bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparison with micro albuminuria indicates whether urine and
serum kidney injury molecule-1 can predict the onset of early diabetic nephropathy (DN).
Authors: Saleh Dalia M. , Rasheed Manal K , K. Alwandi Nabeel
Published: November 2023

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most frequent consequence of DM and a significant contributor to chronic kidney disease, a multifactorial illness. Kidney injury
molecule-1 (KIM-1) is a sensitive and accurate indicator of kidney damage and a
predictive indicator. Aim: The present investigation aimed to examine serum and
urine KIM-1 as a DN early marker. Patients and methods: The present study included 150 participants, among whom 50 non-diabetic participants were chosen as
controls. One hundred diabetic participants were split into two groups based on
their urine albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) as participants with normoalbuminuria
(T2DM patients without nephropathy) and microalbuminuria (T2DM patients with
nephropathy). The blood glucose, HbA1c, s.urea, and creatinine levels in serum
and urine were measured using standard laboratory techniques, and Elisa Essay
measured serum and urine KIM-1 levels. Results: There was a distinct variation in
the mean serum and urine KIM-1 between the control and diabetics without microalbuminuria (P = 0.001). Serum KIM-1 correlated with ACR (P = 0.669) in people
with diabetes with microalbuminuria. Urine KIM-1 was less correlated than serum
KIM-1 (p = 0.257). A strong association was found between ACR and serum KIM1 in people with diabetes with microalbuminuria and a low correlation between
ACR and urine KIM-1 in people with diabetes with microalbumin. Conclusion: According to the current investigation, diabetic groups with microalbuminuria had higher serum and urine levels of KIM-1 than the control groups. Additionally, there was a favorable correlation between serum KIM-1 and the length of
diabetes. More extensive multicentric trials are also needed to assess the efficacy
of serum and urine KIM-1 as a DN early marker.
Keywords: Serum /Urine KIM-1; Dibetic nephropathy; Microalbumin; DM type2
Panoramic View among Other Radiographic Investigations for
Dental Implant Surgery, Dentists’ Perspective
Authors: Jamal Mahmood Sanaa , Alnuaimy Amaal , Alhamdani Faaiz
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To determine the factors that could influence the use of OPG in dental
implant surgery from a dentist’s perspective. Methods: A Google form questionnaire was circulated electronically as a google form to dentists of different dental
specialties and practical backgrounds. Data were collected and analyzed using
SPSS Ver.25. Statistical significance has been set at P<0.05. Results: Most participating dentists use OPG as a preoperative diagnostic tool in dental implants. Only
13 (15.1%) dentists do not use OPG in dental implant treatment. The Chi-Square
Test showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.042) between the reason
for OPG request and dentists' qualifications. The overwhelming majority of PhD
and Fellowship degree holder dentists (71.4%) request the OPG to view the relationship between the implant site and the vital anatomical structures. The ChiSquare Test showed a highly significant relationship (P=0.000) between the type
of additional radiographic investigation and the dental specialty. Surgeons, compared to general practitioners (43.8%) and other specialties (52.6%), are favorably
interested (91.4%) in CBCT as an additional diagnostic aid to OPG. Conclusions:
Dentists agree on the preliminary diagnostic value of OPG in dental implant surgery. PhD and OMFS Fellowship holders seem more interested in the relationship
between the dental implant position and jaw anatomical landmarks on the OPG.
Oral surgeons appear to appreciate the role of CBCT as an additional preoperative
diagnostic tool.
Keywords: dill seeds, broilers, productive performance, carcasses.
Antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of biosynthesized Silver
nanoparticles using Sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) extracts against some
pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Abd. Alaameri Sally K. , A. Al-Hayanni Huda S. , A. K. Al-Zubaidi Labeeb
Published: November 2023

Multidrug-resistant bacteria have contributed to a rise in morbidity and death
from microbial infections, making it more difficult to treat illnesses caused by resistant pathogenic bacteria. There is a growing interest in using nanoparticles as
biomaterials around the globe. Nanoparticles might become a crucial, feasible
therapeutic alternative for treating infections resistant to several drugs. Currently,
they are recognized as feasible alternatives or additions to conventional antimicrobials. Nanotechnology focuses on developing eco-friendly methods for producing nanoparticles. The current work aims to generate a quick, ecologically
friendly approach for synthesizing silver nanoparticles utilizing aqueous and alcohol sumac plant extracts. These silver nanoparticles appear synthesized and
capped by sumac extract bioactive components. FTIR, XRD, SEM, AAS, EDX,
AFM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy were used to determine the nanoparticle structure, shape, and optical properties. Within 15 minutes, the AgNPs had formed.
The aqueous and alcoholic sumac extracts resulted in silver nanoparticles with an
average particle size of 43.82 nm and 39.55 nm, respectively. Against the multi-drug-resistant clinical isolates, silver nanoparticles from both extracts had good
antibacterial activity (Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Also, these nanoparticles had an
inhibitory effect on the productivity of the biofilm virulence factor. For this study
with highly significant differences (P≤0.01).
Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, Green synthesis, Rhus coriaria L., Sumac, antibacterial activity, antibiofilm activity; multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Estimation of amino acid concentrations in the kidney of albino mice
embryo
Authors: Abd Ali Amar Hussein , . Al-Bakri Nahla A
Published: November 2023

