bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
p53 Polymorphism in Oral Lichen Planus
Authors: Vijayan Aswathy K. , Muthukrishnan Arvind
Published: August 2022

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disease. It involves T-lymphocyte aggression targeted to the basal layer of the oral mucosa.p53 plays a central role in the prevention of normal cells from the development of the malignant phenotype. Somatic alterations in p53 cause defects in normal p53 function. Wild type p53 plays an important role in repairable damage of the cell due to cellular stresses. Over-expression, as well as polymorphic variants of Mouse double minute 2(MDM2), have effects on p53 disturbances. In addition, degradation of p53 by E6 protein of high-risk human papillomavirus is also suggested as one of the mechanisms which attenuate p53 responses in oral carcinogenesis. Polymorphisms in p53 are anticipated to cause measurable disturbance in p53 function. Polymorphism of the codon 72 on exon 4 of the gene p53 is the first and most commonly known polymorphism of this gene. The presence of p53 has been demonstrated as an early marker of dysplasia in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. This review discusses about p53 polymorphism as an early indicator of genetic predisposition to neoplastic transformation in OLP.
Effect of zinc and clomiphene citrate on seminal fluid parameter in subfertile male
Authors: Jabbar Hiba Sattar , Majeed Hind Hadi , Ali Rihab Abbas , Mukheef Maher Abbood
Published: August 2022

Subfertility is a universal, general problem of male and females factor. Zinc is one of the most important trace mineral, that plays an essential and necessary role in sperm generation and normal, physiological male reproduction. Pituitary Gonadotropins (FSH) and (LH) are basic for reproduction, FSH is a crucial role for sperm production and LH energize synthesis and production of testosterone Hormone. Currently, the most common therapy used in case of male subfertility clomiphene citrate, the study show significant increase in semen parameter and hormonal status after treatment with zinc 50 mg once/day and clomiphene citrate 50 mg twice/day for at least 2- 3 months. The aim of this research is. To evaluate the role of the zinc and clomiphene citrate on male subfertility case.
Psychological level of youth cadets in Bali
Authors: Pribadi Ocky Soelistyo , Livana P H , Kuncoro Amin , Sulistyo Aris Budi , Mulyani Sri
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 is a disease with very fast and deadly transmission, with the addition of sufferers who continue to increase every day. The impact of the spread of COVID-19 which continues to increase and is exacerbated by various policies issued by the government at the same time greatly affects various aspects including both socially, physically and psychologically. The purpose of the study was to determine psychological level of youth cadets in Bali. Design this research is a descriptive study research, the type of quantitative research. The sample of this study amounted to 245 respondents with purposive sampling technique. The measuring instrument uses a stress, anxiety and depression level questionnaire that is valid and reliable. Data were analyzed univariately using frequency distribution. The results showed that the psychological level of the Bali Poltrada Taruna students was in the normal category.
Effect of work environment on nurses’ job performance: Systematic review
Authors: Almutairi Dlwl Rabeh , Alkorbi Samia Abdulaziz , Alghabbashi Maram Taher , Aly Sahar Mohammed Mohammed , Alsulami Sanaa Awwad
Published: August 2022

Background: Saudi Arabia is developing very fast in all disciplines, especially in nursing and health. Work environments involve essential factors that organisations must consider when seeking to understand the performance of employees at work. Understanding the effect of the work environment on nurses’ job performance could lead to many benefits for leaders, nurses, and health organisations. The nursing shortage is a pressing concern around the world. A high turnover of skilled nurses can have serious implications for the quality of care, cost, and efficiency of hospitals. Improving nurses' working conditions should be essential to address the nursing shortage. Aim: To determine the effect of the Work Environment on Nurses’ Job Performance. Method: This is a systematic review with a quantitative approach. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews. Our research team developed a study plan before initiating the literature search. In this plan, the search was refined to include only English-language articles published between 2017 and 2021. This search provided 58 applicable studies (MEDLINE: 13, Scopus: 19, ScienceDirect: 21, and PubMed: 5) related to the PICO question and limited to nursing.
Comparative study of safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose complex and oral ferrous sulphate in treatment of iron deficiency anaemia during puerperium
Authors: Mangnale Shailendra , Thakkar Dipak , Mangnale Shailendra
Published: August 2022

Background: Consequences of postpartum iron deficiency anaemia have been associated with fatigue, depression, cognitive dysfunction, stress, and anxiety. It can also interrupt mother-child bonding. Present study was aimed to compare safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose complex and oral ferrous sulphate in treatment of iron deficiency anaemia during puerperium. Material and Methods: Present study was single randomized control trial, conducted in postpartum female, >18 years, diagnosis of postpartum anemia within the first 48 hours postpartum with a hemoglobin level 8 – 10 gm/dl. Results: Oral iron group had a mean baseline Hb of 8.86 ±0.54 and post treatment mean Hb after 2 weeks was 9.39 ± 0.48 and after 4 weeks was 10.35 ± 0.46. Statistically significant difference was noted in baseline and post treatment Hb levels at 2 and 4 weeks score (p<0.05).  For the I.V iron group Hb score shows that the baseline mean was 8.70 ± 0.50 and post treatment mean Hb after 2 weeks and 4 weeks was 9.94 ± 0.48 and 11.19 ± 0.57 respectively.  Statistically significant difference was noted in baseline and post treatment Hb levels at 2 and 4 weeks score (p<0.05).
The purpose as the cause in analogy and its relationship to sharia purpose
Authors: Ajeel Suhad Salah Hassan
Published: August 2022

