bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Community Perceptions in Resolving Ikhtilaf and Its Relevance to Surah An-Nisa’ Verse 59 in Ceurih Village of Ulee Kareng District, Banda Aceh
Authors: Almuyassar Faris
Published: July 2024

Ikhtilaf is differences of opinions in understanding a matter, but not everyone can accept those differences in navigating social life. In this case, some residents of Ceurih community in Aceh can accept the occurrence of ikhtilaf, while others might find it challenging and even reject it although ideally ikhtilaf must be accepted as explained in surah An-Nisa verse 59. Based on this issue, the researcher aimed to examine the community’s understanding in resolving the problem of ikhtilaf among them so far. This study was conducted using a qualitative method with field research as a means of data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis generating descriptive data in the forms of people’s words or oral and observable behaviors. The results show that there were two understandings of resolving ikhtilaf. Some people within the society agreed with the village head’s decisions to resolve disagreements as mentioned in surah An-Nisa verse 59 that it is obligatory to follow ulil amr (the leader) as long as it does not contradict with Al-Quran and Sunnah. However, others dealt with ikhtilaf by making their personal decision without consulting their leader. Therefore, not all members of the community in Ceurih village implemented the essence of surah An-Nisa verse 59 in resolving the occurrence of ikhtilaf.
In-depth Exploration of ‘Tafakkur’ Through the Spirit of Quranic Verses
Authors: Zaini Muhammad , Fauziah Mira
Published: July 2024

This study aims to elucidate the multi-dimensional aspects of 'tafakkur' as depicted in the Quran, highlighting its implications for understanding the holistic integration of intellect and spirituality in Islamic teachings. Employing descriptive analytical methods, this study examines terms related to 'tafakkur' found in the Quran. The analysis identifies a rich framework of terms interconnected with 'tafakkur', demonstrating the Quran’s comprehensive approach to employing intellect and reason. Notably, 'tafakkur' is depicted not just as a cognitive activity but as a spiritual and moral duty essential for the full realization of Tawhid. 'Tafakkur' significantly enriches the Islamic intellectual tradition, emphasizing that true understanding of divine unity requires active and profound contemplation. This study reaffirms the critical role of reasoned faith and intellectual freedom in Islam.
The Relevance of Modern Genetic Concepts to the Al-Qur'an: DNA Analysis and Human Creation According to the Ministry of Religion's Scientific Interpretation
Authors: Suryana Dede , Ghianovan Jaka , Muzakki Asgar
Published: July 2024

The intersection of modern genetics and Islamic theology is a burgeoning field of inquiry. This study delves into how technological advancements, especially in genetics, complement the teachings of the Al-Qur’an. Modern genetics, which traces its origins to Gregor Mendel's pioneering work on heredity, provides a scientific framework for understanding the transmission of genetic information across generations. Contrary to the view that science and religion are mutually exclusive, this research, supported by the Ministry of Religion through the scientific interpretation found in Tafsir Ilmi Kemenag, demonstrates their potential synergy. It particularly focuses on Quranic verses that align with genetic principles, such as the developmental stages of a human embryo detailed in Surahs Ar-Rahman, Al-Insan, As-Sajadah, Al-Mu'min, and Al-Hajj. These verses metaphorically describe the embryonic stages that echo modern genetic descriptions of DNA's role in human development. Our findings illustrate that the Quran anticipates certain modern scientific discoveries, offering a unique blend of scriptural interpretation and empirical science to bridge the gap between faith and rational inquiry.
Analyzing the Ideal Leadership of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran: Relevance to Transformational Leadership Theory
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Mustaqim Mustaqim , Hadi Abd
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the Quranic concept of ideal leadership by examining the narrative of Prophet Yusuf and its alignment with transformational leadership theory. Utilizing a qualitative library research approach, this analysis synthesizes insights from an array of primary and secondary sources including classical Islamic texts and contemporary scholarly articles. It identifies key leadership qualities exemplified by Prophet Yusuf such as intellectual prowess, professionalism, fairness, consistency, and the capacity to nurture a productive and inclusive environment. These attributes are juxtaposed with Bernard M. Bass's transformational leadership framework, which comprises intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence. The research articulates how the leadership exemplified by Prophet Yusuf resonates with modern theoretical constructs and offers practical implications for contemporary leadership in organizational and national contexts. The findings underscore the enduring relevance of Quranic narratives in informing and enhancing modern leadership paradigms.
Updating the RF entities’ local coordinate systems, created from CS-95, based on SCS-2011 Obidenko V. I. Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies 630108, Russia, Novosibirsk, Plakhotnogo st., 10 ovi62@yandex.ru
Authors: Obidenko V.I.
Published: July 2024

