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Konfigurasi Politik dan Problem Identitas Menjelang Pemilihan Presiden 2024
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Politik identitas cukup mewarnai dinamika politik Indonesia 10 tahun terakhir ini. Artikel ini berusaha menjelaskan tentang politik identitas dan konfigurasi politik menjelang Pilpres 2024. Artikel ini dijelaskan secara kualitatif dengan berbasis pada studi kepustakaan. Secara umum dapat disimpulkan bahwa politik identitas tidak hanya di level nasional, akan tetapi di ranah lokal juga mulai merebak dengan menggunakan identitas sebagai instrumen dalam kontestasi politik, baik identitas agama maupun etnisitas. Begitupun pengalaman Pilpres 2014 dan 2019 dan Pilkada DKI Jakarta menjadi bukti bahwa politik identitas yang dibawa masuk ke ranah politik telah memecah belah anak bangsa dan dapat mengancam persatuan dan kesatuan bangsa. Dalam konteks Pilpres 2024, sekalipun Anies Baswedan diusung oleh NasDem dan membawa kekhawatiran baru terkait polarisasi politik, akan tetapi bergabungnya Muhaimin Iskandar dan PKB yang diusung koalisi perubahan, telah memberi secercah harapan bahwa Pilpres 2024 tidak semengkhawatirkan sebagaimana dibayangkan. Mengingat Muhaimin Iskandar dan PKB selama ini dicitrakan mengusung politik kebangsaan dan keindonesiaan.
Upaya Penyelesaian Konflik Laut Cina Selatan Melalui Doktrin Natalegawa: Dynamic Equilibrium
Authors: Adhisty Ajeng Ayu
Published: March 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk melihat peran Indonesia dalam menyelesaikan ketegangan di Laut Cina Selatan. Peran Indonesia ditunjukkan melalui implementasi Doktrin Natalegawa atau Dynamic Equilibrium. Doktrin tersebut menitikberatkan pada posisi Indonesia sebagai negara mediator dengan mengedepankan proses perundingan dalam menyelesaikan konflik Laut Cina Selatan. Metode yang digunakan merupakan deskriptif kualitatif dimulai dengan melihat pemetaan konflik Laut Cina Selatan. Setelah itu, dilanjutkan dengan melihat nilai-nilai Doktrin Natalegawa dengan sebagai usaha dalam menyelesaikan konflik Laut Cina Selatan. Kerangka konseptual yang digunakan antara lain konsep Doktrin dan konsep Netralitas. Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa Doktrin Natalegawa atau Dynamic Equilibrium berusaha mendorong tiga faktor Code of Conduct yakni mengurangi kecurigaan antar Negara, mencegah insiden, dan mengelola insiden jika terjadi. Selain itu, doktrin ini mencoba untuk menunjukkan posisi Indonesia sebagai negara mediator dalam menye-lesaikan konflik yang terjadi di wilayah kawasan Asia Tenggara. Adapun hambatan yang dihadapi dalam implementasi Dynamic Equilibrium antara lain perbedaan pandangan terkait bentuk perundingan yang disepakati bersama, Cina menginginkan penyelesaian melalui hubungan bilateral dengan negara yang bersangkutan, dan tingkat kepercayaan antara negara yang berkonflik masih rendah.
Analisis Terhadap Sistem Pemilu Indonesia: dari Proporsional Tertutup ke Proporsional Terbuka
Authors: Jurdi Syarifuddin , Basti Teteng  , Fauzi Hadi Lukita
Published: March 2024

Indonesia telah menyelenggarakan pemilihan umum (Pemilu) sebanyak dua belas kali sejak pemilu pertama 1955 sampai pemilu serentak 2019. Dalam penyelenggaraan pemilu menerapkan sistem perwakilan berimbang (proporsioanl), pemilu 1955, pemilu Orde Baru dan pemilu awal reformasi menerapkan sistem proporsional tertutup, pasca Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi No. 22-24/PUU-VI/2008, sistem penentuan calon legislatif terpilih dengan suara terbanyak, pemilu 2009 sampai 2019 menerapkan sistem proporsional terbuka. Perubahan sistem pemilu dari tertutup ke terbuka pada pemilu 2009 merupakan upaya untuk mendekatkan kandidat dengan pemilih, meningkatkan derajat keterwakilan politik dan legitimasi elite terpilih. Sistem proporsional terbuka sebagai pemenuhan nilai-nilai dasar demokrasi agar calon dapat dikenal secara langsung pemilih. Dalam tiga kali pemilu menerapkan sistem proporsional terbuka menghasilkan dua masalah utama yakni politik uang yang massif serta mendelegitimasi fungsi dan peran partai politik, calon terpilih seakan-akan terpisah dari partai yang mencalonkannya. Terhadap dua masalah ini, sekelompok masyarakat mengajukan Judicial Review terhadap sistem proporsional terbuka dan memohon agar dikembalikan ke sistem proporsional tertutup, Mahkamah Konstitusi memutuskan judicial review tersebut melalui Putusan No. 114/PUU-XX/2022 menolak sistem proporsional tertutup dan menguatkan Putusan MK No. 22-24 Tahun 2008 mengenai sistem proporsional terbuka. Pemilu serentak 2024, pemilih tetap memilih calon bukan partai, itu artinya pemilih tetap mengenal calon yang mereka pilih, legitimasi calon terpilih tinggi, tetapi potensi penggunaan uang/barang dalam perebutan suara pemilih akan meningkat.
Electromagnetic processing of molten copper alloys in the induction furnace with cold crucible
Authors: Smalcerz Albert , Blacha Leszek , Barglik Jerzy , Dolezel Ivo , Wieczorek Tadeusz
Published: March 2024

