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Halal Industry of 5.0 Era in Islamic Economic Scholar Perspective
Authors: Mu’is Ahmad , Farida Laila , Zuraidah
Published: March 2024

The halal industry is an inevitability of the development of a business where there is demand (demand), then there is someone who provides (supply). And the prospects are very promising with increasing growth from time to time. Even though it is labeled halal which is synonymous with religious symbols, it is not a barrier for consumers of all religions and nations to enjoy it. Because halal in its development is a symbol of guaranteeing cleanliness, safety and product quality for the entire production chain. Modern global society sees the substance as not a skin. The Halal industry is not just a business machine in general, which is materialistic in nature and profit-oriented, but there are messages or values ​​of Islamic teachings originating from the Qur'an and Hadith that must be upheld. Therefore, in his journey must be in accordance with the provisions of the Shari'a. Islamic economists, such as Yusuf Qardhawi, Syed Nawab Heidar Naqvi, Adiwarman Karim and Mustaq Ahmad gave their opinions on the ideal Halal Industry. They said that the essence of Islamic economics at least has the character of monotheism (uluhiyyah-rububiyyah), humanity (insaaniyah), ethical norms (akhlaqiyyah), balance (wasathiyyah), free will (ikhtiyar) and responsibility (mas’uliyyah). If some of these become part of the business of Muslims, such as the halal industry, they will get material success (dhahir) and spiritual happiness (batin).
Human Research Development for Purpose Drug Research Function Increasing Case Disclosure in the Jurisdiction of the Cirebon City Police
Authors: Wiharto Bastian Dhira Octavianto , Nita Surya , Setyabudi Chairul Mariman
Published: March 2024

The narcotics problem in Indonesia is still very high, including cases of narcotics abuse. This problem also occurs in the legal area of the Cirebon City Police with an increasing trend in drug abuse. However, at the same time there is a decrease in the number of P21 which implies a decline or other factors that influence member performance, both internal and external. Therefore, handling drugs is a special concern for various groups. Not only the state apparatus, including outside the apparatus are involved in handling drug cases. In particular, the National Police is the front guard in handling drug cases. In the East Belitung area, the Police have the authority to handle drug problems which are directly handled by the Narcotics Research Unit (Satresnarkoba) which is tasked with carrying out the guidance and guidance of investigative functions, investigations, supervision of investigations into criminal acts of abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs and their precursors, as well as guidance and counseling in the context of prevention and rehabilitation of victims of drug abuse.
Difusi Inovasi Teknologi Komunikasi pada E-Book dalam Belajar Mengajar: Sebuah Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis
Authors: Pratiwie S Nenda
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode tinjauan literatur sistematik yang mengeksplorasi adopsi dan penggunaan e-book dalam konteks belajar-mengajar. Penelitian ini mengkaji karakteristik dan keunggulan e-book, serta tantangan dan hambatan dalam pengadopsiannya. Kajian ini juga menerapkan teori difusi inovasi untuk memahami bagaimana e-book diadopsi dan digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa e-book menawarkan banyak keunggulan dibandingkan buku teks tradisional, seperti fitur multimedia dan interaktivitas, tetapi pengadopsiannya tidak universal karena faktor-faktor seperti kenyamanan pengguna, kurangnya pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri, dan preferensi untuk buku cetak. Selain terkait adopsi e-book dari perspektif pengguna dan pembaca, beberapa literatur ditemukan membahas pengelolaan dari perspektif pustakawan. Tinjauan menyimpulkan bahwa memahami faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi adopsi e-book dapat membantu pendidik dan institusi untuk lebih mengintegrasikannya ke dalam proses pembelajaran.
An Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Prescribing Ultrasensitive Cardiac Troponin I in the Emergency Department of the Mohammed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat
Authors: Zahid Hind , Biaz Asmaa , Hanane Derguaoui , Laamara Leila , Idrissi Samira Elmachtani , Bouhsain Sanae , Dami Abdellah
Published: March 2024

In emergency medicine, Troponin Ic is a useful diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in the management of ischemic cardiac pathologies. However, its prescription often exceeds international recommendations. The aim of this study is to evaluate practices concerning the prescription of Troponin assays in the emergency department of the Mohammed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat. This is a prospective study. Was included in this study, every patient admitted to the emergency department of the Mohammed V Military Training Hospital in Rabat and having at least one troponin assay during the period from December 25, 2020 to January 12, 2021. The assay was performed using the "ARCHITECT STAT Highly sensitive troponin-I" method. 135 patients for whom have prescribed a Troponin assay during the period of study. A total of 219 assays were performed. The mean age was 64 years, with a predominance of males. The main reasons for admission were chest pain (29.6%), dyspnea (26.6%), neurological disorders (16.3%) and respiratory distress (10.3%). A high Troponin Ic value during the first determination was observed in almost 37% of cases. In 63% of cases, the value was negative. 53.3% of prescriptions were considered as irrelevant according to pre-established criteria. A repeated Troponin Ic assays were performed in 31% (n=127) of cases. They were deemed relevant in 25% of cases. In 6% of patients, the appropriateness of repeat assays was not demonstrated. Compliance with good prescribing practices for Troponin significantly reduces the number of unjustified samples, with a real economic impact.
Pragmatic Study on Deixis Analysis in Ruskin Bond’s Short Story ‘The Eyes Have It’
Authors: Eragamreddy Nagamurali
Published: March 2024

