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How Humanitarian Islam Fosters Peace: The perspective of Nahdlatul Ulama
Authors: Tania Basma , Chusniyah Tutut , Pambudi Kukuh Setyo , Haqq Syauqi Arinal
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the perspective of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, on the relationship between Islam and citizenship, and how its Humanitarian Islam initiative fosters peace and harmony among Muslims and non-Muslims. Using a literature review method, it examines the historical and conceptual background of Islam and citizenship and their relevance and implications in the context of Indonesia. It argues that NU and Humanitarian Islam view Islam and citizenship as compatible and mutually beneficial, based on the Islamic values and principles that are in line with the ideals and norms of citizenship. It also analyzes the main features and achievements of NU and Humanitarian Islam in promoting and practicing Islam and citizenship in Indonesia and beyond, such as their role in countering extremism, advancing democracy, and enhancing social justice. It discusses the challenges and opportunities that NU and Humanitarian Islam encounter in the contemporary world, such as the rise of Islamophobia, the impact of globalization, and the need for interfaith dialogue. It concludes that NU and Humanitarian Islam can serve as a model and a catalyst for the Muslim world and humanity at large, to foster a more peaceful, tolerant, and inclusive society.

Makalah ini mengeksplorasi perspektif Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), organisasi Islam terbesar di Indonesia, mengenai hubungan antara Islam dan kewarganegaraan, serta bagaimana inisiatif Islam Humanitarian mereka mempromosikan perdamaian dan harmoni di antara umat Muslim dan non-Muslim. Dengan menggunakan metode tinjauan literatur, makalah ini mengkaji latar belakang historis dan konseptual Islam dan kewarganegaraan serta relevansi dan implikasinya dalam konteks Indonesia. Makalah ini berargumen bahwa NU dan Islam Humanitarian memandang Islam dan kewarganegaraan sebagai hal yang kompatibel dan saling menguntungkan, berdasarkan nilai dan prinsip Islam yang selaras dengan ide dan norma kewarganegaraan. Makalah ini juga menganalisis fitur utama dan pencapaian NU dan Islam Humanitarian dalam mempromosikan dan mempraktikkan Islam dan kewarganegaraan di Indonesia dan lebih luas, seperti peran mereka dalam menangkal ekstremisme, memajukan demokrasi, dan meningkatkan keadilan sosial. Selanjutnya, makalah ini membahas tantangan dan peluang yang dihadapi NU dan Islam Humanitarian di dunia kontemporer, seperti munculnya Islamofobia, dampak globalisasi, dan kebutuhan akan dialog antariman. Makalah ini menyimpulkan bahwa NU dan Islam Humanitarian dapat berfungsi sebagai model dan katalisator bagi dunia Muslim dan umat manusia secara luas, untuk membina masyarakat yang lebih damai, toleran, dan inklusif.
Retórica de la posibilidad y reinterpretación semántica de la tradición en dos cuentos de Cuentos de Hades de Luisa Valenzuela
Authors: Carreón Tapia Karla Juliana
Published: June 2024

Cuentos de Hades (1993) de Luisa Valenzuela es un volumen de relatos que recupera y reinterpreta algunos cuentos de la literatura tradicional maravillosa para, de acuerdo con algunos especialistas, situarlos en el marco de una perspectiva feminista. Este artículo tiene el propósito de demostrar, por medio de un acercamiento lausberguiano, cómo funciona la elocutio en estos relatos a partir de recursos retóricos como la pregunta, la elipsis y la anáfora; además, el trabajo revisa los usos sintáctico-gramaticales de la obra. En consecuencia, se exponen los aspectos técnicos que engranan en su conjunto una tesis sobre la apertura de sentidos, la posibilidad y la transformación de las protagonistas a partir de un uso del lenguaje que cuestiona y transgrede los roles femeninos en la literatura tradicional.
Pemikiran Teologi Feminis Riffat Hassan dan Relevansinya terhadap Peran Laki-Laki dalam Isu Gender
Authors: Trianto Syaifullah Aji
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Through reflection on her own life experience as part of the Muslim community, Riffat Hassan points out the social facts about gender inequality that occur in the majority of people who embrace Islam and according to her this fact is contrary to the teachings of Islam itself which upholds equality and justice. Then to answer this problem, Riffat Hassan proposed the idea of feminist theology. In this article, the author will examine Riffat Hassan's thoughts on feminist theology and show the relevance of these thoughts to the role of men in gender issues. The results of the study show that, first, Riffat Hassan succeeded in revealing that the cause of gender inequality is the patriarchal culture that underlies the interpretation and thinking of Islamic teachings, for example shown through the preservation of the myth of Eve's creation from Adam's rib, which according to Riffat Hassan, this story has been used as the strongest legitimacy to illustrate male superiority over women. Secondly, the goal of feminist theology for Riffat Hassan is not only to liberate Muslim women, but also Muslim men, because both are victims of patriarchal culture. This is where the role of men in gender issues finds its relevance.
Keywords: feminist theology, patriarchal culture, gender inequality, creation myths
Dimensions of Islamic Theology: Analysis of Theological Verses Based on Asbab al-Nuzul
Authors: Damanik Agusman , Mahendra Andi , Lubis Alim Muhadi , Nasution Anwar Hidayat
Published: June 2024

