bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis The Use Of Qawaid Fiqhiyyah In The Decree Of The Fatwa Of Aceh Islamic Scholar Consultative Assembly (MPU)
Authors: Nasution Liantha Adam
Published: October 2022

Aceh is a province that has privileges compared to other regions in Indonesia, the privilege of Aceh is to be able to carry out the aspirations and dreams of the Acehnese people so that they carry out Islamic Sharia properly and are protected by state laws that will create a civil society based on the Kaffah Islamic Sharia. In compiling the Rules and Implementation based on Islamic Shari'ah, the Acehnese government established an institution that houses Aceh's Islmic scholars and has the authority to provide Islamic legal considerations in drafting Qanun and legal rules in Aceh, the institution is Aceh Islamic Scholar Consultative Assembly (MPU). The study uses a normative approach that focuses on the study of laws/regulations issued by Aceh Islamic Scholar Consultative Assembly by looking directly at the rules and classifying Fatwa, Ijma’a, Qiyas, and  Aceh Islamic scholar’s views which will be deductively concluded. Based on the analysis of the legal products issued by Aceh Islamic Scholar Consultative Assembly, it is clear that the application of Qawaid Fiqh is considered and becomes a source of rules in decisions relating to Contemporary but the use of Qawaid Fqih in several Fatwas and Decrees is not clearly stated in the Qawaid Fiqh used.Keywords: Qawaid Fiqih, Fatwa, Islamic Scholar Consultative Assembly
Calcified pancreatoduodenal artery aneurysm with filiform celiac stenosis: Follow up for ~6 years (70 months) with no intervention
Authors: Kozhakhmetova Zhanar , Alimov Ulugbek , Kuatbay Galymzhan
Published: October 2022

A 72-year-old male patient was investigated with abdominal ultrasound (US) imaging before the coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). The incidental finding on ultrasound was an aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery branch. Consequent CT angiography confirmed aneurysm of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDAA, size = 25,5x31,0x28,5mm) with filiform celiac artery stenosis. According to the European Guideline asymptomatic >25mm sized PDAA are treated with an urgent repair. However, the discrepancy between PDAA size and risk of rupture and individual parameters of the patient led the multifunctional team to assign regular follow-ups with US imaging. This case report describes rare pathology, which has been followed up for the last ~6 years (70 months) annually with no intervention, and discusses complexities in making decisions in the management of PDAA with celiac artery stenosis.
Rajoittamisesta keskusteleminen muistisairaan hoivakotiasukkaan omaisten kanssa hoitoneuvotteluissa
Authors: Paananen Jenny , Lindholm Camilla , Suhonen Riitta
Published: October 2022

Tutkimuksessa tarkasteltiin rajoituksiin liittyvää keskustelua muistisairaita hoivakotiasukkaita koskevissa hoitoneuvotteluissa, joissa hoitajat ja asukkaan omaiset sopivat asukkaan hoitoa koskevista periaatteista. Rajoituksista keskusteleminen on arkaluontoinen ja haastava osa hoitoneuvotteluja, sillä rajoitustoimenpiteillä kajotaan lain takaamaan asukkaan itsemääräämisoikeuteen estämällä tätä toimimasta oman tahtonsa mukaisesti. Eduskunnan oikeusasiamiehen ja Valviran antamien ohjeistusten mukaan rajoittaminen on sallittua vain silloin, kun se on asukkaan oman turvallisuuden, terveyden tai ihmisarvon vuoksi välttämätöntä. Tutkimuksen aineistona on 16 autenttista hoitoneuvottelua, joita analysoimme keskustelunanalyyttisesti. Tuloksemme osoittavat, että omaisen rooli päätöksenteossa on suhteellisen kapea: omaisen tehtäväksi rakentuu kuulla ja hyväksyä hoivakodin linjaukset. Keskustelussa hoitajien ja omaisten yhteisinä projekteina korostuvat rajoitusten tilapäisyys ja välttämättömyys asukkaan hyvinvoinnin näkökulmasta. Omaisen ilmaisema vastarinta tai huoli eivät kuitenkaan saa aikaan neuvottelua, vaan hoivakodin henkilöstö kehottaa omaista kääntymään myöhemmin lääkärin puoleen. Tästä seuraa, ettei omaisella ole hoitoneuvottelussa aitoa mahdollisuutta vaikuttaa rajoituskäytäntöihin. Kun omaisen pääsy tietoon ja päätöksiin on hankalaa, vaarana on, että prosessi itsessään heikentää muistisairaan hoivakotiasukkaan haavoittuvaa asemaa sen sijaan että kompensoisi sitä.
Discussing limitations of autonomy in care negotiation meetings between nurses and nursing home residents’ family members
In planning discussions in dementia care, family members often act as advocates for nursing home residents. Drawing on multimodal conversation analysis and on 14 hours and 24 minutes of conversational data featuring caregivers and family members of persons with dementia, we consider the role of family members in discussions about limitations to the residents’ autonomy. Our analysis demonstrates a restricted role of family members in these discussions. Professional caregivers typically mention the residents’ well-being and the necessity of restrictions as a justification for the limitations, resulting in family members agreeing with the presented care plan. In cases of resistance from family members, caregivers tend to refer to non-present medical professionals as authorities of the decisions, thereby eliminating family members’ opportunity to negotiate terms or demand changes of the care plan. Our study demonstrates the importance of assessing the vulnerability of persons with dementia as dependent of factors in the environment.
The Genetic Diversity Analysis of Tunisian Male Date Palm Cultivars (Phoneix dactylifera L.) Revealed by Phenotypic and Molecular Markers
Authors: Karim Kadri , Hamza Hammadi , Tiba Hedia , Elsafy Mohamed
Published: October 2022

