bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Konsep Tauhid Imam Al-Ghazali Tentang Mekanisme Pasar Dalam Islam
Authors: Marianingsih Ita , Fawahan Lian
Published: June 2022

Pasar merupakan elemen dari keselarasan alamiah, pasar memiliki peranan sangat penting dalam perekonomian. Al Ghazali memandang mekanisme pasar berevolusi seperti komponen yang natural. Dasar pemikiran al-ghazali tentang mekanisme pasar yaitu dari permintaan dan penawaran, permintaan dan penawaran menurut Al-Ghazali terjadi atas kuasa Allah. Kajian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif yaitu menggunakan studi literatur yang dikutip dari jurnal buku serta web yang relevan. Tujuan dari kajian ini ialah manusia akan melibatkan Tuhan dalam aktivitas apapun tanpa terkecuali dalam pasar sebab pasar bukan hanya sarana untuk jual beli akan tetapi juga tempat untuk beribadah. Konsep tauhid ini lah yang memiliki peranan penting dalam pasar sebab tauhid mengajarkan bahwa Tuhan itu satu. Dan dengan konsep tauhid inilah profit yang besar tidak menjadi prioritas utama bagi pelaku pasar karena mereka akan lebih mementingkan kehidupan akhirat daripada dunia. Jika setiap manusia memiliki keimanan yang kuat maka mekanisme pasar yang islami akan tercipta dan akan tercipta pula pasar yang adil sehingga akan mensejahterakan kehidupan manusia.
Accountant, Industrial Revolution 4.0, PT. Eriadi Fatkhur Rokhman, Technology
Authors: Dalimunthe Asriatun Fauziah , Nasution Juliana
Published: June 2022

This study aims to identify and analyze the opportunities and challenges faced by professional accountants, how accountants deal with technological advances, and technological developments in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0. The approach used in this research is qualitative. The sample in this study consisted of 4 informants at PT. Eriadi Fatkhur Rokhman. The data collection technique in this research is to conduct structured interviewsThe results show that if accountants must be technology literate and able to adapt to technology, even though technology will not eliminate the accounting profession but will reshape it with new and challenging responsibilities, it is likely that some of the accounting profession's work will be taken over by technology, accountants will turn into interpreter, or analyze and interpret data, so that the accounting profession can continue to survive, therefore, accountants must be able to follow existing developments.

Keywords: Accountant, Industrial Revolution 4.0, PT. Eriadi Fatkhur Rokhman, Technology
Analisis Proses Penyelesaian Klaim Asuransi Kendaraan Bermotor pada PT Asuransi Askrida Syariah Cabang Medan
Authors: Sembiring Gita Kurnia Sari , Yusrizal Yusrizal
Published: June 2022

The purpose of writing this article is to find out how the process and mechanism for resolving motor vehicle insurance claims at PT Asuransi Askrida Syariah Medan branch. The writing method used by the author is a literature review. The literature review method is a method used to describe a finding or theory as material for further research that is obtained and used as a reference material or basis for an activity in the preparation of a framework of thought. PT. Askrida Syariah Insurance Medan City Marketing Office has collaborated with the workshop which is the insurance partner's approval if the participant suffers damage caused by an event in the form of damage and or loss. The claim process also has a short filing time, which is about 5 (five) days after the event experienced by the participant so that claims can be processed immediately. The insured vehicle also has a minimum age of 5 (five) years from the date of issue of the vehicle. This is in accordance with company policy, if the claim document is not fulfilled immediately, the company has the right to postpone or reject the claim.

Keywords: Claims, Insurance, Motor Vehicles
Strategi Bank Dalam Mengatasi Non Performing Financing (NPF) pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19:
Authors: Br Bangun Cantika Florentina , Anggraini Tuti , Aldiansyah Catur
Published: June 2022

This study aims to understand how the bank's strategy in overcoming Non-Performing Financing (NPF) is focused on one problem, namely how the bank's strategy is in overcoming Non-Performing Financing (NPF) which is focused on one problem (NPF). Qualitative research with descriptive is the research method used in this study. The information in this study was compiled from one piece of information from Bank Syariah Indonesia Kcp Stabat Proklamasi, namely the Operations section. The data used is primary data obtained through interviews with direct informants.

Keywords : Problematic Financing, Non Performing Financing (NPF)
Analisis Kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara Bidang Pendidikan Madrasah Di Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Agama Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Damanik Surya Ningsih
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of the State Civil Apparatus in the field of madrasa education at the ministry of religion's regional office in North Sumatra. Interviews, observations, and documentation were used to collect descriptive qualitative research data from information sources and important information sources. The reduced study data is presented, and conclusions are reached. (1) Employees attempted to complete tasks on time, but obstacles arose, causing work to be delayed; however, at the regional office of the Ministry of Religion of the North Sumatra Province, employees were not required to complete tasks on time, but the contents of the report could be collected at the end of the month. This situation arises as a result of restricted facilities and officer numbers, as well as the load of jobs that must be completed simultaneously, as well as assignments out of town or attendance at meetings, causing work to be delayed. (2) Employees attempt to change working hours that have been set because they are mandatory, and if they are not disciplined, they will be subjected to administrative sanctions in the form of allowances and sanctions under Government Regulation Number 53 of 2010 about Civil Servant Discipline. (3) Employees make an effort to demonstrate their abilities at work. (4) In order to complete work more quickly, leaders and subordinates collaborate.

