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A Philosophy for Fostering Integrity and Compassion: Nurturing Ethical Practices and Collaboration in the Music Industry
Authors: Scott Donna E.
Published: October 2023

This philosophical article explores unethical practices in the music industry and highlights lessons in integrity and accountability. It emphasizes the importance of promoting ethical behavior through guidelines and codes of conduct. Effective communication is crucial for fostering collaboration and integrity. Exemplary collaborations serve as inspiration for success through ethical practices. Balancing personal ambitions and compassion is essential, and educational initiatives play a key role in nurturing ethics and collaboration. Associations, organizations, and institutions have a vital role in setting ethical standards. By prioritizing ethical behavior, embracing diversity, and maintaining open communication, the music industry can create a thriving and inclusive environment. In conclusion, the industry must confront unethical practices and prioritize integrity, compassion, and positive change.
Social Media and Music Entrepreneurship: Navigating Opportunities, Challenges, and Cultural Trends
Authors: Acevedo Jr. Robert
Published: October 2023

This article examines the dual nature of social media for music entrepreneurs, exploring the opportunities and challenges it presents. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and navigating cultural trends to create meaningful connections with audiences and foster cultural appreciation. However, it also highlights the risks of excessive sharing and misinformation, which can undermine credibility and dilute artistic expression. The article advocates for responsible sharing, fact-checking, and promoting authenticity to address these challenges. Furthermore, it discusses how understanding cultural trends aligns with effective leadership principles, empowering music entrepreneurs to guide their industry and make a lasting impact. Overall, the article emphasizes the need for music entrepreneurs to harness the power of social media while upholding authenticity and cultural significance.
Fostering Community Engagement and Growth in Arts Programs: Insights and Practical Strategies for Educators (A Case Study of West Virginia University's Community Music Program)
Authors: Arkoudis Eftihia
Published: October 2023

In this interview Eftihia Arkoudis highlights the importance of integrating social media into community arts programs, using West Virginia University's Community Music Program (CMP) as an example. It discusses the online marketing strategy employed by the CMP, emphasizing the use of social media platforms to increase brand awareness and reach new audiences. The article also explores the significance of meaningful engagement and community development within the program, focusing on providing high-quality education, showcasing success stories, and fostering collaborations. It addresses the implications for educators, emphasizing the need to respect parental preferences and establish a balanced approach to social media usage. The article further emphasizes the importance of cultivating inclusive music education and collaborative approaches to expand the impact of arts initiatives. It provides practical solutions for navigating challenges in the arts, such as funding and student engagement. The article concludes by 1) highlighting the importance of fostering creative entrepreneurship in community arts programs and higher education, encouraging experimentation, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing resources for business and financial management, and 2) offering entrepreneurship and leadership takeaways for Community Music Program Directors. Overall, the article serves as a valuable guide for educators looking to build and expand community arts programs, drawing inspiration from the experiences and success of the CMP.
Editor's Letter
Authors: Albert Gargallo Jordi
Published: October 2023

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the inaugural volume of the International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership, a new venture by the Global Institute for Music Research. This volume brings together a diverse range of articles that delve into the multifaceted world of music entrepreneurship and leadership, offering valuable insights, innovative approaches, and thought-provoking research.
Advocating for Intrapreneurship in Arts Entrepreneurship Education: Developing a New Generation of Innovative Professionals
Authors: Ruiz-Resto José Valentino , Shelton Chris , White Edward , Bourne Thaddaeus
Published: October 2023

This research aims to propose a set of eight arts-based intrapreneurial projects for higher education, tailored to arts entrepreneurship students. The projects, designed for a 16-week timeframe (except one project requiring 21 weeks), provide project descriptions, learning objectives, assessment criteria, and resource requirements. To ensure feasibility and relevance, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with three experts in the field, including a project manager and creative director from a leading video production agency, an audio engineer and music producer in a multinational media conglomerate, and a creative director who transformed a Brazilian company into a multibillion-dollar empire through graphic design, music, video, and marketing services. The insights gathered from the interviews, along with an analysis and synthesis process, inform the proposed intrapreneurial projects, offering a framework for arts entrepreneurship educators to implement in their curricula.
KAJIAN 1 TIMOTIUS 2:11-12 DAN RELEVANSINYA TERHADAP KEPEMIMPINAN PEREMPUAN KRISTEN DALAM MENJAWAB KEBUTUHAN ZAMAN
Authors: Hasibuan Serepina Yoshika
Published: October 2023

Polemik tentang kepemimpinan perempuan masih terasa sekalipun emansipasi perempuan sudah dilakukan puluhan tahun yang lalu di negeri Indonesia. Budaya patriakh yang mendominasi kehidupan tradisi keluarga Indonesia berpengaruh kuat terhadap perkembangan kepemimpinan perempuan di negeri ini, termasuk di kalangan Kristen. Sampai saat ini, masih banyak lembaga Kristen yang secara tidak langsung masih memberlakukan sistem ataupun peraturan yang diskriminatif terhadap kaum perempuan. Berbagai argumentasi yang dianggap Alkitabiah termasuk dari 1 Timotius 2:11-12 sering dijadikan jurus untuk menghambat laju perkembangan kepemimpinan perempuan Kristen. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menggali teks 1 Timotius 2:11-12 serta memunculkan tafsiran yang baik dari teks tersebut supaya dapat memberikan pemahaman yang benar tentang kedudukan perempuan berdasarkan persepsi dasar bahwa Allah tidak pernah diskriminatif. Melalui studi literatur yang mumpuni, maka selanjutnya artikel ini memberikan wawasan baru mengenai kepemimpinan perempuan Kristen yang relevan untuk zaman ini sehingga menjawab kebutuhan zaman. Dengan demikian, perempuan Kristen tidak perlu ragu lagi dalam melangkahkan dirinya sebagai pemimpin perempuan yang takut akan Tuhan, handal, dan dapat dipercaya.
KISAH LIDIA SANG PEDAGANG KAIN UNGU DARI TIATIRA DAN RELEVANSINYA BAGI GEREJA MASA KINI
Authors: Yevun Gerhardtop
Published: October 2023

