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Rôle de l’Identification chez l’Adolescent Exposé à la Violence Conjugale au Cameroun
Authors: Tabue Defo Fabrice Rocard , Kameni Ngaleu Achille Garance
Published: July 2024

La violence conjugale au Cameroun est un fléau qui va grandissant mais, curieusement, vécue dans nombreuse famille comme une banalité. Malheureusement, cette violence entre les parents (verbale, physique, psychologique, économique et spirituelle) se pratique en présence des adolescents. Cette présence des adolescents va créer chez eux de la souffrance psychologique. Ladite souffrance va être par la suite évacuée par l’appareil psychique. C’est dans cette mouvance que notre étude a pour objectif de comprendre le processus d’évacuation de la souffrance psychique chez l’adolescent exposé à la violence conjugale. La méthode clinique a été utilisée comme méthode de recherche. Les entretiens ont été faits auprès de trois adolescents fréquemment exposés à la violence conjugale au Cameroun. Les données recueillies auprès des sujets ont été analysées à travers l’analyse thématique de contenu suivant l’approche psychanalytique. Il ressort des résultats à travers les entretiens semi-directifs que l’adolescents camerounais exposé à la violence conjugale est atteint sur son psychisme. Cependant, ces adolescents face à cette adversité, mobilisent de l’énergie psychique en se basant sur l’identification aux pairs non exposés à la violence conjugale pour évacuer la souffrance psychique. Le fait pour l’adolescent de s’identifier aux pairs non exposés, va restaurer l’équilibre psychique.
 
Marital violence in Cameroon is a growing scourge but, curiously, experienced in many families as a banality. Unfortunately, this violence between parents (verbal, physical, psychological, economic and spiritual) is practiced in the presence of adolescents. This presence of adolescents will create psychological suffering for them. This suffering will subsequently be evacuated by the psychic. The objectives of this study is to understand the process of evacuating psychological suffering in adolescents exposed to marital violence. The clinical method was used as a research method. The interviews were carried out with three adolescents frequently exposed to marital violence in Cameroon. The data collected from the subjects were analyzed through thematic content analysis following the psychoanalytic approach. It appears from results through interviews semi-structured that Cameroonian adolescents exposed to marital violence are affected on their psychic. However, these adolescents, faced with this adversity, mobilized psychic energy based on identification with peers not exposed to marital violence to relieve psychological suffering. The fact that the adolescent identifies with unexposed peers will restore psychological balance.
A scale for seventh and eighth grade students’ attitudes towards skill-based mathematics questions
Authors: Erhan Gönül , Doğan Oğuzhan , Haser Çiğdem
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to develop a theoretically sound, valid, and reliable scale to examine seventh and eighth grade students’ attitudes towards so-called skill-based mathematics questions (SBMQ). The sample of the study was 820 seventh and eighth grade students at three different middle schools in Etimesgut District of Ankara Province. A draft item pool was crafted after a detailed literature review and the scale was finalized for the implementation after receiving expert opinions. This version of scale was administered shortly before the national examination which included skill-based questions in the 2022-2023 academic year. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods were used to examine the construct validity of the scale. The analysis resulted in 16 items in three factors (affective, cognitive, and motivational) which explained 46% of the total variance. Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability scores were above .70 for each factor and whole scale. The results indicated that the Attitudes Towards SBMQ Scale developed for seventh and eighth grade students is valid and reliable.
A comprehensive School Readiness Assessment Tool (SRAT) for preschool children
Authors: Sirin Selcuk , Guler Yıldız Tülin , Tugberk Ruyam Canan
Published: July 2024

This study was designed to determine the psychometric properties of the School Readiness Assessment Tool (SRAT), a new measurement tool for assessing school readiness. The measure aims to assess preschool children’s school readiness by estimating their academic, motor, social, emotional, and self-regulation skills. Both academic and motor skills are assessed through direct child observation while teacher ratings evaluate social-emotional and self-regulation skills. 228 children attending preschool participated in the study's first phase and 185 children in the second phase. The results show that the items of the new measurement tool had sufficient internal consistency. Both study phases also showed strong evidence of face (content) and construct validity (i.e., convergent and concurrent validity). Overall, the results show that SRAT is a promising new measure for school readiness among preschoolers in Türkiye. In addition to the evidence from randomized control trials, studies should be conducted to determine its psychometric properties with diverse samples, such as rural children and children not enrolled in preschool education.
O Direito de acesso às funções públicas e a Jurisprudência recente da corte interamericana de direitos humanos relativa a integrantes dos sistemas de justiça?
Authors: Neves André Luiz Batista
Published: July 2024

