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The Impact of Louis Massignon (1883-1962) on Islamic Studies
Authors: Waardenburg Jacques
Published: May 2024

This article focuses on Louis Massignon and the impact of his scholarly work on Islamic studies. Since his death in 1963 several volumes and innumerable articles have appeared about Louis Massignon and his spirituality, much less, however, has been written evaluating his work according to critical scholarly criteria and pointing out the openings for further research.
A Ḥanbalī Critique of Anthropomorphism
Authors: Swartz Merlin
Published: May 2024

In this paper, I would like to focus on a hitherto unpublished work from the 12th century that not only confirms the diversity of Ḥanbalism but suggests that intellectual differences within the school may well have run deeper than anyone has so far suspected. The work in question, Ibn al-Ǧawzī’s Kitāb Aḫbār aṣ-ṣifāt, is a vigorous critique of anthropomorphist tendencies within the Ḥanbalī school, and an equally vigorous defense of ta’wīl (metaphorical exegesis) as the most effective antidote to these tendencies. Ibn al-Ǧawzī, the author of this work, was himself a Ḥanbalī.
Patterns of Reasoning: Sībawayhi's Analysis of the ḥāl
Authors: Carter M. G.
Published: May 2024

This is a somewhat experimental paper. If it succeeds it will show that Sībawayhi’s thinking is essentially non-linear, that is, he works with a complex array of interlocking notions, all of which are present in his mind simultaneously, rather than in a sequence of ideas, each following progressively from the previous one. If the paper fails, it will at least have demonstrated that Sībawayhi’s thinking is of a kind which lesser minds cannot reduce to some arbitrary scheme.
Tradition and Novelty in the Contemporary Prose of the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Michalak-Pikulska Barbara
Published: May 2024

The development of prose in the United Arab Emirates occurred much later than in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. The article offers an analysis of this prose from its start in the late 1960s.
Convention and Reality in Modern Arabic Prose
Authors: Rayhanova Baian
Published: May 2024

Modern Arabic prose is characterized not only by its expansion in geographical space but also by its ability for dynamic development and continual enrichment and renewal. In the modern Arabic novel, one may observe a complicated system of concatenations and inner correlations which embody the artistic integrity of the narration. The article sets out to explore these conventions in some selected representatives of modern Arabic prose.
Blood Feud and Power in Early ʽAbbāsid Times
Authors: Orthmann Eva
Published: May 2024

Tribal conflicts in early Muslim history are almost exclusively perceived within the context of the well-known antagonism between Qays and Yaman, the so-called Northern and Southern tribal confederations. However, as a thorough investigation of the sources reveals, many more details on tribal conflicts may be extracted. For example, valuable information can be gained from local historical records, which help us understand the workings of tribal antagonism in considerable detail, and permit us to reconsider the validity of the Qays and Yaman pattern. One of the most striking features which came to light is the prominent role attributed to blood feuds. This article investigates this phenomenon based on related anthropological theories that help understand the ongoing conflicts and offer a convincing interpretation of the events.
Between Proverb and Sketch: Direct Speech and Dialogue in the maṯal
Authors: Pagnini Anna
Published: May 2024

The subject of this contribution is the presence of direct speech in ancient amṯāl and the different ways in which we may find it. Amṯāl containing direct speech show a connection with a dramatized background, with a sketch, that can be either evoked or represented. First, the amtal constituted by famous sayings will be examined. This kind of amṯāl, based on a ‘historical’, or pseudo-historical reference, allows us to consider several aspects peculiar to the Arabic proverb in general. In the second place, the amṯāl in which we find the insertion of direct speech will be considered, and finally, the dialogue proverbs.
BASIC HANDBOOK OF IWS INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Authors: Moorthy Dr. G. M. , Muthusamy Dr. S. , Karthik R. , Muthukumar P.
Published: May 2024

This report presents the experience and skills gained during the two weeks of training undertaken at the Institute of Water Studies (IWS), Public Work Department (PWD), Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This trainimng was on the use of hydrogeological studies like Groundwater Exploration Techniques, Groundwater Quality studies and Remote Sensing based studies. During this training period we acquired practical knowledge and skills in Remote Sensing studies by using softwares like ArcGIS to interpret water quality data studies using Kriging methods.Also times were spent in the workshop toget hands on experience in using the geophysical instruments like resistivity meter. We used Integraph software to prepare the mapping of the certain area. This report discusses the skills gained and experience gathered during the period of training. Justifying the relevance of the scheme in equipping students with needed technical competence to thrive in the real world
INVESTIGATION OF ROCK-WATER INTERACTION IN THATTAPARAI REGION OF THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT USING GEOPHYSICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
Authors: Promilton Antony Alosanai , Ravindran Antony , Muthusamy S. , Moorthy G. M. , J Vinoth Kinston , S Richard Abishek . , S K Aswin , R Abinaya
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to discuss the ideas and procedures underlying the Azimuthal square array electrical resistivity approach for the aquifer investigation in the Thattaparai region of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The physical properties of rocks and hydrochemical variations of groundwater were used to study rock-water interaction. The study region was covered with black and red soil, gravel, kankar, and hard rock composed of weathered gneiss and charnockite. Nine profiles were surveyed for electrical resistivity (DC) using an azimuthal square array. The surveys were conducted with the aid of the CRM-500 Aquameter, electrodes, and wire spools with accessories. The water-bearing zone occurs at depths of 10m, 30m, and 50m, with an apparent resistivity range of 100–120 Ohm.m in the hard rock region, as determined by the electrical resistivity research. This is an effective method for agricultural aquifer exploration. The hydrochemical approach is used to determine the interaction between rock and water, and the geochemical concentration of ions in groundwater has been determined using different factors. The chemical composition of groundwater reflects the interaction between rock and water and chemical processes. Therefore, groundwater geochemistry assists in determining the rock–water interaction and chemical processes of the various water types present
ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE EVALUATION OF SOLAR ACTIVITIES
Authors: Kasde Satish Kumar , Sondhiya D.K.
Published: May 2024