This in-depth investigation of Ruskin Bond's "The Eyes Have It" delves into the darkest recesses of deixis. The discerning eye uncovers compelling patterns by unraveling the enigmatic tapestry of person, spatial, temporal, discourse, and social deixis. Individual deixis rules at 36.07%, a throbbing heartbeat reverberating with character drenching. Spatial deixis (18.03%) lays out scenes of energetic tones, while talk deixis (20.08%) arranges the story's balletic developments. Character interaction gains vitality thanks to social deixis (16.80%). The elusive conductor orchestrating chronological harmony is temporal deixis (9.02 percent). A linguistic symphony dissected to illuminate the elusive pragmatics in short story literature, the narrative is imbued with coherence and depth by the dance of deixis types, which is intricately interwoven.
Omentum a Powerful Viable Organ in Patient with Liver Crash Trauma: A Case Series
Authors: Shahraki Ahmad Reza , Abaee Reza , Shahraki Elham
Published: March 2024

The Omentum is a large flat adipose tissue layer nestling on the surface of the intra-peritoneal organs. Besides fat storage, omentum has key biological functions in immune-regulation and tissue regeneration. Omentum biological properties include neovascularization, haemostasis, tissue healing and regeneration and as an in vivo incubator for cells and tissue cultivation. Some of these properties have long been noted in surgical practice and used empirically in several procedures. we did 5 pedicular omental flap in 5 patients to prepare hemostasis in trauma with liver crash after resection and repairs.
Acute Limb Ischemia Complicating Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report
Authors: Abderrahmane Z. Ait , Niandou I. Moussa , Naouli H. , Jiber H. , Bouarhroum A.
Published: March 2024

Acute ischemia is a vascular emergency that involves the functional and sometimes vital prognosis of the patient, it can have several etiologies including infective endocarditis. We discussed an acute ischemia of the left lower limb secondary to infective endocarditis in a 17-year-old patient.
Detection of Secondary Metabolites in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Leaves and Its Potential as Candidates for Acne Drug Using Histochemical Analysis and In Silico Study
Authors: Asari Devi Indrayani Fitri , Rafsanjani Ramizard , Vikriansyah Muchammad Faruq , Muzayyan Abdullah Rozzen , Mubarakati Nurul Jadid , Jayanti Gatra Ervi
Published: March 2024

Acne is a facial skin problem that is generally experienced by 75-80% of adolescents as a result of excessive production of oil glands and sweat, inflammatory mediators. The acnecausing bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, involves KAS III and JNK 1 proteins, so it is expected to be an effective anti-inflammatory and antibacterial strategy. Cucumber leaves are known to have biological activity as a candidate for acne medication. This study aims to detect secondary metabolites in cucumber leaves through histochemical and in silico analysis. Histochemical analysis was carried out by preparing fresh leaves through lower leaf incisions by dropping secondary metabolite detection reagents and then observing the color changes microscopically. The in silico test aims to determine the physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetic properties and interactions of the active compounds with KAS III and JNK1 as acne drug targets through molecular docking. Histochemical analysis showed that cucumber leaves positively contained secondary metabolites, namely terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and phenols. Meanwhile, it was known that isovitexin, cucurbitacin B & C had fairly good physicochemical properties, but only isovitexin and cucurbitacin C had the best pharmacokinetic properties. Based on the results of molecular docking, there are the same amino acid bonds between isovitexin and the control at the JNK1 receptor, namely the amino acids Ile:32, Val:40 and Leu:168 and the binding affinity value is low so it is predicted to be the most effective in inhibiting JNK1. Therefore, cucumber leaves open up a new potential as a candidate for natural acne preparations.Keywords: acne, cucumber, secondary metabolites, histochemical, in silico
Design Simulation of Automatic Lifted Bridge System using Arduino Uno
Authors: Kurniawan Bambang , Aryadi Kian , Putra Dwi , Astharini Dwi
Published: March 2024

The existence of bridges is needed as a means to connect interrupted paths separated by rivers, ravines, or the sea. On the one hand, the existence of bridges is sometimes an obstacle for large ships whose shipping lanes are blocked by bridges, so a bridge is needed that is able to move up to facilitate shipping to the lane. Usually, this raised bridge system is operated manually by the operator, so it is still inefficient. In this paper, we try to create a prototype design using an Arduino Uno microcontroller that displays an automatic raised bridge system. When a large ship is detected to be passing through the bridge, the system will give a warning that traffic on the bridge will be temporarily stopped with a red traffic light marked and the portal for motorists will be closed and then continued with the bridge open to ships. But if it is detected that there are still vehicles on the bridge, then the system will warn the ship to stop for a moment waiting for conditions or conditions on the bridge to become conducive, and then the bridge opens. After the ship has been detected far away from the bridge, the system and traffic on the bridge will return to normal.
Effect of Boiling Time on the Change of Moisture Content, Color Analysis and Granuleâ€™s Shape of Breadnut (Artocarpus camansi) Flour
Authors: Diandra Azzahra Putri , Zain Alya Yuniza Maharani , Hanina Khansa , Apriliani Vania Rahmawati , Azis Lukman
Published: March 2024

