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FENG SHUI SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEF: DOES IT INFLUENCE YOUNG GENERATIONS IN HOUSING PURCHASE INTENTION?
Authors: Hassan Mohammad Mujaheed , Tedong Peter Aning , Haris Fadzilah Asmaul Husna
Published: September 2023

Superstition is an indispensable part of every ethnic culture in Malaysia. Each race has its own culture and its own superstitions. This is certainly true in the multicultural landscape of Malaysia. Since superstition is part of daily life, it can even have an impact on the housing property market. This article aims to examine the superstitious beliefs in Feng Shui of the young generation’s intention to buy a house. This study focuses on the young generation with the prime working-aged between 25 and 40 years old in the Klang Valley. This study uses quantitative methods. A total of 2,600 questionnaires were distributed, however, only 97% or 2523 questionnaires are valid to proceed for data analysis.   In summary, there is a significant correlation between the influences of superstition beliefs on the willingness of a young one to buy a house. Superstition is affecting the decision-making process of the Chinese community.
RESEARCH ON THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES IN NANCHANG OLD CITY, CHINA BASED ON POINT OF INTEREST (POI) DATA
Authors: Xueqiang Wang , Abdul Ghani Mimi Zaleha , Yuan Gu , Qamaruz Zaman Nurulhusna , Sarkom Yazid
Published: September 2023

In recent years, Nanchang City has focused on urban renewal, including the transformation of old residential areas. The spatial layout of various public service facilities in the city has also undergone significant changes. To improve the public service facility system, it is essential to analyse the spatial layout of various service facilities in the old city area. The Geographic Information System (GIS) technology combined with Point of Interest (POI) data was to analyse the spatial distribution characteristics, thereby drawing the following conclusions: Nanchang’s old urban area has less public service facilities in the edge area, and the spatial layout presents an imbalanced trend of “central aggregation - edge dispersion.” The density of various facilities around the subway is good, educational, and cultural facilities is highly correlated with other types of facilities. However, medical facilities and other infrastructure are in a state of obvious differentiation, especially in the edge areas. The above analysis proposed for relevant strategies and recommendations, thus providing a basis for future scientific arrangement of urban facilities.
Gay App Use, Sexuality Traits, and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Mediation Analysis
Authors: Luo Rui , Xie Zhi , Silenzio Vincent M B , Kuang Yun , Luo Dan
Published: September 2023

Background

Gay geosocial networking apps, also known as “gay apps,” have gained increasing popularity in the men who have sex with men (MSM) community. Certain sexuality traits and gay app use are both associated with high-risk sexual behaviors among MSM. However, little is known about the underlying mechanism of such relationships.

Objective

Based on the uses and gratifications theory, this study aimed to test the mediation effect of gay app use on the relationship between sexuality traits (sexual compulsivity and sexual sensation seeking) and high-risk sexual behaviors (multiple sexual partners and unprotected anal intercourse) among MSM.

Methods

A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted in Wuhan and Changsha, China, from August to October 2020. A representative sample of 402 MSM was recruited through respondent-driven sampling. A self-administered web-based structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic information, high-risk sexual behaviors, gay app use, sexual compulsivity, and sexual sensation seeking. Path analysis was conducted to assess the mediation effect.

Results

Our study revealed that 67.42% (n=271) of MSM used gay apps for seeking potential sexual partners, with 37.06% (n=149) of them engaging in unprotected anal intercourse, and 45.42% (n=218) of them having multiple sexual partners. Of the participants, 17.16% (n=69) reported significant sexual compulsivity, while 29.10% (n=117) reported significant sexual sensation seeking. Notably, gay app usage partially mediated the relationship between sexual compulsivity and multiple sexual partners but fully mediated the relationship between sexual compulsivity and unprotected anal intercourse. Furthermore, gay app usage partially mediated the relationship between sexual sensation seeking and multiple sexual partners but fully mediated the relationship between sexual sensation seeking and unprotected anal intercourse.

Conclusions

High-risk sexual behaviors are common among MSM. Most MSM rely on gay apps to find sexual partners, which, when combined with higher levels of sexual compulsivity and sexual sensation seeking, can increase the likelihood of engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors. Therefore, interventions aimed at reducing these behaviors among MSM should focus on addressing the use of gay apps, while also considering the influence of their sexuality traits on gay app use.
INFO3333 GROUP ASSIGNMENT Group 61 (Prac 13 Tue 3pm CC)
Authors: Chen Hao , Ding Zeyuan , Li Dean , Lockyer Harry , Xu Louck
Published: September 2023

This literature review will analyse, examine, and confirm all the information included in the literature from 2013 to 2021 is recent, relevant, and correct. Our project, classroom AR integration, aims to allow remote students to join the class through VR imaging and to project the remote students into the classroom as in-campus students through AR. The main objective is to enable two modes (online and on-campus) of teaching to work generally as conventional, allowing diverse and flexible learning styles.
Las emisiones “netas cero” en Canadá: políticas federales y la diversidad provincial
Authors: López-Vallejo Marcela
Published: September 2023

