bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regulation of Neurogenesis and Neuronal Differentiation by Natural
Compounds
Authors: Chen Bo , Yang Hao , An Jing , Tian Ding , Guo Yunshan , Yan Yuzhu
Published: September 2021

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Neuronal damage or degeneration is the main feature of neurological diseases. Regulation
of neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation is important in developing therapies to promote
neuronal regeneration or synaptic network reconstruction. Neurogenesis is a multistage
process in which neurons are generated and integrated into existing neuronal circuits. Neuronal
differentiation is extremely complex because it can occur in different cell types and can be
caused by a variety of inducers. Recently, natural compounds that induce neurogenesis and neuronal
differentiation have attracted extensive attention. In this paper, the potential neural induction
effects of medicinal plant-derived natural compounds on neural stem/progenitor cells
(NS/PCs), the cultured neuronal cells, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are reviewed. The
natural compounds that are efficacious in inducing neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation include
phenolic acids, polyphenols, flavonoids, glucosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, quinones, coumarins,
and others. They exert neural induction effects by regulating signal factors and cellspecific
genes involved in the process of neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation, including
specific proteins (β-tubulin III, MAP-2, tau, nestin, neurofilaments, GFAP, GAP-43, NSE), related
genes and proteins (STAT3, Hes1, Mash1, NeuroD1, notch, cyclin D1, SIRT1, Reggie-1),
transcription factors (CREB, Nkx-2.5, Ngn1), neurotrophins (BDNF, NGF, NT-3), and signaling
pathways (JAK/STAT, Wnt/β-catenin, MAPK, PI3K/Akt, GSK-3β/β-catenin,
Ca2+/CaMKII/ATF1, Nrf2/HO-1, BMP).The natural compounds with neural induction effects
are of great value for neuronal regenerative medicine and provide promising prevention and
treatment strategies for neurological diseases.
Effects of APOE, ACE, PICALM, and CYP2D6 Gene Variants on Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Oz Ozlem , Yener Gorsev , Bora Elcin , Cankaya Tufan , Ataman Esra , Ercal Derya , Ulgenalp Ayfer
Published: September 2021

Background:

Alzheimer’s disease is a multifactorial, neurodegenerative disease
which is considered the most common cause of dementia. It is divided into two subtypes
based on the age of onset: Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (EOAD) and Late-Onset Alzheimer’s
Disease (LOAD).

Objective:

In this study, we aimed to analyse the polymorphisms of APOE2/E3/E4, ACE
I/D, PICALM rs3851179, which are thought to increase the risk of disease, and CYP2D6
rs1080985, that affects the therapy response.

Methods:

102 early onset and 99 late onset Alzheimer's patients diagnosed according to
DSM-IV and NINCDS-ADRDA diagnostic criteria were included in the study. MMSE test
was applied at the time of diagnosis and the control examination was performed after 6
months. We analysed the polymorphisms of APOE2/E3/E4 by fragment analysis and ACE
I/D, PICALM rs3851179, CYP2D6 rs1080985 by Real Time- PCR. The response of the
therapy and effects on prognosis were compared between groups by Mini-Mental State
Exam test scores.

Results:

The score differences of the women were significantly lower than men’s score
differences. The score differences of the EOAD group were significantly lower than the
LOAD group in women. Family history situation was higher in men compared to women.
The score differences were higher at CC genotype for PICALM rs3851179 in the EOAD
group; the score differences were higher at E3/E4 genotype than E2/E2 genotype in
LOAD. Also, the score differences were significantly higher at PICALM rs3851179 in the
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor+antidepressant therapy group.

Conclusions:

The relationship between the treatment groups and related gene regions was
investigated extensively for the first time in the literature. As a result, it will be a guide in
the clinic in light of the findings of the prognosis and pharmacogenetic interactions of the
disease obtained from the study.
New Women’s Biopics: Performance and the Queering of Herstor/ies
Authors: Vidal Belén
Published: September 2021

This article revisits the debates about the postfeminist biopic in the 21st century through the films Wild Nights with Emily (Olnek, 2018), Florence Foster Jenkins (Frears, 2016), The Favourite (Lanthimos, 2018) and particularly Colette (Westmoreland, 2018) to examine the ways in which new women’s biopics queer women’s histories. The article examines the debates about representation concerning the female biopic (Bingham 2010, Polaschek 2013), especially the problematic conflation of a woman’s body/sexuality with her body of work and proposes an analysis of screen biography as a filmic (that is, mediated) event open to non-normative identifications and desires. Biopics of women demand a shift in focus from representation to performance, both in relation to the actor’s function as the cornerstone of the biographical fiction and in relation to the performativity of the genre itself. Drawing on Landsberg (2015), I argue that new women’s biopics stage encounters between the spectator and the historical figure through different forms of mediation. In this respect, I examine the modalities of reflexive performance in connection with queer bodies and subjectivities in the first three films cited above, before moving on to a case study on Colette.
Colette largely plays in the mid-Atlantic idiom of the postfeminist biopic (Polaschek 2013), including a non-imitative star turn by Keira Knightley, whose star persona is briefly analysed, yet the film’s queerness entertains a complex relationship with this postfeminist framework. While queer identities risk becoming diluted into the standard trajectory of female emancipation proposed by the film (a narrative invested with added urgency in the post-#MeToo moment), performance inflects this narrative differently: the intermedial mise-en-scène (particularly photographic posing, theatre, and dance) makes Colette a biopic equally concerned with the retrieval of women’s histories as with the production of the queer female self against the backdrop of patriarchal cultural industries.
The Impact of Digital Patient Portals on Health Outcomes, System Efficiency, and Patient Attitudes: Updated Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Carini Elettra , Villani Leonardo , Pezzullo Angelo Maria , Gentili Andrea , Barbara Andrea , Ricciardi Walter , Boccia Stefania
Published: September 2021

