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ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PERDA KABUPATEN PASAMAN TENTANG BACA TULIS AL-QUR’AN (Studi Implementasi di SLTA se-Kabupaten Pasaman)
Authors: Arif Ridha
Published: December 2022

Berangkat dari kebijakan desentralisasi pendidikan, maka Kabupaten Pasaman merasa perlu menetapkan sebuah Peraturan Daerah yang mengatur kemampuan baca tulis Al-Qur’an yang tertuang dalam Perda Nomor 21 Tahun 2003. Latar belakang masalah penelitian ini berawal dari ditemukannya siswa-siswa tingkat SLTA di Kabupaten Pasaman yang masih belum bisa baca tulis Al-Qur’an dengan baik dan benar, padahal implementasi Perda ini sudah berjalan selama sembilan tahun, ditambah keadaan masyarakat Kabupaten Pasaman yang mayoritas berpenduduk muslim.

 Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan alasan-alasan yang melatarbelakangi Pemda Kab. Pasaman mengeluarkan Perda nomor 21 tahun 2003, menjelaskan kebijakan-kebijakan kepala SLTA se-Kabupaten Pasaman, strategi yang digunakan dalam mengimplementasikan Perda, serta mendeskripsikan faktor penghambat dan pendukung terlaksananya Perda nomor 21 tahun 2003 di SLTA se-Kabupaten Pasaman.

            Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Sebagai ciri khas kualitatif, penelitian difokuskan untuk memahami kebijakan Pemda Kabupaten Pasaman tentang pandai baca tulis Al-Qur’an serta melihat implementasi Perda di SLTA se-Kabupaten Pasaman dengan menggunakan pendekatan kebijakan publik sebagai alat untuk meng-analisis kebijakan. Sedangkan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana implementasi kebijakan Perda ini di SLTA, penulis menggunakan teori implementasi kebijakan.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Ada beberapa alasan yang melatarbelakangi Kab. Pasaman mengeluarkan Perda nomor 21 tahun 2003, pertama untuk membumikan Al-Qur’an di Kab. Pasaman, Kedua untuk memacu prestasi dalam bidang MTQ, dan ketiga untuk menghapuskan buta tulis Al-Qur’an di Kab. Pasaman. (2) Kebijakan-kebijakan yang diambil kepala sekolah terkait dikeluarkannya Perda ini adalah: pertama, melaksanakan tes baca tulis Al-Qur’an sebagai syarat masuk sekolah. Kedua, membuat ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an semarak di dalam dan di luar lingkungan sekolah dan ketiga menjadikan  kemampuan baca tulis Al-Qur’an sebagai syarat kelulusan. Sedangkan strategi yang digunakan SLTA se-Kabupaten Pasaman untuk mengimplementasikan Perda baca tulis Al-Qur’an adalah: Pertama, mengadakan lomba-lomba bertemakan Al-Qur’an. Kedua, membentuk tim safari Ramadhan bagi siswa, Ketiga, melaksanakan kegiatan baca tulis Al-Qur’an setiap pagi. Keempat, membuat sistem setoran ayat dan kelima, mewajibkan membeli buku Iqra’ bagi siswa yang belum bisa baca tulis Al-Qur’an. Di samping itu, terdapat beberapa faktor yang mendukung dan menghambat pelaksanaan Perda, yaitu faktor internal dan eksternal. Untuk itu dibutuhkan seluruh kekuatan yang ada, sehingga Perda ini dapat berjalan sesuai dengan target yang diinginkan.
El rol facilitador del docente en la formación online asíncrona y los resultados académicos: Un estudio exploratorio
Authors: Romero Alonso Rosa , Valenzuela Gárate Jorge , Anzola Vera Juan José
Published: December 2022

Los programas de formación virtual, a nivel de enseñanza superior, vienen experimentando un continuo crecimiento, dando posibilidades de estudio a un grupo de estudiantes que antes no tenía acceso. Un ejemplo son los estudiantes de carreras profesionales y técnico-profesional en condición de adultos trabajadores, grupo al que pertenecen los estudiantes de la institución de educación superior estudiada. Las tasas de retención en esta modalidad aún son bajas y se requiere profundizar respecto a los indicadores académicos. La docencia online parece ser un elemento clave en la mejora de los procesos formativos en esta modalidad. El objetivo de esta investigación fue identificar la relación entre percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el rol facilitador del docente, y los resultados académicos de las asignaturas. Es una investigación de tipo exploratoria, descriptiva y correlacional, con una muestra de 31240 estudiantes, correspondiente al universo de la institución estudiada. Como técnicas se utilizó minería de datos y estudio de encuesta. Para el análisis se aplica la técnica multivariada de Clúster, coeficiente de correlación Spearman y diferencias de medias Kruskal-Wallis. Se observa que siete preguntas muestran diferencias significativas con relación a los tres clústeres en que fueron agrupadas las asignaturas, según resultados académicos altos, medios y bajos. Se establece la existencia de una relación entre los indicadores académicos y algunos aspectos clave de la docencia online como la incorporación de material complementario, la cordialidad en el trato, la calidad de las respuestas en forma oportuna y la retroalimentación detallada.
Dataverse Community Survey 2022 – Report
Authors: Conzett Philipp
Published: December 2022

This report presents some of the results from the Dataverse Community Survey 2022.

