bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Degree of partitioning of heavy metals in different environmental segments of a sewage-fed fishery pond at East Kolkata Wetland, India – A case study.
Authors: Ghosh P.B. , Mandal Sudipto
Published: July 2020

Anthropogenic activities like industrialization, unplanned urbanization, deforestation and profit oriented capitalism have resulted introduction of many undesirable substances into our immediate environment creating environmental degradation to a great extent. Normally, nature takes
the responsibility of reducing the adverse effect of these substances through the operation of many physical, chemical and biological processes such that these substances can be partitioned in various biotic and a-biotic components of an environmental ecosystem. Present study is an attempt
to highlight the extent of partitioning of some heavy metals in the compartments of water, sediments, macrophyte and fishes of a sewage-fed fishery pond in East Kolkata Wetland (EKW). Study distinctly revealed that all heavy metals show a common preference to be deposited on the sediments
with higher values (28.5 to 56.5%) followed by macrophytes (20.3 to 35.4%), fishes (15.7 to 43.2%) and water (less than 1.0%). Similar types of partitioning might be observed in each higher plants and animals. As an example, in fishes, higher accumulation of heavy metals were in viscera (27.5
to 69.2%) followed by bone (4.6 to 47.7%), gill (8.1 to 30.6%) and least in flesh (< 1.0 to 19.0%). Again, in cases of toxic metals, it has been observed that flesh contains less than 1% and while the essential group of metals (Zn and Cr) showed comparatively higher degree of accumulation
(11.3 to 19.5 %). Thus, the study evidently forecasted that re-distribution of heavy metals in large number of inter and intra compartments of natural biotic and abiotic agents, could be considered as the most effective mechanism for reducing the undesirable consequences of heavy metals or
any toxic waste along with passage of time.
DNA damage-independent interaction of CBX4 with SUMO1
Authors: Sanyal Sulagna , Das Chandrima , Sengupta (Bandyopadhyay) Sumita
Published: July 2020

The versatile role of CBX4, an important SUMO E3 ligase has been well studied in different biological processes including DNA damage response, transcriptional regulation and cancer.Although very few reports suggest that CBX4 itself gets SUMOylated by SUMO1, still in depth study to explore
the biological implication of this association is yet to be divulged. Here we found that CBX4 indeed interacts with SUMO1 in HeLa cells. Subsequently, DNA damage induction was done using UV radiation to examine the effect on CBX4-SUMO1 interaction. Interestingly, no alteration in the SUMO1
mediated SUMOylation status of CBX4 suggested that the interaction between CBX4 and SUMO1 is quite robust and it works in a DNA damage-independent manner
Extraction of Antioxidants from spices
Authors: Dutta Kakoli , Karar Sangita , Rath Ankita
Published: July 2020

Spices are an important part of our diet mainly because of their taste. They add a great taste to the prepared food. Since the ancient days spices and herbs are also known for their medicinal properties because they are used for treating various kind of illness like cough and cold,
diabetes, common cold, gastric ulcer, different types of skin diseases and so on. In the present days, spices are available in different forms and different kinds of non permitted dyes are added to it mainly to protect its texture. These non permitted dyes are harmful and can cause serious
illness if consumed regularly. The aim of this project is to estimate, extract and characterize the antioxidants and bioactive molecules from spices. Not only this, the presence of artificial colours are also tested in the spices. Six different spices were taken that we use in our daily life
and they are also available easily in the market. They are taken as three different forms (the organic form, the whole spice and the powdered form available in the market) for the experiment. All the spices were treated with aqueous ethanol and polyphenols were estimated with the help of Folin
Ciocalteau reagent. The absorbance are recorded using spectrophotometer. The presence of dye like sudan and rhodamine are tested with the help of ethyl acetate and methanol respectively. The functional group are also identified with the IR spectroscopy.
Mortality in US Hemodialysis Patients Following Exposure to Wildfire Smoke
Authors: Xi Yuzhi , Kshirsagar Abhijit V. , Wade Timothy J. , Richardson David B. , Brookhart M. Alan , Wyatt Lauren , Rappold Ana G.
Published: July 2020

Significance Statement

Wildfires generate high concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which are linked to increased morbidity and mortality. When inhaled, PM2.5 can travel into the respiratory tract and trigger oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. Because of their frailty, patients with ESKD might be especially susceptible to this environmental stressor, but little is known about the effects of air pollution exposures in this population. In a retrospective cohort analysis, the authors found a 4% increase in daily mortality per 10-μg/m3 increase in wildfire PM2.5 and a 7% increase in mortality over 30 days after exposure. On days with wildfire PM2.5 >10 μg/m3, fires accounted for 8.4% of daily mortality. The findings highlight an immediate and persistent effect of wildfire smoke on mortality among individuals receiving hemodialysis.

Background

Wildfires are increasingly a significant source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which has been linked to adverse health effects and increased mortality. ESKD patients are potentially susceptible to this environmental stressor.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective time-series analysis of the association between daily exposure to wildfire PM2.5 and mortality in 253 counties near a major wildfire between 2008 and 2012. Using quasi-Poisson regression models, we estimated rate ratios (RRs) for all-cause mortality on the day of exposure and up to 30 days following exposure, adjusted for background PM2.5, day of week, seasonality, and heat. We stratified the analysis by causes of death (cardiac, vascular, infectious, or other) and place of death (clinical or nonclinical setting) for differential PM2.5 exposure and outcome classification.

