bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Culture and Performative Acts for Online Identity: Social and Physical Consequences of Yoga Commodification
Authors: Bayusena Bima , Ridwansyah Randy , Erlina
Published: June 2024

The rise of digital culture profoundly influences how individuals curate and present aspects of their lives to create online personas through social media profiles. This research focuses on the online identities of two yoga influencers, examining how their performative acts shape these identities and the resulting impact on social norms and expectations of an ideal yoga practitioner. Employing a semiotic approach, this study analyzes signs in the Instagram posts of these influencers to identify repeated actions and event series that shape their online identities. The results reveal that the performative acts of these influencers perpetuate two distinct potential false myths of yoga. Their online representations contribute to a public perception of yoga as an activity exclusive to the elite social class or merely a physical exercise, overshadowing yoga's other facets. With thousands to millions of followers, these influencers significantly influence yoga's online representation, particularly among young people whose subjectification occurs within digital culture. These potential false myths exemplify the social and physical consequences of yoga commodification. Further discourse analysis is needed to explore public responses, which can be conducted by examining comments and likes from their viewers and followers.
MANAGERIAL AND COACHING COMPETENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL GESTURES OF SCHOOL HEADS
Authors: L. San Marcel Francis
Published: June 2024

This study is aimed to find out the relationship between managerial and coaching competence and instructional gestures of school heads. This study utilized the non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive technique involving teachers in Davao Occidental Division, Philippines. The study was conducted on the second semester of School Year 2023-2024. Research instruments on managerial and coaching competence and instructional gestures of school heads were used as source of data. Using mean and pearson-r as statistical tools to treat the data, the study showed the following results: the study found to exhibit a high level of managerial and coaching competence of school heads. This means that the provisions relating to managerial and coaching competence of school heads embodied in the item is often manifested.The study revealed a high level of instructional gestures of school heads. This indicates that the provisions relating to instructional gestures of school heads embodied in the item is often manifested.The results of the study also confirm that there is a significant relationship between managerial and coaching competence of school heads and instructional gestures of school heads. This implies that the higher the managerial and coaching competence of school heads, the higher is their instructional gestures. Thus, the null hypothesis of no significant relationship between managerial and coaching competence of school heads and instructional gestures of school heads was rejected.
CLINICAL CASE OF THE USE OF PANAVIR AS COMPLEX THERAPY FOR CHRONIC SALPINGOOPHORITIS CAUSED BY ANOGENITAL HERPETIC INFECTION
Authors:   Medical Center LLC «MEDIS», Kuznetsova I.V.
Published: June 2024

Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) are a pressing problem due to their high prevalence among patients of reproductive age and the negative impact on reproductive function. These are inflammatory diseases of the upper female reproductive tract, including endometritis, parametritis, salpingitis, oophoritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvioperitonitis and their combinations. Therapy is prescribed empirically based on the predominant polymicrobial etiology of the disease.
Condición de víctima ante el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos para actuar frente al Estado por incumplimiento de sus obligaciones en relación con el cambio climático
Authors: Villaseca Ballescá Alicia
Published: June 2024

Resumen:
Se analiza, en primer lugar y con carácter general, el significado de la condición de “víctima” conforme al Convenio Europeo de Derechos Humanos. Se examinan las vulneraciones del precitado convenio conectadas con el cambio climático que podrían sustentar la legitimación del demandante. Finalmente, se estudian los requisitos específicos que el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos exige para poder ostentar la condición de víctima cuando las violaciones del convenio que se arguyen traen causa de incumplimientos del Estado con respecto a sus obligaciones frente al cambio climático.
Summary: First, and in general, the meaning of the status of "victim" under the European Convention on Human Rights is analyzed. It examines the breaches of the aforementioned convention connected with climate change that could support the claimant's standing. Finally, the specific requirements that the European Court of Human Rights requires to be able to hold the status of victim when the alleged violations of the convention are caused by non-compliance by the State of its obligations in relation to climate change are studied.
Palabras clave: Condición de víctima. Derecho a la vida. Derecho a la vida privada y familiar. Requisitos del demandante por vulneraciones del convenio conectadas con el cambio climático. Demandante individual. Asociaciones.
Keywords: Victim status. Right to life. Right to private and family life. Claimant's requirements for breaches of the convention connected with climate change. Individual Claimant. Associations.
Índice:
1. Consideraciones generales
2. Derechos del CEDH que pudieran resultar afectados por el cambio climático
3. Actuar en el contexto del cambio climático
3.1. Consideraciones generales
3.2. Reclamaciones a nivel individual
3.3. Reclamación a través de asociaciones
4. Conclusiones
Index:
1. General considerations
2. ECHR rights that could be affected by climate change
3. Act in the context of climate change
3.1. General considerations
3.2. Individual complaints
3.3. Claims through associations
4. Conclusions
Influence of Weather Parameters on the Incidence of Mustard Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.) in Lower Shiwaliks of Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Bala Jyoti
Published: June 2024

