bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analiza ekonomiczna dla projektów technicznych i wykonawczych z materiałami geosyntetycznymi do ochrony struktur liniowych na obszarach górniczych
Authors: Marta Kadela  , Monika Gwóźdź-Lasoń
Published: June 2021

W artykule omówiono aspekt projektowy, wykonawczy oraz ekonomiczny inwestycji budowlanych w postaci dróg zlokalizowanych na terenach z oddziaływaniem eksploatacji górniczej. Głównymi diagnozowanymi zmiennymi są elementy materiałowe rozwiązania projektowego, bezpieczeństwo konstrukcji inwestycji drogowej oraz analiza ekonomiczna dla badanych rozwiązań. Omówiono szczegółowo wytyczne projektowe z uwzględnieniem materiałów geosyntetycznych, które spełniają założenia początkowe konstrukcji drogowejw postaci odpowiedniej współpracy z niekorzystnymi górniczymi oddziaływaniami podłoża. Omówione rozwiązania zabezpieczenia i wzmocnienia konstrukcji są przeanalizowane dla II, III i IV kategorii górniczej. Prognostyczną znajomość eksploatacji obiektu drogowego oraz prognozy oddziaływań górniczych wedługwytycznych materiałowych zużycia technicznego poszczególnych grup geosyntetyków daje model obliczeniowykosztów całej inwestycji w podejściu ekonometrycznym, które omówione w artykule. Problematyka zagadnienia jest interdyscyplinarna, obejmuje tematykę z budownictwa, procesów stochastycznych, ekonometrii oraz niezawodności danych wyjściowych prognozujących oddziaływania eksploatacyjne kopalń na analizowanych zurbanizowanych terenach komunikacyjnych.
Patterns of relationship between PM10 from air monitoring quality station and AOT data from MODIS sensor onboard of Terra satellite
Authors: Suriya Winai , Chunpang Poramate , Laosuwan Teerawong
Published: June 2021

Thailand, especially in the northern region, often encounters the problem of having PM10 exceeding the normal standard level, which could do harm to people’s health. Mostly, such problem is caused by the burning of forest area and open area; this is clearly seen during January–April of every year. Also, the problem as mentioned is caused by the meteorological conditions and the terrains in the northern region that make it easy for PM10 to be accumulated. The aim of this study was to analyze the patterns of relationship between PM10 measured from the ground monitoring station and AOT data received from MODIS sensor onboard of Terra satellite in Phrae Province located in the northern region of Thailand. The method performed was by analyzing the correlation between PM10 data obtained from the ground monitoring station and the AOT data received from the MODIS sensor onboard of Terra satellite during January–April 2018. It was found from the study that the change of the intensity of PM10 and AOT in the climate was highly related; it appeared that the correlation coefficient (r) in January–April was 0.92, 0.91, 0.91 and 0.92, respectively. This research pointed out that during February– –April, the areas of Phrae Province had the level of PM10 that affected health. Besides, from the method in this research, it revealed AOT data received from MODIS sensor onboard of Terra satellite could be applied in order to follow up, monitor, and notify the spatial changes of PM10 efficiently.
Thermal performance of novel indirect passive solar dryer
Authors: Al-Jethelah Manar , Deyab Hussan , Yaseen Tadahmun
Published: June 2021

An experimental investigation was conducted to study the performance of a novel indirect type free convection solar dryer. The novel and a conventional indirect passive solar dryer were built. Solar irradiation and temperature of different locations were recorded. The air at the drying chamber entrance, lower space, and upper space temperatures besides the thermal efficiency of the novel dryer were 68, 39, 49 and 85%, respectively, higher than the conventional one.
Verification of strength resistance of sandy soil using small scale penetrometer tests
Authors: Saleem Hiba D. , Aldefae Asad H. , Humaish Wissam H.
Published: June 2021

This study focuses on utilizing cone penetrometer models to determine strength (resistance) of sandy soil and also assessment how the relative density and the angle of friction effects on the measured cone penetration resistance in sandy soil. Simple empirical equations are used also to determine the cone penetration resistance components such as the sleeve resistance and the tip resistance. Simple comparison is performed between the measured and calculated soil strength and well agreement is noticed between them.
Sex, gender and Christian identity in the patristic era
Authors: Cvetkovic Vladimir
Published: June 2021

Focusing on three historical examples of a different understanding of
Christian identity, the paper seeks to address the role of contemporary
concepts of sex and gender in the creation of Christian identity. In the
first case study, focused on the literary representations of the Christian
martyrdom from the second and third centuries, special emphasis is placed on
the demand for the ?manly? or ?masculine? way of witnessing faith. The
second historical example relates to the creation of a wider ascetic
movement in the fourth-century Asia Minor, and its specific focus is on
Macrina the Younger. In her Vita, Gregory of Nyssa distinguishes between
Macrina?s gender identity based on her virginity on the one hand, and her
social role as a widow, and ?mother? and ?father? of her monastic community
on the other. Finally, the focus is shifted towards Dionysius the Areopagite
and Maximus the Confessor, whose teachings about ecstasy, as a way to
transcend oneself in the movement towards the loved one, provide the basis
for establishing a theology of marriage and creating a Christian identity
based not on sexual or gender roles, but on the uniqueness of human nature.
An attempt at clarifying Maximus the Confesor’s remarks on (the fate of) sexual difference in Ambiguum 41
Authors: Mitralexis Sotiris
Published: June 2021

