bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Zakat Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Jawa Timur (Tinjauan Index Zakat Nasional)
Authors: Iit Mazidah  , Arivatu Ni'mati Rahmatika
Published: September 2022

Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki mayoritas penduduk muslim terbesar di dunia dan masuk ke dalam 10 besar negara yang memiliki kekuatan ekonomi. Ekonomi makro islami menekankan konsep bahwa kekayaan dan pendapatan harus terdistribusikan secara merata, sehingga dapat meningkatkan PDRB yang dapat menyentuh semua lapisan masyarakat, khususnya masyarakat dengan tingkat kemiskinan yang absolut. Agar kualitas pertumbuhan ekonomi bisa dirasakan oleh semua lapisan masyarkat, maka kenaikan PDRB harus diikuti dengan pengurangan jumlah kemiskinan dan ketimpangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis kuantitatif data panel dengan menggunakan analisis Fixed effect model. Data panel yang digunakan menggunakan data pengelolaan dan zakat dari BAZNAS perwilayah Jawa Timur dan PDRB di wilayah Jawa Timur. Tujuannya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh dana zakat terhadap indicator kesejahteraan ekonomi masyarakat Jawa Timur. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa dana zakat memiliki pengaruh yang positif namun tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap perekonomian masyarakat Jawa Timur.
Analisis Tingkat Kesehatan Dalam Perspektif Rasio Camels (Studi Kasus Bank Syariah Mandiri Periode 2017-2019)
Authors: Muttaqin Muh Syaukin , Siti Rumilah  , Sindy Marchelia Putri
Published: September 2022

Bank dalam suatu negara memiliki peranan yang penting. Salah satu fungsinya sebagai perantara keuangan yang operasionalnya untuk masyarakat. Kesehatan bank dan stabilitasnya menjadi hal yang sangat penting karena berpengaruh terhdapa turun naiknya suatu perekonomian. Serta dapat menumbuhkan kepercayaan masyarakat karena masyarakat semakin selektif dalam memilih lembaga keuangan. Bank Syariah Mandiri merupakan bank dengan total aset paling tinggi disbandingkan dengan bank syariah lainnya . Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana tingkat kesehatan pada Bank Syariah Mandiri selama periode 2017-2019 dengan menggunakan Rasio CAMELS. Dari Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kesehatan Bank Syariah Mandiri Syariah walaupun memiliki total asset yang lebih besar daripada bank syariah yang lain, masih belum masuk dalam kategori sangat sehat karena dari hasil penelitian Bank Mandiri Syariah saat ini masuk dalam kategori sehat. Tetapi pada penilaian sensitivity risk Bank Mandiri Syariah masuk dalam kategori sangat sehat.
Pos Ekonomi Digital Sebagai Regualasi Peningkatan Serapan Tenaga Kerja Umkm Di Di Desa Pragaan Daya Kec. Pragaan Kab. Sumenep
Authors: Abrori
Published: September 2022

Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki kontribusi cukup besar dalam meningkatkan perekonomian Indonesia. Peningkatan kontribusi UMKM terhadap pertumbuhan nasional harus terus diupayakan. UMKM berperan penting dalam perluasan kesempatan kerja dan penyerapan tenaga kerja, serta pertumbuhan produk domestik bruto (PDB). Berdasarkan data kementerian koperasi dan UMKM, UMKM telah mampu menyerap sekitar 97% tenaga kerja di Indonesia, serta kontribusi UMKM pada PDB mencapai 61,07% pada 2020. Sebagai penopang perekonomian, usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah sudah seharusnya diberdayakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pertumbuhan ekonomi dan diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi ketimpangan ekonomi.

Kondisi di desa Pragaan Daya yang merupakan bagian dari Kabupaten Sumenep, UMKM yang bergerak di berbagai produk senantiasa mencatatkan pertumbuhan cukup tinggi di beberapa tahun terakhir. Akan tetapi, pada tahun 2020-2021 jumlah UMKM di desa Pragaan Daya mengalami penurunan akibat dampak pandemi Covid-19 dan penerapan Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) yang berdampak pada terbatasnya kegiatan UMKM.
Meningkatkan Keterampilan Passing BawahMelalui Metode Modifikasi Permainan Bola Voli (Kelas X AK 1 SMKN 1 Kandangan Tahun Pelajaran 2017/2018)
Authors: Hidayat Ahmad Luthfi
Published: September 2022

Permainan Bola voli termasuk suatu permainan yang tidak mudah dilakukan oleh setiap orang, sebab dalam permainan bola voli dibutukan kordinasi gerak yang benar-benar bisa diandalkan untuk melakukan semua gerakannya. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut peneliti tertarik untuk melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas untuk meningkatkan keterampilan passing bawah dalam bola voli siswa. Penenelitian ini menggunakan metode jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Teknik pengumpulan data melalui pengamatan (observasi). Melakukan observasi langsung pada siswa dan guru di lapangan pada saat proses pembelajaran yaitu siswa kelas X AK 1 SMKN 1 Kandangan, mengamati dan mencatat semua yang perlukan. Hasil ovservasi ini menjadi refleksi bagi tindakan yang telah dilakukan. Berdasarkan temuan hasil penelitian diatas disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode modifikasi permainan bola voli dapat meningkatkan keterampilan passing bawah bola voli dalam pembelajaran penjaskes siswa kelas X AK 1 SMKN 1 Kandangan Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan.
التعدد الديني باعث لحوار الاديان - دراسة قرآنية
Authors: Meras Meras
Published: September 2022

