bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF SPHENOID RELAPSE OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA WITH RADIATION THERAPY: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Bazine A. , Torreis M. , Elmarjany M. , Benlemlih M. , Maghous A. , Marnouche A. , Houmadi M. , Andaloussi KH. , Haddadi KH. , Sifat H.
Published: January 2022

Multiple myeloma (MM) is typically characterized by neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow and can
result in extensive skeletal destruction. Involvement of skull base is extremely rare, especially sphenoid bone. We report in
this work the case of a 62-year-old woman, who presented with a sphenoid relapse of multiple myeloma treated with radiation therapy, with
signicant clinical improvement and almost complete disappearance of the sphenoid metastasis. We shed light, through this case, on the rarity of
sphenoid metastases in multiple myeloma and on the role of radiotherapy in the management of this type of location.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES IN SOUTHWEST YEMEN
Authors: Thabet Nasher Saeed , Nooman Yousr Abdulhadi , Abo Hady Saleh , Al halimy Sadam
Published: January 2022

There is paucity of information on patterns of hematological malignancies ( HM) in Taiz and IBB governorates situated
in the south west of the country . This study was conducted to determine the distribution of various HM among patients
who have underwent bone marrow aspiration, in Taiz and Ibb governorates Yemen.
Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of patients diagnosed with HM between September 2016 and October 2020 in the South West
Yemen.
The FAB (French-American-British) classication system , immunophenotyping ,BCR ABL and Jack 2 gene mutations have been taken into
account in the analysis of the cases .
Results:In this study, a total of 355 cases of HM were registered between September 2016 and October 2020 .Among the 355 registered cases of
HM, 50.8 % were males and 49.2 % were females, with a male to female ratio of 1.1 : 1 . By contrast, a female predominance was observed in the
case of multiple myeloma (MM), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) . Acute leukemias were diagnosed in 45.9 % the cases ,followed by
chronic leukemias diagnosed in 26.2 % .acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) was the rst most common diagnosis seen in 23.6% of H.M cases
,followed by acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML ) seen in 22.2%,chronic myeloid leukemia (CML )seen in 14.9% and chronic lymphocytic
leukemia (CLL) seen in 11.2 % of H.M respectively .MPN were seen in 16.3 % cases ,MDS seen in 7.1 % ,multiple myeloma seen in 1.8 %
.Lymphoma cases encountered in this study were incidentally diagnosed during staging for lymphoma and seen in 2.8 % cases .The majority of
HM cases have been observed among patients aged more than 41y (51.5 %) followed by patients aged less than 41 years (48.3 %) of HM .
Acute leukemias were the most common HM In adolescents and young adults .
Conclusions: This study provided for the rst time the pattern and distribution of HM according to gender , age and presentation symptoms in
South West Yemen .Our ndings are consistent with other studies done in Yemen and neighboring countries and highlight the needs to establish
a national cancer registry as a rst step in cancer control in Yemen .
A SCIENTIFIC STUDY ON LOW AND MODERATE LEVEL OF INTENSE CIRCUIT TRAINING ON SELECTED PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER AMONG ELITE FEMALE ATHLETES
Authors: Shanthi S.
Published: January 2022

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of a scientic study on low and medium level of intense circuit training on selected physiological parameter among elite female athletes. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty female athletes were selected from Erode District, Tamilnadu, India during the year 2021. The subject’s age ranges from 21 to 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into two equal groups consists of 15 subjects each namely experimental group and control group. The experimental group underwent a combined low and medium level of intensity circuit training programme for eight weeks. The control group was not taking part in any training during the course of the study. Resting heart rate was taken as criterion variable in this study. The selected subjects were tested on resting heart rate was measured through heart rate monitor. Pre-test was taken before the training period and post- test was measured immediately after the eight week training period. Statistical technique‘t’ ratio was used to analyse the means of the pre-test and post test data of experimental group and control group. The results revealed that there was a signicant difference found on the criterion variable. The difference is found due to combined low and medium level of intensity circuit training given to the experimental group on heart rate when compared to control group.
THE PREVALENCE AND NATURE OF ON FIELD INJURIES IN FEMALE CRICKETERS
Authors: Shetty Divya , Bhatt PT Geeta
Published: January 2022

AIM OFSTUDY: To study the nature of injury and common injuries occurring during the match. METHOD:The study was conducted among 59
female cricketers who have sustained any injuries on eld through a face validated questionnaire. Agoogle form was sent to the cricketers and the
data received was analysed. RESULTS:The most common nature of injury was muscle injury. Ankle was the most common anatomical location to
be injured. CONCLUSION: There is a need to focus on knee injuries because of their severity.
ASSESSMENT OF PREVAILING FEAR OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE - 19 IN THE INDIAN POPULATION TOFACILITATE LOCKDOWN RELAXATIONS USING THE FEAR OF COVID-19 SCALE-A STATISTICALAPPROACH.
Authors: Narayan.S.T.G Siva Surya , Sekar Padmini , S Venkatesan
Published: January 2022

The ongoing Coronavirus Disease–2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was
declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation
(WHO, 2020)
A SURVEY OF FEAR OF COVID-19 IN PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED RESPIRATORY PATIENTS
Authors: Subramanian Visalakshi. H. , Edwin Diyol , Kumar Vijay Krishna
Published: January 2022

