bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emergence and clonal expansion of Aeromonas hydrophila ST1172 that simultaneously produces MOX-13 and OXA-724
Authors: Chen Xinfei , Lu Minya , Wang Yao , Zhang Han , Jia Xinmiao , Jia Peiyao , Yang Wenhang , Chen Jiawei , Song Guobin , Zhang Jianguo , Xu Yingchun
Published: March 2024

Background

Aeromonas hydrophila infections can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea; however, deep infections are rarely reported. Outbreaks of A. hydrophila are reported more frequently in fish, poultry, and snakes than in humans. This study aimed to track clonal relatedness of deep infections caused by A. hydrophila using whole genome sequencing (WGS).

Methods

We collected three isolates of A. hydrophila in July 19 to August 29, 2019, from patients that underwent spine surgery. Accurate species identification was performed using whole-genome average nucleotide identity (ANI). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using a VITEK 2 automated AST-N334 Gram-negative susceptibility card system. Antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes were identified using the Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database and Virulence Factor Database VFanalyzer.

Results

All three isolates were identified as A. hydrophila based on ANI and multilocus sequence typing analysis revealed that A. hydrophila belonged to a novel sequence type (ST1172). All three isolates were susceptible to amikacin and levofloxacin; however, they were resistant to piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, cefoxitin, and imipenem. Isolate 19W05620 (patient 3) showed increased ceftazidime resistance (minimum inhibitory concentration ≥ 64 µg/mL). All three isolates possessed the same chromosomally encoded β-lactamases, including blaOXA-724 (β-lactamase), imiH (metallo-β-lactamase), and blaMOX-13 (AmpC) in plasmids.

Conclusions

Our study validated the transmission of a novel carbapenem-resistant A. hydrophila sequence type (ST1172) in patients that underwent spine surgery. Control measures should be developed to prevent dissemination of A. hydrophila in the hospital setting.
Interactions between maternal parity and feed additives drive the composition of pig gut microbiomes in the post-weaning period
Authors: Law Kayla , Garcia Eduardo Rosa Medina , Hastad Chad , Murray Deborah , Urriola Pedro E. , Gomez Andres
Published: March 2024

Background

Nursery pigs undergo stressors in the post-weaning period that result in production and welfare challenges. These challenges disproportionately impact the offspring of primiparous sows compared to those of multiparous counterparts. Little is known regarding potential interactions between parity and feed additives in the post-weaning period and their effects on nursery pig microbiomes. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal parity on sow and offspring microbiomes and the influence of sow parity on pig fecal microbiome and performance in response to a prebiotic post-weaning. At weaning, piglets were allotted into three treatment groups: a standard nursery diet including pharmacological doses of Zn and Cu (Con), a group fed a commercial prebiotic only (Preb) based on an Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, and a group fed the same prebiotic plus Zn and Cu (Preb + ZnCu).

Results

Although there were no differences in vaginal microbiome composition between primiparous and multiparous sows, fecal microbiome composition was different (R2 = 0.02, P = 0.03). The fecal microbiomes of primiparous offspring displayed significantly higher bacterial diversity compared to multiparous offspring at d 0 and d 21 postweaning (P < 0.01), with differences in community composition observed at d 21 (R2 = 0.03, P = 0.04). When analyzing the effects of maternal parity within each treatment, only the Preb diet triggered significant microbiome distinctions between primiparous and multiparous offspring (d 21: R2 = 0.13, P = 0.01; d 42: R2 = 0.19, P = 0.001). Compositional differences in pig fecal microbiomes between treatments were observed only at d 21 (R2 = 0.12, P = 0.001). Pigs in the Con group gained significantly more weight throughout the nursery period when compared to those in the Preb + ZnCu group.

Conclusions

Nursery pig gut microbiome composition was influenced by supplementation with an Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, with varying effects on performance when combined with pharmacological levels of Zn and Cu or for offspring of different maternal parity groups. These results indicate that the development of nursery pig gut microbiomes is shaped by maternal parity and potential interactions with the effects of dietary feed additives.
The role of kinesin family members in hepatobiliary carcinomas: from bench to bedside
Authors: Zhao Kai , Li Xiangyu , Feng Yunxiang , Wang Jianming , Yao Wei
Published: March 2024

As a major component of the digestive system malignancies, tumors originating from the hepatic and biliary ducts seriously endanger public health. The kinesins (KIFs) are molecular motors that enable the microtubule-dependent intracellular trafficking necessary for mitosis and meiosis. Normally, the stability of KIFs is essential to maintain cell proliferation and genetic homeostasis. However, aberrant KIFs activity may destroy this dynamic stability, leading to uncontrolled cell division and tumor initiation. In this work, we have made an integral summarization of the specific roles of KIFs in hepatocellular and biliary duct carcinogenesis, referring to aberrant signal transduction and the potential for prognostic evaluation. Additionally, current clinical applications of KIFs-targeted inhibitors have also been discussed, including their efficacy advantages, relationship with drug sensitivity or resistance, the feasibility of combination chemotherapy or other targeted agents, as well as the corresponding clinical trials. In conclusion, the abnormally activated KIFs participate in the regulation of tumor progression via a diverse range of mechanisms and are closely associated with tumor prognosis. Meanwhile, KIFs-aimed inhibitors also carry out a promising tumor-targeted therapeutic strategy that deserves to be further investigated in hepatobiliary carcinoma (HBC).
Organelle resolved proteomics uncovers PLA2R1 as a novel cell surface marker required for chordoma growth
Authors: Khan Shahbaz , Zuccato Jeffrey A. , Ignatchenko Vladimir , Singh Olivia , Govindarajan Meinusha , Waas Matthew , Mejia-Guerrero Salvador , Gao Andrew , Zadeh Gelareh , Kislinger Thomas
Published: March 2024