Diversos casos recentemente decididos pela Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos ampliaram o âmbito de proteção do direito de político de ter acesso às funções públicas, previsto no art. 23.1.c) da Convenção Americana de Direitos Humanos. Ele expressamente passou a englobar a garantia de não ser arbitrariamente exonerado dos cargos a elas correspondentes, especialmente quando estão em jogo garantias da magistratura e do Ministério Público. O problema de pesquisa consiste em indagar como se essa expansão ocorreu em resposta aos ataques à democracia que ocorreram na região. A hipótese de trabalho, confirmada pelos resultados da pesquisa, é de que o tribunal interamericano construiu essa ampliação em resposta a esses ataques. O objetivo da pesquisa é de demonstrar que, no entanto, essa resposta, sozinha, tende a não ser efetiva, já que esses mesmos agressores da democracia minam a capacidade de reação desses sistemas, fragilizando a força normativa dos direitos humanos. A metodologia se valeu de revisão bibliográfica, tendo como marco teórico mais relevante a noção de transconstitucionalismo, desenvolvida por Marcelo Neves, e da análise de precedentes do sistema interamericano de proteção de direitos humanos.
El Derecho de Defensa de las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad
Authors: Fernández Sonia Cano
Published: July 2024

El Tribunal Constitucional señala que entre las garantías que integran el derecho a un proceso justo se incluye el derecho a la defensa y a la asistencia letrada. Sin embargo, y como hipótesis de partida, existen procedimientos judiciales en España en los que el legislador no prevé la intervención preceptiva de abogado. Si el derecho a la defensa y a la asistencia letrada tiene precisamente la finalidad de asegurar la efectiva realización de los principios procesales de igualdad y de contradicción, los sujetos en situación de vulnerabilidad no se encuentran en situación de igualdad respecto de los que no se encuentran en dicha situación. Es por ello que el presente trabajo tiene el objetivo de identificar quién se encuentra en situación de vulnerabilidad y analizar si el derecho de defensa de dichas personas puede verse infringido. La metodología del presente trabajo se va a centrar en la observación de la realidad, el análisis de la legislación aplicable, así como del contenido de las Reglas de Brasilia de Acceso a la Justicia de las Personas en condición de vulnerabilidad y de la doctrina que ha tratado la cuestión. El resultado obtenido, tras el análisis, es la posible vulneración del derecho fundamental reconocido en el artículo 24 de la Constitución de las personas que se encuentran en situación de vulnerabilidad.
A origem compensatória e complementar da proteção social dos servidores públicos federais no Brasil.
Authors: Almeida Milton Vasques Thibau de
Published: July 2024

A administração pública portuguesa praticava, ao tempo do Antigo Regime Senhorial, a concessão de pensões aos súditos e vassalos que tivessem prestado bons serviços ao Rei. O objetivo do presente trabalho é o exame da evolução dessas pensões de caráter premial para se tornarem instrumentos de políticas públicas, visando o estímulo do desenvolvimento da educação ou o desenvolvimento da qualificação de mão de obra em setores de interesse estratégico. Do exame das referências bibliográficas deduzimos o surgimento da jubilação e da aposentadoria dos professores como concessões estratégicas para a referida política pública. Por outro lado, sem que fosse possível generalizar a concessão desses benefícios, foram instituídos montepios para que fosse concedida proteção social aos servidores das demais carreiras públicas que não demandavam mão de obra qualificada ou cuja qualificação de mão de obra fosse de baixa qualificação. Como o valor das pensões de montepio era insuficiente, as pensões premiais tiveram que assumir um caráter de complementação para as esposas de as filhas solteiras dos oficiais militares. A análise das referências bibliográficas também revelou a origem da concessão da aposentadoria por invalidez para os servidores públicos acidentados a serviço da nação.
National family policies and the association between flexible working arrangements and work-to-family conflict across Europe
Authors: Chung Heejung
Published: July 2024

Objective: This paper explores how national family policies moderate the association between flexible working arrangements and work-to-family conflict across countries.
Background: Although flexible working is provided to enhance work-family integration, studies show that it can in fact increase work-to-family conflict. However, certain policy contexts can help moderate this association by introducing contexts that enable workers to use of flexible working arrangements to better meet their family and other life demands.
Method: The paper uses the European Working Conditions Survey of 2015 including data from workers with caring responsibilities from across 30 European countries. It uses a multilevel cross-level interaction model to examine how family policies, such as childcare and parental leave policies, can explain the cross-national variation in the association between flexible working arrangements, that is flexitime, working-time autonomy, and teleworking, and work-to-family conflict.
Results: At the European average, flexible working was associated with higher levels of work-to-family conflict for workers, with working-time-autonomy being worse for men’s, and teleworking being worse for women’s conflict levels. In countries with generous childcare policies, flexitime was associated with lower levels of work-to-family conflict, especially for women. However, in countries with long mother’s leave, working-time-autonomy was associated with even higher levels of work-to-family conflict for men.
Conclusion: The results of this paper evidence how flexible working arrangements need to be introduced in a more holistic manner with possible reforms of wider range of family policies in order for flexible working to meet worker’s work-family integration demands.
Defects of democracy: The continuity of identity politics in post-reform regional elections
Authors: Danugroho Agus
Published: July 2024

