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Exploring Antiquity and Modernity in Religio Medici by Sir Thomas Browne
Authors: Kokila Sehgal Mathur
Published: July 2023

Sir Thomas Browne was a physician, a man of science as well as a mystic and antiquarian exploring the mystery of Creation, God and the nature of human life. Religio Medici or the Religion of a Doctor (1635), reveals a symbiotic relationship between his rational and scientific mind and his religious beliefs. His mystic speculations and meditative reveries are triggered by his scientific study of anatomy and investigation of Nature, irradiated by a philosophic imagination and penned with a poetic eloquence and verbal felicity of a unique literary artist. Religio Medici is Browne’s spiritual autobiography, a defence of the dignity of individual beliefs, a diary of his soul, noting his spiritual predilections despite his secular calling as a physician. Written solely for his private understanding and satisfaction, the treatise has no didactic intention and ends with a robust affirmation of faith in God’s almighty power. Browne’s quest for knowledge is multidisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, botany, archaeology, geography, natural history, Holy Scripture, music, languages, the classical and the antiquarian. It is the quest for Truth, Janus-faced, where, as a man of medicine, he studies life and death, but then ‘physick’ leads to knowledge of self and the First Cause or God. For Browne, all the scientific study data are visible symbols of an invisible reality: Nature is, after the Bible, the second book of God, and scientific analysis of this universal and public manuscript, the laws of Nature reveal the infallible wisdom of God. Browne’s apologia for science is that the philosophical imagination can, by inductive reasoning from this empirical data, understand the Maker whom he describes as a pencil that never works in vain. Browne’s empirical studies establish his rational bent of mind and also fortify his mystical predilections. Explaining how man is an amphibian who can live in divided worlds simultaneously, he uses the minutiae of scientific analysis and connects the corporeal and spiritual essences, the body and soul being the colony of God. In the quest for truth man can use his diverse faculties of sense, reason and imagination, can embark, as Browne does, on an adventure in both science and religion. The scientist in him studies and deciphers ‘hieroglyphs’ of Nature, and the mystic in him celebrates this miracle and leads him to unshakable faith in God. Nature is the handiwork of God, the perfect geometrician, and its beauty reveals Him as the supreme artist.
The kaleidoscopic perspective of Browne, its metaphysical quality, its inclusive sensibility and a secular approach to diversity resonates with the contemporary mélange of globalization and multiculturalism, desirous of a rational middle ground with which to celebrate the joy and beauty of living.
PERENCANAAN PROGRAM KOMUNIKASI PARIWISATA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN WISATA MUSLIM FRIENDLY DI KAWASAN JAKARTA PUSAT
Authors: Siska Wahyuni  , Yeni Nuraeni
Published: July 2023

This study analyzes and describes how to plan proper tourism communication, as well as knowing the efforts of the tourism office in developing Muslim-friendly tourism in the Central Jakarta Area.  Muslim friendly tourism or formerly known as halal tourism is a new phenomenon in the world of tourism, and has begun to be developed in several countries, both Muslim-majority and non-Muslim countries. In the development of Muslim friendly tourism in Jakarta, communication program planning is needed, in order to achieve the specified targets. The Tourism and Creative Economy Office of DKI Jakarta Province as a policy maker in developing Muslim friendly tourism is responsible for informing Muslim friendly tourism to both domestic and foreign tourists. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, using POAC, Tourism Communication and Symbolic Interaction theory. Data collection is carried out through observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of this study show that the development of Muslim friendly tourism that has been carried out by Disparekraf is realized through an agenda that has been prepared based on the involvement of associations, academics, and competent stakeholders in the field of Muslim friendly tourism. Through the process of source planning, message planning, audience planning, media planning, impact planning, to monitoring and evaluation.
The Role of The Holy Spirit in Discipleship
Authors: Kim James Kwang Jin , Soerjaman Hertina , Samuel Maricel
Published: July 2023

A new believer in Jesus can't grow in faith without going through a discipleship process that relies on the power of the Holy Spirit. A disciple of Christ can only grow in the truth of the Word when guided by relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. After conducting a descriptive method study in this research by observing Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:19-20, it shows that people who are discipled under the leadership of the Holy Spirit can grow, walk in the truth of God's word, be obedient and faithful in their faith in Jesus Christ.
Niveles de Efectividad en la Aplicación del Currículo en Educación Física
Authors: Luzón-Sala Henry , Jiménez-Ramos Félix Yamil , Rosario-Rodríguez José Luis
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito identificar los Niveles de Efectividad en la Aplicación del Currículo de Educación Física. La metodología aplicada fue un enfoque descriptivo transversal basado en el enfoque cuantitativo. La técnica fue la encuesta y como instrumento el cuestionario. La población fue de 75 docentes. La organización y discriminación de la información se realizó a través de un análisis representado en tablas, indicando que los docentes valoran el uso efectivo del diseño curricular para realizar la planificación, aunque se revelan datos alarmantes sobre la discrepancia entre contenidos he indicadores de logros seleccionados. Se concluyó, que impacta de manera positiva a los alumnos, aunque el mismo requiere de mejoras que reestructuren la alineación horizontal de los contenidos por grados, entrelazando así, los indicadores de logros. El grado académico de los docentes fortalece las buenas prácticas pedagógicas. Los docentes que solo son Licenciados en otras áreas académicas, no específicas de la Educación Física, muestran debilidad en el uso de planificación, de estrategias propias del área y poco dominio de las competencias profesionales específicamente de la Educación Física.
Factores que intervienen en la gestión educativa, del centro María Antonia Gómez Tamayo República Dominicana
Authors: Bello Reyes Vilmania
Published: July 2023