In this work, we examined more advanced methods of data processing; specifically, we used wavelet approaches to identify several properties of the Sun, such as sunspots, solar winds, interplanetary magnetic field components (IMF), so on. In order to conduct an analysis of the astronomical and solar data, one can make use of a number of different mathematical transformations. Among them, the Fourier transform is one of the most used and well-known methods. In situations where higher performance is desired, the Wavelet Transform is used to get beyond the constraints it places on the system because it has some limits. Within the span of a decade, numerous academics working in a variety of scientific fields made use of this methodology. As a result of its exceptional performance, faultless operation, and ready availability, it will become more helpful and wellknown among new researchers as they develop their original concepts
ADVANCES IN FERRITE MATERIALS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING RESPONSE
Authors: Saini Monika , Sheoran Nidhi , Shukla Rajni , Kumar Tanuj , Lal Sohan
Published: May 2024

In today’s world, electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a modern kind of environmental pollution. With the growing technology, the excessive usage of electronic devices making it more dangerous. EMI not only degrade the working performance of electronic gadgets, but also harmful for living creatures also. There is lots of work present on the significant EMI materials in broad bandwidth frequency like X-band and Kuband. Among them, ferrites are the advanced materials for many applications including the EMI shielding with exceptional magnetic, dielectric, optical and mechanical properties. Various nanocomposites of ferrites with different materials like conducting polymers, carbon materials or metallic particles etc. represent a different class of promising shielding materials. The present chapter exploring the EMI theory and shielding materials related to ferrites
COUNTERING ATTACKS FROM THREAT VECTORS ON IOT
Authors: T Thasni , Vijayan Tintu , Lubna Arshiya , Shamili Mary Divya
Published: May 2024

With the emergence of the Internet of things (IoT), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and artificially intelligent devices, more and more devices are now getting connected to the internet. The increased adoption of IoT applications has aided the development of smart cities, surveillance systems, and home automation devices. From smartwatches to self-driving vehicles, these technologies offer a wide range of applications. Countless applications like this are being designed and developed every day that will be viable soon. Although these applications make our lives easier, they open doors to new security concerns and leave us vulnerable to cyber threats. The major problem persisting in the IoT paradigms is data protection and improper handling of cryptographic algorithms. An attacker might exploit ineffective authentication approaches to append spoofed malicious nodes or violate data integrity resulting in an intrusion of IoT devices and network communications. This article throws light on the threats associated and ways to mitigate the risk at different levels
ICT IN ONLINE LEARNING: A STUDY IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID: 19
Authors: Singh Mansi , Verma Dr. Amit , Barik Anand , Sharma Kritika
Published: May 2024

The shutdown of educational institutes due to COVID-19 has been a critical worldwide incident that has prompted us to reconsider how we educate in all our countries. Among the various changes brought about by the crisis, digital technology became the primary means of delivering instruction. This research aimed to determine the role of information and communication technologies in online learning. The qualitative research method was employed to uncover and comprehend the reality of the field. The data gathering technique employed is a questionnaire, specifically a traditional questionnaire (printed), and an online form, specifically a Google form. They employed the SelfAdministered Questionnaire and data collection procedures by submitting or delivering a set of questions to fill out to the respondents. The findings revealed that the use of numerous. Educators and students preferred digital media and platforms such as WhatsApp (92.6%), Google Classroom (22.2%), and YouTube (3.7%). The use of information and communication technology as a learning aid (58.3%), an online learning medium (33.3%), and a source of instructional materials (20.8%) in online learning
WEATHER PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING AND STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
Authors: Sreedharan Radhika , Kumar Archana Praveen
Published: May 2024

Weather prediction is the use of science and technology for forecasting atmospheric conditions for a specific time and location. People made an attempt to forecast the weather casually for prosperity and correctly since the 19th century. Climate can be predicted by selecting calculable data about current atmospheric state at a specific location and utilizing meteorology to design how atmosphere can vary. Once computed by hand on the basis changes in barometric pressure, present climatic conditions, and sky condition or cloud cover, weather prediction now depends upon computer-based models that take lots of atmospheric factors into consideration
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): HOW THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORM THE WORLD FROM HUMAN TO MACHINE.
Authors: Raviya Dr. Kaushik Harilal , Chavda VProf. Megha K. , Bhalodia Prof. Shradhdha B.
Published: May 2024