This research aims to determine the dimensions of Islamic theology based on the verses of the Koran which are analyzed based on Asbab al-Nuzul. Islamic theology not only includes an understanding of Allah and His teachings, but also includes an understanding of the relationship between humans and their creators, as well as the daily life implications of these teachings. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Thus, the results of this research show that first, the concept of monotheism of Allah as contained in the QS. al-‘Alaq verses 1-5, highlights the greatness and oneness of Allah as the creator of the universe and the source of all knowledge. These verses emphasize the importance of science and education in the Islamic religion, as well as strengthening the theological foundation of Islam about the oneness of Allah and the importance of learning. Second, the concept of the afterlife or doomsday, taking into account Asbab al-Nuzul, especially in the QS. al-Qiyamah verses 6-9, emphasizes the truth and certainty of resurrection and the Day of Judgment, as well as the importance of preparation and responsibility in the afterlife for every individual. These verses confirm Muslims' belief in the Day of Judgment as an integral part of their beliefs. Third, the concept of freedom in Islam, which is analyzed through Asbab al-Nuzul QS. Yusuf verse 99, emphasizes the importance of freedom to choose forgiveness and forgiveness, freedom from hostility and revenge, and freedom in achieving spiritual salvation. This verse provides an example of the importance of choosing the path of peace and forgiveness in human relationships. Thus, the text provides an in-depth understanding of Islamic theological concepts, including the concepts of Allah, the afterlife, and freedom, and shows how these concepts are reflected in the verses of the Qur'an by considering Asbab al-Nuzul.
Islam’s View of Religion and State: A An Overview
Authors: Humairah Andi Eliyah , Darussalam Syamsuddin
Published: June 2024

Discussions about the relationship between religion and the state always occur in a stigmatic atmosphere. This is because first, the relationship between religion and state in Islam is the most impressive thing in human history. Second, throughout history, the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims (European Christians) has been a relationship full of tension. This article examines the relationship between religion and the state from an Islamic perspective. By using qualitative methods and descriptive-analytical data analysis techniques, this article concludes that firstly, religion is a statute or law that must be obeyed by humans, while the state in the Islamic perspective is an area of ​​power that has territorial boundaries, in In this area there are groups, religious human associations, there are rulers, there is justice and a safe atmosphere is created, the soil is fertile, and there are future generations. Second, the problem of the relationship between religion and the state has emerged in a series of polemics and debates that have occurred in the Islamic world. One of these debates occurred during the Turkish revolution under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal in 1924, which resulted in the abolition of the caliphate in al-Khulafa’ al-Rasyidun, namely the title for the four caliphs who led after the Prophet Muhammad died. In understanding the relationship between religion and the state, there are several concepts of the relationship between religion and the state according to several schools/understandings, including: theocracy, secondary ideology, and communist ideology.
Tradisi Melukat Menurunkan Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Menjelang Persalinan di Desa Bungkulan
Authors: Bukian Putu Agus Windu Yasa , Sujana I Wayan , Jayendra Putu Sabda
Published: June 2024

Third trimester pregnant women are very vulnerable to experiencing anxiety, this is because pregnant women are not yet mentally, spiritually and physically ready to face the birthing process. Pregnant women who are anxious will affect the mother's readiness for childbirth and can even affect the condition of the fetus in the womb if the mother's anxiety continues. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester before and after the melukat tradition was carried out. This research method uses quantitative with a onegroup preposttest design approach. The population is all pregnant women in Bungkulan Village with a minimum sample size of 78 pregnant women. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and the research instrument used an anxiety questionnaire. Furthermore, the analysis used was univariate and bivariate using Wilcoxon because the data was not normally distributed. The results of this study found that the difference in the average anxiety felt by mothers before and after being injured was with a Z value of 4.65. These results are also statistically significant in that melukat is an activity that can reduce maternal anxiety before the third trimester birth process. The conclusion is that there are differences in anxiety before and after wounding pregnant women.
Concept of a so-called windfall tax in the Polish tax system pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices – outline of the issue
Authors: Halasz Artur
Published: June 2024

The subject of the article is the concept of a so-called windfall tax in the Polish tax system pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. It presents an analysis of the structure of the solidarity contribution governed by Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854, referred to as the so-called windfall tax. It then examines the possibility of introducing such a levy into the Polish tax system. In particular, it addresses concerns about the principle of lex retro non agit and the principle of proportionality, as well as concerns about the possibility of double taxation. Furthermore, there are doubts about the nature of such a levy as a tax.
Ensinando a partir do Sul
Authors: Maia João Marcelo Ehlert
Published: June 2024

Este texto apresenta o dossiê “Perspectivas não-eurocêntricas para o ensino de sociologia”, destacando as seguintes questões: a) a relevância do campo da história da sociologia para a construção da teoria social contemporânea e os limites da historiografia disciplinar eurocêntrica; b) os problemas do ensino de sociologia em graduações, com destaque para o caso brasileiro; c) a necessidade de uma nova política de ensino para a graduação que contribua para a superação do eurocentrismo.
Políticas do empoderamento
Authors: Silva Gleicy Mailly da
Published: June 2024

