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ANALISIS RASIO KEUANGAN DAN PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BANK SYARIAH DI INDONESIA
Authors: Wardani Kinkin , Siregar Pani Akhiruddin , Bancin Kadri
Published: January 2024

Research aims to test the analysis of financial ratios and influence on the profitability of Sharia Banks in Indonesia. The analysis indicators of financial ratios include CAR, NPF, FDR and BOPO. The profitability indicators of Sharia Banks in Indonesia are ROA. The research method uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. Data used secondary data in the form of a monthly time-series data from the Financial Report of Sharia Commercial Bank and Sharia Business Unit published by Sharia Banking Directorate, Bank Indonesia and the Bank Licensing and Banking Information Department, Indonesia Financial Services Authority through Sharia Banking Statistics Bank Indonesia/Indonesia Financial Services Authority from January 2006 to January 2018. The following research results: (1) The result of the model estimate shows its R Square value of 0,610 representing the value of coefficient of determination. This means that 61% of the variable variations of the ROA are capable of being described by independent variable in this model. The remaining 39% is explained by other reasons that do not fit into the model; (2) A regression model on the independent variable simultaneously affects the dependent variable, so that the independent variable regression model can be used to predict the dependent variable; and (3) CAR, NPF and FDR have a direct and significant relationship with ROA. BOPO also has a direct relationship with ROA. However, it is not significant.
PEMAHAMAN AKUNTANSI ZAKAT DAN TINGKAT RELIGIUSITAS TERHADAP KESADARAN MEMBAYAR ZAKAT PADA PELAKU UKM MUSLIM
Authors: Br Ginting Sri Wahyuni , Astuty Widia , Irfan
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze, test and find out whether there is an influence between understanding zakat accounting and the level of religiosity on the awareness of paying zakat on business actors for their zakat trading. The decision of the muzakki to pay zakat is very interesting to trace, which is seen from the side of faith that underlies the emergence of awareness to issue zakat, namely the understanding of the zakat fiqh, besides that the practice and promise that Allah has explained in the Al Quran is a guideline that zakat is assets that must be issued. In terms of accounting, it is also related to accounting behavior and calculations as well as the decision to issue zakat, the correct calculation concept is needed in terms of calculating trade zakat, because there are still many business actors who do not understand the basis for calculating zakat. This research was conducted by taking samples of 55 respondents, namely Muslim UKM players in Medan City. This study uses a questionnaire as a data collection tool. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) which is used to analyze data, so that it can show the results of this study where there is no effect of understanding zakat accounting on the awareness of paying zakat, but there is a considerable influence on the level of religiosity on the awareness of the actors. businesses to want to spend their trade zakat
ANALISIS PENDIDIKAN PESANTREN TERHADAP AKHLAK SANTRI DI MASYARAKAT
Authors: Tazali Imam
Published: January 2024

Education is one of the factors that are very decisive and affect social change. Through education is expected to produce the next generation who have a solid ruster to receive the baton of a nation. Education has a role in education in one country especially among teenagers who are experiencing changes in themselves. With pesantren education is able to handle the problem of adolescent akhalq although not whole but can reduce the problems that are being hit in one country. Many education experts worry about uncontrolled education among adolescents with external and internal factors. External factors one of them that occurs and is very influential is Handpone which can be opened sites that are not educational and internal factors there is a lack of parental attention to their children.
JUAL BELI TANPA LABEL HARGA DALAM PERSPEKTIF UNDANG UNDANG PERLINDUNGAN KONSUMEN
Authors: Damayanti Alvina , Anira Ayu
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out about the perspective of the consumer protection law regarding buying and selling without price tags. Buying and selling without price tags is buying and selling in which there is no price information in practice. This buying and selling phenomenon has become a habit in society. However, buying and selling like this also causes a lot of harm to consumers. Seeing the impact of the implementation of buying and selling without price tags, the researchers want to know how the point of view or perspective according to the consumer protection law. This research is qualitative descriptive, this study includes literature literature reviewing written sources through books and others as relevant reference sources. The object of this research is made to find out the impact received by consumers as a result of buying and selling without price tags. The data collection method uses observation, and collects appropriate data as a reference.
KONTRIBUSI MATA KULIAH AKHLAK TASAWUF TERHADAP KEDISIPLINAN DAN AKHLAKUL KARIMAH MAHASISWA SEKOLAH TINGGI AGAMA ISLAM (STAI) PANCA BUDI PERDAGANGAN
Authors: Wahyudi Muhammad , Fitriani Mega Dini , Nasution Khusnul Khotimah
Published: January 2024