Keywords: Evaluation, Performance, State Civil Apparatus
Peranan Bank BPRS PT Puduarta Insani Dalam Meningkatkan UMKM Melalui Program Pembiayaan Murabahah
Authors: Kholifah Kholifah , Sudarti Sri
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine how the role of the BPRS bank PT. Puduarta Insani in increasing MSMEs through the murabahah financing program. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method by obtaining data through interview techniques conducted on several bank employees and MSME actors involved in this program as well as secondary data originating from the BPRS website with time series data for five years. The results of this study indicate that Bank BPRS Pt.Puduarta Insani has a role in increasing MSME financing and the number of customers for the last five years, namely from 2016 to 2020. This is shown by the number of customers in 2016 only around 188 people but in 2020 it has reached 240 customers who joined, this shows that the financing with the murabahah system carried out by Bank BPRS Pt. Puduarta has a positive effect on increasing MSMEs.

Keywords: Murabaha Financing, MSME
Analisa Penerapan E-Filling Dalam Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Pelaporan SPT Tahunan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi Di KPP PRATAMA RANTAU PRAPAT
Authors: Apriani Indri , Lubis Arnida Wahyuni
Published: June 2022

Tax is a levy that must be given to the state by individual or entities based on the law that will be used for the benefit of the state.individuals or  taxpayers must report their income or income, namely by repoting the annual SPT this useful for fulfilling the obligation to pay taxes.in two ways,namely manually and online. manually using form 1770 and online using the E-Filling apllication. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of E-Filling in increasing compliance with reporting individual taxpayers' annual tax returns.this research is included in the type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach. the results of this study indicate that the presence of E-Filling is able to increase taxpayer compliance in annual SPT reporting is due to the practice of using it can be done anywhere and anytime.

Keywords: E-Filling, individual taxpayers
TELEVISION BETTING ADVERTISEMENTS AND THE GAMBLING BEHAVIOR OF UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 25 YEARS IN KIAMBU COUNTY KENYA
Authors: Mwai Juliet , Mberia Hellen
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The study sought to establish the effects of television betting advertisements on the gambling behaviour of undergraduate university students aged between 18 and 25 years in Kiambu County, Kenya.

Materials and Methods: This study applied a descriptive research design. The study targeted the Public Chartered Universities that are in Kiambu County. The respondents were the undergraduate students from the School of Communications & Development Studies (SCDS) and the school of business. More specifically, the study targeted the students between 18 and 25 years of age, those who have mobile betting accounts and those who have gambled at least once in the past 12 months to be eligible to participate in this research. The study adopted a stratified random sampling technique to select the sample size. Thus, the sample frame included 384 students from the universities. The study used questionnaires to collect the data from the target respondents. This majorly involved quantitative and qualitative data where 384 semi-structured questionnaires were issued. Analysis was done by use of SPSS software (v22.0). The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square tests & binary logistic regression). Results were then presented in tables, diagrams and charts. Qualitative data collected from the open-ended part of the questionnaire were analyzed using content analysis and the results were presented in thematically.

Results: The findings indicated that there is a positive and significant moderating effect of legal framework on the effect of frequency of television betting advertisements and brand ambassadors on gambling behaviour. However, there is a negative but insignificant moderating effect of legal framework on the effect of context of betting advertisements on gambling behaviour.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the government needs to ensure that the policies and regulations governing the gambling in Kenya are equitable and just to all market players. The study advocates for the fair taxation on the betting firms in Kenya and do not tax even the consumer on their stakes but only on the profits. This was cited in the findings as one of the major setbacks of the industry.
ABSTINENCE COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS AND PREVENTION OF HIV AND AIDS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Kyalo Daniel , Mberia Hellen
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of abstinence communication campaigns on prevention of HIV and AIDS among undergraduate university students in Kenya.

Materials and Methods: The study employs a descriptive research design, with the focus on undergraduate students from all the seventy-four universities. Sample size determination was done as follows where the Fisher’s formula was used to select an appropriate sample from the populated to be targeted. The study thus, targeted 384 undergraduate students. In order to avoid biased results, the study excluded the respondents who participated in the pilot study. The study used qualitative as well as quantitative which prior to analysis, was sorted to ensure completeness. Quantitative data was collected using three hundred and eighty-four semi-structured questionnaires. On the other hand, qualitative data was collected by use of seven Key Informant Interview (KII) guides. Coding of the responses was done, in order to enable the data to be recorded into SPSS software. The quantitative information was investigated descriptively and inferential statistics were drawn by the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS variant 21.0). Results were then presented in tables, diagrams and charts. Qualitative data collected from the open-ended part of the questionnaire was analyzed using content analysis and the results were presented in prose form.