No presente artigo busco compreender como a circulação da categoria empoderamento torna-se um instrumento discursivo eficaz para a conjunção de práticas que se situam entre o fortalecimento e a difusão de valores feministas e a legitimação de uma subjetividade empreendedora. A pesquisa de campo toma como cena etnográfica a campanha #juntasarrasamos, realizada em 2018 pelo programa de capacitação Plano de Menina, destinado a jovens moradoras de regiões periféricas de São Paulo, em parceria com a marca Seda (Unilever). Meu objetivo é mostrar de que modos a categoria empoderamento se move, articulando ideias, pessoas e produtos. Igualmente, o presente trabalho constitui uma aposta na pesquisa multissituada, em diálogo com a teoria das mobilidades, enquanto perspectiva teórico-metodológica incontornável para a compreensão das mediações entre política, mercado e o digital na contemporaneidade.
Mobilidades, emergência climática e a street art de Lisboa
Authors: De Trói Marcelo , Batel Susana
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho pretende examinar e refletir sobre as relações entre mobilidade, emergência climática e street art em Lisboa, adotando uma abordagem interdisciplinar. A partir do novo paradigma da mobilidade, procuramos estabelecer a relevância das expressões urbanas artísticas como arena de discussão pública na cidade, enquanto utilizamos como eixo de análise seu caráter efêmero e (i)móvel, legal e ilegal. Analisando o impacto das mobilidades, em especial a do automóvel, o texto apresenta questões relativas ao clima na cidade de Lisboa e de como a street art tem se relacionado com as mobilidades, como refletem a emergência climática e como esboçam um esgotamento de modos de vida contemporâneos e o desejo por outros mundos.
O trabalho de plataforma no Brasil e Argentina:
Authors: Lima Jacob Carlos , Leite Márcia de Paula , Del Bono Andrea
Published: June 2024

O trabalho por plataforma vem se constituindo em uma forma de utilização do trabalho que se expande mundialmente nas últimas décadas. Criado a partir do desenvolvimento tecnológico que permitiu o uso de algoritmos para a designação de tarefas, ele rapidamente começou a ser utilizado pelas empresas como uma forma de eliminar os vínculos formais de trabalho e o acesso aos direitos trabalhistas por parte dos trabalhadores, de pagar baixas remunerações, paralelamente ao estabelecimento de um estrito controle sobre o trabalho desenvolvido. Todavia, como soe acontecer, essas características do trabalho não são determinadas inteiramente pela tecnologia, mas principalmente pelas relações de trabalho que se estabelecem entre trabalhadores e empregadores. Tanto é assim que, em muitos países, os trabalhadores vêm garantindo seu acesso a direitos e recebendo melhores remunerações do que em outros. Este texto se propõe a analisar as condições de trabalho de motoristas e entregadores por plataforma no Brasil e Argentina, de forma comparada, levando em consideração suas remunerações e acesso a direitos, bem como as lutas que eles vêm desenvolvendo para melhorar suas condições de trabalho.
Plataformas de repartidores en América Latina
Authors: Bridi Maria Aparecida da Cruz , Oliveira Roberto V´éras de , Salas Minor Mora
Published: June 2024

Este texto presenta un estado del arte sobre el trabajo en plataformas digitales en América Latina. Para eso se revisan los principales estudios en cuatro países con alta penetración de estas empresas: México, Brasil, Argentina y Colombia. Inicialmente, fue posible identificar que la mayoría de los estudios se centraron en las plataformas de entrega y conducción; aunque, recientemente, en Argentina y Brasil, se constata un creciente interés por estudiar otros tipos de plataformas, como las vinculadas a trabajadoras del hogar o servicios de cuidado. Nuestra atención se centró en el tema de las plataformas de entrega, buscando observar las particularidades que este tipo de ocupación adquiere en la región.
Infrastructural Reparations
Authors: Sheller Mimi
Published: June 2024

Infrastructure has an inherently uneven capacity to connect and to provide for some people certain goods and particular flows of information, while at the same time disenfranchising and dehumanizing other people through the very processes of (dis)connecting elements of the urban condition. Infrastructural injustices shape times, time horizons and life cycles. There is a lack of synchronicity in the time horizons of durability, materiality, engineering and financialization of infrastructure versus the immediate needs of living people and communities – but there is also need for a longer time horizon that acknowledges the demand for historical reparations in addition to immediate needs. Reparative infrastructural justice insists on overturning the violence of the infrastructural dispositions that have long upheld White supremacy by dehumanizing Black, Brown and Indigenous people, and other people of colour. Those with no claims upon the state to provide the basics of life must go beyond repair or maintenance, to seek instead infrastructural reparations and reparative justice as material conditions for living in the wake of the racialized infrastructural colour line built upon histories of slavery, colonialism and climate disaster. This text reflects on some of the tactics of flexible, provisional, infrastructural reparations that have emerged in Haiti and Puerto Rico, where public infrastructure systems have drastically failed. In Haiti tactics of appropriation involved communities (and gangs) patching into fractured systems where there is little state provision. In Puerto Rico, disaster led to grassroots organizations calling for just recovery, but also blockchain entrepreneurs taking advantage of offshore opportunities to escape the state. Both cases demonstrate the precarity, power, opportunities and dangers hidden within decentralized systems in the face of splintered infrastructural systems.
Mobilidades e infraestruturas
Authors: Freire-Medeiros Bianca , Magalhães Alexandre , Menezes Palloma
Published: June 2024