The results of the research on using a hybrid type of local coordinate system for transition from the LCS of the RF constitutional entity, created from CS-95 (LCS_95), to the LCS of the region, based on SCS -2011(LCS_2011), are presented. The main principles of the methodology and the outcome of its application in LCS_2011(MCS NSO are outlined. The flat rectangular coordinates in it coincide in LCS of the Novosibirsk oblast, based on CS-95 - MSC NSO. It is shown that the MSE for establishing such a system, 2011(MSK NSO), in the mentioned territory, amounted to 7 and 8 cm accordingly. By comparing the coordinates of 355 SGN points obtained in LCS_2011(MSK NSO) using the method of creating a hybrid LCS and in MSK NSO, updated by SCS-2011 with the technique of PPK «Roskadastr», the MSE of their discrepancies was obtained in the amount of 10.9 cm. It is noted that with the similarity of the final coordinates in the MSK NSO, refined relative to SCS-2011 using two compared technologies, the use of the LCS_2011(MSK NSO) has an advantage due to the method of transformation from SCS-2011 to the refined MSK NSO. Orthogonal transformation enables obtaining parameters transition from SCS-211 to the MSK NSO and provides more accurate coordinates in it, updated relative to SCS-2011
Geoinformation analysis of agroforestry landscapes spatial characteristics
Authors: Sinelnikova K.P. , Yuferev V.G.
Published: July 2024

The authors present the results of a geoinformation analysis of the fields system and protective forest plantations in the Serafimovichi district, the Volgograd oblast, RF. The degree of protecting forest reclamation from degradation in agricultural landscapes was established, and the plantations safety was estimated. Employing geoinformation technologies enables accelerating the assessment of the agroforestry systems state. Anthropogenic and climatic factors affect the conditions of their functioning. At the same time, the geoinformation analysis of agroforestry landscapes based on ultra-high-resolution satellite images by the WorldView 3 satellite of the MAXAR provider allows us to identify their current state. The methodology is based on a landscape approach, and the technology - on using GIS to decrypt satellite images and determining the spatial characteristics of fields and protective forest plantations. Maps of cultivated and uncultivated lands and their safety were developed from satellite images. It is established that agricultural landscapes include 2,101 fields (189,5 thousand ha), 1,765 of which are cultivated (181,4 thousand hectares) and 336 are deposits (8,1 thousand hectares). There are 1,272 plots located on deflation-risk areas tilted by less than 2°. In potentially erosive ones with steepness of more than 2° there are 829. The spatial position of the fields and the safety of 2030 protective forest stands are determined
Assessment of specially protected areas’ investment attractiveness level to develop ecological tourism
Authors: Kravchenko T.V. , Bogdanova O.V.
Published: July 2024

The article deals with development and testing of a methodology for assessing the level of attractiveness of specially protected areas. The purpose of this study is to determine the main criteria and types of nature to survive, historical and cultural areas attractiveness. In modern realities, eco-tourism is an important investment field in the context of import substitution in the tourism services market. Development of this territory makes it possible to use nature protecting areas and archaeological heritage sites. The practical significance of the study is solving the problem of the low level of eco-tourism in Russia, using the developed software module to assess the degree of investment attractiveness. The authors prove that the proposed program designed for MapInfo will enable assessing the interest in archaeological heritage sites and developing eco-tourism there. In addition, the real value of the study is manifested in replenishing the regional and municipal budgets by drawing the attention of investors to this type of business
EDITORIAL Should I care about everyone else?
Authors: Philip Susan
Published: July 2024

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Psychogeographical Remapping of Hong Kong between Being and Non-being in Liu Y
Authors: Su Jianbo , Shanthini Pillai
Published: July 2024

Much has been done on positioning Hong Kong’s cultural impasse in the confrontation between the recent rise of Hong Kong nativism laced with pre-colonial lingering and the increasing force of nationalism from the mainland since its 1997 handover. However, overemphasis on the in-betweenness would incite a defensive mechanism for over-reactive self-justification and lead to the trap of radical nativism and intra-racial rivalry. Under this circumstance, this paper, inspired by the framework of psychogeography and Chinese Zen Daoism, proposes an innovative model that critically integrates dérive with being and non-being. This synergistic paradigm offers an alternative lens to reversely harness ambivalence and rootlessness as a tactical breakthrough in rereading Hong Kong’s hybridity in Liu Yichang’s Intersection as an imaginary space of multi-directional self-articulation. In addition, it contributes to actualizing a creative praxis of strategic intervention to disrupt the vicious circle of identity wrestling and anticipate a dialectical re-entry into the Hong Kong-Mainland identity landscape as a divergent yet interwoven duet.
‘I am Chandalini, and I am Proud of that. You must Accept and Respect it’: Conversatio
Authors: CHAKRABORTY DEBDATTA , BANERJEE SARBANI
Published: July 2024

This interview with the notable Bengali Dalit woman writer in the realm of Caste and Gender Studies, Kalyani Thakur Charal, encompasses the diverse facets of caste-gender centric issues, caste-based stratification, particularly in connection with the Bengali Dalit community in the context of West Bengal. She puts forward her argument on the matters of caste-gender intersectionality, the impact of patriarchy, and the marginalization of Bengali Dalit women section. This discussion sheds light on the anti-caste struggle, which was prominent in Bengal during the colonial times, the major personas related with that struggle, the experiences of the Bengali Dalit strata in West Bengal, the partition of India in 1947 and its effect on the Bengali Dalits and most importantly the challenges faced by the Bengali Dalit women strata along with the issues of their triple marginalization.
Weathering
Authors: Benitez Christian Jil Repalda
Published: July 2024

Short lyric poem meditating on "love... [and] uselessness of / its implications," considered from the scale of geological time, beside, for instance, a "boulder being itself on the face / of weathering."
3 Poems - Estuary of Mud, Petaling Street (茨厂街), 168 Noodles, Pudu
Authors: Tan Chwan Shiuh
Published: July 2024

