bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM BAGI NASABAH DALAM AKAD PEMBIAYAAN DI PEGADAIAN SYARIAH
Authors: Hidayatulloh
Published: November 2023

Pegadaian syariah merupakan salah satu dari Industri Keuangan Non Bank yang mendapatkan perhatian besar dari masyarakat Indonesia. Data Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Tahun 2010-2014 disampaikan ke publik menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan jumah aset yang pesat di industri pegadaian syariah. Pada tahun 2014 tercatat asetnya mencapai Rp3.304.260.000 (Tiga Milyar Tiga Ratus Empat Juta dua Ratus Enam Puluh Ribu Rupiah). Kemudahan mendapatkan pinjaman dana untuk kebutuhan yang cepat menjadi salah satu alasan mengapa nasabah memiliki minat tinggi untuk bertransaksi di pegadaian syariah. Namun pegadaian syariah tidak lepas dari kritik, antara lain kegiatan usaha yang mirip dengan kredit di pegadaian konvensional dan perlindungan hukum bagi nasabah pembiayaan. dengan metode penelitian hukum normatif, penelitian ini menjawab beberapa persoalan penerapan prinsip syariah dan perlindungan hukum bagi nasabah berdasarkan peraturan perundang-undangan dan perspektif fikih. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan konseptual (conceptual approach) dalam menguji data sekunder yang digunakan dan menganalisis secara kualitatif yang lebih mengutamakan kualitas data daripada kuantitasnya. Pada akhirnya, penelitian ini mengemukakan bahwa operasional pegadaian syariah di Indonesia telah sesuai dengan prinsip syariah dan perlindungan hukumbagi nasabahnya telah diatur dalam peraturan perundang-undangan khususnya Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen, Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor: 1/POJK.07/2013 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen Sektor Jasa Keuangan. Adapun dengan konsep Himayah al-Mustahlik, Islam telah memberikan perhatian yang sangat besar terhadap perlindungan hukum bagi nasabah sesuai dengan maqashid syariah.
Ija Sunatana&Dede Kania: SISTEM HUKUM GANTI RUGI DALAM HUKUM PIDANA ISLAM SEBAGAI BAHAN PEMBAHARUAN HUKUM PIDANA INDONESIA
Authors: Dede Kania Ija Suntana
Published: November 2023

Abstract: This research reveals that the settlement of criminal cases in Indonesia is at present constructed through criminal justice system organized by the government. The system places abuse of criminal law as an abuse of state concerns, not as a violation to individuals. The formulation and meaning of criminal acts are not viewed as acts of personally and concretely violating the victim’s law concern, but they are seen as the abuse of state norms. Meanwhile, from the model of criminal case settlement in Islamic criminal law, it is found that the arrangement differs from the Indonesian current state of the art. The flow of formal Islamic criminal law provides an opportunity for the victim to prosecute, even to determine the compensation amount. Academically, the formulation of Islamic criminal law possesses a potential of being a reforming model for the setllement of criminal cases in Indonesia.
ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS FOR OBESITY IN WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA (THE DHS PROGRAM 2016)
Authors: Sinatrya Alfadhila Khairil , Mahmudiono Trias , Melaniani Soenarnatalina
Published: November 2023

Overweight and obesity can be interpreted as abnormal fat accumulation that can cause health problems. The average BMI (Body Mass Index) in adult women has also continued to increase. This study aims to identify the relationship between age, alcohol consumption, cigarette consumption, employment status, economic status, ethnicity and area of ​​residence with the incidence of obesity in women aged 15-49 years in South Africa and determine the most influential factors on obesity. This study is a quantitative study with a design cross-sectional using secondary data from The DHS Program 2016. Respondents in this study were women aged 15 - 49 years in South Africa as many as 1158 people. The dependent variable in this study is the nutritional status of obesity which is classified as obese if BMI ≥25 kg/m2. While the independent variables are age, alcohol consumption, cigarette consumption, employment status, economic status, ethnicity, and area of ​​residence. Data were analyzed by chi-square and logistic regression. The results showed that the factors associated with obesity were age, employment status and economic status (p-value <0.05). The most influential factor is adult age with a range of 25 - 49 years. Therefore, there is a need for behavioral changes in adult women 25-49 years in South Africa and national monitoring evaluation of multisectoral programs for obesity prevention in South Africa.
Pravastatin AMPK Yolağının ve Potasyum Kanallarının Aktivasyonu Yoluyla Sıçan Torasik Aortunu Gevşetir
Authors: ŞAHİNTÜRK Serdar
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışma kolesterol düşürücü bir ilaç olan pravastatinin sıçan torasik aortundaki fonksiyonel etkilerini ve etki mekanizmalarını belirlemeyi amaçladı. Erkek Wistar Albino sıçanların torasik aortlarından izole edilen damar segmentleri, izole organ banyosu sistemindeki bölmelere yerleştirildi. Dinlenim gerimi 1 g olarak ayarlandı. Dengelenme sürecinden sonra torasik aorta halkaları 10-6 M fenilefrin ile kasıldı. Stabil bir kasılma sağlandıktan sonra damar halkalarına kümülatif (10-8-10-4 M) pravastatin uygulandı. Pravastatinin vazoaktif etki mekanizmalarını belirlemek için, belirtilen deney protokolü, spesifik sinyal yolağı inhibitörleri ve potasyum kanal blokörlerinin inkübasyonundan sonra tekrarlandı. Pravastatin, önceden kasılmış sıçan torasik aort halkalarında konsantrasyona bağımlı bir gevşeme gösterdi (p<0,001). Endotelin çıkarılması, L-NAME uygulaması ve indometazin inkübasyonu, pravastatinin vazorelaksan etki düzeyini anlamlı ölçüde azalttı (p<0,001). Pravastatin kaynaklı vazorelaksasyon seviyeleri, TEA, 4-Aminopiridin, XE-991, dorsomorfin ve anandamid uygulamalarından sonra anlamlı ölçüde azaldı (p<0,001). Gliburid ve baryum klorür uygulamaları pravastatinin vazorelaksan etki düzeyinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir değişikliğe neden olmadı (p=1,000). Pravastatin sıçan torasik aortunda belirgin bir vazorelaksan etkiye sahiptir. Pravastatinin vazorelaksan etkisinde sağlam endotel, nitrik oksit, prostanoidler, AMPK ve potasyum kanalları (BKCa, SKCa, KV ve K2p kanalları) rol oynamaktadır.
Low-Latency FPGA-Based PLC Microprocessor for Industrial Automation in Compliance with IEC-61131-3
Authors: Cancino-Escobar Manuel J , Delgado-del-Carpio Marcelo , Solís-Cisneros Horacio I , Mota-Grajales Rafael , Pérez-Patricio Madaín , Hernández-Gutiérrez Carlos A
Published: November 2023