One of the problems being faced by our world of education today is how to improve noble character, especially among students. On the other hand, most students have low understanding and experience of Islam, caused by the low quality of Islamic education. The Tasawuf Morals course accepted by students has not had a positive function in cultivating noble morals due to several factors, including inadequate curriculum content, limited supporting facilities and infrastructure, weak mastery of material and teaching methodology, and inadequate number and quality of teaching staff. This study aims to explain and analyze: First, the contribution of discipline in attending lectures to the development of akhlakul karimah students of STAI Panca Budi Trading. Second, the contribution of the Tasawuf Akhlak course to the development of akhlakul karimah students of STAI Panca Budi Commerce. Third, the contribution of the Sufism Akhlak course plus the discipline of attending lectures to the moral development of STAI Panca Budi Commerce students. This research uses quantitative methods. Sources of research data consist of primary and secondary. Data collection tools are questionnaires, documentation and observation techniques. While data analysis used simple regression statistics and multiple linear regression. Based on the results of the research, it is empirically proven that the Tasawuf Morals course and the discipline of attending lectures simultaneously are able to partially make a real and positive contribution to the development of good morals for STAI Panca Budi Commerce students.
PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER ANAK DI DESA PERLANAAN DUSUN IV KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN SUMATERA UTARA
Authors: Irhamsyah Tama , Darsa Armigel
Published: January 2024

Parents are one of the first and most important educational institutions in a child, because a child is raised and born from parents, and will develop into adulthood. The character values ​​that must exist in children are the value of conscience and the value of giving. Conscience values ​​such as courage, honesty, love of peace. While the value of giving such as, loyal, trustworthy, respectful, polite, friendly and kind. The type of research that the researcher conducts is field qualitative research (field research), which is a study that aims to study intensively about the background of the current situation and the interactions of individuals, groups, institutions and society. With interviews with some parents in Perlanaan Village, parents do not understand the importance of forming children's character and assume that character building is only in formal education (schools) and children are not given enough attention or are not educated optimally so that children have bad characters. While this research model is qualitative. Qualitative is a research model that seeks to uncover phenomena, holistically by describing them through non-numeric language in contexts and natural paradigms.
STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS GURU DI ERA GLOBAL
Authors: Isnaeni Nur , Wahyudi Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Teacher is a person who imparts knowladge to students. The teacher’s responsibility is not only at school. The guidance that the teacher must provide is not only in groups, but also individually. This inevitably  requires teachers to always pay attention tho the attitudes, behavior, and actions of their, not only in the school environment but also outside the school. To achieve maximum educational goals, it is necessary to have teachers who have good quality and profesionalism. Teacher profesionalism can be shown through his responsibility in carrying out all his services. Profesional teachers have personal, social intellectual, moral and spiritual responsibilities. Teachers are also expected to have a spirit of profesionalism, namely a mental attitude that always encourages them to realize themselves as professiobal officers.
PERAN GURU DALAM MENANAMKAN NILAI AGAMA MELALUI METODE BERCERITA BERGAMBAR DI TK TUNAS HARAPAN NAGORI WONOREJO KECAMATAN PEMATANG BANDAR KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN
Authors: Utami Indi Dwi , Ansari Yanti , Wahyudi Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Every early childhood must experience various stages of development in life, from several kinds of development, one of which is the development of religious and moral values. The modernization of the times has an impact on decreasing awareness about the importance of religious values for children. So, to instill religious values themselves, it is necessary to get used to it from an early age. storytelling method in the effectiveness of learning in the cultivation of religious values in early childhood, The implementation of the storytelling method in the cultivation of religious values in early childhood is based on facts in the field related to the condition of children at this time. The purpose of this study was to determine how effective the process of implementing storytelling methods is in increasing religious values in early childhood and to find out how much the results of increasing the development of children's religious values. The data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation methods. The application of this storytelling method can use various types of media such as dolls, illustrations, pictures, or other media to attract children's own interests. The process of implementing the storytelling method is carried out in learning and habituation activities.
KONSEP DASAR PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM
Authors: Isnaeni Nur
Published: January 2024

The curriculum is a tool used to achieve educational goals and provides guidance in implementing learning at all levels of education. The curriculum must be in line with the values of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution which reflect the vision of a nation. A country's education system, from early childhood education to tertiary education, greatly influences the goals and patterns of life of that country. Changes in the government or education system can have an impact on changes in the applicable curriculum. As the main guideline, the curriculum has a strategic role in all educational activities. Therefore, curriculum preparation and development requires a strong understanding of the basic concepts of the curriculum. The national curriculum covers basic subjects with the aim of achieving the same competency standards throughout Indonesia, while curriculum development in each school is carried out specifically. Therefore, all parties involved in the world of education must have a deep understanding of the basic concepts of the curriculum, which are then used as a practical guide in implementing the curriculum at the school level.
IMPLEMENTASI TERAPI MUSIK TERHADAP PERILAKU HIPERAKTIF ANAK AUTIS DI RA IT THOYYIBAH KERASAAN KECAMATAN PEMATANG BANDAR KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN
Authors: Saputri Nurul , Ramanda Rizka
Published: January 2024