Background

Patient portals are becoming increasingly popular worldwide even though their impact on individual health and health system efficiency is still unclear.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to summarize evidence on the impact of patient portals on health outcomes and health care efficiency, and to examine user characteristics, attitudes, and satisfaction.

Methods

We searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases for articles published from January 1, 2013, to October 31, 2019. Eligible studies were primary studies reporting on the impact of patient portal adoption in relation to health outcomes, health care efficiency, and patient attitudes and satisfaction. We excluded studies where portals were not accessible for patients and pilot studies, with the exception of articles evaluating patient attitudes.

Results

Overall, 3456 records were screened, and 47 articles were included. Among them, 11 studies addressed health outcomes reporting positive results, such as better monitoring of health status, improved patient-doctor interaction, and improved quality of care. Fifteen studies evaluated the impact of digital patient portals on the utilization of health services with mixed results. Patient characteristics were described in 32 studies, and it was reported that the utilization rate usually increases with age and female gender. Finally, 30 studies described attitudes and defined the main barriers (concerns about privacy and data security, and lack of time) and facilitators (access to clinical data and laboratory results) to the use of a portal.

Conclusions

Evidence regarding health outcomes is generally favorable, and patient portals have the potential to enhance the doctor-patient relationship, improve health status awareness, and increase adherence to therapy. It is still unclear whether the use of patient portals improves health service utilization and efficiency.
Characteristics of and User Engagement With Antivaping Posts on Instagram: Observational Study
Authors: Gao Yankun , Xie Zidian , Sun Li , Xu Chenliang , Li Dongmei
Published: September 2021

Background

Although government agencies acknowledge that messages about the adverse health effects of e-cigarette use should be promoted on social media, effectively delivering those health messages is challenging. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms among US youth and young adults, and it has been used to educate the public about the potential harm of vaping through antivaping posts.

Objective

We aim to analyze the characteristics of and user engagement with antivaping posts on Instagram to inform future message development and information delivery.

Methods

A total of 11,322 Instagram posts were collected from November 18, 2019, to January 2, 2020, by using antivaping hashtags including #novape, #novaping, #stopvaping, #dontvape, #antivaping, #quitvaping, #antivape, #stopjuuling, #dontvapeonthepizza, and #escapethevape. Among those posts, 1025 posts were randomly selected and 500 antivaping posts were further identified by hand coding. The image type, image content, and account type of antivaping posts were hand coded, the text information in the caption was explored by topic modeling, and the user engagement of each category was compared.

Results

Analyses found that antivaping images of the educational/warning type were the most common (253/500; 50.6%). The average likes of the educational/warning type (15 likes/post) were significantly lower than the catchphrase image type (these emphasized a slogan such as “athletesdontvape” in the image; 32.5 likes/post; P<.001). The majority of the antivaping posts contained the image content element text (n=332, 66.4%), followed by the image content element people/person (n=110, 22%). The images containing people/person elements (32.8 likes/post) had more likes than the images containing other elements (13.8-21.1 likes/post). The captions of the antivaping Instagram posts covered topics including “lung health,” “teen vaping,” “stop vaping,” and “vaping death cases.” Among the 500 antivaping Instagram posts, while most posts were from the antivaping community (n=177, 35.4%) and personal account types (n=182, 36.4%), the antivaping community account type had the highest average number of posts (1.69 posts/account). However, there was no difference in the number of likes among different account types.

Conclusions

Multiple features of antivaping Instagram posts may be related to user engagement and perception. This study identified the critical elements associated with high user engagement, which could be used to design antivaping posts to deliver health-related information more efficiently.
Cost-minimization analysis of teledermatology versus conventional care in the Brazilian National Health System
Authors: Assis Acurcio Francisco de , Guerra Junior Augusto Afonso , Marino Calvo Maria Cristina , Nunes Daniel Holthausen , Akerman Marco , Spinel Ligia Fonseca , Garcia Marina Morgado , Pereira Ramon Gonçalves , Costa Borysow Igor da , Silva Rogério Renato , Azevedo Pamela Santos , Iacabo Correia Gomes Patrícia Caroline , Alvares-Teodoro Juliana
Published: September 2021