Amino acids are the basic building block for peptides and proteins. They are raw
materials for generating hormones, purines, pyrimidines and vitamins. Amino
acids also provide the body with energy through their carbon structures. The study
analyzed the amino acid in the kidneys of the albino mice embryo at 17 and 19
gestation days, using a high-performance liquid chromatography device (HPLC).
Samples were obtained after removing them from the embryo and placing them in
an ice bath to prevent cell lysis and acid loss. The study found 18 amino acids in
the kidneys of the albino mice embryo. They are Asparagine (Asn), Glutamine
(Glu), Serine (Ser), Glycine (Gly), Threonine (Thr), Histidine (His), Cysteine
(Cys), Alanine (Ala), Proline (Pro), Tryptophan (Tryp), Arginine (Arg), Tyrosine
(Tyr), Valine (Val), Methionine (Met), Isoleucine (Ile), Leucine (Leu), Phenylalanine (Phe), and Lysine (Iys).
Keywords: Amino acid, Mus musculus, Embryo, Kidney.
The Effect of Mediterranean Diet (MD) Accompanying Zumba Exercises in Reducing the Percentage of Cellulite for Women Aged
(30-45) Years
Authors: Obaid Al-Issawi Sura
Published: November 2023

The research aimed to identify the effect of the Mediterranean diet and Zumba
exercises on the percentage of cellulite for women aged (30-45) years. Therefore,
The researcher prepared the Mediterranean diet program and the Zumba exercises
that fit the research sample’s capabilities. The study sample was represented by
(20) female employees who had cellulite exclusively, where the Mediterranean
diet programs were applied through the distribution of a weekly food program and
the accompanying Zumba exercises. The above program was carried out on the
research sample for 3 months (12 weeks) by two training units per week, which
were graded from easy to difficult. After implementing the two programs and
conducting post-tests, the researcher concluded the following conclusions: The
Mediterranean diet positively reduced the percentage of cellulite found in specific
areas of the body (thigh, hip, and abdomen) because the values were significant,
knowing that its components are available, which made it easy to apply. Besides,
using Zumba exercises along with the Mediterranean diet helped reduce fat, water,
and waste accumulation and gradually disappear. The researcher recommends that
the Mediterranean diet be identified because its materials and nutrients depend on
unsaturated fats and their high nutritional value. Emphasis on adopting different
diets for those with high weight to reduce weight. Moreover, the use of Zumba
exercises and other physical exercises accompanying music in hospitals and rehabilitation centers because of their role in increasing the fun and happiness of
patients and eliminating depression and stress.
Keywords: Mediterranean Diet, Zumba Exercises, Cellulite
Using Social Listening for Digital Public Health Surveillance of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Misinformation Online: Exploratory Study (Preprint)
Authors: Boatman Dannell , Starkey Abby , Acciavatti Lori , Jarrett Zachary , Allen Amy , Kennedy-Rea Stephenie
Published: November 2023

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Despite challenges related to the data quality, representativeness, and accuracy of artificial intelligence–driven tools, commercially available social listening platforms have many of the attributes needed to be used for digital public health surveillance of human papillomavirus vaccination misinformation in the online ecosystem.
Readiness of the Beneficiaries to Engage in Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) as basis for intervention
Authors: M. Naganag Edgar
Published: November 2023

The study centers on the readiness of the beneficiaries to engage in Sustainable Livelihood Program as basis for intervention. Specifically, it gathered data on the profiles of the respondents as to age, gender, combined family Income, family size, and other sources of income, including the level of readiness of the beneficiaries and the community in the establishment of the Sustainable Livelihood Program their locality. Moreover, the study revealed that the community is fully ready in identifying the project and in project implementation. Additionally, the beneficiaries are ready for Microenterprise Development and in the aspect of Employment Facilitation. It was also revealed that there is no significant difference on the perception of the respondents’level of readiness of community, microenterprise development, and employment facilitation. Hence, the study concludes that the beneficiaries are indeed eager to start-up their SLP plan and the community is very much willing to provide the necessary support for the endeavor.The income of the family might push some families to be motivated and encouraged as members of the SLP. Families are also motivated to join because they see the creation of the SLP as an opportunity to improve their live and earn a living especially during this COVID-19 Pandemic. The real implementation of the SLP is a good evolving process of an organization that merits keen observation for additional knowledge in business management and administration especially in a rural locality with families of minimal income and education.
Online Bus Monitoring and Reservation Application (OBMRA) for GL Trans Agency
Authors: A. Paloy Eric , C. Sarne Jayhan , C. Padin Joseph Christian , P. Mariani Mathew Jun
Published: November 2023