La política climática federal en Canadá incrementa su ambición en 2021 cuando se presenta la actualización de su contribución nacionalmente determinada originalmente propuesta en 2015. En esta actualización se incluye la meta de llegar a emisiones netas cero para el 2050, siguiendo la tendencia global con liderazgo de Naciones Unidas y el Estados Unidos del presidente Joe Biden. Para cumplir con estos objetivos, el gobierno federal canadiense diseña varias leyes y programas. No obstante, la implementación depende de las provincias. Este artículo asume que las estrategias normativas climáticas a nivel provincial están vinculadas con su matriz energética y tipo de economía, lo cual tiene como resultado divergencias entre las provincias y con el gobierno federal. Algunas de ellas no establecen este objetivo federal como prioritario y las que sí, diseñan instrumentos climáticos diversos que van desde soluciones basadas en mercados hasta tecnológicas. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar el cuerpo normativo del gobierno federal canadiense para implementar el cero-neto y cómo éste depende de las es-trategias climáticas de las provincias.
Shifting Boundaries of Control: The Quebec and Vermont-New York Border in the Trump Era and Beyond
Authors: MacDonald Laura , Ayres Jeffrey
Published: September 2023

This article reviews the shifting practices of control along the border New York–Vermont bor-der in the United States and Quebec in Canada during and since the election of the Trump admin-istration in the United States. The authors argue that this period saw an increase in detention, deportation and securitization on both sides of the border, despite the differences in the politi-cal orientations of the Canadian and U.S. governments. Drawing on recent developments in border theory, the article explores the ways in which the northern U.S. border has become increasingly politicized and securitized. The Trump administration’s anti-migrant policies led to a rapid increase in the numbers of asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border into Quebec in an irregular fashion at Roxham Road in northern New York state. The intense political re-sponse to this situation in Canada and especially Quebec eventually resulted in the renegotia-tion of the Safe Third Country Agreement between the two countries. In the same period, in the northern United States, there was an increase in surveillance and targeting of migrants through the enforcement of international checkpoints 100 miles south of the territorial border. The arti-cle demonstrates how both states attempted to contain the movements of “undesirables,” thus restricting the mobility of certain individuals.
CRECIMIENTO, DESINFLACIÓN Y DISTRIBUCIÓN: ¿OTRA TRINIDAD IMPOSIBLE?
Authors: Fares Florencia Melisa , Zack Guido , Libman Emiliano
Published: September 2023

RESUMEN
En este trabajo desarrollamos un modelo teórico que explora los efectos desinflacionarios y distributivos del crecimiento económico. Sin margen para fijar el tipo de cambio nominal y con falta de credibilidad de la autoridad monetaria, el crecimiento puede ser una alternativa para la desinflación si se sostiene con incrementos de la productividad. En condiciones no tan particulares, asociadas al valor que toman las elasticidades empleo-producto e importaciones-producto, no sólo no es necesario resignar crecimiento para reducir la inflación, sino que este permite reducir los costos unitarios de producción por incrementos de productividad. No obstante, esta estrategia basada en el crecimiento trae consigo una mayor desigualdad de ingresos, y si los salarios son muy sensibles al crecimiento del producto podrían ser contraproducentes para la desinflación.
 
GROWTH, DISINFLATION AND DISTRIBUTION: ANOTHER IMPOSSIBLE TRINITY?
ABSTRACT
This paper builds a theoretical model that seeks to explore the disinflationary and distributional effects of economic growth. With no margin to fix the nominal exchange rate, and with a lack of credibility of the monetary authority, growth can be an alternative to disinflation if it is supported by productivity increases. Under not so particular conditions, associated with the value of employment-output and imports-output elasticities, not only is it not necessary to give up growth to reduce inflation, but it also allows reducing unit production costs through productivity increases. However, this growth-based strategy brings with it greater income inequality, and if wages are very sensitive to output growth it could be counterproductive to disinflation.
KALDOR-VERDOORN LAWS IN THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES, 1992-2021
Authors: Angeles-Castro Gerardo , Domínguez-Blancas Christian Said , Fraga-Castillo Carlos A.
Published: September 2023

The effect of manufacturing production on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and on total and manufacturing productivity, as well as the dynamic effect created in the economy by the industrial sector, under Kaldor’s view, is a topic under debate due to the patterns presented in deindustrialisation and industrial productivity in developed countries. However, developing countries such as some in the Latin American region have presented different patterns. This article aims to study the validity of Kaldor’s Laws in the largest economies in Latin America and compare results with the case of European economies. For this, an econometric methodology of static and dynamic panel data is used in a sample of 12 countries in the time period between 1992 and 2021. The study yields particular results such as a small coefficient between the growth of manufacturing and its productivity, but a dynamic effect among the two variables.
INFLATION AND GROWTH IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES: A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR THIRLWALL
Authors: Nell Kevin S.
Published: September 2023

This paper pays tribute to Professor Thirlwall’s substantive work in growth and development economics by providing a review of his book Inflation, Saving and Growth in Developing Economies (1974b) [hereafter ISGD]. Indeed, the hallmark of a good economics book is whether its theoretical content and empirical predictions made several decades ago remain relevant when assessed against more recent evidence. Thirlwall’s ISGD book exhibits all these qualities. It emphasises the importance of distinguishing between different types of inflation. Structural inflation and, to a lesser extent, cost inflation, should be seen as the inevitable outcomes of the growth and development process, whereas demand inflation may act as a direct stimulus to growth, as predicted by the Kaldor-Thirlwall model of forced saving and the inflation tax model. These theoretical insights remain highly relevant in today’s developing economies. Studies tend to show that inflation thresholds, up until the point where the effect of inflation on growth is positive, tend to be higher in developing economies relative to advanced countries, owing to a combination of structural, cost and demand-side sources of inflation. The analysis further argues that inflationary finance of development, as advanced in ISGD, remains a viable development strategy when open-economy constraints are considered.
THIRLWALL ON HARROD
Authors: Pérez Caldentey Esteban
Published: September 2023

