bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using inverse lasso regression method to identify the most important factors affecting patients with Covid-19
Authors: Husam Saif , Nassir Jasim , Abdulhafiz Enas
Published: June 2023

يعدّ فايروس كورونا Covid-19 من أخطر الأمراض التي واجهها العالم , إذْ واجه العالم العديد من المخاطر و الخسائر بالأرواح والخسائر اقتصادية. ولمعرفة أهمّ العوامل المؤثّرة في المرضى المصابين تَمّتْ دراسة مجموعة من العوامل التي تؤثّر في مرضى فيروس كورونا وتحليلها باستعمال إحدى طرائق اختزال الأبعاد, وهي طريقة الانحدار المعكوس المُجَزّأ (sliced inverse regression)، و توظيفها مع إحدى طرائق اختيار المتغيّرات, وهي طريقة معكوس لاسو (Reciprocal Lasso) . تَمَّ جمع البيانات الحقيقية للمرضى الراقدين في مستشفى كربلاء في محافظة كربلاء للمدّة ( 2021-2022 ). وتَمَّ تصميم استمارة بهذا الخصوص, تَمَّ جدولة بيانات الاستمارة التي احتوت عيّنة حجمها 130 مريضًا. وتَمَّ اختيارهم بشكل عشوائي, وباستعمال برنامج لغة R تَمَّ التوصّل إلى أنّ أهمّ العوامل المؤثّرة في مدّة البقاء في المستشفى للمرضى الراقدين
The role of organizational dexterity in promoting job engagement (an analytical study in the Wasit Health Department)
Authors: Ribih Hazim , Nasir Ali
Published: June 2023

The subject of organizational dexterity is one of the important vital issues through which organizations seek to provide renewable mindsets and maintain their survival and continuity according to different organizational methods and reach the Job Embeddedness of employees. The main objective of this research is to identify the impact of organizational dexterity with its dimensions of (exploration and exploitation) in promoting Job Embeddedness with its dimensions of (links, convenience, sacrifice) in the Wasit Health Department, as the research problem lies in the extent of the interest of the researched organization in organizational dexterity and functional attachment By distancing them as well as the relationship between them, and the importance of the research is in diagnosing the impact of organizational dexterity in its dimensions in enhancing functional involvement in its dimensions. In order to achieve the goal of the research, a sample of employees in the Wasit Health Department was selected, and the researcher relied on the questionnaire as a tool for collecting the necessary data. In order to complete the research and achieve the goals it seeks, (75) questionnaires were distributed. , The statistical program (v.16 SPSS) was used, and the research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that there is a significant correlation and influence between organizational dexterity in its dimensions and job Embeddedness. The research presented a set of recommendations, the most important of which is that the management of the researched organization should strengthen organizational relations within the organization and remove obstacles between employees and management, which reflects positively on enhancing job Embeddedness
The Importance of Sustainable Innovation Thinking Strategies in Enhancing Competitive Advantages
Authors: Mohammed Mostafa , Nawar Abas
Published: June 2023

The research aims to study and analyze the theoretical foundations and cognitive foundations of sustainable innovation thinking strategies and competitive advantages, as well as to identify the importance of sustainable innovation thinking strategies in enhancing competitive advantages, to achieve this goal, we have examined the theoretical framework for both sustainable innovation thinking strategies and competitive advantages, and Review the impact of sustainable innovation thinking strategies on enhancing competitive advantages, The research reached the following conclusions: the interest of economic units in sustainability and its dimensions helps them to exploit their available resources to meet their current needs in a manner that does not constitute a threat and infringement on the interests of future generations and to meet their needs, and enables them to preserve the environment and reduce toxic emissions, and sustainable innovation thinking strategies are considered the cornerstone of economic units that aim to compete and gain competitive advantages, the adoption of which leads to obtaining efficient and sustainable products, reducing and addressing environmental, social and economic impacts, and also helps to meet the needs and desires of customers through the introduction of new innovation and sustainable ideas, which bear the stamp of sustainable competitive advantage.
The evolution of the volume of expenditure on commodity and service totals for the Iraqi consumer for the period 2004-2021
Authors: Naeem Hiba , Kadhim Haider
Published: June 2023

يتيح لنا استعمال مجموع الإنفاق الكُلّي معامل ارتباط أكبر من معامل الارتباط الذي يعطيه الدخل عند احتسابه كمتغيّر مستقل في أغلب المجاميع الاستهلاكية، وكذلك سوف نحصل على نتائج منطقية والسبب يعود، إلى أنْ الكثير من الأفراد لا يعطون بيانات حقيقية عن دخولهم؛ إلاّ إنّهم لا يمتنعون من التصريح عن إنفاقهم الحقيقي، فالنمط الاستهلاكي يمثّل سلوك الأسر في اختيار نوع السلع وكمّيتها التي تشبع رغباتهم. لذلك هو صورة مختلفة عن مصطلح الميل الاستهلاكي؛ لأنّهُ لا يعكس مجموع الإنفاق فقط ، وإنّما في الكيفية التي يكون فيها التوزيع على مجاميع السلع والخدمات. فمن خلال تحليل نمط الاستهلاك للفرد العراقي ونوعية السلع وكمّياتها سوف نصل لنتائج مشكلّة البحث الأساس هل تغيّر الدخل للمستهلك العراقي وهل أثّر على نمط استهلاكه العام؟ أيّ بمعنى زيادة نصيب الفرد من الدخل أثّرتْ في تغيير نوعية السلع المستوردة؛ وبذلك اختلف السلوك الاستهلاكي للفرد، وتغيّر ما قمنا بتحليله لبيانات أسعار المستهلك، وإنفاقه ودخله الفردي، وما متداخل من عوامل كان لها تأثير واضح في تغيّر نمط استهلاكه لمُدّة قيد البحث، واختلاف نوع المجاميع السلعية والخدمية التي يستهلكها وحجمها، نحن في هذا الصدد وجب علينا هنا تبيان هذه المجاميع السلعية والخدمية .
Pengaruh Konformitas terhadap sikap narapidana dalam pembinaan kerohanian agama islam
Authors: Fajrin Faula Amelia , Wibowo Padmono
Published: June 2023

