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Awarness And Motivation In Crowdfunding For Islamic Banking And Finance Research
Authors:   Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Shofiyyah, M.  , Aisyah, A.R.  ,   School of Economics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Research in academia is important for universities in Malaysia, as the Ministry of Education aspires to improve the quality of tertiary education and promotes innovation in the country. However, insufficient funding has restrained the activity of university research. To address this situation, the crowdfunding has become a new alternative for academic research support. This study investigates three main issues regarding crowdfunding in Islamic banking and finance research, namely, level of awareness, willingness and motivation to donate. The study employed a qualitative method. Several interview sessions were conducted with religious councils, financial institutions, crowdfunding platforms, and finance scholar. The findings show that 1) the level of crowdfunding is relatively low, 2) most respondents are willing to donate and 3) the motivations for donation are due to non- monetary and social returns. Therefore, the regulators and policy makers should conduct continuous campaign on crowdfunding via social media platforms to spread awareness about the benefits of crowdfunding at various levels of society.
The Promotional Language of the Halal Food Industry: Some Preliminary Findings
Authors:   Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100 Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, Adlina Ariffin  , Wan Nor Fasihah W.M.Fadzlullah  ,   Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 53100 Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

The global halal food industry which is currently expanding exponentially presents a huge potential for Malaysia to make her mark in this business sector. In achieving its goal to become a global halal hub by 2020, emphasis should not merely be placed on the production of the halal food products but also on its promotional aspect. Hence, this paper will highlight some preliminary findings on the linguistic features of the promotional discourse of halal food. The research, which was based on textual-linguistic analysis, utilised corpus-based technique and discourse analysis to examine one hundred written materials on halal food. The study revealed the importance of creative interplay of interdiscursivity and intertextuality which was evidenced in the lexical and phrasal constructions, discursive structures and visual representations in marketing the halal food. The findings also showed that despite the strong demands for halal certification, some local manufacturers did not display any certifications for their food products. The study provides some suggestions in improving the promotion of halal food which include certification issue and, infusion of cultural and socio-religio elements. In short, this preliminary study shows the importance of utilising the most appropriate language in conveying the idea of ‘halal’ as prescribed in the Holy Quran especially in gaining the trust of the consumers.
Aplikasi Prinsip Islam Dalam Pengurusan Alam Sekitar Lestari Menurut Perspektif Kitab Al-Jidar
Authors:   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Sharifah Fadylawaty, S. A.  , Nurzahidah, J.  ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Halal prevails a holistic area that covers many aspects, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical and others. Islamic jurisprudence in the sustainability of environment is also falls under the rubric of halal and haram. Nature is a precious blessing bestowed by Allah Almighty for the benefit of humankind. Humans are as caliphs of God are accountable to govern and appropriately manage this world. Nevertheless, as a result of human greed in exploiting natural resources, the environment today is jeopardized with degradation and devastation. This situation urges the comprehensive implementation of sustainable development as the best solution for current and future generations. Sustainable development is not a new concept in Islam, but has existed for the past several centuries as described in the Quran and the As-Sunnah. It was also expended by fuqaha’ through their fatwa, judgment, and writing. However, there was limited studies focused on the sustainability from Islamic perspective, in general and based on the classical text of Islamic jurisprudence, in particular. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to identify the application of Islamic principles in sustainable environmental management, according to Kitab Al-Jidar. The elements examined encompass water and wastewater management, waste, sewage, and air quality. This study employs qualitative methods. An in-depth reading is accomplished on Kitab Al- Jidar as the primary resource. The first step is the translation phase of the text, followed by the content analysis method to extract the Islamic principles outlined in the book and glimpse its application for adaptation in the current context. The study found that there are four (4) fundamental principles of sustainable environmental management applied in Kitab Al- Jidar. It covers; a) La Dharar Wa La Dhirar b) Recognizing and respecting the rights of others, 3) Social responsibility, and 4) Objection. The paper concludes that holistic, efficient, and complex sustainable development solutions can be comprehended by fully embracing and adhering to the Islamic principles. It is hoped that this paper will cultivate awareness and a positive impact on the community towards nourishing a sustainable environment according to the Islamic parameters in Malaysia.
Penipuan Pakej Umrah: Penyelesaian Daripada Perspektif Perniagaan Islam
Authors:   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Nurul’Ain, M.  , Khairul Faezi, M. S.  ,   Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Ramai dalam kalangan mangsa penipuan pakej umrah telah muncul di kaca televisyen dan di dada akhbar membuktikan aktiviti penipuan pakej umrah yang semakin berleluasa. Penipuan pakej umrah telah menjadi sindiket di negara Malaysia dengan pelbagai kaedah penipuan yang digunakan antaranya menggunakan pengaruh artis, kaedah Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) dan sebagainya. Tahap kesedaran yang rendah dalam kalangan masyarakat adalah antara faktor yang menyumbang kepada aktiviti penipuan ini. Islam telah menggariskan peraturan yang jelas berkenaan aktiviti perniagaan yang halal di sisi syarak. Justeru sebarang bentuk penipuan dan kesamaran yang tidak menepati kehendak syarak adalah ditegah. Objektif kajian ni adalah bertujuan mengenalpasti kes-kes penipuan umrah. Di samping itu, kajian ini menghuraikan strategi perniagaan Islam sebagai usaha menangani pakej umrah. Metodologi kajian ini merupakan kajian konseptual yang melibatkan kajian terhadap artikel jurnal, buku-buku dan media massa. Hasil kajian membincangkan berkenaan kes -kes penipuan umrah dan pendekatan perniagaan Islam bagi mengatasi kes penipuan umrah dalam kalangan masyarakat. Kajian ini mencadangkan supaya lebih banyak program kesedaran kepenggunaan dijalankan daripada pelbagai pihak khususnya kerajaan. Syarikat umrah dan pengelola umrah sepatutnya mengambil tanggungjawab dalam melaksanakan perniagaan yang mendatangkan keuntungan halal sisi agama. Selain itu, kajian akademik berkaitan penipuan pakej umrah perlu dipergiatkan lagi demi membanteras skim penipuan umrah ini.
Halal cosmetics: External pressures to adopt Halal certification
Authors:   Halal Product Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 Serdang, Malaysia, Azmawani Abd Rahman  , Nur Syazana Zulkifli  ,   Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 Serdang, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

