharpe ratio of the portfolio is higher. Moreover, the bidirectional GRU model, combined with the attention mechanism, gives quite good results compared to other models. In addition, processing the missing data using the forward fill method also shows better results than when the missing data problem is not addressed.
The Role of the Amil Zakat Institution to Help Communities Affected by Covid-19
Authors: Athief Fauzul Hanif Noor , Rizki Darlin , Masthuroh Nihayatul , Jakti Khaira Gina Yuda
Published: September 2023

The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on the community's economy. The purpose of this research is to find out and explain the active role of amil zakat institutions in collecting and distributing funds. This research was conducted at the Mizan Amanah Solo and Solopeduli institutions. This researcher is a type of qualitative descriptive research. Data collection was carried out by interviewing institutional administrators and communities affected by the pandemic, documentation from journals, books, reports, magazines and so on which were deemed informative. Furthermore, the data obtained was analyzed descriptively to answer the research objectives. The results of this study indicate that the amil zakat institutions Mizan amanah and Solopeduli play an active role in various programs to help communities affected by the pandemic in Surakarta. During the pandemic, the collection of zakat funds at the Mizan Amanah and Solopeduli institutions was carried out online because the average solo community uses social media. The amil zakat institution sells various programs to donors to help and empower communities affected by Covid-19. Mizan Amanah and Solopeduli channeled funds by going directly to the community, with the priority of the community that Mizan Amanah prioritized, namely orphans and the poor, while Solopeduli used the Had Kifayah guidelines. It is important to note that the impact of channeling zakat funds during a pandemic may vary depending on the local context, the scale of disbursement, and the effectiveness of the programs being implemented.
Naturalization of inequality in Brazil
Authors: Coelho Bruna da Penha de Mendonça , Oliveira Maria da Piedade Gonçalves de
Published: September 2023

The article establishes a dialogue between Carl Schmitt, Walter Benjamin and Giorgio Agamben’s theories, transposing them to the Brazilian social reality. The naturalization of inequality is a cruel mark of our society, and the philosophy of law contributes to a juridical approach that takes into account the social disparities. First, the state of exception will be analyzed in the light of Benjamin and Agamben’s works. Later, with Schmitt, the issue of exception will be analyzed together with the political decision, demonstrating the intrinsic connection between law and politics and the reflection of this in the worsening of social inequalities. It will be established the difference between the Schmitt’s concept of "Enemy" and the Agamben’s concept of homo sacer in the establishment of the state of exception and how the concept of "enemy" was distorted with the construction of Enemy Criminal Law’s Theory.
Rebuilding the social function of contracts
Authors: Rosenvald Nelson , Dias Wagner Inácio
Published: September 2023

The social function is one of the most instigating principles in contractual relations. In the social function, contractual limits become more fluid, in order to conform to social needs and expectations. With the new regulation of private relations, arising from the Economic Freedom Law (Law act 13.874/19), the economic characteristics of the social function, already covered in the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988, gained special importance. This study seeks to demonstrate how the individual and the social aspects need to work together in the new universe of private relations.
Real-World Efficacy of N95, Surgical, and Cloth Masks in Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Infections: A Comprehensive Comparative Study
Authors: Cheok Adrian David , Cai Jun , Yan Ying , Pan Zhigeng , Zhang Emma Yann
Published: September 2023

The effectiveness of different types of masks in mitigating respiratory infections, particularly those caused by SARS-CoV-2, has been a topic of significant interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of the real-world efficacy of N95, surgical, and cloth masks in reducing the transmission of respiratory infections.

Using a large sample size and rigorous data collection methods, we evaluated the protective capabilities of each mask type by assessing the number of infections among individuals wearing these masks in various settings. Our findings reveal that N95 masks exhibited the highest level of protection, followed by surgical masks and cloth masks. However, even cloth masks provided a significant level of protection compared to no mask usage.

The results of our study underscore the importance of widespread mask usage as a critical public health measure to control the spread of respiratory infections. These findings have significant implications for public health policies and highlight the need for continued adherence to mask-wearing practices.
Women in Slum, Risking Their Safety to Access and Usage of Basic Sanitation Facilities-A Literature Review
Authors: Hazare Ayush , Tholiya Jyoti Jain
Published: September 2023