These three poems are written with Kuala Lumpur in mind and specifically directed to Malaysia’s cultural, racial, and linguistic conflicts. “Estuary of Mud” is titled with a translation of the name of the capital, and it tries to depict that historically KL is a “muddy” place of migration instead of a “pristine” monoethnic and monolingual site. “Petaling Street (茨厂街)” follows the concept from the previous poem but further narrows the theme to the hustle and bustle in Chinatown, KL. The decision not to have any punctuation hopes to recreate the breathlessness one experiences when visiting Petaling Street. The reason to use overlapping phrases is to show that boundaries are blurred and ambiguous in this grungy migrant town, which has turned from “Chinatown” to “Banglatown”, and make a point that migration and land ownership are transient. “168 Noodles, Pudu” attempts to illustrate the poet’s observation of the city and its past. It also connects a migrant worker to the May 13 racial riot through the issue of language proficiency, which is a marker of identity conflicts. Although the city has undergone rapid modernisation, undealt traumas remain tense under the surface, thus creating a strange vulnerable atmosphere among its residents.
Bandar Sri Permaisuri
Authors: Lim Soon Vin
Published: July 2024

Poem
K. Vaishali K. Vaishali, Homeless: Growing up Lesbian and Dyslexic in India. Hyderabad: Yoda Press. 2023. I
Authors: Sarkar Dwitiya , Roy Dhiman
Published: July 2024

What does it mean to be dyslexic and lesbian at the same time in a dysfunctional, unsupportive family in India? How does one confront both ableism and homophobia in a complex heteronormative society that always dismisses any “unconventional” traits and behaviors as deviant? Indian-born author and LGBTQ activist K. Vaishali's narrative reveals the dark, cruel, and repressive side of society by delving deeply into these issues, without worrying about adhering to political correctness. Using life-narrative as a tool, she exposes several myths, misconceptions, and also limitations of knowledge about children with dyslexia. When people in India talk about dyslexia, she says, the image of the stereotyped child from the 2007 highly acclaimed Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par pops into their heads, since what little we know about dyslexia comes from this one cult classic, which indicates our limited understanding of the phenomenon. Moreover, she reveals how she was kicked out of her own house due to her “unnatural” sexual preference from her own home: “I told my mother about my sexuality and from a wicked curse I lost the house, job, and girlfriend- I lost my Bombay life. Since then, I’ve been living out of my suitcase, like I am a fugitive on the run” (Vaishali 5).
Yaqin, Amina. Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing. ISBN 978178
Authors: Taj Langah Nukhbah
Published: July 2024

This book review focuses on Amina Yaqin, Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing (Anthem Press, 2022). The book is a rare contribution to feminist studies in the South Asian context and offers a new perspective to feminist scholars. The book defies over-reliance on Western feminist theories to argue that the convoluted social and political context of South Asia demands a nuanced understanding and reframing of the theoretical frameworks.
Bernard Wilson and Sharmani Patricia Gabriel (Eds). Asian Children’s Literature and Film in a Global Age: Local, National, and Transnational Trajectories. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020. 398 pp. ISBN 978-981-15-2630-5.
Authors: Barai Aneesh
Published: July 2024

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Authors: Philip Susan
Published: July 2024

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Precarious Lives of Rohingya Refugee Women Emerging as Caregivers: A Visual Anal
Authors: Bali Rishav , Malhotra Isha
Published: July 2024

The paper offers a close analysis of the refugee webcomic titled I am a Leader of My House, produced online in 2021 by the non-profit organization PositiveNegatives in partnership with The New Humanitarian, to decipher the everyday struggle of Rohingya refugee women through the interaction of the two female protagonists, Romida and Hafsa whose roles as agentic survivors tend to transform the lives of other refugee women in the Cox’s Bazaar refugee camp in Bangladesh. Drawing on Judith Butler’s concepts of “precarity” and “frames of recognition” the paper textually and visually examines the individual challenges they face, as women emerging in leadership roles against the cultural and neoliberal norms, to “care” for the vulnerable women and children in the camps. The gendered dimension adds another layer to the form of life already burdened with a precarious legal status as women’s reproductive health, maternal care, and the specific challenges they face are often overlooked. The paper argues for recognizing such challenges and assigning them more responsibilities which can be a strategic and empathetic response to address their specific needs while it is also a culturally sensitive approach considering the conservative cultural norms and restricted interactions between genders in the Rohingya society.
Políticas públicas e institucionais de Ciência Aberta no Brasil no período recente (2020-2023)
Authors: Dias Carolina Guimarães de Souza
Published: July 2024

A disseminação da ciência aberta depende de políticas públicas e institucionais, e diversos países e instituições já possuem ações concretas nesse sentido, o Brasil inclusive. Este estudo realiza um mapeamento das iniciativas da administração pública federal brasileira e das fundações de amparo à pesquisa estaduais entre 2020-2023. Baseado em pesquisa documental, o levantamento mostra que o país segue sem uma política federal sobre o tema, que as ações governamentais continuam associadas aos planos de Governo Aberto e protagonizadas pelo Ibict, Fiocruz, Fapesp e CNPq, com participação tímida, mas crescente, das universidades federais do sudeste do país.
A Produção científica das instituições de ensino superior e de pesquisa de Moçambique e o movimento da Ciência Aberta
Authors: Waete Ranito Zambo , Grácio Maria Cláudia Cabrini , Puerta-Díaz Mirelys
Published: July 2024