Desde o início dos anos 2000, o debate em torno das desigualdades e dos conflitos urbanos vem sendo balizado pelas grades analíticas das mobilidades ou das infraestruturas. No dossiê a que se refere este texto de apresentação, propõe-se algumas convergências interpretativas entre esses dois planos de referência, tomando as mobilidades e as infraestruturas como transversais, interligadas e complementares. O que acontece com as infraestruturas quando conferimos centralidade ao movimento e as pensamos como potencialmente móveis? O que acontece com as mobilidades quando as concebemos como espacialmente situadas e habilitadas por infraestruturas que podem manter, acelerar ou suspender os fluxos? Nos cinco artigos e na entrevista que compõem o dossiê, essas indagações levam a diferentes territórios empíricos no Brasil e em Portugal, assim como a experimentações metodológicas e conceituais.
Introdução Capitalismo de plataforma no contexto latino-americano
Authors: Véras de Oliveira Roberto , Bridi Maria Aparecida
Published: June 2024

As reformas laborais ocorridas nas últimas décadas em vários países, no Norte e no Sul globais, armaram a cena e criaram o ambiente para a flexibilização do trabalho, abrindo uma avenida ao trabalho sem direitos. O capitalismo de plataforma emerge e navega nesse ambiente, não apenas se beneficiando mais diretamente de suas medidas de flexibilização de direitos, como também mais amplamente se apoiando nos argumentos que as informaram, com vistas à naturalização e justificação de seu modelo. A partir desses processos, proliferaram os estudos sobre o trabalho digital, no mundo, mas também no Brasil e na América Latina, envolvendo uma multiplicidade de abordagens e perspectivas teóricas. O dossiê que aqui apresentamos se justifica pela importância dos temas relativos ao “trabalho plataformizado” e às discussões sobre o futuro do trabalho e aos desmanches da “sociedade salarial”.
Brincar ou não brincar na rua
Authors: Godoy Luís Bruno de , Zaim-de-Melo Rogério
Published: June 2024

Introdução: Trata-se um estudo transversal, descritivo-exploratório utilizando a amostragem não probabilística, do tipo snowball sampling. Objetivo: compreender se existe um afastamento da criança em relação ao brincar na rua, sob a ótica de pais ou responsáveis; elencar quais são os motivos que levam a esse distanciamento; e analisar se os motivos são os mesmos para as crianças que estudam em escolas públicas e escolas privadas. Metodologia: Participaram do estudo 112 pais responsáveis por 124 crianças, dentre as quais 25 estudam em escolas públicas e 99 em escolas da rede privada de ensino. Resultados e discussão: Os dados obtidos apontam que na percepção dos pais as crianças não brincam na rua (62%), tendo como principais motivos a preocupação com o trânsito e com a segurança das crianças e a falta de tempo devido a muitas atividades extraclasse para as crianças das escolas privadas e escolas públicas. Adicionalmente, entre os escolares em instituições públicas, a falta de estrutura da rua também figurar como motivo. Conclusão: Com a análise dos dados é possível inferir que o afastamento da criança da rua está relacionado principalmente aos receios dos pais, muitas vezes fundamentados na possibilidade da existência de um problema, nem sempre próximo a eles.
Cronotopos na cibercultura
Authors: Silva Ivanda Maria Martins
Published: June 2024

Pretende-se refletir sobre a noção de cronotopia, estudada por Bakhtin (2014), tendo em vista as relações indissociáveis entre tempo e espaço no cenário da pandemia de Covid-19, no qual as conexões entre tecnologias e educação transformaram-se continuamente. A necessidade de isolamento social e a paralisação de aulas presenciais nas escolas e universidades foram determinantes no redimensionamento das interações cronotópicas e dialógicas entre os sujeitos. Docentes e discentes tiveram que se adaptar, rapidamente, em função de desafios a partir da crescente inserção de recursos tecnológicos em práticas de Ensino Remoto Emergencial - ERE, Educação a Distância - EAD, e outras experiências pedagógicas. As confusões epistemológicas entre ERE e EAD refletiram-se em processos de ensino a aprendizagem mediados pelas tecnologias digitais. O cronotopo pandêmico destacou a necessidade de formação docente para ampliar práticas de letramentos digitais de professores e discentes, com foco em usos críticos, reflexivos e pedagógicos das tecnologias.
UKRAINIAN LABOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN ЕUROPEAN COUNTRIES: CONFLICTING NATURE OF MIGRATION POLICIES IN MODERN SOCIETIES
Authors: Khomiak A. , Fedorchenko-Kutuiev P. , Kolomiiets T.
Published: June 2024