Tunisian oases reveal an important genetic heritage of date palm cultivars, with various qualities of use. Since the beginning of the century, this heritage has evolved to a selective orientation based on the monoculture of "Deglet Nour," this orientation risks causing the loss of many cultivars. The male of the date palm is part of this heritage and so far remains marginalized. Although they are important for the date palm production cycle, it is in this context that lies our work to study the genetic diversity of a collection of male date palm pollinators from southern Tunisia. The morphological study of the 20 date palm pollinators using 45 IPGRI (International Plant Genetic Resources Institute) descriptors showed significant discrimination, with a similarity index ranging from 0.207 to 0.457, divided them into five similarity groups. The use of 7 ISSR (Inter Simple Sequences Repeat) primers resulted in 64 reproducible bands, of which 57 were 90% polymorphic, and statistical analysis showed a more or less significant genetic diversity with genetic distances 0.491 to 0.873. According to the Mentel test, a non-significant weak correlation (r = 0.015) was noted between the molecular and morphological data. However, the processing of molecular data by various methods generated very significant correlations. Indeed, the correlation between the SM (Simple matching) coefficient and the DICE coefficient showed an important correlation with r = 0.748, which confirms the discriminating power of the ISSR markers in studying the genetic diversity of date palm pollinators.
New Experiment Demonstrates Transformation of Visible Photons into Other Visible Photons with Different Energy and Momentum
Authors: Wagner Dan
Published: October 2022

A new experiment demonstrates that although mixed red and green wavelength photons may be perceived by the human eye as yellow, actual yellow wavelength photons are also produced. The experiment is easily repeatable and provides a basis for additional experimentation. The results raise a question as to the accuracy of element percentage predictions based on the intensity of spectrum lines. Other experiments with results supporting the transformation of photons with a given wavelength to photons with a different wavelength, such as the Compton Effect, are discussed. Also, Markarian 501 along with other Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) data are shown to perhaps be the first evidence that photons, like other particles, do not all travel at the same speed in a vacuum. If true, then photons can be treated as other quantum objects whose wavelengths are associated with both rest mass and speed. This possibility provided the motivation to conduct the new experiment.
Treatments and Conversions in Student Written Solutions to Wasan Geometry Problems
Authors:   Marmara University, İstanbul (Turkey). E-mail: ozlem.cezikturk@marmara.edu.tr, ÇEZİKTÜRK Özlem , ÖZDEMİR Ahmet Şükrü ,   Marmara University, İstanbul (Turkey). E-mail: Ahmet.ozdemir@marmara.edu.tr
Published: October 2022

" Abstract: Cognitive difficulty arises from two types of cognitive processes: treatments; within the same, conversions; between different types of representational registers. Conversions are difficult since they ask for understanding of two representations. Direction and the choice of first register could be a threshold for the student. Wasan geometry is used as a thought provoker and pre service mathematics teachers’ written solutions to those problems for usage of cognitive processes: treatments and conversions are analyzed by content analysis method of qualitative research. Descriptive data regarding number of conversions and treatments are given. As much as correct / partially correct answers, the relation between cognitive processes and answers were analyzed. Students’ written answers to three Wasan geometry problems on tangent circles are qualitatively analyzed for specific examples of treatment processes and conversion processes. Neither problem type nor correct answer is a reason for the choice of representational registers. One treatment may be worth many conversions. More usage is related to students’ conformity. Direction of the conversion may be misleading. None of the students stays in mono-functional registers. Top and lowest grade students use more treatments and conversions. Usage of more conversions is not related to success and result in less number of treatments."
Philosophy of Legal Education and Training in the Context of the Information Age
Authors: MORSKA Nataliia
Published: October 2022

Legal education in the realities of the development of modern information and digital technologies has rediscovered its potential. At the same time, the risks that lead to negative manifestations in the legal environment in general and in its educational and legal clusters, in particular, have become more relevant. A key aspect that requires special attention is human rights. Consequently, the purpose of scientific exploration is to illuminate the interaction of theoretical-methodological (classical legal field) and practical-oriented (information-digital legal format) clusters in the context of the human dimensionality of legal education. The task of the article is to develop an effective educational-legal format using the positive elements of information and communication technologies. Such a model creates the proper prerequisites for the legal environment necessary for the comprehensive assurance of human rights. The synergetic model is seen as the most acceptable methodology capable of creating an effective and relevant format of legal education in the information age. Therefore, soft-skills and digital skills for legal education applicants should be unified with educational-legal hard-skills into a single strategy of legal relations in the socio-cultural space and focus primary attention on the observance of human rights.
Orientation Strategies at Apparatgeist Era: Distributed Cognition and Romantic Ideals of Education
Authors: KOROCHKIN Fedor , VASINEVA Polina
Published: October 2022

