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A REVIEW ON RECENT TRENDS OF ULTRASOUND ASSISTED PROCESSING IN FOOD SEGMENT
Authors: Sonawane Sachin K , Ambadgatti Smriti , Patil Sonal , Dabade Ashish , Arya SS , Bhushette Pravin
Published: September 2020

In the food industry, ultrasound is a recent and potentially favorable technology. A number of physical and chemical changes are generated in the food by the transmission and distribution of ultrasound waves which enhance the productivity of many food processing operations. This technology is also used as a diagnostic tool in quality control of food products. Ultrasound processing falls under the category of green technology due to ecofriendly and non toxic behavior.The present review summarizes the role of this ultrasound technology along with its aids to the industry for example; improvements in cooking quality, enhancements of physicochemical properties, microbial inactivation, and also pretreatment to reduce acrylamide and to recover the valuable biomaterial from the food waste.
IN VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, CYTOGENOTOXIC AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF ALOE BARBADENSIS MILL. (ASPHODELACEAE)
Authors: Erhabor Joseph Omorogiuwa , Idu MacDonald
Published: September 2020

This study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial, antioxidant, nutritional and cytogenotoxic potentials of Aloe barbadensis (AB) root extract. The antimicrobial activity of AB was determined using agar well diffusion and microdilution techniques while the nutritional analyses were done using standard procedures. The antioxidant activities were evaluated via the lipid peroxidation, 1, 1, diphenyl-2-picrlhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing power (FRAP) assays. The cytogenotoxic effects were assessed using the Allium cepa and Sorghum bicolor assays.  Five test bacterial isolates: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus saprophyticus) were found susceptible to the ethanolic extract of AB root. The extract at 50 mg/ml recorded the highest zone of inhibition (25.00±1.73 mm) against S. saprophyticus. The nutritional analysis gave a nitrogen free extract value of 24.66%, 30.05% crude fibre, 15.14 mg/kg of Na, 2.01 mg/kg of Mg, 37.42 mg/kg of Fe and 0.02 mg.kg of Zn. The fractions had antiradical activity in the lipid peroxidation, DPPH and FRAP assays. The ethanolic extract induced some chromosomal aberrations in the root tip cells of Allium cepa. The ethanolic extract had the highest (0.13±0.09 mm) antiproliferative activity at 20 mg/kg in the Sorghum bicolor assay. The relatively high nutrient content may be a possible mechanism for the aphrodisiac property of the plant.  The results of the biological activities of AB root is an indication of its potential use in drug development for the management of infectious diseases and other related ailments.
FUNCTIONAL EXPLORATION OF BIOACTIVE MOIETIES OF FERMENTED AND NON-FERMENTED SOY MILK WITH REFERENCE TO NUTRITIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Authors: Ahsan Samreen , Khaliq Adnan , Chughtai Muhammad Farhan Jahangir , Nadeem Muhammad , Din Amir Alaud , Hlebová Miroslava , Rebezov Maksim , Khayrullin Mars , Mikolaychik Ivan , Morozova Larisa , Shariati Mohammad Ali
Published: September 2020

Soybean an amusing source of protein, oil, carbohydrates and bioactive moieties make it functional to combat hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, age related bone loss, hormone replacement therapy and anti- cancer. Fermentation is considered as a pragmatic approach to augment bioactive moieties and to eliminate anti-nutritional components in soy bean. The current research was done to compare fermented and non-fermented soy milk by estimating their physicochemical analyses (Fat, protein, ash, SNF, TSS) pH, acidity, antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP), rheology and isoflavones content (Genistein and Daidzein). The resultant data justify that process of fermentation boost up antioxidant profile, bioactive moieties becomes more viable and rheological analysis stated that soy milk is non-Newtonian fluid and fermentation increases the viscosity of soy milk by making gel network with LAB and protein. The sensory evaluation also justifies the hypothesis of current research by getting bountiful higher score to fermented soy milk for (color, flavor, aroma, texture and overall acceptability).
CONTENT of ORGANIC ACIDS in the CULTURAL MEDIUM of Bacillus subtilis IMV B-7023 at CULTIVATION WITH DIFFERENT SOURCES of the PHOSPHORUS NUTRIENT
Authors: Skorochod Iryna , Roy Alla , Kurdish Ivan , Erdenezogt Ulziijargal
Published: September 2020

The strain Bacillus subtilis IMV B-7023 is part of the complex bacterial preparation Azogran for crop production. This bacterium has the ability to increase the availability of phosphorus for plants through the synthesis of different organic acids. Using GS-MS, the qualitative and quantitative composition of organic acids in the culture medium of bacilli was investigated depending on the source of phosphorus nutrition in the nutrient medium. It was established that B. subtilis IMV B-7023 synthesizes the greatest amount of organic acids at cultivation in a glucose-mineral medium with calcium glycerophosphate after 24 hours. Among them: acetic, isobutyric, butyric, isovaleric, valeric, caproic, enanthic, caprylic, pelargonic. The content of the acetic acid was 32.5 µg/mL and prevailed over other acids. In the presence of calcium glycerophosphate as the sole source of carbon and phosphate nutrition, the concentration of butyric acid increased by 14.5 µg/mL, valeric – by 17.0 µg/mL, caproic – by 36.6 µg/mL, caprylic – by 9.3 µg/mL, and pelargonic – by 13.1 µg/mL, compared with the previous variant. In the presence of Ca3(PO4)2, B. subtilis IMV B-7023 produced the acetic and isobutyric acids. The concentrations of these compounds reached a maximum (300.0 and 90.0 μg/mL) after 48 hours of cultivation of bacteria, and then decreased.
Mutaciones del lazo social, metamorfosis del lenguaje y proscripción del sujeto: el caso del Líbano contemporáneo
Authors: Germanos Besson Dina , Lamote Thierry
Published: September 2020