ان أصل العلاقة مع الآخر هي السلم، والحوار هو احد مظاهر السلم الذي يدعو له الاسلام في قوله تعالى: ﴿ادْخُلُوا فِي السِّلْمِ كَافَّةً﴾([i])، وماسيتم بحثه هنا هو: بيان موقف القرآن الكريم من الحوار في ظل تعدد الاخر الديني، من جهة حفاظ الحوار على غايته من دون ان تفقده أهميته ودواعيه، والتي اظهرته كمظهر من مظاهر اقرار التعددية الدينية وجزء منها لايمكن التغاضي عنه

 

([i]) البقرة: 208.
المنهج الفقهي في تفسير القرآن الكريم
Authors: Dr.Ali Ahmed Nasser
Published: September 2022

يعد علم التفسير من أهم وأجلى العلوم الإسلامية ، ذلك لأنه يبين المعنى المراد من كلام الله سبحانه في القرآن الكريم باعتبار ان القرآن الكريم يمثل القانون الالهي الاول الذي يعتمد عليه المسلمون .

فقد اشار القرآن الكريم في بعض آياته الى الأحكام الشرعية الخاصة بالأمور التكليفية للناس على المستوى الفردي والاجتماعي والتي بلغ عددها 500 آية على ما هو المشهور بين العلماء .

وقد تم العمل بهذا التفسير في القرن الاول للرسالة ، فكان الصحابة يسألون الرسول محمد (ص) في أي امر مبهم فيما يخص التشريع ، ومن بعد الرسول انتهج اهل بيته (ع) هذا النهج فقاموا باستنباط الأحكام الشرعية من الآيات الخاصة بالأحكام .

واستمر العمل بهذا المنهج الى وقتنا الحاضر وقد قام العلماء من الامامية والمذاهب الاخرى بوضع القواعد والاسس لهذا المنهج لاجل استنباط الأحكام الشرعية من خلال طريقين :

الاول : الطريق الترتيبي .

الثاني : الطريق الموضوعي
نقد التصحيح اللغوي بشواهد العربية الفصحى
Authors: A. Pr. Dr. Hashem Jabbar Al-Zarfi
Published: September 2022

أن معظم التصحيحات في كتب التصحيح اللغوي قد جاءت بها شواهد عربية فصيحة ، واضحة، ولا يمكن ردها بحجة الضرورة أو الشذوذ ، وقد أحصى الباحث لذلك شواهد كثيرة منعها المصححون اللغويون المحدثون وهي واردة الاستعمال عند العرب الفصحاء، والبحث هنا سيعرض تلك الشواهد ويبين وجوه نقدها.
الامثال في كتاب سيبويه، دراسة تداولية
Authors: Dr.T Kahtan Hady Hassan
Published: September 2022

كان لتوافر كثير من المفاهيم اللغوية الحديثة في آراء القدماء وتقريراتهم أثركبير في ثراء الدرس الحديث، وكتاب سيبويه الارث الغني الذي لايزال يمد معظم الدراسات اللغوية الحديثة بأسس عربية فصيحة، والدراسات التداولية شكل من تلك المباحث التي وجد الباحث صداها في جانب إجرائي لعينة لغوية وهي الامثال التي رواها سيبويه عن العرب الفصحاء.

وبتطبيق الجوانب النظرية للبحث التداولي المتمثل بـ:( الإشاريات، الافتراض السابق، الاستلزام الحواري،الأفعال الكلامية)على مجموعة من الامثال العربية ،ومن ثم بيان البعد التداولي لها من منظور التداولية الحديثة.
إشكالية تحديد معنى الأداة في النص القرآني حروف الجرِّ إنموذجًا
Authors: Dr. Khairallah Mahdi Jassim Muhammad Al-Zughair
Published: September 2022

ما نروم إليه في بحثنا هذا التوصل إلى طريقة موضوعية تبحث في إشكالية تعدد معنى حروف الجرِّ في النص القرآني، وكان من مؤشرات تعدد المعنى الابتعاد عن مراعاة سياق النص القرآني الذي يتلاءم ومعنى الحرف، إذ الملحظ السائد بين النحويين أو المفسرين ينحو إلى انتقاء المعنى بما يتلاءم وجملة التركيب الواحدة بما يتحقق بها الاسناد الركني، وكذا تحديد المعنى بعيدًا عن المعطيات اللغوية، دون النظر إلى أبعاد النص وسياقه اللغوي الذي يفضي إلى تحديد معنىً معيَّن، مثل الاقتصار في تحديد معنى حرف الجرِّ على مفهوم التعدي فيضَّمن الفعل معنى فعل آخر أو يضمن الحرف معنى حرف آخر، فيكون هذا المنظور ابتعادًا عن المعنى الذي يتوافق وسياق النص القرآني.

     ومن جانب آخر يمثل البحث معالجة لغوية لتحديد معنى حرف الجرِّ، إذ استعمال الحرف بما يولِّد احتمال أكثر من معنى لا ينفي دلالة الأصل مع تضمين المعنى السياقي، فاستعمال "في" في سياق يدل على معنى "على" لا ينفي معنى الاستقرار الذي تدلُّ عليه "في" فيكون معنى الحرف مجموع الدلالتين، فقوله تعالى "لأُصّلِبَنَّهم في جذوع النخلة" لا ينفي المعنيين، فالدلالة يراد منها الاستقرار على جذوع النخل الذي يحمله معنى "في" ومعنى الاستعلاء الذي يحمله معنى "على"، وخلاصة القول أنَّ استعمال حرف الجرَّ على غير معناه يوسع المعنى بضميمة معنيين لا معنى واحد.

