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EL EFECTO REBOTE DEL CONSUMO DE GAS NATURAL: EL CASO DE GENERACIÓN ELÉCTRICA EN LA REFORMA ENERGÉTICA
Authors: Bonilla David , Livas García Adrián , Caballero Castrillo Adriana
Published: August 2022

RESUMEN
Nuestros objetivos son: 1) calcular el impacto del efecto rebote (ER) del consumo de gas natural (GN) de tres tipos de modalidades de generación: central eléctrica pública (CEP), productor independiente de energía (PIE) y autogeneradores (Aut), lo anterior en dos tecnologías de ciclo combinado (CC) y turbogas (TG) y 2) explicar la demanda de GN en la economía mexicana en el periodo de 2000-2020. El ER de ambas PIEs (las plantas pequeñas) y de las plantas de TG es menor que el valor del ER de las ceps (las plantas grandes). Mientras que el valor de la elasticidad respecto de la eficiencia de transformación muestra un promedio menor en las plantas grandes que en las pequeñas. De nuestro análisis se deriva una dualidad del ER: 1) reducir la efectividad de nuevas tecnologías: CEP y PIE CC, dado que la eficiencia (de transformación) no siempre se traduce en ahorros de gas natural y 2) las PIEs reaccionan muy rápido a un alza del precio de gas y reducen su consumo, mientras que las CEPs operadas por la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) reaccionan lentamente al cambio en precio de gas natural.

 

THE REBOUND EFFECT OF NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION: THE CASE OF ELECTRICITY GENERATION DURING THE ENERGY REFORM
ABSTRACT
Our aims are: 1) to calculate the impact of the Rebound Effect (RE) of the consumption of Natural Gas (NG) of three types of generation plants: Public Power Plant (PPP), Independent Energy Producer (IEP), and Self-generators (Aut), the foregoing in two technologies combined cycle (CC) and turbogas (TG) and 2) to explain the demand for NG in the Mexican economy in the period 2000-2020. The RE of both IEPs (small plants), and TG plants is less than the RE value of PPPs (large plants). While the elasticity value with respect to efficiency is lower in large plants than in small ones. Our analysis confirms RE has two impacts: 1) it reduces the effectiveness of new technologies, i.e. PPP and IEP CC since (transformation) efficiency does not always translate into savings in NG; 2) small plants (IEPs) react very quickly to a rise in the price of gas and reduce their consumption, while PPPs operated by Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) react slowly to changes in the price of NG.
Registros recientes del grisón (Galictis vittata) y el tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii) en la Sierra Nororiental de Puebla, México
Authors: Hernández Hernández Julio César , Ramírez-Morales José L. Ramírez-Morales , Cobos-Silva Jazmín
Published: August 2022

El grisón (Galictis vittata) y el tigrillo o margay (Leopardus wiedii) son dos especies del orden carnivora que presentan vacíos de información en cuanto a su distribución geográfica. En este trabajo presentamos registros recientes del grisón y del tigrillo en la Sierra Nororiental del estado de Puebla, México. Nuestros registros se basan en fotografías obtenidas mediante fototrampeo en un bosque mesófilo de montaña con fragmentos de vegetación secundaria. Aunque la presencia del grisón y tigrillo ya ha sido documentada en el norte del estado de Puebla, es de resaltar que los presentes registros llenan vacíos de información sobre la presencia de ambas especies en la Sierra Nororiental del estado de Puebla, una región reconocida por su alta biodiversidad.
Review on High Rise Building with Outrigger and Belt Truss System
Authors: Kharade S. S. , Salgar P. B.
Published: August 2022

Abstract: In present era there is more demand of high rise building. The growing demand for high-rise buildings brings new difficulties and comes up with new safety precautions. With increase in height of structure its rigidity reduces, making it difficult to withstand with earthquake and wind effects, hence some preventative structural systems must be used. Some of them are bracings, shear wall, outrigger system and belt truss system etc. The outrigger and belt truss system is investigated in this study since it has been found to be the most effective method for high rise buildings and skyscrapers. To prevent story drift and the rotational action of the core caused by seismic and wind forces, the external columns in an outrigger system are attached to the main inner or outer core using outrigger beams, walls, trusses etc. at various floor levels. All external columns that are situated at the peripheral are connected together with truss elements in a belt truss system. A number of studies on this subject that have been done in the past are reviewed in this paper. Reviewing research papers let us know about the conclusive results, which served as the basis for the objective of our future study. One of the best systems for controlling excessive drift and lateral displacement caused by lateral loads is the outrigger and belt truss system. By using this system, the risk of structural and non-structural damage can be reduced during small or medium lateral loads caused by either wind or earthquake load
Layout Design of Row Decoder using Cadence
Authors: B S Vinayashree , K C Santhosh Babu
Published: August 2022