La presente investigación estuvo orientada, a analizar factores que intervienen en la gestión educativa, del centro María Antonia Gómez Tamayo Republica Dominicana en 2023. .El estudio se enmarcó dentro de un diseño metodológico del tipo de investigación de campo, con un nivel descriptivo. La selección de los sujetos de estudio quedó representada por veinticinco (25) docentes que laboran en la institucion. Se empleó como técnica la encuesta, bajo el instrumento de recolección de datos el cuestionario, a través de la escala de Lickert. La información recabada a través de estos instrumentos fue procesada por medio de un análisis cuantitativo, que permitió la presentación de los resultados por medio de tablas de frecuencia y gráficos, así como su respectiva interpretación .En tal dirección, efectuado el análisis de los datos, junto con la revisión de las fuentes documentales y considerando la metodología establecida se puede concluir  que el director realiza una gestión educativa  no genera una vinculación  entre los factores que intervienen en la gestión educativa, situación que tiene un impacto negativo en la gestión organizacional , esto trae como consecuencia que la organización educativa este limitada para asumir los grandes retos en una sociedad globalizada.
Factores de riesgo en embarazos de tipo geriátrico en el cantón morona
Authors: Espinosa Tigre Rodolfo Moises , Coral Bastidas Diana Ibeth , Calvopiña Sarmiento Eulalia Sofia , Salinas Sánchez Jessica Maribel , Cují Brito Erika Lorena
Published: July 2023

La investigación trata de evidenciar los factores de riesgo en embarazos en mujeres en etapa madura de 35 años en adelante, durante su ciclo de gestación y posterior a este, para prevenir escenarios fatídicos tanto para la madre como para el feto, obteniendo directrices dirigidas a la planificación familiar, enmarcada en la documentación descrita y publicada por varios autores. Como objetivo se busca identificar cuáles son los principales factores de riesgo que conlleva un embarazo geriátrico en mujeres del cantón Morona. Se emplea una metodología cuasi experimental con un modelo de tipo bibliográfica-documental, además para la recopilación de los datos se diseñó y aplicó una encuesta con preguntas con escalas de Likert, misma que se agrupan en dimensiones de acuerdo a las variables identificadas, se calculó una muestra de 267 mujeres con embarazos geriátricos, con un nivel de confianza del 95% y de significancia del 5%. Para el análisis e interpretación de los datos y correlación se emplea el coeficiente de Pearson, mediante el uso del software estadístico SPSS. Según el análisis estadístico dio como resultado que los factores de riesgo en embarazos geriátricos tienen una correlación positiva alta de 0,789 de acuerdo al coeficiente de correlación de Pearson, lo que conlleva a concluir que los factores de riesgos en embarazos de tipo geriátricos si afectan a mujeres en el cantón Morona.
Rol de los influencers en la promoción de marcas hondureñas
Authors: Berlioz Pastor José G , Rodríguez Quesada Sergio E
Published: July 2023

No se ha publicado mucho sobre investigaciones acerca del marketing de influencias. Este se fundamenta en la experiencia o autoridad de opinión que posee un individuo sobre una comunidad digital. Al colaborar con empresas se tornan voceros de marca brindando fe de los productos o servicios. En Latinoamérica son quince países cuya principal profesión anhelada, es ser youtuber o influencer (Remitly, 2023). Se realizó un estudio cualitativo no experimental transversal descriptivo para establecer el panorama del marketing de influencias en Honduras, realizándose entrevistas en profundidad a influencers y marcas empresariales, adicionalmente se evaluó la percepción de usuarios de la Generación Z sobre la autenticidad de colaboración influencer-marca mediante un grupo focal con un experimento de dos factores. Los influencers valoran que las colaboraciones con empresas siempre deben representar la esencia de su marca personal, porque la ausencia del vínculo afecta su credibilidad; también consideran que en Honduras existe una percepción negativa hacia el influencer, por ello, la mayoría no se sienten identificados con el término. Las marcas por el volumen de seguidores tienen una preferencia por nano o micro influencers por su favorable nivel de engagement. Asimismo, para su selección consideran la representación del buyer’s persona. La audiencia estima que las colaboraciones deben realizarse con marcas naturalmente relacionadas al influencer para percibirse genuinas. Se percibe un mayor grado de confianza, intención de compra de la marca, y grado de experiencia asociado, cuando el influencer promociona marcas que se adecuan con su estilo de vida o su identidad digital.
Experiencias de estudiantes universitarios en relación a las clases post-pandemia en la Zona Metropolitana de la Laguna
Authors: Centeno Herrera María Cristina
Published: July 2023

