bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eco-Sufism in the Light of the Qur’ān: A Thematic Study of Tafsir Al-Misbah by Muhammad Quraish Shihab
Authors: Febriani Nur Arfiyah , Syahida Ahmad Ridla , Taufiq Thiyas Tono
Published: February 2024

The concept of Eco-Sufism, as an environmental ethic, believes that nature is the tajalliyāt and image of asmā and the attributes of God, all of which have theological and humanist sensibilities. The Qur’ān confirms this view, stating that all nature surrenders (aslama), submits to God’s laws (qāniṭūn), purifies (sabbaḥa), prostrates (yasjudu) and prays (ṣalāt). This library research focuses on analysing Tafsir Al-Mishbah by Muhammad Quraish Shihab as a primary source. The content analysis approach is used to uncover the mufassir’s views on Eco-Sufism in his tafsir. In contrast, the mauḍūʿi (thematic) method is applied to explore the concept of Eco-Sufism in the Qur’ān. The results showed that the religiosity of the universe expressed through paradigmatic dialectics and Eco-Sufism terms can be understood as a form of the universe’s submission to the system established by Allah the Almighty. The universe’s harmony, aptitude and discernment are clues to the Power and Oneness of the Creator. However, various natural activities such as tasbīḥ, sujūd, and ṣalāt are variously interpreted as majāzi or ḥaqīqī. However, the servitude of nature expressed through the activity of the universe is proof that nature also has a soul and spiritual dimension, just like humans.Contribution: This paper theoretically provides a holistic view of Sufism in building an ideal relationship among humans, God and the environment, which is expected to produce pragmatic results for the rescue and protection of nature and the environment.
An Examination of Socio-Religious Practices of Sufi Adherents in Bida, Niger State
Authors: Yahaya Abdulrahman
Published: February 2024

Sufis were known to have contributed to spreading Islam across the world. This paper seeks to encapsulate the early religious belief of the Nupe people in Bida, Niger state, until the introduction of Islam by the Sufis. The emergence of Sufism was assessed rightly from the time of Qadiriyyah Sufi practice and some scholars that were known with it, like Sheikh Abdulrahman Muhammad bin Sharif and Sheikh Muhammad Wazir (1882-1945), called “Waziri Mamma” before the emergence of Tijjaniyyah Sufi order through a scholar Man-Haruna, alias “Man-yisa Naku” in Banwuya, during the reign of the 2nd Etsu Nupe Muhammadu Saba (1859-1873) known as “Ma’asaba”. The paper adopted a qualitative survey where Interviews were conducted with seasoned Sufi members. The researchers purposively selected participants for the study because they are Muslims and possess knowledge about the phenomenon investigated. The paper provides an overview of some socio-religious practices of Sufis in Bida, Niger State, with the way and manner they are practised in accordance with the teachings of Islam and also reveals the effects of training on adherents by the Sufis in Bida.Contribution: This study contributes to revealing the shift of the Nupe people from polytheism to Monotheism with the role of the Sufis.
Modernism and Crisis: Seyyed Hossein Nasr's Idea on Spiritual Intelligence and Its Relevance Today
Authors: Handoko Suryawan Bagus , Suteja Suteja , Hania Irfan , Kafrawi Shalahudin
Published: February 2024

Modern humans are experiencing various acute crises. Scientific and technological advancements have ironically become a boomerang for humanity, dominating nature and creating a materialistic and hedonistic lifestyle. This study aims to discover Seyyed Hossein Nasr's perspective on spiritual intelligence and the importance of social virtue education in dealing with modern human problems. This qualitative study employs productive interpretation to analyse the data extracted from the main works of Seyyed Hossein Nasr. This study revealed that Nasr's insights shape a fundamental understanding that promotes spiritual awareness within the educational context, encouraging the integration of spiritual values into the social domain. Such integration will create a more just, empathetic, and environmentally conscious society. Nasr's ideas also provide a pathway to address the challenges posed by modernity by returning to spiritual values and adopting a balanced approach to religion and culture.Contribution: The contribution/urgency that the article gives through this exploration is to shed light on the intricate interplay between spirituality, education, and social values, enriching Nasr's timeless contributions.
Developing a management and operation model for water and wastewater components using the equilibrium optimization algorithm
Authors: Kilic Selami , Ates Abdullah , Firat Mahmut , Yilmaz Salih
Published: February 2024

A novel optimization model was developed using the equilibrium optimization algorithm to define the most appropriate management process according to the current state of urban water components in utilities. The basis of the optimization model is the current status analysis and management system, which consists of 11 main headings and 231 components. This model is applied for three utilities, and the results are presented in comparison with real-time data. Currently, the number of components with 0 or 1 score is 28, 19 and 69, respectively. The current average scores of the components in the utilities were obtained as 2.84, 3.43 and 2.48, respectively. Then, the improvement process of these components is optimized by the equilibrium optimization algorithm. The most appropriate targets were defined as 3.90, 4.15 and 3.71, respectively, with the optimization algorithm by considering the current scores in the utilities. The target scores for water supply, wastewater collection and treatment components are determined as 3.81, 4.05 and 3.84 for utility I; 4.03, 4.18 and 4.22 for utility II; and 3.51, 3.56 and 4.05 for utility III. The proposed model will be a reference for defining the most appropriate target and determining the management process.
Paleoecología, arqueobotánica y zooarqueología en la Depresión Momposina (Caribe colombiano): revisión de los estudios paleoambientales y construcción de un enfoque de investigación arqueobiológica en la región
Authors: Rojas Mora Sneider , Flórez-Correa Saán
Published: February 2024