Abstract: Logic circuits, data transport circuits, and analogue to digital conversions all frequently employ decoders. For the line decoders, a mixed logic design approach incorporating transmission gate logic, pass transistor logic, and complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology is employed to achieve the desired performance and operation. A unique topology is proposed for the 2 to 4 decoders, which calls for a topology with fourteen transistors to reduce operating power and transistor count and a topology with fifteen transistors to achieve high power and low delay performance. For a total of four new designs, standard and inverting decoders are created for each situation. All of the suggested decoders have a low transistor count in comparison to their traditional CMOS architectures. Last but not least, a number of suggested solutions demonstrate a notable improvement in operating power and propagation latency, exceeding CMOS in virtually all instances
MISIÓN SALESIANA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CANDELARIA (TIERRA DEL FUEGO, ARGENTINA, FINES DEL SIGLO XIX-MEDIADOS DEL SIGLO XX). SECUENCIA CONSTRUCTIVA, DINÁMICA POBLACIONAL Y PROPUESTAS DE REFORMA
Authors: Salerno Melissa A. , Rigone Romina C.
Published: August 2022

La misión Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria funcionó en Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, entre finales del siglo XIX y mediados del XX con el propósito de llevar a cabo un proyecto de reforma entre los selk’nam. Si bien lo que aún se conserva de la antigua misión fue declarado monumento histórico nacional, hasta el momento se conoce poco sobre las formas que cobró su complejo central de edificaciones. En este artículo proponemos reconstruir la arquitectura de dicho complejo y sus transformaciones, discutiendo cómo pudieron encontrarse asociadas con dinámicas poblacionales y propuestas de reforma concretas. Por un lado, exploramos la secuencia constructiva del complejo, atendiendo a la abundancia, distribución y diversidad de estructuras en un eje tanto sincrónico como diacrónico. Por otra parte, analizamos el número y composición de la población residente, y las particularidades que cobraron las propuestas “civilizadoras- evangelizadoras” de los salesianos. Para ello, acudimos al abordaje de documentos escritos y fotográficos.
Design and Development of Pharmacosome Loaded with Piroxicam to Improve Oral Bioavailability
Authors: S Muthukumar , C Sankar , R Gayathri , R Manoranjan , A Mohandass , B Rajaguru , V Rajeshwari , P.v Ardra Krishna , Rose Winnine , M Gunasekaran
Published: August 2022

The design of the present investigation was to prepare Piroxicam bounded pharmacosomes to improve the water solubility, bioavailability and to minimize the gastrointestinal toxicity of Piroxicam. Pharmacosome is a potential approach in vesicular drug delivery systems which exhibits several advantages over conventional vesicular drug delivery systems. Pharmacosomes are phospholipid complexes with a potential to improve bioavailability of poorly water soluble as well as poorly lipophilic drugs. Piroxicam was complexed with soya phosphatidylcholine in various ratios using conventional solvent evaporation technique. In our study, Pharmacosomes thus prepared were subjected to drug solubility, drug content evaluation, surface morphology (by scanning electron microscopy), crystallinity (by X- ray powder diffraction), quality control tests for capsules and in-vitro dissolution study. Solubility profile of the prepared complexes was found to be much better than Piroxicam pure drug. This improvement in solubility of the prepared pharmacosomes may result in improved dissolution and lower gastrointestinal toxicity. Drug content was found to be 96.84%w /W for the optimized Piroxicam phospholipid complex, F1 (Piroxicam: lecithin ratio of 1:1). The pharmacosomes were found to be disc shaped in scanning electron microscopy. X-ray powder diffraction data confirmed the formation of phospholipid complexes. The formulation F1 showed 94.69% drug release while the free Piroxicam showed a total of only 60.42% at the end of 10-hour dissolution study. Thus the solubility and hence the bioavailability of Piroxicam can be increased to a greater extent by complexing it with soya phosphatidylcholine.
Estimating a Building’s Energy Performance using a Composite Indicator: A Case Study
Authors: Millán-Martínez Marlón , Osma-Pinto Germán , Jaramillo-Ibarra Julián
Published: August 2022

Several studies have analyzed the integration of energy-saving strategies in buildings to mitigate their environmental impact. These studies focused mainly on a disaggregated analysis of such strategies and their effects on the building's energy consumption and thermal behavior, using energy engine simulation software (EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, and DOE2) or graphical interface software (DesignBuilder, eQuest, and ESP-r). However, buildings are complex systems whose energy behavior depends on the interaction of passive (e.g., location and construction materials) and dynamic (e.g., occupation) components. Therefore, this study proposes a composite indicator Building’s Energy Performance (BEP) as an alternative to deal with this complex and multidimensional phenomenon in a simplified way. This indicator considers energy efficiency and thermal comfort. The Electrical Engineering Building (EEB) of the Universidad Industrial de Santander was selected to verify the performance of the BEP indicator. In addition, a sensitivity analysis was performed for different mathematical aggregation methods and weighting values to test their suitability to reproduce the building behavior. Different simulation scenarios modeled with DesignBuilder software were proposed, in which the energy-saving strategies integrated with the building was individually analyzed. The results confirmed that the integration of the building's energy-saving strategies improved the BEP indicator by approximately 16%. It has also been possible to verify that the BEP indicator adequately reproduces the building’s energy behavior while guaranteeing comfort conditions. Finally, the Building Energy Performance indicator is expected to contribute to the integration of sustainability criteria in the design and remodeling stages of buildings.
Determination of Zones and Tall Structures with the Greatest Number of Lightning Strikes
Authors: Mora Javier , Rojas-Avellaneda Julián , Ardila-Murillo Brandon Steven , Soto-Ríos Edison
Published: August 2022