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مبدأ وضوح القانون (دراسة في النظرية العامة للقانون)
Authors: A. M. Ahmed Hassan Kazem Al-Masoudi
Published: September 2022

مبدأ وضوح القانون هو ذلك المبدأ الذي يفرض على السلطة المختصة بالتشريع بان تكون صياغة التشريع في نصوص قانونية قابلة للفهم وسهلة التطبيق، وان تصاغ بأسلوب لا يحتمل التأويل يسمح للمخاطب به فهمه وادراكه. ويعد وضوح القانون عنصراً من عناصر اليقين القانوني، كما انه يتمتع بقيمة دستورية كبيرة اذ ذهب القضاء في بعض الأحيان الى عدم دستورية النصوص غير الواضحة او الغامضة، ويظهر انعدام وضوح القانون بصور عده أهمها غموض النصوص القانونية او تعارضها، وكذلك حالة تضخم النصوص القانونية، ويمكن معالجة انعدام وضوح القانون بعدة طرق أهمها ضمان جودة الصياغة التشريعية فضلاً عن ضمان إمكانية وصول القانون وضمان العلم بالقانون.
Sustainable Wooden Skyscrapers for the Future Cities
Authors: Almusaed Amjad , Almssad Asaad
Published: September 2022

At the time of writing, energy-saving and eco-friendly building materials have gained acceptance, recognition, and a strong foothold in the construction sector. There is an appreciable degree of congruence in the development of green buildings and bio-based building materials, making it imperative to promote and sustain the application of such materials. Wood is endowed with a host of favorable properties sought after in a building material—its organic warmth, softness, ability to control indoor moisture levels and act as a good insulator, malleability, and workability, to name a few. Wooden buildings blend perfectly into the surrounding landscapes much better than their counterparts. It facilitates design for lightweight and strength, is a renewable resource, and accords stability and seismic resistance to structures. The focus of this chapter is on wooden skyscrapers which promise to be a greener and eco-friendlier option vis-à-vis the conventional concrete high-rises.
Motor Imagery as Adjunct Therapy for Rehabilitation of Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: The State-of-the-Art Umbrella Review with Meta-Analysis
Authors: H. Paravlic Armin
Published: September 2022

One of the most common causes of disability in older adults is osteoarthritis (OA), which often affects the knee. When conventional treatments fail to produce positive changes in patients’ physical function, pain relief, and quality of life, replacement of the degenerated and/or malformed joint is recommended. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been shown to be beneficial in improving aforementioned factors in patients with OA. However, despite comprehensive surgical methods and postoperative rehabilitation approaches, knee extensor weakness persists over a long period of time and may not reach the preoperative level of the non-OA leg for up to 6 months after surgery. Therefore, current rehabilitation programs do not seem to be sufficient to counteract these negative changes after TKA. When overt movement is limited due to various factors, several cognitive strategies have been shown to be useful in improving neuromuscular function without mechanically loading the muscles. One of the most studied strategies is motor imagery (MI). While there is some preliminary evidence supporting the use of MI in TKA rehabilitation practice, an umbrella review with meta-analysis is needed to summarize these findings and draw a clear conclusion about the efficacy of MI in terms of physical function and pain relief in TKA patients.
Immunotherapy-Associated Uveitis
Authors: Rivera-Grana Erick , M. Llop Stephanie
Published: September 2022

Novel immunotherapies used to treat some cancers, such as checkpoint inhibitors and target therapies of B-RAF protooncogene and mitogen-activated protein kinase (BRAF/MEK), have been strongly associated with adverse events related to immune dysregulation. These effects are known as immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Uveitis is among the known irAEs, and it occurs in approximately 1% of patients using these therapies. The uveitis observed in these patients ranges from anterior, intermediate, to panuveitis. If irAEs are severe, current recommendations are to stop immunotherapy treatment and simultaneously treat the uveitis with steroids (local or systemic). These oncologic immunotherapies have proved to show positive results in cancer treatment. Their use has increased with time, showing ocular side effects that were not reported previously. It is important that ophthalmologists and non-ophthalmologists are aware of these agents and their potential ocular side effects for timely diagnosis and adequate management. This chapter will review different immunotherapies and their potential ocular manifestations and how to diagnose, monitor, and manage these patients.
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Authors: Gamal Ahmed Al-kaf Ali
Published: September 2022

Over 50 different steroids, including precursors to other steroid hormones, are secreted by the adrenal glands, which are located directly above the kidneys. Aldosterone and hydrocortisone, however, are the two most significant hormonal steroids created by the adrenal cortex. Since aldosterone is too expensive to produce commercially, other semi-synthetic analogues are now used to treat Addison’s disease in its place. Fludrocortisone, for example, greatly increases both salt retention and anti-inflammatory activity when combined with hydrocortisone. The kidneys’ ability to reabsorb sodium is increased by aldosterone. Increased blood volume will follow an increase in plasma sodium concentration. Additionally, aldosterone boosts potassium ion excretion. Addison’s disease is brought on by inconsistency. Glycogen storage synthesis is induced by the synthesis of glycogen synthase, and gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from glucose) is induced in the liver.
Fluid Dynamics Simulation of an NREL-S Series Wind Turbine Blade
Authors: Ramanathan Bharat
Published: September 2022