Results

We found 48,454 deaths matched to the 253 counties. A 10-μg/m3 increase in wildfire PM2.5 associated with a 4% increase in all-cause mortality on the same day (RR, 1.04; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.01 to 1.07) and 7% increase cumulatively over 30 days following exposure (RR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.12). Risk was elevated following exposure for deaths occurring in nonclinical settings (RR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.12), suggesting modification of exposure by place of death. “Other” deaths (those not attributed to cardiac, vascular, or infectious causes) accounted for the largest portion of deaths and had a strong same-day effect (RR, 1.08; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.12) and cumulative effect over the 30-day period. On days with a wildfire PM2.5 contribution >10 μg/m3, exposure accounted for 8.4% of mortality.

Conclusions

Wildfire smoke exposure was positively associated with all-cause mortality among patients receiving in-center hemodialysis.
Harnessing Expressed Single Nucleotide Variation and Single Cell RNA Sequencing To Define Immune Cell Chimerism in the Rejecting Kidney Transplant
Authors: Malone Andrew F. , Wu Haojia , Fronick Catrina , Fulton Robert , Gaut Joseph P. , Humphreys Benjamin D.
Published: July 2020

Significance Statement

The combination of exome sequencing with single-cell RNA sequencing can reveal the recipient versus donor origin of each immune cell within human kidney allografts. This approach greatly improves upon previous techniques used to identify and describe leukocyte chimerism within a complex organ, such as Y chromosome identification for sex-mismatched transplants. Exome sequencing and single-cell RNA sequencing of single nucleotide variants indicated that donor-origin macrophages may contribute to the alloimmune response through antigen presentation and signaling, whereas donor-origin T cells remain quiescent. Therefore, teaming these techniques can paint a portrait of the chimerism that may lie behind rejection of a donor kidney.

Background

In solid organ transplantation, donor-derived immune cells are assumed to decline with time after surgery. Whether donor leukocytes persist within kidney transplants or play any role in rejection is unknown, however, in part because of limited techniques for distinguishing recipient from donor cells.

Methods

Whole-exome sequencing of donor and recipient DNA and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of five human kidney transplant biopsy cores distinguished immune cell contributions from both participants. DNA-sequence comparisons used single nucleotide variants (SNVs) identified in the exome sequences across all samples.

Results

Analysis of expressed SNVs in the scRNA-seq data set distinguished recipient versus donor origin for all 81,139 cells examined. The leukocyte donor/recipient ratio varied with rejection status for macrophages and with time post-transplant for lymphocytes. Recipient macrophages displayed inflammatory activation whereas donor macrophages demonstrated antigen presentation and complement signaling. Recipient-origin T cells expressed cytotoxic and proinflammatory genes consistent with an effector cell phenotype, whereas donor-origin T cells appeared quiescent, expressing oxidative phosphorylation genes. Finally, both donor and recipient T cell clones within the rejecting kidney suggested lymphoid aggregation. The results indicate that donor-origin macrophages and T cells have distinct transcriptional profiles compared with their recipient counterparts, and that donor macrophages can persist for years post-transplantation.

Conclusions

Analysis of single nucleotide variants and their expression in single cells provides a powerful novel approach to accurately define leukocyte chimerism in a complex organ such as a transplanted kidney, coupled with the ability to examine transcriptional profiles at single-cell resolution.

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Other Minds and a Mind of One's Own
Authors: Rhu Lawrence
Published: July 2020

In an early round of the famous competition between poetry and philosophy, reason claims the upper hand against emotion. Though Plato achieves nothing like absolute victory for philosophy in this regard, Stanley Cavell rightly discerns that the stakes in this contest are high: nothing less than the soul. Not long after Plato, however, Aristotle ably defends poetry as an art that intends to work beneficially upon the passions to bring about positive results in both the soul and the commonwealth. Later, as Christian culture begins to supersede Hellenistic and Roman alternatives, St. Paul’s resonant prioritizing of charity over eloquence (both human and angelic) starts to carry the day. Early in the third century, Tertulian asks, “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” and memorably crystalizes the distinction St. Paul suggests by contrasting light with darkness, Christ with Belial, and idols with the temple of God.
Soil management in Brazilian states: comparative analyzes of Physical and Monetary Soil Nutrient Balance in 2005 and 2015
Authors: De Azevedo Junior Wladimir Colman , Rodrigues Marcos
Published: July 2020