Breadnut is a local product with short shelf life that not optimally process and utilized in Indonesia. Breadnut is easily browning due to enzymatic activity. Meanwhile, breadnut potentially become alternative product due to the nutritional value mainly carbohydrate. The aim of this study evaluated the effect of boiling time on the change of moisture content, color analysis and granuleâ€™s shape of breadnut flour. Moisture content was analysis using gravimetric method then color analysis and shape of granule were using color meter and digital microscope, respectively. Data was expressed of meanÂ±SD while statistically analysis using ANOVA with Duncanâ€™s test to determine the significant difference (p<0.05). The results of this study showed that the moisture content, L and b* value of breadnut flour with boiling time of 10 and 15 minutes showed not significant difference (p>0.05). In addition, a* value not significant differ (p>0.05) for the breadnut with boiling time of 0 and 5 minutes. The granuleâ€™s shape of breadnut under microspore was visualized that boiling time change the size and shape of the granule due to heating and swelling. In conclusion, boiling time was changing the moisture content, color analysis and granuleâ€™s shape of breadnut flour.
Cobiased Graphs: Single-Element Extensions and Elementary Quotients of Graphic Matroids
Authors: Slilaty Daniel , Zaslavsky Thomas
Published: March 2024

Zaslavsky (1991) introduced a graphical structure called a biased graph and used it to characterize all single-element coextensions and elementary lifts of graphic matroids. We introduce a new graphical structure that we call a cobiased graph and use it to characterize single-element extensions and elementary quotients of graphic matroids.
Reimagining Academic Freedom: An Introduction
Authors: Dang Que Anh , Matei Liviu , Popovic Milica
Published: March 2024

Is there a need to reimagine academic freedom? Does it happen? Where and how? As guest editors of this special issue, we have enjoyed the challenge of curating a set of papers under the theme of ‘reimagining academic freedom’. By ‘reimagining’ we refer to an
act of imagining again and anew, more precisely to develop new conceptualisations and codifications of academic freedom (AF) from different perspectives. Because academic freedom is a necessary precondition to sociological imagination that challenges and defies the status quo1,
we also employ the concept of ‘social imaginary’2 as a framework for understanding academic freedom and its multiple facets. Here ‘social imaginary’ refers broadly to the organising structure of shared understanding of academic freedom that makes legible
or illegible certain relationships and practices within a given community. Social imaginaries can also organise social relations on different scales (e.g. national, regional, global), circumscribe the questions deemed worth asking and delimit the answers considered viable or valid, they, thus,
link present conditions to future aspirations.3 As the authors in this issue argue, imaginaries also remount to all that has not been, to the unexpressed potentialities, to the reservoirs of the future – in term of the virtuality of action – that the past holds in its
folds (see Pinto & Zellini, this issue).
Attempts to Disrupt Whiteness in the Academy: An Autoethnographic Exploration
Authors: Trahar Sheila
Published: March 2024

Abstract There exists now an extensive literature that focuses on decolonisation and decoloniality in higher education, much of it emphasising the continuing and deeply embedded coloniality of institutions in both the global North and South. Engaging with the criticisms that
the participation of white people in the critical analysis of decolonisation and decoloniality carries with it the danger of recolonising, I enter this complex morass with vigilance, accompanied, occasionally, by my trickster, Mrs Murphy. Drawing on a range of experiences that will be familiar
to those in academic life, I illustrate how, over several years, I have striven to interrogate, autoethnographically, my whiteness. Framing the critical reflection loosely within the principles of Ubuntu, the African philosophy that foregrounds interconnectedness and mutuality, together with
conceptualisations of internationalisation, decolonisation and decoloniality, I explore further the extent to which I continue to be implicated in colonial agendas and whether, as such, I am simply indulging white guilt rather than disrupting, actively, my whiteness and the whiteness that
continues to pervade the academy. Wary of casting myself as a white heroine, I strive to remain watchful in the reflexive accounts, unable to offer any neat conclusions or recommendations.
Conservation and Exploration of the Potential of Rare Medicinal Plants in the Tropical Rainforest of Bukit Barisan, Sumatra, Indonesia: An Effort Towards Sustainable Herbal Medicine
Authors: Maulana Syaidina
Published: March 2024

The Bukit Barisan tropical rainforest in Sumatra, Indonesia, is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 plant species in this forest, and many of them have potential as herbal medicines. However, deforestation and overexploitation threaten the preservation of medicinal plants in the Bukit Barisan tropical rainforest. This causes loss of valuable natural resources and hinders research and development of new herbal medicines. This research was conducted in several tropical rainforests in Bukit Barisan, Sumatra. Field surveys were conducted to document rare medicinal plant species. Plant samples were collected and analyzed for their phytochemical content. Bioassay tests were carried out to evaluate antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Strategies for conservation and sustainable exploration of rare medicinal plants are developed based on research results. Field surveys found 27 species of rare medicinal plants. Phytochemical analysis shows that this plant contains various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids. Bioassay tests show that this plant has significant antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. In conclusion, the Bukit Barisan tropical rainforest has great potential for the development of herbal medicine. Sustainable conservation and exploration of rare medicinal plants in the Bukit Barisan tropical rainforest is important to ensure the preservation of these valuable natural resources and to improve community health.
Effects of Joint Gymnastics Exercise Intervention on Improving Functional Ability of the Elderly
Authors: Caturini Endang , Ariani Dwi , Khadijah Siti
Published: March 2024

