bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inter-Annual Variability of Water Exchange between the Azov Sea and the Sivash Bay through the Tonky Strait
Authors: Eremina Е. S. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Science, Sevastopol, Russia, Evstigneev V. P. ,   Sevastopol State University, Sevastopol, Russia,   Sevastopol Center for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, Sevastopol, Russia
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The work is aimed at studying the components’ intra- and inter-annual variability in the water exchange between the Sivash Bay and the Sea of Azov through the Tonky Strait at the current climatic period based on the empirical conversion schemes and using the hydrometeorological observation data obtained at the nearby stations. Methods and Results. Using the data on the sea level, and the wind direction and speed, the runoffs of the Azov Sea and the Sivash Bay waters in the Tonky Strait during 1966–2013 are calculated by two methods developed by Slatinsky Yu.G. in 1969 and Raskin L.G. in 1992. Predominance of the Azov currents over the Sivash ones is revealed. Seasonal and long-term dynamics of the runoff values in the strait are given based on the monthly average and annual average data. The data on the wind regime variability in the Genichesk region, and the sea level at the Genichesk meteorological station and at the Chongarsky bridge meteorological post are cited. Conclusions. The calculations show that the average annual inflow of the Azov waters through the Tonky Strait varies within the wide range 0.3 km3 – 1.18 km3, and the outflow of the Sivash waters constitutes on average 0.26 km3 per year. Difference between the water inflow and outflow in the strait is characterized by high inter-annual variability. Over the whole period under study, it amounted on average up to 0.45 km3. In the components’ spectrum of water exchange between the Sivash Bay and the Azov Sea, distinguished are the ~4 year fluctuations of the Sivash waters outflow from the bay, and the 3 and 5–6 year fluctuations of the Azov Sea waters inflow to the Sivash Bay. Multi-year variability of the Sivash water outflow with the 4 year periodicity is conditioned by the same precipitation amount periodicity over the Sivash Bay.
Probabilistic Characteristics of Intensive Short-Period Internal Waves in the Sea of Japan
Authors: Kokoulina M. V. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Kurkina O. E. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Rouvinskaya E. A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Kurkin A. A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Published: November 2020

Purpose: The paper is aimed at studying the regional features of the internal waves’ field in the Sea of Japan (the Peter the Great Bay) based on the field data, namely, determination of the internal waves’ statistical characteristics which can be used to predict possibility of generating the waves of extreme amplitudes. Methods and Results: The records of water temperature variability in the Peter the Great Bay (the depth at the point of measurements is 42 m) obtained for October 11 – October 20, 2011 were used as the initial data. Sampling frequency of the records was 1 s that permitted to analyze the shape of the short-period internal waves. Also the data on the salinity vertical distribution near the measurement point were used. The law of the power density spectrum decay (as applied to the studied record) is well described by the Garrett – Munk model for the Sea of Japan zone under investigation. The calculated temporal series of density were applied for obtaining the basic statistical characteristics including the statistical moments. Besides, empirical distribution for such parameters as the wave heights, periods and steepness, and the wave slope amplitude was approximated by the log-normal distribution law and analyzed. The expected wave heights were forecasted using the Poisson statistics. Conclusions: It is shown that the probabilistic characteristics of the internal waves are described well by the log-normal distribution. Based on repeatability of the internal waves’ heights, probability of appearance of intensive disturbances is estimated. It is shown that within 10 days, occurence of a short-period wave with the height not less than 7 m is guaranteed at the observation point at the 42 m depth
Interannual Variability of the Wind-Wave Regime Parameters in the Black Sea
Authors: Divinsky B. V. ,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, Kubryakov A. A. ,   Marine Hydrophysical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russia,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Published: November 2020

Purpose. The paper is aimed at studying climatic trends in variability of the average annual and average monthly fields of significant wave heights of the mixed and wind seas, swell and the wind speeds in the Black Sea region. Methods and Results. Based on the MIKE 21 SW numerical model, the significant wave heights’ fields of the mixed and wind seas, and also swell were obtained for the period from 1979 to 2018. Long-term wind velocity changes were analyzed using the ERA-Interim reanalysis data for the same period. Linear climatic trends in the average annual and average monthly variability of the significant wave heights and the average wind speeds were evaluated by the statistical methods. Conclusions. The main feature of climatic variability of the significant wave height fields in the Black Sea is the pronounced spatial heterogeneity. In the western part of the sea, decrease in storm activity is observed. The eastern part is characterized by increase of the average significant wave heights. Statistically significant positive trends in fluctuations of the significant wave heights are observed in the coastal area from the Crimea southeast coast to the Georgia coast. Over the past 40 years, swell waves have intensified near the Turkish coast (to the east of Sinop) and near the Kerch Strait. The largest increase of the average monthly heights of mixed waves is observed in the eastern part of the sea in March and amounts 0.5–0.6 cm/year. This corresponds to increase of the average wind speeds by 0.025 m/s/year. In November, decrease of storm activity is observed in the western part of the sea that is expressed in diminution of the monthly average values of the significant wave heights by 0.8 cm/year. Decrease of the average annual wave heights by 0.08 cm/year is observed in the southwestern part of the Black Sea. On the contrary, the whole eastern part of the sea is subject to the increased storm activity accompanied by growth of the average annual wave heights in the fields of the mixed and wind seas by 0.10–0.15 cm/year. The above-mentioned features reflect climatic variability of the average wind speeds, which are characterized by wind weakening in the western part of the sea (0.010–0.015 m/s/year) and its amplification in the sea eastern part (0.015–0.020 m/s/year).
Method for Comprehensive Assessment of Stability of Coastal Eco-Socio-Economic Systems on the Indicator Approach
Authors: Gogoberidze G. G. ,   Murmansk Arctic State University, Murmansk, Russia, Kosyan R. D. ,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Rumiantceva E. A. ,   Murmansk Arctic State University, Murmansk, Russia
Published: November 2020