Lidia dari Tiatira merupakan seorang pedagang kain ungu yang kaya dan terpandang dan juga dermawan. Pertemuannya dengan Paulus membawanya pada pertobatan dan dipercaya sebagai orang eropa pertama di Eropa yang bertobat. Dukungannya kepada Paulus memiliki peran besar bagi penginjilan pada saat itu. Dibawah kepemimpinan Lidia, Gereja di Filipi menjadi gereja yang bertumbuh pesat dalam hal pertumbuhan rohani. Kisah Lidia memberikan pamahaman bagi orang Kristen masa kini tentang kesetaraan gender dalam Gereja, serta profesi lidia sebagai seorang pengusaha kain ungu yang Lidia gunakan untuk mendukung pelayan Paulus. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan memanfaatkan semua literature yang ada.
MAKNA PEMBERIAN NAMA ISRAEL DI KEJADIAN 32:22-32 DAN SUMBANGANNYA BAGI KARAKTERISTIK WIRAUSAHA YANG ALKITABIAH
Authors: Margianto Aris
Published: October 2023

Kewirausahaan merupakan salah satu bidang kehidupan yang di dalamnya orang-orang Kristen ikut ambil bagian berkecimpung di dalamnya. Dalam menjalankan aktivitas kewirausahaannya, seorang wirusahawan/wati seharusnya melakukannya berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip kebenaran Alkitab. Dalam hal ini perlu dilakukan penggalian makna bagian-bagian teks Alkitab yang dapat memberikan sumbangan bagi karakteristik wirausaha Alkitabiah. Salah satu bagian teks yang relevan untuk dikaji adalah kisah pemberian nama Israel bagi Yakub di Kej. 32:22- 32. Melalui analisa sastra, khususnya analisa struktur perikop, nampak bahwa teks tersebut disusun secara kiastik. Berdasarkan struktur kiastik tersebut diperoleh pemahaman makna pemberian nama Israel sebagai sebuah pemberian identitas baru bagi Yakub dari seorang yang sangat ambisius dan terobsesi dengan peluang serta menggunakan cara-cara negatif untuk memanfaatkan peluang untuk diubah menjadi seorang yang menyerahkan hidupnya kepada tujuan Tuhan, mengandalkan kekuatan Tuhan, dan menggunakan cara Tuhan untuk merealisasikan tujuan. Sikap hidup baru yang diharapkan melalui pemberian nama baru ini sangat relevan untuk memberikan sumbangan bagi karakteristik wirausaha Alkitabiah.
TELAAH TEOLOGI, EKONOMI DAN EKOLOGI TERHADAP FENOMENA FAST FASHION INDUSTRY
Authors: Defrita Rufikasari Yohana
Published: October 2023

Di balik pakaian yang kita kenakan ada serangkaian persoalan yang berkelindan satu sama lain seperti misalnya persoalan limbah produksi yang mencemari lingkungan, gaya hidup yang konsumtif karena cepatnya perubahan fashion, serta kesejahteraan para pekerja di industri fashion. Hal tersebut tidak dapat dilepaskan dari pengaruh fenomena fast fashion industry yang menciptakan “keusangan terencana” dan pola manajemen “Supply chain” yang membuat orang cenderung mengkonsumsi berlebihan. Landasan teori yang dipakai dalam penulisan ini adalah teori Bioregionalisme Richard Evanoff yang didialogkan dengan pemikir lainnya mulai dari filsafat hingga teologi. Penulisan artikel ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif yang dalam prosesnya berupa pengumpulan dan analisis data pustaka serta penafsiran teologis terhadap fenomena fast fashion industry. Penulisan artikel ini juga memanfaatkan penelitian yang sudah dilakukan sebelumnya oleh para peneliti lintas ilmu terkait topik fast fashion. Melalui metode deskriptif kualitatif yang didialogkan dengan teori-teori yang sudah disebutkan di atas, ada usulan-usulan konkrit yang dapat mulai dipertimbangkan seperti misalnya pola kewirausahaan lestari, memanfaatkan peran katalisator untuk menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang etis, serta peran yang dapat diambil oleh gereja terkait dampak dari fast fashion industry. Aspek etis yang perlu gereja bicarakan adalah hal-hal yang berhubungan dengan bisnis, kesejahteraan pekerja di pabrik garmen (fashion), kelestarian lingkungan, serta alternatif-alternatif mengonsumsi pakaian yang lebih ramah lingkungan dan memperhatikan sesama. Pada akhirnya, berteologi dan bergereja semestinya dapat lebih “membumi” dengan melibatkan diri dalam isu-isu yang akrab dengan keseharian umat.
RESOLUSI KONFLIK DALAM KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTEN: STUDI RESOLUSI KONFLIK DALAM KEPEMIMPINAN MUSA
Authors: Setiadarma Ferijanto
Published: October 2023