Intensive agricultural production tends to stimulate the outflow of nutrients from the soil, requiring producers to properly manage the soil to avoid reducing fertility in the following crops. Thus, the objective was to estimate the annual monetary balance of nutrients in the soil of six Brazilian states that present the highest consumption of inorganic fertilizers in the years 2005 and 2015. The Annual Balance of Nutrients in Soil was used to calculate the physical and monetary balance of nutrients, in the main crops of these States, by quantifying the export of N, P, K from the soil by plants and the insertion of nutrients, through the application of fertilizers, fertigation, and biological fixation. The monetary balance of N, P and K added for the six states was positive and increased by 114% between 2005 and 2015, however, the balance of P for the state of Paraná was negative in 2015 reaching R$ 1,769.17. The balances and Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraná were higher concerning Goiás, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais. Except for Paraná, related to P, there was no positive depreciation of the associated NPK nutrients. The different flows, in the comparison among states, are caused by the different dynamics of land use, mainly in the size of the corn and soybean cultivation area.
The Capability Improvement Strategy of Cross-border E-commerce Supply Chain Service Providers
Authors: Xu Yi
Published: July 2020

In the development process of cross-border e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce supply chain providers play an essential role. Within their business scope, they are not good at cross-border logistics, overseas warehouses, information security in supply chain and other aspects. With the support of national policies, it is possible to innovate cross-border logistics service mode, improve the development ability of overseas warehouses, establish information supply chain partnership, attract or strengthen the training of cross-border e-commerce talents, so as to improve the ability.
Qualidade de produtos comerciais à base de frutas
Authors: Souza Diego Gadelha , Gomes Jaqueline De Sousa , Silva Amanda Kelly da , Santana Neto Deocleciano Cassiano de , Martins Flávia De Brito , Santos Adriana Ferreira dos
Published: July 2020

O processamento de frutos in natura em produtos derivados proporcionam a conservação e o consumo fora do período de safra, no entanto, é importante que estes produtos cheguem ao mercado consumidor atendendo e garantindo a sua qualidade físico-química e funcional. Desta forma, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar características físico-químicas e quantificação de compostos bioativos em amostras comerciais de doces em massa de goiaba e banana, polpas de acerola e goiaba. Os produtos adquiridos foram representados por quatro marcas comerciais, provenientes dos mercados locais de Pombal e Patos na Paraíba. Foram realizadas as determinações de sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, pH, ratio, teor de água, resíduo mineral fixo, ácido ascórbico, clorofila, carotenoides, flavonoides, antocianinas e polifenóis extraíveis totais. Para o teor de cinzas, a amostra A de doce de goiaba se destacou entre as demais, indicando maior quantidade de resíduo inorgânico.As amostras A, B e C de doce de goiaba e amostra D de doce de banana apresentaram os maiores teores de compostos fenólicos. A amostra C doce de banana apresentou o teor mais elevado de sólidos solúveis. A amostra D de polpa de acerola obteve o melhor resultado para ácido ascórbico e compostos fenólicos. Para o pH, somente as amostras B, C e D de polpa de goiaba encontram-se dentro do permitido pela legislação brasileira.
Desidratação osmótica de fatias de mamão (Carica papaya L.)
Authors: Monteiro Shênia Santos , Monteiro Shirley Santos , Santos Newton Carlos , Barros Sâmela Leal , Pereira Emmanuel Moreira
Published: July 2020

A aplicação de tecnologias como a desidratação osmótica, promove a redução da água do produto em curtos períodos e a melhoria de suas características sensoriais. Uma vez observada a influência das condições na eficiência do processo de desidratação osmótica de frutos, objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar o efeito da temperatura e das concentrações de sacarose e xilitol na cinética de desidratação osmótica, e os efeitos da secagem complementar em micro-ondas nas características físicas e químicas de fatias de mamão papaia. O método de análise de superfície de resposta foi aplicado através de um planejamento fatorial rotacional completo 2² com 4 pontos axiais e 3 repetições no ponto central, totalizando 11 experimentos para cada agente osmótico, com o qual, foi possível avaliar os efeitos da concentração do agente osmótico (sacarose ou xilitol) e da temperatura, na perda de água das fatias de mamão Verificou-se que a condição ideal para a realização do processo foi a concentração de 50 °Brix do agente osmótico na temperatura de 30 °C. As fatias submetidas a desidratação osmótica nessas condições foram secas em micro-ondas e avaliadas quanto as suas características físicas e químicas. A utilização do xilitol como agente osmótico foi mais eficiente do que a sacarose, proporcionando uma maior redução da água, influenciando significativamente na retenção do conteúdo de vitamina C após secagem em micro-ondas e apresentando menor teor de água.
The Effect of Lecturers’ Competency on Students’ Satisfaction through Perceived Teaching Quality
Authors: Suwarni Sopiah , Moerdiono Achmad , Prihatining Ita , . E.M. Sangadji
Published: July 2020

There have been a number of studies into the effect of lecturer competency on student satisfaction, however the certainty of the relationship between variables is still unclear. The increasing number of students enrolling in universities should be balanced by provision of good-quality teaching to enhance students’ satisfaction. The aim of the study is to examine the effect of lecturers’ competency on students’ satisfaction directly or indirectly through perceived teaching quality. Path analysis are used to analyze data from 180 lecturers and 600 students from 6 public and private universities in East Java, Indonesia. The main findings of the study are firstly that the lecturers’ competency exerts a positive and significant direct effect on perceived teaching quality, secondly that there is a significant positive direct correlation between perceived teaching quality and students’ satisfaction, and thirdly that there is a significant positive indirect effect the between lecturers’ competency and students’ satisfaction through perceived teaching quality.
Keywords: lecturers’ competency, perceived teaching quality, students’ satisfaction
Relationship Between Non-Formal Credit and the Welfare of Indonesian Households
Authors: Nuraini Dwiputri Inayati
Published: July 2020