Online bus tracking and reservation applications an application for mobile devices that functions on a centralized network. The software application "Online bus monitoring and reservation application” provides a bus transportation system, the opportunity to book seats, the cancellation of tickets, and a variety of inquiries needing prompt and swift reservations. Online bus reservation and monitoring apps are intended to facilitate the management and computerization of traditional databases and the booking, tracking, and monitoring of buses and travel. It allows workers to check ticket availability and make reservations for specific clients. It maintains all user data, including bus, reservation, booking, and customer data.
The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Higher Education: Students’ Perspective
Authors: M. Langgaman Aleli
Published: November 2023

Covid-19 is the latest crisis that happened worldwide. Since the onset of this crisis, many higher education and other institutions have faced challenges. With its continuing effect to the public, this study aims to explain student's perceptions and experiences related to the pandemic. In the study, data was achieved after analyzing the reports of 377 undergraduate students. Data were collected using an online questionnaire describing their perceptions and experiences. Consequently, it was found that most students still have positive feedback to the transition to online learning and they were most satisfied with the support provided by teaching staff. Students were mainly concerned about matters to do with their future career and studies. The findings also show thatthe pandemic incited various emotions and opinions from students. This includes the experience of anxiety and other distress, the restrictions of socializing, its negative effect on the learning process of the students, and the disruptions it is causing on the livelihood of people. On the lighter side, the pandemic was able to make the students recognize the importance of human communion and the importance of recognizing their responsibilities. Policymakers in higher education may benefit from these findings while formulating recommendations and strategies to support students during this time.
State of Protection of Women against Violence in Tabuk City
Authors: M. Ignacio Mary Grace
Published: November 2023

Violence against women committed by their intimate partners is a phenomenon that exists anywhere. Laws were passed to ensure that women were protected from violence. Knowledge of authorities on the laws that protect women is therefore imperative. This study looked into the protection of women against violence in Tabuk City, specifically the modes of violence committed against women; the level of awareness of barangay officials, women-residents and victim-survivors on laws protecting women against violence; and the services mandated by law to be provided to victim-survivors of violence. This study used quantitative and qualitative research designs using a questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide as data-gathering tools. In attaining the objectives, the study involved the 13 barangay officials of the selected urban barangays, 356 women-residents, and 29 victim-survivors of violence in the City. The data gathered from victim-survivors revealed that physical and psychological violence is the most common mode of violence experienced by women in the urban barangays of Tabuk City. Barangay officials, victim-survivors, and women residents are aware of the laws relative to protecting women against violence and the services provided to victim-survivors. Services provided to victim-survivors by barangay officials generally are done not because of the law mandating its provision but because their culture tells them to do so. Further, the barangay officials' awareness of services to be provided to victims-survivors is connected with their comprehension of the law.
Science as an Adventure: The Creative Life of Bill Hamilton
Authors: Segerstrale Ullica
Published: November 2023

Half a century ago the paper by graduate student William Donald “Bill” Hamilton, “The Genetical Evolution of Social Behaviour” (1964), started a paradigm shift in science. That paper showed how basic social behaviors – selfishness, altruism, cooperation, and spite – could be expressed in the language of population genetics, thus opening the door to mathematical model building and testing. He showed especially that altruism can evolve as long as the benefit of an altruistic act falls on a genetically related individual rather than on a random member of a population. Later Hamilton, ever the pioneer, was to open up many other new research fields. But his ideas were often too novel and he had a hard time convincing journal referees.

What they did not know was the range of methods by which he privately arrived at his conclusions: from “external” naturalistic exploration and mathematical modeling to “internal” anthropomorphic understanding of the study object, to a knowledge state that involved a veritable merger between observer and observed. Colorful computer simulation became the natural mediator between his naturalistic, esthetic and mathematical talents.

Brazil played a huge liberating and stimulating role in Hamilton’s life and it became his home abroad, away from his serious Oxford professor persona. He was especially intrigued by the evolutionary puzzles of the flooded forest and helped develop ecological research in the area. The Bill Hamilton Itinerant Center for Environmental and Scientific Education at Lake Mamirauá’s floating research station was founded in his honor. Bill Hamilton was an unusual scientist who sustained an intense creativity all his life. For him, science was the best adventure there was, and Brazil was the place to be.
Mating Strategies in Mozart’s Figaro
Authors: Dávid-Barrett Tamas , Rotkirch Anna , Carney James , Behncke Izquierdo Isabel
Published: November 2023

Since its first performance in 1786, Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro, written in close cooperation with opera’s librettist Da Ponte, has inspired a wealth of research in musicology and cultural studies. We study the social relationships of this opera using an evolutionary framework. The protagonists are analysed with respect to biologically-relevant individual traits like gender, social status and reproductive value and via the dyadic ties of sexuality, kinship and friendship. We argue that The Marriage of Figaro displays the major human male and female mating strategies with regards to long and short-term relationships. The biological relevance of the dense social network may explain part of this opera’s popularity across centuries, together with its musical, dramaturgical, and overall aesthetical qualities.
An Ethological Assessment of Allegiance to Rival Universities in an Intermediate City
Authors: Kruger Daniel J. , Kruger Jessica S.
Published: November 2023