The research deals with finding the relationship between the purpose as the cause in the Analogy, which the advanced fundamentalists talked about and which is the subject of a difference between them, and Sharia Purpose, and the reasoning in the terminology of the fundamentalists with two meanings; The first requires the explanation of the rulings of God Almighty, and the second is the reasoning that is intended for it in the sections on Analogy, and the fundamentalists’ statements about wisdom in the sections on Analogy. In the issue of the purpose as the cause, there are three sayings for which reasoning is forbidden, and among them are those who are absolutely permitted, and among them are those who restrict them to discipline. The locus of the relationship between the purpose as the cause and the intent lies in the fundamentalists’ words about wisdom that is synonymous with the intent, and the type of intent that the scholars intended in the issue of making wisdom the description of entrusting the ruling with it.
Research on Environmental Accounting Information Disclosure of Listed Companies in My Country's Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Kan Xinyu , Yan Huijing , Xiong Jiaxin
Published: August 2022

The rapid economic development is inseparable from the support of industrial production and technological progress. Although the material living standard of human beings has been improved, at the same time, the environment on which human beings lives has been destroyed, and physical health is also threatened. Environmental problems are the product of unreasonable use of resources and economic growth. In recent years, my country's environmental protection measures and laws and regulations have been increasingly improved, but the environmental situation is still not optimistic. Manufacturing enterprises are part of the pollution problem and should play an important role in the disclosure of environmental information. This paper analyzes the problems of environmental accounting information disclosure of listed companies in my country's manufacturing industry, and puts forward relevant suggestions and countermeasures accordingly.
Problems and Improvement of the Special Additional Deduction System of Personal Income Tax
Authors: Zhou Yu , Zhou Zejiong
Published: August 2022

The new individual income tax law was officially implemented in 2019, and one of the highlights is the new six special additional deduction policies. The emergence of the special additional deduction policy aims to solve the problems of people's livelihood, reduce the tax burden of the people, and achieve social equity. At this stage, various special additional deduction policies have been implemented in various places. While achieving certain results, the disadvantages of the policy have become increasingly prominent. The policy still needs to keep pace with the times, spit out the old and accept the new. This paper will analyze the problems existing in the implementation of the special additional deduction system of personal income tax at this stage, draw lessons from foreign beneficial experience, and combine social reality to put forward scientific and feasible suggestions for improving the special additional deduction system.
Bitcoin or Gold?
Authors: Han Dongxue , He Mingliang , Wang Longyu
Published: August 2022

In the topic selection, we need to estimate the prices of bitcoin and gold according to the data given from 2001 to 2012. According to the estimated price, the initial amount is set as $1000, which is used as the principal for financial investment for a period of five years from 2016. In the whole modeling process, the main problems we need to solve are the following four points: the task 1 is the best investment strategy is given through the established model, and the investment value on October 9, 2021 is calculated. The task 2 is the best strategy of the model is proved. The task 3 is Determine the impact of transaction costs on transaction results. The last task is to Complete a memo with strategies, models, and results. In the whole modeling process, we first preprocess the data, which is arranged and classified in chronological order, and fill the data by interpolation fitting. LSMT algorithm is a neural network algorithm, which is suitable for the calculation of various long-term processes. The investment problem we study is a good application field. In the calculation process of the basic model, it is necessary to set the initial value, complete a series of processing, and process the hidden layer of LSTM unit. Take x as the output value, set the temporary hidden layer and new hidden layer, and verify that the size of the final output result is consistent with the label size. The hidden layer is transformed according to the sigmoid function proposed above. After calculating the hidden layer conversion, the error is back propagated, the input derivative of the file is obtained, and the overall error and record hidden layer are obtained. Then the calculated hidden layer difference is used to calculate the change of parameters and update parameters. Since bitcoin can be traded on any trading day, gold can only be traded on weekly trading days. For the convenience of calculation, we fix the transactions of bitcoin and gold as trading days every Friday. After receiving the benefits, the total assets of the cash flow as of the trading day are obtained by deducting the Commission to be paid. However, the model ignores the impact of bitcoin mining with different software and the fact that gold and bitcoin are not fixed on the same trading day, so there will be errors.
Analysis of the Coupling and Coordination Degree of The Integrated Development of Cultural Industry and Tourism in Southern Sichuan
Authors: Yuan Xueli
Published: August 2022

