bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of Learning Devices Based on Cognitive Conflict Approach in Blended Learning Model
Authors: Larasafitri Martina Nur , Gunawan Gunawan , Kosim Kosim
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe validation of learning devices based on cognitive conflict approach in blended learning model. The learning devices are developed to improve students’ concept mastery and critical thinking ability. The learning devices are lesson plans (RPP), learning materials, student worksheet, and evaluation instruments. This study is a research and development using 4-D model, define, design, develop, and disseminate. This study is focus on develop stage. Validation process is done in develop stage. Validation process is using instrument (validation sheet). The validity of the learning devices was assessed by 3 experts who are competent at Mataram University. Criticisms and suggestions given by validators are used as improvements to developed learning devices. Data analysis is about the validity and reliability (percentage of agreement). The results said learning devices is very suitable for learning. The results of agreement between validators showed developed learning devices scored more than 75% which included in reliable category. More complete and detail explanation about validation results is presented in this article
Enhancement of Light Absorption in the Active Layer of Organic Solar Cells using Ag:SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles
Authors: Fahendri Fahendri , Perdana Ilham , Abdullah Zulfi , Muldarisnur Mulda
Published: January 2023

Organic solar cells still suffer from relatively low conversion efficiency despite significant progress. An Ag:SiO2 core-shell nanoparticle embedded inside the active layer of an organic solar cell is expected to enhance light absorption. Light absorption within the active layer consisting of 70 nm thickness PEDOT: PSS and P3HT: PCBM was calculated using the finite element method for a variable diameter of the silver core, the thickness of the SiO2 shell, and the relative position of nanoparticle inside the active layer. The diameter of the Ag nanoparticle varies from 20 to 50 nm, the thickness of SiO2 varies from 1 to 4 nm, and the position was shifted vertically to 70 nm. The maximum light absorption in the active layer is obtained for silver nanoparticles with a diameter of 40 nm and a SiO2 thickness of 1 nm. The optimum position of the core-shell nanoparticle was found to be not at the interface between the PEDOT: PSS and P3HT: PCBM layers but a little bit shifted down into P3HT: PCBM layer. The highest increase of light absorption, compared to without Ag:SiO2, is 210%, much higher than reported in the literature. Increasing absorption is related to the excitation of surface plasmon resonance of Ag:SiO2 nanoparticles leading to the local field and scattering enhancement in the active layer of the organic solar cell
Designing Small-scale Chemistry for General Chemistry Practical Work Course
Authors: Mardhiya Julia , Laila Fadhillah Nur
Published: January 2023

Hands-on chemistry activity or practical work is an important aspect of teaching at the high school and college level as part of the science education curriculum. This study aims to design Small-scale Chemistry (SSC) for general chemistry practical work. The product are laboratory work manual and practical kit. The development model used is ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). At the analysis stage, five experiment will be designed to become SSC. There are five experiments, namely determining the order of the reaction, observation the shift in chemical equilibrium, identification acid-base with indicators, determining the strength of the acid and water electrolysis. The feasibility of the manual and practical kit in content feasibility (0.84), language feasibility (0.90), presentation feasibility (0.84), graphic feasibility (0.90), and kit feasibility (0.94). All are categorized as valid based on the validity criteria of Aiken's V. The results of the implementation show that the SSC design can be implemented and the results can be observed for General Chemistry experiment learning activities. The chemicals used for the experiment are far less than the macro-scale practical work. This is in accordance with the SSC principle.
TAHAPAN EMBRIOGENESIS TELUR IKAN GURAMI (OSPHRONEMUS GOURAMY) PADA SUHU YANG BERBEDA SELAMA 48 JAM
Authors: Hadi Samsul , Junaidi Muhammad , Lestari Dewi Putri
Published: January 2023

Ikan gurame (Osphronemus gouramy) merupakan salah satu jenis ikan air tawar  yang memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi dan banyak digemari oleh masyarakat luas. Permasalahan yang di hadapi dalam penetasan telur ikan gurame yaitu daya tetas telur yang masih rendah dan tingkat kelulushidupan yang masih rendah. Pada fase ini kondisinya masih rentan terhadap perubahan lingkungan. Suhu adalah hal yang perlu diperhatikan dalam penetasan telur ikan gurame, oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan manipulasi suhu  dalam wadah agar suhu lebih konstan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh suhu terhadap penetasan telur dan pertumbuhan larva ikan gurame (O. gouramy). Bahan uji yang digunakan adalah telur ikan gurame (O. gouramy) dengan total telur yang digunakan sebanyak 900 butir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap 5 perlakuan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini: perlakuan suhu P1 (28oC), P2 (29oC), P3 (30oC), P4 (31oC) dan P5 (32)oC. Data yang diamati meliputi survival rate, hatching rate, lama penetasan, panjang mutlak, dan spesifik growt rate. Hasil penelitian menunjukan  bahwa perbedaan suhu berpengaruh nyata terhadap lama penetasan telur, panjang mutlak,kelulushidupan dan spesifik growt rate., sedangkan tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap daya tetas telur ikan gurame (O. gouramy). Perlakuan E 32oC adalah perlakuan yang terbaik yang menghasilkan penetasan 22 jam, daya tetas telur 96,67% kelulushidupan 91,35%, pertumbuhan panjang mutlak 1,47 cm dan SGR 4,42%.
PENGARUH LUASAN PENUTUPAN WADAH REMEDIASI LIMBAH CAIR BUDIDAYA UDANG VANNAME (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: Dewi Dian Ayu Candra , Diniarti Nanda , Scabra Andre Rachmat
Published: January 2023