High lightning activity sites have been characterized using methodologies based on the spatial occurrence of lightning through parameters such as Ground Flash Density, GFD. This work found the areas with the highest number of lightning strikes (hotspots) in some Colombian cities through a methodology based on the temporal occurrence of lightning. Likewise, the influence of elevated structures on lightning activity in these regions is determined. Polygons of 600 meters on each side were located on the surface of the study cities. Based on lightning information (strokes) provided by the Colombian Network of Total Lightning Detection with LINET technology between 2016 and 2018, the number of impacts per polygon was determined, making it possible to identify the areas in which the incidence of lightning is recurrent. Elevated structures were located in each of the study cities to determine which of them corresponded to hotspots. The results showed that the main hotspots are far from urban areas and that most of these sites coincide with elevated structures. Possible causes of these lightning strikes are also explained, such as meteorological variables, relief, precipitation, and charge distributions in storm clouds. Urbanism is found to have a marked influence on the determination of hotspots and that urbanism and elevated structures increase lightning activity in the study areas.
Empowerment of Women with Narcotic Cases
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: August 2022

This paper for the first time presents the results of research related to the aspects of empowerment of women involved in narcotic cases. The research methods presented in this paper are in the form of literature research and field research. Two countries, Scotland and Indonesia, were included to gain various perspectives through a literature review. The results of the field research show that the empowerment of women with narcotic cases is still based on a sense of social justice. This paper contributes to ensuring equality in empowerment for women.
Halal Certification, Brand Image, dan Celebrity Endorse: A Study on Zoya Hijab's Consumers
Authors: Hayati Safaah Restuning , Pramesti Dwi Meilina Siwi
Published: August 2022

Zoya is one of the Muslim clothing companies with halal certification from the authorized institution, MUI (The Council of Indonesian Ulama). This study aimed to determine the effect of halal certification, brand image, and celebrity endorser on Zoya hijab purchasing decisions. This study used incidental sampling technique conducted in the city of Yogyakarta. The data analysis technique used Partial Least Square (PLS), which consists of outer model and inner model tests. The outer model test is divided into two tests: the validity test and reliability test and the inner model test consists of two kinds of tests, namely the R test and the Gof test. The results of the analysis of this study revealed that the variables of halal certification (X1), brand image (X2) and celebrity endorser (X3) have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions (Y) of Zoya hijab in Yogyakarta. The results of the R Square test obtained a value of 73%. This means that halal certification, brand image, and celebrity endorser have a strong contribution to the consumers' purchasing decision on Zoya hijab. Halal certification provides an assurance and a guarantee for the quality of a product. This is because the halal label on a product means that the product has been ratedÂ thayyib(wholesome).Â
The Power of Nyai in The Development of The Pesantren
Authors: Adnani Kamila , Mahbub Moh.
Published: August 2022

This reserach aims to explore the power of Nyai in the Pesantren Kholifatullah Singo Ludiro, Mojolaban, Sukoharjo, from the perspective of gender equality. The pesantren is under the leadership of Nyai Lilis Patimah, after the death of his husband KH Agung Syuhada’. This research is based on empirical data collected through such techniques as observation, interviews, and documentation. The result of the research shows that the active role of Nyai Lilis Patimah in the development of the pesantren indicates that kyai and nyai play equally essential roles in the development process. Indeed, Nyai Lilis Patimah owes her power to the symbolic or cultural, economic, and social capitals she has acumulated since the era of KH Agung Syuhada’s leadership. After his death, it is Nyai Lilis Patimah who dictates the policy on and determine the direction of the development of the pesantren to the extent that it achieves unprecendented success. Hopefully, by showing the power of nyai in the Pesantren Kholifatullah Singo Ludiro, this research can contribute to removing the social stigma to the leardership of women in the public arena.
Religion and Narration of Covid-19 on Social Media: A Study on Dapur Narasi Social Movement
Authors: Choironi M. Alvin Nur
Published: August 2022

This article aims to analyze the social movements carried out by Dapur Narasi in fighting against misleading religious information about Covid -19. Data were collected from various online media, especially the Dapur Narasimedia, social media, and personal interviews. The finding indicates that at the beginning of the emergence of COVID- 19 in Indonesia, there were many false religious narratives, both from online media and the Islamic preachers. This article shows that the identity paradigm also creates a counter-narrative movement initiated by Dapur Narasi is carried out not only by its own members but also by other figures or communities who hold the same values. This is the reason why the narration raised by Dapur Narasi reach a large number of people.
Al-Jahiz (D. 868/9) on the Virtues of ‘Ali ibn Abi Thalib (D. 661) and the Limit of Ijma’
Authors: Annas Rolli Muchlisin
Published: August 2022

The study of al-Jahiz among researchers and historians of the classical Islam has shed more light not only on the man and his intellectual engagement but also on the general Islamic intellectual history, especially in the ninth century Bagdad, the capital city of the ‘Abbasid kingdom. This article examines how al-Jahiz, as an enthusiast debater, dialectician, and polemicist, engaged himself in debates concerning the virtues of ‘Ali ibn Abi Thalib and his caliphate status. This is a literature study of al-Jahiz’s works, complemented by secondary relevant sources. This study reveals that in debating this particular issue which had been highly controversial by his time, al-Jahiz differed from both his fellow Mu‘tazila thinkers and hadith transmitters, and even argued against ijma’,the consensus argument, which was and is still regarded as undisputed argument by many Islamic law scholars. His intellectual bravery then allowed him to freely articulate his ideas and stand as an independent and original thinker.
Improving English Speaking Competence Using Motivational Strategies
Authors: Rakhmasari Dwi Lia
Published: August 2022