Identity politics in Indonesia is more closely related to issues of race, religion, ideology and local interests than other issues. This research aims to determine the impact of identity politics in every regional election (pilkada) in Indonesia. There are various ways in winning regional election (pilkada) strategies used by each candidate, one of which is the use of identity politics. Identity politics is a sign of the flaws in the nation’s democracy that has been built since the reform was initiated. There are still many political elites who still preserve their political identity, hampering democratic development. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with arguments built from facts and supported by secondary sources. The results of this research found that in the regional elections (pilkada) in several regions, it was proven that political identities were still visible, such as politicizing religion and certain ethnic symbols, which were involved in the victory of one of the candidates. Apart from that, this research also explains the history of democracy that has occurred in regional elections (pilkada), showing the political identities that still exist in them. This study concludes that one of the impacts of identity politics is the erosion of national unity which results in the Indonesian nation’s national resilience faltering.
Framing the European Rare Diseases field through a structured movement of patient organisations
Authors: Cavaller-Bellaubi Maria , Hivert Virginie , Favresse Roseline , Le Cam Yann
Published: July 2024

EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe is an alliance of patient organisations, working across countries, empowering patients with trainings, and generating evidence through surveys. It advocates for the needs of people living with rare diseases in Europe, influencing policy, legislation, research, healthcare services, social inclusion, medicines development and access. Since its creation, EURORDIS has maintained a global perspective. By nature of the rarity of these conditions, knowledge and expertise are scattered, so collaboration on a global level is required to have an understanding of disease progression. Thus, every rare disease patient group must be equipped to collaborate beyond its own borders. EURORDIS impacts global activities with a focus on raising awareness; empowering a global alliance; supporting international, national and regional initiatives; and recognising rare diseases within the international community while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. For these reasons, the organisation’s impact extends beyond Europe, as demonstrated by its international partnerships. This perspective paper explores EURORDIS’ achievements over two decades, examining its role in shaping policies and regulations, to demonstrate the vital importance of global collaboration in the rare disease field. Looking ahead, EURORDIS’ Strategic Goals, to be achieved by 2030, align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030 and advocate for a European Action Plan for Rare Diseases. This illustrates EURORDIS’ continued commitment to transforming policies into tangible outcomes. With its ongoing dedication, collaborative efforts, and enduring impact on the rare disease community, EURORDIS remains a driving force for positive change in the lives of people living with rare diseases.
A Bandwidth and Gain Enhanced Hexagonal Patch Antenna using Hexagonal Shape SRR
Authors: Ryanu Harfan Hian , Hafizha Syahna , Maulani Azka , Pramudita Aloysius Adya , Nugroho Bambang Setia , Nur Levy Olivia , Astuti Rina Pudji , Dwiyanto Dwiyanto
Published: July 2024

In the evolving digital era, the primary focus of the telecommunications industry is on the 5G network, expected to deliver high data rates, low latency, large network capacity, and improved connectivity. This article discusses efforts to adopt optimal frequencies for 5G, introducing techniques to enhance the characteristics of microstrip antennas using Double Negative (DNG) metamaterial properties. The hexagonal-shaped Split Ring Resonant (HSRR) metamaterial is considered a potential method to increase the bandwidth and gain of 5G antennas. Simulation of HSRR unit cells shows a positive impact on DNG characteristics. Meanwhile, the antenna design incorporating HSRR superstrate elements significantly increases gain to 4.47 dBi, and the implementation of HSRR structures on the groundplane results in a remarkable 368% increase in bandwidth compared to conventional antennas without metamaterial.
Perancangan Sistem Kontrol Otomatis serta Kendali dan Monitoring pada Cold Room (Ruang Pendingin) dengan dua Sistem Refrigerasi Berbasis Web Menggunakan Dixell XR75CH dan Cataco
Authors: Nugraha Rico Adrian , Setiawan Florentinus Budi , Pratomo Leonardus Heru , Riyadi Selamet
Published: July 2024

Proses pendinginan suatu udara dalam sebuah ruangan khusus sangat dibutuhkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Pada jaman sekarang olahan bahan pangan seperti buah, sayur, dan es krim banyak beredar dimana-mana baik dari ekspor maupun impor, maka dari itu penyimpanan barang-barang tersebut banyak dibutuhkan terlebih dalam bidang industri karena bila tidak dijaga dalam suhu tertentu barang-barang tersebut akan rusak nilai jualnya. Maka dari itu peranan cold room sangat dibutuhkan dalam kehidupan manusia di jaman sekarang. Cold room adalah sebuah sistem pendinginan dalam suatu ruangan yang dirancang khusus menggunakan mesin kompresor, evaporator, dan menggunakan Thermostat sebagai sistem kendalinya. Cold room menggunakan beberapa komponen utama yaitu thermosatat Dixell XR75CH, Dixell XWEB500D-PRO, dan Cataco sistem kendalinya. Dalam perakitan kontrol panel cold room ini, bertujuan sebagai sistem kendali otomatis untuk mengendalikan 2 sistem refrigerasi, sehingga berbeda dengan sistem kontrol konfensional karena sistem akan menjalankan 2 sistem bergantian secara otomatis serta pemantauan, pengendalian berbasis web menggunakan modul XWEB, dan memiliki fungsi keamanan diseluruh sistem, sehingga cold room dapat beroperasi secara otomatis dalam pemantauan yang baik dan aman.
Monitoring And Automatic Control Systems In The Light Trap Of Onion Leaf Pests Based Internet Of Things
Authors: Enriko I Ketut Agung , Kuswanda Kuswanda , Kurnianto Danny , Gustiyana Fikri Nizar
Published: July 2024