This study investigates external factors that pressure Malaysian cosmetic manufacturers to adopt Halal certification in the business. The government, customer, competitor, supplier pressure and government support have been derived as the external pressures for this study. The study has been conducted through a structured questionnaires, and non-probability sampling procedure is employed. At the end of the data collection period, a total of 143 responses from cosmetics manufacturers are obtained. SPSS is used to perform statistical analysis in this study. The results indicate that all five external factors are significantly related towards Halal certification adoption among cosmetic manufacturers in Malaysia. The Halal certified cosmetic manufacturers has indicated that the level of pressure is higher to adopt Halal certification in comparison with non Halal certified cosmetic manufacturers. This study contributes in terms of understanding the underlying dimensions of driven factors and obstacles of Halal certification adoption within the context of the future adopters. Perhaps, a new perspective from which many more studies could be developed. The results of the study can serve as guidelines to the practitioner and the policymakers.
Food Quality and Safety in Japan: Exploring Ḥalᾱlan Tayyiban Aspect
Authors:   Center for Global Initiatives, Osaka University, Osaka University Suita Campus, 2-7 Yamadaoka, Suita city, Osaka 565-0871, Japan, Raihana Mohd Raffi  , Quamrul Hasan  ,   Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Simpang 347, Jalan Pasar Gadong, BE 1310, Negara Brunei Darussalam
Published: April 2022

In food production, the quality and safety aspect of a product must be at optimal level. To maintain good and nutritional quality, all aspects of food chain must be monitored. In Japan, all measures are being taken seriously from handling, preparation and storage of food. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries along with Food Safety Commission of Japan are committed to protect the integrity of the food chain. The regulatory requirement of Japan for food is critical, ensuring every food product in the shelves are at their utmost quality following the international and local food regulations. Accordingly, the spirit of food quality and safety lays on the basis of halalan thayyiban concept in Islam. Thus, this paper attempts to contribute to this growing area of research by exploring on the thayyiban aspect of food underpinned in the prevalent concept of halal food in Islam, focusing on the food quality and safety in Japan.
Shariah Auditing and Shariah Compliance Assurance in Malaysian Islamic Banks
Authors:   Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Economics and Management, 43400 UPM serdang, Malaysia, Ahmad Fahmi Sheikh Hassan  , Nurfarahin Mohd Haridan  ,   PhD Candidate at Faculty of Economics and Management, 43400 UPM serdang, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Shariah committees (SCs) of Islamic banks have the crucial governance role of providing Shariah compliance assurance. In order to maintain the integrity of the bank in conforming with religious faith SBs should have the talent and skills for an effective monitoring which among others include contributing to Shariah audit task. To gain an in-depth understanding on the Shariah compliance audit role of SB, our present study has performed semi-structured intrerviews with 14 key players at two fully-fledge Islamic banks. Our study shows that the diverse Shariah and non-Shariah backgrounds of SB members could result in a more holistic view of Shariah issues, being more vocal in giving opinion and critism on the Shariah audit practices undertaken by Islamic banks. However, our findings reveal the existence of imbalance competency among SB members and the absence of proper Shariah audit framework in the two banks governance framework. As a result, most of the SB members delegate their Shariah audit role to be mainly performed by their Shariah audit division whose outcome will be submitted to them for approval. We argue that this passive role of SB members triggers concern on their independence and, consequently, compromised the Shariah compliance assurance provided to stakeholders.
Simulating the Track and Trace of Halal Chicken Meat Produce
Authors:   Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia, Shariff, S.S.R,  , Mohzal, N.A.  ,   Centre for Statistics and Decision Science Studies, Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Published: April 2022