This study presents the design and implementation of a PLC microprocessor adhering to the IEC-61131-3 standard, executed on a Cyclone-V FPGA using a DE10-NANO development board. Our microprocessor optimizes the central processing unit by streamlining the data path, achieving a remarkable simulated response time of approximately 60 ns, equivalent to three clock cycles at a 50MHz frequency for Boolean operations. To substantiate our approach, we conducted practical experiments utilizing a FESTO conveyor station, employing relays as actuators, and incorporating optical and inductive sensors. The results underscore the feasibility of our proposed approach and serve as practical validation of its efficacy. This work introduces a promising avenue for the development of cost-effective PLCs employing SoC FPGA variants. Additionally, a thorough comparison of execution times with other early reported architectures. Our microprocessor outperforms even well-established PLCs like the S7-312, with substantial reductions in execution times of 94.54% for floating-point operations, 71.42% to 93.33% for word operations, and up to 78.57% for bit operations.
Seismic Velocity Inverse via Physics Embedded RNN
Authors: Lu Cai , Zhang Chunlong
Published: November 2023

Seismic velocity inversion is one of the most critical issues in the field of seismic exploration and has long been the focus of numerous experts and scholars. In recent years, the advancement of machine learning technologies has infused new vitality into the research of seismic velocity inversion and yielded a wealth of research outcomes. Typically, seismic velocity inversion based on machine learning lacks control over physical processes and interpretability. Starting from wave theory and the physical processes of seismic data acquisition, this paper proposes a method for seismic velocity model inversion based on Physical Embedding Recurrent Neural Networks. Firstly, the wave equation is a mathematical representation of the physical process of acoustic waves propagating through a medium, and the finite difference method is an effective approach to solving the wave equation. With this in mind, we introduce the architecture of recurrent neural networks to describe the finite difference solution of the wave equation, realizing the embedding of physical processes into machine learning. Secondly, in seismic data acquisition, the propagation of acoustic waves from multiple sources through the medium represents a high-dimensional causal time series (wavefield snapshots), where the influential variable is the velocity model, and the received signals are the observations of the wavefield. This forms a forward modeling process as the forward simulation of the wavefield equation, and the use of error back-propagation between observations and calculations as the velocity inversion process. Through time-lapse inversion and incorporating the causal information of wavefield propagation, the non-uniqueness issue in velocity inversion is mitigated. Through mathematical derivations and theoretical model analyses, the effectiveness and rationality of the method are demonstrated. In conjunction with simulation results for complex models, the method proposed in this paper can achieve velocity inversion in complex geological structures.
Research on Vibration Comfort of Non-motorized Lane Riding Based on Three Axis Acceleration
Authors: LI Yuecheng , XU Liangjie , Huang Xi , XIAO Hao
Published: November 2023

In order to enhance the comfort of cycling, it is imperative to investigate the effects of vibration on non-motorized bicycle riding from the perspectives of road characteristics and traffic features. Through an analysis of the mechanisms by which road and traffic conditions influence cycling vibrations, 13 influencing factors were identified. Subsequently, the non-motorized bicycle lanes in Wuhan city were selected as the subject of empirical research, where three-axis accelerometers attached to the rider's torso were employed to measure and categorize vibration comfort levels. The experimental road segments were found to exhibit comfort levels falling between slightly uncomfortable and relatively uncomfortable. Further analysis of the influencing factors was conducted using the Random Forest algorithm and Logistic Regression. The results revealed that six factors significantly impact the comfort of cycling: the presence of dedicated non-motorized bicycle lanes, the absence of physical separation between non-motorized and motorized traffic, cycling speed, the number of road surface irregularities, the presence of parking areas within the non-motorized bicycle lane, and the type of non-motorized bicycle. This study provides valuable insights into the factors affecting non-motorized bicycle lane usage and contributes to the refined design of urban non-motorized bicycle infrastructure, thereby facilitating better support for sustainable urban transportation.
Comparative Study on the Effect of Different Soil Improvement Methods in Blueberry Soil
Authors: Li Yanan , Liu Shuxia , Wang Dongmei , Li Qi , Wang Chengyu , Wu Lin
Published: November 2023