Penelitan ini dilaksanakan agar melihat adanya pengaruh konformitas terhadap perilaku narapidana beragama islamdalam pembinaan kerohanian di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas II A Purwokerto dengan menambil sampel sebanyak 87 responden dengan menyebar kuesioner secara random. Analisis penelitian ini dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS Statistik 21 sehingga dilakukan terhadap variabel konformitas (x) dan variabel perilaku narapidana (y). Dari hasil perhitungan yang dikukan uji t (signifikasi) diperoleh hasil bahwa nilai t hitung >t tabel (4,211 > 2,007) denganperbandingan signifikasi yaitu 0,000<0,05 atau dengan kata lain bahwa H0 diterima dan H1 ditolak. Hasil menunjukkanprosentase pengaruh yang diberikan variabel Konformitas terhadap Perilaku Narapidana dilakukan uji determinasi dimana pada uji tersbut memperoleh angka R square sebesar 0,524. Ini memperlihatkan besarnya pengaruh yang ditimbulkan dari variabel Konformitas sebagai variabel bebas memiliki pengaruh sebesar 52,4% terhadap variabel Perilaku Narapidana sebagai variabel terikat, sisanya 47,6% tersebut merupakan factor lain  yang tidak diteliti oleh peneliti. Sehingga dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa terdapat hubungan kesrsh positif dan sangat signifikan antara Konformitas terhadap perilaku Narapidana di Lapas Kelas II A Purwokerto.Kata-kata Kunci: Konformitas, Narapidana
Upaya Pemulihan Fungsi Sosial bagi Narapidana Usia Lanjut di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIB Karangasem
Authors: Pramesti Ayu Made Diah , Anwar Umar
Published: June 2023