Results: The findings revealed that medium of delivery and prevention of HIV and AIDS are positively and significantly related (β=0.391, p=0.023). Likewise, frequency of abstinence and prevention of HIV and AIDS are positive and statistically related (β=0.399, p=0.003). The table further indicates that source of the abstinence campaign messages and prevention of HIV and AIDS are positive and significantly related (β=0.351, p=0.001). Upon interacting the stakeholder intervention in the model, it was found to be positively and significantly related as shown by (B=0.033, p=0.009).

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The cultivation theory may be used to anchor future studies in abstinence communication campaigns. The study recommended that students in universities are encouraged to get tested and know their status; the university management needs to scale up the awareness strategies to students on the need to practice safe sex to prevent HIV infection for future healthy and capacitated generation; the government through the ministry of health needs to invest in propagating the messages by use of the interactive, student-centered methods of teaching, rather than heavily didactic ones, which has been proven to be more successful.
Desai’s Cry the Peacock- A journey to the voiced world
Authors: Jaiswal Mrs Jaya , Kumari Prof Dr Anita
Published: June 2022

Women are the marginalised section of the society. But they cannot remain voiceless for long, they have to speak and find an outlet for their tears and fears, anguish and anger, thus register their existence. The voices resisting exploitation are fully aware of their own strength and dignity. The age-old existence of oppression, despair and suffering is common in the lives of marginalized classes across countries and continents. It’s an archaic system that has produced the men who run the country negotiate domestic and foreign policy and penned sexiest laws that made it easier for women to slide through the cracks. Woman is marginalised defined only by her difference from male norms and values in every country and culture. Anita Desai, one of the Indian novelists focussed on women’s situation in Indian society, whose leading voices has given the inner description of women’s inner world, her sensibility, her sulking frustration and the storm raging inside her mind. Her Cry The Peacock, presents the story of a young sensitive girl obsessed by a childhood prophecy of disaster. The novel points the role and contribution of patriarchy and patriarchal values towards misery, suffering, loneliness and unhappiness of women. Desai’s heroine in the novel chooses to remonstrate and fight against the general accepted norms and currents. The thoughts of the women protagonists in the novel are sure to crop up in her struggle to live their desired life. The main focus of the paper is to discuss a journey of a woman who confronts the gender-oriented tradition in search of her true self.
THE OTTOMANS AND AL-AQSA MOSQUE IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY ACCORDING TO THE OTTOMAN SIJILLS OF THE SHARI'A COURT IN JERUSALEM SIJILL NO. (62) AS A MODEL
Authors: RABAYA Ibrahim Hosni , M. AL-ASSA Aziz
Published: June 2022

This scientific paper aims to identify the scientific and intellectual status of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Ottoman rule in the sixteenth century, through delving into the intensified data included in one of the Ottoman sijills of the shari'a court in Jerusalem, namely sijill no. (62) that covers the year 991 AH / 1583-84 AD, since it contains information of high importance pertaining to the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. Those documents vary and include the following : 1) The various functions of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, such as endowment watch, religious lessons, sheikhdom, guardianship, serving the Dome of the Rock, notification and call for the prayer at the entrance of the mosque. 2) The endowment lease. 3) Transfer of endowment money. 4) Endowments. 5) Almsgiving. 6) Aljawali. 7) Wakf AlRaba’at (The Quran case). 8) The inheritance of neighbors. It is noteworthy to mention the pioneering role of the Ottoman state through its keenness to finance the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and taking care of its welfare to keep its role in worshiping, holding seminars and religious tourism. The rigorous paper will conclude with results and recommendations reached by the authors. ‎ Key words: The Ottoman Sijills of The Shari'a Court In Jerusalem, The Endowments of The Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, The Royal Raba'a.
THE STATUS OF CHRISTIANS IN JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM IN THE SEVENTEENTH ACCORDING TO THE OTTOMAN SIJILLS OF THE SHARI'A COURT IN JERUSALEM-SIJILL NO. (119) AS A MODEL
Authors: M. AL-ASSA Aziz
Published: June 2022