This research discusses the implementation of music therapyas an intervention approach for hyperactive behavior in early childhood. Focusing on the effects of music therapy on improving emotional balance and managing impulsivity, this study involved a number of early childhood participants who had been diagnosed with hyperactivity.The research methodology involved an experimental design with a control group and a treatment group receiving structured music therapy sessions over a specified period. Behavioral data is observed and recorded before, during and after the intervention, while also taking into account emotional responses through special evaluation tools.The research results show that music therapy can have a positive impact on increasing focus of attention, reducing levels of impulsivity, and increasing emotional balance in children who experience hyperactivity. These findings provide an important contribution to the understanding of the potential of music therapy as a non-pharmacological method in managing hyperactive behavior in early childhood, providing new insight into a holistic therapeutic approach in addressing neurobehavioral challenges in early developmental stages.
ANALISA INFAQ SEBAGAI RULE MODEL TRANSAKSI PEMBAYARAN PADA PENERAPAN SISTEM PERDAGANGAN EKONOMI BERBASIS SYARIAH.
Authors: Wardana Arya Rizki
Published: January 2024

Infaq is one of the pillars of Islamic economics that plays an important role in income distribution and social welfare. Infaq can be implemented as a rule model for payment transactions in the implementation of a sharia-based economic trading system. This study aims to analyze infaq as a rule model for payment transactions in the implementation of a sharia-based economic trading system.

The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were obtained through literature studies and interviews with experts in the field of Islamic economics. The results of the study show that infaq can be implemented as a rule model for payment transactions in the implementation of a sharia-based economic trading system. Infaq can be applied as a condition or obligation for transaction actors to set aside a portion of their income for social purposes. Infaq can be implemented through a digital payment system that is integrated with infaq management institutions.
PENGARUH IOT TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN BERBASIS SYARIAH TERHADAP PRODUK KERUK IKAN GURIH CAP IKAN TENGGIRI
Authors: Amanda Nadila
Published: January 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a rapidly growing technology trend in recent years. IoT enables connectivity between physical devices and digital systems, which can be used for various purposes, including increasing sales. In this study, we investigated the impact of IoT on increasing sharia-based sales of the Cap Ikan Tenggiri savory fish cracker product. This study used a quantitative method with a survey approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to customers of the Cap Ikan Tenggiri savory fish cracker product. The results of the study showed that IoT has a positive impact on increasing sharia-based sales of the Cap Ikan Tenggiri savory fish cracker product. IoT can increase sharia-based sales through several ways, namely: (1) Increase customer transparency and trust: IoT can provide customers with more transparent information about the product, production process, and delivery. This can increase customer trust and encourage them to buy the product. (2) Increase marketing efficiency and effectiveness: IoT can be used to target customers more accurately and effectively. This can increase marketing efficiency and effectiveness, which can lead to increased sales. (3) Increase customer satisfaction: IoT can be used to collect customer feedback in real time. This feedback can be used to improve product and service quality, which can increase customer satisfaction. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that the Cap Ikan Tenggiri savory fish cracker company can utilize IoT to increase sharia-based sales. The company can implement IoT solutions to improve customer transparency and trust, marketing efficiency and effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
TELAAH MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA DAN BUDI PEKERTI
Authors: Rambe Silvia Wirnanda
Published: January 2024

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at the junior high school level is the part that explains the unique situation or motivation behind why this is important to study or explain. This basis understands the purpose of taking concentration points for PAI material at the junior high school level. A subject survey is a process of assessment and examination of a particular subject or educational program that is determined to understand the main parts contained therein. Subject investigation includes examining learning objectives, demonstrating material, demonstrating techniques, assessments, and various points of view related to the subject. Learning Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is a subject that focuses on teaching the teachings and values of the Islamic religion, with the aim of deepening understanding of Islam, strengthening religious beliefs, and encouraging daily practices that are in accordance with Islamic teachings. This includes an understanding of the Qur'an, hadith, Islamic history, ethics, and worship practices, as well as various aspects of the Islamic religion. Characteristics, also known as akhlak or morals, refers to good and correct behavior and character, including attitudes, values, and actions that reflect positive personality such as honesty, kindness, helpfulness, politeness, and responsibility. Character learning aims to develop positive character in students and help them interact with the environment and society well. Assessment of character learning at the secondary school level is an interaction that includes surveying and describing learning and improving student personality.
MASA KEMUNDURAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Mayang Kencana Sirait Nilna , Yuliani Dini , Ningrum Dwi Ananta Aura , Novita Dea
Published: January 2024