The present experiment was conducted on mustard crops in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh. The population dynamics and seasonal abundance of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi in relation to weather parameters were analyzed. During the study, aphid’s incidence on mustard shoots began in the first week of January while its population peaked to 30.88, 28.43 and 21.90 aphids per 10 cm shoot during 11th Standard Meteorological Week (SMW) in 2018-19 & 2019-20 and 9th SMW during 2020-21. Across the locations, Galua 1 was found to have higher incidence of aphids (36.44 aphids per 10 cm shoot) during 2018-19 followed by Basoli 1 (31.88 aphids per 10 cm shoot) during 2019-20 and Galua 1 (26.65 aphids per 10 cm shoot) during 2020-21. Also, the correlation studies revealed a strong positive correlation of L. erysimi population to mean maximum and minimum temperatures which suggested that the pest population dynamics on mustard was greatly influenced by prevailing weather. It can be concluded that L. erysimi is a major insect-pest of mustard crops in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh.
THE IDENTIFICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELFARE ON THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCES FACULTY STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF LAMPUNG
Authors: Aprilia Hani Damayanti , Caturiani Susana Indriyati , Rachmawati Teti , Mahmud Imam
Published: June 2024

Human beings often suffer a transition period when there is a change in their lives. The change from student to college student has many transitions that sometimes lead to certain crises which differ from each other. Although in Indonesia, there are very few studies that focus on the psychological welfare of students, even though there have been many cases related to the mental health and welfare conditions of students in the campus environment. In general, this research aims to identify the psychological welfare of students in social and political science, University of Lampung. The approach used is mix method approach. The population of this research is active students during the first semester of 2022/2023 based on data obtained from One Data Unila consisting of 4109 students. The research sample was 365 students with an error value of 5%. The research results indicated that generally the respondents’ level of psychological welfare was at a high and very high level. The majority of the 248 respondents had a high level of psychological welfare, and there were no respondents who had a very low level of psychological welfare. The campus environment and the learning process contribute to the dynamics of a student’s life, one of the impacts that may occur is the pressure that can affect the psychological welfare of students and can lead to various psychological disorders in the future. Indeed, a college student cannot avoid the stresses and pressures that occur in college because it is also a form of self-development.
Effects of additional mental imagery training on lower limb function in stroke patients treated with virtual reality
Authors: Masood Tahir , Asghar Tasmiya , Malik Arshad Nawaz
Published: June 2024

Aim. To evaluate whether stroke patients receiving combined task-oriented and virtual reality training could further benefit from adding motor imagery training with regard to lower limb sensorimotor function, balance, gait, and fall risk. Material and Methods. Thirty chronic stroke patients (40-60 years) participated in this single-blind randomized controlled trial, recruited through a convenience sampling method, randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group underwent virtual reality training combined with mental imagery, while the control group received virtual reality training alongside conventional treatment. Both interventions lasted for 6 weeks, with 3 sessions per week. The data was collected with Berg Balance Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Extremity, Wisconsin Gait Scale, Timed Up and Go Test, and 10-meter Walk Test at baseline, and after 3 and 6 weeks. Results. Participants in the experimental group showed significantly better performance compared to the control group on all study measures (P < 0.05). Further, both groups improved significantly compared to baseline (P < 0.05). Conclusions. Integrating motor imagery training into rehabilitation plans of chronic stroke patients treated with task-oriented and virtual reality training significantly improves patient outcome. Clinical trials registry: NCT05812638
Effect of yoga practice on heart rate variability in healthy young adults with intellectual disability
Authors: Karlekar Sangeeta , Chandrasekar Sigamani Jayasingh Albert , Pramanik Mou , Elayaraja Masilamani , Prasad Sambhu , Pramanik Tarak Nath , Marwah Kavita , Mehta Vikas , Gogoi Hemantajit , Govindasamy Karuppasamy
Published: June 2024