COVID-19 signicantly impacts the lungs and the people with priorly diagnosed respiratory conditions dread the most. Any chronic pathological
conditions poses greater risk for developing serious complications. With the pandemic, anxiety and stress levels are also triggered.
AIM: To know the approach of previously diagnosed respiratory disorder patients towards COVID-19.
METHODOLOGY: A survey study of 203 responses.
RESULTS: The results obtained through online survey showed there is fear of covid-19 in respiratory patients.
CONCLUSION: People with respiratory illness during COVID-19 experienced some fear.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PREOPERATIVE ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY AND ENDOMETRIAL CURETTAGE FROM HYSTERECTOMY SPECIMEN IN PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
Authors: Joute Zothansung , Thangkhojam Kom Telen , Fimate Phirthangmoi , Laishram Rajesh Singh
Published: January 2022

Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative curettage biopsy samples and to correlate the ndings with post hysterectomy
curettage samples for different endometrial pathologies.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2012 to September 2014 in the Department of Pathology in collaboration with
the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur. Approval from institutional ethical
committee was taken before starting the study. Specimens of all perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) who underwent
endometrial biopsy and subsequent hysterectomy were studied in the Department of Pathology.
Results: A total of 50 cases of clinically diagnosed patients with abnormal uterine bleeding were studied. Preoperative Endometrial curettage
biopsy was followed By curettage post-hysterectomy. Biopsy ndings were correlated with post-hysterectomy curettage ndings. The age group
of the patients range from 37 years to 53 years with maximum number of cases in the range of 45 to 50 years (38%). Proliferative endometrium was
the most common pattern (56%) obtained by endometrial curettage biopsy as well as in post hysterectomy curettage followed by secretory
endometrium. Statistical analysis of endometrial biopsy study of 48 cases showed that it has a high Sensitivity (100%), Negative predicted value
(100%), Specicity (97.44%) and Positive predicted value (90.91%). The Accuracy of the test was 98%.
Conclusions: While endometrial curettage biopsy using uterine curette is not the gold standard for diagnosing endometrial pathologies in AUB, it
is an important diagnostic tool in the investigation for assessment of endometrium as it has few advantages.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF THREE TREATMENT MODALITIES ON BENIGN BREAST DISEASE VIZ. EVENING PRIMROSE OIL (EPO), DANAZOLAND CENTCHROMAN
Authors: Chaudhary Abhishek , Prakash Prem , Tajdar Yasir , Ahmad Nadeem
Published: January 2022

Background: Breast pain among women, with or without lump is common complaint and a cause of signicant anxiety and fear of breast cancer.
Breast feeding is additionally one of the reasons for non-cyclic pain, brocystic breast disease is otherwise called broadenosis. Material and
Methods:This is prospective study in the Department of General Surgery, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar. Conclusion:
Centchroman is a selective anti estrogen effective in the treatment of brocystic disease. Centchroman is effective in reducing the sizes of breast
lumps, providing relief from mastalgia and in curing cyclical and noncyclical breast pain in the premenopausal women.
CORRELATION BETWEEN CT CHEST SEVERITY SCORE AND CLINICAL PARAMETERS AND BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS IN COVID 19 PATIENTS
Authors: Kumar Pramodh , Aneesha Konduru , Radhika Ch. , Kumar Elaya , Srinivasan R.
Published: January 2022

AIM: To correlate between CT chest severity score in COVID 19 patients with Clinical [SpO2, RR, PaO2/FiO2] and Biochemical parameters
[NLR ratio, CRP, D- Dimer values].
METHODS: A Retrospective, observational study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. 110 patients were
admitted to the hospital with COVID 19 [RT PCR swab for COVID 19 positive and radiologically positive] between March 2021 to June 2021. The
patient was clinically, radiologically, and biochemically evaluated. CT chest severity score was used to differentiate the patients into mild,
moderate, and severe groups. The relationship between CT Severity score and Clinical parameters such as SpO2, RR, PaO2/FiO2 and Biochemical
markers [ NLR ratio, CRP, D-Dimer] were studied.
RESULTS: CT chest severity score was found to be positively correlated with decreased SpO2 levels, decreased PaO2/ FiO2, increased RR and
elevated NLR ratio, D Dimer and CRP levels(P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: The 25 CT Severity score scores well with the Clinical parameters and biochemical markers. Our data suggest that CT Chest
Severity Score correlates well with clinical parameters and biochemical markers.
ELEVATED INTERLEUKIN–6 AND FERRITIN LEVELS EXACERBATE SEVERITY OF 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19): A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Kumar Swami Shelesh , Kumar Chauhan Nitesh , Goyal Shuchi , Verma A.K. , Biyani Shweta
Published: January 2022

Background & objectives: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a big challenge for scientic and medical eld.
Progression of severe disease is a difcult problem in treatment. Therefore, there is essential need to recognize severe forms of COVID-19 early in
the disease course. Identication of effective biomarkers are able to classify patients based on severity. In this pilot study, we aimed to validate the
association between immunologic biomarkers Interleukin-6 and ferritin with the severity of the COVID-19.
Methods: A total of 1443 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were enrolled including a severe group and a nonsevere group. Baseline clinical
characteristics were collected. Serum interleukin-6 and ferritin were measured and the resultant data was statistically analyzed.
Results: The most common initial symptoms were fever (68.81%) and cough (47.82%), followed by loss of appetite (9.28%), fatigue (17.46%) and
breathlessness (15.52%). Level of IL-6 and Ferritin were signicantly higher in the severe patients (p<.05 for both) compared with nonsevere
patients.
Interpretation & conclusions: This pilot study conrmed that IL-6 and ferritin biomarkers are closely associated with the severity of COVID-19.
Assessment of these biomarkers could be helpful to medical practitioners in starting treatment and close monitoring against COVID-19 infection
which could improve prognosis and lower mortality
DENTAL DEFECTS WITH SUBGINGIVAL EXTENSION: A RESTORATIVE CONUNDRUM
Authors: Yadav Seema
Published: January 2022