In the Middle Ages, Islamic education began to decline gradually. On the other hand, Sufi education developed rapidly. This is in line with the situation where Muslims were destroyed by politics, Islam increasingly developed fatalism, thus making Muslims increasingly vulnerable to frustration and stagnation. and division. Intellectual education in the Middle Ages took over the development of the Western world until the Eastern world only accepted the Sufi way of thinking. In its golden age, Muslims were always united and complemented each other. After that, Islamic education no longer led to the development of Islamic civilization which Naturally, therefore this document talks about aspects of Islamic education and civilization which are increasingly deteriorating and weakening.
Developing a Vibrant Research Ecosystem in Cambodia: Recent Initiatives and Future Directions
Authors:   Department of Scientific Research, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Heng Kimkong , Meas Soth ,   Department of Scientific Research, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Heng Kreng ,   Department of Scientific Research, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Published: January 2024

This review article aims to discuss the development of a research ecosystem in Cambodia. It focuses on recent initiatives and future directions for developing a vibrant research ecosystem in the country. The article employs document analysis and draws on the knowledge and extensive experiences of the researchers. It reveals a number of initiatives and investment projects that have been introduced by the Cambodian government, higher education institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to promote research development in Cambodia. The article also provides a summary of key challenges that have impeded the development of a vibrant research ecosystem in Cambodia. In addition, the article discusses future directions at both policy and implementation levels, outlining 10 recommendations to build a vibrant research ecosystem in Cambodia. It concludes with suggestions for future research.
Kawaii Culture’s Influence as Part of Japanese Popular Culture Trends in Turkey
Authors: Duman Ebru
Published: January 2024

Kawaii is a Japanese adjective meaning cute. The word’s meaning evolved and it has turned into a facet popular culture in the 1970s. It can be regarding anything that is cute, innocent, pure or even ugly. Kawaii has been advancing around the globe since the 2000s due to the widespread popularity of Hello Kitty, Japanese anime (animation), manga (comic books), fashion brands, celebrities and so on. Therefore, Japanese companies and government sections took action to promote this popular culture. Turkey is one of the countries that has been affected by the impact of kawaii. Hello Kitty, considered as the icon of kawaii culture, has become very trendy among Turkish children. The number of teenagers who love and watch anime has been increasing and adults who grew up watching anime are now interested in manga. There are several conventions where people share their interests in Japanese popular culture and join cosplay (costume play) contests. People wearing cute accessories or stores that sell kawaii goods and clothes are growing in number day by day. From celebrities to football teams, kawaii culture’s impact will be observed in Turkish society.
Investigación sobre el Discurso de Odio. Una propuesta de análisis bibliométrico en España y LATAM entre 2021 y 2022
Authors: Antona Jimeno Tamara , Mayagoitia-Soria Ana , Đorđević Jasmina
Published: January 2024

Esta investigación utiliza el análisis bibliométrico para conocer si el Discurso de Odio (DDO) en España y Latinoamérica (LATAM) se ha consolidado como un campo de investigación maduro en años recientes (2021 y 2022). A través de la consulta de la base de datos Web of Science (WoS) y mediante la búsqueda de términos específicos se obtuvo un universo de 153 artículos para abordar la cuestión. Los resultados revelan que el análisis del DDO en España y LATAM es maduro, caracterizado por tendencias de publicación consistentes y autores influyentes, mientras que los investigadores productivos tienden a ser altamente citados. Las tendencias conceptuales incluyen el DDO, las redes sociales, Twitter y la libertad de expresión. También hay evidencia de que están surgiendo nuevos fundamentos teóricos y grupos de referencia en este campo en evolución.
Urban space: archetypal models, morphological properties, mythological plots. The methodology of comprehensive study
Authors: Sokhatskaya Daria
Published: January 2024

The object of the study is the cultural space of the city. The subject of the study is the morphological properties and mythological plots of the cultural space of the city (using the example of Komsomolsk-on-Amur). The author examines in detail the complex study of the cultural space of the city in the prism of historical-cultural, philosophical-cultural, psychoanalytic, symbolic, linguistic and semiological approaches. The author's method of exploring urban space has been formed, based on the line of myth (lemniscata Bernoulli). Literary and artistic works have been studied and reviewed to identify archetypal models and their morphological properties of the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Some mythological plots and ways of transforming cultural space are revealed. Special attention is paid to the analysis of artistic texts to identify the artistic image of the cultural space of the city. The description of a number of architectural objects and the interpretation of some decorative elements are presented. The study uses traditional approaches to the study of the cultural space of the city, and also attempts to complement the boundaries of the study based on the interpretation of mythical plots, mythologems using a technematic component – the Bernoulli Lemniscate. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that on the basis of traditional and technematic approaches, the cultural space of the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur is studied based on the analysis of mythological plots of the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, artistic texts, literary and architectural works. The morphological properties of the cultural space of the city are revealed. The main conclusion of the study is that using an interdisciplinary approach in the study of the cultural space of the city, opportunities for its identification have been identified. With the help of technematics or mathematical analysis, interpretation of literary and artistic texts, as well as a comprehensive study of architectural objects and its decorative, expressive means, it became possible to interpret this knowledge as a way to transform the cultural space of the city. This study opens up opportunities for a more thorough study of the myth line as one of the possible options for transforming the city's space, preserving historical, architectural, artistic and literary heritage.
Il sacrilegium negli scritti di Franco Gnoli. Rievocazioni e riflessioni leggendo gli ‘Scritti scelti di diritto criminale’
Authors: Botta Fabio
Published: January 2024