Wind turbine blades are known for their complex geometry and difficult-to-predict characteristics. So, this chapter aims to look in depth at theory, design, modeling, and simulation of a 1.2 MW wind turbine blade (35 m). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will be used to simulate the blade. The design tip speed ratio (TSR), the center point of the design, is optimally chosen as 7. The various parameters like torque vs TSR, Cp, and Ct vs TSR will be found for varying pitch angles. Simulations will be performed on the blade, and the results will be compared with those obtained from blade element & momentum (BEM) theory. Along with this, QBlade and XFoils results are compared with a much more accurate CFD simulation. To conclude, the accuracy of various methods will be compared and evaluated.
Empower the Science of Organ Donation by Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Authors: Jiang Wenshi , Wu Xiaotong , Ma Liansheng , Shu Jing , Yan Juan , Yang Liming , Ma Yajie , He Xiangxiang
Published: September 2022

Inter-discipline is formed by the interpenetration and integration of multiple disciplines, which has become a notable trend involving interdisciplinary activities and a combination of research and development. Learned from experience worldwide, the management mode for organ donation and procurement activities varies among countries, but the core of the disciplinary construction of organ donation remains the same. The theoretical basis and practice of organ donation is not purely a matter of coordination, but its ground of knowledge is built upon multidisciplinary integration and its implementation relies on a joint-effort approach and requires collaboration of multiple teams. From the sociological viewpoint, organ donation represents the gift of life for transplant patients, which founds the key element in enhancing the harmony of society. While, from a practical perspective, its professionalism has been widely recognized by the international medical community. As a complex medical and social act, organ donation is a medical-centered subject with sociological, humanistic, ethical, psychologic, and juristic attributes. This chapter will provide an overview of how multidisciplinary collaboration empowers the science of organ donation, followed by the summary of recent efforts taken in China in pursuit of this goal as an example.
Cancelled: Using External Galactic Forces as an Alternative to Dark Matter
Authors: Neal Scott S.
Published: September 2022

There have been no shortage of theories to describe Dark Matter. Most of the current theories have one thing in common, either they propose new, yet to be discovered, particles or modifications to the Standard Model. So far, all attempts to prove that Dark Matter exists have failed. With the lack of supporting experimental results for any existing Dark Matter theories, it is time to examine other solutions that might explain Dark Matter without requiring any new particles to be detected. A different solution to the galaxy rotation problem would be to assume there is some external force pressing in on the galaxies holding them together. This research shows how external forces on the galaxies can duplicate the galaxy rotation curves that have been observed, without any Dark Matter. It also explains the acceleration constant a0 from the Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) theory. The results show that a model using an external galactic force is a valid approach to explain Dark Matter.
Endoscopic Management of Chronic Pancreatitis
Authors: Yavuz Arda
Published: September 2022

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive inflammatory disease with several complications. Endoscopic methods make essential contributions to diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopic ultrasound is considered the most sensitive method for diagnosing early CP. Symptoms related to CP, failure of medical therapy, pancreatic changes in imaging (obstructive stones, strictures, and main pancreatic duct [MPD] dilatation), and complications (strictures, pseudocyst, and disruption of MPD) require interventional endoscopic methods. Pancreatic duct stenting could be beneficial when the patient has a dominant stricture in the pancreatic head or a refractory MPD stricture. Before stenting, underlying malignancy should be ruled out by brush cytology. In refractory cases, multiple plastic stents or fully covered self-expanding stents are necessary. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can also be performed with or without endoscopic retrograde cholangiography for stones in the pancreatic duct. In this case, the stone characteristics, stricture, and exocrine function determine the procedure. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural or transpapillary drainage may be performed for pseudocyst-related CP, which has a success rate similar to surgery. Endosonography-guided celiac plexus block can also be used to treat CP.
Using Process-oriented, Guided-inquiry Learning in the Teaching of Academic Literacy
Authors: Weder Nandi , De Waal Marguerite
Published: September 2022

This paper presents a quantitative analysis of an intervention study that used process-oriented, guided-inquiry learning (POGIL) to teach grammar as part of an academic literacy module in the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) at the University of Pretoria. In the first semester of the Language and Study Skills (LST) module, four key grammatical functions (parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and discourse markers) are foundational to subsequent writing skills taught throughout the year. These grammatical functions are adaptable to quiz-style instruction and assessment and are taught online in this way; however, many LST students still struggle with the application of these functions well into the second semester. The POGIL method, which falls within the inquiry-based learning framework (Abraham, 2005) and is influenced by constructivisim and the learning cycle (Cracolice, 2009), presents an alternative approach which is suited to LST’s content and teaching mode. LST is presented in smaller classes of around 50 students, and emphasis is placed on practical application activities and student participation. The POGIL method aligns with this mode as it scaffolds the learning process through worksheets which students need to complete in small, carefully organised groups, thus requiring students to actively construct and apply knowledge, engage in deep learning and lay the foundations for independent learning. The potential applications of POGIL to academic literacy and language instruction have received little attention in teaching and learning research, as the method has typically been used and researched in STEM instruction. Furthermore, existing research is context-bound to institutions outside of South Africa. The POGIL-based intervention study for the LST module was thus designed to respond to the specific educational context and needs of the ECP students. Specifically, the study sought to establish whether the POGIL method of instruction improved students’ application of certain grammatical functions when compared to online, quiz-style instruction. A teaching intervention was conducted using POGIL-style worksheets, after which the performance of the intervention group was compared to the performance of a control group using data from items in formal assessments (two semester tests and an examination). Analysis of this data indicates that the POGIL group performed better than the control group in all five constructs, though the difference in performance was statistically significant in only four constructs. The paper concludes with a suggestion that further research should be conducted to investigate the relationship between students’ level of capability and their response to POGIL-style language instruction; some possibilities for the continuation of the study are outlined. The research therefore contributes to the small, but growing body of work on POGIL instruction by expanding it to include academic literacy and ECP instruction.
Redução fatorial híbrida como técnica de mineração de dados da avaliação educacional em larga escala
Authors: Lopes Simone Mágna Menezes Carneiro , Freire José Carlos da Silveira
Published: September 2022