Track and trace in halal are globally used all over the world, and consumer still doubted about the halal status of the product in the market. The study focused on the halal critical points (HCP) in producing halal chicken meat to consumers. The objective of the study is to evaluate the existing track and trace system for halal fresh meat, to identify and adapt HCPs into the track and trace system and to measure the performance of the proposed system. There are four main stages considered in the study which are farm, slaughterhouse, producing plants and transportation. The data has been collected from a poultry company in Selangor, Malaysia. The method used throughout the study is literature search, in-depth interview, documentary analysis and simulation analysis. The results of the study state that there are 20 proposed HCPs from the literature search which based on four stages and the simulation model shows positivity in the output by using the proposed track and trace system for halal chicken produce. This study has also suggested a few recommendations for future study.
The Hierarchical Model for the Consumption of Prohibited Food Elements during Necessity for Muslims
Authors:   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Mohd Hapiz Mahaiyadin  , Muhammad Rahimi Osman  ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Amal Hayati Ishak  ,   Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Published: April 2022

Islam is a religion that guides the lives of its believers by clearly explaining the lawful and the prohibited. Nevertheless, in the state of necessity (darurah), the prohibited is allowed with special boundaries, in order to preserve sustainability of life. However, the dispute among prominent scholars on this matter has led to doubt among the Muslim community. Therefore, whenever an issue arises, the Muslims become confused and are hesitant to consume food, which can be life-threatening. Thus, this article proposes a hierarchy of consumption for prohibited food elements during darurah as a sensible guide for the Muslims. For that purpose, the classical prominent jurists’ works are analysed to inductively propose two major reclassifications of prohibited food elements. Finally, based on the reclassification, a hierarchical model of consumption for prohibited food elements is presented as a summary of guidelines for the Muslims.
Evaluating the Impact of Zakat on Asnaf's Welfare
Authors: Tika Widiastuti  , Lina Nugraha Rani
Published: April 2022

Productive Zakat is a support, in the form of business assistance and capitals, given to Mustahiq that is not spent directly on the consumption of specific needs but is developed and used to support Mustahiq’s business so that they can continuously meet their basic needs. Productive Zakat is one of the ways to increase Mustahiq income; hence they can transform into Muzakki in the long run. This quantitative research determines the impact of productive zakat and business assistantship on improving mustahiq welfare. This research employs Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis to identify the causal effect of productive zakat on the welfare of the Mustahiq. The result shows a significant positive impact of productive zakat empowerment on Mustahiq’s welfare. This finding suggests that productive Zakat empowerment by zakat institutions improves Mustahiq welfare.
Ponerse en los zapatos de otro: la accesibilidad desde el diseño
Authors:   Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Massaguer Lluc
Published: April 2022

En el ámbito del diseño, las decisiones que tomamos cuando proyectamos un objeto, un espacio o una aplicación digital, por ejemplo, tienen un alto impacto en la sociedad, desde la sostenibilidad ambiental hasta el respeto por los derechos humanos, pasando por la accesibilidad y la atención a la diversidad, en el espectro más amplio de su significado. Por lo tanto, el hecho de ponerse en la piel del otro (to put yourself in someone’s shoes) debe formar una parte esencial del proceso de diseño.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE A PERIODONTITE E A SEVERIDADE DA COVID-19
Authors: Porto Edla carvalho , De Matos Vilas Boas Aline , Loyanna Pimentel da Silva Leticia , De Melo Magalhães Júlia , Carneiro da Silva Uemerson , Sena Rocha Rodrigo , Luanne Gonçalves Pimentel Kaddja
Published: April 2022

A doença causada pelo vírus Sars-CoV-2, denominada novo coronavírus, surgiu no final de 2019 e rapidamente se tornou uma pandemia. Entre os principais fatores de risco existem: a idade, doença pulmonar crônica, asma, obesidade e diabetes, fatores semelhantes em pacientes com periodontite ativa, uma infecto-inflamação crônica induzida por biofilme bacteriano, que afeta gengiva e tecidos de sustentação, influenciando nas condições sistêmicas. O trabalho teve como objetivo compreender a relação entre Periodontite e Covid-19, para possibilitar medidas profiláticas, com a finalidade de reduzir as complicações desta última. Foi realizada uma busca bibliográfica nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), através dos descritores: “periodontitis”, “periodontite”, “Sars-CoV-2” e “covid-19”, além de uma busca ativa. As bolsas periodontais servem como porta de entrada para diversos microrganismos, proporcionando um ambiente favorável para sua proliferação, podendo abrigar o SARS-CoV-2, aumentando assim a carga viral na cavidade oral dos pacientes Covid positivos. Outra possibilidade dessa relação ser provocada pela cascata de citocinas gerada podendo agravar a sintomatologia e possibilitar uma associação com o maior risco de admissão na UTI, necessidade de ventilação assistida e morte. A prevenção direcionada para periodontite pode ajudar a diminuir a carga viral na cavidade oral, reduzindo a gravidade da infecção por COVID-19 e complicações relacionadas aos pacientes.
ORIENTAÇÃO NUTRICIONAL INFANTIL DURANTE A PANDEMIA DO COVID-19
Authors: Dos Anjos Barros e Silva Sibery , Coelho Emanuela Monteiro
Published: April 2022

