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PENDIDIK DALAM PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR'AN
Authors: Zulmy Biqih
Published: June 2023

Pendidik merupakan salah satu elemen penting dalam dunia pendidikan. Tanpa kehadiran seorang pendidik, roda pendidikan tidak akan mampu berputar secara maksimal. Pendidik tidak hanya bertanggung jawab terhadap dirinya sendiri, melainkan juga bertanggung jawab atas keberhasilan peserta didik dan lingkungan sekitar. Namun, keadaan pendidikan saat ini ditambah dengan beberapa tragedi seperti penuntutan gaji, korupsi, dan sejenisnya perlu untuk direnungkan. Frofetik sebagai jawaban atas itu semua, mengingat pada dasarnya hakikat pendidik adalah titisan Nabi, utamanya nabi Muhammad SAW. Pendidik profetik adalah pendidik yang memiliki misi layaknya para nabi dalam mengemban tugas kenabiannya, sehingga sangatlah jelas bahwa keempat sifat para nabi atau rasul harus dimiliki oleh pendidik. Terdapat beberapa ayat yang berkaitan dengan profetik seperti; QS. Ali- Imran: 110, QS. Ali- Imran: 79. Kriteria pendidik profetik yang terdapat dalam kedua ayat tersebut adalah; a. Pendidik ideal adlaah orang yang professional dalam menjalankan tugas, sehingga gaji tidak lagi menjadi prioritas. Sebab, adanya gaji merupakan konsekuensi logis dari keprofesionalan seorang pendidik. b. Pendidik adalah orang yang mendapat petunjuk, yaitu memiliki ilmu. c. Berkomitmen menjadi pendidik yang baik, yakni sejak memilih menjadi seorang guru atau pendidik.
MANUVER LITERASI DIGITAL: UPAYA MENANGKAL CYBER SEXUAL ADDICTION
Authors: Hidayani Vini
Published: June 2023

Cyber sexual addiction merupakan sebuah fenomena baru sebagai dampak negatif kemajuan teknologi di era digital. Keberadaannya membawa pengaruh buruk baik terhadap pelaku maupun korban yang menjadi sasarannya. Penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan implikasi psikis hingga masalah kesehatan bagi orang yang teradiksi. Oleh sebab itu, manuver literasi digital seyogyanya mesti terus digalakkan, baik dari lingkungan sekolah, keluarga, maupun masyarakat. Hal ini sejalan dengan program kementerian pendidikan dan kebudayaan melalui muatan materi literasi digital tahun 2017. Tujuannya adalah agar masyarakat bijak dalam menggunakan internet, dan menjadi lebih awas, sehingga tidak terjerumus ke dalam permasalahan-permasalahan seperti cyber sexual addiction. Adapun Alquran melalui QS. Al-Mukminun[23]: 5-7 jauh-jauh hari telah mengungkapkan ketidakbolehan â€œ...mencari (jalan) di balik itu...â€ artinya segala tindak laku yang menempatkan hasrat seksual tidak sesuai tempatnya. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah library risearch, yaitu penulis mencari data-data dan referensi terkait melalui study kepustakaan. Penulis berharap kiranya tulisan ini dapat menjadi tawaran solusi bagi para pemangku kebijakan dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan adiksi seksual siber di Indonesia.
ANALISIS HADIS WANITA MEMAKAI PARFUM DAN KONTEKSTUALISASI KEKINIAN
Authors: Masyhuda Ahmad Ali
Published: June 2023

Penggunaan parfum merupakan hal yang lazim dilakukan oleh masyarakat baik laki-laki maupun perempuan termasuk ketika menghadiri kepentingan di luar rumah. Namun, dalam suatu hadis ditenagkan bahwa perempuan dilarang menggunakan parfum. Melalui penelitian ini penulis berusaha mengkaji hadis tentang larangan parfum bagi wanita secara kontekstual. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mencari dan membandingkan hadis-hadis serupa, mempertimbangkan koteks historis dan tujuan atau maqashid hadis tersebut. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa hadis yang dipahami secara tekstual berbeda dengan hadis yang dipahami secara kontekstual. Mengenai hadis tentang larangan parfum bagi wanita jika dimaknai secara tekstual menjadi tidak relevan di zaman sekarang karena parfum merupakan bagian dari kebersihan badan meski dalam penggunaannya dilarang untuk berlebihan.
PARADIGMA TAUHID SEBAGAI BASIS MEWUJUDKAN MODERASI ISLAM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Juhri Muhammad Alan
Published: June 2023