There are situations where the subgingival margin of the restoration are unavoidable such as subgingival caries, fractures and resorption. The subgingival cavity margin creates various challenges during operative procedure and can affect periodontal health .Several restorative materials have been tried to restore cavities with subgingival margin. This paper will review the current approaches to the treatment of teeth involving root surfaces with caries, fractures, resorption and developmental defect with an objective to discuss clinical problems associated with deep subgingival margins and to have clear strategies of treatment approach in such situations.
Implementasi Aplikasi collabsproject.com di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad
Published: January 2022

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas permasalahan para pekerja di masa pandemi yang banyak di PHK/Di rumahkan dan memberi solusi untuk para pekerja lewat platform collabsproject.com. Dimasa pandemi seperti sekarang ini, para pekerja di hadapkan pada situasi sulit dimana perusahaan perusahaan banyak melakukan pemutusan hubungan kerja akibat dampak dari pandemi yang berkepanjangan dan belum bisa untuk di prediksi pandemi ini akan selesai. Dengan kebutuhan sehari hari yang tetap harus terpenuhi banyak karyawan – karyawan yang memutuskan untuk bekerja freelance di dunia digital, dengan adanya aplikasi collabsproject.com yang berbasis website maka para pencari kerja paruh waktu/freelance dapat dengan mudah mendapatkan pekerjaan yang mereka cari sesuai dengan keahlian dan kompetensi mereka masing – masing. Artikel ini ditulis dengan pendekan penelitian kualitatif.  Hasil analisis menunjukan bahawa pertumuhan ekonomi indonesia dapat diukur melalui peningkatan atau penurunan produk domestik bruto (PDB/GDP) karena indikator yang berhubungan dengan jumlah pengangguran adalah GDP.
Vacatur Pending En Banc Review
Authors: Emberling Ruby
Published: January 2022

When a case becomes moot on appeal, as when the parties settle, two primary Supreme Court cases guide the appellate court’s decision about whether to vacate the lower-court opinion. The Court has said that vacatur, an equitable remedy, promotes fairness to parties who were not responsible for the mootness because it erases adverse legal outcomes the litigants were prevented from appealing. Beyond this, vacatur is inadvisable since it eliminates precedential decisions and harms the judiciary’s efficiency and legitimacy. Yet this doctrinal order has not been uniformly brought to bear on the highly similar question of whether to vacate when a case becomes moot pending en banc review. Instead, courts have varied in their approach. Some adhere to the two primary cases, others distinguish them by referring to the unique characteristics of en banc review, and many simply vacate without justification. This Note calls attention to a little-discussed set of procedural doctrines and rules that carry the power to decimate important pieces of decisional law without justification. It offers an account of how existing doctrine fits in the en banc context, highlighting the pitfalls for judicial efficiency and legitimacy of failing to acknowledge that fit. Ultimately, it proposes revising the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure to clarify judicial confusion on this point.
Komunikasi Spiritual Membentuk Manajemen Jiwa Individu Dan Sosial
Authors: Muniruddin Muniruddin
Published: January 2022

Komunikasi dua arah saling berbagi informasi dan perasaan antara seorang individu dengan komunikan lainnya merupakan komunikasi inter personal dan setelah itu timbul komunikasi yang berkenaan dengan jiwa yang merupakan kekuatan non fisik dan sebagai curahan hati dengan sang Maha Pencipta Allah SWT. Manusia sebagai makhluk individu sekaligus sebagai makhluk sosial baru dapat mempunyai kekuatan apabila berhubungan dengan masyarakat sebagai bentuk sosialnya dan kepada kekuatan ghaib dari sang Maha Pencipta. Mengadakan hubungan dengan Tuhan sebagai kekuatan bathin. Apabila kedua-duanya terpenuhi maka akan mendapat kekuatan yang akurat dari luar yaitu fisik dan kekuatan dari dalam jiwa sebagai bentuk kekuatan spritual. Tulisan ini mengemukakan bagaimana kedua sumber kekuatan itu agar akurat menjadi kekuatan individu dan sekaligus kekuatan dalam pengembangan masyarakat. Hasil dari tulisan ini adalah komunikasi spritual merupakan komunikasi primer untuk menebar komunikasi lainnya dengan khalayak, karena jika mau berbagi informasi dengan banyak komunikan harus mempunyai tempat komunikasi yang kokoh dalam dalam diri individu sebagai komunikasi sipritual.

 
A Survey on Millennial Worries about Their Future in Digital Era
Authors: Az-Zahra Hanan Sarah , Muzaki Didy
Published: January 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis: (1) bagaimana tingkat kecemasan remaja tentang masa depan di era digital; (2) bagaimana remaja berpikir tentang apa yang mereka lakukan sekarang dan masa depan mereka; (3) bagaimana faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kecemasan remaja dan mencari solusi terbaik untuk mengatasi hal tersebut agar mereka dapat menghadapi masa depan yang akan mereka lalui dengan lebih baik. Objek penelitian ini adalah siswa SMK/Sma/Man/Mak dan siswa, jumlah peserta yang terlibat adalah . Data dalam penelitian ini merupakan hasil kuesioner online, metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian campuran dengan menggabungkan metode survei dan metode kuantitatif, dengan fokus pada pengumpulan data dan analisis data. Instrumen penelitian berupa daftar pertanyaan yang kami buat melalui google form untuk mendapatkan data kecemasan remaja tentang masa depan di era digital.
Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Perempuan Melalui Pemanfaatan Buah Nenas
Authors: Haryanto Rudi , Fitri Mariatul
Published: January 2022

