bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation between Macronutrient Intakes (Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipid) and Bone Mineral Density in the Elderly
Authors:   Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University – Semarang, Indonesia, Zahra Inria Astari , Murbawani Etisa Adi ,   Department of Clinical Nutrition, Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University – Semarang, Indonesia, Batubara Lusiana ,   Department of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University – Semarang, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease that occurs in bone and is characterized by reduced bone mass and simultaneous damage to bone structure. Osteoporosis commonly occurs in the elderly because of the hormonal mechanism that plays a huge role in bone density. Micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin D have long been recognized as important in maintaining bone structure. Meanwhile, the effect of macronutrient intake on bone density remains unclear. Only a few studies have analyzed the correlation between macronutrient intakes and bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly. Moreover, the primary data regarding the correlation has not been found in Indonesia. This study analyzed the correlation between macronutrient intakes (carbohydrate, protein, and lipid) and BMD in the elderly. This research is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. Thirty-eight elderly women who met the inclusion criteria underwent an interview with 3 x 24-hour food recall, SQ-FFQ, and examination of bone density using the DXA method. Bivariate analysis using Pearson and Spearman tests was then carried out. Carbohydrate intakes and BMD have a significant negative correlation (p= 0.008), while the correlations of both lipid and protein intake with BMD are insignificant (p> 0.05). There is a significant correlation between carbohydrate intake and BMD in the elderly. On the other hand, there is no significant correlation between protein and lipid intake with BMD in the elderly.
Consumer Legal Protection of Culinary Products in Realizing Sharia Tourism in Gorontalo City
Authors:   Islamic State Institute of Sultan Amai, Gorontalo, Indonesia, Darwis Rizal , Abdullah Abdullah ,   Islamic State Institute of Sultan Amai, Gorontalo, Indonesia, L. Diab Ashadi ,   Islamic State Institute of Sultan Qaimuddin, Kendari, Indonesia, Hanafi Syawaluddin ,   Islamic State Institute of Bone, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Everyone has the right to legal protection in various activities of his life, including between producers and consumers. This article aims to discuss the prospects of sharia tourism in Gorontalo City and consumer legal protection of culinary products in realizing sharia tourism in Gorontalo City. This research is a field research with an empirical juridical approach. Data collection is in the form of literature, observation, questionnaires, and interviews. Furthermore, the collected data is analyzed with qualitative description. This qualitative descriptive uses a data display with 3 activity paths, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results showed that: first, the prospect of sharia tourism development in Gorontalo City is very promising, both in terms of geography and demographics; second, legal protection for consumers of culinary products by restaurants and food stalls in Gorontalo City is in principle by consumer protection laws, but on the one hand related to halal certification of the business they do is still low and still it needs to be improved based on the Tourism Law and the Halal Product Guarantee Act.
Die kontrakterende insolvent in die ongelukkige skuldeiser
Authors: Stander AL
Published: December 2023

A creditor is often very careful to file a claim against the insolvent estate of his debtor due to the fear of contribution. A person who became the creditor of another only after the sequestration of that debtor’s estate is often uncertain about his legal position vis-à-vis the insolvent estate. This investigation looks at the duty of creditors of an insolvent estate to contribute with particular focus on the position of the sequestrating creditor. The view is taken that this creditor is always obliged to contribute, regardless of whether he has proved his claim, withdrawn his claim, or whether he is a concurrent, preferent, or secured creditor. In certain circumstances he may even be the only creditor to pay contribution. Regarding the conclusion of contracts by an insolvent after the sequestration of his estate, it is pointed out that certain contacts are valid and enforceable and others voidable by the trustee, rather than void. Among other things, the view is taken that the Master of the High Court must first determine under section 24(5) of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 which part of the insolvent’s salary or earnings are not or will not be necessary for the support of the insolvent and those dependent upon him, before the insolvent estate will be entitled to any payment from his salary. Prior to such determination, the insolvent has no obligation to contribute to the estate and the trustee’s consent is then unnecessary when the insolvent concludes contracts in respect of these earnings or the fruits thereof. It is the duty of the trustee to take steps to request a determination from the Master concerning the insolvent’s “surplus” salary. If the trustee fails in this duty, he, the estate and the creditors must bear the consequences. There is no authority that such a determination by the Master has retroactive force.
Hz. Peygamber’e Yönelik “Mecnûn” İthâmının Câhiliye Dilinde Mânâsı
Authors: KOÇAK Zeynep Canan
Published: December 2023