This study used Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) data and applied the fixed effect estimation method. This study showed that informal credit had a more negative impact on household welfare compared to the use of formal credit. In addition, the use of semi-formal credit caused a more negative impact on household welfare compared to the use of formal credit. It can be due to higher interest rates in the use of informal credit compared to semi-formal and formal credit. This study also indicated that credit used for productive purposes brought about a more positive impact than credit used for consumptive purposes. The higher the amount of credit used, the more positive the impact on household welfare is compared to the use of fewer loans. This research results can be the basis for the government to concern about the policy of credit interest rates to the public.
Keywords: formal credit, semi-formal credit, informal credit, interest rate
Hemicellulose Extraction and Characterization of Rice Straw and Leucaena Leucocephala
Authors: Nadiha Nor , . M. Z , B Jamilah
Published: July 2020

Local production of agricultural waste is increasing. It is not fully  utilized  and  can cause an environmental issue if it is not handle wisely. Thus, it is important to increase utilization of lignocellulosic biomass by improving their added value and subsequently decrease the agriculture waste. In this study, rice straw and Leucaena leucocephala were subjected to alkali treatment (4% sodium hydroxide) with different concentration ratio of samples to sodium hydroxide (1:10 to 1:50). The physical and chemical properties of extracted hemicelluloses were studied. The yield of hemicellulose was higher from rice straw compared to Leucaena leucocephala. The chemical functional groups present in hemicellulose were confirmed by Fourier tranform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The surface morphology and roughness of xylan were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Keywords: rice straw, hemicellulose, sodium hydroxide, alkali
The Effect of Job Stress on Turnover Intention through Job Satisfaction of Government Commercial Bank Employees
Authors: . Sopiah , Mamang Sangadji Etta
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to explain the effect of job stress and job satisfaction on staff turnover rates. The study population was drawn from employees of government commercial banks in East Java, Indonesia. With multi-stage sampling techniques, a research sample of 600 people was obtained. The analysis technique uses descriptive analysis and path analysis. The findings of the study prove that job stress has a positive and significant effect directly or indirectly on job satisfaction.
keywords: Job stress, job satisfaction, turnover intention
Effect of Destination Image and Subjective Norm toward Intention to Visit the World Best Halal Tourism Destination of Lombok Island in Indonesia
Authors: Aulia Ramadhani Sintesa , Kurniawati Masmira , Hadi Nata Jiwangga
Published: July 2020

One of the halal attractions in Indonesia is Lombok Island, which was ranked as the Best Halal Travel Destination in Indonesia according to the IMTI 2018 and was also named the best halal destination in the international arena in tourism, at the World Halal Travel Summit 2015. In fact, Lombok managed to win two titles at once, namely as the World’s Best Honeymoon Destination and the World’s Best Halal Tourism Destination. Besides being known as the island of 1000 mosques, Lombok also provides easy access to buy halal food, easy access to Shariah hotels, to make rules for visiting Shariah beaches, and religious communities. Using Lombok as a prime example, this study seeks to identify what Islamic tourists want in a tourist site. By looking at the various achievements of the Lombok Island, the researchers are willing to find out the causes of tourists visiting the Lombok Island. In particular, this study aims to determine the effect of destination image and subjective norms on the intention to visit Lombok Island. This paper is based on 100 respondents (each of whom was at least 17 years old and had never visited a halal destination in Lombok). This study uses SPSS 22. The results of the study concluded that destination image and subjective norms had a significant influence on intention to visit halal destination in Lombok Island.
Keywords: Image Destination; Subjective Norm; iIntention to Visit
Kajian Rintis Faktor Peramal Kepuasan Pelanggan Tentang Kualiti Perkhidmatan Dan Imej Perbankan Komersial Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Universiti Putra Malaysia
Authors: Binti Hayat Nur Hamizah , Jen Sern Tham
Published: July 2020

Dalam dunia yang dipacu dengan kemajuan teknologi pada masa ini, imej ialah satu unsur yang memberi impak yang besar terhadap organisasi. Imej dan identiti sesebuah syarikat atau firma didakwa mempengaruhi persepsi dan pemilihan terhadap jenama produk atau perkhidmatan. Perkara yang membezakan antara syarikat perbankan di Malaysia adalah bagaimana sesebuah syarikat itu mempersembahkan imej korporat mereka dalam usaha untuk menarik perhatian pelanggan. Imej korporat yang kukuh dipaparkan dikatakan mampu mempengaruhi kepercayaan pelanggan terhadap sesuatu produk atau servis perkhidmatan. Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti faktor-faktor yang menyumbang kepada kepuasan pelajar Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) tentang perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh bank-bank komersial tempatan. Kajian ini dipandukan kepada Teori Isyarat dan SERQUAL. Seramai 150 orang responden daripada Bacelor Komunikasi, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi telah menyertai kajian ini. Persampelan secara rawak telah digunakan dalam kajian ini untuk mendapatkan responden dan data telah dikumpulkan melalui borang soal selidik yang ditadbir sendiri oleh responden. Keputusan menunjukkan bahawa terdapat tiga daripada enam faktor utama pendorong kepuasan tentang perkhidmatan perbankan komersial dalam kalangan pelajar UPM iaitu dimensi empati, dimensi responsif dan dimensi kebolehpercayaan. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini dapat menentukan bahawa dimensi responsif ialah peramal utama terhadap kepuasan pelajar UPM tentang perkhidmatan perbankan komersial di Malaysia.
Kata Kunci: Identiti korporat, imej korporat, kualiti perkhidmatan, perbankan komersial, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Islamic Tourism: The Characteristics, Concept and Principles
Authors: Amir Abdullah Amini , Daud Awang Mohd , Abdullah Norsazali
Published: July 2020