In-group loyalty and inter-group competition are important aspects of behavior in humans and other social species. Patterns of in-group loyalty and inter-group competition are expressed in the modern context of American college football, including territorial aspects. ESPN ranked the Michigan–Ohio State NCAA Division 1 football rivalry as the greatest North American sports rivalry. “The Game,” as many fans know it, is held at the end of the regular Big Ten Conference season. Toledo is a mid-sized city in Ohio, with its northern limits at the Ohio-Michigan border. Although in Ohio, Toledo is geographically closer to Ann Arbor, MI (home of the University of Michigan), than to Columbus, OH (home of the Ohio State University). Conventional wisdom holds that team loyalties are divided among local residents, sometimes even within the same household. Merchandise featuring each school is widely available in the Toledo area and stores typically display Ohio State and Michigan items adjacently. We used an ethological approach to assess the level of allegiance for each school among Toledo residents during the 2013 American college football season. Despite the closer geographic proximity to the University of Michigan, there were more displays of allegiance to the in-state university, Ohio State University.
A Human Ethologist’s Perspective on Human Nature
Authors: Feierman Jay R.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book “Being human: bridging the gap between the sciences of body and mind” by Gerhard Medicus (2015).
The Ethologist’s Corner
Authors: Shimkus Andrew , Geher Glenn
Published: November 2023

A review of the book “Evolutionary science of human behavior: an interdisciplinary approach”, edited by Peter LaFreniere and Glenn Weisfeld (2014).
Attractiveness and Spousal Infidelity as Predictors of Sexual Fulfillment Without the Marriage Partner in Couples From Five Cultures
Authors: Nowak Nicole T. , Weisfeld Glenn E. , Imamoğlu Olcay , Weisfeld Carol C. , Butovskaya Marina , Shen Jiliang
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the cross-cultural prevalence and predictors of extramarital sexual fulfillment and in doing so tests some predictions derived from evolutionary considerations. Although most adults, across cultures, believe that infidelity, particularly by the female, is ‘wrong’ and infidelity is often the cause of divorce and violence, the behavior is widespread. Evolutionists have noted various fitness advantages to be gained from sexual infidelity. With such a strong theoretical base for specific predictions about infidelity, it is surprising that few conclusions can be drawn about the predictors of the behavior in married couples. Our study of married couples from China, Russia, Turkey, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US) revealed that love of the spouse, frequency of finding non-partners attractive, and self- reported extramarital sexual fulfillment of the spouse predicted frequency of sexual fulfillment outside of marriage. Cultural similarities and differences are discussed.
Human Sexual Behavior: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
Authors: Adair Lora E.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book “Evolution and human sexual behavior” by Peter Gray and Justin Garcia (2013).
Women at the “Sight” of Evolution
Authors: Fernandez Ana Maria
Published: November 2023

A review of the book “Evolution’s empress: Darwinian perspectives on the nature of women” by Maryanne L. Fisher, Justin R. Garcia, and Rosemarie Sokol Chang (2013).
Using the Prisoner’s Dilemma Task to Examine the Cooperative and Social Effectiveness Hypotheses of the General Factor Personality
Authors: Dunkel Curt S. , Summerville Lauren A. , Mathes Eugene W. , Kesserling Sean N. , Yockey Seth D. , Reeve Simon D. , Stolmeier Jacob M.
Published: November 2023

The prisoner’s dilemma was used to examine the cooperative and social effectiveness hypotheses of the General Factor of Personality (GFP). Consistent with both hypotheses participants who cooperated in the initial round scored higher on the GFP. However, this relationship was attenuated when controlling for life history strategy. Consistent with the social effectiveness hypothesis, a second round of the prisoner’s dilemma revealed that participants higher in GFP were more likely to follow a tit-for-tat strategy and this finding remained when controlling for life history strategy. The results show the potential of using games to examine the nature of the GFP and predictions from life history theory. Future research could vary elements of the methods such as playing more iterations of the game and could also utilize different games.
Historical Ethology, or Can We Learn From non-WEIRD Societies
Authors: McGrew William C.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? by Jared Diamond (2012).
The “Animal” Within: A Review of the Rational Animal
Authors: Johnsen Laura L.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book The rational animal: how evolution made us smarter than we think by Douglas T. Kenrick and Valadas Griskevicius (2013).
Is Casanova Dead?
Authors: Mühlhauser Alexandra
Published: November 2023

A review of the book Challenging Casanova: beyond the stereotype of the promiscuous young male by Andrew P. Smiler (2013).
The Human Evolution and the Nature of Societies
Authors: Varella Marco A. C.
Published: November 2023

A review of the book Human nature and the evolution of society by Stephen K. Sanderson (2013).
Adaptive Behavior of an Isolated and Confined Crew During a Mars Mission Simulation
Authors: Tafforin Carole
Published: November 2023