Chordomas are clinically aggressive tumors with a high rate of disease progression despite maximal therapy. Given the limited therapeutic options available, there remains an urgent need for the development of novel therapies to improve clinical outcomes. Cell surface proteins are attractive therapeutic targets yet are challenging to profile with common methods. Four chordoma cell lines were analyzed by quantitative proteomics using a differential ultracentrifugation organellar fractionation approach. A subtractive proteomics strategy was applied to select proteins that are plasma membrane enriched. Systematic data integration prioritized PLA2R1 (secretory phospholipase A2 receptor–PLA2R1) as a chordoma-enriched surface protein. The expression profile of PLA2R1 was validated across chordoma cell lines, patient surgical tissue samples, and normal tissue lysates via immunoblotting. PLA2R1 expression was further validated by immunohistochemical analysis in a richly annotated cohort of 25-patient tissues. Immunohistochemistry analysis revealed that elevated expression of PLA2R1 is correlated with poor prognosis. Using siRNA- and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockdown of PLA2R1, we demonstrated significant inhibition of 2D, 3D and in vivo chordoma growth. PLA2R1 depletion resulted in cell cycle defects and metabolic rewiring via the MAPK signaling pathway, suggesting that PLA2R1 plays an essential role in chordoma biology. We have characterized the proteome of four chordoma cell lines and uncovered PLA2R1 as a novel cell-surface protein required for chordoma cell survival and association with patient outcome.
Reflective thinking and self-evaluation in language learning: mirroring the impacts on Saudi Arabian EFL students’ growth mindfulness, resilience, and academic well-being
Authors: Hammad Al-Rashidi Anwar , Aberash Amhara
Published: March 2024

Based on the related literature, both self-evaluation (SE) and reflective thinking (RT) play an important role in English language learning among EFL learners. Therefore, in this study, the effects of SE and RT on growth mindfulness, resilience, and academic well-being of Saudi Arabian EFL students were compared. Ninety-six intermediate EFL students were selected based on the convenience sampling method in order to accomplish this goal, and they were divided into three groups: two experimental groups (EGs) and one control group (CG). Three questionnaires were then distributed to assess the participants’ academic well-being, progress in mindfulness, and resilience prior to the instruction. After that, the CG was instructed conventionally, while one EG was treated using RT and the other EG was treated utilizing SE activities. The aforementioned surveys were re-administered as study post-tests following a 21-session treatment, and the results were analyzed using One-way ANOVA and Tukey testing. The study’s findings showed that the two EGs conducted better than the CG on three post-tests. Additionally, the outcomes supported the equivalent benefits of RT and SE for the development of Saudi Arabian EFL students’ academic wellbeing, resilience, and mindfulness. The implications were eventually prepared for scholars, English instructors, students, and other stakeholders.
Functional prognosis following spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in patients on hemodialysis: a retrospective study of 100 consecutive cases
Authors: Watanabe Yusuke , Suzuki Kaima , Inoue Tsutomu , Kurita Hiroki , Okada Hirokazu
Published: March 2024

Background

Recently, discussions have increasingly focused on “withdrawal from dialysis” among patients undergoing dialysis who experience severe brain dysfunction as post-stroke sequelae. In this context, the lack of understanding regarding functional prognosis after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in patients undergoing hemodialysis becomes a particularly important issue. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the functional prognosis of intracerebral hemorrhage in patients undergoing hemodialysis when life-saving was prioritized and dialysis was not withdrawn. Furthermore, we sought to identify factors influencing life and functional prognosis.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed data of 100 consecutive hemodialysis patients who experienced spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage between 2012 and 2021. The in-hospital mortality rates and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores at discharge and 90 days after onset were examined.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 65.7 years, with 29% of them undergoing life-saving brain surgery. The mRS score at discharge was 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (indicating death) in 0, 1, 13, 9, 26, 20, and 31 cases, respectively. Among the 69 surviving patients, the median FIM score at discharge was 37 (19–81), with 14 patients having an FIM score of 18 (i.e., complete dependence). Patients who underwent life-saving brain surgery showed a higher median mRS score [5, interquartile range (IQR) 5–6] and a lower FIM score (18, IQR 18–22) at discharge compared with those who did not undergo the surgery. Patients discharged with mRS and FIM scores of 5 and 18, respectively, had the same functional status at 90 days. The Functional Outcome in Patients With Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage (FUNC) score and intraventricular extension at admission were predictive of a mRS score ≥ 5 (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.92, p < 0.0001) and FIM score at discharge (adjusted R2 = 0.3, p = 0.0003).