The Islamic economic sector has grown rapidly in Malaysia and Islamic businesses can be found in a wide range of sectors including culinary, Islamic finance, Islamic takaful (insurance and mortgage) industries, fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and tourism industries. Islamic tourism, in particular, offers a new means of developing the tourism industry in Malaysia whilst maintaining the ethics, culture and values of Islam. Islamic tourism is not defined as a visit to the mosque alone, but the visit is closely related to nature, culture, or creativity that integrates with Islamic values. Currently, the concept of adherence to Islam (which has been called as Shariah-compliant) has gained traction across the globe. In response to this new lifestyle trend, many countries (including those such as Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and New Zealand which do not have a domestic Muslim majority) are beginning to introduce tourism products related to the halal concept or Islamic orientation. The definition of Islamic tourism is still unclear and encompasses various terms such as Halal Tourism, Halal Friendly Travel Destinations, Halal Travel, Islamic Travel Destinations, and Halal Lifestyle. Even in Malaysia, a leader in this sector, the concept of Islamic tourism is still liminal. However it offers huge potential, both for the country’s tourism sector and the country’s Islamic population, contributing to the preservation and appreciation of Islamic culture in Malaysia. Islamic tourism is not only related to religious values ​​but also must be in line with every way of life that is not contrary to Islam. Not many companies and agencies organize halal tourism packages because they think it is not a necessity and a profit. Many companies are more focused on routine Islamic tourism such as Umrah and Hajj. This paper considers in detail the characteristics, concept and principles of Islamic tourism.
Knowledge, Acceptance and Application of Islamic Financial Management among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Halal Entrepreneurs in Peninsular of Malaysia
Authors: Daud Awang Mohd , Muhammad Junaina , Nur Aiman Mohd Noor Muhamad , Abdullah Amalina , Amir Abdullah Amini , Abdullah Norsazali , Shobihah Abang Abai Dayang
Published: July 2020

The Halal industry in Malaysia has created employment opportunities especially among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). High demand for Halal products especially from Islamic countries has transformed the development of this sector into a national priority. In the Eleventh Malaysia Plan (11MP), the competitiveness of the Halal industry was given special emphasis by the Prime Minister. In Asia, Malaysia has long been considered as a leader in the development of the Halal sector.  However, the Halal industry is not only about Halal food production, but also covers Islamic finance services which prohibit interest (riba), uncertainties (gharar) and gambling (maysir). Islamic financial management is one of the important parts of Islamic finance because it plays a big role in providing Shariah-compliant funds and investment opportunities especially for the SME Halal entrepreneur. The holistic approach to the Halal industry should also cover not only food production but also Islamic financial management which includes activities such as how to create, increase, purify and to protect wealth from an Islamic perspective. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between the knowledge and acceptance of Islamic finance, and the application of Islamic financial management among halal entrepreneurs in Peninsular Malaysia. The findings of this study reveal that the knowledge and acceptance of Islamic finance is significantly correlated with the application of Islamic financial management among halal operators of SMEs. This indicates that to integrate the Halal industry with Islamic financial management activities, Halal entrepreneurs should be able to know and accept the Islamic finance principles. This will, in turn, facilitate the promotion of Malaysia’s Halal industries on the global stage.
Keywords: Halal Industry, SMEs Halal entrepreneur, Islamic Financial Management
Hermeneutica Hybrid Contract in Syaria Accounting Perspective
Authors: Handayati Puji , Prasetyo Aji
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to find out how the concept of hybrid contract is perceived amongst Muslim communities in Islamic banking. The hybrid contract concept was an innovative Islamic banking product designed to fulfill the needs of banking transactions in sharia banks. A transaction in a financial institution must not be separated from a set of financial statements in the accounting system. A Sharia-operated bank must apply the concept of sharia accounting, including accounting records of hybrid contract transactions. Using the qualitative method of hermeneutic phenomenology, this study concludes that in practice, the accounting records at the beginning of the transactions of “murabahah bil wakalah” (Syariah transaction)  reflect directly on the ownership of the assets of murabaha  by the bank. Whereas, before the asset belongs to the bank (which is represented by the customer), there is a previous contract that is “wakalah”. The occurrence of this wakalah contract is not included in accounting records. Therefore, if one only looks at the accounting records of a bank, it is impossible to gain a clear overview of a transaction with the agreement “murabahah bil wakalah”. Whereas, in accounting calculation using the “musyarakah mutanaqisah” contract, accounting treatment that acknowledged the financing of musyarakah, then in its presentation, there is certainly a Financial Position Report (balance sheet) showing the financing musyarakah as a whole.
Keywords: Hybrid Contract, Sharia Accounting, Accounting Recording
Making of Smart Education and Investment System 4.0 for Halal Industry (SEISHI) Application-Based
Authors: Murdiono Achmad , Hariri Agus Prohmi Afwan , Hadi Wira Prabowo Suryo , Sabrina P Adelia , Gunawan Ari , Hanik Umi
Published: July 2020