Background: The elderly experience changes in the musculoskeletal system in the form of joint disorders that attack the joints and supporting tissue structures around the joints causing pain, loss of physical function, and disability. This requires management to reduce joint pain and improve muscle movement, function, strength, and endurance using joint gymnastics/rheumatism. The purpose of this study was to improve the ability of physical functioning in the elderly.
Methods: Quasi-experimental research with pre-post test design. The number of samples was 42 elderly people. This study measured the ability of physical function in the elderly. The research instrument used the KOOS (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test.
Results: Research shows the majority of respondents are > 59 years old, and the majority are women (62.2%). There was an increase in knowledge with an increase in score of 2.19 and functional ability with an increase of 21.71 which was described in 4 sections, namely for pain score increased by 7.59, sign and symptom score increased by 7.09, ADL score increased by 2.76 and quality of life score increased by 4.26.  There was a significant effect (p = 0.000) of joint gymnastics training interventions on improving knowledge and functional abilities.
Conclusion: There is an effect of joint gymnastics exercise interventions on improving knowledge and functional abilities.  Suggestion: the application of joint gymnastics exercises is needed as an additional intervention in the community and to improve functional ability in the elderly.
On the Existence of One-Point Time on an Oriented Set
Authors: Ya. I. Grushka
Published: March 2024

The oriented set notion is the elementary fundamental concept of the theory of changeable sets. In turn, the changeable set theory is closely related to Hilbert's sixth problem. From the formal point of view, any oriented set is a simple relational system with a single reflexive binary relation. Such mathematical structure is the simplest construction, within the framework of which it is possible to give a mathematically strict definition of the time concept. In this regard, the problem of the existence of time with given properties on an oriented set is very interesting. In the present paper, we establish the necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of one-point time on an oriented set. From the intuitive point of view, any one-point time is the time related to the evolution of a system, which consists of a single object (for example, from a single material point). The main result of the paper provides that the one-point time exists on the oriented set if and only if this oriented set is a quasi-chain. Also, using the obtained result, we solve the problem of describing all possible images of linearly ordered sets, which naturally arises in the theory of ordered sets.
The Complementary Join of a Graph
Authors: Al-Addasi Salah
Published: March 2024

The complementary join of a graph G is introduced in this paper as the join G+G of G and its complement considering them as vertex-disjoint graphs. The aim of this paper is to study some properties and some graph invariants of the complementary join of a graph. We find the diameter, the radius and the domination number of G + G and determine when G + G is self-centered. We obtain a characterization of the Eulerian complementary joins, and show that the complementary join of a nontrivial graph is Hamiltonian. We give the clique and independence numbers of G + G in terms of the clique and independence numbers of G. We conclude this paper by determining the chromatic number, the L(2, 1)-labeling number, the locating chromatic number and the partition dimension of the complementary join of a star.
PELATIHAN PUBLIC SPEAKING GUNA MEMBANGUN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI BAGI CALON AKTIVIS ORGANISASI DI KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN
Authors: Mulyapradana Aria , Elshifa Aria , Dwi Anjarini Ary
Published: March 2024

Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk memberikan pengetahuan mengenai keterampilan berbicara di depan umum dan penguasaan bahasa tubuh dalam berkomunikasi. Metode kegiatan ini terdiri dari ceramah, demonstrasi dan evaluasi kegiatan. Adapun peserta di pelatihan ini sebanyak 44 orang yang merupakan calon aktivis organisasi di Kabupaten Pekalongan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini peserta pelatihan antusias dalam mengikuti setiap rangkaian kegiatan yang dipaparkan oleh tim pengabdian masyarakat dan menambah pengetahuan mengenai teknik berkomunikasi serta meningkatkan mental di depan umum. Diharapakan setelah mengikuti kegiatan ini peserta dapat lebih terampil dalam berkomunikasi dan tingkat kepercayaan dirinya meningkat. Keberlanjutan dari kegiatan ini dapat dilanjutkan dengan materi-materi terkait dengan berkomunikasi dalam organisasi.
Carros eléctricos: su recibimiento e imagen en el mercado mexicano. ¿Son una verdadera solución a la contaminación?
Authors: Gómez Maldonado Fabián Baruch
Published: March 2024

El presente texto intenta descifrar que tan veraz es la publicidad y el marketing en torno a los autos eléctricos como una solución de movilidad y a la contaminación ambiental. Para ello, se lleva a cabo una revisión histórica del automóvil eléctrico y se realizan tres entrevistas de profundidad a dos compradores de estos productos y a un ingeniero especialista en el tema. Es importante destacar que, México en comparación de otros países, no ha desarrollado ni explotado esta tecnología pues las estructuras y políticas públicas todavía no son suficientes para su adopción y popularización.
Literatura ¿basura?
Authors: Arvanitakis Suárez Enya
Published: March 2024

La presente investigación intenta romper con uno de los mitos más populares en la Literatura y es la existencia de una “literatura basura”, término que se refiere a algo banal, superficial y carente de las estructuras narrativas y estilísticas de los grandes clásicos como La Ilíada o La Odisea. Sin embargo, tras un acercamiento a la obra de Fernando Lázaro Carreter, el análisis de 5 obras pertenecientes a diferentes tipologías de la literatura y una entrevista con una especialista de la Literatura, se rompe el mito de la literatura buena y mala.
Las dimensiones filosóficas de las obras autobiográficas para comprender las realidades y perspectivas de la vida humana
Authors: Espejel Camargo Andrea Saine
Published: March 2024