Aims:
Cost-minimization analysis (CMA) comparing the teledermatology service of the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil with the provision of conventional care, from the societal perspective.
Patients & methods:
All costs related to direct patient care were considered in calculation of outpatient costs. The evaluation was performed using the parameters avoided referrals and profile of hospitalizations. The economic analysis was developed through a decision tree.
Results:
Totally, 40% of 79,411 tests performed could be managed in primary care, avoiding commuting and expanding the patients’ access. The CMA showed the teledermatology service had a cost per patient of US$196.04, and the conventional care of US$245.66.
Conclusion:
In this scenario, teledermatology proved to be a cost-saving alternative to conventional care, reducing commuting costs.
Impact of Various Dry-Aging Methods on Meat Quality and Palatability Attributes of Beef Loins (M. longissimus lumborum) from Cull Cow
Authors: Setyabrata Derico , Xue Siwen , Vierck Kelly , Legako Jerrad , Ebner Paul , Zuelly Stacy , Kim Yuan H. Brad
Published: September 2021

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of various dry-aging methods on meat quality and palatability attributes of cull cow beef loins. Paired bone-in loins (m. longissimus lumborum) from 13 cull cow carcasses (Holstein, 42þ mo) were obtained at 5 d postmortem, divided into 4 equal sections, and randomly assigned into 4 aging methods (wet-aging [WA], conventional dry-aging [DA], dry-aging in water-permeable bag [DWA], and ultraviolet light dry-aging [UDA]). The beef sections were aged for 28 d at 2°C, 65% relative humidity, and 0.8 m/s airflow. Following aging, surface crusts and bones were removed, and loin samples were collected for the meat quality, microbiological, and sensory analyses. Results indicated that all dry-aged loins had greater moisture and trimming loss compared with WA (P < 0.05), while DWA had lower loss than DA and UDA (P < 0.05). No differences in shear force, cook loss, or both lipid and protein oxidation across all treatments were observed (P > 0.05). Among all treatments, DWA exhibited the least color stability indicated by rapid discoloration observed in the sample, while UDA had color attributes comparable with WA throughout the whole display. Microbial analysis indicated that UDA had lower microbial concentration on the surface than the other samples (P < 0.05). The consumer panel analysis found that all loins were acceptable, and the trained panel analysis indicated that DA loins decreased sourness and animal fat flavor (P < 0.05) and had a trend of decreasing oxidized flavor (P = 0.07). The results indicate that dry-aging can potentially be utilized as an effective natural process by nullifying some of well-known off-flavor attributes associated with cull cow beef while not compromising other meat quality attrib- utes or microbiological shelf life.
Margen de apreciación y control de convencionalidad: ¿una conciliación posible?
Authors: Aguilar Cavallo Gonzalo
Published: September 2021

Este artículo pretende examinar la interacción entre el margen de apreciación nacional y el control de convencionalidad. Se analiza si el concepto de margen de apreciación justifica apartarse de la jurisprudencia de la Corte IDH o bien, el margen es un complemento del control de convencionalidad que admite restringidamente plantear una solución nacional. Asimismo, se aborda la recepción del margen de apreciación en el ámbito interamericano. Se concluye que el margen complementa el control de convencionalidad siempre que los jueces nacionales consideren el estándar mínimo, las normas de ius cogens y el principio pro homine. En estos casos, el margen se justificaría en el contexto de un diálogo jurisprudencial y se requeriría argumentar la solución nacional en razones de diversidad cultural o valórica.
Mediación y acuerdos reparatorios en la metamorfósica justicia penal del siglo XXI
Authors: Barona Vilar Silvia
Published: September 2021

El siglo XXI ha supuesto la consolidación del sistema acusatorio en la mayor parte de los países occidentales. Este sistema no solo comporta un cambio de norma, sino también un cambio de cultura procesal. En esa nueva cultura se han incorporado procedimientos que permiten los acuerdos y pactos; por ejemplo, en unos casos con el Ministerio Público, como sucede con las conformidades; en otros, acuerdos entre víctima y victimario, que permiten trabajar desde y con las personas, y favorecen la reparación. En un panorama de ultrapunitivismo, la justicia restaurativa y la mediación, como cauces que favorecen el diálogo, se presentan como un retorno a las personas, una bocanada de aire fresco.
Aproximación al valor de la preclusión en la justicia de familia chilena. A propósito de un estudio aplicado
Authors: Carretta Muñoz Francesco
Published: September 2021

La justicia de familia en Chile experimentó un cambio cardinal en 2005, al pasar de un procedimiento escrito a uno oral y desformalizado. Sin embargo, a pesar de que han transcurrido 14 años, dentro de los que se han experimentado constantes modificaciones legales, aún no se tiene un cabal entendimiento de la manera en que operan algunos institutos procesales, como la preclusión: las fronteras de las diversas etapas que suceden en las audiencias son menos visibles y suelen difuminarse a la sazón de la oralidad, lo que de alguna manera diluye su aplicación estricta. Lo anterior se detectó a través de un examen cualitativo efectuado a ciertos jueces de familia de Chile. Los resultados de esa investigación, confrontados a parámetros teóricos del instituto en referencia, son los que se dan a conocer en este estudio.
Repensar la universalidad y neutralidad de Peng Chun Chang en la redacción de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos puesta a debate por las aportaciones de Charles Malik
Authors: Pallares Yabur Pedro
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se explican los presupuestos para concluir el papel esencial de las aportaciones del delegado chino, Peng Chun Chang, al carácter universal e intercultural de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos. Al mismo tiempo, se explican con más detalle esas premisas para mostrar que no necesariamente hacen de la Declaración un texto interpretable a la luz del consenso entrecruzado de Rawls. Para eso, además, se ofrece una explicación del sentido en que los redactores incorporaron un argumento de fundamentación filosófica en la Declaración, y del papel que el libanés Charles Malik tuvo en ese proceso de composición.
El populismo penal en Colombia: propuesta para un debate inconcluso
Authors: Sarmiento E. Juan Pablo , Bula Enith Carolina , Mariño M. Carolina
Published: September 2021