Las investigaciones que se han ocupado de las formas de adaptación humana en el Caribe colombiano han otorgado un papel secundario al análisis de las plantas y animales, y han omitido el estudio de otros grupos de organismos en los sitios arqueológicos. En este contexto, la investigación de la Depresión Momposina no ha sido la excepción. En los últimos años se ha dado un incremento notorio en la identificación de especies, el fortalecimiento de las colecciones de referencia en el país y la diversificación en los campos de estudio de la arqueobotánica y la zooarqueología. En este artículo se hace una revisión del estado de la investigación paleoecológica, arqueobotánica y zooarqueológica en la Depresión Momposina y una clasificación y actualización de la nomenclatura de los taxones identificados hasta la fecha. A partir de esta información se propone a la arqueobiología como una apuesta de investigación enfocada en el estudio de los animales, plantas, algas, hongos, virus, bacterias, microorganismos y su interacción con las sociedades humanas del pasado. Este enfoque epistémico acoge los avances de la biología del siglo XXI en la identificación de especies, vinculando herramientas de la taxonomía integrativa, mejores estrategias de cuantificación de la biodiversidad, análisis tafonómicos especializados y la integración paleoecológica del registro arqueobiológico con el propósito de establecer una mejor comprensión de las trayectorias de cambio social y las condiciones ambientales en el pasado.
The Complicated Pop-cultural Legacy of Figura Christi. Mythologization of the Christ Narrative in the Context of Current Christian Philosophy
Authors: Jemioł Maciej
Published: February 2024

Reflecting on the many challenges facing Christianity as a religion, and particularly Christian philosophy as a way of thinking in modern, strange and unfamiliar times, one encounters time and again the grim realization that many of such challenges are simplyprovided by the current culture, the cultural sphere. Without idealizing Europe’s Christocentric culture and remembering that it was not homogeneous, we must recognize that it once existed, it was the ruling cultural norm. Today, such norms are indeed very different and vary greatly depending on the geographic region we have in mind and change from decade to decade. After the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, modernity and the postmodern era, we observe that what governs our cultural world today is pluralism more than anything else. But there are still some traces of Christocentrism in our culture and in what it has become during this period, namely popular culture. Among other aspects, research has focused on the analysis of one idea – that of the Christ-figure, which has come a long way from theology to culture to pop culture over the centuries. In this article, I will try to show why this complicated legacy can be seen, at least in part, as a challenge to Christianity in light of contemporary Christian philosophy.

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Received: 14/03/2023. Reviewed: 16/04/2023. Accepted: 30/04/2023.
impacto das oscilações da Selic no deslocamento de investimentos em fundos ICVM 555 no período de 2016 a 2020
Authors: Costa Ribeiro Prates Juliana , Dos Santos Andrade Neiva , Batista Alexandre Teixeira Norberto , Pinheiro Juliano Lima
Published: February 2024

Um dos grandes desafios para os investidores é identificar como, quando e onde investir para um maior retorno do dinheiro aplicado e com menor risco possível. Seguindo esse raciocínio o objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar os fundos de investimentos regidos pela instrução nº 555 da CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) que foram mais sensíveis às variações da Taxa Selic no período de janeiro de 2016 a março de 2020. As oscilações nos fundos são analisadas pelas séries que captam o deslocamento dos investimentos: captação líquida, aplicações, resgates e número de cotistas. Utilizou-se como referência a classificação estabelecida pela Associação Brasileira das Entidades dos Mercados Financeiros e de Capitais, entre fundos de renda fixa, fundo de ações, multimercado e cambial. A metodologia contou com análise documental dos dados secundários, estatística descritiva, análise de correlação não paramétrica de Spearman e teste de causalidade de Granger. Os resultados encontrados revelam que a captação líquida total dos fundos multimercado, número de cotistas dos fundos multimercado, número de cotistas do fundo cambial, total de aplicações em fundo de renda fixa, total de aplicações em fundos multimercado e total de resgates em fundos multimercado são as séries que são diretamente precedidas por oscilações na taxa Selic, no período analisado, indicando que esta poderia auxiliar na previsão dos seus movimentos futuros.
Inconsistências mais recorrentes apontadas por auditorias independentes às demonstrações financeiras de organizações brasileiras do terceiro setor do ano de 2018
Authors: Ishigami Rafael Tadashi , Portulhak Henrique , Azevedo Sayuri Unoki de
Published: February 2024