Conclusion

In our single-center study, more than 14% of patients on hemodialysis with cerebral hemorrhage incurred severe, irreversible neurological and functional impairments, necessitating discussions on hemodialysis withdrawal. Moreover, FUNC score and intraventricular extension at admission were highly accurate predictors of functional prognosis.
Revocable and verifiable weighted attribute-based encryption with collaborative access for electronic health record in cloud
Authors: Li Ximing , Wang Hao , Ma Sha , Xiao Meiyan , Huang Qiong
Published: March 2024

The encryption of user data is crucial when employing electronic health record services to guarantee the security of the data stored on cloud servers. Attribute-based encryption (ABE) scheme is considered a powerful encryption technique that offers flexible and fine-grained access control capabilities. Further, the multi-user collaborative access ABE scheme additionally supports users to acquire access authorization through collaborative works. However, the existing multi-user collaborative access ABE schemes do not consider the different weights of collaboration users. Therefore, using these schemes for weighted multi-user collaborative access results in redundant attributes, which inevitably reduces the efficiency of the ABE scheme. This paper proposes a revocable and verifiable weighted attribute-based encryption with collaborative access scheme (RVWABE-CA), which can provide efficient weighted multi-user collaborative access, user revocation, and data integrity verification, as the fundamental cornerstone for establishing a robust framework to facilitate secure sharing of electronic health records in a public cloud environment. In detail, this scheme employs a novel weighted access tree to eliminate redundant attributes, utilizes encryption version information to control user revocation, and establishes Merkle Hash Tree for data integrity verification. We prove that our scheme is resistant against chosen plaintext attack. The experimental results demonstrate that our scheme has significant computational efficiency advantages compared to related works, without increasing storage or communication overhead. Therefore, the RVWABE-CA scheme can provide an efficient and flexible weighted collaborative access control and user revocation mechanism as well as data integrity verification for electronic health record systems.
Physicochemical, in vitro antidiabetic and sensory characteristics of leavened functional bread made with Lasia spinosa and Nelumbo nucifera rhizome flours composited with wheat flour
Authors: Chiranthika N. N. G. , Chandrasekara A. , Gunathilake K. D. P. P.
Published: March 2024

Bread is considered one of the most popular bakery products consumed in several world regions including Sri Lanka. The potential of utilization of two rhizome flours (Lasia spinosa and Nelumbo nucifera) was evaluated in bread formulation with four different substitution levels (20, 40, 60, and 80%). After the incorporation of L. spinosa and N. nucifera flours, the alterations in compositional, functional, in vitro anti diabetic activity, in vitro starch digestibility and sensory attributes were observed. The results revealed that the total dietary fiber, resistant starch and ash contents were higher while protein, fat and starch contents were lower in the rhizome flour incorporated breads. The functional properties showed that the water absorption index and water solubility increased with increasing of rhizome or proportion. The results showed that 20% rhizome flour incorporated bread had the highest sensory score compared to other percentage ratios and contained a higher level of dietary fiber, resistant starch, antidiabetic activity, and low rate of starch digestibility compared to control bread. The mixture of Lasia spinosa and Nelumbo nucifera rhizome flours could be incorporated up to 20% substitution level with wheat flour to formulate functional bread with more nutritious and functional along with sensory acceptability.

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The genome sequence of a heart cockle, Fragum fragum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Li Ruiqi , Li Jingchun , Lemer Sarah , Lopez Jose Victor , Oatley Graeme , Clayton-Lucey Isabelle Ailish , Sinclair Elizabeth , Aunin Eerik , Gettle Noah , Santos Camilla , Paulini Michael , Niu Haoyu , McKenna Victoria , O’Brien Rebecca ,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory Team,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics Team,   EBI Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics Data Portal Team,   Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics Project Leadership
Published: March 2024

We present a genome assembly from an individual specimen of Fragum fragum (a heart cockle; Mollusca; Bivalvia; Veneroida; Cardiidae). The genome sequence is 1,153.1 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 19 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 22.36 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 17,262 protein coding genes.
Inhibition of SAT1 alleviates chondrocyte inflammation and ferroptosis by repressing ALOX15 expression and activating the Nrf2 pathway
Authors: Xu Jingting , Ruan Zhaoxuan , Guo Zhou , Hou Liangcai , Wang Genchun , Zheng Zehang , Zhang Xiong , Liu Haigang , Sun Kai , Guo Fengjing
Published: March 2024

Aims

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic pathema of human joints. The pathogenesis is complex, involving physiological and mechanical factors. In previous studies, we found that ferroptosis is intimately related to OA, while the role of Sat1 in chondrocyte ferroptosis and OA, as well as the underlying mechanism, remains unclear.

Methods

In this study, interleukin-1β (IL-1β) was used to simulate inflammation and Erastin was used to simulate ferroptosis in vitro. We used small interfering RNA (siRNA) to knock down the spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase 1 (Sat1) and arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase (Alox15), and examined damage-associated events including inflammation, ferroptosis, and oxidative stress of chondrocytes. In addition, a destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) mouse model of OA induced by surgery was established to investigate the role of Sat1 inhibition in OA progression.