El presente documento argumenta que el populismo penal ha sido interpretado y caracterizado de diversas maneras, pero que, en realidad, no se han planteado propuestas para establecer un “umbral” que permita definir cuándo se trata de una reforma penal legítima y necesaria, y cuándo estamos ante una populista o reaccionaria. Este trabajo propone un modelo aplicado a reformas penales que se podrían considerar populistas, y así, ofrecer un test que permita dar un paso hacia la teoría del populismo penal.
A Newly Proposed Prospective and Robust Computer Networking Model Architecture Based on the Infrastructure of Cloud Computing Contrivance
Authors: Thapliyal Shivankur
Published: September 2021

Abstract: Computer Networking Play’s a major role for data communication or data sharing and data transmissions from one location to another, which are geographically differ, but in today’s scenario where the main and primary major concerns are not to data transfer but also utilize all resources with greater efficiency and also preserves the confidentiality and integrity of the messages with respect to speed and time with lower Bandwidth and also consume a very low computational costs with low power supply and redirect to optimality. Cloud Computing also play’s a significant role to access data at geographically different locations. So In this paper we create a fusion of Computer Networking Architecture and Cloud Computing Architecture and released a very much superior fundamentally strong Cloud computing based Computer Networking model, which works on the concepts of ‘Virtualization’. Because when the number of hardware components (Servers) drastically increases all factors which are responsible to make possible networking among nodes are also consume each resources at extreme level, and networking becomes complex and slow, that’s why we used the concept of Virtual Machine. In this paper we proposed a Computer Networking model using the concepts of Cloud Computing. This model also suitable for data transmission but also take concern the most significant feature of Computer Networking, which is Data Security. This model also used some Proxy servers/ firewalls to take concern some security mechanisms. In this paper we also proposed Communication Oriented model among the Intercluster domains that how one node which belongs to another CLOUD cluster make possible communication among other InterCLOUD clusters with respect to data security measures. In this paper we proposed three models related to this networking model, which is CLOUD Networking Infrastructure, Connection Oriented model, Communication Oriented model. The detailed description of all three models are in the upcoming sections of this paper. Keywords: Cloud computing based computer networking model, A virtual model for computer networking, Computer Networking model based on virtualization, Virtualization based computer networking model.
A Survey on Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Gain Ayan
Published: September 2021

Abstract: In this paper, mainly three machine learning algorithms are discussed in detail and how they work is shown, their pseudo codes are shown and a comparison is done among them, and their performance is analyzed. Keywords: Machine Learning, pseudo code, algorithms, data
Principles of strategic planning for the development of “green” infrastructure of the urban environment
Authors: D’yachkova Olga N.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. A promising direction of nature management, which allows avoiding the degradation of the biosphere, is the implementation of economic and other activities with minimal impact on nature. The state of health of the population is influenced by a complex of environmental factors. The load of atmospheric air is perceived by the respiratory organs, vision, and the skin. Water influences in the form of precipitation, both drinking and recreational. The direct effect of soil on human health occurs through direct contact with the skin, inhalation and oral intake into the body. Green spaces have a significant impact on the quality of urbanized soil, water and air, as well as the health of residents. The main aspect of environmental protection and maintaining a favorable microclimate in settlements is the preservation and recreation of the “green” fund.

Materials and methods. Systematic analysis of scientific literature, statistical data, regulatory documents.

Results. The dependence of Russians on the influence of sanitary and hygienic factors of the environment is shown. The dynamics of the indicator “green spaces” in the urban environment quality index for the group “largest cities” is considered. On the example of St. Petersburg, the satisfaction of residents with the sphere of landscaping the territories of city districts is shown. It is proposed to conditionally divide the main problems of the development of “green” infrastructure into groups. The conceptual principles that constitute the methodological basis for the creation of a “green” frame of a settlement have been determined. Formed a group of criteria for assessing the “green” infrastructure, which are indicators of technical progressivity and social significance, with predictive ability and consistency.

Conclusions. The necessary and sufficient amount of green spaces, normalizing the quality of the urban environment, can have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of residents. Strategic planning for the development of the “green” infrastructure of the settlement, ensuring the viability of the green frame, should take into account all its elements and include landscaping of land plots adjacent to the territories of multi-family dwelling.
Renovation cycle diagram
Authors: Kievskiy Leonid V. , Kievskiy Yakov I.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. A relatively new form of transformation of the territory in the current urban development, the renovation of quarters, requires close scientific study and methodological justification. Renovated neighborhoods, as well as projects for the construction of new houses, have individual features and characteristics. The authors hypothesize that, despite the variety of characteristics of renovated neighborhoods and projects for the construction of new houses, traditional in-line construction with the allocation of characteristic stages is possible.