Terjadinya konflik dalam kepemimpinan umum dan rohani merupakan sebuah keniscayaan. Adanya perbedaan pendapat antara para pemimpin, antara pemimpin dan pengikut, atau antara pengikut, bisa menimbulkan konflik. Dengan keniscayaan itu berarti terjadinya konflik tidak bisa dihindari melainkan harus diselesaikan. Di dalam Alkitab pun terdapat sejumlah konflik, termasuk dalam kepemimpinan Musa. Resolusi atas konflik yang terjadi bergantung pada tiga faktor utama, yaitu penyebab terjadinya konflik, kemauan pihak yang terlibat untuk menyelesaikannya dan cara yang digunakan dalam menyelesaikan konflik tersebut. Ketiga faktor itulah yang akan dikaji dalam tulisan ini dengan mengacu kepada studi resolusi konflik dalam kepemimpinan Musa, dengan harapan dapat menjadi panduan penyelesaian konflik kepemimpinan rohani di masa kini.
MENGAPA HARUN TIDAK DIHUKUM DALAM KASUS PATUNG ANAK LEMBU EMAS? SEBUAH ANALISIS TEOLOGIS
Authors: Yevun Gerhardtop
Published: October 2023

Peristiwa pembuatan patung anak lembu emas telah menempatkan Harun sebagai tokoh sentral dalam terciptanya murka Allah kepada bangsa Israel. Harun sebagai pemimpin yang menggantikan sementara Musa dinilai gagal sehingga banyak korban berjatuhan. Ketika semua bangsa sedang dilanda kemarahan Allah, tetapi dalam narasi Kel: 32 tidak mengkhususkan suatu hukuman kepada Harun sebagai pembuat patung Anak lembu emas tersebut. Mengapa harun tidak dihukum?. Penulisan ini difokuskan pada latar belakang pembuatan anak lembu emas dan keterlibatan Harun dalam peristiwa itu. Penulisan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan berbagai macam sumber kepustakaan berkaitan dengan topik dan menggunakan teks-teks paralel Alkitab yang mendeskripsikan latar belakang pembuatan patung anak lembu emas oleh Harun dan juga konsekuensi dari perbuatan itu. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa bangsa Israel pada saat eksodus masih memiliki pemahaman tentang allah sesembahan orang Mesir. Bangsa Israel mendesak Harun membuat patung anak lembu emas yang berakibat Harun harus menerima konsekuensi perbuatannya di kemudian hari. Berkat doa Musa kepada Tuhan seluruh hukuman tidak diterima pada saat itu juga, akan tetapi ditunda pada saat hari pembalasan.
PASTORPRENEUR: ANALISA LATAR BELAKANG SEJARAH KEHIDUPAN SOSIAL IMAM DI MESIR DAN ISRAEL YANG TERCERMIN DALAM KEJADIAN 47:13-26
Authors: Margianto Aris
Published: October 2023

Kisah sejarah yang diceritakan di dalam Alkitab tidak hanya mencerminkan kehidupan sosial dari peristiwa sejarah yang dituturkan di dalam teks, melainkan juga mencerminkan kehidupan sosial yang menjadi latar belakang konteks penulisan sebuah teks. Melalui analisa latar belakang sejarah Kej. 47:13-26 yang merupakan sebuah Etiologi, dapat dijelaskan bahwa peristiwa yang dituturkan di dalamnya mencerminkan kehidupan sosial para imam di Mesir kuno, sedangkan berdasarkan sejarah kepenulisan teks tersebut, tercermin kehidupan para imam di Israel pada periode Bait Suci Kedua (+ 512 SM – 70 M). Seperti para imam di Mesir yang mempunyai hak kepemilikan atas tanah dan menerima tunjangan hidup dari Firaun, pada periode Bait Suci Kedua, para imam Israel juga mempunyai hak kepemilikan atas tanah. Mereka mengelolanya untuk menjadi sumber penghasilan, di samping dukungan finansial dari perpuluhan dan persembahan yang diberikan oleh umat Israel, yang terus berlanjut sampai beberapa tahun setelah Bait Suci Kedua dihancurkan oleh Romawi. Model kehidupan sosial para imam pada periode Bait Suci Kedua mempunyai relevansi bagi pelayanan penggembalaan jemaat seorang pemimpin rohani yang menghadapi situasi-situasi tertentu, khususnya kesulitan ekonomi yang dihadapi oleh jemaat yang digembalakan. Pemimpin jemaat dalam konteks pelayanan yang demikian, dapat menjalankan perannya sebagai seorang pastorpreneur, yaitu seorang yang menjalankan tugas panggilan sebagai seorang pemimpin rohani namun sekaligus mempunyai kemampuan untuk mendapatkan sumber finansial untuk mencukupi kebutuhan hidupnya melalui kegiatan usaha yang dilakukan.
STUDI TEOLOGIS MENGENAI RELASI ANTARA POSISI DAN PENGARUH DALAM KEPEMIMPINAN KRISTEN
Authors: Setiadarma Ferijanto
Published: October 2023

Dalam kepemimpinan baik secara umum maupun yang bersifat Kristiani memiliki banyak aspek penting. Dua di antaranya adalah aspek posisi dan pengaruh. Posisi dalam kepemimpinan memang penting asalkan diraih dengan cara yang benar dan pada waktu yang tepat serta tidak menjalankan kepemimpinannya dengan melakukan arogansi atau penyalahgunaan wewenang. Namun demikian posisi tidak secara serta merta mampu memunculkan pengaruh seorang pemimpin yang efektif. Posisi hanya berkaitan dengan kekuasaan yang dibatasi hanya pada posisi itu. Sebaliknya, pengaruh seorang pemimpin efektif bisa meluas sekalipun yang orang itu tidak memiliki posisi apapun dalam lembaga atau organisasi dimana ia bekerja atau melayani. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mencoba melihat ada tidaknya relasi di antara kedua aspek itu sehingga bisa mendudukkan keduanya pada proporsi yang benar.
KEPEMIMPINAN ROHANI YANG EFEKTIF: SEBUAH KAJIAN EKSEGESIS KELUARAN 18 : 13 – 27 DAN SUMBANGANNYA BAGI MASA KINI
Authors: Widianto Alwi
Published: October 2023