O projeto de Orientação Nutricional Infantil teve por objetivos auxiliar pais e responsáveis na alimentação saudável de crianças de 6 a 10 anos, por meio de educação nutricional e dinâmicas participativas. Para tal, foi criado um grupo no whatsapp para facilitar a comunicação entre as famílias e os pesquisadores. No decorrer do projeto, foram realizadas abordagens educativas por meio de dicas de saúde para as crianças, bem como foram propostos desafios, elaboração de receitas saudáveis e lives com diversos profissionais. Doze crianças e seus responsáveis participaram até o fim das atividades propostas pelo projeto. As dicas que mais foram colocadas em prática foram: dez passos para uma alimentação saudável; você sabe o quanto de açúcar tem nos alimentos industrializados; e o que não pode faltar na lancheira. Em relação às receitas mais preparadas destacam-se: bolo de cenoura; bolo de milho e brigadeiro de banana. Quando os responsáveis foram questionados em relação aos impactos que o projeto teve na vida das crianças, as respostas foram positivas e a maioria relatou que melhorou a aceitação para novos alimentos; favoreceu a ingestão de frutas, legumes e verduras; proporcionou uma alimentação mais saudável para as crianças e os outros membros da família; mudanças na qualidade de vida da família e diminuição do consumo de industrializados. Conclui-se que o projeto foi de suma importância para as famílias contempladas. O apoio de profissionais da área e a realização de dinâmicas de educação nutricional, são fundamentais para ajudar famílias que passam por dificuldade alimentar com os filhos.
Enhanced C/EBPβ function promotes hyperplastic versus hypertrophic fat tissue growth and prevents steatosis in response to high-fat diet feeding
Authors: Müller Christine , Zidek Laura M , Eichwald Sabrina , Kortman Gertrud , Koster Mirjam H , Calkhoven Cornelis F
Published: April 2022

Chronic obesity is correlated with severe metabolic and cardiovascular diseases as well as with an increased risk for developing cancers. Obesity is usually characterized by fat accumulation in enlarged – hypertrophic – adipocytes that are a source of inflammatory mediators, which promote the development and progression of metabolic disorders. Yet, in certain healthy obese individuals, fat is stored in metabolically more favorable hyperplastic fat tissue that contains an increased number of smaller adipocytes that are less inflamed. In a previous study, we demonstrated that loss of the inhibitory protein-isoform C/EBPβ-LIP and the resulting augmented function of the transactivating isoform C/EBPβ-LAP promotes fat metabolism under normal feeding conditions and expands health- and lifespan in mice. Here, we show that in mice on a high-fat diet, LIP-deficiency results in adipocyte hyperplasia associated with reduced inflammation and metabolic improvements. Furthermore, fat storage in subcutaneous depots is significantly enhanced specifically in LIP-deficient male mice. Our data identify C/EBPβ as a regulator of adipocyte fate in response to increased fat intake, which has major implications for metabolic health and aging.
A tRNA processing enzyme is a key regulator of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response
Authors: Held James P , Feng Gaomin , Saunders Benjamin R , Pereira Claudia V , Burkewitz Kristopher , Patel Maulik R
Published: April 2022

The mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) has emerged as a predominant mechanism that preserves mitochondrial function. Consequently, multiple pathways likely exist to modulate UPRmt. We discovered that the tRNA processing enzyme, homolog of ELAC2 (HOE-1), is key to UPRmt regulation in Caenorhabditis elegans. We find that nuclear HOE-1 is necessary and sufficient to robustly activate UPRmt. We show that HOE-1 acts via transcription factors ATFS-1 and DVE-1 that are crucial for UPRmt. Mechanistically, we show that HOE-1 likely mediates its effects via tRNAs, as blocking tRNA export prevents HOE-1-induced UPRmt. Interestingly, we find that HOE-1 does not act via the integrated stress response, which can be activated by uncharged tRNAs, pointing toward its reliance on a new mechanism. Finally, we show that the subcellular localization of HOE-1 is responsive to mitochondrial stress and is subject to negative regulation via ATFS-1. Together, we have discovered a novel RNA-based cellular pathway that modulates UPRmt.
Oxytocin neurons mediate the effect of social isolation via the VTA circuits
Authors: Musardo Stefano , Contestabile Alessandro , Knoop Marit , Baud Olivier , Bellone Camilla
Published: April 2022