Tanaman bawang merah menjadi salah satu mata pencaharian petani yang memiliki nilai jual yang tinggi dari hasil panennya. Namun, kebanyakan petani masih mengendalikan hama tanaman bawang merah dengan penyemprotan pestisida secara berlebihan dan dikhawatirkan tanaman bawang merah mengalami kelebihan residu.  Pengendalian fisik sudah diupayakan dengan memasang light trap di perkebunan tetapi pengoperasianya masih manual sehingga tidak efisien terhadap waktu kerja petani serta rawan terjadi pemborosan energi listrik akibat kelalaian. Pada penelitian ini light trap tersebut akan di optimasi dengan menerapkan sistem monitoring dan kontrol lampu otomatis supaya petani bisa mengetahui estimasi biaya dari listrik yang dipakai serta listrik yang dipakai bisa sesuai dengan kebutuhan. LYNX32 BOARD LoRa berperan penting sebagai pengolah data yang terhubung dengan sensor LDR agar lampu bisa menyala secara otomatis, sensor PZEM-004T agar bisa memantau tegangan dan arus yang ada pada light trap dan dikirimkan melalui komunikasi LoRa. Pada penelitian ini kontrol otomatis dapat beroperasi berdasarkan intensitas cahaya, LoRa dapat mengirimkan data sampa jarak 250 meter dengan kondisi LoS. Sensor PZEM-004T memiliki akurasi yang bagus untuk tegangan dengan kesalahan 0.08% sedangkan untuk presentase kesalahan arus dan daya cukup tinggi yaitu 13.26% dan 5%.
LENGTH-WEIGHT RELATIONSHIPS OF THE ESTUARINE FISH SPECIES IN THE SECOND LARGEST MANGROVE AREA IN THE WORLD, BRAZIL
Authors: Aquino Gleyce Gabrielle do Espirito Santo , Oliveira Rory Romero de Sena , Giarrizzo Tommaso , Andrade Marcelo Costa
Published: July 2024

Length-weight relationship (LWR) parameters are necessary to understand the life cycle of fish to describe the biological aspects of species. In this sense, LWRs were determined for 17 estuarine species from the second largest mangrove area in the world, Northern Brazil. The sampling was carried out during the dry and wet seasons of 2015 and 2018 in 3 estuaries described as conservation units in the rivers Pará, Caeté, and Parnaíba. Fish were collected by using manual beach seine, block nets and sieves. Overall 488 specimens were analyzed using the equation W = a TLb. The a values ranged from 0.000001 to 0.000019 and b values ranged from 2.7230 to 3.2821. This study brings new data on estuarine fish from Brazil with additional information contributing to the conservation and management of the fish stocks.
Diet of Nile tilapia in the Cachoeira Alta do Tarumã stream, Tarumã-Açu hydrographic basin (Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil)
Authors: Ramos Marcos Antonio Repolho Ramos , Lopes Giulia Cristina Dos Santos , Freitas Carlos Edwar de Carvalho
Published: July 2024

Trophic plasticity is an important factor in assessing the ability of a species to remain in an altered environment or its ability to be introduced into a new environment. The Nile tilapia is a species that has been illegally introduced for aquaculture purposes in the central portion of the Amazon. Its escape into the natural environment has occurred, and it is already possible to find specimens in streams around Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Brazil. This study aimed to investigate the diet of Nile tilapia in the stream known as Cachoeira Alta do Tarumã (Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil), a small tributary of the Tarumã-açu river that has been affected by anthropogenic actions. To identify its feeding habit, 43 stomachs were analyzed according to their degree of repletion, frequency of occurrence of food items, volumetric method, and the food importance index. The species was identified as being detritivores with a tendency to herbivory. Plastic was identified in the diet of this species, which indicates generalist and opportunistic habits when inserted in habitats with a low supply of food.
Pemodelan Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) di Indonesia Periode 2018-2021 dengan Analisis Regresi Data Panel
Authors: Kesuma Ahmad Rizky , Rinanda Farikah Ayu , Astafira Ilyas , Afriani Nur , Fadlirhohim Rizki Dwi , Lestari Tri Septi Ayu , Sifriyani Sifriyani
Published: July 2024

High and sustainable economic growth is the main condition or a must for the continuity of economic development and increased welfare. GRDP is defined as the total added value generated by all business units in an area. The analytical method used in this study is panel data regression analysis. Panel data regression is used to observe the relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables. This study aims to determine the panel regression model of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GDP) in Indonesia for the period 2018 to 2021 and to find out whether the domestic investment investment variable and the cooperative business volume variable affect GRDP in Indonesia for the 2018-2021 period. The results obtained in this study are that the best panel regression model for modeling GRDP is the FEM model and the variable Domestic Investment Investment and Cooperative Business Volume are variables that have a significant effect on the GRDP variable in Indonesia for the 2018-2021 period.
Transform to “What When” (TARA) Readiness from “What If” (KAMO)—Worries Beyond Multiple BCPs for Various Hazards in Japan
Authors: Igarashi Masayoshi , Ueda Yoshihisa , Kamikura Hideyuki , Kitamura Kazuhiko , Tanaka Hiroaki , Nagahashi Hirobumi , Kokogawa Tomohiro
Published: July 2024