Esta investigação identificou as inconsistências mais recorrentes apontadas por auditorias independentes às demonstrações financeiras de Organizações do Terceiro Setor (OTS) brasileiras. A partir de pesquisa descritiva e documental, com abordagem qualitativa categórica e análise de conteúdo complementada por análise quantitativa, examinou-se 73 relatórios de auditoria relativos às Demonstrações Financeiras das OTS, dos quais 15 continham ressalvas. As inconsistências mais recorrentes se concentram em aspectos de conciliação das contas contábeis (apontadas por auditorias não-Big4), inconformidades no imobilizado (majoritariamente em associações da área hospitalar), provisões feitas erroneamente e erro na apresentação das demonstrações contábeis. O exame de relações entre a ocorrência de ressalvas de auditoria e características das OTS auditadas indicou que as associações parecem estar mais suscetíveis a ressalvas, especialmente aquelas da área da saúde. Os resultados podem contribuir para o processo de elaboração das demonstrações contábeis em OTS, principalmente para associações, apresentando os aspectos mais críticos de reconhecimento, mensuração e evidenciação que ensejaram ressalvas de auditoria em OTS brasileiras.
Políticas educacionais e manuais escolares
Authors: Gehrke Marcos , Faustino Rosangela Célia , Oliveira Terezinha
Published: February 2024

Trata de pesquisa sobre políticas educacionais para manuais escolares na educação escolar indígena, especificamente sobre o caso das escolas kaingang no Paraná. Evidencia ausência de manuais didáticos nas bibliotecas escolares para o ensino kaingang-português. Apresenta análise documental do conjunto do acervo bibliográfico kaingang de 10 das 21 escolas públicas kaingang do estado. Demonstra que a educação escolar, por meio dos movimentos sociais indígenas, conquistou um marco legal na perspectiva do bilinguismo e da interculturalidade. Conclui que a produção didática se encontra defasada, não abrange todas as etapas da educação básica e não atende o número de estudantes matriculados, dificultando as práticas interculturais de ensino-aprendizagem, sendo insuficiente e inadequada na relação com o currículo escolar.
Clinical Trials of High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Cancer: Concerns Arising from Low Post-Hoc Power
Authors: Yu Tinghe , Li Xinya
Published: February 2024

Prospective controlled trials of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for
cancers were evaluated. Post-hoc power was <0.80 in 30/46 trials and in 22/38 trials with
positive results, indicating low quality in most trials. Unscientific endpoints, small sample
sizes, and high dropout rates led to low post-hoc power that caused inter-trial heterogeneity
and overestimated the therapeutic effect. The objective response rate was not a substitute
for survival time for estimating the sample size and assessing the efficacy. The present
data can interpret a paradox: HIFU is considered to have slighter cytotoxicity to noncancer
tissues and no radiation but is frequently combined with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy
in practice.
Microglia PTK2B/Pyk2 in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Guo Yun , Sun Cheng-Kun , Tang Lian , Tan Meng-Shan
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a highly hereditary disease with complex genetic susceptibility
factors. Extensive genome-wide association studies have established a distinct susceptibility
link between the protein tyrosine kinase 2β (PTK2B) gene and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
(LOAD), but the specific pathogenic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. PTK2B is
known to be expressed in neurons, and recent research has revealed its more important significance
in microglia. Elucidating the role of PTK2B high expression in microglia in AD's progression
is crucial for uncovering novel pathogenic mechanisms of the disease. Our review of existing
studies suggests a close relationship between PTK2B/proline-rich tyrosine kinase 2 (Pyk2) and tau
pathology, and this process might be β-amyloid (Aβ) dependence. Pyk2 is hypothesized as a pivotal
target linking Aβ and tau pathologies. Concurrently, Aβ-activated Pyk2 participates in the regulation
of microglial activation and its proinflammatory functions. Consequently, it is reasonable to
presume that Pyk2 in microglia contributes to amyloid-induced tau pathology in AD via a neuroinflammatory
pathway. Furthermore, many things remain unclear, such as identifying the specific
pathways that lead to the release of downstream inflammatory factors due to PTK2B phosphorylation
and whether all types of inflammatory factors can activate neuronal kinase pathways. Additionally,
further in vivo experiments are essential to validate this hypothesized pathway. Considering
PTK2B/Pyk2's potential role in AD pathogenesis, targeting this pathway may offer innovative and
promising therapeutic approaches for AD.
Hybrid Nanoparticle for Co-delivering Paclitaxel and Dihydroartemisinin to Exhibit Synergic Anticancer Therapeutics
Authors: Tran Bao Ngoc , Ninh Thu Thi Kim , Do Thao Thi , Do Phuong Thi , Nguyen Chien Ngoc
Published: February 2024

Aim:

Anticancer treatment is required to provide effective and safe patient medicines.
This research aided in developing and applying nanoparticles (NPs) for cancer treatment.

Background:

The poor solubility of paclitaxel (PTX) restricts its therapeutic efficacy because of
allergic side effects caused by formulation excipients. To overcome this, PTX was coupled with
artemisinin derivatives and loaded into an NP drug delivery system to enhance its effects while
addressing its low solubility.

Objectives:

This study prepared and characterized a hybrid PLGA-lecithin NP containing dihydroartemisinin
(DHA) and PTX for synergic anticancer therapy. A lyophilization study improved
the stability of the NP drug formulations.