Tony Thirlwall considers Roy Harrod (1900-1978) one of the greatest economists of the 20th century and second, in originality, to Keynes among British economists. Along with Kaldor, Thirlwall recognized the superior analytical power of Harrod’s foreign trade multiplier over the Keynesian investment multiplier. The analysis of the impact of the balance of payments on countries’ economic performance led him to formulate Thirlwall’s law. Thirlwall has underscored the generality of Harrod’s dynamic foreign trade multiplier by extending it to explain interregional growth rate differences. He has also provided greater consistency to Harrod’s dynamics by integrating the balance-of-payments equilibrium growth rate with Harrod’s warranted and natural growth rates. Abstracting from external sector considerations, Thirlwall has shown that the relation between the natural and warranted rates of growth is a useful pedagogic device for understanding the policy choices available to less developed countries.
From the History of the Basilian Monks in Jēkabpils. Two Letters from the End of the 18th Century from the Former Archive of the Borch Family
Authors: Rączka-Jeziorska Teresa , Jeziorski Paweł A.
Published: September 2023

The two letters from the end of the 18th century presented here are an interesting source for research into the history of the Basilian mission in eighteenth-century Jēkabpils (in Polish: Jakobsztat). They were written by Basilian monks working in the town and addressed to an unknown person, who, however, must undoubtedly be identified as Michał Jan Borch (in Latvian: Mihaels fon der Borhs), owner of the Varakļāni (in Polish: Warklany) estate in the former Polish Livonia (in Polish: Inflanty Polskie). The addressee of both letters is not accidental. The Basilian monks asked Borch for support of conducted construction works, bearing in mind that it was his ancestor who had funded their mission. Michał Jan Borch did not disappoint the monks, as he fulfilled at least some of the requests addressed to him.
Pretošanās kustība nacionālsociālistiskās Vācijas okupētajā Latvijā (1941–1945). Pētniecības sasniegumi un problēmas
Authors: Neiburgs Uldis
Published: September 2023

Otrā pasaules kara laikā, kad Latvijas teritoriju pārvaldīja viena okupācijas vara – nacionālsociālistiskās Vācijas –, bet draudēja otras – PSRS – atgriešanās, Latvijas tautas pašnoteikšanās centienus un vēlmi atgūt valstisko neatkarību pauda nacionālā pretošanās kustība, kam piemita dažādas organizētas un individuālas izpausmes. Rakstā kritiski izvērtēti līdzšinējie pētījumi, dokumentu publikācijas un atmiņas par pretošanās kustības aktivitātēm un sniegts vispārīgs pārskats par pretošanās kustību Latvijā nacistiskās Vācijas okupācijas laikā, īpašu uzmanību pievēršot pretošanās kustības būtības izpratnei un aktuāliem pētniecības jautājumiem.
Harmoni Keberagaman pada Pemahaman Moderasi Beragama dan Penguatan Nilai-Nilai Kebangsaan di Vihara Siddharta Tangerang
Authors: Damana I Ketut
Published: September 2023

The goal of diversity harmony is religious moderation towards national values at the Siddharta monastery. The previous problem was that there were difficulties in building national insights and after being given guidance there was meaning to the values of Pancasila. By conducting this research, it is hoped that after providing an overview of the relationship between Religious Moderation and National Values, there will be an increase in harmony at the Siddharta Tangerang Temple. From the main findings of this research effort, there were previous difficulties for teachers providing an understanding of national values so that the effect of reduced understanding of moderation at the Siddharta Temple. after guidance there is the contribution of the teacher as one of the strengths in the formation of religious moderation. The research method used is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection through in-depth interactive observations and interviews and findings from research results on religious moderation of strength, courage, honesty and self-esteem. Likewise, these findings provide more understanding of the importance of national values such as; consensus, the 1945 Constitution, and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Also efforts of Buddhist values such as; Metta, Karuna, Mudita and Upekkha.AbstrakTujuan harmoni keberagaman pada moderasi beragama terhadap nilai-nilai kebangsaan di Vihara Siddharta. Masalah sebelumnya terdapat kesulitan untuk membangun wawasan kebangsaan dan setelah diberikan bimbingan adanya makna pada nilai Pancasila. Dengan melakukan penelitian ini, diharapkan setelah diberikan gambaran keterkaitan antara Moderasi Beragama dengan Nilai-nilai Kebangsaan terdapat adanya peningkatan harmoni di Vihara Siddharta Tangerang. Upaya-upaya penelitian ini dari temuan utama terdapat sebelumnnya kesulitan guru memberikan pemahaman nilai-nilai kebangsaan sehingga berpengaruh pemahaman moderasi berkurang di Vihara Siddharta. setelah adanya bimbingan terdapat adanya kontribusi guru sebagai salah satu kekuatan terbentuknya moderasi beragama. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data melalui interaktif secara mendalam pengamatan dan wawancara dan temuan dari hasil penelitian pada moderasi beragama adanya kekuatan, keberanian, kejujuran dan harga diri. Begitu juga temuan ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih pada  pentingnya nilai-nilai kebangsaan seperti; konsensus, UUD 1945, dan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Juga upaya-upaya nilai Buddhis seperti; metta, karuna, mudita dan upekha.
Analisis Prasangka dan Diskriminasi pada Etnis Tionghoa di Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Muslim , Putra Megantara , Saputro Muhammad Rizki , Husna Rahmawati Nuril
Published: September 2023