Limbah budidaya intensif akan mempengaruhi lingkungan sekitar. Salah satu upaya untuk mengurangi limbah yang kedepannya akan mempengaruhi lingkungan dengan melakukan bioremediasi.Pengolahan secara biologi merupakan proses yang menggunakan kemampuan mikroba untuk mendegradasi bahan-bahan polutan organik salah satunya proses anaerob dan anaerob. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : menganalisa penutupan yang tepat dalam memperbaiki kualitas air pada limbah budidaya udang vanname. Dan mengkalkulasi berapa lama waktu inkubasi dengan berbagai luasan penutupan dalam memperbaiki kualitas air. Adapun manfaat dalam penelitian ini adalah membantu para pembudidaya mengolah limbah budidaya udang vannameyang dapat mencemari perairan, selain itu diharapkan hasil penelitian ini akan diterapkan diberbagai intansi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah ekperimental rancangan acak Lengkap (RAL). Terdapat 4 perlakuan P1 tanpa penutupan (Kontrol), P2 dengan ½ penutupan, P3dengan ¾ penutupan, P4 dengan penutupan penuh, dengan 3 kali ulangan. Parameter kualitas air yang di uji : TOM, H2S, pH, DO, kekeruhan, dan suhu diukur tiap 12 jam sekali selama 36 jam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan yang tepat dalam memperbaiki kualitas air pada limbah budidaya udang vanname adalah dengan penutupan ¾ ,Waktu yang tepat untuk lamanya perlakuan agar dapat mempengaruhi kualitas air adalah 36 jam.
PENGARUH KEDALAMAN TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN RUMPUT LAUT Eucheuma cottonii YANG DIBUDIDAYAKAN DENGAN METODE LONGLINE DI TELUK WAWORADA KABUPATEN BIMA
Authors: Hamdu Hamdu , Junaidi Muhammad , Dwi Hari Setyono Bagus
Published: January 2023

Nusa Tenggara Barat memiliki banyak potensi kelautan dan perikanan, salah satunya adalah Teluk Waworada perkembangan Rumput Laut semakin banyak, dan menjadi trobosan terbaru serta membantu perekonomian masyarakat pesisir di Nusa Tenggara Barat. Tujuan penelitianini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kedalaman penanaman terhadap pertumbuhan rumput lautEucheuma cottoniidan mengetahui potensi pertumbuhan dengan kedalaman yang berbeda terhadap pertumbuhan rumput laut Eucheuma cottonii. Adapun kedalaman yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah  kedalaman 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm, 50, cm dan 60 cm dengan metode long line dan diuji lanjut kandungan karaginan di Laboratorium Basa Program Studi Budidaya Perairan Universitas Mataram. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan sehingga diperoleh 15 unit percobaan.P1: Kedalaman 20 cm, P2: Kedalaman 30 cm, P3: Kedalaman 40 cm, P4: Kedalaman 50 cm, P5: Kedalaman 60 cm. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahawa jarak tanam yang berbeda antara 20 cm, 30 cm, 40 cm tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan rumput laut Eucheuma cottonii sedangkan pada kedalaman 50 cm dan 60 cm berpengaruh sehingga pertumbuhan rumput laut terhabat dan pada kedalaman 20 cm, 30 cm dan 40 cm memiliki potensi pertumbuhan lebih cepat berbeda dengan kedalaman 50 cm dan 60 cm jenis rumput laut Eucheuma cottonii memiliki pertumbuhan lebih lambat sehingga menunjukkan pengaruh nyata di setiap kedalaman.
Differences between self-reports and measurements of weight in a Dutch sample
Authors: Kkeli Natalie , Michaelides Michalis P
Published: January 2023

The accuracy of self-reports is examined by measuring how closely they agree with actual measurements, where these are available. Previous research has suggested that there are differences between self-reports and measurements of weight. Nevertheless, empirical findings are inconclusive, and the determinants of misreporting have been examined in isolation. The study aimed to investigate the differences between self-reports and actual measurements of weight, whether gender, weight status, and age were related to these differences, and if weight reporting accuracy changed after frequent measurements of weight. Using a representative sample of Dutch individuals from the Longitudinal Internet Studies for the Social Sciences Panel, the study supported that on average participants underestimated their weight. No significant gender differences were found. Individuals with higher body mass index (BMI) underestimated their weight more than those with lower BMI, and the underestimation of weight was larger as individuals got older. Participants were more accurate reporters of their weight after frequent weighing. The findings of the study suggest that individuals underreport their weight in self-reports in systematic ways in this population. Researchers should consider collecting direct measurements to have reliable results or instruct respondents to weigh themselves before they are invited to report it.
Evaluating the effect of scattered Moringa stenopetala trees on yield of sorghum crop and soil physico-chemical properties in Derashe District, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Desta Hamore  , Degefu Asfaw  , Tizazu Bashura
Published: January 2023