Musa adalah salah satu tokoh pemimpin yang diceritakan di dalam Alkitab. Pada bagian Keluaran 18:13-27 yang disusun secara kiastik, Yitro memberikan penilaian terhadap cara kepemimpinan musa yang tidak efektif. Yitro pun mengusulkan agar Musa menerapkan model kepemimpinan berjenjang, demi meringankan tugasnya. Selain itu Yitro juga mengusulkan empat syarat dasar bagi pemimpin yang akan diangkat oleh Musa, yaitu: cakap, takut akan Allah, dapat dipercaya, dan benci terhadap pengejaran suap. Dari kedua usulan tersebut, Yitro juga menambahkan supaya dilakukan pengkategorian masalah dengan membedakan antara perkara besar dan kecil. Tiga usulan Yitro ini meskipun berasal dari sebuah kisah Alkitab yang ditulis sejak ribuan tahun yang lalu, namun masih tetap relevan untuk konteks masa kini, khususnya untuk menjalankan kepemimpinan rohani yang efektif.
KEPEMIMPINAN YANG MENYELAMATKAN
Authors: Lontoh Andheralvi Isaiah , Manguju Yudha Nugraha
Published: October 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang kepemimpinan yang selama ini digunakan oleh kekristenan yang seringkali masih saja belum dilakukan secara efektif dan bahkan memberikan suatu jarak dengan adanya hierarki. Kepemimpinan sahabat dari Joas Adiprasetya dan Kepemimpinan dari Monkey D. Luffy dalam arc “Marineford” memberikan sebuah tawaran yang dapat digunakan dalam pelayanan gereja yang egaliter dan saling menyelamatkan. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan pendekatan studi pustaka, tulisan ini menemukan bahwa hasil dari analisis dua konsep kepemimpinan ini memberikan model kepemimpinan yang lebih relevan dalam kehidupan Kristen.
Association Between Disease-Modifying Therapy and Information Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Aboseif Albert , Amin Moein , Bena James , Nakamura Kunio , Macaron Gabrielle , Ontaneda Daniel
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND:

Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in multiple sclerosis (MS). Processing speed (PS) is often affected, making it an ideal target for monitoring CI. This study aims to evaluate the association between disease-modifying therapy (DMT) use and intensity and longitudinal changes in Processing Speed Test (PST) scores for individuals with MS.

METHODS:

A retrospective analysis of individual PST scores at a single MS center was conducted. Individuals with 2 or more PST assessments were included. Scores on the PST were compared longitudinally between those who had been on a DMT for 2 or more years and those who had been off a DMT for 2 or more years and between those on high-efficacy DMTs and those on low-/moderate-efficacy DMTs. A linear regression model was approximated to evaluate the rate of cognitive change over time. A propensity score adjustment was conducted using a multivariable logistic regression.

RESULTS:

The cohort was 642 individuals, 539 on DMT and 103 off DMT. Median age and disease duration was 49.7 (IQR 42.4-57.9) and 16.6 years (IQR 9.3-23.0) in the DMT group, and 58.9 (IQR 52.2-65.3) and 20.0 years (IQR 14.1-31.4) in the non-DMT group. Both cohorts were predominantly female (75% DMT, 79.6% non-DMT), with a mean of 4 assessments (IQR 3-5), and an average monitoring duration of 1.9 years (1.2-2.4) in the DMT group, and 1.8 years (1.4-2.4) in the non-DMT group. After adjusting for multiple factors, DMT status and intensity were not found to be significant predictors of longitudinal PST change.

CONCLUSIONS:

Neither DMT status nor intensity was a significant predictor of cognitive processing speed over a period of approximately 2 years. Future prospective studies are needed to further support these findings.
Research progress of superconductor and cold atoms hybrid quantum system
Authors: Lv Qing-Xian , Li Sai , Tu Hai-Tao , Liao Kai-Yu , Liang Zhen-Tao , Yan Hui , Zhu Shi-Liang ,   Key Laboratory of Atomic and Subatomic Structure and Quantum Control (Ministry of Education), School of Physics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China,   Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China,   Frontier Research Institute for Physics, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Quantum Matter, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
Published: October 2023

The hybrid quantum system composed of superconductor and cold atoms is expected to achieve fast quantum gates, long-life quantum storage and long-distance transmission through optical fibers, making it one of the most promising hybrid quantum systems to realize optical interconnection between two superconducting quantum computers. In this paper, we comprehensively review the recent research advancements in the optical interconnection of two superconducting quantum computers, based on the superconductor and cold atoms hybrid quantum system, specifically the review covers the coherent coupling between superconducting chips and cold atoms, the coherent microwave-to-optics conversion, and the long-range microwave interconnection between superconducting qubits and quantum converters. The system is expected to provide a physical and technical foundation for practical optical-fiber interconnection of two superconducting quantum computers, and have broad applications in distributed superconducting quantum computation and hybrid quantum networks.
The Arabidopsis SHORTROOT network coordinates shoot apical meristem development with auxin-dependent lateral organ initiation
Authors: Bahafid Elmehdi , Bradtmöller Imke , Thies Ann M , Nguyen Thi TON , Gutierrez Crisanto , Desvoyes Bénédicte , Stahl Yvonne , Blilou Ikram , Simon Rüdiger GW
Published: October 2023