Maximus the Confessor?s Ambiguum 41 contains some rather atypical
observations concerning the distinction of sexes in the human person. There
is a certain ambiguity as to whether the distinction of the sexes was
intended by God and is ?by nature? (as found in Genesis and asserted by most
Church Fathers) or a product of the Fall. Namely, Christ is described three
times as ?shaking out of nature the distinctive characteristics of male and
female?, ?driving out of nature the difference and division of male and
female? and ?removing the difference between male and female?. Different
readings of those passages engender important implications that can be drawn
out from the Confessor?s thought, both eschatological implications and
otherwise. The subject has been picked up by Cameron Partridge, Doru
Costache and Karolina Kochanczyk-Boninska, among others, but is by no means
settled, as they draw quite different conclusions. The noteworthy and
far-reaching implications of Maximus? theological stance and problems are
not the object of this paper. In a 2017 paper I attempted to demonstrate
what Maximus exactly says in these peculiar and oft-commented passages
through a close reading, in order to avoid a two-edged Maximian
misunderstanding: to either draw overly radical implications from those
passages, projecting decidedly non-Maximian visions on the historical
Maximus, or none at all, as if those passages represented standard Patristic
positions. Here, I am revisiting this argument, given that the interest in
what the Confessor has to say on the subject seems to be increasing.
The empiricism of Michel Serres a theory of the senses between philosophy of science, phenomenology and ethics
Authors: Gehring Petra
Published: June 2021

The paper presents the philosophy of the French philosopher Michel Serres,
with an accent on his working method and unusual methodology. Starting from
the thesis that the empiricist trait of Serres? philosophy remains
underexposed if one simply receives his work as that of a structuralist
epistemologist, Serres? monograph The Five Senses (1985) is then discussed
in more detail. Here we see both a radical empiricism all his own and a
closeness to phenomenology. Nevertheless, perception and language are not
opposed to each other in Serres. Rather, his radical thinking of a
world-relatedness of the bodily senses and an equally consistent
understanding of a sensuality of language - and also of philosophical prose
- are closely intertwined.
The manifold role of Phantasie in Husserl’s philosophy
Authors: Todorovic Tanja
Published: June 2021

Husserl?s concept of imagination has been systematically presented in
Husserliana XXIII, in which its manifold role has been set out. Through the
different texts, the author shows that phantasy (Phantasie) should be
considered as one of the modifications of pure re-presentation
(Vergegen?w?rtigung). The article first tries to underline the distinction
between Husserl?s deliberation on this phenomenon and the traditional
concept of imagination. Second, it shows the fundamental moments of
constitu?tional consciousness in order to relate the notion of imagination
to perceptual apprehension. At the very end, the notion of phantasy is
connected with the idea of first philosophy and the question of possibil?ity
of its realization.
Swallowing Disorders and Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
Authors: Howell Rebecca J. , Vamosi Briana
Published: June 2021

A functional swallow involves the neuromuscular coordination of ingestion and digestion of food.  Dysphagia is the term for abnormal swallowing, a discoordination of respiration, phonation, and digestion. Swallowing disorders can describe a simple abnormal sensation of swallow or a complex disorder leading to aspiration pneumonia. The most common cause of mortality and morbidity in dysphagia patients is aspiration pneumonia. Additional complications include malnutrition and dehydration. The prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia is up to 40% in adults over 65 and increases to 60% in institutionalized elderly. Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common after stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurologic disorders. Patients in high-risk groups and patients with signs and symptoms of dysphagia should be diagnosed appropriately to determine underlying cause and aspiration risk. This chapter will focus on dysphagia due to pharyngeal phase disorders and their diagnosis and treatments. 
This review contains 6 figures, 4 videos, 5 tables and 49 references.
Key Words: dysphagia, swallowing, Zenker diverticulum, modified barium swallow, videofluoroscopic swallowing study, FEES, transnasal esophagoscopy, esophagram
Stability and success rate of dual-thread miniscrews:
Authors: Lee Yeji , Choi Sung-Hwan , Yu Hyung-Seog , Erenebat Tselmuun , Liu Jing , Cha Jung-Yul
Published: June 2021

Objectives

To date, the clinical stability of dual-thread orthodontic miniscrews has not been studied. This study aimed to compare the primary stability and long-term clinical success rate of dual-thread and cylindrical orthodontic miniscrews and to examine the association between various clinical factors and the success rate of miniscrews.