A avaliação em larga escala tem despertado o interesse de pesquisadores, de governos e da sociedade. Tal interesse reside no fato de que seus resultados têm orientado as políticas públicas de gestão e financiamento da educação básica. Entretanto, os dados produzidos pelo Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica do Brasil são subutilizados pela gestão escolar como ferramenta de diagnóstico e de promoção da aprendizagem. Nessa perspectiva, buscou-se identificar fatores que influenciaram no índice do Ideb na avaliação do ano de 2017, para o 9º ano do ensino fundamental, entre escolas da rede estadual do Tocantins. Para isso, foi realizada uma análise fatorial multivariada exploratória para identificar os fatores os quais estão relacionados a um maior ou menor desempenho na avaliação do Ideb. Diante da variação das escalas dos questionários da Saeb e das notas do Ideb que variam de 0 a 10, houve a necessidade da dicotomização das escalas, por isso a análise fatorial multivariada pautou-se, tanto na extração fatorial por meio do método dos componentes principais a partir da correlação de Pearson, quanto na obtida por meio da correlação tetracórica. Concluiu-se que aplicação do método irá auxiliar o gestor em compreender os índices levantados e traçar uma perspectiva com pontos específicos em que se deve melhorar, além de possibilitar a extração de informações importantes para que a gestão possa intervir, de forma focalizada, na aplicação de recursos e nortear políticas públicas.
Pequeno manual antirracista de Djamila Ribeiro: o racismo está nos detalhes
Authors: Borges Júlia de Aquino Vidal Gomes , Gonçalves Márcio Souza
Published: September 2022

Há muitas maneiras de se combater o racismo, e todas elas podem fazer parte da rotina de cada um. A resenha do livro “Pequeno Manual Antirracista” (2019), de Djamila Ribeiro, analisa os argumentos e recomendações da autora, que acredita que o primeiro passo para se combater o racismo é o autoconhecimento e a compreensão de um processo iniciado ainda no século XVI. Inicialmente, a autora contextualiza historicamente a temática, para em seguida apresentar, de forma breve e didática, dicas e “instruções” para se refletir sobre a questão do racismo e tomar atitudes que façam a diferença no combate ao sistema de opressão.
The Role of Echocardiogram and Cardiac Rhythm Analysis for Early Detection of Cardiac Amyloidosis
Authors: Hubert, APRN, FNP-C Elizabeth , E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP Joyce
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this integrative review was to establish the role of cardiac rhythm analysis (electrocardiogram; EKG) and echocardiogram in increasing clinical suspicion for and earlier diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis. Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Scopus databases. Dates searched were from January 2017 to May 2021. Inclusion criteria included a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis, use of EKG, and echocardiogram participants 18 years and older. Articles were excluded if they were duplicates, had an irrelevant title, or were incomplete. Results: Results indicated neither EKG nor echocardiogram alone or in combination are sufficient for diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis. There is, however, a combination of findings that could potentially prove useful in “ruling in” cardiac amyloidosis and prompt further evaluation. Predominant findings in cardiac amyloidosis cohorts found on EKG showed low-voltage QRS complexes, a pseudo-infarct pattern in precordial leads, and an absence of left ventricular hypertrophy on EKG. There is no single echocardiogram finding specific to cardiac amyloidosis. Patients will generally present with thickened ventricular walls, and nearly all patients will display a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction until later stages of disease. Strain imaging, either via 2D or 3D transthoracic echocardiogram, is more useful in screening for or detecting cardiac amyloidosis and should be utilized in this instance. Findings in cardiac amyloidosis include decreased global longitudinal strain and relative apical sparing. Conclusion: Overall, EKG and echocardiogram are effective, feasible, and practical tools to increase clinical suspicion for cardiac amyloidosis for the purposes of early recognition and evaluation. These are useful only to “rule in” a diagnosis. Future studies are needed to validate these findings.
La creación musical en la estimulación del interés situacional del alumnado en Escuelas de Música
Authors: Martínez Hierrezuelo Yailin , Martínez Valle Carlos , Ivanova Iotova Anelia
Published: September 2022

Recientes investigaciones educativas en el ámbito de la educación musical han destacado las potencialidades motivadoras de la creación musical. La motivación es una categoría psicológica compleja. En un ejercicio de acotación del campo, centramos nuestra atención en el interés como variable socio-cognitiva de la motivación intrínseca y, específicamente, en el interés situacional, puesto que este a diferencia del interés individual, es influido por condiciones y/u objetos del entorno. Por tanto, una intervención educativa especialmente diseñada repercutiría en él. Teóricos del interés han señalado a la participación como una de las condiciones del interés situacional y las experiencias de aprendizaje basadas en la creación musical propiciarían el fomento de ese condicionante. Basándonos en estos fundamentos, nos planteamos como objetivo determinar en qué medida el ejercicio de la creación musical estimuló el interés situacional de 21 estudiantes de dos Escuelas de Música de la Comunidad de Madrid. Para ello, analizamos una actividad de composición que formaba parte de un proceso creativo que dirigía el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la asignatura de Lenguaje Musical. Utilizamos el método mixto para la recopilación y análisis de los resultados, los cuales reflejan que la actividad de creación musical no resultó de interés para todo el alumnado, pues causó diferentes grados de estimulación. De ello, inferimos que no existe una relación directa entre las prácticas de creación musical y la estimulación del interés situacional que puedan ser generalizadas.
Una Una propuesta alternativa de evaluación en el diseño de las interacciones e interfaces tecnológicas musicales: en la búsqueda de nuevos paradigmas.
Authors: Pascual Vallejo César
Published: September 2022