La nueva normalidad de las clases post-pandemia en las universidades de la Zona Metropolitana de la Laguna, presentan un reto importante para la comunidad escolar. Los procesos de reingeniería en los modelos educativos son vitales, por lo que el conocimiento del sentir de los participantes resultó esencial. El presente estudio cualitativo tiene por objetivo Analizar las experiencias de los estudiantes universitarios en relación a las clases post-pandemia. Se utilizó el diseño cualitativo, mismo que se trabajó desde el paradigma fenomenológico. Se contaron con 8 entrevistas semiestructuradas a estudiantes universitarios en diferentes áreas y la redacción de las observaciones de 2 diarios de trabajo. Mediante el análisis de los resultados de las entrevistas a partir del programa estadístico Atlas Ti 8.4, se puede considerar la necesidad que los alumnos tenían para regresar a clases presenciales, de convivir y socializar con sus compañeros y docentes. Así mismo se aprecia que los docentes, si bien están preparados para realizar sus actividades escolares, les falta capacitación, actualización y seguimiento durante el proceso de pandemia hasta la actualidad.
Condiciones de saneamiento ambiental en parroquias del cantón Paján, provincia de Manabí. Ecuador
Authors: Durán-Pincay Yelisa Estefanía , Rivero De Rodríguez Zulbey , Lucas-Parrales Elsa Noralma , Durán-Pincay Mercy Domenica
Published: July 2023

El saneamiento ambiental constituye una de las condiciones necesarias para evitar la propagación de enfermedades, entre las que se incluyen las parasitosis intestinales. El objetivo del estudio se basó en describir las características de saneamiento ambiental de varias parroquias del cantón Paján. Para la investigación se utilizó un diseño observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo y transversal, donde se realizó una encuesta a 351 padres de familia de diferentes parroquias del cantón Paján en la provincia de Manabí, Ecuador. Los resultados evidencian que un 67,24% de los individuos consumen agua de río o pozo, un 67,81% no le hacen ningún tipo de tratamiento previo al consumo. Con respecto a la eliminación de excretas, un 90,03% lo hace a través de letrinas o pozo séptico y la eliminación de basura el 75,78% lo realizan por otras vías (la botan en el patio de la casa o queman). Se concluye que las comunidades estudiadas tienen deficiencia en el saneamiento ambiental, los cuales influyen como factores de riesgo de las parasitosis intestinales en individuos del cantón Paján
Barreras en telemedicina de atención primaria de salud en tiempos de COVID-19, Huánuco, Perú
Authors: Borneo-Cantalicio Eler , Ruiz-Aquino Mely , Palma-Lozano Diana Karina , Leiva Yaro Amalia Verónica , Martel-Tolentino Wilder Javier , Ortíz-Agui María Luz , Quiñones Flores Mitsi Marleni , Ubillús Trujillo Milward José
Published: July 2023

El objetivo es identificar las barreras en telemedicina de atención primaria de salud en tiempos de COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y de diseño descriptivo, realizado el año 2020-2021 con el personal de salud de las Instituciones Prestadoras de Servicios de Salud de la Red de Salud Huánuco, Perú. Se trabajó con una muestra de 216 personales de salud seleccionados con muestreo aleatorio estratificado. Se aplicó una escala de barreras en telemedicina. El análisis de datos consistió en el contraste univariado con la prueba t de Student para una muestra. En general, la percepción de barreras en telemedicina en promedio fue de 3,2 (de 1 a 5) y según dimensiones, por orden de importancia, fue ámbito económico (3,4), organizativo (3,3), tecnológico (3,2) y humano (3,1). Sin embargo, predominó la percepción de barrera de internet (3,8), sostenibilidad (3,5) y promoción (3,5); además, estuvieron las barreras de formación, costo, multisistemas, integración, relación paciente-personal, infraestructura, conocimiento, rotación, carga laboral, interés, pericia, seguridad, desconfianza, resistencia y complejidad; todas con p = 0,000. Existe la percepción de numerosas barreras que dificultan el uso de la telemedicina, entre las que destacan los aspectos del ámbito tecnológicos (internet), económico (sostenibilidad) y organizativo (promoción).
An Analysis of Economic Development and Human Development Index as Economic and Social behavior: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Lakhan Allah Bux , Ali Masroor , Talreja Kewal
Published: July 2023