The main goal of the survey was to help the Global Dataverse Community Consortium (GDCC; https://dataversecommunity.global/) and the Dataverse Project (https://dataverse.org/) decide on what actions to take to improve the Dataverse software and the larger ecosystem of integrated tools and services as well as better support community members. The results from the survey may also be of interest to other communities working on software and services for managing research data.

The survey was designed to map out the current status as well as the roadmaps and priorities of Dataverse installations around the world.

The main target group for participating in the survey were the people/teams responsible for operating Dataverse installations around the world. A secondary target group were people/teams at organizations that are planning to deploy or considering deploying a Dataverse installation. There were 34 existing and planned Dataverse installations participating in the survey.
Stanislavski süsteem kui draamatõlkija töövahend / Stanislavsky System as a Tool for a Drama Translator
Authors: Lass Raili
Published: December 2022

Tõlkija seisab oma töös silmitsi paljude probleemidega. Tekstilise ja kultuurilise tasandi probleemide lahendamiseks õpetatakse tõlkijale mitmesuguseid võtteid, kuid subjektiivsemate aspektide puhul, näiteks rääkija kõnemaneerile sobivama vaste leidmisel või karakteri eripära ja meeleolu edasiandmisel kõne kaudu tuleb loota rohkem tunnetusele. Artiklis on fookuses võimalike probleemide, eeskätt tunnetuslike küsimuste lahendamine draamatõlkija töös. Autor kõrvutab draamatõlkija ja näitleja tööd ning pakub võrdleva analüüsi kaudu välja võimaluse, kuidas draamatõlkija saaks tekstile läheneda samamoodi nagu näitleja, ja selgitab, mida see lavastustervikule juurde annaks.

Summary

This article argues that the Stanislavsky system can be applied in approaching plays to be translated.

The first part of the article is focused on mapping the intersemiotic system of a stage production in order to determine the position of an interlingual translation in it. Even though several theatre researchers have attempted to categorise the various sign systems of a stage production, no single and universally approved categorisation exists yet. Even though such an attempt of categorisation can also be attributed to a number of drama translation scholars and practitioners, drama translation can rarely be found as a separate sign system.

The second part of the article is focused on illustrating the extent to which a drama translator can contribute to the creation of a stage production. It includes examples from renowned drama translators, showing the different levels on which the awareness of a drama translator can make a difference. It also raises the question of whether drama translators could have a more systematic approach at their disposal when translating plays.

The third part of the article gives a short overview of the staging process according to the Stanislavsky system. Konstantin Stanislavsky (1863–1938) was a Russian actor and stage director who is most famous for creating a system of acting and actor training. His system is currently applied in most of Western theatre and is the primary basis for actor training in Estonia. A large part of the system comprises a method for approaching and analysing a play.

The fourth part of the article is focused on comparing the specifics of the works of an actor and a (drama) translator to determine the comparable parts of both professions. Even though the specifics of the work of an actor and a translation seem to have nothing in common, there is a significant similarity in the way of approaching a play text. Both an actor and a translator should thoroughly analyse the source text to find an optimal way of translating it into a new sign system: an interlingual translation in the case of a translator and an intersemiotic translation in the case of an actor.
Keskkondlus / Environmentalism
Authors: Morton Timothy
Published: December 2022

Reproduced only in the print version of the journal Methis with permission of the Licensor through PLSclear .
Impacts of river fragmentation on limiting individual dietary specialization of Amazonian predatory fish
Authors: Aguiar-Santos Jamerson , deHart Pieter , Forsberg Bruce , Freitas Carlos
Published: December 2022

Individual dietary specialization is one of the factors that promotes variation in resource use at the individual level. Here we used stable isotope analysis of multiple tissues with different turnover rates to examine the degree of individual specialization in two sub-populations of the predator Cichla temensis inhabiting both fragmented and undammed rivers within the Uatumã River basin of the Amazon. Our results showed that the undammed river provides better conditions to promote individual dietary specialization than the fragmented river. This study contributes to the understanding of how specific life history characteristics of populations of generalist predators are impacted by fragmentation within megadiverse environments such as the Amazon basin.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF ASRIGDARA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Malik Neha , C Swathi , Chaturvedi Ashutosh
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a broad term that describes irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and flow volume outside pregnancy. The symptoms of Asrigdara, which are expatiated in Ayurveda, are closely similar to that of abnormal uterine bleeding. The approach mode through oral treatment acts as aamapachaka, vatapitta shamaka, agnivardhak, stambhaka, and soolahara. So Ashokarishta, Chandraprabha vati, Avipatikara churna, and Sukumara ghrita were selected to manage the Asrigdara. Method: This is a single case study of a 38-year-old female patient who came with the complaint of increased duration of periods of more than ten days with heavy bleeding and the reduced interval between periods from 2 months. In this case study, palliative management was done with oral Ayurvedic formulations. The main aim of the treatment was to minimize cyclic blood loss with regularization of the cycle and to improve the patient's general condition. Result: There was a reduction in bleeding and duration of menstrual flow without clots, and the patient remained entirely asymptomatic on observation during follow-ups.
COMPLETE CURE OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA WITH CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT OF SITALI VAYU PRANAYAMA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Samajpaty Soham
Published: December 2022