Abstract In memory of Franco Gnoli, this essay is an assessment of him as a master of Roman criminal law, through an indication of the most important conclusions reached in his research on crimen sacrilegii.
Franco Gnoli e il crimen peculatus: un itinerario storiografico
Authors: Buongiorno Pierangelo
Published: January 2024

Abstract The paper aims to review the scientific path developed by Franco Gnoli in his investigations on Roman criminal law through the study experience in the field of crimen peculatus.
«Donne: storia, visioni, strategie». Incontro in Statale
Authors: Teli Fatima
Published: January 2024

Abstract The condition of women has changed a lot throughout history, but nowadays some stereotyps and forms of discrimination are the same as in the past. On 17 November 2023, a conference was held in University of Milan, during which the theme of female empowerment was analysed by many different points of view. Particular attention was paid to the “paelex”, female figure object of study in the works of Ferdinando Zuccotti.
Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, Spirituality, and Social Support in Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Widiani Esti , Hidayah Nurul , Hanan Abdul
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the threat of death. Some older people feel they are not ready to face the end of their lives, so psychosocial problems arise, such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression. This research study aims to explore some psychosocial aspects, namely spirituality, social support, depression, anxiety, and loneliness in the elderly during the pandemic. The research design was cross-sectional. The total sample was 142 people selected using the purposive sampling method. Data collection used various scales to look at spirituality, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. The results showed that median spirituality and social support scores were high. The median depression and loneliness scores were mild. The average anxiety score for the elderly was normal. Based on the Pearson and Spearman correlation tests, relationships were shown between spirituality and anxiety scores, social support and anxiety scores, anxiety and depression scores, and loneliness and depression scores. The elderly need spirituality and social support when facing the end of life, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, to prevent the emergence of psychosocial problems. Social support and high spirituality must be maintained, even though the pandemic has subsided, in case such a health crisis occurs again.
 
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Kecemasan, Depresi, Kesepian, Spiritualitas, dan Dukungan Sosial pada Lansia Saat Pandemi COVID-19. Pandemi COVID-19 mengancam banyak jiwa. Sebagian dari lansia merasa belum siap menghadapi akhir kehidupan seperti kematian sehingga muncul masalah psikososial seperti kesepian, cemas, dan depresi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aspek psikososial lansia yaitu spiritualitas, dukungan sosial, depresi, kecemasan, dan kesepian selama pandemi COVID-19. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross-sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 142 orang yang dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan berbagai kuisioner untuk melihat spiritualitas, depresi, kecemasan, dan kesepian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa median skor spiritualitas dan dukungan sosial termasuk tinggi. Nilai median depresi dan kesepian tergolong ringan. Rata-rata skor kecemasan lansia adalah normal. Berdasarkan uji korelasi Pearson dan Spearman, ditunjukkan hubungan antara skor spiritualitas dan kecemasan, skor dukungan sosial dan kecemasan, skor kecemasan dan depresi, serta skor kesepian dan depresi. Lansia membutuhkan spiritualitas dan dukungan sosial dalam menghadapi akhir kehidupan maupun saat pandemi COVID-19 untuk mencegah munculnya masalah psikososial. Dukungan sosial dan spiritualitas yang tinggi harus tetap dijaga, walaupun pandemi COVID-19 sudah mereda, agar mampu bertahan jika krisis kesehatan muncul kembali.
Kata Kunci: depresi, dukungan sosial, kecemasan, kesepian, spiritualitas
Family Caregivers’ Preparedness with Death And Dying: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Rochmawati Erna , Wiechula Rick
Published: January 2024

Death and dying is a complex process and influenced by belief and culture. Understanding the cultural practice is therefore important to enable providing quality end-of-life care. This paper focus in reporting how family caregivers prepare and deal with death and dying within palliative care context. This study was a contemporary ethnographic study that deriving data from observations and informal interviews. Field observation and informal interviews were conducted over three months with 21 patients’ relatives. Data was analyzed using ethnographic data analysis framework. Dealing with death and dying relates to how this was experienced and managed by the patient’s relatives. Three subthemes emerged: secret, ritual practices at end- of-life, and respect. Ritual practices at end-of-life demonstrate how religious and cultural influence during the event. The findings of the current research have identified the practice during death and dying of family caregivers that include fulfilment of patient’s wishes. An understanding of integral cultural element to death and dying is important to enable providing quality palliative care and end-of life care.
 