Plants produce new organs post-embryonically throughout their entire life cycle. This is due to stem cells present in the shoot and root apical meristems, the SAM and RAM, respectively. In the SAM, stem cells are located in the central zone where they divide slowly. Stem cell daughters are displaced laterally and enter the peripheral zone, where their mitotic activity increases and lateral organ primordia are formed. How the spatial arrangement of these different domains is initiated and controlled during SAM growth and development, and how sites of lateral organ primordia are determined in the peripheral zone is not yet completely understood. We found that the SHORTROOT (SHR) transcription factor together with its target transcription factors SCARECROW (SCR), SCARECROW-LIKE23 (SCL23) and JACKDAW (JKD), promotes formation of lateral organs and controls shoot meristem size. SHR, SCR, SCL23, and JKD are expressed in distinct, but partially overlapping patterns in the SAM. They can physically interact and activate expression of key cell cycle regulators such as CYCLIND6;1 (CYCD6;1) to promote the formation of new cell layers. In the peripheral zone, auxin accumulates at sites of lateral organ primordia initiation and activates SHR expression via the auxin response factor MONOPTEROS (MP) and auxin response elements in the SHR promoter. In the central zone, the SHR-target SCL23 physically interacts with the key stem cell regulator WUSCHEL (WUS) to promote stem cell fate. Both SCL23 and WUS expression are subject to negative feedback regulation from stem cells through the CLAVATA signaling pathway. Together, our findings illustrate how SHR-dependent transcription factor complexes act in different domains of the shoot meristem to mediate cell division and auxin dependent organ initiation in the peripheral zone, and coordinate this activity with stem cell maintenance in the central zone of the SAM.
Two human brain systems micro-structurally associated with obesity
Authors: Kitzbichler Manfred G , Martins Daniel , Bethlehem Richard AI , Dear Richard , Romero-Garcia Rafael , Warrier Varun , Seidlitz Jakob , Dipasquale Ottavia , Turkheimer Federico , Cercignani Mara , Bullmore Edward T , Harrison Neil A
Published: October 2023

The relationship between obesity and human brain structure is incompletely understood. Using diffusion-weighted MRI from ∼30,000 UK Biobank participants, we test the hypothesis that obesity (waist-to-hip ratio, WHR) is associated with regional differences in two micro-structural MRI metrics: isotropic volume fraction (ISOVF), an index of free water, and intra-cellular volume fraction (ICVF), an index of neurite density. We observed significant associations with obesity in two coupled but distinct brain systems: a prefrontal/temporal/striatal system associated with ISOVF and a medial temporal/occipital/striatal system associated with ICVF. The ISOVF~WHR system colocated with expression of genes enriched for innate immune functions, decreased glial density, and high mu opioid (MOR) and other neurotransmitter receptor density. Conversely, the ICVF~WHR system co-located with expression of genes enriched for G-protein coupled receptors and decreased density of MOR and other receptors. To test whether these distinct brain phenotypes might differ in terms of their underlying shared genetics or relationship to maps of the inflammatory marker C-reactive Protein (CRP), we estimated the genetic correlations between WHR and ISOVF (rg = 0.026, P = 0.36) and ICVF (rg = 0.112, P < 9×10−4) as well as comparing correlations between WHR maps and equivalent CRP maps for ISOVF and ICVF (P<0.05). These correlational results are consistent with a two-way mechanistic model whereby genetically determined differences in neurite density in the medial temporal system may contribute to obesity, whereas water content in the prefrontal system could reflect a consequence of obesity mediated by innate immune system activation.
Dosis de radiación por radiografías y factores asociados en neonatos de la Unidad de Recién Nacidos del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia
Authors: Ramírez Diana , Ramos Víctor , Navarro Sandra , Montealegre Adriana , Arciniegas Julia
Published: October 2023

Introducción. Las radiografías continúan usándose ampliamente, subestimando los riesgos. Esto sucede, especialmente, en las unidades de cuidado neonatal, lo que implica que los neonatos reciben una dosis de radiación ionizante mayor que los adultos.Objetivo. Cuantificar las dosis de radiación recibidas al tomar radiografías y evaluar los posibles factores asociados con el aumento de la dosis.Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional de 160 neonatos de la Unidad de Recién Nacidos del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia. Se consideró como variable dependiente la dosis de entrada en piel por cada radiografía. Se hizo la caracterización de los pacientes, seguida de un análisis multivariado con regresión lineal múltiple para identificar factores asociados.Resultados. Se analizaron 160 pacientes y 492 radiografías en total. Entre los hallazgos más frecuentes, se encuentran: pacientes de sexo masculino (n=87; 54,4 %), nacimiento por cesárea (n=122; 76,3 %) e indicación de toma de radiografías por dificultad respiratoria (n=123; 24,9 %). El 1,8 % (n=9) de los pacientes no tenían una indicación para la toma de la radiografía. La radiografía más frecuente fue la de tórax (n=322; 65,4 %). La mayoría de las radiografías se tomaron con el equipo computarizado (n=352; 71,5 %) y no con el digital (n=140, 28,4 %). La mediana de la dosis de entrada en piel con el equipo computarizado fue de 0,112 mGy (0,022; 0,134 mGy) y, con el equipo digital, de 0,020 mGy (0,019, 0,022 mGy).Conclusiones. Se cuantificaron las dosis de radiación absorbida en neonatos, general y específica, con el equipo computarizado y el digital. Se identificaron mayores dosis con el equipo computarizado. Se reconoció la interacción entre el equipo computarizado con menores edades gestacionales corregidas como principal factor para el aumento de la dosis. Además, se reconoció la relación entre el equipo computarizado y una menor edad gestacional corregida, como principal factor para una mayor dosis.
Seropositividad de Chlamydia psittaci en trabajadores expuestos a aves y revisión de la literatura: evidencia de circulación en Antioquia
Authors: Ossa-Giraldo Ana Claudia , Úsuga-Perilla Xiomara , Correa Jhon Sebastián , Segura Juan A.
Published: October 2023