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic dermatological condition affecting the teenage population of the world. The disease is persistent and of recurring type. It is characterized by inflammation, pus accumulation and scarring of the dermis caused by the destruction of apocrine ducts. However, the aetiology and genetic factors are not very prominent yet, and little research has been done to study and resolve this pathological condition. No prophylaxis of this was known to date. The modern medical approach solely depends on surgical excision and drainage complemented with or exclusively and conservatively using antibiotics like Vancomycin, Mupirocin, Clindamycin, etc. This research deals with an experimental approach using the principles of Ayurveda and immunology to cure Hidradenitis Suppurativa conservatively. The regular use of Sitali Vayu Pranayama was immensely successful in clinical terms. Aspects and approaches, along with the case history, have been described in this finding.
A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF KULATTHA GUDA IN TAMAK SHWASA
Authors: Rawat Vandana , Tripathi Arun Kumar , Tiwari PR , Joshi Neha
Published: December 2022

Background: Tamak Shwasa is one of the varieties among the five types of Shwasa roga characterized by prolonged expiration, wheeze, and dyspnoea. In modern science, it can be correlated with bronchial asthma. It is a yapya vyadhi. shodhana and shaman chikitsa are the important line of treatment described in Ayurvedic classics. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Kulattha guda with and without nitya virechana karma in the management of Tamak Shwasa. Method: In the present study Kulattha guda and Kulattha guda after nitya virechana karma with Trivrit avaleha were selected for a clinical trial in Tamak Shwasa. The clinical study was done on 40 patients and divided randomly into two groups. In Group A, Kulattha guda 5 gm BD with lukewarm water was given for 45 days, and in Group B, firstly, nitya virechana was done with Trivrit avaleha 5-15 gm at night for 3-7 days according to the kostha of the patient, after that Kulattha guda 5 gm BD with lukewarm water were given for 45 days. Result: In the trial, 10.53% of patients in Group A and 50% in Group B showed marked improvement, 68.42% in Group A and 38.89% in Group B showed moderate improvement and 21.05% in Group A and 11.11% in Group B showed mild improvement. Conclusion: In the present study Group A showed significant results, and Group B showed highly substantial in all subjective parameters. Thus, the synergetic effect of nitya virechana with Trivrit avaleha and Kulattha guda were more than only Kulattha guda.
PHARMACEUTICO-ANALYTICAL ASSESSMENT OF SNUHI KSHARA OF UPAVISHA SNUHI (EUPHORBIA NERIIFOLIA LINN.)
Authors: Wadhai Sayli W. , Nikam Ashwin V. , Pawade Uday V. , Anjankar Meghsham P.
Published: December 2022

In Ayurveda, substances of natural origin, including whole plant or their parts, animal parts and minerals, are used for drug formulations alone or in combination. Kshara, one such formulation, is an alkaline preparation used since ancient times to cure many external and internal diseases. Rasatarangini and Ayurveda Sara Sangraha have described Snuhi kshara, a single drug formulation of Upavisha Snuhi (Euphorbia neriifolia Linn.), which possesses udaravinashana, vanhidipana, shophanashana etc. properties. As market preparation of the formulation was unavailable, revalidation of standardization of herbal formulation is essential for its quality and purity. Thus, an attempt has been made to formulate Snuhi kshara. The present study evaluates the Standard Manufacturing Process and analytical profile of Snuhi kshara by comparing two batches of Snuhi kshara. Snuhi kshara was prepared according to Sharangdhara Samhita, and the analytical profile was evaluated as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India by organoleptic, physicochemical and thin layer chromatography parameters. The study's findings may enrich referential information on Snuhi kshara preparation and its analytical assessment.
PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF LANTANA CAMARA L. LEAF
Authors: NS Ramya , P Subrahmanya
Published: December 2022

The world of flora is vast and immense, but unfortunately, known species of plants are getting endangered day by day due to improper collection and excessive usage. Many species of medicinal plants are unknown to the pharmaceutical industry and are widely utilised by folklore practitioners. So, it is necessary to evaluate and explore the therapeutic uses of such medicinal plants. Medicinal plants play an essential role in drug discovery. Lantana camara L. is a species of flowering shrub in the family Verbenaceae. It is an important medicinal plant with several medicinal uses in the traditional system of medicine. It has been used to cure many health problems in different parts of the world. Thus, it is necessary to explore the drug's identity through proper pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis. Hence the present study was aimed at a pharmacognostic and phytochemical study on the leaf of Lantana camara L. The transverse section of the midrib shows the presence of an arch-shaped vascular bundle. The percentage of extraction yield was maximum in methanolic extract (24.36%). The drug's phytochemical study showed the presence of protein, carbohydrates, Gallo tannin, saponin, flavonoids, steroids, and phenols, and ash analysis revealed the presence of chlorides.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF LEEA INDICA (BURM.F.) MERR.
Authors: AR Sushmitha , Padyana Subrahmanya
Published: December 2022

