bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FACILITY DESIGN FOR BENDOSARI ORCHARD EDU-TOURISM BASED ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Authors: Nadlifah Hindun Khairotun , Andi  , Eulis Yulianti Faridah  , Paramawardhani Herninanjati
Published: August 2024

Bendosari Orchard and Edu-Tourism stands as an initiative for enhancement and empowerment of Bendosari, Sumbersari, Moyudan, Sleman communities. Unfortunately, since its inception in 2011 and official inauguration in 2017, up until the year 2022, there has been a noticeable absence of development in terms of attractions and amenities. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, while the planning based on community participation utilizes the Asset Based Community Development approach. This approach advocates for the utilization and empowerment of local assets to create a distinctive experience for visitors. From mapping, planning, implementation/construction, to evaluation together with the community. Beyond physical facilities, there is also a plan for the development of artificial vegetative plant cultivation (grafting, budding, cutting, and topworking). Research outcomes demonstrate that community involvement in the development of the facility resulted in effectiveness at every project phase. These findings provide a concrete example of the importance of community involvement in development projects, which will contribute to the quality and sustainability of project outcomes. The expansion of the tourism area is expected to be sustainable, and one approach is to establish connections with nearby attractions. By doing so, throughout the Bendosari area, tourists will have a variety of options to explore, thereby extending their stay within the Bendosari area, and this distribution will contribute to the local economic growth in the tourism sector.
Using collocation with radial basis functions in a pseudospectral framework to the analysis of laminated plates by the Reissner’s mixed variational theorem
Authors: Fernandes Susana Cristina Ferreira , Cuartero Jesus , Ferreira António Joaquim Mendes
Published: August 2024

In order to predict the static deformations and free vibration behaviour of thin and thick cross-ply laminated plates, we integrate Carrera’s unified formulation with a radial basis function collocation technique on a pseudospectral framework, using Reissner’s mixed variational theorem. Numerical examples illustrate the precision and effectiveness of this collocation technique for static and vibration problems.
Three small species of shrews (Soricidae) from the Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing two new taxa and a new record
Authors: Hutterer Rainer , Jocque Merlijn , Mertens Jan , Mpongo Dieu M. , Mbende Menard
Published: August 2024

We report on a small collection of shrews from the central part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Three taxa are recognized, of which a long-tailed and a middle-sized species of Crocidura are described as C. salonga sp. nov. and C. binco sp. nov. Crocidura lwiroensis is recorded for the first time since its description from near Lake Tanganyika in 2013.
Snapshot computational spectroscopy enabled by deep learning
Authors: Zhang Haomin , Li Quan , Zhao Huijuan , Wang Bowen , Gong Jiaxing , Gao Li
Published: August 2024

Spectroscopy is a technique that analyzes the interaction between matter and light as a function of wavelength. It is the most convenient method for obtaining qualitative and quantitative information about an unknown sample with reasonable accuracy. However, traditional spectroscopy is reliant on bulky and expensive spectrometers, while emerging applications of portable, low-cost and lightweight sensing and imaging necessitate the development of miniaturized spectrometers. In this study, we have developed a computational spectroscopy method that can provide single-shot operation, sub-nanometer spectral resolution, and direct materials characterization. This method is enabled by a metasurface integrated computational spectrometer and deep learning algorithms. The identification of critical parameters of optical cavities and chemical solutions is demonstrated through the application of the method, with an average spectral reconstruction accuracy of 0.4 nm and an actual measurement error of 0.32 nm. The mean square errors for the characterization of cavity length and solution concentration are 0.53 % and 1.21 %, respectively. Consequently, computational spectroscopy can achieve the same level of spectral accuracy as traditional spectroscopy while providing convenient, rapid material characterization in a variety of scenarios.
Multichannel full-space coding metasurface with linearly-circularly-polarized wavefront manipulation
Authors: Luo Huiling , Gao Huanhuan , Wang Yanzhao , Wang Chaohui , Zhang Fan , Shao Yanzhang , Liu Tong , Wang Zhengjie , Xu He-Xiu
Published: August 2024

Achieving independent multitasked wavefront control by using an ultrathin plate is a challenge to increase information capacity in integration optics and radar applications. Transmission-reflection-integrated metasurface provides an efficient recipe primarily for multifunctional meta-device, however it is challenging to synergize both linear polarization (LP) and circular polarization (CP) using a single meta-plate. Here, a multichannel full-space coding metasurface composed of interleaved shared-aperture meta-atom is proposed to achieve large information capacity by capsulating judiciously engineered high efficiency triple sub-elements (modes) in four-layer scheme. By rotating dual-gap split ring resonator and varying size of “L” type structure insulating by a metallic ring with electrostatic-analogue shielding effect, both Pancharatnam–Berry (PB) and dynamic phases are independently realized under CP and LP waves, respectively. Such an extraordinary insulating strategy completely suppresses crosstalk among three modes and unprecedentedly increases the capability in yielding kaleidoscopic wavefront control. To verify the significance, a proof-of-concept metadevice is devised and experimentally demonstrated with tri-channel wavefront manipulations, exhibiting reflective dual-vortex beam and Bessel beam for forward and backward CP wave, respectively at high frequency, while transmissive polarization beam splitting for 45°-LP wave at low frequency. Our finding in polarization-direction multiplexing is expected to generate great interest in electromagnetic integration with emerging degree of freedoms.
Artificial optoelectronic synapse based on CdSe nanobelt photosensitized MoS2 transistor with long retention time for neuromorphic application
Authors: Song Xiaohui , Lv Xiaojing , He Mengjie , Mao Fei , Bai Jie , Qin Xuan , Hu Yanjie , Ma Zinan , Liu Zhen , Li Xueping , Shen Chenhai , Jiang Yurong , Zhao Xu , Xia Congxin
Published: August 2024