La mètis, que designaba en la Grecia antigua la inteligencia para sobrevivir —con su saber práctico—, fue destituida cuando apareció una nueva modalidad del saber: el saber demostrativo (logos). Solamente será rehabilitada en la época contemporánea. ¿Pero está nueva mètis será equivalente a la de los antiguos? Es lo que veremos, ante todo, describiendo el paso del lazo social antiguo, organizado por el discurso mítico, al lazo social que prevalece entre la Antigüedad y la Época Moderna; y, luego, detallando el contexto actual (posmoderno) del retorno de la dominación progresiva de la mètis. Entonces descifraremos sus consecuencias sobre la lengua, los sujetos y el lazo social libanés, antes de examinar los efectos que parece producir en el corazón de la experiencia analítica.
Por una memoria poética compartida. Arte, conflicto y paz en Colombia: entre la poesía y el engaño
Authors: Satizabal Atehortua Carlos Eduardo
Published: September 2020

En el presente artículo se habla sobre el contraste entre el relato poético y el relato mediático del conflicto colombiano. Ambos relatos hacen uso de los dramas fundacionales de la cultura patriarcal: mitos como matar al padre, la disputa mortal entre los hermanos, etc. El relato poético busca hacer preguntas sobre las causas del conflicto. El relato mediático casi siempre usa estos mitos para que la ciudadanía se identifique con las emociones que justifican la guerra, tales como el odio, la venganza, la desesperanza y la desilusión: esta guerra no la acaba nadie. En el ensayo se propone un gran programa de arte para relatar, en todas las voces y lenguajes, la épica de la resistencia a la guerra por parte de las comunidades, la épica de las víctimas y la épica de quienes hicieron la guerra, en especial la épica de quienes dejaron las armas. Se hace un acercamiento a algunos de los relatos poéticos actuales, e, igualmente, se aproxima a los procedimientos dramatúrgicos de los relatos mediáticos.
La novela histórica colombiana y el problema de la mujer en la ciencia: el caso del Virreinato de la Nueva Granada
Authors: Escobar-Ortiz Jorge
Published: September 2020

En este artículo se indaga por las imágenes de la ciencia en las novelas históricas El nuevo reino (Estupiñan 2008) y La francesa de Santa Bárbara(Peláez 2009), como un acercamiento a la relación entre mujer y ciencia en Santafé de Bogotá en el Virreinato de la Nueva Granada a finales del siglo XVIII y comienzos del siglo XIX. El análisis apela a categorías de la teoría y la crítica literaria, como la propia categoría de novela histórica, pero también a otras provenientes de la historia de la ciencia y los estudios de la divulgación científica. La pregunta, abordada desde la dicotomía entre mujeres de ciencia y mujeres en la ciencia, es si estas novelas funcionan como medios para propagar las narrativas dominantes sobre el lugar de la mujer en la historia de la ciencia neogranadina o como críticos de esas mismas narrativas.
La Academia Nariñense de Historia como objeto de estudio historiográfico. Estado del arte
Authors: Vallejo-Erazo Edgar
Published: September 2020

El presente artículo ofrece un estado del arte sobre la producción investigativa de la Academia Nariñense de Historia. Para ello, se efectuó una búsqueda heurística, que abarcó el periodo de 1927 a 2020, tanto en las principales revistas académicas nacionales, como también, en las diferentes publicaciones regionales adscritas o no a la Academia Nariñense de Historia. Asimismo, se realizó una reflexión crítica frente al contenido que los trabajos abordados enuncian sobre el objeto de investigación en cuestión, exponiendo no solo los aspectos importantes de dichos documentos, sino también las limitaciones de los mismos. El artículo ofrece la posibilidad de perfilar la tendencia existente en investigación historiográfica nariñense y con ello, proyectar nuevos enfoques y propuestas que suplan los problemas de investigación no trabajados hasta el momento.
Optimum harvest time for Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) according to the number of leaves per tiller and nitrogen fertilization
Authors: Acero-Camelo Amanda , Pabón Martha L. , Fischer Gerhard , Carulla-Fornaguera Juan Evangelista
Published: September 2020

To determine the optimum harvest time of kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Morrone), according to the number of leaves per tiller and nitrogen fertilization level, an experiment was carried out under greenhouse conditions using a 4×4 factorial design. The factors were the number of leaves per tiller (3, 4, 5, 6 leaves) and level of nitrogen (N) fertilization (0, 50, 100,150 kg of Nitrogen ha-1 year-1). Dry matter (DM) yield and nutritional quality were determined. Additionally, the independent effect of nitrogen fertilization on undisturbed height, tiller density, and the phyllochron were evaluated. When the number of leaves per tiller increased (3 to 6), the leaf yield and dead forage also increased (P<0.05). The leaf-stem ratio (L:S) remained constant (P>0.05) among the number of leaves. Green forage-dead forage ratio (GF:DF) decreased (P<0.05) with a higher number of leaves per tiller. The concentration of crude protein (CP) decreased while the concentration of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) increased with an increment of the number of leaves per tiller (P<0.05). Nitrogen fertilization increased the undisturbed height, the density of tillers, DM yield from leaves, stems and green forage, GF:DF, and CP (P<0.05) while NDF decreased (P<0.05). The phyllochron was higher without N fertilization. The effects of the number of leaves per tiller and N fertilization on the most variables measured were independent of each other. However, due to an increment in DM yield caused by N fertilization, the pasture can be defoliated with fewer leaves per tiller, increasing defoliation frequency and improving forage quality
Fruit preservation with bioethanol obtained from the fermentation of brewer’s spent grain with Saccharomyces carlsbergensis
Authors: Ogidi Clement Olusola , George Oluwatobiloba Hannah , Aladejana Oluwatoyin Modupe , Malomo Olu , Famurewa Oladiran
Published: September 2020

Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG) is renewable lignocellulosic biomass generated from the beer brewing process. It serves as a substrate for various biotechnological applications. BSG was used as the main substrate for bioethanol production with Saccharomyces carlsbergensis in submerged fermentation. Saccharification and fermentation studies were performed for the production of bioethanol. A sterilized fermenter was loaded with 50 g L-1 of BSG at 29±2 °C and an agitation speed of 180 rpm. pH was adjusted to 6.0 before the addition of 500 mL of yeast culture for 7 days under submerged and optimized conditions. The fermented product was concentrated using a rotary evaporator at 66±1 °C, and ethanol was qualitatively determined by the dichromate method. Bioethanol yield was 22%, with a specific gravity of 0.8 at 28 °C. Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the presence of -CH3 stretch, -OHstretch and -CH2stretch in bioethanol. For the preservative test, Staphylococcus spp., Erwinia spp., Lactobacillus spp., Bacillus spp., Xanthomonas spp., Pseudomonas spp., Micrococcus spp. and Corynebacterium spp. were the bacteria isolated from fruits examined from different regions of Osun State. The genera of fungi isolated were Aspergillus, Colletotrichum, Penicillium, Fusarium, Alternaria, Rhizopus, Candida, Saccharomyces, Geotrichium and Pichia. Bioethanol produced from BSG inhibited the growth of microorganisms with zones of inhibition range from 7.0 mm to 11.5 mm, and thus, selected fruits were preserved. Hence, the fermentation technology of agro-industrial wastes with microorganisms can be adopted to convert waste biomass to useful resources.
The features of gestation, childbirth and perinatal consequences in HIV-infected women (Retrospective analysis)
Authors:   National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education PL Shupik, Kyiv, Savchenko S.E. ,   Kyiv City Center for Reproductive and Perinatal Medicine, Gervazyuk О.І. ,   National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education PL Shupik, Kyiv,   Kyiv City Center for Reproductive and Perinatal Medicine
Published: September 2020

The objective: was to determine the peculiarities of gestation, childbirth and the newborns state in HIV-infected women. Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of 1050 medical cards of HIV-positive pregnant women and their newborns and 85 women without HIV during 2012-2015 years was conducted. Results. CD4+ concentration and viral load indicate effective antiretroviral therapy in most patients. The most often complication of gestation in women with HIV is placental dysfunction. Such a threatening complication as placental abruption was observed in 37 (3.5±0.56%) HIV-infected pregnant women and in 12 (1.4±0.4%) control women. Fetal distress was found in 109 (10.4±0.94%) patients of main group versus 16 (1.9±0.46%) control women (p<0.05). A higher blood loss rate during labour and caesarean section in HIV-infected women with long-term high-level antiretroviral therapy was noted. The maladaptive syndromes in early neonatal period were identified in newborns from HIV-infected women. The decompensation of placental insufficiency with critical circulation disorders plays a significant role among the causes of perinatal mortality in this newborns. Conclusions. The gestation process in pregnant women with HIV-infection is characterized by the greater frequency of perinatal complications and threatening conditions for both - the mother and the fetus. The current theory about the effects of HIV on the hemostasis system justifies the importance of studying the rheological status and the function of endothelium in HIV-infected pregnant women for timely diagnosis, treatment and prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications. Key words: HIV-infected pregnant women, pregnancy course, childbirth, mother–placenta–fetal system, perinatal consequences.
Choice of the doctor: is an alternative hormonal therapy?
Authors:   Kharkiv medical academy of postgraduate education, Prokopyuk A.V.
Published: September 2020

The breast pathology is associated with a female sex hormones failure. It can cause estrogen-dependent cancers. The problem of the mastopathy and mastodynia (fibrocystic breast disease, benign mammary dysplasia) therapy is not completely solved. The hormone therapy is associated with complications and has a large number of contraindications, which makes finding new strategies for the prevention and treatment of these diseases. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of hormonal and non-hormonal drugs. Combined application of capsules and cream Mammodol® in women with mastopathy and mastodynia leads to pronounced clinical, ultrasound and laboratory effects. This allows to recommend it as an alternative to hormone therapy. Key words: mastopathy, benign mammary dysplasia, estrogens, psychoemotional state, indole-3-carbinol, Vitex Agnus castus, hormone therapy, joint application, prolactin.
The family focused technologies at polycarpous pregnancy
Authors:   National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education P. L. Shupyk, Kiev, Shinkaruk T.A.
Published: September 2020