Soil improvement methods can result in changes in the microbial community in blueberry soil. However, there have been few reports on the impacts of different soil improvement methods on the microbial function, particularly on endophytic microbe. In this study, we analyzed the response of microbial community composition, microbial function and nitrogen (N) cycle to different improvement methods using high throughput sequencing. We aimed to investigate the best soil improvement method from a microbial perspective. The results showed that the highest microbial diversity was observed in the T4 treatment (peat combined with mushroom bran), followed by the T2 treatment (peat combined with acidified rice husk) both in the rhizosphere and roots. The dominant phyla were Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, which were most abundance in the T4 and T1 (peat combined with sulfur) treatments in the rhizosphere soil, respectively, but showed the opposite trend in the root endophytic bacterial community. Interestingly, Acidobacterium and Paludibaculum, belonging to the Acidobacteria phylum, were found to have the highest influence according to the correlation network analysis. And these bacteria were most abundant in the T2 treatment in the rhizosphere soil. The rhizosphere soil microbial communities were clustered into two categories: one for T1 and T2 treatments, and another for T3 (mushroom bran) and T4 treatments. Compared to the other treatments, the T1 treatment had the most significant impact on microbial functional pathways in the blueberry roots. T2 treatment promoted the growth of N fixation functional bacteria both in the rhizosphere soil and roots. At the module level, the T2 treatment increased the relative abundance of N fixation and decreased the relative abundance of assimilating nitrate reduction reaction (ANRA), dissimilating nitrate reduction reaction (DNRA), denitrification and completed nitrification in the blueberry rhizosphere soil. Additionally, the T2 treatment increased the abundance of root endophytic microbes involved in N fixation. Overall, our findings suggest that the addition of peat combined with acidified rice husk is the optimal soil improvement method for blueberry cultivation.
A Review of Distribution and Profiles of HBCD in Different Environmental Media of China
Authors: Deng Jing Lin , Liu Wen bin , Gao Li rong , Jia Tian qi , He Yun chen , Mao Tian ao , Hussain Javid
Published: November 2023

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) was most important flame retardant in Expanded Polystyrene foam and Extruded Polystyrene foam in the past forty years in the world. China was the major producer and user of HBCD, and the total HBCD production was about 0.3 million tons. Although HBCD has been completely banned in China in 2021 because of its long-range transport, bioaccumulation and toxicity, there's still a lot of residues in environment. Therefore, we reviewed multiple studies concerning the distribution of HBCD in diverse environmental matrices, such as air, dust, soil, water, sediment and biota. Results revealed that HBCD levels in different environments in China present a geographical variation and were at high level compared with other countries. In all environmental media, relatively high HBCD concentrations have been found in industrial and urban areas. Industrialization and urbanization are two important factors that influence the concentration and distribution of HBCD in the environment. In terms of isomer, γ-HBCD was the dominant isomer in soil, water, and sediment, while in the biota, α-HBCD was the predominant isomer.
The factors which influenced the Hungarian traveller decisions and tourism organisations during the coronavirus crisis and beyond
Authors:   Obuda University, Karácsony Peter , Vasa László ,   Budapest Metropolitan University, Pásztóová Vivien ,   J. Selye University
Published: November 2023

In the 21st century, tourism and hospitality are highly profitable industries. Thousands of people enjoy visiting popular tourist resorts, and historical and natural sites or trying out the most exciting attractions, which give tourists the experience of a lifetime. In the aftermath of the 2019 coronavirus crisis, the way tourism organisations operate has changed dramatically. The coronavirus outbreak caused huge liquidity problems for companies, which also affected the tourism sector. We examine the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis on tourism organisations operating through primary research. The literature review is based on a synthesis of domestic and international research findings. For the primary research, an online questionnaire survey was conducted among the 312 selected respondents - active tourists - in the all regions of Hungary in 2022. We analysed the decisions of Hungarians who travelled domestically and abroad and whether such factors as media coverage of coronavirus crisis and financial situation fears influence them. The research is based on the testing of three hypotheses. Through correlation analysis and chi-square quantification, the research results showed that media coverage of the coronavirus crisis, fear of illness, and financial factors influenced respondents’ travel behaviour and thus the performance and operations of tourism organisations in Hungary.
Incentive structures and their impact on the economic viability of academic and research institutions: a case-based methodological investigation
Authors:   Altynsarin National Academy of Education, Tynybaeva Madina , Tanirbergenova Anar ,   Altynsarin National Academy of Education, Aktanova Aiman ,   Altynsarin National Academy of Education, Imangaziev Arystan ,   Altynsarin National Academy of Education, Torebekova Ayaulym ,   Altynsarin National Academy of Education
Published: November 2023