Actualmente el paradigma tecnosimbólico-positivista de la cuarta revolución industrial hipernormaliza nuestras diversas formas de creatividad. Su estandarización y automatización afectan a ciencia, educación y salud a través del uso y la apropiación de la tecnología. La crisis sanitaria actual ha evidenciado aún más la necesidad de encontrar diseños cognitivos tecnológicos flexibles y resilientes. Gran cantidad de literatura científica expone las intensas demandas cognitivas involucradas en el ejercicio de la música. Sus hallazgos revelan que la educación musical y la terapia musical son capaces de aportar alternativas a la psicología comportamental o al objetivismo radical, revolucionando el campo de la interacciones tecnológicas en favor de la salud y el bienestar. Teniendo en cuenta esta realidad científica, este artículo presenta una propuesta de evaluación alternativa construida a partir del método IMTAP (The individualized Music Therapy Assessmente Profile), afrontando así la actual necesidad de explorar enfoques creativos de evaluación en el diseño de la tecnología cognitiva, creativa y expresiva, proponiendo la integración proactiva de musicoterapeutas y arteterapeutas profesionales dentro de los equipos que diseñan las interacciones e interfaces tecnológicas creativas y expresivas, en la búsqueda de una posible alternativa evaluativa respetuosa con la educación, salud y el bienestar.
Compensation of nonlinear distortion in hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitters
Authors: Muškatirović-Zekić Tamara , Čabarkapa Milan , Nešković Nataša , Budimir Đurađ
Published: September 2022

Compensation of nonlinear distortion in hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitters is an open and challenging field of research. The goal of the study is to find an efficient method for linearization of power amplifiers in fully connected hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitters, which would not additionally increase the complexity of the system too much. In this paper, the polynomial-based compensation method of nonlinear distortion in hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitters is presented. The method is verified through comprehensive Matlab simulations. A 64x64 fully connected hybrid beamforming MIMO system with 2 RF branches on the transmitting side and 2 RF branches on the receiving side was considered. The proposed memory polynomial digital predistortion model is based on direct transmit-end feedback. Simulations were performed for different parameters of the memory polynomial model and analyzed. The obtained results are presented in graphical form, using Power Spectrum Density, and in numerical form, using metrics in time and frequency domain, such as Normalized Mean-Squared Error and Error Vector Magnitude. It is shown that the proposed memory polynomial digital predistortion model can very well compensate nonlinear distortion in fully connected hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitter. It has been also demonstrated that with increasing model complexity, ie with increasing memory depth and nonlinearity order of memory polynomial model, better compensation of nonlinear distortion in hybrid beamforming MIMO transmitters can be achieved.
Uticaj COVID-19 pandemije na visoko obrazovanje
Authors: Dobrojević Miloš
Published: September 2022

Od početka pandemije virusa COVID-19, više od 70 procenata studenata širom sveta su pogođeni zatvaranjem škola i univerziteta. Nasuprot tome, institucije visokog obrazovanja čine sve što je u njihovoj moći da učine svoje nastavne programe dostupne preko Interneta, sa ciljem da studenti i nastavno osoblje ostanu kod kuće. Popularnost online nastave već duži niz godina raste, pre svega zahvaljujući pristupačnoj ceni, fleksibilnosti i jednostavnom pristupu bez obzira na fizičku lokaciju. I pored očiglednih benefita i bombastičnih naziva poput "budućnosti obrazovanja", većinom je tretirana samo kao pogodna novina digitalnog doba u kojem živimo. Međutim, sa izbijanjem pandemije online nastava je gotovo preko noći postala realnost obrazovnog sistema sa više od 85% studenata koji pohađaju predavanja preko Interneta. Postavlja se pitanje da li je sistem e-nastave ispunio očekivanja studenata?
A Descriptive Video Analysis of Helmet Impact Cases in North American Youth Football Players
Authors: Gyemi Danielle L. , Town Claudia M. , Alami Yousef J. , Jadischke Ron , Andrews David M.
Published: September 2022

Background: Detailed characterization of on-field helmet impacts in football through video analysis has mostly been limited to professional games due to the availability of high quality, multi-view video (e.g., broadcast footage). Few studies have assessed youth football helmet impacts using video-based methods, often with only a single-camera view. Objective: A multi-camera approach was used in this observation-based study to describe the mechanisms and situational factors of in-game helmet impacts experienced by youth football players. Methods: A descriptive video analysis was performed in which video of three games from two old divisions (game A: 9–12 years; games B and C: 13–14 years) was reviewed and parameters related to all cases of observed helmet impact were documented. Results: Overall, 95 helmet impact cases were identified (single helmet contact: 81.1%; multiple helmet contacts: 18.9%), with 115 helmet contacts. Helmet-to-ground contacts were most common (59.1%), followed by helmet-to-helmet (24.3%) and helmet-to-body (16.5%). Helmet impact cases generally occurred during a rush play (67.4%) and were concentrated in the mid-field (81%). Helmet contact locations were predominantly distributed between the rear (upper) (28.7%) and side (upper) (27.8%) helmet regions. Tackling was the most frequent activity leading to helmet impact (41.1%). Conclusion: These findings offer detailed on-field helmet impact characteristics at the youth level that can help inform athlete safety improvement efforts.
Description and complete mitochondrial genome of Atkinsoniella zizhongi sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) from China and its phylogenetic implications
Authors: Jiang Yan , Li Hao-Xi , Yu Xiao-Fei , Yang Mao-Fa
Published: September 2022