Materials and methods. To study the actual duration of the stages of creating objects under the renovation program (which is necessary to identify objects of similar duration), a special database was formed in the Scientific and Project Center “City Development”. As of 15.05.2021, 313 objects involved in the renovation program are included in this special database. A thorough verification of the specified database was performed. As a result, 122 objects with a spread of construction duration values from 11 months to 43.2 months are stored in the verified database. In addition, the materials of the information system for ensuring urban planning activities (ISOGD) of Moscow were used. The initial materials allowed us to identify a number of characteristic stages in the renovation program for each object.

Results. To analyze the design duration of construction, the set of objects is divided into 2 parts: commissioning in 2021 and commissioning in subsequent years. For each part, histograms of the distribution of the duration of construction of houses during renovation are constructed and it is proved that the law of normal distribution is observed. A schematic model of renovation processes with multiple process durations is presented. The overall duration of the design (project stage) can take 1 year, construction — 2 years, and the combined stages: preparation of documents, relocation and demolition, will approximately take 1 year. This four-year wave cycle is then repeated the required number of times. The calendar plan of renovation for three wave objects with the allocation of the leading stream is presented. The ratio of flow processes during renovation is most clearly reflected in the constructed cyclogram of a multi-rhythmic object flow modified for renovation conditions. Combined schedules of renovation of in-line construction are constructed.

Conclusions. Despite the considerable variety of renovated neighborhoods and projects for the construction of new houses, the authors of the article prove that traditional in-line construction with the allocation of characteristic stages is possible. For large contracting organizations, it is realistic to form a multi-rhythmic object flow with the allocation of the construction stage as the leading flow and calculate the renovation cyclogram.
Research of changes in the parameters that affect the rigidness of the column-foundation joints
Authors: Astakhova Lyubov I. , Astakhov Ivan V. , Yukhnina Anastasiya A. , Limonina Anna A.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. The existing types of connection assignment in the design scheme — hinged and absolutely rigid joints — do not reflect the actual operation of the connection. The lack of calculation of the actual rigidness of joint and its failure to take into account in the design of the frame can lead to a different distribution of efforts from the calculated one and an increase in the movement of the frame elements. The purpose of this work is to researching the influence of the change size of the elements forming the column base on its rotational rigidity. Materials and methods. The calculation of the transverse frame was performed in the Dlubal RFEM software package. The calculated efforts acting in the lower section of the column were transferred to the calculated models of the column base, made in the IDEA StatiCa software package, in which the further calculation of the joint rigidness was performed. Results. The rotational rigidness of the joints with different structural solutions of the column base is determined. The change in the rigidness of the connection between the column and the foundation with an increase in the thickness and height of the support ribs is analyzed. Based on the calculations, graphs of the identified dependencies are constructed. As an example of strengthening the base of the column, the introduction of a traverse was proposed. The article considers six variants of the traverse device, and variants with three support ribs and with traverses, but without support ribs. The calculated rigidness of the column bases is summarized in graphs, where it can be seen that the metal adding is effective only up to a certain point. Variants of the arrangement of column bases with additional transverse ribs are considered. Conclusions. The greatest contribution to the increase in the rotational rigidness of the joint is made by the addition of a traverse. By increasing the thickness or height of the introduced traverse, it is impossible to achieve absolutely rigid fixing, it is necessary to change several parameters in a complex way. The introduction of additional ribs located outside the plane of action of the moment practically does not affect the rigidity of the joint.
Flexible stop’s force determining method in a combined plate using profiled flooring
Authors: Gimranov Linur R. , Fattakhova Alsou E.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. Steel-reinforced concrete floors with profiled decking are most often used in steel frame buildings. The joint work of the floor slab and tertiary beam is ensured by shear studs. The article discusses a shear studs stress determining method from horizontal load. Studs are placed along the slab’s perimeter. The method based on the bolts’ group calculation analogy. Materials and methods. Based on the bolts group calculation design expressions were derived to determine the force in shear studs. To determine the obtained values reliability a finite element calculation was performed using the Lira-CAD software package. Different aspect ratios slabs samples were considered. The solution’s convergence was determined by various methods for a plate with 0.6 × 0.6 m dimensions with a small number of studs, after which the proposed solution convergence was studied for real dimensions of plates with a large number of flexible stops. Results. The resulting formula allows determining the stress in each flexible stop, in particular in the most loaded corner studs. The computer calculation was performed for the proposed method clarity and using possibility. The method’s use restriction was determined. In addition, the shear studs’ geometric characteristic’s definition explanations are given. Conclusions. The proposed calculation method allows to determinate any structural section’s shear stud’s stress. Therefore, it allows to choose stud’s optimal cross-section area or check its bearing capacity in the existing buildings and structures floors. Moreover, the stress value allows to determine the stud’s and a whole slab’s deformations.
Inovação Organizacional pela Adoção de Ambiente de Trabalho Flexível: Estudo de caso da P&G Brasil
Authors: Souza Ana Carolina Corrêa de , Catelli Amanda Dyna de Andrade , Zilber Silvia Novaes
Published: September 2021