In this article, we examine digitalization in its relation to the problems of educational philosophy. We argue that the set of changes that have taken place in recent decades, referred to as the Apparatgeist era, has led to the necessity of rethinking education in terms of an orientational perspective. We will show how the philosophical notion of orientation relates to the digital transformation of space and the emergence of hybrid space on the one hand and to the German Romantic ideas about the essence of education on the other. However, we do not intend to take a comprehensive look at all Romantic ideas about Bildung: the involvement of education in politics and social structure, the emphasis on aesthetic issues, etc., may also find interpretations in today’s conditions, but the main focus of our research is on the problem of orientation in education and the realization of this goal on the basis of Romantic ideals. In doing so, we intend to pay special attention to specifically Early German Romanticism as having defined the non-classical vector of the development of the intellectual tradition in general and the later Romantic ideas in particular. Finally, we investigate how in the concept of distributed cognition, one can find opportunities for the implementation of the orienting function of education, corresponding to the Romantic notions.
DISKURSUS ILLAT, HIKMAH DAN SABAB SERTA KORELASINYA PADA KONSTRUKSI HUKUM ISLAM
Authors: Arief Ahmad , Syamsuddin Darussalam , Syatar Abdul
Published: October 2022

This paper explores the basic concepts and correlations of illat, hikma and sabab, all three of which are terms that often intersect in the construction of Islamic law. exploring and contemplating the existence of the three concepts is very important to map out the basic differences between the three. Concept exploration uses library sources that are analyzed to obtain the basis for conceptual differences and explore the relationship between illat, hikma and sabab. The correlation between Illat, Wisdom and Sabab can be divided into two: first; the relationship between illat and sabab to wisdom, wisdom is complementary to both in providing a more philosophical construction of law, not just punishing. Second; The relationship between illat and sabab is complementary if you look at the generality and specificity of the two.
Demografik değişkenler açısından işgörenlerin Johari Penceresi modeli
Authors: YAŞAR Emre
Published: October 2022

Araştırmanın temel amacı, otel işletmelerinde işgörenlerin iletişim düzeylerini Johari Penceresi modeli ile incelemek, bulundukları iletişim boyutunu tespit etmek, Kişisel Açılım ve Geri Bildirim açısından demografik değişkenlere ait puan ortalamalarını karşılaştırmaktır. Veriler Antalya’da 5 yıldızlı otel işletmelerindeki işgörenlerden elden bırakma ve yüz yüze olarak anket formu aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda işgörenlerin açık alan içerisinde bir yoğunlaşma olduğu bulunmuştur. Cinsiyet, medeni durum, yaş, çalışma süresi değişkenleri açısından kişisel açılım boyutunda anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamaktadır fakat öğrenim durumu açısından anlamlı bir farklılık vardır. Geri bildirim boyutunda ise medeni durum, yaş, öğrenim durumu değişkenleri açısından anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmaktadır fakat cinsiyet, çalışma süresi açısından anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmamaktadır.
Direito e violência soberana na sagração da primavera de Stravisnky
Authors: Simioni Rafael Lazzarotto , Faria Julia de Paula
Published: October 2022

Esta pesquisa objetiva estabelecer uma relação entre o direito e a obra “A Sagração da Primavera” de Igor Stravinsky. Com a coreografia de Nijinsky e o figurino de Roerich, o balé foi uma obra artística revolucionária do início do século XX, que narra um ritual tribal de sacrifício de uma jovem virgem para os deuses, em troca da proteção das colheitas após um rigoroso inverno na Rússia. Violência e esperança, delicadeza e brutalidade combinam-se de modo surpreendente tanto na música, quanto na coreografia. O sacrifício da vida individual para garantir, paradoxalmente, a vida da comunidade. Como metodologia, esta investigação utiliza algumas categorias conceituais de Giorgio Agamben, como a noção de estado de exceção, campo e bando, para uma interpretação jurídica da obra de Stravinsky para o direito contemporâneo, bem como a técnica de revisão literária. Como resultado, observa-se que a mesma ambivalência presente na relação entre sacrifício e esperança da “Sagração da Primavera” também se encontra na contemporânea relação entre direitos fundamentais e biopolítica, entre vida sacra e vida sacrificável, cuja unidade é a vida nua.
Palavras-chave: Direito e arte. Direito e música. Sagração da Primavera. Le sacre du printemps. Igor Stravinsky.
Effects of Grass-Based Crop Rotation, Nematicide, and Irrigation on the Nematode Community in Cotton
Authors: Schumacher Lesley A. , Grabau Zane J. , Wright David L. , Small Ian M. , Liao Hui-Ling
Published: October 2022