Introducción. La psitacosis es una enfermedad zoonótica causada por Chlamydia psittaci. Esta bacteria es catalogada como un agente con potencial bioterrorista y ha causado múltiples brotes en trabajadores con exposición laboral a aves en diferentes lugares del mundo. En Colombia, no se hace seguimiento epidemiológico de la infección y existe una gran brecha en el conocimiento.Objetivos. Determinar la frecuencia de anticuerpos contra C. psittaci en trabajadores con exposición laboral a aves y sus factores asociados. Además, revisar la literatura en relación con los estudios sobre el tema realizados en Colombia.Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo, transversal, con intención analítica, en trabajadores en contacto con aves y se revisó la literatura científica relacionada en Colombia. Se detectaron anticuerpos IgM e IgG contra C. psittaci en suero por microinmunofluorescencia. La descripción de las características sociodemográficas y de exposición se hizo con frecuencias y medidas de resumen. Se exploraron factores asociados por análisis bivariados y multivariados. La revisión de la literatura científica y gris se hizo con búsqueda estructurada.Resultados. Se analizaron 54 trabajadores en contacto con aves y se encontró una prevalencia de anticuerpos del 31,5 %. El ejercer funciones de sacrificio y faenado de las aves sin ser médico veterinario fue un factor de riesgo para la presencia de anticuerpos. Solo se encontraron cuatro estudios previos sobre C. psittaci hechos en Colombia.Conclusiones. Este estudio constituye la primera evidencia de la circulación de C. psittaci en trabajadores en contacto con aves en Antioquia y el segundo reporte en el país. Estos hallazgos aportan desde la salud pública a la estrategia One Health.
Challenges and opportunities for Arabic question-answering systems: current techniques and future directions
Authors: Alrayzah Asmaa , Alsolami Fawaz , Saleh Mostafa
Published: October 2023

Artificial intelligence-based question-answering (QA) systems can expedite the performance of various tasks. These systems either read passages and answer questions given in natural languages or if a question is given, they extract the most accurate answer from documents retrieved from the internet. Arabic is spoken by Arabs and Muslims and is located in the middle of the Arab world, which encompasses the Middle East and North Africa. It is difficult to use natural language processing techniques to process modern Arabic owing to the language’s complex morphology, orthographic ambiguity, regional variations in spoken Arabic, and limited linguistic and technological resources. Only a few Arabic QA experiments and systems have been designed on small datasets, some of which are yet to be made available. Although several reviews of Arabic QA studies have been conducted, the number of studies covered has been limited and recent trends have not been included. To the best of our knowledge, only two systematic reviews focused on Arabic QA have been published to date. One covered only 26 primary studies without considering recent techniques, while the other covered only nine studies conducted for Holy Qur’an QA systems. Here, the included studies were analyzed in terms of the datasets used, domains covered, types of Arabic questions asked, information retrieved, the mechanism used to extract answers, and the techniques used. Based on the results of the analysis, several limitations, concerns, and recommendations for future research were identified. Additionally, a novel taxonomy was developed to categorize the techniques used based on the domains and approaches of the QA system.
Injuries in swimming sports: prevention and treatment methods
Authors: Ekin Abdulkadir
Published: October 2023

Swimming is a unlike sport that mix upper and lower extremity strength exercises with aerobic energy training in a weightless environment. There are four kind of strokes are officially know: freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke. The highly repetitive motion that occurs in the normal swimming stroke can predispose elite swimmers to musculoskeletal injuries of the upper limb, knee, and spine. In swimming upper body injurie is oftenly happened. Shoulder injuries are the most common injuries, with prevalence between 40% and 91%. Studies in the literature show that injuries can be experienced in swimming sports, and there are also methods of protection from these injuries. In this study, to explain where and how injuries occur in swimming and how they can be protected from these injuries.
Profile of Acute Poisoning in Adolescents from Southern India: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Bhanuprakash MR , Shruthi K , Sivakumar V , Sajjan Sushma Veeranna , Lakshmi M , Kariyappa Mallesh
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Poisoning in children is an important paediatric emergency and a worldwide problem. Poisonings from intentional substance abuse, as well as unintentional toxic exposures, remain significant health concerns for hospital emergency admissions. Understanding the precipitating causes and providing timely counseling play a key role in preventing intentional poisoning in adolescents. Aim: To study the profile of acute self-poisoning in adolescents and factors associated with poisoning. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based prospective cohort study was conducted at Vanivilas Hospital, which is affiliated with Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru, India. The study duration was from November 2018 to June 2020. The study included 100 adolescents, aged 10-18 years, who were admitted with a history of poisoning during the 18-month study period. Informed consent was obtained, and participants were followed-up until discharge. Data was collected using a proforma that included demographic details, information about poisoning, examination findings, investigations, and treatment given. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, and the Chi-square test was used to determine associations between variables. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 15.48 years. The maximum number of cases, 53 (53%), were seen in the 13-16 years age group, followed by 36 (36%) in the age group of 17-18 years, and 11 (11%) in the age group 10-12 years. There were 33 (33%) male children and 67 (67%) female children. In the present study, 43 (43%) children belonged to the insecticide group, 30 (30%) to the drugs group (most of them were in combination), 14 (14%) to the household group, 4 (4%) belonged to both the plant and unknown group, and 2 (2%) belonged to the corrosive, and 1 (1%) each for herbicide, hydrocarbon, and metal groups. A total of 87 (87%) cases were discharged after completion of treatment, 8 (8%) cases were discharged against medical advice, and the mortality rate was 5 (5%). The majority of the cases, 79 (79%), consumed poison as an impulsive act secondary to conflicts among family members. Conclusion: The present study found that acute poisoning in adolescents is mostly intentional, with insecticides being the most commonly implicated agents.
Multiple Penile and Pelvic Schwannomas in an Adult Male: A Case Report
Authors: Swaika Sweta , Mishra Udit , Parashar Sanjay
Published: October 2023