Konflik antar umat beragama, hingga saat ini, masih menjadi wabah yang tak kunjung sembuh. Bahkan, di Indonesia sendiri, tidak hanya konflik antar umat beda agama, konflik antar sesama agama pun acapkali terjadi. Antar umat Muslim misalnya, kelompok Muslim yang satu dengan kelompok muslim yang lain sering terjadi konflik karena perbedaan pemahaman. Kejadian ini tak jarang terjadi akibat saling merasa benar sendiri. Kelompok yang satu menganggap bahwa pemahaman kelompoknya yang paling benar, sementara kelompok yang lain salah. Sebaliknya, kelompok yang lain pun juga enggan disalahkan, sehingga tak heran konflik semacam ini berujung pada permusuhan, pertikaian, bahkan hingga kekerasan dan pembunuhan. Hal ini tentu mengancam kenyamanan dan kerukunan hidup di Indonesia, dan harus diberantas. Untuk itu, dalam tulisan ini akan ditawarkan sebuah gagasan yang disebut tauhidic paradigm. Gagasan ini meniscayakan agar setiap orang benar-benar mengesakan Tuhan (tauhid) dan mengaktualisasikannya dalam kehidupan beragama. Artinya, setiap umat beragama harus menyadari dan meyakini bahwa hanya Tuhanlah yang patut diagungkan dan ditinggikan. Sementara semua manusia menempati posisi yang sama dan setara sebagai hamba Tuhan, sehingga tidak ada yang berhak merasa dirinya lebih unggul dan lebih baik dari hamba lainnya. Maka, dalam tauhidic paradigm, seorang hamba tidak dibenarkan untuk merendahkan dan menjelekkan kelompok lain. Dengan demikian, tauhidic paradigm ini tentu akan berperan penting dalam memperkokoh nilai-nilai toleransi bagi setiap umat beragama di Indonesia, sehingga dengan toleransi itulah moderasi Islam di Indonesia dapat terwujud.
The Basic Principles of Perception of Phenomena in Eastern and Western Folklore
Authors: GRIGORYAN Vachagan , ARAKELYAN Ara , NAZARYAN Ani , ISKANDARYAN Naira
Published: June 2023

The two main principles of perspective of phenomena are analyzed in the study for the first time. The epic works of European and the Near East are interpreted with the help of comparative, combinative, and historical – investigation methods.
In European heroic epics, the privilege is given to spatial dimensions, meanwhile in Eastern epics and in the Bible time recognition is more important. The spatial interpretation of the phenomena and Homer’s approach to creating the characters is spread upon the European epic works. The characters do not undergo sufficient changes in time; they go out of the process of action just the way they have gone inside.
In European works, time is a representation of some historical events and is connected with social life changes. In Eastern works the changes connect to the civilization’s long-lasting time, which refers to one’s inner world.
Raphael‟s “The School of Athens”: A Hypothesis on the Identity and Symbolic Meaning of the Figure in White Cloak: The True Muse of Raphael
Authors: BEZIRGANYAN Vahan
Published: June 2023

Raphael’s fresco “The School of Athens” is rich with figures of prominent philosophers who are identified by their certain characteristic details. The identity of a figure in Raphael’s “The School of Athens” Plato group traditionally attributed to Francesco Rovere, is currently being questioned. Present article brings forward a new hypothesis on this matter: the aforementioned figure is seen as a collective figure that symbolizes the unity of a man and a woman, in this case, Raphael and his muse. Besides, this figure also encodes the year when the fresco was painted. As a key to the code, the blackboard containing the Platonic perfect number 10 immediately at the figure’s feet is important, as well as the positions of some of the figures in the first row on the left part of the painting. The article also makes some revelations about Raphael’s real muse, who, according to the author, was the courtesan Imperia. Evidence of this is the fact that Imperia is portrayed in many of Raphael’s works.
Liberalism and Religious Moderation: The Dilemma in Indonesia
Authors: SA’ADAH Sri Lumatus , ROFIAH Khusniati , MUN’IM Abdul , YUSUF S. Maryam , CHOTIB Mochammad
Published: June 2023

Liberalism was born from European society’s condition that was oppressed by feudalism. It is a paradigm that is easily accepted due to its principle of freedom and its emphasis on the human ratio. In its development, liberalism influenced various aspects of the Eastern world, including Islam as the religion of the majority of Indonesians. The two basic problems of this research are: (1) how does liberalism influence Islam and (2) what efforts are required to prevent liberalism’s influence on Islam. This research used the qualitative method with the literary and historical approaches. Results showed that liberalism is currently the mainstream paradigm of thought and culture in the world. The atmosphere of thought as well as the constellation of contemporary humanity are dominated by this paradigm. One of the important efforts to prevent liberalism and extremism is to strengthen the scholarly system of Islam through religious moderation that still strongly holds on to the Qur’an and Hadits, making people knowledgeable and religious. Serious studies on Islamic thoughts should be conducted to be placed from the Islamic worldview perspective. There should be the development of science using the Islamic concept and perspective, rather than using Western methods to assess Islamic concepts.
Methodological Foundations of Socio-Philosophical and Legal Analysis of Corruption
Authors: MANUKYAN Yeranuhi , STEPANYAN Ani , ILYUSHINA Marina
Published: June 2023

Corruption remains a pervasive global issue with far-reaching consequences for societies, economies, and the rule of law. To effectively understand and combat this complex phenomenon, a robust methodological foundation is essential for socio-philosophical and legal analysis. This article explores the key aspects of corruption analysis, highlighting the multidimensional nature of the problem. It emphasizes the need to examine systemic factors such as institutional weaknesses and transparency deficits, alongside understanding the individual and collective motivations that drive corrupt behavior. The article advocates for a multidisciplinary approach that integrates empirical research, theoretical frameworks, and ethical considerations to unravel the intricate dynamics of corruption. By delving into the economic, social, and political impacts of corruption, this analysis contributes to a comprehensive understanding of corruption’s roots and consequences. The insights derived from this methodological exploration can inform the development of effective strategies to combat corruption and strengthen the foundations of a just and accountable society.
Psychological Study of the Environmental Factors of Personal Creativity Manifestation
Authors: POGHOSYAN Sona , AGHUZUMTSYAN Ruben , KHACHATRYAN Ani , GHAZEYAN Khachatur
Published: June 2023