Lembaga Pemasyarakatan (LAPAS) adalah lembaga peradilan yang berfungsi untuk membina dan memperbaiki terpidana agar menyadari kesalahan yang telah diperbuat. Merujuk pada pemulihan fungsi sosial narapidana lansia yang terdiri dari 3 hal yaitu: optimalisasi program mental dan spiritual, pelaksanaan program rekreasi dan pemberian dukungan melalui program pra bebas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pemulihan fungsi sosial narapidana lansia di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIB Karangasem dengan faktor lansia yang mengalami penurunan fisik dan keterbatasan guna mencapai tujuan pemasyarakatan. Peneltian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif (studi kasus). Data dikumpulkan melalui studi literatur, wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi dan dianalisis menggunakan model interaktif. Hasilnya adalah pelaksanaan pemulihan fungsi sosial narapidana lanjut usia di Lapas belum terlaksana secara optimal. Program mental dan spiritual hanya memanfaatkan kegiatan keagamaan, program rekreasi narapidana dilaksanakan hanya hiburan saja tidak mengimbangi dengan olahraga, dan program pra bebas yang minimnya pengetahuan narapidana lansia mengenai program tersebut. Hambatan pelaksanaan pemulihan fungsi sosial narapidana lansia seperti kurangnya kesadaran, minat yang kurang untuk membaca buku, dan kurangnya sosialisasi dari petugas pemasyarakatan di Lapas Karangasem.
Perencanaan Guru IPS dalam Menggunakan Media dan Bahan Ajar Berbasis Digital: Studi Kasus di SMP Negeri 12 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Wijaya Vivia Anggraini , Adisel Adisel , Citra Dewi Desy Eka
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perencanaan guru IPS dalam menggunakan media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital dan mendeskripsikan hambatan guru IPS dalam menggunakan media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital di SMP Negeri 12 Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif.Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan data reduction, data display, dan verification. Hasil penelitian yang ditemukan bahwa dalam menggunakan media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital pada perencanaan pembelajaran oleh guru IPS sudah dilaksanakan dengan baik akan tetapi belum bisa dikatakan berhasil karena kurangnya pemahaman guru IPS dalam menggunakan media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital dengan baik dan benar, hal ini dapat dilihat dari perencanaan yang dibuat oleh guru IPS sebagian belum memperhatikan indikator dari unsur perencanaan baik itu dari segi ilmiah, relevan, sistematis, konsisten, memadai, aktual konseptual, fleksibel dan menyeluruh. Hambatan guru IPS dalam menggunakan media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital antara lain guru kurang mahir, sarana dan prasarana kurang memadai, kesulitan dalam merancang media dan bahan ajar berbasis digital dan keterampilan dan kreativitas guru IPS memang masih kurang baik.
Simbol Masyarakat Melayu Kendawangan Dalam Ritual Tradisi Tijak Tanah (Analisis Sosio Dan Nilai Pendidikan Islam)
Authors: Fathurrosi Fathurrosi
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan masalah peneliti: 1) Sejarah munculnya ritual tradisi Tijak tanah pada masyarakat Melayu Kendawangan. 2) prosesi dalam pelaksanaan ritual tradisi Tijak Tanah masyarakat Melayu Kendawanagan. 3) Analisis nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam dan sosio dalam ritual tradisi Tijak Tanah masyarakat Melayu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis etnografi, yaitu melalui pengamatan mengenai suatu tradisi ataupun budaya. Adapun sumbar data dalam penelitian ini yaitu satu orang tokoh adat, satu orang tokoh agama, dan satu orang tokoh masyrakat. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini berupa observasi langsung, wawancara in-depth interview, dan dokumen serta alat pengumpulan data alat rekam (handphone). Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Sedangkan teknik pemeriksaan data yaitu menggunakan triangulasi teknik dan Membercheck. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa: 1) Sejarah munculnya ritual tradisi tijak tanah adalah bermula seorang raja yang berniat dan berjanji akan mengadakan upacara jika dia memiliki seorang anak. Setelah niatannya terkabul maka terciptalah sebuah upacara yang disebut dengan acara tijak tanah, yang kemudian menjadi adat istiadat Melayu sampai dengan sekarang. 2) Persiapan dan pelaksanaan meliputi Pertama, balai, tangga, dan gunung yang terbuat dari tebu, Kedua, kue 7 macam, Ketiga, tanah, paku, keminting, sirih, telur, rokok 1 batang, bereteh, beras kuning. Keempat, tubuh anak dioleskan tepung Tawar setelah tamu datang maka dimulailah acara dengan membaca sholawat Al-Barzanji, kemudian memotong rambut anak sembari diiringi sholawat, menginjakkan kaki anak ke tempat tijak tanah, bagi anak yang memiliki silsilah keturunan raja maka dilakukan timbangan, anak dimandikan oleh orang tua, keluarga, serta kerabat terdekat, terakhir anak dihadapkan pada nasi dalam bentuk adab dan di do`a keselamatan. 4) Nilai – nilai pendidikan Islam yang terkandung antara lain: a. Nilai Aqidah (Nilai rasa syukur dan Nilai kepercayaan), b. Nilai Akhlak (nilai Mempererat tali silaturahmi (Ukhuwah Islamiyah), nilai Sikap tolong menolong, nilai Sikap menyampaikan amanah, nilai Percaya diri), c. Nilai Syari’ah (nilai Membiasakan diri bersholawat dan nilai Membiasakan diri untuk berdo’a).
Hubungan Kecerdasan Emosional terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Permata Sari Lusi , Asiyah Asiyah , Salamah Salamah
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kecerdasan emosional terhadap prestasi belajar siswa kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasional untuk menguji hubungan antara dua variabel yaitu variabel X dan Y. Populasi dari penelitian ini berjumlah 191 siswa dengan jumlah sampel 66 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dari penelitian ini berupa observasi, angket atau kuesioner, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data berupa uji prasyarat, yaitu uji normalitas data, uji homogenitas data, dan hipotesis data. Untuk uji normalitas menggunakan rumus Chi Kuadrat (hitung), sedangkan pengujian hipotesis data menggunakan kompratif Product Moment. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari uji korelasional Product Moment, hasil dari  sebesar 0,975. Kemudian dengan dilihat dengan nilai koefisien “r” product moment dari 66 adalah 0,975. Maka artinya lebih besar dari  yaitu 0,975 0,235. Dari angka tersebut menunjukkan adanya korelasi antara kecerdasan emosional terhadap prestasi belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 10 Kota Bengkulu. Dengan demikian, untuk hipotesis alternatif) dalam penelitian ini diterima, sedangkan hipotesis nihil () ditolak.
Pengaruh Penyesuaian Sosial, Dukungan Sosial dan Keterampilan Sosial Sebagai Moderator Pembentukan Perilaku Sosial Siswa di Sekolah
Authors: Yunita Yunita
Published: June 2023

Masalah-masalah sosial siswa di sekolah seringkali muncul dan memberikan dampak pada perilaku sosial siswa, hal ini perlu menjadi perhatian penting untuk diketahui guru. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyesuaian sosial, dukungan sosial dan keterampilan sosial sebagai moderator pembentukan perilaku sosial siswa di sekolah. Metode penelitian menggunakan ex post facto designs. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Kartika I-2 Medan, polulasi penelitian ini yaitu siswa kelas XI, sampel penelitian berjumlah 75 siswa. Pengumpulan data menggunakan skala penyesuaian sosial, dukungan sosial, dan keterampilan sosial. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh (sig.<0,05) antara variabel penyesuaian sosial, dukungan sosial, dan keterampilan sosial terhadap variabel perilaku sosial (nilai R=0,860, R2=0887, F=179,853, Sig.=0,000). Hasil penellitian diperoleh kesimpulan terdapat pengaruh penyesuaian sosial, dukungan sosial, dan keterampilan sosial sebagai moderator pembentukan perilaku sosial siswa. Hasil penelitian ini berkontribusi sebagai kebaharuan (novelty) bagi guru, akademisi dan pemerhati di bidang pendidikan, psikologi maupun sosial.
Restortative Justice Terhadap Tindak Pidana Narkotika Sebagai Strategi Penanggulangan Overcrowding Di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan
Authors: Sartika Dewi , Khairani Pancaningrum Rina , Jumadi Joko
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tentang peluang Restorative Justice digunakan sebagai strategi penanggulangan overcrowding di lembaga pemasyarakatan terhadap tindak pidana narkotika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan studi kepustakaan dan pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan konseptual. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa, pada dasarnya angka over kapasitas terhadap lapas pada tahun 2022 mencapai angka 109 %, hal tersebut menjadi persoalan yang kompleks bagi efektifitas pembinaan dalam lembaga pemasyarakatan, dimana mayoritas warga binaan lapas merupakan pelaku tindak pidana narkotika. Hal tersebut menjadi persoalan yang mendasar, khususnya tentang pemberlakukan pasal-pasal dalam tindak pidana narkotika yang sangat memungkinkan memasukkan pelaku ke dalam jeratan penyelesaian formil sistem peradilan pidana. Restorative justice menjadi alternatif bahkan dapat dijadikan solusi untuk menekan angka pelaku pelanggar tindak pidana narkotika masuk ke dalam lapas, hal tersebut tentunya bukan merupakan sebuah apriori terhadap sistem pemidaan, namun kembali menggunakan pendekatan pemulihan dalam setiap penanganan tindak pidana khususnya tindak pidana narkotiska.
A Habitat Model for Disease Vector Aedes aegypti in the Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Authors: Uelmen Johnny A. , Mapes Connor D. , Prasauskas Agne , Boohene Carl , Burns Leonard , Stuck Jason , Carney Ryan M.
Published: June 2023