Hz. Peygamber’in tevhid mesajını dile getirmesi, kendisine inananların, etrafında kümelenmesiyle sonuçlanmışken muhataplarının çoğunluğundan da tepkiler almasına sebep olmuştur. O, öncelikle söz konusu mesajı ciddiye alınmayarak ya da aşağılanarak vazgeçirilmek istenmiş, zaman içerisinde taraftarının arttığı görülünce daha sert yöntemlerle engellenmeye çalışılmıştır. Hz. Peygamber’in, ağzından büyüleyici sözler dökülen bir sihirbaz, başkalarından öğrendiği haberleri kendisine vahyedilmiş gibi aktaran bir yalancı, akıl sağlığını yitirdiği için atalar dinine aykırı söylemlerde bulunan ve tedavi edilmesi gereken bir kimse olduğu müşriklerce iddia edilir olmuştur. İşbu makale, bu meyanda müşriklerin Hz. Peygamber’in bir “mecnûn” olduğu şeklindeki iftiralarını ele almakta ve onların bu iddialarıyla ne kastettiklerini anlamaya çalışmaktadır. Müşriklerin söz konusu iddialarını bize haber veren Kur’ân âyetlerinin Türkçeye tercümesi dikkate alındığında çoğu meâlin “mecnûn” kelimesine “delilik” anlamı verdiği görülmektedir. Söz konusu ifadeye câhiliye Araplarının ne anlam yüklediği incelendiğinde ise kelime bambaşka bir anlam kazanmakta, müşriklerin, “mecnûn” ithamıyla kasıtlarının “delilik” ile ifade edilemeyeceği anlaşılmaktadır. Bu meyanda çalışmamız, söz konusu ithamın câhiliye Arapları nezdindeki mânâsından yola çıkarak nasıl anlamlandırılması gerektiğine dair bir teklif sunmaktadır.
Tarihî Şartlar Özelinde Beyan Edilen İctihadların İfta Kaynağı Olarak Kullanması Problemi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Ahmet
Published: December 2023

İctihad, müctehidin fıkhî bir meselede metodolojik esaslar çerçevesinde elinden gelen tüm gayretini ortaya koymasıdır. Fetva ise, fıkhî konularda sorulan sorulara ilişkin yapılan açıklamalardır. Dolayısıyla fetva ile ictihad arasında fıkhî bir bilginin beyan edilmesi bakımından benzer yanlar olmakla birlikte her iki ilmî faaliyeti birbirinden ayıran bazı farklar da bulunmaktadır. Bu farklılık sebebiyle her ictihad Müslümanın hayatında tatbik edeceği bir fetva niteliğini haiz değildir. İctihad ehliyetine sahip olmayan bir fakihin, klasik dönem ictihadlarından istifade ederek fetva verirken dikkat etmesi gereken hususlar bulunmaktadır. Ortaya konulmuş olan ictihadlardan istifade ederken dikkat edilmesi gereken en önemli husus, tarihî vasıf taşıyan ile her zaman istifade edilecek ictihadların doğru bir şekilde ayırt edilmesidir. Fakihlerin kendi yaşadıkları zaman ve şartlar bağlamında beyan ettikleri ve tarihî ictihad olarak nitelenebilecek birçok mevzu bulunmaktadır. Bütün bu vasıftaki ictihadları bir makale çerçevesinde ortaya koyma imkânı bulunmadığından bu çalışmada fıkıh kitaplarından seçilen ictihadlar çerçevesinde konu ele alınmıştır. Uluslararası ilişkilerden aile hukukuna kadar fıkhın özellikle muamelat sahasına giren konularında pek çok tarihî vasıflı ictihad bulunmaktadır. Günümüzde uluslararası ilişkiler oldukça farklılaşmıştır. Dünyayı yeniden tanımlayıp fıkhî hükümleri buna göre ortaya koyma büyük önem arz etmektedir. Değişen sosyal yapıda mürûetin tespitinde yeni bakış açısına ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Kadınların sosyal konumu ve cemiyet hayatına iştiraki bakımından geçen süreçte tüm dünyada büyük değişiklikler yaşanmış ve kadın hayatın pek çok alanında yer almaya başlamıştır. Evlenmede asgari yaş sınırı bakımından geçmişe nazaran daha ileri yaşlarda evlenme tabiî hale gelmiştir. Aynı inanca sahip olanların -başka kayıt ve şartlar olmaksızın- vatandaşlık elde edeceği yaklaşımıyla hareket etmek neredeyse imkânsız bir hale dönüşmüştür. Fakihlerin gayri müslim vatandaşların haklarına ilişkin görüşlerinin küreselleşen dünya yapısında yeni bir bakış açısı ile ele alınması gerekli hale gelmiştir. Maden mülkiyeti konusunda özel mülk sahiplerine yetki veren görüşlerin tatbiki, devletin güvenliği ve kamu yararı bakımından sakıncalı olabilmektedir. Definelere dair hükümlere kamu yararı açısından yeniden bakma ihtiyacı ortaya çıkmıştır. Makalede, bahsi geçen bu konulara dair ictihadların niçin tarihî vasıf taşıdığı ve günümüzde konunun hangi çerçevede ele alınması gerektiği ifade edilmiştir.
Museum Audio Descriptions vs. General Audio Guides
Authors: Bartolini Chiara
Published: December 2023

The question of objectivity vs. subjectivity in audio description (AD) is still open and unresolved, even more so when considering less researched AD sub-genres, such as museum ADs. While sparse guidelines for describing artworks and cultural artefacts tend to favour neutrality, no clear consensus exists, and the limits of a factual style have already been highlighted (Hutchinson & Eardley, 2019).
By crossing the borders of Translation Studies (TS) to gain insights from Museum Studies (MS), this paper claims that the ideal of achieving absolute objectivity is problematic and that a comparison between museum ADs and other tools for the visit would be a beneficial contribution to the objectivity vs. subjectivity debate.
In light of current theories in MS, this study seeks to explore subjectivity in museum ADs (primarily addressed to visually impaired visitors) and general audio guides (AGs). Trailing previous research into subjectivity in museum ADs (Gallego, 2019), a text-focused analysis based on the appraisal theory (Martin & White, 2005) was conducted on a corpus of ADs and AGs to highlight discrepancies in terms of subjectivity between museum communicative practices aimed at different target audiences.
 