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan meningkatkan kemampuan perempuan dalam memproses hasil pertanian buah nanas. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). Data penelitian diperoleh dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun jumlah informan sebanyak 30 ibu-ibu yang berada di Desa Kepenghuluan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut. (1) Perancangan partisipatif terdiri dari mengenal secara konprehensif keperluan Desa (2) Pelaksanaan proses pemberdayaan melalui pelatihan. (3) Evaluasi program pemberdayaan Perempuan dengan adanya pemberdayaan produk atau variasi produk dan pembentukan kelompok masyarat berbasis UMKM.
Pendekatan Epistemologis Tentang Agama
Authors: Annaisaburi Annaisaburi
Published: January 2022

Secara ontologis ilmu membatasi masalah yang dikajinya hanya pada masalah yang terdapat dalam ruang lingkup jangkauan pengalaman manusia. Jadi ilmu tidak mempermasalahkan tentang hari kamudian atau surga dan neraka yang jelas berada diluar pengalaman manusia. Karena hal inilah yang memisahkan daerah ilmu dan agama. Ilmu mempermasalahkan pula objek-objek yang berada di luar pengalaman manusia baik sebelum manusia itu berada di luar jangkauan seperti mengapa manusia diciptakan, maupun sesudah kematian manusia seperti apa yang terjadi setelah adanya kebangkitan. Perbedaan antara lingkup permasalahan yang dihadapinya juga menyebabkan perbedaan metode dalam memecahkan. Perbedaan ini harus diketahui dengan benar untuk dapat menempatkan ilmu dan agama dalam perspektif yang sesungguhnya. Tanpa mengetahui hal ini maka mudah sekali kita terjatuh kedalam kebingungan pada hal dengan menguasai hakikat ilmu dan agama secara baik, kedua pengatahuan ini justru akan bersifat saling melengkapi. Pada satu pihak agama akan memberi landasan moral bagi aksiologi keilmuan. Sedang di pihak lain ilmu akan memperdalam keyakinan beragama.
Mengatasi Pecandu Narkoba (Pendekatan Psikologi Dakwah)
Authors: Rubino Rubino
Published: January 2022

Narkotika dan Obat-obat terlarang yang disingkat Narkoba atau dengan istilah lain disebut NAZA (Narkotika, Alkohol dan Zat Adiktif) merupakan zat- zat yang apabila dipergunakan secara tidak benar maka sangat berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia. Orang yang mengalami kecanduan narkoba, bukan saja membahayakan kesehatan jasmaninya tetapi juga kesehatan rohaninya bahkan akan dapat meng-hancurkan kesehatan sosial. Oleh karena itu, dengan begitu besarnya dampak negatif dari kecanduan narkoba ini, maka tentunya harus senantiasa diupayakan solusi untuk mengatasinya agar bagi para pecandu narkoba dapat menghentikan perbuatannya dan bagi mereka yang belum terkena dapat terhindar dari dampak negatif narkoba tersebut, dan salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi pencandu narkoba tersebut yaitu melalui pendekatan Psikologi Dakwah.
Perspektif Baru Penulisan Sejarh Islam
Authors: Yakub M
Published: January 2022

Sejarah Islam selama 14 abad merupakan sejarah yang berpandangan dari“center”.Dalam arti sejarah Islam bukan merupakan sejarah totalitas, masih merupakan sejarah partikular. Sebab, seperti dikatakan Richard W. Bulliet, sebagaimana dikutip oleh Azyumardi Azra, sejarah Islam selama 14 abad adalah cerita tentang Nabi Muhammad dan penguasa-penguasa Muslim di kawasan Arab. Pandangan dari “center” tersebut menggambarkan sejarah Islam sebagai pertumbuhan darinukleustunggal, yang kemudian menyebar dan menyatu dalam institusi yang diberi label “kekhalifahan”. Penglihatan sejarah Islam dari center merupakan ciri historiografi yang mendominasi buku-buku sejarah selama ini. Model ini kemudian dikritik oleh intelektual kontemporer sebagai tidak sesuai lagi dan tidak proporsional mengingat umat Islam Arab hanya berjumlah sekitar 13 persen dari populasi umat Islam di dunia. Selain pandangan dari“center”itu, adalah pandangan dari“periphery”, yakni yang mengkaji sejarah Islam yang ada di kawasan non Arab, dan menyangkut penyebaran Islam di wilayah ini, oleh para ulama. Meski kajian sejarah model ini sangat muda sekali dibandingkan dengan model kajian sejarah yang pertama (kajian model “center”). Hal ini terjadi karena para penulis sejarah Islam tidak lagi didominasi oleh orang-orang Arab sendiri, tetapi oleh para sarjana dari berbagai negara Islam
Prinsip-Prinsip Jurnalistik [Bercirikan] Islam
Authors: Mutiawati Mutiawati
Published: January 2022