Within the contiguous USA, Florida is unique in having tropical and subtropical climates, a great abundance and diversity of mosquito vectors, and high rates of human travel. These factors contribute to the state being the national ground zero for exotic mosquito-borne diseases, as evidenced by local transmission of viruses spread by Aedes aegypti, including outbreaks of dengue in 2022 and Zika in 2016. Because of limited treatment options, integrated vector management is a key part of mitigating these arboviruses. Practical knowledge of when and where mosquito populations of interest exist is critical for surveillance and control efforts, and habitat predictions at various geographic scales typically rely on ecological niche modeling. However, most of these models, usually created in partnership with academic institutions, demand resources that otherwise may be too time-demanding or difficult for mosquito control programs to replicate and use effectively. Such resources may include intensive computational requirements, high spatiotemporal resolutions of data not regularly available, and/or expert knowledge of statistical analysis. Therefore, our study aims to partner with mosquito control agencies in generating operationally useful mosquito abundance models. Given the increasing threat of mosquito-borne disease transmission in Florida, our analytic approach targets recent Ae. aegypti abundance in the Tampa Bay area. We investigate explanatory variables that: 1) are publicly available, 2) require little to no preprocessing for use, and 3) are known factors associated with Ae. aegypti ecology. Out of our 4 final models, none required more than 5 out of the 36 predictors assessed (13.9%). Similar to previous literature, the strongest predictors were consistently 3- and 4-wk temperature and precipitation lags, followed closely by 1 of 2 environmental predictors: land use/land cover or normalized difference vegetation index. Surprisingly, 3 of our 4 final models included one or more socioeconomic or demographic predictors. In general, larger sample sizes of trap collections and/or citizen science observations should result in greater confidence in model predictions and validation. However, given disparities in trap collections across jurisdictions, individual county models rather than a multicounty conglomerate model would likely yield stronger model fits. Ultimately, we hope that the results of our assessment will enable more accurate and precise mosquito surveillance and control of Ae. aegypti in Florida and beyond.
Status of Acaricide Resistance and Detecting the Knockdown Resistance Mutation T2134A in the Cattle Tick Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) from Northeastern Mexico
Authors: Juache-Villagrana Alan Esteban , Ponce-Garcia Gustavo , Gonzalez-Escandon Mizael De J. , Vazquez-Dominguez Isaac F. , Castro-Bautista Andre G. , Lopez-Monroy Beatriz , Rodriguez-Sanchez Iram P. , Ojeda Maria G. Alvarez , Flores Adriana E.
Published: June 2023

Rhipicephalus microplus is the most important tick in veterinary medicine, given its repercussions on animal production. The principal strategy to avoid adverse effects associated with R. microplus is the chemical control of tick populations through organosynthetic acaricides. Therefore, monitoring susceptibility to acaricides is paramount in any control program. This study aimed to analyze the resistance status of 2 populations of R. microplus from northeastern Mexico to the organochlorine (OC) lindane, organophosphates (OP) coumaphos, chlorfenvinphos, diazinon, and chlorpyrifos, and the synthetic pyrethroids (SPs) flumethrin, deltamethrin, and cypermethrin. Discriminating doses (DD) of each acaricide were used in the larval packet bioassay (LPT). Additionally, the presence of the knockdown resistance (kdr) mutation T2134A associated with pyrethroid resistance was evaluated using allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The populations of R. microplus showed a high frequency of resistance to SP, with mortality rates of less than 5%; they also showed resistance to the OPs (diazinon and chlorpyrifos) with mortality rates ranging from 1.29% to 34.62%; meanwhile, they were susceptible to coumaphos and chlorfenvinphos. Mortality rates higher than 66% were observed for lindane, indicating susceptibility. The mutant allele of the kdr mutation T2134A was detected in 75% and 100% of the pools analyzed. The populations studied presented a highly resistant profile to pyrethroids, with the presence of the kdr mutant allele A2134. The susceptibility to the organophosphates such as coumaphos and chlorfenvinphos of R. microplus from northeastern Mexico should be noted.
Seasonality of Mosquitoes in North Dakota, 2003–2006, with Four New State Records
Authors: Anderson John F. , Main Andy J. , Armstrong Philip M. , Andreadis Theodore G.
Published: June 2023