In learning English, students need to have good attitudes toward the language. Teachers should make good atmosphere in the classroom so students become confident especially in speaking. Management students of STIE Putra Bangsa Kebumen are prepared to face ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Unfortunately, they are lack of english speaking competence. This study proposes to solve that problem by applying Motivational Strategies. This research is a Classroom Action Research. The Researcher analyses in both qualitative and quantitative. In quantitative data, researcher compares the mean of pre-test and also post-test. In measuring studentsâ€™ achievement, researcher uses the concept from Hudghes (2003). In qualitative data, the researcher does reduction, display and verification. The result of this research shows different number. The post-test mean increases from 60,72 to 79,68. This study will contribute as alternative strategies to improve the studentsâ€™ English speaking capacity and possible to be applied by teachers from other subjects.
Anak Homeschooling: Studi Pada Keluarga Pelaku Homeschooling
Authors: Khairi Alfin Miftahul , Rahayu Dewi Sri
Published: August 2022

Homeschooling can be an alternative to education in addition to existing formal education. Because of children learn everything, they must be controled and supervised by parents. Family must have a strong commitment in carrying out them. This research is a phenomenological approach focused on discussing the phenomenon of homeschooling. The purpose of this study was to find out the learning methods used in the learning process and the results obtained from the learning process through homeschooling. Data collection uses the method of observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative method and data validity was done by triangulation. The results are in the behavioristic approach, children love the learning process because it is fun and can be anywhere. Cognitively, children can adjust their ability to learn. In humanistic children they are aware of the conditions and environment around them. 2) Learning Outcomes show children's progress in cognitive, affective and psychomotor.
The 11 September Attacks and the Fourth Wave 2.0 of International Terrorism
Authors: Utomo Ario Bimo
Published: August 2022

The 11 September attacks in 2001 were one of the most shocking incidents within the post-Cold War era. Moreover, its location which happened in the United States can also be translated as a symbolic warning for the liberal world order, signifying that security remains a salient topic even after the â€œEnd of Historyâ€ postulated by Fukuyama. This article examines whether the 11 September attacks has changed the course of international relations. In so doing, I attempt to use â€œthe waves of terrorismâ€ as a framework to understand the development of different stages of terrorism. The method that I used was desk research based on sources such as official reports, previous studies on terrorism, and classic literature on international security. This article finds that the 11 September attack serves as a game-changer in international relations as it unveils the new face of the religious wave of. First, the attacks ignited a refined version of the religious wave by employing information technology, making it even more sporadic and unpredictable. Second, it reshapes international security by shifting away from the state-centric narrative, putting the terrorists as new international actors. Third, it has altered the security relations of the United States with other countries, creating new global polarisations.
Beyond Netizen: Understanding Communication Norms in Islamic Perspective
Authors: Soedardi Riza Adrian
Published: August 2022

Instagram is one of the popular social media among Indonesia because it provides facilities for communicating and expressing the users. Yet, the popularity of Instagram emerges problems such as cyberbullying and harassment. Therefore, this study attempts to examine communication norms among netizen in their comments on Instagram based on the Islamic perspective. The method used in this research is communication approach and linguistic perspective to elaborate the social media phenomena and to examine the language used on the comments. This result shows that communication schema on Instagram represents users so that Muslim in Indonesia should keep away from cyberbullying and harassment in social media, especially on Instagram.
Effect of Mudharabah Financing toward Sellers Members' Income at BMT Usaha Artha Sejahtera Bojonegoro
Authors: Mar'ah Ana Kholifatul , Purnomo Joko Hadi , Hidayati Niswatin Nurul
Published: August 2022

This research aimed to determine whether there is an influence on mudharabah financing on the income of seller members at BMT Usaha Artha Sejahtera Bojonegoro. The population in this research were 120 seller members at BMT Usaha Artha Sejahtera Bojonegoro. Samples taken by the authors were 52 respondents with stratified random sampling technique. Data collection techniques used were questionnaires while data analysis techniques using simple regression analysis. The research instrument test used the classical assumption test and the statistical test is the t test (partial) and to measure the effect between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The results of this research indicated that financing with mudharabah agreement influenced member income seen from the t test (partial test) sig value of 0,000, so that the tcount > t table and sig value < 0.1 were positive, and there was a regression equation Y = 5,630 + 0,652, in which it showed the value of regression X coefficient of 0.652 thus if mudharabah financing increased one-unit, then income would rise by 0.652 assuming the other variables are in constant state.
Hakikat Kematian dalam Al-Qurâ€™an
Authors: Badi'ati Alfi Qonita
Published: August 2022