The paper focuses on the safety of women in slums in accessing sanitation facilities. Various factors affect the safety of women while accessing or using sanitation facilities in slums. These factors are related to the infrastructure of toilet blocks, the location of the toilet, the route to the toilet, timings of toilet use, and the number of toilets. Most of the women face sexual abuse or rape while visiting or using toilets or due to open defecation. The papers that were examined contained a variety of slums around the world, including industrial to coastal slums. The entire sample size (the number of individuals living in slum households and the number of slum homes) researched through the literature were 6663) and the period of the study is from past 12 years ie from 2010-2022. The study found that most cases of violence or crime against women are due to a lack of lighting in and on the route to access sanitation and water facilities, lack of access to the toilet block, as well as the dangerous location of Public Toilets (PTs) and Common toilet complexes (CTCs).This paper is an attempt to solve problems related to women's safety while accessing or using basic water and sanitation facilities.
“Understanding how the design of urban areas can negate the anti-social behaviour and criminal activity” - Taking the example of Hyderabad Urban Areas as Case-Studies
Authors: Bhanja Tapati
Published: September 2023

Cities and towns are developing into well-defined, heavily populated areas, but these areas have advantages and disadvantages of their own. With more residents, a city becomes more diverse, with individuals of all different classes and races. Yet, this diversity frequently breeds crime and a fear of victimization for the people living in urban areas.

Most of these antisocial behaviors occur in public and neighborhood areas.

This paper tries to identify why public spaces are frequently the scene of antisocial behavior and other approaches to criminal and antisocial behavior beyond simply installing surveillance cameras. It examines the root causes and pressing needs for CPTED and offers a critical assessment of the evidence supporting this approach's effectiveness in crime prevention. It also discusses situational and dispositional approaches to preventing crime based on urban design modules and how designing cities based on opportunity reduction techniques with key themes of activity, surveillance, territorial, definition, and control impacts criminal activity in public spaces based on existing models.

A mixed DESIGN TECHNIQUE/METHODOLOGY is employed, which includes the following steps:
1. Qualitative method- Insights and analysis of other publications and research papers. 
2. Quantitative analysis in the form of a survey and an analysis of the existing urban area with and without the CPTED design measures incorporated in the metropolitan area.

LIMITATION

Despite lacking conclusive empirical evidence, the paper concludes that a substantial body of research supports the idea that environmental design is a practical and successful strategy for preventing crime.
Negative impact of smoking on lung function: comparing Fev1/fvc values in smokers and non-smokers
Authors: Sudchoo Kittithat , Sangkhano Sukrit , Prasopthum Aruna , Pouyfung Phisit
Published: September 2023

Background. Cigarette smoking has been reported as the significant adverse effects on lung function, which can be evaluated by measuring forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and the ratio of FEV1 to FVC (FEV1/FVC) values.
Objective. This study investigated the prevalence of tobacco use and nicotine dependence among college students and their stress levels to inform targeted interventions for smoking prevention and cessation.
Material and methods. A total of 429 participants were interviewed face to-face, of which 71.6% were female and 28.4% were male. Pulmonary function tests were exclusively administered to the 9.8% of participants who reported using tobacco.
Results. Our findings revealed a low prevalence of nicotine dependence among college students, with only 6.8% exhibiting moderate or high levels of dependence. Students who reported tobacco use were found to have moderate stress levels, suggesting a potential association between smoking and stress. Chi-square tests revealed that gender, school affiliation, and nicotine dependence were significantly associated with smoking behavior. Long-term smoking (>5 years) was found to be associated with negative health outcomes, such as higher BMI, and increased smoking per day. The analysis of lung function parameters showed that smoking frequency and duration were negatively associated with lung function, while nicotine dependence increased with smoking frequency and duration.
Conclusion. Our study suggests that targeted prevention and cessation programs should address these factors to reduce smoking rates among college students.
Assessment of dental professionals’ maintenance of management practices developed and incorporated during COVID-19 pandemic – a cross-sectional study
Authors: Singh Ravinder , Sekhon Tegbir , Sekh Simran , Kumar Mandeep , Nirola Ashutosh , Gambhir Ramandeep Singh
Published: September 2023