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Kesiapan Keluarga dalam Kematian dan Akhir Hayat: Penelitian Etnografi. Kematian dan akhir kehidupan adalah proses yang kompleks, dan dipengaruhi oleh kepercayaan dan budaya. Oleh karena itu, memahami praktik budaya penting untuk dapat memberikan perawatan akhir kehidupan yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini berfokus dalam melaporkan bagaimana keluarga mempersiapkan dan menangani kematian dan kematian dalam konteks perawatan paliatif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian etnografi kontemporer yang mengambil data dari observasi dan wawancara informal. Observasi lapangan dan wawancara informal dilakukan selama tiga bulan dengan 21 kerabat pasien. Analisis data menggunakan kerangka analisis data etnografi. Berurusan dengan kematian dan sekarat berkaitan dengan bagaimana hal ini dialami dan dikelola oleh kerabat pasien. Tiga subtema muncul; rahasia, praktik ritual di akhir kehidupan dan rasa hormat. Praktik ritual di akhir hayat menunjukkan bagaimana pengaruh agama dan budaya selama acara berlangsung. Temuan penelitian saat ini telah mengidentifikasi bagaimana praktik selama kematian dan sekarat pengasuh keluarga. Pemahaman tentang elemen budaya integral kematian dan sekarat penting untuk memungkinkan memberikan perawatan paliatif berkualitas dan perawatan akhir hidup.
Kata kunci: agama/spiritualitas, akhir kehidupan, etnografi, keluarga yang merawat, kematian dan akhir hayat, praktik ritual
Impact of Stress on The Work Performance of COVID-19 Isolation Room Nurses at Hospitals in Timor
Authors: Vanchapo Antonius Rino , Anggorowati Anggorowati , Merlin Ni Made
Published: January 2024

The incidence of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in East Nusa Tenggara has increased tremendously since April 2020. This has caused nurses to experience anxiety and stress due to fears of a shortage of special COVID-19 inpatient rooms. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between stress and the work performance of the COVID-19 isolation room nurses in mainland Timor. This cross-sectional study involved 278 nurses who worked in the COVID-19 isolation rooms of three hospitals on Timor Island. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42) and the Nurse Work Performance Sheet were applied to obtain the data. The results demonstrated that 64 respondents exhibited severe stress which 53 showed poor performance and 11 displayed adequate performance. There was a relationship between work stress and the work performance of the COVID-19 isolation room nurses (p-value = 0.001). This study did not measure other variables that are most likely correlated with work performance, but the result indicates the need for treatments for the nurses who work in such rooms to prevent worse conditions.Abstrak
Dampak Stres terhadap Performa Kerja Perawat di Ruang Isolasi COVID-19 di Rumah Sakit di Timor. Kejadian Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) di Nusa Tenggara Timur telah meningkat pesat sejak April 2020. Hal ini menyebabkan perawat mengalami kecemasan dan stres akibat kekhawatiran akan kekurangan ruang rawat inap khusus COVID-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara stres dan performa kerja perawat ruang isolasi COVID-19 di daratan Timor. Penelitian cross-sectional ini melibatkan 278 perawat yang bekerja di ruang isolasi COVID-19 pada tiga rumah sakit yang berada di Pulau Timor. Skala Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42) dan Lembar Performa Kerja Perawat digunakan untuk memperoleh data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 64 responden mengalami stres berat. Sebanyak 53 responden menunjukkan performa kerja yang buruk dan 11 responden menunjukkan performa kerja yang memadai. Terdapat hubungan antara stres kerja dengan performa kerja perawat ruang isolasi COVID-19 (p-value = 0.001). Penelitian ini tidak mengukur variabel lain yang kemungkinan besar berkorelasi dengan performa kerja, tetapi hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan perlunya penanganan bagi perawat yang bekerja di ruang isolasi untuk mencegah kondisi yang lebih buruk terjadi.
Kata Kunci: COVID-19, performa kerja, stress
Diagnosis of bound electron density by measuring energy loss of proton beam in partially ionized plasma target
Authors: Chen Yan-Hong , Wang Zhao , Zhou Ze-Xian , Tao Ke-Wei , Jin Xue-Jian , Shi Lu-Lin , Wang Guo-Dong , Yu Pei , Lei Yu , Wu Xiao-Xia , Cheng Rui , Yang Jie ,   Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China,   University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China,   Faculty of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China,   Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou 516000, China
Published: January 2024