Suka tidak suka bahwa dunia jurnalistik, baik media cetak maupun media elektronik (komunikasi massa) selalu terlibat dan tidak akan bisa lepas dengan gatekeepers, regulator, media dan filters sebelum pesan sampai kepada khalayak banyak. Sadar atau tidak sadar dalam proses tersebut, pesan bisa mengalami reduksi, defiasi maupun manipulasi oleh berbagai pihak dan kepentingan dengan tujuan mendapatkan efek yang diinginkan pada audience/khlayak ramai. Oleh karena itu jurnalistik pada media komunikasi massa memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam penyampaian pesan terhadap khalayak ramai. Pada prinsipnya komunikasi secara umum dengan komunikasi Islam adalah berbeda, prinsip komunikasi Islam berupa free and Balance flow pf information yang dipandang lebih adil dan manusiawi bila di lihat komunikasi secara umum hanya sebatas free flow of information. Percaya atau tidak sejarah munculnya dunia pers itu sendiri berasal sejarah perjuangan manusia tentang kebebasan berbicara setiap anggota masyarakat. Maka di Amerika Serikat ada pasal 19 mengatakan bahwa setiap orang mempunyai kebebasan untuk mencari, menerima dan menyebarkan informasi atau idea melalui media massa tanpa ada hambatan. Maka di dunia Barat ada istilah news free flow (pengaliran berita-berita bebas). Maka kita dapat menyaksikan penyebaran berita yang tidak seimbang antara di dunia Timur dan dunia Barat. Begitu berat tugas jurnalistik Islam dalam menyeimbangkan kesenjangan informasi yang diterima khalayak. Setuju atau tidak setuju faktor internal, sosok jurnalis merupakan pihak yang paling disorot dalam penyebaran berita di samping ada faktor yang lainnya. Di samping itu sebagai makhluk sosial, seorang wartawan juga mempunyai sikap, nilai, kepercayaan dan orientasi tertentu dalam politik, agama, ideologi dan aliran dimana semua komponen itu berpengaruh terhadap hasil kerjanya (media content), sehingga kerap kali media tersebut terlibat dalam sebuah hegemoni (politik,agama, budaya atau ideologi).
Dialog Agama-Agama: Mendewasakan Keberagamaan Dalam Masyarakat Majemuk
Authors: Sahdin Sahdin
Published: January 2022

Konflik dan tindak kekerasaan yang mewarnai kehidupan umat beragama beberapa tahun belakangan ini telah mendorong berkembangnya dialog serius secara intensif dan konstruktif. Untuk mencari pemecahan atas segala sikap destruktif banyak tawaran teoritis maupun praktis dikemukakan dan paling keras gemanya adalah upaya menciptakan dialog antarumat beragama. Sudah saatnya umat beragama meninggal kan era monolog untuk beranjak kepada era dialog. Dialog adalah satu pilihan yang logis dan etis dalam upaya melibatkan agama pada berbagai persoalan. Bagaimanapun juga dialog harus dilakukan dalam konteks sekarang dan masa datang dimana pluralitas agama merupakan kenyataan yang tak bisa terbantah kan.
Peran Aksi Cepat Tanggap Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Pesisir di Kecamatan Medan Belawan
Authors: Putri Atika , Abdullah Abdullah , Muniruddin Muniruddin
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui : 1) Peran lembaga Aksi Cepat Tanggap  (ACT)  Kantor Cabang  Sumatera  Utara  dalam  meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat pesisir di Kecamatan Medan Belawan. 2) Evaluasi yang dilakukan Lembaga Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) Kantor Cabang Sumatera Utara dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat pesisir di Kecamatan Medan Belawan. 3) Faktor pendukung dan fakor penghambat yang dialami Lembaga Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) Kantor Cabang Sumatera Utara dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat pesisir di Kecamatan Medan Belawan.  Penelitian   ini   menggunakan   pendekatan   kualitatif   dengan   metode deskriptif, karena penelitian ini menjelaskan fenomena yang terjadi dengan cara mengumpulkan data-data yang diperoleh dari informan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu, wawancara (interview),  observasi,  dan  dokumentasi.  Teknik  analisis  data  menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran yang dilaksanakan lembaga Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) Kantor Cabang Sumatera Utara sudah cukup baik dalam  meningkatkan  kesejahteraan  masyarakat  pesisir  di  Kecamatan  Medan

Belawan. karena kesejahteraan merupakan kondisi terpenuhinya kebutuhan dasar
Kesilapan Penggunaan Kata Kerja dalam Kalangan Pelajar Melayu Ketika Menstruktur Ayat dalam Penulisan Bahasa Sepanyol
Authors: Mohd Nor Mariyati , Md. Salleh Norhana , Baharum Hasrina
Published: January 2022

Dalam mempelajari bahasa asing seperti bahasa Sepanyol, pelajar sering kali melakukan kesilapan sama ada dari aspek fonologi, morfologi, sintaksis dan semantik. Kesilapan yang berlaku dipengaruhi oleh banyak aspek seperti pengaruh bahasa ibunda, bahasa kedua pelajar, perbezaan ciri linguistik yang terdapat pada bahasa sasaran dan bahasa ibunda pelajar dan sebagainya. Aspek kesilapan yang menjadi fokus dalam kajian ini adalah kata kerja bahasa Sepanyol yang merangkumi pembentukan dan penggunaanya dalam ayat. Pelajar sering kali keliru dengan bentuk konjugasi kata kerja yang pelbagai berdasarkan subjek dan kala, melakukan penambahan kata kerja yang tidak perlu, mengurangkan kata kerja yang perlu, pemilihan kata kerja yang salah dan melakukan terjemahan yang tidak tepat. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini dilakukan untuk mengenal pasti jenis kesilapan dalam penggunaan kata kerja oleh pelajar Melayu dan menentukan punca kesalahan dan kesilapan yang dilakukan. Bagi mencapai objektif kajian ini, penyelidik menggunakan teori analisis kesilapan oleh Dulay, Burt dan Krashen (1982). Sampel kajian adalah terdiri daripada 50 orang pelajar UPSI yang mempelajari bahasa Sepanyol pada tahap satu iaitu tahap paling asas. Hasil kajian mendapati majoriti responden membuat kesalahan disebabkan struktur ayat bahasa Sepanyol yang berbeza dengan struktur ayat bahasa Melayu, pengaruh daripada bahasa ibunda pelajar tidak dapat dielakkan dan berlaku juga pengaruh daripada bahasa kedua iaitu bahasa Inggeris. Dengan itu, penyelidik mengemukakan beberapa pendekatan dan cadangan dalam usaha meningkatkan pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa Sepanyol sebagai bahasa asing di Malaysia.
Teknologi Penghasilan Tembikar Tradisional Terenang di Temin Kraf
Authors: Mohd Nor Peah Mohd Zamani , Muhammad Nubli , Harun Hamdzun
Published: January 2022