Moringa stenopetala is one of the world’s most useful plants; it is a fast-growing, much more drought-tolerant and multi-purpose tree. In Ethiopia it is a native tree in arid, semi-arid and semi-humid areas in the altitudinal ranged from 390 to 2200 m.a.s. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of M. stenopetala on intercropped sorghum yield and soil physicochemical properties. Six matured M. stenopetala trees found in 1 km2 area were selected for the experiment. Collected data were subjected to ANOVA using the GenStat software version 16. The sorghum grain yield in open area and tree canopy of zone C was significantly higher than the grain yield of zone A and zone B, respectively. There was no significant variation in the texture of the soil laterally and vertically but soil bulk density (BD) showed a significant variation (p<0.05) with increasing distance from tree trunk. The soil OM was higher outside the canopy of the adjacent open area than under the canopy and showed an increasing trend with increasing distance from the base of the tree towards the open field and decreased with depth (P<0.05). There was higher soil pH in the adjacent open area than tree canopy and increased with depth. The soil OM, TN, and OC were higher in open area than tree canopy and showed an increasing trend with increasing distance from the base of the tree towards the open field and decreased with depth (P<0.05). Available phosphorus was significantly higher under canopy of the tree than in the open areas. Higher benefit cost ratio (BCR) was recorded with treatment that integrates M. stenopetala with sorghum, thus it is a feasible option than sorghum mono-cropping to generate more income and other benefits derived from planted Moringa stenopetala trees.
Modeling SARS-CoV-2 and preventing COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Kang-Cheng  , Changhua-Zou
Published: January 2023

Backgrounds: Since December 2019, COVID-19 pandemic has globally killed more than 6.602 millions, infected more than 635.2 millions of people and lasted almost three years, as of 11/22/2022. The pandemic is still killing more than 7,261 and infecting more than 2.259 millions of people per week in the whole world today. We think the rates of the fatality, infection and the long term of the pandemic are related to proliferation characteristics and biological structures of SARS-CoV-2. Methods and Objectives: We apply theories of biology, ligand field, biophysics, biochemistry, virology, classic electrodynamics, and published biological data, to model proliferation characteristics and biological structures of SARS-CoV-2. Modeling Results and Outcomes: We coin a concept: quasi identical biological objects carry the quasi identical biological information (spatial, temporal, electromagnetic and mass properties), and they cannot occupy the same biological envelope if their repulsive forces between them are stronger than the resistances. We propose two models of exclusions. Exclusion of RNA (DNA) strands: No normally and naturally replicated quasi identical RNA (DNA) strands can occupy the same virus. Exclusion of viruses: No normally and naturally proliferated quasi identical viruses can occupy the same biological host cell. For a SARS-CoV-2, we model the charged ssRNA and N proteins as a negatively charged central body, the charged proteins in the biological membrane as dynamic ligands, the electric field between the center and ligands as a dynamic ligand field. Conclusions: The biological models of exclusions of RNA strands in a virus and viruses in a host cell qualitatively respectively answer the questions why or how there is only one mature ssRNA strand inside a SARS-CoV-2 membrane envelope and the virus proliferate; it is suitable to extend or analogize the ligand field theory to illustrate the stability of SARS-CoV-2 in biophysical structures (topologic constructions). Our models could be applicable to other biological objects.
FUNGSI PEMBACAAN SAB’U AL-MUNJIYÂT BAGI KOMUNITAS PESANTREN PUTRI AL-MAHRUSIYAH
Authors: Mukaromah Kholila , Aulia Dewi , Umam Khaerul
Published: January 2023

This article aims to reveal the function of the practice of reciting sab'u al-munjiyat in the female Islamic boarding school al-Mahrusiyah. Kediri. In their daily life, the students are required to take part in the reading of sab'u al-munjiya>t after the congregational maghrib prayer. Sab'u al- munjiya>t is a collection of seven selected suras, namely as-Sajdah, Yasin, ad-Dukhon, al-Waqi'ah, al-Mulk, al-Insan, and al-Buruj. Each of the seven surahs is read one sura in one day according to the existing schedule. There are two focuses of study in this research: 1) how is the practice of reading sab'u al- munjiya>t at Pesantren Putri Al-Mahrusiyah?, and how is the function of reading sab'u al-munjiya>t based on the structural functional paradigm of AR Redcliffe Brown? . This research includes field research and is studied using qualitative research methods. Data collection was obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out using the AR. Redcliffe-Brown structural functional paradigm. The results of this study indicate; First, the practice of reading sab'u al-munjiyat is carried out by following several sequences. These include performing ablution, arranging prayer rows, performing prayers, praying Maghrib in congregation, reading some of wirid, and reading sab'u al- munjiya>t. 2) There are two structures in the practice of reading sab'u al- munjiya>t, namely the subject structure and the structure of reading sab'u al- munjiya>t. The subject structure consists of two social structures, namely kyai and santri. Meanwhile, in the structure of reading sab'u al- munjiya>t there are two network components, namely the structure of the form and the structure of the wirid. In terms of function, the practice of reading sab'u al- munjiya>t has many functions that cannot be separated from the basic needs of the entire network in its social structure. These functions include religious functions, educational functions, social functions, and sectarian ideological functions.
Makna Simbolik Tradisi Pembacaan Yāsīn Faḍīlah: Studi Living Qur’an di Desa Jono Kecamatan Tawangharjo Kabupaten Grobogan
Authors: Rohmah Ahtim Miladya , Mujahidin Anwar
Published: January 2023