Partially ionized plasma contains the bound electrons, which have an effect on the instability of the plasma. The evolution process of bound electron density cannot be obtained by using the existing optical method used for diagnosing the free electron density. In this work, we carry out a high-precision experiment: the energy loss of a 100 keV proton beam penetrating through the partially ionized hydrogen plasma target is measured on the platform of ion beam-plasma interaction at the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The bound electron density is obtained according to the energy loss model of Bethe theory. The free electron density is measured by laser interferometry and the electron tempercture is obtained from the measured spectrum (Te = 0.68 eV; nfe = 2.41×1017 cm–2). It is found that the bound electron density decreases during plasma lifetime. The diagnosis of bound electron density by measuring energy loss of ion beam has the advantages of on-line, in-situ and high resolution, thus providing a new way to solve the problem about measuring the bound electron density in partially ionized plasma. A COMSOL simulation reveals that the high-temperature free electrons will be ejected quickly out of the plasma area through a mechanical diaphragm, thus reducing the total number of free electrons. In order to maintain a relatively high degree of ionization in this plasma, in principle, more and more bound electrons are ionized into free electrons, the density of bound electrons decreases correspondingly. The simulation result accords well with our experimental data. Based on this finding, more detailed plasma target parameter is obtained, which is helpful in deepening the understanding of the interaction process between ion beam and plasma. In future, more researches of low low-energy highly-charged ions-plasma interaction will be conducted.
Acoustic manipulation of microparticles using a piezoelectric phononic crystal plate
Authors: Wang Jun , Cai Fei-Yan , Zhang Ru-Jun , Li Yong-Chuan , Zhou Wei , Li Fei , Deng Ke , Zheng Hai-Rong ,   Department of Physics, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China,   Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China,   Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Science and System, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
Published: January 2024

Acoustic tweezer is a promising device for manipulating particles, which does not need contact does not cause damage, or requires transparent materials. They have diverse applications in cell separation, tissue engineering, and material assembly. To control particle movement, this technology relies on the exchange of momentum between the particle and the acoustic field, generating an acoustic radiation force. Achieving high-performance acoustic tweezers necessitates the precise shaping of the acoustic fields. Traditionally, there are mainly two types of acoustic tweezers: bulk acoustic wave (BAW) and surface acoustic wave (SAW). The SAW-based acoustic tweezer operates at high frequencies, realizing precise manipulation. The BAW-based acoustic tweezer operates at lower frequencies and requires artificial structure on the transducer surface to shape the field. However, the separation of the artificial structure from the transducer brings complexity and instability into the manipulation process. In this study, we propose a novel approach to overcoming these challenges, that is, using piezoelectric phononic crystal plates to integrate the transducer and acoustic artificial structure. By designing the thickness, periodicity, and electrode width of the piezoelectric phononic crystal plate, we can excite the A0 Lamb wave mode and the periodic resonant mode, resulting in a periodic gradient field and a periodic weak gradient field, respectively. These fields enable particle to be trapped or levitated on the surface. To validate this approach, an experimental device is constructed, and successful particle manipulation is achieved by using Lamb wave mode or periodic resonant mode through using the piezoelectric phononic crystal plate. This technological breakthrough serves as a crucial foundation and experimental validation for developing the compact, low-energy and high-precision acoustic tweezers.
Evaluating deep learning variants for cyber-attacks detection and multi-class classification in IoT networks
Authors: Abbas Sidra , Bouazzi Imen , Ojo Stephen , Al Hejaili Abdullah , Sampedro Gabriel Avelino , Almadhor Ahmad , Gregus Michal
Published: January 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT), considered an intriguing technology with substantial potential for tackling many societal concerns, has been developing into a significant component of the future. The foundation of IoT is the capacity to manipulate and track material objects over the Internet. The IoT network infrastructure is more vulnerable to attackers/hackers as additional features are accessible online. The complexity of cyberattacks has grown to pose a bigger threat to public and private sector organizations. They undermine Internet businesses, tarnish company branding, and restrict access to data and amenities. Enterprises and academics are contemplating using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) for cyberattack avoidance because ML and DL show immense potential in several domains. Several DL teachings are implemented to extract various patterns from many annotated datasets. DL can be a helpful tool for detecting cyberattacks. Early network data segregation and detection thus become more essential than ever for mitigating cyberattacks. Numerous deep-learning model variants, including deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and recurrent neural networks (RNNs), are implemented in the study to detect cyberattacks on an assortment of network traffic streams. The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity’s CICDIoT2023 dataset is utilized to test the efficacy of the proposed approach. The proposed method includes data preprocessing, robust scalar and label encoding techniques for categorical variables, and model prediction using deep learning models. The experimental results demonstrate that the RNN model achieved the highest accuracy of 96.56%. The test results indicate that the proposed approach is efficient compared to other methods for identifying cyberattacks in a realistic IoT environment.
GSDMD suppresses keratinocyte differentiation by inhibiting FLG expression and attenuating KCTD6-mediated HDAC1 degradation in atopic dermatitis
Authors: Zhong Yi , Huang Taoyuan , Li Xiaoli , Luo Peiyi , Zhang Bingjun
Published: January 2024

Background

Recent studies have shown that activated pyroptosis in atopic dermatitis (AD) switches inflammatory processes and causes abnormal cornification and epidermal barrier dysfunction. Little research has focused on the interaction mechanism between pyroptosis-related genes and human keratinocyte differentiation.