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) often encounter challenges related to both physical and mental well-being. Recognising the widely acknowledged benefits of yoga in promoting overall health, this study aimed to assess the impact of a 12-week yoga program on heart rate variability (HRV), an indicator of autonomic nervous system function, in healthy young female adults with ID. A total of 56 healthy young female adults with ID participated in the study, engaging in a tailored 12-week yoga program. Regular yoga sessions, adapted to their abilities and needs, were provided. HRV was measured using electrocardiography (ECG) at baseline and post-intervention. Age-matched peers with ID, who did not partake in the yoga program constituted the control group. Following the 12-week yoga intervention, a significant (P < 0.05) reduction was observed in systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and pulse pressure (PP) within the yoga group compared to the control group. Short-term HRV analysis revealed a significant (P < 0.05) increase in time domain parameters among the yoga group participants. In the frequency domain, high frequency (HF n.u) exhibited a significant (P < 0.05) increase, whereas low frequency (LF n.u) and LF/HF ratio displayed a significant decrease after yoga practice. This study suggests that yoga practice positively influences heart rate variability in young female adults with ID, potentially enhancing autonomic nervous system function and overall well-being. Implementing yoga programs tailored to the specific needs of individuals with ID may represent a valuable strategy for improving their physical and mental health. Further research is essential to validate these findings and explore the broader implications of integrating yoga into the care and support of individuals with ID.
Goal orientation patterns and preferred coaching leadership styles among football players of District Training Centre in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang, Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Fakrul Hazely , Abd Karim Zulakbal , Ahmad Mohd Faridz , Nasir Noor Izwan
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Coaching is an interactive process wherein coaches make decisions by considering multiple dynamic elements. The prioritisation of leadership style plays a crucial role in the establishment of a team organisation and the subsequent attainment of goals. Leadership is characterised by its role as a process, exerting influence, fostering teamwork, and facilitating the formulation of goals.
The Study Aims: This study examines the goal orientation patterns and preferred coaching leadership styles among District Training Center football players in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang.
Material and Methods: This study involved 35 football players from District Training Centre in Seberang Perai Tengah, Penang, were selected by simple random sampling as respondents. The age of respondents are between 13 to 16 years old. The Task and Ego Orientation Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ) and Leadership Scale for Sport (LSS) questionnaires were used as research instruments. Descriptive analysis was used to measure goal orientation and leadership styles. In contrast, t-test inference analysis and ANOVA tests were used to measure the differences in goal orientation and coaching leadership styles in age and experience.
Results: The results showed that the level of goal orientation of football players was at a high average level for task orientation, while ego orientation was at a moderate level. The t-test and ANOVA test results showed that age and experience factors did not give a difference in goal orientation. As for the level of leadership style choices, the least popular leadership style was the training and instruction style which showed a low level. Age differences indicated no difference in the selection of coaching leadership styles. Still, there were differences in training and instruction democratic, social support, and positive feedback leadership styles based on the experience of football players.
Conclusions: In conclusion, it is hoped that the results of this study, directly or indirectly, can help further research in the same field. Furthermore, this study can benefit football development in Malaysia, whether at the school or national level.
Exercise for success: how fitness boosts high school students' minds and moods
Authors: Hasan Baharuddin , Okilanda Ardo , Putra Dede Dwiansyah , Putra Yogi Arnaldo , Mortejo Alonzo L.
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the intricate connections between physical fitness, cognitive performance, and emotional well being among senior high school students. The objective is to gain a detailed understanding of the potential effects of organized physical fitness programmes in an educational setting. The main goal is to investigate the relationships between distinct aspects of physical fitness, including cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility, and their impact on cognitive and emotional outcomes. To achieve these goals, a purposive sampling technique was used to choose 33 senior high school students. The selection process took into account criteria such as age, gender, and educational background to ensure varied representation. Participants engaged in a carefully planned and organized physical fitness programme that included aerobic workouts, strength training, and flexibility routines. The programme was consistently implemented in a controlled atmosphere. Preliminary evaluations of physical fitness, cognitive capacities, and emotional welfare were carried out before the intervention, setting a benchmark for further studies. The pre and post intervention evaluations encompassed standardized assessments of cognitive ability, physical fitness measurements (including cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility), and self report questionnaires measuring emotional well being. Statistical techniques, such as paired sample t tests and correlation analyses, were used to detect significant changes and relationships. The findings demonstrated substantial enhancements in memory capacity, attention span, and problem solving abilities following the training. Participants demonstrated improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility, indicating favorable physical results. The self reported emotional well being showed a significant augmentation. Correlation analyses revealed significant connections between cardiovascular fitness and memory capacity, strength and attention span, flexibility, and problem solving skills, indicating complex connections between physical fitness and cognitive function. Moreover, notable associations were seen among cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and emotional well being, underscoring the potential psychosomatic advantages of well organized physical training programmes.
Physical performance and markers of muscle damage response after single soccer matches in amateur women's soccer players
Authors: Dewangga Mahendra Wahyu , Susilo Taufik Eko , Cahyadi Muhammad Mukhlis , Saputra Hendi , Furqony Ifrah Yaumil , Putra Zulfikar Yucha , Wilger Ribka Vlorentyna , Candrika Anindita Antya , Rosyid Fahrun Nur
Published: June 2024