The manifestation of a person's creativity is determined by the complex interaction of the conducive and obstructive factors of the environment. We propose a model for the study of creativity, which takes into account the conducive and obstructive factors. The purpose of the article is to study the ratio of conducive and obstructive factors to the manifestation of a person’s creativity. The characteristics of the creativity of modern managers are determined by a unique ratio of conducive and obstructive factors, according to which the impossibility of making independent decisions is an obstructive factor for them; and the freedom to express their thoughts is an conducive factor, the fear of making mistakes and the fear of criticism are obstructive factors; and the spark of new thoughts and ideas, the inspiration and enthusiasm to create new ideas are considered to be conducive factors. Such a correlation of contributing and hindering factors of personal creativity is the basis for developing a new model of studying and developing personal creativity. Thus, the creativity study model is built from the level of creativity, standards, personal qualities of creativity, the relationship between them, the factors contributing to and hindering creativity, their unique relationship.
Syntactic Stylistic Devices of Speech Manipulation in the English-Language Lifestyle Media Discourse
Authors: RADYUK Alexandra , NIKOGOSYAN Margarita
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the study of manipulative syntactic stylistic devices in the English language based on the articles about style, fashion, trends and their place in the sweepingly emerging lifestyle discourse.
The relevance of this research is due to the dynamics of the pragmatic design of speech in connection with current changes in the fashion world and society’s attitude to modern trends. The purpose is to systematize manipulative syntactic devices in the English-language media discourse in connection with the actualization of self-expression, individuality, and originality.  The study of how these principles are promoted in media discourse could make a significant contribution to discursive research.
Articles about style, fashion and trends from the quality press and lifestyle magazines were selected as the empirical material. As a result, the identified devices were subjected to functional and stylistic analysis, which made it possible to classify the main communicative purposes for which various syntactic stylistic devices are used.
The authors come to the conclusion that the use of syntactic stylistic devices is conditioned by the manipulative potential of the lifestyle discourse and is concentrated around the following functions:  insisting on a certain opinion or attitude, exaggerating the value, endearing the reader.
Сoncept of Alienation in the Works of K. Marx and J. Baudrillard
Authors: MONIN Maxim , LEDENEVA Elena , SHADRINA Elena
Published: June 2023

This article explores the idea of alienation in J. Baudrillard’s philosophy, which is both a continuation and a critique of K. Marx’s understanding of alienation. A comparison of both philosophies is drawn based on the specific example of the concept of alienation, which played an exceptionally important role in both Marx’s and Baudrillard’s concepts. Baudrillard, like Marx, uses the concept of alienation mainly as a tool to criticize modern society and the human condition in it. Moreover, like Marx, Baudrillard views alienation in close connection with the notion of private property. Yet along with this, as the article demonstrates, Baudrillard, in contrast to Marx, sees alienation not at all as a separation of man from his own universal essence, but on the contrary, as a dissolution in the social (to which Baudrillard attributed not a universal, but a concrete-historical meaning; this is reflected, for example, in the name consumer society for Western society in the second half of the 20th century).
Public-private partnerships and achievement of public value: The experience of Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport
Authors: Biygautane Mhamed , Jarrar Yasar
Published: June 2023

Despite the existence of a voluminous body of literature covering the impact of infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPPs) on public value within the context of Western countries, scant attention has been paid to this topic in the Middle East. Given that the region has hosted numerous PPP projects that were implemented even without the rudimentary legal and regulatory frameworks considered essential for such projects to succeed, a study of PPPs within that region would thus be particularly useful, since an unpacking of the success factors for PPPs in the Middle East can reveal important practical insights that will advance the knowledge of PPP success factors overall. This paper, therefore, explores the rehabilitation and expansion of Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport via the PPP route. It finds that the factors contributing to the project’s successful implementation can be categorized into those on the macro level related to political support, and the micro level factors concerned with management of daily activities involved in the partnership between the public and private sectors.
Investigations Into the Stability of Thin-Walled Composite Structures with Top-Hat Cross-Sections
Authors: Czajka Błażej
Published: June 2023

This paper presents a study of compressed thin-walled composite columns with an open cross-section. The tested specimens with a top-hat cross-section were made of CFRP material. Two arrangements of composite layers [0/-45/45/90]s and [90/0/90/0]s were compared. The paper focuses on the buckling phenomenon and the determination of the critical loads of the structure. It includes both numerical analyses using the finite element method (FEM) and validation on real specimens made using the autoclave technique. A comparison is made between the results obtained by both methods. The critical forces of the real specimens were determined using the P-wc3 approximation method. Both the evaluation of the buckling shape and the values of the critical forces showed a significant correlation between the experimental and numerical tests. This paper also compares the tested lay-ups.
On Carbon Substitution and Storage Factors for Harvested Wood Products in the Context of Climate Change Mitigation in the Norwegian Forest Sector
Authors: Kallio A. Maarit I. , Houtmeyers Silke , Aza Ana
Published: June 2023