Lay summary
Audio description (AD) is a service addressing primarily blind and partially sighted people to provide them access to visual or audiovisual products, such as images, objects, places and films.
Whether AD should describe something objectively is still an open and unresolved question, even more so when considering less researched types of AD, such as museum ADs, which describe specimens, artefacts, and artworks that are exhibited in museums.
Few specific guidelines on how to describe artworks and cultural artefacts exist and tend to favour a neutral approach. However, no clear consensus exists, and some scholars have already highlighted the limits of a factual style.
This paper claims that the ideal of achieving absolute objectivity in museum AD is problematic and that a comparison between museum ADs and other tools for the visit, such as general audio guides, would be a beneficial contribution to this debate.
This study draws on research focusing both on audio description and museums and seeks to analyse subjectivity in museum ADs and general audio guides (AGs), which are similar texts describing museum objects for different target audiences (non-sighted and sighted visitors respectively). Trailing previous research into subjectivity in museum ADs, the analysis focuses on a collection of AD and AG texts. We have analysed them by adopting the appraisal theory to highlight differences between the two groups of texts.
THE EXAMINATION OF VARIABLES EXPLAINING MATHEMATICS LITERACY BY CHAID ANALYSIS: PISA 2018 TURKEY
Authors: YALÇIN Evrim , ZEYBEKOĞLU Şerife , BİLİCİOĞLU GÜNEŞ Ayşe , ÇOKLUK-BÖKEOGLU Ömay
Published: December 2023

This study aims to investigate the variables explaining mathematics literacy of Turkish students who attended at Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The topic of the study is at utmost importance due to the potential findings that will identify the variables influencing mathematical literacy in our education system and generate recommendations aimed at addressing shortcomings.This study utilizes the answers given to the PISA student questionnaire, which are analysed by correlational survey design.Stratified sampling design is used in the selection of 6890 students in Turkish sample. After excluding the missing data, the sample of the study consists of 5293 participants. Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) method, which is one of the data mining decision tree algorithms, is used for data analysis. According to the results of the study, the most important variable explaining Turkish students’ mathematic literacy is the number of the books at home. Father’s education level, highest parental education level, accessibility of ICT both at home and school, and time allocated per week to study mathematics are other variables explaining mathematics literacy.
Australian music education training and teaching practice: investigating the latitude of ICT resourcing and application
Authors: Joseph Dawn , Merrick Bradley
Published: December 2023

Covid-19 disrupted the way in which music teachers taught across education settings. It challenged and opened up new possibilities to think about pedagogy, content, assessment, and delivery. This paper forms part of a national study Reimaging the future: music teaching and learning, and ICT in blended environments in Australia. The authors are tertiary music educators working in initial teacher education (ITE) programs. In this paper, they discuss two questions: what can be learnt from teachers across education settings as they embraced pedagogical challenges? What are the implications for future focused classrooms? A mixed methodology were employed drawing on quantitative and qualitative data through an anonymous Qualtrics survey. The data reported were collected in Phase One March-April 2021 (N=105) and Phase Two December 2022-February 2023 (N=108) using thematic analysis to identify and analyse patterns of meaning. Three emergent themes: changes across teacher practice, collaborating and connecting practice through ICT, shifts in teacher confidence and competence are discussed. The study highlights the changes and reform required for ITE programs as students prepare for future focussed classrooms that meet the demands of the 21st Century. The findings may resonate with other countries, and generalisations to other learning areas cannot be made. Recommendations are offered that highlight the need for ITE programs and in-service for teachers to rethink, reframe and reimagine the latitude of ICT resourcing and application in music teaching.
Conexiones cognitivas entre expresión corporal y formación rítmica en Educación Primaria. Un estudio con docentes de música en Chile
Authors: Álamos Gómez José , Tejada Jesús , Moreno Luz
Published: December 2023

En el área de la neurofisiología, se ha encontrado que existe una gran influencia del desarrollo motriz en el procesamiento de la música. Por lo anterior, la expresión corporal parece ser una forma ideal de abordar la rítmica musical en la etapa escolar. El propósito de esta investigación, que forma parte de un trabajo de mayor alcance, fue entender de qué manera las profesoras y profesores de música en la Educación Primaria chilena perciben la relación entre ritmo y movimiento. Con ello, se ha pretendido encontrar vínculos entre su práctica docente y las teorías y hallazgos que abordan las relaciones cognitivas entre estos aspectos. Se recabaron los datos aplicando un cuestionario en línea a una población de 203 profesores chilenos. Dentro de este instrumento, se incluyeron once preguntas cerradas referentes al binomio ritmo-movimiento y tres preguntas abiertas relacionadas con la formación rítmica en el salón de clases y el empleo de instrumentos musicales. La información recopilada reveló que los participantes coinciden en que el medio más eficaz para desarrollar habilidades rítmicas es el movimiento corporal. El profesorado de enseñanza musical incorpora la marcha, el baile, estructuras coreográficas y la percusión corporal para favorecer la adquisición del pulso, acentuaciones y frases rítmicas. De igual modo, se utiliza frecuentemente la expresión motriz como recurso didáctico en situaciones grupales de aprendizaje.
Formación del futuro profesorado de educación secundaria en pensamiento histórico: análisis de niveles y discursos
Authors: Sáiz Serrano Jorge
Published: December 2023