Most people are not very familiar with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI).Despite its widespread lack of familiarity, AI is a technology that is transforming every walk of life. It is a wide-ranging tool that enables people to rethink how we integrate information, analyze data, and use the resulting insights to improve decision making. In this chapter we discuss novel applications in finance, national security, health care, criminal justice, transportation, and smart cities, and address issues such as data access problems, algorithmic bias, AI ethics and transparency, and legal liability for AI decisions
MACHINE LEARNING BASED NUTRIENT OPTIMIZATION FOR SMART AQUAPONICS SYSTEM
Authors: Sharma Prof. Ragini
Published: May 2024

Agriculture is considered as the primary occupation by a vast population of India. Considering the population of India, maximum yield of crops is the major requirement, which in turn requires a vast land with appropriate soil nutrients. The proposed aquaponics system provides a soil less solution of growing crops in less space. The IOT enabled automatic system monitors and maintains the temperature, humidity, pH and NPK nutrients in the tank water. The system automatically controls the operation of lights and fans depending upon the readings of temperature and humidity sensors. The concentration of nutrients in the biofilter are monitored through pH sensors. If concentration is high, then the water is diluted or else nutrients are added in the biofilter. The complete system can be monitored through a mobile app. The readings from various sensors were taken at particular interval of time and considered as a dataset for machine learning model for monitoring the growth of the plant. The amount of ammonium and nitrates were considered to be the prime parameters for predicting the growth of plant through machine learning models. The proposed system can be considered as an automatic soil less, temperature controlled agriculture solution for growing crop in limited area
EXCHANGE OF GEO-SPATIAL DATA THROUGH GEO-WEB
Authors: Harish Ballu , Dwiwedi Dr. R S
Published: May 2024

Applications for the web, desktop, and mobile are made using the Arc-GIS server. Arc-GIS for server offers end users apps and services for managing, visualising, and analysing geographical data. The proposed work deal with sharing of GIS data to any user using the provision of Arc-GIS server. It provides the facility of publishing Arc-map data in the global server and local server which facilitates user to share and access the Geo spatial data i.e vector data and Raster data. Intelligent online maps offer a distinctive method of viewing complex data. They assist you in mining large datasets, uncovering hidden patterns, and pounding up seemingly unconnected facts. Using Arc-GIS server Online, data may be created on a desktop, transferred to the cloud, and shared
ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN NURSING
Authors: Tanaya Kshirabdhi , Giri Sakuntala
Published: May 2024

Any healthcare professional must uphold ethical principles. The ethical Principles are- Autonomy, Veracity, justice, beneficence, fidelity and non-maleficence. Ethos, which means character in Greek, is the origin of the word ethics. Ethics are universal standards of behavior that serve as a useful guide for determining the behaviors, reasons, and intentions that are appreciated. Ethics are moral precepts that guide a person's or a group's behavior and conduct. The decision-making process for evaluating the final effects of those actions is also included. The focus is on the right and wrong of actions. Every individual has a unique set of personal ethics and morals. Because healthcare professionals must detect ethical challenges and make moral decisions while abiding by the regulations that control them, ethics within the industry is crucial. Nurses, in order to practice competently and honestly, Regulation and professional advices are necessary for them, just like for any healthcare professionals. The Code of Ethics was created for this reason by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN NURSING
Authors: Giri Sakuntala , Tanaya Kshirabdhi
Published: May 2024