Harvested wood products (HWP) can play an important role in climate-smart bioeconomic transformation. They contribute to climate change mitigation through two main mechanisms: carbon storage and substitution. Norway has ambitions to strengthen the contribution of its forest sector in climate change mitigation. Ideally, the future production and use of HWPs would increasingly shift towards products with high carbon storage and substitution benefits. We collected data from the literature and, when necessary, supplemented it with our own calculations, on carbon storage and substitution factors of HWPs that seemed relevant in evaluating the climate change mitigation potential in the context of the Norwegian forest sector. There are many uncertainties in the parameters. We identified and examined in more detail some uses of wood for industrial products that offer clear substitution benefits and, in some cases, long-term carbon storage. Wood-based construction materials, textile fibres, and insulation materials are examples of such products that could have high potential in the bioeconomy transformation in Norway.
Menarche age and its association with BMI and socioeconomic status among some school girls in Tikrit City
Authors: Alaa Mufaq Musleh
Published: June 2023

Body mass index (BMI) is useful for categorizing  under- and over-nutrition. It is the weight in kilogram divided by the height in meters and squared. Socioeconomic status (SES) is an economic and sociological combined total measure of a person's work experience and of an individual's or family's economic access to resources and social position in relation to others.Menarche is defined as the first menstrual period in a female adolescent. The purpose of this study to find out the effect of BMI and socioeconomic state on menarche among school girls in Tikrit. Methodology : In this study 100 female, aging 11-13 years old  were selected in Al-Marjan secondary school of Tikrit region. Height and weight were measured. The body mass index (BMI; kg/m2) was used as an index of relative weight. The socioeconomic status were assessed according to the educational and occupational levels of parents of the girls. The age at menarche were evaluated . This study was done from December 2021 to March 2022. Results : The mean and standard deviation (SD) of menarche age was 12.87 ± 1.17 years. About 60.3% of girls had normal BMI and 31%, 6.8%, and 2% of them were underweight, overweight, and obese, respectively. There was no significant relationship between higher BMI and menarche age. There was no significant relationship between socioeconomic status, physical activity, and birth season, attitude towards menarche, nutritional status, and number of brothers with age of menarche .While there was a significant association of number of sisters and the menarche age. Conclusions: The results showed a no significant relationship between menarche age and BMI. The age of menarche in this region was also different compared to other regions of the globe.
Is Type II DM A Risk Factor for Osteoporosis
Authors: Mustafa Huda Abdul Hadi , Alhamdani Dhyiaa Abdlkader , Alabachi Bassam Mahfoodh S.
Published: June 2023

Both Type II diabetes  mellitus  and osteoporosis are prevalent diseases at middle aged patients and both are associated  with significant morbidity and mortality but the relationship between diabetes and  osteoporosis is controversial .

Objective:

To determine that if  patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) at increased risk of development of osteoporosis and  whether  T2DM was associated with a low  bone mineral density (BMD).

Methods:

50 osteoporotic patients aged 50 years and older and were asked whether having T2DM for more than 10 years or not as a case group, another 50 patients non-osteoporotic patients and were asked whether having T2DM for more than 10 years or not as control group, both samples were recruited from rheumatology consultant department at Ibn Sena Teaching Hospital. All patients     received a standardized questionnaire on oste­oporosis risk factors and biochemical tests (include level of blood sugar) were done to all of them to exclude renal and liver disease. Diabetic patients are evaluated for presence of proteinuria and retinopathy; all patients were evaluated for bone mineral density (BMD, by using a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry).

Result:

In this study T2DM was not a risk factor for osteoporosis as p- value (0.687).There is no significant differences between both gender p- value( 0.629) and no significant difference was found among smokers p-value 0.05.there is neither  significant difference among two groups regarding personal history of fracture p-value (0.115) nor family history of fracture p-value( 0.110).no significant differences in body mass index between two groups p-value(0.4). Although there was a significant difference for the presence of peripheral neuropathy between two groups, osteoporosis was more common among diabetic patient who have microvascular complication (proteinuria and diabetic retinopathy).

Conclusion: T2DM seem to be not a risk factor for osteoporosis unless there is microvascular complication particularly diabetic retinopathy and or nephropathy.
Effect of Tonsillectomy on Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Titer
Authors: Saleem Amer , Buraa Marwan Faisal
Published: June 2023

Abstract    

Recurrent attacks of tonsillitis are a common worldwide problem and the best treatment of choice after failure of medical therapy is a tonsillectomy. The large numbers of patients that presented with recurrent attacks of tonsillitis and associated with high antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer level due to group A beta hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) tonsillitis  will have serious complications as glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever. The aim of study: to evaluate the effect of tonsillectomy on elevated ASO titer.

Patients and methods: Prospective non-randomized clinical study was performed at Al-Jumhory teaching hospital, Mosul, Iraq; for the period from January 2021 to January 2022. that included seventy patients for whom tonsillectomy was indicated. There were 45 females and 25 males, the age range from 3 to15 years old and the mean age was7.63year. Positive throat swab for group A beta hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) and elevated ASO titer level (≥200 IU/ml). Postoperative follow up of the patients were processed for six months.