Electromagnetic processing of molten copper is provided in a special kind of electrical furnace called an induction furnace with a cold crucible (IFCC), making it possible to successfully remove impurities from the workpiece. In order to analyze the process in a sufficient way not only electromagnetic, thermal and flow but also metallurgical and mass transfer phenomena in the coupled formulation should be taken into consideration. The paper points to an analysis of the kinetic process of lead evaporation from molten copper. It was shown that mass transport in the gas phase determines the rate of the analyzed evaporation process. The possibility of removal of lead from molten copper is analyzed and described.
Optimal configuration of energy storage system capacity in traction power supply system considering photovoltaic consumption
Authors: Zhang Wei , Chen Xiaoqiang , Wang Ying
Published: March 2024

In order to achieve energy savings and promote on-site integration of photovoltaic energy in electrified railways, a topology structure is proposed for the integration of photovoltaic (PV) and the energy storage system (ESS) into the traction power supply system (TPSS) based on a railway power conditioner (RPC). This paper analyzes the composition and operation principles of this structure. To assess the economic benefits brought by the integration of photovoltaic and energy storage systems, a bilevel optimization model is established, with the objectives of optimizing energy storage capacity configuration and photovoltaic energy integration. The KKT (Karush–Kuhn–Tucker) method is employed to transform the model into a single-layer mixed-integer linear programming model, which is then solved using the CPLEX solver in MATLAB. The research findings indicate that, with the configuration of the ESS, the optimal PV consumption rate achieved is 96.8749%. Compared to a 100% PV consumption rate, the ESS capacity configuration is reduced by 13.14%, and the overall operational cost of the TPSS is at its lowest. The study suggests that the proposed bilevel optimization algorithm can more effectively consider PV consumption, leading to enhanced economic performance of the TPSS operation.
Effect of surface energy on the contamination characteristics of porcelain double umbrella insulators
Authors: Lv Yukun , Wang Qian , Chen Zeze , Wang Jiawen
Published: March 2024

To explore the influence of surface energy on the contamination characteristics of insulators, COMSOL Multiphysics software was used to simulate the contamination characteristics of XWP 2-160 insulators under wind tunnel conditions, and the rationality of the modified expression of the dynamic deposition model of the contaminated particles was verified. The change of contamination characteristics before and after changing the surface energy of insulators under natural conditions was simulated and analyzed. The results show that under the original surface energy (72 mJ/m 2) and low surface energy (6.7 mJ/m 2) with the increase in particle size, the contamination amount of an insulator surface area decreases first and then increases. When the wind speed is 2 m/s, the change in the particle size has the most pronounced effect on the amount of contamination. The amounts of contamination for the low surface energy are 64–75%, 60–95%, 55–91% and 54–78% lower than those for the original surface energy for particle sizes of 10, 15, 20 and 25 μm, respectively. For the same wind speed, when the size of contamination particles increases, the difference between the ratio of DC and AC contamination accumulation is gradually increasing because of the influence of the electric field force. From the perspective of the insulator preparation process, the development of low surface energy insulators can improve their anti-fouling performance.
First detection of Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Ehrlichia canis, and Anaplasma ovis in Rhipicephalus bursa ticks collected from sheep, Turkey
Authors: Ayan A. , Aslan Çelik B. , Çelik Ö.Y. , Orunç Kılınç Ö. , Akyıldız G. , Yılmaz A.B. , Sayın İpek D.N. , Oktay Ayan Ö. , Babaoğlu A.R.
Published: March 2024

Anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis are important tick-borne rickettsial diseases of medical and veterinary importance that cause economic losses in livestock. In this study, the prevalence of Anaplasma ovis, Ehrlichia canis and Ehrlichia chaffeensis was investigated in ticks collected from sheep in various farms in Van province, which is located in the Eastern Anatolian Region of Turkey. The ticks used in this study were collected by random sampling in 26 family farm business in 13 districts of Van province. A total of 688 ticks were collected from 88 sheep and 88 tick pools were created. All ticks identified morphologically as Rhipicephalus bursa. Phylogenetic analysis of Chaperonin and 16S rRNA gene sequences confirmed A. ovis, E. canis and E. chaffeensis in this study. Of the 88 tick pools tested, 28.41% (25/88) were positive for at least one pathogen. Anaplasma DNA was detected in five of the 88 pools (5.68%), E. canis DNA was detected in 19 of the 88 pools (21.59%), and E. chaffeensis DNA was detected in one of the 88 pools (1.14%) of R. bursa ticks. To our knowledge, this is the first report describing the presence of A. ovis, E. canis, and E. chaffeensis in R. bursa ticks collected from sheep in Turkey. Further studies are needed to investigate other co-infections in sheep in Turkey.
Efficacy of in-house clear aligner therapy mechanics on root torque: an in-vitro study
Authors: Doğrugören Rüveyda , Topsakal Kübra Gülnur , Duran Gökhan Serhat , Akdenizv Berat Serdar , Görgülü Serkan
Published: March 2024

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the torque effectiveness of different attachment types and power ridges used in clear aligner therapy (CAT) on the upper lateral incisors.