Materials and Methods

A total of 145 cylindrical and 135 dual-thread miniscrews were inserted in the maxillary and mandibular buccal alveolar areas of 142 patients. The torque and Periotest (Siemens, Bensheim, Germany) values were recorded during insertion and removal. The effect of clinical variables such as sex, age, screw design, jaw, side of placement, root proximity, and site of placement on the success rate was examined using logistic regression analysis.

Results

There was no statistically significant difference (P = .595) in the overall clinical success rate between the two designs, with an overall success rate of 82.1% and 84.4% for the cylindrical and dual-thread miniscrews, respectively. Age and screw-root proximity were significantly associated with failure (P < .05).

Conclusions

The dual-thread miniscrews did not show superior long-term stability and clinical success rate as compared with the cylindrical miniscrews. The results of this study suggest that patient age and screw-root proximity influence the clinical success rate of miniscrews.
The Analysis of Some Spherical Mechanism Movements and Joint Designs by The New SLERP Interpolations
Authors: KUSAK SAMANCI Hatice , KUŞÇU Çetin
Published: June 2021

The movements of the spherical mechanisms take an important place in the robotic studies. In this paper, the design and the trajectory motion equations of the joints in the spherical mechanisms were presented by the methods of the sequential SLERP, sequential fast SLERP, sequential SLERP with De-Moivre, and modular SLERP interpolation that we firstly defined. Additionally, the Serret Frenet frame and curvatures of the geometrical SLERP interpolation curve for the locations of the joints in the spherical mechanisms were computed, and then, several numerical examples on the interpolation equations that produce the motion equations of the spherical mechanisms with 2 and 3-degree of freedom were given at the end of the paper.
Radiation-induced obturator nerve injury in cervical cancer
Authors: Manne Radhika , Thakkar Parth , Zheng Jasmine
Published: June 2021

Cancer itself can have lifelong devastating effects, but radiation treatment can often also result in long-lasting neurological and musculoskeletal complications, leading to subsequent severe functional impairments. Physiatrists caring for the cancer rehabilitation population must be able to recognize and treat radiation-induced peripheral nerve in-juries. This report presents a rare case of radiation-induced obturator neuropathy in a patient with recurrent cervical cancer.
Effect of whole-body vibration training on physical fitness and postural control in working-age patients on haemodialysis
Authors: Yang Ya-Fei , Huang Chiu-Ching , Chang Chia-Ming , Lin Hsiu-Chen
Published: June 2021

Objective: To evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration training on working-age people on haemodialysis.
Design: Consecutive case series study.
Subjects: Seventeen working-age participants on maintenance haemodialysis were enrolled.
Methods: A 12-week whole-body vibration training programme, including different postures, was designed. The study evaluated and compared phys-ical fitness, including a list of tests such as the 5-repetition sit-to-stand test, hand grip test, 2-min step test, and 8-foot up-and-go test; modified Berg -balance scale; static and dynamic balance function; and quality of life, using a quality of life question-naire before and after the training.
Results: All physical fitness parameters, except grip strength on the left side, improved after whole--body vibration training. For balance, the modified Berg balance scale demonstrated enhanced scores for equilibrium, with eyes closed on a stable surface and eyes open on an unstable surface, and movement velocity under the fast condition along the left and right directions (p=0.011). No signif-icant improvements in quality of life were found.
Conclusion: Whole-body vibration exercise training enhanced physical fitness and static and dynamic balance control in working-age participants on haemodialysis.
Recovery of cognitive and behavioural function during long-term inpatient rehabilitation in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: Evaluation of a retrospective case series
Authors: Kokuwa Ryu , Uehara Shintaro , Kajiura Shoko , Onaka Hisae , Yagihashi Kei , Katoh Masaki , Tanikawa Aki , Sakuragi Chieko , Inamoto Yoko , Morita Isao , Otaka Yohei
Published: June 2021

Objective: To elucidate the characteristics of recovery progression during long-term rehabilitation after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury.
Methods: Longitudinal changes in consciousness, swallowing disorders, activities of daily living, and psychological and behavioural status were studied in 7 patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury, using scores of the National Agency for Automotive Safety & Victim?s Aid (NASVA score), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Dysphagia Severity Scale (DSS), Eating Status Scale (ESS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Cognitive-related Behavioural Assessment (CBA), and Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Scores were collected every month until discharge (median 359 days after injury), or until the study end date for those patients who remained hospitalized (432 days).
Results: Patients were qualitatively classified into those who improved well in the early phase, in terms of consciousness, swallowing, and activities of daily living, and those with less or delayed improvement. Psychological and behavioural difficulties appeared to remain less improved than the other functions for longer periods in many patients. Statistical comparisons that included all 7 patients revealed a significant improvement in NASVA score, GCS, DSS, and ESS, but not in FIM, CBA, and NPI at discharge/at the last measurement compared with scores at admission.
Conclusion: Swallowing function is more responsive to long-term rehabilitation in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury, while neuropsychiatric and behavioural difficulties tend to persist for longer periods.
Characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19-positive individuals admitted for inpatient rehabilitation in Toronto, Canada
Authors: Shane Journeay W. , R. Robinson Lawrence , Titman Rebecca , L. MacDonald Shannon
Published: June 2021