This study analyzes the phenomenon of the tradition of reading Yāsīn Faḍīlah in Jono Village, Tawangharjo District, Grobogan Regency, which is unique in its procession, namely that there is a slametan event which is permissible by request according to what ṣāḥibul ḥajat wants. The purpose of this study is to find out the forms of tradition, describe the preservation of tradition, and how symbolic meaning is created in the reading tradition of Yāsīn Faḍīlah. The method used is qualitative with the type of case study research. As for data collection in this study using the method of observation, interviews, and documentation. Meanwhile, for data analysis, Bronislaw Malinowski's functionalism theory and Herbert Blumer's symbolic interactionism theory were used. The results of this study indicate that the tradition of reading Yāsīn Faḍīlah in Jono Village is divided into 3, namely: Pre-Event, Implementation, and Post-Event. The preservation of this tradition is maintained because the forms of these traditions meet the needs of the people in accordance with Malinowski's theory, namely by fulfilling psycho-biological, social structural, and symbolic needs. While the symbolic meaning is created into four parts, including: 1) The symbol of the relationship with God. 2) Symbol of relationship with ancestors. 3) Symbol of relationship with others. 4) Symbol of relationship with oneself.
Espíritu, materia y sacrificio: la dimensión estética de la tradición espiritual en el cine de Andréi Tarkovsky
Authors: Lozano Briales Pablo
Published: January 2023

Andréi Tarkovsky es uno de los directores más relevantes de la historia del Cine, especialmente conocido por su capacidad para renovar el lenguaje cinematográfico, su marcada personalidad artística y su importante labor como teórico del cine. A través de las siete películas de su carrera, el cineasta nos ofrece un itinerario de gran hondura espiritual y filosófica, en el que se reúnen de forma armoniosa las tradiciones espirituales orientales con las occidentales. Conceptos como el tiempo, el espíritu, la materia y el sacrificio serán de una relevancia fundamental en su obra, emparentándolo con el gran autor de la novela psicológica, Fiódor Dostoyevski. El recorrido de Tarkovski como artista universal y su rechazo tajante al cine comercial lo llevará a una confrontación con las autoridades de su país, y se verá abocado al autoexilio, donde filmará sus dos últimas obras maestras, testimonios finales de una conciencia atormentada ante la desaparición de la espiritualidad del mundo.
DEVELOPMENT OF HOLISTIC-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING VIDEOS : AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE AFFECTIVE SKILLS OF MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH STUDENTS
Authors: Juhji Juhji , Jannah Miftahul , Saefurohman Asep
Published: January 2023

There is a tendency to ignore students' affective skills from the science learning process in the classroom. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to develop a holistic science-based learning video in order to improve the affective skills of students. The research method used is the research and development of the ADDIE model. A total of 14 students involved themselves as subjects in a limited test. The results showed that the holistic-based learning video developed by the researcher was suitable for improving the affective skills of the fifth-grade students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. The media and materials expert validation test results showed that the percentages were 81 percent and 89 percent, respectively, in the very feasible category. The responses of teachers and students also show the same thing, which shows that the video is very suitable to be used to improve students' affective skills. This research recommends that students' affective skills can be improved through holistic science-based learning videos.
The Relationship Between Humanity Values and Religious Tolerance for Strengthening The Social Cohesion of Urban Communities in Malaysia: A Conceptual Framework
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Zainal Muhammad Rafsanjani , Kamri Khairol Anuar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abd Hamid Aizathul Hani ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Wildan Asep Dadan ,   UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Kaur Charanjit ,   Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Published: January 2023

The value of humanity is one of the shared values that can strengthen community cohesion, especially in high-risk urban communities. The formation of shared values must be based on local values because each community is formed with local culture and religion. The attitude of religious tolerance is closely related to human moral values that need to be practiced at the individual, community and institutional levels to ensure unity in a multi-religious community. This writing discusses the relationship between humanity values from various religions and religious tolerance as an element of strengthening social cohesion in urban communities. This writing also proposes a conceptual framework for the relationship between humanity values and religious tolerance for strengthening the social cohesion of urban communities. The process of collection and analysis will be performed to validate or refine the hypothesis that has been formulate in this writing.
Cross-ethnic Relations Through Association Participation Among Youth in Pasir Gudang, Johor
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abd Hamid Aizathul Hani , Kamri Khairol Anuar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abdullah Muhaymin Hakim ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Khaidir Afriva ,   Universitas Negeri Padang, Kee Chang Peng ,   Taylor’s University
Published: January 2023