Methods

A typodont model simulating oral conditions was developed. Two hundred lateral incisor samples were divided into five groups based on attachment types and clear aligner modifications: no attachments (NA), horizontal ellipsoid attachment (HEA), vertical ellipsoid attachment (VEA), buccal power ridge (BPR), and buccal and palatal power ridge (BPPR). Subsequently, a 5° palatal torque moment was applied to the lateral incisors. In-house clear aligners were inserted, and 3D scanning was performed after each aligner step. Post-treatment 3D models were compared with pre-treatment models. The lateral incisors were assessed for torque, tipping, and rotational movements.

Results

The HEA group (41.6%) and the BPPR group (40.8%) showed significantly higher torque effectiveness than the NA group (20%) when 5° of torque was delivered. The planned movement was approximated when 1° and 2° of torque were applied in the NA group (114% and 98%, respectively). The NA and BPR groups showed the highest loss of anchorage.

Conclusions

When more than 3° of torque was applied, HEA and BPPR were more effective than NA in achieving the CAT’s planned torque of the upper lateral incisors, although with an efficacy rate of approximately 40%.

Highlights

It is challenging to achieve torque movement using CAT.

When less than 3° of torque was required, additional mechanics were not necessary.

BPPR and HEA showed higher effectiveness when 5° of torque was applied.

The efficacy of BPR was similar to that of NA.
Biomechanical aging behaviour of clear aligners
Authors: Mei Li , Jin Carrol , Na Aishah , Marra Jamie , Guan Simon , Choi Joanne
Published: March 2024

Introduction

The biomechanical behaviour of clear aligners can affect the clinical efficacy of tooth movement.

Objectives

To investigate the aging effects of clear aligners to suggest an optimal wear time from the biomechanical perspective.

Methods

Brand new “as-received” (0-day) clear aligners (Invisalign, Align Co., USA) were immersed in distilled water and placed in an incubator at a constant temperature of 37°C for 21 days to simulate the aging process encountered in the oral cavity. The biomechanical properties (flexural strength, translucency, surface roughness, hardness, and tensile strength) of the clear aligners were assessed each day. The flexural strength was measured using a digital tension gauge; translucency was assessed using the Vita Easyshade digital spectrophotometer; surface roughness was measured using a profilometer; hardness was measured by the indentation test; and tensile strength was measured using a universal testing machine.

Results

The flexural strength decreased significantly after 7 days (0.22 ± 0.01 N at 3 mm compression; 0.35 ± 0.01 N at 5 mm compression) compared with the baseline (0.26 ± 0.01 N, 0.41 ± 0.01 N, respectively) (difference = 0.15 N, p < 0.05 for both). The hardness decreased significantly after 10 days (4.37 ± 0.48 kgf/mm2) compared with the baseline (6.60 ± 0.43 kgf/mm2) (difference = 2.23 kgf/mm2, p < 0.05). No significant change was found in translucency (p = 0.38), internal surface roughness (p = 0.99), external surface roughness (p = 0.57), and tensile strength (p = 0.84) during the 21 days of simulated aging.

Conclusions

The flexural strength and hardness of the clear aligners decreased significantly after 7 days and 10 days, respectively. Surface roughness, translucency, and tensile strength varied little during the 21 days of artificial aging.
Penerapan Konsep Arsitektur Hijau pada Perancangan Stadion Sepak Bola Standar Internasional di Deli Serdang
Authors: Pratama Yoga , Idris Irzaidi , Sofyan Sofyan
Published: March 2024

Stadion sepak bola merupakan sarana olahraga sepak bola yang paling disukai di indonesia. Namun sayangnya tidak semua stadion di indonesia memiliki fasilitas berstandar Internasional. Maka dari itu, dibutuhkan perancangan sebuah stadion standar internasional yang dapat mewadahi acara olahraga sepakbola dunia. Pemilihan tema Arsitektur Hijau dalam perancangan Stadion sepakbola standar internasional di Deli serdang ini diharap dapat mengurangi penggunaan energi yang berlebih pada stadion. Penerapan Tema Green Architecture dilakukan pada setiap item dalam perancangan stadion standar internasional, baik penataan ruang luar, ruang dalam, hingga pemilihan material yang tepat dan sesuai dengan tujuan perancangan. Beberapa contoh penerapan Arsitektur Hijau dalam perancangan ini ialah, penggunaan dengan secondary skin sebagai dinding untuk memudahkan masuknya cahaya kedalam bangunan sehingga mengurangi penggunaan cahaya buatan pada siang hari namun tetap menjaga suhu dalam ruangan agar tidak panas; Penggunaan photovoltaic sebagai sumber energi alternatif; Dari konsep ini diharapkan dapat menciptakan terminal yang lebih ramah lingkungan sehingga energi yang ada sekarang dapat terus dipergunakan hingga masa yang akan datang
Pola Sebaran Perumahan Terencana di Kota Banda Aceh
Authors: Erhasy Amiratul Jannah , Zainuddin Zainuddin , Aulia Fahmi
Published: March 2024

Perumahan terencana di Kota Banda Aceh tersebar di 9 kecamatan yang berjumlah 169 perumahan. Kawasan perumahan tidak lepas dari berbagai aspek pendukung, salah satunya ialah aspek transportasi. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah kuantitatif deskriptif, dengan menggunakan alat bantu ArcGIS 10.4. Analisis yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pola sebaran perumahan terencana di Kota Banda Aceh ialah analisis tetangga terdekat/ nearest neighbor analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan pola sebaran perumahan terencana di Kota Banda Aceh memiliki pola mengelompok (cluster pattern) dengan nilai Z-score –9,7087601, pola mengelompok dapat memudahkan penyediaan infrastruktur dan perencanaan transportasi umum, hanya saja perumahan terencana di Kota Banda Aceh banyak yang mengelompok jauh dari jaringan jalan utama.
Penggunaan Healing Architecture pada Rancangan Rumah Sakit Jiwa Tipe A Kota Banda Aceh
Authors: Aqila Iffah , Muliadi Muliadi , Wulandari Elysa
Published: March 2024