A new species, Atkinsoniella zizhongi sp. nov. of the subfamily Cicadellinae, was described and illustrated from China. The new species is similar to A. nigrominiatula (Jacobi, 1944), A. limba Kuoh, 1991, A. dormana Li, 1992, A. peaka Yang, Meng et Li, 2017, and A. divaricata Yang, Meng et Li, 2017. But the characteristics of aedeagus and pygofer process can be used to distinguish them easily. The complete mitochondrial genome of the paratype was sequenced and assembled. The mitogenome of A. zizhongi sp. nov. was 16,483 bp in length, with an A+T content of 75.9%, containing 37 typical genes and a control region (CR). The gene order was consistent with the inferred insect ancestral mitochondrial genome. All of the PCGs were determined to have the typical stop codon TAA or TAG, while COX2 and ND5 ended with incomplete termination codons T and TA, respectively. In addition, phylogenetic trees were reconstructed based on PCGs and rRNAs using both the maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) methods. The results showed that the intergeneric and interspecific relationships within the subfamily Cicadellinae were completely consistent in all of the phylogenetic trees, except that the different interspecific relationships within the genus Bothrogonia were detected in the ML analysis based on the amino acid sequences. This study enriches the species diversity of Cicadellinae and further promotes research on its phylogeny.
Comparison of Preoperative Assessment of Gastric Volume and pH in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery with Prior Two Hour Fasting versus Overnight FastingA Randomised Clinical Trial
Authors: Baghela Ajit Singh , Bhati Fateh Singh , Jha Manish , Chauhan Manish Singh
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Aspiration of gastric content is a known lifethreatening, yet preventable complication of anaesthesia. While mostly all elective procedures do follow the preoperative fasting protocols as recommended by American Society of Anaesthesia (ASA), there are many situations where the fasting guideline cannot be followed considering the emergency. In such cases, bedside ultrasound assessment of gastric volume can become an important tool to stratify aspiration related risk. Aim: To find out the actual trends of gastric volume and pH in patients with two hour fasting with a prokinetic drug versus overnight fasting who are undergoing elective procedures. Materials and Methods: This single centre, randomised clinical trial was conducted in the Department of Anaesthesia at Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, between December 2020 and July 2021, among 50 patients of ASA grade I undergoing elective procedures under general anaesthesia. Participants were divided into two groups. Group A patients were advised overnight fasting while group B participants were advised two hour fasting for clear liquids followed by intravenous (i.v.) metoclopramide injection. Assessment of gastric volume and other gastric parameters were done using a portable ultrasound machine. The pH of gastric content was measured using pH strips. Gastric content was obtained using Ryle’s Tube placed in the patient, postinduction of anaesthesia. Collected data was statistically analysed using Unpaired t-test for all qualitative data. Results: Significant difference in the anteroposterior diameter (3.46±0.34 in group A versus 2.24±0.30 in group B), cranio-caudal diameter (4.77±0.51 in group A versus 3.71±0.36 in group B), antral curved surface area (9.90±0.77 in group A versus7.77±1.04 in group B) and gastric volume (127.48±13.09 in group A versus 104.65±15.43 in group B) and pH (2.08±0.28 in group A versus 2.80±0.41 in group B) was observed (p-value=0.0001). However, no significant difference in any gastric parameter, mentioned above, was noted before and after injecting intravenous metoclopramide. Conclusion: Bedside ultrasound assessment of gastric volume is an important toolfor aspiration risk stratification especially in emergency, non-fasting patients.
A Review on Custom Hiring Services under Indian Conditions: Farmer’s Perception, Associated Factors, Constraints, and Suggestions
Authors: Kisku Upali , Singh Amit Kumar
Published: September 2022

Indian agriculture has witnessed a dearth in farm mechanization resulting in inadequate production and productivity in various parts of the country. Despite its need and usefulness, farm mechanization is still far off the reach of small and marginal farmers, who by the virtue of their poor economic condition are unable to acquire the various farm implements needed for timely farm operations. Custom hiring centers (CHC) are a reliable source for bringing a considerable change in the farming situation across the country by availing hiring services of farm implements at affordable rates to the farmers. CHCs are capable to realize the labor shortage, efficient and timely operations, and increased yields. Many studies have demonstrated different dimensions regarding the custom hiring centers and their services. This review paper is collated to provide a better understanding of the perception of the farmers, associated factors, constraints experienced by the farmers, and suggestions regarding utilization of custom hiring services (CHS).
Prevalence of fish Parasites IN Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens from Upper River Benue in Mutum Biu, Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Omeji S. , Solomon S. G. , Ogaba S. E.
Published: September 2022