Methods:

Dual PTX- and DHA-loaded PLGA- and lecithin-based NPs were prepared using a
single-step solvent evaporation method. The NP suspensions were lyophilized, and the types and
ratios of cryoprotectants were investigated. The physicochemical properties of NPs and lyophilized
cakes (Lyo-NPs) were characterized. The stability of the Lyo-NPs was investigated at 2-8°C
and room conditions. The anticancer effects of the drug combination, NP suspension, and lyophilized
powder were analyzed using an in vitro cytotoxicity assay and an in vivo model.

Results:

The optimal PTX-DHA loaded PLGA-lecithin-NP was formulated (200 nm, PDI: 0.248
± 0.003, Zeta potential: -33.60 ± 3.39 mV). Mannitol was selected for lyophilization. Lyo-NPs
improved the stability of the NPs (1 year), wherein the physicochemical properties of the NPs
were maintained (RDI was close to 1.0). An in-vitro cytotoxicity assay of PTX combined with
DHA showed a synergistic anticancer effect (CI <1.0). The suppressive effects of Lyo-NPs on
tumor growth in vivo were dose-dependent. While the cocktail of free drugs showed high toxicity
(7.5 mg PTX-15 mg DHA/kg) in-vivo, Lyo-NPs showed no statistical differences in hematological
and biochemical parameters compared to the control.

Conclusion:

Dual-drug-loaded hybrid PLGA-lecithin NP is a potential system to minimize severe
side effects while enhancing antitumor efficacy, in which lyophilization is a key process to
increase stability.
Nitrosamine Impurities in Pharmaceuticals: An Empirical Review of their
Detection, Mechanisms, and Regulatory Approaches
Authors: Bhirud Darshan , Agrawal Gyan , Shah Harshil , Patel Artiben , Palkar Mahesh B. , Bhattacharya Sankha , Prajapati Bhupendra G.
Published: February 2024

Since their discovery in valsartan-containing drugs, nitrosamine impurities have
emerged as a significant safety problem in pharmaceutical products, prompting extensive recalls
and suspensions. Valsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, olmesartan, and other sartans have been discovered
to have additional nitrosamine impurities, such as N-nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric
acid (NMBA), N-nitroso-Di-isopropyl amine (NDIPA), N-nitroso-Ethyl-Isopropyl amine (NEIPA),
and N-nitroso-Diethyl amine (NDEA). Concerns about drug safety have grown in response
to reports of nitrosamine contamination in pharmaceuticals, such as pioglitazone, rifampin, rifapentine,
and varenicline. This review investigates the occurrence and impact of nitrosamine impurities
in sartans and pharmaceutical goods, as well as their underlying causes. The discussion
emphasizes the significance of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation approaches at various
phases of medication development and manufacturing. The link between amines and nitrosamine
impurities is also investigated, with an emphasis on pH levels and the behaviour of primary,
secondary, tertiary, and quaternary amines. Regulations defining standards for nitrosamine
assessment and management, such as ICH Q3A-Q3E and ICH M7, are critical in resolving impurity
issues. Furthermore, the Global Substance Registration System (GSRS) is underlined as being
critical for information sharing and product safety in the pharmaceutical industry. The review specifically
focuses on the relationship between ranitidine and N-nitroso dimethyl amine (NDMA) in
the context of the implications of nitrosamine contamination on patient safety and medicine supply.
The importance of regulatory authorities in discovering and correcting nitrosamine impurities
is highlighted in order to improve patient safety, product quality, and life expectancy. Furthermore,
the significance of ongoing study and attention to nitrosamine-related repercussions for increasing
pharmaceutical safety and overall public health is emphasized.
Enhancing Drug-Target Binding Affinity Prediction through Deep Learning and Protein Secondary Structure Integration
Authors: Zhang Runhua , Zhu Baozhong , Jiang Tengsheng , Cui Zhiming , Wu Hongjie
Published: February 2024

Background:

Conventional approaches to drug discovery are often characterized by
lengthy and costly processes. To expedite the discovery of new drugs, the integration of artificial
intelligence (AI) in predicting drug-target binding affinity (DTA) has emerged as a crucial approach. Despite the proliferation of deep learning methods for DTA prediction, many of these
methods primarily concentrate on the amino acid sequence of proteins. Yet, the interactions between drug compounds and targets occur within distinct segments within the protein structures,
whereas the primary sequence primarily captures global protein features. Consequently, it falls short
of fully elucidating the intricate relationship between drugs and their respective targets.

Objective:

This study aims to employ advanced deep-learning techniques to forecast DTA while incorporating information about the secondary structure of proteins.