Currently, there is no unified approach to determining the assessment of stability of coastal eco-socio-economic systems as separate objects of study and forecasting their state caused by influence of various factors. The paper proposes a methodology for comprehensive assessment of stability of such systems in tasks of spatial planning and socioeconomic development of a maritime complex based on an indicator approach. The main novelty is the use of a combination of analytical, indicator and geoinformation methods based on the analysis of statistical information. The result is a unified and quantitative methodology of multifactor sustainability assessment of coastal eco-socio-economic systems, which gives the opportunity not only to analyze numerical estimates of sustainability, but also to evaluate and analyze trends of the system. It is proposed to use a comprehensive indicator system consisting of five factor subsystems: general economic, sociodemographic, resource-industrial, nature-environmental and political-geographical. Due to the indicator approach and methodology of using statistical parameters, it is possible to obtain quantitative estimates both for individual parameters and factors and their entirety in the form of a comprehensive integral indicator of stability of the coastal eco-socio-economic system. This method can be used at regional and district spatial levels, which will allow for a factor-by-factor analysis of stability of a coastal eco-socio-economic system, spatial analysis of various coastal systems of the same spatial level (region, district, local municipality, etc.), as well as temporal analysis with identification of trends in variability. Implementation of the method in a form of GIS “Coastal eco-socio-economic system” will allow for spatial planning and forecast for sustainable development, taking into account medium- and longterm environmental and socio-economic changes and increase the efficiency of a decisionmaking process in development of coastal eco-socio-economic systems
Sanitary and Biological Characteristics of the Laspi Reserve Coastal Waters (the Black Sea)
Authors: Tikhonova E. A. ,   A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russia, Soloveva O. V. ,   A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russia, Mironov O. A. ,   A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russia, Burdiyan N. V. ,   A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevastopol, Russia
Published: November 2020

This paper aims at determining the level of Laspi Bay’s pollution according to the main physical and chemical as well as microbiological parameters of water and sea bottom sediments. The following indicators of the ecological well-being of the water area were determined: physical and chemical indicators of sea bottom sediments, concentration of chloroform-extractable substances and total petroleum hydrocarbons, microbiological indicators in sea water and bottom sediments. Integrated sanitary and biological research of the Laspi Bay showed that, by the defined parameters, this coastal area can be characterized, in general, as relatively prosperous. However, a number of indicators (the content of total petroleum hydrocarbons, particularly in the bottom water layer, a relatively high concentration of heterotrophic bacteria in sea water and bottom sediments) indicate that this part of the water area, which previously was classified as standard clean, is exposed to a significant anthropogenic stress. The obtained results may be associated with intense development of the Laspi region observed in the recent years. Apparently, pollutants enter the aquatic environment of the Laspi Reserve coastal water area with sewage and other waters, whereas environmental parameters indicate a low level of their oxidation and self-purification.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Tondo Korban Bencana Alam Melalui Pendampingan Dan Budidaya Ayam Kampung Super untuk Meningkatkan Ketahanan Pangan Keluarga Dan Masyarakat
Authors: Masrianih Masrianih , Ramlan Ramlan
Published: November 2020

Berdasarkan analisis situasi diketahui bahwa sebagian besar masyarakat korban bencana alam di Kota Palu kehilangan rumah, dan pekerjaan sehingga masyarakat tersebut khususnya ibu rumah tangga membutuhkan aktivitas lain yang mampu menambah penghasilan keluarga. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat karena tidak memiliki ketrampilan dalam mengelola lahan pekarangan menjadi produktif. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan ibu rumah tangga penyintas bencana alam dalam melakukan beternak ayam kampong super di lahan pekarangan agar dapat membantu masyarakat dalam menyediakan pangan yang sehat dan bergizi serta mendukung ketahanan pangan masyarakat. Untuk dapat mencapai tersebut, metode yang akan dilakukan adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat bagi kelompok sasaran dengan kegiatan meliputi: (a) Pembentukan kelompok peternak ayam kampong super, (b) Pendampingan pembibitan dan budidaya “ayam kampong super”, (c) Pembuatan demoplot usaha ternak ayam kampong super. Hasil penngabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu kelompok sasaran telah memiliki kelompok usaha ternak ayam kampung super
Pendampingan Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun di SDN Al-Akbar Petobo
Authors: Radhiah Sitti , Sanjaya Kiki , Pitriani Pitriani
Published: November 2020