Este artículo aborda los niveles de formación del futuro profesorado de educación secundaria en pensamiento histórico y sus discursos al respecto. Se analiza un ejercicio escrito sobre conocimiento y aplicación de competencias de pensamiento histórico realizado por 156 docentes de historia en formación, estudiantes del Máster de Profesor/a de Educación Secundaria (MAES) de la Universidad de Valencia entre 2019 y 2022. El ejercicio demanda el análisis argumentado de un examen real de educación secundaria basado en dicho enfoque: se examina la capacidad y niveles para reconocer competencias históricas, explicar cómo se usan y diseñar una rúbrica para su evaluación. A través de un análisis cualitativo de las respuestas basado en la teoría fundamentada se categorizan niveles formativos al respecto (nulo, declarativo y aplicativo) poniéndolos en relación con sus discursos sobre modelos curriculares o didácticos práctico y crítico y con la innovación educativa en la enseñanza de la historia. Se confirma que en diferentes cursos y contextos formativos, la mayoría del futuro profesorado manifiesta niveles declarativos como conocimiento disciplinar del contenido; sólo una minoría dispone de niveles más complejos de aplicación o conocimiento pedagógico del contenido. Los participantes con niveles aplicativos son, mayoritariamente, quienes han aprovechado mejor el MAES: tanto su formación teórica, llegando a una visión crítica sobre los contenidos y usos de la historia escolar y la innovación educativa, por encima de una mera visión metodológica; como sus prácticas educativas, argumentando las dificultades del enfoque de pensamiento histórico en las aulas.
A Comparative Study of Embedded Learning Models IoT-based for real time Mask Detection
Authors: MEDDAOUI MOHAMED AMINE , ERRITALI Mohammed , SAILHAN Françoise
Published: December 2023

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus, many preventive measures are implemented to slow down the transmission of the virus. Amongst others, facemask detection is a key innovative technology that allows the identificationof the number of individuals wearing face masks. In this regard, this paperprovides a comparative study of several machine learning and deep learningalgorithms (e.g., SVM, RNN, Mask-RCNN, LSTM, CNN, Auto-Encoder,GAN, U-Net GAN) that support mask detection.
The Quality of Broiler Chicken Meat Sold in Traditional Market of Jember Regency: Escherichia coli Bacteria Contamination Rate, TPC Test, Water Content, and pH Value
Authors: Dharwin Siswantoro  , Imam Busthomi  , Ujang Suryadi  , Agus Hadi Prayitno  , Satria Budi Kusuma
Published: December 2023

The goal of this study was to assess whether the broiler chicken meat sold in Jember Regency's traditional markets complied with the Indonesian National Standard's (SNI) level for Escherichia coli contamination. Sixteen samples of broiler chicken meat were randomly selected (random sampling) from eight traditional markets that met the Jember Regency's requirements for traditional markets. Escherichia coli was examined by inoculating the bacteria on L-EMBA media and then performing a microscopic examination. The parameters of this study were the Escherichia coli bacteria content test, the TPC test, the water content, and the pH value of broiler chicken meat. The binomial test and descriptive analysis were utilized in this study's data analysis. Sixteen samples of broiler chicken meat from traditional markets in the Jember Regency were subjected to binomial tests, and none of the findings revealed the presence of the bacteria Escherichia coli. However, the TPC findings from 16 samples of broiler chicken meat revealed that every one of them above the 1x106 cfu/ml according to SNI requirements. With an average water content of 75.07% and an average pH of 6, broiler chicken meat is an ideal environment for microbial development. Based on the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that broiler chicken meat in Jember Regency is free from contamination of Escherichia coli bacteria, but the number of TPC is still above the standard.
Disrupsi Sistem Produksi Padi Nasional: Mampukah Indonesia Memenuhi Kebutuhan Beras di Tahun 2045?
Authors: Marwanti Marwanti  , Setyono Hari Adi  , Hendri Sosiawan  , Muhrizal Sarwani  , Gatot Irianto  , Mohammad Ismail Wahab
Published: December 2023

Produksi padi di Indonesia tahun 2022 tercatat mengalami peningkatan sebesar 1,25 juta ton Gabah Kering Giling (GKG) atau 2,31 % dibandingkan produksi padi pada tahun 2021 yang mencapai 54,42 juta ton GKG. Peningkatan produksi ini disebabkan oleh peningkatan luas panen padi sebesar 10,61 juta hektar dengan jumlah produksi sekitar 55,67 juta ton Gabah Kering Giling (GKG). Terjadinya kenaikan produksi padi ternyata belum mampu memenuhi permintaan kebutuhan beras nasional dengan laju pertumbuhan penduduk rata-rata nasional 1,2% per tahun, laju alih fungsi lahan rata-rata 96 ribu hektar per tahun, peningkatan harga beras domestic 4% per tahun pada periode 2018-2022, dan tingginya volume impor beras sebesar 2,5 juta ton dan komoditas pangan lainnya, terutama terigu sebesar 9,5 juta ton pada 2022, dan ubi kayu sebesar 52% per tahun sejak 2000. Kondisi ini diperkirakan semakin tinggi pada tahun 2045 jika tidak ada implementasi disrupsi teknologi produksi pertanian pangan yang mampu menyelesaikan masalah peningkatan produksi pangan nasional, termasuk padi, secara cepat dan masif dari hulu ke hilir. Disrupsi pertanian (disruptive agriculture) secara operasional dimaknai sebagai tindakan berbiaya murah (low-cost) yang mampu melakukan semua pekerjaan, baik di hulu, onfarm dan hilir, secara lebih cepat dan masif, sehingga meningkatkan efisiensi teknis, alokasi, dan ekonomi produksi pertanian secara berkelanjutan. Indikator keberhasilan penerapan disruptive agriculture antara lain peningkatan produksi dan mutu hasil, penurunan biaya produksi, dan keuntungan usaha tani yang signifikan.
Crossroads of Faith and Politics: Understanding Vatican-China Relations in the 21st Century
Authors: Percara Mauricio
Published: December 2023