In the rapidly globalizing world characterized by increasing competitiveness in the academic and research sectors, the influence of incentive structures on the economic viability of institutions has gained prominence. This article proposes a comprehensive case-based methodological investigation to examine how various incentive mechanisms affect the economic standing of academic and research institutions in Kazakhstan. Drawing from the interdisciplinary fields of economics, management science, and sociology, we aim to delineate the causal linkages between incentive structures and institutional economics. The economic viability of academic and research institutions is increasingly subjected to scrutiny in contemporary discussions surrounding higher education and research funding paradigms. In a symbiotic relationship, incentive structures act as critical levers that can either augment or constrain the economic viability of these institutions. This interdisciplinary research article embarks on an empirical journey to explore the interconnections between incentive structures and economic outcomes within the academic and research institutions in Kazakhstan. The study employs a case-based methodological framework, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data gathered from a representative sampling of institutions. Grounded in Institutional Economics, Transaction Cost Economics, and Social Capital Theory, the investigation seeks to dissect the underlying mechanisms that condition the efficacy of various types of incentives - monetary, social, and reputational - on the financial stability, operational efficiency, and overall economic performance of these institutions. The article aims to contribute to the extant literature by filling the current empirical void and providing actionable insights for policymakers, institutional administrators, and the academic community at large. The findings have far-reaching implications not only for Kazakhstan but also for similar emerging economies grappling with the challenges of fostering economically viable and globally competitive academic and research institutions.
The market dynamics of specialized food products: a cost-effectiveness analysis of gluten-free pasta with corn and rice flour formulations
Authors:   Astana Branch, Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry LLP, Urazbayev Zhumatay , Muslimov Nurzhan ,   Astana Branch, Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry LLP, Kabylda Anar ,   Astana Branch, Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry LLP, Kazhybekova Aidana ,   Astana Branch, Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry LLP, Kerimbekova Nuray ,   Astana Branch, Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry LLP
Published: November 2023

As consumer preferences evolve, market segmentation becomes increasingly pronounced, leading to specialized food products’ rising significance. This study undertakes a multi-faceted exploration into the market dynamics of specialized food products, focusing on gluten-free pasta made with corn and rice flour formulations in the context of Kazakhstan’s economic landscape. Utilizing a composite framework that blends elements from cost-effectiveness analysis, supply chain considerations, and consumer behavior models, this research aims to elucidate the multiple dimensions that govern the commercial feasibility and market penetration of gluten-free pasta in Kazakhstan. The study’s salient findings suggest that the market for gluten-free pasta in Kazakhstan is predominantly driven by a mix of socioeconomic factors and health considerations. Interestingly, the cost-effectiveness analysis unveils that economies of scale have not yet been realized in the production cycle, indicating an opportunity for future investment in technology and process optimization. Furthermore, consumer awareness and willingness to pay a premium for specialized food products differ based on demographic factors such as age, education level, and household income, which necessitates targeted marketing strategies for maximizing market reach and profitability. This research holds significant implications for stakeholders across the food industry value chain, from raw material suppliers to end consumers. It offers an integrated lens to examine the complex interplay between production costs, consumer preferences, and market forces, ultimately serving as a guide for policy and strategic decision-making in the growing market of specialized food products.
La acepción trascendente del refrigerium cristiano: entre el agua y el infierno
Authors: AJA SÁNCHEZ José R.
Published: November 2023

El término refrigerium tuvo una doble significación en el cristianismo antiguo: una de carácter físico y material, que derivó de una tradición pagana anterior ("refrescar" al muerto), y otra de naturaleza etérea y sobrenatural que fue producto de un desarrollo etimológico habido en el seno del propio cristianismo ("alcanzar la salvación eterna"). Esta última significación ha pasado en general más desapercibida que la anterior en la historiografía moderna, como si se aceptara que aquélla fue la genuina del término en cuestión, o la más extendida. Este trabajo pretende justamente mostrar que esto no fue exactamente así, y que el contexto semántico de la significación sobrenatural del refrigerium cristiano fue bastante más elevado que el otro. El análisis nos mostrará de paso la función simbólica que tuvo el agua en el cristianismo primitivo.
At the dawn of Christianity: Interdisciplinary ‎studies. V Cycle of Conferences
Authors: López de Hontanar Paula , Boada Benito Aítor , Boned María Belén , Canalejo Palazon Ana
Published: November 2023

Ciclo de Conferencias celebrado en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid durante el curso académico 2018/2019
La Historia de la persecución vándala en África de Víctor de Vita y su valor documental
Authors: Herrera Roldán Pedro
Published: November 2023

El trabajo se propone principalmente analizar la fiabilidad de la Historia de la persecución vándala en África de Víctor de Vita. Para ello se intenta establecer en primer lugar el género literario de la obra, su fecha de composición y su público, y a continuación se estudian las principales noticias que contiene, su veracidad y sus posibles manipulaciones. Finalmente se concluye que, aunque la visión que el autor ofrece sobre el reino vándalo está llena de prejuicios y muy distorsionada, los datos concretos que aporta son por lo general ciertos y merecen ser tenidos en cuenta
Some Notes on Andrápolis, the Royal City: Apocryphal Acts of Thomas 3
Authors: Muñoz Gallarte Israel , Narro Ángel
Published: November 2023