Results

The results showed that inhibition of Sat1 expression can reduce inflammation, ferroptosis changes, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, and lipid-ROS accumulation induced by IL-1β and Erastin. Knockdown of Sat1 promotes nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signalling. Additionally, knockdown Alox15 can alleviate the inflammation-related protein expression induced by IL-1β and ferroptosis-related protein expression induced by Erastin. Furthermore, knockdown Nrf2 can reverse these protein expression alterations. Finally, intra-articular injection of diminazene aceturate (DA), an inhibitor of Sat1, enhanced type II collagen (collagen II) and increased Sat1 and Alox15 expression.

Conclusion

Our results demonstrate that inhibition of Sat1 could alleviate chondrocyte ferroptosis and inflammation by downregulating Alox15 activating the Nrf2 system, and delaying the progression of OA. These findings suggest that Sat1 provides a new approach for studying and treating OA.

Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2024;13(3):110–123.
Labour pain relief practice by maternal health care providers at a tertiary facility in Kenya: An institution-based descriptive survey
Authors: Ouma Eliazaro Gabriel , Orango Omenge , Were Edwin , Omwodo Kimbley Asaso
Published: March 2024

Background

Although pain relief is a crucial component of modern obstetric care, it remains a poorly established service in sub-Saharan countries such as Kenya. Maternal health care providers have an extensive role to play in meeting the analgesic needs of women during childbirth. This study sought to examine the practice of labour pain relief among Kenyan maternal health care providers.

Methods

This was an institution-based, cross-sectional, descriptive survey. The study included midwives, obstetricians, and anaesthesiologists (n = 120) working at the second-largest tertiary facility in Kenya. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used. The labour pain relief practice, knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers to labour pain management were described.

Results

One hundred and seventeen respondents participated in the study representing a response rate of 97.5%. More than half of maternal health care providers routinely provided the service of labour pain relief (61.5%). Sixty-four (88.9%) respondents reported providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, while 11.1% provided only pharmacological ones. The most common pharmacological method prescribed was non-opioids (12.8%). The most preferred non-pharmacological method of pain management was touch and massage (93.8%). Regional analgesia was provided by 3.4% of the respondents. More than half of the respondents (53%) had poor knowledge of labour pain relief methods. Almost all (94%) of the respondents had a positive attitude towards providing labour pain relief. Non-availability of drugs and equipment (58.1%), lack of clear protocols and guidelines (56.4%), and absence of adequate skilled personnel (55.6%) were reported as the health system factors that hinder the provision of labour analgesia.

Conclusions

More than half of maternal health care providers routinely relieve labour pain. Epidural analgesia is still relatively underutilized. There is a need to develop institutional labour pain management protocols to meet the analgesic needs of women during childbirth.
Non-linear relationship between body roundness index and albuminuria among children and adolescents aged 8–19 years: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Qin Xuankai , Wei Jiahui , Chen Jie , Lei Fengying , Qin Yuanhan
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Obesity has been found to be correlated with numerous health issues, including an elevated risk of albuminuria in adults. However, this correlation is still controversial among children and adolescents, as several recent large-scale cross-sectional studies have observed a negative correlation between obesity and albuminuria. Our study aimed to investigate the link between the body roundness index (BRI) and albuminuria among children and adolescents, in order to further understand the correlation between obesity and albuminuria in this demographic.

Methods

We employed information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2010 for cross-sectional analysis. Weighted logistic regression was employed to explore the linear relationship between BRI and albuminuria, with subgroup analyses performed for more detailed insights. Weighted linear regression analysis was employed to explore the relationship between BRI and the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR). Additionally, we applied smooth curve fitting to investigate their non-linear relationship and conducted threshold effect analysis to identify any turning point.

Results

In this study of 15,487 participants aged 8–19 years, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between BRI and albuminuria (OR = 0.616, 95%CI: 0.526–0.722). The relationship between BRI and UACR, as shown by multivariate linear regression analysis, was significantly inversely correlated (β: -5.424, 95%CI: -7.416 to -3.433). Furthermore, smooth curve fitting and threshold effect analysis showed a non-linear relationship between BRI and albuminuria, with a BRI inflection point identified at 2.906.

Conclusions

These findings of our study suggest a significant nonlinear negative association between BRI and the presence of albuminuria among children and teenagers, and maintaining an appropriate BRI may decrease the occurrence of albuminuria in this population.
Training process in a hierarchical organization
Authors: Kulawiecka Edyta
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This paper investigates the training process within a hierarchical organization, focusing on the effectiveness of professional training for officers in the Polish Prison Service. The primary purpose is to identify factors influencing training outcomes and propose directions for improvement, considering the concept of sustainable development. Methodology: The study employs a combination of survey data, interviews, and analysis of training participants, educational staff, and experts. By examining various elements, such as instructor knowledge, teaching methods, and curriculum content, the research aims to understand the determinants of practical training. Results: The study reveals that instructor expertise, active involvement in training, and the quality of teaching materials significantly impact training effectiveness. Additionally, the paper suggests several measures to enhance the training process, including increased instructional hours, revised organization and content, and active learning methods and simulations. Theoretical Contribution: This research contributes to the field by emphasizing the importance of sustainable development principles in shaping effective training practices. Organizations can better prepare their officers for professional challenges by aligning training processes with broader societal goals. Practical Implications: For practitioners, the findings offer helpful insights into optimizing training programs, fostering skill development, and ultimately enhancing the performance of officers within the hierarchical structure of the Prison Service.
COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE CALCULATION: Expert Systems Apps on the Special Cases of Islamic Inheritance Law
Authors: Billah Mu'tashim
Published: March 2024