Background. COVID-19 pandemic has been a source of emerging public health problems for the past few years. Due to its contagious nature, health care professionals especially dentists, incorporated various modifications in their practices to prevent themselves and their patients from the risk of getting infected.
Objective. The present study aims to assess whether dental professionals are still continuing with those modifications in practice in current times.
Materials and Methods. The present study was conducted on 415 subjects after getting due approval from concerned authorities and consent from the subjects. Systematic random sampling methodology was employed for selection for study sample. The study employed a self-constructed questionnaire which was divided into 2 parts and information regarding demographic profile, practice modifications and safety protocols was gathered from subjects. Statistical analysis was conducted using Chi-square test and multiple regression analysis.
Results. Only 8.6% of subjects were currently continuing with their all previous practice modifications. A vast majority of subjects (83.8%) were not deferring treatment of patients showing suspicious symptoms. Approximately 89% of subjects were not sanitizing the operating area at the end of the working day. More than two-thirds (76.4%) of the subjects stated that the pandemic was over. Female gender (OR:1.67) and high level of education (OR:2.45) had an important effect on the continuation of practice modifications.
Conclusion. Very few subjects were adhering to all practice modifications previously incorporated. Dental professionals should not let their guard down even if COVID-19 cases have reduced considerably. The information collected will be useful for the dental community and further studies should be carried out.
Literasi Mengenal Manajemen Risiko pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam dan Pembiayaan Syariah (KSPPS)
Authors: Ardianingsih Arum , Mardayanti Mella , Ditta Aliffianti Safiria Ayu , Priatiningsih Dian
Published: September 2023

Bisnis dan perkembangan teknologi informasi telah membawa perubahan dalam bentuk bisnis secara keseluruhan, termasuk risiko yang dihadapi oleh perusahaan. Manajemen risiko diperlukan untuk mengendalikan dan meminimalkan dampak risiko terhadap keberlanjutan bisnis dan pencapaian tujuan organisasi. Jenis-jenis risiko yang dihadapi oleh koperasi simpan pinjam dan pembiayaan syariah (KPPS), seperti risiko kredit, risiko pasar, risiko operasional, risiko likuiditas, risiko hukum, risiko strategis, risiko reputasi, dan risiko kepatuhan. Metode pendampingan digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat untuk membantu pengelola dan pengurus koperasi memahami risiko proses bisnis dan mengidentifikasi solusi yang tepat. Pendampingan dilakukan dengan tahapan identifikasi dan evaluasi risiko pada penerapan manajemen risiko dalam koperasi simpan pinjam dan pembiayaan syariah (KPPS).
Penyuluhan Hukum Tentang Kekerasan Seksual di SMA Santa Maria Cirebon Secara Daring
Authors: Mayasari Dian Ety , Anakotta Marthsian Yeksi , Eugenia Frederika
Published: September 2023

Masih adanya anak yang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual menunjukkan bahwa penerapan sanksi pidana pada pelaku kekerasan seksual seperti yang diatur dalam KUHPidana belum berjalan efektif. Pada tahun 2022 Pemerintah sudah mengesahkan Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 2022 tentang Tindak Pidana Kekerasan Seksual yang pengaturannya lebih jelas dan rinci. Sebagai bagian peningkatan pemahaman Siswa-Siswi SMA Santa Maria Cirebon tentang keberlakukan Undang-Undang Tersebut maka perlu dilakukan sosialisasi dalam bentuk penyuluhan hukum secara daring dan hal ini juga dikaitkan dengan  proyek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila SMA Santa Maria Cirebon. Tahapan yang dilakukan adalah dengan tahapan pemaparan dari narasumber, tanya jawab, dan pemaparan resume dari siswa-siswi SMA Santa Maria Cirebon sebagai bagian untuk melihat tingkat pemahaman terhadap materi yang sudah disampaikan oleh narasumber. Setelah dilakukan pemaparan tentang definisi, jenis, dan sanksi kekerasan seksual, berdasarkan hasil pemaparan resume siswa-siswi SMA Santa Maria Cirebon ternyata mereka memahami bahwa kekerasan seksual merupakan tindak pidana, sehingga harus diwaspadai terjadinya dan jika menjadi korban atau melihat orang lain menjadi korban kekerasan seksual harus berani untuk melaporkan ke pihak kepolisian dengan bukti-bukti yang kuat untuk menindak tegas pelaku
Percepatan Vaksinasi Covid-19 : Dosis 1, 2 dan Booster (Astra Geneca)
Authors: Permatasari Rita Intan , Paryanti Atik Budi
Published: September 2023