This scientific paper is meant to shed light on part of the conditions of the Christian denominations in the Sunjuk of Jerusalem that included Bethlehem, which was then a small village during the Ottoman rule in the seventeenth century. The researcher followed the conditions of these denominations in general, and focused on one of the sijills of the seventeenth century, namely sijill no. (119), which consists of (562) pages, and covers the events of about (100) days - starting from the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1041 AH Corresponding to July 1st, 1632 and ends on 19 Rabi` al-Awwal 1042 AH corresponding to October 4, 1632- Judge Muhammad Effendi Ibn Ismail reviewed it, and Muhammad Pasha was the Emir of the Sunjuk of Jerusalem at the time. This is based on the said sijill’s indexing of Professor Ibrahim Rabaia, to identify the relevant arguments and documents. This issue was addressed through this sijill (119) due to the abundance of information contained in it, through which it is possible to depict a clear picture of the nature of the relations among the Christian denominations in the Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) and the vicinity during that period, especially the conflict on ecclesiastical property and rituals in both Jerusalem and the village Bethlehem. The competition was also on the possession of the keys of the Church of the Nativity was mainly between the Greek Orthodox and the Franks at the time. It also showed the role of the Ottoman Empire, at the level of the Humayun Court (the Sublime Porte) in issuing rulings that obligate everyone to comply. However, there were a number of royal decrees that dealt with the disputes among Christians in Jerusalem during that period. Results and recommendations will be presented at the end of the paper. ‎ Key words: Sijill of the Sharia Court of Jerusalem, Christian denominations (Christians).
THE IMAGE OF THE VIZIER NIZAM AL-MALIK AL-TUSI AMONG HISTORIANS AND IN THE POETRY OF THE SELJUK ERA
Authors: RABAYA Marwan Mustafa
Published: June 2022

The study deals with one of the historical Islamic figures who had a prominent presence in the theater of political, administrative, and social life in the battle of Al-Wazir Nizam al-Mulk al-tousi . The importance of the study and its goals stem from the popularity of his fame, his brilliance, the public’s love for him and their envy around him, and the large number of his enviers, his hatred and hatred for him. All this was a reason for the identification of this character, revealed his image and features, when he died and translated, and wrote about his circle, and what the poets of Seljuki, praise and lament, and from here stem the problem of the study by asking the question, "Do you match poets Was there an exaggeration among the poets, as is customary? All that was mentioned and narrated was a reason for the importance of the study and its objectives. Concerning the methodology of the study, I followed the descriptive and inferential . approach, from the historical novels about him, and from the collections of poets in his era. The study came in terms of its structure, divided into an introduction, two chapters with its demands, a conclusion, and a confirmation of the sources and references. Key words: Minister Nizam Al-Mulk, The Seljuk Era, Translations, Biographies, Historians, Poetry
Villains, victims and victors: A character analysis of Amma Darko’s women
Authors: Sam Christabel Aba
Published: June 2022

Studies on Amma Darko‟s presentation of women suggest a retaliatory and sexist characterization because of the condescending circumstances her female characters find themselves. This critique, however, distorts the novelty she brings to the table with regards to the politics of female emancipation. Thus, drawing on postcolonial feminism, this paper explores the dynamism in character presentation in Darko’s first four novelsin order to show how she rethinks female subjectivities. Such a reading is important in the ways in which it provides a better appreciation of Darko’s vision through character and characterisation and postcolonial feminisms.
functional analysis of Ghanaian presidential debates
Authors: Gyasi Rexford Boateng , Sarfo-Kantankah Kwabena Sarfo
Published: June 2022

Scholars of the functional theory of campaign discourse have explored the nature of political campaign discourse, particularly presidential campaign discourse. This paper adds to the exploration and the data by analysing Ghanaian presidential debates using Benoit’s functional theory. The analysis reveals that the presidential candidates acclaimed more than they attacked and defended. Two additional functional categories – appeal and recommendation – are identified. Contrary to the assumptions of the functional theory that incumbents acclaim more than challengers, the paper finds that challengers acclaimed more than the incumbent, and that the candidates discussed more future plans/deliberative rhetoric. The study concludes that even though most of the assumptions of the theory were confirmed, there are additional persuasive strategies of presidential candidates in Ghanaian political debates such as appeal and recommendation. Thus, the study recommends that further studies extend the theory to accommodate the discourse strategies in multi-candidate campaigns since the theory emerged from several studies of two-candidate campaigns in the United States.
Wow, this chilli is hot! Interjections in student grammars of English: a lexical category that is not there.
Authors: Manninen Satu
Published: June 2022

The paper examines how interjections have been treated in linguistic literature; on what grounds they have been separated from pure response cries; and what their relation is to iconic (onomatopoeic) vocabulary items. Second, the paper examines various English grammars intended for university level students, especially in second language contexts, to see how their treatment of interjections reflects what is said in linguistic literature. It will be shown that most such grammars ignore interjections almost entirely, which means student learners have very little change of learning about such vocabulary items only based on their grammar books.
O papel e os limites do anonimato: em busca de uma interpretação constitucionalmente adequada
Authors: Wimmer Miriam , Carvalho Lucas Borges de
Published: June 2022