Thirty-seven species and subspecies of mosquitoes were identified from 3,580,610 specimens collected in eastern (Cass, Nelson, and Richland counties) and western (Williams County) North Dakota in 2003–2006. Four species were new state records (Aedes schizopinax, Psorophora ciliata, Ps. ferox, and Ps. horrida). Aedes vexans was dominant (82.9%). Other relatively abundant species were Ae. trivittatus (7.7%), Ae. melanimon (2.7%), Culex tarsalis (2.6%), Ae. dorsalis (1.6%), Ae. sticticus (1.0), and Culiseta inornata (0.9%). The seasonality of the species is presented.
Kur’an-ı Kerim Öğretimi: Temel İlkeler Yeni Yöntem ve Teknikler, Nazif Yılmaz
Authors: KILIÇARSLAN Ünal
Published: June 2023

Kur’an-ı Kerim, nazil olduğu dönemden kıyamete kadar geçerli olması bakımından insanların uygulayageldikleri talim ve terbiye faaliyetlerinde önemli bir yeri bulunmaktadır. Özellikle Kur’an’a inanan mümin sıfatını haiz insanların, onu bütünüyle hayatlarının merkezine koymaları gerekmektedir. Şüphesiz ki bu gerekliliğin aşamalarından biri de Kur’an-ı Kerim öğretimindeki ilke, yöntem ve tekniklerin dikkatli ve isabetli biçimde analiz edilmesi ve uygulanmasıdır. Nazif Yılmaz, Kur’an-ı Kerim Öğretimi: Temel İlkeler Yeni Yöntem ve Teknikler başlığıyla telif ettiği çalışmasında, giriş bölümünde çalışmanın amaç ve kapsamını ortaya koyarken Kur’an-ı Kerim öğretiminin din eğitiminin temeli ve başlangıcı olduğunu ifade etmiştir (s. 15). Aslında bu tez, çalışmanın meydana gelmesinin temel saiki olarak kabul edilebilir. Çalışma, önsöz ve sonuç bölümleri haricinde giriş ve dört ana bölümden oluşmaktadır. Giriş bölümünde Kur’an’ın temel nitelikleri, muhtevası ve Müslümanlar için önemi üzerinde durulmuştur. Birinci bölüme geçildiğinde ise çerçevenin Kur’an öğretiminde temel ilkeler, geleneksel ve yaygın metotlar merkezinde oluştuğu görülmektedir. Yılmaz, bu bölümde temel ilkeleri sırasıyla inceledikten sonra “Sevgi temelli öğretimi esas almak” ilkesine dair hususi bir başlık tertip etmiştir. Eğitimde sevginin yerinin ve öneminin tartışılmaz olduğu gerçeğinden hareketle yazar, Allah’ın ilahi kelamının henüz başında “er-Rahmân” ve “er-Rahîm” sıfatlarını zikretmesinin sırlarından birinin de insanlara sevginin ve merhametin tartışmasız önemini vurgulamak olduğunu ifade etmiştir.
The Evolution of Conflict-Resolution Tools in the Early Pāṇinian Tradition
Authors: Rajpopat Rishi
Published: June 2023

This paper explores certain early developments in the Indian grammatical tradition pertaining to rule conflict. In particular, it studies Kātyāyana’s vārttikas dealing with conflict resolution and attempts to understand how they were integrated by Patañjali into his bhāṣya. It focuses specifically on the usage of the terms nitya and antaraṅga by Kātyāyana and their subsequent reception by Patañjali. It concludes that Patañjali has, for the first time in the tradition, with his own interpretations of these terms, presented and leveraged them as conflict resolution tools – which Kātyāyana never intended them to be.
An Ethnolinguistic Remark on the fēiyī 飛衣
Authors: Hürlimann Simon
Published: June 2023

This paper inquires the relationship between two Trans-Himalayan languages, namely Lohorung (Eastern Kiranti) and Old Chinese (Sinitic) by comparing their ‘soul’-related vocabulary. Several identified etymological cognates and rather unexpected parallels between the Lohorung maŋsuʔ ‘household shrine’ and the fēiyī 飛衣 ‘flying garment’ (i.e. T-shaped silk banner) excavated at the Mǎwángduī 馬王堆 site may in turn just add another perspective in understanding the function and meaning of this controversially discussed archaeological find.
The Meaning and Etymology of ārya
Authors: Benedetti Giacomo
Published: June 2023

The present paper considers the issue of the Sanskrit term ārya, starting from the use of ārya and arya as ‘freeman’ and ‘owner’ in opposition to dāsa ‘servant’ (or śūdra), from the Vedas to the Arthaśāstra and Pāli texts (in the form ayya). The original meaning is here interpreted as based on social classes rather than ethnic differences, although foreign populations could be considered as belonging to the dāsa or śūdra class. This social meaning can be found also in the Irish cognate aire ‘freeman, noble’, and in Iranic cognates like Middle Persian ērīh ‘nobility’. Derived terms from arya/ārya often have an honorific use, and from the social meaning, also a moral and spiritual meaning could be developed, which is more easily explained from the concept of ‘noble’ and ‘freeman’ than from that of an ethnic identity or kinship. If the original meaning of Indo-European *aryos was ‘freeman, noble’, it can be compared with the Afro-Asiatic root *ħar- ‘(vb.) to be superior, to be higher in status or rank, to be above or over; (n.) nobleman, master, chief, superior; (adj.) free-born, noble’. We can have thus to do with concepts of nobility and freedom developed in the common cultural frame of a society where slavery and social stratification were evolving.
Concept Maps as a Resource to Enhance Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at Senior Secondary Level
Authors: Chinofunga Musarurwa David , Chigeza Philemon , Taylor Subhashni
Published: June 2023