Since 2011, disasters have evolved into events that cannot be imagined from past experiences, and typical business continuity plans (BCPs) in Japan are unable to effectively deal with them. Through analysis of a questionnaire survey on BCPs in Japan, we found in this study that, typically private company-owned BCPs have focused on disaster response measures or plans for business itself, and are not directly relevant to the business units of individual employees and, as a result, have low feasibility. To focus on the continuity plans for business operations, which should be the original objective of a BCP, we propose a procedure to develop BCPs by moving from the perspective of “what if” (KAMO) to that of “what when” (TARA).
United States Federal Policies Contributing to Health and Health Care Inequities in Puerto Rico
Authors: McSorley Anna-Michelle Marie , Rivera-González Alexandra C. , Mercado Damaris Lopez , Pagán José A. , Purtle Jonathan , Ortega Alexander N.
Published: July 2024

Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States since 1898, has recently experienced an increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters and public health emergencies. In 2022, Hurricane Fiona became the latest storm to attract media attention and cast a light on Puerto Rico’s deteriorating conditions, including infrastructural failings, health care provider shortages, and high levels of chronic illness. Although recent events have been uniquely devastating, decades of inequitable US federal policy practices have fueled the persistence of health inequities in the territory.

Here we demonstrate how existing health and health care inequities in Puerto Rico have been exacerbated by compounding disasters but are rooted in the differential treatment of the territory under US federal policies.

Specifically, we focus on the unequal US Federal Emergency Management Agency response to disasters in the territory, the lack of parity in federal Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rico’s limited political power as a territory of the United States. We also provide empirically supported policy recommendations aimed at reducing health and health care inequities in the often-forgotten US territory of Puerto Rico. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S6):S478–S484. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307585 )

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Legal Analysis of the Decision on the Request for Guardianship by the State for Christianity
Authors: Savier Alem , Wahyudi Eko
Published: July 2024

General Background: Marriage in the Christian religion fundamentally differs from other traditions, notably in the absence of a legal requirement for a marriage guardian. Specific Background: Instead, the presence of a priest to officiate the ceremony is deemed sufficient. This distinction is often misunderstood, leading to legal ambiguities and misapplications. Knowledge Gap: Despite clear doctrinal guidelines, there persists a lack of awareness regarding the role of state-appointed guardians in Christian marriages, as evidenced by legal cases requesting such appointments. Aims: This study aims to analyze the necessity and implications of appointing a state guardian in Christian marriages through the examination of relevant legal cases in the Jombang District Court. Results: The study highlights two pivotal cases: Request Number 20/Pdt.P/1994/PN Jmb, which was granted, and Request Number 119/Pdt.P/2023/PN Jbg, which was withdrawn. Novelty: By juxtaposing these cases, the research underscores the inconsistencies and the resultant need for greater legal and doctrinal clarity. Implications: The findings advocate for enhanced educational efforts within both the Christian community and the broader public to mitigate legal misunderstandings and to streamline the judicial approach to marriage guardianship in Christian contexts. This research contributes to the discourse by elucidating the legal boundaries and ecclesiastical stipulations of Christian marriages, promoting informed judicial decisions and societal understanding.
Highlights:

Legal Ambiguity: Inconsistent court decisions on state guardians in Christian marriages.
Educational Need: Urgent need for educating communities on marriage guardianship in Christianity.
Judicial Clarity: Importance of clear legal guidelines to prevent misapplications.

Keywords: State Guardian, Decision on Request, Christian Marriage, Legal Analysis, Religious Doctrine
Contribution of Sharia Banks to the Indonesian Economy
Authors: Rizal Fitra
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Banks, as financial intermediaries, have a strategic role in driving the economy. This research analyzes the influence of third-party funds and working capital financing of Sharia commercial banks on the Indonesian economy. Research Methods: The research method is quantitative by conducting multiple linear regression tests. The data type used is secondary data from 2015 to 2022, with a sample size of 13 Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. This data was obtained from BI and OJK reports. Results: The research results show that; There is a significant influence between the Third Party Funds variable on Gross Domestic Product. There is a significant influence between the Working Capital Financing variable on the Gross Domestic Product. And together the variables Third Party Funds and Working Capital Financing have a significant influence on Gross Domestic Product. With a coefficient of determination value of 91.8 percent. Conclusion: This shows that Islamic banks have a real contribution to economic growth in Indonesia. So management and the government must improve bank performance so that the circulation of funds in banks runs smoothly, people's production activities increase, the use of labor is maximized, and ultimately the Indonesian economy improves.
Implementation of Sharia Marketing to increase Millennial Interest in Financing: Evidence on BSI Dharmawangsa Branch Office
Authors: Yudha Ana Toni Roby Candra , Zulfiah Hilya , Atho'illah Akh. Yunan
Published: July 2024

Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI provides BSI Griya Simuda financing that has been tailored to the needs and abilities of the millennial generation. Marketing carried out in Islamic financing must be in accordance with the provisions of Islamic sharia. So this research aims to find out the implementation and evaluation of online and offline sharia marketing in increasing millennial interest in financing of BSI Griya Simuda.. Research Methods: This research approach uses a qualitative approach, by analysing data obtained from interviews, observation and documentation. Results:  The results of this research show that in marketing BSI Griya Simuda financing in managerial and operational had carried out online and offline have applied the principles of sharia marketing and the characteristics of sharia marketing, namely theistic (rabbaniyyah), ethical (akhlaqiyyah), realistic (al-waqiyyah) and humanitis (al-insaniyah). Conclusion:Then the results of the evaluation found that the millennial generation's interest in BSI Griya Simuda financing is good, but in marketing there are obstacles and challenges, namely there are still efforts to compare conventional banks with Islamic banks in terms of prices and products.
A 1+ Mechanism Model for Predicting the Mixed-Oil Concentration in Multiproduct Pipelines
Authors: Yuan Ziyun , Chen Lei , Liu Gang , Li Zukui , Pan Yuanhao , Wu Yuchen , Ji Haoyang
Published: July 2024

Petroleum products are frequently transported successively through the same multiproduct pipeline. Due to turbulent and convective diffusion mass transfer, two adjacent oils will mix with each other, forming a mixed-oil segment. Accurate and rapid prediction of mixed-oil concentration is crucial for the precise management of mixed-oil segments. Conventional 1D modeling methods exhibit shortcomings in accurately representing the asymmetric distribution characteristics of mixed-oil concentration curves, and high-dimensional models are not practically applied due to their prohibitive computational time costs. Building on the 1D model framework, this paper proposes a “1+” mechanism model by considering the convective mass transfer behavior between the turbulent core region and the laminar boundary layer, and new governing equations and corresponding numerical solution methods are also introduced. Simulation experiments affirm the ability of the new model to characterize the asymmetric distribution features of mixed-oil concentration curves, along with its high computational efficiency in engineering applications. This is demonstrated by the computational time of approximately 30 seconds for simulating a pipeline of 300 km in length (Δx = 10 m, Δt = 1 second, CPU: i5-12500H, RAM: 16 GB). When applied to pipelines in industrial scenarios, the new model is shown to accurately predict the distribution of mixed-oil concentration curves. The research findings are significantly beneficial in assisting field personnel to gain advanced insights into the mixed-oil concentration distribution at the station, enabling timely and well-informed strategies for handling mixed-oil segment, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of multiproduct pipelines.
Postoperative Horner Syndrome: A Case Report Describing a Rare Complication After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Authors: Jiawen Fong , Wong Walter-Soon-Yaw , Yilun Huang
Published: July 2024

The gold standard for correcting cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD) is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), which is a safe, effective procedure. Horner syndrome (HS) is an extremely rare complication immediately post-ACDF due to impairment of the sympathetic trunk. Herein, we present the case of a 48-year-old woman with CDDD-related pain and radiculopathy who was counselled and consented for C5–6 and C6–7 ACDF. ACDF was performed with standard anterior left-sided incisions at appropriate levels. Unlike our usual practice, deeper-toothed retractors were employed for better exposure. Two cages were inserted at C5–6 and C6–7. The procedural time was standard (180 minutes), without intraoperative complications. The patient experienced significant symptom relief immediately post-ACDF, but developed sudden onset left-sided HS, with ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis, approximately 48 hours post-ACDF. At a 2-week postoperative follow-up, she exhibited clinical improvement, and by 12 weeks, her HS had completely resolved. To our knowledge, this case is the first documented instance of delayed-onset HS post-ACDF. It may be associated with the type of retractors used, resulting in neuropraxia or strain on the sympathetic chain ganglia. We recommend adequate exposure while minimizing excessive retraction of the longus colli muscle to reduce irritation to the sympathetic trunk.
Efficacy and Surgical Outcomes of Posterior Apical Spinal Osteotomy in Severe Thoracic/Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Kyphoscoliosis in Dystrophic Curves of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Authors: Khandge Ashwinkumar Vasant , Patel Jenil , Nair Vishnu Vikraman , Patel Jwalant , Kundnani Vishal , Chodavadiya Sunil
Published: July 2024