The youth are in a phase of identity fragility which causes them to often engage in behavior that touches on issues of ethnic sensitivity. Therefore, cross-ethnic social relations among the youth need to be constantly monitored because they are the future heirs of the country. Cross-ethnic social relations in this study are examined through the pattern of cross-ethnic associations among youth. This study involved 362 youth (60% Malay, 25% Chinese and 15% Indian). Data were obtained from the distribution of questionnaires which were analyzed using SPSS version 23 and SMART-PLS 3.0 software. The findings of the pattern show that Malay youth have more cross-ethnic social relationships through associational activities compared to Chinese and Indian youth. Contributions and suggestions for further research are included in the conclusion section of the study.
Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and Challenges in Johor
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Sabtu Muhamad Helmy , Nordin Shah Rul Anuar ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mohamad Suhaimy Khairul Azman ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2023

PAS’s existencein the state of Johor has spanned more than six decades. Nevertheless, the party's performance in the state election is seen to be still in an uncertain state until today when it failed to win a satisfactory number of seats both at the parliamentary and state assembly levels. This situation suggests that PAS is facing a serious problem that needs attention and a thorough solution to enable the party to get out of the prolonged political lethargy syndrome. By using a descriptive case study design, this article aims to unravel the challenges faced by Islamic party that make it difficult for them to expand in the state of Johor. The results of the study show that there are three main challenges faced by PAS, namely limitations on religious access, party identification and current sentiment of oppositional politics that are not in their favor. Therefore, PAS is advised to rejuvenate its image and set the direction of the party clearly so that the penetration rate of the party's influence can be elevatedin the state of Johor.
The Humanism Approach Among Teachers to Increase Indigenious Students Participation
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Zainal Rafsanjani , Selamat Saliah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abdullah Muhaymin Hakim ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Isa Khairunesa ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Rozali Mohd Zulfadli ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Md Saleh Halif ,   Tun Hussein Onn Institute of Teacher Education
Published: January 2023

Native education is still a major issue even though the country has reached 65 years of independence. Previous studies show that the performance of Native pupils is poor in studies, there are discipline problems and absenteeism among school students. However, the percentage of Native pupils students in Malaysia has shown an increase in recent times. In fact, records show that there is an Native school almost with up to 100 percent pupils attendance at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sayong Pinang, Kulaijaya, Johor. Therefore, the writing of this article explains about the study related to the humanistic characteristics shown by the teacher in managing activities in the school according to the students of the school through several programs carried out by the school management. The study uses a qualitative approach by applying the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) involving informants who were purposefully selected among school students totaling 9 people. The ten humanistic characteristics found in this study are the teacher's appearance, kind-hearted, friendly, caring, firm, caring, creative, funny, responsible and diligent. This writing gives implications to educators in helping to improve student education development plans, especially for the Native Pupils in Malaysia.
The Perfect Wudhu Practice as a Prevention Mechanism to Reduce the Covid-19 Virus Infection
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, bt Mohd Khalid Halimi , Yunus Zalilah Murni ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Rusdi Mikdar ,   Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan
Published: January 2023

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the habitual practices of human life that have been practiced for so long. People all over the world have been introduced to a new form of habit termed the new norm. Several Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) have been introduced to curb the spread of this epidemic. However, the question arises whether these preventive measures are a new thing that has never existed before? Similarly, is there a similarity between the practice of SOP that must be on everyone today with the practices that have been practiced according to the disciplines of science and the religion of Islam. This study uses a qualitative method that uses the design of library research and document review. The results show that there are similarities between the practice of SOP outlined by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) produced based on scientific studies with the practice of ablution that has long been organized by the holy religion of Islam. These findings have further added to the knowledge and confidence about the position of the disciplines of science and religion which are so beautifully complementary to each other. Further this evidence has directly rejected the ideas of dualism and secularism that separate religion from everyday life.
Artificial Neural Network Models to Predict the Cost and Time of Wastewater Projects
Authors: Al-Saady Atheer M. , Rezouki Sedqi E.
Published: January 2023

Infrastructure, especially wastewater projects, plays an important role in the life of residential communities. Due to the increasing population growth, there is also a significant increase in residential and commercial facilities. This research aims to develop two models for predicting the cost and time of wastewater projects according to independent variables affecting them. These variables have been determined through a questionnaire distributed to 20 projects under construction in Al-Kut City/ Wasit Governorate/Iraq. The researcher used artificial neural network technology to develop the models. The results showed that the coefficient of correlation R between actual and predicted values were 99.4% and 99 %, MAPE was (26.24%), and (5.5%), and AA was (74%), and (94.5%), for cost and time model, respectively. The researcher concluded that the ANN model has a strong correlation and high accuracy, indicating that these models are characterized by high efficiency and good performance in predicting cost and time.
Intelligent Congestion Control of 5G Traffic in SDN using Dual-Spike Neural Network
Authors: Soud Najwan Sattar , Al-Jamali Nadia Adnan Shiltagh
Published: January 2023