Social interaction during adolescence strongly influences brain function and behavior, and the recent pandemic has emphasized the devastating effect of social distancing on mental health. While accumulating evidence has shown the importance of the reward system in encoding specific aspects of social interaction, the consequences of social isolation on the reward system and the development of social skills later in adulthood are still largely unknown. Here, we found that 1 week of social isolation during adolescence in male mice increased social interaction at the expense of social habituation and social novelty preference. Behavioral changes were accompanied by the acute hyperexcitability of putative dopamine (pDA) neurons in the ventral tegmental area and long-lasting expression of GluA2-lacking AMPARs at excitatory inputs onto pDA neurons that project to the prefrontal cortex. Social isolation-dependent behavioral deficits and changes in neural activity and synaptic plasticity were reversed by chemogenetic inhibition of oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. These results demonstrate that social isolation in male mice has acute and long-lasting effects on social interaction and suggest that homeostatic adaptations mediate these effects within the reward circuit.
Prevalence and incidence of sarcopenia and low physical activity among community-dwelling older Thai people: a preliminary prospective cohort study 2-year follow-up
Authors: Yuenyongchaiwat Kornanong , Akekawatchai Chareeporn
Published: April 2022

Background

Sarcopenia, defined as a loss of muscle mass, has become a major health problem in older people. Few prospective studies report the incidence and risk of sarcopenia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the prevalence of sarcopenia at the baseline and follow-up after 2 years in community-dwelling older Thai individuals.

Methods

In 2019, 330 older people were recruited from a community-dwelling population, and these participants were requested to present again in 2021. Sarcopenia was diagnosed using the criteria for the Asia Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS). All participants were asked to perform a 6-meter walk test, handgrip strength test, and bioelectric impedance assessment, and complete the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Results

The study found that the prevalence of sarcopenia was 65 (19.70%) in 330 older people in 2019, and 44 of 205 participants (21.46%) were reported to have sarcopenia after 2 years. The incidence of sarcopenia was noted to be 2.44% in 2021. Analysis with ANOVA and pairwise comparisons showed that the reversibility of sarcopenia was attributed to high level of physical activity in the 2-year follow-up group (p = 0.014, 95% CI [−1753.25–−195.49]). Further, participants with moderate and high physical activity had a reduced incidence of sarcopenia (odds ratio = 9.00 and 14.47, respectively). Therefore, low physical activity in older people led to the development of sarcopenia from the baseline to the 2-year follow-up, indicating that increased physical activity may be useful in reversing sarcopenia, as suggested in the 2-year follow-up study. Low physical activity could be a risk factor for the incidence of sarcopenia. Hence, the prevention of sarcopenia could promote health improvement through moderate to high physical activity.
An earliest Triassic age forTasmaniolimulusand comments on synchrotron tomography of Gondwanan horseshoe crabs
Authors: Bicknell Russell D.C. , Smith Patrick M. , Brougham Tom , Bevitt Joseph J.
Published: April 2022

Constraining the timing of morphological innovations within xiphosurid evolution is central for understanding when and how such a long-lived group exploited vacant ecological niches over the majority of the Phanerozoic. To expand the knowledge on the evolution of select xiphosurid forms, we reconsider the four Australian taxa:Austrolimulus fletcheri, Dubbolimulus peetae, Tasmaniolimulus patersoni, andVictalimulus mcqueeni. In revisiting these taxa, we determine that, contrary to previous suggestion,T. patersoniarose after the Permian and the origin of over-developed genal spine structures within Austrolimulidae is exclusive to the Triassic. To increase the availability of morphological data pertaining to these unique forms, we also examined the holotypes of the four xiphosurids using synchrotron radiation X-ray tomography (SRXT). Such non-destructive,in situimaging of palaeontological specimens can aid in the identification of novel morphological data by obviating the need for potentially extensive preparation of fossils from the surrounding rock matrix. This is particularly important for rare and/or delicate holotypes. Here, SRXT was used to emphasizeA. fletcheriandT. patersonicardiac lobe morphologies and illustrate aspects of theV. mcqueenithoracetronic doublure, appendage impressions, and moveable spine notches. Unfortunately, the strongly compactedD. peetaeprecluded the identification of any internal structures, but appendage impressions were observed. The application of computational fluid dynamics to high-resolution 3D reconstructions are proposed to understand the hydrodynamic properties of divergent genal spine morphologies of austrolimulid xiphosurids.
Compositional and interpersonal analysis of the picture book Stella brings the family: deconstructing affection
Authors: Martínez Lirola María
Published: April 2022

This study attempts to carry out an analysis of the compositional and interpersonal metafunctions of the picture book Stella brings the family (2015). The analytical tools employed in this study are based on the model for reading visual narratives proposed by Painter, Martin and Unsworth (2013) and on Kress and van Leeuwen’s Visual Social Semiotics (2021), which are useful models for the analysis of multimodal texts. The compositional and interpersonal analysis intends to deepen the deconstruction of meaning in the picture book and how the characters express affection. The compositional analysis reveals that the visual and the written text are complementary and that the different focus groups highlight the characters. The types of themes and the layout foreground the protagonist Stella. In addition, from an interpersonal perspective, the analysis reveals that Stella has more physical contact with one of her fathers, which suggests that Stella has a closer relationship with him. The compositional and interpersonal meanings contribute to establishing a close connection with readers so that they identify with Stella’s problem of not having a mother to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Analyzing the relationship between the English impersonal appearance construction and framed clause deicticity: a quantitative study
Authors:   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University China, Guerra-Lyons Jesús David
Published: April 2022