Este estudo adotou uma abordagem descritivo-exploratória com enfoque qualitativo. O escopo da pesquisa concentra-se na realização de uma análise bibliométrica das publicações em Acesso Aberto (AA), associadas às Instituições de Ensino Superior e de Pesquisa (IESP) e pesquisadores moçambicanos, indexadas na base de dados de Web of Science (WoS). A busca na WoS resultou em 7719 registros, dos quais 4504 estão em AA. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de ampliação da divulgação do AA e Ciência Aberta e da criação de políticas de incentivo à publicação científica em AA como mecanismo de promoção da produção científica das IESP moçambicanas.
Políticas editoriais sobre dados de pesquisa em periódicos no Repositório SciELO Data
Authors: Caregnato Sonia Elisa , Rosa Júlia Aquino , Rodrigues Pedro Henrique da Silva
Published: July 2024

O compartilhamento de dados de pesquisa é importante para a credibilidade e transparência da pesquisa científica, sendo impulsionado por políticas institucionais e editoriais. Este estudo analisa as políticas de dados de 14 periódicos no SciELO Data, considerando elementos como definições de dados, embargos, citações, licenciamento, disponibilidade, formato e revisão por pares. Os resultados revelam falta de definições dos dados, falta de políticas consistentes de disponibilidade, padronização de formatação e revisão por pares. A pesquisa destaca a necessidade de definições claras e políticas fortes para promover a transparência e a replicabilidade dos dados de pesquisa, apontando também para oportunidades de avanço nas práticas editoriais.
A gestão da pesquisa científica no instituto nacional da mata atlântica diretrizes basilares
Authors: Freitas Juliana Lazzarotto , Silva Fábio Mascarenhas e , Rivero Alejandro Caballero
Published: July 2024

Políticas de gestão de dados de pesquisa têm sido focais para o desenvolvimento de boas práticas científicas nas instituições. Definem-se, aqui, a partir de resultados preliminares de pesquisa, diretrizes para a política de gestão de dados de pesquisa do Instituto Nacional da Mata Atlântica. De forma específica, identificam-se modelos de gestão de dados de pesquisa para gerir e compartilhar conjuntos de publicações relacionadas à Mata Atlântica Brasileira. É um estudo exploratório e propositivo que adota a análise documental para analisar as melhores práticas de gestão de dados de pesquisa no âmbito nacional. Recomendam-se diretrizes para a implementação de uma política de gestão de dados de pesquisa científica, priorizando princípios da ciência aberta para gerir e compartilhar conjuntos de dados de uma Instituição de Ciência e Tecnologia.
Tecnologias assistivas estudo patentométrico
Authors: Fujino Asa , Pereira César Antonio
Published: July 2024

Apresenta panorama de patentes concedidas sobre tecnologias assistivas, disponibilizadas na base Lens, apontando tendências temporais, países com concessão, aplicantes dominantes e impacto dessas tecnologias, mensurado pelas citações, com o objetivo de conhecer as tecnologias assistivas disponíveis e compreender os desafios do governo brasileiro para possibilitar acesso às tecnologias por Pessoas com Deficiência. A pesquisa é exploratória e fundamentada em análise patentométrica. Os resultados evidenciam predominância de patentes americanas e ausência do Brasil como jurisdição de patentes concedidas, o que sinaliza para a necessidade de investimentos em P, D&I e estratégias de licenciamento de patentes para produção nacional.
Orcid como fonte de dados para análise da carreira acadêmica no brasil oportunidades e desafios
Authors: Carneiro Ana Maria , Pinto Daniela Maciel , Gomes João Gabriel Pedreira de Moura
Published: July 2024

A mobilidade na carreira acadêmica tem sido explorada usando uma diversidade de bases de dados secundários, tais como currículos, bases de publicações e, mais recentemente, a base ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID). O objetivo deste trabalho é explorar o potencial da base de dados ORCID para analisar aspectos relacionados à carreira acadêmica no Brasil, incluindo a mobilidade entre instituições. Para isso, foram extraídos e organizados todos os registros de autores afiliados a instituições no Brasil. Buscou-se explorar a distribuição dos perfis da carreira docente em termos geográficos e por tipos de instituição, comparando-se com dados do Censo da Educação Superior.
Desconhecimento sobre a China Estudo bibliométrico na Plataforma Lattes com scriptLattes e VOSviewer sobre Sistema de Crédito Social Chinês
Authors: Carvalho Priscila Ramos , Gouveia Fábio Castro
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa exploratória e descritiva visou identificar as áreas de conhecimento, autores, instituições, produção científica, redes de coautoria e temas que envolvem o sistema de crédito social chinês. A metodologia utilizada foi a Bibliometria, tendo como fonte de informação a Plataforma Lattes e duas ferramentas digitais para coleta, análise e visualização de dados: scriptLattes e VOSviewer. O resultado revelou que o tópico é pouco pesquisado, portanto, é novo para os brasileiros. A área de Ciências Sociais se destacou em volume de produção científica. Os temas identificados relacionados à questão foram a ética, governança e big data.
How do citations in Scopus and the timing of economics and finance research predict citation in policy documents in Brazil?
Authors: Vílchez-Román Carlos , Araujo Ronaldo Ferreira de
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the impact of Brazilian academic research on policymaking by analyzing citations in academic and policy document databases (2002 to 2022). Employing Scopus and Overton databases, we identified 2,258 studies that mentioned Brazil in the abstract field and prioritized 487 research papers cited by Brazilian policy sources. A key finding was the emergence of the Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA) as a dominant source, indicating its pivotal role in shaping Brazilian policymaking. Our multivariate analysis revealed a significant correlation between citations in Scopus and policy documents. At the same time, our negative binomial regression highlighted the influence of economics and finance studies on policy citations, emphasizing academic popularity over publication timing.
Base de dados em direito proposta de uma base de dados de publicações em acesso aberto para o domínio do Direito
Authors: Araújo Paula Carina de , Gabriel Junior Rene Faustino , Ribeiro Patrick Fernandes Rezende , Ripka Gustavo Gabriel
Published: July 2024