Perancangan Rumah Sakit Jiwa di Kota Banda Aceh dilatarbelakangi oleh ketidakseimbangan antara daya tampung jumlah tempat tidur rumah sakit jiwa dibandingkan dengan jumlah kasus kunjungan penyakit jiwa dalam satu tahun di kota tersebut, belum memadainya Rumah Sakit Jiwa yang sudah ada, dan permasalahan yang muncul dari kurang efektifnya proses penyembuhan di rumah sakit jiwa konvensional. Tujuan dari permasalahan ini adalah untuk mendapatkan desain rumah sakit jiwa yang dapat menjawab kebutuhan semua penderita gangguan jiwa di sekitar dan mendukung proses penyembuhan pasien gangguanjiwa. Masalah perancangan adalah: bagaimana penerapan elemen arsitektur yang dapat memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap aspek psikologis pengguna bangunan. Metode yang digunakan didasarkan pada konsep healing environment yang bertujuan untuk memaksimalkan proses penyembuhan dari pendekatan psikologi lingkungan terhadap seluruh aspek yang ada pada komponen temasuk komponen pembentuk lingkungan yang nantinya akan merangsang/ berinteraksi langsung melalui panca indra maupun terhadap psikologi pengguna. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah rumah sakit jiwa yang menjadikan elemen arsitektur sebagai bagian dari proses penyembuhan.
Analisis Dampak Kebijakan Rencana Pola Ruang terhadap Nilai Walkability Berdasarkan Metode Frank
Authors: Naufal Ghaffari , Agussaini Halis , Aulia Fahmi
Published: March 2024

Walkability merupakan kemampuan lingkungan dan kawasan dalam mendukung aktivitas berjalan kaki dengan nyaman dan aman di lingkungan perkotaan. Kualitas walkability yang baik dapat meningkatkan mobilitas pejalan kaki, efisiensi biaya, dan menciptakan lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Daya dukung kawasan terhadap aktivitas berjalan kaki ini dapat diukur melalui tingkat konektivitas kawasan, tingkat kepadatan penduduk, koefisien lantai bangunan komersial, dan tingkat keberagaman penggunaan lahan.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak kebijakan rencana pola ruang terhadap walkability pada kawasan pengembangan pusat kota lama tepatnya pada Gampong Kampung Baru dan Gampong Peunayong yang ditinjau berdasarkan indikator penggunaan lahan. Metode yang digunakan merupakan analisis nilai entropi penggunaan lahan berdasarkan metode Frank dengan menggunakan data penggunaan lahan eksisting dan rencana pola ruang RDTR Kota Banda Aceh tahun 2021-2041. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terjadi penurunan tingkat keragaman penggunaan lahan dari kondisi eksisting sebesar 0,828 menjadi 0,777 pada kondisi perencanaan. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rencana pola ruang saat ini cenderung mengarah pada penggunaan lahan yang lebih terpusat dan homogen, yang dapat mengurangi variasi penggunaan lahan dan kemungkinan adanya tujuan dan fasilitas yang berdekatan. Hal ini berdampak negatif pada walkability kawasan. Untuk meningkatkan nilai walkability, rencana pola ruang pada lokasi penelitian perlu menerapkan strategi perencanaan yang mempertimbangkan diversitas hunian dan pengembangan sektor-sektor potensial dalam kawasan tertentu, serta menciptakan ruang publik yang terkoneksi dengan baik.
Penerapan Konsep Arsitektur Modern pada Analisis Tapak Bengkulu Creative Hub
Authors: Hidayah Indi Nurul , Saputri Dwi Oktavallyan , Ramawangsa Panji Anom
Published: March 2024

Berkembangnya ekonomi kreatif di Indonesia yang mengandalkan keahlian, penciptaan barang dan jasa serta kreativitas membuat pelaku usaha ekonomi kreatif juga meningkat. Pemerintah Bengkulu berupaya meningkatkan kemajuan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat dengan mendukung dan mendorong pengembangan ekonomi kreatif pada 16 jenis subsektor ekonomi kreatif yang berkembang di Bengkulu. Namun pemerintah belum menyediakan wadah bagi masyarakat untuk mengembangkan diri. Untuk mengembangkan kreativitas pada masyarakat perlu adanya sebuah sarana kreativitas sebagai wadah untuk mengembangkan serta menuangkan ide kreatif yang dapat menghasilkan keuntungan dan mengurangi pengangguran yang semakin banyak jumlahnya. Oleh karena itu, penerapan arsitektur modern pada tapak Bengkulu Creative Hub diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi desain yang lebih fungsional dan efisien dengan menyesuaikan kondisi tapak dan fungsi bangunan sebagai pusat kreativitas yang mewadahi ekonomi kreatif dalam bentuk infrastruktur fisik dan mendukung pelaku ekonomi kreatif dalam mengembangkan ide serta mengurangi angka pengangguran di Kota Bengkulu. Dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data primer berupa observasi dan dokumentasi, serta data sekunder berupa studi literatur dan studi preseden akan menyampaikan konsep yang dapat menjadi solusi desain dan dapat diterapkan pada tapak Bengkulu Creative Hub. Penerapan arsitektur modern pada tapak Bengkulu Creative Hub memiliki beberapa prinsip-prinsip seperti menekankan fungsional dan efisiensi pada bangunan, menerapkan bentuk-bentuk geometri, penggunaan sistem grid pada kolom, penggunaan beton sebagai struktur utama, meminimalkan ornamen, penggunaan material terkini, penggunaan warna polos dan tidak ramai, dan menerapkan open space pada bangunan.
Perancangan Rumah Sakit Onkologi Di Banda Aceh
Authors: Susetyosari Nabila , Nizarli Nizarli , Ivan Teuku
Published: March 2024