Terenang is one of the local traditional earthenware products in Peninsular Malaysia other than Labu Sayong and Mambong pottery. Terenang production activities centered in Kampung Pasir Durian and Temin Kraf in Jerantut, Pahang. Along with the modern advancement, the manufacturing of traditional pottery is also experiencing changes in terms of technology usage as demonstrated through the Labu Sayong’s production in Perak. The use of modern technology in the manufacturing process is very helpful in preserving the activity of extinction in development. However, the question is whether the Terenang pottery production activity uses the same modern technology during the distribution process. This research uses qualitative research approach that captures descriptively through observation, interview and document analysis towards the Terenang production process at Temin Kraf. The results showed that the use of modern technology in the manufacture of traditional pottery craft Terenang at Temin Kraf. This can be observed in the process of primary materials, the manufacturing process, the decor, and the combustion method. Temin Kraf’s effort in utilizing the use of modern technology is a step that brings this pottery activity to another new level that can diversify the types and designs of Terenang as well as being able to increase the distribution amount immediately. However, this study suggests the need for a proactive and drastic efforts taken by the government toensure that this legacy will continue to be preserved in order to be appreciated by future generations.
Fungsi dan Simbol dalam Mantera Mengikut Konteks Budaya Melayu
Authors: Mohamad Hanapi Mazarul Hasan , Zakaria Norazimah , Ali Abdul Halim
Published: January 2022

Mantera ialah karangan berangkap yang menerangkan world-view dan kosmos bagi manusia berhubung dengan makhluk-makhluk ghaib. Mantera menerangkan pemikiran tentang peranan dan kepentingan manusia untuk menguasai ilmu, menghayati alam sekitar, dan hubungan manusia dengan kehidupan, sebuah ekspresi intelektual serta memberi penekanan kepada keindahan dan kehalusannya iaitu dari segi budi dan bahasanya. Objektif makalah ini ialah pertama mengenal pasti fungsi mantera dalam masyarakat Melayu dan kedua mengenal pasti penggunaan simbol dalam mantera. Mantera mempunyai unsur simbolisme yang boleh dilihat melalui penggunaan bahasanya. Ia penting dalam mempengaruhi pemikiran seseorang individu untuk menjadi lebih sempurna dalam kehidupan mereka dan kehidupan bermasyarakat. Kajian ini bertitik tolak daripada teori semiotik Peirce yang mengemukakan tiga perkara iaitu ikon, indeks dan simbol. Dalam makalah ini, prinsip simbol akan digunakan untuk melihat pemilihan kata-kata dalam mantera sebagai cerminan lambang akal budi orang Melayu. Teori semiotik ini tidak akan dilihat sebagai dunia yang autonomous tetapi akan dihubungkan dengan konteks atau budaya masyarakat yang melahirkan mantera. Justeru keindahan kata-kata dalam mantera bukan sahaja terletak pada pilihan kata serta kalimatnya yang berima, tetapi terkandung di dalamnya makna dan falsafah yang sangat baik mewakili pancaran pemikiran masyarakat tradisi dahulu. Mantera juga dapat menerangkan pemikiran tentang peranan dan kepentingan manusia untuk menguasai ilmu, menghayati alam sekitar, dan hubungan manusia dengan kehidupan, sebuah ekspresi intelektual serta memberi penekanan kepada keindahan dan kehalusannya iaitu dari segi budi dan bahasanya.
The Relationship and Impact between Board of Director Criteria towards Firm Performance for Companies Listed on Bursa Malaysia: Trading and Services Sector
Authors: Mohd Jumali Noorul Farha , Jusoh Mohd Abdullah , Syed Mohamad Syed Ismail
Published: January 2022

This research aims to investigate the relationship and impact between the board of directors criteria towards the company's performance. We hypothesized that the board of the directors criteria will increase the firm performance since board of the directors are viewed as one of the corporate governance mechanism that should be effective in monitoring and advice the management to protect the interest of shareholders. In this study, analysis of panel data has been used. The company's performance was measured by Return on Assets (ROA) and Tobin's Q. Using 159 listed firms in Trading and Services Sector from 2007 to 2013, our study exhibit that the size of the board of directors (BODSIZE) had significant and positive relationship on ROA and Tobin's Q. This shows when BODSIZE increases, the performance of the company will also increase. Next, CEO duality and independent board of directors (PERBODIND) had no significant relationship with ROA and Tobin's Q. Overall, good corporate governance is important to improve the company’s performance. The implication of this study is that it may affect various parties and include investors, financial institutions, academia, corporations, and governments in making judgments, decisions or improvements to corporate governance and company performance.
Solar radiation modelling and measurement techniques in Lafia Zone, Nasarawa state, Nigeria
Authors: Mamman Andah , Ibrahim Umaru , M. Idris Mustapha , Mundi Abdullahi A. , U. Sarki Musa
Published: January 2022