Indonesia,, with its large Muslim population, is an important market for and stakeholder in the development of the halal food industry. However, the halal industry in Indonesia has not grown optimally. One of the causes is that halal industry players currently only use Islamic banking, so they are less in touch with the wider community. This study aims to offer a solution to improve Islamic financing outside of Islamic banking, using an Islamic financing application called SEISHI (Smart Education and Investment System 4.0 for Halal Industries). SEISHI is offers an innovative fintech alternative for funding and investment for halal institutions in Indonesia. This research was designed at a regional scale in Malang and involved expert validation, material validation and 20 sample respondents to determine the acceptability of SEISHI applications. The descriptive qualitative method was used. The results of the study indicate that the application of SEISHI can bring together important elements in the halal industry cycle, namely halal industry players, Islamic banking, investors and the government regulators, and so strengthen Islamic funding and investment for halal industry players on an ongoing basis.
Keywords: SEISHI, Sharia Funding, Sharia Investment, Halal Industry
Synergy of Islamic Work Ethic (IWE) and Maslahah to Reconstruct Evaluation of Islamic Bank Performance
Authors: Maharani Satia Nur , Ayu Rahmawati Setya , . Syihabudin
Published: July 2020

Reconstructing the fundamental values of the Islamic is an important part of improving its performance. The goal of Islamic Bank should not only be considered from materialist perspectives but also from a more spiritual viewpoint. The role of social, mental and spiritual considerations in achieving prosperity must also be acknowledged and evaluated. For this reason, synergy between the Islamic Work Ethic (IWE) and maslahah can be used to construct a performance evaluation that can be used alongside or even instead of conventional measurement.
Keywords : Islamic Work Ethic (IWE), Maslahah, Performance Evaluation
A Mapping of Islamization of Accounting
Authors: Restuningdiah Nurika , Wafaretta Vega , Furqorina Rizka
Published: July 2020

Objective - Most scholars agree that Islamic accounting should incorporate Al-Quran and Hadith, but they have different perspectives relating to how far accounting to be Islamized. Therefore, this study aims to map the Islamization of accounting based on different approaches and describe the gaps and opportunities of developing Islamic accounting theory.
Methods - This study uses meta-aggregation consisting of scoping the focus, selecting previous studies, identifying the data, synthesizing the findings, and producing a synthesized discovery.
Results - Findings discovered three main syntheses. First, constructive approach proposes a pure Islamic accounting. Second, contrary to constructive, pragmatic approach adjusts contemporary accounting with sharia. Third, hybrid approach mediates between constructive and pragmatic, which considers Islamic values and social benefits.
Conclusion - Each approach has its opportunities to be developed so that they can go through together to complement each other. This study limits only mapping by literature review. The results implicate to provide ideas to develop Islamic accounting through three approaches identified.
Keywords: Islamization, Islamic accounting, constructive approach, pragmatic approach, hybrid approach.
Analysis of Atittude factors Toward Entrepreneurial Intention in Indonesian
Authors: Iskamto Dedi , . Jenita
Published: July 2020

Entrepreneurship not only reduces unemployment but also improves national economies. This study aims to determine whether the attitude factor influences the entrepreneurial intentions of students in the city of Pekanbaru, Indonesia.The research uses a quantitative approach with SPSS 23 software as a data analysis tool. There were 224 respondents, comprised of students from three tertiary institutions. The results suggest that Perceived Confidence correlated with entrepreneurial intent means strong, meaningful and unidirectional while the Security and Work Load implies less strong, and not unidirectional.
Keywords: Attitude factors, Entrepreneur Intention, Perceived Confidence, Security and Work Load,
Vladimir Monomakh’s “Hunting”: Book Contexts of one Chronicle
Authors: Ishchenko A.S.
Published: July 2020

The fragment of the “Sermon” by Vladimir Monomakh in which the prince tells about his hunting feats dating back to the time of his reign in Chernigov is considered. This description is recognized as reliable, but at the same time affected a literary influence of a number of works included in the circle of reading of the prince. Among such works are the apocryphal “Covenant of Judah”, the story of the First Book of Kings about David’s struggle with wild beasts, the Second Epistle to the Corinthians of the Apostle Paul and a chronicle article about the devil’s temptation of hermit Isaky from Kiev-Pechersk. These texts were used by Vladimir as literary samples in a functional and partly meaningful way. Therefrom, he borrowed the narrative model and individual images, thereby giving the story about himself not only an instructive character, but also a sacred meaning associated with the memory of the contexts of his sources.
Curriculum Policy Implementation in Cameroon Education System Insights from Theories of Policy Change
Authors: Lukong Emmanuel , Loveline Yaro
Published: July 2020