Leea indica (Burm.F.) Merr is a shrub or small tree which belongs to the family Vitaceae. It is used in the treatment of various diseases by traditional practitioners all over the world, like skin diseases, body pain, diarrhoea, dysentery, and snake bite etc. traditional practitioners of Dakshina Kannada district use Leea indica to treat skin diseases, body pain, diarrhoea, dysentery, snake bites, etc. The current paper is focused on the macroscopic, microscopic physicochemical and phytochemical studies of Leea indica root. Results of the prior quoted studies showed that Leea indica root is greenish brown with no characteristic odour and physicochemical studies showed moisture content of 50.44%, total ash value of 16.16% and pH of 5.56. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, saponins, tannins, and ellagic acid in Soxhlet and cold extraction with different solvents.
A REVIEW ON SARA PARIKSHA OF AYURVEDA: AN IMPORTANT DETERMINANT TOOL FOR FUTURE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Roushan Rakesh , Sharma Dixu , Sain Sahil , Anand Kumar , Barla Manjry Anshumala
Published: December 2022

The ancient system of Indian medicine (Ayurveda) has mentioned various physiological concepts; one of them is dhatu sarata. Acharya Charaka has described dashvidha aatur parikshya vishaya (ten important aspects for examination) for vaidya to enhance their knowledge. Dashvidha aatur pariksha bhava (ten-fold examination of patients) are physical constitution (prakruti), morbidity (vikruti), excellence of dushya or tissue elements (sara), compactness or tissues or organs (samhanana), measurement of body constituents (pramana), homologation (saatmya) psychic condition (satwa), power of intake and digestion of food (aaharshakti), power of performing exercise (vyayam shakti) and age (vayah) for bala pramaan. All nine except vikruti pariksha are used to assess bala of rogi and vikruti pariksha to access the bala of dosh. Sara pariksha is one component of dashvidha aatur pariksha, specifically used to examine the strength of an individual or dhatu. As Charaka stated, “Bala maan vishesh gyanartham”, means for assessment of bala. In this review article, we attempted to correlate the various dhatu sarata with modern physiological entities and to determine possible methods to assess dhatu sarata and its application by compiling the previous work done by multiple researchers.
EARLY DETECTION AND VALIDATION OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ORAL SUBMUCOSAL FIBROSIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SARVASARA MUKHAROGA: A LITERARY REVIEW
Authors: Ambade Vaishali , Lahankar Madhukar
Published: December 2022

The oral cavity is considered a reflection of the body's internal systems. As a result, significant efforts must be done to keep it healthy and free of chronic illnesses that may result in unfavourable outcomes. Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic debilitating condition of the oral cavity that involves the formation of constricting bands of collagen fibre in the oral mucosa over time, resulting in restricted movement of the mouth and tongue and eventually hindered or problematic speech and difficulty swallowing food. Many pharmacological and surgical techniques have been used in modern terms, but the outcomes have been unsatisfactory due to recurrence and dire consequences. When the symptomatology of OSMF is compared to Ayurvedic classics, it can be classified as Vata Pitta Pradhana Sarvasara Mukharoga. An attempt was made here to explore preventive measures for OSMF using Ayurvedic methods. This study will discuss treatment at both the local and systemic levels. Local modalities such as vrana shodhana and, vrana ropana pratisarana (rubbing) & kavala (gargling) halt disease progression, and these local therapies prevent and reverse fibrosis while also improving motor functions of the mouth. Systemic therapy restores balance and improves the oral mucosa's vitality. This study emphasizes how the treatment approach is superior to all other surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Early withdrawal of destructive behaviours and adequate therapy with ayurvedic medications aid in managing OSMF.
GARBHASHAYASRIJI VIREKAH: A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE MODE OF ACTION OF VIRECHANA IN ASRIKDARA
Authors: Umesh Sindhu , G Pallavi , Anvekar Bharati D , P Shivakumaraswamy , Babu Anjali Suresh
Published: December 2022

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) may be acute or chronic and is defined as bleeding from the uterine corpus that is abnormal in regularity, volume, frequency, or duration and occurs in the absence of pregnancy. The category of AUB, characterized by an increase in the volume and frequency of menstrual bleeding (Artava), is correlated to the condition of Asrikdara. The present study aims to correlate the spectrum of diseases considered under the broad concept of “Asrikdara” and substantiate the mode of action of virechana at various pathological levels in treating Asrikdara. Artava, which attributes its feature similar to rakta dhatu, is agneya in nature and dosha associated is pitta. Thus, indicating virechana to be the line of treatment advocated for the diseases of artava. Further, concerning the definition of Asrikdara, the following spectrum of pathologies/disease conditions can be attributed to the broad concept of Asrikdara: asrija/apraja, lohitakshara, raktayoni, kunapa gandhi artava, vandhya, pittavrutha apana, rakta dushti, raktapitta and raktavrudhi. Virechana helps the samprapti vightana in each condition mainly due to its pittahara, rakta shodhaka, sroto shodhana and avarana hara action.
A REVIEW ON FOLKLORE PLANT LEEA INDICA (BURM.F.) MERR
Authors: AR Sushmitha , Padyana Subrahmanya
Published: December 2022