The objective: depression of frequency of obstetric and perinatal pathology at women with polycarpous pregnancy on the basis of improvement and introduction of technique of individual preparation of a married couple during pregnancy and at delivery. Materials and methods. We surveyed 120 pregnant women who were divided into four groups depending on the genesial anamnesis and use of the family focused technologies. Results. Carrying out partner labors with preliminary individual preparation allows to reduce the frequency of cooperative complications of polycarpous pregnancy (from 76.7% to 53.3%) due to discontinuing threat in various terms (from 58.3% to 30.0%); preeclampsias (from 50.0% to 30.0%); gestational anemia (from 51.7% to 33.3%); placental dysfunction (from 66.7% to 46.7%); fetus arrests of development (from 23.3% to 13.3%); premature births (from 80.0% to 60.0%); an abdominal delivery (from 98.3% to 86.7%); asphyxias of newborns of average and serious degree (from 60.0% to 40.0%) and perinatal losses (with 41.7 to 25.0‰). Conclusion. Use of the family focused technologies at polycarpous pregnancy on the algorithm improved by us allows to improve the psychological status of women, and also to reduce the frequency of obstetric and perinatal complications. It allows us recomend wider use of the family focused technologies at polycarpous pregnancy. Key words: polycarpous pregnancy, the family focused technologies.
Specific features of climacteric syndrome in postmenopausal women in modern conditions
Authors:   Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Ragimova V.V. , Alieva E.M. ,   Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Sultanova S.G. ,   Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku
Published: September 2020

The objective: investigation was to study the expression of climacteric syndrome in postmenopausal women in Azerbaijan. Materials and methods.There were 120 postmenopausal women examined the average age of the women was 60.29±0.69 years. The duration of postmenopausal period was within 10.33±0.67 years. In 45 (37.5%) of women the duration of postmenopausal period varied between 2 and 5 years, 16 (13%) it was between 6 and 9 years, while in 59 (49.2%) of women it was more than 10 years. Results. As a result of the conducted studies, the frequency and severity of vegetative, metabolic-endocrine, psychoemotional manifestations of menopausal syndrome in the examined women in the postmenopausal period were determined. Conclusion. It was that autonomic nervous expressions of climacteric syndrome comprised 28.8±0.46, endocrine symptoms 22.6±0.8, emotional expressions were 7.8±4.6. The average evaluation of climacteric syndrome was 59.2±2.11, that corresponds to the moderate degree of expression of climacteric syndrome. Key words: postmenopausal period, autonomic nervous dystonia, endocrine symptoms, psycho emotional expressions, involutive process.
Boderline mucinous cystadenoma as the origin of pseudomyxoma peritonei (Presentation of a clinical case)
Authors:   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the National Academy of Medical, Dronova V.L. , Dronov O.I. ,   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine», Kiev,   National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomoltsya, Kyiv,   Center for Surgery of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts named after VS Zemskova, Kiev, Roschyna L.O. ,   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine», Kiev,   National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomoltsya, Kyiv, Bubliieva O.I. ,   SI «Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine», Kiev
Published: September 2020

Peritoneal pseudomixome (PMP) is a rare clinical condition characterized by a localized or generalized accumulation of gelatin-like content, associated in most cases with mucinous tumors of the digestive tract, and more rarely ovaries. Based on the presentation of the clinical case of MBP caused by ovarian border neoplasia, the effect of cytoreduction on the further course of the disease as an independent treatment method was analyzed. The clinical case presented in this article reflects a rare combination of borderline ovarian tumor with PMP. The effectiveness of performing cytoreductive surgery has been proved, which calls into question the advisability of chemotherapy in patients with tumors of a potentially low degree of malignancy. Key words: borderline mucinous cystadenoma, pseudomyxoma peritonei, debulking.
Preculiarities of microbiocenosis of sexual organs in women suffering from uterine leiomyoma
Authors:   Odessa national medical University, Zaporozhchenko M.B. , Parubina D.Y. ,   Odessa national medical University, Sidorenko A.V. ,   Odessa national medical University
Published: September 2020

Infections of the genital tract are recognized as one of the trigger factors of uterine myoma. There is a possible connection between the clinical course of uterine fibroids and the presence of urinary tract infections. The objective: was to investigate the peculiarities of the microbiocenosis of the genital organs of women suffering from uterine leiomyoma. Materials and methods. Under observation were 30 practically healthy women – group I (control), 108 women with clinically asymptomatic leiomyoma of the uterus – group IIA (main) and group IIB – 108 women who suffered from uterine leiomyoma with clinically symptomatic course. The degree of purity of the vagina was determined. The microscopic characteristics of the vaginal biocenosis were evaluated as: 1) normocenosis; 2) intermediate type; 3) vaginal dysbiosis 4) vaginitis (inflammatory type of smear). Results. In women of the main group, the II–II degree of purity of the vagina predominated: 86.1% in women of the IIA group and 85.2% in the IIB. Normocenosis was diagnosed in 13.4% of cases, the intermediate type – 46.8%, vaginal dysbiosis diagnosed – in 39.4%, vaginitis (inflammatory type of smear) in 10.2%. n the study material from the vagina in the group IIA dominated Gardnerella vaginalis (31.5%), Mycoplasma hominis (17.6%), Mobilincus (14.8%), in the group IIB – Candida albicans (33.3%), Enterococcus fec. (25.0%). Conclusion. In the algorithm for examining women with leiomyoma of the uterus, it is advisable to include screening of urogenital infections and the definition of the genital biocenosis. Key words: microbiocenosis of the sexual organs of women, uterine leiomyoma.
Clinical aspects of various forms of ovarium apoplexy of ovary
Authors:   National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education P. L. Shupyk, Kiev, Ishchak O.М.
Published: September 2020