Ethnic diversity becomes an advantage for Indonesia, both from the island, race, ethnicity, language, and so on. This diversity can be a selling point in its own international arena. But on the other hand, it also has a negative side. One of the downsides is that it tends to be easy to arise prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice and discrimination itself occur in several groups, one of which is ethnic Chinese. Whereas Indonesia has the motto "Bhineka Tunggal Ika" which means although different but still in one unit. But in reality in a different society, where there are still things that are contrary to the motto. Based on this, the author conducted this study. Therefore, this study aims to find out the source of prejudice, aspects of prejudice, ethnic Chinese discrimination, and how to deal with the problem of prejudice and discrimination in ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. The methods used in this research are literature studies with library research, as well as sources used in the form of journals and documents relevant to the study in this study. From the sources obtained, analysis related to the purpose of the research is carried out. The results of this study are known to have several sources that cause prejudice in ethnic Chinese, aspects of prejudice, forms of discrimination that occur in ethnic Chinese, so that a way to overcome this can be proposed.AbstrakKeberagaman etnis menjadi suatu keuntungan bagi Indonesia, baik dari pulau, ras, etnis, bahasa, dan lain sebagainya. Keberagaman tersebut mampu menjadi suatu nilai jual tersendiri di kancah internasional. Namun di sisi lain hal tersebut juga memiliki sisi negatif. Salah satu sisi negatifnya adalah cenderung mudah timbul prasangka dan diskriminasi. Prasangka dan diskriminasi ini sendiri terjadi pada beberepa kelompok salah satunya pada etnis Tionghoa. Padahal Indonesia memiliki semboyan “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” yang berarti walaupun berbeda-beda tetapi tetap dalam satu kesatuan. Namun pada kenyataannya di masyarakat berbeda, di mana masih terdapat hal-hal yang bertolak belakang dengan semboyan tersebut. Berlandaskan pada hal tersebutlah penulis melakukan penelitian ini. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sumber prasangka, aspek-aspek prasangka, diskriminasi etnis Tionghoa, dan cara menangani permasalahan prasangka dan diskriminasi pada etnis Tionghoa di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi literatur dengan kajian kepustakaan (library research), serta sumber yang digunakan berupa jurnal dan dokumen-dokumen yang yang relevan dengan kajian dalam penelitian ini. Dari sumber yang didapat maka dilakukan analisis yang berkaitan dengan tujuan penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah diketahui terdapat beberapa sumber yang menyebabkan terjadinya prasangka pada etnis Tionghoa, aspek-aspek dalam prasangka, bentuk diskriminasi yang terjadi pada etnis Tionghoa, sehingga dapat diajukan suatu cara mengatasi hal teresebut.
Potret Toleransi Muslim dan Kristen HKBP (Studi Masyarakat Muslim dan Kristen di Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti, Kabupaten Pasaman, Sumatera Barat)
Authors: Sihombing Nurma Sari , Sefriyono Sefriyono , Wahyuni Dwi
Published: September 2023

This article discusses Muslim and Christian tolerance in Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti. Even though the people at the Panti are diverse both in terms of religion and culture, the people can live in harmony. This study intends to answer the question; first, why are Muslims and Christians in Panti tolerant?; second, what are the forms of tolerance in the Panti? This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. This research was conducted in Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti, Pasaman, West Sumatra. Data was collected using interview techniques with community leaders, religious leaders and the Panti community. The interview data was then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman approach. The study results show that; First, the people of Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti live in harmony driven by several factors, namely: self-awareness; human attitude; ethnic equality; institutionalization of tolerance values in the form of lectures and sermons by religious figures and interactions in educational institutions. Second, forms of tolerance occur in religious and social aspects. The religious aspect can be seen from appreciating and not interfering with the worship performed by each religion and participating in and supporting the celebrations carried out by each religion. The social aspect can be seen from the form of cooperation in government activities; participate in religious celebrations; inviting and helping at weddings and even condolences.AbstrakArtikel ini membahas toleransi Muslim dan Kristen di Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti. Meskipun masyarakat di Panti beragam baik dari segi agama maupun segi kultur, tetapi masyarakatnya dapat hidup harmonis. Studi ini bermaksud untuk menjawab pertanyaan; pertama, mengapa Muslim dan Kristen di Panti bertoleransi?; kedua, apa-apa bentuk toleransi di Panti?. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus (case studies). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti, Pasaman, Sumatera Barat. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik wawancara kepada tokoh masyarakat, tokoh agama dan masyarakat Panti. Data wawancara kemudian dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan Miles dan Huberman. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa; Pertama, masyarakat Jorong Sentosa Nagari Panti hidup harmoni didorong dengan beberapa faktor yaitu:  kesadaran diri sendiri; sikap kemanusiaan; persamaan etnis; pelembagaan nilai-nilai toleransi dalam bentuk ceramah maupun khutbah oleh tokoh agama dan interaksi di Lembaga pendidikan. Kedua, bentuk toleransi terjadi dalam aspek keagamaan dan sosial. Aspek keagamaan dapat dilihat dari menghargai dan tidak mengganggu ibadah yang dilakukan oleh masing-masing agama serta turut dan mendukung perayaan-perayaan yang dilakukan oleh masing-masing agama. Aspek sosial dapat dilihat dari bentuk kerja sama dalam kegiatan pemerintahan; turut hadir dalam perayaan keagamaan; mengundang dan membantu dalam acara pernikahan bahkan belasungkawa.
Interaksi Sosial Antaretnik Mandailing-Jawa di Desa Pasar Singkuang II, Mandailing Natal, Sumatera Utara
Authors: Muliani Siti , Harahap Suheri , Kamal Aulia
Published: September 2023