Research has identified conceptual understanding as central to students’ mathematics comprehension. However, limited research is available to help teachers link mathematics concepts from junior to senior subjects during teaching and learning in Queensland. This mixed methods study is underpinned by constructivism. It explores teachers’ perceptions on how visual representations such as concept maps that link junior concepts (years 7 to 10) to senior concepts (year 11 and 12) can enhance the teaching and learning of conceptual knowledge at senior secondary mathematics. Surveys that include Likert scale items and open-ended questions were conducted with sixteen senior secondary mathematics teachers. To gain deeper understanding, eight semi-structured interviews were also conducted. Results show teachers hold the perception that when concept maps are used to link junior (years 7 to 10) to secondary concepts (year 11 and 12) they can be a resource that enhances conceptual knowledge, consolidation, and assessment of students’ mathematical knowledge. The role of visual representations in mathematics teaching and learning that is enhanced by concept maps is an area that needs more attention to help improve students’ participation and achievement.
HISTORY & MATHEMATICS: Entropy and Destabilization
Authors: Grinin Leonid E. , Korotayev Andrey V.
Published: June 2023

The present Yearbook is subtitled Entropy and Destabilization. It is the tenth in the series. The study of the forms and causes of destabilization is extremely important, because no regime, no society, no system is immune to destabilization. Destabilization, or at least the threat of it, is an inevitable stage in the historical development of any society. The question is to what extent a society is capable of resisting it, how institutionalized and adaptive it is. The articles of this issue are devoted to the various manifestations of destabilization, its different forms, patterns and causes in the past and present. The issue consists of four sections: (I) Historical Aspects; (II) Social and Cultural Aspects; (III) Factors of Destabilization; (IV) Reviews and Notes. We hope that this issue will be interesting and useful both for historians and mathematicians, as well as for all those dealing with various social and natural sciences.
Сalculation of double reflector mirror antenna with taking into account the struts with the help of rigorous method
Authors:   Research Institute of Precise Constructions, 127490, Russia, Moscow, Dekabristov str., vl. 51, Lavretski Е.I. , Chernyshov V.S. ,   Research Institute of Precise Constructions, 127490, Russia, Moscow, Dekabristov str., vl. 51
Published: June 2023

Calculation of a double reflector Cassegrain antenna with taking into account of struts was performed by electric field integral equation method with unknown surface electric current and physical optics method with multiple reflections. For the same Cassegrain antenna with circular polarization we compared characteristics (gain, efficiency, side-lobes) at frequencies 1.7 GHz, 3.4 GHz and 5.1 GHz for the structure with struts (quadripod) and without struts. Calculation of antenna characteristics is performed for variable diameter of quadripod at main reflector at frequencies 1.7 GHz and 5.1 GHz. Calculation by rigorous method showed increase of side-lobes in the planes of struts and increase of the cross-polarization. With this in mind, the side-lobes in diagonal planes are approximately the same as in structure without struts. Comparison of gain reduction due to the struts is done, when calculated by rigorous method and aperture method.
History of Community and Indigenous Language Mass Media Evolution in Turkana County from 1963-2022
Authors: Nairutia Kemei Josephat , Muchanga Lusambili Kizito , Godfrey Okoth Pontian
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the history of community and indigenous language mass media evolution in Turkana County from 1963-2022. It adopted a qualitative research approach. This is because, it involved collecting and analyzing non-numerical data through; texts, video, or audio. This was done in-order to understand concepts, opinions and also experiences from various respondents. It also used to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for this research. The paper highlighted on the pros and cons that has hit the Turkana community since 1963 on their interaction with the fourth estate in terms of social, political and economic development as compared to other communities in the country. The study was conducted in Turkana county, which is the area occupied by the Turkana people. Its focus was on the farmers, pastoralist, traders, politicians and administrators. The research illuminates on the impact of indigenous mass media empowerment to the community by use of vernacular language. That’s why it discusses on its evolution and the impact it has created to the Turkana Community of Turkana County in Kenya. The research is significant in that, it informs the marginalized communities on the utilization of indigenous mass media to empower themselves in terms of socially, economically and politically by receiving regular and updated information from experts.
Risk and Opportunity: Italy in the Troubled Mediterranean during the 1970s
Authors: Merlati Mariele , Vignati Daniela
Published: June 2023

During the Seventies, in the stormy Mediterranean theatre, many events endangered NATO’s positions all along the Southern flank and threatened to jeopardize the stability in Europe and thus the Détente itself. In this scenario, Italy played a dual role. On the one hand it contributed to increasing the risks of instability with its own internal instability. During the so-called Years of Lead, Italy was affected by social turbulence, political terrorism, and violence, while at the same time going through economic decline and skyrocketing inflation. In the meantime, a sharp increase of votes for the Italian Communist Party (PCI) ignited fears that the PCI might be close to taking power, thus being able to further weaken the Atlantic Alliance by pushing Italy out of it. On the other hand, Italy was pivotal in serving the interests of the Alliance in the Mediterranean, avoiding an alteration of the military balance in Southern Europe by keeping Malta from shifting towards the Soviet Union. The Italian-Maltese agreement signed in August 1980 was the climax of this process. In addition to literature, this paper relies on documents, both edited (Foreign Relations of the United States) and unedited (held by The National Archives in London, the NARA II in Washington D.C., the Gerald Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, the Archivio Centrale dello Stato in Rome, and the National Archives in Rabat, Malta). Keywords: Italy, NATO, Mediterranean, Malta, United States, Cold War; Communist Question
Analisis Waktu Optimum Sebagai Antisipasi Keterlambatan Proyek Pembangunan Gedung Research Center UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur
Authors: Mubarok Moch. Zaimul Hilmi , Widhiarto Herry
Published: June 2023