The objective: to study clinical aspects at women with an anemic form of ovarium apoplexy at the present stage. Materials and methods. Сlinical-laboratory examination of 140 women, with which – 65 patients with an anemic form of ovarium apoplexy, for the first time treated by laparoscopic operations was conducted. Results. The received results testify that the indicator of duration of an operative measure (р<0.05) was the only significant difference between two studied groups. Operations were almost by 1.5 times more long in the 2nd group of patients, hemostasis by which it was carried out by means of suture on ovarium. In the analysis of digital records of an operational grant defined that the stage of hemostasis assuming in 100% enucleating of cyst and applying of one or several seams on wound of ovarium is the reason of augmentation of its duration. Duration of stage increased because laparoscopic suture, in particular with intracorporale setting of knots, is rather labor-consuming procedure. Any significant differences between groups on the average the hemorrhage volume, frequency of the combined operations, postoperative maintaining, current of the postoperative period and duration of stay in hospital it was revealed not. Conclusion. The received clinical results needs to be considered when maintaining women with an ovary apoplexy. Key words: ovary apoplexy, various forms, clinical aspects.
Moderate Islam in Indonesia: Activities of Islamic Da'wah Ahmad Syafii Maarif
Authors: Suhaimi Suhaimi , Raudhonah Raudhonah
Published: August 2020

This study aims to observe the activities of the preaching of Ahmad Syafii Maarif as a manifestation of Islamic moderation in the frame of humanity and Indonesian-ness. Ahmad Syafii Maarif in his various ideas always presents a portrait of Islam in Indonesia that is inclusive and tolerant. Where the construction of Islamic da'wah is based on Islamic doctrine as a religion of enlightenment that rahmatan lil alamin. The research was conducted through a literature approach by examining various ideas of Ahmad Syafii Maarif. Data collection techniques are done through a discourse analysis and interview approach. The results of this study indicate that the figure of Buya Syafii Maarif runs moderate Islamic da'wah activities or persuasive Islamic da'wah by interpreting makruf as something known and accepted by reason and by the public. while evil is something that is rejected by common sense. Syafii Maarif's moderate da'wah activities were conceptualized into three main Islamic ideas, namely Islam, humanity, and Indonesian-ness. Ahmad Syafii Maarif consistently carried out persuasive and rational Islamic da'wah, not intimidation propaganda. Besides, the existence of the Maarif Institute aims to smooth activities to voice his thoughts about the teachings of Islam so that the character and characteristics of moderate Indonesian Islam are socialized.Penelitian ini bertujuan meneropong aktivitas dakwah Ahmad Syafii Maarif sebagai manifestasi moderasi Islam dalam bingkai kemanusiaan dan keindonesiaan. Ahmad Syafii Maarif dalam berbagai gagasannya selalu menampilkan potret Islam di Indonesia yang inklusif dan toleran. Dimana konstrusi dakwah Islam didasarkan pada doktrin Islam sebagai agama pencerahan yang rahmatan lil alamin. Penelitian dilakukan melalui pendekatan kepustakaan dengan mengkaji berbagai gagasan Ahmad Syafii Maarif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pendekatan analisis wacana dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sosok Buya Syafii Maarif menjalankan aktivitas dakwah Islam moderat atau dakwah Islam persuasif dengan memaknai makruf sebagai sesuatu yang dikenal dan diterima oleh akal maupun oleh masyarakat. sedangkan munkar adalah sesuatu yang ditolak oleh akal sehat. Aktivitas dakwah moderat Syafii Maarif dikonsepsikan ke dalam tiga gagasan keislaman utama, yakni keislaman, kemanusiaan dan keindonesiaan. Ahmad Syafii Maarif konsisten melakukan dakwah Islam persuasif dan rasional, bukan dakwah intimidatif. Selain itu, keberadaan Maarif Institute bertujuan untuk kelancaran kegiatan menyuarakan pemikirannya tentang ajaran Islam sehingga tersosialisasikannya watak dan ciri khas Islam Indonesia yang moderat.
E-Dakwah Islam Digest Republika.Co.Id. di Indonesia
Authors: Saepullah Ujang , Muchtar Khoiruddin
Published: August 2020

The research aims to analyze and understand the vision and mission of E-Da'wah, sources of content that are used as a reference, selected preaching content, and language style displayed in Islam Digest Republika.co.id. The research uses a case study method, a qualitative approach, using new media theory, and information dissemination theory. The research results show that the vision carried out by Republika.co.id's Digest Islamic Digest is modern, moderate, Muslim, nationality, and populist, with a mission as an advanced, intelligent, and civilized new online media. While the sources of the Islamic Digest news are taken from the primary causes of the teachings of Islam al-Quran Hadith and the works of classical and contemporary scholars. Likewise, the selected content around aqidah, sharia, Sufism, history, and others, by displaying popular language styles that are interesting and easy to read.Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan memahami visi misi E-Dakwah, sumber-sumber konten yang  dijadikan rujukan, konten-konten dakwah yang dipilih dan gaya bahasa yang ditampilkan dalam Islam Digest Republika.co.id. Penelitian menggunakan metode studi kasus, pendekatan kualitatif, dengan menggunakan teori media baru dan teori penyebaran informasi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukan bahwa visi yang diemban E-Dakwah Islam Digest Republika.co.id adalah modern, moderat, muslim, kebangsaan, dan kerakyatan, dengan misi sebagai media online masyarakat baru yang maju, cerdas, dan beradab. Sedangkan sumber-sumber berita Islam Digest diambil dari sumber pokok ajaran Islam al-Quran Hadits dan karya-karya ulama klasik dan kontemporer. Demikian pula konten-konten yang dipilih sekitar aqidah, syariah, akhlak tasawuf, sejarah, dan yang lainnya, dengan menampilkan gaya bahasa populer yang menarik dan enak dibaca.
Da'wah Organization Development Strategy Through Organizational Culture
Authors: Koswara Iwan
Published: August 2020