Nursing is much more than just a routine care of patient. Nurses are highly vulnerable for facing ethical and legal issues as they deal with human life and death. Although it included in curriculum, topics of ethics and laws in nursing school are not given much emphasis. Various studies have shown that knowledge of nurses in ethical and legal aspects and professional are unsatisfying which is further increasing ethical dilemmas and legal issues in health sector. The basic goal of creating such codes is to identify underlying ethical principles and values that can more strongly support nursing practices The ethical standards for nursing state that it is crucial for nurses to prioritize providing high-quality care while also respecting the rights and dignity of others. In order to accurately show co-morbid health conditions, the patient (who has chronic health issues) must appropriately engage with the nurses. Additionally, it is critical for nurses to appreciate the multiplicity of people, the worth of informed decision making and the value of nursing professions culture of wellbeing in this area. This can only support the manner in which people are provided with healthcare services. Nurses should be deeply devoted to the nursing profession before beginning any activity because doing so will only encourage best practice
Investigation of the Relationship Between Internet Addiction, Food Addiction and Impulsivity in Adolescents Presenting at the Child Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
Authors: Çelikkol Sadıç Çağla , Özkan Yekta , Gerçek Hacer Gizem , Kara Aziz
Published: May 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Internet addiction, food addiction, and impulsivity in children and adolescents aged 12-18 years who presented at the child psychiatry outpatient clinic of a university hospital.
Methods: This study included 207 patients aged 12-18 years who presented at the child and adolescent psychiatry clinic. All the study participants completed the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11), and the Yale Food Addiction Scale for Children 2.0 (YFAS-C 2.0).
Results: The individuals who scored above the IAT total score cut-off point had substantially higher scores on the YFAS-C 2.0, BIS-11 total scores, and BIS-11 cognitive impulsivity and non-planning subscale than the participants who scored below the IAT total score cut-off point. According to the results of logistic regression analysis, the YFAS-C 2.0 and BIS-11 total scores were found to be related to Internet addiction.
Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that impulsivity and food addiction might be significant risk factors for Internet addiction.
Exploring the Causes of Low Literacy Rate: A Case Study of District Lasbela, Balochistan
Authors: Mohammed Riaz  , Atiq Ur Rehman  , Dr. Parvez Ahmed Shaikh  , Farheen Qadir
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the basic causes and consequences of the low literacy rate in the district of Lasbela Balochistan, Pakistan. Education plays a predominant role and has a cross cutting influence on all features of human life. It is an energetic speculation for economic and human improvement. The most fundamental and important need for each individual and for society at large is education. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the literacy rate in district Lasbela using descriptive research methodology. A sample of 200 respondents was selected to collect data form nine tehsils of Lasbela district with help of self-administered close ended questionnaire. Mixed methodology was adopted to scrutinize research problems. The study made use of univariate and bivariate statistical analysis methods, data visualization, and the chi-square test of independence. Software called SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is also utilized for statistical applications and data analysis. The result of the study indicates that low earnings of family (poverty), poor management in education and dropout of students have a moderate and statistically significant effect on the illiteracy rate respectively. For policy recommendations some constructive measures have been suggested such as induction of qualified and skills teachers, best management system in educational sector, opportunities for local people in jobs and free and feasible education for the students at all levels.
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Hamlet and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
Authors: Goba Ronald
Published: May 2024

Can you judge poetry? Or are you one of those who become enthusiastic if Shakespeare wrote it and look askance if that prolific writer, Anonymous, was the author? Are you impressed by big names: by tornado-like critics? by standards of value?
Evaluasi pemungutan pajak restoran berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Kota Ternate Nomor 15 Tahun 2014 tentang pajak restoran di Badan Pengelolaan Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah Kota Ternate
Authors: Abd Madjid Zaena , Sabijono Harijanto , Mintalangi Syermi S.E.
Published: May 2024

Restaurant tax is a source of regional revenue that contributes significantly to the increase of Regional Original Domestic Product (PAD) due to the large number of culinary tourisms in Ternate City. This research aims to evaluate the implementation of restaurant tax collection based on Ternate City Regional Regulation Number 15 of 2014 concerning Restaurant Tax at the Ternate City Regional Tax and Levy Management Agency. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that the collection carried out at BP2RD Ternate City is in accordance with Ternate City Regional Regulation Number 15 of 2014 regarding restaurant tax. However, there are also areas that do not comply with the regional regulations, namely designated areas. This shows that BP2RD Ternate City has not fully implemented the collection in accordance with the applicable regulations, but has only partially implemented the collection in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Democracy and Autocracy in Africa
Authors:   Policy Analyst in Governance and Democracy at the Nkafu Policy Institute, Hugues Dr. Pippie
Published: May 2024

Contrary to the widespread claims of democratic regression in sub-Saharan Africa, our research on democratic processes reveals a different reality. We have found that the region's democratic journey over the past two decades has largely remained stagnant, with no significant advancements or setbacks in terms of political and civil liberties since the initial transitions in the early 1990s. However, this apparent lack of progress in African democratization masks the active efforts of incumbent leaders to undermine key actors, such as civil society, and structural conditions, such as urbanization, that could potentially lead to greater liberalization. To explain the uneven progress in democratization, despite increased political participation across the region, we argue that Africa's incumbent leaders have employed two often overlooked processes: legal institutions and international relationships. Firstly, these leaders have utilized the law and courts to restrict the ability of domestic actors to mobilize against them. By strategically using the law to consolidate their power and strengthen executive authority, they have undermined other institutional checks and balances. Secondly, incumbent leaders have effectively manipulated their international relationships to counteract the democratizing influence of external actors, including foreign donors and transnational civil society. This manipulation includes employing claims of sovereignty to resist external intervention in domestic politics.
PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN: BAHAYA ROKOK BAGI KESEHATAN DI PONDOK PESANTREN AN NAHDLAH MAKASSAR
Authors: St. Maryam  , Emelda Andi , Rahmawati  , Razak Rais , Santi Irma , Amriati Rezki
Published: May 2024