Kejadian penyakit menular merupakan hal yang sangat mengkhawatirkan terutama pada anak-anak usia sekolah. Kejadian penyakit menular dapat dicegah dan dikendalikan laju penularannya melalui upaya Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun (CTPS) khususnya pada lima waktu penting. Bahkan saat ini, CTPS menjadi salah satu anjuran kunci WHO dalam mencegah penularan Covid-19 yang mewabah sejak akhir 2019. Siswa/siswi sekolah dasar memiliki potensi sebagai “Agent of Change” untuk mempromosikan CTPS di sekolah, keluarga dan masyarakat. Perubahan perilaku pada anak sekolah sejak dini diharapkan akan menjadi kebiasaan baik hingga usia dewasa. Fakta inilah yang mendasari digagasnya upaya pendampingan CTPS di SDN Al-Akbar Petobo sebagai upaya perubahan perilaku siswa dalam mempraktekkan CTPS. Untuk menudukung perubahan perilaku siswa, maka telah disediakan 2 buah sarana CTPS di sekolah tepatnya di area depan kelas. Selain menyediakan sarana CTPS juga dilakukan edukasi melalui media sosial. Materi edukasi yang disajikan dalam bentuk video yang memuat tentang pentingnya CTPS, 5 waktu penting CTPS dan langkah-langkah CTPS sesuai standar WHO. Video dikirimkan kepada guru wali kelas untuk selanjutnya disebarkan ke group belajar siswa/siswi mengingat pembelajaran saat ini sebagian besar berbasis online. Video edukasi CTPS juga disebarkan secara luas melalui FB dan Instagram mahasiswa Peminatan Kesehatan Lingkungan FKM UNTAD.
Effect of Application Cooperative Learning Model of Think-Pair-share (TPS) and Means –End Analysis (MEA) Types on Students Learning Outcomes of Tenth Grade on Redox Material at SMA Negeri 7 Palu
Authors: Natalia Diana , Mustapa Kasmudin` , Ratman Ratman
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to analyze the effect of the application of the Think-pairs-Share and Means- Ends Analysis learning Achievement of a student on reduction-oxidation in class X at SMAN 7 Palu. This study was a ween experiment with a static group pretest-posttest design. This study was carried out by holding two groups of class X Science 1 as the experimental one group (n = 25) and class X science 2 as the experimental two groups (n = 28). Results of the data analysis showed the average value (X2) of the experimental one class was 68.56 with a standard deviation of 16.97 dan (X2) of the experimental two class was 56.14 with a standard deviation of 13.12. Based on the hypothesis test results with t-test statistical of two parties obtained –ttable ≤ tcount ≥ + ttable (tcount = 1.89 and ttable = 1.67) with a significance level of α= 0.05 and degrees of freedom of 51, then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. It can be concluded that there was an effect of the application of the think-pairs–share and means-ends analysis learning model toward learning achievement of students in class X at SMAN 7 Palu on reduction-oxidation.
Intuitive Thinking Ability of Students of Grade XI Science at SMA Negeri 4 Palu through the Implementation of Discovery Learning Model on Colloidal Material
Authors: Ote Muh. F. I. , Abram Paulus H. , Ningsih Purnama
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to describe the intuitive thinking ability in Grade XI SMA Negeri 4 Palu through the implementation of discovery learning model on Colloidal material. This study was a One-Shot Case Study design. The population of this study was all students of grade XI Science at SMA Negeri 4 Palu, and the sample was Class XI Science 3 as the replication class 1 and class XI Science 6 as the replication class 2. The results obtain the intuitive thinking ability of replication class 1 is that the students who solved the problem with a reasonable answer, that is 86.43% in the very high category. Students who solved problems using prior knowledge and experience, that is equal to 77.14% in the high category, and students who solved problems based on generalization of examples or concepts, that is 84.46% in the very high category. While the intuitive thinking ability of replication class 2 is that the students who solved problems with a reasonable answer is 52.85%, in the medium category. Students who solved problems using prior knowledge and experience, that is equal to 76.42% included in the high category, and students who solved problems based on generalization of examples or concepts that is equal to 83.92% in the very high category.
Adsorption of Lead(II) Ions using Coconut Fiber’s (Cocos nusifera L.) Activated by Sodium Hydroxide
Authors: Wardani Gatut A. , Pamungkas Dea D. , Wulandari Winda T. , Setiawan Fajar , Nofiyanti Estin
Published: November 2020

The use of green coconut fiber waste to adsorb lead(II) ions has been successfully carried out. Coconut fiber was activated first using sodium hydroxide before being used as an adsorbent. The optimum time needed for green coconut fiber to adsorb lead(II) ions was 30 minutes with the percentage of ions adsorbed by 94.34%. The lead(II) adsorption kinetics on green coconut fiber model with R2 value of 0.999 and k value of 38.95 x 10-4 minutes-1. Adsorption isotherm from lead(II) on coconut fiber followed the Langmuir adsorption model with R2 value of 0.984 and adsorption capacity of 0.070 g.mg-1.
Boraxs and Formalin Analysis in the Shumai Treated in Palu City
Authors: Milehman Areeya , Napitupulu Mery
Published: November 2020