This paper critically examines and evaluates theoretical approaches to the internal conflict phenomenon of migration in the context of modern dynamics. The paper is devoted to the study of contemporary migration processes between Ukraine and European countries in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The authors analyze theoretical approaches to the study of migration. In particular, based on an analysis of the literature, it was shown that simplified concepts, such as the "push and pull" theory, are not relevant for studying the migration of Ukrainians in European countries. Instead, the authors emphasize the need to apply new models, in particular, the theory of "migration aspirations and capabilities." The article considers the conflicting ideological approaches to the formation of migration policies of European countries, in particular the concepts of multiculturalism and assimilation. Particular attention is paid to the specifics of Poland's migration policy as one of the main recipient countries for Ukrainian migrants and refugees. The successes and gaps in Poland's integration strategies are analyzed, in particular the problem of "brain drain" of highly qualified workers from Ukraine. The need for a differentiated approach to different groups of migrants and the involvement of regional authorities in the development of migration policy is emphasized. The paper also highlights the gender aspect of migration processes, focusing on the specific challenges faced by women refugees from Ukraine. Issues of adaptation, preservation of cultural identity and overcoming internal conflicts in the new environment are considered. The importance of taking into account the factor of having minor children and elderly relatives in the process of integrating women refugees is emphasized. Overall, the article demonstrates a comprehensive approach to the study of migration processes, combining theoretical analysis, empirical data and gender studies. The authors attempt to expand the theoretical and methodological apparatus of migration research in the context of improving the understanding of the dynamics of modernity and its conflicts.
THE ROLE OF PR IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
Authors: Yuzkov T.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the importance of the role of PR in the fight against corruption, since corruption has a devastating impact on the image of a country, and public relations (PR) is an important tool in countering this phenomenon. The importance of PR's role in public relations is enshrined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which recognizes the importance of public awareness and education as a means of combating this phenomenon. Given the dynamic development of media and online platforms and the proliferation of social networks where everyone can quickly share information, a carefully thought-out PR strategy is becoming necessary for political leaders. The ability to communicate effectively helps to resolve crises, reduce conflicts, and create a favorable climate for making the necessary decisions. PR strategies of political authorities are becoming a tool that helps to influence public opinion, providing support for important reforms and programs. The article analyzes various aspects of PR's role in the fight against corruption, including the potential of PR to change cultural perceptions of corruption, and provides examples of youth education campaigns and television commercials to raise public awareness that support this idea. Understanding and implementing modern PR methods is a necessary element in today's world, where information is rapidly changing and public trust is key to the effective functioning of the system. The article's second aspect highlights PR's role in supporting messages about corruption and encouraging citizens to fight it. The third part outlines the role of PR in increasing government support for anti-corruption measures by informing the public about their successes and achievements. The final part of the article discusses the importance of further research on the impact of anti-corruption PR campaigns on public awareness and behavior. It is emphasized that understanding effective PR strategies is the key to the successful fight against corruption and the creation of a responsible society.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION INTO THE NATIONAL LEGISLATION OF UKRAINE IN THE FIELD OF INVESTMENT IN CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
Authors: Stolyarskіy O.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the problematic issues of the implementation of European Union regulations into the national legislation of Ukraine in the sphere of investment in certain international transport connections. The main regulations in this area have been analyzed, and individual normative legal acts of Ukraine have been identified, which reflect the consequences of the implementation of the European Union regulations in the process of investment implementation using the example of certain international transport connections. A detailed study was carried out in chronological order of the main Regulations of the Council (EEC) with an analysis of the key provisions of each of them. The peculiarities of the specific historical period of the formation and development of the new provisions of the mentioned Regulations have been identified, and their mutual influence has been established. The need to implement certain provisions of the Regulations into the national legislation of Ukraine in the sphere of using international transport corridors has been proven. The priority directions of the development of international transport links with the participation of Ukraine in the context of the assumed international obligations to the EU were noted and emphasized. The author’s proposals regarding the adoption of new bilateral treaties of Ukraine both with EU member states and with all other non-member states with which Ukraine cooperates in the investigated sphere of relations with an emphasis on all possible reservations about public order in Ukraine in the context of providing our territory for transit corridors as well as in the aspect of the development of new international connections, especially taking into account the current threats in the conditions of Russia's military aggression against our country.
ВИГОТОВЛЕННЯ ПРОТЕЗІВ НИЖНІХ КІНЦІВОК: ВИКЛИКИ, АНАЛІЗ ТА МОЖЛИВІ РІШЕННЯ
Authors: Семінська Наталія , Мусієнко Ольга , Слободянюк Іванна , Белевець Ксенія , Степанова Анна , Шитікова Наталія
Published: June 2024