Based on the mechanism of coupling and coordination between cultural industry and tourism development, an evaluation index system was established to comprehensively evaluate the level of cultural industry and tourism development in four prefecture-level cities (Yibin, Zigong, Luzhou and Neijiang) in the southern Sichuan region, and their coupling coordination degree was analyzed according to the coupling coordination degree model. The results show that the development levels of both cultural industry and tourism in southern Sichuan are gradually improving, but the coupling coordination degree level of the two systems is still low; the synchronization analysis shows that the synchronization between cultural industry and tourism development in the four prefecture-level cities in southern Sichuan varies greatly, and generally shows that the development of cultural industry is ahead of tourism development level for a long time, and the synchronization characteristics of the two are not obvious. The development of cultural industry in southern Sichuan region should further explore the tourism resources and the source market formed by the function, and then realize the coupled and coordinated development of the two systems.
COVID-19 and Manufacturing Industries in India and Role of Human Resources Management
Authors: Bharadwaj V. , Sharma Vivek , Bhatnagar Apurva
Published: August 2022

COVID-19 had put a halt to many manufacturing industries across the world, including India, and that led to one of the worst job crises. Manufacturing industry is one of the most important sectors in India that drives the economy. India’s manufacturing workforce in majority belongs to the unorganized sector which has progressed the economy in pre-COVID-19 times. The employees in the unorganized sectors have suffered immensely during the COVID-19 crisis. The Human Resources Management (HRM) experienced unprecedented challenges in understanding the crisis, employee challenges, and coming up with timely solutions to address these issues. The focus of the paper is to review the opportunities and challenges in the HRM policies and practices in the manufacturing industries during COVID-19 and provide recommendations to apply these findings and to develop a future HRM strategy in unorganized manufacturing sectors in India. To our knowledge this is the first review that addresses the potential role and challenges of HRM in the unorganized manufacturing sector in India during COVID-19 pandemic.
From pandemic to endemic: A comparison of first, second, and third waves of COVID-19 for applicability in communicable disease management
Authors: Kennedy Kierstin Cates , Orewa Gregory N. , Hall Allyson G. , Feldman Sue S. , Zengul Ferhat D. , Peters Tim , Hearld Kristine R.
Published: August 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic created pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. Hospitals have developed strategies to efficiently address the demand for inpatient beds.Objective: This paper examines changes in length of stay at a southern academic medical center and documents the intervention efforts aimed at providing high quality care and reduced lengths of stay.Methods: Data include 3,279 patients receiving inpatient treatment for COVID-19 between March 29, 2020, and October 31, 2021. The study data mirrors the three major waves of COVID-19 pandemic in Alabama as reported in Johns Hopkins’ coronavirus resource center. To account for the chronological change in care processes, we interviewed Hospitalists and categorized the interventions by month, June 2020-February 2021. We examined changes in average length of stay and differences in sociodemographic characteristics among the three waves using ANOVA and chi-square tests. Socio demographic factors analyzed include age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, and insurance.Results: The average length of stay, ICU admissions, and 30-day readmissions each decreased in the second and third waves compared to the first wave. Statistically significant differences were found for ICU admission, age, and insurance for hospitalized patients among waves.Conclusions: This study contributes to the COVID-19 literature by providing the chronological evolution of ALOS and interventions during the pandemic by highlighting the case of a southern academic medical center.
Incidence, Timing, and Predictors of Hip Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis
Authors: Gillinov Stephen M. , Joo Peter Y. , Zhu Justin R. , Moran Jay , Rubin Lee E. , Grauer Jonathan N.
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) may be complicated by dislocation. The incidence of and risk factors for dislocation are incompletely understood. This study aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of hip dislocation within 2 years of primary THA.

Methods:

The 2010 to 2020 PearlDiver MHip database was used to identify patients undergoing primary THA for osteoarthritis with a minimum of 2 years of postoperative data. Dislocation was identified by associated codes. Age, sex, body mass index, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index, fixation method, and bearing surface were compared for patients with dislocation versus control subjects by multivariate regression. Timing and cumulative incidence of dislocation were assessed.

Results:

Among 155,185 primary THAs, dislocation occurred within 2 years in 3,630 (2.3%). By multivariate analysis, dislocation was associated with younger age (<65 years), female sex, body mass index < 20, higher Elixhauser Comorbidity Index, cemented prosthesis, and use of metal-on-poly or metal-on-metal implants (P
< 0.05 for each). Among patients who experienced at least one dislocation, 52% of first-time dislocations occurred in the first 3 months; 57% had more than one and 11% experienced >5 postoperative dislocation events. Revision surgery was done within 2 years of index THA for 45.6% of those experiencing dislocation versus 1.8% of those who did not (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

This study found that 2.3% of a large cohort of primary THA patients experienced dislocation within 2 years, identified risk factors for dislocation, and demonstrated that most patients experiencing dislocation had recurrent episodes of instability and were more likely to require revision surgery.
Comparison of Premium Technology Utilization in Total Hip Arthroplasty Between Safety-net Hospitals and Non–safety-net Hospitals
Authors: Sarkovich Stefan , Chapple Andrew , Dasa Vinod , Krause Peter
Published: August 2022

Introduction:

The objective of our study was to investigate the association of safety-net hospital (SNH) status with the use of premium technologies in total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Joint Replacement Registry.