This study aims to test and prove the presence of borax and formalin contamination in shumai samples sold in Palu City. A qualitative method with curcumin paper test; and quantitatively using the UV-Vis spectrophotometer method on a 550 nm wavelength, so that the borax content can be determined in the sample. From the results of this study as many as 5 shumai samples examined, all samples from 5 samples tested qualitatively positive were found before the quantitative analysis was carried out before the samples were tested qualitatively. Qualitative tests showed that some samples did not contain formaldehyde but positively contained borax so the quantitative test was only conducted to determine borax levels in shumai. The results stated that the lowest level was 0.0213 mg/g and the highest level was 0.0314 mg/g.
Analysis of Hard Water Coagulation in Water Sources of Kawatuna using Aloe Vera Plant
Authors: Pallar Baby Melyta , Abram Paulus Hengky , Ningsih Purnama
Published: November 2020

Aloe vera gel is one of the plants that can be used as a natural coagulant. The chemical content in aloe vera has similarities to the cactus with the presence of mucilage or gel which can be used to purify water. This study aimed to determine the ability of aloe vera gel as a natural coagulant for water purification of Kawatuna water source and to determine the optimum volume of aloe vera gel. The steps of the study were preparing water sample, preparing aloe vera gel, coagulating of water, and analyzing parameters of water qualities i.e hardness, turbidity, color, temperature, pH, and total dissolved solids (TDS). The results showed that aloe vera gel was able to be used as a natural coagulant to purify water with the optimum ratio of 1 mL of aloe vera gel in 500 mL of the water sample. Aloe vera gel reduced turbidity, hardness, and color by 58.33, 15.45, and 50.36%, respectively, with a pH of 4.1, temperatures at 30 oC, and TDS of 77.51%. This study concluded that aloe vera gel able to be used as a coagulant to purify water.
Implementation of Demonstration Method to Students Learning Outcomes and Interests on Colloid Materials at Class XI Science of SMA Negeri 1 Kasimbar
Authors: Megawati Megawati , Suherman Suherman , Ningsih Purnama
Published: November 2020

This research aims to examine the demonstration method on chemistry learning through colloid materials to learning achievement and interest of students at class XI Science of SMA Negeri 1 Kasimbar. This research was a true experimental design with pretest-posttest control group design. Sampling was carried out based on special considerations (purposive sampling) with 21 students in class XI science 2 as a sample of experimental class and 21 students of class XI science 1 as control class. This research instruments were a learning achievement test and questionnaire. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical analysis, namely test questionnaire data, as well as inferential statistical analysis to test the hypothesis using two-party t-test. Analysis of questionnaire data of students’ learning interests showed that the experimental class was in the agree to category with a percentage of 78.05% while the control class was in the agree category with a percentage of 60.63%. Therefore, it can be concluded that the demonstration method in chemistry learning on colloidal material affects the learning achievement learning interest of students class XI Science of SMA Negeri 1 Kasimbar.
Implementation of Advance Organizer Learning Model Based on Numbered Heads Together (NHT) to Improve Learning Outcomes of Students in 11th Grade Science on Buffer at SMAN 2 Balaesang
Authors: Reskiani Reskiani , Supriadi Supriadi
Published: November 2020

The topic of buffer has connections between concepts and some prerequisite materials that students should understand to be able to facilitate this material. The lack of mastery on the material will lower the learning outcomes. This study aimed to improve students’ learning outcomes on buffer through the implementation of advance organizer learning model based on numbered heads together (NHT). This study was one group pretest-posttest design. The sample of this study was students of 11th grade Science at SMAN 2 Balaesang consisting of class XI Science 1 as the experiment class 1 with 33 students and class XI Science 2 as the experiment class 2 with 32 students. The effectiveness of the implementation of advance organizer learning model NHT-based can be seen from the average N-gain value of the experimental classes. The average N-gain value of experimental class 1 was 0.69 included in the medium category. While the average N-gain value of experimental class 2 was 0.71 included in the high category. Data analysis showed that the average value of students learning scores was greater than 65, where for the experimental class 1 was 76.36 and the experimental class 2 was 76.71. The advance organizer learning model NHT-based improved learning outcomes of students in 11th grade Science on buffer at SMAN 2 Balaesang.
Herramientas de simulación para la toma de decisiones empresariales
Authors: Rodríguez Tejada Arley Humberto , Marín Betancur Alejandra , Melo Hidalgo Ángela Mayellis , Ávila Bohorquez Rafael Emilio
Published: November 2020

La configuración de la sociedad del conocimiento plantea nuevos retos para las empresas, las personas y la academia, entre ellos, el desarrollo de habilidades para analizar, buscar y desagregar en poco tiempo altos volúmenes de información proveniente de fuentes diversas, ser capaz de identificar datos relevantes y a partir de su procesamiento apoyar el proceso de toma de decisiones en situaciones de incertidumbre y riesgo. Por tanto, es necesario incorporar a la fuerza laboral de las empresas capital humano capacitado en el manejo de herramientas tecnológicas para la minería de datos, simulación de escenarios y análisis de la información, en diferentes áreas del conocimiento. Con el propósito de contribuir con herramientas relacionadas con el análisis de datos, que aporten a la formación integral de los estudiantes y futuros egresados de la UNAD, se realiza el estudio sobre las herramientas de simulación para la toma de decisiones utilizadas por estudiantes y egresados de la ECACEN
THE POLITICS OF HALAL LABEL: BETWEEN ECONOMIC PIETY AND RELIGIOUS AMBIGUITY
Authors: Anwar Mokhamad Zainal , Sunesti Yuyun , Ihsan Ihsan
Published: November 2020