The flexible workplace can be understood as an organizational innovation that allows flexibility both in the working day and in the physical space of companies. This type of arrangement brings several consequences and directly impacts the business model of companies. The objective of this article was to identify what factors lead a company to adopt a flexible workplace, and also to identify some results of its implementation. To meet this objective, a case study was carried out at Procter & Gamble (P&G) Brazil, a company that has adopted this model for about 5 years. The results showed that the main factor that led to this adoption was the need to adapt the organizational structure to the company's business model, as it is a multinational company. The main results achieved were better assertiveness and speed in making decisions and projects, greater employee satisfaction, greater attraction and retention of talents and reduced operating costs.
EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON PLAGIARISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION: TRIGGERING FACTORS AND AVOIDING STRATEGIES
Authors: Muluk Safrul , Habiburrahim Habiburrahim , Safrul Muhammad Safwan
Published: September 2021

This study was aimed to examining EFL students’ perception towards plagiarism, factors triggering students to plagiarize in completing their undergraduate theses and their strategies in avoiding plagiarism. The study, conducted at English Language Education Department, in one of the universities in Indonesia, employed a qualitative method approach aiming at getting more information and a detailed description of social or human issues. Ten alumni who were randomly selected agreed to participate in this study. Selected participants were interviewed to collect required information needed to address research questions of this study. Besides interviewing the students, the researchers also analyzed their theses in order to examine the level of plagiarism by using Turnitin software, the result of which showed that the range of similarities index in students’ theses varied from 16 to 36 %. The findings of the study revealed that there were three strategies that students implemented to avoid plagiarism;  paraphrasing and quoting others' ideas, understanding the meaning of plagiarism, and using the lectures' particular method and online plagiarism detection software. Furthermore, the study found that the factors influencing students to plagiarize were related to time limitation on an assignment and poor time management, ease of using online sources, lack of understanding to plagiarism, and poor understanding of plagiarism acts.
AMTSAL DALAM AYAT-AYAT SURGA DAN NERAKA
Authors: Bahri Samsul , Refiana Hilal
Published: September 2021

Al-Qur’an merupakan salah satu mukjizat yang kekal dan dipergunakan untuk menantang orang-orang yang ingkar. Salah satu segi kemukjizatan al-Qur’an adalah keindahan bahasa. Amtsal atau tamtsil merupakan salah satu uslub al-Qur’an dalam mengungkapkan berbagai penjelasan dari segi kemukjizatannya. Matsal diartikan mempersamakan sesuatu dengan beberapa hal yang saling berkaitan. Namun, matsal bukan sekedar persamaan, ia adalah perumpamaan yang gharib dalam arti menakjubkan atau mengherankan. Pokok masalah dalam pembahasan ini adalah di satu sisi dalam al-Qur’an disebutkan bahwa pengetahuan tentang persoalan gaib hanya diketahui oleh Allah. Namun di sisi lain dalam sejumlah ayat al-Qur’an terdapat penggambaran atau perumpamaan tentang surga dan neraka yang pada dasarnya termasuk hal gaib melalui ayat-ayat amtsal. Pembahasan ini dikaji dengan metode maudhu’i (tematik) melalui kajian kepustakaan (library research) yang berbentuk analisis isi (content analysis). Al-Qur’an menjelaskan tentang surga dengan berbagai cara, yang umumnya dengan memberikan gambaran yang bersifat material dan disertai dengan kenikmatan rohani yang bersifat spiritual. Dengan sering menyertakan penyebutan sifat-sifat surga dan sifat-sifat neraka, diharapkan agar manusia senang (berharap) dengan surga dan menghindari (takut) akan neraka
RAGAM UNGKAPAN DAMAI DALAM AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Jukeng Miss Kholeefah , Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: September 2021

Islam datang sebagai agama yang membawa misi perdamaian dan dengan tegas mengharamkan umat manusia untuk melakukan keẓaliman. Sebagai makhluk sosial, manusia harus mengikuti ketentuan-ketentuan serta peraturan-peraturan tertentu apabila ia hidup dan berada di tengah-tengah masyarakat. Kata “damai” dalam al-Qur’an disebutkan dengan beragam ungkapan dan gaya bahasa serta redaksi yang berbeda sesuai dengan konteksnya masing-masing. Sehingga, ungkapan tersebut mengandung dampak yang berbeda pula. Dalam tulisan ini, penulis akan membahas tentang ragam ungkapan damai dalam al-Qur’an dan perbedaan pengertian dari ungkapan-ungkapan tersebut serta hikmahnya. Hasil dari penelusuran ini, penulis menemukan dalam al-Qur’an ada lima macam ungkapan dalam penyebutan yang semakna dengan kata “damai” yaitu aman, janahu, dzimmah, salam, dan shulhu. Perdamaian adalah keselamatan untuk mendapatkan kesejahteraan, baik individu, masyarakat bahkan seluruh umat manusia
KESADARAN EKOLOGI DALAM AL-QUR'AN: STUDI PENAFSIRAN AL-RAZI PADA QS. AL-RUM (30): 41
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Munawir Munawir
Published: September 2021