Methods:

Premium technology was defined as having one or more of the following three characteristics: ceramic femoral head, dual mobility (DM) bearing, or surgery conducted with robotic assistance (RA). Patients of all ages were included and subdivided into ceramic femoral head, DM, and RA cohorts. SNH status (based on disproportionate share data), patient demographics, geographical region, hospital size, and teaching affiliation were assessed. Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to analyze any notable associations.

Results:

A total of 624,933 THAs between SNHs and non-SNHs were available for analysis. Based on the three different premium technology categories, there were 551,838 THAs for ceramic femoral head utilization analysis, 601,223 THAs for DM utilization analysis, and 199,250 THAs for RA utilization analysis. SNHs were associated with less use of DM and RA (odds ratio [OR] 0.53 P < 0.0001, 0.39 P < 0.0001, respectively). No difference was observed in ceramic femoral head utilization between SNHs and non-SNHs. Patient age was significantly associated with less utilization of all three premium THA technologies (ceramic: OR 0.43 P < 0.0001; DM: OR 0.93 P < 0.0001, RA: OR 0.89 P < 0.001). Teaching hospitals were significantly associated with increased utilization of premium THA technologies (ceramic: OR 1.23 P < 0.0001, DM: OR 1.62 P < 0.0001, RA: OR 5.33 P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Premium THA technologies are becoming increasingly used across the US healthcare system; however, that growth is not equal in hospitals with marginalized patient populations. The utilization of ceramic femoral heads is becoming increasingly common across healthcare systems suggesting that ceramic femoral heads may no longer be considered premium technology but rather standard THA care.

Level of evidence:

Level III
Restoration Monitering of Fish Community in Odeasan National Park
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Kim Jaehoon , Kim Beomjun , Park Seungchul , Kim Hekap , Choi Jaeseok
Published: August 2022

This research was conducted three times at 17 sites from May to October 2021 to determine the degree of restoration of the fish community. A total 4,624 of individuals were collected into 19 species belonging to 9 families. As a result of clustering of each site, the fish species of the Amur river stream system(Youngdong region) and the Yellow river stream system(Youngseo region) were grouped into a mixed group, indicating that the fish community was very disturbed. Especially, Brachymystax lenok tsinlingensis was regionally extinct in the past. But it regained its reputation in the past by habitat expanded from 14%(2004) to 86%(2021). Brachymystax lenok tsinlingensis is keystone species in the upper stream. Therefore it is expected to play an important role in the restoration of the upper stream fish community.
Distribution Characteristics and Management Plan of Restoration Vegetation of Independently Damaged Sites in Sub-alpine Zones, Korea National Park: In Case of Seseokpyeongjeon and Nogodan in Jirisan National Park
Authors:   Korea National Park Service National Park Research Institute, Kim Jong-Yup , Yun Ju-Ung , Han Bong-Ho , Kwak Jeong-In , Park Seok-Cheol , Park Su Young , Jeong Won-Ok
Published: August 2022

This study was conducted to provide basic data for mid-to long-term monitoring and establishment of management plans by analyzing the existing vegetation and identifying the vegetation distribution characteristics for the restored vegetation in Nogodan and Seseokpyeongjeon in Jirisan National Park located in the subalpine zone among the independent damaged areas. Actual vegetation survey range was established in consideration of the distribution of the watershed around the damaged area. The surveyed area of Seseokpyeongjeon was 55,037㎡, and the surveyed area of Nogodan was 166,599㎡. In Seseokpyeongjeon, the vegetation coverage by the herbaceous layer was almost 90% or more, there was no bare exposure, and the coverage of the shrub layer was stabilized at 60% or more. The main emerging tree species were planted species such as Abies koreana, Betula ermanii, Fraxinus sieboldiana, Rhododendron schlippenbachii, Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum, and Weigela florida as well as natively migrated native species. In Nogodan, the shrub vegetation dominated by Quercus mongolica, Salix caprea, Rhododendron schlippenbachii, Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum, and Tripterygium regelii was the most widely distributed with 52% of the area, and the overall diet was good. The native vegetation of Nogodan was presumed to be a cypress colony. Naturalized plants were distributed in the military base demolition site, so active management was required. The study site was predicted to develop into a vegetation landscape in harmony with the surrounding natural vegetation in the long term. In the future, the restoration model for damaged areas should be set in consideration of the native vegetation of the nearby area, but the goal to achieve restoration should be set at a feasible level.
Magnetic resonance imaging and shear wave elastography comparison in the evaluation of breast lesions
Authors: Sut Suat , Aglamis Serpil , Ucer Ozlem
Published: August 2022