The number of solar radiations measuring stations in Nigeria has been observed not to effectively describe the necessary variability; as such prediction models are necessary for estimation of solar radiation values using readily available meteorological variables. In this study, solar radiation parameters were determined for Lafia zone, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Twelve (12) location were carefully selected to avoid sunshine and wind obstruction using a systematic random sampling technique. Three-hour daily measurement (12.00 pm to 2.00 pm) was done on three 12V, 5W solar panels using a pyranometer and the output was estimated using the Angstrom-Prescott Regression Equation. The continuity in the assembled system was measured using an Avometer. The result revealed that solar radiation intensity was found to range from 165.5 W/m2 to 298.6W/m2 with the mean value of 241.24 W/m2.The highest global solar radiation value of 29.8MJ/m2was observed in April while the lowest value of 16.5MJ/m2was observed in August. The extraterrestrial solar radiation was found to range from 9.06 MJ/m2 in August to 26.60 MJ/m2 in February with average value of 20.96MJ/m2. The atmospheric transmission coefficient over the year is found to range from 0.7 in July and September to 1.4 in December. The obtained atmospheric transmission coefficient determined for the year (2019) is a good indication for solar radiation application in Lafia geo-political zone, Nasarawa State. The performance of the developed model is observed to imply that it can be used to predict global solar radiation for Lafia zone in Nasarawa State.
Emde, Coolen, dan Istrinya: Analisis Gender dan Relasi Kuasa dalam Pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur (1812-1848)
Authors: Widayat Maria Theofani
Published: January 2022

This article aims to build awareness of the gender equality issues in the history of Christianity through historical research. The subject of the research is the history of missions in East Java, especially in 1812-1848. Therefore, this study employs an analysis of gender and power relations both through feminist theory initiated by Kwok Pui Lan and also orientalism theory brought by Edward Said in examining the history of mission in East Java on that period. The characters appointed as the research subjects are Johannes Emde and Coenrad Laurens Coolen, along with their wives and children. They are the pioneers in introducing the gospel to the Javanese in East Java, thus become the foundations of the Christian community in East Java. In particular, the life of Emde and Coolen are so intertwined with the history of the East Java Christian Church (GKJW). However, there is a gender gap found in the mission by Emde and Coolen. In response, this research is conducted to keep building the awareness of gender justice as the history of Christianity carry on.AbstrakTulisan ini adalah bentuk upaya membangun kesadaran terhadap keadilan gender atas sejarah Kekristenan melalui penelitian pada sejarah pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur khususnya pada tahun 1812-1848. Untuk itu penelitian ini menggunakan analisis gender dan relasi kuasa melalui teori feminis yang digagas oleh Kwok Pui Lan dan teori orientalisme yang dibawa oleh Edward Said dalam menelaah sejarah pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur pada periode tersebut. Tokoh-tokoh yang diangkat adalah Johannes Emde dan Coenrad Laurens Coolen, beserta istri dan anaknya. Mereka memiliki andil besar dalam mengenalkan Injil dan menjadi pondasi komunitas Kristen di Jawa Timur. Utamanya tokoh Emde dan Coolen yang begitu melekat pada sejarah Greja Kristen Jawi Wetan (GKJW). Namun dalam proses pekabaran Injil yang dilakukan oleh Emde dan Coolen lekat dengan ketimpangan gender. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan supaya terus terbangun kesadaran pada keadilan gender dalam membaca dan melanjutkan sejarah Kekristenan di mana saja.
A Christmas Chrestomathy
Authors: Editors The
Published: January 2022

As the year draws to a close, the editors are delighted to present our second annual Christmas Chrestomathy, highlighting the essays that best represent our aims, ambitions, attitudes, and even our animadversions. As it turned out, 2021 was a milestone year for the journal with the launch of a new website, the switch to a rolling publication schedule, and the debut of a new section: The Rambler.
Linguistics as Science, Language as Mystery
Authors: Leivada Evelina , Di Sciullo Anna Maria
Published: January 2022

Notions of competence and performance, language as a mystery, and the promotion of linguistics into a science—Evelina Leivada discusses controversial points in Anna Maria Di Sciullo’s essay.
Proposed changes to the H-2A program would affect labor costs in the United States and California
Authors: Martin Philip , Rutledge Zachariah
Published: January 2022

The H-2A visa program allows farmers in the United States to be certified by the U.S. Department of Labor to recruit and employ guest workers, usually for a maximum of 10 months, when they are unable to find enough workers living in the United States (including U.S. citizens, other legally authorized workers, and workers not authorized to work in the United States). We analyzed U.S. and California H-2A job certification data to determine how the program is currently used and how a proposed H-2A wage freeze would likely affect future farm labor costs. Our analysis suggests that changes in the H-2A visa program would likely expand the program while reducing labor costs in California and elsewhere.
Characterisation of Microplastics from the Effluent of a Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant and from its Natural Receptor
Authors: Batrinescu Gheorghe , Ionescu Ioana-Alexandra , Scutariu Roxana-Elena , Chiricuta Bogdan , Surupaceanu Ionut Cristian
Published: January 2022