Every country in the world has its traditional medicine practice, which includes herbal, mineral, herbo-mineral, and animal products. Most traditional practitioners use herbal products because of their abundance and easy availability. One such plant is Leea indica belongs to the family Vitaceae and is used in treating skin diseases, fever, bone fracture, etc., all over southern Asia and in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, folklore practitioners use this plant for various diseases. Leea indica is a shrub or small tree, stem several to single, often with stilt roots, leaves compound, bipinnate to tripinnate, alternate, spiral rachis 10-20 cm long; petioles 0.5-2.5 cm; stipules purple, sheathing, obovate-oblong, glabrous, the inflorescence is corymbose cyme, petals having cream colour, fruit is berry globose purple-black when ripe, seeds are 4-6 and the drug have biological activities like antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, antiviral activity, anthelmintic activity, antimalarial activity, antioxidant activity, cytotoxic activity, anticancer activity, antidiabetic activity, wound healing activity, anti-inflammatory activity, CNS activity, hepatoprotective activity, antipyretic activity, anticonvulsant activity, thrombolytic activity, anti-edematogenic activity etc. traditionally Leea indica is used in the various parts of the world in India it is used in the treatment of bone fracture in west Bengal. In Rajasthan, inflorescence and tuber are used to treat chest pain in children. In Karnataka, the roots are used in the treatment of skin diseases.
Cost Effective Maintenance and Machine Reliability for Food Manufacturing Industries using Optimal Maintenance Strategy
Authors: Nkemakonam Igbokwe , Harold C. Godwin
Published: December 2022

An optimal maintenance strategy for cost effective maintenance and machine reliability in food manufacturing industries was developed in this study. Maintenance and cost parameters were employed to develop cost-reliability based model in terms of an optimal maintenance using lingo solver. The developed cost-reliabilitybased model considered system’s reliability, cost of equipment failure, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and downtime cost associated with - equipment maintenance. A case of a food manufacturing company in Nigeria was observed and the data wasused to evaluate the model. It is imperative to know that, the developed optimal maintenance strategy provided better cost savings and improved system reliability than the current maintenance cost and machine reliability of the industrial case study.
Community Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Activities for Volcanic Eruption in Central Negros
Authors: Alipo-On Danielle , Mejica Maria Nove
Published: December 2022

Aims: Determine the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) activities for a volcanic eruption in communities within the danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon volcano in the areas of disaster prevention and mitigation and disaster preparedness as assessed by the community leaders. Moreover, it sought to solicit challenges encountered and recommendations of the community leaders in the implementation of DRRM activities for a volcanic eruption in the communities. 

Study Design:  Descriptive survey.

Place and Duration of Study: 25 communities within the 14-kilometer danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon volcano in Central Negros, Philippines, between August 2021 and September 2021.

Methodology: 105 community leaders of communities identified using a purposive sampling technique. Frequency, ranking, and percentage were used to identify and determine the DRRM activities in the areas of disaster prevention and mitigation, and preparedness. The same statistical tools were used to identify challenges encountered and the respondents' recommendations.

Results: This study revealed that the DRRM activities were practiced and communicated with the community. Most community leaders were aware and active in planning, implementing, and disseminating preparedness and mitigation measures in preparation for a possible volcanic eruption. When it comes to challenges, the absence/weak internet signal and insufficiency of funds for rescue equipment and other emergency resources were among the significant challenges identified. As to the recommendations, holding training courses to capacitate community members and allocating funds to procure rescue equipment and other emergency resources were among those identified.

Conclusion: Prevention and mitigation and disaster preparedness activities for volcanic eruptions are being practiced by the communities. However, these are not substantive because of some challenges beyond the community's capacity to provide, like weak internet connectivity and insufficient funds to finance all the necessary rescue equipment. Moreover, the recommendations gathered imply that communities value making these DRRM activities sustainable, improved, and strengthened.
Self-Care Practices and Drivers of Anti-Diabetic Type 2 Medication Non-Compliance among Patients Accessing Healthcare at a Health Facility in Ghana
Authors: Peprah Maxwell Owusu , Ogbordjor Wisdom Djange , Danquah Mark , Yeboah Hopeson Nimo , Anchirinah Barbara Kuusangna Irenchebe , Adomako Emmanuel Kwadwo
Published: December 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic chronic disease affecting a majority of adults with associated complications. The non-compliance to the anti-diabetic medication has become a global challenge to achieving optimal glucose control among Diabetes Type 2 patients. This study, therefore, sought to determine the self-care practices and drivers of anti-diabetic type 2 medication non-compliance among patients accessing health care at Volta River Authority Hospital in Akosombo of Ghana.

Methods: A quantitative study and descriptive cross-sectional design employed a simple random sampling technique to recruit 220 diabetes type 2 patients by administering a structured questionnaire face to face to gather data. Data were analysed with the help of Stata 16. A descriptive and inferential statistic was conducted to determine the relationship between the dependent and independent variables at a 95% confidence interval and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statically significant.

Results: The study found that non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication was 45.5%. Most of the participants had inadequate (52.3%) self-care practices. Age of participants (40-49) years [p=0.0001], Female [p=0.004] significantly influenced non-compliance. Being Single [p=0.001] and presence of comorbidity [p=0.001] also associated with medication non-compliance.