The traditional method of resolving inheritance cases typically involves manual processes using pen and paper. However, advancements in expert systems of technology have made it possible to develop applications that expedite and simplify the calculation. This research aims to investigate the capabilities of Android-based expert systems applications in handling specific cases (masail syawadz) within Islamic inheritance law. Data were obtained by simulating cases (experiments) involving ten randomly selected inheritance apps from the Android Play Store. These applications were tested to solve al-gharawain, al-khuraqa, al-akdariyah, al-musyarakah, and al-faridah al-malikiyah cases. The research found that only two applications consistently managed to solve specific cases in Islamic inheritance law based on a particular school of thought (madhab). Other applications were only able to solve a portion of the tested cases. The majority of applications failed to identify the presented cases, although their calculations were acceptable based on one of the schools. Several factors contributed to the failure of these applications in solving inheritance cases, including limitations in simulating masail syawadz issues, inconsistency in the opinion adopted by the application developers to formulate the expert system, a limited list of available heirs, and errors in determining the portions of the heirs.[Abstrak: Kemajuan dalam sistem pakar teknologi telah memungkinkan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi yang mempercepat dan menyederhanakan perhitungan kewarisan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki kemampuan aplikasi sistem pakar berbasis Android dalam menangani kasus-kasus khusus (masail syawadz) dalam hukum kewarisan Islam. Data diperoleh dengan mensimulasikan kasus-kasus ke dalam sepuluh aplikasi warisan yang dipilih secara acak dari Android Play Store. Aplikasi-aplikasi ini diuji untuk menyelesaikan kasus-kasus al-gharawain, al-khuraqa, al-akdariyah, al-musyarakah, dan al-faridah al-malikiyah. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa hanya dua aplikasi yang secara konsisten berhasil menyelesaikan kasus-kasus tertentu dalam hukum warisan Islam berdasarkan satu mazhab tertentu. Aplikasi lain hanya mampu menyelesaikan sebagian dari kasus-kasus yang diuji. Sebagian besarnya gagal mengidentifikasi kasus-kasus yang disajikan, meskipun perhitungan mereka diterima berdasarkan salah satu mazhab. Beberapa faktor berkontribusi pada kegagalan aplikasi-aplikasi ini dalam menyelesaikan kasus-kasus warisan, termasuk keterbatasan dalam mensimulasikan masalah-masalah masail syawadz, ketidaksesuaian dalam pendapat fikih yang diadopsi oleh pengembang aplikasi untuk merumuskan sistem pakar, daftar pewaris yang terbatas, dan kesalahan dalam menentukan bagian-bagian pewaris.]
ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSGRESSION AND JUDICIAL DISCRETION FOR THE SAKE OF CITIZENS’ RIGHTS: The Legalisation of Unregistered Marriages in Indonesia
Authors: Fauzi Muhammad Latif
Published: March 2024

This article addresses how the legalisation of unregistered marriages works in Indonesian day-to-day practices. It understands people’s strategies to legalise their unregistered marriage and examines the state activities of granting legalisation. It seeks to answer in what ways the legal validity of a marriage is important to Muslim citizens. The data in this paper results from the observation of marriage registration documents in a marriage registration office and the examination of legal reasoning used by Islamic judges in marriage legalisation (isbat nikah) cases. This essay emphasizes that state recognition of a marriage cannot entirely substitute community-based legal norms. It also shows the importance of administrative transgression and judicial discretion played by street-level bureaucrats. By so doing, they have grounds to accord legalisation. They apply a lenient approach towards marriage rules that is key to providing state recognition of unregistered marriages.[Abstrak: Tulisan ini membahas bagaimana legalisasi perkawinan tidak tercatat diterapkan dalam praktik sehari-hari di Indonesia. Tulisan ini memahami strategi masyarakat dalam melegalisasi ‘perkawinan tanpa pencatatan’ dan menganalisis alasan negara dalam memberikan legalisasi. Ini untuk menjawab pertanyaan sejauh mana status sah dalam perkawinan penting bagi warga negara Muslim? Data dalam tulisan ini dihasilkan dari pengamatan dokumen pencatatan nikah di kantor pencatatan nikah dan pemeriksaan atas penalaran hukum dalam kasus pengesahan perkawinan (isbat nikah). Tulisan ini menekankan bahwa pengakuan negara atas perkawinan tanpa pencatatan tidak dapat menggantikan norma yang berlaku di masyarakat. Praktik di lapangan menunjukkan pentingnya pelanggaran administratif dan diskresi yudisial yang dimainkan oleh para birokrat tingkat jalanan. Dengan cara demikian, mereka memiliki alasan untuk memberikan legalisasi. Mereka menerapkan pendekatan yang lunak terhadap aturan perkawinan yang merupakan kunci untuk dapat memberikan pengakuan negara atas perkawinan tanpa pencatatan.]
PERPETUATING WOMEN'S SUBORDINATION: Husband-Wife Relation in Pop Fiqh Literature
Authors: Warman Arifki Budia , Zainuddin Zainuddin , Eficandra Eficandra , Renie Elsy , Setiyono Setiyono
Published: March 2024