This study seeks to examine and analyze how the development of the Muhamadiyah Islamic organization, through the Organizational Culture that takes place in it. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach that took the locus of Muhammadiyah organization. The data was obtained through observation and study of literature from books, journals and sites that are relevant to the research topic.. The results showed that organizational Culture for members of the Muhammadiyah organization was an important matter of how they adapted themselves to the organization's environment engaged in the religious field and built their integrity and commitment to the organization. Organizational Culture is a reflection of the existence of the organization itself. What is reflected in organizational Culture is the beliefs, values, norms, to the behavior of the members of the organization that is concerned. Research has an impact on the development of theory and the development of Islamic da'wah organizations in a practical way in the life of public and nationality.Penelitian ini mengkaji dan menganalisis tentang strategi pengembangan organisasi Islam Muhamadiyah melalui Budaya Organisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara,  dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, Budaya organisasi  bagi anggota organisasi Muhammadiyah merupakan hal penting dalam mengadaptasikan diri terhadap lingkungan organisasi yang bergerak dalam bidang keagamaan serta membangun integritas dan komitmen diri terhadap organisasi. Budaya organisasi merupakan refleksi dari keberadaan organisasi yang berkaitan dengan keyakinan, nilai, norma, hingga perilaku para anggota organisasi yang bersangkutan. Penelitian berdampak pada pengembangan teori dan pembangunan organisasi dakwah Islam secar praktis dalam kehidupan keummatan dan kebangsaan.
Dakwah Bil Hal: Empowering Muslim Economy in Garut
Authors: Bahtiar Ace Toyib , Ghazali Bahri , Nasution Yunan Yusuf , Shonhaji Shonhaji , Yanti Fitri
Published: August 2020

The problems that occur to Muslims in the world including Indonesia are somewhat complex. Muslims are still in a circle of poverty. At the same time there is a gap between the lives of elite, Muslim leaders and the fate of most Muslims. This research was conducted to find out how important the role of dakwah bil hal (preaching by action) compared to oral preaching by preachers, preachers in Indonesia. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods that collect data by observation, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD). From the research conducted, it was found that dakwah bil hal must be done in a balanced manner and in tandem with oral preaching, does not need to be dichotomized between the two. Both methods of da'wah must go hand in hand. Dakwah bil hal the case especially in the economic field increases the ability and independence of Muslims. Henceforth will increase the human resources of Muslims, away from backwardness. This has relevance to the theory of uses and gratification theory proposed by Elihu Katz, Jay G. Blumler and Michael Gurevitch. More serious and systematic efforts are needed by Muslim leaders, Muslim organizations in carrying out preaching activities. So that there is no gap between the lives of Muslim leaders, administrators of Islamic organizations and Muslims generallyPersoalan yang terjadi pada kaum muslim di dunia termasuk Indonesia terbilang komplek. Kaum muslim masih berada di dalam lingkaran kemiskinan. Pada saat yang sama ada jarak antara kehidupan elit, tokoh muslim dengan nasib sebagian besar kaum muslim. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa penting peran dakwah bil hal dibandingkan dengan dakwah bil lisan oleh para dai, pelaku dakwah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yang mengumpulkan data dengan observasi, wawancara mendalam dan focus group discussion (FGD). Dari penelitian yang dilakukan, ditemukan bahwa dakwah bil hal harus dilakukan secara seimbang dan beriringan dengan dakwah bil lisan, tidak perlu didikotomikan antara keduanya. Kedua metode dakwah tersebut harus seiring sejalan. Dakwah bil hal khususnya di bidang ekonomi meningkatkan kemampuan dan kemandirian kaum muslim. Untuk selanjutnya akan meningkatkan sumber daya manusia kaum muslim, menjauh dari ketertinggalan. Hal ini memiliki relevansi dengan teori penggunaan dan kepuasan (uses and gratification theory) yang dikemukakan oleh Elihu Katz, Jay G. Blumler dan Michael Gurevitch. Diperlukan upaya lebih serius dan sistematis yang dilakukan oleh tokoh muslim, organisasi muslim di dalam melakukan kegiatan dakwah bil hal. Sehingga tidak ada jurang (gap) antara kehidupan tokoh muslim, pengurus organisasi Islam dengan kaum muslim secara umum.
Religious Human Resources Management: Perichoresis to manage or to be managed?
Authors: Wiryadinata Halim
Published: August 2020