A partir de uma perspectiva crítica à interpretação ampliativa sobre a vedação constitucional ao anonimato, o artigo se propõe a investigar as funções das diferentes técnicas de restrição de identificação de indivíduos no exercício de variados direitos fundamentais, com o objetivo geral de: (i) compreender o papel e os limites do anonimato; e (ii) propor parâmetros para uma interpretação constitucionalmente adequada, capaz de orientar a análise e a aplicação do conceito em casos controversos, seja no ambiente físico ou digital. Tem-se como hipótese que o anonimato é uma técnica legítima de gestão da identidade, especialmente quando vinculada ao exercício da liberdade de expressão, à garantia da integridade física e moral e à proteção da privacidade e de dados pessoais. A partir de revisão bibliográfica, levantamento e discussão da legislação aplicável e análise de casos paradigmáticos recentes é possível constatar que o anonimato é um instrumento viabilizador de direitos fundamentais, afastando-se a concepção que o associa a uma prática, em si mesma, absolutamente vedada pelo ordenamento jurídico. Em contrapartida, é defendida uma abordagem proporcional, que leve em consideração o contexto e as evidências disponíveis nos casos concretos, bem como recuse e veja com ceticismo o estabelecimento de medidas restritivas extremas ao anonimato ou baseadas em vedações e regras genéricas.
Framework for Information Visualisation to Support Decision-making
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Hamzah Muzaffar
Published: June 2022

The emergence of big data presents opportunities for corporate organisations to exploit massive data collection for strategical decision-making. Despite having access to these data, managers inherently struggle in taking advantages of available information for decision-making. Visualisation offers enhancement on managerial decision-making process via mental cognitive load reduction using visual representation. Albeit the advances of visualisation tools, visualisation for decision-making is rarely explored, leading to a limited understanding of suitable techniques. This book offers knowledge on leveraging information visualisation as a tool in public managerial decision making. In this book, we introduce a framework for supporting software designers in devising visualisation for decision-making support. Our framework encompasses guidelines on requirements and challenges in identifying decision-relevant information and recommended visualisations to represent it. This book discusses the underlying theories, techniques and models of information visualisation and associated with the decision-making process. This book characterizes processes and roles from organisational practices for extracting relevant information within a corporate data warehouse. The chapters within this book cumulatively demonstrate the information visualisation process in supporting organisational decision making. In addition, this book articulates a comprehensive knowledge of Malaysian public service’s decision-making processes and practices. This book highlights emerging opportunities and challenges in using information visualisation in Malaysia for the future undertaking.
The efficacy of the Graston technique instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (GISTM) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis in runners
Authors:   , Maartens Kirsten
Published: June 2022

Plantar Fasciitis (PF) or “painful heel syndrome” is an inflammation of the plantar fascia at its insertion on the medial calcaneal tubercle. Accounting for 7-9% of total sports injuries, this condition is predominantly due to overuse and is notoriously difficult to treat. Traditionally treatment focused on the resolution of the inflammation with the application of such modalities cross frictions / transverse frictions being the modality of choice. With such modalities there are however limitations which include the detection of the appropriate areas in which treatment should be given as well as the treatment depth achieved. The GISTM, however is an advanced form of soft tissue mobilisation that employs the use of specifically designed stainless steel instruments that, when manually brushed over the skin of the affected area, are thought to detect and release scar tissue, adhesions and fascial restrictions. This complementary technique is hypothesized to work in the same manner as cross friction massage, and is thought to achieve quicker and improved outcomes by its detection of the treatment area(s) as well as improving the depth of treatment application. This assertion was however untested. Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of the Graston Technique Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (GISTM) in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in runners.
To determine the immediate effect of sacroiliac and lumbar manipulation on quadriceps femoris and hamstring torque ratios in the contralateral limb in patients suffering from mechanical low back pain
Authors:   , Lewis Barbara Jane
Published: June 2022

Low back pain has been shown to be associated with inhibition of the lower limb musculature. This inhibition is called arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Sacroiliac joint dysfunction has been linked with AMI of the ipsilateral and contralateral quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Sacroiliac manipulation has been shown to significantly reduce ipsilateral AMI, however no studies have been conducted to illustrate the effect of sacroiliac manipulation on contralateral AMI. Neither have their been studies to show the presence or extent of spinal dysfunction between the levels of L2-L5 and its significance on muscle inhibition in the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, nor the effect of manipulation of these levels on AMI of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine whether spinal manipulation has an effect on AMI of the contralateral limb as well as that of the ipsilateral limb.
The relative effectiveness of muscle energy technique as opposed to specific passive mobilization in the treatment of acute and sub-acute mechanical low back pain
Authors:   , Pillay Keshnee
Published: June 2022