Plant-parasitic and free-living nematodes – bacterivores, fungivores, omnivores, predators – comprise the nematode community. Nematicide application and crop rotation are important tools to manage plant-parasitic nematodes, but effects on free-living nematodes and nematode ecological indices need further study. The nematicide fluopyram was recently introduced in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) production and its effects on the nematode community need assessment. This research was conducted in 2017 and 2018 at a long-term field site in Quincy, FL where perennial grass/sod-based (bahiagrass, Paspalum notatum) and conventional cotton rotations were established in 2000. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of fluopyram nematicide, crop rotation phase, and irrigation on free-living nematodes and nematode ecological indices based on three soil sampling dates each season. We did not observe consistent effects of crop rotation phase on free-living nematodes or nematode ecological indices. Only omnivores were consistently negatively impacted by fluopyram. Nematode ecological indices reflected this negative effect by exhibiting a degraded/ stressed environmental condition relative to untreated plots. Free-living nematodes were not negatively impacted by nematicide when sod-based rotation was used.
Transition to Climate Neutrality at University Campus. Case Study in Europe, Riga
Authors: Bumbiere Ketija , Barisa Aiga , Pubule Jelena , Blumberga Dagnija , Gomez-Navarro Tomas
Published: October 2022

100 cities in Europe have committed to being pioneers and achieving climate neutrality by 2030. It is crucial to start with the decarbonization of cities because, although they cover only 3 % of the Earth’s land, they produce 72 % of all greenhouse gas emissions. This paper contributes to the city decarbonization research but on a smaller scale. We study the decarbonization potential of a university campus. It is a unique part of a larger urban area. It represents a cross-section of the population of different socio-economic backgrounds and ages, generating irregular schedules and constant movements of people and goods throughout the day. Riga Technical University is one of the pioneer universities in Latvia that has decided to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. This study aims to provide a qualitative review of the potential for improvements and describe the preliminary CO2 simulation model that includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. A particular challenge is the Scope 3 emissions, which focus on changing user habits. A survey of Riga Technical University students and employees was developed and conducted to analyse the most effective solutions for this type of emission. Survey results and future work recommendations are presented together with the model outline.
Estimation of mask effectiveness perception for small domains using multiple data sources
Authors: Sen Aditi , Lahiri Partha
Published: October 2022

Understanding the impacts of pandemics on public health and related societal issues at granular levels is of great interest. COVID-19 is affecting everyone in the globe and mask wearing is one of the few precautions against it. To quantify people’s perception of mask effectiveness and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for small areas, we use Understanding America Study’s (UAS) survey data on COVID-19 as our primary data source. Our data analysis shows that direct survey-weighted estimates for small areas could be highly unreliable. In this paper, we develop a synthetic estimation method to estimate proportions of perceived mask effectiveness for small areas using a logistic model that combines information from multiple data sources. We select our working model using an extensive data analysis facilitated by a new variable selection criterion for survey data and benchmarking ratios. We suggest a jackknife method to estimate the variance of our estimator. From our data analysis, it is evident that our proposed synthetic method outperforms the direct survey-weighted estimator with respect to commonly used evaluation measures.
The odd power generalized Weibull-G power series class of distributions: properties and applications
Authors: Oluyede Broderick , Moakofi Thatayaone , Chipepa Fastel
Published: October 2022

We develop a new class of distributions, namely, the odd power generalized Weibull-G power series (OPGW-GPS) class of distributions. We present some special classes of the proposed distribution. Structural properties, have also been derived. We conducted a simulation study to evaluate the consistency of the maximum likelihood estimates. Moreover, two real data examples on selected data sets, to illustrate the usefulness of the new class of distributions. The proposed model outperforms several non-nested models on selected data sets.
Estimation procedures for reliability functions of Kumaraswamy-G Distributions based on Type II Censoring and the sampling scheme of Bartholomew
Authors: Chaturvedi Aditi , Kumar Surinder
Published: October 2022

In this paper, we consider Kumaraswamy-G distributions and derive a Uniformly Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimator (UMVUE) and a Maximum Likelihood Estimator (MLE) of the two measures of reliability, namely R(t) = P(X > t) and P = P(X > Y) under Type II censoring scheme and sampling scheme of Bartholomew (1963). We also develop interval estimates of the reliability measures. A comparative study of the different methods of point estimation has been conducted on the basis of simulation studies. An analysis of a real data set has been presented for illustration purposes.
Jackknife winsorized variance estimator under imputed data
Authors: Sohil Fariha , Sohail Muhammad Umair , Shabbir Javid , Gupta Sat
Published: October 2022

In the present study, we consider the problem of missing and extreme values for the estimation of population variance. The presence of extreme values either in the study variable, or the auxiliary variable, or in both of them, can adversely affect the performance of the estimation procedure. We consider three different situations for the presence of extreme values and also consider jackknife variance estimators for the population variance by handling these extreme values under stratified random sampling. Bootstrap technique ABB is carried out to understand the relative relationship more precisely.
Institutional equilibrium in EU economies in 2008 and 2018: SEM-PLS models
Authors: Borkowski Mateusz
Published: October 2022