This paper deals with the English impersonal appearance construction (it seems/appears) and its relationship with the propositions over which it scopes. Attention focuses on four aspects: the presence/absence of explicit personalization via circumstantial element to me; the use of conjunctive, comparative or elided binder; the modal/temporal deicticity of the framed proposition; and the instantiation of these features across written and spoken modes of communication. These features are considered on account of prior studies assigning semantic correlates to their occurrence on the basis of qualitative analysis. The study applies log-linear analysis, a statistical technique that allows exploration of associations between two or more categorical variables, to test the degree of association between the four aspects mentioned. Three significant effects are included in the final model: a three-way interaction between mode of communication, binder choice and personalization, and two two-way associations between personalization and framed clause deicticity, and between binder choice and framed clause deicticity. The identified associations are discussed in the light of relevant literature and qualitative findings. The paper ends with concluding remarks and critical reflections on the use of log-linear analysis for the study of linguistic variation.
Préstamos léxicos y calcos estructurales en el español actual: ¿vehículos de cambio lingüístico?
Authors:   University of Florida, USA, Gandarillas Marc
Published: April 2022

El presente ensayo aborda la cuestión de los préstamos y los calcos que se documentan en el espa-ñol moderno, especialmente en el caso de las innovaciones que proceden del inglés y que se emplean frecuentemente en el habla de los Estados Unidos. En un contexto global en que el multilingüismo se muestra cada vez más como la norma y no la excepción (Tucker, 2001), la comunidad de investigadores parece otorgar un valor primordial al estudio de los fenómenos que derivan del con-tacto entre lenguas. La última década ha presenciado la eclosión de literatura que analiza la casuísti-ca del contacto, sus manifestaciones y su presunto poder de reconfiguración de los sistemas lingüísticos (Ortigosa, 2010). La incidencia de los fenómenos de contacto no puede estudiarse de forma aislada, sino en conjunción con la realidad sociolingüística que atañe a las lenguas implicadas. En esta línea, y en términos estrictamente cuantitativos, es más frecuente que la lengua dominante o mayoritaria sea la que aporte las innovaciones a la lengua dominada o minoritaria, como sucede en el caso del mal llamado Spanglish (Otheguy y Stern, 2010). En los últimos años, ha surgido un debate apasionado entre lingüistas que, mediante un uso sistemático de los postulados del comparatismo variacionista, intentan dilucidar si los fenómenos atribuibles al contacto entre lenguas conllevan o no cambios gramaticales o estructurales en la lengua receptora (Blas Arroyo y Tricker, 2000; Torres Cacoullos y Travis, 2016). El presente ensayo se propone aportar una definición inclusiva y contrastiva para luego alcanzar las conclusiones oportunas en relación con dicho debate.
Introduction: Experimenting with emotions: insights into empirical emotion research in cognitive translation studies
Authors:   Universidad de Murcia (España), Rojo Ana María , Cifuentes Férez Paula ,   Universidad de Murcia (España)
Published: April 2022

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The psychophysiological impact of audio described porn
Authors:   Universidad de Murcia (España), Ramos Caro Marina , Espín López Laura ,   Universidad de Murcia (España), Rojo López Ana M.ª ,   Universidad de Murcia (España)
Published: April 2022

Research on audio description (AD) has undergone an enormous development in the last decade. Unfortunately, little attention has been devoted to the social, psychological and emotional factors influencing AD, one exception being the recent line of research which empirically explores the emotional reception of AD (Ramos & Rojo, 2014; Ramos, 2015, 2016) and the influence of psychological factors in its production phase (Ramos & Rojo, 2020). Results from these studies satisfactorily prove that audio described films are capable of evoking a similar emotional response to that elicited by their audiovisual counterparts, especially for scenes inducing disgust and fear, and that reception and production depend largely on film typology. The purpose of this new study is to analyse whether the audio described version of porn scenes can also offer its audience a similar experience to that provided by the original audiovisual scenes. Forty-seven sighted and visually impaired women (mean age = 25.12) took part in the experiment. The sample was divided into two groups: 25 sighted women watched the original audiovisual version of the clips, whereas 22 visually impaired women listened to the audio described version. Participants’ emotional response was analysed by a combination of an indicator of autonomic activation (heart rate, HR,) and self-report measures. Our results indicate that audio described porn films are capable of eliciting a similar response in both blind and sighted audiences to the one evoked by original audiovisual scenes.
Audio subtitling and subtitling: a comparison of their emotional effect on blind / partially sighted and sighted users
Authors:   Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (España), Iturregui-Gallardo Gonzalo , Soler-Vilageliu Olga ,   Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (España)
Published: April 2022