The use of the ‘halal’ label was expanded. Label, which is originally shown on food and beverage products only, but currently also shown on non-food and beverage products, such as tissue, pan, and refrigerator. It is a phenomenon of halalization; an expansion of halal label for the product consumed by the Muslim community. Based on the qualitative method, the results of this study show that the Millennial Muslim generation’s understanding of halal is varying and affected by varying sources of knowledge and internet use. Knowledge source was no longer lies on Kiai/Ustadz only, but also on searching engine available in cyberspace. Social media and the internet also become media used by millennial Muslim generation to search for information on the product’s rightfulness. Millennial Muslim generation just wants to use a product with a halal label, and an affordable price. If it is unaffordable, they will choose other affordable products volitionally despite no halal label. The contestation in selecting and non-selecting the halal label shows the existence of interests and authority for millennial Muslim generation. This what is called the politics of the halal label.
TINJAUAN SEMIOTIKA ATAS PEMAHAMAN HADITH DALAM KITAB FATH ALBARI KARYA IBN HAJAR AL‘ASQALANI
Authors: Afwadzi Benny
Published: November 2020

This article aims to analyze semiotically on the Muslim scholars' understanding of the hadith in Fath Albari, written by Ibn Hajar Al‘asqalani. Focus of the study refers to three things; understanding models, examining semiotically (significance and communication) on understanding models, and contribution of semiotics in the hadith understanding discourse. By making two hadiths as its analysis objects; first, the hadith about believers who eat with one intestine and infidels with seven intestines; second, the hadith regarding the deeds most loved by Allah SWT. The results of the study show that the understanding model of hadith in Fath Albari is divided into textual (symbolic and non-symbolic) and contextual (symbolic and non-symbolic) models of understanding. This model, semiotically (significance and communication) has given a new nuance in the study of hadith understanding. The understanding model of the first hadith, in semiotic significance, indicates the existence of an understanding model with a signifier of denotation and connotation levels. In semiotic communication, the understanding model of the second hadith is seen more systematic because it elaborates reasoning continuously, and shows the important contribution of semiotics in the hadith understanding discourse, like eliminating truth claims and being media of developing textual and contextual understanding.
LANDASAN QUR’ANI DALAM HUBUNGAN ANTAR AGAMA: TITIK TEMU HERMENEUTIKA GERAK GANDA DAN TAFSIR FILOSOFIS THABATHABAI
Authors: Amrizal Amrizal
Published: November 2020

This article discusses the Fazlur Rahman and Thabathabai thought on Qur’anic verses that can be used as a basis for interfaith relations. The discussion focused on their methodology of interpretations and responses to conventional Qur'anic interpretations. Fazlur Rahman with his double movement hermeneutics and Thabathabai with his philosophical interpretation. Although hermeneutics and interpretation are often disputed, the interpretation of these two figures has a common point that can be synthesized through logical dialectics. Both of their attention to philosophy and critical responsestowards conventional methods of interpretation became a thesis for the synthesis process carried out. Hereby, it can be found a synthesis about the Qur’anic basis which can be used as a guide for Muslims in fostering relationships with other religions’ followers. In addition, they also provide guidelines related to the way for a Muslim to behave towards the adherents of other religions, without having to believe in the inevitability of practicing religious pluralism in terms of interfaith relation. This synthesis, if it is drawn into the interpretation methodology, it is seen that there is a correlation between the results of the double movement hermeneutics interpretation and philosophical interpretation, at least in the term of ethics.
IMMORTALITAS ORANG SALEH DAN EKSPRESI KEYAKINAN ATAS KONSEP BERKAH
Authors: Najib Abdul
Published: November 2020

This study aims to discuss the people's understanding of the immortality of pious people in the funeral complex of Lasem Jami’ mosque, and the values embodied in the surrounding community’s daily lives. Based on the phenomenological approach, wherein data is obtained through participant observation and in-depth interviews, the results show that people's belief in immortality is based on their beliefs on the person’s piety, both ritually and socially. It can be seen from the community ways to always put the pious person in an honorable position, through various rituals such as pilgrimage, haul, selametan, and tawasulan. The community beliefs on good deeds will not be broken off after people’s death, becoming their basis to understand in immortality. Immortality can only be obtained by people who can control their bodies and reduce their egos (tazkiyyatun nafs). Immortal pious people are understood to have power and will after their death. This immortal power is believed to be able to provide blessings for the prayers they offered. The ability of the pious people to "accept" the demand is permeable indicates the existence of an immortal will. Hereby, emerge the ethical values, blessing, and multiculturalism in the daily life practices of the surrounding communities.
The synergetic effects of a harvesting and conservation method designed for small producers on the quality parameters of the produced olive oil.
Authors: Plasquy Eddy , Florido María del Carmen , Blanco-Roldan Gregorio , García-Martos José María
Published: November 2020