Popular fiqh literature addresses practical aspects of life. A considerable portion of this literature portrays women within a conservative framework. This research aims to investigate the tendency of spousal relationships as depicted in those popular fiqh literature. Subsequent to cataloging, a random selection of literary samples underwent qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed that popular fiqh literature on the household, especially on marital relations, is dominated by gender biased discourse by placing women only in the domestic realm where their position is inferior. This dominance stems from the authors’ references projecting back to the provisions of classical fiqh, which are gender biased and lack authoritative interpretation of the texts. The presence of this literature is also due to the market demands of the publishing industry. Furthermore, societal understanding dominated by patriarchal ideology contributes significantly to the prevalence of gender-biased popular fiqh literature.[Abstrak: Literatur fiqh populer mengatasi aspek praktis kehidupan. Sebagian besar dari literatur ini menggambarkan perempuan dalam kerangka konservatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki kecenderungan hubungan suami istri seperti yang digambarkan dalam literatur fiqh populer tersebut. Setelah proses katalogisasi, seleksi acak sampel-sampel dianalisis dengan pendekatan konten kualitatif. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa literatur fiqh populer tentang rumah tangga, terutama dalam hubungan pernikahan, didominasi oleh wacana bias gender yang menempatkan perempuan hanya dalam ranah domestik di mana posisi mereka lebih rendah dibanding laki-laki. Dominasi ini berasal dari referensi penulis yang mencerminkan kembali ketentuan fiqh klasik, yang memiliki bias gender dan kurangnya interpretasi otoritatif dari teks-teks tersebut. Kehadiran literatur ini juga karena tuntutan pasar industri penerbitan. Selain itu, pemahaman masyarakat yang didominasi oleh ideologi patriarki turut berkontribusi secara signifikan pada prevalensi literatur fiqh populer yang bersifat bias gender.]
THE DOMINATION OF CUSTOMARY LAW IN MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL PROCEDURES: Prohibiting Khiṭbah in the Sade Muslim Community
Authors: Sugitanata Arif , Hakim Muhammad Lutfi
Published: March 2024

Betrothal (Khiṭbah) prior to marriage is considered a noble practice within Islamic tradition. However, among the Sade Muslim community, there are instances where betrothal is intentionally omitted and even opposed by the society. They practice the tradition of merariq, apparently abducting the bride without the prior consent of her family. Only afterward does the groom's family approach the bride's family to negotiate the marriage between them. This practice of 'abducting' prospective brides is not found in any Islamic teachings. This article aims to shed light on the motives behind the betrothal prohibition before the marriage contract (akad nikah) among the Sade Muslim community. This research involves fieldwork with ten key informants. The findings indicate that the prohibition of the betrothal process among the Muslim Sade is a longstanding cultural heritage within the society. This tradition is perceived as an emblem of the Sasak ethnic group, intentionally preserved amidst inevitable modernization.[Abstrak: Peminangan (Khiṭbah) sebelum pernikahan merupakan salah satu tahap perkawinan yang dianggap sebagai anjaran mulia dalam tradisi Islam. Namun bagi masyarakat Muslim Sade, ada kalanya peminangan ini sengaja tidak dilakukan dan bahkan ditentang oleh masyarakat tersebut. Mereka bahkan mempraktikkan tradisi merariq dengan cara seolah-olah menculik mempelai perempuan tanpa sepengetahuan pihak keluarganya. Barulah setelah itu pihak laki-laki menemui pihak perempuan untuk melakukan proses negosisasi agar dilangsungkan pernikahan antara keduanya. Tradisi 'menculik' calon pengantin perempuan ini tidak ditemukan dalam ajaran Islam manapun. Artikel ini bertujuan mengupas motif di balik larangan meminang gadis sebelum akad pernikahan di kalangan masyarakat Muslim Sade. Penelitian ini merupakan studi lapangan yang melibatkan sepuluh informan kunci sebagai sumber primer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik larangan bagi calon pengantin laki-laki untuk meminang gadis Muslim Sade merupakan manifestasi adat yang telah berlangsung lama. Tradisi ini merupakan ciri khas dari Suku Sasak. Kecenderungan masyarakat Sade melarang khitbah dan mempertahankan tradisi merariq bertujuan untuk menjaga identitas budaya adat mereka dari pengaruh modernisasi yang kian tak tertercegah.]
THE DOMINATION OF ISLAMIC LAW IN CUSTOMARY MATRIMONIAL CEREMONIES: Islamic Values within the Malay Marriage Tradition in Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Saiin Asrizal , Umar M. Hasbi , Badarussyamsi Badarussyamsi , Hajazi Moh. Zaidi , Yusuf Maulana
Published: March 2024