El presente ensayo, ganador del primer lugar del Concurso Interinstitucional de Ensayo Filosófico USLAP 2023, explora algunas obras autobiográficas, obras reconocidas de la literatura clásica, con las que intenta comparar el quehacer filosófico de la búsqueda de la razón y el autoconocimiento.
Mortalidad por COVID-19 en las regiones del Perú entre la primera y la quinta ola pandémica
Authors: Fabian-Moya Sthefani Paola , Zegovia-Santos Luz Nélida
Published: March 2024

Objetivo. Determinar la mortalidad por COVID-19 en las regiones del Perú entre la primera y la quinta ola pandémica. Métodos. La investigación fue analítica, observacional, retrospectiva y de corte transversal. La data fue obtenida de la Plataforma Nacional de Datos Abiertos del Ministerio de Salud (MINSA) y delSistema Informativo Nacional de Defunciones (SINADEF) e importada en formato Microsoft Excel al programa estadístico SPSS v.25. Para la fcha de recolección de datos fueron consideradas las variables: edad, sexo, criterios de diagnósticos y regiones. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizaron las pruebas no paramétricas deKruskal-Wallis y Mann-Whitney. Resultados. Se reportaron 218 770 fallecidos durante el periodo 2020-2022, con una tasa de mortalidad (TM) de 744,6 x 100 000 habitantes; el 44,1 % pertenecientes al  departamento de Lima, en su mayoríaadultos mayores de sexo masculino. La concentración según macroregión fueron principalmente: en Lima con una TM de 1,022 x 100 000 habitantes, y el norte con una TM de 634 x 100,000 habitantes. Por otro lado, el criterio de diagnóstico virológico en un 37,7 % seguido del SINADEF con 30,3 %. Así mismo, se muestran diferencias signifcativas en los rangos de las variables con un p < 0,05 (0,000).Conclusiones. La mortalidad por COVID-19 en el Perú fue alta, con una tasa de mortalidad de 744,6 x 100,000 habitantes, independientemente del sexo, edad, región y criterios de diagnóstico; liderando el  Departamento de Lima.
Micronutrient Status and Distribution of Some Community Lands Earmarked for Agricultural Intensification in Bayelsa State for Food Security
Authors: Dickson Achimota A. , Ogboin Payou T. , Chukwumati John , Tobin-West Maureen , Agbai Williams P. , Baraka Ebipadei R.
Published: March 2024

Improved agricultural production requires balanced nutrients. In spite of Bayelsa State’s intention to increase its’ agricultural base, little or no information is available on the soils micronutrient status. This study evaluated the status and distribution of Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu in some communities earmarked for agricultural intensification. Sample collection was guided by horizon differentiation. Micronutrients distribution variation was evaluated using coefficient of variation. Iron concentration varied from 41-91 mg/kg in Elemebiri (ELM) soils with moderate %CV (16, 17 and 28 for ELM1, ELM2 and ELM3) and 34-92 mg/kg in Trofani (TFN) soils with moderate to high %CV (30, 20 and 33 for TFN1, TFN2 and TFN3), respectively. The Mn values varied from 1.3 – 4.25 mg/kg for Elemebiri soils and 0.34 – 3.8 mg/kg for Trofani soils. The %CV of Mn was high as ELM1, ELM2 and ELM3 recorded 36, 31 and 38 %CV and TFN1, TFN2 and TFN3 87, 56 and 63, respectively. Available Zn varied between 3.48 – 16.56 mg/kg and 0.87 – 18.56 mg/kg in the Elemebiri and Trofani soils, respectively. The %CV for Zn was 32, 26, and 53 for ELM1, ELM2 and ELM3 and 41, 24 and 56 for TFN1, TFN2 and TFN3, respectively. Copper concentration varied between 1.24 – 5.3 mg/kg for Elemebiri soils and 0.75 – 5.7 mg/kg for Trofani soils. The %CV for Cu was 28, 33 and 25 for ELM1, ELM2 and ELM3 and 36, 53 and 43 for TFN1, TFN2 and TFN3, respectively. Though micronutrient status of the soils looks promising, there is need for close monitoring.
PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE OF ANTI MILDEW GLUED LAMINATED BAMBOO
Authors: CAI YATING , LI CHENYANG , ZAHNG CAIJUAN , LIU YULIN , YU LILI , LI HUI , WANG XIAO
Published: March 2024

In order to strengthen the anti-mildew and anti-aging properties of bamboo when exposed outdoors, the glued laminated bamboo was impregnated with four different kinds of anti-mildew agents: tebuconazole, 3-Iodo-2-propargyl butyl carbamate (IPBC), NaBF4/didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC), boric acid/borax, and waterborne polyurethane coatings modified with boric acid/borax and triazole (UV1130), nano-TiO2 and nano-SiO2 were coated respectively. The modified coated glued laminated bamboo was characterized and analyzed through the experiments of wear resistance, three-point bending resistance and mildew resistance. The results showed that the glued laminated bamboo impregnated with 0.5% NaBF4/DDAC, and then coated with the waterborne polyurethane modified with boric acid/borax and nano TiO2 (the mass ratio:7.5/7.5/1.0) possessed the best mildew resistance, mechanical properties and weather resistance.
SOME PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COCONUT PALM (COCOS NUCIFERA) STEM IN HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA
Authors: LU QUANJI , JIANG HUICHUAN , LI JIANING , LI MIN , LI GUANJUN
Published: March 2024