Наразі наша країна стикається з багатьма викликами, на які ми спрямовуємо максимальні зусилля та увагу для їх вирішення. Серед головних завдань - відновлення людських ресурсів, економічна реабілітація після конфлікту, соціальна реінтеграція постраждалих від військових дій та забезпечення повноцінного життя. У прифронтових зонах, особливо там, де проходять активні бойові дії, багато людей стикаються з ризиком серйозних травм. Наслідком цього може бути повна або часткова втрата кінцівок. Це ставить перед медичною та науковою спільнотами складні завдання щодо забезпечення необхідної підтримки і реабілітації постраждалим. Тож у даній статті увага зосереджується на важливості виробництва куксоприймачів, які є ключовими компонентами в конструкції протезів нижніх кінцівок. Основна увага приділяється необхідності персоналізації та точності у їх виробництві, особливо в контексті зростаючої кількості ампутацій, що вимагає ревізії та оптимізації застарілих технологічних процесів. Авторами було переглянуто існуючі підходи та інноваційні методи, зокрема адитивні технології, які можуть сприяти ефективнішому виробництву та покращенню якості протезних виробів. Також у статті обговорюються різні матеріали для гільз, методи фіксації та вплив цих аспектів на комфорт та функціональність протезів. Дослідження і рекомендації, представлені в статті, мають на меті сприяти подальшому розвитку галузі протезування в Україні, покращенню якості життя постраждалих та їхній соціальній адаптації та реінтеграції. Важливою частиною аналізу є розгляд основних параметрів, які впливають на ефективність і прийнятність протезів. Запропоновано інженерні підходи, спрямовані на розв'язання цих критичних проблем
The remarkable effects of the non-volatile matrix of wine on the release of volatile compounds evaluated by analysing their release to the headspaces
Authors: Lopez Ricardo , Wen Yan , Ferreira Vicente
Published: June 2024

Six Spanish wines with different wine-making styles were completely dearomatised and later reconstituted to their original volume with a standard volatile solution containing 15 wine aroma compounds with broad differences in physicochemical characteristics. The headspace composition of the reconstituted wines was evaluated using an automated dynamic headspace (DHS) method combined with thermal desorption (TD) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). This method provides a snapshot of the volatile profiles transferred to the headspace in non-equilibrium conditions. The results showed that the non-volatile matrix of the wine significantly affected the transference to the headspace of the 15 aroma compounds. Differences between wines for butanoic and hexanoic acids, DMS and vanillin are above factors 5, 4 or 3, respectively, while for ethyl acetate, ethyl decanoate, 3-methylbutan-1-ol, 2-phenylethan-1-ol or 4-ethylphenol are close to a factor 2. Only ethyl butanoate was uniformly transferred. The release of DMS was related to copper levels, while pH explained part of the release of fatty acids. However, most effects of volatility are difficult to explain. Results strongly indicate that a sample-specific correction for volatility is required to interpret the sensory effects of aroma volatiles.
The effect of increasing the antenna height on radio signal reception at Tom Bevill Lock and Dam : LOMA-AIS data case study
Authors: Swan Kenneth , Kilroy James , Towne Brady , Kress Marin
Published: June 2024

This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) presents the effects on the reception of radio signals due to increasing the antenna height at Tom Bevill Lock and Dam (L&D) in Pickensville, Alabama. The signals are received Automatic Identification System (AIS) broadcasts from commercial vessels operating along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. These AIS broadcasts are received by the Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA) radio equipment at Tom Bevill L&D.
Convolutional Autoencoder for Reconstruction of Historical Document Images: Ancient Manuscript Babad Lombok
Authors: Syuhada Fahmi , Firdaus Asno Azzawagama , Ni'mah Ana Tsalitsatun , Sa’adatai Yuan , Tajuddin Muhammad
Published: June 2024

The Babad Lombok is an ancient literary or manuscripts document that generally contains stories about the origins of the people of Lombok. This document is written on a lontar leaf, which in the past was used to write manuscripts, letters, and documents. At present, the Babad Lombok document can be seen in the form of photos or scans, so it can be viewed without having to go to a museum or cultural heritage site where the document is usually exhibited. However, because this document is an ancient artifact that has been around for hundreds of years, it has naturally experienced fading in the original document or its scanned versions. This makes the text inside less clear. This paper proposes to automatically reconstruct/repair the Babad Lombok document using a neural network. The type of neural network used is an Autoencoder or Convolutional Autoencoder (CAE). The CAE model is built sequentially and trained using original images of Babad Lombok as its training data and manually corrected images of Babad Lombok as the target or ground truth data. In the process, the two types of data are iteratively cropped to a size of 64x64 along the original size of the Babad Lombok image. This process results in input and target data for the CAE training process in this research, each consisting of 48,288 images. Testing the trained autoencoder model shows that the Babad images have been successfully repaired, making the text quality clearer before reconstruction. Ultimately, the proposed CAE has achieved training and validation accuracies of 89.09% and 94.57%, with corresponding loss values of 0.0418 and 0.0226.
Exploring factors influencing sexual and reproductive health knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria
Authors: Michael Turnwait Otu
Published: June 2024