Audio subtitling (AST) is a media accessibility service that allows for people who are blind, partially sighted or with any reading disability to access written subtitles in their aural form. Despite the existing literature on other media accessibility services such as audio description, the way written subtitles compare to orally delivered subtitles has not been researched. In this study, a group of 42 blind and partially sighted participants and a group of 42 sighted participants watched the same three video clips. Two of them pictured two emotions (sadness and fear) and the third was emotionally neutral. The clips were prepared with subtitles or audio subtitles, according to the target participants. The emotional effect of the clips was measured in two ways: with self-reports, by completing after each clip the SAM questionnaire (Bradley & Lang, 1994); and with psychophysiological measures: electrodermal activity (EDA) and heart rate (HR), that were recorded while participants watched each clip. The analyses of the data obtained in both experiments indicate that self-report measures revealed similar experiences for both blind and sighted participants, differentiating between valence (negative for fear and sadness, but not for neutral) and arousal (deemed higher for fear than for sadness and neutral). Data from EDA and HR measures are less conclusive.
Relationship between Physical Activity Status and Physiological Parameters among Adolescents and Young Children
Authors: Jetty Jerusha , Dampetla Srujana , Veeranki Indira , Nethala Vijay Sam
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Childhood obesity is strongly associated with elevated Blood Pressure (BP) and elevated cholesterol levels, progressing over time to adult premature Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Physical Activity (PA) is protective against various diseases like hypertension and CVD. Aim: To assess the relationship between PA status and physiological parameters among adolescents and young. Materials and Methods: An interventional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology of Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India from October 2019 to December 2019. A PA intervention was given to 30 participants in the study group (three months of PA one hour, three times a week) and compared with 30 participants in the control group. The anthropometric and physiological parameters were compared between the groups. The coGuide statistical software was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 30 participants in each group were studied. The mean age was 14.28±3.1 years in the study group and 13.6±2.8 years in the control group. The mean duration of PA was 47.8±6.3 minutes. No statistical significance was observed between groups for Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) and body temperature (p-value >0.05) post intervention. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in heart rate (beats/min) and respiratory rate (breaths/min) post intervention. (p-value <0.05). Conclusion: The findings shed light on the need of different PA intervention programs for school going children to improve their physiological parameters.
Trend in Area, Production, and Productivity of Groundnut in Rajasthan
Authors: Bhusanar S. B. , Meena Satyveer Singh , Mathur Aditi
Published: April 2022

Groundnut is India's most important oil seed crop, and Rajasthan is the country's second-largest producer (2019-20). The current research looks at groundnut output, area, and productivity in Rajasthan. Secondary data was gathered from INDIASTAT and the Rajasthan state department of agriculture, among other places. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences is used to collect and analyse data (SPSS). From 1990-91 to 2019-20, the average groundnut area, production, and productivity were 352.12 thousand hectors, 513.40 thousand MT, and 1351 kg/ha, respectively. The compound growth rates of groundnut area, production, and productivity were found to be positive and significant (R = 0.652**, 0.940**, and 0.603**, respectively) in an upward trend with CAGRs of 3.2, 6.4, and 2.8 per cent.
Ethno-botanical Survey and Chemical Study of Medicinal Plants Traditionally used to Treat Anemia in Yakoma Territory (Nord Ubangi), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Ngunde-Te-Ngunde Samy , Carlos Kabengele N. , Lengbiye Emmanuel Moke , Kilembe Jason Thambwe , Lokebo Jean-Aimé Mbanga , Tshilanda Dorothée D. , Ngombe Nadège Kabamba , Mpiana Pius T. , Bekomo Jeff Iteku , Ngbolua Koto-Te-Nyiwa
Published: April 2022

Aims of the Study: To identify plant species traditionally used to treat anemia in Yakoma territory and to evaluate their chemical composition.

Place and Duration: Yakoma Territory (survey) and University of Kinshasa (Phytochemical study), from August and October 2019.

Methods: Ethnobotanical survey according to the "snowball" sampling technique among traditional healers (based on the free consent of the respondents), chemical analyses of plant materials (chemical screening, TLC, phytomarkers content, minerals composition) according to standard methods. ED-XRF was used for mineral analysis. Microsoft Excel version 2010, Origin version 8.5 Pro and IBM SPSS statistics version 20 software packages were used for data processing and analysis.