This article describes a case of social interaction between ethnic Mandailing and Javanese in Pasar Singkuang II Village, Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal District, North Sumatra. This study focuses on forms of inter-ethnic interaction, the problems they experience, and efforts to overcome them. This is a qualitative-descriptive study where data is collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data is processed using descriptive analysis procedures from Miles-Huberman, borrowing social interaction theory as an analytical framework. This study found that in the case of the Mandailing-Javanese ethnic group, inter-ethnic social interactions were associative through social cooperation and acculturation. On the other hand, their interaction is also dissociative because there are inhibiting factors such as communication problems and differences in the ethical values and norms of each ethnic group. These obstacles are overcome by being open to others, adapting, and avoiding negative prejudice. In addition, this study found that in inter-ethnic interactions, religion exerts a strong influence both as a communal identity and through social-religious activities, so that their differences can be merged and strengthen social integration.AbstrakArtikel ini menjelaskan kasus interaksi sosial antaretnik Mandailing dan Jawa di Desa Pasar Singkuang II Kecamatan Muara Batang Gadis Kabupaten Mandailing Natal, Sumatera Utara. Studi ini fokus pada bentuk interaksi antaretnik, problem yang mereka alami dan usaha mengatasinya. Ini merupakan kajian kualitatif-deksriptif di mana data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi, data diolah menggunakan prosedur analisis deskriptif dari Miles-Huberman dengan meminjam teori interaksi sosial sebagai kerangka analisis. Studi ini menemukan bahwa dalam kasus etnik Mandailing-Jawa di Pasar Singkuang II, interaksi sosial antaretnik terjalin secara asosiatif, melalui kerja sama sosial dan akulturasi. Di sisi lain, interaksi mereka juga bersifat disosiatif karena ada faktor penghambat seperti problem komunikasi dan perbedaan nilai etika dan norma masing-masing etnik. Hambatan tersebut diatasi dengan cara bersikap terbuka terhadap sesama, beradaptasi, menghindari prasangka negatif. Selain itu, kajian ini menemukan bahwa dalam interaksi antaretnik, agama memberi pengaruh kuat baik sebagai identitas komunal maupun lewat aktivitas sosial keagamaan, sehingga perbedaan mereka dapat dileburkan dan memperkuat integrasi sosial.
Etika Santri di Pesantren Al-fath dalam Prespektif Etika Plato
Authors: Rohman Ahmad Yani Fathur , Ismaning Ayu Qurrotun A’yunnisa
Published: September 2023

This research aims to examine the ethics of students (santri) at Al-Fath Student Islamic Boarding School from the perspective of Plato's ethics. Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School is located near the campus of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) in Kediri, and it specifically admits female students, the majority of whom are IAIN Kediri students. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach involving a literature review and historical reflection. The study showed that the ethics or moral values observed in the students of Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School share similarities with Plato's ethical teachings. Plato's ethical philosophy emphasizes virtues as its core doctrine, with a focus on how individuals can attain a higher level of virtue through the cultivation of the soul and an understanding of the essence of the world, which is largely a shadow of the world of ideas. The foundation of Plato's ethics is his love for the Supreme Good, which, in the context of this boarding school, refers to God as the ultimate reality. Al-Fath Student Islamic Boarding School has a vision that encompasses morality, knowledge, and active participation in society, with morality or ethics as the primary goal of education, supported by knowledge and an active role in society. Allah, as the God of the universe, serves as the foundation and ultimate goal in achieving happiness through ethical conduct, aligning with Plato's ethical teachings that lead to the Supreme Good.AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji etika santri di Pesantren Pelajar Al-Fath dengan perspektif etika Plato. Pesantren Al-Fath terletak di sekitar kampus Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri dan secara khusus menerima santriwati, yang sebagian besar merupakan mahasiswi IAIN Kediri. Kajian ini  menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif model studi literatur dan refleksi historis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa etika atau akhlak yang diamati pada santri Pesantren Pelajar Al-Fath memiliki kesamaan dengan ajaran etika Plato. Ajaran etika Plato menekankan keutamaan sebagai inti ajaran, dengan penekanan pada bagaimana manusia dapat mencapai derajat yang tinggi melalui proses latihan jiwa dan kesadaran tentang hakikat dunia ini yang sebagian besar merupakan bayang-bayang dari dunia ide. Landasan etika Plato adalah cinta kepada Sang Baik, yang dalam konteks pesantren ini, merujuk kepada Tuhan sebagai realitas tertinggi. Pesantren Pelajar Al-Fath memiliki visi yang mencakup berakhlak, berilmu, dan berperan, dengan akhlak atau etika sebagai tujuan utama dalam pendidikan, didukung oleh pengetahuan dan peran aktif dalam masyarakat. Allah sebagai Tuhan semesta alam adalah landasan dan tujuan utama dalam mencapai kebahagian melalui berakhlak, seiring dengan ajaran etika Plato yang mengarah kepada Sang Maha Baik.
Iron and glucose-regulated protein 78: fundamental components in the coinfection of Rhizopus oryzae and SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Mace Manoela , Costa Bárbara Souza da , Fuentefria Rubia do Nascimento , Fuentefria Alexandre Meneghello
Published: September 2023