Perkembangan konstruksi di Indonesia ditandai dengan banyaknya proyek berskala besar. Bagi penyedia jasa konstruksi, hal ini merupakan peluang sekaligus tantangan. Secara umum, waktu pelaksanaan pekerjaan di Indonesia menunjukkan penyelesaian proyek yang sering tertunda. Keterlambatan pengerjaan proyek selalu menimbulkan banyak perdebatan dan kerugian baik bagi pemilik maupun kontraktor.  Tujuan penelitian kali ini adalah untuk menganalisis waktu optimum pada perhitungan pecepatan durasi dalam satuan jam/hari apabila terjadi keterlambatan 10% - 50%. “What If Analysis” dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi jika terjadi keterlambatan dan solusi percepatan dengan cara menambah jam kerja (manhour) atau menambah tenaga kerja (manpower). Hasil penelitian dan perhitungan menggunakan what if didapat waktu optimum 25,2 hari dari jadwal rencana yaitu 28 hari pada keterlambatan 10%, 22,4 hari dari jadwal rencana yaitu 28 hari pada keterlambatan 20%, dan 19,6 hari dari jadwal rencana yaitu 28 hari pada keterlambatan 30%. Pada penelitian “What If” didapatkan bahwa penmbahan jumlah tenaga kerja lebih optimum waktu dibandingkan dengan penambahan jumlah jam kerja.
Hydrodesulfurization of Iraqi Atmospheric Gasoil by Ti-Ni-Mo/γ-Al2O3 Prepared Catalyst
Authors: Mohammed Abdul Halim Abdul Karim , Hussain Hussain Kasim , Naife Tariq Mohammed
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the improvement of Iraqi atmospheric gas oil characteristics which contains 1.402 wt. % sulfur content and 16.88 wt. % aromatic content supplied from Al-Dura Refinery by using hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process using Ti-Ni-Mo/γ-Al2O3 prepared catalyst in order to achieve low sulfur and aromatic saturation gas oil. Hydrodearomatization (HDA) occurs simultaneously with hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process. The effect of titanium on the conventional catalyst Ni-Mo/γ-Al2O3 was investigated by physical adsorption and catalytic activity test.Ti-Ni-Mo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was prepared under vacuum impregnation condition to ensure efficient precipitation of metals within the carrier γ-Al2O3. The loading percentage of metals as oxide; titanium oxide 3 wt. %, nickel oxide 5 wt. % and molybdenum oxide 12 wt. %. The performance of the synthesized catalyst for removing sulfur and aromatic saturation were tested at various temperatures 275 to 350°C, LHSV 1 to 4h-1, constant pressure 40 bar and H2/HC ratio 500 ml/ml.Results showed that the sulfur and aromatic content were reduced at all operating conditions. Maximum sulfur removal was 75.52 wt. % in gas oil on Ti-Ni-Mo/γ-Al2O3  at temperature 350˚C, LHSV 1h-1, while minimum aromatic content achieved was 15.6 wt. % at the same conditions.
Facters affected trends of Contemporary Mosques Architecture
Authors: Ra'ouf Zainab Hussein , Al- Muqram Assmaa Muhammed
Published: June 2023

Recently new trends of mosques’ architecture have appeared. These trends differed from those of traditional ones in charictaristics which include two and three dimentional level. The traditional mosques' architecture are affected by several factors, so the research problem is (lack of knoweledge about factors forming traditional mosques' architecture and its effect on contemporary trends of mosques' architecture).The hypotheses of research is (the functional, aesthetic and symbolic religious factors of style are the most active factors in forming contemporary trends of mosques' architecture than religious and environmental factor).The research conclusion is that the symbolic functional factor is most effective factor in forming the layout of contemporary trends of mosques architecture while aesthetic and symbolic religious factors  represent the factors that form main prayer hall  and formal level of new trends.
“And they can be called Arnauts”: on the question of the appearance of irregular formations from the natives of the Danube-Balkan region in the Russian army at the beginning of the war with Turkey in 1768–1774
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kashirin Vasiliy
Published: June 2023

This study is devoted to the problem of the appearance in the Russian army of irregular formations from the natives of the Danube-Balkan region, the so-called Arnauts, in the initial period of the Russian-Turkish war of 1768–1774. It was one of the first experiences of using multinational volunteer detachments from local residents in the fight against the Ottoman Empire. With the involvement of newly found archival materials, the article proves that the appearance of the Arnaut detachments in the Russian service was not planned, but was the result of a combination of a number of circumstances, including accidental ones, as well as the initiative of the local command. As a result of special operation of the commander of the vanguard corps of the Russian army, Major General Prince A.A. Prozorovsky in the winter-spring of 1769, the Arnaut formations, recruited by the prince of Moldavia to serve the Ottoman Empire, deserted to the Russian side. The units of the Russian army formed from them successfully operated in the Danube theater of war as irregular light cavalry. After the entry of Russian troops into Moldova and Wallachia, the Arnaut formations began to be actively replenished with local volunteers. Despite serious problems with their discipline, in general, the Arnaut units proved their effectiveness in war conditions. Among other things, the article analyzes the terminology used by the Russian command to designate these units, and proves the identity of the concepts of "Arnauts" and "volunteers" at that time.
Patent of nobility to Nikolai Alferaki in the Hermitage collection. Some aspects in the history of the Alferaki family
Authors:   Department of the History of Russian Culture, the State Hermitage Museum, Zakharova Irina
Published: June 2023