The production of ‘Premium’ olive oil depends in a large part on the
quality of the fruit. Small producers see themselves confronted with
vast investments and logistic snags when they intend to optimize the
harvesting. Today, manual harvesting devices promise less damaged fruit
when compared to the traditional methods with nets while the use of a
cooling room on the farm is suggested as a solution when the harvesting
needs to be stretched out over several days. The use of a manual
inverted umbrella during the harvest, together with a storage up to 14
days at 5 °C at a family farm, was studied for three cultivars,
‘Arbequina’, ‘Picual’, and ‘Verdial’. Ten quality parameters of the
produced oil were examined in two consecutive years together with an
extended sensory analysis in the first year. The results underline the
importance of the used harvesting and conservation method on the quality
of the extracted oil. The strength of each factor varied in time and
according to the cultivar. The ‘Arbequina’ c.v. showed a rapid increase
in the importance of the conservation factor, while ‘Picual’ c.v. was
the most resistant to deterioration, presenting a lower explanatory
value of the conservation factor as compared to the harvesting one. The
results indicate that small producers with financial and logistic
restrictions can obtain a high-quality product. Either by combining both
methods or by choosing the one that guarantees the best results given
the cultivar and the specific storage time they need to consider.
De-escalation Antibiotic Therapy Alleviates Organ Injury through Modulation of NET Formation during Sepsis
Authors: Xie Tian , Chu Chengnan , Sun Shilong , Wang Xinyu , Duan Zehua , Ding Weiwei , Li Jieshou
Published: November 2020

Empiric broad-spectrum antimicrobials therapy is suggested to be started
immediately for sepsis patients. Empiric antimicrobial therapy should be
narrowed once pathogen identification and sensitivities are established.
However, the detail mechanisms of de-escalation strategy are still
unclear. Here we hypothesized neutrophil extracellular trap (NETs)
played an essential role and de-escalation strategy might alleviate
organs injury through regulation of NETs formation in sepsis. We
evaluated the effect of imipenem and ceftriaxone on NETs formation in
vitro and examined the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Next, we
designed de-escalation and escalation strategy based on their effects on
NETs formation in CLP model. Organ injury, inflammatory cytokines, NETs
levels were compared and evaluated. The in vitro study showed that
imipenem and ceftriaxone had opposite effects on NETs formation in
activated neutrophils. De-escalation therapy resulted in an evaluated
MPO-DNA during early stage and decreased MPO-DNA during late stage,
which exerted the reverse effects in escalation therapy sepsis animal
model. Inflammatory response and organ injury exacerbated when
eliminated NETs with DNAseI during early stage of sepsis
(p<0.01). Histopathological analysis showed decreased injury
in lung, liver and intestine in de-escalation therapy compared with
escalation therapy (p<0.01). De-escalation therapy results in
the highest 6-day survival rate compared with the control group
(p<0.01), however, no significant difference was found between
de-escalation and escalation group (p=0.051). We demonstrate that
de-escalation, not escalation, therapy reduces organ injury, decreases
inflammatory response by promoting NETs formation in the early stage and
inhibiting NETs formation in the late stage of sepsis.
Emergency Surgical Repair of Post Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture Case Report
Authors: Mubarak Yasser
Published: November 2020

Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a life-threatening complication of
trans-mural acute myocardial infarction (MI). Surgical intervention
remains the treatment of choice, but it is still a challenging operation
associated with high mortality (1). VSR is a rare serious complication
of MI. Its incidence has been estimated between 1%¬ - 2% after MI. If
it treated medically the mortality is very high (25% in 1st day, 75%
at 1st week and 90% at 2 months). Patients that survive following
medical treatment usually have clinically poor cardiac function. So, the
result of medical treatment of VSR is disappointing (2). Primary PCI
following MI can be significantly reduced the incidence of mechanical
complications. However, with improving treatment, appropriate management
of mechanical complications remains a cornerstone to avoid low cardiac
output (LCO) and multi organ failure (MOF). Medical treatment has high
failure and mortality rate, and early surgical ventricular septal defect
(VSD) closure is recommended to reverse the hemodynamic deterioration.
However, surgical repair is associated to a high rate of mortality (20%
–40%) even in the more recent reports (3). Transcatheter device
closure of VSR, is an option, however it is generally accepted to be
inadequate. Progressive deterioration in hemodynamic status makes
surgical intervention often the only realistic option (4).
Trans-antral endoscopic assisted excision of odontogenic maxillary cyst
Authors: El-Anwar Mohammad Waheed , Elnashar Ismail , Hussein Atef , Nofal Ahmed
Published: November 2020