This study examines the factors influencing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 1,133 adolescents through a semi-structured survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, and logistic regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Adolescents' knowledge levels on critical aspects of SRH education reveal varying levels of comprehension across domains. While 35.7% of adolescents demonstrate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, only 8.0% display comprehension of contraception and birth control methods. Logistic regression coefficients unveil significant predictors of SRH knowledge, with senior secondary students demonstrating higher odds of SRH knowledge compared to junior secondary students (OR = 2.482, 95% CI [1.335, 3.693]). Urban residence is associated with higher odds of SRH knowledge (OR = 1.172, 95% CI [0.084, 1.350]). Healthcare providers significantly influence adolescents' SRH knowledge (OR = 3.519, 95% CI [2.853, 4.271]), while comfortable discussing SRH topics with teachers predicts higher odds of SRH knowledge (OR = 3.101, 95% CI [2.245, 3.355]). These findings underscore the need for tailored and comprehensive SRH education programs to address knowledge gaps and empower adolescents with accurate information and skills necessary for making informed decisions regarding their sexual health.
Landscape of Evolutionary Arms Races between Transposable Elements and KRAB-ZFP Family
Authors: Hamada Michiaki , Kosuge Masato , Ito Jumpei
Published: June 2024

Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile parasitic sequences that have expanded within the host genome. It has been hypothesized that host organisms have expanded the Krüppel-associated box-containing zinc finger proteins (KRAB-ZFPs), which epigenetically suppress TEs, to counteract disorderly TE transpositions. This process is referred to as the evolutionary arms race. However, the extent to which this evolutionary arms race occurred across various TE families remains unclear. In the present study, we systematically explored the evolutionary arms race between TE families and KRAB-ZFPs using public ChIP-seq data. We discovered and characterized new instances of evolutionary arms races with KRAB-ZFPs in endogenous retroviruses.　Furthermore, we found that the regulatory landscape shaped by this arms race contributed to the gene regulatory network. In summary, our results provide insight into the impact of the evolutionary arms race on TE families, the KRAB-ZFP family, and host gene regulatory networks.
Evaluating the Impact of an Online Educational Module on Nursing Students’ Competencies Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Salehi Mohammad , Nikaiin Behi , Matiullah Jawaher , Mollazehi Mohammad
Published: June 2024

This research study investigates whether online training of nursing students enhances autism cultural competency. In the recent past, there has been a significant increase in global autism spectrum disorder incidents, particularly in low and middle-income nations. While recognizing the increased autism spectrum disorder cases, the research emphasizes the need for comprehensive care training for nursing students. This study employs a pragmatic quasi- experimental method to assess the impact of online training modules on nursing students' attitudes, competencies, and knowledge at the University of Calgary in Qatar. A total of 155 second and third-year nursing students completed tests that assessed their cultural competencies and perceived confidence. Based on the Likert scale responses, the online module has significantly improved participants' cultural competence and knowledge. The descriptive statistics pinpoint the areas needing more focus to ensure holistic care for autism patients. The overall research findings showed a significant impact of online training on autism cultural competency. Therefore, the results suggest the efficiency of online training nursing programs associated with autism care. The study outcomes illustrate the benefits of increased awareness, reduced stigma, advanced diagnosis, and effective collaboration among healthcare professionals. As the study concludes, it recommends allocating more funding to facilitate comprehensive autism research in Qatar.
Identification and exploration of potential N6-methylation related mRNAs in endometriosis
Authors: He Yanan , Ren Chengcheng , Lei Liang , Hu Zihan , Li Jixin , Cheng Yan , Sun Liyuan , Zhang Guangmei
Published: June 2024

Background: N6-methyladenosine(m6A) modification regulates the processes of RNA splicing, subcellular localization, translation and stability by changing the RNA structure and the interaction between RNA and RNA-binding proteins to ensure the timely and accurate expression of genes. In this study, we investigated m6A-related mRNAs and for the first time explored effective prevention and treatment targets in endometriosis (EM).
Methods: By arraystar m6A-mRNA epitranscriptomic microarray, biological information analysis technologies, and validation of other databases, aberrant m6A- related mRNAs were uncovered, as well as efficient therapeutic drugs.
Results: FN1, VCAM1, RAP1A, BRCA1, CCNA2 and CDK1 might be vital m6A-related mRNAs, and VCAM1 and RAP1A may be the most important two. A few crucial small-molecule agents supply new views for the treatment of EM.
Conclusion: These results demonstrated novel insights into m6A modification of EM and revealed potential biomarkers and precision medicine strategies for EM.
Unveiling Cotton's Defense: Harnessing GthZIM17-1 Inhibition for Verticillium Wilt Resistance
Authors: Yang Mengying , Magwanga Richard Odongo , Hou Yuqing , Umer Muhammad Jawad , Wang Heng , Liu Yiman , Han Jiale , Liu Qiankun , Zheng Jie , Xu Yanchao , Wang Yuhong , Kirungu Joy Nyangasi , Liu Fang , Zhou Zhongli , Cai Xiaoyan
Published: June 2024