This research covers the analysis of economic development as relationship to human development. As we know that there are some core issues related to behavioral, social and cultural bases discussed in this piece of work. Some important theoretical base is highlighted for clarity and alleviation of poverty, promotion of education to deal with positive or negative social and human behavior. It is certain meaningful base for the linkage of working, social and behavioral connection. The safety is considered as main base on the criteria of socialization. The main objective of this research is to trace the reasons of negative social behavior. Economic growth can be a better way to lead economic development and social development. A list of basic parameters is available that may encourage social expansion, including human advancement. The Human Development Index (HDI) value reflects the level of advancement of human standard in a nation. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of a nation is used to calculate its growth rate. The value of HDI, which can affect the level of economic growth in the value of its GDP, illustrates the influence of human capital resources. In order to measure Pakistan's economic growth in terms of GDP per capita, this study looks at the impact of HDI from 1990 to 2022 with other variables including capital formation, exports and imports of goods and services are included in this study.
Role and Responsibilities of the Sharia Supervisory Council (DPS) at Sharia People's Finance Bank (BPRS) in Depok City
Authors: Tari Listari Mauludimah , Habibah Qurrota A'iny  , Ifaturochmah  , Haritza Hikmatyar  , Maisarah
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to find out how the shariah compliance audit is carried out through the role of the sharia supervisory board (DPS) at PT. BPRS di kota depok.Descriptive qualitative research was used for this project. This study aims to reveal data from natural settings by using the researcher as a key instrument, rather than obtaining the findings through statistical procedures or other computational methods. Descriptive qualitative analysis using inductive method.The responsibility of DPS is not only to submit a report once a semester to Bank Indonesia, but also to be accountable for the nature of the BPRS. When the DPS states that the transaction is prohibited and not in accordance with sharia, the BPRS may not do so. This is the essence of the relationship between BPRS and DPS.The level of DPS credibility in terms of performance, independence, and competence determines the credibility of Islamic banks. The role and function of DPS in sharia internal supervision must be optimized. BI''s main responsibility as a regulator is to improve the external environment of DPS, namely by developing an efficient and effective sharia supervisory mechanism according to sharia.
Considerations of the Malaysian Standards Council in Setting Quality Standards Malaysian Standards (MS 1900:2005)
Authors: Halmahera Adityas
Published: July 2023

This study provides an overview of the Malaysian Standards Council's considerations in establishing the quality standard Malaysian Standard 1900 (MS 1900, p. 2005). MS 1900 is a structured system that helps organizations to provide products and services that suit customer requirements based on Sharia regulations and requirements. This system was launched in 2005 and aimed to complement the ISO 9001 standard concerning an Islamic perspective. To obtain this MS 1900, the organization must go through a process of quality audit and sharia audit. Various kinds of literature were reviewed, focusing on the Malaysian Quality Management Standard MS 1900:2005. This research found that the Sharia elements were synchronized into the existing ISO 9001 to establish the first Islamic quality management system, MS 1900:2005. MS 1900:2005 not only helps organizations improve their management systems but also enables organizations to implement management systems per Shariah and Islamic obligations. The proposed model should be followed by managers so that MS 1900:2005 can be implemented effectively.
The Role of the National Board of Zakat in Improving the Community's Economy
Authors: Muzayyana Muzayyana , Asmuni
Published: July 2023

Public welfare is one aspect that must be considered by every country with various policies, but it is still not able to be implemented properly and effectively. The emergence of zakat institutions such as BAZNAS to optimize zakat funds so that they can minimize poverty and can improve the economy in society. In this case, Islam has obligated Muslims to pay zakat to achieve prosperity. The purpose of this study is to discuss the role of Zakat in improving the community's economy. This research method uses descriptive qualitative based on previous literature. The results of this study are that the role of the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) has been carried out optimally from the collection process to distribution to the community by looking at the results from the past few years, but it is still not optimal.

 

Keywords: islamic public finance,  zakat, economy, BAZNAS
Pembentukan Karakter Religius pada Santri Berkebutuhan Khusus di Pesantren
Authors: Amrulloh Moch. Bachrurrosyady , Awwaliyah Saskia Nabilah
Published: July 2023

The study aims to find out how the process of forming religious character in gifted students and what religious characters are formed in gifted students at the Salafiyyah Islamic Boarding School Nurul 'Ulum Gresik. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The techniques used by researchers to collect data are observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the process of forming religious character in students with special needs goes through 3 stages, namely the learning stage, the stage of awareness formation, and the stage of forming habits, while the religious character that is formed in students with special needs consists of the character of worship which includes the ability to worship obligatory prayers and sunnah, the character of jihad (seriousness) which includes himmah (willingness) to worship, study, and help others, the character of discipline which can be seen in the discipline of students with special needs in studying and worshiping, the independent character which is seen from their independence from other people, and the character social care as seen from their concern for others and the environment.
Strategi Pengembangan Literasi Keagamaan dalam Pendidikan Islam di Era Digital
Authors: Ilyas Moh , Maknun Jauhar
Published: July 2023

Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi strategi pengembangan literasi keagamaan dalam pendidikan agama Islam di era digital. Era digital memberikan tantangan dan peluang baru dalam hal penyebaran informasi dan komunikasi. Pendidikan agama Islam harus mampu memanfaatkan media digital untuk memperkuat pemahaman dan keluasan keagamaan. Dalam jurnal ini, kami membahas konsep literasi keagamaan, peran teknologi dalam pendidikan agama, serta strategi yang dapat digunakan untuk mengembangkan literasi keagamaan di era digital. Metode penelitian dalam jurnal ini menerapkan pendekatan studi literatur dalam bentuk penelitian kualitatif, di mana berbagai sumber seperti buku dan literatur digunakan sebagai sumber data. Sumber-sumber tersebut kemudian dibaca, dicatat, dan dianalisis yang kemudian dalam bagian kesimpulan nanti akan dipaparkan beberapa strategi yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan literasi keagamaan dalam pendidikan Islam di era digital.
Fake News: The Newest Gift of The Digital Era
Authors: Neeru Tiwari
Published: July 2023

One of the finest examples of how even the most advanced technology may pose risks to human beings is provided by the many social media platforms. In 2018, almost twenty individuals lost their lives as a direct result of false information that was disseminated on social media. The rumor in question was essentially connected to the bogus news of a kid being taken. Through the use of digital forms of communication such as edited pictures, videos, memes, unverified ads, and social media platforms (such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), rumors are spread very quickly with the click of a button, which has become a very big challenge for the government and administration to monitor. As a result, the Supreme Court had to step in and take action to combat the spread of fake news.
Legal and Constitutional Concept of Human Rights
Authors: Ajit Kumar
Published: July 2023

The concept of human rights is very broad. It cannot be bound by any limit, it is inherent in every constitution of the world. Human rights originated in England. The history of human rights began in the field of internal law at the time of the Magna Carta. The Petition of Rights was passed in 1628 on the basis of the Magna Carta. Later, in 1688, the Declaration of Rights was passed, which was understood as the modern Declaration of Human Rights, it was greatly influenced by the French Revolution and the American Constitution. Human rights practice is long enough. Human rights were created in the 18th century by the American and French revolutions. Most modern constitutions incorporate formal declarations of rights by adopting the influence of France and America. In 1789, the National Assembly of France adopted the American Declaration of Rights as one of the initial constitutional amendments and incorporated it into the constitution.In 1789, the National Assembly of France adopted the American Declaration of Rights as one of the initial constitutional amendments and incorporated it into the constitution. or gone Part III deals with the rights recognized as fundamental rights under the Constitution of India and Part IV discusses the extent to which human rights are protected by national institutions.
Historical Perspective of the Eighteenth Century: In the Context of India
Authors: Dr Deepak Singh
Published: July 2023

The relevance of the eighteenth century in Indian history is marked by two important events – the decline of the Mughal Empire and the expansion of the British Empire in India. These two events changed the socio-economic and political structure of India. Different historians have studied the two phases of the century and discussed different topics. Most studies on eighteenth-century India focus on the decline and decline that was allegedly pervading various spheres of life—social, political, religious or cultural. The idea that eighteenth century India was a 'dark age' has been highlighted by the writings of several European historians such as Henry Beveridge James Mill and John Marshman. William Irwin and Jadunath Sarkar, who wrote the first detailed histories of this period, attributed the decline in the character of the emperors and their aristocracy to their wrong policies. According to Jadunath Sarkar, Aurangzeb's conservative religious policy of eradicating un-Islamic practices, destroying temples, imposing discriminatory taxes on Hindus and prolonged campaigns in the Deccan were responsible for the decline of the Mughal Empire. As the government examined the developments of the period in terms of law and order, they regarded Aurangzeb as an arch-criminal. He explains the decline of the Mughal Empire under the later Mughals as a result of the personal downfall of the kings and amirs and the inefficient functioning of the administration.
Sound/Vibration: Reason of the Universe
Authors: Saurabh Tiwari
Published: July 2023

It seems to us that we are thinking positively when we consider the cosmos. The field of thought and study is both intriguing and encouraging. When one is contemplating the nature of the cosmos, there is a significant chance that they may lose someone. Why is there a universe? What underlies the universe's primary purpose? We also need to consider sound and vibration. We should all be aware that creativity exists wherever there is resonance. Sound is the most potent thing because it has so much power. When specific circumstances are met, a vibrating item produces sound, which may clearly be seen. However, because of their extremely modest amplitude, these vibrations are only audible.
The spirit of Lokmangal in 'Coronakopashtakam'
Authors: Arun Kumar Nishad
Published: July 2023

A global pandemic that engulfed the whole world in no time. Even the biggest superpowers of the world were forced to kneel before it. In such a situation, the writing of the Kalamkars could not remain under their control and they put their heart's words on paper with pen. Literature contemplates humanity as a whole. Lokmangal is the root of literature. Literature always talks about public welfare. He has to understand which thing is in the interest of the society and which is not.