It has generally been accepted that 60 to 80% of the general population will suffer from low back pain at some point in their life. (Kirkaldy - Willis, 1992). The use of manipulation for the treatment of low back pain is well documented but lumbar mobilization has undergone comparatively little investigation (Goodsell et al., 2000). Furthermore, there remains little evidence to advocate the use of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in the form of a randomized clinical trial (Wilson, 2003). The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with acute and sub-acute low back pain would demonstrate a reduction in disability after being treated with MET or specific passive mobilization. Both interventions are joint mobilization techniques the only difference being that one is passive and the other (MET), is an active technique
A study of the demographic and epidemiological factors affecting referral patterns between chiropractors and homeopaths in the greater Durban metro area
Authors:   , Pillay Kumaran Devindran
Published: June 2022

Chiropractors and homeopaths belong to the same paradigm i.e. the biopsychosocial. Due to this fact, there has been a perception that there will automatically be a good referral relationship between these two. This was therefore assumed to be true in the South African context; however until now there has never been any quantifiable evidence as to what the interprofessional ties are between these two professions in this context. This study looked into the current status quo of the factors affecting referrals between chiropractors and homeopaths practicing in the greater Durban Metro area and looks towards future studies which may enhance the interprofessional relationship.
A double-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of the Harpago and celery seed cream in mild to moderate degenerative joint disease of the knee
Authors:   , Pillay Desigan
Published: June 2022

To determine the efficacy of the Harpago and celery seed cream in mild to moderate degenerative joint disease of the knee in terms of subjective and objective clinical findings
Building the Capacities of Young South African Men in Responsible, Loving and Nonviolent Fathering
Authors: Dianzenza Diaku , Harris Geoffrey
Published: June 2022

The absence of many fathers from their children’s lives has been a long-term feature of South Africa and has had profound negative social consequences. It also means that young men grow up without being educated in what it means to be a father. This article reports an action research project which began by exploring the experiences of young men in Durban about being fathered and their attitudes concerning fathering. A training programme in responsible, loving, and nonviolent fathering was devised and carried out. Outcome evaluations were carried out soon after the training and then four years later it is suggested that positive changes in attitudes towards fathering occurred among the trainees.
Identification of Regional Disparities Development in the Russian Mortgage Market using Regression Analysis
Authors: KOROSTELEVA Tatyana S. , TSELIN Vladimir Y.
Published: June 2022

The issues of studying regional differences caused by the uneven socio-economic development, including in the mortgage lending markets, are quite relevant in the scientific literature. The most effective problem of assessing regional disproportions, according to many researchers, is solved on the basis of constructing various kinds of integral criteria.
IT Solutions in Supply Chain Management and Their Efficiency
Authors: PUICA Elena
Published: June 2022

It is essential to analyze and discuss the efficiency of the technologies used in Supply Chain Management (SCM), a key decision factor in implementing a specific technology. Digital transformation and the adoption of recent technological advances have become a must for all SCM processes that significantly improve their activities.
Tiha generacija: istospolno usmerjeni starejši
Authors: Maljevac Simon , Kuhar Roman , Švab Alenka
Published: June 2022

Older gays and lesbians are one of the most invisible social groups as they experience “double invisibility”: in Western societies that celebrate youth, they are invisible as older and as older homosexuals. Existing research shows a different structure of social networks of older gays and lesbians compared to older heterosexuals, it points to fears of discrimination in care activities and feelings of exclusion from the LGBT community, which, like society at large, is defined by youth. This exploratory study for Slovenia identifies similar trends, with the key problem being the tension between an individual's stigmatized homosexual identity, which the elderly still mostly hide, and the LGBT community, which is not inclusive for older gays and lesbians. The purpose of the research was to identify key characteristics of everyday life of older gays and lesbians in the period before the existence of activism in Slovenia and the characteristics of the current position of older gays and lesbians in the LGBTIQ + community and society at large.
Thermal-optical analysis of snow samples – challenges and perspectives introduced via the occurrence of mineral dust
Authors: Kau Daniela , Greilinger Marion , Kirchsteiger Bernadette , Göndör Aron , Herzig Christopher , Limbeck Andreas , Eitenberger Elisabeth , Kasper-Giebl Anne
Published: June 2022

Abstract. The determination of mineral dust and elemental carbon in snow samples is of great interest, as both compounds are known as light absorbing snow impurities. Different analytical methods have to be used to quantify both compounds. Still, the occurrence of mineral dust, which contains hematite, leads to a bias in the quantification of elemental carbon via thermal-optical analysis. Here we present an approach which utilizes this interference to determine the concentration of hematite via thermal-optical analysis using a Lab OC/EC Aerosol Analyzer (Sunset Laboratory Inc.) and the EUSAAR2 protocol. Therefore, the temperature dependency of the transmittance signal determined during the calibration phase, i.e. when all carbonaceous compounds are already removed, is evaluated. Converting the transmittance signal into an attenuation, a linear relationship between this attenuation and the hematite loading is obtained for loadings ranging from 10 to 100 µgFe cm-2. Furthermore, the approach allows to identify samples which need to be re-evaluated, as the analysis of elemental carbon is biased by mineral dust. We discuss the successful application of the method, designed for snow samples, to ambient air samples containing mineral dust, and the limitations of the method when other iron compounds besides hematite are present.
Determination of tropical belt widening using multiple GNSS radio occultation measurements
Authors: Darrag Mohamed , Jin Shuanggen , Calabia Andrés , Samy Aalaa
Published: June 2022