Conclusion: The study concluded that a significant proportion of diabetes type 2 patients do not comply with anti-diabetic medication and this was influenced by inadequate self-care practices, age, female, comorbidity and being single. The study recommended the intensification of awareness creation on complications of non-complying to anti-diabetic medication and education on self-care practices through mass media. Further studies are required to identify the possible predictors of inadequate self-care practices that influence anti-diabetic medication non-compliance.
Social Support and Health Related Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Olamuyiwa Temitope Esther , Alabere Ibidabo David
Published: December 2022

Social support has been linked with positive treatment outcomes for many chronic conditions including breast cancer, and it meaningfully reduces the stress originating from cancer diagnosis as well as improves emotional wellbeing. This study aims to assess the level of social support and HRQOL and its relationship among breast cancer patients over a period of 8 months in the two tertiary hospitals in Port Harcourt.

This was a descriptive longitudinal study that was conducted over a period of 8 months among 254 female patients with breast cancer in the two tertiary hospitals in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. They were assessed at the time of diagnosis, 4 months and 8 months after using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23). Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Frequency tables were used to demonstrate the outcome. Means and standard deviation for the continuous variables were calculated. In comparing differences in mean between evaluation times, Friedman ANOVA was used, Correlation co-efficient were used to determine correlation between HRQoL and Social support scores. Results considered statistically significant at P value ˂ .05.

The HRQoL and MSPSS scores were relatively high among the respondents. The respondents received high support through-out the evaluation time (62.5%). The high support was noticed more from family and the lowest social support was from friends, this was statistically significant, P =.007. HRQoL was high through-out the evaluation time and it was statistically significant. Correlation between the HRQoL and MSPSS was positive (Pearson correlation co-efficient = ˂0.29) and statistically significant P <.05. 

Breast cancer women in Port Harcourt Nigeria had relatively good HRQoL and perceived social support was an important factor for the good HRQoL. It is important to pay close attention on events that enhance and maintain the social support system for breast cancer patients.
The Proportional Hazard Generalized Power Weibull Distribution: Properties, Applications and Regression Model
Authors: Atiah Kudugu , Nasiru Suleman , Katara Salifu
Published: December 2022

We introduce the proportional hazard generalized power Weibull (PHGPW) model in which hazard rate function can assume increasing, decreasing, unimodal or (upside bathtub) and constant. Some of its mathematical properties are studied including the power series for the quantile function. Monte Carlo simulation was performed to determine the finite sample behaviour of the maximum likelihood estimates of the parameters. The flexibility of the PHGPW distribution compared with some other existing distributions is proved empirically by means of two sets of real data related to remission times of bladder cancer patients and strike duration of manufacturing company. A new regression model was defined based on the PHGPW distribution. The performance of the regression model is proved empirically using real data set.
Assessment of Available Micronutrients Status in the Soils of Macuata Province of Fiji
Authors: Singh Indra Raj , Prasad Ambika
Published: December 2022

The study was carried out to assess the level of available micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn) in relation to the other important soil properties. Twenty-nine soil samples were collected from various locations in the Macuata province of Fiji namely Naleba, Nakama, and Labasa to determine the properties of soil. The available micronutrient (DTPA extractable) viz., Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The laboratory-analyzed data revealed that the soils of the study area are acidic in nature with low electrical conductivity and moderate soil organic carbon. Available micronutrient analysis revealed that iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and copper (Cu) were found to be sufficient in most of the soil samples, whereas available zinc (Zn) was found to be marginal in 45 percent of the analyzed samples. Further, pH showed a positive correlation with Zn and Cu and a negative correlation with SOC. Soil organic carbon showed a negative correlation with Mn and Cu showed positive correlations with Zn.
Pharmacological Management of Arterial Hypertension and Clinical Outcome of a Retrospective Cohort of Patients with Eclampsia
Authors: Vázquez-Rodríguez Juan Gustavo , Olivos-Crespo Marisol , Sánchez-Pardo Claudia Isabel
Published: December 2022

Background: The best therapeutic measures in patients with eclampsia are termination of pregnancy, administration of anticonvulsant drugs, control of blood pressure with antihypertensive drugs, and critical care to improve outcome. This study aimed to analyze the pharmacological management of arterial hypertension and clinical outcome of a retrospective cohort of patients with eclampsia.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort of 37 patients with eclampsia from the intensive care unit (ICU). The files were consulted to know their general data, the characteristics of the seizures and blood pressure. Changes in blood pressure at admission vs. discharge were compared, as well as antihypertensive management and outcome. Descriptive statistics and the Student's t-test with the SPSS version 20 program were used. P=0.05 was significant.

Results: Mean age 25.86±7.82 years and gestation 33.48±3.97 weeks. Patients with pregnancy 56.76% and puerperium 43.24%. Anticonvulsant drugs was administered in 100% (magnesium sulfate, sodium phenytoin, diazepam). Systolic blood pressure: admission vs discharge 143.08±22.10 vs 125.7±11.26 mmHg (P=0.06) and diastolic blood pressure: admission vs discharge 88.69±14.15 vs 76.6±9.56 mmHg (P=0.76). It was found that 91.89% received antihypertensive drugs and 8.11% none. Indeed, a group of patients with severe preeclampsia convulsed in the ICU 21.63% (n=8/37) when they were already receiving anticonvulsant drugs. In them, pre-seizure blood pressure increased compared to admission pressure (systolic 13.53%, P=0.05, diastolic 22.46%, P=0.05), one patient did not have antihypertensive management and seven patients received only oral antihypertensive drugs.  ICU stay was similar to that of the group (P=0.20). Mortality was 0%.