The Malay community has engaged with various traditions, such as those of India, the Middle East, China, and even Europe. Despite that, religion, Islam, has wielded the most significant influence, particularly within the context of marriage life. The process of Muslim Malay marriages consistently adhere to Islamic values, even as these marriage processes are conducted within the framework of local customary practices. This article aims to examine the extent to which these marriage process adopt and synchronize with commonly held Islamic values. Data was gathered through observation and interviews in the Kepulauan Riau. This article reveals that these marriage processes indeed manifest values well-known within Islam. These values constitute in merisik phase symbolizing the principle of at-ta’āruf; menyampaikan hajat symbolizing al-Musyāwarah; menyampaikan belanja being a form of at-ta’āwun; ajak mengajak representing as-syirkah; berbalas pantun signifying al-mau’iẓah; and do'a selamatan embodying as-syukr. These values unequivocally represent the dominance of Islamic Law as the pivotal principles of Customary Law in Kepulauan Riau.  [Abstrak: Dalam lintasan sejarah, masyarakat Melayu telah berinteraksi dengan berbagai tradisi, misalnya India, Timur Tengah, China, dan bahkan Eropa. Terlepas dari sisi geografis di atas, Islam memiliki pengaruh yang paling signifikan, terutama dalam prosesi perkawinan. Pada tataran nilai, tahap-tahap pernikahan orang Melayu Muslim selalu menerapkan nilai-nilai Islam meskipun prosesi perkawinan itu dilaksanakan dalam bingkai acara-acara adat setempat. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana tahap-tahap pernikahan itu mengadopsi dan singkron dengan nilai-nilai yang umum dalam Islam. Untuk mendapatkan gambaran yang tepat, kami mengumpulkan data dengan cara observasi dan wawancara di Kepulauan Riau. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa sebenarnya prosesi-prosesi tersebut merupakan manifestasi dari nilai-nilai yang selama ini jamak dikenal dalam Islam. Nilai nilai tersebut antara lain: merisik, menyimbolkan prinsip at-ta’āruf; menyampaikan hajat menyimbolkan al-Musyāwarah; menghantar belanja merupakan bentuk dari at-ta’āwun; ajak mengajak menyimbolkan as-syirkah; berbalas pantun, merupakan al-mau’iẓah; and doa selamatan merupakan as-syukr. Dengan demikian, nilai-nilai tersebut tidak ubahnya merupakan pengejewantahan dari dominasi Hukum Islam sebagai sendi Hukum Adat di Kepulauan Riau.]
Consumers’ Intention to Use Renewable Energy Based on the Behavioral Reasoning Theory
Authors: GOBEL Tessy Fitriyani , RAMADHAN Medya , PRATAMA Iden Aksana Putra , HENDRIANA Evelyn
Published: March 2024

Public concerns about climate change and environmental protection have triggered governments and corporations to do research on clean and cost-effective forms of energy. Green energy is relatively new in developing countries, which results in limited market penetration and low consumer acceptance. This study aims to investigate the relationship between global motives and consumer intentions to use renewable energy via the Behavioral Reasoning Theory (BRT). In this research, reasons for supporting the utilization of renewable energy are shown through environmental concerns and perceived benefits, while reasons against it are represented through perceived costs. An online survey obtained 275 valid data responses from Indonesian middle- and upper-class consumers. This data was analyzed using PLS-SEM to maximize the model's predictive value. All hypotheses tested, except for the effect of environmental concern and perceived cost on attitude, were proven to influence customer intentions to use renewable energy. This study found that perceived benefits gave the largest contribution to global motives for using renewable energy. Since this study involved consumers from the middle to upper class in developing countries, perceived behavioral control had the most influence on intention to use renewable energy compared to attitude and subjective norms.
Climate Change Impact Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Coastal Communities in Central Zambales, Philippines
Authors: SERRANO Shirly C. , TANGTHAM Nipon , BUALERT Surat , JANYASUTHIWONG Suthee
Published: March 2024