Results and Discussion: The survey showed that 18 plant species are traditionally used by Ngbandi traditional healers to treat anemia in Yakoma territory. They belong to 16 families and 17 genera. The most used organs are the leaves (68.4%) and the roots (10.5%). Decoction and infusion are the most used mode of preparation (33.3% each), followed by cooking (22.2%) and maceration (11.1%). The oral route (77.8%) is the most used mode of administration followed by the enema (16.7%) and the anal route (5.6%). Morphological types consist of herbs and trees                  (33.3% each) and shrubs and lianas (16.7% each). The biotope types consist of forest                         plants (44.4%), cultivated plants/Crops (38.9%), marshy ground plants (11.1%) and ruderal plants (5.6%). These plants belonging to five biological types: erected therophytes (44.4%), mesophanerophytes (27.8%), microphanerophytes and climbing phanerophytes (11.1% each) and lianescent phanerophytes (5.56%). These anti-anemic plant species are mostly Pantropical and Afro-tropical (39% of species each) followed by Guineo-Congolese (17% of species) and American (5%). Chemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, anthraquinones and terpenoids and various minerals including iron, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium and manganese.

Conclusion: In the current state of knowledge, the survey of anemic plants from this part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is reported for the first time.
Utility and Impact of Agromet Advisory Services among Farmers in Mandya District, Karnataka
Authors: Arpitha S. N. , Naresh N. T. , Munawery Atheefa , Shambhavi S. , Rajath H. P.
Published: April 2022

Weather is one of the foremost factors affecting the agriculture production and crop productivity. The effective weather information and advisory services to the farmers aid in decision-making of day-to-day agricultural operations right from the selection of crops to post harvest in order to avoid crop losses. Total 105 AAS bulletins were prepared and disseminated to the farmers in 2021 by District Agromet Unit (DAMU) established at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, V C farm, Mandya. A random sample survey was conducted for 175 farmers (25 per block) in 2021 to assess the effectiveness, impact and usefulness of Agromet Advisory Services from each block in Mandya District, Karnataka and analyzed the data using the Dynamic Feedback System of IMD. The study revealed that 48 percent of farmers preferred weather forecast before going for fertilizer application, 65 percent for spraying operations and 75 percent for harvesting operations.  A total of 69 percent farmers were satisfied, 18 percent were partially satisfied and 13 percent were not satisfied with the advisory. The study indicated that the farmers focused more on the weather forecast for spraying & harvesting operations compared to other activities of farming.
Agronomic Biofortification of Zinc in Wheat
Authors: Pradhan Swati Swayamprabha , Singh Santosh Kumar , Singh Ram Kumar , Pooja . , Verma Sudhanshu
Published: April 2022

Intensive cropping system with imbalance use of fertilizers are responsible for declining soil health, underground water table, declining land and water productivity, emergence of new micronutrient deficiencies, new weed flora, and resistance to herbicides especially in emerging countries. This is further intensified when micronutrients particularly zinc (Zn), which is essential for human health, particularly in developing countries. Zn biofortification is a strategy for improving the intrinsic Zn content of the edible portion of plants via application of Zn-enriched fertilizers to soil or by foliar application at a predetermined stage and a proper dose. The most common cereal in the human diet is wheat, which make it most suitable targets for agronomic biofortification. The concentration of Zn in wheat grain is genotype-dependent and interacts with the environment, causing variation in micronutrient concentrations. Given Zn's importance in cereal-based nutrition, zinc biofortification seems to to be an innovative technology for alleviating zinc deficiency in human health, particularly on the Indian subcontinent, by applying Zn as a foliar or soil application.
Biological Mode of Action of Phospholipase A and the Signalling and Pro and Anti Inflammatory Cytokines: A Review
Authors: Kumar Roshan , Saha Purabi , Kahwa Ivan , Boateng Edward Amoah , Boateng Paul Owusu , Nyarko Richard Owusu
Published: April 2022

It is degraded to free triglycerides and fatty acids by the secreted phosphatases of the plant family (sPLA2s). Plants have very few sPLA2s. Plant sPLA2s' molecular, biochemical, and catalytic properties are being studied. Three-dimensional structures are also included when comparing the two groups. Glycine max is used as a benchmark for comparing various organisms, including any herbal plants and small animals. In addition, they can be used as a type of signalling molecular. The functions of SPLa2 enzymes are well understood, however their ligand activities remain a mystery. Since the last review, sPLA2-binding proteins have evolved dramatically. Promiscuous SPLa2 proteins exist in nature for evolutionary reasons that we describe. As sPLA2s have a wide range of roles in the human body, they appear to be suitable therapeutic targets. New diagnostic and therapeutic techniques can be developed by using sPLA2s to interact with other proteins.
Layout, Topology, and Size Optimization of Steel Frame Design Using Metaheuristic Algorithms: A Comparative Study
Authors: Prayogo Doddy , Santoso Hasan , Budiman Franky , Jason Marcellino
Published: April 2022

Determining the topology, layout, and size of structural elements is one of the most important aspects in designing steel seismic-resistant structures. Optimization of these parameters is beneficial to find the lightest weight of the structure, thus reducing construction cost. This study compares the performance of three metaheuristic algorithms, namely, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Symbiotic Organisms Search (SOS), and Differential Evolution (DE). Three study cases are used in order to find the lightest structural weight without violating constraints based on SNI 1726:2019, SNI 1729:2020, and SNI 7860:2020. The results of this study show that SOS has better performance than other algorithms.