Rokok adalah salah satu faktor resiko utama dari beberapa penyakit kronis yang dapat mengakibatkan kematian sehingga dapat menjadi masalah besar bagi kesehatan masyarakat. Kegiatan penyuluhan bahaya rokok bagi kesehatan diberikan kepada siswa dan siswi Aliyah di  Pondok Pesantren An-Nahdlah Makassar dengan jumlah peserta 40 orang. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran siswa mengenai dampak buruk rokok bagi kesehatan. Metode kegiatan ini diawali dengan pengisian kuisioner pre-test pengetahuan tentang bahaya rokok yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penyuluhan oleh narasumber dan dilakukan kembali pengisian kuisioner post-test. Hasil dari pengisian kuisioner setelah dilakukan penyuluhan mengalami peningkatan yaitu sebesar 90% siswa memahami tentang dampak buruk akibat rokok. Selama melakukan penyuluhan siswa sangat antusias dalam mendengarkan pemateri, untuk itu diharapkan kegiatan ini digalakkan khususnya di dunia Pendidikan.
A Dysphagia oktatásának stratégiája az egészségügy területén dolgozók számára - fókuszban az étrendi edukáció
Authors: Breitenbach Zita , Molnár Andrea , Polyák Éva
Published: May 2024

A szerzők bemutatják a dysphagia oktatási stratégia kialakításának lehetőségeit az ellátó teamben, különös tekintettel az egyénre adaptált dietoterápia megvalósítására.
Study of fractional order SIR model with M-H type treatment rate and its stability analysis
Authors: Paul Subrata , Mahata Animesh , Mukherjee Supriya , Das Meghadri , Mali Prakash Chandra , Roy Banamali , Mukherjee Poulami , Bharati Pramodh
Published: May 2024

In this manuscript, we analyze a fractional-order susceptible-infected-recovered (SIR) mathematical model with a nonlinear incidence rate and nonlinear treatment rate for the control of infectious illness. The incidence rate of infection is considered as Holling type II and the treatment rate is considered as Monod-Haldane (MH) type. The existence and uniqueness criteria for the new model, as well as the non-negativity and boundedness, have been established. We also provide an ideal control strategy for the SIR model using the treatment rate as a control parameter. The solution of the suggested model is approximated using the fractional-order Taylor's method. With the help of MATLAB (2018a), we perform numerical simulations and illustrate the results through graphical representations.
King Mihai I and Bessarabia, a vision of the future. Statements and documents from the royal exile, 1989-1993
Authors: Padurean Bianca
Published: May 2024

The article reveals the public positions of King Mihai I, while in exile, towards Bessarabia, as they emerge from interviews, documents, public statements, open letters and messages addressed to Romanians, in different circumstances. In this study, both published documents (public messages of King Mihai I, published in various books of interviews or memoirs about the King, newspaper articles reproducing these messages, other articles talking about royal public actions) and unpublished documents were analyzed, such as the correspondence between King Mihai I and one of the most important leaders of the Romanians in exile, Ion Ratiu, or extracts from the file on the Securitate’s pursuit of King Mihai I, in the archives of the National Council for the Study of Romanian Security Archives. The period studied is 1989-1993, when the King made many public statements about Bessarabia, which he never forgot. The themes addressed in the public communication are related to the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact and its effects, the exodus of young people, the freedom to vote and to decide their own fate, respect for democracy as a whole, and the Transnistria problem. The King analyses the situation in Bessarabia licitly and spoke of European integration long before the Republic of Moldova actually embarked on this path. The study shows the King’s focus on the Bessarabian problem, his visionary approach to the European course and diplomacy, and the firmness with which he tells the historical truths and analyses their effects today.
From Triangular to Quadrangular Operations in EU VAT
Authors: Echevarría Zubeldia G.
Published: May 2024

If the VAT triangulation simplification could be applied to longer supply chains, many EU companies could significantly reduce the administrative burden of maintaining VAT registrations in multiple Member States to become part of EU chain transactions. In this article, the author wonders if this is really possible based on the position held by the European Commission and accepted with “quasi unanimity” by the VAT Committee.
PENGARUH TERAPI MEMORI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOGNITIF PADA PASIEN STROKE NON HEMORAGIK DI RSUD KABUPATEN EMPA LAWANG
Authors: Abtari Metasa Debby , Amita Dita , Ayu Ningsih Siska
Published: May 2024

Fungsi kognitif manusia merupakan kemampuan untuk mengintegrasikan masukan persepsi dengan cepat. Otak tersusun atas 100 miliar neuron yang membentuk anyaman kompleks yang memungkinkan untuk melakukan fungsi-fungsi kognitif luhur misalnya berpikir dan mengingat. Masalah penelitian adalah meningkatnya kasus stroke di RSUD Kabupaten Empat Lawang. Tujuan penelitian adalah diketahui pengaruh terapi memori terhadap kemampuan kognitif pada pasien stroke non hemoragik di RSUD Kabupaten Empat Lawang. Jenis penelitian pra-eksperiment dengan pendekatan pre test-post test one group design. Populasi sebanyak 135 orang dan sampel sebanyak 10 orang. Jenis data penelitian adalah data primer dan sekunder. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan statistik uji t. Hasil penelitian ini adalah kemampuan kognitif pada pasien stroke non hemoragik sebelum diberikan  Terapi Memori adalah 20,10. Kemampuan kognitif pada pasien stroke non hemoragik setelah diberikan Terapi Memori adalah 26,60 dan Ada Pengaruh Terapi Memori Terhadap Kemampuan Kognitif Pada Pasien Stroke Non Hemoragik di RSUD Kabupaten Empat Lawang (p = 0,000<α). Instansi Rumah Sakit dapat menjadikan penelitian ini sebagai alternative solusi untuk terapi pasien stroke non hemoragik dengan gangguan fungsi kognitif di RSUD Kabupaten Empat Lawang.
Kata Kunci : Terapi Memori, Kemampuan Kognitif, Stroke Non Hemoragik
Varietal performance against blast and cercospora leaf spot of finger millet under different cultivation schemes
Authors: Sigdel B , Shrestha RK , Bohara BP
Published: May 2024