Problems and purpose. Soccer is the most famous sport in the world. Soccer is a sport with moderate to high intensity, which can cause physical and physiological fatigue in soccer athletes. Limited recovery time can also increase muscle tissue damage. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the time interval for performance recovery in women’s amateur soccer athletes as measured by checking physical performance and through biomarkers after a soccer match.
Materials and methods. Quantitative research is used. The type of experimental research is pre-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Sampling in this study used an accidental sampling technique. The respondents were 20 women’s soccer athletes who competed in the u17 women's soccer competition. The variables examined in the research included vertical jump, CPK, LDH, and Il-6. Examinations are carried out before the match, immediately after the match, 24 hours after, and 48 hours after. Next, the results were analyzed using the one-way ANOVA and post-hoc follow-up tests via the SPSS application.
Results. Doing soccer can reduce physical performance and increase CPK, LDH, and IL-6 levels due to fatigue. Fatigue peaks significantly after 24 hours after the match. However, 48 hours after the match, the fatigue gradually disappeared and decreased.
Conclusion. Based on this research, women’s athletes' soccer matches must be accompanied by a sufficient recovery time of at least 48 hours to avoid muscle damage and an increased decline in muscle performance.
Early sedentary behavior symptoms investigation on nutrition, physical fitness, and behavioral setting for novice sports science students
Authors: Nugroho Sigit , Prasetyo Yudik , Sulistiyono Sulistiyono , Mulyawan Rizki , Nourzad Fatemeh
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the condition of (1) nutritional status, (2) physical fitness, (3) physical activity patterns of sports science study program students after the pandemic. The research method uses quantitative methods with an analytical observational design. The research subjects were sports students from the Sports Science study program, FIKK UNY. The subjects were active students totaling around 50 participants determined using purposive sampling techniques. Physical fitness data collection techniques use the BMI formula, bleep test and GPAQ questionnaire. Techniques for analyzing data with homogeneity and normality. The results obtained from nutritional status and cardiovascular fitness can be said to be still unsatisfactory, nutritional status is in the normal or ideal category, but the range of cardiovascular abilities is still in the adequate category for men and inadequate for women. Meanwhile, the measurement results from filling out the GPAQ questionnaire show that there is still a need to increase awareness of the importance of physical activity, indicated by transportation and recreational activities of moderate intensity which are still in the category of not meeting the recommendations, even though heavy, moderate physical activity and vigorous recreational activities meet the recommendations. Nutritional status is still in the normal category, but the range of cardiovascular abilities is still in the adequate category for men and inadequate for women. This is positively correlated with moderate intensity physical activity patterns, transportation and recreation, which are still in the category of not meeting recommendations. The sedentary habits usually carried out by sports students must be able to be transferred as soon as possible to more useful and productive movement activities. Amount of leisure time for physical activity is still relatively low, whereas other moderate to vigorous physical activity habits are beginning to resurface. There must be an intentional strategy to provide suggestions on how to spend free time performing activities outdoors or indoors.
Retraction Notice
Authors: - -
Published: June 2024

Retraction notice to ”Evaluasi Kinerja Ruas Jalan Raya Panjang Jiwo Permai Akibat Pembangunan Rumah Sakit Ubaya Kota Surabaya” [Jurnal Riset Teknik Sipil dan Sains, vol.2, no.1, 2023, pp. 18-23]
Salfa Hanum Cahyani1, Kurnia Hadi Putra2
1,2 Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya
This article has been retracted. The authors have plagiarized part of a paper that had already appeared in ETNIK : Jurnal Ekonomi dan Teknik Vol.2, No.8, Year 2023 in Indonesian Language and available online at https://etnik.rifainstitute.com/index.php/etnik/article/view/238. One of the conditions of submission of a paper for publication is that authors declare explicitly that their work is original and has not appeared in a publication elsewhere. Re-use of any data should be appropriately cited. As such this article represents a severe abuse of the scientific publishing system. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and apologies are offered to readers of the journal that this was not detected during the submission process.
Die föderale Homogenitätsklausel des Art. 2 EUV
Authors: Nettesheim Martin
Published: June 2024

Der Gerichtshof der Europäischen Union ist im Prozess, die Wertbestimmung des Art. 2 EUV in eine föderale Homogenitätsklausel umzubauen, die die konstitutionellen Gestaltungsräume der EU-Mitgliedstaaten „top down“ beschneidet. Die Architektur des Verbunds von EU und EU-Mitgliedstaaten wird dadurch tiefgreifend umgebaut. Der Beitrag legt dar, dass der Begründungsansatz des EuGH problematisch ist, und, dass der von ihm betriebene Konstitutionalismus mehr Schaden stiftet als Nutzen bringt: Seine Legitimation und sein politisches Kapital reichen nicht aus, eine Meta-Verfassung für die Verfassungen der EU-Mitgliedstaaten zu schaffen. Der „Werte-Konstitutionalismus“ des EuGH läuft auf einen eklektizistischen „Frankenstein-Konstitutionalismus“ hinaus, der in der gegenwärtigen Vertragsarchitektur keinen Platz hat. Die Demokratizität des Gesamtbildes leidet. Hochpolitische Konflikte lassen sich nicht einfach durch Juridifizierung lösen.
Evaluation des Prostituiertenschutzgesetzes – Ein Werkstattbericht
Authors: Bartsch Tillmann , Henningsmeier Isabel , Küster Robert , Treskow Laura
Published: June 2024