The physical and mechanical properties of 40-year-old coconut stem were investigated in different radial directions and height positions. The results showed that in the radial direction, the properties of the number of vascular bundles (NVB), density, shrinkage, compressive strength parallel to the grain (CS), modulus of rupture (MOR), and modulus of elasticity (MOE) decreased continuously from the outer area to the inner area, except for the water absorption (WA) value which increased from the outer area to the inner area. The density and MOE decreased from the bottom to the top in the height direction while NVB and WA increased. The shrinkage, CS, and MOE first increased and then decreased from the bottom to the top. NVB in coconut stem affects the density and determines the main mechanical properties of CS, MOR, and MOE. The analysis of variance (two-way ANOVA) showed a significant difference in density, NVB, WA, CS, MOR, and MOE in radial direction and height position. These findings can be useful for the development of new applications for coconut stems, such as in construction, landscaping, or furniture manufacturing, as well as for improving our understanding of their structural characteristics.
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION THROUGH CARBON STORAGE AND PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION IN THE HUNGARIAN WOOD INDUSTRY
Authors: KIRÁLY ÉVA , BÖRCSÖK ZOLTÁN , KOCSIS ZOLTÁN , NÉMETH GÁBOR , POLGÁR ANDRÁS , BOROVICS ATTILA
Published: March 2024

In our study we estimated under two different scenarios the historic and future carbon balance of the Hungarian harvested wood product (HWP) pool using the HWP-RIAL model. We also estimated the effect of product and energy substitution and the magnitude of avoided emissions based on international substitution factors. According to our results in the period 1985–2021 the average of the HWP net emissions plus substitution effects was -3,800 kt CO2. In this period the 49% of the forest industry-related climate benefits was attributable to carbon storage in forests, while 4% was attributable to carbon storage in wood products and 47% to product and energy substitution. According to our projection the HWP net emissions plus substitution effects could reach -14,994 kt CO2 up to 2050 under an intensified domestic wood processing industry. This means that product substitution benefits could be tripled, while the net removals of the HWP pool could be 5 times higher than the historic values.
Vasomotor reactivity measurement using Breath Holding Index to objectively diagnose migraine in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Harris Salim , Ranakusuma Teguh A. S. ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Al Rasyid  ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Yudiarsah Efta ,   Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Rumende Cleopas Martin ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Satoto Darto ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Rambe Aldy S. ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatra Utara, Medan, Indonesia, Witjaksono Melissa A. L. ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Saputri Kevin M. ,   Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Objective. Migraine is currently diagnosed using the subjective fulfilment of the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria. Considering the pathophysiology of endothelial dysfunction in migraine, this study aimed to utilize the breath holding index (BHI) to diagnose migraine objectively by assessing the vasodilatation response of intracranial arteries in migraine without aura. Material and method. 128 subjects with primary headache in the interictal phase were cross-sectional recruited and classified into migraine and non-migraine groups. BHI was performed using transcranial Doppler examination. Confirmed migraine was diagnosed using the validated IHS-equivalent Indonesian Migraine Screen Questionnaire (MS-Q) score of ≥4, BHI of <0.69, and one-month clinical response to topiramate and/or indomethacin administration based on the nature of their headache. Result. This study enrolled 104 and 24 subjects with migraine and non-migraine headache, respectively. The sociodemographic profile was similar between groups. Reduced ipsilateral BHI was more observed in the migraine than the non-migraine group (0.70 vs 1.53, p<0.001), with sensitivity of 49 (39-59) % and specificity of 92 (81-100) % using the established cut off value of 0.69. Conclusion. The breath holding index is a highly specific, moderately sensitive and objective tool to diagnose migraine. Measurement of vasoconstrictive response may be considered to further increase the sensitivity of this objective diagnostic tool.
mysterious Widdringtonia wallichii (Cupressaceae) and the correct scientific name for the Clanwilliam cedar
Authors: Manning John , Linder Peter , Govaerts Rafael , McNeill John
Published: March 2024

We review the complicated nomenclatural history of the Clanwilliam cedar. Much of this centres around the application of the name Widdringtonia wallichii Endl. ex Carrière. We are unable to identify any original material of this name and designate a neotype to fix its application as it appears to have been originally intended and as it is currently understood. We also confirm that the correct name for the Clanwilliam cedar is W. cedarbergensis J.A.Marsh.
Researching Latin America in Liverpool: Transnational Connections of Hope and Solidarity
Authors: RIETHOF MARIEKE , SMITH RICHARD G.
Published: March 2024

This article examines archival collections at the University of Liverpool and local community archives documenting academic, political, cultural and personal links between Liverpool and Latin America in the second half of the twentieth century. Centring on collections related to Chile and Central America between the 1960s and 1990s, the analysis highlights hidden histories of transnational solidarity, human rights campaigns and academic research connecting Liverpool with Latin America during a turbulent period of dictatorship, repression and opposition. The varied records – from institutional papers to exile ephemera and cultural artefacts – provide multilayered grassroots perspectives on resistance in Latin America and abroad, revealing the diverse motivations underpinning local solidarity activism. Ongoing digitization and community collaborations based on these archives underline their contemporary significance for research and education. This article argues that as key sites of exchange across activist, academic and migrant communities in Liverpool the archival collections represent vital tools for preserving diasporic heritage, as well as raising awareness of the importance of solidarity with Latin America.
Ten years later: An update on the status of collections of endemic Gulf of Mexico fishes put at risk by the 2010 Oil Spill
Authors: Chakrabarty Prosanta , Sheehy Alec , Clute Xavier , Cruz Shannon , Ballengée Brandon
Published: March 2024