A criação de bases de dados temáticas desempenham importante papel no avanço do conhecimento e da ciência aberta. Esta pesquisa objetiva apresentar a descrição técnica para a criação da Base de Dados em Direito. A construção da base encontra-se na etapa de prova de conceito, com testes de coleta e processamento de metadados em um estudo exploratório. A base está na fase de refinamento da estrutura de dados para recuperação e produção de indicadores, bem como o desenvolvimento da sua política de informação. A primeira versão da base será disponibilizada para consultas até o final de 2024 e proporcionará intensificar os estudos de comunicação científica da área do Direito brasileiro, com dados de produção e coautoria, objetivando subsidiar estudos com informação de qualidade.
Applied / Engaged / Activist / (ultimately) Kuleana Anthropology in the Classroom and Beyond – An Interview with Professor Christine Yano
Authors: Daxini Shivani , Yano Christine
Published: July 2024

Christine Yano has recently retired as Professor of Anthropology at the University of Hawaii. She has conducted research on Japan and Japanese Americans with a focus on popular culture. At the University of Hawaii, she taught a course called ‘Applied/ Engaged/Activist (ultimately) Kuleana Anthropology’. This is predicated upon the idea that we need not choose between scholarship on the one hand, and community engagement on the other, and it encourages consideration for how anthropologists can nurture lasting relationships with those whom they work with. In this interview, the concept of ‘Kuleana’ driven anthropology is introduced and Christine unpacks the realities of publishing with students, decolonizing the curriculum, sparking student interest, and building trust in the classroom.
The Slow Reading Ethnography Experiment
Authors: Jones McVey Rosie , Westbury Margaret
Published: July 2024

While much has been published in anthropological discourse and teaching forums about the skills, practices and positionality of ethnographic writing, very little attention has been paid to the practices and experiences of ethnographic reading. Our project set out to investigate the potential for ‘slow reading’ within anthropological pedagogy. We invited anthropology undergraduates to select a book and engage in a period of slow reading over the vacation, before reporting back on their experiences through a focus group discussion. Students found that their ideals for slow reading were hard to realise, and we learned about the importance of appropriate spaces, times, and communities in practices of reading ethnography.
Towards Teaching a Humanistic Anatomy: Confronting Racism in Human Anatomy Courses
Authors: Ekanayake-Weber Marcy
Published: July 2024

Historically, the study of human anatomy has had a very complex relationship with race and racism in the United States. Today, BIPOC students are disproportionately excluded from the health sciences, in part because anatomy courses play the role of “gatekeepers” for the health professions. Anatomy instructors–including biological anthropologists teaching anatomy-may passively support white supremacy in science and medicine by ignoring anatomy’s problematic history and by teaching in outdated, exclusionary ways, rather than using anatomy courses as opportunities to provide insight into structural racism and support the success of students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color (BIPOC). The objectives of this work were to 1) uncover how latent racism in anatomy and anatomy education may be contributing to marginalized students’ exclusion from health care careers, and 2) offer recommendations which will promote the success of BIPOC health sciences students and produce antiracist healthcare practitioners of all identities. Historical, anthropological, and critical pedagogical analysis of anatomy education was conducted. Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed (2018) was used as a theoretical framework for dissecting the ways in which the traditional pedagogy of anatomy may be particularly exclusionary for BIPOC students in the US. Pedagogical recommendations and recent case studies were collected from the academic literature. Anatomy instructors and medical schools are encouraged to develop a new, humanistic way of teaching anatomy, which requires extensive changes to the anatomy curriculum. Five categories of reform are recommended: improving pedagogical training for anatomy instructors, reconsidering course organization and modalities, emphasizing variation, implementing culturally-responsive teaching and improving culture, and including history in the anatomy curriculum.
The effect of injury area on the success of treatment in digital nerve injury
Authors: Atilgan Numan
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The main objective of the current study is to investigate variations in postoperative outcomes that follow digital nerve repair in Zone 1 and Zone 2, respectively. We hope that by carrying out this investigation, we will be able to identify which zone has better sensation recovery and patient-reported outcomes, allowing us to identify the best way of conducting surgery for specific types of injuries.
Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients with digital nerve injuries treated in a designated hand surgery clinic between January 2021 and December 2023. The study was guided by ethical consideration, where all participants gave their informed consent. Surgical interventions involved primary repair, autograft/allograft nerve grafting, nonsurgical approaches, as well as conduit repair in which results were determined using objective measures and patient feedback.
Results: Direct repair emerged superior among injuries of Zone 1 and Zone 2 with high success rates and good patient-reported outcomes. In general, injuries in Zone 1 had better sensory recovery than injuries in Zone 2 and this was associated with higher levels of satisfaction. Comparisons using statistical methods confirmed that direct repair outperformed other modalities.
Conclusion: More importantly, the comparison of this study shows that repairs in Zone 1 are more successful than those in Zone 2 revealing direct repair as a superior method for digital nerve injuries. The difference is crucial because it suggests that surgical efficiency may depend on where the injury is. This means that direct repair should be given priority over the two zones, although surgeons will need to watch out for challenges related to Zone 2 injuries and adjust their strategies accordingly to obtain the best patient outcomes possible.
Neurociencia y neuronas espejo
Authors: González Quezada Esther ,   Universidad Nacional de Loja, Ríos Robles Cisna Piedad , Farías Cedeño Jorge Eduardo , Arias Roura María Elisa ,   Universidad Nacional de Loja,   Universidad Nacional de Educación,   Universidad Nacional de Educación
Published: July 2024