Methods:

In our research, both the primary sequence of protein and the secondary structure of protein were leveraged for protein representation. While the primary sequence played the role of the
overarching feature, the secondary structure was employed as the localized feature. Convolutional
neural networks and graph neural networks were utilized to independently model the intricate features of target proteins and drug compounds. This approach enhanced our ability to capture drugtarget interactions more effectively

Results:

We have introduced a novel method for predicting DTA. In comparison to DeepDTA, our
approach demonstrates significant enhancements, achieving a 3.9% increase in the Concordance Index (CI) and a remarkable 34% reduction in Mean Squared Error (MSE) when evaluated on the KIBA dataset.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, our results unequivocally demonstrate that augmenting DTA prediction
with the inclusion of the protein's secondary structure as a localized feature yields significantly improved accuracy compared to relying solely on the primary structure.
The Use of the Titanium Tetrachloride (TiCl4) Catalysts as a Reagent for Organic Synthesis
Authors: Hudda Sharwan , Wadhwa Pankaj , Gupta Mukta , Chaudhary Manish , Lakhujani Lakhan
Published: February 2024

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TiCl4 is a widely utilized reagent in organic synthesis, often functioning through Lewis’s
acid-promoted transformations. This review explores the potential for TiCl4 to catalyse various examples,
adhering to the classic catalyst definition and allowing for the use of sub-stoichiometric
quantities of the catalyst relative to the substrate. The use of metal catalysts in organic synthesis
has witnessed a surge in interest due to their ability to facilitate a wide range of chemical reactions.
This review article highlights the significance of titanium metal catalysts via comparison with other
metal catalysts like Pd (NO3)2, IrO4, Au/Fe2O3, SnCl2, and AlCl3. Among these catalysts, titanium
tetrachloride (TiCl4) has gained considerable popularity for its cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness,
enhancing reaction efficiency, and ability to accelerate reactions while reducing reaction times. This
comparison helps in determining the most suitable catalyst for different chemical processes, considering
efficiency, safety, and economic factors. TiCl4 operates as a non-consumable catalyst, allowing
for the use of sub-stoichiometric quantities relative to the substrate.

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This review discusses TiCl4's applications, efficiency, and mechanisms in organic synthesis. It
distinguishes itself by presenting new applications and comparative efficiencies of TiCl4, delving
into detailed reaction mechanisms, and discussing its environmental, economic, and safety aspects.
TiCl4's role in pivotal chemical reactions, such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation, epoxidation,
cyclization, Mannich reactions, Suzuki-Miyaura reactions, Pechmann condensation,
Knoevenagel condensation, anti-Markovnikov hydration, pinacol coupling, and Diels-Alder reactions.
These reactions have led to the synthesis of biologically active compounds like zolmitriptan,
ropinirole, risperidone, and rivastigmine. TiCl4-catalyzed reactions are characterized by their mild
conditions, high efficiency, and selectivity, making them an attractive choice for modern organic
cyclic, acyclic, and heterocyclic synthesis.
Women’s Participation in Training on The Processing of Economic Value Rubber Seeds and Local Wisdom Based in Curahtakir Village, Jember
Authors: NurSekti Marita , Sepiarti Serafin Wisni
Published: February 2024

Curahtakir Village, located in Jember, is affiliated with PTPN XII and serves as a prominent rubber-producing community. A significant proportion of the village's population comprises women who are actively engaged in rubber-related labor. A significant quantity of rubber seeds is discarded and commercially traded at a price range of IDR 2000-3000 per kilogram. The absence of sufficient knowledge regarding the local potential necessitates the provision of training programs focused on the conversion of rubber seeds into high-value food products. The rubber seed chip products have the potential to enhance the local wisdom of Curahtakir Village. This research explains women's participation, empowerment through training for women, and training based on local wisdom. The study involved conducting interviews with female rubber workers, trainees, and members of the local community. The village chiefs serve as supplementary sources of information to obtain insights on the involvement of women in training programs. The findings indicated a significant level of active participation among women. During the pre-planning, the activities aimed at promoting women's participation persist in their planning and evaluation, despite encountering various obstacles, such as the challenges posed by their existing work commitments. The implementation continued to run well, the participants continued to follow the activity process to completion.
Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children in Selawangi Village, Indonesia
Authors: Faseha Dzuliani , Nurlaila Nurlaila , Hamdan Ahmad
Published: February 2024

In Selawangi Village, there were 34 cases of stunting. This study aimed to determine the socioeconomic conditions of families with stunted children in Selawani Village. The data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis method applied a qualitative descriptive method through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Sampling used purposive sampling. Based on the results of the study, the socioeconomic factors of families with stunted children indicated that the families are primarily from farm laborer families. The parents only attended elementary school and earned less than the regional minimum wage. They rent a house with electricity. Most of them still use traditional sanitation systems. Not all families have vehicles and cell phones. A low income will hinder a child from growing and developing optimally since their family's income mainly determines a child's nutritional intake.
Sewing Training Management at the Permata Job Training Institute Semarang
Authors: Fachmi Aulia Vega , Shofwan Imam , Gupta Sachin
Published: February 2024

Training is needed to improve the quality of human resources because it will guarantee that they will become the workers needed by companies or entrepreneurs. This study aims to reveal the management of sewing training at LPK Permata. The research design uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. Research participants included leaders, 2 instructors and 3 trainees. The data validity technique in this research is triangulation of sources and techniques. Data analysis uses data collection, reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that training management includes: (1) planning: identification of needs, formulation of objectives, preparation of programs, preparation of teaching materials, recruitment of instructors and students, determination of methods and media, determination of time and place, determination of evaluation forms, and financing. (2) organizing the organization structure and division of tasks and responsibilities (3) mobilizing based on the form of motivation and implementation of motivation. (4) coaching with montoring. (5) assessment of participants and assessment of activities. (6) development through program improvements and development innovation. It can be concluded that the management of sewing training at LPK Permata has been good in terms of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating, but training and development are still lacking. This research provides reference information and references regarding training management for LPK Permata or future researchers.
Status and Influencing Factors of Social Media Addiction in Chinese Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Kong Weitao , Li Yuanyuan , Luo Aijing , Xie Wenzhao
Published: February 2024

Background

Social media addiction (SMA) caused by excessive dependence on social media is becoming a global problem. At present, most of the SMA studies recruit college students as research participants, with very few studies involving workers and other age groups, especially in China.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the current status of SMA among Chinese workers and analyze its influencing factors.