The aim of the research is to identify the strength and direction of the development of the relationship between formal and informal institutions and to assess the institutional equilibrium of modern economies. The structural equations modelling based on partial least squares (SEM-PLS) is applied to achieve the purpose of the article. It is an econometric method that allows the measurement and analysis of the dependencies between latent variables (measures that cannot be directly observed). The study included 27 EU economies and the research period covered the years 2008 and 2018. The results of the study demonstrate that the quality of informal institutions strongly, positively determines the quality of formal institutions. The conducted analyses indicate that modern economies are diversified in terms of the quality of informal and formal institutions and, consequently, in institutional equilibrium. Considerable institutional disparities also translate into a large diversification in economic development. The article proposes a different meaning of institutional equilibrium, understood as the achieved state of institutional structure characterised by high quality informal institutions which interact with each other to improve the efficiency of formal institutions. The article presents a comprehensive model of the institutional structure and a unique method of measuring institutional equilibrium.
Estimation of P(X ≤ Y) for discrete distributions with non-identical support
Authors: Choudhury Mriganka Mouli , Bhattacharya Rahul , Maiti Sudhansu S.
Published: October 2022

The Uniformly Minimum Variance Unbiased (UMVU) and the Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimations of R = P(X ≤ Y) and the associated variance are considered for independent discrete random variables X and Y. Assuming a discrete uniform distribution for X and the distribution of Y as a member of the discrete one parameter exponential family of distributions, theoretical expressions of such quantities are derived. Similar expressions are obtained when X and Y interchange their roles and both variables are from the discrete uniform distribution. A simulation study is carried out to compare the estimators numerically. A real application based on demand-supply system data is provided.
New polynomial exponential distribution: properties and applications
Authors: Beghriche Abdelfateh , Zeghdoudi Halim , Raman Vinoth , Chouia Sarra
Published: October 2022

The study describes the general concept of the XLindley distribution. Forms of density and hazard rate functions are investigated. Moreover, precise formulations for several numerical properties of distributions are derived. Extreme order statistics are established using stochastic ordering, the moment method, the maximum likelihood estimation, entropies and the limiting distribution. We demonstrate the new family’s adaptability by applying it to a variety of real-world datasets.
Triads or tetrads? Comparison of two methods for measuring the similarity in preferences under incomplete block design
Authors: Zaborski Artur
Published: October 2022

The measurement of preferences can be based on historical observations of consumer behaviour or on data describing consumer intentions. In the latter case, the measure-ment of preferences is performed using methods which express consumer attitudes at the time of research. However, most of these methods are very laborious, especially when a large number of objects is tested. In such cases incomplete analyses may prove useful. An incomplete analysis involves the division of objects into subgroups, so that each pair of objects appears at exactly the same frequency and all objects are in each subgroup.

The purpose of the work is to compare two incomplete methods for measuring the similarity of preferences, i.e. the triad method and the tetrad method. These methods can be used whenever similarities are measured on an ordinal scale. They have been com-pared in terms of their labour intensity and ability to map the known structure of ob-jects, even when all pairs of objects in subgroups cannot be presented equally frequent-ly.
The Participation of Value Co-creation in the Development of Electronic Commerce
Authors: YAHIAOUI Djalel Eddine , MANSOURI Sami , FADEL Lynda , ZARAA Hadia
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to study whether and how can value co-creation work online, and what interactions customers think are highly important to continue or keep their relationship with the company.
We try to discover how to create value in an online environment requiring face-to-face interaction elements and no switching costs faced by customers to establish long-term relationships with customers. There is little research on value co-creation in the online Algerian environment and how value co-creation affects the ability to establish and maintain customer relationships.
This article uses mixed approach qualitative and quantitative research methods to investigate how these activities are perceived through case studies that thoroughly analyze marketing plans and company value creation activities, as well as structured interviews with 10 customers of the company plus a survey that contains 104 participants.
The conclusion of this study is that the activities performed by the company “X” allowed the co-creation of value to be crated. In addition, it is concluded that the services provided by the company to contribute the following important factors trying to establish and maintain relationships with customers.
Pengaruh Perbandingan Sorbitol dan TDI-80 Terhadap Karakteristik Biokomposit Foam Maizena-Glikomanan
Authors: Reviandi Aldo Taufan , Harjosuwono Bambang Admadi , Suhendra Lutfi
Published: October 2022