Optoelectronic synaptic devices have been regarded as the key component in constructing neuromorphic computing systems. However, the optoelectronic synapses based on conventional 2D transistor are still suffering low photosensitivity and volatile retention behavior, which can affect the recognition accuracy and long-term memory. Here, a novel optoelectronic synaptic device based on surface-state-rich CdSe nanobelt photosensitized 2D MoS2 transistor is demonstrated. Benefiting from the excellent light absorption of CdSe and effective charge trapping at the hetero-interface, the device exhibits not only high photosensitivity but also long retention time (>1,500 s). In addition, typical synaptic functions including the excitatory postsynaptic current, paired-pulse facilitation, the transformation from short-term to long-term plasticity, the transformation from short-term to long-term plasticity, spike-amplitude-dependent plasticity, and learning-forgetting-relearning process are successfully simulated and modulated by light stimulation. Most importantly, an artificial neural network is simulated based on the optical potentiation and electrical habituation characteristics of the synaptic devices, with recognition accuracy rates of 89.2, 93.8, and 91.9 % for file type datasets, small digits, and large digits are achieved. This study demonstrates a simple and efficient way to fabricate highly photosensitive optoelectronic synapse for artificial neural networks by combining the merits of specific materials and device architecture.
A green and facile synthesis route of nanosize cupric oxide at room temperature
Authors: Niu Yongsen , Xu Boren , Yi Xin , Wang Xi , Yi Chunwang
Published: August 2024

Heat, ultrasonic, microwave, and external energy are the essential conditions in the conventional preparation of nano-cupric oxide (CuO) from copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2) precursor. In this work, CuSO4 aqueous solution (0.02 mol) was gradually added dropwise into the methanol/sodium hydroxide (NaOH/CH3OH) solution (0.04 mol) in 20 min at normal temperature and then constantly stirred the black solution for about 5 min; nano-CuO was synthesized. The as-prepared CuO had a high purity and a regular nanosize of 4–10 nm. What is more, the by-product sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) could be separated using a high-speed centrifuge, indicating that the methanol could be conveniently recycled; thereby, an environmentally friendly sustainable route of the preparation of nano-CuO was developed. In addition, the as-prepared nano-CuO was melt-compounded with polyamide 6 to produce fiber composites. The results showed that the nano-CuO was uniformly dispersed in PA6 fiber composites and presented an excellent antibacterial performance. Most importantly, the function of methanol in the dehydration process was revealed.
Against Infinite Nothingness: Ultimate Ground vs Metaphysical Nihilism in Indian Philosophy
Authors: Frazier Jessica
Published: August 2024

The Idea of a unified foundation of all reality has long been core to many attempts at a fundamental ontology, as well as many arguments for the divine. In medieval India a cluster of arguments for metaphysical inheritance, causal entanglement, the impossibility of fundamental relations and more, were advanced together to show there must be an ultimate and unified ground. But foundationalism has been under attack in both recent metaphysics, and Buddhist philosophy. This article unpacks Vedānta’s defense of divine foundationalism against Madhyamaka Buddhism’s metaphysical nihilism. Firstly, we look at how inheritance arguments for ultimate ground aimed to circumvent the possibility of infinite regress. Secondly, we assess three arguments that this ground is a unified modal anchor, with entangled causal power, providing a connective medium for all phenomena. We address some caveats and limitations, but go on to argue that if they are right, they circumvent the Buddhists’ ‘dualistic’ assumption that if the empirical world is mere imagined convention, it needs no explanation. Monists and nihilists are allies against excessively realist ontologies, but these arguments make a compelling case for some unified fundamental nature from which, as the Upaniṣads put it, all things emerge like sparks from a fire.
Linguagem, conhecimento e tecnologia
Authors: Mariani Bethania
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é promover uma discussão sobre linguagem, produção de conhecimento e tecnologia a partir de um projeto de pesquisa intitulado Enciclopédia audiovisual virtual de termos, conceitos e pesquisas em análise do discurso e áreas afins. Esse projeto tem como produto vídeoverbetes que circulam digitalmente com a finalidade a divulgação do conhecimento científico no campo de estudos de linguagem. Essa Enciclopédia tem seu funcionamento no que Pêcheux chama de constituição discursiva dos espaços polêmicos das maneiras de ler. O trabalho desenvolvido promove indagações que percorrem domínios da discursividade nos modos de textualização e circulação da produção de conhecimento, tendo em vista o avanço das novas tecnologias em uma sociedade capitalista. Uma dessas indagações incide justamente no gesto que irá significar a o termo ‘ciência’ no meio digital: apenas como informação desprovida da historicidade que a constitui ou como produção de conhecimento, um saber que inclui e dialetiza com as próprias tecnologias que estão na base do seu processo de produção e circulação.
Presaccadic Attention Enhances and Reshapes the Contrast Sensitivity Function Differentially around the Visual Field
Authors: Kwak Yuna , Zhao Yukai , Lu Zhong-Lin , Hanning Nina Maria , Carrasco Marisa
Published: August 2024