The study deals with the patent (ERDr-1774) kept in the State Hermitage Museum about the elevation to the nobility with the award of the coat of arms of a Russian subject Nikolai Dmitrievich Alferaki (1815–1860), a Greek by origin. This patent, in addition to being an interesting historical and diplomatic monument, paleography and sphragistics, can serve as a source of additional information about the biography of N.D. Alferaki, and also allows to lift the veil over the history of the Alferaki family and its service in Russia, as well as indirectly shed light on the history of Russia-Greece relations in the last third of the 18th–19th centuries. Based on the archival and printed sources, the article covers four generations of the Alferaki family. Some materials, including the patent itself, are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time.
Measuring the competitiveness of commodity markets using price signals and information theory
Authors:   Institut Henri Fayol, École nationale supérieure des mines de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Etienne, France, Hoayek Anis , Hamie Hassan ,   Energy Economics Group, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
Published: June 2023

Technological advancements, abrupt changes in market conditions, and political reforms, among other things, necessitate strong regulatory oversight, and accurate measurement of performance related indicators. The more accurate, information rich, and transparent these measurements/signals, the lower the level of uncertainty felt by value chain participants, who are thus able to recognize and observe whether the market’s state is efficient. Its lack, may lead to indecisiveness, translating into false interpretations that could lead to wrong policy directions. This paper provides an ex-post evaluation tool intending to deliver additional insights or quality information that would aid the regulator in assessing the state of the market. The tool is applied to the UK wholesale natural gas market for the period between 2011 and 2020, assessing and testing the market’s weak-form efficiency. It claims that today’s gas prices reflect a specific type of information, primarily past gas prices, and that only new information can help predict future prices. In this manuscript, based solely on a limited and available untapped dataset (day-ahead price time series), and working under the assumption that gas prices are the result of market processes, a variety of information metrics (gas price randomness, distribution of extreme prices, ability to predict prices - based on historical sets) is extracted with the use of suitable mathematical statistical models. A weighted entropy index is then computed, and measures the state of the commodity market. The results indicate that the analysis has helped gain information, thus reducing uncertainty (relative to a pre-analysis) by 86.5 %. Additionally, there is sufficient evidence that the UK natural gas prices are weak-form efficient.
Imaging Modalities in Radiation Therapy Planning: MRI and X-ray
Authors: Leon Khalida Wzoac Orof
Published: June 2023

Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of cancer, aiming to deliver targetedradiation to tumor sites while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. Accurate and precise treatmentplanning is essential for optimizing radiation therapy outcomes. In recent years, there has beengrowing interest in the integration of advanced imaging modalities, particularly magneticresonance imaging (MRI) and X-ray, into radiation therapy planning. This review provides anoverview of the applications, advantages, and challenges associated with the use of MRI and Xray imaging modalities in radiation therapy planning. Key topics include image acquisitiontechniques, image registration and fusion, target delineation, dose calculation, and treatmentresponse assessment. Additionally, the potential synergy between MRI and X-ray imagingmodalities in enhancing treatment planning accuracy and improving patient outcomes is discussed.By incorporating these imaging modalities into radiation therapy planning, clinicians can achieveimproved target delineation, enhanced tumor visualization, and better dose optimization,ultimately leading to more effective and personalized cancer treatment.
IDH2 is differentially expressed gene in brain metastatic human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: June 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (NADP+), mitochondrial, encoded by IDH2, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. IDH2 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of IDH2 in primary tumors was correlated with patient overall, distant metastasis-free, and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of IDH2 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
PERAN BAITUL MAAL WA TAMWIL (BMT) DALAM UPAYA PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MASYARAKAT
Authors: ARIFUDDIN FAHMI IKHSAN
Published: June 2023

Keberhasilan pembangunan suatu negara dapat diukur dari tingkat kesejahteraan taraf hidup penduduknya. Pada negara berkembang umumnya kehidupan masyarakat berada dalam kondisi yang sifatnya masih tradisional dimana kondisi yang masih terbelakang menuju kearah yang lebih baik dan maju. Salah satu indikator keberhasilan pembangunan ekonomi suatu negara dapat diukur dari berkurangnya jumlah penduduk miskin dan meningkatnya kesejahteraan masyarakat secara adil dan merata.
Interventional Radiology Techniques in Cancer Management
Authors: Asif putter mungla Nasir
Published: June 2023

Interventional radiology (IR) techniques have emerged as valuable tools in the comprehensivemanagement of cancer. This paper aims to provide an overview of the various IR techniques usedin cancer treatment, including minimally invasive procedures for tumor ablation, targeted drugdelivery, and palliative care. The abstract summarizes the key points discussed in the paper,including the benefits of IR techniques in improving treatment outcomes, minimizinginvasiveness, and enhancing patient quality of life. The abstract concludes by highlighting theongoing advancements and future directions in interventional radiology for cancer management.
Advancements in MRI-Guided Prostate Biopsy for Cancer Diagnosis
Authors: abbas Asad
Published: June 2023

: Prostate cancer is a prevalent malignancy in males, and accurate diagnosis is essentialfor appropriate management. MRI-guided prostate biopsy has emerged as a valuable tool in thediagnosis and characterization of prostate cancer. This paper provides an overview of theadvancements in MRI-guided prostate biopsy techniques and their impact on cancer diagnosis.The abstract summarizes the key findings and highlights the importance of this innovativeapproach in improving diagnostic accuracy and guiding targeted treatment strategies.
Islamic Finance in USA, Islamic Finance in Canada, and Indonesia-US Economic Ties
Authors: Fitri Rati Saktia
Published: June 2023

Islamic Finance in the USA, Islamic Finance in Canada, and Indonesia-US Economic Ties.