Poet Dr. Balkrishna Sharma has composed his centenary poem 'Coronakopashtakam' by making this spirit of Lokmangal the center point.
Concept and Evolution of Panchayat Raj: A Study
Authors: Dr. Ashish Shakya
Published: July 2023

Panchayat derived from the Sanskrit word, which was named Panchayati Raj in the local self-government system of independent India, this system is an integral part of the local self-government. Which fulfills almost all the needs of the general public. That is why local self-government is considered very important in any political system.

The importance of local self-government is also that in the form of a political school, it works to educate and train the people politically.

It is such a government unit formed by the act of Central and State Government, in which elected representatives are given within the limits of an area like district town or village and who use the rights given within the limits of their jurisdiction for public welfare. Therefore, local self-government is not only an attribute of democracy, but in other political systems also the concept of local self-government is used to get closer to the people.

Various scholars have tried to define local self-government with their own views. Herald J. Laski, clarifying the importance of local self-government, has accepted that "we cannot take full advantage of democratic governance until we recognize that all problems are not central problems and those problems are solved in those places." But they should be solved by the people who are most affected by those problems.
A glimpse of Indian society in the memoirs of Mughal emperors Babur and Jahangir
Authors: Dr Seema Gautam  , Dr Deepak Singh
Published: July 2023

The Mughal princes of India and their kinsmen of Central Asia were not only great warriors and empire builders, but many of them also possessed refined literary tastes and had an innate ability to critically assess the developments in the various regions around them, whether political or otherwise. Be it of military or socio-cultural significance, the Indian Mughal princes not only patronized great scholars and literary figures, but were themselves authors of literary works and historical chronicles. Two of them, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur—the founder and great-grandson of the Mughal Empire in India—and Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir, the fourth Mughal ruler of India, did the extraordinary work of writing their own memoirs. Babur wrote it in his native language Chagatai Turkish, which is known as Tuzuk-i-Baburi, Wakiyat-i-Baburi or Babur Nama. The work was translated into Persian in 1589 – 90 CE by Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, one of his navaratnas or distinguished courtiers during the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, and has been used in studies. Indians trade and commerce, but neither the source of these precious metals is mentioned nor the types of goods and merchandise manufactured and traded in India at that time. But Babur showed keen interest in understanding the agricultural system and irrigation methods prevalent in India. To this he writes: “Autumn crops grow automatically with heavy rains; and the strange thing is that spring crops grow even when there is no rain. Trees and plants are irrigated in buckets or with water brought by wheel. They are irrigated continuously for two or three years, after which they do not require water.
Normal Values of Echocardiographic Parameters Indicating Right Ventricular Systolic Functions in 607 Healthy Children
Authors: Yılmaz Münevver , Çetin Mecnun , Dundar Pınar Erbay , Coşkun Şenol
Published: July 2023

Background: This study aimed to define the normal ranges of echocardiographic parameters that are used to evaluate right ventricular systolic functions. Methods: A total of 607 children within the age range of 0 - 18 years without any cardiac pathology or chronic disorders were included in the study. The study population was categorized into different age groups and underwent transthoracic echocardiography. In this study, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), tricuspid annular peak systolic velocity (TAPSV), and right ventricular myocardial performance index (RVMPI) values were measured. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the mean TAPSE and TAPSV values of male and female subjects. The mean RVMPI was higher in females than in males. The study population was categorized into nine groups according to their age. The TAPSE, TAPSV, and RVMPI values were calculated for each group. Additionally, the 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 95th percentiles, and ± 2 standard deviation (SD) and ± 3 SD values of TAPSE measurements were calculated for each age group. The study population was divided into eight groups according to their body surface area (BSA). Moreover, the 5th, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, and 95th percentiles of TAPSE measurements were calculated. There was a strong positive correlation between TAPSE and BSA. The TAPSE was also positively correlated with TAPSV but not with RVMPI. Conclusions: This study determined the normal values for TAPSV and RVMPI. It is important to have knowledge of the normal ranges of these parameters to recognize right ventricular dysfunction early in various cardiac disorders.
Family Social Capital Among Adolescents that Are Users and Non-users of Social Media
Authors: Geraee Narjes , Eslami Ahmad Ali
Published: July 2023

Background: Considering the time spent with family is essential for the growth and development of adolescents, the replacement of these times with using social media can raise questions. Objectives: This study addressed the question of whether there is a difference in family social capital between adolescents that are users and non-users of social media. Methods: Data were collected from 3600 adolescents aged 12 - 19 years in Isfahan, Iran, using a cross-sectional study design with stratified, 2-stage cluster sampling. Participants were recruited from schools and surveyed between January and March 2017. Family social capital was assessed using a researcher-made questionnaire with adequate validity and reliability. The independent 2-sample t-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Games-Howell post hoc test were used to analyze the data. Results: More than 76% of the adolescents were social media users. Males reported higher membership rates compared to females. There was a meaningful difference between the mean scores in all dimensions of family social capital, including family interactions, family cohesion, family monitoring, and family conflicts (P < 0.001), and the non-user group scored better in these dimensions. There were gender-based differences between some dimensions of family social capital (P < 0.05). There were no statistically meaningful differences between the frequencies of users in the 3 socioeconomic classes of the study (P > 0.05). Some dimensions of family social capital, including family cohesion and family monitoring, were better in users from higher socioeconomic classes (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The results indicate a difference in the family social capital between adolescents that are users and non-users of social media.
A Study on the Relationship Between Decision-making Speed and Kansei Through Data Visualization
Authors: Sugihara Midori , Kimura Tomiya , Toma Tetsuya
Published: July 2023