We conducted an ethological study during the Mars-500 experiment for a be;er understanding of the human adaptative process in an extreme environment over extended periods of time. The experiment simulated the isolation and confinement conditions of a 520-day interplanetary flight, within a multi-chamber facility on Earth. We focused the analysis both on non-verbal and verbal behaviors using the Observer XT® software. State events (actions, interactions, communications) and point events (facial expressions, collateral activities) were scored from video recordings made every two weeks at breakfast time and every month during group discussions. The results showed a decrease of behavioral flow over time, limited motor pa;erns that imply personal actions and visual interactions, cyclic changes of personal actions, periodic variations of visual interactions, and individual and cultural differences in verbal behavior profiles. We drew conclusions about an evolving microsociety during an interplanetay journey and identified some features of a Mars mission scenario.
The Big-5 and the Perceived Effectiveness of Love Acts
Authors: Wade T. Joel , Vanartsdalen Jamie
Published: November 2023

The present research was implemented in order to determine whether or not the Big-5 personality dimensions relate to the perceived effectiveness of love acts discovered in prior research. An internet based questionnaire was utilized and college undergraduates and as well as non-college students were included in the sample. The Big-5 dimensions of Agreeableness, Openness to Experience, and Emotional Stability were expected to be related to the perceived effectiveness of the Love acts. Additionally, men and women were expected to rate Love acts signaling commitment and exclusivity as most effective. The results obtained were consistent with the hypotheses and are discussed in terms of prior research.
Functional Aspects of Jealousy Across the Lifespan
Authors: Dillon Lisa
Published: November 2023

The crux of this paper is to examine how jealousy has measurable fitness-related benefits that are evident across the lifespan. Evidence supports jealous responses being displayed by infants as young as six months, perhaps to redirect care to oneself. Children then begin to incorporate more range in their behavior to redirect a#ention and care back to themselves in relationships with parents, siblings, and peers. In adolescence, some jealousy occurs in peer relationships, due to the closed nature of peer groups, and peer jealousy appears to impact mating opportunities differently for each sex. Most of the research on jealousy in adulthood examines how partners use mate guarding and other signaling behavior to protect a relationship. Some key directions for jealousy research to test functional hypotheses are discussed for each stage of the lifespan. While it is true that data are lacking to confirm effectiveness, it is apparent that being aware of and responsive to recurring relationship threats serves to protect various social benefits across the lifespan.
Gender Differences in the Status Consumption of Coffee
Authors: Tifferet Sigal , Shani Neta , Cohen Haim
Published: November 2023

Gender differences in consumer behavior are a neglected topic. Following mate selection theory, we expected males to portray higher levels of status consumption. In an observational study of 1,053 students, we found that among students who brought coffee to the classroom, 85% of the men brought branded coffee, in comparison to only 64% of the women. We propose that this effect originates “om males’ stronger need to signal their status through their choice of brand products. Our observational results are discordant with those using self-report measures, possibly since men are reluctant to report status consumption.
Human Walking Behavior—the Effect of Pedestrian Flow and Personal Space Invasion on Walking Speed and Direction
Authors: Frohnwieser Anna , Hopf Richard , Oberzaucher Elisabeth
Published: November 2023

Humans have a natural desire to keep a certain spatial distance to other humans, called personal space (Hall, 1966). If personal space is invaded without consent physiological reactions such as increased heart rate, sweating, and increased blood pressure are triggered (Middlemist et al., 1976). Using a newly developed system called CCB Analyser the walking pa!erns of pedestrians in an Austrian shopping center were recorded. Data included number of people, average speed, speed changes, direction changes, and two different measures for personal space, one being personal space in circles around stationary #ames and the other being personal space for pedestrians integrating the paths ahead. Results show that people walk faster when personal space is invaded, and walking speed and direction are changed to a higher degree at high pedestrian flow. These results show how crowded situations require behavioral changes and offer an important insight into the relationship of human walking behavior and personal space.
Is Cell Phone Use Socially Contagious?
Authors: Finkel Julia A. , Kruger Daniel J.
Published: November 2023

Cell phone use is increasingly prominent in public settings and may shape face-to-face social interactions. We used an ethological approach to examine cell phone use in public dyadic interactions, recording detailed behavior sequences. Naturalistic observations in university dining halls and nearby commercial dining facilities indicated that one individual’s cell phone use is a frequent precursor to the companion’s cell phone use. Cell phones create an alternative outlet for one’s attention and may both promote and interfere with live social interaction. These results have important implications for the role of information technology in modern social interactions.
ANALISIS KONSEP MAKIYAH-MADANIAH MUHAMMAD ABID AL-JABIRI TERHADAP OLIGARKI
Authors: Aziz Bashor Pratama
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the concept of makiyah-madaniah formulated by al-Jabiri in preparing his chronological interpretation. The model of interpretation based on historical analysis in the context of makiyah-madaniah tries to reveal the dialectics in the process of revelation and the Prophet's da'wah journey related to reality at that time. For al-Jabiri, this model can provide historical meaning not written in the text, so that the reality faced by the Prophet can be contextualized and developed in the present. The method used is descriptive analysis with the type of literature research. This article focuses on the problem of oligarchy by formulating the question of how the concept of makiyah-madaniah Abid al-Jabiri in analyzing the problem of oligarchy? The aim is to show that Islam is important in opposing and preventing oligarchic actions. As al-Jabiri shows that the makiyah verses deal with opposition and madaniah verses as a form of prevention in building state law. This article concludes that the Makiyah verses oppose tribal authority that hegemonizes other tribes and weak groups, resulting in social, economic, and political injustice. The madaniah verses are a form of the legal construction of property management and democracy to realize justice in the state and society.
TAFSIR AL-QUR'AN DI ERA POST-TRUTH: ANALISIS WACANA TAFSIR LISAN ACH DHOFIR ZUHRY
Authors: Fakhri Afif  , Subi Nur Isnaini
Published: November 2023