Conclusion: The evolution of the patients was not satisfactory, but without maternal deaths. Eight new cases of eclampsia occurred in the ICU with uncontrolled hypertension, probably due to insufficient pharmacological management. The data suggest not discontinuing antihypertensive agents despite blood pressure remaining controlled. Deviations from the handling guidelines should be avoided.
Computer-assisted Design of Novel Polyketide Synthase 13 of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Inhibitors Using Molecular Modeling and Virtual Screening
Authors: Bernard Djako Akassa Marius , Keita Melalie , Misseyou Yvon Bibila , Esmel Akori , Megnassan Eugene
Published: December 2022

Aims: Polyketide synthase 13 (Pks13) is an essential enzyme in the synthesis of mycolic acids biosynthesis pathway of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Therefore, Pks13 is a promising drug target for tuberculosis treatment. Here we report the in silico design and evaluation of novel Pks13 inhibitors made of benzofuran derivatives with favorable predicted pharmacokinetic profiles.

Methodology: A 3D model of Pks13-TAMx complexes was prepared for a training set of 18 TAMs with experimentally determined inhibitory potencies (half-maximal inhibitory concentrations ) by using in situ modifications of the crystal structure of the TAM1-Pks13 complex (PDB entry 5V3X). A linear QSAR model was built, correlating computed gas phase enthalpies of formation ( ) of Pks13-TAMx complexes with the   in order to find active conformations of the 18 TAMs. Furthermore, taking into account the implicit solvent effect and entropy changes upon ligand binding, a superior QSAR model was brought forth, correlating computed complexation of Gibbs’ free energies . Using the active conformations of the training set TAMs, we built a pharmacophore model (PH4) which was used to virtually screen novel analogs included in a virtual combinatorial library (VCL) of compounds containing benzofuran scaffolds. The PH4 model screened the VCL, which was formerly filtered by Lipinski’s rule-of-five, in order to identify new benzofuran analogs.

Results: Gas phase QSAR model: , ; superior aqueous phase QSAR model ,  and PH4 pharmacophore model: , . The PH4-based screening retained 109 new TAM analogues. Finally, the predicted pharmacokinetic profiles of these new analogues were compared to current orally administered antituberculosis drugs, and the former were found to be almost 92 times more active than TAM2 ( .

Conclusion: This computational approach, which combines molecular mechanics and the Poisson–Boltzmann (PB) implicit solvation theory, the pharmacophore model, the analysis of Pks13-TAMs interaction energies, the in silico screening of VCL compounds, and the inference of ADME properties resulted in a set of new suggested Pks13 inhibitors.
Conceptual Metaphor of Different Conventionality Levels from the Perspectives of Translatability Assessment and Translation Strategies
Authors: Nguyen Thong Vi , Hien Nguyen Thi Thao
Published: December 2022

This study examines the Conceptual Metaphor Theory from an innovative perspective: translatability and translation strategy. The experiment recruited 239 undergraduate students of different translation training to evaluate the translatability of twelve sentences of different metaphor types before translating them into Vietnamese. Additionally, this study examines how students deal with metaphorical mapping images as well as grammatical and lexical refining attempts. The factorial ANOVA results (p=.02) indicate that the effect of metaphor types on translatability levels is conditional on translation training levels, despite the fact that the main effect is on metaphor types, not translation skill. Besides, twelve in-depth strategies to deal with the source sentences are identified, establishing a new model for metaphorical translation strategy. Chi-square analysis reveals associations between translation training levels and strategies (p<.01); and between metaphor types and strategies (p<.01). This study argues for the possibility that translation could be considered among conceptual metaphor's cognitive mechanisms.
A Polyphonic Study of E.M. Forsters A Passage to India and George Orwell’s Burmese Days
Authors: Turki Harith Ismael , Abdulrazzaq Dulfqar Mhaibes
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the multi-voicedness techniques in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India and George Orwell’s Burmese Days, in terms of the narrator’s role and the plurality of voices and consciousnesses. This paper used the concept of polyphony which was coined by Bakhtin as a methodology in analyzing and examining the aforesaid novels. The results of this study showed that; First, both novels used the omniscient narrator as a narrative technique, since the voice of the author was evident on more than one occasion. Moreover, there was an influence by the omniscient narrator on the reader, which might be considered significant on more than one occasion, in controlling and manipulating his decisions and views in A Passage to India, while the influence was minuscule in Burmese Days. Second, this paper proved that the aforesaid novels are polyphonic ones. Finally, both authors gave a considerable margin of freedom for each character to express their ideologies freely.
Airborne Instrumentation for Aerosol Measurements
Authors: Stefanutti Leopoldo , Donfrancesco Guido Di , Guzzi Rodolfo
Published: December 2022