The environment is God's gift to mankind on earth. In order to use natural resources and increase public welfare, such as the 1945 Constitution has provided for in achieving the happiness of life. However, directly or indirectly, human activities have caused environmental damage. This article examines environmental damage in the Koran by looking at the interpretation of Fakhruddin al-Razi in QS. al-Rum (30): 41. This study is of a qualitative type, literature and will carry out a search of al-Razi's interpretation of the QS. al-Rum (30): 41. This article finds that, first, the meaning of damage is indicated by the word al-fasad, al-Razi argues that what is meant by all the damage caused by human hands is the result of human shirk. Second, the relevance of al-Razi's interpretation of the phenomenon of environmental damage in Indonesia due to hurricanes, damage to green land, higher salinity and acidity of sea water, and damage to water sources in urban areas. Abstrak: Lingkungan hidup ialah karunia Tuhan bagi umat manuia dimuka bumi. Dalam rangka menggunakan sumber daya alam dan menaikkan kesejahteraan umum seperti yang telah dimanahkan UUD 1945 dalam menggapai pencapaian kebahagian hidup. Akan tetapi, secara langsung maupun tidak, aktivitas manusia telah banyak menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan. Artikel ini mengkaji kerusakan lingkungan dalam al-Quran dengan melihat penafsiran Fakhruddin al-Razi dalam QS. al-Rum (30): 41. Kajian ini berjenis kualitatif dengan melakukan penelusuran terhadap penafsiran al-Razi atas ayat tersebut. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa, pertama, makna kerusakan ditunjukkan oleh kata al-fasad, al-Razi berpendapat bahwa yang dimaksud dengan segala kerusakan yang terjadi sebab ulah tangan manusia adalah akibat kesyirikan manusia. Kedua, relevansi penafsiran al-Razi terhadap fenomena kerusakan lingkungan di Indonesia diakibat oleh angin topan, rusaknya lahan hijau, keasinan dan keasaman air laut semakin tinggi, dan rusaknya sumber air di area perkotaan.
KETAHANAN PANGAN DALAM AL-QURAN DAN AKTUALISASINYA DALAM KONTEKS KEINDONESIAAN BERDASARKAN PENAFSIRAN TERHADAP SURAH YUSUF AYAT 47-49
Authors: Bahri Samsul , Musdawati Musdawati , Jinan Raudhatul
Published: September 2021

is an agrarian country, but in reality food security is apparently still very fragile. The evidence is evident from the large number of people's food imported from abroad. There is still a lot of wrong food management which causes Indonesia to not have food sovereignty. This article discusses food security in the Koran by analyzing Qs. Joseph verses 47-49. This study is qualitative, literature and will conduct a search of Qs. Joseph 47-49. This article found that, first, Qs. Yusuf explained the meaning contained in the interpretation of dreams of the fertile period and famine explained what people must do to maintain food security. Second, the contextualization of Indonesia's food defense includes: Increasing the quality and quantity of agricultural products, environmentally friendly agriculture, proportional consumption, moderation, and knowledge of weather and disasters. Abstrak: Pangan merupakan kebutuhan esensial bagi manusia dalam melangsungkan kehidupannya. Indonesia merupakan negara yang agraris, namun ketahanan pangan ternyata masih sangat rapuh. Bukti itu terlihat dari masih banyaknya bahan pangan rakyat yang diimpor dari luar negeri. Masih banyak pengelolaan pangan yang salah sehingga menyebabkan Indonesia tidak mempunyai kedaulatan pangan. Artikel ini membahas tentang ketahanan pangan dalam al-Quran dengan menganalisis QS. Yusuf (12): 47-49. Kajian ini bersifat kualitatif, kepustakaan dan akan melakukan penelusuran ragam penafsiran terhadap QS. Yusuf(12): 47-49. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa, pertama, ayat tersebut menjelaskan makna yang terkandung dalam tafsiran mimpi, terkait masa subur dan paceklik dan menjelaskan apa yang harus dilakukan masyarakat demi menjaga ketahanan pangan. Kedua, kontekstualisasi pertahanan pangan Indonesia meliputi: Peningkatan kualitas dan kuantitas hasil pertanian, pertanian ramah lingkungan, konsumsi yang proporsional dan tidak berlebihan, serta pengetahuan tentang cuaca dan bencana.
Fitnah dalam Al-Qur’an
Authors: Nuraini Nuraini , Husniyani Husniyani
Published: September 2021