Methods

From November 1, 2022, to January 30, 2023, we conducted an anonymous web-based questionnaire survey in mainland China, and a total of 5176 participants completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Social Networking Service Addiction Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, as well as questionnaires regarding participants’ social media use habits and demographic information.

Results

Through strict screening, 3468 valid questionnaires were included in this study. The main findings of this study revealed the following: the average SMA score of workers was higher (mean 53.19, SD 12.04), and some of them (393/3468, 11.33%) relied heavily on social media; there were statistically significant differences in SMA scores among workers in different industries (F14,3453=3.98; P<.001); single workers (t3106=8.6; P<.001) and workers in a relationship (t2749=5.67; P<.001) had higher SMA scores than married workers, but some married workers (214/3468, 6.17%) were highly dependent on social media; the level of SMA among female workers was higher than that of male workers (t3466=3.65; P<.001), and the SMA score of workers negatively correlated with age (r=−0.22; P<.001) and positively correlated with education level (r=0.12; P<.001); the frequency of using social media for entertainment during work (r=0.33; P<.001) and the frequency of staying up late using social media (r=0.14; P<.001) were positively correlated with the level of SMA in workers; and the level of SMA in workers was significantly positively correlated with their level of burnout (r=0.35; P<.001), whereas it was significantly negatively correlated with their level of mindfulness (r=−0.55; P<.001).

Conclusions

The results of this study suggest that SMA among Chinese workers is relatively serious and that the SMA problem among workers requires more attention from society and academia. In particular, female workers, young workers, unmarried workers, highly educated workers, workers with bad social media habits, workers with high levels of job burnout, and workers with low levels of mindfulness were highly dependent on social media. In addition, occupation is an important influencing factor in SMA. Thus, the government should strengthen the supervision of social media companies. Medical institutions should provide health education on SMA and offer intervention programs for those addicted to social media. Workers should cultivate healthy habits while using social media.
Using Social Listening for Digital Public Health Surveillance of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Misinformation Online: Exploratory Study
Authors: Boatman Dannell , Starkey Abby , Acciavatti Lori , Jarrett Zachary , Allen Amy , Kennedy-Rea Stephenie
Published: February 2024

Despite challenges related to the data quality, representativeness, and accuracy of artificial intelligence–driven tools, commercially available social listening platforms have many of the attributes needed to be used for digital public health surveillance of human papillomavirus vaccination misinformation in the online ecosystem.
Evaluación del desempeño docente en los cursos de especializaciones médicas de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM en el Hospital General “Dr. Manuel Gea González”
Authors: Martínez-González Adrián , Sierra-Martínez Octavio , García Durán Rocío , Salazar Valadez Alberto , Morales López Sara , Valenzuela Romero Rita , Sánchez Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

Introducción: Ser especialista clínico o investigador no garantiza ser un buen docente ya que además de ser experto en un campo disciplinario, se requieren otras funciones y actividades que pueden evaluarse y mostrar con ello los diferentes grados de desempeño para perfeccionar el proceso educativo.

Objetivo: Evaluar los diversos grados de desempeño docente según la opinión de los residentes en el Hospital “Dr. Manuel Gea González”.

Métodos: La población de estudio estuvo constituida por los profesores del mencionado hospital. Las variables consideradas fueron edad, género, año de residencia y especialidades clasificadas en Médicas y Quirúrgicas. El cuestionario anónimo de evaluación del desempeño docente por opinión del residente tiene evidencia de validez y confiabilidad; está integrado por 37 enunciados y cinco dimensiones con una escala de respuesta tipo Likert.

Resultados: Se evaluaron 25 profesores de 13 especialidades por parte de 281 residentes quienes opinaron que el desempeño docente es aceptable, con una media de 4.25 para las especialidades médicas y excelente con una media de 4.70 para las quirúrgicas. La dimensión mejor valorada fue conocimiento de la materia con una media de 4.32 en contraste con la dimensión de evaluación con 3.84. Cabe destacar que las puntuaciones de las especialidades quirúrgicas fueron mayores estadísticamente en cuatro de las cinco dimensiones en comparación con las médicas (ANOVA), con excepción de la dimensión I que hace referencia a la relación profesor-residente y motivación.