The prevalence of fish parasites in Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens from Upper River Benue in Mutum Biu, Taraba State, Nigeria was carried out using standard parasitological method. The objectives of this study were to investigate the parasite species spectrum, prevalence of each parasites species, overall prevalence, prevalence of parasite infection in relation to the size and sexes of Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens and the infection induced by parasites on/in their body parts, with the view of providing relevant information that can be used in combating the rate of economic losses that could be experienced as a result of parasitic infestations. 4 parasite taxa comprising of Twelve (12) parasite species (Trichodina spp., Henneguya spp. Cryptobia iubilans, Diphillobothrium latum, Hymenolepis nanna and Bothriocephalus aengypticus, Capillaria philipinensis, Caenorhabditis briggsae, Camallanus spp., Eustrongylides spp., Contracaecum spp. and Clinostomum spp. were recovered from the samples of fish species used during the study period. Twelve (12) of the parasite species were recovered from Bagrus bayad while seven (7) were recovered from Protopterus annectens. Among the body parts of Bagrus bayad, while intestine had the highest percentage parasite load (56.37%), highest percentage parasite load (46.22%) in Protopterus annectens was recorded for stomach (46.22%). Out of the 400 fish samples comprising of 200 each of Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens, 234 (58.50%) comprising of 99 (49.50%) and 135 (67.50%) samples each of Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens were infested with 369 and 119 parasites, respectively. However, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of infection and parasite load between the fish species, respectively (P>0.05). Generally, larger sized samples of Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens had higher percentage of infection compared to the smaller sized of both samples although, the prevalence of infection in relation to sizes of both fish species was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Female Bagrus bayad and Protopterus annectens had higher prevalence of infection (21.61%) and (16.63%) than the males (6.37%) and (6.24%), respectively. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of infection in relation to the sexes of both fish species (P>0.05). Epidermal necrosis of the caudal fin and skin, thickened intestinal epithelium at the site of parasite attachment, hyperplasia of the intestinal villi and lamina propria, hyperplasia of infected gills at the secondary lamellae, ulceration of the stomach, abdominal distention, eroded and flattened intestinal folds and lymphocytic infiltration of intestinal mucosa and edema of the lamina propria of the intestine were observed with the infected samples of B. bayad. The infected samples of P. annectens exhibited epidermal necrosis of the skin.
Effect of Industrial Coconut Oil Effluent Irrigation on Germination, Growth and Yield of Talinum fruticosum (Talinaceae)
Authors: Ubochi Kingsley C. , Nwakuche Adaugo O. , Ojua Eugene O.
Published: September 2022

The increase in food production has been a major concern to developing countries. Due to the high demand for certain crops especially vegetables, farmers resort to the use of wastewater to cultivate these crops during the dry season. This research work aimed to investigate the effects of industrial coconut oil effluent (ICE) on the germination, growth and yield of Talinum fruticosum (water leaf). The physicochemical composition of the effluent was determined using standard analytical methods. Germination and vegetative growth (the plant height, number of leaves, leaf area and fresh weight) were studied on T. fruticosum. The plants were subjected to irrigation with 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100% and 0% (control) concentrations of ICE. The experiment on the vegetative growth studies was carried out in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The data were collected every two weeks, subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means were compared by using Duncan’s new multiple range test (DNMRT) at P < 0.05. The results of physicochemical analysis of ICE showed that most parameters were above FEPA standard limits except lead. Results from germination and vegetative studies revealed that mean values from treatment 0% (control) were significantly higher at P<0.05 and that the germination of seeds and seedling growth gradually declined as the concentration of effluent increased. Therefore, adequate dilution of the effluent is required before disposal and reuse of ICE for irrigation purposes.
Chikungunya Virus Infection in Pre-Covid-19 and Covid-19 Era; an Observation from a Tertiary Care Hospital, the State of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Singh Nishtha , Verma Anil , Rastogi Yashasvi , Jain Amita
Published: September 2022

This study determined the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on CHIKV (Chikungunya virus) infection, data of cases that were referred for anti-Chikungunya IgM from1st January 2018 to 31st December 2021 (four years) was analyzed retrospectively. A total of 8822 serum samples were tested of which 3125 (35.42%) were positive. Per cent positivity in Pre-covid-19 and covid-19 era was 36.5% and 33.5% respectively. Cases presenting with Acute Febrile illness had significantly lower positivity in covid time (31.11%) than pre-covid-19 time (45.29%). Finding of this study revealed a decrease in cases of CHIKV (Chikungunya virus) infection during the covid-19 pandemic.
Optimization Study on the Filtration Loss of Water Based Drilling Fluid using Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Shells Cellulose
Authors: Maxwell Onoh Ikechukwu , Chijioke Eme Njoku , Onyejiuwa Chime Thompson
Published: September 2022

The key process parameters for the filtration loss of water-based drilling fluid (WBDF), using Arachishypogaea shells cellulose (AHSC) were optimized using the two-level-two factor full factorial design of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). This research reveals the key outcomes of investigations, carried out on the formulation of a sustainable drilling fluid system, where AHSC is used as a fluid loss additive having no toxicity and high biodegradability. The characterization and pre-treatment of the AHSC used were carried out. Meanwhile, the result of the proximate analysis revealed that the AHSC had 70.40% cellulose, which is a good additive for drilling mud formulation that displays related functions as some of the foreign fluid loss polymers like polyanionic cellulose used in producing drilling muds. It was established that, additive concentration and filtration time had significant effects on WBDF formulation and performance while the optimum results were obtained as: 6g, 15 minutes and 11.58ml for additive concentration, filtration time and filtration loss, respectively. This investigation showed the suitability of AHSC as fluid loss additive that is cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative in this challenging phase of the hydrocarbon exploration industry.
Reflections on Integrins—Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Hynes Richard O. , Ruoslahti Erkki , Springer Timothy A.
Published: September 2022

This Viewpoint discusses the rapid advances in molecular cell biological approaches over the past 50 years and the many avenues for future advances that have been opened, including direct applications for therapeutic and regenerative medicine.
Navigating Cardiology’s Leaky Pipeline
Authors: Burns Courtney Julia
Published: September 2022

This essay describes the author’s experience of gender-based discouragement as a woman medical student.