The following paper aims to explore the meaning and significance of the so-called royal city Andrapolis (Ἀνδράπολις) within the context of the Apocryphal Acts of Thomas’s narrative (chapter 3). The identification of this Indian toponym have attracted the attention of many scholars during the last century and nowadays again, as witness of the few reliable historical traces supposedly transmitted by the apocryphal. For doing so, after a short introduction, we deal with the allegedly historicity of the text; then, we focus on the issue related mainly to the different variants of the location depending on the Syriac and Greek versions of the Acts of Thomas, and propose a new interpretation; finally, we check the rest of Greek variants among the manuscripts - collated by Bonnet and new findings -, trying to find the cause of their differences with the best attested Andrapolis, and draw some final remarks.
Notas lingüísticas sobre dos estelas funerarias de Nubia cristiana con el tipo de oración “Euchologion Mega” para los muertos
Authors: TSAKOS Alexandros
Published: November 2023

Este artículo busca ofrecer algunas observaciones sobre el uso del griego en la Nubia cristiana, basándose para ello en el estudio de dos estelas funerarias inscritas con el 'Euchologion Mega', un tipo de oración para los muertos. El artículo se centra en cinco consideraciones procedentes del examen del mencionado material. La conclusión extraída subraya la necesidad de estudiar las variantes individuales de la fórmula oracional y apuesta por la continuidad de investigaciones en esta línea.
A fragment of the Book of Revelation in the Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection (T-S AS 177.202)
Authors: Tarras Peter
Published: November 2023

Edition and study of a new fragment of the Book of Revelation in the Taylor-Schechter Genizah Collection (T-S AS 177.202)
Les lectionnaires de l’ancienne liturgie de Jérusalem
Authors: JANERAS Sebastià
Published: November 2023

El sistema de lecturas de la antigua liturgia de Jerusalén, liturgia que era en lengua griega, nos es conocido gracias a las antiguas versiones armenia y georgiana, pero también en manuscritos greco-árabes y árabes, todos del Sinaí y procedentes sin duda del monasterio de San Sabas en Palestina. Algún leccionario griego, como es el caso del ms. Sin. gr. 210 (s. IX), corresponde plenamente a la antigua liturgia hagiopolita. Dadas las influencias mutuas entre esta liturgia y la de Constantinopla, el investigador puede dudar entre una atribución u otra. Para ello se dan aquí unas pautas que permiten distinguir claramente cuándo un leccionario pertenece o no a la liturgia de Jerusalén.
Ecumenismo y geoestrategia. De fray Guillermo Adán a san Francisco Javier
Authors: GIL Juan
Published: November 2023

En este artículo se estudia cómo la idea de una unión entre católicos y nestorianos (los habitantes de Socotorá y la India) sedujo al dominico Guillermo Adán en el siglo XIV y al jesuita Francisco Javier en el siglo XVI. Pero de este ecumenismo cristiano surgió asimismo en ambos casos un impulso bélico: la lucha contra el enemigo común, el Islam. A las mismas causas respondieron los mismos efectos, con una misma concepción geoestratégica.
La direction spirituelle à travers les règles monastiques. Péchés, pénitence et punitions dans le monachisme pachômien (IVe-Ve siècles)
Authors: GIORDA Mariachiara
Published: November 2023

A modo de esbozo de las influencias de las prácticas monásticas en las instituciones eclesiásticas y, también, como una dinámica de institucionalización del modo de vida monástico, este artículo se ocupa de las diferentes formas de tratamiento de la paternidad espiritual a través de la confesión y de la expiación de los pecados, así como de la disciplina, basadas en la guía de los monjes y en las reglas monásticas (siglos IV-V). Concretamente, la dirección espiritual en los monasterios de Pacomio fue lograda por las reglas monásticas. Este análisis resulta fundamental por la herencia que legaron los cánones pacomianos y sería util para comprender el uso de las reglas en otros monasterios coptos, concretamente la estructura de la disciplina del monasticismo shenutí.
Prescripciones rituales sobre la impureza sexual de la mujer. Coincidencias funcionales entre algunas Leyes Sagradas griegas y Septuaginta Lv 12 y 15, 18-33 (2ª parte)
Authors: PEREA YÉBENES Sabino
Published: November 2023

Se estudian y se comparan varias leyes sagradas que consideraban impuras las relaciones sexuales, en particular para la mujer, quien, además, por su sola condición de madre, era considerada más impura que el hombre. La mujer que menstrua, que está embarazada, que pare o acaba de ser madre adquiere, por tales razones, la etiqueta religiosa de “impura”, tanto en las leyes hebraicas (Levítico 12 y 15) como en numerosas Leyes Sagradas griegas, relativas a distintos dioses, templos o ciudades.
Una traduccion griega anonima temprana del Coran. Los fragmentos de la Refutatio de Nicetas de Bizancio y la Abjuratio anonima
Authors: HØGEL Christian
Published: November 2023

Presentamos en este artículo los fragmentos de la primera traducción completa conocida del Corán, acompañados de una introducción y notas. Esta traducción al griego, realizada algún tiempo antes de 780 d.C., no ha sido hasta ahora reconocida en los estudios coránicos ni en los bizantinos, sin que sus principales rasgos hayan sido advertidos. En el artículo argumentamos que la traducción trata de captar el texto coránico de forma precisa y con un espíritu benevolente, además de plantear como posible lugar de origen a la Siria omeya.
Notes sur les mss. du Musée Mar Thomas des Syriens catholiques de Mossoul (Irak)
Authors: AFFAS Pios
Published: November 2023