Percepatan vaksinasi untuk dosis 3 (Booster) berdasarkan Surat Edaran Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia Nomor HK.02.02/II/252/2022 tentang Vaksinasi COVID-19 Dosis Lanjutan (Booster) menjadi syarat bagi pemudik yang sudah Vaksin dosis 3 (Booster) agar bisa segera menjangkau masyarakat pada umumnya sebelum masa mudik pada bulan April -  Mei 2022.  Beberapa tempat strategis di Jakarta menjadi salah satu tempat pelaksanaan vaksin Booster, seperti fasilitas umum, rumah sakit, puskesmas, mall, tempat ibadah, perkantoran, dan kampus. Vaksinasi COVID-19 dosis 3 atau Booster  merupakan vaksinasi dengan jenis vaksin yang sama (homolog) ataupun beda (heterolog) dengan vaksinasi primer dosis 1 dan 2. Vaksinasi Booster dibutuhkan untuk mempertahankan tingkat kekebalan, memperpanjang masa perlindungan dari vaksinasi primer dan membantu mengurangi penyebaran virus COVID-19. Penunjukan Kampus C Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma (Unsurya) menjadi lokasi strategis di wilayah  Jakarta Timur dan sekitarnya. Fakultas Ekonomi Unsurya sebagai penyelenggara kegiatan vaksinasi COVID-19 dosis 1, 2 dan Booster (Astra Geneca) di Kampus C Unsurya. Aplikasi JAKI turut berperan membantu masyarakat Jakarta untuk mendaftar dan mengetahui lokasi vaksin COVID-19. Kegiatan PKM ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk membantu dalam menyukseskan program pemerintah melakukan percepatan vaksinasi COVID-19 Booster bagi masyarakat yang akan melakukan perjalanan ke luar kota (mudik)  lebaran di tahun 2022 dan menekan penyebaran virus COVID-19.  Penyelenggaraan vaksinasi COVID-19 dosis 1,2 dan booster selama bulan April 2022 diikuti oleh 450 orang peserta vaksin. Ini masih belum maksimal dari target peserta vaksinasi yang diharapkan oleh Klinik Rajawali Lakespra dr. Saryanto selaku mitra kerjasama penyelenggaraan vaksinasi COVID-19 dan Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar sebagai penyedia vaksin yaitu 100 peserta vaksin/hari.
Peran Ekonomi Kreatif Berbasis Syariah pada Usaha Santri di Yayasan Al-Kamilah dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Bangsa
Authors: AN Wiwik Hasbiyah , Sa'diyah Khotimatus , Zami R. Mohd Zam
Published: September 2023

Permasalahan yang diambil bermula dari keterbatasan sumber daya manusia baik jumlah dan kualitas, kurangnya minat investor,dan belum adanya kebijakan yang memayungi kepentingan developer domestic dalam pelaksanaan industri sehingga ekosistem ekonomi syariah belum terbangun secara maksimal. Sasaran kedepannya,pengembangan industri kreatif berbasis syariah Provinsi Depok lebih ke arah pemberdayaan pondok   pesantren melalui entrepreneur yang menciptakan santripreneur lebih maksimal. Metode pelaksanaan PKM dengan penyuluhan dan pendampingan melalui rangkaian kegiatan identifikasi, pengkajian serta proses belajar yang terencana dengan 3 tahapan yaitu 1)Pengumpulan data, dengan memberikan data wawancara kepada santriwan santriwati tentang keuntungan berwirausaha. 2).Pelatihan tentang implementasi pendayagunaan usaha santri melalui peran ekonomi kreatif berbasis syariah di yayasan Al-Kamilah Depok. 3) Memberikan pendampingan pelatihan implementasi pendayagunaan usaha santri melalui peran ekonomi kreatif berbasis syariah di yayasan Al-Kamilah Depok. Hasil dari pengabdian ini berdasarkan wawancara dan implementasi paska kegiatan PKM adalah 1) Adanya perbaikan dalam kegiatan dan pengelolaan unit-unit usaha maupun manajemen dengan berbasis syariah pada usaha santri di Yayasan Al-Kamilah dalam memenuhi kebutuhan dan kesejahteraan guru dan santri 2) Kesejahteraan anggota dapat ditingkatkan dengan membangun dan mengembangkan potensi ekonomi anggota (guru dan santri).
Pencatatan dan Pelaporan Keuangan untuk Umkm
Authors: Abdurachman Tubagus Arya , Rahma Ayumi , Chaery Ahmad Ridho Fachrizal
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat ialah memberikan pelatihan mengenai Pencatatan dan Pelaporan Keuangan untuk Umkm yang ada di wilayah RT002/10, Cipulir. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dengan metode memberikan pemaparan yang disertai dengan diskusi interaktif secara langsung antara kelompok dosen pelaksana PKM dan peserta. Pemberian materi dilakukan diawal pertemuan selama pelaksanaan. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan dan interview secara sampling terhadap peserta, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan PKM memberikan wawasan baru bagi peserta dalam implementasi prinsip akuntansi dalam penyusunan laporan keuangan sekaligus meningkatkan kedisplinan pelaku UMKM terhadap pencatatan akuntansi. Semua peserta antusias mengikuti acara hingga selesai dan merasakan manfaat pelatihan bagi kemajuan usaha mereka
Edukasi Pencegahan Stunting Skrining Remaja Putri dan Pembelajaran Aplikasi Google Form
Authors: Sulistyo Andhy , Resmiaini Resmiaini
Published: September 2023