Key points: • Intraoral, sublabial, and transnasal endoscopic approachs
are used to manage odontogenic maxillary cysts. • Transnasal endoscopic
approach includes inferior meatal antrostomy, middle meatal antrostomy,
and endoscopic medial maxillectomy approach. • Trans-antral endoscopic
assisted excision of odontogenic maxillary cyst approach have the
advantage of direct lesion access of the sublabial approach as well as
the advantages of better illumination, magnification, and small access
of endoscopic approach. • The trans-antral endoscopic assisted approach
co-morbitity seems to be the least comparing to the benefit of complete
excision of the cyst within its entire wall in all the cases with
minimal injury of the unaffected maxillary sinus mucosa as well as
avoidance of injury of any nearby structure if there is defect in the
sinus wall.
Clinical pharmacology of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: GRADE evaluation of existing clinical evidence
Authors: Karavia Eleni , Giannopoulou Panagiota , Konstantinopoulou Vassiliki , Athanasopoulou Katerina , Kypreos Kyriakos
Published: November 2020

Obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are “lifestyle
diseases” related to harmful habits, affecting a large portion of the
global population at a steadily increasing prevalence. These disorders
are inextricably associated with each other and therapeutic lifestyle
changes (TLC) remain the cornerstone of their management. Nevertheless,
TLC are difficult to achieve or maintain, and the use of medicines is
often suggested. Different categories of medicines have been proposed,
many of which are not officially licensed for these conditions. For
NAFLD in particular, no drug with official indication exists so far.
Thus, it is important that clinicians are aware of the quality of
evidence supporting the efficacy of drugs before a decision to treat. To
assist rational medical decision, in the present systematic review, we
sought to evaluate the quality of evidence from phase III/IV clinical
trials of major drugs currently proposed for obesity and NAFLD.
O NORDESTE BRASILEIRO E O NOROESTE ARGENTINO: O SERTÃO CEARENSE E O CHACO SECO SANTIAGUEÑO EM MEIO ÀS SECAS DA DÉCADA DE 1930
Authors: Simões de Melo Leda Agnes
Published: November 2020

O estado do Ceará, localizado no Nordeste brasileiro, e a província de Santiago del Estero, pertencente ao Noroeste argentino, são compostas por áreas semiáridas. Na década de 1930, ambas foram acometidas por uma forte seca que ocasionou fome, migrações, desemprego, sede, para as suas populações. Para este artigo, nos interessa compreender como essas regiões, enquanto lugar das relações sociais e enquanto historicidade, foram narradas pelos jornais Correio da Manhã, do Rio de Janeiro, e El Mundo, de Buenos Aires, em meio à seca. Em particular, compreender como essas construções discursivas estão ligadas à ideia de modernidade que atravessa às histórias desses territórios ao longo dos séculos.
“DOUTORES” DO SERTÃO: DISCURSOS DO III CONGRESSO MÉDICO DO BRASIL CENTRAL (1951)
Authors: De Paula Éder Mendes
Published: November 2020

A presente artigo busca analisar as relações entre região e nação a partir dos discursos proferidos no III Congresso do Brasil Central e V do Triângulo Mineiro sob a concepção do sertão como espaço a ser civilizado ainda no século XX. As falas foram publicadas no que era chamado de “Arquivos de Saúde Pública” e, é possível perceber os sentidos atribuídos aos conceitos de saúde e doença nestes estados que se sentiam em constante oposição ao litoral. A reflexão que se estabelece está alicerçada em investigar como, a partir dessa relação, se constrói nas narrativas do congresso a identidade do médico e as concepções de saúde e doença com olhar do sertão, compreendido desta forma pelos participantes do evento em Goiânia. Neste sentido, as reflexões ainda perpassam pelo conceito de fronteira, aqui não necessariamente geográfica, mas constituída a partir das narrativas que levaram à ideia de oposição entre sertão e litoral, que pode também ser compreendida neste espaço temporal com região e nação.
O REMÉDIO MONETÁRIO PARA ECONOMIA ANGOLANA NO QUADRO DO COMBATE DOS EFEITOS DA COVID-19
Authors: Sanjimbi Amilcar Sawindo
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this article is to assess the impacts of the monetary policy instruments adopted in Angola, within the framework of covid-19. Despite the vast literature associated with the understanding of inflationary processes, the option is to use the quantitative currency equation as a starting point, that is, the article presents the confrontation of two approaches, on the one hand, Milton Friedman's monetarists and on the other side the Structuralism of Raúl Prebisch. Based on the quantitative theory of money, Milton Friedman presents inflation as a purely monetary problem, while Prebisch, based on the fundamental assumptions of the market, presents inflation as well as a result of changes in real variables. The article ends by making a relatively historical incursion. inflation in Angola during the first quarter of 2020, showing that the monetary remedy for Angola should in fact result from a combination of the two approaches.
O USO DE MÍDIAS SOCIAIS POR EMPRESAS LISTADAS NO ÍNDICE DE SUSTENTABILIDADE EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Silva Claudio Marcos Maciel da , Boschi Marcelo Rosa , Rocha Jorge Vieira da , Argolo Bezerra Sérgio Luiz de
Published: November 2020

The corporate image is one of the most valuable resources for business sustainability. Considering a scenario of economic recession and greater demand for companies' social role, it is necessary to incorporate values of socioenvironmental responsibility. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of social media by companies listed on the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE, in portuguese), in order to verify the alignment between the message transmitted by these companies with the principles of corporate governance and corporate sustainability. Posts made during the period of one year on the main social networks (Facebook, Instagram and Youtube) of the 28 (twenty eight) companies that make up the ISE portfolio were analyzed. The results found indicate that Youtube is the channel where corporate responsibility messages are more frequent and have a higher volume of accesses. Regarding the engagement of companies listed on the ISE, companies in the financial sector stand out.
Case Study – Sorghum Improvement in Zambia: Promotion of Sorghum Open Pollinated Varieties (SOPVs)
Authors: Mbulwe Lloyd , Ajayi Oluyede Clifford
Published: November 2020