En esta nota oferecemos una clasificación preliminar de los manuscritos conservados en el Museo de Mar Thomas, en Mosul (Iraq), en cinco apartados de corte temático, precedidos de unas notas contextualizadoras.
Los eulogia de San Menas y las representaciones de Horus en las estelas mágicas: coincidencias y disidencias iconográficas. Puesta a punto de un viejo debate
Authors: SAURA ZORRILLA Domingo
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo rescata un antiguo debate originado en el siglo XIX, que hacía derivar el origen de la iconografía de las ampollas de peregrino del mártir egipcio San Menas, de la imagen-tipo de las estelas mágicas de “Horus sobre los cocodrilos”. Tomando como punto de partida dicha controversia, analizo más detenidamente la iconografía de los eulogia del santo egipcio, con el objeto de explicar posibles coincidencias y disidencias iconográficas y funcionales entre ambas imágenes.
Bireylerin Dijital Ayakizi Farkındalık ve Yönetim Düzeylerine Yönelik Bir Araştırma
Authors: KOÇYİĞİT İrem , ÖZKUL Ahmet Sait
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, pek çok dijital cihaz ve teknolojiyle sarmalanmış günümüzde dijital ayakizinin önemine vurgu yapmak, bireylerin dijital ayakizi yönetimi ve farkındalık düzeylerini incelemektir. Buna yönelik olarak literatürdeki veri toplama araçları incelenerek çalışmanın amacına uygun olarak bir anket formu tasarlanmıştır. Tasarlanan anket formunda bireylerin dijital ayakizi yönetimi ve dijital ayakizi farkındalık düzeylerini incelemeyi hedefleyen ifadelerin yanı sıra çalışmaya derinlik kazandırabilmesi adına dijital ortamları kullanım durumları ve kişisel bilgilerini paylaşma düzeylerine de yer verilmiştir. Veri toplama sürecinde, sosyo-demografik özellikler ile birlikte beş bölüm ve 47 ifadenin yer aldığı anket formu kullanılmıştır. 500 katılımcının yer aldığı araştırma sonucuna göre bireylerin dijital ayakizi farkındalığının ve yönetim düzeyinin yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Dijital ayakizi farkındalığı ve dijital ayakizi yönetim düzeyleri sosyo-demografik özelliklere göre değişkenlik göstermektedir.
Aşırı İş Yükü, İş Stresi, Presenteizm ve İşten Ayrılma Niyeti Arasındaki İlişkiler: Görgül Bir Araştırma
Authors: TÜRKKAN Gönül , SOYMAN Tuğba
Published: November 2023

Gereğinden fazla yüklenen iş, iş stresi, olumsuz şartlarla başa çıkmak adına gösterilen presenteizm davranışı ve işi bırakma sürecine girmek durumunda kalması çalışanların iş hayatında karşılaştığı önemli sorunlar olup, bu çalışmada aşırı iş yükü, iş stresi, presenteizm ve işten ayrılma niyeti arasındaki doğrudan ve dolaylı etkiler incelenmiştir. Değişkenler arasındaki etkileşimlerin anlaşılabilmesi şirketin en önemli kaynaklarından olan iş gücünün ve bilgi birikiminin örgüt içerisinde kalmasının sağlanması açısından önemlidir. Bu amaçla kolayda örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak anket yolu ile Adana ve İstanbul illerinde görev alan 234 beyaz yaka çalışanından veri sağlanmıştır. Verilerin analizi için SPSS 25 ve Process Macro programlarından yararlanılmıştır. Değişkenler arasındaki doğrudan ilişkiler için korelasyon ve basit doğrusal regresyon analizleri kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre aşırı iş yükü, iş stresi, presenteizm ve işten ayrılma niyeti değişkenlerinin birbirleri ile aralarında anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü ilişkiler elde edilmiştir. Aracılık testleri için Process Macro kullanılarak bootstrap yöntemi uygulanmış olup; sonuçlara göre aşırı iş yükünün presenteizm ve işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde iş stresinin tam aracılık etkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Diğer bir sonuç olarak, aşırı iş yükü ve iş stresinin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde presenteizmin aracılık etkisinin olmadığı bulunmuştur.
Experiences of gender-based violence among adolescent schoolgirls in India
Authors: Kumar Abhishek , Singh Sushmita , Ravi Uday Kumar
Published: November 2023

This study examines the experience of violence among adolescent schoolgirls from selected institutions in the Hazaribag district of Jharkhand, India. It maps the nature and extent of such incidents and examines how such violence affects a person's physical, emotional, and psychological health from a sociological perspective, considering factors such as how differently it affects students from different social groups, who the perpetrators are inside and outside the school, and the extent of such violence against students in private, public, or other types of schools. This descriptive and explanatory research used a mixed-methods approach to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Questionnaires, interview schedules, and informal focus group discussions were the main methods of data collection. The narrative method and SPSS software were used to analyze the qualitative and quantitative data, respectively. The study finds that female students are particularly vulnerable to school violence because of the gender factor involved, which cannot be isolated from gender-based violence. It also reveals sociological aspects, such as the means of transportation used by students, which are clearly related to their economic position, social category, etc., which play a very important role in such experiences of violence. The research contributes to the development of a gender-sensitive and violence-free educational atmosphere in which social justice education is more likely to be found.
The turning point of civilization: Sociological perspective toward artificial intelligence on modern humanity
Authors: Abadi Mansurni Adi , Arraki Rajih , Podara Anna , Ghazaryan Tatevik , Mufid Ahmad
Published: November 2023