Schwannomas are relatively common benign tumours that gradually increase in size and develop in the peripheral nerve sheaths of adults. However, they are exceptionally rare in the penile and pelvic regions. Hereby, the authors present a case report of an extremely rare case of concomitant multiple schwannomas in the penis and pelvis. A 32-year-old adult male presented with complaints of multiple small swellings on the penile shaft, which were associated with episodes of severe pain. Clinically, there were multiple small, firm to hard, tender nodular swellings on the penile shaft. Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed six well-marginated lesions in the penile areolar tissue and two lesions along the course of the left sciatic nerve in the left hemipelvis. Surgical excision followed by histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of multiple schwannomas. Due to their rarity and non specific presentation, most of these lesions are not diagnosed clinically. Therefore, presurgical imaging is necessary to evaluate their anatomical and morphological features. Although imaging findings in schwannomas are not always precise, Histopathological Examination is required for a definitive diagnosis. Histopathology typically shows the mixed presence of Antoni A and Antoni B bodies containing spindle cells arranged tightly and loosely, respectively, in a collagenous matrix. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) typically shows positivity for S-100 protein, which is characteristic of schwannomas. They are also positive for neuron-specific enolase and vimentin, but negative for Cluster of Differentiation(CD) 117 and Smooth Muscle Actin (SMA). Schwannomas are treated by complete surgical excision with preservation of the nerve axon, and they have a good prognosis with a low chance of recurrence.
Sustainable Agriculture Development in India: Emerging Issues, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Kumar Sanjeev , Manshi
Published: October 2023

Agriculture is one of the most prominent sectors of the Indian economy. It is the source of livelihood for almost two third of the rural population workforce in the country residing in rural areas. In the present scenario, agriculture has progressed substantially well and is becoming more and more efficient over time. The achievements of quantum jump in the production and productivity can be attributed to the introduction and breeding of high yielding variety (HYV), which adequately demonstrated the vast potential of science-led revolutions viz., Green, White and Blue. Despite these appreciable achievements, challenges associated with climate risk and depleting natural resources. Almost 40.0 per cent of the crop land has been degraded in less than four decades, and almost 25.0 billion tonnes of top soil were being lost to erosion every year. The instinct performance of Indian agriculture depends on the performance of abundant resources, the sustainable strategies and methods adopted to face dryness due to the decrease in the rainfall, the agriculturist has to use the innovative strategies. It is in this context that the present paper seeks to draw the attention and need of a thorough study regarding sustainable agriculture development (SAD) in India. To achieve social and economic equality, sustainable agriculture methods must strike a balance between environmental health and economic prosperity. As a result, good management of both natural and human resources is critical. The Indian government has taken several efforts to promote long-term sustainable agricultural development.
Level of Satisfaction among Farmers Towards University’s Kisan Mela
Authors: Kumari Shweta , Ravi Om Pravesh Kumar , Pal Jag , Singh A. K.
Published: October 2023

The importance of Kisan Mela as a tool for extension education and raising farmer awareness has long been established. It aids them in expanding their knowledge of various cultural customs, cutting-edge concepts, newly created technologies, and government policy initiatives. The objective of the present study was to determine respondents' levels of satisfaction and investigate the constraints perceived by the visitors of the Kisan Mela at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Information’s were collected through a pre-tested, semi-structured interview schedule from 120 randomly selected respondents. The three-point continuum method was used to calculate the level of satisfaction, with the most satisfied, satisfied, and not satisfied categories, receiving scores of 3, 2, and 1, respectively. Ranking was done using the total weighted mean score (TWMS). Respondents were asked to share their opinions on various aspects of the constraints listed in order to analyze them. It was found that majority of respondents were most satisfied with location of venue, timing of events, orientation of different stalls and behaviour of different Kisan Mela organizing persons. However, overall the farmers were satisfied with Kisan Mela. About 54.17% Kisan Mela visitors, said that they were not faced any difficulty during Kisan Mela. The measure constraints perceived by the visitors were lack of drinking water facility (24.17%), high price of products/seeds (17.5%), non-availability of desire quality of seeds (10.0%) and routine work of agriculture is disturb (9.17%). Hence it was suggested that drinking water facility should be there in Kisan Mela, seeds/products should be available at low price and the presence of some food stalls in the Kisan Mela.
Genotoxic and Cytotoxicity Activities of Leaf Extract of Setaria megaphylla
Authors: Okokon J. E.  , Ochigbo E. B.  , Johnny I. I.  , Anagboso M. O.  , Ebong N. O.
Published: October 2023