Rumah sakit onkologi adalah institusi pelayanan kesehatan yang memfokuskan dalam penanganan kanker, meliputi beberapa fasilitas utama yaitu ruang rawat inap, rehabilitas medik, ruang kemotrapi, ruang bedah dan pasca bedah, ruang rawat intensif, ruang radiologi, yang beberapa tidak dimiliki oleh rumah sakit umum atau bahkan rumah khusus lainnya yang tidak memiliki kaitan dengan sub bidang onkologi. Tujuan dari rancangan ini adalah sesuai dengan Sesuai dengan RENSTRA (Rencana Strategis) RSUD Dr. Zainoel Abidin tahun 2017-2022, perancangan ini diharapkan dapat menciptakan manjadi suatu pelayanan yang berkualitas yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan pengobatan oleh seluruh masyarakat yang membutuhkan. Perancangan Rumah Sakit Onkologi di Banda Aceh menggunakan tema art therapy dengan harapan pasien dapat sembuh bukan hanya melalui pihak medis tetapi juga dengan lingkungan arsitektur yang mendukung kesembuhan pasien. Pendekatan yang diambil dalam rancangan ini adalah “Art Therapy” yang lebih merujuk kepada Entertain Healing Environment yang bertujuan untuk menciptkan bentuk dan lingkungan arsitektur yang mendukung pengobatan efektif bagi pasien pengidap kanker dengan melibatkan seni sebagai media utama untuk mengalihkan pemikiran negatif pasien dan diharapkan dapat menimbulkan motivasi bagi pasien pengguna rumah sakit onkologi.
The Existence of Madura Local Food Commodity-Based Microbusinesses
Authors: Triyasari Sri Ratna , Prastika Destiarni Resti
Published: March 2024

The importance of the existence of a business is to survive and have competitiveness in the midst of the current Covid-19 pandemic. The problem that is often faced by microbusiness in Bangkalan is that their strengths are less able to overcome weaknesses and threats. This study aims to determine the existence of microbusiness which will further produce strategic recommendations for survival. This research is through descriptive analysis, the variables studied are described. While qualitative analysis is used in assessing data sources, data reduction, and drawing conclusions which are analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and SWOT. The results show that existence is influenced by purchasing power, product availability, and regulation. While the resulting strategic recommendations are not to increase production and inventory volumes during the pandemic, to create alternative income, to create alternative sales mechanisms, not to aggressively expand business, and to collaborate with banks as strategic partners for sources of financing, information, and business development.
The Effect of Spiritual Therapy Intervention on The Risk Mental Health Disorders Among Flood Victims
Authors: Kirin Arwansyah , Ahmad Shakila , Ismail Faisal Husen , Warman Arifki Budia , Baba Ramdan
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Disasters have diverse effects on various aspects of life, particularly on the psychological well-being of affected individuals. Victims of disasters often experience anxiety, trauma, stress, fear, and even prolonged sadness. For example, the flood disaster that occurred in Mukim Sri Medan, Batu Pahat, Johor, in 2023 is believed to have adversely affected the mental health of the affected community. Therefore, there is a need for strategies to address these mental health disruptions, and one potential approach is spiritual therapy.
 
Objective: This research aims to assess the post-disaster mental health status of flood victims and analyze the influence of spiritual therapy on the mental health risk of flood victims in Mukim Sri Medan, Batu Pahat.
 
Methods: This study adopts a quantitative approach using survey methods and questionnaires as research instruments. The target population includes individuals who were flood victims in Mukim Sri Medan, Batu Pahat. The sample consists of 207 respondents selected through non-probability sampling techniques, specifically accidental sampling. Data collection was conducted through a survey using questionnaires distributed to 207 respondents in the Mukim Sri Medan area. Data analysis employed multiple linear regression tests, correlation and determination coefficient tests, T-tests (partial), F-test (simultaneous), and descriptive analysis.
 
Results and Conclusion: Research findings indicate that the majority of the post-flood mental health status of the community is high, with an overall mean score of 3.67. Spiritual therapy has a strong correlation with the post-disaster mental health of flood victims, with a significant value of 0.004b < 0.05, and a calculated t-value of 2.928 > t table 1.971, exerting an influence of 50.0%.
 
Originality/Value: This study provides us with insights into the importance of maintaining inner strength in facing various disasters, especially floods, by engaging in therapy, whether it be mental therapy or spiritual therapy. Without therapy within oneself, the likelihood of mental health being affected, especially when confronted with the calamity of a disaster, is high. This is because disasters not only destroy physical objects but also impact mental health.
On Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Impact Healthcare in Low-Income Countries
Authors: Murrillo Marilyn
Published: March 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the society with incredible innovations across the globe, as evidenced by recent media coverage. Integrating AI into healthcare holds promise for improving outcomes in low-income nations. Addressing the reliability, validity, and fairness of algorithms is essential to reduce bias. Global organizations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Union promote ethical AI use, guiding its application in healthcare. Philanthropic investment in research is crucial to help develop guidelines that consider the unique needs of marginalized populations. Collaboration between governments, international bodies, researchers, and industry leaders is vital to ensure responsible AI adoption. By prioritizing the welfare of all populations, we can harness AI’s potential to enhance healthcare in low-income countries while mitigating risks.
Ecological and floristic characteristics of forest communities with Pyrola incarnata (DC.) Freyn in the conditions of Central Yakutia
Authors: Nikiforova A. A.
Published: March 2024