This article offers a thorough analysis of the diplomatic relations between the Vatican and China, particularly focusing on the developments and challenges in the early 21st century. It explores the historical context of Catholicism in China, the complexities surrounding bishop appointments, the duality of open and underground churches, and the geopolitical intricacies of addressing the "two-China" issue. The 2018 Provisional Agreement on Bishops' Appointments between the Vatican and China is scrutinized as an important milestone, shedding light on its implications for future Sino-Vatican diplomacy. The article assesses how this agreement has impacted the Catholic Church in China by considering ongoing challenges related to religious freedom, governmental influence, and broader geopolitical dynamics. It concludes by reflecting on potential future prospects for Vatican-China relations, emphasizing continued dialogue and negotiation to ensure safety for Catholic communities in China while securing stability in their relationship with both states.
Using Synthetic Data for Wheelchair Footrests Design Customization: The Kyklos 4.0 Approach
Authors: Lowin Patrick , Rebahi Yacine , Hilliger Benjamin , Zheng Bowen
Published: December 2023

Wheelchairs are complex systems often requiring a wide range of adjustments to adapt to the various types of patients’ disabilities. They also include a series of additional elements, for example footrests, designed to keep the patient in a comfortable position. Unfortunately, most of the commercial products do not allow maintaining the position of a patient foot who has no control over his lower limbs. To address this issue, customization seems to be the appropriate solution as it enables to tailor products based on predetermined features. In (Gharra et al, 2023), we have explored the use of computer vision and AI to correctly define customized parameters of the wheelchairs’ footrests.  The proposed solution is based on estimating geometric properties of real shoes contours. Although this solution was accurate to some extent, its main drawback was the small amount of data that we were able to collect. For this reason, we decided to explore another approach where shoes contours data is synthetic, and Conventional Neural Networks (CNNs) are applied. This paper discusses the synthetic data approach and compares its performance to the one described in (Gharra et al, 2023).
 
Received: 30 August 2023 | Revised: 22 September 2023 | Accepted: 21 November 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Approaches to Silence through Scorsese's Silence Film: A Comparison between Western and Eastern Perspectives
Authors: AYDEMİR Mehmet Ali , ÇELİK Kemal
Published: December 2023

Silence, the film, revolves around Christian missionaries who traveled to Japan in the 17th century to propagate Christianity and explores their interactions with the local population. The film portrays silence by strongly associating it with martyrdom and alludes to the suffering of Jesus Christ. This glorification of silence reveals findings related to Western perspectives and an Orientalist attitude. These findings will be analyzed according to Orientalist theory, a theory that investigates Western culture's tendency to exoticize and dominate Eastern cultures, in order to examine how the Western missionaries in the film observed and represented Japanese culture. The analysis will employ content analysis methodology to delve into the themes, symbols, and representations in the film. Additionally, it will draw upon Edward Said's theory of Orientalism and the concept of self-Orientalism. The film identifies instances where the Western representation associates silence with martyrdom and belittles Eastern culture. Examples such as the claim that the Japanese people do not understand Christianity, the depiction of Japan as a barren land, the presentation of Japanese characters as stereotypical figures, and the relegation of Eastern spiritual traditions to a lower status all demonstrate the denigration and marginalization of Eastern culture by the Western perspective. Furthermore, the fact that the film is based on a novel written by a Japanese author necessitates an examination of self-Orientalism.
Religious Language on Social Media: Perspectives of Content Producers and Users
Authors: KAPLAN İsmail , YÜKSEL Ahmet Haluk
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, when the distinction between the digital and physical worlds is becoming less and less clear, social media is becoming the most important platform to meet people's communication needs. People are increasingly using social media to access the information they need about their beliefs as well as many other issues. While some of those who produce religious content on social media continue to convey their messages using traditional religious language, some content producers produce content in accordance with the popular language of social media. In this study, the issue of how the religious language in social media should be addressed by referring to the opinions of both content producers and social media users. In the research conducted within the study, semi-structured interviews were made with 27 social media users and 5 content producers, and the collected data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method. According to the findings, the language that social media users and content producers should use when sharing religious content on social media should be consistent, sincere, away from financial expectations, concise, tolerant, aesthetic, appropriate to the language of youth and holistic. In addition, religious content should be away from prohibitive language and should not distort the essence of religious values for the sake of popularity.
Bit Error Rate Performance in CDMA Free Space Optical Links with SIK Receiver under Fog Conditions
Authors: Islam A K M Nazrul , Majumder Satya Prasad
Published: December 2023

This article presents a novel analytical method for evaluating fog's impact on Bit Error Rate (BER) in an Optical Code Division Multiple Access (OCDMA) Free Space Optical (FSO) connection. The investigation employs an optical encoder and direct detection receiver employing a balanced photo detector with Sequence Inverse Keying (SIK) to explore fog effects. By scrutinizing multi-access interference (MAI) current and signal current values at the SIK receiver's output under varied fog conditions, we deduce BER expressions for diverse scenarios. These encompass different fog thickness levels, code lengths, simultaneous users, and system parameters. The results reveal substantial OCDMA degradation due to fog thickness and users. Also, the system incurs a marked power penalty at a specific BER, especially with higher fog and user density. However, we identify a potential solution: increasing code length, effectively mitigating fog-induced performance decline.
Power-efficient CMOS amplifiers for battery-supplied systems
Authors:   , Beloso Legarra Javier
Published: December 2023