Objective: To describe the sociodemographic features, impairments, and functional changes of COVID-19-positive individuals who underwent inpatient rehabilitation at three rehabilitation hospitals in Toronto, Canada.
Design: Retrospective chart review of patients admitted to three COVID-19 rehabilitation units between 20 April 2020 and 3 June 2020. Sociodemographic factors, impairments, length of stay, and Functional Independence Measure data were reported.
Results: A total of 41 patients were included in this study, including 22 males and 19 females. The median age was 75 years. Thirty-six percent of patients were admitted to the intensive care unit during their acute stay. The most commonly affected body functions were: neuromusculoskeletal (73.2%); combined cardiovascular, haematological, immunological, and respiratory (65.9%); and mental functions (29.3%). Median total Functional Independence Measure score was 85 at admission and 108.5 at discharge.
Conclusion: This study represents some of the first data on the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19-positive individuals admitted to inpatient rehabilitation in Toronto, Canada early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improved gait capacity after bilateral Achilles tendon lengthening for irreducible pes equinus due to hereditary spastic paraplegia: A case report
Authors: Nonnekes Jorik , Keijsers Noël , Witteveen Angelique , Geurts Alexander
Published: June 2021

Objective: Toe walking due to progressive shortening of the calf muscles is common in people with hereditary spastic paraplegia. Achilles tendon lengthening is a treatment option, but clinicians are often hesitant to use this procedure, as it may result in weakening of the calf muscles and, subsequently, in reduced ankle power and knee instability during the stance phase of gait. We report here a case report supporting that these negative side-effects can be avoided in well-selected people with hereditary spastic paraplegia.
Method: Bilateral Achilles tendon lengthening, combined with bilateral tenotomy of the tibialis posterior and toe flexors, was performed in a 29-year-old woman with uncomplicated hereditary spastic paraplegia who experienced progressive gait instability due to shortening of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles (resulting in irreducible pes equinus).
Results: Bilateral Achilles tendon lengthening resulted in improvement in both subjective and objective outcomes. Self-selected gait speed improved from 0.75 m/s before surgery to 1.07 m/s after surgery (p
Role of nursing in rehabilitation
Authors: Gutenbrunner Christoph , Stievano Alessandro , Stewart David , Catton Howard , Nugraha Boya
Published: June 2021

Evidence shows that, in order to attain optimum outcomes, rehabilitation interventions should be delivered by multi-professional teams. A rehabilitation nurse is one of the relevant rehabilitation professionals. The model of nursing care has shifted from the traditional model (a passive role of patients) to a complex and modern concept of nursing in supporting patients to independently and actively perform self-care. This paper briefly introduces the role of nurses in rehabilitation, from the point of view of rehabilitation service delivery, which is relevant in all phases and types of rehabilitation care, including acute rehabilitation, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term rehabilitation, nursing home and geriatric care, and in community-based rehabilitation service.
Benefit and safety of incobotulinumtoxina for early management of post-stroke spasticity in a patient with SARS-CoV-2: A case report
Authors: Cordero-García Carlos , Del Mar Sáenz de Tejada Sánchez María
Published: June 2021

Objective: To describe a case of early management of post-stroke spasticity treated with incobotulinumtoxinA (IncoA) in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Scarce information is available on this subject, as the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitat-ed postponement of interventions in infected and clinically suspicious patients.
Case report: A 58-year-old woman presenting with ischaemic stroke, was infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus due to nosocomial contact. Despite clinical improvement, the patient developed early spasticity. Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) was grade II in her left elbow, wrist flexors and left gastrocnemius. IncoA was injected, using ultrasound guidance, in her upper and lower limbs. No complications were reported after the procedure. Two weeks after-wards, there was an improvement in her motor balance and spasticity, MAS was graded I in the left elbow, wrist flexors, and II in the left gastrocnemius. At 12 weeks, the patient reported improvement at a global level, with increasing independence and functionality.
Conclusion: This case indicates the benefits and safety of IncoA for early treatment of post-stroke spasticity in a patient with confirmed SARS-CoV-2. Despite the current status of national healthcare systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increased efforts should be made to avoid discontinuation of treatment for spasticity.
Estandarización de una bebida deslactosada a base de suero dulce de leche saborizado con pulpa de mora
Authors: Amador Villalba Jamer Manuel , Andreus González Alexis Adrián , Arredondo Mejía Cesar Augusto , Rendón Ceballos Carlos Andrés , Barrera Bello Elizabeth , Jiménez Argumedo Claudia
Published: June 2021