Methods

The AD dataset from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) was used to identify differently expressed pyroptosis-related genes (DEPRGs). Hub genes were identified and an enrichment analysis was performed to select epithelial development-related genes. Lesions of AD patients were detected via immunohistochemistry (IHC) to verify the hub gene. Human keratinocytes cell lines, gasdermin D (GSDMD) overexpression, Caspase1 siRNA, Histone Deacetylase1 (HDAC1) siRNA, and HDAC1 overexpression vectors were used for gain-and-loss-of-function experiments. Regulation of cornification protein was determined by qPCR, western blot (WB), immunofluorescence (IF), dual-luciferase reporter assay, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP).

Results

A total of 27 DEPRGs were identified between either atopic dermatitis non-lesional skin (ANL) and healthy control (HC) or atopic dermatitis lesional skin (AL) and HC. The enrichment analysis showed that these DEPRGs were primarily enriched in the inflammatory response and keratinocytes differentiation. Of the 10 hub genes identified via the protein-protein interaction network, only GSDMD was statistically and negatively associated with the expression of epithelial tight junction core genes. Furthermore, GSDMD was upregulated in AD lesions and inhibited human keratinocyte differentiation by reducing filaggrin (FLG) expression. Mechanistically, GSDMD activated by Caspase1 reduced FLG expression via HDAC1. HDAC1 decreased FLG expression by reducing histone acetylation at the FLG promoter. In addition, GSDMD blocked the interaction of Potassium Channel Tetramerization Domain Containing 6 (KCTD6) and HDAC1 to prohibit HDAC1 degradation.

Conclusion

This study revealed that GSDMD was upregulated in AD lesions and that GSDMD regulated keratinocytes via epigenetic modification, which might provide potential therapeutic targets for AD.
Exploring the acceptance of supporting tools in public service interpreting: a questionnaire study
Authors: Stengers Hélène , Lázaro Gutiérrez Raquel , Kerremans Koen
Published: January 2024

In the past two decades, the fast development of both communication and digital technologies has led to profound changes in how interpreting services are performed. Several studies have reported on how interpreters perceive and experience these technological changes and on interpreters' attitudes towards specific types of technologies in different interpreting sectors, such as public service interpreting or PSI. In this study, we focus on technologies which can support the interpreter' s preparation, performance and workflow of onsite interpreting assignments, in particular: machine translation tools, digital glossaries for manual term look-up, automatic terminology recognition tools based on speech recognition, note-taking apps and voice-recording tools. Our contribution aims to present the results of a survey into public service interpreters' use and acceptance of these types of technologies in the PSI sector.
Clinicohistopathological Features and Immunohistochemical Expression Patterns of p53 in Epithelial Ovarian Tumours: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Jaiswal Ruby , Bohara Sangita , Bhattacharya Aarti B , Luthra Sonia
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Ovarian tumours represent 3% of female malignancies, with epithelial tumours constituting more than 90% of all ovarian cancers. Tumour suppressor gene 53 (TP53) mutations play an important role in the prognosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. The tumour suppressor gene Tumour Protein 53 (p53), located on the short arm of chromosome 17, acts by suppressing abnormal cell growth at the beginning of the Synthesis phase (S-phase) of the cell cycle. Previous studies have shown a correlation between p53 mutation or overexpression and patient prognosis in various types of tumours, including breast cancer, rectal cancer, intestinal cancer, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer. Aim: To investigate the clinicohistopathological features and immunohistochemical expression of p53 in Epithelial Ovarian Tumours (EOT). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pathology at Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. The duration of the study was one year and two months, from September 2021 to November 2022. A total of 80 cases of EOT were included and histopathological diagnosis was performed, and immunohistochemical expression of p53 was evaluated in all cases. The Chi-square test was used to compare categorical data (the number of benign, borderline, and malignant EOT) and determine whether the difference in p53 expression (positive or negative) was statistically significant, using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. Results: The total of 80 cases of EOT in the present study comprised 56 (70%) benign, 5 (6.25%) borderline, and 19 (23.75%) malignant tumours. The p53 expression was statistically significant. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for p53 showed diffuse strong positive nuclear staining (>60%) of the tumour cells in 14 cases, all of which were malignant epithelial tumours. Focally weak and patchy positive nuclear staining patterns (5%-60%) were observed in 64 cases, including 56 benign cases, four borderline cases, and four cases of malignant epithelial tumours, respectively. p53 positivity (<5% staining of tumour cells) was seen in two cases, one each of borderline and malignant epithelial tumour, respectively. Conclusion: The IHC marker p53 serves as a surrogate marker for p53 gene mutation, and its positivity is observed in serous EOT. Understanding p53 staining patterns can be used in conjunction with a panel of other antibodies to correctly classify morphologically confusing EOT. This can aid in assessing prognosis and understanding the biological behaviour of the tumour, which can be helpful in modifying the treatment plan.