Conclusiones: La planta académica del hospital fue valorada por la opinión de los residentes como aceptable. Se encontraron diversos grados de desempeño docente que oscilaron entre suficiente y aceptable hasta excelente. Las especializaciones quirúrgicas fueron mejor valoradas en comparación con las médicas.
El diseño de investigación en educación: conceptos actuales
Authors: Reidl Martínez Lucy María
Published: February 2024

El presente manuscrito ofrece un panorama global de varios conceptos relevantes para la investigación en educación aplicables a las ciencias de la salud, destacando las características (tradicionales y novedosas) de las diferentes aproximaciones en la búsqueda del conocimiento.
Diez puntos básicos de un mediador en el manejo de conflictos
Authors: Lozano Sánchez José Rogelio , Vives-Varela Tania
Published: February 2024

El presente escrito describe brevemente qué es la mediación escolar y sus beneficios en sensibilizar a la comunidad educativa en la resolución pacífica de los conflictos. Detalla quiénes podrían ser los mediadores y plantea diez puntos básicos que deben poseer para llevar a cabo un proceso de mediación.
La eterna batalla contra la Ley de Murphy (y sus corolarios)
Authors: Sánchez-Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

Ley de Murphy: Si algo puede salir mal, saldrá malDos corolarios de la Ley de Murphy:Nada es tan fácil como parece.

Todo lleva más tiempo del que usted piensa En este universo probabilístico, es prácticamente una certeza que todos nosotros en algún momento de nuestra vida hayamos sido víctimas de la Ley de Murphy, y que nos hayamos topado con alguno de sus corolarios. ¿Recuerda cuando se prometió a sí mismo, como uno de los propósitos de año nuevo, que terminaría de escribir el manuscrito para enviar a una revista antes de aceptar otro encargo académico?, ¿a  cuántos de nosotros (me incluyo explícitamente) nos han ganado los múltiples compromisos, “emergencias” y “pendientes” (como los que ingeniosamente nos narran en los anuncios recientes del Instituto Federal Electoral), que forman parte de esa confabulación cósmica que evita que terminemos de escribir, revisar y enviar oportunamente a publicación los manuscritos que tenemos en el “tintero mental” de nuestras cabezas?
El aprendizaje complejo: Desafío a la educación superior
Authors: Castañeda-Figueiras Sandra , Peñalosa-Castro Eduardo , Austria-Corrales Fernando
Published: February 2024

ResumenSe argumenta la necesidad de reformar estructuras y formas de organización en las universidades nacionales, para adecuarlas a los retos de un mundo cambiante donde el desarrollo en ciencia y tecnología, tanto como el acceso y distribución de la información vía Internet, impactan ya la formación del capital humano y exigen que la oferta universitaria sea de mano de obra, cada vez más calificada. A partir de la revisión del constructo “Aprendizaje Complejo”, se ofrece una perspectiva global sobre sus componentes principales y, a manera de ilustración, se presenta un trabajo empírico nacional que modeló estructuralmente mecanismos cognitivos (creencias y estrategias cognitivas) y autorregulatorios (atribucionales y motivacionales), de variables del aprendiz, del contenido y del contexto (presencia o virtual), que configuraron la formación psicológica teórica en estudio. Los resultados mostraron que el aprendizaje fue generado por complejas interacciones entre estas variables donde: la ejecución de los estudiantes no exitosos fue predicha por creencias epistemológicas ingenuas y estrategias cognitivo-autorregulatorias deficientes. en cambio, la de los estudiantes exitosos lo fue por estrategias autorregulatorias y cognitivas estratégicas, que le permiten al estudiante ser el “agente activo” de su propio conocimiento, así como por creencias epistemológicas reflexivas sobre el conocimiento y la manera como se está aprendiendo. En relación con contexto de entrega de la instrucción, se confirmó que el aprendizaje es influido más por el método instruccional utilizado, que por el contexto presencial o virtual utilizado. Los efectos de la interacción contenido-contexto mostraron más y mejor aprendizaje cuando los estudiantes usaron estrategias autorregulatorias referidas a la persona en el contexto presencial, y de autorregulación de materiales para el contexto virtual. Además, se identificó una tendencia en la que contenidos perceptuales fueron mejor aprendidos en línea. Con esta base, se discuten implicaciones de este tipo de investigación a otras disciplinas profesionales.
Centrar la nueva agenda de riesgos sociales en la estrategia de desarrollo del siglo XXI
Authors: Fuentes Alcalá Mario Luis , Hernández Engrandes Cristina
Published: February 2024

Aunque la noción de riesgo y posteriormente la de “riesgo social” han tenido un papel importante en la configuración de la idea de desarrollo en México, estas han perdido su relevancia al ser subsumidas en la de capacidades que, en las últimas dos décadas, han sido el centro de la política social formulada por el ejecutivo federal. En este texto se plantea que un elemento que requiere adquirir mayor centralidad en las discusiones, debates y propuestas hacia la construcción de las estrategias y el curso de desarrollo no solo del gobierno federal que entrará en funciones en diciembre de 2024, sino de toda propuesta de gobierno que se proponga para las próximas décadas, es lo que aquí se describe como la nueva agenda de “riesgos sociales” del siglo XXI.
Sustentabilidad ambiental y desarrollo 2024-2030
Authors: Provencio Durezo Enrique , Carabias Lillo María Julia
Published: February 2024