This study takes as its point of departure the assumption that policy implementation is a complex process that cannot be fully understood without analysis of the complexities, tensions, conflicts, perceptions and dilemmas related to those engaged in the implementation. In curriculum, theories are used to provide explanations for practice that help to facilitate the creation and implementation of the curriculum. They also provide justifications that enable school practitioners to articulate the reasons for their actions and therefore help to assist the understanding of what has been created. Theories also criticize the outcome or that which has been created and implemented. It is therefore necessary to develop a fundamental understanding of curriculum theory by providing the tools necessary when analysing curriculum endeavours. This study has adopted four theories to provide an understanding of Educational policies in Cameroon.Itreviews the different theoretical perspectives relating to factors that impact on policy implementation and provide insights on trends in the approaches to curriculum policy implementation practices.
Processos de formação humana e desafios à educação popular no Brasil / Processes of human education and challenges...
Authors: Dias Adelino José de Carvalho
Published: July 2020

O artigo se ocupa da discussão sobre os desafios postos à educação essencialmente popular no Brasil em face dos processos de formação humana definidos pela mundialização do capital no mundo atual. Interessa refletir acerca das dificuldades para a construção de uma educação coletiva e emancipadora diante de projetos educacionais que se amparam na narrativa que responsabilizam o sujeito por seu processo de formação, anunciando ainda que a sua busca por qualificação e preparação para o ingresso e permanência no mundo do trabalho define o aumento de sua “empregabilidade”, constituindo-se como caminho único para alçá-lo a melhores condições de existência.Palavras-chave: Formação humana; Educação popular; Contradição.Abstract: The article deals with the discussion on the challenges posed to essentially popular education in Brazil in the face of the human formation processes defined by the globalization of capital in the current world. It is interesting to reflect on the difficulties for the construction of a collective and emancipatory education in the face of educational projects that are supported by the narrative that hold the subject responsible for their training process, also announcing that their search for qualification and preparation for entering and remaining in the world of work defines the increase of its “employability”, constituting itself as a unique way to raise it to better conditions of existence.Keywords: Human education; Popular education; Contradiction.
Educação popular e pedagogia decolonial: entrevista com Danilo Romeu Streck
Authors: Streck Danilo Romeu , Souza Tiago Zanquêta de , Novais Gercina Santana
Published: July 2020

Entrevista com Danilo Romeu Streck, docente da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos) que recebeu em 2019 o Prêmio Pesquisador Gaúcho (destaque em Educação) da FAPERGS. O pesquisador realizou pós-doutorado na Universidade da Califórnia (EUA) e no Max-Planck Institut (Alemanha) e possui doutorado em educação pela State University of New Jersey (EUA). Streck coordena o grupo de pesquisa Mediações Pedagógicas e Cidadania e integrou o comitê assessor da área da educação do CNPq (2013-2018) e o comitê assessor da área da educação e psicologia da FAPERGS (2013-2016). É editor executivo do Journal of Action Research e professor colaborador no Programa de Doutorado Internacional em Pesquisa Ação na Universidade Sabanci em Istambul (Turquia). Seus temas de pesquisa são educação popular, educação e exclusão social, mediações pedagógicas e processos participativos.
Apresentação - O uno e o diverso nas tramas da educação popular
Authors: Souza Tiago Zanquêta de , Novais Gercina Santana
Published: July 2020

Apresentação do dossiê "O uno e o diverso nas tramas da educação popular", coletânea organizada pelo Prof. Dr. Tiago Zanqueta de Souza (Uniube) e pela Prof.ª Dr.ª Gercina Santana Novais (Uniube).
Zmiany granic administracyjnych miast w Polsce w latach 1990–2017 i ich wpływ na wielkość zaludnienia
Authors: Szmytkie Robert
Published: July 2020

Głównym celem autora artykułu jest określenie wpływu odrodzenia się samorządności lokalnej w Polsce na zmiany granic administracyjnych miast po 1990 r. Badaniami objęto miasta funkcjonujące w latach 1945–2018 (1041 jednostek), a ich istotą było zebranie informacji na temat wszystkich zmian granic administracyjnych miast w okresie powojennym. Uwzględniono jedynie zmiany związane z wcieleniem lub wyłączeniem z granic miast innych miejscowości, pomijając tym samym zmiany granic miast związane ze zmianą przynależności administracyjnej terenów niezurbanizowanych. W efekcie stwierdzono, że po 1989 r. intensywność zmian granic administracyjnych miast w Polsce znacząco zmniejszyła się w stosunku do okresu poprzedzającego (lata 1945–1989). Wyróżniono trzy zasadnicze tendencje współczesnych zmian administracyjnych miast: rozpad miast-zlepieńców, rozpad zlepieńców miejsko-wiejskich i wcielanie w granice miast podmiejskich wsi.
Neonatal Hypocalcemia in the Infant of a Diabetic Mother
Authors: Moss Colleen Reilly
Published: July 2020