The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon was the largest oil spill in human history that occurred during a 12-week period in a region less than 100 km from the coast of Louisiana; however, after more than a decade of post-spill research, few definitives can be said to be known about the long-term impacts on the development and distribution of fishes in and around the region of the disaster. Here, we examine endemic Gulf of Mexico fish species that may have been most impacted by noting their past distributions in the region of the spill and examining data of known collecting events and observations over the last twenty years (ten years prior to the spill, ten years post-spill). Five years post-spill, it was reported that 48 of the Gulf’s endemic fish species had not been collected and, with expanded methods, we now report that 29 (of the 78 endemic species) have not been reported in collections since 2010 (five of these are only known from observations post-spill). Although the good news that some previously ‘missing’ species have been found may be cause to celebrate, the lack of information for many species remains a cause for concern given focused sampling efforts post-spill.
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal two new entomopathogenic species of Ophiocordyceps (Ophiocordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) parasitic on termites from China
Authors: Fan Qi , Yang Tao , Li Hui , Wang Xue-Mei , Liao He-Fa , Shen Pei-Hong , Yang Zhu-Liang , Zeng Wen-Bo , Wang Yuan-Bing
Published: March 2024

Two new termite-pathogenic species, Ophiocordyceps globiperitheciata and O. longistipes, are described from Yunnan Province, China. Six-locus (ITS, nrSSU, nrLSU, tef-1α, rpb1 and rpb2) phylogenetic analyses in combination with morphological observations were employed to characterize these two species. Phylogenetically, O. globiperitheciata is most closely related to Hirsutella cryptosclerotium and O. communis, whereas O. longistipes shares a sister relationship with O. fusiformis. However, O. globiperitheciata differs from H. cryptosclerotium by parasitizing Blattodea and producing clavate, unbifurcated stromata. Ophiocordyceps globiperitheciata is distinguished from O. communis by multiple stromata, shorter asci and ascospores. Ophiocordyceps longistipes differs from O. fusiformis in producing larger stromata, perithecia, asci and ascospores, as well as smaller citriform or oval conidia. Morphological descriptions of the two new species and a dichotomous key to the 19 termite-pathogenic Ophiocordyceps species are presented.
A new living species of the genus Ctenomys (Rodentia: Ctenomyidae) from central-western Argentina
Authors: Alvarado-Larios Raquel , Teta Pablo , Cuello Pablo , Jayat J. Pablo , Tarquino-Carbonell Andrea P. , D’Elía Guillermo , Cornejo Paula , Ojeda Agustina A.
Published: March 2024

Abstract

The genus Ctenomys Blainville, 1826 includes 68 living species of small to medium-sized (100–1200 g) caviomorph rodents of subterranean habits. During the last decade, this genus has been the subject of numerous taxonomic studies, including the description of new species and the proposal of novel synonyms. Based on phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequences and qualitative and quantitative morphological traits, here we review the species boundaries of the tuco-tucos of the species group of C. mendocinus and describe a new species. The new species is morphologically distinct from other phylogenetically and geographically close species of Ctenomys (e.g., C. fochi, C. mendocinus), showing several differences in their craniodental traits (e.g., proportionally longer nasals and less globose tympanic bullae). The new species occurs in montane grasslands and shrublands of northwestern Mendoza (ca. 2710 m a.s.l.) and in lowlands (ca. 1000 m a.s.l.) of the Monte Desert ecoregion in an area highly impacted by accelerated processes associated with the wine industry.
A survey of the genus Orchestina Simon, 1882 (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Xishuangbanna, China, with descriptions of five new species
Authors: Song Chenxue , Tong Yanfeng , Bian Dongju , Li Shuqiang
Published: March 2024

Five new species and three known species of the genus Orchestina Simon, 1882 are recorded from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province: O. clavulata Tong & Li, 2011 (♂), O. colubrina Liu, Henrard & Xu, 2019 (♂♀), O. concava Tong & Li, sp. nov. (♂), O. menglun Tong & Li, sp. nov. (♂), O. subclavulata Tong & Li, sp. nov. (♂), O. truncatula Tong & Li, 2011 (♂♀), O. wengnan Tong & Li, sp. nov. (♂) and O. xui Tong & Li, sp. nov. (♂♀). The males of O. colubrina Liu, Henrard & Xu, 2019 is described for the first time. An identification key to species of the genus Orchestina from Xishuangbanna is provided.
Universalité du baptême et configuration masculine des ordres sacrés
Authors: Vallin Philippe
Published: March 2024

Si le baptême chrétien garantit effectivement l’égale dignité de l’homme et de la femme, la question disputée du diaconat féminin ne saurait être tranchée sans une réflexion précise sur le ministère du diacre, qui représente par excellence le Crucifié.
Attaques dans le Bab-el-Mandeb : sale temps pour les détroits !
Authors: Oudot de Dainville Alain
Published: March 2024

Le détroit de Bal-el-Mandeb est la porte d’entrée de la mer Rouge et est devenu une zone de tension majeure depuis que les rebelles houthis, en appui du Hamas , auteur des attaques terroristes du 7 octobre 2023, harcèlent le trafic maritime, obligeant à trouver une réponse à ces agressions. Le contexte est sensible d’autant plus que l’Iran soutient les Houthis.
Mer Rouge et liberté de navigation
Authors: Mommessin Christophe
Published: March 2024