Death is an absolute necessity for every living creature. Belief in death and post-mortal life is certainly very influential on the quality of one's life. As well as understanding the meaning of martyrdom for certain groups. This understanding has an impact on the lives of other groups, such as suicide bombings, attacking other groups deemed heretical. In addition, various beliefs (religion) also interpret death and life afterwards with various interpretations. The focus of this study is the interpretation of the verse of death in the Qur'an. The method used is the interpretation maudhuâ€™i. Based on this method, the discussion of the problem of death will be increasingly focused. The findings of the data regarding death in the Qur'an are represented by the words Ù…Ø§Øª, ÙˆÙÙ‰, and Ø§Ù…Ø³Ùƒ following the following derivatives. From this sentence we get the subject of death in the Qur'an as a whole. Among them are discussions about the inevitability of death for every soul that lives, about the process of death, doubts about post-mortal life, and charity replies that will be downloaded after being resurrected.
Dinamika Pendidikan Pesantren di Muhammadiyah
Authors: Kuswandi Iwan
Published: August 2022

This paperÂ examined the dynamics of pesantren education within Muhammadiyah.Â This study used aÂ conceptual research approach.Â There are three main topics being discussed in this paper, namely theÂ context of use, periodization and continuity.Â TheÂ study found thatÂ Muhammadiyah and pesantren seems to be two contradictory poles.Â While Muhammadiyah is known for its modernity, pesantren is known as a traditional religion institution. However, both Muhammadiyah and pesantren can be united in one obsession.Â It was started by Kiai Dahlans criticism about pesantren system, which then criticized back by Kiai Fachriuddin who later adopted pesantren system for use in the organization. The dynamics of pesantren in Muhammadiyah were found in the wide rangeÂ variety of pesantren models its developed, namely integral system,Â takhassus,Â boarding schoolÂ systems,Â and modern pesantren.Â Â
Ethical Conduct towards Students Implied in Surah Al-Kahf (A Study of Quraish Shihabâ€™s Tafsir Al-Misbah)
Authors: Hakiman H
Published: August 2022

This study revealed the ethical conduct towards students implied in the Quran, specifically Surah Al-Kahf verses 60-82, as interpreted in Quraish Shihabâ€™s Tafsir Al-Misbah. The primary source of this library research was the Quraish Shihabâ€™s work of Qurâ€™anic interpretation, Tafsir Al-Misbah. Meanwhile, Tafsir al-Azhar and Tafsir al-Qurtubi were employed as the secondary sources. This study aimed at describing the ethical conduct towards students as contained in the Qurâ€™an, specifically Surah Al-Kahf verses 60-82, based on Quraish Shihabâ€™s Tafsir Al-Misbah. The data were collected using documentation technique and analyzed using content analysis approach. Based on the results, the ethical conduct towards students as implied in Surah Al-Kahf requires educators to be a knowledge-humble person, teach with affection, avoid overburdening students, set class rules, create constructive learning environment, be a patient educator, and present a material in small steps. It is expected that the results can be a benchmark for educators, teachers, lecturers, and religious teachers in carrying out their duties.
Gagasan K.H Wahab Chasbullah tentang Pencak Silat di Pondok Pesantren Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Jombang (1967-1971)
Authors: Muslimin Zakiyah Darodjat Cahya , Afiyanto Hendra
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted to find out KH Wahab Chasbullah's idea of pencak silat at the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School, Jombang. Using historical research methods, this study finds that the basic idea of KH Wahab Chasbullah in developing pencak silat in the pesantren environment is to preserve the nation's cultural heritage and cultivate the spirituality of the santri. Through his idea, KH Wahab Chasbullah divided pencak silat into physical and non-physical aspects. Another finding of this research is that the activities of Pencak Silat are carried out to instill love for the Indonesian nation. Pencak silat in the Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School in Jombang has three important functions, namely the function of self-defense, the function of art and the function of religion. This study complements the study of Islamic moderation, Islamic negotiations on local culture, and the contribution of Islamic boarding schools to achieving independence.
Islam Between Structure and Agent Duality in Maryam: Anthony Giddensâ€™ Perspective of Novel by Okky Madasari
Authors: Dharma Laga Adhi
Published: August 2022

Conflicts with religious backgrounds are a phenomenon that often occurs unexpectedly around us. These events can inspire authors to write into the literary works that they produce. Social conditions cannot be separated from the process of the birth of a literary work. This paper aims to describe the social structure that influences the author in writing a literary work, as well as how the author tries to build a narrative to influence the social structure through his work. The formulation of the research problem is related to whether the social structure affects the agent (author) and how the agent (author) represents what is in Maryam's novel. The theory used in this research is the structuration concept proposed by Anthony Giddens. The results showed that the social structure, especially about the Ahmadiyah conflict on the island of Lombok, influenced Okky Madasari as an author (agent) in producing the novel Maryam. There are also ideas developed by Okky Madasari which aim to influence the social structure through his work. This is where the duality process between social structures and agents influences one another.
Fundraising Product Innovation of BMT Mandiri Artha Sejahtera in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: Anisah Ana Nur , Purnomo Joko Hadi , Hidayati Niswatin Nurul
Published: August 2022

This research aimed to find out how to innovate BMT Mandiri Artha Sejahtera fundraising products during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research used qualitative research and the analysis was carried out by Data Reduction, Data Display, and finally Conclusion Drawing/verification. This research used data collection methods through interviews, observation, and documentation. Fundraising product innovations carried out by BMT Mandiri Artha Sejahtera during the Covid-19 pandemic included two aspects, they were innovation in services and products. In service innovation, BMT MAS innovated the system by using a mobile printer. The use of this tool makes transaction activities less time-consuming so as to prevent crowds between members, marketing staff and buyers in the Sumberrejo and Kapas markets. Practical and easy services make member satisfaction achieved and keep saving. In product innovation, BMT MAS uses an imitation strategy from the BMT BUS product that has been introduced to members. Then BMT MAS developed its product with a mutation strategy.
Witchcraft and sumpah pocong: Transformation and resolution of cases with the issue of shamans in Banyuwangi
Authors: Kusairi Latif
Published: August 2022