The meaning of the Greek word, which is Perichoresis as co – indwelling or co – inherence in the sight of the Trinity as the dogma of Christian has a broader perspective of mutual interpenetration of Beings. Thus, it leads the author to argue that Perichoresis is terminus technicus in assessing the management of people (Human Resources Management and People Development) to synergize the jobs for maintaining and achieving the goal of the company. Thus, there are three mainstreams of this article, which are: Firstly, I will look at the history of Perichoresis as a terminus technicus; Secondly, I will explore Human Resources Management and People Development as the parallel of Perichoresis; and Lastly, I will construct a concept of Perichoresis as terminus technicus in Human Resources Management and People Development to achieve the vision of the company.
ESTIMASI SERAPAN KARBON MANGROVE MELALUI PROSES FOTOSINTESIS DI TAMAN NASIONAL BERBAK-SEMBILANG
Authors: Ulqodry Tengku Zia , Suganda Apri , Agussalim Andi , Aryawati Riris , Absori Afan
Published: September 2020

Mangrove is the largest ecosystem in Berbak-Sembilang National Park (BSNP) South Sumatra. Mangrove has capability to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis then store it in biomass, that known as Carbon sink. The purpose of this research was to estimate the ability of carbon fixation through the photosynthesis mechanism in the mangrove area of BSNP South Sumatra. This study was conducted in July-August 2017, at 12 observation stations. Data of carbon fixation through photosynthesis was estimated by using Leaf Area Index (LAI) method. The estimation of carbon fixation by photosynthesis was done for 17 dominan mangrove species in BNSP South Sumatera. The average amount of carbon absorbed by mangrove vegetation through photosynthesis mechanism in BNSP South Sumatera was 204.91 kg/ha/day. Avicennia marina and Rhizophora apiculata were the mangrove community that showed highest capability to absorb carbon through photosynthesis around 553.43 kg C/ha/day and 401.99 kg-C/ha/day, respectively. Individually, B. cylindrica had the highest capability of carbon fixation by photosynthesis mechanism (10.95 kg-C/ha/day). Our research recommended three mangrove species (A. marina, R. apiculata and B. cylindrica) for restoration species to increase carbon sink in BNSP South Sumatera based on their photosinthesis performances.
Legislação na educação inclusiva: analisando as políticas públicas a partir de dados do censo escolar
Authors: Miranda Claudia Junqueira , Hashizume Cristina Miyuki
Published: September 2020

O presente artigo objetiva refletir sobre a legislação e políticas públicas na educação inclusiva, relacionando-as à análise de dados dos últimos censos escolares (a 2018) em relação à educação, no geral, e especificamente na educação inclusiva. Os resultados apontam que a legislação, apesar de garantidora dos últimos avanços sociais, ainda estão muito longe de um patamar ótimo, em que a inclusão ocorra efetivamente.
Fake news no WhatsApp: um estudo da percepção dos efeitos em terceiros
Authors: Lemos André , Oliveira Frederico
Published: September 2020

Apresenta a relação entre a percepção de um usuário da informação sobre sua competência informacional e sua percepção sobre o compartilhamento de fake news no WhatsApp. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário on-line, com um grupo de estudantes de uma especialização em letramento informacional e uma amostra geral. A percepção individual sobre o próprio comportamento informacional está positivamente relacionada à confiança da mídia, e não à sua competência informacional. Os participantes percebem que outras pessoas são mais suscetíveis a ser influenciadas e compartilhar fake news que eles mesmos – família, amigos, colegas e os brasileiros em geral. Eles percebem que o compartilhamento de fake news no WhatsApp é muito prejudicial e não consideram que quem compartilha desinformação o faz por querer, mas sim, por falta de competências em informação. Não se identificou ações corretivas. Embora os participantes digam preocupar-se com os efeitos do compartilhamento das fake news no WhatsApp e tomar atitudes para os combater, não é possível identificar, de fato, estas ações. Conclui-se que os participantes parecem considerar que quem compartilha conteúdos falsos é vítima e não tem interesse na circulação de informações falsas. Por último, os participantes desconsideram a economia das fake news, os mecanismos que permitem sua reprodução e a dimensão técnica da circulação da informação – o modo como algoritmos reestruturam o fluxo de informações na internet, a existência de bots, dentre outros.
O Discurso da revista The Economist e sua tese sobre a improdutividade brasileira: uma análise dialógica
Authors: Fanini Angela Maria Rubel , Feitosa Erike Luiz Vieira
Published: September 2020

Este artigo consiste em uma análise dialógica do discurso (ADD) de viés bakhtiniano que tem por objeto uma reportagem publicada pela revista britânica The Economist em 2014 sobre a suposta improdutividade do trabalhador brasileiro. O estudo apresenta conceitos e princípios epistemológicos que fundamentam a abordagem teórico-metodológica e possibilitam a investigação do posicionamento axiológico da revista. Identifica que, orientada pelas premissas macroeconômicas da ideologia neoliberal, a publicação recorre a um estereótipo de longa duração que corresponde à imagem do brasileiro culturalmente preguiçoso, ideia utilizada para justificar a defesa de que o país precisava, naquele momento, reaproximar-se, política e economicamente, do neoliberalismo, abandonando a heterodoxia keynesiana. Aponta que a revista oblitera as consequências sociais da racionalidade econômica-expansionista e reifica o trabalhador brasileiro, tratando a sua produtividade no trabalho, considerada baixa, como uma questão patológica, sendo a prescrição de medidas liberalizantes a cura para a doença do país e do trabalhador. O artigo conclui que esse discurso interfere na constituição de uma consciência de si dos brasileiros.Palavras-chave: Neoliberalismo e keynesianismo. Trabalhador brasileiro. Trabalhador improdutivo. Análise dialógica de discursos jornalísticos.
Mapping flood inundation areas over the lower part of the con river basin using sentinel 1A imagery
Authors: Thao Nguyen Thien Phuong , Linh Tran Tuan , Ha Nguyen Thi Thu , Vinh Pham Quang , Linh Nguyen Thuy
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine a processing method for rapid flood inundation and potential flood-damaged area mapping in the lower part of the Con River basin, a region most vulnerable to floods in Vietnam, using Sentinel 1A (S1A) image. A threshold from -23 dB to -12 dB of the VV band was identified for extracting the water areas from S1A image and was applied in 28 S1A scenes to identify flood dynamics. The time-series map of flood inundation areas during the period of December 2017 to December 2018 evidenced Tuy Phuoc and northern part of An Nhon as the districts most inundated by the 2017 and 2018 floods, which is consistent to the local records. The round-year trend of total flood inundation area shows strong correlations with the Con river water level (R = 0.75) and local precipitation (R = 0.64) measured in Binh Nghi hydro-meteorological station confirming the appropriateness of the study method and the capability of S1A data in monitoring floods.
Reduce Effect of Dependent Malicious Sensor Nodes in WSNs using Pairs Counting and Fake Packets
Authors: Ahmad Ashraf , Hababeh Mohammed , Abu-Hantash Alaa , AbuHour Yousef , Musleh Husam
Published: August 2020