Results:  seventy patients included in the study, presented with recurrent attacks of tonsillitis, with positive throat swab for GABHS and elevated ASO titer level (≥200 IU/ml), age between 3 to 15 years old .Follow up of the patients for six months after tonsillectomy had been shown that there is a significant decrease in ASO titer level in comparison to preoperative level measures (p <0.001 )

Conclusion: The most important conclusion from the result of our study that tonsillectomy lead to significant reduction in ASO titer level.
A Study on Intestinal Parasites that Cause Diarrhea and Some of Physiological Effects on Children in Baghdad
Authors: Hiba Hazim Saleh
Published: June 2023

Abstract    

In developing nations, such as Iraq, diarrhea is the main cause of sickness and mortalities in children under the age of five, Diarrhea is the augmentation of water content in stools because of an imbalance in the normal functioning of physiologic processes of the small and large intestine responsible for the absorption of various ions, other substrates, and consequently water. The most common cause of diarrhea is eating foods that upset the digestive system ,allergies and intolerances to certain foods (Celiac disease), malabsorption of food (poor absorption). Numerous infections, such as viruses, bacterium, and parasites, are responsible for its development. The purpose of this study was to identify the frequency of intestinal parasite (IP) infections, kinds and it physiological effects on children under the age of five who had diarrheal diseases.

Methods: A cross-sectional research study was carried out in Baghdad, Iraq (al mahmoudia and other Hospitals), between September 2021 and January 2023. The analysis comprised youngsters under the age of nine who attended healthcare facilities during the observation period and had diarrhea. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and risk factors for intestinal parasite infections (IPIs). As per usual practices, single, fresh stool samples were used to check for IPs utilizing the direct wet mount investigation and Ziehl-Neelsen staining of formyl-ether concentrated specimens. SPSS software for Statistics version 20 was used to analyze the data.

Results: 150 kids in all—32.67% boys and 67.3 girls participated in the investigation. In total, there were 41/150 IPs, or 27.3% of the population. In six youngsters (4%) there were two species of IPs found. Giardia lamblia was the parasite that was discovered the most frequently (8%), followed by Enterobius vermicularis (6.7%). After adjusting for other factors, the multivariable findings suggest that ≥age 24 months was a factor in IPIs (AOR=0.332, 95%CI: 0.094-0.465). Conclusion: This research discovered that children with diarrheal illnesses frequently had intestinal parasites. The Giardia lamblia genotype was the one that was found most commonly. Parents of young children ought to get health advice on how to avoid diarrheal infections generally and IPIs particularly.
Osmanlı Para Vakıfları: Yeniçeri Mustafa Beşe Örneği (H.1038/M.1629)
Authors: YILDIRIM Mehmet
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, İstanbul Şer’iyye Sicillerinde bulunan ve 1 No’lu Evkâf-ı Hümâyûn Müfettişliği defterinde tespit edilen Yeniçeri On Dördüncü Ağa Bölüğü korucularından Mustafa Beşe’ye ait iki farklı para vakfının vakfiyeleri analiz edilmiştir. Söz konusu iki vakfın aynı kişi tarafından aynı yılda ancak birer ay arayla kurulmalarındaki müphemiyet, konuyu araştırmaya değer kılmıştır. Bu çerçevede, bahsi geçen para vakıflarının vakfiyeleri irdelenmiş; benzer ve farklı yönleri tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulardan, Mustafa Beşe’nin Şaban ayında kurduğu ilk vakfın dini hassasiyet ve ahiret inancı dayanağıyla teşekkül edildiği saptanmıştır. Receb ayında kurduğu diğer vakfın ise şahsi îrad sağlama gayesiyle kurulduğu anlaşılmıştır. Bu bulgular, bütün para vakıflarının sadece hayır amacıyla kurulmadığını; bazılarının kişisel gelirin muhafazası amacıyla kurulduğunu göstermektedir.
The Association between Health Expenditure and the Components of Fiscal Policy: VECM Approach in the Context of Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: DIRIR Sadık Aden
Published: June 2023

Growing healthcare expenses are being experienced by numerous nations, particularly nations in Latin America, as a result of capacity inefficiencies, economic growth, demographic shift to the aging population, and an imbalance between the cost of manpower and output. Therefore, it is a significant burden for a nation to collect enough money for the health sector in view of escalating expenditures. Hereby, this paper analyzes the association that exists between health expenditure and the components of fiscal policy particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean during the last 21 years. To proceed with the study, we subdivided the fiscal policy components into two major models. The first model encompasses large-scale components whereas the second model consists of small-scale components. Correspondingly, we performed a VECM and granger causality approach to capture the long run as well the causal relationship between the factors. The findings revealed that in the short run trade, tax revenue, and interest rate have an influence on health expenditure. While in the long run, all the fiscal policies except domestic credit offered to the private sector presented an influence on the funds allocated to the health sector. Finally, considering the Covid, 19 pandemic, and other international wars, countries may be hesitant to allocate funds to a particular area. In light of this, the study helps ease these worries by outlining the scope of fiscal measures adopted by countries in relation to the health sector.
Defeitos peri-implantares tratados com plasma rico em plaquetas e plasma rico em fibrinas
Authors: Bantim Yasmin Comoti Vita , Cervantes Lara Cristina Cunha , Sanches Natália dos Santos , Bahia Thais Pimentel de Sá , Hassumi Jaqueline Suemi , Ferreira Sabrina , Okamoto Roberta , Garcia Júnior Idelmo Rangel
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Investigar o plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) e plasma rico em fibrina (PRF) em defeitos ósseos peri-implantares. Métodos: Um defeito ósseo medindo 05 mm em formato retangular com extremidades arredondadas foi preparado na tíbia esquerda de 36 ratos e um implante foi instalado. Os animais foram divididos em 3 grupos: controle (CO), plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) e plasma rico em fibrina (PRF). Previamente aos procedimentos cirúrgicos, foram coletados 3ml de sangue de cada animal via punção cardíaca, para centrifugação e obtenção de PRP e PRF. Após 20 e 40 dias, a neoformação óssea e a estabilidade do implante foram avaliadas por histomorfometria e análise biomecânica. Resultados: Na análise biomecânica houve diferença estatística significantes intergrupos aos 20 para os grupos PRP com CO (<0,001) e diferença intragrupos entre 20 e 40 dias para o CO PRP e PRF (<0,001), adotando p<0,05). Os dados da área óssea neoformada (AON) demonstraram maior formação óssea nos grupos PRP e PRF em relação ao grupo controle. Em 40 dias, houve neoformação óssea em todos os grupos, sendo mais evidente no grupo PRP. Conclusão: A aplicação do PRP em defeitos peri-implantares em tíbias de ratos demonstrou ser mais efetiva na resposta de estabilidade do implante e neoformação óssea, sendo superior ao PRF e ao grupo controle.
Beauty in Mathematics
Authors:   Asst.Professor/Dept of CSE Sri Sairam College of Engineering,Bangalore Research Scholar,PES University,Bangalore, A Suguna , Srihitha Jana , T S Keerthana , Shree Manju , S Kishana
Published: June 2023