Setaria megaphylla a medicinal plant, used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of malaria, diabetes and inflammatory diseases was investigated for cytotoxic and genotoxic effects on cells of the root meristem of Allium cepa. Bulbs of Onion were exposed to 2.5 mg/ml, 5mg/ml, and 10 mg/ml concentrations of the leaf extract for macroscopic and microscopic study. Tap water was used as a negative control and Methotrexate (0.1 mg/ml) as a positive control. Depending on concentration by the extract, there was statistically significant (P < .05) inhibition of root growth when compared with the negative control group. All the tested concentrations of the extract were observed to have cytotoxic effects on cell division in A. cepa. The extract- induced micronuclei (MNC) formations and chromosomal aberrations in A. cepa root tip cells were significant (P < .05) when compared with control group. The extract treatment further induced, ghost cells, cells membrane damage, cell death, and bi nucleated cells. These results implies that Setaria megaphylla leaf extract possess cytotoxic and genotoxic effects on A. cepa which is as a results of its phytochemical constituents.
Identification of Ectoparasites and Endoparasites in Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) and Climbing Perch Fish (Anabas testudineus) Caught in the Sebangau River of Indonesia
Authors: Minggawati Infa , Agustinus Frid , Inel Lukas , Franciska Holla , Nur Akhmad Fakhrizal
Published: October 2023

Ectoparasites are parasites that can infect the external organs of fish (skin, gills and the outer surface of the body) while endoparasites are parasites that infect the internal organs of fish. This study aims to determine the types of ectoparasites and endoparasites that infect snakehead fish (Channa striata) and climbing perch fish (Anabas testudineus). Sampling was carried out at the Sebangau River while the identification was carried out at the Fish Quarantine Station, Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products in Palangka Raya. Examination of ectoparasites includes mucus, gills, scales, and fish fins. Examination of endoparasites by observing the organs of the fish such as liver, meat, intestines and stomach. There are eight types of ectoparasites in snakehead fish, namely Trichodina sp, Dactylogyrus sp, Gyrodactylus sp, Apiosoma sp, Tetrahymena sp, Aelosoma sp, Lamproglena sp, and Henneguya sp, while there are four types of endoparasites in snakehead fish, namely Camallanus sp, Procamallanus sp, Neoechynorynchus sp , and Senga sp. There are five types of ectoparasites in the climbing perch  fish caught in the Sebangau River, namely Trichodina sp, Dactylogyrus sp, Aelosoma sp, Myxobolus sp, and Epistylis sp. Meanwhile, there is only one type of endoparasite that attack snakehead fish, namely Procamallanus sp. The total prevalence of snakehead fish’s ectoparasites was 81.7%, with an intensity level of 6.1 individual parasites per fish. The total prevalence of ectoparasites in climbing perch fish is 45%, with an intensity level of 5.4 individual parasites per fish. The total prevalence of snakehead fish endoparasites is 65%, with an intensity level of 9.8 individual parasites per fish. The prevalence of climbing perch fish’s endoparasites is 31.7%, with an intensity level of 19 individual parasites per fish.
The Influence of School Heads on Teachers’ Commitment in Public Secondary Schools in Kagera Region, Tanzania
Authors: Kashamba Archard , Ngirwa Coletha C. , Maulid Maulid
Published: October 2023

Teachers’ commitment plays a pivotal role in the success of any education system and the leadership provided by heads of schools is instrumental in shaping this commitment. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a strong connection between instructional leadership and teachers’ commitment. In the context of Kagera Region, Tanzania, which has witnessed a decline in various aspects of education and human development, this study built upon transformational leadership theory and employed quantitative research approach, with a cross-sectional design to investigate the relationship between supervisory practices of heads of schools and teachers’ commitment in public secondary schools. The study collected quantitative data from a sample of 240 teachers in the Kagera Region. The quantitative data were collected using two instruments: The Leadership Scale adapted from Carless, Wearing, and Mann (2000) and the Employee Commitment Scale adapted from Mwamatandala and Muneja (2020). The primary hypothesis posited that supervisory practices of heads of schools significantly impact teachers’ commitment. The results revealed a substantial significant relationship between heads of schools and teachers’ commitment, demonstrating the importance of instructional leadership in shaping teaching commitment in schools. The study also revealed an avarage level of teachers’ commitment in performing their duties in schools. This finding raises important questions regarding teacher efficacy and leadership efficacy within Kagera Region's public secondary schools. The results underline the need for targeted interventions aimed at improving instructional leadership practices to boost teachers’ commitment. Pedagogically, the results implicate that qualitative data can provide a deeper understanding about which and how leadership practices influence teachers’ commitment.
Organic Hydroponics: The Future of Farming
Authors: Ashpreet  , Reji Aneetta P. , Kaushal Shilpa , Shubham
Published: October 2023

The review “Organic Hydroponics: The Future of Farming” offers a comprehensive analysis of the developing sphere of organic hydroponics, that integrates hydroponic technology with organic agriculture principles. The paper covers the ideas of hydroponics and organic farming while outlining their advantages and disadvantages in contemporary agriculture. It investigates how organic practices are aligned with hydroponic elements such as substrates, fertilizer solutions, pest and disease management. The paper explores ways to apply organic principles while taking into account economic factors, such as using organic sources of nutrients and bio-based pest control. In the study, organic and inorganic hydroponic systems are compared and discussed in terms of yield, quality, utilization of resources, and sustainability. Overall, the report emphasizes the potential advantages of combining hydroponic technology and organic farming methods, providing information for additional study and comprehension of sustainable crop production.