El suero es un subproducto lácteo que se obtiene por la precipitación de la caseína en la producción de quesos, contiene alrededor del 50% de los sólidos de la leche. Durante muchos años se consideró como un desperdicio, siendo empleado principalmente para engorde de animales o vertido a corrientes de agua, sin embargo, este punto de vista ha cambiado debido a que este subproducto es una fuente rica de carbohidratos, proteínas, vitaminas, minerales y compuestos biológicamente activos y cada uno de ellos pueden ser aprovechados de agroindustrialmente (Poveda Elpidia, 2013). Es por esto, que el objetivo de esta investigación fue estandarizar una bebida a base de lactosuero saborizada con pulpa de mora y deslactosada a través de hidrolisis enzimática, mediante el uso de 2 formulaciones (F1 y F2). Se realizó una prueba evaluación sensorial de cada formulación, para establecer la mejor relación lactosuero/pulpa, una vez seleccionada la formulación de preferencia (F1) se realizó el perfil de sabor, la caracterización fisicoquímica (°Brix [refractométria], % Acidez titulable expresada en ácido láctico, pH [potenciométrica] y punto crioscópico), y microbiológica según la normativa nacional. Se reportó que la formulación F1 presentó un nivel de preferencia del 94%, sus valores fisicoquímicos y microbiológicos para el día 7 de elaboración cumplieron con los requisitos establecidos en la NTC 1419/2004 y la Resolución 3929/2013, es decir que la bebida estandarizada deslactosada a base de lactosuero y saborizada con pulpa de mora es apta para el consumo y no representan ningún riesgo a la salud pública; considerando viable el aprovechamiento del lactosuero en la preparación de derivados agroindustriales
SURFO Technical Report No. 2006-01
Authors:   SURFO
Published: June 2021

The 2005 technical reports written by undergraduate students participating in the SURFO (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography) Program while at the University of Rhode Island.
Lehtiketjut ja lehdistön "uusi normaali": Keskittymisen mittaaminen ja sanomalehdistön keskittyminen Suomessa 2009–2019
Authors: Hellman Heikki
Published: June 2021

Sanomalehdistön on 2000-luvulla havaittu ketjuuntuneen ja keskittyneen enenevästi muutamien lehtitalojen käsiin. Niin tutkimuksessa, viestintäpolitiikassa kuin julkisessa keskustelussa käsitykset lehdistön keskittymisen asteesta kuitenkin vaihtelevat riippuen tarkastelijasta ja tarkastelutavasta. Artikkeli nojaa omistuksen keskittymistä tutkineeseen perinteeseen ja analysoi sanomalehdistön keskittymistä valtakunnallisella tasolla Suomessa vuosina 2009–2019. Empiria hyödyntää MediaAuditFinlandin ja Sanomalehtien Liiton kokoamaa dataa sekä keskittymisen tutkimuksessa yleisesti käytettyjä tunnuslukuja. Lehdistön keskittymistä on perinteisesti tutkittu levikin perusteella, mutta koska yhä harvempi lehti tarkistaa enää levikkinsä, tiedot ovat käyneet epäluotettaviksi. Ongelman ratkaisemiseksi artikkeli ensinnäkin estimoi lehtien levikkikehitystä puuttuvien tietojen osalta sekä toiseksi nostaa lehtien nettomyynnin tarkastelu-ulottuvuudeksi levikin rinnalle. Koska estimoituja levikkejä ja nettomyyntiä ei ole aiemmin käytetty laajasti kuvaamaan suomalaisen lehdistön keskittymistä, tutkimus kehittää myös keskittymisen tutkimuksen metodologiaa.
Islamic Notion of Happiness (Al-Sa‘ada): An Analysis of Miskawayh’s Thought
Authors: Omar Mohd. Nasir , Long Ahmad Sunawari , Mahmood Abdull Rahman , Ab Rahman Zaizul
Published: June 2021

Miskawayh (d.1030), through his famous book on ethics, Tahdhib al-Akhlaq (The Refinement of Character), has separated ethics from other disciplines, offering a very thorough analytical system of Islamic ethics. His Tahdhib al-Akhlaq was thus occupying a prominent place in this particular branch of Islamic ethical literature. It is scarcely an exaggeration to say that most of the later works that deal with this subject such as those by al-Ghazali, al-Tusi and al-Dawwani, use it as their main authority and some of them are even based on it. Thus, the objective of this qualitative study, which applies conceptual content analysis method, is to make a critical analysis of such an influential works on ethics in Islam with the purpose of elucidating its views concerning happiness, as well as the ways by which man may achieve a noble state of character, so as to attain such a great goal. To this end, the present study confines itself to discussing the concept of happiness and to finding out the answer to those particular questions regarding its nature such are, what is meant by happiness, or what does happiness consist of? Why is happiness the end to be achieved by man and for which sake he was created? Is happiness attainable in this life or the next? Who is the happy man? and so forth. The result of this study shows that the thought of Aristotle and other philosophers enable Miskawayh to philosophise about moral happiness and how Islamic faiths brings about the development of that legacy.
Muslim Estate Administration: The Locus of Malaysian Syariah Court in Malaysia
Authors: MD SAID MUHAMAD HELMI , DRS NASRUL MUHAMMAD AMRULLAH , ABDUL HAK NORA , MOHD SALIM WAN NORAINI
Published: June 2021