Software Defined Networking (SDN) with centralized control provides a global view and achieves efficient network resources management. However, using centralized controllers has several limitations related to scalability and performance, especially with the exponential growth of 5G communication. This paper proposes a novel traffic scheduling algorithm to avoid congestion in the control plane. The Packet-In messages received from different 5G devices are classified into two classes: critical and non-critical 5G communication by adopting Dual-Spike Neural Networks (DSNN) classifier and implementing it on a Virtualized Network Function (VNF). Dual spikes identify each class to increase the reliability of the classification. Different metrics have been adopted to evaluate the proposed classifier's effectiveness: accuracy, precision, recall, Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC), and F1-Score. Compared with a convolutional neural network (CNN), the simulation results confirmed that the DSNN model could enhance traffic classification accuracy by 5%. The efficiency of the priority model also has been demonstrated in terms of Round Trip Time (RTT).
Originals and Marginals in the Tula City Text and in Family Memories
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Belova Olga
Published: January 2023

This article explores the idea that Tula is impregnable to attack — a commonplace in the city text and local oral history. It draws upon recordings of Tula residents’ family stories and publications concerning the people associated with the “prophecy” that “a German will not enter Tula.” The main figure linked with the prophecy is Blessed Mother Dunyasha (Evdokia Ivanovna Kudryavtseva, 1883-1979). From Orthodox sources, we know that her cult belongs primarily to a religious context — the Spassky Temple and Spassky cemetery in Tula and the churchyard in the village of Kochaki. While the prophecy can also be attributed to Yura Strekopytov (1936-1981), her frequent mention in 1960s and 1970s urban folklore makes confirma- tion impossible. Another potential origin of the prophecy is the elder Sergius (Sergei Fyodorovich Borisov, 1853-1946), who was involved, like Mother Dunyasha, in spiritually protecting the town, and who remains in need of further study. Widely known folktales about fortunetelling, posthumous miracles, and so on are also connected with the abovementioned individuals.
Marginal Professionals? Authority, Community and “Indecency” in Russian Trials against Jews in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century
Authors: Minkina Olga
Published: January 2023

Until 1843, prostitution in the Russian Empire was completely illegal. But were Jewish brothel keepers and prostitutes, in the eyes of both the Jewish community and non-Jewish neighbors, despised marginals or professionals who occupied a specific economic stratum? While Jews who “made indecency into a trade” were tolerated by local officials and the police, the higher authorities periodically demonstrated a readiness to control and persecute deviant sexuality, sometimes even ordering kahals to supervise the morality of the Jews. Jewish brothel keepers and prostitutes were part of multinational and multicultural criminal space. They were distinguished by a considerable degree of acculturation and adaptation to their non-Jewish environment. However, Jewish sexual workers and pimps were not only rejected by “pious” Jews, but were also incorporated into communal life. The fate of a Jew accused of keeping a brothel could become a subject of dispute within the community, which reveal conflicts related to denunciation, military conscription, and economic competition.
“They are engaged in trade, crafts, brokerage, and, most importantly, vodka and other drinking sales...”: Jews of the Taurida Province, the Alcohol Trade, Prostitution, and Antisemitism in Russian Society in the Second Half of the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
Authors:   V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Prokhorov Dmitry
Published: January 2023

This article analyzes a complex of archival documents and materials, legislative acts and regulations, as well as statistical data on the employment of the Jewish population in the alcohol industry. It considers the scale, degree, and form of Jewish involvement in the industry in the Russian Empire during the second half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in general and the Taurida province in particular. In order to identify “the moral and economic activities of the Jews, which adversely affect the life of the indigenous population,” provincial commissions on the “Jewish question” in Russia provided the government with proposals to solve “the problem.” This article explores two things: the legal measures that were introduced to regulate the alcohol trade; and the public sentiments which directed against this marginal part of Jewish society, which led to transformations in the social structure of the Jewish community and the strengthening of antisemitism in Russian society. Through archival documents — some of which are made available to scholars for the first time — details about Jews engaged in drinking and prostitution in the Taurida province are revealed.
“Preventing from Pernicious Ways”: Jewish Movement in the late Soviet Union and the Reproduction of Intolerance
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Zelenina Galina
Published: January 2023

Drawing on ego-documents, samizdat, and oral histories, this article examines Soviet Jewish refuseniks’ attitudes to two of their Jewish Others: Judeo-Christians and so-called noshrim — that is, Jews who used Israeli visas to emigrate to the USA or other Western countries. It describes how refusniks marginalized and transformed Judeo-Christians and noshrim into inner enemies, and discusses the probable patterns and reasons for this intolerance in the contexts of Jewish history, the sociology of envy, and studies on the Soviet personality and collective values.
Capitolo Italia. Analisi di un caso di rinarrazione nella Soka Gakkai italiana
Authors: Busacchi Vinicio
Published: January 2023