La integración de la cuestión ecológica en la política y en la planificación del desarrollo fue planteada desde inicios de los años setenta del siglo xx, cuando empezaron a formularse los objetivos y principios de la política ambiental moderna. Desde entonces se asumió que para controlar las fuerzas motrices y las presiones de la contaminación atmosférica, del suelo y el agua, y para reducir la sobreexplotación de los recursos es necesario que los sistemas de producción y consumo de las sociedades se adapten a las restricciones del entorno ambiental.
Credit Card Fraud Detection using ANN
Authors: Atchaya S
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Frauds in credit card transactions are common today as most of us are using the credit card payment methods more frequently. This is due to the advancement of Technology and increase in online transaction resulting in frauds causing huge financial loss. Therefore, there is need for effective methods to reduce the loss. In addition, fraudsters find ways to steal the credit card information of the user by sending fake SMS and calls, also through masquerading attack, phishing attack and so on. This paper aims in using the multiple algorithms of Machine learning such as support vector machine (SVM), k-nearest neighbor (Knn) and artificial neural network (ANN) in predicting the occurrence of the fraud. Further, we conduct a differentiation of the accomplished supervised machine learning and deep learning techniques to differentiate between fraud and non-fraud transactions.
Arabic Maqāmāt in Light of Foreign Antiquities (An Inductive Study) Literature and Criticism
Authors: Saad AlBakar Fahd Ibrahim
Published: February 2024

This research deals with an important subject, which takes a great place in the context of the linguistic and literary and criticism works which were the subject of foreign studies. This research is concerned with how non-Arab critics receive the ancient Arab prose. The research took the art of Arabic Maqāmāt as a model for it, as it touched the influence of this art which was famous and popularized by Badi'zaman al-Hamzani, Abu Bakr al-Hariri, and others. Their impact was evident in the global creativity map, whether in Persian, Spanish, Hebrew, or other literature. The importance of this research has been increased that it took care of the critical impact that these Arabic Maqāmāt left on foreigners where many of them pay great attention to it, as it also subjected to a distinguished critical standard, as in the case of one of the German orientalists who the search took him as evidence of that. Keywords: ancient Arabic prose - non-Arabic antiquities - influence and impact - Adam Metz
Pusat Sejarah Brunei: Beberapa Aspek Perbincangan tentang Koleksi Manuskrip Melayu-Islam Brunei History Centre: Some Aspects of Discussion on the Collection of Malay-Islamic Manuscripts
Authors: Wan Hasbullah Wan Mohd Dasuki , Mohd Balwi Mohd Taufik Arridzo , Mat Hussain Eizah
Published: February 2024

Brunei History Centre is one of Brunei Darussalam government's agency that handles Malay manuscript collection and preservation activities. Through inventory and cataloging studies carried out since the 1980s, the involvement of this centre is seen to be in line with other institutions such as the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, the Museums Department, and the Brunei National Archives as manuscript collectors and preservers. However, unlike in the institutions mentioned, the status of the Malay manuscripts collection at the Brunei History Centre has never been mentioned in detail. This article presents a discussion regarding the position of Malay manuscripts in Brunei by analyzing previous studies on the inventory and cataloging of manuscripts, as well as describing the Brunei History Center's manuscript collection in general. This discussion is based on literature research and fieldwork, as well as interviews with agency officials involved. Based on this research, 270 manuscripts were found, which could be categorized into several genres. In addition, a number of untitled manuscripts were also uncovered at the Brunei History Centre. This discussion is pertinent in efforts to establish the existence and potentiality of the Malay manuscript collection at the Brunei History Centre; particularly to foreign researchers in a bid to assist in creating a knowledge base with regards to the collection. In addition, this also serves as a guide for any future undertakings with regard to the appropriate procedures and approaches dealing with those manuscripts. Essentially, this discussion places an emphasis on the fact that the role of this collection could not be disregarded in the scholarly pursuits of Malay manuscripts, mainly from its context as a source of historical analysis as well as in the investigation of Malay-Islamic civilization.
"تأثير القراءات القرآنية بالنحو العربي في سورة الجمعة "دراسة تحليلية تطبيقية The Effect of Quranic Readings in Arabic Grammar and its Implementation in Surah al-Jumu'ah
Authors: Ahmad Bello Nuruddeen , Bello Yahya
Published: February 2024

This research focuses on an analytical study, specifically the impact of Quranic readings on Arabic grammar, and its application in surah al-Jumu'ah. The study consists of four sections, starting with the introductory section, which discusses the linguistic and figurative meanings in surah al-Jumu'ah. The first section elucidates the relationship between grammar and Quranic readings, while the second section explores the nouns mentioned in surah al-Jumu'ah from the perspective of grammarians and reciters. The third section examines the verbs mentioned in surah al-Jumu'ah and their interpretation by grammarians and reciters. Finally, the fourth and last section presents the researcher's analysis of the letters mentioned in the surah from the perspective of grammarians and reciters. The study concludes that grammatical factors have a significant influence on Quranic readings. It also highlights specific verbs mentioned in surah Al-Jumu'ah, are yahmilu, hummiluw, infadhuw. The study recommends that grammarians and linguists adjust their rules and derive them from the methodology of the Noble Quran. Additionally, it advises readers to recite the Quran in the narration transmitted by the companions without being concerned about deviating from analogy (qiyas) or adhering to it.