Contrast sensitivity (CS), which constrains human vision, decreases from fovea to periphery, from the horizontal to the vertical meridian, and from the lower vertical to the upper vertical meridian. It also depends on spatial frequency (SF), and the contrast sensitivity function (CSF) depicts this relation. To compensate for these visual constraints, we constantly make saccades and foveate on relevant objects in the scene. Already before saccade onset, presaccadic attention shifts to the saccade target and enhances perception. However, it is unknown whether and how it modulates the interplay between CS and SF, and if this effect varies around polar angle meridians. CS enhancement may result from a horizontal or vertical shift of the CSF, increase in bandwidth, or any combination. In addition, presaccadic attention could enhance CS similarly around the visual field, or it could benefit perception more at locations with poorer performance (i.e., vertical meridian). Here, we investigated these possibilities by extracting key attributes of the CSF of human observers. The results reveal that presaccadic attention (1) increases CS across SF, (2) increases the most preferred and the highest discernable SF, and (3) narrows the bandwidth. Therefore, presaccadic attention helps bridge the gap between presaccadic and postsaccadic input by increasing visibility at the saccade target. Counterintuitively, this CS enhancement was more pronounced where perception is better—along the horizontal than the vertical meridian—exacerbating polar angle asymmetries. Our results call for an investigation of the differential neural modulations underlying presaccadic perceptual changes for different saccade directions.
Transthalamic Pathways for Cortical Function
Authors: Sherman S. Murray , Usrey W. Martin
Published: August 2024

The cerebral cortex contains multiple, distinct areas that individually perform specific computations. A particular strength of the cortex is the communication of signals between cortical areas that allows the outputs of these compartmentalized computations to influence and build on each other, thereby dramatically increasing the processing power of the cortex and its role in sensation, action, and cognition. Determining how the cortex communicates signals between individual areas is, therefore, critical for understanding cortical function. Historically, corticocortical communication was thought to occur exclusively by direct anatomical connections between areas that often sequentially linked cortical areas in a hierarchical fashion. More recently, anatomical, physiological, and behavioral evidence is accumulating indicating a role for the higher-order thalamus in corticocortical communication. Specifically, the transthalamic pathway involves projections from one area of the cortex to neurons in the higher-order thalamus that, in turn, project to another area of the cortex. Here, we consider the evidence for and implications of having two routes for corticocortical communication with an emphasis on unique processing available in the transthalamic pathway and the consequences of disorders and diseases that affect transthalamic communication.
La relación ética entre el “yo” y el medio ambiente entendido como lo “otro”
Authors: Chaparro Mantilla Jhon Jairo , Casallas Lizarazo Edgar Andrés , Triana Rocha Sherly Yojana , Fajardo Pascagaza Ernesto
Published: August 2024

A manera de preámbulo se plantea la siguiente pregunta: ¿Qué tanto está dispuesto el hombre a trabajar por la sociedad, por el medio ambiente y por sí mismo? El hombre “postmoderno” se ha dado a la tarea de repensar su paso por el mundo y las consecuencias de su trasegar por el mismo; ha reflexionado por y para el otro, para que este pueda vivir, en la medida de lo posible, en las mejores condiciones sociales, económicas, educativas, pero más importante, medioambientales. Por lo tanto, esta afirmación implica asumir la naciente, pero antigua, relación de equilibrio entre el ser humano y el medio ambiente, incluyendo, además, una reflexión sobre el hacer y el pensar colectivo del ser humano, es decir, la expresión ética (Cantú, 2015).
Del facientes veritatem al universitatem facientes La acción del docente, más que dictar clase
Authors: Murcia Padilla Julio César
Published: August 2024

“Se educa mucho con aquello que se dice, pero más con aquello que se hace y mucho más con aquello que se es".
San Ignacio de Antioquía.
 