Many people believe that misfortunes such as illness, death, crop failure, livestock death, and divorce are caused by certain people with magical powers and knowledge called "witchcraft". Like many other areas in Indonesia, Banyuwangi is one of the areas stigmatized by a lot of witchcraft. This stigma is then embedded in society, something that is said to be rooted in myths from the past. Witchcraft which is attached to magical rituals is difficult to prove by state law, because the basis of proof is difficult. So we need another formula to solve this witchcraft case with other models. When the elements of culture and Islam came in, the way to solve witchcraft was done by involving these elements of culture and Islam. Ways such as the pocong oath and the oath of the Koran as a way to resolve the case. This tradition is then often carried out to resolve witchcraft cases in society as a substitute for positive law which is difficult to prove in this case.
Tèngka tradition in Madura: Constructive role of ulama as religious and cultural leaders
Authors: Jannah Hasanatul , Purwanto Danang
Published: August 2022

This research explores the tradition of tèngka in Madura society, and how scholars can appear as controllers in tardisitèngka. The tradition of tèngka in Madura society is the grammar and rules that form the mindset, behavior and customs of Madura.   Tèngka covers all aspects of Madura people's lives to manifest in the pattern of daily life relations and manifests in rituals that have become habits in the midst of Madura society, ranging from various religious rituals, marriage rituals, birth rituals, to death rituals.  Tèngka as a culture in place as customary law, then the practice of tèngka in Madura society is difficult to avoid even refute. Because it has been practiced and preserved for generations, and becomes an increasingly powerful and deep-rooted tradition. One of the important roles of Madura scholars besides being a religious leader, as well as the controller of the tèngka tradition. The significance in  the tradition of tèngka placing Madura scholars as the most decisive figure in the formation of Madura society. Madura  scholars not only became religious figures, but also became cultural figures who accumulated as guardians, movers, maintainers and at the same time controllers  of the tèngka tradition.
Glotopolítica latinoamericana: Tendencias y perspectivas
Authors: Cisneros Estupiñán Mireya , Blanco Gonzalo , Camargo Angelucci Thalita , Sotero Costa Vicentini Roberta Rafaela , Moreira E Silva María Erotildes , Marqués Bárbara Elisa , Manzione Patrón María Cecilia , Cediel Gómez Yulia Katherine , de la Cruz Hernández Iskra , Estévez Grossi Marta , Alvis Castro Jorge Luis , Uribe Salamanca Edga Mireya , Veau Frederic , Oliveira Pereira Vitoria Eugenia , Barragán Gómez Rafael , Chaves Ferreira Ángela Marina , Bein Roberto , Flores Ramos María Antonieta , Oroño Mariela , Gomes de Lima Thábata Christina , Alfaro Lagorio Consuelo , Ortiz Brandao Renata , Fostinone Locoselli Larissa , Olave Arias Giohanny , Araújo Junior Benivaldo José de , Maia González Neide T. , Contro Castaldo Isabel C. , Pereira Xavier Alexandre Guedes , Musci Mónica , Balestro Ana Cristina , Targine Nogueira Tathiana , de Oliveira Elias Sheila , Gómez Aguilera Blanca Nahayeli , López Aguirre José Luis , Narvaja de Arnoux Elvira
Published: August 2022

Glotopolítica latinoamericana: tendencias y perspectivas recoge el resultado de presentaciones y deliberaciones del IV Congreso Latinoamericano de Glotopolítica, realizado en la Universidad de San Pablo (Brasil) en septiembre de 2019, que convocó a numerosos y destacados especialistas en el área. Su inscripción en una serie (los anteriores se realizaron en Chile, Colombia y Alemania) nos permite apreciar los grandes ejes de los que da cuenta el cuidadoso e inteligente armado del libro decidido por los editores, y fundamentado en la Presentación. El tramo que hemos recorrido como especialistas, en el cual los eventos internacionales son hitos significativos, ha ido mostrando la amplitud de un campo que se construye apelando a tradiciones académicas variadas, que insiste en su carácter interdisciplinario y crítico y que no deja de tener una dimensión militante que se expone en las reflexiones teóricas, las investigaciones empíricas y las prácticas institucionales.
Long-term, room temperature storage of DNA extract on filter paper
Authors: Izenour Katherine , Kalalah Anwar , Salib Fayez , Zohdy Sarah
Published: August 2022

1. Stable nucleic acid storage and preservation in resource limited
settings is often a barrier to widespread pathogen surveillance. 2.
Dried Blood Spot (DBS) filter paper has a long history of preserving
nucleic acid in whole blood, we tested extending this technology to the
room temperature storage of DNA extract. 3. We found that DNA extracted
from whole mammalian blood can be stored at room temperature on DBS
filter paper, then washed with the buffer solution Tris-HCL, and used in
downstream PCR analysis with results comparable to PCR performed on DNA
extracted from whole blood dried on DBS filter paper which is the gold
standard. 4. The success of this method means DNA can be stored at room
temperature making sharing genomic samples easier by eliminating the
need for cold chain.
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery with or without Robotics: Examining the Evidence
Authors: Kitahara Hiroto , Balkhy Husam
Published: August 2022