The ongoing debate about whether artificial intelligence (AI) is a gift or a curse to humanity is explored in this study from a sociological perspective. The study examines how AI simplifies human work but devalues creativity, intuition, emotion, and consciousness, ultimately transforming society. The research suggests that while the challenges of AI can be overcome, three aspects of human cognition are difficult to replace: curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence. On a social level, AI cannot replace initiatives for cooperation, cultural awareness, and encouragement to be part of society (sense of socialization). The study emphasizes the need for values, rules, and discourse. AI must be based on human rights, democracy, inclusion and diversity. It strengthens and enhances the discourse and practice of digital humanism and post-humanism. It also highlights the importance of incorporating religious values, local wisdom, and rules or policies to mitigate and resolve AI risks. The conclusion is that AI is not inherently a threat to humanity, but rather the greatest threat is humanity itself. The research emphasizes the need for collective feedback and understanding to improve AI systems through collaboration, as the road is long and full of surprises and challenges.
JOCRISE Paradigm, Methodology & Economics
Authors: Shakespeare Rodney , Mouatt Simon , Challen Peter
Published: November 2023

JOCRISE is embarked upon a project of universal, even cosmic, significance. 

            Rejecting the outdated, inaccurate and static understanding of reality which underlies mainstream economics, the Paradigm provides a new, accurate and dynamic understanding of our changing world. 

            The new understanding is not reductionist and encompasses many subjects (including history, sociology, psychology, religion, environment, anthropology, technology and epistemology).  The result is an ability to find solutions for major global problems (e.g., persistent poverty, depletion of resources and environmental depredation) which, at present, appear to be insoluble.

            The Paradigm’s potency is comparable to that of the Copernican Revolution which overthrew the concept of an Earth-centred universe and replaced it by a sun-centred one with consequences including today’s political democracy (i.e., the vote) as well as modern astronomy and rocketry.

            Just as the Revolution introduced a new methodology for astronomy, so the Paradigm introduces a new Methodology for economics which:-

establishes that mainstream economics is founded upon fifty nine false, outdated, interconnected assumptions about reality

reverses the false assumptions whereon the reversals (or opposites) are easily seen to be true and can therefore form the components of the new Economics with hugely beneficial consequences.

           The ‘Great Reset’ is a phrase describing the proposals of the World Economic Forum which will concentrate all economic power into the hands of the few rather than putting economic power into the hands of the many.

            The Paradigm has areas needing development (see Appendix Two).  Readers are encouraged to make the development and so forward the progress of the Paradigm as a whole.
Margaret Archer (1943-2023) on Critical Realism and Morphogenesis: Linking Critical Realist Research Models from East and West
Authors: Adam-Bagley Chris , Abubaker Mahmoud
Published: November 2023

Critical Realism (CR) is a philosophical approach to social science research, social action, and social change activism. It provides a framework for social scientists whose value commitments leads them to view the construction of social phenomenon in critical ways, which identify the often hidden oppressive elements in social structures. This understanding of a ‘new’ reality underlies the advocacy of change strategies, and the initiation of dialogue between members of disadvantaged and oppressed groups through the process of ‘morphogenesis’  This model of dialogues enabling change and the ‘unmasking of alienation’ stem from the work of Roy Bhaskar, and has been developed by Margaret Archer and other European scholars. An important feature of CR has been the application by the emergence of shared understanding, by social scientists from different value traditions (e.g. Christianity, Secular Humanism, and Islam). The JOCRISE in taking CR understandings of oppressive social forces into new fields, and with fresh CR models, is welcomed. In appraising the new model from JOCRISE, we offer both Cartesian dualism, and Popper’s World 3 model as elements of a new, dynamic focus on social change advocacy.
The Impact of Anthropometric Measurements on Radiotherapy Planning for Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Koca Timur , Sengun Yasemin , Atak Ece , Aksu Melek Gamze , Tuncel Nina , Korcum Aylin Fidan
Published: November 2023

Background: It was aimed to evaluate the differences and relationship between the anthropometric characteristics of the patients who received radiotherapy in our clinic after breast-conserving surgery due to breast cancer. Methods: A total of 40 patients underwent whole breast and lymph node irradiation after breast-conserving surgery were evaluated according to dosimetric parameters and ​anthropometric variables such as weight, mid-sternum thickness, Haller index, central lung distance (CLD) and breast volume.Results: In internal mammary node (IMN) irradiated patients, lung doses (V5, V10, V20, V30, minimum dose (Dmin) and maximum dose (Dmax)) and contralateral breast doses (Dmax and V5) were significantly higher than the patients not received IMN irradiation. Also, breast size shown to be an important factor; when small and large breast sized patients were compared, ipsilateral lung V10, V20, and V30 values and the Dmin of heart were higher in patients with large breast volume. The V5 value and Dmin of the total lung were higher in the group with a CLD value of 3 cm or less. The contralateral breast Dmax and V5 doses were higher in patients with midsternum thickness above 1.7.Conclusions: In the radiotherapy of breast cancer especially for the patients with nodal treatment volumes, differences in treatment designs could be made according to anthropometric variables. In the evaluation of radiotherapy treatment plans individual features like chest wall shape and breast size should be kept in mind.
The comparison of diagnostic ability between blue laser/light imaging and narrow band imaging for sessile serrated lesions with or without dysplasia
Authors: Kobayashi Reo , Yoshida Naohisa , Morinaga Yukiko , Hashimoto Hikaru , Tomita Yuri , Inoue Ken , Hirose Ryohei , Dohi Osamu , Murakami Takaaki , Inada Yutaka , Morimoto Yasutaka , Itoh Yoshito
Published: November 2023