Un miércoles, 1 de agosto de 2012, ingresé como docente del Departamento de Humanidades y Formación Integral, encargado de los espacios académicos de Antropología y la Cátedra Sociedad, Política y Utopía, fray Tomás Campanella, O. P. Sin embargo, tres años antes, en 2009, me uní a la Universidad Santo Tomás como estudiante de la maestría en Educación, y luego, en 2018, como estudiante del doctorado en Educación. Estas experiencias, tanto como docente como estudiante, formaron —y siguen formando— un espíritu de diálogo. Como estudiante, comprendí el sentido de la educación y la formación del desarrollo de la razón, la inteligencia y la libertad; y como docente, asumí la formación humanista con una ruta o método prudencial. Ambos caminos tienen un mismo destino: comprender y llevar a la praxis el Facientes Veritatem a través del ver, juzgar y actuar hacia el Universitatem Facientes.
Political and ideological background of LSSR KGB activity against antisoviet powers in 1954-1990
Authors: Burinskaitė Kristina
Published: August 2024

Communist ideology not only legitimized the Soviet totalitarian regime but also influenced and defined the basis and direction of KGB activity and legitimized its repressive policy. Inner and international policy targets of the Communist Party were also important to KGB activity, influencing its operational activity and its methods. The Communist Party was also an important player in forming the repression policy that was implemented by the KGB. Also, the Communist Party obliged the KGB to undertake ideological and political education functions.
After 1954, inner and international situations of the Soviet Union changed, and this changed the positions of the KGB and its priorities, activities, methods; however, the main targets almost hadn’t changed. Now the KGB paid more attention to the prevention of anti-Soviet activity rather than to physical repression. To implement this task, the KGB used prophylaxis, psychological pressure, and formation of public opinion through the media, as well as ideological and political education of society.
Communist ideology had a great influence on KGB operational activity, its understanding, and evaluations of anti-Soviet activity. It was evaluated as class struggle that was initiated by the West, especially by the USA. That is why the KGB paid more attention to specific groups of society such as youth, intelligentsia, former political prisoners and deportees, and tried to control all connections with the West.
The Nazi propaganda of anti-semitism in the temporarily occupied territories of the USSR in the interpretation of the Soviet political elite: doctrinal dictates and pragmatic demands
Authors: Dacišina Marina V.
Published: August 2024

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East Central Europe in the Federalist-Regional Concepts of the Polish Emigrants of the Second Half ofthe 20th century
Authors: Stankevič Barbara
Published: August 2024

The most prominent representatives of the federalist concept among Polish emigrants of the second half of the 20th century are considered to be historian Oskar Halecki (1891-1973) and editor/politician Jerzy Giedroyc (1906-2000). They made a tremendous influence on the Polish historiographical and geopolitical thought. The present article is dedicated to their activities and has formulated the concepts meant for the substantiation of the federal past of East Central Europe and the independence of the region.The developments of World War II and post-war periods conditioned a half-century-long dualistic division of Europe into the democratic West and the Communist East, which left a deep imprint in the world historiography. Disagreeing with the dualistic representation of Europe, O. Halecki suggested his own concept; he summarized the discussions of historians and politicians of the first half of the 20th century concerning such concepts as Eastern Europe, Slavic Europe, Central or East Central Europe. This was reflected in his publication "The Limits and Divisions of European History". In it, he suggested dividing Europe not into two or three but into four parts - Western, Eastern, West Central, and East Central.The concept of Europe which he had formulated was further expanded not only by the main centres of political thought of the USA, but also by Polish emigrants, and among them by the Institute of Literature which was situated in France, near Paris, in the Maisons-Laffitte suburb and was headed by Jerzy Giedroyc. The journals "Culture" and "Notebooks of History", edited by Giedroyc, presented the concept of ULB (to name the former lands of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania - Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus) and the geopolitical programme of the peaceful co-existence of Poland with its Eastern neighbours in the "subregion" of East Central Europe. This programme distinguished Maisons-Laffitte from the Polish emigrants as immediately after the war it was believed that after the year 1939 and the Yalta agreements changes in the Polish political thought were necessary - the Polish had to give up the claims to Vilnius and Lvov. Under the present circumstances, the ULB concept was seeking to renew the "idea of the Jogaila dynasty", which was popular in the post-war period, by dialectically criticizing it and discarding its imperialist form.O. Halecki introduced the homogenic region of East Central Europe into the historiographical discourse and encouraged discussions on its past and future, while J. Giedroyc's geopolitical concept of the ULB subregion contributed to the substantiation of the claims of historical subjects to the cultural/historical regions formulating their identity and encouraged a new cooperation of the countries. Their concepts conditioned changes in the Polish thought and presented new arguments for the formation of a narrative between the former Republic of Both Nations.
Domas Butėnas (1926 04 09-2011 03 06)
Authors: Jegelevičius Sigitas
Published: August 2024

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A fisiologia da arte no Nietzsche tardio
Authors: Araldi Clademir Luís
Published: August 2024

Intentamos mostrar neste artigo que os projetos de Nietzsche para a Fisiologia da arte têm um desenvolvimento significativo na sua obra tardia, partindo de uma ênfase mais literária e culminando em aplicações “científicas”. São os diferentes modos de relacionar as fontes literárias e científicas que tornam a fisiologia da arte uma abordagem relevante do Nietzsche tardio, para criticar os artistas modernos da décadence e para criar condições para o projeto valorativo de uma arte afirmativa. Por fim, investigaremos os limites da crítica de Nietzsche à décadence moderna.
Software solution for automated verification of wall structures written in Python
Authors: Madiev Aset , Erdélyi Ján , Honti Richard
Published: August 2024