Along with the growing number of fatalities and lack of specific treatment at the time, the increasing incidence of mucormycosis worried world health agencies, as it ran the risk of more threatening outcomes for COVID-19 patients. In this context, this review aims to assemble case reports of COVID-19 associated mucormycosis and discuss virulence and host factors involved in the progress of these infections – key aspects that might unveil biological targets and pharmacological approaches to treat these infections. Recently, elevated serum iron levels during SARS-CoV-2 infection have been reported in the literature. Besides being a clinical characteristic of diabetic patients, iron overload is described as a risk factor for Rhizopus oryzae infection. Furthermore, the increased expression of human heat-shock protein GRP78 during iron overload and coronavirus infection display a crucial role as a mediator in Mucorales invasion. These remarkable mechanisms might explain the high incidence of mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients with diabetes and, therefore, suggest regulation of GRP78 expression, management of glycemia and glucocorticoid treatment as potential therapeutic targets of this severe coinfection.
Factores asociados a una mala preparación para la colonoscopia
Authors: Gómez Zuleta Martín Alonso , Bastidas Riascos Melissa , Ruiz Morales Oscar Fernando , Tobar Marcillo Marco Adolfo
Published: September 2023

Introducción: una buena preparación intestinal es fundamental para una colonoscopia de calidad. Por eso es importante evaluar los factores de riesgo asociados a una mala preparación. Este problema no se ha abordado ampliamente en Colombia, por lo cual el objetivo de este estudio es identificar los factores asociados a una mala preparación intestinal.
Métodos: estudio observacional, analítico, transversal, multicéntrico en pacientes > 18 años sometidos a colonoscopia que asistieron a los servicios de gastroenterología entre enero y junio de 2020 en la ciudad de Bogotá. Se definió como buena preparación una escala de Boston > 6, y como mala preparación una escala de Boston ≤ 6.
Resultados: se incluyeron a 265 pacientes, de los cuales 205 (77,4%) estaban bien preparados y 60 (22,6%) tenían una preparación inadecuada. Los factores asociados a mala preparación intestinal fueron edad mayor de 60 años (odds ratio [OR]: 1,359; intervalo de confianza [IC] del 95%: 1,059-1,745; p = 0,026); sexo masculino (OR: 1,573; IC 95%: 1,128-2,194; p = 0,012); obesidad (IMC > 30 kg/m2; OR: 2,539; IC 95%: 1,388-4,645; p = 0,002); estreñimiento (OR: 1,924; IC 95%: 1,154-3,208; p = 0,014); el uso de antidepresivos (OR: 2,897; IC 95%: 1,199-6,997; p = 0,014) y antagonistas del calcio (OR: 2,445; IC 95%:1,292-4,630; p = 0,005) y tener cirugías abdominopélvicas (OR: 1,325; IC 95%: 1,042-1,684; p = 0,034). En cuanto al procedimiento, hubo una menor cantidad de detección de pólipos por paciente (p = 0,04) y menor detección de pólipo diminuto (p = 0,020) y plano (p = 0,047) en el grupo de mala preparación intestinal.
Conclusiones: este es el primer estudio en Colombia en el cual se describen los factores asociados a la mala preparación intestinal e incluye variables no exploradas en otros estudios. Los resultados encontrados son similares a los reportados en la literatura. Se debe impulsar este tipo de estudios con una mayor cantidad de pacientes y plantear un puntaje de predicción de mala preparación.
Factores de riesgo para fibrosis hepática en pacientes diabéticos con enfermedad renal cronica terminal
Authors: Yepes Barreto Ismael , Romero Florez Diana , Coronado Daza Jorge
Published: September 2023