Stunting adalah suatu kondisi kekurangan gizi kronis yang terjadi pada saat periode kritis dari proses tumbuh dan kembang mulai janin yang berlanjut sampai usia sekolah 6-18 tahun (Usia Remaja).Masalah gizi remaja Indonesia ada 3 unsur yaitu kekurangan gizi, kelebihan berat badan, dan kekurangan zat gizi mikro dengan anemia. Tujuan pelatihan dan pendampingan skrining stunting melalui pemeriksaan kadar hemoglobin, tekanan d   arah dan indeks masa tubuh (IMT) dengan pencatatan aplikasi Google Form. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dalam beberapa tahapan, meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan, monitoring dan evaluasi. Tahapan Persiapan melalui survey di Panti Asuhan Darun Najah Depok Yogyakarta. Tahap pelaksanaan edukasi pada remaja putri Panti Asuhan Darun Najah lebih difokuskan pada pelatihan skrining kadar hemoglobin, tekanan d   arah, indeks masa tubuh (IMT) dan pelatihan menggunakan Aplikasi Google Form sebagai media pencatatan. Tahapan Monitoring dan Evaluasi dengan cara kualitatif dan pengukuran kuantitatif untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, perilaku, dan keberhasilan program. Hasil skrining yang dilakukan menunjukan sebagian besar anemia, tekanan darah dan IMT, sebagian besar normal dan peserta dapat melakukan pencatatan hasil skrining pada aplikasi Google Form.
Parenting Positif Penghasil Tumbuh Kembang Positif pada Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Prastikawati Entika Fani , Wiyaka Wiyaka , Karima Festi Himatu , Cholifah Nur
Published: September 2023

Pengabdian ini memfokuskan pada kegiatan sosialisasi yang berfungsi  untuk memberikan edukasi kepada para orang tua terutama ibu-ibu rumah tangga dalam mendampingi tumbuh kembang anak-anak mereka di rumah. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Balai RW 12 Gemah Kecamatan Gayamsari, Kota Semarang. Metode yang digunakan dalam sosialisasi kali ini adalah metode penyuluhan dan praktik pengasuhan yang didampingi oleh para dosen dan praktisi psikologi. Materi yang disampaikan adalah terkait bagaimana cara mendidik anak secara positif sehingga menghasilkan tumbuh kembang yang positif, dan mendidik tidak saja dibebankan kepada seorang ibu saja, namun juga seorang ayah. Hasilnya, orang tua yang menghadiri kegiatan sosialisasi menjadi lebih paham akan fungsi utama mereka sebagai orang tua dan bagaimana seharusnya menerapkan parenting positif dalam keluarga kecil mereka, serta bisa menerapkan pola asuh yang lebih komunikatif dengan anak-anak yang tentu saja melibatkan semua pihak dalam keluarga.
Edukasi Masyarakat terhadap Penanggulangan Jentik Nyamuk di Lingkungan Desa Gunaksa, Kabupaten Klungkung
Authors: Widhiasthini Ni Wayan , Subawa Nyoman Sri
Published: September 2023

Permasalahan utama yang dialami masyarakat Desa Gunaksa adalah persoalan mengatasi Jentik nyamuk yang berpotensi menyebabkan penyakit DBD. Survei yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa jentik nyamuk bersumber pada lingkungantempat tinggal yang kurang bersih, adanya genangan air di selokan, bak mandi yang jarang dibersihkan dan beberapa sumur bekas yang tidak terpakai yang berlokasi di salah satu rumah warga. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat, pentingnya memahami penyebab dan penanggulangan berkembang biaknya jentik nyamuk tersebut, serta pencegahannya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah melalui penyuluhan dan pendampingan secara terintegrasi, dengan keterlibatan masyarakat, aparat desa, pemerintah daerah melalui dinas terkait dan keterlibatan civitas akademika. Hasil kegiatan yang dilakukan secara terjadual, tahapan secara detail dan berkelanjutan. Program kerjaberupa penyuluhan dan pendampingan kepada masyarakat untuk mengatasi jentik nyamuk talah berhasil dilaksanakan.Edukasi pencegahan dan penanggulangan jentik nyamuk, telah berjalan sebagaimana tahapan kegiatan, kemudian menggunakan bubuk abate yang telah dipersiapkan dan ditaburkan di tempat jentik nyamuk itu bersarang.