This study aims to explain Ach Dhofir Zuhry's oral interpretation of the Qur'an that discusses post-truth discourse. The emergence of post-truth in recent years seems to have eliminated the dividing line between truth and falsehood. Consequently, digitalization presents significant negative impacts in the social, economic, political, and, of course, religious dimensions. In addition, post-truth also opens opportunities for religious people to improve their religious understanding, but on the other hand, the digital world contributes to the increasing issue of religious intolerance and exclusivism. Along with this phenomenon, Ach Dhofir Zuhri came up with an interpretation of the Qur'an through oral speech delivered through social media platforms. Based on qualitative data, this study analyzes literature and digital data, as well as interviews with Dhofir Zuhry. By elaborating on the idea of oral interpretation and modern interpretive discourse, this study shows that Zuhry's oral interpretation in the digital world offers a new perspective on the discussion of Islam and post-truth. In this case, the concept of tabayyun becomes an ethical-contextual solution to face the post-truth era by encouraging the maximum utilization of human reason in social media.
POTRET KELAM MODERASI BERAGAMA
Authors: Haryono Satrio Dwi
Published: November 2023

Today, religious moderation is the mainstream in building tolerance among religious communities. Various dimensions of life are deemed necessary to internalize the values of religious moderation. Education is one of the various dimensions of life targeted by Religious Moderation. The issue of religion and the flow of adherents is also an interesting study in Religious Moderation. This is because adherents are also recognized as citizens who have the same rights as adherents of other religions. In this article, we will explain how Religious Moderation responds to the flow of adherents in the educational dimension. Using a qualitative research model through library research that relies on the Semarang Social and Religious Studies Institute's Annual Report Book for 2020 and 2021. The data analysis technique in this article uses the induction method. By referring to specific facts that eliminate the basic assumptions of a theory. The results of the research presented in this article state that there is still a lot of discrimination experienced by adherents in the educational dimension. Even though there are regulations that regulate this. Also, the Religious Moderation movement wants to create an inclusive and tolerant society but still, the results are not optimal.
PETA PEMAHAMAN ILMU USHULUL FIQH JALALUDDIN AS-SUYUTHI DALAM KITAB AL-ASYBAH WA AN-NADHAIR
Authors: Hilyati Aulia  , Indarwanto Wijay Wasari
Published: November 2023

The science of ushul fiqh occupies a very important position in the science of Sharia because it has a very large role in takhrij al-ahkam al-islamiyyah. The science of ushul fiqh stood as an established scientific discipline in the hands of Imam Syafi’i. He made the science of ushul fiqh interesting to study or carry out a multidisciplinary approach. To understand the scientific framework of ushul fiqh, the author will formulate a map of understanding the science of ushul fiqh Jalaluddin as-Suyuthi in his work al-Asybah wa an-Nadhair. This article aims to find out the map of understanding the science of ushulul fiqh Jalaluddin as-Suyuthi in the book al-Asybah wa an-Nadhair from the aspect of the object of knowledge, the process of obtaining knowledge, and the benefits of knowledge. This article is qualitative library research using a philosophy of science approach from ontology, epistemology, and axiology. The subjects of this study were Imam Jalaluddin as-Suyuthi and the book al-Asybah wa an-Nadhair. Data will be collected using documentation techniques. The results of this study are from the ontology aspect, the main object of the study includes dalil, istidlal, and mustadil, while one follow-up object is the mass object (masail). From the aspect of epistemology, the process of knowing Imam as-Suyuthi regarding objects in the book al-Asybah wa an-Nadhair goes through three coherent stages, these stages are the heuristic stage, the critical stage, and the explanation stage. From an axiological aspect, this book deserves to be one of the main references in the science of ushul fiqh of the Shafi'i school, both for beginners and experts.
Pemberdayaan Santri PPTQ Abi Ummi Boyolali dalam Mencegah dan Menanggulangi Penyebaran Covid-19
Authors: Nurhuda Abid
Published: November 2023

The pandemic has caused a change in the form of activities from direct activities to online activities. On the other hand, educational institutions are allowed to hold learning and teaching activities but with strict health conditions and protocols. One of the educational institutions that carry out the learning and teaching process is the Tahfidzul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School (PPTQ) Abi Ummi Boyolali. Even though they are required to implement strict health protocols, there are still some students who do not implement them. The purpose of this service is to increase the awareness of the students in implementing health protocols. Data collected by interview and observation. The result of this dedication is an increase in the understanding and awareness of the students in implementing health protocols, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining distance.
Pelaksanaan Psikososial Berbasis Budaya Lokal Sebagai Upaya Pemulihan Trauma PascaGempa Cianjur
Authors: Nurulaeni Fitria , Ardiansyah Rizqi , Sundari Sundari , Nurzaman Ujang , Amalia Zulfatul
Published: November 2023