Laura es una niña de 7 años, enfrenta múltiples desafíos tras la pérdida de su padre y ahora trabaja con su madre para contribuir en la economía familiar, por ello impacta negativamente en su rendimiento escolar; en efecto también agranda la situación emocional y académica de la falta de empatía por parte de la docente. Para mejorar su entorno, es crucial examinar la actitud docente y relación con el rendimiento escolar. De modo que, se despliega la presente investigación explicativo neurocientífica, respecto al impacto de la actitud docente en el rendimiento escolar de una estudiante de 7 años de edad. El estudio correspondió a un diseño no experimental de alcance descriptivo, correlacional y explicativo, analizo como la exposición de una niña a condiciones de adversidad y de violencia psicológica de parte del docente afecta la estructura cerebral; la salud, el comportamiento y aprendizaje. Finalmente se enfatiza la importancia de afianzar habilidades socioemocionales como la empatía docente en el ámbito educativo, para generar entornos saludables y motivadores de aprendizaje.
First Documented Occurrence of the Bigeye Tuna Thunnus obesus in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (Syrian Coast)
Authors: Hamwi Nader Iskandar
Published: July 2024

This manuscript represents the first documented record of the occurrence of Thunnus obesus in the eastern Mediterranean Sea off the Syrian coastline. The specimen measured a total length of 182 cm, a fork length of 165 cm, and weighed 85 kg. It was caught by an artisanal fisherman off the coast of Baniyas city on the Syrian coast using a longline at a depth of 20 m, with a surface water temperature of 23.4°C. This represents the first record of this species of such a large size in the Mediterranean Sea. This species will be monitored and its presence in the Mediterranean tracked through further catches by artisanal fishermen and the acquisition of additional specimens, to determine whether this occurrence was an anomaly or if its passage through these waters has become a regular event due to changing climatic and temperature conditions.
Quality Assessment of Oven Dried Fish at Three Different Temperature
Authors: SN Jahan
Published: July 2024

The present study was to assess the organoleptic quality and chemical composition of oven dried Puntius sophore at three different temperature during July 2019 to February, 2020 at department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Puntius sophore, the most available fish species of Bangladesh in dried and fresh condition was selected for the study. The species was collected (fresh condition) from the Chalan beel area, Shingra bazar of Shingra Upazila, Natore and brought into the laboratory of department of fisheries, University of Rajshahi. After collection the fishes were processed and dried in the oven at 50ºC, 60ºC and 65ºC temperature, respectively and time duration of oven drying were 11.30±0.14 (50ºC), 11.33±0.15 (60ºC) and 10.32±0.13 (65ºC) hour, respectively. Organoleptic and chemical test (protein, lipid, ash and moisture) were also done. The appearance, odor, color, taste, texture, flavor and overall acceptability of oven dried fishes were 7.08±0.52, 6.67±0.26, 6.96±1.40, 6.75±0.65, 6.63±0.33, 6.54±0.26 and 7.00±0.12 at 50ºC temperature, 6.58±1.37, 6.58±0.83, 6.00±0.78, 6.19±1.09, 6.06±0.22, 6.19±0.97 and 6.65±0.78 at 60ºC temperature and 6.21±1.18, 6.59±0.56, 6.85±0.51, 6.58±1.37, 6.40±0.85, 6.38±0.66 and 6.69±0.72 at 65ºC temperature, respectively. All the values were significantly varied among 50ºC, 60ºC and 65ºC temperature for the mean values of organoleptic quality. In case of chemical composition, the lowest protein content was found 66.94±1.46 (65ºC) and highest protein content was found 69.72±1.00 (50ºC). The lowest lipid content was found 9.40±3.12 (65ºC) and highest was 10.75±1.00 (60ºC). The lowest ash content was found 9.20±1.00 (50ºC) and highest was 9.50±1.00 (60ºC). The lowest moisture content was found 9.23±2.11 (65ºC) and highest was 10.46±1.56 (60ºC). Accept protein contents all the parameters were significantly (p<0.05) differ from each other but those are belongs in acceptable range.
Impact Analysis of Plastic Waste for Social Economic of Coastal Communities in the Lantebung Mangrove Tourism
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Mangrove ecosystems provide a variety of ecological and economic functions, such as environmental services as ecotourism areas. This research aims to; 1) Know the factors that affect plastic waste to the socio-economic life of coastal communities in the Lantebung mangrove area, and 2) Know the impact of plastic waste on the socio-economic life of coastal communities in the Lantebung mangrove area. This research was conducted in the Lantebung mangrove ecotourism area, Bira Village, Tamalanrea Subdistrict, Makassar City, South Sulawesi Province. The study time was conducted for 3 months, namely May to July 2021. The type of data in the study is primary data. Primary data obtained is the results of interviews from respondents with a number of questions and statements that have been arranged in a structured manner. The data collection method carried out is a survey method with a structured interview technique. The data analysis method used in this study is an inferential statistical method with the SEM approach. Research results obtained; 1) Factors that affect plastic waste significantly in the ecotourism area in Lantebung are the volume factor of waste, while the factors that affect socio-economic community are health factors, 2) Plastic waste has a significant effect on socio-economic community, with the direction of the relationship is negative (-0.240), which means the higher plastic waste, the impact on public health decreases (worse).
Global Checklist of Sparganophilus Species (Annelida: Clitellata: Oligochaeta: Sparganophilidae) by County Equivalents
Authors: Reynolds John Warren
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the known global distribution of all species in the genus Sparganophilus which includes 11 species and two subspecies, in order of description: Sparganophilustamesis Benham, 1892, S. smithi Eisen, 1896, S. sonomae Eisen, 1896, S. pearsei Reynolds, 1975, S. tennesseensis Reynolds, 1977, and in Reynolds, 1980 – S. gatesi, S. helenae, S. komareki, S. kristinae, S. meansi, S. wilmae and subspecies S. pearsei libertiensis, S. pearsei sarasotae.
Species Diversity and Habitat Preference of Amphibian Fauna of Sheohar District (Bihar)
Authors: Pankaj Nalinaksh , B Nath
Published: July 2024