In this paper, we propose a new technique for the enhancement of target detection in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) in which sensor nodes are responsible for taking binary decisions about the presence or absence of a given target and reporting the output to the fusion center. We introduce the algorithm; Fail Silent Pair (FSP) to calculate global decision in the fusion center. The FSP algorithm randomly distributes all sensor nodes into pairs then considers pairs of the same local decision. Also, we present new detection and prevention methods to reduce the effect of dependent malicious sensor nodes. The detection method is based on the deception of suspicious sensor nodes with fake packets to detect a subset of the malicious sensor nodes, as these nodes eavesdrop on other sensor nodes packets to use their local decisions as a reference to build an intelligent decision. While the prevention method allows the fusion center to correct local decisions of some malicious sensor nodes with identified strategies, assisting in the increase of the accuracy of global decisions. We introduce a mathematical analysis to verify our methods, in addition to simulation experiments to validate our technique.
Artificial Neural Network and a Nonlinear Regression Model for Predicting Electrical Pole Crash
Authors: Montt Cecilia , Castro Juan Carlos , Valencia Alejandra , Oddershede Astrid , Quezada Luis
Published: August 2020

This paper presents the investigation about a problem situation that Electric Distributor Companies are facing in Chile resulting from transit accidents. The number of vehicle crashes to power distribution poles and street lighting has grown. This situation causes discomfort to citizen and mainly to the neighbors due to power cuts and even on occasion , losses of human lives because of the accident that have occurred. Based on previous research, the accidents are not random nor chance dependent, but the majority of transit accident follow parameters or variables from the scenery where it occurs. In order to analyze the variables and the degree this variables affect the accidents, a model of Perceptron and Multipercetron Artificial Neural Networks and a Multiple Nonlinear Regression model are proposed. An empirical study was made; collecting data from a distributor company and from Chilean National Traffic Safety Commission, where the more frequent variables involved in accidents were determined to develop the mentioned models. These variables were investigated and also their influence on the occurrence of vehicle crashes to power distribution poles could be confirmed. With this data, the prediction of post crashes was developed, where through the application of the neural network and multiple nonlinear regression, revealed 95.7% of acceptable predictions. This study will bring benefits to power distribution companies considering a risk index in the streets, based on the number of crashes of poles per street; this will allow optimal decisions in future electrical distribution projects avoiding critical areas.
Did the COVID‐19 pandemic silence the needs of people with epilepsy?
Authors: Granata Tiziana , Bisulli Francesca , Arzimanoglou Alexis , Rocamora Rodrigo
Published: September 2020

Aims. The COVID‐19 pandemic shook European healthcare systems, with unavoidable gaps in the management of patients with chronic diseases. We describe the impact of the pandemic on epilepsy care in three tertiary epilepsy centres from Spain and Italy, the most affected European countries.

Methods. The three epilepsy centres, members of the European EpiCARE network, manage more than 5,700 people with epilepsy. In Bologna and Barcelona, the hospitals housing the epilepsy centres were fully converted into COVID‐19 units. We describe the reorganization of the clinics and report on the frequency of SARS‐CoV‐2 in people with epilepsy as well as the frequency of seizures in patients admitted to the COVID units. Finally, we elaborate on critical issues regarding the second phase of the pandemic.

Results. The activities related to epilepsy care were reduced to less than 10% and were deprioritized. Discharges were expedited and elective epilepsy surgeries, including vagal nerve stimulator implantations, cancelled. Hospitalizations and EEG examinations were limited to emergencies. The outpatient visits for new patients were postponed, and follow‐up visits mostly managed by telehealth. Antiseizure medication weaning plans and changes in vagal nerve stimulator settings were halted. Among the 5,700 people with epilepsy managed in our centres, only 14 tested positive for SARS‐CoV‐2, without obvious impact on their epilepsy. None of the 2,122 patients admitted to COVID units experienced seizures among the early symptoms.

Conclusion. Epilepsy care was negatively impacted by the pandemic, irrespective of COVID‐19 epidemiology or conversion of the hospital into a COVID‐19 centre. The pandemic did not silence the needs of people with epilepsy, and this must be considered in the planning of the second phase.