Pyrola incarnata is a typical boreal species that is widespread in the taiga zone. In Central Yakutia, it often acts as a co-dominant in the herbaceous-shrub layer of larch forests. Based on the results of analysis of geobotanical descriptions according to the Brown-Blanke method, all phytocenoses with the participation of P. incarnata were divided into 4 associations (acc. Saxifrago bronchialis– Pinetum sylvestris, acc. Limnado stelleri–Laricetum cajanderi, acc. Aquilegio parviflorae–Laricetum cajanderi and acc. Ledo palustris–Laricetum cajanderi), which belong to the class of coniferous forests Vaccinio-Piceetea Br.-Bl., Siss. et Vlieger 1939 [1]. The article presents data on the analysis of environmental parameters and floristic analysis of forest communities with the participation of Pyrola incarnata. The leading families and related species involved in the formation of phytocenoses together with P. incarnata, the dependence of the state of P. incarnata on the floral composition of phytocenoses were identified. The identification of the ecological preferences of P. incarnata was carried out according to the method of environmental humidity indicators and richness factors-salinity. As a result of the studies conducted in the conditions of Central Yakutia, we have found out that the species is characterised by a relatively wide range of tolerance in terms of the moisture factor. It prefers growth sites from dry meadows to raw meadows type of moisture, stages from 59.2 to 68.3, and in terms of the richnesssalinity prefers rather rich soils, stages from 8.2 to 11.5. At the same time, the phytocenoses of assoc. Ledo palustris–Laricetum cajanderi, Limnado stelleri–Laricetum cajanderi and Saxifrago bronchialis– Pinetum sylvestris were clearly distributed along the gradients of richness-salinity and moisture, and the communities of assoc.. Aquilegio parviflorae–Laricetum cajanderi tends towards dry meadow conditions and is located completely on top of the indicators of the communities of the association Saxifrago bronchialis–Pinetum sylvestris, and partially overlapping the area. The indicators of the Limnado stelleri– Laricetum cajanderi assoc. did not affect the area of wetter conditions, the zone of distribution of the phytocenoses of the Ledo palustris – Laricetum cajanderi assoc..
The Sultan's Pool in Hebron: A Renewed Examination
Authors: Bar-Cochva Gershon
Published: March 2024

Near the Cave of the Patriarchs, there is a large pool known as the Sultan's Pool. This pool was an important source of water for the residents of Hebron. A Muslim tradition has attributed the construction of the pool to the Mamluk Sultan Qalāwūn, dating it to the end of the 13th century. However, the chipping on the edge of the stones of the pool's walls, the smoothed lug, a number of decorations found for the first time on the pool's walls, and an overall examination of the pool's components suggests that the pool should be dated to the Crusader period. The pool conveys openness, supporting the idea that Frankish society maintained reciprocal relations with its environment and did not remain closed behind fortress walls. The water reservoir built by Sultan Qalāwūn approximately 130 years later must be sought elsewhere. In the Jewish and Christian tradition, this pool is the biblical "Pool of David." In accordance with the new findings, the article's author does not rule out the possibility that the biblical Pool of David is indeed located in this place; however, only an archaeological excavation in the pool itself may provide an answer as to its origins.
Combined Cilioretinal Artery and Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Revealing a Carotid Artery Disease
Authors:   Mohammed 5 University of Rabat, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Morocco., K Bouirig , R Benkirane ,   Mohammed 5 University of Rabat, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Morocco.
Published: March 2024

We report the case of a healthy 55-year-old patient, who consulted at the ophthalmology emergency for a rapidly progressive unilateral visual impairment of the left right eye without neurological signs. Fundus examination of the right eye found retinal whitening following the territory of the cilioretinal artery corresponding to cilioretinal artery occlusion; dilated and tortuous retinal veins, and scattered retinal hemorrhages on the lower quadrants as well a puddle-like hemorrhages at the interpapillomacular area (Figure 1: Panel A). Fluoresceine angiography targeted a delayed perfusion of the inferior temporal branch vein (arrows) (Figure1: panel B). Macular OCT showed moderate macular thickening in the nasal macula and hyper reflectivity of the inner layers of the retina (Figure 2).
Posterior Capsular Contraction after Cataract Surgery: A Posterior Capsular Phimosis?
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology A, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Mohammed 5 University of Rabat, Morocco, Saoiabi Yahya , Belidi Hala EL ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Mohammed 5 University of Rabat, Morocco, Cherkaoui Ouafa ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Specialty Hospital of Rabat, Mohammed 5 University of Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

A 56-year-old female underwent cataract extraction in his right eye by phacoemulsification through a continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis, complicated by a posterior rupture, managed and followed by in-the bag lens implantation without complications.
Retinochoroidal Manifestation of Toxoplasmosis in a Young Patient
Authors:   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Serdarov Nury , Muradov Agajan ,   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Mamedowa Galina ,   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Baýrammuhammedova Ogulnur ,   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Shirlieva Gozel ,   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Zhutdieva Mayagozel ,   nternational Center of Endocrinology and Surgery Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Published: March 2024