Dieser Beitrag leitet in das Schwerpunktheft der NK über Forschung zu Prostitution und Menschenhandel ein. Vorgestellt wird eine aktuelle, großangelegte Studie, mit der das 2017 in Kraft getretene Prostituiertenschutzgesetz evaluiert werden soll. Anlage, Untersuchungsgegenstände und Methoden werden aufgezeigt. Darüber hinaus dient dieser Text dazu, generelle Herausforderungen bei der Forschung im Bereich der Prostitution aufzuzeigen und Ideen für Lösungsansätze zu skizzieren.
Welches Modell der Prostitutionsregulierung präferiert die Bevölkerung in Deutschland? Ergebnisse einer bundesweiten Online-Befragung
Authors: Döring Nicola , Mohseni M. Rohangis
Published: June 2024

Die Prostitutionsregulierung in Europa ist heterogen: In Belgien beispielsweise ist die Prostitution anderen Wirtschaftsbranchen gleichgestellt (sog. Modell der Dekriminalisierung). In Deutschland ist sie bei Einhaltung von Sonderregeln erlaubt (Modell der Legalisierung). In Schweden sind Bordellbetreibende und Prostitutionskunden, nicht aber die Prostituierten kriminalisiert (Modell des Abolitionismus). In Litauen ist jegliche Beteiligung an Prostitution verboten (Modell des Prohibitionismus). Eine Ende 2023 durchgeführte Online-Befragung von N = 3.032 Erwachsenen aus ganz Deutschland (18-78 Jahre) ging der Frage nach, welches der vier oben genannten Regulierungsmodelle die Bürgerinnen und Bürger bevorzugen, und ob Geschlecht und politische Parteipräferenz dabei eine Rolle spielen. Es zeigte sich, dass das in Deutschland umgesetzte Modell der Legalisierung unter den Befragten, die eine Meinung zur Prostitutionsregulierung angaben, die größte Zustimmung fand (51.9 %), gefolgt von Dekriminalisierung (30.9 %). Demgegenüber zeigten sich bei Abolitionismus (8.3 %) und Prohibitionismus (8.9 %) vergleichsweise geringe Zustimmungsquoten. In Abhängigkeit von Geschlecht und Parteipräferenz waren statistisch signifikante kleine Einstellungsunterschiede erkennbar.
Evaluation of Waste Tag Pins as Fibers in Gypsum Plasters
Authors: Hayrullah Sevinç Ahmet , Yasin Durgun Muhammed , Hale Aygün Hayriye
Published: June 2024

This study deals with the usability of tag pins on gypsum-based products, which are used to attach tags on goods such as textile products. The primary motivation of the study is that the tag pins become waste after the sale of the product and this waste is generally produced from polypropylene (PP), which is also used in fiber production. The study used waste tag pins in three different lengths (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mm) and at three different fiber volumes such as 5, 10, and 15%. Thus, 40 × 40 × 160 mm sized prismatic gypsum samples were produced and unit weight, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), thermal conductivity, apparent porosity, water absorption, capillary water absorption, compressive and flexural strength of samples were tested. Samples with fiber content exhibited higher flexural strength than the reference sample. The use of longer fibers increased the flexural strength. As a result, the use of tag pins in gypsum matrix generally improved the pore structure and slightly increased the unit weight while enhancing properties such as porosity and water absorption. The same improvement was valid for the mechanical properties. However, the thermal insulation properties of gypsum-based products were adversely affected.
Harbinger of Democracies? The Role of NGOs in Driving Democracy in Africa
Authors: Fisseha Mehari
Published: June 2024

The interest between civil society groups and democracy in developing countries is not a new phenomenon. Today, as part of civil societies, NGOs are dominant in the African market, acting as ‘gap fillers’ as well as driving democratic efforts in these countries. By considering the multifaceted relationship between NGOs and governments in developing countries, this chapter critically discusses attempts by NGOs to drive democracy in African autocratic regimes. NGOs are alleged to be ‘compradors’ and drive democracy through moral rehabilitation of imperialist regimes. NGOs are active parties used by international observers in ensuring credible elections. However, some scholars have argued that NGO are active ‘re-colonizers’ in the twenty-first century as they bid the will of Western regimes to attain funding. As such, NGOs are explicated through external domination of African regimes and not necessarily driving democratization. In exploration of this topic, a mixed methods research design has been designed, underpinned by the fundamental tenets of a pragmatism philosophical position.
Friction Stir Welding (FSW): Solid-State Joining of Composite Materials
Authors: Biradar Akash , Bhushan Abhishek , Pawade Sneha , P. Sherje Nitin
Published: June 2024