Biofoam merupakan salah satu produk bioplastik yang dikembangkan untuk mengurangi penggunaan plastik saat ini. Biofoam yang terbuat dari matriks utama dapat berasal dari bahan polimer alam yang dapat membentuk gel dan membentuk busa seperti sorbitol dan diisosianat (poliuretan). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbandingan sorbitol. dan TDI-80 pada karakteristik biokomposit busa pati jagung-glukomanan dan menentukan perlakuan terbaik. Rancangan percobaan ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Data dianalisis keragamannya dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Terkecil Tuckey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbandingan poliuretan berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap densitas massa, kekerasan, pegas reflektif, tegangan putus, perpanjangan putus, ketahanan sobek dan kompresi konstan. Biokomposit busa pati jagung-glukomanan terbaik diperoleh pada perlakuan rasio sorbitol 70:30 dan TDI-80 dengan nilai rata-rata densitas rata-rata 0,09 g/mL, kekerasan 6,14 kg, pegas reflektif 19,93%, tegangan putus 0,21 N/mm2, elongasi saat putus 6,53%, ketahanan sobek 0,15 N/cm3, Kompresi tetap pada 4,90% dan terdegradasi rata-rata 7,25 hari. Bioplastik yang dihasilkan pada penelitian ini telah memenuhi standar SNI 06-1004-1989 pada variabel uji kekerasan dan tekan serta standar ASTM 5998 pada variabel panjang degradasi.Kata kunci: biofoam, sorbitol, TDI-80, Maizena, glukomanan
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN PELAYANAN DEPARTEMEN FRESH FOOD TIARA DEWATA MENGGUNAKAN METODE QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT (QFD)
Authors: Candigo Tissa Meiya , Hartiati Amna , Yuarini Dewa Ayu Anom
Published: October 2022

Keluhan pelanggan menunjukkan masih terdapat kekurangan dalam pelayanan departemen fresh food Tiara Dewata. Hal tersebut menjadi acuan pihak Tiara Dewata untuk menganalisis permasalahan tersebut guna menjaga kepercayaan pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu menganalisis kebutuhan dan keinginan pelanggan serta mengetahui strategi tepat untuk peningkatan pelayanan departemen fresh food Tiara Dewata. Penelitian dilakukan melalui survei kepada 100 orang pelanggan serta wawancara dengan pihak Tiara Dewata, Denpasar. Berdasarkan analisis QFD terdapat 11 atribut kepentingan pelanggan dan 14 parameter teknis untuk mencapai kepuasan atribut kepentingan pelanggan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan perusahaan masih dapat melakukan peningkatan pelayanan dengan rasio perbaikan tertinggi dengan nilai 1,39 yaitu kelengkapan label harga produk dan pemahaman karyawan terhadap produk. Selain itu, perusahaan dapat meningkatkan teknis responsi keluhan terhadap pelanggan sehingga kepuasan pelanggan dan target perusahaan dapat tercapai secara optimal.
Pengaruh Berbagai Jenis Larutan Pengawet alami dan Lama Perendaman terhadap Kualitas Bunga Mawar Potong (Rosa hybrida L.)
Authors: Al Yamani Putri Nabila Sukma , Hayati Rita , Rahmawati Marai
Published: October 2022

Roses are flowers with high economic value but the freshness period is relatively short. The quality of cut roses can be maintained by treating the preservative solution with natural ingredients that are more practical and economical as well as long soaking. This study aims to determine the effect of various types of natural preservative solutions and immersion time on the quality of cut roses. This research was conducted at the Horticulture Laboratory, Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam Banda Aceh from December 2021 - January 2022. The factor studied was the type of natural preservative solution which consisted of 4 levels (control, 10% granulated sugar solution + 5% lemon extract, 40% young coconut water + 30% betel leaf boiled water and 10% sugar solution + 40% young coconut water + 30% betel leaf boiled water + lemon extract 5%) and immersion time consisting of 3 levels (2, 4 and 6 hours). The results showed that the type of natural preservative solution and the immersion time had a very significant effect (P<0,01) on the diameter of the bloom, the change in the cooling angle and the freshness of the cut roses. A solution of 10% granulated sugar + 40% young coconut water + 30% betel leaf boiled water + 5% lemon extract with 4 hours of immersion resulted in the largest flower diameter of 90mm with a freshness period of 8.33 days. Changes in the coolant angle can be maintained at 53.33° at 7 DAP with 10% granulated sugar + 5% lemon extract treatment with 2 hours of immersion.
Implementation of investment projects under investment protection and promotion agreements: Financial issues
Authors: TYUTYUKINA Elena B. , SEDASH Tat'yana N.
Published: October 2022

Subject. The article addresses financial relations arising from the implementation of Federal Law On Protection and Promotion of Investments in the Russian Federation (FZ-69), as amended. Objectives. The purpose is to identify subjects and objects of financial relations, as well as financial instruments affecting the feasibility of proposed measures of State support to investors during implementation of Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (IPPA). Methods. We employed general scientific methods of cognition (analysis, generalization, description) and the systems approach to unveil financial and economic relationships between all participants in the process, i.e. Project Implementation Unit (PIU), its counterparties, Public Law Entity (PLE), regulated organizations, and other entities. Results. We determined subjects and objects of financial relationships arising from the IPPA implementation, systematized financial instruments and considered the specifics of their application during the IPPA implementation, identified financial effects from using a stabilization clause and legislation on taxes and fees, examined the impact of amendments to the said law. Conclusions. The findings can be used by subjects of financial relations (in particular, the PIU, creditors, regulated organizations, the PLE) to justify the IPPA feasibility. The proposed recommendations (on discounting the reimbursable costs for creation of related infrastructure facilities, on real damage caused to PIU and losses of PLE, etc.) can be taken into account when making subsequent changes to the current legislation on investment protection and promotion.
Green financing standards: Foreign experience and domestic practice
Authors: BUSALOVA Svetlana G. , BAZARNOVA Ekaterina S.
Published: October 2022