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery can be performed with or without
robotic assistance. In this issue of the journal Zheng et al compare
between these two approaches in a propensity matched study over a 5 year
period and show that the two techniques have similar successful short
and mid term outcomes. Although we are proponents of the robotic
approach, we agree with their conclusions and discuss in this commentary
some of the previously published studies that have shown similar
findings.
Surface vascular and epithelial anatomy of the vocal folds in leukoplakia and cancer
Authors: Pavlidis Pavlos , Tseriotis Vasilios , Katsikari Ioulia , Chatzinikolaou Aimilios , Gouveris Haralampos
Published: August 2022

Objective: To investigate the features of the superficial mucosa and
microvascular network of the vocal cords in patients with suspected
laryngeal cancer using contact endoscopy (CE). Design: A retrospective
review of patients with leukoplakia and cancer of vocal cords. Main
outcome measure: Fourty-two patients (mean age = 57.2 ±7.6 years), were
prospectively evaluated. Eighteen had malignant lesions and 24 had
leukoplakia, proven on histologic exam. Eight cancer patients and 8
patients with leukoplakia had bilateral lesions. Therefore, a total of
58 lesions (26 malignant and 32 non-malignant) was found.
Contact-endoscopic imaging findings were classified into five types (I
to V) based on the features of the mucosal intraepithelial capillary
loops. Results: The CE-based intraepithelial papillary capillary loop
classification was strongly correlated with the histological findings.
Smoking habits didn’t significantly differ between patients with
unilateral and bilateral lesions. Conclusions: CE imaging of the vocal
cord mucosal capillaries may be useful in the early detection of
laryngeal cancer and precancerous lesions.
Field strength prediction based on deep learning under small sample data
Authors: ZHOU MIN , Shao Wei , Liu Yang , Yang Xiaoqin
Published: August 2022

The accurate prediction of radio wave propagation is extremely important
for wireless network planning and optimization. However, inexact
matching between the traditional empirical model and actual propagation
environments, as well as the insufficiency of the sample data required
for training a deep learning model, lead to unsatisfactory prediction
results. Our paper proposes a field strength prediction model based on a
deep neural network that is aimed at a tiny dataset composed of the
geographic information and corresponding satellite images of a target
area. This model connects two pretrained networks to minimize the
parameters to be learned. Simultaneously, we construct a convolutional
neural network (CNN) model for comparison based on a previous advanced
study in this field. Experimental results show that the proposed model
can obtain the same accuracy as that of previously developed CNN models
while requiring less data.
Robot-Assisted Management of Spontaneous Intramural Left Atrial Hematoma Mimicking an Atrial Mass
Authors: Budak Ali Baran , Hüzmeli Halil , Oguz Enis , Ozkara Ahmet
Published: August 2022

Spontaneous Intramural left atrial hematoma that mimics a primary or
metastatic cardiac tumor is a very rare entity. We report a case of a
60-year-old man suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia, who was
admitted for prolonged chest pain and fatigue. Transthoracic
echocardiography revealed a left atrial mass in close proximity to the
posterior mitral annulus and failed to provide an ethiological
diagnosis. Surgical management was utilized to outrule the atrial
neoplasm and to prevent emboli, obstruction and mitral valve
insufficiency. This is the first case in the literature in which
robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery was adopted to manage such a
rare entity.
Nonlinear state estimation as tool for online monitoring and adaptive feed in high-throughput cultivations
Authors: Kemmer Annina , Fischer Nico , Wilms Terrance , Cai Linda , Groß Sebastian , King R. , Neubauer Peter , Cruz-Bournazou Mariano Nicolas
Published: August 2022

Increasing the comparability to large scale fermentations is a constant
aim during scale-down, including growth-limiting feeding of the carbon
source. Minibioreactor facilities greatly increase the throughput and
offer many advantages. However, online measurements in this small scale
often do not include critical process variables, necessary to control
the feed rate. State estimators utilize mathematical models to estimate
non-measurable states applying existing information about the inputs,
outputs, and measurement uncertainties. Though, existing applications
focus on bench-top or production-scale applications, where advanced
process analytical technologies such as spectroscopic methods are
available. Here, we present a concept for model-based nonlinear state
estimation in a high-throughput platform with 24 parallel experiments in
the mL-scale. An extended and a sigma-point Kalman filter are
implemented based on online measurements only. The dissolved oxygen
concentration and a relation of biomass growth and nitrogen consumption
are used as measurement input. The current state of the cultivation is
estimated iteratively throughout Escherichia coli cultivations
and used to maintain predefined growth setpoints by adapting the feed
rate. With this, we bring a further level of monitoring and process
understanding to minibioreactor systems, and therefore enable
automatization and optimization of miniaturized bioprocesses under
controlled cultivation conditions.
A case of COVID-19 masquerading as presumed Trastuzamab induced subclinical cardiotoxicity
Authors: Clark Amy Maree , Thomas Liza , Boyd Anita
Published: August 2022