"Rightly viewed, mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty—a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, devoid of appeal to any part of our weaker nature, devoid of the gorgeous trappings of painting or music, yet sublimely pure, and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show." The true spirit of delight, exaltation, and the experience of being more than Man, which is the test of the highest excellence, can be discovered in mathematics just as easily as in poetry."
AR Assistant for Indoor Navigation
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Anekal, Bangalore, C Saranya , R Akhila , A Chethan , S Deepa
Published: June 2023

In this study, we discuss the problem of indoor autonomous robotic navigation. By using an Android smartphone and the JAQL robot, a system is created dedicated for indoor navigation based on AR is developed. We want to learn more about how augmented reality can now be implemented to solve the problems of navigating without GPS. We created a smartphone application that serves as the system's eyes and brain at the same time using Google's AR core. We emphasize AR core's features and describe how they were used in all of our tasks. Assessment of the performance of the whole architecture is done and a report of the findings from a series of tests conducted under various conditions in a real-world setting is made. We finish by examining the system's advantages and disadvantages as well as potential future developments.
Brain Tumor Detection using Convolutional Neural Network
Authors:   Department of CSE Sri Sairam College of Engineering Bengaluru, India, Kalyani Nithya , M N Kavya , Nalavadi Aishwarya , M Keerthana
Published: June 2023

Brain Tumor Detection is one of the maximum important and worrying tasks in the discipline of scientific picture processing, as human-assisted manual type can result in erroneous prediction and prognosis. Brain tumors have excessive range in size and appearance and at instances there's a similarity among tumor and normal tissues and therefore the extraction of tumor areas from MRI scanned pictures turns into unyielding. Tumor can be diagnosed by the use of medical imaging techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), but the disadvantage is that it can't stumble on tumors which are underneath 3 mm length. To address with this a massive dataset must be surpassed to teach the version to be more correct and efficient. Photo segmentation is a totally essential and critical step in picture processing which determines the achievement of superior degree of picture processing. The contemporary scenario provides structures that come across brain tumors, but handiest use small datasets and photo processing strategies and their accuracy is relatively low as in scientific subject we ought to have peek accuracy. To tackle this, we proposed a way to extract brain tumor from Magnetic Resonance brain pictures (MRI) by way of Fuzzy C-manner clustering algorithm which changed into observed with the aid of traditional classifiers and convolutional neural network.
Advanced Cascaded H-Bridge & Modular Multilevel Converter Applied to a Wind Energy Generation
Authors:   Department of EEE, BMSIT, Bengaluru, INDIA, N A Prashanth , Rao Madhava ,   Department of  EEE,  Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, H Pushparaj ,   Department of  EEE,  Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, K V Malini ,   Department of  EEE, Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, K Prashantha ,   Department of EEE, Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
Published: June 2023

As the number of renewable energy sources increases worldwide, wind energy is one of themwho stand out from the crowd. With the development of technology, wind turbine projects have had a significant impact increased their capacity, reaching a higher capacity mainly for offshore installations. One of the most important challenges are power Converter, specifically semiconductor components that have limited voltage and current characteristics. This gave birth to the concept of multilevel Converter , which increased the voltage level and thus carried a higher power level. Apart from the application In multilevel converter , it is possible to increase the voltage and power level by using an generator. This context was investigated in this work the use of a multi-level converter (three-level cascaded H-bridge in series), which controlsan open coil of Generator Analysis of the proposed system was developed dynamicallySimulation of 1.71 MW WECS using PLECS software including basic system modeling components: generator, power converters, system control, filter and grid connection. The score show that the goal of achieving 5-level behavior of the output voltage is achieved by using OEW connection. In addition, a low harmonic concentration is achieved in the machine flow as such current supplied to the grid. In addition, it is possible to control the distribution of power between converter, indicating that lower power converter can be connected in a higher direction Wind power
Diabetes Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithm
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE,Sri Sairam college of Engineering, Bangalore, India, HD Sowmya , sanskar Shreyaskar , tiwari Pawan , kumar Kishan
Published: June 2023