Data visualization is the processing of data, directed at a person, content, and purpose, to simplify decision-making for the person. In practice, does data visualization affect people's decision-making time? In this study, we formulate questions using tables and graphs for three data groups, with varying amounts of information. Twenty subjects are asked to answer the questions from least to most of information, and the time taken to answer them is measured. Following the experiment, the attributes of the subjects, including gender, age, occupation are obtained via a questionnaire. The experiment reveals that as information increases in the tabular format, the answering slows proportionally. In contrast, in the graph format, the responses do not slow down proportional to the increase in information. The relationship between the subjects’ attributes and the speed of answering is determined and some significant differences are found. Six patterns of relationship between the answering time for the tables and graphs are obtained. Subsequently, the relationship between these attributes and “change of flow from data to action (hereinafter called “the decision-making process”)” are examined in Kansei engineering, and the data visualization is found to be potentially effective at speeding up the decision-making process.
Effect of Leverage, Profitability, Liquidity Ratio, and Inflation towards Financial Distress
Authors: Oktavian Everaldi , Handoyo Sarwo
Published: July 2023

Research on financial distress is an important component in the assessment of internal and external parties of the company to see whether the company’s financial condition is in a good position or is in a bad position. This is important for internal parties in the process of reviewing the company’s financial condition to carry out decision-making to improve or enhance the company’s financial capabilities. This is also important for external parties in the decision-making process in determining whether the company is worth investing in. This study aims to analyze the effect of financial ratios in the form of leverage, profitability, and liquidity ratios along with inflation on financial distress in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study used panel data regression with a purposive sampling method with a total of 103 samples. Data processing in this study uses Eviews 9. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive influence between profitability and liquidity on financial distress indicator. As for other variables, leverage has a negative effect on financial distress indicator and inflation has no effect on financial distress indicator. This research can contribute to investors and company management in carrying out the decision making process by paying attention to the company's financial ratios and inflation in Indonesia and also contribute to developing knowledge in the field of finance study as it enhance the causality of financial distress. Suggestions that can be given for further research are to use other independent variables in the form of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility disclosure which may show results that better reflect the company’s qualitative capabilities.
Critiques in the Margins: Contextualizing Mughulṭāy b. Qilīj’s (d. 762/1361) Gloss on the Sīra
Authors: Yıldız Güllü ,   Journal of Islamic Philosophy
Published: July 2023

This article examines Mughulṭāy b. Qilīj’s (d. 762/1361) al-Zahr al-bāsim fī siyar Abī al-Qāsim, a ḥāshiya (gloss, marginal notes) on ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Suhaylī’s (d. 581/1185) commentary on Ibn Isḥāq’s Sīra. Drawing on evidence from Mamlūk-era chronicles, biographical dictionaries, and commentarial introductions, it analyzes Mughulṭāy b. Qilīj as a historical figure and the context and content of his work. This is done in order to demonstrate how commentaries and glosses are deeply related to the schol­arly and cultural life of the period. These resources testify to the antagonistic relationship between Mughulṭāy and his opponents and to the ensuing rivalry between them. Hence, this article seeks to examine the correlation between his personality and the rationale for his commentary, to determine the reasons behind his choice of text to write a gloss on and his sustained and harsh criticism against al-Suhaylī and his scholarly legacy.
Research Progress on Pressure Sealing Materials for Fractured Gas Reservoirs
Authors: Zhang Shuo , Chen Zhiying , Chen Zhangqiao , Xu Erxi , Dong Le'er
Published: July 2023

To study a kind of plugging material suitable for gas invasion in gas reservoirs fractured pressure plugging material. Gas invasion in carbonate gas reservoirs is frequent and will be accompanied by lost circulation and overflow, which will affect the safety and efficient production of oil and gas wells, and even cause serious safety hazards. In this regard, this paper summarizes the research process and problems encountered in the application of reverse pressure plugging materials in Carbonate rock fractured gas reservoirs. At the same time, it introduces the types of main plugging materials in the world and the research progress of plugging materials (polymer gel plugging technology, ultra-low permeability (non permeability) drilling fluid technology, etc.), the theory of plugging materials (rigid plugging theory, flexible plugging theory, etc.), as well as the characteristics of typical plugging materials and plugging material technology.
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Alokasi Dana Desa (ADD) di Bidang Ekonomi
Authors: Imam Sadrul , Daaris Yuli Yanti
Published: July 2023