This study aims to compare the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) data and investigate their contribution to diagnosis when both are individually used and combined. This study included the consent of 46 diagnostic biopsy patients after their breast MRI examination was performed. Mass appearance patients in the sonographic evaluation were SWE examined before the biopsy. In MR examination, lesion localization, size, contrast curves, contrast enhancement features, intensity in the fat-suppressed T2A sequence, Emean value in SWE examination, and histopathological results were examined. Individual and combined use of MRI and SWE findings were evaluated with histopathological results. The diagnosis consistency was compared according to the histopathological results of the malignant-benign defined lesions. Higher sensitivity in MRI; higher specificity and accuracy in SWE were acquired when both methods were compared. The accuracy of MRI improved when MRI use is combined with SWE. The combined use of SWE with MRI increases the diagnostic accuracy in breast lesion characterization. We observed that lesions showing a type 3 enhancement curve and iso-hypointense on the T2W sequence in breast MRI could be predicted to show a stiff elasticity pattern on SWE due to higher elastography values.
Buhârî’nin (Ö. 256/870) Fıkhî/Usûlî Kimliği Üzerine Bir Analiz: İcma ve Kıyas Özelinde
Authors: CENGİZ Mehmet
Published: August 2022

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Fıkhu’l-hadis’in savunucusu kabul edilen ehlü’l-hadis’in hicri üçüncü asırdaki en iyi temsilcisi olan Buhârî, “muhaddis” bir kimliğe sahip olduğu gibi “fakîh” bir kimliğe de sahip güzide bir âlimdir. Yaşadığı devrin hemen hemen tüm âlimleri Buhârî’nin fıkhî kimliğine ciddi vurgular yapmışlardır. Ancak Buhârî’nin te’lif ettiği ve Allah’ın Kitabı Kur’ân’dan sonra en güvenilir kitap kabul edilen “el-Câmiu’s-Sahîh” isimli eseri, bize onun kendine has bir istinbat metodolojisine sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu nedenle öteden beri “Buhârî’nin fıkhı bâb başlıklarındadır” denilmiştir. Bu makalemizde gayemiz edille’i-şer’îyyeden icmâ ve kıyas özelinde Buhârî’nin usûlî kimliğini tespit ve tahlil etmektir. Zira Buhârî, yerleşik usûlde kullanılan icmâ kavramı yerine “luzûmü’l-cemâat” kavramını kullanarak ve bunu da “ehlü’l-ilm” kavramıyla yorumlayarak farklı bir hukuk dilini kullanmaktadır. Yine “Buharî kıyası bir delil olarak kabul etmekte midir yoksa kıyasın hücciyetini red mi etmektedir?” sorusuna cevap arandığında onun kıyası yerine göre delil kabul eden yerine göre de reddeden bir usûl çerçevesinde hareket ettiği görülmektedir. Makalemizde icmânın hücciyeti, Medine ehlinin icmâı, sükûtî icma, kıyasın hücciyeti konularında Buhârî’nin usûlî görüşlerinin -Buhârî şârihlerinin yorumları da dikkate alınarak- tespit ve tahlili yapılıp onun usûlcü/fakîh kimliği ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır.
A Quantitative Evaluation of the Experiences of Faculty Members and Students at the Faculty of Theology/Islamic Sciences regarding Distance Education System during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: YAZIBAŞI Muhammed Ali , YEMENİCİ Ahmet , SERİNSU Mehmet Enis , ZENGİN Zeki Salih
Published: August 2022

During the Covid-19 pandemic, lectures have been delivered through distance education since the Spring Semester of the 2019-2020 Academic Year at the faculties of theology/Islamic sciences, as has been the case at all educational levels in our country. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of the students and faculty members of the faculty of theology/Islamic sciences, regarding the impacts of distance education on higher religious education, its advantages and disadvantages, along with problems encountered in this medium of education. In this quantitative study, the data were collected using two online surveys, one of them being for students and the other for faculty members. The data obtained from the participants were analyzed using SPSS v24. The population of the study was the faculty members and students of the faculty of theology/Islamic sciences in Turkey. The sample of the study was selected from a group of faculty members and students at 25 faculties of theology/Islamic sciences dispersed across the seven geographical regions in Turkey.
High Performance of SDC Composite Electrolyte Using Natural Gas as a Fuel for Low Temperature SOFC
Authors: Yasmin Nazia , Safdar Muhammad , Iftikhar Aisha , Ahmad Mukhtar , Mirza Misbah
Published: August 2022

In this work, nanocomposite of Lithium and Samarium doped Ceria (Li-SDC) is synthesized by means of polyol process to obtain dense electrolyte material for low temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFCs) without any chelating agent. The crystalline structure of nanocomposite material is examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The fuel cell performance is obtained at temperature range 500-550 ?C. The conductivity of material was measured by 4-probe method. The prepared material morphology and microstructure analysis was studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. The best results are obtained with sample which was prepared by polyol process gives 0.016 S/cm conductivity and it shows maximum power density of 0.2 W/cm2 at 500 ?C and 0.3 W/cm2 at 550 ?C respectively using natural gas as fuel. These results prevailed that the prepared electrolyte using polyol is best for low temperature SOFC. It is also noticed that as electrolyte ionic conductivity increases the performance of cell is also enhanced.
Two-dimensional Materials based Printed Photodetectors
Authors: Ali Ayaz , Avishan Nardin , Shah Shahnawaz , Memon Ayaz Ali , Khan Yaqoob
Published: August 2022