Diabetes is a prevalent chronic illness affecting a vast population worldwide. The accurate prediction of diabetes presents considerable challenges due to the scarcity of labeled data and the existence of outliers (missing values) within the dataset. Early detection and effective management of diabetes are crucial in preventing severe complications that can lead to significant health issues. In this project, we aim to investigate the application of machine learning algorithms in predicting diabetes among patients based on their clinical data. Our dataset comprises diverse sources, including electronic health records, medical databases, and surveys. Rigorous preprocessing techniques have been employed to handle data quality, while feature engineering methodologies have been implemented to extract pertinent information. By undertaking these steps, we strive to produce original work without any instances of plagiarism.
Utilization of UGV in Mining Sectors
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore, C Valarmathi , A Akshaya , S Sandhya , K Soumya
Published: June 2023

In various sectors such as defense and mining, existing Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) applications face specific limitations, including the inability to achieve wide- range control and operate in dark environments. To mitigate human risks and reduce human involvement in bomb disposal operations, the need for UGVs has become crucial. In this context, we propose a model/framework that utilizes gas and temperature sensors to detect environmental conditions. Our framework aims to enhance UGV applications by incorporating wide-range Wi-Fi enabled control devices and night mode camera functionality. This enables rapid object detection over a greater distance and emphasizes remote control through a mobile application. As a result, the proposed system automates the process of bomb disposal, thereby reducing human risks involved in such operations.
Fuzzy Logic
Authors:   Science & Humanities Department Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bengaluru, C Swathi , Ebienazer Jenifer , M Swathi , S Suruthipriya
Published: June 2023

Fuzzy logic is a mathematical framework for reasoning about ambiguous or inaccurate information. It is founded on the idea that truth can be stated as a degree of membership in a fuzzy set rather than as a binary value of true or untrue. Fuzzy logic is used in control systems, artificial intelligence, and decision-making. This paper defines fuzzy logic and discusses its key concepts, mathematical underpinnings, and applications. We look at the benefits and drawbacks.
METAVERSE
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering,  Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Anekal, Bangalore, A Jenifer , Khanum Arfa , A Sarika , A S Ashwin , Latheef Athil , S Deepika
Published: June 2023

The Metaverse is a term that refers to a virtual universe where users can interact with each other and the environment through immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). It is a network of interconnected virtual spaces where users can participate in a range of activities such as gaming, socializing, shopping, and education. VR allows users to enter a completely simulated world, while AR overlays digital content onto the real world. These technologies enable users to experience a sense of presence in the Metaverse and interact with it as they would in the real world. As technology continues to advance, the Metaverse is becoming increasingly realistic and accessible. It has the potential to transform how we work, learn, and play, and create new opportunities for social and economic growth. However, it also raises ethical concerns around privacy, security, and the potential for addiction. Overall, the Metaverse represents an exciting and rapidly evolving field that has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with technology and each other. As such, it is an area of research and development that is likely to attract significant attention and investment in the coming years. As the Metaverse continues to evolve and expand, it will have a profound impact on how people interact with each other and with digital content. It will provide a new level of immersion and engagement, and it will transform the way we work, play, and learn.
IoT Based Blockchains and IPFS
Authors:   Professor,  Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering Sri Sairam College Of Engineering, Bangalore,India, A Mahesh , B Shaibha , B Shabu , Nithish Sai Nagella
Published: June 2023

Block chain, the underlying technology of crypto currency networks like Bitcoin, is designed to realize the vision of a decentralized, secure and open Internet of Things (IoT) revolution with a centralized data access model. Essential. It may be so. This article proposes a distributed access model for IoT data using a network architecture called the IoT and Blockchain Modular Consortium Architecture. The proposed architecture facilitates IoT communication via a blockchain software stack and a peer-to-peer data storage mechanism. This architecture is intended to provide privacy and be adaptable to various IoT use cases. To implement the proposed architecture, we conduct a performance analysis of existing blockchain development platforms, Ethereum and Monax.
دور الأمن فوق العادي في الوقاية من الجريمة
Authors: bin Abdullah Al-Shugair Abdulrahman
Published: June 2023

تعد الأمننة Securitization مفهومًا جديدًا لوصف المخاطر الأمنية فوق العادية التي تهدد وجود الدولة، ويمكن أن يزود صانع القرار بمبررات تمنحه الحق في اتخاذ تدابير تضمن إزالة المهددات؛ وذلك وفق شروط ومعايير صارت مثار جدلٍ بين الباحثين فيما بعد، وذلك بسبب المخاطر التي تنطوي عليها من فرط استخدامها، ودور أمننة بعض القضايا في الوقاية من الجريمة في حال كانت الأساليب الرادعة غير كافية لمنع تكرار المهددات. واستهدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف على دور الأمننة في الوقاية من الجريمة. ولتحقيق هذا الهدف تناولت الدراسة تحديد مفهوم الأمننة ونظريتها، ودورها في الوقاية من الجريمة، وكذلك التعرض لأهم الأفكار التي طرحتها نظرية الأمننة في التعامل مع القضايا الاجتماعية والاقتصادية والسياسية ذات الأبعاد الأمنية.
واستخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي. وخلصت إلى أن نظرية الأمننة واحدة من أهم النظريات التي أحدثت جدلًا كبيرًا في الأدبيات الأمنية والسياسية، مع أنها أظهرت قدرة كبيرة على التقاط القضايا التي تهدد وجود الدولة. وأنه إذا تعرضت الدول لأزمات تهدد وجود المجتمع أو وجود الدولة، فيتعين عليها أن تنتج نظرية تعالج مشكلاتها، بحيث لا تخل بمعايير الديموقراطية، مع تعريف مفهوم النظرية وآليات تنفيذها، ومبرراتها، ومعاييرها المتوافقة مع المعايير الدولية.
وتوصي الدراسة بناءً على ما توصلت إليه من نتائج بضرورة أمننة القضايا التي تشكل تهديدًا وجوديًّا للدولة وسيادتها أو للمجتمع، مثل: قضايا الإرهاب وتغير المناخ، وفق ما تحدده المؤسسات المعنية. وأن نظرية الأمننة تحتاج إلى مزيدٍ من الدراسات الأمنية والاجتماعية، وتقنين ممارستها.
دور أعضاء هيئة التَّدريس في تعزيز الأمن الفكري وسط طلبة الجامعة
Authors: Ayad Naam alsulami Anas , bin Masaad bin Safer AL-Matrafi Khalid , saad AL-baqami Saud
Published: June 2023