Results obtained from the characterization of three water samples (one representing the effluent of a municipal treatment plant and the two others representing surface water from the Jiu River/Romania, upstream and downstream of the effluent discharge point) are presented in this study in terms of microplastic content. The water samples were processed by successively passing them through a series of filters with the following dimensions: 5 mm, 0.5 mm (500 im), 0.1 mm (100 im) and then through some microfiltration membranes (MF) type EZ-Pak Membrane Filters (Merk-Millipore) made of a mixture of cellulose esters, with an average pore diameter of 0.45�m. In order to highlight the microplastics in the water samples, their analysis was performed as well as the solid material retained on the microfiltration membranes, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) using a SEM Quanta FEG 250/Thermo Fischer Scientific. The results obtained highlighted the existence of microplastics in all the analyzed samples, in the known forms presented in the specialized literature: irregular planes, fibers and spheres. Their dimensions are variable, ranging between 3.2 �m and 119.5 �m for irregular plane microplastics and between 3 �m and 15 �m for spherical microplastics. The dimensions of microplastics in the form of fibers are also in the range of tens of �m and cannot be established exactly because in most cases they appear in the form of conglomerates. The treatment plant�s microplastic effluents content led to the modification of the physical-chemical indicators of the water in their natural receptor. Thus, the content of organic matter and total suspended matter in the downstream water compared to the effluent discharge point is higher than in the upstream water. The analysis of microplastics by SEM allows only their highlighting and their geometry, being a first step in the study of the pollution induced by such materials.
Influence of Electrodeposition Parameters on Morphology and Polymer Inclusion into Polymer/Zn Composite Coatings
Authors: Muresan Alina Crina , Benea Lidia
Published: January 2022

In this study different type of composite coatings was obtained by electrodeposition using zinc as matrix and polymeric particles as disperse phase in zinc sulphate electrolyte. The effects of some electrodeposition parameters on the thickness and morphology of obtained composite coatings were analysed by optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX) methods. Polymeric particles inclusion into zinc matrix was correlated with imposed electrodeposition parameters. It was observed that the thickness of the coatings is influenced by electrodeposition parameters. From the morphology of the coatings, it could be concluded that pure zinc has a regular surface with hexagonal crystals, while the composite coatings have fine surface structure. Also, the electrodeposition parameters influence the inclusion of the dispersed phase into metallic matrix that will influence further the different properties of the composite materials.
The Static Behavior of a Ship Deck Panel Made of Composite Materials
Authors: Beznea Elena-Felicia , Baroiu Nicusor , Chirica Ionel
Published: January 2022

A study on the static analysis of a naval panel made of composite sandwich materials is presented. By using FEM, the modeling of a naval floor with a length of 5 m and a width of 2.5 m is performed. Two distinct cases, have been performed: the first model consists of the plate and stiffeners made of steel and the second model concerns a panel made of composite material sandwich type steel / SANFoam103 / steel, and the stiffeners made of steel. A parametric study has been performed. The thickness of the steel faces have 6 mm, and for the core of SANFoam have been selected the thicknesses 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, 40 mm.
Characterisation of Fibre Reinforced Resin Concrete
Authors: Chandrasekaran Kiruthika , Srinivasan Lavanya Prabha , Meyappan Neelamegam
Published: January 2022

Resin Concrete uses polymeric resin to replace cement concrete. Four types of polyester resins were identified with Methyl methacrylate as catalyst, calcium carbonate and fly ash as fillers along with river sand and coarse aggregate size of 10mm, 6mm were used to produce resin concrete. Seventy-two trial batches were carried out for preliminary investigation targeting compressive strength of more than 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) and four batches were shortlisted. These four batches along with the addition of glass fiber were taken for detailed investigation of stress strain behavior, young�s modulus, Poisson ratio, various correlative equations among their mechanical properties and durability properties. Developed mix can be recommended for manufacturing various polymer products.
Study of Mechanical Properties of Recycled Polyethylene of High and Low Density
Authors: Rezakalla Antypas Imad , Petrovna Savostina Tatiana
Published: January 2022

High and low density polyethylene materials constitute about 48% of total weight of plastics waste in Europe, that depends on the frequent use of these materials in packaging applications. This paper analyze the recycling effect on the mechanical properties of high and low density polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE). A mechanical recycling process was tested for the plastics waste of high and low density polyethylene, then a tensile and impact tests were performed on different mixing ratios for each of the both materials ranging from 100% of the virgin material and up to 100% of the recycled material with a difference of 10% of the sample to the other. This paper discusses the tensile properties of tensile stress at the fracture, elongation and modulus of elasticity and the impact test results for HDPE and LDPE were compared with each other.
Comparative Studies on the Behaviour of Flat Panels Made of GRP Under Static and Dynamic Loads
Authors: Mocanu Costel Iulian , Pohilca Alin , Moise Liviu , Tudose Daniela Ioana
Published: January 2022

Glass reinforced plastic, so called GRP, is a composite material made of glass strands called fibbers woven together to create a flexible fabric. GRP is a lightweight material with many and diverse applications ranging from the manufacture of reservoirs for different liquids to the manufacture of boats, yachts, chairs and even children playground furniture. The behaviour of this material under static and dynamic loads is still raising interest from the scientific community and a large number of researchers. This continued interest is due to the material versatility for different applications depending on its manufacture process that has a significant weigh-in in the material mechanical properties. These resulting mechanical properties need to be carefully analysed and benchmarked prior to using the obtained material in commercial applications. The scope of this research study is to analyse the behaviour of glass reinforced plastic plate panel with reinforcements on one and two directions under static and dynamic loads employing both experimental and numerical methods for results validation. The methods used in this research study for the dynamic loads can also be applied successfully to other composite materials. Additionally, the stress plots have been analysed in iteration in order to ensure the most optimal reinforcement pattern.