Background
Verticillium wilt (VW) is one of the major biotic stress factors in cotton production, causing a significant reduction in yields and quality reduction. Even though extensive molecular research has been carried out on V. wilt, the molecular basis of Verticillium dahliae host response has not been extensively explored. In this research work, the ZIM17, a zinc finger motif protein, was investigated through genome-wide identification, and forward and reverse gene functional analysis to explore the role of ZIM17 in six cotton germplasms. Based on the transcription data, GthZIM17-1 was further explored through Virus-Induced gene silencing (VIGS), overexpression, and protein-protein interaction.
Results
A total of 23 ZIM17 genes were identified across the six cotton species, and were phylogenetically grouped into three clusters, designated A, B, and C. The entire gene family was characterized by Motif 1 and 3. The knockdown of the novel gene, GhZIM17-4, revealed significantly enhanced resistance to V. wilt due to increased lignification with significantly low DAB staining, moreover, the overexpressed (OE) Arabidopsis thaliana, recorded the disease index (DI) percentage above 70% and above compared to the wild type. Moreover, disease-resistant genes GhPR1, GhPR3, and GhPDF1,2 were significantly upregulated in the VIGS-plants compared to the none VIGS-plants.
Conclusion
The findings therefore provide proof that the ZIM17 gene family plays an integral role of promoting Verticillium wilt, and suppression of its expression in the elite cotton cultivars will contribute significantly in reducing the V. Wilt infection, thereby improving the yield levels in cotton. Moreover, the ZIM17 has a homologous gene type in yeast, thus knockdown of the novel gene in cotton, has a similar effect to that of host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) mechanism.
Reusable and effective multi-biocatalyst system for transformation of glycerol to value-added dihydroxyacetone
Authors: Wee Youngho , Kumar Gudi Satheesh , Kim Seongbeen , Zhao Xueyan Sarah , Wang Ping , Lee Jinwoo , Hwang Ee Taek , Kim Jungbae
Published: June 2024

Glycerol-based biorefinery can be a highly profitable process by producing highly value-added products such as dihydroxyacetone via combined catalytic strategies. Here, two-enzyme system is adopted for cofactor regeneration as well as the transformation of glycerol into highly-valuable dihydroxyacetone. Glycerol dehydrogenase (GDH) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) are co-immobilized within magnetically-separable and spherical mesocellular silica foam (Mag-S-MCF). GDH and ADH are adsorbed into the mesopores of Mag-S-MCF, and further crosslinked within the mesopores of Mag-S-MCF. The resulting nanoscale enzyme reactors (NER) of GDH and ADH within the mesopores can effectively prevent crosslinked enzyme aggregates from being leached out of mesopores, due to the bottle-neck mesopore structure of Mag-S-MCF, as well as stabilize the activity of GDH and ADH upon chemical crosslinking, effectively preventing the denaturation of enzyme molecules. The proximity of GDH and ADH molecules within mesopores of NER improves the efficiency of cofactor-mediated dual-enzymatic reactions by relieving mass-transfer limitations and improving cofactor recycling, expediting both glycerol oxidation and dihydroxyacetone generation. As a result, the DHA concentration obtained from NER-(GDH/ADH) and (NER-GDH)/(NER-ADH), with cofactor recycling, were 410 and 336 µM, respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first demonstration of stabilized nanoscale multi-enzyme reactor system, equipped with efficient cofactor regeneration within mesopores, for efficient glycerol transformation to high-valued dihydroxyacetone.
Trophic interaction and livestock dependence of snow leopard and sympatric carnivores in Tianshan, Northwest China.
Authors: Zhong Hua , Atzeni Luciano , Li Fengjiao , Liu Yixuan , Wang Ruifen , Alemiti Abduzaire , Shi Kun
Published: June 2024

Diets of carnivores provide insights into predator-prey relationship and intra-guild competition, and contribute to drafting fruitful conservation strategies. However, few high-resolution dietary dataset of carnivores exist in Central Asia, hindering deep understanding of their coexistence in grazing landscape. Here, we present detailed trophic interaction among four carnivores in Tianshan Mountains of Northwest China deriving from 179 fecal samples. Using DNA metabarcoding, we identified 20 prey items across 5 orders. High dietary overlap (Ojk = 0.995) was found between snow leopard (Panthera uncia) and wolf (Canis lupus), which mainly preyed on large mammals (%PR = 85%, 91%). Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) mainly consumed large and small mammals (%PR = 43%, 31%). Significant differences (P < 0.001, P < 0.05) and lower dietary overlaps (Ojk = 0.761, 0.756) were observed between red fox and snow leopard/wolf. Wild animals such as ibex (Capra sibirica) were detected in the diet of dog (Canis lupus familiaris), indicating wildlife depredation. High dietary overlaps were observed between dog and snow leopard/wolf (Ojk = 0.989, 0.999). These results suggest that dog compete with wild predators for prey resources and underline the need to further study their potential disturbance to natural ecosystems. All carnivores consumed livestock (%PR = 14 ~ 27%). Corrals reinforcement and husbandry practice improvement are necessary to prevent potential economic losses and retaliatory killing. Our results suggest that dietary partitioning and livestock subsidies facilitate carnivore coexistence in Tianshan and have implications for developing effective conservation intervention to promote human-carnivore coexistence in Central Asia.