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has emerged as an effective method for joining composite materials, revolutionizing the field of composite welding. This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of FSW’s potential applications, advantages over conventional methods, and the associated challenges. By comparing FSW to existing welding techniques, current chapter demonstrate how it overcomes issues like porosity, distortion, and poor mechanical properties. Drawing from relevant literature, we delve into case studies of FSW-welded composite materials, investigating the weld joint quality and resulting material properties. The discussion extends to the identification of metal matrix composites that can be effectively joined using this innovative method, shedding light on its versatility. However, limitations are also considered to provide a comprehensive perspective. This chapter serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field of materials science and engineering, offering insights into the promising future of FSW in the realm of composite material welding.
Nonlinear Phononics and Coupled Mode Theory
Authors: Rostami Ali , Ahmadi Hodjat
Published: June 2024

Understanding phononic wave propagation in nonlinear and coupled media is inevitable in designing devices to harness phonons. In photonics, the nonlinear Schrodinger equation (NSE) and coupled mode theory (CMT) are extensively used to manipulate the propagation of electromagnetic (EM) waves. Since phonons as the quasi-particles related to mechanical vibrations are similar to their photonic counterparts (photons), inspired by EM, the NSE and CMT are developed for elastic or phononic waves. In the first section, from the novel point of view, the nonlinearity is dealt with and consequently applied to the equation of motion to derive the NSE. In the following, a hard limiter is introduced as an application of nonlinear wave propagation. The coupled-mode equations are obtained for the elastic slab waveguides in the second section. These equations are applied to explain the wave propagation in two parallel and nonparallel waveguides.
Is Urban Regeneration in Israel a Tragedy or a Common?
Authors: Daphna Levine
Published: June 2024

“The tragedy of the commons” illuminates the tension between two opposing forces that are at work in urban society and space during contemporary urban regeneration: mobility and growth on the level of individuals as they maximize their abilities on the one hand, and the decline and deterioration of cities on the other hand. Based on a data-driven analysis of the spatial and economic changes occurring in Bat Yam, a suburban city in Israel’s Tel Aviv metropolitan area, as well as on a qualitative study (n = 25) with professionals, this chapter proposes conceiving of the work of professionals leading urban regeneration as a ceaseless effort to balance the commons, but with no sufficient tools or backing. In their eyes, the city had no other economic way out when it commenced the regeneration process more than a decade ago, although it now appears that the apartment owners, the developers, and the political leadership are leading the city into a situation of over-planning and a state of uncertainty. The research contributes mainly to the understanding of the impact of market forces on disadvantaged towns, which are liable to collapse beneath the burden of the need to provide services and overloaded infrastructure as the population density increases.
Infantile Hemangioma
Authors: Gözdaşoğlu Sevgi
Published: June 2024

Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most benign vascular tumors of infancy. IHs occur in 10–12% of infants. They often appear within 1–4 weeks of life. Superficial lesions are bright red or “strawberry” in color, sharply demarcated papules, nodules or plaques. Deep lesions are of bluish hue and dome-shaped. IHs are described as localized or focal, segmental, indeterminate or multifocal pattern, depending on the anatomic appearance. Segmental lesions are often associated with complications. High-risk IH groups which have severe complications can be observed in IHs with disfigurement, life-threatening complications, functional impairment, ulceration and associated structural anomalies; PHACE syndrome (Posterior fossa brain malformations and large facial hemangiomas, Hemangiomas of the cervicofacial region, Arterial anomalies, Coarctation of the aorta and cardiac defects, Eye abnormalities, Sternal cleft and supraumbilical raphe) and LUMBAR syndrome (Lower body hemangioma often extending onto a unilateral lower extremity, Urogenital anomalies, ulceration, Myelopathy, Bony deformities, Anorectal malformations, arterial anomalies and Renal anomalies). Early treatment is vital to avoid complications in high-risk IHs. The presence of segmental IH larger than 5 cm on face, scalp or cervical region is the major sign of PHACE syndrome, whereas segmental IHs affecting the lower body are the significant signs of LUMBAR syndrome.
Effective Microorganisms (EM): A Potential Pathway for Enhancing Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability in Africa
Authors: Ncube Lindani
Published: June 2024

There has been a rise in campaigns promoting the protection of the environment and the development of green economies. A green economy aims to improve human well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities. It focuses on low carbon emissions, efficient resource usage, and inclusivity. The concept of green economies emerged due to the negative impact of traditional economies on the environment and natural resources. African economies, which largely rely on agriculture, often resort to high-yield crops and chemical fertilizers to meet food demand. However, these practices are costly for smallholder farmers and contribute to environmental degradation. To address this, alternative systems, such as Effective Microorganisms (EM), are being explored. EM are beneficial microorganisms that can enhance crop growth and soil quality. They consist of lactic acid bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, yeasts, and actinomycetes. Commercially produced EM have shown promising results in enhancing crop growth. However, further research is needed to fully understand their benefits. EM offer a potential solution for organic soil management without harming the environment and are relatively affordable compared to intensive agriculture practices. Therefore, this chapter offers an in-depth focus on EM and their benefits, and potential role in agricultural food production and prospects.
The Effect of Administration of Substance Abuse among People Suffering from Substance Use Disorder on the Digestive System: A Systematic Review
Authors: Michael Sekhotha Matome , O.L. Sekhotha Thabang
Published: June 2024