In this Thesis, the design of power-efficient CMOS amplifiers that are suitable for battery-supplied systems with low-voltage and low-power constraints is developed. This type of circuit is essential in modern portable systems as it performs several signal processing functions, thus requiring high-performance characteristics. To this end, novel circuit-level design techniques and methodologies have been proposed with the aim of improving the performance of the amplifier while preserving simultaneously a reduced power dissipation. The following contributions are focused on single-stage and two-stage amplifier architectures. In the case of single-stage topologies, a unified approach that allows analyzing simultaneously in a common framework the most common single-stage amplifiers for a fixed current budget has been proposed, with the addition of the latest device and circuit level techniques. The design of power-efficient single-stage amplifiers is expanded by proposing several topologies based on non-linear current mirrors as class-AB current boosting technique operating in weak inversion. To illustrate their applicability in switched-capacitor circuits, a sample-and-hold has been designed. All these circuits have been implemented in a 180-nm process and validated experimentally. Finally, a novel design methodology for two-stage amplifiers operating in weak inversion region that optimizes the gain-bandwidth product for a given current budget by exploiting the frequency compensation is proposed. In order to validate the proposal, several experimental measurements of a prototype implemented in a 0.5-μm process have been performed.
Dramatic Arts Innovation and learning management in the 21st century
Authors: Boontonglek Manoch , Rittibul Pravit , Orachun Riswan , Boonsong Panurat
Published: December 2023

This research synthesis for writing academic papers aims to simplify the Thai dance teaching style by national artists and senior teachers. This academic paper uses a method of collecting information from national artists and research papers of 6 national artists and senior teachers in performing arts, namely 1. Kru Chalery Sukhawanich 2. Kru Chamrieng Phutpradab 3. Kru Lamul Yamakup 4. Kru Siriwat Disyanan 5. Kru Suwannee Chalanukroh 6. Kru Rattiya Wiksitphong. The research synthesis tool is qualitative data analysis using content analysis. The principles of analysis and data synthesis were used by content analysis to categorize and group the data. The results of the study revealed that teaching by national artists and senior teachers has a teaching process, namely teaching, making a look, living and staying visible and focusing on skills with 4 characteristics. As a result of the synthesis, it was found that teachers must develop both theoretical knowledge and practice concurrently to create an expert and expertise. There are various techniques and methods of conveying. Gratitude is a good role model. Having morals and ethics, emphasis on the development of teaching to learning to develop students to have higher performance.
Bens culturais e a constituição do sujeito
Authors: Galdino Ana Paula da Silva , Eing Danielle , Schilickmann Maria Sirlene Pereira
Published: December 2023