Objective: Kyphoscoliosis is the most common deformity seen in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), occurring in 10%–60% of cases. These dystrophic curves often exhibit severe deformities that require surgical intervention. Various procedures have been evaluated and studied; however, there is no consensus, and these are also associated with a higher rate of morbidity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of apical spinal osteotomy (ASO) in NF1 patients with dystrophic curves who exhibited thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar kyphoscoliosis.Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data involving 21 children with dystrophic NF1 curves who underwent ASO at a single tertiary care center from November 2009 to June 2017. The efficacy of ASO for correcting coronal and sagittal deformities was assessed. Clinical outcomes (visual analogue scale [VAS], Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], and Frankel grade) and radiological outcomes (Cobb angle correction, fusion, and complications) were evaluated.Results: The study included 21 patients (11 males, 10 females) with a mean age at surgery of 9.33 years. The mean kyphotic Cobb angle improved significantly from 98.33° to 36.52°. The mean sagittal vertical axis also improved significantly from 7.40 cm to 4.21 cm, along with significant improvements in VAS and ODI scores.Conclusion: This study describes a technique using a posterior approach for single-level ASO in the treatment of severe dystrophic NF1 curves. The technique can be effective in children with mild to moderate curves, yielding good clinicoradiological outcomes and satisfactory correction rates.
Transpedicular Percutaneous Discectomy for High-Grade Down-Migrated Lumbar Disc Herniation
Authors: González-Murillo Manuel , Campos Alexandre Rainha , Oliveira Edson Santos , Silva Marcos , Toral Juan Castro , de Mon-Montoliú Juan Álvarez , Benítez Francisco Javier Sánchez , Casal Grau Ricardo
Published: July 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic discectomy using the transpedicular approach for hernias with down-migration.Methods: The study involved a retrospective descriptive analysis of 7 patients who underwent surgery by 2 senior surgeons at 4 different hospitals between 2016 and 2024. The minimum follow-up period was 6 months. All patients were treated with lumbar discectomy through a transpedicular approach with an oblique trajectory. Preoperative and postoperative clinical data were collected for statistical analysis.Results: The surgical procedures were successful and complication-free for all patients. The preoperative and postoperative radicular visual analogue scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores were compared, and the differences were statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusion: At the last follow-up, 100% of patients had good to excellent results according to the modified MacNab criteria. The transpedicular approach, when using a percutaneous endoscopic technique, requires precise surgical planning and accurate knowledge of the vertebral anatomy. The technique can be made more accessible to inexperienced surgeons by describing it with different instrumentation.
The Efficacy of Second-Generation Cervical Spine Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Perspective
Authors: Bosch-García David , Gutiérrez Rodrigo Luna , Cisneros Berta Escudero , Cardona Carlos García , Montenegro Juan Diego , Núñez Jorge H.
Published: July 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the surgical outcomes of second-generation cervical arthroplasty in patients with symptomatic cervical disc degeneration at approximately 5 years of follow-up.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted of consecutive patients who underwent elective cervical spine arthroplasty at our institution with the use of a second-generation cervical prosthesis. The inclusion criteria were: (1) patients aged 25 to 50 years, (2) patients undergoing primary cervical surgery, (3) a minimum follow-up of 5 years. Demographic, clinical, surgical, and radiological data were collected and analyzed for patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: Thirty-seven patients were identified. The mean final follow-up was 75.1 months (range, 62.5–92.2 months). Statistically significant improvement was observed at the end of follow-up in the cervical disability index, neck pain, and radicular pain (p<0.001). In total, 89.1% of patients reported being satisfied or very satisfied. During follow-up, 4 patients required reintervention, including 2 for adjacent segment syndrome, 1 for possible implant failure, and 1 for a prevertebral collection. The mean mobility of the operated segment at 5 years was 8.1 (standard deviation, 5.91). Additionally, radiologically, 1 patient exhibited heterotopic ossification, and 5 patients had asymptomatic adjacent segment syndrome.Conclusion: Promising outcomes are associated with second-generation cervical arthroplasty in the management of symptomatic cervical disc degeneration. The improvement in clinical scores, preservation of segmental mobility, and low incidence of complications such as heterotopic ossification and reintervention underscore the potential benefits of second-generation cervical arthroplasty.
First Record of the Connecticut Warbler in New Mexico
Authors: Vinciguerra Nicholas T.
Published: July 2024

A Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) photographed and recorded calling at Percha Dam State Park, Sierra Co., New Mexico, on 9 September 2023 represented a first confirmed record for the state of New Mexico. Of the relatively few Connecticut Warblers found inland in western North America, this individual was a fall migrant, and the date is typical for other occurrences in the West.
Application of computer vision technology to the regurgitation behavior of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Xiong Mengyuan , Zhan Wei , Zheng Shuangjin , Han Tao , Liu Hu , Li Weihao , Sun Yong
Published: July 2024

Fruit fly regurgitation contains a variety of behavioral information such as predation and defense. The study of regurgitation behavior in fruit fly helps to understand the intrinsic connection between other physiological behaviors of fruit fly,which is helpful for fruit fly-specific control and can significantly improve the quality and yield of fruits. In this paper, based on the existing network models, three different methods based on computer vision techniques are proposed to recognize fruit fly regurgitation, extract regurgitation spots and track the trajectong of fruit fly regurgitation. And the methods can be applied to other insect behavioral studies. The Top-1 Accuracy of I3D model in fruit fly regurgitation recognition registers 96.3 percent. The MIOU of the combination of Unet and CBAM attention mechanism in segmenting regurgitated spots can achieve 90.96 percent. Then we conducted threshold segmentation, using OpenCV to calculate the amount and area of regurgitation spots. The accuracy of Yolov5 in detecting fruit fly reached 99.8 percent. And combined with DeepSort model, it can track fruit fly accurately.
Fetal Heart Diseases and Neonatal Mortality: Risk Factors and Management
Authors: Ozdemir Mucize Eric , Demirci Oya , Kumru Pinar , Ohanoglu Karolin , Bas Ozge Burcin Topcu , Cambaztepe Busra , Eyisoy Gokhan , Yucel Ilker Kemal
Published: July 2024