تهدفُ الدراسةُ إلى معرفة دَور أعضاء هيئة التدريس نحو تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى طلبة البكالوريوس بجامعة الملك عبد العزيز، ومعرفة هل توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسط استجابات عينة الدراسة تُعزى لمتغيِّـر (النوع - الحالة الاجتماعية - السنة الدراسية - التخصص الدراسي) وتمَّ استخدم المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتكوَّن مجتمع الدراسة من طلبة البكالوريوس بجامعة الملك عبد العزيز بجدة، في المملكة العربية السعودية، وبلغت عيِّنة الدراسة (942) طالبًا. واستخدم الاستبيان كأداة للدراسة، وقد توصَّلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: أنَّ متوسِّطات استجابات أفراد مجتمع الدراسة نحو دَور أعضاء هيئة التدريس نحو تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى طلبة البكالوريوس بجامعة الملك عبد العزيز، جاءت بمتوسِّطات حسابيَّة تقع في درجة ممارسة (مرتفعة)، وأنَّ هناك فروقًا ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة (0.05) في متوسط استجابات أفراد عيِّنة الدراسة حولَ دَور أعضاء هيئة التدريس في جامعة الملك عبد العزيز نحو تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى طلبة البكالوريوس، تُعزى لاختلاف متغير النوع لصالح الذكور. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى بعض التوصيات التي من شأنها رفع مستويات الأمن الفكري للطلاب وهي: تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى الطلاب، وحمايتهم من الانحراف عن قيم وأسس المجتمع ودينه الحنيف، زيادة مشاركة أعضاء هيئة التدريس بالكليات العملية في تقديم حلول بنَّاءة وموضوعيَّة تُسهم في مواجهة مخاطر التطرُّف والتعصُّب الفكري، والتأكيد على مبدأ الاعتدال والوسطية.
Intellectual Security as a Mediator Between Awareness of Threats of
Citizenship Values and Psychological Reactance Among a Sample of Saudi
Students
Authors: El Sayed Aly El Keshky Mogeda , Mohammed Hassan Al Shehri Hassan
Published: June 2023

The literature has established that threat to freedom activates psychological reactance in people, and yet, there is scant evidence about the association between threat of citizenship values and psychological reactance. The current study aimed to examine the association between awareness of citizenship values threats and psychological reactance, and to investigate the mediation role of intellectual security in this relationship. A sample of 416 students (71.6% of which were females mean age = 25.3; SD = 7.11; range = 18-42) was recruited in this study. They completed the Psychological Reactance Scale, the Intellectual Security Scale and the Awareness of Threats of Citizenship Values Questionnaire as well as a set of demographic questions. To answer the main question, a path analysis was conducted using structural equation models. Findings showed that the threat of citizenship values was positively related to psychological reactance, and intellectual security negatively mediated this relationship. Conclusion: it seems that intellectual security plays an important role in mitigating the negative thoughts that people might have when they are threatened. Recommendations: Given the importance of instilling intellectual security in young people, it is recommended to educational institutions and counselors to make it a priority in their programs so that the youth grow up with cognitive tools that allow them to stay away from deviant behaviors when faced with threat.
Collision Simulation of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Considering Ductile Fracture and Hydrodynamics Using Hydrodynamic Plug-in HydroQus
Authors: Yoon Dong Ho , Choung Joonmo
Published: June 2023

This paper intends to introduce the applicability of HydroQus to a problem of a tanker collision against a semi-submersible type floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT). HydroQus is a plug-in based on potential flow theory that generates interactive hydroforces in a commercial Finite element analysis (FEA) code Abaqus/Explicit. Frequency response analyses were conducted for a 10MW capacity FOWT to obtain hydrostatic and hydrodynamic constants. The tanker was modeled with rigid elements, while elastic-plastic elements were used for the FOWT. Mooring chains were modeled to implement station keeping ability of the FOWT. Two types of fracture models were considered: constant failure strain model and combined failure strain model HC-LN model composed of Hosford-Coulomb (HC) model & localized necking (LN) model. The damage extents were evaluated by hydroforces and failure strain models. The largest equivalent plastic strain observed in the cases where both restoring force and radiation force were considered. Stress triaxiality and damage indicator analysis showed that the application of HC-LN model was suitable. It could be stated that applications of suitable failure strain model and hydrodynamics into the collision simulations were of importance.