Finger millet is the fourth-ranked cereal crop after rice, maize, and wheat in Nepal and ranks first among the mandate hill crops in terms of importance and priority. However, the blast disease caused by Pyricularia grisea and cercospora leaf spot caused by Cercospora eleusinis is reported to cause a significant reduction in the production of this crop. Therefore, the investigation was conducted at the research farm of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Sundarbazar, Lamjung, from June to November 2016 to compare varietal resistance and cultivation schemes against blast and cercospora leaf spot. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design where four varieties of finger millet; Okhale 1, Kabre Kodo 1, Dalle Kodo 1, Kabre Kodo 2 were kept as the main plot factor while planting methods; System of Crop Intensification and Conventional transplanting were kept as subplot factor and replicated thrice. Scoring was done based on the recommended scale of (0-9) at 7-day intervals for leaf blast and cercospora leaf spot. In addition, the percentage of disease incidence was calculated for neck and finger blast. The area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC) and disease severities were not significantly different between tested varieties and planting methods for both diseases. Comparing neck blast incidence, Kabre Kodo1 showed the highest incidence of 1.85%. However, the finger blast was more on Dalle 1 with 1.81% incidence and the conventional transplanting method showed an incidence of 1.26%.
Grain mould fungi of sorghum caryopses in Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia
Authors: Kebede M , Alemu H , Legesse T
Published: May 2024

Sorghum is one of the staple food crops in Ethiopia. However, several grainmould fungi challenge sorghum production. Graina mould fungi invasion of sorghum caryopses was studied on potato dextrose agar (PDA) and Blotter techniques of ISTA for seventy-two sorghum grain samples collected in Assosa and Metekel Zones of Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Western Ethiopia. Thirty-two fungal species were identified and grouped into nineteen genera from sorghum grain sampled in Assosa and Metekel zones during 2018 and 2019. The most frequently recovered and predominant fungal genera were Fusarium, Epicoccum, Exserohilum, Cladosporium, and Aspergillus. The results revealed that F. moniliforme, E. nigrum, E. turcicum, C. lunata, C. sphaerospermum, F. solani, A. alternata, and Cylindrocarpon spp. were the most frequent and predominate fungal species associated with sorghum grain mould in the region. The PDA was found to be the best medium for isolating mycoflora of sorghum caryopses.
Biological characteristics of Diplodia sapinea f. sp. cupressi infecting Cupressus sempervirens L. in Tunisia
Authors: Hlaiem S , Ben Jamâa ML
Published: May 2024

Cupressus sempervirens L. (Italian cypress), is a Mediterranean evergreen coniferous tree. Due to its ecological values, this cypress has been used in forest protection against desertification and soil conservation. Last decades, cypress dieback has been commonly observed in Tunisian forests. Symptoms of shoot dieback, necrosis, twig blight, and trunk cankers have been observed on cypress trees in Bou Chrik (Nabeul) region. The causal agent was identified as Diplodia pinea f. sp. cupressi. The mycelial growth rate of the fungus was evaluated by using four different media culture at 25 °C and at seven temperatures ranging from (5 °C to 35 °C) on PDA medium. The results showed that the species was able to grow in a range of temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 °C and showed a higher growth rate on PDA medium. A pathogenicity test was conducted on C. sempervirens seedlings, and the aggressiveness of the fungus was approved.
Los retos del Consejo Constitucional: controversias francesas sobre la justicia constitucional
Authors: Bonnet Julien
Published: May 2024

Desde la Revolución Francesa, la concepción en Francia de la separación de poderes ha estado dominada por la desconfianza hacia los jueces y la confianza en la ley. En este contexto histórico complejo, en 1958 se creó el Consejo Constitucional y se ha ido desarrollando a lo largo de 65 años hasta la introducción de un control a posteriori de la constitucionalidad de la ley. Por todo ello, la organización, composición y percepción del Consejo Constitucional siguen siendo predominantemente políticas, a pesar de los avances hacia una mayor “judicialización”. El reto para el Consejo Constitucional es, por tanto, intentar superar estas limitaciones del pasado, con el fin de cumplir plenamente su papel de contrapeso y de guardián de los derechos y libertades, por ejemplo, en momentos de crisis o para resolver cuestiones medioambientales. En el futuro, el Consejo Constitucional se tendrá que enfrentar inevitablemente a problemas sociales y a la cuestión de la efectividad de los derechos sociales, así como a las consecuencias del progreso científico y a nuevas reivindicaciones relativas, por ejemplo, a la inteligencia artificial, los algoritmos, los animales o los robots.
El Tribunal Constitucional como artífice (o no) de la idea de integración constitucional
Authors: Gómez Fernández Itziar
Published: May 2024