The concept of dual justice system practiced in Malaysia governs the area of inheritance where there is a notable difference between Muslim and non-Muslim estate administration. While the non-Muslims deal solely with civil court, the Muslims are governed under both civil and Syariah Court. For Muslims, reference to Syariah Court is required for the purpose of obtaining the fara’id certificate, prior to the application to other administrative bodies. Having to deal with multiple bodies tends to lead to a confusion among the Muslims as to which institution should they approach, signifying the extra commitment that they will have to make. The complexity of the process encountered by the beneficiary results in discouragement to proceed the administration which eventually led to delay in estate administration and distribution. The lack of understanding regarding the function of the Syariah Court holds as a key factor to this ongoing issue. This paper adopts the librarybased research which focuses on the analysis of written sources including but not being limited to journal articles, statutes, case laws and text books. In its findings, this paper states that there is a need for the government to re-look into the structure of the administrative bodies by making proper amendments in order to simplify the current process of the Muslim estate administration.
Shariah Compliance Risk Management in the Provision of Wakaf-Zakat Housings
Authors: M.F. PUTERI NUR FARAH NAADIA , A.R. KHAIRUDDIN
Published: June 2021

The presence of risks in development of wakaf-zakat housings, as in other developments, are inevitable. The risks if it is not managed properly may cause loss and damages to properties. Consequently, a proper management of risks is crucial in order to mitigate risks. However, the management of risk in the provision of wakaf-zakat housings, as stated in manual guidelines published by JAWHAR (2009; 2007) seems inadequate as it focuses only on the protection of wakaf and zakat properties. Due to the inadequacy, in particular to benefit the asnafi and needy, loss and damages occur upon occurrence of risks probably are due to syubhah methodology adopted in managing risks. Consequently, a study is conducted to review literature on the practice of conventional and Shariah compliance risk management leading to a synthesis framework that could then be recommended for adoption for Shariah compliance risk management in the provision of wakaf-zakat housings. The study is an extended research on the protection of wakaf-zakat properties for the needy and poor via takaful. The study combines review of literature and intensive discussions with experts specializing in the Shariah, wakaf and zakat, and practitioners i.e. developers and consultants involved in wakaf-zakat housings and their contents projects. Findings of the study suggest that: Shariah compliance risk management in the provision of wakaf-zakat housings are not being practiced; the practice lack comprehensiveness in terms of the management of risks in the provision of wakaf-zakat housings, and; the outcome of the study is a synthesis list comprising of processes and steps in Shariah compliance risk management in the provision of wakaf-zakat housings is produced
Between Dream Houses and “God’s Own Junkyard”: Architecture and the Built Environment in American Suburban Fiction
Authors: Strebel Stefanie
Published: June 2021

This study deals with the representation of architecture and the built environment in American suburban literature and film from the 1920s until present. It explores how the American suburb has developed into a place of non-architecture in both reality and fiction, focusing on topics such as architectural mass production, eclecticism and suburban sprawl.
Can National Oral Health Policy Reform Be Successfully Translated into Practice and Reduce the Burden of Disease in Australia?
Authors: Islam Md Shahidul , Brennan Caitlyn
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: The discrepancy between policy makers decisions, current research and clinical practice is of huge significance to the health industry and the Australian community. 

AIM: Evaluate of translational research frameworks and policy formulation within the Australian oral health context. 

METHODS: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a focused systematic search was conducted using an electronic search of the CINAHL database, including Medline, Cochrane and Scopus. A combination of key terms including “oral health”, “prevention’’, 'translational research’, “public policy”, were used for the searches.  

RESULTS: The initial literature search found 561 abstracts in CINAHL database. Review against the inclusion criteria and removal of duplicates yielded 129 abstracts; further reviewed against the inclusion criteria resulted in 35 included in the review of translational research models. Across the 35 papers 8 different frameworks for translation of research evidence into policy and practice were utilised across the literature. The results reported in this studies show that the PARiHS framework depicts successful translation as a function of the relationship between evidence, context and facilitation. These interplays of elements are particularly of relevance to oral health due to the complexity of the sector. Context (current and historical) and facilitation (including governance/regulation) are the foundational drivers of successful implantation of evidence into practice. 