Subject. This article considers the green financing standards used in international and Russian practices.
Objectives. The article aims to study the foreign experience of standardization of green financing and develop recommendations for improving financing of this type in domestic practice.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of comparative analysis, classification, problem analysis, ranking, and the systems approach.
Results. The article puts forward certain proposals related to the development and support of the green finance market in the Russian Federation, and highlights a number of overriding priority problems, the solution of which will be able to provide a sustainable foundation for the further development of green financing.
Conclusions. Currently, there is no unity of certification standards, which may be a result of insufficient market maturity. However, the demonstration of successful foreign experience in implementing standards is a positive marker for entities interested in using such financial instruments. The consolidation of international and national standards strengthens the confidence of issuers and investors in the targeted nature of the use of invested assets.
Dismantling Racism in Schools through Anti-Oppressive Frameworks: The Pivotal Role of Leadership in Achieving Racial Equity
Authors: Khushal Shezadi
Published: October 2022

This paper explores how human rights, decolonization, and anti-racist education converge in combatting systemic racism, bias, and discrimination in K-8 schooling. The goal is not to embed human rights as a standalone framework, but to align human rights principles with ongoing decolonizing and anti-racist work. Educational institutions and school leaders have a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to those they serve and lead. The onus must be placed on educational leaders to first, examine their own racial location and identity; second, be aware of their power and privilege, and; third, understand how this power, privilege, and bias shapes and impacts attitudes, beliefs, and decision-making. Without a fundamental understanding of one’s biases and knowledge gaps, leaders cannot adequately identify and eliminate racism, racial discrimination and inequities in schools. To move from theory to practice, this paper concludes with tangible strategies and tools for leaders to begin dialogues and processes for change. This paper is based on a theoretical research plan developed for the York University Graduate Students in Education Conference. In the future, this conceptual paper will inform the development of a research project, at which stage, the methodology will be solified, the theoretical frameworks more firmly grounded, and implications for leadership policy and practice discussed.
Genetic divergence analyses in tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) landraces based on morpho-agronomic traits
Authors: Ashagrie Siraye , Worede Fisseha , Tarekegne Wossen
Published: October 2022

Tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) is a gluten-free cereal crop mainly grown in Ethiopia. Knowledge of the nature and magnitude of variation that exists in breeding materials is of great importance for effective breeding. This study was designed to assess the genetic divergence of tef landrace collections using quantitative and qualitative traits and to investigate the important trait in discriminating the tef landraces. The experiment was carried out at Adet Agricultural Research Center during the rainy season in 2019. Sixty-two landraces and two improved varieties were laid out in an 8×8 simple lattice design. Data were collected on 12 quantitative and three qualitative traits. The analysis of variance detected significant (P≤ 0.05) variation for panicle length and biomass yield, and highly significant (P≤ 0.01) differences among the tef landraces for the rest 10 traits, indicating the existence of appreciable genetic diversity that can be exploited in future tef breeding programs. Cluster analysis using the average linkage method grouped the 64 tef genotypes into four clusters. The highest inter-cluster distance was recorded between clusters III and IV; as a result, the tef genotypes from these clusters could be used as parents for future crossing programs. Principal components analysis revealed that the first four principal component axes accounted for 75.12% of the total variation among landraces, indicating that the traits considered were appropriate to detect the variation. The finding also demonstrated that grain yield, harvest index, days to heading, culm length and lodging index are higher contributors to the diversity of the tef landraces. These traits were most important in the discrimination of the landraces. Overall, the present study confirmed the presence of substantial diversity among the tef landraces.
Mediators and Moderators of Education Plus Exercise on Perceived Improvement in Individuals With Gluteal Tendinopathy: An Exploratory Analysis of a 3-Arm Randomized Trial
Authors: Mellor Rebecca , Kasza Jessica , Grimaldi Alison , Hodges Paul , Bennell Kim , Vicenzino Bill
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE: To investigate mediators and moderators of effects of an education-plus-exercise program compared to corticosteroid injections or wait and see on perceived improvement in individuals with gluteal tendinopathy.

METHODS: Exploratory analysis from a clinical trial (n = 204) comparing education plus exercise, corticosteroid injection, and wait and see on global rating of change at 52 weeks. Potential mediators measured at baseline and 8 weeks were hip active abduction range, abductor muscle torque, pain self-efficacy, pain constancy, and patient-specific function. Potential moderators at baseline were Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment for gluteal tendinopathy, menopausal status, symptom duration, magnetic resonance imaging–determined tendon pathology, and pain catastrophizing.

RESULTS: There is evidence from mediation analysis that the beneficial effect of education plus exercise on global rating of change relative to corticosteroid injection or wait and see may be due to changes in patient-specific function (indirect effect relative risk; 95% CI: 1.14 [1.05–1.29], 1.29 [1.12–1.58], respectively), pain constancy (1.12 [1.03–1.27], 1.2 [1.08–1.41]), and pain self-efficacy (1.1 [1.02–1.25], 1.18 [1.04–1.44])—not active hip movement/muscle torque. Moderation analysis did not support our included patient characteristics.