Automation in the construction has seen progress in using modern techniques, which has opened new perspectives for the verification of construction structures using point clouds. This paper discusses wall structure geometry verification, using point cloud data with geometry information extracted from building information modeling models as reference data. The research is focusing on automating the verification of wall structures using a software solution developed in Python. It involves processing and extracting geometric data from models in industry foundation classes' format, comparing the data and visualization of deviation. Results, conclusion, and future workplans are given for achieving better understanding.
Numerical solution of nanofluids mixing processes in T-mixer equipped titled gate
Authors: Abas Siba Mohamed Abed Al , Rashed Musaab K. , Jehhef Kadhum Audaa
Published: August 2024

In this study, a numerical simulation technique is employed to predicate the temperature distribution and velocity profile data of cold and hot nanofluids within a T-mixer was studied. The mixing of nanofluid flow with Al2O3 nanoparticles of 50 nm flows at Φ = 0.4 vol.% in a T-shaped mixer. The present numerical problem has been solved using the COMSOL Multiphysics version 5.4. Six angle of inclination was studied (θ = 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90°) of the gate and evaluated its effects on the temperatures and velocity contour in the T-junction. The study's findings indicated that the presence of a gate in a stationary, non-rotating flow regime has a noteworthy impact on the stationary vortex flow. Also, the mixing occurs more quickly at angles of 45 or 60°. Mixing at a 30° or 90° angle took longer.
Osteomyelitis appearing as bone tumor: a case series
Authors: Kezia Sondang Mukti  , Martadiani Elysanti Dwi , Dewi Putu Utami
Published: August 2024

Introduction:  Focal bone lesions are common and often found on routine radiology examinations. While many lesions are true neoplasms, several bone abnormalities are not tumors. It is essential for radiologists and clinicians to be aware of this possibility and to identify characteristic features that make it possible to differentiate between bone tumors and lesions that resemble bone tumors. This case series will specifically discuss osteomyelitis, which resembles a bone tumor
Case Description: There were three cases with features of osteomyelitis that appeared as bone tumors. The first case is a 3-year-old girl with swelling in her right knee. The differential diagnosis based on X-ray examination are chondroblastoma and aneurysmal bone cyst. The second case is a 24-year-old man with left knee swelling. The differential diagnosis based on X-ray examination is chondroblastoma and giant cell tumor (GCT). The third case is a 45-year-old man with swelling and pain in his right thigh. The differential diagnosis based on X-ray examination is periosteal osteosarcoma. All three cases underwent laboratory examination and showed signs of infection, such as leucocytosis, elevated ESR, and elevated CRP. Histopathology examination of all cases shows chronic inflammation.
Conclusion: On X-ray examination, it is difficult to differentiate between osteomyelitis and bone tumors. Cases of osteomyelitis that resemble bone tumors emphasize the importance of clinical history, laboratory examination, and radiography because they are generally difficult to detect.
Antibacterial activity of Spondias pinnata leaf extract on the in-vitro growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Authors: Suryanditha Putu Arya , Widhidewi Ni Wayan , Paramasatiari Anak Agung Ayu Lila , Wedari Ni Luh Putu Harta
Published: August 2024

Background: Infectious diseases caused by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria infection continue to be a significant cause of health problems. Over the past decades, there has been a growing interest in Spondias pinnata research. It has also been demonstrated that the essential oil and leaf extract of Spondias pinnata has strong antibacterial properties. This study aims to assess and analyze the antibacterial activity of Spondias pinnata leaf extract on the growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in vitro.
Methods: The design of this research is an experimental study with a post-test-only control group design at the Biomedical Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Warmadewa, and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana. The samples in this study were Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Salmonella typhimurium bacteria in which antibacterial activity of Spondias pinnata leaf extract was tested by using the Kirby-Bauer method.
Results: The active compounds contained in the extract of Spondias pinnata leaf include saponins, phenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins. Antibacterial activity of 60% extract concentration on Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans) had a strong inhibitory effect. Antibacterial activity of 40% and 60% extract concentrations on Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella typhimurium) had moderate inhibitory effects.
Conclusion: Spondias pinnata leaf extract had antibacterial activity potential on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, aligning with its increased concentration.
Does the estrogen elicit or suppresses stress susceptibility in women?
Authors: Roteno Therene , Sugiritama I Wayan , Sumadi I Wayan Juli
Published: August 2024