This service aims to help trauma recovery after the Cianjur earthquake, precisely in Cibulakan Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency. In this activity, children become the focus of devotion because they are considered the most vulnerable victims. They lose the environment that should be a daily life to grow and develop, so this underlies the importance of this devotion so that these children can still live their lives as before. The service is carried out by carrying out psychological handling efforts in the form of trauma healing through psychosocial activities based on local culture based on the results of initial observations that have been carried out previously supported by information that shows that children in the village like games, especially traditional games. The result of this devotion is that the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the children grow again and their joy in living daily life begins to return to normal, even though previously they were faced with very stressful circumstances and even destroyed their mentality.
Reliability of presence-only data for assessing plant community responses to climate warming
Authors: Riaño Laura Camila Pacheco , Rumpf Sabine , Maliniemi Tuija , Flantua Suzette , Grytnes Jon-Arvid
Published: November 2023

Climate warming has triggered shifts in plant distributions, resulting
in changes within communities, characterized by an increase in
warm-demanding species and a decrease in cold-adapted species - referred
to as thermophilization. Researchers conventionally rely on
co-occurrence data from vegetation assemblages to examine these
community dynamics. Despite the increasing availability of presence-only
data in recent decades, their potential has largely remained unexplored
due to concerns about their reliability. Our study aimed to determine
whether climate-induced changes in community dynamics, as inferred from
presence-only data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility
(GBIF), corresponded with those derived from co-occurrence plot data in
Norway. To assess the differences between these datasets, we quantified
a Community Temperature Index (CTI) from the co-occurrence data set and
compared this with CTI obtained from presence-only data. We also
examined the temporal trend in CTI (i.e., thermophilization) in both
datasets. To do this, we first established a species-temperature
relationship based on data before climate warming. In a preliminary
analysis, we assessed the performance of this relationship using three
datasets: 1) Norwegian co-occurrence data, 2) presence-only data from a
broader European region organized into pseudo-plots (potentially
capturing more species niches), and 3) a combined dataset merging 1) and
2). The transfer function including both datasets performed best.
Subsequently, we compared the CTI for the co-occurrence plots paired up
spatially and temporally with presence-only pseudo-plots. The results
demonstrated that presence-only data can effectively evaluate species
assemblage responses to climate warming, with consistent CTI and
thermophilization values in comparison to co-occurrence data. Employing
presence-only data for evaluating community responses opens up better
spatial and temporal resolution and much more detailed analyses of such
responses, our results therefore outline how a large amount of
presence-only data can be used to enhance our understanding of community
dynamics in a warmer world.
Iron uptake by Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections and urosepsis -- genetic and proteomic studies
Authors: Krawczyk Beata , Burzyńska Magdalena , Wityk Paweł , Laskowska Agnieszka , Stanisławska-Sachadyn Anna , Raczak-Gutknecht Joanna , Waszczuk-Jankowska Małgorzata , Bronk Marek , Markuszewski Michał J.
Published: November 2023

Urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli can lead to
urosepsis, and the pathogens’ effectiveness in acquiring iron determines
their virulence. The level of expression of the siderophore genes in
different environments (M9 medium, artificial urine, and M9 supplemented
with blood) was investigated using the CAS assay and qPCR. Aerobactin
was found much more frequently in blood than in urine isolates (P=0.03),
but the expression in artificial urine was 2x higher than in blood
(P=0.03). We observed significant changes in the expression of
entC, iro-2, iucA, and iroB bacterial genes between groups
in artificial urine. The siderophores enterobactin, aerobactin and
yersiniabactin (P=0.016), with the iha and hlyA genes, may
represent markers of increased urosepsis risk. Moreover, proteomic
profiles between groups were significantly different (ferritin-1, iron
uptake system component EfeO, ferrous iron transport protein B,
nitrate/nitrite response regulator protein NarL, protein HemY,
ferrienterobactin receptor FepA, lipopolysaccharide export system
protein LptA and 2Fe-2S ferredoxin). We also observed the positive
association with urosepsis of IL-6, TNF, and CRP proteins between
groups. In conclusion, risk factors for UTI-related sepsis may be
related to the iron uptake system, and genetic and proteomic profiles
may help in their identification.
Kumulacja ryzyka na rynkach finansowych jako zagrożenie równowagi rynkowej
Authors: Drabik Ewa
Published: November 2023