The administration of adulterated illicit drugs is a serious public health concern worldwide. The highly affected participants are the youth who develop substance use disorder over time. The serious concern is the rate at which people suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) develop a lack of appetite. The study aimed to compile a manuscript to address the effect of the administration of illicit drugs on metabolism patterns. Several search engines were used to gather the data from several authors. There is clear evidence that the administration of adulterated drugs might affect their digestive metabolism pattern. Other studies have observed that the administration of cannabis might improve the appetite of those who suffer from SUD. Therefore, the health professionals who aid people suffering from SUD need to first introduce the eating pattern during the mitigation strategies. There is also clear evidence that highly affects the digestive component of the liver. The biotransformation of heroin and its metabolites involves hydrolytic reactions, that occur in the liver. Therefore, decreased food intake and hormone dysregulation modify the mechanisms of satiety. Further investigation is needed to assess the pharmacokinetics of adulterated drugs with other components of the digestive system.
Robot Autonomos Penyortiran dan Pemindahan Barang (Ramos)
Authors: Wijaya Andre , Rizmawan Dilan , Fahrezi Ari , Firdaus Efrans , Oriza Syahda Rizky , Jati Rochman Wisnu Kuncoro , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: June 2024

In the current era, as we know, the industry in the field of shipping or logistics services has experienced very rapid growth in Indonesia. Logistics is a term for storing goods on a large scale which cannot be separated from the industrial sector, including the logistics delivery services industry. The development of the expedition services market in Indonesia was stated by Mr. Feriadi, General Chair of the DPP of the Association of Indonesian Express, Postal and Logistics Delivery Service Companies 4 (Asperindo), one of which was caused by the e-commerce market which has developed rapidly. Seeing this problem, we offer a solution, namely a tool that can steer and move goods according to the destination point that has been determined based on the goods code. The product to be designed is named RAMOS (Robot Autonomous Sorter and Mover). This robot can be used in a warehouse and the robot can walk autonomously according to a predetermined destination point. Functions as a tool for sorting and moving goods in logistics warehouses. This product can reduce human effort in moving goods that have been classified, and can reduce errors in the placement of goods that have been determined. RAMOS (Autonomous Robot Sorting and Moving Goods). This robot can be used in a warehouse and the robot can walk autonomously according to a predetermined destination point. Functions as a tool for sorting and moving goods in logistics warehouses. This product can reduce human effort in moving goods that have been classified, and can reduce errors in the placement of goods that have been determined. Then, there is an advantage to this robot, namely that it is able to avoid obstacles or collisions.
ARSHIP : Autonomous Search Ship Untuk Mencari Korban Kecelakaan Hilang di Perairan
Authors: Sutiyana Agus , Ikhsannul Arief Akhmad , Firgi Aditya  , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: June 2024

Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) is an unmanned surface vessel that can operate automatically or manually that can be controlled by humans. Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) is equipped with an autonomous navigation system. In addition, ARSHIP's electrical power supply is supplied with batteries integrated with solar panels so that battery power can be charged directly through solar power. This type of ship is used for search and rescue operations in water areas such as seas, rivers and lakes and as a support tool for the SAR team to carry out the evacuation process. This ship will detect the presence of victims in the waters by monitoring using YOLO as a human object detection. Based on the results of human object detection underwater using the YOLO model that has been customized with an average detection of 0.7 out of 1. The simulation results show that the model is good enough to predict human objects in the water.
Potret Seorang Mufassir Tabi’in: Mujahid bin Jabir dan Kitab Tafsirnya
Authors: Rochimah Nazilatur , Nabil Maghfuri  , Yuliana Desi Rahmawati
Published: June 2024

Interpretation of the Qur'an has become an integral part of Islamic history, starting from the time of the Prophet Muhammad, his companions, tabi'in, and so on until today. This interpretive process continues to develop from one generation to the next, both in terms of the interpretive sources used, the interpretive methods applied, and the interpretive styles that emerge. Each generation has its own characteristics in interpreting the Qur'an, and during the Tabi'in era, this interpretation was based on the Qur'an, the hadith of the Prophet, the history of the Companions, the traditions of the people of the book, and the ijtihad of ulama. This article focuses on a prominent mufassir from the tabi'in period, namely Mujahid bin Jabar. He is a scholar who has a very good reputation thanks to the breadth of his knowledge in various fields such as tafsir, hadith, fiqh, and qiraat. Apart from that, Mujahid was also known as one of the students who had a sanad that was well connected to the Prophet's friend, Ibnu Abbas. In this research, qualitative methods with a literature review approach were used to explore information regarding sources, methods and interpretive styles in Mujahid bin Jabar's tafsir works. The information obtained was analyzed to understand Mujahid's contribution to the tradition of interpreting the Koran and its impact on understanding Islam. Some of the main findings that the author managed to reveal include that Mujahid's interpretation contributes to making it easier for readers because the contents of the interpretation are easy to understand, clear and not long-winded and directly lead to the main points being interpreted. Apart from that, the historical sources used by Mujahid in the interpretation process can also be accounted for because Mujahid is one of the figures closest to his friends so the authenticity of his narration is guaranteed. However, Mujahid's interpretation also has shortcomings in the form of not interpreting the verses in their entirety but only part of the verses of the Koran which he thinks are important to interpret.
Makna Khusyu’ Dalam Al-Qur’an: Studi Kajian Tematik Dalam Prespektif Tafsir Al-Azhar
Authors: A.Amirul Faizin Faiz , Arif Firdausi N.R  , Edy Wirastho
Published: June 2024