Objectives: Diagnostic ability of sessile serrated lesions (SSL) and SSL with dysplasia (SSLD) using blue laser/light imaging (BLI) has not been well examined. We analyzed the diagnostic accuracy of BLI for SSL and SSLD using several endoscopic findings compared to those of narrow band imaging (NBI).
Materials and Methods: This was a subgroup analysis of prospective studies. 476 suspiciously serrated lesions of ≥2 mm on the proximal colon showing serrated change with magnified NBI or BLI in our institution between 2014 and 2021 were examined histopathologically. After propensity score matching, we evaluated the diagnostic ability of SSL and SSLD of the NBI and BLI groups regarding various endoscopic findings. For WLI findings, granule, depression, reddish were examined for diagnosing SSLD. For NBI/BLI findings, expanded crypt opening (ECO) or thick and branched vessels (TBV) were examined for diagnosing SSL. Network vessels (NV) and white dendritic change (WDC) defined originally were examined for diagnosing SSLD.
Results: Among matched 176 lesions, the sensitivity of lesions with either ECO or TBV for SSL in the NBI/BLI group were 97.5%/98.5% (p=0.668). Those with either WDC or NV for diagnosing SSLD in the groups were 81.0%/88.9% (p=0.667). Regarding the rates of endoscopic findings among 30 SSLD and 290 SSL, there were significant differences in WDC (66.4% vs. 8.6%, p<0.001), NV (55.3% vs. 1.4%, p<0.001), and either WDC or NV (86.8% vs. 9.0%, p<0.001).
Conclusions: The diagnostic ability of BLI for SSL and SSLD was not different from NBI. NV and WDC were useful for diagnosing SSLD.
Assessment of rainfall-runoff process using Arc-GIS and HEC-HMS in Gelana Watershed, Rift Valley basin Ethiopia.
Authors: DIRIBA BERNABAS TESFAYE
Published: November 2023

Estimating runoff from rainfall is necessary to know the amount of water available in a river basin and to better understand the occurrence of flooding. In different basins, hydrological models have been used to determine hydrological processes and available water resources. This study investigates the use of distributed hydrological models to estimate rainfall-runoff processes in the Gelana River basin in West Guji Region,Ethiopia. The hydrological model HEC-HMS (Hydrologic Engineering Center, HydrologicalModeling System) is used in conjunction with the geospatial hydrological model extension, HEC-GeoHMS in the ArcGIS environment. DEMs (Digital Elevation Models)of the study areas were processed using HEC-GeoHMS, an ArcView GIS extension for watershed delineation, terrain preprocessing, and watershed processing was used to estimate the HEC-HMS continuous rainfall runoff simulation. The meteorological models were developed within the HEC-HMS from the recorded daily rainfall data for the hydrological years 2000 to 2010. In HEC-HMS, the basin model includesthree important processes; loss, conversion and basic flow. The control specifications have been defined for the specified time period and time step within a day. Soil conservation service curvenumber (SCS-CN), SCS unit hydrology method, and Muskingum methodwere used to calculate losses, conversion,and routing, respectively. For model calibration the coefficient of determination, Nash-Sutcliffe coefficient, and PBIAS resulted in 0.75, 0.72 and 3.4 respectively for calibration and 0.79, 0.77 and -7 respectively for validation. The results indicate that HEC-HMS can be used for the hydrological modeling of the watershed which will be necessary for soil and water conservation of the area.
Contractile injection systems facilitate sporogenic differentiation of bacteria through the action of a phage tapemeasure protein-related effector.
Authors: Nagakubo Toshiki , Nishiyama Tatsuya , Yamamoto Tatsuya , Nomura Nobuhiko , Toyofuku Masanori
Published: November 2023

Contractile injection systems (CISs) are prokaryotic phage tail-like nanostructures loading effector proteins that mediate various biological processes. Although CIS functions have been diversified through evolution and hold the great potential as protein delivery systems, the functional characterisation of CISs and their effectors is currently limited to a few CIS lineages. Here, we show that the CISs of Streptomyces davawensis belong to a unique group of bacterial CISs distributed across distant phyla and facilitate sporogenic differentiation of this bacterium. CIS loss results in decreased extracellular DNA release, biomass accumulation, and spore formation in S. davawensis. CISs load an effector, which is a remote homolog of phage tapemeasure proteins, and its C-terminal domain has endonuclease activity responsible for the CIS-associated phenotypes. Our findings illustrate that CISs can contribute to the reproduction of bacteria through the action of the effector and suggest an evolutionary link between CIS effectors and viral cargos.