Present study for documentation of Amphibian diversity and their habitat preference was conducted for 1 year. Survay was conducted during the period January 2023 to December 2023 at 3 different study sites of Sheohar district Bihar. Nine amphibian species belonging to 4 families and 7 genera were found at different study sites viz. Rani Talab, Giriza Bag and Zero Mile area in Sheohar district of Bihar. Out of the 9 recorded amphibian species all the 9 amphibian species were found and identified in and around the Rani Talab (Site-I) area, 7 amphibian species recorded in and around the area of Giriza Bag (Site-II) area and 5 amphibian species were recorded in and around the Zero Mile (Site-III) area of Sheohar district Bihar. 4 amphibian species (D. melanostictus, D. stomaticus, H. tigerinus & P. maculatus) was found at all study sites, Whereas 2 amphibian species (S. braviceps & F. limnocharis) was found only at site-I. Statistical analysis of the collected data on amphibian diversity of this district revealed Shannon-Wiener species diversity index was minimum (1.557) at site-III and maximum (2.105) at site-I. Margalef richness index value was minimum (0.8846) and maximum (1.565) at site-I. In contrast to these values evenness was maximum (0.9484) at site-III and minimum (0.9115) at site-I.
Visualization of Social Networks in a Recovery Home
Authors: Jason Leonard A , AJ Sikora , T Bobak , D Wu
Published: July 2024

This study utilized the SNA and NDTV packages in R to model the social network behaviors of residents within an Oxford House recovery home, where one of the entering residents was on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The social network dynamics of this person on MOUD over time showed positive transformative connections among residents for friendship, advice-seeking, and lending resources, as well as increases in recovery capital. We provide the script, code, and data to allow for replication and adaptation to other studies involving social networks.
Bullying: A Psychological Reflection
Authors: Duenas Becerra Jesus
Published: July 2024

In this article, based on audiovisual material shown on Cuban television, bullying is defined as a health problem that fundamentally affects school children at the primary and secondary levels of general education, and the fact is highlighted. that this situation that occurs in educational centers is not only «boy stuff», as some adults think, but a child and adolescent mental health «problem.
The Harmony of the Unrestrained Mind
Authors: Lochan Tripathi Rajeev
Published: July 2024

In the quest for mental peace and philosophical insight, the most profound approach is to let the mind function freely, without the interference of a controlling thinker. This essay explores the philosophical and cognitive implications of an unimpeded mind, drawing from Eastern traditions such as Zen Buddhism and Taoism, alongside contemporary cognitive science. It argues that the natural rhythm of thought is disrupted by the ego’s need for control, leading to mental fragmentation and turbulence. By embracing the concept of “no-mind” or non-interference, individuals can achieve a harmonious flow of consciousness. Contemporary cognitive science supports this view, showing that reducing self-referential thinking enhances cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation. This harmonious state, akin to the flow experienced by top athletes and artists, offers a path to greater psychological well-being and deeper philosophical understanding.
Utilization of Tannins with Various Polymers for Green-Based Active Packaging: A Review
Authors: Agrippina Fidela Devina , Ismayati Maya , Hidayati Sri , Pratama Bima Putra
Published: July 2024