Purpose
Fetal heart diseases significantly contribute to neonatal mortality. Improved prenatal diagnostics enable defect detection before delivery, emphasizing the need for a personalized approach to address anomalies and predict outcomes. Categorizing diseases into risk classes aids obstetricians in counseling and delivery decisions. This study classifies fetal heart diseases by severity, examining factors related to maternal, fetal, and delivery that affect neonatal mortality. The aim is to identify key determinants of neonatal mortality and create an individual approach to assess and manage risks in the first days of a newborn's life.
Methods
A prospective study from 2019 to 2023 at a tertiary care institute involved pregnant women diagnosed with fetal heart disease. 382 women were categorized into three groups based on potential risk for hemodynamic instability at birth: Group-1 (no or low risk, n = 114), Group-2 (moderate risk, n = 201), and Group-3 (high risk, n = 67). Antenatal follow-up used fetal echocardiography. The study explored the association between maternal-fetal-delivery-related factors and neonatal mortality, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Results
Significant associations with neonatal mortality were found in cases with birth weight < 2500 grams (p = 0.002), presence of genitourinary system anomaly (p = 0.001), group-2 and 3 heart disease (p < 0.001), and induction of labor (p = 0.01).
Conclusion
Factors influencing neonatal mortality in fetal heart disease cases include heart disease severity (group-3 heart disease), low birth weight, and extracardiac anomalies. While labor induction with prostaglandin ± oxytocin appears to elevate neonatal mortality, this observation requires further validation with larger sample sizes. Obstetricians should consider selective use of prostaglandin for labor induction.
Ephaptic coupling distance between myelinated axons is not static but a dynamic function of neural code and axonal plasticity
Authors: Maharatna Koushik , Das Sarbani , Vargas-Caballero Mariana
Published: July 2024

In this paper, using resistor-capacitor modelling, for the first time we established a generalised theoretical framework to quantitatively characterise the governing parameters for inducing Action Potential (AP) from one myelinated axon to another via Ephaptic Coupling (EC) phenomenon. Analyses of the model showed that the EC distance is a dynamic function of (1) the instantaneous frequency of the AP train, which in essence represents a neural code, in the driving fibre, (2) the (mis)alignment of the Nodes of Ranvier (NR) between the driving and the driven fibre, and 3) the radii of the driving and the driven NR. The last two factors are intrinsically related to axonal plasticity that takes effect at a longer timescale compared to the first factor. We also showed that a driving NR can induce AP to a maximum of 6 NRs in a homogeneous nerve bundle while in a heterogeneous nerve bundle AP could be induced by one NR to another if the radius of the driven NR is less than 6-times the radius of the driving NR. The set of rules developed in this work gives an objective guideline for (1) understanding how a neural code transmitted by a neural population to another could get modified during its propagation via a nerve bundle connecting them such as, the White Matter Tracts and Spinal Nerves, and 2) selecting appropriate stimulation parameters to dynamically modify neural codes in a nerve bundle for treating various nerve disorders.
Current and future predicted distribution of roosts of the Indian Flying Fox Pteropus medius Temmink, 1825 in Nepal
Authors: Thapa Sanjan , Dahal Dibya Raj , Baral Suraj , Pandey Kishor , Thapa Tej Bahadur , Racey Paul A. , Yu Wenhua , Wu Yi
Published: July 2024

The Indian Flying Fox Pteropus medius, largest of the four fruit bat species in Nepal and is extensively distributed in South Asia. Their known roosts are distributed within an elevation range of 75 to 1,322 m asl east to west in the Tarai, Chure, Inner-Tarai and central Middle Mountains regions of the country. In Nepal, the species is known to pollinate and disperse seeds of more than 26 families of flowering plants. Most of the known roosts lie within and in the close vicinity of urban land and agricultural areas. Recently, impacts of global warming on roosting and foraging habitats of fruit bats including flying foxes have been evidenced in different parts of the globe, however, it is still unknown in Nepal. In addition, most of the known roosting colonies of P. medius are outside the protected areas and are vulnerable due to greater threats. To assess habitat suitability, we deployed Maximum Entropy modelling using 44 geo-referenced roosts occurrence coordinates of P. medius and 11 bio-climatic variables and land use land cover data layer with low inter-correlation (r > 0.75). The current potential distribution of the species covers an area of 16,642 Km2 (about 11.3% of the country’s total area). The most influencing predictors for the habitat suitability are identified as; urban land, water source and Annual Mean Temperature. Our model projects that the majority (99%) of the current distribution range for P. medius will remain suitable in the future, although it will expand within the lower elevations in the Tarai, Chure and Inner-Tarai regions. A shift towards northern latitude and higher elevations is not anticipated. It is imperative to record and model foraging sites occurrence to better predict the flying fox distribution in the future. Since the roosting colonies are within the settlements and farmlands, our finding can be utilized for regular surveillance and monitoring of the roosting colonies from the health perspective. Conservation efforts should focus on conservation of water source, plantation of tall and broad canopy trees and regular monitoring of roosting sites to safeguard existing roosts of the species with the prevalence of the global warming.