Indonesia is one of the countries in the form of an organization, so its scope is very broad. This country was formed aims to improving the welfare oas mentioned in the opening UUD 1945 Constitution. According to Law Number 72 of 2005 chapter I paragraph II it states: "Village Fund Allocations are funds allocated by the district/city government for Villages, the sources of funds come from central and regional received by ditrict/city. The purpose of this study is to find how to evaluate the implementation of Village Fund Allocations in the Economic Sector of Bugis Village, Sape District, West Nusa Tenggara in 2022 and to find what factors influence the implementation of Village Fund Allocations in the Economic Sector of Bugis Village, Sape District, West Nusa Tenggara 2022. The type of research used is qualitative research. Informants in the study amounted 6 people. Data collection techniques namely Observation, Interview and Documentation. The results of this study is the Evaluation of the implementation of the Village Fund Allocation (ADD) in Bugis Village is not in accordance with the applicable regulations because the funds are earmarked for government administration rather than community empowerment.
Association Between the Success of Bariatric Surgery and Personality Traits
Authors: İmre Okan , Toprak Sükrü Salih
Published: July 2023

Objective: Acceptable preoperative psychosocial indicators of weight loss after obesity surgery in morbidly obese(MO) patients are still unknown. In this study, the association between personality traits, multidimensional perceived social support, and the percentage of excess weight loss (EWL) following obesity surgery was researched in MO patients.
Methods: Participants in this prospective study were recruited from MO patients who applied to the hospital’s obesity unit between July 2021 and June 2022. The study comprised 84 MO individuals. The Temperament and Personality Inventory (TCI) was used to evaluate the personality traits of the MO. Perceived social support was measured using the multidimensional perceived social support scale. The percentage of weight loss after obesity surgery was compared with personality traits and perceived social support scores.Results: The mean age of the patients who were MO was 36.7 ±8.7 years. There were 22 men (25.3%) and 62 women (74.7%). The mean preoperative BMI was 46.2 ±63. The perceived social support score was 68.0±16.4. A univariate analysis found a positive relationship between 6 months and one year’s EWL and Self-Transcendence, a TCI subcategory (p=0.011,p=0.023).
Conclusion: Obesity treatment is a complex situation that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Given the potential physiological and psychological consequences of obesity surgery, it is critical to uncover psychological predictive factors such as personality traits that boost the success of obesity surgery and are connected with weight loss. As a result, knowing the individuals who self-transcendence before obesity surgery may be useful in predicting the success of obesity surgery and planning treatment. This requires large-scale research.
Intensity and Diversity of Use as a Tool to Measure the Quality of Public Spaces
Authors: Alwah Abdulfattah , wen Ii , Mofreh Budoor , Drmoush Ali , Brook Khawla , Ali Nosaiba , Al-Shalafy Hala , Alwah Mohammed
Published: July 2023

The intensity and diversity of human activities in public open spaces are indicators of their success and high quality. Although some studies addressed the relationship between the quality of open spaces and their use, none has comprehensively addressed the intensity and diversity of use and users. This study attempts to develop the Mehta method 2007 “GPSI” for measuring the quality of public open spaces, by adding the spatial dimension and using the time dimension more widely. Procedures for developing a tool for measuring the intensity and diversity of use (IDU) were applied to four selected public open spaces in Sana’a city in Yemen by the survey studies. The tool of (IDU) includes the intensity of temporal use, the intensity of spatial use, the intensity of social use, diversity of age and gender, the intensity of stay, and the intensity of activities. This study used the perception of architects and urban designers to determine the quality of public space (QPS). It then examined the correlation between IDU and QPS using Pearson correlation coefficients. The results show significant correlations between indexes of IDU and QPS.
Influence of Entrepreneurship Orientation on Financial Performance of Construction SMEs in Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi Umar , Usman Kunya Sani , Umar Raji Abdulazeez , Emmanuel  Dsazu Wilfred
Published: July 2023

Entrepreneurship orientation (EO) recently came to light as a major business strategy for improving firm performance in different contexts. The goal of this paper is to investigate the impact of EO dimensional components as independent constructs on the financial performance of Nigerian construction SMEs. A field survey method was used to collect information from 139 owners and top managers of construction SME in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique with the aid of Smart PLS 3.0 software was used to analyse and tests the hypothesized relationships between EO dimensional components and financial performance of construction SME’s. Finding shows that EO strongly explains 78.1% of the variance in construction SME’s financial performance. Innovativeness, proactiveness and autonomy orientations were found to correlate positively with financial performance while competitive aggressiveness and risk taking reported no significant relationship with financial performance. The study concludes that EO has a very strong potential for boosting the financial outcomes of construction SMEs in Nigeria. The study recommends construction SMEs to leverage on EO strategies to engender improvement in their general corporate performance.