La teoría constitucional desarrolla por Rudolf Smend, en el contexto de la crisis de la república de Weimar, pretendía ofrecer soluciones a dicha crisis. La idea de integración que formula en su teoría presupone la cohesión de la comunidad política en torno a una serie de valores comunes, que cada individuo asimila como propios, desde la convicción de su validez. La intención subyacente en este planteamiento era encontrar una vía de salida de las confrontaciones políticas que impedían estabilizarse al Estado alemán, pero su teoría trascendió a ese intento inicial y ha dejado algunos elementos de reflexión interesantes, que podemos utilizar como herramienta de exégesis de la realidad contemporánea. El artículo pretende identificar en la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional Español algunas de las ideas de Smend en torno al proceso de integración material al que sirven los símbolos patrios, la lengua, los derechos y la idea de una comunidad de valores. El objetivo último es valorar la fortaleza de dicha jurisprudencia y considerar si la misma nos permite hablar de su cualidad como herramienta de integración.
La conversación entre el Tribunal Constitucional y el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos a través de la especial trascendencia constitucional
Authors: Queralt Jiménez Argelia
Published: May 2024

La especial trascendencia constitucional es un instrumento dialógico muy relevante desde la perspectiva del constitucionalismo multinivel y, especialmente, como un elemento conversacional privilegiado entre el Tribunal Constitucional español y el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos. Con la incorporación entre los motivos de especial trascendencia constitucional de la posible necesidad de adaptar la jurisprudencia constitucional a los estándares internacionales, se institucionaliza a una práctica ya seguida por el Tribunal Constitucional en virtud del art. 10.2 CE. Ahora, además, se incorporan dos vertientes más: un principio de colaboración entre los recurrentes en amparo y el Tribunal en la detección de novedades de los derechos en el ámbito internacional, y el reforzamiento del Tribunal Constitucional como canalizador de la jurisprudencia europea a la justicia ordinaria.
Adaptation Of Different Scales In The Same 3D Physical Model To Assess The Different Armour Sizes
Authors: RANASINGHE D.P.L. , FERNANDO K.P.M. , ENGILIYAGE N.L. , KURUKULASURIYA J. K. P.
Published: May 2024

While assessing the breakwater stability through a 3D physical model, the normal practice is to modify the structure element if the breakwater is unstable. However, casting a larger number of different sizes of concrete armour is time-consuming and costly. Therefore, the present study assessed the utilisation of the constructed model with 6.5T(1:41.37) to represent the 10.0T(1:47.82) and 12.5T(1:51.51) tetrapod (TTP) armours by using 88g TTP units in the model. Only the stability of the main armour at the roundhead was considered with new scales. Further, the same structure freeboard in the prototype was considered for new scales. Since the measured wave heights at the breakwater including the wave reflection from the structure, wave condition at the paddles were considered while selecting the input signals for the new scales during the trial runs. The selected inputs for the trail runs were verified with the post-calibration done for a 1:51.51 scale. Originally proposed 6.5T units were replaced by the hydraulically stable 12.5T units at the roundhead based on the model results done with different scales.
Hydraulic Stability Of The New Cubilok™ Armour Unit On A 3:4 Slope
Authors: WEHLITZ C.F.V.M. , SCHOONEES J.S.
Published: May 2024

The Cubilok™ (or Cubilok) is a new trademarked armour unit that has been developed in South Africa by PRDW Consulting Ports and Coastal Engineers to accommodate a wide range of breakwater designs. The Cubilok is still in its early stages of development and therefore it has not yet been applied or tested in prototype conditions. 2D Physical model tests were conducted as part of a master’s research project to investigate the stability and behaviour of the Cubilok on a 3V:4H slope. From this study, it was observed that the wave steepness has a significant influence on the performance of the Cubilok, where superior stabilities were recorded during conditions with shorter wave periods. When placed on a 3V:4H slope and with a packing density of ɸ = 0.63, the stability of the Cubilok is comparable to that of other concrete armour units, however, it is susceptible to severe settlement. Some results also showed that the settlement of the armour layer can probably be significantly reduced when the armour layer is constructed on a milder 1V:2H slope or when the packing density is increased to ɸ = 0.65.
The Effects Of Overtopping On Green/Grey Infrastructure
Authors: KECK JORDAN , TOMICZEK TORI , `MCMANN DAN , COX DANIEL , LIBBY MARGARET , LOMONACO PEDRO
Published: May 2024