The perimenopausal period has been linked to heightened stress levels in women, even in the absence of a history of affective disorder. This may be attributed to the impact of fluctuating levels of gonadal steroids on neurotransmitters and mood-regulating systems. This article reviews the interactions between estrogen changes and psychosocial stress and their contribution to women’s vulnerability to stress. Estrogen plays a crucial role in regulating brain functions and networks associated with alterations in stress reactivity, cognitive abilities, and emotional regulation. The combined impact of estrogen on cognitive and emotional processes, especially in the context of psychosocial stress, could explain the link between fluctuations in ovarian hormones and stress levels in females. Our hypothesis suggests a framework detailing how estrogen influences various brain systems involved in emotional and cognitive responses to stress, and we explore potential pathways through which reproductive events and estrogen fluctuations might raise stress vulnerability in women with additional risk factors. Fluctuation in estrogen levels can directly influence the functioning of emotional regulation nodes and circuits in the brain, impacting cognitive responses to life stress.
Lipid profile is significantly associated with sarcopenia status in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome
Authors: Ngestiningsih Dwi , Rosetya Mareta Isti , Fatimah Dewi Nur , Pemayun Tjokorda Gde Dalem , Sofro Muchlis Achsan Udji
Published: August 2024

Background: Sarcopenia is a degenerative condition closely associated with the elderly, especially those with metabolic syndrome. Patients with sarcopenia often experience a decrease in muscle mass which is replaced by fat mass. Dyslipidemia through insulin resistance mechanisms can cause muscle dysfunction in the elderly. Additionally, low albumin levels can decrease muscle mass, worsening sarcopenia. Uric acid can also influence the development of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia sufferers tend to experience an increase in TNF-α levels due to insulin resistance. The incidence of metabolic syndrome with increased morbidity and mortality is more common among older individuals. The study aims to determine the relationship between lipid profile, albumin, TNF-α, and uric acid levels with sarcopenia status in elderly individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Methods: An observational analytic study using a cross-sectional design. The subjects were 42 elderly individuals with metabolic syndrome. Plasma samples were used to measure lipid profile, albumin, TNF-α, and uric acid levels. Sarcopenia status was assessed through physical performance tests, hand grip strength, and BIA.
Results: Total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL levels were significantly associated with sarcopenia status in elderly individuals with metabolic syndrome, while albumin, TNF-α, and uric acid levels were not.
Conclusion: Lipid profile is significantly associated with sarcopenia status in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome.
Rydberg excitons and quantum sensing
Authors: Heckötter J. , Aßmann M. , Bayer M.
Published: August 2024

Within the last few years, Rydberg excitons, bound electron–hole pairs in highly excited states, have emerged as a promising technology platform for quantum nonlinear optics, quantum information processing, and quantum sensing. The advanced device designs and sensing concepts in these fields require strong nonlinearities at the few-photon or few-carrier level. Rydberg states offer the required strong nonlinearities as the relevant physical quantities at the heart of such nonlinear effects scale strongly with the principal quantum number, n, of the excited state: For example, their polarizability scales as $$n^7$$

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, resulting in an enormous sensitivity to external fields. We review recent experimental and theoretical results that pave the way toward quantum sensing of the electric fields originating from static charge carriers and strongly diluted electron–hole plasmas. We also discuss the strong nonlinear optical properties of Rydberg excitons and how they could be utilized in terms of sensing.

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The Processes of Memorizing the Qur'an Program as An Optimization of Islamic Religious Education Learning in Shaping the Noble Morals of Students
Authors: Khaeruniah Ade Een , Supiana Supiana , Nursobah Asep , Thohir Ajid
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe: the paradigm, objectives, programs, processes, evaluations, supporting and inhibiting factors, and the impact of memorizing (tahfizh) the Qur'an tahfizh program as an optimization of Islamic Religious Education learning in shaping the noble character of students at SMP IT Qordova and SMP Al Amanah Bandung Regency. This research is qualitative research using phenomenological and ethnographic methods. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observations, and literature. Data analysis is carried out by sorting out the data obtained and then collecting it for analysis and conclusions. The results of this study show that the process of the tahfizh Al-Qur'an program as an optimization of Islamic religious education learning in shaping the noble character of students in the two schools begins by strengthening the motivation and responsibility of students to learn by memorizing the Qur'an and is realized through the stages of planning, learning, using media, methods and learning administration. These findings highlight the Al-Quran tahfizh program as optimizing Islamic religious education learning in forming students' noble morals.
Gods of Participation
Authors: Ciołkosz Matylda
Published: August 2024

This paper is a theoretical discussion of how the relation between religion and morality – one of the main research areas in the cognitive and evolutionary sciences of religion (CESR) – may be rephrased in terms of 4E cognition. This aim is realized through redefining morality and religion in terms of participatory sense-making – a model of social cognition situated within the 4E framework. This paper explains the basic tenets of the 4E (embodied, embedded, extended, and enactive) approach to cognition. It clarifies how the notion of mental representations – pivotal for any theorizing within CESR – can be fitted within this model by adopting a radical enactive cognition view. It then proceeds to define participatory sense-making and demonstrate how morality as a system for regulating cooperative behavior fits this concept. Finally, it discusses the role of representations of gods’ moral concerns in reinforcing morality. It argues that focusing on the meaning-making potential of social interactions can elucidate where these representations come from and how they unfold.
Wine tasting notes as formulaic texts
Authors: López-Arroyo Belén , Sanz-Valdivieso Lucía
Published: August 2024