Celem pracy jest pokazanie iż pomimo, że niechęć do ryzyka istot żywych uznawana jest za zjawisko powszechne to w sytuacji silnych emocji ludzie ryzykuję bardziej niż można się tego spodziewał i działają tak jakby mieli niestandardowe preferencje. Przeciwko powszechności niechęci do ryzyka przemawiają obserwacje, które świadczą o analogiach zachowa?? graczy giełdowych z hazardzistami. W ostatnich latach na rynkach światowych królują fundusze hedgingowe, które specjalizują się w najbardziej agresywnych i ryzykownych inwestycjach, a powszechnie stosowanymi na giełdach technikami są lewarowanie i spekulacja. Rozwija się także rynek terminowy, który pomimo szczytnych pierwotnych założeń umożliwią rozpoczęcie handlu czystym ryzykiem. Coraz częściej bowiem kontrakty terminowe nie są wystawiane na surowce, walutę czy też walory giełdowe, ale na długi. Racjonalny handel na giełdach ustąpił miejsca spekulacyjnej grze, co stało się poważnym zagrożeniem równowagi rynkowej. Istnieje możliwość ilościowego wyrażenia awersji do ryzyka za pomocą indeksów Arrowa- Pratta, co może okazać się pomocne przy określaniu rzeczywistych nastrojów giełdowych i ewentualnym przewidywaniu powstania zjawiska, tzw. bańki spekulacyjnej. Tradycyjne metody prognozowania, nie uwzględniające nastrojów inwestorów oraz ich stosunku do ryzyka, mogą odnosić sukcesy jeżeli chodzi o badanie przyszłych i obecnych trendów rynkowych i hipotetyczne przenoszenie ich w przyszłość. Metody te są jednak w znacznej mierze bezużyteczne, jeżeli chodzi o przewidywanie nagłych załamań rynku. Analiza indeksów Arrowa-Pratta może wypełnić tą lukę.
Rola funduszy strukturalnych Unii Europejskiej w rozwoju klastrów w Polsce Wschodniej
Authors: Krukowski Artur
Published: November 2023

Koncepcja klastrów staje się coraz bardziej popularna jako narządzie pozwalające na zrozumienie funkcjonowania i podjęcie działań poprawiających konkurencyjność gospodarek lokalnych i regionalnych. Według Komisji Europejskiej klastry są głównym czynnikiem poprawy innowacyjności i dobrobytu poprzez wspieranie procesu budowy unikalnych zasobów i umiejętności umacniających rolę regionów w globalnej gospodarce. Komisja Europejska dostrzegając potencjał klastrów dla rozwoju regionów podejmuje szereg inicjatyw wspierających proces ich tworzenia i rozwoju. Wiele inicjatyw w krajach członkowskich jest wspierana przy wykorzystaniu funduszy strukturalnych. W perspektywie finansowej na lata 2007-2013 przewiduje się realizacje i współfinansowanie działań typowych dla polityki opartej o koncepcję klastrów np. tworzenie powiązań sieciowych pomiędzy przedsiębiorstwami, wspieranie interakcji pomiędzy przedsiębiorstwami a sferę badawczo-rozwojową czy promowanie budowy inkubatorów przedsiębiorczości. Regiony Polski Wschodniej również mają możliwość korzystania z funduszy strukturalnych w tym zakresie. Głównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie Operacyjnego Programu Rozwoju Polski Wschodniej w kontekście działań i źródeł finansowania wspierających proces tworzenia i rozwoju klastrów. W opracowaniu została przedstawiona koncepcja klastrów, uzasadniająca jej atrakcyjność oraz najważniejsze inicjatywy dotyczące ich rozwoju podejmowane dotychczas przez Komisję Europejską. W dalszej części ma miejsce charakterystyka działań z zakresu polityki rozwoju opartej o koncepcje klastra przewidzianych dla rozwoju pięciu województw Polski Wschodniej wraz z charakterystykę źródeł finansowania
Effect of forging sequence and heat treatment on microstructure of high-duty power-plant shaft made of Cr-Mo ultra-high strength steel
Authors: Skubisz P. , Lisiecki Ł.
Published: November 2023

The paper presents the results of modeling and testing of a heavy weight part made of Cr-Mo, which was V-modified ultrahigh strength steel grade AISI 4140, processed through a novel open-die forging program and two alternative routes of twostage heat treatment cycles designed to meet requirements of high-duty components for energy sector. By using unconventional forging conditions based on the assumption of large feed and reduction ratio and modifying the chemical composition, better control of the austenite grain was achieved to minimize abnormal grain growth and/or strain uniformity problems. Using the Finite Element Modeling, the multi-stage sequence of upsetting and the cogging strain distribution were optimized to minimize the strain variation along the length to a range 2.2?2.7, and correlated with the microstructure generated at each main stage on the large cross-sections of the shaft. Mechanical and thermal processing cycles designed using the finite element method were fully verified physical modeling using a 16 ton forging block, including two alternative quenching strategies: oil vs. water spray and air. The material was studied in the as-forged, normalized and heat-treated states to observe the behavior of the hot-formed material and the effects of cooling conditions on the microstructure during the final heat treatment. It was found that the use of large feed ratios on cogging and varied cooling allowed to suppress the adverse effects of the inevitable abnormal grain growth, resulting in 1?2 ASTM in forged condition and reaching 6 ASTM and 8/9 ASTM after quenching in oil and water spray, respectively, which allowed a corresponding notched impact strength of 44?48 and 85?122 J/cm2 in the critical region of the forged shaft after tempering.