Introducción: la cirrosis hepática es la cuarta causa de muerte en el mundo. Actualmente, la enfermedad hepática por depósito de grasa es la causa más frecuente de hepatopatía crónica en la mayoría de los países. La identificación de factores de riesgo para la presencia de fibrosis hepática en una población con enfermedad renal crónica terminal puede facilitar el diagnóstico temprano de esta complicación y permitir la activación de protocolos de seguimiento para disminuir la morbimortalidad en estos pacientes.
Metodología: se realizó un estudio de corte transversal y analítico. Se incluyeron pacientes en hemodiálisis, mayores de 18 años con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus y de enfermedad renal crónica terminal. El contraste de hipótesis se realizó a través de la prueba de chi cuadrado y la T de Student, según correspondiera. La significación estadística se estableció con un valor p = 0,05.
Resultados: se observó una prevalencia de fibrosis hepática significativa y cirrosis del 17%. Los factores asociados a la presencia de fibrosis hepática fueron los antecedentes de enfermedad cerebrovascular, la enfermedad vascular periférica, el índice de masa corporal (IMC), el colesterol total, la hemoglobina glicosilada, el sodio y el aspartato-aminotransferasa (AST). No se observó relación entre el puntaje de NAFLD (enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico), el índice APRI (AST to Platelet Ratio Index) y la presencia de fibrosis.
Conclusión: la prevalencia de fibrosis hepática significativa en pacientes con diabetes y ERCT es similar a la reportada en otras poblaciones de pacientes con diabetes. Sin embargo, algunos factores, como el IMC, podrían comportarse de forma diferente y favorecer la aparición de lesión hepática con grados menores de obesidad a los reportados previamente en la literatura.
Esofagitis por virus del herpes simple en paciente inmunocompetente
Authors: Benjumea Henao Santiago , Caicedo Espinosa Javier Eduardo , Gómez Venegas Alvaro Andrés , Pérez Cadavid Juan Camilo
Published: September 2023

Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 17 años sin ninguna comorbilidad ni antecedente conocido que ingresó por disfagia. La endoscopia reveló lesiones ulceradas en el esófago distal que resultaron positivas para virus del herpes simple tipo 1 (VHS-1) en la inmunohistoquímica. Se hace una revisión de la esofagitis por VHS-1 en el paciente inmunocompetente.
Enfermedad de Crohn en un paciente con tuberculosis: un reto diagnóstico y terapéutico
Authors: Revelo Moreno Santiago , Gómez Suta Luz Daniela , Guevara Guzmán Jairo Alfredo
Published: September 2023

Introducción: la enfermedad de Crohn (EC) es inusual en Colombia. La tuberculosis (TB) se presenta con mayor frecuencia, pero el compromiso intestinal es raro. Diferenciar estas dos entidades y el tratamiento de los casos en los que coexisten es un reto.
Caso clínico: hombre de 28 años con 3 meses de síntomas constitucionales, respiratorios y gastrointestinales al que en un inicio se le confirmó el diagnóstico de tuberculosis pulmonar y se le atribuyó a esta entidad todas las manifestaciones clínicas. Ante la ausencia de mejoría con el tratamiento y la suma de hallazgos radiológicos, endoscópicos y patológicos, se confirmó EC. El tratamiento fue difícil debido a la coexistencia de las dos entidades, aunque finalmente presentó remisión con el uso de biológicos.
Discusión: diagnosticar la EC requiere de la sumatoria de hallazgos clínicos y paraclínicos. Para diferenciarla de TB intestinal puede llegar a ser necesaria una prueba terapéutica. El tratamiento de EC en un paciente con TB tiene algunas limitaciones, los esteroides no se contraindican de manera absoluta y el inicio de biológicos debe hacerse con precaución.
Conclusiones: diferenciar la EC de la TB intestinal es un reto diagnóstico. El enfoque terapéutico cuando coexisten estas dos entidades requiere un abordaje interdisciplinario.
AlphaFold2-guided description of CoBaHMA, a novel family of bacterial domains within the Heavy-Metal Associated superfamily
Authors: Callebaut Isabelle , Gaschignard Geoffroy , Millet Maxime , Bruley Apolline , Benzerara Karim , Dezi Manuela , Skouri-Panet Feriel , Duprat Elodie
Published: September 2023

Three-dimensional structure information, now available at the proteome
scale, may facilitate the detection of remote evolutionary relationships
in protein superfamilies. Here, we illustrate this with the
identification of a novel family of protein domains related to the
ferredoxin-like superfold, by combining (i) transitive sequence
similarity searches, (ii) clustering approaches and (iii) the use of
AlphaFold2 3D structure models. Domains of this family called CoBaHMA,
were initially identified in relation with the intracellular
biomineralization of calcium carbonates by Cyanobacteria. They are part
of the large heavy-metal-associated (HMA) superfamily, departing from
the latter by specific sequence and structural features. In particular,
most CoBaHMA domains share conserved basic amino acids, forming a
positively charged surface, which is likely to interact with anionic
partners. CoBaHMA domains are found in diverse modular organizations in
bacteria, existing in the form of monodomain proteins or as part of
larger proteins, some of which are membrane proteins involved in
transport or lipid metabolism. This suggests that the CoBaHMA domains
may exert a regulatory function, involving interactions with anionic
lipids. This hypothesis might have a particular resonance in the context
of the compartmentalization observed for cyanobacterial intracellular
calcium carbonates.
Durable Response to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in a Patient with Urothelial Cancer and ERBB2 Mutation: A Case Report
Authors: Srivastava Kumaraman , Ross Jeremy
Published: September 2023