We report the case of a 15-year-old young girl, with retinochoroidal manifestation of toxoplasmosis, without vitritis. Serology for Toxoplasma gondii was positive (IgG positive /IgM negative), but PCR for Toxoplasma gondii in peripheral blood samples was negative. Blood tests including complete hemogram (total leukocyte, red blood cell and platelet count) except for hemoglobin, coagulogram (APTT, INR, and fibrin degradation product level) and routine blood biochemistry (serum urea, creatinine, and random blood sugar) were within normal limits. The serum levels of triglycerides, low density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins and calcium were within normal limits. Direct ophthalmoscopy of the right eye revealed a well-demarcated circular atrophic pigmented scar of about four disc diameters involving the macula. We did not initiate any therapy, because the process appeared to be active anymore. In our case demonstrate of retinochoroidal manifestation of toxoplasmosis by routine fundus examination in a young patient with uncharacteristic complaints.
Beyond the Blur: Clinical Outcomes of Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy Intraocular Pressure, Refraction, Anterior Chamber Depth, and Macular Thickness
Authors:   PT JNM Medical College, Raipur, Jail Rd, India, Shah Vineet , Verma Amrita ,   PT JNM Medical College, Raipur, Jail Rd, India, Pandey Nidhi ,   PT JNM Medical College, Raipur, Jail Rd, India
Published: March 2024

Background: Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is a commonly performed procedure to treat posterior capsular opacification following cataract surgery. While the procedure is known to effectively improve visual acuity, its potential impact on Intraocular Pressure (IOP), refraction, Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD), and macular thickness remains a subject of debate. This study aims to investigate the effects of Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on these ocular parameters. Methods: This study was designed as a prospective analysis conducted at a tertiary eye care center on patients who underwent Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy between January 2020 and December 2020. Preoperative and postoperative measurements of IOP, refraction, ACD, and macular thickness were collected and compared. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-tests, and p-values<0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 30 eyes from 25 patients (mean age, 65.4±8.2 years) were included in the analysis. Following Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy, the mean IOP from 15.2±2.3 mmHg to 17.0±2.7 mmHg (p<0.001). The refractive status showed a mean myopic shift of -0.35±0.16 diopters (p<0.001,). Additionally, there was a statistically significant reduction in ACD from 3.15±0.42 mm to 2.90±0.37 mm (p=0.003,). However, there was no statistically significant change in macular thickness after the procedure (p=0.287). Conclusion: Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy leads to a mild but statistically significant increase in IOP and a small myopic shift in refraction. Additionally, the procedure results in a decrease in ACD but does not significantly affect macular thickness. Ophthalmologists should consider these effects when performing Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy and carefully monitor patients postoperatively.
Energy Storage and Dissipation in the Eye: The Importance of the Biomechanical Connections between the Cornea-Limbus-Scleral Series Biomechanical Element and the Scleral-Optic Nerve-Posterior Segment Tissues in Protecting Sensitive Visual Components from Mechanical Damage
Authors:   Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, USA, H Silver Frederick , Deshmukh Tanmay ,   OptoVibronex, LLC., Ben Franklin Tech Partners, Bethlehem, USA, Benedetto Dominick ,   Center For Advanced Eye Care, Vero Beach, USA, Gonzalez-Mercedes Michael ,   OptoVibronex, LLC., Ben Franklin Tech Partners, Bethlehem, USA, Pulido Jose ,   Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Research Center, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
Published: March 2024

An understanding of ocular biomechanics is essential to appreciate the molecular structure of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye and their role in maintaning corneal shape, refractive power and visual acuity. Energy storage, transmission and dissipation are essential elements of normal mechanical homeostasis. Vibrational Optical Coherence Tomography (VOCT) was used to study the viscoelasticity of the anterior and posterior segments of the porcine eye. Our VOCT results indicate that both the cornea and retina are highly viscoelastic tissues that can dissipate large amounts of applied energy to support mechanical homeostasis of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. We conclude that a relationship exists between the anterior cornea-limbus-scleral series biomechanical unit and the posterior sclera-retina complex that assists in energy dissipation. This relationship limits structural changes in the eye and supports delicate ocular posterior segment structures like the retina and optic nerve from acute or chronic insult
Christmas tree Cataract
Authors:   HmeimettDepartment of Ophthalmology “A”, Ibn Sina University Hospital (Hôpital des Spécialités), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, El Moubarik Najoua , Hmeimett Zeinabou ,   HmeimettDepartment of Ophthalmology “A”, Ibn Sina University Hospital (Hôpital des Spécialités), Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Published: March 2024

We report the case of a 68-year-old patient, with no particular pathological history, who consulted for a progressive decline in visual acuity over the past 4 years.
Coherent anti-Stokes hyper-Raman Spectroscopy
Authors: Inoue Kazuki , Okuno Masanari
Published: March 2024

Coherent Raman scattering spectroscopies have been established as a powerful tool for investigating molecular systems with high chemical specificity. The existing coherent Raman scattering techniques detect only Raman active modes, which are a part of the whole molecular vibrations. Here, we report the first observation of coherent anti-Stokes hyper-Raman scattering (CAHRS) spectroscopy, which allows measuring hyper-Raman active vibrations at high speed. The CAHRS process relies on a fifth-order nonlinear process that combines hyper-Raman scattering with coherent Raman scattering. Observed signals are proven to come from the CAHRS process through various experiments concerning the dependences of the signals on incident laser powers, time-delay, polarizations, and selection rules of molecular vibrations. Comparisons of CAHRS signals with spontaneous hyper-Raman signals from para-nitroaniline solutions and benzene liquid manifest much higher signal-to-noise ratios of CAHRS signals than spontaneous hyper-Raman signals. This study illustrates that CAHRS spectroscopy can offer new information on molecular vibrations unobtainable from the present coherent Raman techniques at a much higher speed than spontaneous hyper-Raman spectroscopy.
New functional form to describe the temperature dependence of liquid phase reaction rates
Authors: Chung Yunsie , Green William H.
Published: March 2024