The Philippines is one of the countries most affected by climate change. As an archipelago country, coastal areas are at high risk of sea level rise due to climate change. This study investigated the vulnerability of coastal areas to sea level rise in selected municipalities in Zambales province, Philippines. The results showed that the coastal barangay of Iba City has a “moderate” to “high” level of vulnerability, while Botolan City has a “high” to “very high” level of vulnerability. Limited areas of nature reserves, such as mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems, are one of the key factors contributing to high vulnerability. Concerted efforts of the local government units and the residents play a vital role to mitigate impacts of climate change including regular mangrove tree planting, coastal clean-up drive, and strict implementation of environmental policies. While there are many tools used in vulnerability assessment, a simpler yet reliable is recommended as an appropriate for barangay levels. With the identified vulnerability of the communities in sea level rise, possible mitigation measures to cope with the fast-changing climate could now be established.
Rapid Bathymetry Mapping Based on Shallow Water Cloud Computing in Small Bay Waters: Pilot Project in Pacitan-Indonesia
Authors: KHAKHIM Nurul , KURNIAWAN Agung , WICAKSONO Pramaditya , HASRUL Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Mapping coastal areas generally requires large data constellations in time series and requires analysis using complex mathematical and modeling approaches. In shallow-water bathymetric mapping, remote sensing plays an important role in supporting conventional bathymetric mapping, especially in areas that are difficult to access. This method called Satellite Derived Bathymetry (SDB). The cloud computing approach is a solution for mapping shallow water bathymetry rapid and effectively. This study using Google Earth Engine (GEE) to compute remote sensing data for produce near-shore bathymetry. The method of Li et al. (2021) performs bathymetric extraction without using depth samples but uses chlorophyll-A as input for depth extraction parameter calculations. This study examines a small bay in the waters of Pacitan, Anakan Bay, and the waters of Kemujan Island in the Karimunjawa Islands. Within this study area, significant differences in resulting depth are very limited, ranging from 0 to -17.8. The developed model, based on the algorithm proposed by Li et al. (2021), is estimated to be able to provide accurate predictions of up to around 90% in the waters studied, with a root mean error rate (RMSE) of 1.1 meters.
Results of Two Non-Market Valuation Methods Used to Estimate Recreational Fishing in the Lakes Prespa Watershed
Authors: GRAZHDANI Dorina
Published: March 2024

Using both the travel cost and contingent valuation methods, a case study of Lakes Prespa was utilized to assess the demand functions for carp and non-carp angling separately. An on-site survey questionnaire was used to collect the data, which was completed in 2019. The results showed that when travel costs and bid amounts are higher or when anglers are traveling in larger groups, they travel less frequently. On the other hand, the number of trips is positively correlated with income, angling experience, the use of a motorized boat, the number of trips taken to other sites, and retirement. The mean daily consumer surplus values for carp and non-carp anglers were calculated to be €7.24 and €4.33, respectively, using the trip cost method, and €7.83 and €4.61 using the contingent valuation method. Regardless of the method of valuation utilized, carp anglers' consumer surplus was more than 1.7 times that of non-carp anglers, demonstrating that ordering in fish species values is robust to valuation methods. Furthermore, the convergent validity of the two techniques was identified. The results will help fisheries managers make more successful and resource-efficient fishing decisions, as well as policymakers justify funding initiatives targeted at managing and protecting this resource.
Green Competence Building, Green Employee Involvement and Green Work-Life Balance to Improve Environmental Performance through Green Organizational Culture
Authors: PRASETYO Deni Widyo , KUSMANINGTYAS Amiartuti , MUJANAH Siti
Published: March 2024

This research is motivated by environmental performance. The aim of this study is to determine the influence of the relationship between green competence building, green employee involvement, and green work-life balance on environmental performance, mediated by the green organizational culture of the Head of Study Program at PGRI Higher Education Institutions in East Java. The grand theory of this research is the AMO theory (Ability, Motivation, Opportunity). The sampling technique uses a saturated or census sample. The sample in this study consists of 185 respondents, the Head of Study Program at PGRI Higher Education Institutions in East Java, through a self-administered survey. The research instrument uses a questionnaire and is analyzed using SEM analysis, employing the Warp PLS Version 7.0 analysis tool to analyze the outer model, inner model, and hypothesis testing using p-value. The results show a significant direct influence of green competence building and green employee involvement on green organizational culture. Subsequently, green organizational culture significantly influences environmental performance. The relationship with green work-life balance does not significantly affect green organizational culture.

This research indicates that there is an intervening variable effect, namely green organizational culture, on the relationship between green competence building, green employee involvement, and environmental performance. However, green organizational culture cannot act as an intervening variable in the relationship between green work-life balance and environmental performance. This study demonstrates that the practices of green competence building, green employee involvement, and green organizational culture play a crucial role in the implementation of environmental policies to promote environmental performance at PGRI Higher Education Institutions in East Java.
Sustainability of the Sumedang Larang Palace as a Tourism Attraction of the Kingdom of Sunda Heritage in West Java
Authors: INGKADIJAYA Rahmat , ASMANIATI Fetty , RATNANINGTYAS Heny , RAHMANITA Myrza
Published: March 2024

Sumedang Larang Palace is the last Sunda Kingdom Palace in West Java today. This study aims to explore the supporting elements of the Sumedang Larang Palace as a tourist attraction for the Sunda Kingdom heritage in West Java. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The place of this research is the Sumedang Larang Royal Palace, located in the city of Sumedang. The primary data used in this study were obtained by interview, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the Nazir Waqf Foundation of Sumedang Prince mandated the Sumedang Larang Palace. In managing the Palace as a heritage tourism destination, it has been regulated in the organizational structure of the Foundation. Employee management is carried out by human resource management, who records, directs, supervises, and performs operations. Furthermore, through its management, the Foundation also maintains and adequately manages the collection of historical artifacts of the Sumedang Kingdom at the Geusan Ulun Museum. Resources are collected independently by managing palace assets. The Foundation also cooperates with external parties to organize and manage the Palace by involving the government, academia, the private sector, and the media.