The linguistic term “formulaic language” refers to fixed expressions or sequences of words that are often used as a single unit and are typically stored in memory and retrieved as complete units during communication, rather than being constructed or analyzed anew each time by the rules of grammar. Today, however, the concept of formulaicity has expanded beyond individual word combinations to include larger units as formulaic texts. In certain text genres such as abstracts and recipes, formulaicity is visible not only at the level of wording, but also in text content, structure, and layout. But it has not been examined in other text genres where professionals could benefit from this fixed structure in order to produce acceptable texts. In the present article we aim to analyze if wine tasting notes can be considered formulaic in nature. To meet our expectations, a corpus of wine tasting notes written originally in English will be used and collocations that help build up a text examined; by using Biel’s text-organizing patterns and term-embedding collocations, and by analyzing tasting notes in terms of Gülich’s criteria for formulaic texts, the present study will try to show if wine tasting notes are indeed formulaic. Our findings enhance dictionary entries by capturing the full spectrum of sensory experiences and professional terminology in oenology, improving lexical entries in both oenology and general monolingual dictionaries through the identification and categorization of formulaic language in wine tasting notes.
Eksistensi Kurikulum Pesantren sebagai Sub Sistem Pendidikan Nasional (Konteks Kasus Pondok Modern Gontor Ponorogo)
Authors: Muhammad Yusron Maulana El-Yunusi
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi sebuah masalah tentang Kesistensi Kurikulum pesantren. Dan Pesantren adalah lembaga pendidikan yang berorientasi masa depan tentu memiliki tujuan, kurikulum, visi dan misi dalam usaha membentuk bangsa yang lebih beradab. Adapun tujuan yang dicanangkan oleh pesantren yaitu pendidikan yang sesuai dengan norma-norma agama Islam dan selalu bersifat tafaqquh fi ‘l-dîn. Perkembangan pesantren dari pesantren salaf (bandongan dan sorogan) sampai pesantren modern yang sangat pesat hingga saat ini tidaklah lepas dari adanya system pendidikan yang jelas dan kurikulum yang terencana dengan baik. Adapun metode penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, yang secara teknis pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi, setelah data terkumpul, kemudian data diolah dan disajikan. Hasil dari Penelitian ini adalah tujuan pendidikan mesti ditekankan pada tercapainya keseimbangan hidup yang bahagia dunia akhirat, sebagai pengganti tujuan pendidikan lembaga tradisional sebelumnya yang hanya mementingkan akhirat. Pembaharuan kurikulum pendidikan pesantren dengan standar 100% ilmu agama dan 100% ilmu umum Dalam arti, peantren tidak hanya mengajarkan ilmu-ilmu agama saja, tapi juga ilmu pengetahuan modern, dan yang didukung oleh kemampuan penguasaan bahasa Arab dan Inggris. Lokasi Tempat Penelitian ini di Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor Ponorogo
Penerapan Kurikulum Kulliyatul Mu’allimin Al-Islamiyyah dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Pesantren
Authors: Tahir M Turmuzi , Muhammad Muhammad , Subki Subki
Published: August 2024

Penerapan kurikulum merupakan suatu proses dalam mencapai sebuah tujuan pendidikan. Kurikulum mengarahkan segala bentuk aktifitas pendidikan di suatu lembaga yang keberhasilannya ditentukan dari proses penerapan dari kurikulum sendiri. Kurikulum Kulliyatul Mu’allimin Al-Islamiyyah (KMI) merupakan model kurikulum Gontor yang diterapkan di pesantren alumni Gontor maupun pondok modern. Pondok pesantren Nurul Haramain merupakan salah satu pondok yang mengadopsi kurikulum KMI yang telah memberikan kontribusi nyata di dalam masyarakat. Pondok pesantren Nurul Haramain mendaptakan beberapa penghargaan diantaranya dalam digitalisasi dan lingkungan. Hal ini tidak lepad dari proses penerapan kurikulumnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan pengumpulan data, kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Pengujian keabsahan data dilakukan dengan kredibilitas, keteralihan, keterikatan dan kepastian.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penerapan kurikulum KMI terdiri dari intrakurikuler, ekstrakurikuler, dan kokurikuler dengan pendekatan spiritual, intelektual, dan pergerakan. Penerapan intrakurikuler terbagi menjadi dirasat Islamiyah, dirasat lughawiyah, dan dirasat Amiyah. Ekstrakurikuler terdiri dari olahraga, sains, teknologi, Bahasa, dan entrepreneurship. Implikasi dari manajemen kurikulum KMI yaitu meningkatnya mutu pesantren Nurul Haramain Naramada dengan baik yang ditunjukan dengan berbagai kegiatan nasional maupun internasional dan proses pendidikan yang bersifat adaptif.
Strategi Menyusun Manajemen Keuangan dalam Lembaga Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Inaldi Irani Surya Kartini , Rindaningsih Ida
Published: August 2024