CONCLUSION: Education plus exercise is likely to improve global rating of change for persons with gluteal tendinopathy relative to corticosteroid injection and wait and see through improvements in patient-specific function, pain self-efficacy, and reduced pain constancy. We found no evidence of differences in the effect of education plus exercise in patient subgroups based on disability, menopausal status, symptom duration, tendon pathology, or pain catastrophizing. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(12):826–836. Epub: 17 October 2022. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11261
The Effect of Progressive Resistance Exercise on Knee Muscle Strength and Function in Participants with Persistent Hamstring Deficit Following ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Bregenhof Bo , Aagaard Per , Nissen Nis , Creaby Mark W. , Thorlund Jonas Bloch , Jensen Carsten , Torfing Trine , Holsgaard-Larsen Anders
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of progressive resistance exercise compared with low-intensity home-based exercises on knee-muscle strength and joint function in people with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and persistent hamstring strength deficits at 12–24 months after surgery.

DESIGN: Randomized controlled superiority trial with parallel groups, balanced randomization (1:1), and blinded outcome assessment.

METHODS: People with ACL reconstruction (hamstring autograft) and persistent hamstring muscle strength asymmetry were recruited 1 to 2 years postsurgery and randomized to either 12 weeks of supervised progressive strength training (SNG), or 12 weeks of home-based, low-intensity exercises (CON). The primary outcome was between-group difference in change in maximal isometric knee flexor muscle strength at 12-week follow-up.

RESULTS: Fifty-one participants (45% women, 27 ± 6 years) were randomized to SNG (n = 25) or CON (n = 26), with 88% follow-up rate at 12 weeks. People in the SNG group improved their knee flexor muscle strength (0.18 N·m/kg, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.07, 0.29; P = .002) more than the CON group, from baseline to 12 weeks. The SNG group also had superior Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores for Pain (4.6, 95% CI: 0.4, 8.7; P = .031) and daily living function (4.7, 95% CI: 1.2, 8.2; P = .010) compared to the CON group.

CONCLUSION: In people with persistent hamstring muscle strength deficits after ACL reconstruction, 12 weeks of supervised progressive strength training was superior to low-intensity home-based exercises for improving maximal knee flexor muscle strength and some patient-reported outcomes. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023;53(1):40–48. Epub: 17 October 2022. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.11360
Digital Currencies and Monetary Policy in the New Era
Authors: BAĞIŞ BİLAL
Published: October 2022

The centuries-old financial structure and the modern financial system are built on physical currencies. After the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, along with the introduction of all-new cryptocurrencies and stable coins, even many central banks have voiced an interest in the introduction of digital currencies. Hence, the pros and cons of the new central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are the newest widely discussed topic. This paper focuses on the ways a new instrument, central bank digital currency (CBDC), is expected to improve the modern payment systems, increase the efficacy of monetary policy and ensure financial stability in the new era. The study concludes that although CBDCs might boost monetary policy effectiveness and financial stability, it is vital to reevaluate and thoroughly analyse the geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geostrategic implications and effects of having a CBDC.
Microsurgical treatment of carotid body tumors using periadventitial dissection: Analysis of outcomes and prognostic factors in a neurological referral center
Authors: Degollado-García Javier , Medina-Pizarro Mauricio , Cano-Velazquez Gerardo , Balcázar-Padrón Juan C. , Gutierrez-Avila Oscar , Nathal Edgar
Published: October 2022

Background:

Surgical resection for carotid body tumors (CBTs) is the gold standard of treatment and continues to be a challenging procedure, commonly associated with high vascular injury rates and neurological complications.

Methods:

It is a retrospective case series study between January 2002 and November 2020, with a mean follow-up of 29 months in a single nationwide referral center. Thirty-one patients diagnosed with a carotid body tumor and treated with microsurgical periadventitial resection were included in the study. Patients’ demographics, comorbidities, clinical, radiological factors, and tumor grade, evaluated by the Shamblin scale, were obtained. Statistical analysis was performed on all collected data.

Results:

In this study, we included 31 patients (32 tumors), 80% of the patients were female, and 20% were male, with a mean age of 53 years. One patient presented with bilateral lesions, while 17 tumors were located on the left side. The most frequent symptom was a painless, slow-growing neck mass in 74% of patients. Using the Shamblin classification, 13% of tumors were Grade I, 53% Grade II, and 34% Grade III. In the postoperative period, 3% of patients presented with permanent cranial nerve deficit, while none had vascular injuries or postoperative stroke. A tumor >5 cm increased the risk for nerve lesion by 11 times (OR 12.6, CI 95% 7.4-11.4, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Preoperative embolization followed by periadventitial resection by means of a microsurgical technique is a safe and effective approach to remove CBT, with 3% cranial nerve injury rate and no need for vascular sacrifice or reconstruction.