È l’analisi del contenuto di due libretti dal titolo Capitolo Italia. Storia della Soka Gakkai italiana (vol.1 e vol. 2; 2021-2022) a fare oggetto del contributo scientifico che qui proponiamo per celebrare il quarantennale della costituzione dell’Associazione Italiana di Sociologia (AIS) nella sezione di sociologia della religione “Metamorfosi degli immaginari religiosi. Conflitti, identità, alterità”. Pur se libretti di valore ‘modesto’ (nessuna collocazione editoriale, assenza di apparati tecnici minimi, povertà critico-argomentativa, incertezza del linguaggio e della sintassi, carattere incerto del profilo delle autrici e altro ancora) – essi rappresentano, comunque, un “prodotto spirituale”, un documento che riflette una certa visione e prospettiva (auto-)narrativa dell’esperienza buddista nell’IBISG. Valgono, perciò, come elementi di studio utili per conoscere e valutare quale metamorfosi dell’immaginario religioso sia in atto, oggi, all’interno dell’IBISG tra tensionalità, identità e alterità. Al fine di sviluppare questo studio si applicherà il modello metodologico di tipo ermeneutico messo a punto da Emilio Betti per le scienze umane e storico-sociali. Si tratta di un modello pienamente compatibile con una ricerca sociologica di tipo qualitativo.
Hindu Sociology
Authors: Sondhi Sunil
Published: January 2023

The complex web of Indian life and culture with its historic background of hoary past presents ceremonies, customs, and institutions which well-nigh defy the attempts of the anthropologist, sociologist, or the philosophical historian at anything like a systematic and satisfactory account of their sources and careers. For a proper interpretation of the institutions and practices obtaining in India at the present day the scientist has thus to lay under consideration the data of archaeology, ecology, as well as ethnology. But the study of Indian social facts and phenomena is yet in its nonage. We are yet in the stage of collecting materials about the manifold aspects of our socio-economic, socio-religious, and socio-political usages and theories. The science of Indian sociology is only in the making.
Prevalence of concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with newly diagnosed silicosis in a tertiary care center in South India
Authors: Navaneethakrishnan Muthulakshmi  , Saravanavasan Rajendran  , Kannan Muthuraman Alagappan
Published: January 2023

Background: Long-term exposure to silica dust makes people prone for silicosis which raises the risk of the individual in developing pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Silicosis is a progressive lung disease characterize with shortness of breath, cough, fever, and bluish skin, caused due to inhalation of crystalline silica dust found in abundance in sand, rock, and quartz.
Aims and Objectives: The disease is known to effect the functioning of macrophages making it unable to defend mycobacterium species, thus allowing the bacterium to invade and develop tuberculosis.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study is carried out to estimate the prevalence of PTB in newly diagnosed silicosis patients at Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. All the patients who got registered in Occupational Lung Diseases Registry from January 2016 to December 2021 are included in the study. Silicosis patients tested positive on sputum CBNAAT are considered as silicotubercular patients, whose prevalence is calculated.
Results: Our study included a total of 54 subjects (90.8% males and 8.2% female) with mean SD age of 38±6.7 years ranging from 26 to 53 years. Of which 22 patients, 40.7% tested positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) on sputum CBNAAT. The prevalence of MTB in among silicosis patients was found to be 40.7%.
Conclusions: Association of TB and silicosis is very strong with the prevalence of TB among silicosis patients as 40.7%. Our study also observed the male sex and elder age as elevated risk of developing silicotuberculosis. All the people getting exposed to silica dust need to be educated in the usage and usefulness of protective equipment.
Study of operative results of fracture acetabulum in adults
Authors: Nishant Pravin Suvagiya  , Nimish Bhanuvadan Patel  , Parag Manoj Tank  , Poojan Vimesh Shah  , Dhaval Vanmali Patel
Published: January 2023

Background: Acetabular fractures are relatively rare intra-articular fractures and due to its complex anatomy, require absolute stability in the form of articular reduction and rigid fixation. Specific approaches need to be taken to operate such fractures and planned protocol needs to be followed to mobilize those patients postoperatively.
Aims and Objectives: Primary objective of the study is to analyze the operative results of fracture acetabulum in terms of the operative technique used, clinico-radiological outcome, post-operative range of motion achieved, and time taken for mobilization. Secondary objective is to estimate early and late complication encountered related to technique, implants and to compare our study to other published studies.
Materials and Methods: This study is a retrospective study of 26 patients with acetabular fractures operated at our institute from the period of May 2019 to May 2022. All patients who gave consent have been included in our study.
Results: There was an improvement in functional and radiological outcomes of all the patients. Twenty-four patients showed excellent to good according to the Merle’d Aubigne Postel scoring in our study. Twenty-five patients achieved excellent to good according to Harris hip score. About 90% of patients in our study returned to their pre fracture work in 4 months.
Conclusion: The quality of reduction and fixation is strongly associated with clinical results. In acetabular surgery, for fixing the fracture if we follow established protocols we can get good to excellent outcome in patients.
Current Prescribing Practices in Bacterial Skin Infections in a Tertiary care hospital- A Prospective study
Authors: Syamala Dimma  , Lakshmana Chintala  , Swathi Ratnam Regidi  , Sanuvada Vijay Rama Raja Sekhar
Published: January 2023