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer several unique advantages for high-performance light detection including fast response, high responsivity, broadband response and relatively low noise levels. 2D materials integrated photodetectors often use chemical vapor deposition grown materials, which despite their good quality are relatively high cost and not easily scalable. 2D materials based inks, fabricated through liquid phase exfoliation of bulk crystals, are attractive alternatives due to their low cost, ease of processing and scalable production. Combined with these advantages, mature printing methods available for 2D inks allow large scale electronic device fabrication for a variety of high performance applications including energy storage, solar cells, photodetectors, etc. In this review, we summarize production of 2D materials based inks, their printing methods, and applications for high performance photodetection.
Strategi Balance of Power Indonesia Dalam "Perang Dingin" Antara Amerika Serikat dan China di Laut China Selatan.
Authors: Siti Sarah  , Widodo  , Yusnaldi
Published: August 2022

Kawasan Laut China Selatan dikenal sebagai jalur laut tersibuk kedua di dunia setelah Terusan Suez di Mesir, kawasan ini juga memiliki kekayaan makhluk hidup yang berlimpah serta mempunyai cadangan minyak dan gas alam yang besar. Karena potensinya, kawasan tersebut sampai saat ini masih menjadi perebutan claim antara beberapa negara. Saat ini diketahui bahwa Amerika Serikat dan China menjadi negara hegemoni terbesar dalam bidang ekonomi yang memperebutkan kekuasaan di wilayah Laut China Selatan. Beberapa pakar bahkan mendiskusikan adanya kemungkinan persaingan yang akan diakhiri dengan perang atau konflik militer di abad 21. Indonesia bukan termasuk negara claimant di wilayah Laut China Selatan, namun memiliki kedaulatan di dekat wilayah tersebut.. Jika terjadi konflik antara AS dan China pada kawasan Laut China Selatan, tentunya akan berimplikasi langsung terhadap kedaulatan negara Indonesia di Natuna dan sekitarnya. Untuk menghadapi skenario tersebut, Indonesia harus mempersiapkan kekuatan pertahanannya. Indonesia berfokus pada strategi balance of power dengan negara lain yang juga tidak menginginkan adanya konflik atau perang dan juga berusaha untuk menyeimbangkan kekuatannya dengan negara China maupun AS.

 

Kata Kunci: Balance of Power, Perang dingin, Laut China Selatan.
‘Lived Faith’ as an Approach to Inter-Religious Dialogue – Designing for Discussion
Authors: Nicholas Sian
Published: August 2022

Inter-Religious dialogue usually involves the exploration of various issues by people of similar hierarchical standing within different religious structures and is based upon spirituality and religious texts and scriptures to inform discussion. This paper explores the concept of ‘lived faith’ as a means to engage people of different faith backgrounds in conversations around contemporary contentious issues within the city of Birmingham, UK, which were termed the ‘Birmingham Conversations’. The paper outlines the evaluative research methodology of ‘conversation’ development and the use of ‘lived faith’ as a concept around which to base the various discussions and conversations. The paper suggests that this method of engaging participants in discussions around conflict issues enabled participants of asymmetrical hierarchical positions within faith organisations to be present and contribute meaningfully and significantly. It also outlines the potential for ‘lived faith’ as an important tool for providing ‘safe space’ for contentious issues to be aired and greater understanding to be developed between people of different faith backgrounds in a globalised UK city.
The Misty Land of Ideas and the Light of Dialogue: An Anthology of Contemporary Philosophy: Western & Islamic, Ali Paya
Authors: Shen Oemer S.
Published: August 2022

The Misty Land of Ideas and the Light of Dialogue is an edited collection of essays in comparative philosophy which presents the reader with an engaging dialogue between the famous philosophers of the Western and Islamic philosophical traditions. The philosophers discussed in the book are all pivotal figures of the Eastern and Western intellectual and spiritual heritage.
Future Directions and Discipline Formation for ’Dialogue Studies’: Reflections on Critically Analyzing ’Dialogue’ in Theory and Practice
Authors: Elsdon-Baker Fern
Published: August 2022

In considering the need for a newly formed research area, or emergent discipline, of ‘dialogue studies’ this paper will explore three interrelated themes: the concept of ‘dialogue studies’ and its parameters and framing as an emergent discipline; the potential benefits of such a discipline to practice and policy; and the importance of critically understanding the cultural and epistemological context of ‘dialogue’ and its role in living with not only diversity, but difference. Whilst recognizing that there is a clear practice-driven need for the development of an area of research under the banner of ‘dialogue studies’ and that there are existing bodies of research, which such a field can effectively build on, this paper argues that the development of dialogue studies as a field cannot simply bring together and augment existing discourses, but needs to create new perspectives by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. It is also postulated that there is a need to develop an internal critical discourse within ‘dialogue studies’ which builds reflexivity into future research development and that ultimately any research undertaken in this area has to be both beneficial and supportive of practice, whilst also clearly articulating its successes and failures.
From Violence to Dialogue: Responding to Terrorism and the ‘War on Terror’
Authors: Camilleri Joseph A.
Published: August 2022