Educational financial management plays a crucial role in Islamic Education Institutions. Therefore, a strategy is necessary for the survival and development of these institutions. The relationship between educational institutions and financial management is inseparable. This research employs the library research method and gathers data from Mendeley, Publish or Perish, and Google Scholar applications. During the research process, researchers will analyse case studies, implementation examples, and financial reports from previous educational institutions. They will also analyse policies and regulations related to financial management in educational institutions that are implemented in various settings. The aim of this research is to provide a solution for achieving the goals of Islamic Education Institutions by improving their financial management system. The research findings indicate that effective educational financial management strategies are not only based on the principles of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling, but also require human resources with both professional competence and a correct understanding and implementation of Islamic law, from an Islamic perspective. It is important to note that Islamic rules are more intricate than scientific discoveries.
Pengaruh Praktik Pengalaman Lapangan Kependidikan dan Self-Efficacy Terhadap Kesiapan Menjadi Guru pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Tarbiyah Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong
Authors: Mariyatul Qibthiyah  , Ainol Ainol , Zaini Bahruddin
Published: August 2024

The decision to enroll in a university is typically driven by the aspiration to become a well-prepared teacher. However, some potential educators may not feel entirely ready to embrace this profession. This study aims to assess how educational field experience influences individuals and explore the connection between self-confidence and teaching preparedness. Additionally, it seeks to examine how self-confidence and educational field experience together shape a person's readiness for a teaching career. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing a method of sampling that includes all potential participants. Questionnaires were employed to gather data, the results of which were evaluated by use of a statistical method known as partial least squares structural equation modelling. The results of the research demonstrate a positive impact of both self-confidence and educational field experience on individuals' readiness and their desire to pursue teaching. In fact, the findings reveal that self-confidence and educational field experience significantly contribute to teacher readiness (0.581). Notably, this research offers a new viewpoint by emphasising the impact of self-confidence on one's preparedness to enter the teaching profession, as indicated by a weak F-Square test result of 0.053.
Membentuk Citra Merek Melalui Pengembangan Kewirausahaan di Pondok Pesantren Maskumambang Gresik
Authors: Huriyah Lilik , Falah Moh. Fajrul
Published: August 2024

Citra merek suatu lembaga berperan penting untuk dikenal oleh banyak calon konsumen dan untuk bersaing dengan kompetitor lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pembentukan citra merek melalui pengembangan kewirausahaan di Pondok Pesantren Maskumambang Gresik. Informan pada penelitian ini terdapat 6 orang diantaranya; kepala pondok pesantren, direktur bisnis, guru, siswa, orang tua dan masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan observasi di lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa strategi pembentukan citra merek sudah terlaksana dengan baik, Pondok Pesantren Maskumambang Gresik menerapkan strategi dengan pengembangan kewirausahaan sebagai salah satu upaya untuk pembentukan citra merek, pengembangan kewirausahaan juga membentuk popularitas dan kredibilitas lembaga di masyarakat yang mampu menjadi peluang menarik para calon konsumen atau peserta didik baru.
Kepemimpinan Transformasional Kepala Sekolah untuk Membangun Budaya Literasi Membaca di Lingkungan Sekolah Negeri
Authors: Marliansyah Anan , Suwadi Suwadi
Published: August 2024

The principal is a leader figure in the school environment. The principal’s transformational leadership has an influence on the reading literacy culture in the school environment. Researchers in this study collected data from library data and from journals and books which are better known as library studies.researchers analyze research content related to the theme being researched to draw conclusions. The research result show that the principal’s transformational leadership builds a good and efficient literacy culture. The principal’s transformational leadership is able to change the school’s potential to have a high literacy culture. The ability possessed by the principal’s transformational leadership is in the form of innovation ability, innovation is useful for encouraging the emergence of new breakthroughs in education. The motivation, motivation is useful for encouraging student’s enthusiasm in the educational process and fostering the work ethic of their educators. And inspiration, inspiration is useful for fostering high passion for all school staff. The school principal’s transformational leadership abilities are able to have an effect on students and girls in the school to enjoy reading and in general can foster a culture of literacy for all members of the school.
Peran Perbankan Syari’ah dalam Perkembangan Perekonomian di Indonesia
Authors: Habibi Miftakhur Rokhman , Diah Ruriana
Published: August 2024

The existence of institutions and all the rules in which there are matters of money in the running of finance in the country, have become the most important foundation and guidance in accelerating the speed of development of a country, especially in terms of the economy. Indonesia is a country with most people embracing Islam, certainly wants a mechanism as a financial regulator. while avoiding the interest system in banking. Islam embodies the basis of sharia trading. Islamic banks appear as an answer about the cons of usury and interest in banking. So, therefore, Indonesian Muslims who want their financial operations in banks to avoid usury, do not need to worry anymore with the existence of Islamic banks or Islamic banks. The banking sector is important as a link between capital and the real results that are in the hands of capital owners. The first use of banking in a large economy must be aimed at what ways that money can be used properly as a ranking of the economy. The existence of Islamic banks cannot be separated from the plummet of the economy which was initially seen and called the monetary crisis. Islamic Bank is a bank that in running its finances, leaving all the problems of usury. In this case, the interest that is considered as usury is a challenge in these times. Islamic finance exists, based on two reasons. Due to the prohibition of taking usury in it. And because of financial transactions that have it in it, is considered to have some shortcomings.