Neonatal hypocalcemia (NHC) is one of the most common disorders of calcium metabolism in infants admitted to the NICU. Presentation can range from asymptomatic to generalized seizures or tetany. In this case study, an infant with NHC is presented along with an overview of the pathophysiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and management of NHC for neonatal clinicians.
System Specific Effects of Therapeutic Hypothermia with Neonatal Encephalopathy: Pearls for Clinicians
Authors: Di Salvo Megan L. , Hargett Sarah L. , Jnah Amy , Newberry Desi
Published: July 2020

Neonatal encephalopathy (NE) is defined as a condition of impaired neurological function often caused by a peripartum event that impairs gas exchange resulting in hypoxia, hypercapnia, cerebral ischemia, and metabolic acidosis. NE is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the standard of care for the treatment of moderate and severe NE and has significantly improved long-term outcomes for affected infants. There are extensive systemic physiologic effects associated with TH that clinicians need to be aware of to optimize care for these infants. There is a paucity of literature that comprehensively identifies causal relationships between the physiologic and biochemical effects of TH. This can leave neonatal clinicians devoid of a comprehensive understanding of the medical management of NE. Therefore, this article seeks to help fill this gap, improve clinician knowledge base, and ultimately improve the care of infants undergoing TH.
Influencia de la comunicación técnica en la coordinación de la atención geriátrica durante la crisis del COVID-19 en la provincia de Lugo. Estudio prospectivo
Authors: Gamonal González Laura , García Tuñas Laura , Álvarez Vidal Vanessa , Mouriz Corbelle Romina , Malfeito Jiménez María del Rocío , Caamaño Ponte Jose Luis
Published: July 2020

Introducción: La pandemia producida por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 supone un gran reto sanitario con efectos económicos y sociales patentes. La salud de la población mundial peligra y las formas habituales de afrontar situaciones epidémicas son puestas en cuestión, lo que hace necesario un esfuerzo de coordinación en la atención a las personas mayores. Objetivo: Conocer la influencia que la comunicación técnica producida durante la crisis sanitaria generada a raíz del COVID-19 podrá ejercer sobre la coordinación de la atención geriátrica en la provincia de Lugo. Metodología: Estudio prospectivo Delphi empleando un cuestionario de doble circulación a cumplimentar por expertos en Geriatría y Gerontología de la provincia de Lugo constituidos en dos paneles. Resultados: N = 26 (20 mujeres, 6 hombres). Rango de edad: 25 – 63 años. Las respuestas medias de ambos paneles se han aproximado y los rangos se han estrechado en la segunda circulación de la encuesta. Conclusión: Una estrategia de comunicación bidireccional entre los profesionales de la Geriatría y la Gerontología, basada en documentación técnica y científica, facilitará la coordinación entre niveles asistenciales y mejorará las expectativas de salud de las personas mayores en situaciones de crisis aunque también en la cronicidad.
Multiple sclerosis: Implications for future research on postural control and gait
Authors: Santinelli Felipe Balistieri , Sebastião Emerson , Oliveira Marcela de , Barbieri Fabio Augusto
Published: July 2020

The objective of this letter is to provide a perspective on the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on postural control and gait and suggestions for future studies. Although studies on MS with postural control and gait have been carried out for some time, in Brazil and in the World, there is still insufficient information on MS and impairments in postural control and gait.Postural control and gait impairments are recognized to cause several problems for people with MS, these being two of the symptoms that most affect quality of life.Here, we present studies that have investigated impairments in postural control and gait using different experimental designs and discuss the adaptations of the central nervous system (CNS) due to the damage caused by MS.We recommend future studies focus on how the CNS is organized towards postural control and gait, with a better ecological approach, which could assist the development of rehabilitation programs.
Reaching training using sticky mittens as an early intervention protocol for an infant under environmental risk for motor delay: single-case research
Authors: Santana Camila A. S. , Greco Ana Luiza R. , Silva Carolina F. da , Tudella Eloisa
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND:Low socioeconomic status (low-SES) is an important environmental risk factor for developmental delay in infants. Access to affordable early intervention strategies may be limited for this population.As it is a low cost and easily reproducible intervention, reaching training using sticky mittens as a facilitator can be easily conducted by parents at home or in clinics, improving manual ability and exploration, and thus helping to avoid possible motor delays in infants from low-SES families.

AIM:To investigate the effects of reaching training using sticky mittens on manual reach and gross motor development of a 3 month-old full-term infant with low-SES.

METHOD:The training using sticky mittens occurred on 5 consecutive days, for 20 minutes per day.A total of 6 assessments were performed to measure: the number of reaches, proximal and distal adjustments (Kinovea), gross motor development (AIMS), and quality/quantity of affordances at home (AHEMD-IS).

RESULTS:After the training protocol, improved reaching ability was observed, with an increase in the number of reaches and bimanual adjustments, with hands open and verticalized. No improvements in other gross motor skills were observed.

CONCLUSION:Reaching training using sticky mittens seems to be a potential and affordable early intervention strategy for infants from low-SES families at risk for motor delay.