Abstract: - Background: HER2 receptor expression is associated with poor
prognosis across a wide variety of cancers including breast cancer,
biliary tract cancer, and urothelial cancers amongst others. Despite
this, HER2 targeted therapy such as trastuzumab has proven to improve
clinical outcomes amongst patients. Furthermore, trastuzumab combination
drugs have demonstrated even better outcomes amongst patients with
various HER2 positive malignancies. - Case: A 61 year-old man with a
diagnosis of stage IV cancer was initially started on atezolizumab but
experienced disease progression 2 years later as evidenced by a CT
chest/abdomen/pelvis with contrast. The patient was then treated with
pembrolizumab with an excellent response until four years later where
the patient’s urothelial cancer progressed further. The patient was then
started on gemcitabine/carboplatin and transitioned to trastuzumab
emtansine plus atezolizumab until a CT chest/abdomen/pelvis showed
disease progression one year later. The patient was then transitioned to
enfortumab vedotin for one cycle before starting trastuzumab deruxtecan
for four cycles with a CT chest/abdomen/pelvis performed on 12/21/2022
after the fourth trastuzumab deruxtecan cycle showing a partial
response. - Conclusion: Trastuzumab deruxtecan is approved in the USA to
treat unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer in adults
who have received two or more prior anti-HER2-based regimens in the
metastatic setting. While there are promising trials underway that
describe clinical utility of trastuzumab deruxtecan in various different
HER2 positive malignancies, more evidence is needed. In our patient’s
case, trastuzumab deruxtecan led to a durable response with
stabilization of his stage IV urothelial cancer despite progression on a
variety of different first line chemotherapy agents typically used in
metastatic urothelial cancer. - Keywords: urothelial cancer, HER2
positive, ERBB2 positive, trastuzumab deruxtecan, durable anticancer
Incorporating H-k Stacking with Monte Carlo Joint Inversion of Multiple Seismic Observables: A Case Study for the Northwestern US
Authors: Wu Hanxiao , Sui Siyuan , Shen Weisen
Published: September 2023

Accurately determining the seismic structure of the deep crust of
continents is crucial for understanding the geological record and
continental dynamics. However, traditional surface wave methods often
face challenges in solving the trade-offs between elastic parameters and
discontinuities. In this work, we present a new approach that combines
two established inversion techniques, receiver function H-ᵰ5; stacking
and joint inversion of surface wave dispersion and receiver function
waveforms, within a Bayesian Monte Carlo (MC) framework to address these
challenges. As demonstrated by the synthetic test, the new method
greatly reduces trade-offs between critical parameters, such as the deep
crustal Vs, Moho depth, and crustal Vp/Vs ratio. This eliminates the
need for assumptions regarding crustal Vp/Vs ratios in joint inversion,
leading to a more accurate outcome. Furthermore, it improves the
precision of the upper mantle velocity structure by reducing its
trade-off with Moho depth. Additional notes on the sources of bias in
the results are also included. Application of the new approach to
USArray stations in the Northwestern US reveals consistency with
previous studies and also identifies new features. Notably, we find
elevated Vp/Vs ratios in the crystalline crust of regions such as
coastal Oregon, suggesting potential mafic composition or fluid
presence. Shallower Moho depth in the Basin and Range indicates reduced
crustal support to the topography. The uppermost mantle Vs, averaging 5
km below Moho, aligns well with the Pn-derived Moho temperature map,
offering the potential of using Vs as an additional constraint to Moho
temperature and crustal thermal properties.
The effect of the 18.6-year lunar nodal cycle on steric sea level changes
Authors: Bult Sterre Valentine , Bars Dewi Le , Haigh Ivan D , Gerkema Theo
Published: September 2023

We show that steric sea-level varies with a period of 18.6 years along
the western European coast. We hypothesize that this variation
originates from the modulation of semidiurnal tides by the lunar nodal
cycle and associated changes in ocean mixing. Accounting for the steric
sea level changes in the upper 400 m of the ocean solves the discrepancy
between the nodal cycle in mean sea level observed by tide gauges and
the theoretical equilibrium nodal tide. Namely, by combining the
equilibrium tide with the nodal modulation of steric sea level, we close
the gap with the observations. This result supports earlier findings
that the observed phase and amplitude of the 18.6-year cycle do not
always correspond to the equilibrium nodal tide.
Non-GAAP Reporting and Investment
Authors: McClure Charles G. , Zakolyukina Anastasia A.
Published: September 2023

The wide-spread reporting of non-GAAP earnings suggests efficiency gains from doing so. By estimating a dynamic investment model, we examine the real implications of investors using both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings to value firms. When investors use the firm’s GAAP earnings only, the firm’s manager—who cares about current stock prices—underinvests, and his investment is sensitive to transitory earnings. Non-GAAP earnings can improve investment efficiency by adjusting for these transitory earnings, but can also hide inefficient investment by introducing opportunistic bias. Although non-GAAP earnings induce overinvestment, they dominate GAAP-only reporting. Counterfactual analysis reveals supplementing GAAP earnings with biased non-GAAP earnings increases firm value by 3.4 percent relative to GAAP-only reporting. Precluding bias reduces overinvestment and further increases firm value by 1 percent.

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JEL Classifications: E22; G31; G34; M40.
Optimal Reporting Systems in Bank Runs
Authors: Zhang Gaoqing , Zheng Ronghuo
Published: September 2023

We study the role of reporting systems in the context of bank runs. In our model, a bank receives an early but imprecise estimate of its investment performance, and its financial reporting system generates a report. We find that, from a financial-stability standpoint, the optimal reporting system requires full disclosure when the bank’s early estimate is below a certain threshold, but no disclosure otherwise. Importantly, such optimal reporting threshold should be tailored to the bank’s exposure to bank-run risk. In particular, the threshold is nonmonotonic and U-shaped in the bank-run risk. We also relate our results to current accounting standards and discuss their implications for policy-making and empirical research.

JEL Classifications: G21; G28; M41; M48.