Abstract. In the last decades, several studies reported the tropics' expansion, but the rates of expansion are widely different. In this paper, data of 12 global
navigation satellite systems radio occultation (GNSS-RO) missions from June 2001 to November 2020 with high resolution were used to investigate the
possible widening of the tropical belt along with the probable drivers and
impacts in both hemispheres. Applying both lapse rate tropopause (LRT) and
cold point tropopause (CPT) definitions, the global tropopause height shows
an increase of approximately 36 and 60 m per decade, respectively. The tropical edge latitudes (TELs) are estimated based on two tropopause height
metrics, subjective and objective methods. Applying both metrics, the
determined TELs using GNSS have expansive behavior in the Northern Hemisphere (NH), while in the Southern Hemisphere (SH) there are no significant trends. In the case of ECMWF Reanalysis v5 (ERA5) there are no considerable trends in both
hemispheres. For the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), there is expansion in the NH and observed contraction in the SH. The variability of tropopause parameters (temperature and height) is maximum around the TEL locations in both
hemispheres. Moreover, the spatial and temporal patterns of total column
ozone (TCO) have good agreement with the TEL positions estimated using GNSS LRT height. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), the most important
greenhouse gases (GHGs) and the main drivers of global warming, have spatial
modes in the NH that are located more poleward than that in the SH. Both
surface temperature and precipitation have strong correlation with GNSS LRT
height. The surface temperature spatial pattern broadly agrees with the GNSS
TEL positions. In contrast, the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) has no direct connection with the TEL behavior. The results illustrate that the tropics' widening rates are different from one dataset to another and from one metric to another. In addition, TEL behavior in the NH is different from that in the SH. Furthermore, the variability of meteorological
parameters agrees with GNSS TEL results more than with that of other datasets.
Present and future synoptic circulation patterns associated with cold and snowy spells over Italy
Authors: D'Errico Miriam , Pons Flavio , Yiou Pascal , Tao Soulivanh , Nardini Cesare , Lunkeit Frank , Faranda Davide
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Cold and snowy spells are compound extreme events with the potential to cause high socioeconomic impacts. Gaining insight into their dynamics in climate change scenarios could help anticipating the need for adaptation efforts. We focus on winter cold and snowy spells over Italy, reconstructing 32 major events in the past 60 years from documentary sources. Despite warmer winter temperatures, very recent cold spells have been associated with abundant and sometimes exceptional snowfall.
Our goal is to analyse the dynamical weather patterns associated with these events and understand whether those patterns would be more or less recurrent in different emission scenarios using an intermediate-complexity model (the Planet Simulator, PlaSim). Our results, obtained by considering RCP2.6, RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 end-of-century equivalent CO2 concentrations, suggest that the likelihood of synoptic configurations analogous to those leading to extreme cold spells would grow substantially under increased emissions.
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS ON REMOTE SENSING OF FOREST COVER CHANGE, FOREST AND TREE HEALTH IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE
Authors: Laze K.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Forests are important to people, wildlife and climate. Yet, not all forests are healthy throughout time. Unhealthy forests are providing fewer services and productions to people, harbouring less biodiversity and regulating less climate. Here, the preliminary findings are presented in a literature review on remote sensing measuring the changes in forest cover and the health of forest and of trees in Southeastern Europe including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. The aim is to assess the publications that applied remote sensing data sources to investigate the changes in forest cover and forest health and tree health in the five Southeastern European countries by searching in Scopus and Google scholar. There is a higher number of studies applied to remote sensing data sources investigating forest cover change (92.4 percent) compared to forest health (6.7 percent) and tree health (0.8 percent) for five countries in Southeastern Europe. There was a disparity of remote sensing data source studies on forest cover change, forest health and tree health amongst five countries. Croatia and Slovenia lead by 68.9 percent and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro by 31.1 percent of publications, according to Scopus and Google scholar. There were found no remote sensing data source studies on forest cover, forest health and tree health including all five countries altogether. A way to move forward is to increase cooperation between researchers, academic organisations and policy-makers amongst the five countries.
A MULTI-SCALE POINT CLOUDS SEGMENTATION METHOD FOR URBAN SCENE CLASSIFICATION USING REGION GROWING BASED ON MULTI-RESOLUTION SUPERVOXELS WITH ROBUST NEIGHBORHOOD
Authors: Huang J. , Xie L. , Wang W. , Li X. , Guo R.
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Point clouds classification is the basis for 3D spatial information extraction and applications. The point-clusters-based methods are proved to be more efficient and accurate than the point-based methods, however, the precision of the classification is significantly affected by the segmentation errors. The traditional single-scale point clouds segmentation methods cannot segment complex objects well in urban scenes which will result in inaccurate classification. In this paper, a new multi-scale point clouds segmentation method for urban scene point clouds classification is proposed. The proposed method consists of two stages. In the first stage, to ease the segmentation errors caused by density anisotropy and unreasonable neighborhood, a multi-resolution supervoxels segmentation algorithm is proposed to segment the objects into small-scale clusters. Firstly, the point cloud is segmented into initial supervoxels based on geometric and quantitative constraints. Secondly, robust neighboring relationships between supervoxels are obtained based on kd-tree and octree. Furthermore, the resolution of supervoxels in the planar and low-density region is optimized. In the second stage, planar supervoxels are clustered into the large-scale planar point clusters based on the region growing algorithm. Finally, a mix of small-scale and large-scale point clusters is obtained for classification. The performance of the segmentation method in classification is compared with other segmentation methods. Experimental results revealed that the proposed segmentation method can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of point clouds classification than other segmentation methods.
Gaussian Mixture Models for the Optimal Sparse Sampling of Offshore Wind Resource
Authors: Marcille Robin , Thiébaut Maxime , Tandeo Pierre , Filipot Jean-François
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Offshore wind resource assessment is a crucial step for the development of offshore wind energy. It relies on the installation of measurement devices, which placement is an open challenge for developers. In this paper, a sparse sampling method using a Gaussian Mixture Model on Numerical Weather Prediction data is developed for the offshore wind reconstruction. It is applied on France's main offshore wind energy development areas, Normandy, Southern Brittany, and the Mediterranean Sea. The study is based on 3 years of Meteo France AROME's data, available through the MeteoNet data-set. Using a Gaussian Mixture Model for data clustering, it yields to optimal sensors' locations with regards to wind field reconstruction error. The proposed workflow is described and compared to state-of-the-art methods for sparse sampling. It constitutes a robust yet simple method for the definition of optimal sensor siting for offshore wind reconstruction. The described method yields to optimal network of 7, 4, and 4 sensors for Normandy, Southern Brittany and the Mediterranean Sea with a gain of approximately 20 % in wind field reconstruction error compared to the median Monte Carlo case, and more than 30 % compared to state-of-the-art methods.
Damage equivalent load synthesis and stochastic extrapolation for fatigue life validation
Authors: Natarajan Anand
Published: June 2022