In what is now the vicious circle of violence that pits ‘terrorist’ and ‘counter-terrorist’ is there a place for dialogue? Can dialogue feasibly restrict the spread and intensity of violence? More ambitiously perhaps, can it set in train a process that might bring healing to the deep wounds that that have been festering for decades? To explore these questions this paper begins by clarifying the nature and scope of the problem as it has unfolded over time. It delineates the scope and modalities of the conflict: its historical roots, the way it has manifested itself in the politics of the Muslim world, the interests of the United States and its allies, and the tensions that have accompanied the rise of substantial Muslim minorities in several Western countries. The paper then goes on to consider the efforts made thus far to bring the philosophy and method of dialogue to bear on the Islam-West divide, and its offshoot the terrorism-counterterrorism dynamic. Reflecting on the lessons to be drawn from these earlier endeavours, the paper sets out the new conceptual and practical innovations that should inform the dialogue agenda in the years ahead.
Reflection: The Challenge and Power of Dialogue
Authors: Francis Diana
Published: August 2022

The word ‘dialogue,’ though in its dictionary definition the equivalent of ‘conversation,’ is most often used with a sense of purpose, usually that of bridging a gap of some kind, ending alienation, or resolving conflict. Like most people, I have had plenty of experience with dialogue: in my case as a family member and as a parent, trying to reach agreements with teenagers; as a peace activist, trying to achieve consensus in groups and committees and trying to engage with a sceptical public; as a third party facilitator of dialogue in conflicts between neighbours and within organisations; and, particularly, in situations of violent or potentially violent conflict between politicians and/or armed groups. I have used this opportunity for reflection to gather together some of the salient things I have learnt over the years, from others involved in nonviolent activism and peace making and from my own experience. I have focused on dialogue as something distinct from negotiation, though the two things often overlap, especially at a point where the focus is on practical solutions of a political nature.
The Ethical Dimensions of Dialogue Between Policymakers: Learning Through Interaction Over Migrant Integration Dilemmas
Authors: Orton Andrew
Published: August 2022

This article explores how dialogue between policymakers from different countries can help generate learning which responds to the dilemmas they face when seeking to integrate migrants more fully within local communities. These dilemmas include reducing prejudice and discrimination between those who don’t want to interact, and building collective belonging whilst valuing the complexity of diverse individual identities. The article highlights ways in which the ethical dimensions of the dialogue process can interact with the ethical dimensions of the issues under discussion within such policymakers’ dialogues. In the process, the article demonstrates how research which adopts dialogical approaches, whilst being critically aware of these ethical dimensions, can help to address the gaps and limitations in existing policymakers’ understandings, by generating improved exchanges of learning.
The ‘Comeback of Christendom’ or a ‘Christian Cosmopolis’?: Dialogical Possibility in the work of John Milbank
Authors: Slater Angus M.
Published: August 2022

Often taken to be largely hostile to engagement in inter-religious or inter-faith dialogue, contemporary forms of conservative post-modern Christian theology such as Radical Orthodoxy have been dismissed as irrevocably closed to the possibility of meaningful dialogue taking place between them and alternative religious traditions. This rather fraught relationship has recently come to the fore through exchanges on the ABC.net.au website between Joshua Ralston, and John Milbank and Adrian Pabst over the relationship between Radical Orthodoxy and Islam. However, this article demonstrates that while Milbank’s later practice has indeed been characterised by a resort to a stance of out-narration in the context of inter-religious engagement, this does not fully reflect the space for dialogical possibility he allows for in his 1991 article, ‘The End of Dialogue’. Instead, the article examines the early proposal as containing within it an allowance for an alternative strand of engagement by Radical Orthodoxy, based on mutual co-operation of differing religious traditions where they share ‘coincidences of outlook’. The adoption of this strand as an addition to, not replacement of, the strand of out-narration displayed in Milbank’s mode of practice seems to point the way forward towards a more equitable arena of engagement for Radical Orthodoxy with manifestations of religious plurality, but also offers resources for a better representation of the internal foundational characteristics of the Radical Orthodoxy reading of the Christian narrative.
Improving Rice Production Efficiency in Myanmar by Controlling for Environmental Production Factors
Authors: Aye Myo Sabai , Nomura Hisako , Takahashi Yoshifumi , Stringer Lindsay C. , Yabe Mitsuyasu
Published: August 2022

Rice is the dominant crop in Myanmar and central to the agricultural economy. To increase rice productivity, farmers’ production performance is vital. This requires adjusting the availability of physical production inputs in response to environmental conditions. Very few studies have focused on the effects of relevant environmental conditions in Myanmar, including the impact of weather shocks during the rice production. This study aimed to the improve rice production based on the present performance of rice farmers, while controlling the impact of adverse environmental conditions. Information on rice production was extracted randomly from in-depth interviews with rice farmers in the Ayeyarwady Delta region. The Cobb-Douglas stochastic production frontier function was applied to examine the effects of the underestimated environmental factors. Erratic rainfall and excessive temperature during early growth stage have a significant negative impact on monsoon rice productivity. During the 2018-2019 monsoon cropping season, different levels of yield loss due to weather shock negatively affected rice farmers’ production efficiency. Controlling the environmental conditions improved technical efficiency from 88% to 93%. Based on these findings, policy makers and stakeholders should invest in climate services development, thus enhancing farmers’ understanding of weather variability and upscaling the use of local climate adaptation strategies in accordance with the Myanmar Climate Smart Agriculture Strategy.
Composition of Buckwheat Honey
Authors: Corey Kris , Hamama Anwar A. , Li Haiwen , Siddiqui Rafat A. , Kim Chyer , Bhardwaj Harbans L.
Published: August 2022