Tannin is a major polyphenolic secondary metabolite widely distributed in the forestry sector and can be added to polymer matrices to manufacture bioactive films for food packaging. Tannins have functional properties as antioxidants, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatories. Tannins are classified into two types, namely condensed tannins and hydrolyzable tannins. Tannins have been used primarily in food, wood, leather, pharmaceutical, and other industries. In the food industry, tannins are used to develop food packaging, preservation, and the function of the food industry. Tannin molecules have the advantage of combining with polymers or polymer surfaces, for example, synthetic polymers, biopolymers, and micro- and nano-sized fibers, which will form new products whose physical and chemical properties increase in functional properties because of the presence of hydrophilic and nucleophilic groups. Combining tannins with a polymer can be done by one-step reactive extrusion, layer by layer, dynamic vulcanization, acetylation, and in situ extraction methods. This paper describes general information about tannins, followed by applications using tannins, tannin-based hybrid materials, and methods of combining tannins with a polymer for food packaging purposes.
Keywords: active packaging, bioactive film, polymer, secondary metabolite, tannins
Quality Evaluation of Fast-Growing Wood Impregnated with Nano-Silica Synthesized from Betung Bamboo Stems
Authors: Rahayu Istie , Khoerudin Riki , Wahyuningtyas Irma , Prihatini Esti , Ismail Rohmat
Published: July 2024

Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria L. Nielsen.) and jabon (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.) are fast-growing wood of low quality. This study aims to overcome the disadvantages of low-quality wood via impregnation using monoethylene glycol (MEG), and nano-silica synthesized from betung bamboo stems (Dendrocalamus asper). Nano-silica was obtained by the ultrasonication method, with the average size and zeta potential at 93 nm and -44.21 mV, respectively. This study used five different solutions: untreated, 50% MEG, MEG-Silica 0.5%, MEG-Silica 0.75%, and MEG-Silica 1%. The impregnation process began when a vacuum of 0.5 bar was applied for 60 minutes and continued with a pressure of 2.5 bar for 120 minutes. The results showed that sengon and jabon experienced an increase in quality as seen from the parameters of weight percent gain, specific gravity, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, hardness, color brightness, and durability against dry wood and subterranean termites. Besides, the strength and durability classes of both kinds of wood also improved to III and IV, respectively, with the solution’s concentration gradually increasing. Based on the results, MEG-Silica 1% is the most influential solution in improving the physical-mechanical properties and durability of sengon and jabon wood.
Keywords: Anthocephalus cadamba, Dendrocalamus asper, impregnation, nano-silica, Paraserianthes falcataria
The Sufistic Values in the Tolokin Tujuh Tradition in the Village of Rambah Samo Barat, Rokan Hulu
Authors: Nanda Heru , Wilaela Wilaela , Abduh M. Arrafie
Published: July 2024

This article contains about the procession and sufistic values in the Tolokin Seven ritual in the community which is still going on until now. The purpose of the tradition is to pray for people who have died in the community of Desa Rambah Samo Barat, Rokan Hulu. Data collection in this descriptive qualitative research is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants numbered seven people, consisting of mursyid, traditional figures, religious figures, community figures, culturalists and adult male and female community members. The results of the research explain the traditional seven-day tolokin procession , which begins with the community going to the destination grave after the dawn prayer, and sitting in a circle around the grave. They read istighfar , silsilah Yasin, surah al-Fatihah, surah al- Insyrah , surah at- Takatsur , Surah Yasin, prayer tolokin seven , surah al-Ikhlas, surah al- Falaq , surah an-Nas, tahlil, prayer, salam- shake hands and end with the members of the temple giving alms in the form of food and drink. The sufistic values contained in the seven tolokin tradition are the values of asceticism and repentance, khauf and king', patience and gratitude, sincerity, trust, reflection, and rida. The tradition of tolokin seven is maintained and practiced by the people of West Samo Rambah Village because it is believed to be in accordance with religious teachings or not contrary to Sharia and teaches that each individual will be held accountable for all actions.Abstrak: Artikel ini mengkaji tentang prosesi dan nilai-nilai sufistik dalam ritual tolokin tujuh dalam masyarakat yang masih berlangsung hingga kini. Tujuan dari tradisi tersebut untuk mendoakan orang yang telah meninggal dunia di dalam masyarakat Desa Rambah Samo Barat, Rokan Hulu. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian kualitatif deskriptif ini dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Informan berjumlah tujuh orang, terdiri dari mursyid, tokoh adat, tokoh agama, tokoh masyarakat, budayawan dan anggota masyarakat laki-laki dan perempuan dewasa. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan tentang prosesi tradisi tolokin tujuh diawali dari masyarakat mendatangi kuburan yang dituju setelah salat subuh, dan duduk melingkar mengelilingi kuburan tersebut. Mereka membaca istighfar, silsilah Yasin, surah al-Fatihah, surah al-Insyirah, surah at-Takatsur, Surah Yasin, doa tolokin tujuh, surah al-Ikhlas, surah al-Falaq, surah an-Nas, tahlil, doa, bersalam-salaman dan diakhiri pemberian sedekah oleh ahli bait, berupa makanan dan minuman. Nilai-nilai sufistik yang terkandung dalam tradisi tolokin tujuh adalah nilai zuhud dan tobat, khauf dan raja’, sabar dan syukur, ikhlas, tawakal, muhasabah, dan rida. Tradisi tolokin tujuh tetap dipertahankan dan dipraktikkan oleh masyarakat Desa Rambah Samo Barat karena diyakini  sesuai dengan ajaran agama atau tidak bertentangan dengan syariat dan memberikan pengajaran bahwa setiap individu akan dimintai pertanggungjawaban atas segala perbuatan.