This research focuses on Al-Azhar's interpretation of the concept of "khusyū" in the Quran in depth and comprehensively. It is based on literature review utilizing various books available in both physical and digital libraries that are easily accessible. The importance of this research lies in understanding the various meanings of khusyū found in Al-Azhar's interpretation and maximizing the quality of worship by understanding the science of khusyū in worship. The result of this research is the meaning of khusyū in Al-Azhar's interpretation, which refers to submission and total focus in worship, originating from the heart and manifested in both physical and spiritual forms during prayer. This includes lowering the gaze, keeping the body still, feeling tranquility, and dedicating oneself during worship. The word "khusyū" is also mentioned in the Quran in various contexts, both with positive meanings, such as worship and obedience to Allah, and with negative meanings, such as showing regret on the Day of Judgment for those who ignore Allah's warnings and engage in evil deeds. Khusyū serves as a primary indicator of one's faith and piety in Islam, and it is also the key to achieving happiness and salvation in both this world and the hereafter.
Analisis Semantik Kata Shirath Dalam Al-Qur’an
Authors: Gunarti Tri Tami , Mubarok Ahmadi  , Pratiwi Intan
Published: June 2024

In the Quran, there are numerous terms that use the word "shirath" in its singular form or in conjunction with other words. The word "shirath" is often translated as a narrow bridge to heaven or a bridge as thin as a hair. This study aims to explore the meaning of "shirath" as found in the Quran and to examine its implications in social life. The word "shirath" is mentioned 43 times in the Quran with various derivations, making it an interesting subject for research. The method used is qualitative with a library research approach, utilizing primary data from Quranic exegesis and Hadith, as well as secondary data from journals, scholarly articles, and references related to the research. The analysis employed in this study is based on the semantics of Toshihiko Izutsu. The results indicate that "shirath" represents the straight path to heaven. In social life, "shirath" is interpreted as following Allah's commands and avoiding His prohibitions.
Di Balik Simbolisme Pesan Moral Dzulqornain dalam Al-Qur'an (Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes)
Authors: Siti Siti Fahimah , Alya Khoironi Muhibbah  , Vika Madinatul Ilmi
Published: June 2024

This research investigates the moral message in the story of Dzulqornain found in the Qur'an using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. By using Barthes' theories about denotation, connotation and myth, this research finds layers of symbolic meaning in the Dzulqornain story which reflect values ​​such as justice, wisdom and protection of the weak. According to this analysis, the story of Dzulqornain is not just a historical story; it also contains a moral message relevant to modern society and culture. This analysis explores the meaning of the moral message in the Story of Dzulqarnain as a Leader in the Qur'an Surah Al Kahf verses 83-98 using Roland Barthes' Semiotic Theory. Through a Denotative, Connotative and Mythological meaning approach. It was found that this story contains a moral message which includes the characteristics that a leader, especially a Muslim leader, must have, an attitude of obedience to Allah SWT, a sense of responsibility, democracy and establishing closeness between the leader and society. Thus, this story provides in-depth teaching about moral values ​​in a religious context. The results of this research indicate that semiotic techniques are effective in interpreting religious texts. This method allows a deeper understanding of the hidden meanings contained in the Qur'an.
Membangun Kesehatan Mental Perempuan Dalam Pesprektif Al-Hujurat Ayat 11
Authors: - Yeti Dahliana , Rohma Syarifah Az Zaroh
Published: June 2024

This research was written from the results of analyzing emotional anxiety disorder (excessive anxiety) which greatly affects women's mental health, caused by other people who cannot keep their words well. Women are creatures created to accompany men as pairs, not closing the possibility will be faced with various complex problems and affect mental health. Responding to this can be pursued by building women's mental health from the view of the Qur'an and reviewed from a psychological perspective. This research uses a qualitative method, focusing on library research (library research) which is used to collect various information and data with the help of various sources, such as magazines, journals, books, the Qur'an, previous journal publications, and so on. The results of this study can show that building women's mental health in the perspective of Surah al-Hujurat verse 11 can be asked by learning to be silent, self-meditation, not easily assuming and being able to accept advice, giving alms for women who can increase happiness in themselves, thus creating mental health in women.