Haja vista que o ser humano, enquanto sujeito histórico-cultural, desenvolve-se nas relações com o meio e com o outro, este artigo tem como finalidade refletir sobre a constituição do sujeito a partir dos pressupostos da Teoria Histórico-Cultural, especialmente dos conceitos de linguagem e cultura e suas implicações educacionais. Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo de natureza teórica, a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica que tem como base os dois princípios apresentados por Alves-Mazzotti (2002): contextualização do objeto de estudo e análise do referencial teórico, buscando um breve levantamento histórico acerca da formação da sociedade moderna e da instituição escolar sob a óptica capitalista. Em seguida, abordam-se pontos relacionados ao pensamento de Vigotski, como o precursor da Teoria Histórico-Cultural, a linguagem enquanto constituidora do sujeito e o conceito de cultura segundo Leontiev, entendendo que a formação do sujeito histórico-cultural se dá nas relações com o meio e com os outros. Discutem-se também as implicações educacionais da teoria aqui analisada a partir dos bens culturais, buscando exemplificar as exposições teóricas. Destacou-se que os bens culturais, além de terem uma função estética, sejam significativos do ponto de vista da apropriação cultural. Constatou-se, por fim, que a Teoria Histórico-Cultural pode constituir-se como fundamento basilar para a reflexão dos conceitos de linguagem e cultura que estruturam os espaços educacionais. Assim, ações educacionais permitem o entendimento dos significados e sentidos elaborados pela população a respeito dos bens culturais em sua constituição histórica.
SOMUT OLMAYAN KÜLTÜREL MİRAS OLARAK KARADENİZ TÜRKÜLERİNİN SES EĞİTİMİ KAPSAMINDA SÖZEL UNSURLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: GÜREL Sevda , ŞAKALAR Alper
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırma, somut olmayan kültürel miras olarak kabul edilen Karadeniz türkülerinin sözel unsurlarının ses eğitimi açısından incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Karadeniz türkülerinin hikayeleri ve sözleri, bölgenin coğrafyasını, yaşam tarzını ve türkülerde duyguların nasıl yansıtıldığına odaklanılarak incelenmiştir. Bulgular, bu türkülerin seslendirme sırasında belirtilen duygusal ifadelerinin nasıl vurgulanması gerektiğini açıkça ortaya koymaktadır. Türkülerin seslendirilmesi, geçmişten günümüze ulaşmış duygusal ifadelerini ve hikayelerini de canlandırmak anlamına gelir. Ses eğitimi açısından, türkülerin duygusal ifadelerinin doğru bir şekilde yansıtılması, çalışılması ve aktarılması önemlidir. Karadeniz türkülerinde ki sözel unsurların değerlendirilmesi, bu mirasın korunmasına ve yeni kuşaklara aktarılmasına da katkı sağlar. Somut olmayan kültürel mirasın, türküler aracılığıyla nasıl ifade edildiği ve bu ifadenin ses eğitimi yoluyla nasıl daha etkili hale getirilebileceği detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. İyi bir nefes kontrolü, tonlama, mimik-jestler, ve sözel anlamın duygusal ifadeyi güçlendirmede ki rolüne dikkat çekilmiştir. Sonuç olarak bu çalışma, türkülerin yapısını ve içeriğini inceleyerek, duygusal ifadelerin ve temaların daha etkili bir şekilde seslendirilmesi konusunda rehberlik sunmaktadır. Ayrıca, bu çalışma kültürel mirasımızın gelecek nesillere aktarılmasında ses eğitiminin rolünü vurgulamaktadır. Çalışmada, doküman inceleme deseni ile elde edilen veriler, tematik içerik analizi yöntemiyle yorumlanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde MAXQDA 2022 nitel veri analizi yazılımı kullanılmıştır ve türkülerin sözleri belge portleriyle sunulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda kodlanan 9 duygunun türkülerde var olduğu tespit edilmiş ve ses eğitimi perspektifinden değerlendirilmiştir.
Fermented papaya: strategies to monitor and improve fermentation - preliminary study
Authors: Leitão Mariana , Ribeiro Tatiana , Santos Daniela , Moreira Fernando , Barreiros Luísa , García Pablo , Correia Patrícia
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Fermented papaya is known as a nutraceutical, with a unique composition and several health benefits. Its fermentation, being a central process of metabolism, converts the sugars in the fruit into alcohols or acids, with the intermediate formation of pyruvic acid. However, there is a lack of control and uniformity in terms of processes. Objectives: Carry out fermentation cycles of papaya in order to determine which conditions contribute to improving the pyruvic acid content and verify if there is any change of it after freezing preservation. Methodology: The papaya was washed with distilled water and cut into small cubes. About a quarter of each fruit was divided into two sterile flasks, adding ultrapure water, and placing it at 30°C. The flasks were manually shaken every 24 hours, an aliquot was taken for pH measurement. At the end of each fermentation cycle, the sample was subjected to centrifugation followed by gravity filtration and storage at -20°C. At the time of analysis, the aliquots were thawed, and the pH was measured again. The sodium pyruvate content (sodium salt of pyruvic acid) was quantified through a method adapted from another study and validated by this research team. The various fermentation cycles were carried out in duplicate, with changes in the fermentation conditions. Results: The highest content of sodium pyruvate was obtained at the end of the fermentation cycle where the whole fruit (pulp, peel and seeds) was used with sucrose supplementation (1 g.L-1). This indicates that the peel and seeds of papaya, due to their phytochemical composition, have constituents that improve the fermentation process while reducing food waste. The lowest content of sodium pyruvate was obtained on the second day of the fermentation cycle where only fresh papaya pulp and seeds were used, confirming that the presence of the peel is fundamental, probably due to the existence of autochthonous flora in the fruit that contributes to the fermentation process. Furthermore, it was also possible to verify that the pH does not change with the freezing process, indicating that there was no alteration of the pyruvic acid content during the preservation period. Conclusion: It was found that the fermentation conditions that promote a higher content of pyruvic acid is using the whole fruit and sucrose, at 30°C, for 7 days. However, other temperatures, as well as other fermentation conditions, should still be tested in order to understand if the fermentation process can be improved.
Accuracy of the electronic method versus the radiographic method in determining working length: integrative systematic review
Authors: Marques Celia Eduarda , Delphim Marcella , Fidalgo-Pereira Rita , Melo-Ferraz António , Miller Paulo , Torres Orlanda
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The radiographic method is widely used to calculate the working length (CT). However, it presents limitations that, to overcome them, apical electronic locators (LEAs) were developed to allow greater accuracy and reliability in determining the CT. Objective: The present study aims to perform an integrative systematic review and gather the available scientific evidence on the method that allows greater accuracy in determining the CT between the radiographic method and the electronic localisation method (LEA). Materials and Methods: The literature search was performed on the PubMed platform using keywords combined through the Boolean operator AND as follows: ("endodontics" AND "electronic apex locator" AND "radiographic measurement") and ("endodontics" AND "electronic apex locator" AND "radiographic measurement" AND "odontometry"). Results: 68 articles reporting comparative studies performed between the methods, radiographic and LEA, were identified. Eleven studies were included, of which, in some cases, LEAs showed better results than non-digital periapical radiographs. The studies indicate that although there are differences between the two methods, with greater accuracy in determining LEA, the differences did not prove to be statistically significant. In the presence of irrigating solutions, sodium hypochlorite revealed more significant discrepancies in CT determination with the LEA method. Conclusion: The two methods, radiographic and LEA, should be used in association since each has particularities that present more significant benefits enhancing the success of endodontic treatment and a better and more complete treatment for patients.
Educational Philosophy: Reflections on the Teacher's Personality in the Story of the Prophet Ibrahim AS in the Qur'an
Authors: Aristanti Suci , Nursalim Mochamad , Masitoh Siti
Published: December 2023