CONCLUSION: The PARiHS framework for implementing research into practice is an appropriate model for oral health. Universal access is a feasible step in addressing the current inequities of access to oral health care.
Psychological, Spiritual and Emotional Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences and Interventions Made
Authors: Simon Richi , Ovais Durdana , Kadeer Nilofar
Published: June 2021

Summary: Outbreak of Corona Virus in December 2019, in Wuhan placed a novel challenge in front of mankind. COVID-19 has affected every country in different magnitudes. The absence of vaccine and changed lifestyle suddenly imposed upon masses affected their functioning as well. Those victimized by the virus have their own problems while others also have had their own sufferings.
Objectives: Amidst all trials and tests for cure, this paper is an attempt to understand the psychological, spiritual and emotional response to COVID-19 and Government Interventions in India. It also tries to assess the differences in experiences across age, gender and educational qualifications.
Design: The study adopts a mixed approach and is an exploratory cross-sectional study. For the purpose of the study, shortened version of Czech SWSB, RYFF’s Psychological Wellbeing 18 point scale and STAI scale were customized for pandemic times, administered towards the end of Lockdown 1.0 in India. After reliability and validity tests, established scales are used to study the variable in the research. For the analysis of data Smart PLS SEM 3.3.2 is used.
Setting: General masses of India were a part of the study. A cohort of 100 respondents willing to participate in the survey during the initial 21 days lockdown in India was studied which was selected using snowball sampling.
Main outcome measures: The study measures the association of psychological, spiritual and emotional response to covid-19 pandemic experiences and also the response to interventions made.
Findings: The results show that there is trivial relation of age, education and gender to the experiences of COVID-19. It was also found that Psychological Wellbeing and Spiritual Wellbeing were significantly related to the experiences of COVID-19.
Conclusion: Extreme external factors like covid-19 pandemic act as stressors and affect the psychological and spiritual wellbeing of all.
The Association Between Admission to A Tertiary Children’s Hospital and Future Unplanned Dental Presentation
Authors: Aminian Parmis , Kruger Estie , Tennant Marc
Published: June 2021

Objective: Dentistry should aim to prevent rather than focus on end-stage treatment which is more costly and less effective. This study investigated the association between unplanned dental presentations and any previous admissions at a tertiary hospital for children.
Design: A retrospective analysis of 351 unplanned dental presentations at PCH was performed.
Setting: A tertiary children’s hospital, the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
Main outcome measures: Reasons for unplanned presentations (infection, trauma, others) and the history of any previous admissions at PCH were analysed.
Results: Dental infection and trauma were the main reasons for the unplanned dental presentations. More than half of those who presented due to dental infection had at least once previous admission at PCH due to other reasons. Patients who presented with dental infection were more likely to have previous visits by community nurse or social worker, while those who presented due to trauma, were more likely to have had previous visits at orthopaedic or fracture wards of the same hospital.
Conclusions: Community nurses and social workers can possibly play a role in informing patients about dental care options in the primary care sector.
The Elasticity of Health Expenditure on Agricultural Productivity Growth in Southeast Asia
Authors: Bala Muhammad Muazu , Singh Shailender , Janor Hawati
Published: June 2021

Background: Recently, agricultural productivity growth has experienced a sharp downward turn across the countries of Southeast Asia partly due to population aging, increasing pace of urbanization, and industrialization.

Objective: To provide empirical evidence to the elasticity of prevailing health spending as a proxy of human capital stock on agricultural productivity growth in Southeast Asia.

Methods: This study analyses data obtained from the World Development Indicators for 2000-2016 using panel data regression models.

Results: The empirical evidence suggests that prevailing health expenditure, though statistically significant, exerts a strong positive effect on agricultural productivity growth. Therefore, a unit rise in prevailing health spending relative to GDP would increase agricultural productivity growth by 28% across countries of Southeast Asia, all else constant.

Conclusion: The trend of rapid agricultural productivity declines in Southeast Asia could be altered by augmenting investment to the prevailing health spending as an indicator of human capital stock.

Policy implications: The governments of Southeast Asia should increase investment in prevailing health spending relative to GDP, to stimulate more growth in agricultural productivity, greatly improved human capital stock, and eventually increase economic growth.
Designing A Model of Medical Equipment Purchase Management in Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Lari Azam , Komeili Ali , Hajinabi Kamran , Riahi Leila
Published: June 2021

Objective: Medical equipment plays an effective and vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Each society dedicates a plethora of health resources to these facilities. Since prioritizing and resource allocation are crucial in low-income countries with limited health resources, understanding and improving the purchase management of medical equipment in hospitals is a primary key for preparing high-quality health services. The aim of this study was to design a model for medical equipment purchase management at hospitals affiliated with the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The statistical population for the present applied study, consisted of 623 people and the research sample was comprised of 420 people, which was selected using the stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire whose variables were extracted from comparative studies and whose validity was measured by the relative content validity coefficient, content validity index and Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The SPSS 18 and AMOS were employed for analyses.
Results: The most and the least effective aspects of medical equipment purchase management in the studied hospitals were found to be decision-making (path coefficient of 1.244) and organization respectively (path coefficient of 0. 845).
Conclusion: It is crucial to take factors into consideration when using the facilities and capacities available in health and treatment centres. The proposed model can best guide buyer institutions to move towards efficient purchase mentioned in upstream policy documents.
Модель границ гиперпараллелепипеда
Authors: Мурзич Виктор
Published: June 2021

Предмет изучения - модель границ гиперпараллелепипеда изготовленная из дерева. Статья посвящена способности нашего сознания к восприятию математически обоснованных свойств многомерных пространств.