Chemical reactions in subcritical or near-critical solvents hold significant promise for numerous industrial and environmental applications. The Arrhenius equation is typically used to describe the temperature dependence of reaction rates, yet it often falls short in capturing the behavior of liquid phase reaction rates near critical points of solvents. To address this limitation, we propose a novel functional form that can correctly describe the temperature trends of liquid phase rate constants from room temperature up to the critical temperature of a solvent. The proposed scheme uses four kinetic parameters with physical implications, two accounting for the gas phase contribution and the other two accounting for the solvation effect on reactions. The new functional form can accurately reproduce the anomalous temperature dependence of liquid phase rate constants in subcritical and near-critical regimes that the Arrhenius equation fails to capture. Furthermore, our preliminary finding suggests that the kinetic parameters associated with the solvation terms can be computed with ab initio approaches to estimate the temperature-dependent rate constants of liquid phase reactions based on their corresponding rate constants in gas phase. The proposed functional form provides an alternative approach to describe the non-Arrhenius behavior of diverse liquid phase reactions across a wide range of temperature.
Computational Screening of Umami Tastants Using Deep Learning
Authors: Dutta Prantar , Gajula Kishore , Gupta Rakesh , Rai Beena
Published: March 2024

Umami, a fundamental human taste modality, refers to the savory flavors in meats and broths, often associated with monosodium glutamate and protein richness. With limited knowledge of umami molecules, the food industry seeks efficient approaches for identifying novel tastants. In this study, we have devised a virtual screening pipeline for identifying potential novel umami tastants from molecular databases. We first curated a comprehensive classification dataset containing 439 umami and 428 non-umami molecules. A transformer-based architecture was trained to differentiate between the two classes, achieving the best performance to date. Additionally, we built a neural network model for predicting the potency of umami compounds, the first effort of its kind. These two models, in conjunction with similarity analysis and toxicity screening, form an end-to-end framework for the rational discovery of novel tastants. We finally applied this framework to the FooDB database as an illustrative use case. This study demonstrates the potential of data-driven methods in predicting the taste of molecules from structural and chemical features.
First record of Nemertodermatida from Belgian marine waters
Authors: Boone Mieke , Houthoofd Wouter , Bert Wim , Artois Tom
Published: March 2024

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Tragedi Di Mempusun: Perang Antara Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan (1806-1811)
Authors: Wahyuni Ida , Bunari Bunari , Asril Asril
Published: March 2024

Berdirinya Kerajaan-kerajaan Melayu di Riau, membuat kerajaan-kerajaan tersebut memperluas daerah kekuasaannya dengan cara menaklukkan kerajaan lainnya. Sama halnya seperti Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan. Perang antara dua kerajaan ini terjadi di Pelalawan yakni di Mempusun. Dalam penelitian ini membahas mengenai: (1) Latar belakang penyebab terjadinya perang antara Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan serta Pemerintahan Kerajaan Siak pada masa Sultan Syarif Ali; (2) jalannya perang antara Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan 1806-1811; (3)   akhir dan dampak dari perang antara Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode sejarah, yang mana metode sejarah mempunyai 4 tahap, yakni: (1) Heuristik; (2) Kritik sumber; (3) Interpretasi; (4) Historiografi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perang yang terjadi dilatarbelakangi oleh perbedaan pendapat antara Kerajaan Siak dan Kerajaan Pelalawan mengenai bagian wilayah kekuasaan, dan kukuh nya dalam mempertahankan pendapat masing-masing. Terdapat dua kali penyerangan dalam perang ini. Kemenangan berada pada Kerajaan Siak, dan perang pun selesai, setelah naiknya Sayed Abdurrahman menjadi Raja di Kerajaan Pelalawan, Sayed Abdurrahman mengeluarkan maklumat yang mengarah pada perdamaian. Sayed Abdurrahman meminta Mantan Raja Pelalawan yakni Maharaja Lela Putra untuk kembali ke Pelalawan untuk dijadikan Orang Besar Kerajaan serta dijamin keselamatannya,   dan akhir dari perang tersebut ialah berdamai dan mengikat persaudaraan Begito yakni persaudaraan dunia akhirat.
Komodifikasi Budaya Populer di Generasi Z
Authors: Messianik Arvian
Published: March 2024

Penggunaan sosial media menyebabkan beberapa dampak, salah satunya adalah komodifikasi budaya populer terutama kepada mereka yang sering menggunakan sosial media. penelitian ini dilakukan guna mengetahui seberapa jauh komodifikasi budaya populer di generasi z khususnya anak muda di Sidoarjo. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi dan mendeskriptifkan postingan insagram. Subjek penelitian merupakan akun instagram dari beberapa kedai kopi di Sidoarjo. Teknik analisis berupa mengembangkan dan menafsirkan data yang diperoleh dari peristiwa peristiwa serta kejadian yang terjadi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan Melalui aktivitas media sosial, dapat terjadi komodifikasi budaya populer ini terutama di generasi z yang sehari-hari menggunakan media sosial. Akun instagram dari kedai kedai kopi di sidoarjo memiliki pengaruh yang besar teradap pembentukan komodifikasi ini dan menimbulkan ideologi konsumtif bagi generasi z yang terlihat natural