La liberté de navigation est un principe majeur du droit de la mer. Or, celle-ci semble être remise en cause en mer Rouge après les attaques récentes menées par les rebelles Houthis suite au 7 octobre 2023. Cette nouvelle phase d’incertitude pour le trafic maritime est en contradiction avec les besoins du commerce international et pourrait avoir des conséquences stratégiques graves.
Sébastopol, témoin de la stratégie navale ukrainienne
Authors: Dupuy Ronan
Published: March 2024

Les attaques spectaculaires, notamment à Sébastopol, démontrent une stratégie navale ukrainienne audacieuse malgré l’absence de moyens lourds. Des modes d’actions agiles et déjà éprouvés, s’appuyant sur des innovations technologiques permettent d’infliger des pertes humiliantes à la marine russe. La difficulté sera de maintenir l’effort dans la durée.
L’Europe du Nord : zone stratégique de premier plan
Authors: Wedin Lars
Published: March 2024

Depuis février 2022, l’Europe du Nord et en particulier la mer Baltique, sont devenues des cibles potentielles pour la Russie, qui ne se prive pas de menacer cette zone stratégique. La Suède et la Finlande, jusqu’à présent neutres, ont entamé le processus d’adhésion à l’Otan pour mieux assurer leur sécurité face à Moscou.
Le partenariat stratégique Londres-Varsovie : une alliance conjoncturelle ?
Authors: Garré Basile , Lingelser Lou , Mrowiec Ewa , Rolling Étienne , Sommer Gabriel , Vitrand Louis
Published: March 2024

Le Royaume-Uni et la Pologne ont manifesté depuis longtemps leur soutien à l’Ukraine, au point de constituer un partenariat bilatéral ambitieux. Cependant, pour Varsovie, l’intérêt stratégique est principalement la menace russe, tandis que Londres a une vision beaucoup plus large, partagée avec Washington et regardant notamment vers la Chine.
Après l’Ukraine, Taïwan ? Scénarios pour l’avenir
Authors: Gravereau Jacques
Published: March 2024

Pékin ne cesse de rappeler que Taïwan fait partie intégrante de la Chine et le manifeste bruyamment en alternant démonstrations de forces et discours peu diplomatiques. Un assaut sur l’île semble moins probable à court terme au regard des répercussions mondiales. Mais un tel scénario n’est cependant pas à exclure au regard de l’ hubris impérial chinois.
Des trous dans le drapeau rouge à croix blanche
Authors: Werly Richard
Published: March 2024

La Suisse a tenté de redorer son blason en proposant, lors du forum de Davos en janvier, d’organiser une prochaine conférence de paix sur l’Ukraine. Difficile toutefois, malgré ses bons offices, de réapparaître comme un médiateur impartial dans le conflit en Ukraine après l’adoption des sanctions européennes contre la Russie. Et les coups de boutoirs portés à sa neutralité.
Amérique latine
Authors: Drouhaud Pascal
Published: March 2024

L’année 2024 sera marquée par plusieurs élections présidentielles déterminantes pour l’avenir du continent latino-américain. Déjà, l’arrivée à la tête de l’Argentine du nouveau président Javier Milei a marqué une rupture. Les enjeux régionaux et les relations avec le reste du monde seront de fait concernés par ces votes.
Guerre et Philosophie
Authors: Moaté Laura
Published: March 2024

La notion de force est centrale et oblige à s’interroger sur son rôle, notamment dans sa mise en œuvre par le soldat. La légitimité de son usage repose donc sur plusieurs principes dont la relation au bien et à la violence. Dès lors, le rôle de l’État est primordial pour définir l’emploi de la force et le justifier auprès de ses citoyens.
Risques globaux et dynamiques regionales dans le secteur bancaire face un défi climatique : chronique d’une faillite annoncee ?
Authors: Relano Francesc , Paulet Elisabeth
Published: March 2024

Cette étude montre comment les enjeux climatiques affectent la santé des entreprises au travers du financement bancaire et, à l’inverse, comment l’activité de crédit et d’investissement de ces derniers influence le changement climatique. Empiriquement, cette boucle s’appuie sur l’étude des Etats-Unis et du Canada. Plus précisément, deux indicateurs (un « compensateur-carbone » et un ratio (actifs fossiles/capitaux propres) permettent d’évaluer la situation de leurs institutions financières sur ce double enjeu. Les résultats montrent le fort retard des banques Nord-Américaines dans l’apprivoisement des risques climatiques, compromettent le bon fonctionnement de leurs écosystèmes entrepreneuriaux. Pourtant, les deux pays auraient intérêt (au niveau climatique et financier) à anticiper une transition ordonnée de leurs réseaux bancaires et entrepreneuriaux vers les objectifs climatiques fixés intentionnellement.
Professional trajectories in the moroccan context : Investigating the intersectional dynamics of women executives
Authors: Ait Bounssiyal Asma , Sahraoui-Bentaleb Doha
Published: March 2024

Cet article vise à porter un éclairage sur les trajectoires professionnelles des femmes cadres en prenant en considération les spécificités du contexte dans lequel elles évoluent. Sur la base de la théorie de l’intersectionnalité, les facteurs qui composent les intersections sont mis en exergue pour saisir la nature multidimensionnelle des parcours professionnels des femmes. Dans le cadre d’une étude exploratoire, l’objectif est d’explorer les facteurs individuels (associés aux femmes), les facteurs sociaux et organisationnels (associés au contexte) qui affectent les femmes, et les interactions qui émergent des intersections entre ces facteurs.