Версия 2: исправлен рисунок 1.
PERSEPSI PELUANG KERJA, MINAT DAN PERILAKU WIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA: ANALISIS DARI PERSPEKTIF THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR
Authors: Said Imam Noor , Iskandar Deden Dinar
Published: June 2021

Entrepreneurship among tertiary education graduates is not satisfactory because the current education system makes students tend to be job seekers rather than job creators. The interest in creating jobs from students through entrepreneur is faced with the perception of opportunities to get jobs according to their abilities. This study identify the effect of perceptions of job opportunities and the component of theory of planned behavior on student entrepreneurial interests and behavior. This study sampled 100 undergraduate students from Diponegoro University and used a variance-based structural equation analysis model (SEM-PLS) with Warp PLS 6.0 software. The results obtained from this study indicate that the perceived employability has a significant negative effect on the emergence of entrepreneurial behavior, but does not affect the entrepreneurial intention. Components of the theory of planned behavior, attitudes have a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial interest, subjective norms do not affect both entrepreneurial interest and behavior, while significant behavioral control positively influences both entrepreneurial intention and behavior. The results of this study are expected to be a reference in improving the existing education system at the university level in order to increase graduates choosing entrepreneurial careers.  Wirausaha di kalangan lulusan pendidikan tinggi situasinya belum cukup memuaskan karena sistem pendidikan yang ada saat ini membuat mahasiswa cenderung menjadi pencari kerja bukan pencipta lapangan kerja. Minat menciptakan lapangan kerja melalui wirausaha oleh mahasiswa juga dihadapkan dengan persepsi peluang untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan sesuai dengan kemampuan mereka. Penelitian ini bermaksud mengidentifikasi pengaruh persepsi peluang kerja dan komponen theory of planned behavior terhadap minat maupun perilaku wirausaha mahasiswa. Penelitian ini mengambil sampel dari mahasiswa S1 Universitas Diponegoro sebanyak 100 orang dan menggunakan analisis model persamaan struktural berbasis varian (SEM-PLS) dengan software Warp PLS 6.0. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa persepsi peluang kerja berpengaruh signifikan negatif terhadap munculnya perilaku wirausaha, namun tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat wirausaha. Komponen theory of planned behavior yaitu sikap hanya signifikan berpengaruh positif terhadap minat wirausaha, norma subjektif tidak berpengaruh baik pada minat maupun perilaku wirausaha, sedangkan kontrol perilaku signifikan positif mempengaruhi baik minat maupun perilaku wirausaha. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan bisa menjadi acuan dalam memperbaiki sistem pendidikan yang ada di tingiat universitas agar menambah lulusannya memilih karir wirausaha.
UPGRADING KINERJA BISNIS MELALUI DIGITAL LITERACY : UPAYA UNTUK MEMPEROLEH KEUNGGULAN BERSAING DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Rofaida Rofi , Ciptagustia Annisa
Published: June 2021

The fesyen creative industry is a very strategic creative industry in Bandung because it provides a high contribution to economic and employment. In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the strategy was improved digital literacy. The current problem is that the level of digital literacy is very low. The objective is to obtain a picture of the digital literacy level, identify the driving and inhibiting factors,and measure the effect of the digital literacy level on business performance. The unit of analysis is the fesyen creative industry in Bandung. This study uses a mixed method through observation, questionnaire, and in depth interviews, then the data were analyzed descriptively and conducted a verification test with regression analysis. The results showed that digital literacy still needed to be improved and there was a significant influence on the level of digital literacy on business performance. Research is very important because is still rarely conducted so that research results are expected to be novelty. The results are expected to improve digital literacy, develop strategies to increase digital literacy of businesses, and design joint activities to improve business management capabilities.  Industri kreatif fesyen merupakan industri kreatif yang sangat strategis di kota Bandung karena memberikan kontribusi tinggi terhadap PDRB kota Bandung dan penyerapan tenaga kerja. Di era Revolusi industri 4.0, strategi pengembangan industri ini  ditujukan untuk meningkatkan literasi digital. Permasalahan yang ada saat ini adalah tingkat literasi digital masih sangat rendah. Tujuan penelitian adalah memperoleh gambaran tingkat literasi digital industri kreatif fesyen di kota Bandung, mengidentifikasikan faktor pendorong dan penghambat, dan mengukur pengaruh tingkat literasi digital terhadap kinerja bisnis. Unit analisis pada penelitian ini adalah industri kreatif fesyen di kota Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan mixed method melalui observasi, penyebaran kuesioner, dan in depth interview, selanjutnya data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dilakukan uji verifikatif dengan analisis regresi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi digital masih harus ditingkatkan dan terdapat pengaruh signifikan tingat literasi digital terhadap kinerja bisnis. Penelitian menjadi sangat penting karena masih jarang dilakukan sehingga hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat menjadi novelty. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat meningkatkan literasi digital, mengembangkan strategi peningkatan literasi digital pelaku usaha, dan merancang aktifitas bersama untuk meningkatkan kemampuan manajemen bisnis.