Food security has been a major concern because of low crop productivity in Zambia. Food insecurity is a cost to the social-economic development of Zambia and the SADC region. Unpredictable weather and climatic fluctuations have further aggravated this situation. To help address these challenges associated with climate change and crop productivity there has been a major paradigm shift towards crop diversification. As a result, the major goal of the Sorghum Breeding Program is to shift sorghum from a subsistence crop to a value-added cash crop. The inherent capacity of sorghum to tolerant harsh weather gives it an added advantage in mitigating the effects of climate change. The major goal of the Sorghum Program in Zambia is to upscale dissemination of already developed, underutilized, low cost, proven and improved sorghum technologies.

The program has invested in the development of Sorghum Open Pollinated Variety (SOPVs) Technologies that are high yielding with a broader environmental adaptation. SOPVs contribute to national food security and economic development and need to be upscaled through research, extension and enabling policies. The Sorghum Breeding Program utilizes sustainable approaches to ensure that the climate adaptation technologies are utilized by farmers along the Zambezi and Luangwa river basins because these are areas mostly affected by the impact of climatic fluctuations. To make this approach sustainable the Sorghum Breeding Program incorporates agronomic practices such as conservation farming and other soil improvement technologies.

Since farmers not only need food security but also income for social-economic growth, the program equally makes efforts to link small-scale farmers to markets. Disseminating technologies on sorghum value addition is also on the priority list because sorghum can also be used in the food industry (healthy foods), feed industry (stock feed and silage), brewing industry (malt and beer) and energy industry (bio-fuels). The private sector has been persuaded to continue investing in agriculture through input supplies and value addition. While the public sector (government) has been encouraged to make appropriate policies that can enhance sustainable agriculture. The changing climates and economies require that food diversification, sustainable agriculture and proven technologies for climate change adaptation are encouraged.
Quality Parameters of Palm Olein, Palm Kernel Oil and its Blends Subjected to Thermal Stress using Photometric Technology
Authors: Imoisi O. B. , Ukhun M. E. , Ikpe E. E.
Published: November 2020

There is no much information regarding the partial replacement of palm olein with palm kernel oil. Palm olein mixed with palm kernel oil is commonly sold in Nigeria market today without proper blending and without determination of their suitability to consumer also ignorant of what ratio to be blended. Therefore, blends of palm olein (POL) and palm kernel oil (PKO) were formulated to assess their stability under elevated temperature using a fast, simple and reliable CDR palm oil tester photometric technology. The results were then compared with those obtained in POL. The blends studied were to investigate the effects of palm kernel oil partial replacement on the chemical stability of palm olein. the blends as partial replacement were missed in the ratio of PKO:POL(100:0), PKO:POL(80:20), PKO:POL(60:40) and POL:PKO(100:0), POL:PKO(80:20), POL:PKO(60:40). The POL, PKO and its blends were heated at 100, 150 and 200ᵒC. The time of heating were 20, 40 and 60mins respectively, making a total of 1 hour for heating without any frying operations. The physicochemical properties of the oil samples were fatty acid composition, free fatty acid, peroxide value, iodine value, anisidine value, cloud point, colour, melting point, viscosity and totox value were evaluated over heating time. Blending palm olein (POL) unsaturated oils with saturated (PKO) generally improved the parameters comparable to those demonstrated in palm olein (POL) and palm kernel oil alone. The result showed that as PKO was increased the concentration of saturated fatty acid also increased while unsaturated fatty acid decreased. Saturated oils were generally more stable to oxidation and less sensitive to thermal stress. Increase in the amount of PKO lead to reduction in FFA.
Measuring the Own Velocity of Material Bodies in a Vacuum Using A Light Clock
Authors: Wajda Tadeusz
Published: November 2020

The article presents the principle of light clock operation in terms of the values of the time intervals it generates. The time intervals generated by the light clock are different and depend on the velocity of the clock movement in the vacuum and its orientation in relation to the direction of its movement. The stationary clock will set the shortest time intervals. A clock in motion, oriented transversely, will calculate time intervals longer than the stationary clock. The same light clock in motion, oriented longitudinally, will determine the longest time intervals. In this orientation, the light clock will run at its slowest pace.

time intervals generated by the light clock were derived. These relationships were determined based on the principles of classical physics without referring to the theory of relativity and, in particular, its postulates, which are incorrect. It is not time that dilates, but the light clock in motion sets time intervals longer than the stationary clock.

The novelty is the discovery that the values of the K coefficients depend not only on the velocity of the clock's movement but also on its orientation in relation to the direction of its movement.

Based on these analyzes and findings, a technical way of measuring the own velocity, e.g. a rocket moving in a vacuum with respect to this vacuum, has been submitted, without the need to refer to other material bodies and local reference systems.