People generally know that defamation is a lie or accusation without a basis of truth. Such words or accusations are spread with the intent to discredit others, such as damaging a good name to the detriment of the honor of others. However, in Arabic, the meaning of defamation is different from what is understood by the general public, in Arabic, the meaning of defamation means tests and trials as well as the meaning of defamation in the Qur`an. This article will describe how the verses of the Qur`an explain about slander. In the Qur`an, defamation is mentioned 52 times in 30 chapters with various meanings according to the context of the verse. From the searching of the verses of defamation in general, it is found that there are 15 meanings of the word defamation in the Qur`an. The meanings of defamation are shirk, deception, murder, obstruction from the path of Allah, deviation, reason, decision, sin, pain, target, retribution, trial, punishment, burning, and insanity. Of the 15 meanings of the word defamation in the Qur`an, the meaning of defamation is not coherent with the understanding of Indonesian people on slander in general, which only means as spreading false news to tarnish someone's name. Masyarakat pada umumnya mengetahui bahwa fitnah merupakan perkataan bohong atau tuduhan tanpa dasar kebenaran. Perkataan atau tuduhan tersebut disebarkan dengan maksud untuk menjelekkan orang lain, seperti merusak nama baik sehingga merugikan kehormatan orang lain. Namun, dalam bahasa Arab makna fitnah berbeda dengan yang difahami oleh masyarakat pada umumnya, dalam bahasa Arab makna fitnah berarti ujian dan cobaan demikian juga makna fitnah dalam al-Qur`an. Tulisan ini akan menggambarkan bagaimana ayat-ayat al-Qur`an menjelaskan tentang fitnah. Dalam al-Qur`an, fitnah disebutkan sebanyak 52 kali dalam 30 surah dengan beragam makna sesuai dengan konteks ayat. Dari penelurusaran terhadap ayat-ayat fitnah secara garis besarnya didapati ada 15 makna kata fitnah dalam al-Qur`an. Makna-makna yang dimaksud adalah syirik, penyesatan, pembunuhan, menghalangi dari jalan Allah, kesesatan, alasan, keputusan, dosa, sakit, sasaran, balasan, ujian, azab, bakar, dan gila. Dari 15 makna kata fitnah dalam al-Qur`an ini, tidak ditemukan makna fitnah sama persis dengan apa yang difahami oleh masyarakat Indonesia pada umumnya, yang bermakna menyebar berita bohong untuk menjelekan nama seseorang.
Pembelajaran Tafsir Di Dayah Ummul Ayman Samalanga
Authors: Zainuddin Zainuddin , Haqqi Zyaul
Published: September 2021

Dayah Ummul Ayman is one of the largest dayah in Aceh. The teaching of tafsir in this dayah is carried out through dayah curriculum and adapted to the abilities of students. Standardization of teaching is based on the design of the subject of interpretation which is taught according to the level of learning ability of students. On the basis of this phenomenon, there are three issues discussed in this study; first, how is the pattern of learning tafsir used in Dayah Ummul Ayman; second, how is the understanding of Dayah Ummul Ayman's students in understanding of tafsir; third, what are the opportunities and challenges of the students' ability in applying learning of tafsir to Dayah Ummul Ayman. This paper shows that tafsir learning at Dayah Ummul Ayman is carried out by learning in an integrated and separate system, with learning methods such as question and answer, repetition and demonstration. The understanding of students in mastering the material of tafsir is limited to one book of tafsir, namely tafsir al-Jalalain. Santri and teachers (teungku) do not have difficulties in the learning process, but sometimes there are long discussions off-topic. Another challenge is that the students lack mastery of qawai'd tafsir because the learning only focuses on the text of the al-Jalalain commentary, whereas translation and understanding are explained by the teacher. Dayah Ummul Ayman merupakan salah satu dayah terbesar di Aceh. Pembelajaran tafsir pada dayah ini dilakukan melalui kurikulum dayah yang disesuaikan dengan kemampuan santri. Standarisasi pengajaran didasari pada rancangan mata pelajaran tafsir yang diajarkan menurut tingkat kemampuan belajar santri. Atas dasar fenomena tersebut, ada tiga persoalan yang dibahas dalam kajian ini; pertama, bagaimana pola pembelajaran tafsir yang digunakan pada Dayah Ummul Ayman; kedua, bagaimana pemahaman santri Dayah Ummul Ayman dalam memahami tafsir; ketiga, bagaimana peluang dan tantangan kemampuan santri dalam menerapkan pembelajaran tafsir pada Dayah Ummul Ayman. Tulisan ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran tafsir di Dayah Ummul Ayman dilaksanakan dengan belajar secara terpadu dan terpisah, dengan metode belajar seperti tanya jawab, pengulangan dan demontrasi. Pemahaman santri dalam menguasai materi tafsir terbatas pada satu kitab tafsir saja yaitu tafsir al-Jalalain. Santri dan guru (teungku) tidak memiliki kesulitan dalam proses pembelajaran, namun terkadang ada pembahasan yang panjang di luar topik. Tantangan lainnya adalah santri kurang menguasai qawai’d tafsir karena pembelajaran hanya terfokus pada teks kitab tafsir al-Jalalain, terjemahan dan pemahaman yang dijelaskan guru.
Visual elements in children’s concrete poems: A multimodal analysis of Rain and Ice Cubes
Authors: Rajendra Thusha Devi , Kaur Surinderpal
Published: September 2021

This study is based on the multimodal analysis of two children’s concrete poems from the poetry book, Splish Splash (1994) by Joan Bransfield Graham. It employs Kress and van Leeuwen’s (2006) Visual Grammar as the analytical tool to analyse the visuals in terms of compositional meaning. It investigates how visual elements (words and images) are represented in the poems. In addition, it focuses on the features of the images and how they cohere on a page. The findings suggest that the representations of images in the poems reproduce the dominant theme of water and its forms. Furthermore, the interrelated-systems of salience and framing are used extensively and they contribute to meaning-making. Words and images support each other and coexist to provide meanings in the poems. Therefore, the combination of words and images creates a meaningful whole and offers readers greater opportunities to create meanings.