Abstract. Present verification of the fatigue life margins on wind turbine structures utilizes damage equivalent load (DEL) computations over a limited time duration. In this article, a procedure to determine long-term fatigue damage and remaining life is presented as a combination of stochastic extrapolation of the 10 min DEL to determine its probability of exceedance and computationally fast synthesis of DELs using level crossings of a Gaussian process. Both the synthesis of DELs and long-term stochastic extrapolation are validated using measured loads from a wind farm. The extrapolation for the blade root flap and tower base fore–aft damage equivalent moment is presented using a three-parameter Weibull distribution, whereby the long-term damage equivalent load levels are forecast for both simulated and measured values. The damage equivalent load magnitude at a selected target probability of exceedance provides an indicator of the integrity of the structure for the next year. The extrapolated damage equivalent load over a year is validated using measured multi-year damage equivalent loads from a turbine in the Lillgrund wind farm, which is subject to wakes. The simulation of damage equivalent loads using the method of level crossings of a Gaussian process is shown to be able to reconstruct the damage equivalent load for both blade root and tower base moments. The prediction of the tower base fore–aft DEL is demonstrated to be feasible when using the Vanmarcke correction for very narrow band processes. The combined method of fast damage equivalent load computations and stochastic extrapolation to the next year allows a quick and accurate forecasting of structural integrity of operational wind turbines.
Linear to Circular Waste Policies: Breathing Life into the Polluter Pays Principle?
Authors: Gachenga Elizabeth
Published: June 2022

Recycling clothes is lauded as a sustainable textile waste management strategy. A significant percentage of recycled clothes are exported to the Global South as second-hand clothing. Increased exports result in the accumulation of second-hand clothing waste in these countries. The result is a shift in responsibility for textile waste from consuming nations in the Global North to ‘recycling’ nations in the Global South. However, this ‘recycling fallacy’ perpetuates a form of fashion injustice. Waste laws, founded on the ‘polluter pays principle’, are ineffective at addressing the second-hand clothing waste problem in receiving countries. Therefore, the circular economy framework is influencing the redesign of waste laws. The circular economy could redress the problem by revitalising the polluter pays principle and extended producer responsibility policies and embedding life cycle approaches. This paper explores this possibility, using examples from Kenya (a major importer of second-hand clothing) and the European Union (a key exporter of reused clothing with emerging circular economy regulatory frameworks).