Teacher personality is one side that always be in the spotlight, teachers become good role model for students or for society. Teachers should be able to keep themselves by maintaining their professionalism safely, wisely, so that people and learners are easier to imitate teachers who have a whole personality and not a split personality. The researcher studied the stories in the Qur'an about the stories of the prophet Ibrahim AS as well as relating to existing educational theories. Researcher argued that it would be good if trying to find the profile of teacher personality in the Qur'an, because with the historical approach can learn everything that had ever happened as ibrah and the examples for teachers in the present day. The story of the research sample was the stories of the prophet Ibrahim As that was contained in the Qur'an. This research included library research because researcher tried to find the personality of the prophet Ibrahim in the Qur'an using content analysis. Researcher examined by using books of Quranic interpretation and then related it to theories of teacher personality, then drawing conclusion. The teacher personality profiles can conclude from the stories of the prophet Ibrahim in the Qur'an: (a) steadiness and personal integrity, (b) Alternatives thinking, (c) creative, (d) courageous, (e) honest, (f) rational and logical (g) friendly, opened and humble (h) Patience and sincere. (i) Responsibility.
Musical Arts Learning at Dahlia Indah Kindergarten
Authors: Hilda Zahra Lubis Siti Erlina Sari, Indah Sri Sejati,
Published: December 2023

Abstract Abstract Music learning in kindergarten utilizes music media to be an important part in helping to achieve developmental goals. From the results of research at the Dahlia Indah Kindergarten, it was revealed that teachers have utilized various forms of music media in implementing learning activities. The development of music media by teachers includes modifying song lyrics, creating simple songs and utilizing rhythmic musical instruments in rhythmic and singing activities, as well as utilizing electronic developments in learning activities
Compassion fatigue in Nursing professionals Palliative Care Units: literature review
Authors: Jiménez Castillo Carolina , Leyva Aldana Sergio
Published: December 2023

Today, compassion fatigue is a major problem that significantly affects healthcare professionals. Objectives: To analyze whether working in a palliative care service predisposes nursing professionals to the appearance of symptoms related to compassion fatigue. Methods: Non-systematic literature review. A literature search was carried out using different databases of primary and secondary sources and meta-search engines, mainly using the following descriptors: "Nursing", "Palliative care" and "Compassion fatigue". Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established and, finally, the scientific articles were evaluated with their corresponding quality tool (STROBE and qualitative CASPe). Results: Levels of compassion fatigue are high among palliative care nurses. According to studies, work and personal factors show a statistically significant association with compassion fatigue. Conclusions: Nursing professionals develop compassion fatigue to a large extent in the palliative care service. In addition, factors associated with increased compassion fatigue have been established in an attempt to eradicate this phenomenon. Further research is needed to investigate the effectiveness of different intervention programmes for the correct management of compassion fatigue.
Educational Inclusion Transformation: Innovative 'Inclusionplus' Model to Enhance Access and Support for Children with Special Needs
Authors: Said Hasmira , La Ndibo Yaman , Amaludin Roni , Lilianti Lilianti , Nasir Nasir
Published: December 2023

This research aims to develop an inclusive education model " InklusiPlus" in Kendari City for children with special needs. The research's goal is to enhance access and support to create an inclusive educational environment. Through a collaborative approach, the study focuses on establishing a Collaborative Forum, professional training, developing inclusive facilities, and raising community awareness campaigns. The research involves 36 participants, including children with special needs, educators, and parents at Special Schools in Kendari City. Data collection is conducted through observations and interviews. Qualitative analysis is employed for data analysis. The results indicate that "InklusiPlus" successfully enhances collaboration among stakeholders, provides relevant training, and creates inclusive facilities. The research's conclusion highlights the success of the "InklusiPlus" model in creating an inclusive environment that supports the development of children with special needs in Kendari City.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH ALUMNIUM DALAM MENDUKUNG KREATIFITAS BERNILAI EKONOMIS
Authors: Resti Yulia , Kresnawati Endang Sri , Amran Ali
Published: December 2023

Limbah aluminium yang dibuang ke tanah atau dikubur dalam dapat menyebabkan terjadinya polusi tanah, karena sifat aluminium yang tidak mudah terurai secara alami di tanah. Adanya polusi pada tanah menyebabkan tidak semua tanaman dapat tumbuh atau dengan kata lain dapat menyebabkan hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati. Hal serupa terjadi jika limbah aluminum dibuang ke sungai/laut. Jika hal ini terjadi secara terus menerus maka siklus lingkungan akan rusak, yang kemudian mengakibatkan terjadinya perubahan cuaca dan suhu menjadi ekstrim, dan pada akhirnya dapat menyebabkan perubahan iklim global. Penerapan sistem 3R (Reuse, Reduce, dan Recycle) hingga sekarang masih merupakan solusi yang tepat dalam mengelola limbah aluminium. Kegiatan sederhana yang termasuk sistem 3R diantaranya adalah menggunakan kembali wadah atau kemasan yang telah kosong untuk fungsi yang sama atau fungsi lainnya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penyuluhan dan peragaan tentang cara menggunakan kembali barang bekas dari limbah aluminium dengan membuat barang-barang bekas tersebut bernilai ekonomis bagi masyarakat di Kelurahan Timbangan Kecamatan Indralaya Utara, Ogan Ilir, sehingga mereka mampu membuatnya sendiri.