The airborne, satellite, and balloon‐borne instrumentation is a powerful tool for the measurement of microphysical properties and the chemical composition of aerosol and cloud particles. Such instruments can be subdivided into two broad categories: remote sensing instrumentation and in situ instrumentation. In the first category, there are dynamic instrumentation like cloud RADARs (radio detection and ranging), LIDARs (light detection and ranging), and backscattersondes. In contrast, in the second category, there are passive instruments like multispectral and hyperspectral instruments for zenith measurements or limb/occultation detections. Both categories can determine the microphysical properties of the aerosols while the second category can, although only with complex a priori assumptions, also determine their chemical composition. This article is an updated discussion on different types of such airborne aerosol instruments, considering their detection limits and ranges, reliability, and applications. The paper also briefly describes the different platforms available for airborne aerosol/satellite instrumentation along with different payload configurations.
Quantitative Analysis, Infrared
Authors: Cadet Frédéric , Pérez‐Guaita David , Garrigues Salvador , de la Guardia Miguel
Published: December 2022

In this article, after reviewing the different mathematical methods used in quantification by IR, the main advantages and drawbacks and applications with or without previous sample treatment are presented. The bases of the use of quantitative IR in food analysis such as lipids (measurement of unsaturation degrees and lipids determination), carbohydrates, and proteins (secondary structures and quantitative analysis); original examples of the use of IR spectroscopy combined with enzymes; and modern applications in the clinical field are presented in detail, followed by examples of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis coupled with other analytical methods in different fields such as pharmaceuticals, petroleum, paints, and other industrial products and in the fields of health, environment, and trace compounds analysis in order to think about the limitations and perspectives of IR spectroscopy for quantitative analysis. It appears that the most significant developments in the field of quantitative analysis will probably come through the progress in chemometrics and instrumentation. More recently, approaches combining infrared spectroscopy and deep learning (DL) have shown great potential.
Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA)
Authors: Scharf Henry
Published: December 2022

Local indicators of spatial association (LISAs) are a family of statistics with useful mathematical properties that can help researchers identify areas where an observed process is structurally distinct from broader patterns of variation. Some important ways that observed values in an area can differ from the broader pattern are: (i) values tend to be much higher (hot spots) or lower (cold spots) than average and (ii) values tend to be more/less similar across neighboring locations (positive/negative autocorrelation) than in other parts of the study area. This article introduces LISAs, discusses common uses and potential pitfalls, and provides an application of two commonly used LISAs and a related visualization tool, the Moran scatterplot, to rates of cyclist injury in San Diego County, California.
Xenodocheion
Authors: Miller Timothy S.
Published: December 2022

Xenodocheion
was a Greek term for new Christian philanthropic institutions that appeared during the fourth century
ce
in the Eastern Roman Empire. Although
xenodocheion
occasionally served as a synonym for
pandocheion
(commercial inn), after 300
ce
it referred exclusively to hospices offering free lodging to travelers and homeless poor (Kislinger 1984: 171–5).
Petra papyri
Authors: Frösén Jaakko
Published: December 2022

The discovery of the remnants of ca. 140 charred papyrus rolls during the excavations of the Petra church in 1993 substantially expanded our knowledge of the Byzantine city. At the end of the sixth or beginning of the seventh century
ce
, a fire destroyed the church, also affecting the room where the papyri were kept.
Diyllos (Diyllus) of Athens
Authors: Keyser Paul T.
Published: December 2022

Diyllos was an Athenian who wrote a now‐lost history of Greece, Macedon, and Persia, covering the last half of the fourth century
bce
.
Paphos
Authors: Michaelides Demetrios
Published: December 2022

Palaipaphos and Nea Paphos.
Homosexuality (homoeroticism), female
Authors: Brooten Bernadette J.
Published: December 2022

“Homosexuality” is a modern medical category that is unsuited for the ancient Mediterranean world, whereas “homoeroticism,” while also contemporary, is more neutral. Sources from Archaic Greece through to Late Antique Egypt in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Coptic, and Arabic attest to female homoerotic desire and to erotic contact between women and possibly between women and persons with ambiguous genitalia. Whereas such desire and contact were celebrated in Archaic Greece, by the time of the Roman Empire and into Late Antiquity, they were largely vilified, frequently defined as “contrary to nature.”
Flexible Skin Patch Enabled Tumor Hybrid Thermophysical Therapy and Adaptive Antitumor Immune Response
Authors: Sun Xuyang , Wu Tao , Duan Minghui , Yuan Bo , Zhu Xiyu , Wang Hongzhang , Liu Jing
Published: December 2022

Innovations on materials and technologies have greatly promoted the rapid development of wearable electronics from disease diagnosis to therapeutics. For superficial skin tumors, skin‐attachable patches possess the advantages of minimally invasive property, alleviative side effects, and high efficiency. The development of noninvasive techniques and devices is still in urgent demands. Here, a flexible skin patch fabricated through a facile preparation method is reported for noninvasive hybrid thermophysical therapy and adaptative immune function enhancement. The liquid metal enabled skin patch is demonstrated with high conductivity, certain stability, biocompatibility, and an enhanced adhesive merit on skin surfaces for cryoablation therapy and magnetic hyperthermia therapy. The skin patch exhibits remarkably conformable heating and cooling performance toward the treatment of 4T1 breast tumors. The magnetic resonance images also indicate the significant tumor ablation effect. Interestingly, a relatively stable proportion of both CD8+ T and CD4+ T cells in the peripheral blood is identified after tumor therapy in comparison with the decreased trend in the untreated group, representing an efficient antitumor immune response induced by the skin patch. The developed skin patch would provide a promising noninvasive approach for tumor therapies by direct tumor destruction and maintenance of the antitumor immune response.