A 48-year-old woman was diagnosed with right-sided Grade 2 invasive
breast carcinoma. Prior to initiation of chemotherapy, transthoracic
echocardiogram (TTE) demonstrated normal systolic function with left
ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 64% and global longitudinal strain
(GLS) 21%. Following adjuvant chemotherapy with four cycles of
anthracycline, twelve cycles of Paclitaxel, and two cycles of
Trastuzamab chemotherapies, TTE demonstrated reduction in LVEF to 56%
and GLS of -18% (14% relative reduction compared to baseline). Further
investigation revealed recent symptomatic COVID-19 infection coinciding
with functional impairment and decision was made to continue Trastuzumab
therapy without cardioprotective agents. Subsequent TTE demonstrated
improved systolic function, indicating the importance of taking history
of significant viral infections during chemotherapy standard of care.
An EMI-Reduction design with Charge Pump Circuit and Hybrid Modulation Technology for a Motor Driver Applications in 0.18um BiCMOS process
Authors: Ma Xinyi , Wang Liangkun , Yu Jiaqing
Published: August 2022

An EMI-reduction charge pump circuit with hybrid modulation is proposed
for the motor driver circuits. Periodic modulation technique changes the
range of spread spectrum as coarse modulation. Random modulation
technique, as fine-tuning, changes its edge delay to slow the speed of
switch-edge. Simultaneously, the proposed buffer circuit can limit the
charge and discharge current of the charge pump and reduces the
variation of the current peak. Compared with the circuit without
modulation, EMI is reduced by up to 28dB. The proposed design fabricated
in a 0.18um BiCMOS process occupies an area of 0.173mm$^{2}$, and
its power consumption is 5.677mW.
One-stage repair of transposition complex and interrupted aortic arch in children
Authors: Wang Qiang , Zhang Liang , Li Muzi , Li Shoujun , Yan Jun
Published: August 2022

Background/Aim: A transposition complex with an interrupted aortic arch
(IAA) is rare and surgically challenging because of its anatomical
diversity and complexity. Herein, we aimed to present our 20-year
experience with one-stage arterial switch surgery associated with IAA
repair. Methods: From January 2000 to April 2017, 11 patients were
diagnosed with transposition complex and IAA and underwent one-stage
repair at our center. These patients were retrospectively reviewed. Two
patients had transposition of the great arteries, while the others had
double outlet right ventricles, of whom eight had subpulmonary
ventricular septal defects (Taussig-Bing anomalies), and one had a
non-committed ventricular septal defect. In terms of the IAA, three
patients underwent repair by extended end-to-end anastomosis, and one
16-mm prosthetic vascular graft was replaced in an elder patient. The
remaining patients underwent autologous pericardial patch enlargement.
All the variables were summarized and reported with descriptive
statistics. Results: Three early deaths occurred in this study. The
median follow-up time was approximately 5 years (range: 3 – 14 years).
No late deaths were reported. Only one patient required percutaneous
re-intervention for recurrent coarctation. Moderate aortic regurgitation
was observed in three patients. However, there was no requirement for
aortic valvuloplasty or valve replacement. One patient had more than
moderate tricuspid regurgitation. The other survivors are presently
healthy. Conclusions: Although one-stage repair for transposition
complex and IAA still has non-negligible mortality even in older
children, the late outcomes of survivors are acceptable. Owing to the
high rate of valve regurgitation, closer follow-up is necessary for
these patients.
Assessment of proinflammatory cytokines among patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus infection
Authors: Alhetheel Abdulkarim , Albarrag Ahmed , Shakoor Zahid , Somily Ali , Barry Mazin , Altalhi Hifa , Bakhrebah Muhammed , Nassar Majed , Alfageeh Mohamed , Assiri Ayed , Alfaraj Sarah , Memish Ziad
Published: August 2022

Background Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
emerged in the Middle East in 2012 and was associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Considering the role of cytokines in MERS-CoV
infection and pathogenesis, this study was performed to assess the
plasma levels of proinflammatory cytokines among MERS-CoV patients.
Methods A total of 46 MERS-CoV infected patients (19 asymptomatic and 27
with symptoms) were compared to 52 normal healthy controls for the
levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-17, IL-7, IL-6,
IFN-α, IL-15) using a customized luminex kit. Results There was no
difference observed between asymptomatic MERS-CoV patients and controls,
however; the mean plasma levels among MERS-CoV symptomatic patients were
significantly higher than asymptomatic MERS-CoV patients and normal
controls: IL-1β (16.89 ± 1.23 pg/mL vs 12.80 ± 0.59 pg/mL;
p<0.001), TNF-α (14.04 ± 0.93 pg/mL vs 10.35 ± 0.29 pg/mL;
p<0.0001), IL-17 (14.33 ± 0.89 pg/mL vs 11.47 ± 0.61 pg/mL;
p<0.001), IL-7 (21.56 ± 1.00 pg/mL vs 16.31 ± 0.30 pg/mL;
p<0.0001), IL-6 (156.5 ± 37.90 pg/mL vs 18.60 ± 1.59 pg/mL;
p<0.0001), and IFN-α (68.73 ± 13.06 pg/mL vs 23.57 ± 1.05
pg/mL; p<0.0001). The mean plasma levels of IL-15 were no
different among the groups. Conclusion Significantly elevated
proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-17, IL-7, IL-6, IFN-α) among
symptomatic MERS-CoV infected patients may contribute to manifestations
of cytokine storm frequently observed among critically ill MERS-CoV
patients.