Buckwheat has been grown in Virginia since late 1700s; however, today the crop is almost non-existent in Virginia. Since buckwheat flowers profusely in a few weeks after planting, it has potential to support honeybees but there is a lack of information about quality of buckwheat honey produced in Virginia. Our objective was to characterize composition of honey produced by honeybees foraging on buckwheat (Buckwheat honey), compared to that produced by honeybees foraging on wild plants (Wild plant honey). Buckwheat honey differed in composition, antioxidant concentrations, and microbial activities from wild plant honey. Concentrations of fructose, glucose, and melezitos in buckwheat honey were quantitatively lower than that in wild plant honey whereas concentrations of sucrose and maltose exhibited an opposite trend—concentration of maltose being statistical significant. Fructose was the dominant sugar (42 and 52 percent in buckwheat honey and wild plant honey, respectively). Buckwheat honey had significant higher concentrations of K and Cu in comparison to wild plant honey (0.17 and 0.04 percent, and 5.0 and 3.33 ppm, respectively). Concentrations of Trolox and TPC were significantly higher in buckwheat honey than wild plant honey (1.01 and 0.32, and 0.39 and 0.17, respectively). Both types of honeys exhibited anti-microbial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The buckwheat honey was darker in color than the honey from wild plants. We concluded that production of buckwheat as a grain or cover crop can also support honeybees and buckwheat honey might be superior to wild plant honey.
Morphological Characterization and Diversity of Bambara Groundnuts in Uganda
Authors: Kiryowa M. , Ddamulira G. , Alenoma G. , Karwani G. , Ifeyinwa M. O. , Umeugochukwu O. P. , Alanyo M.
Published: August 2022

Sixty nine Bambara groundnut accessions were evaluated at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI), Namulonge, Uganda to determine their morphological variability in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Analysis of variance showed significant (P < 0.01) divergence among accessions for all traits. Cluster analysis exhibited six distinct clusters with the highest intra-cluster distance (8.09) observed in cluster II and the lowest distance (0.00) in cluster VI. Maximum inter-cluster distance was observed between cluster VI and IV and minimum distance between cluster II and IV. Inter-cluster distance was much higher than intra-cluster distance suggesting a wider variability among accessions. All late maturing accessions with high yield were grouped in cluster V while early maturing accessions were grouped in cluster III. Results of principal component analysis indicated that both yield and vegetative traits were the principal discriminatory characteristics. The accessions evaluated exhibited high diversity for most traits indicating that they can be used in breeding programs to develop varieties with desirable traits.
An Analysis of Orientalism in Heart of Darkness
Authors: Min HUANG
Published: August 2022

The world is commonly divided into the West and the East, two parts that are inherently not alike in many aspects but are tied in one way or another. However, the clash between the two led to the superiority of European powers and hence created a point of view from which Western imperialists understood the Orient and the relation they had with it. Edward Said gave the term “Orientalism” to refer to this mode of representation of the Orient from Western imperial powers’ imagination, while Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a novella that is exactly centered around the interplay between colonialist and natives from the colonial viewpoint, or in other words, their Orientalist prism. In Heart of Darkness, Conrad shows much sympathy for Africans’ suffering and harsh condemnation of the imperialism. However, at the same time he unwittingly assumes sort of Western White’s superiority and commits the myth of imperialistic ideology by distorting the images of African land as wild, dark, barbarous, mysterious and backward, African people as barbaric, savagery, greedy and primitive while African culture as wicked and horrible.
Biological Activities of Hispolon
Authors: N. Kolla Jayaprakash , Bollikolla Hari Babu
Published: August 2022

Natural products are a great source for the discovery of new chemotherapeutic agents. Phenolic compounds are significant natural products, mostly from the source of microorganisms and plants. Among fungi, mushrooms are not only the source of nutrients but also many bioactive components. In this paper, the authors made a comprehensive review of the biological activities of hispolon. The biological activities like anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial are possessed by hispolon. Along with anti-tuberculosis properties, hispolon exhibited effectiveness in the treatment of metabolic disorders and functional as immunomodulators.
Synthesis and characterization of new Schiff base derived from 2-amino-5-(substituted phenyl) thiadiazole, substituted aromatic aldehyde and acetyl acetone
Authors: Ibatte S. N.
Published: August 2022

All the aimed new Schiff bases are synthesized from 2-amino-5-(substituted phenyl) thiadiazole, substituted aromatic aldehyde and acetyl acetone using silica supported TBAHS as catalyst at reflux temperature and are sufficiently characterized by IR, 1H NMR and mass spectra.