This paper presents results of a reduced (1:8) scale experiment investigating the performance of hybrid structural (gray) and natural-based (green) infrastructure for wave overtopping reduction. Experiments were scaled to a 1:8 geometric scale based on 1:2-scale experiments conducted during the Summer of 2023 at Oregon State University. Seven wave conditions were tested, with (model-scale) wave periods ranging from 1 to 2 seconds and wave heights ranging from 6.0 to 7.5 cm. These wave conditions were conducted throughout two configurations: a seawall-only (baseline) configuration and a configuration with the seawall in combination with a mangrove forest installed seaward of the wall. The total volume of overtopped water was measured for each wave condition. Results indicated that adding mangroves reduced overtopping for all wave conditions, with an average of 32.1% reduction in overtopped volume compared to the baseline configurations. This reduction falls within the range of preexisting overtopping rates. Results from these experiments can assist engineers in understanding the performance of hybrid coastal infrastructure to design effective and sustainable shoreline protection.
Experimental Study On The Effect Of The Wavelength On Wave Overtopping Over Recurved Walls
Authors: HAJIVALIE FATEMEH , STREICHER MAXIMILIAN , PEPI YURI , VAN DER PLAS TON , VAN DEN BERG BERT , TROCH PETER
Published: May 2024

Wave overtopping phenomenon on vertical breakwaters is influenced by various physical parameters, encompassing wave height, period, water depth at the breakwater, breakwater freeboard, and foreshore steepness. Existing equations for estimating overtopping rates predominantly rely on the relative freeboard (Rc/Hm0) as the key parameter. This study highlights a significant deviation from this conventional approach when utilizing a recurved wall instead of a plain vertical wall, emphasizing the necessity to consider additional parameters, particularly wave period. In our quest for enhanced accuracy in estimating wave overtopping over recurved breakwaters, we have used F'=Rc/ (Hm02 Lp)1/3, as a replacement for the conventional relative freeboard. Comparative analyses reveal that the proposed formulas for both impulsive and non-impulsive waves exhibit superior accuracy compared to existing formulas. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that, for larger relative freeboards, a robust formula for estimating wave overtopping remains elusive.
Hybrid Modelling Of Wave Overtopping At Rubble Mound Breakwaters
Authors: IRIAS MATA MARISOL , R.A. VAN GENT MARCEL
Published: May 2024

Wave overtopping at rubble mound structures is one of the most important phenomena affecting the hydraulic performance of these coastal structures. In addition to the design of coastal structures, also the climate adaptation of coastal structures has become more important due to sea level rise. Adding a crest wall to an existing structure, increasing the height of a crest wall, adding a berm, or increasing the width or height of a berm, can be effective measures to account for effects of sea level rise. For this purpose, the individual effects of a crest walls and a berm need to be predicted, but also the combination of both (see for instance Van Gent, 2019, and Van Gent and Teng, 2023).
Wave overtopping estimates are generally based on physical modelling in wave flumes and wave basins. Numerical modelling of wave overtopping provides additional opportunities to examine wave overtopping for a wide variety of structure geometries. The combination of physical modelling with numerical modelling is referred to as hybrid modelling. To provide design guidelines for rubble mound structures with a crest wall and for structures with a berm in the seaward slope, Van Gent et al (2022) provides design guidelines based on physical model tests. Numerical modelling provides opportunities to examine wave overtopping at structures with a crest wall and a berm to further extend guidelines for the design and (climate) adaptation of rubble mound structures. In Irías Mata and Van Gent (2023) guidelines based on physical modelling have been extended based on numerical modeling with OpenFOAM to examine the influence of several aspects such as the wave steepness, crest wall and recurved parapet, berm, and structure slope on wave overtopping at rubble mound breakwaters. Although the present work focusses on wave overtopping, also forces on crest walls have been examined using the applied numerical model, see for instance Jacobsen et al, 2018, and Irías Mata et al, 2023.
Turning The Tide: Live-Bed Scale Experiments Of Bar-Dominated Estuaries And Effects Of Dredging On Intertidal Habitat
Authors: KLEINHANS MAARTEN G. , COX JANA R. , NOTA EISE W.
Published: May 2024

Many large sand-dominated estuaries and tidal basins have complex channel and bar patterns, wherein a continuous deep channel suitable for shipping is rarely naturally present, which requires dredging. The intertidal area has important, often protected habitats for macro-benthic species, wader birds and other species. The question is to what degree channel and shoal dimensions and the amount of intertidal area are affected by dredging and disposal for access to ports.
While numerical modelling is conducted for these systems with some success, complementary scale experiments with live beds have challenged the fields of coastal engineering and coastal morphodynamics for over a century. Compared to scale models for rivers, the scale issues in tidal experiments are more complicated and very few attempts have been pursued. For example, Reynolds (1889) conducted the first scale experiments of an estuary by a periodic sea level fluctuation, but found that even fine sand was hard to mobilize, while the bed surface was dominated by ripples rather than bars. Similarly, Tambroni et al. (2005) carefully scaled sediment mobility in a converging channel and obtained large-scale morphological patterns with gentle bars nearly overwhelmed by ripples. Stefanon et al. (2010) present a careful attempt at erosive tidal channel network development in a scale model with low-density sediment, which showed unexplained, over-large scour holes at channel junctions. The key issues for tidal experiments are to obtain sufficient sediment mobility (expressed as Shields or Rouse number) and to avoid over-large ripples and scours, and to this end classic river scale modelling is inadequate. Here we assess whether our recent innovation solves these scale issues. The objective of this abstract is to elucidate the scaling of experiments that enable study of morphodynamic estuaries in many aspects including effects of sediment management by dredging.