Background: Skin diseases of microbial etiology are caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and ectoparasites, of which bacterial infections are most common than others. Antibiotic resistance among the micro-organisms is developing due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics and irrational prescription of drugs.
Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess various aspects of prescription pattern and rational use of antibiotics for bacterial infections in the department of dermatology.
Materials and Methods: A prospective analysis of 120 patients attending Dermatology Out Patient Department, at Government Medical College, Srikakulam, for 16 months (June 2017–September 2018) was carried out to analyze the usage of antibiotics through various routes to treat dermatological infections. The number of antibiotics prescribed, their name, class of drug, frequency and route of administration, and duration were recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Among the study population, 55.9% were male and 44.1% were female. Acne vulgaris (25%) is the most common condition, for which antibiotics were prescribed followed by impetigo (16.66%). Most commonly prescribed systemic antibiotics were penicillins (51.66%) followed by macrolides (18.33%). Most commonly prescribed topical antibiotic was mupirocin (33.33%) followed by clindamycin (25%). The most preferred route of antibiotic administration was oral route (62.44%).
Conclusion: Prescription pattern of antibiotics in this study proved that dermatologists followed rationality and contributed their part to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance. Periodic screening of drug prescribing pattern studies should be done to rationalize the prescription, to reduce errors, and to increase therapeutic benefits and cost-effective management.
Outcome of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in non-metastatic locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer – A prospective and randomized study
Authors: Subir Pal  , Anjan Bera  , Soumen Mukherjee  , Asmita Dasgupta  , Srikrishna Mandal  , Saptarshi Banerjee
Published: January 2023

Background: Sequential chemoradiotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy are two treatment options for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Still there is limited data regarding which is the better treatment option.
Aims and Objectives: This study is to compare the response rate and toxicity pattern between induction (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in locally advanced NSCLC patients.
Materials and Methods: A total of 48 Stage III NSCLC patients were selected for the study and were randomized into two arms with a 1:1 ratio. Patients of ARM-1 received concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone of a total dose of 66Gy/33# over 6 and ⅟2 weeks with paclitaxel (50 mg/m2) and carboplatin (Area under curve [AUC] 2) once every week. The study arm (ARM-2) received two cycles of induction chemotherapy with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 6) every 3 weeks and concurrent chemoradiotherapy (same CRT as on ARM-1).
Results: In our study, overall response rate (Complete response+Partial response) in Arm 1 and Arm 2 was 62% and 71%, respectively. The treatment was very tolerated in our study. A mean follow-up of 12 months by Kaplan–Meier survival analysis showed a statistically non-significant difference in disease-free survival in both arms. Progression-free survival was numerically superior in the induction chemotherapy arm but the difference was statistically non-significant. Acute hematological toxicity was numerically more in the concurrent chemoradiotherapy arm, but statistically not significant. Acute lung toxicity, acute pharynx, and esophagus toxicity were numerically more in the induction chemotherapy arm but statistically non-significant.
Conclusion: There was no significant difference between induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in the present study population.
Correlation of multiparametric MRI (PIRADS grading) and apparent diffusion coefficient values in prostate tumor with Gleason score
Authors: Saini Ravina , Vohra Aditi , Jain Amit , Narula Harneet , Kadyan Harneet , Singh Sanjay
Published: January 2023

Background: Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of prostate is the radiological investigation of choice for the evaluation of prostatic tumors.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of mpMRI using PIRADS 2.1 grading and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values as a non-invasive investigation in the detection of prostatic tumors and to correlate PIRADS grade and ADC values with Gleason score of prostate cancer (prostate Ca).
Materials and Methods: Fifty patients above the age of 50 years presenting with signs and symptoms of prostate Ca were enrolled for the study. All patients were subjected to the mpMRI including ADC values and then all underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsies. The post-biopsy Gleason score was correlated with PIRADS grading and ADC values followed by statistical correlation.
Results: There was a positive linear association between PIRADS score and serum prostate-specific antigen levels (+0.433) and inverse relationship between mean tumor ADC values and Gleason score with correlation coefficient of −0.846 (P<0.001). There was a positive linear association between the PI-RADS score and Gleason score (correlation coefficient of +0.739 with P<0.001). In addition, the positive predictive value of mpMRI was 78.79%, while the negative predictive value was 84.34%.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that mpMRI with PIRADS grading including ADC values assists in targeting the appropriate biopsy site for better characterization of the prostate Ca as it correlates well with the Gleason score.