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Heavy Metal Mercury and its Toxicity – A Review
Authors: N Banjare
Published: January 2024

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that naturally found in earth crust, air, water and food. The symbol of Mercury is Hg and atomic number is 80. It is also known as quick silver, liquid silver, para. Mercury is also known as parada. Parada has many blemishes like bhumija, girija, varija, nagaja, vangaja etc. If parada is consumed in this form, causes santapa, jadatwa, vata roga, kushta, murcha and even death, hence it is used after purification. After proper purification parada have been used in rasa aushadi preparation. It exist nature in three forms organic, inorganic and elemental. Organic compound of mercury is more toxic than inorganic compound. Elemental mercury is liquid at the room temperature and less toxic than the two other forms of mercury. Any form of mercury is toxic. The sign & symptoms of toxicity depend upon the type, route, dose and duration of exposure. Human exposed to mercury from breathing in contaminated air, seafood consumption, dental amalgam, gold mining, vaccines containing thiomersal etc. The chronic exposure of mercury damage CNS, lungs, kidney, heart and immune system etc. mercury toxicity can diagnosed by mercury level in hair, blood and urine. Beside the supportive measurement, BAL (british anti lewisite), diamercaprol, dimercaptopropanesulfoxid acid (DMPS), penicillamine and chelating agents are used in treatment for mercury toxicity.
Varicose Ulcer in Canine Pelvic Limb: Homeopathic Attitude
Authors: Sousa Barbosa Maria Luiza de
Published: January 2024

Although frequent in humans and their historical references are older than those of arterial diseases, in veterinary medicine varicose veins are rarely diagnosed. Descriptively, this article presents a case report of a senile female dog (thirteen years old), with knotty tortuosity in the medial part of the pelvic limbs, licking dermatitis, pruritus and respiratory difficulty. After administration of Phosphorus 200 cH, orally in a single dose, the pruritus, licking and erythema ceased. There was improvement in the respiratory condition. The patient exonerated, evolving to varicose ulcer after medication.
Investigation of the Occurrence of Lungworm Pneumonia in Sheep Based on Histopathological Study in Tehran Province
Authors: Bolandmartabeh Mohamad
Published: January 2024

Lung parasites are one of the main causes of respiratory diseases in sheep in most parts of the world. The survival and development of lung parasites in sheep occurs more in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and this leads to the removal of this organ, which includes many economic losses. In this study, the lungs of 4500 sheep from various farms in an industrial slaughterhouse in Tehran province were examined. After slaughter, common methods of meat inspection were used to identify pathological lesions in carcasses using macroscopic examinations. As a result, macroscopic pneumonia was identified in the lungs of 420 sheep (9.33%). Then, based on specific features such as the presence of gray-white nodules, brown spots, and the presence of adult worms, 65 lungs suspected of lungworm pneumonia were identified and tissue samples were taken.
Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) from Poultry Farms in Selected Towns of East Shao Zone
Authors: Zewde Demeke
Published: January 2024

Poultry is one of the largest group of livestock species in the world in which chickens largely dominate the flock composition. Although this sector has a potential in elevating poverty in one country it is seriously challenged with various factors, of which poultry disease is the main. Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a highly contagious and upper respiratory disease of chickens which is caused by a Gallid herpesvirus 1 (GaHV-1) belonging to the genus Iltovirus, and subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae within Herpesviridae family was one of a deadly poultry disease which impose to a loss of production and productivity gained from the sector. Cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to April 2023 in three selected cities of Oromia region (Bishoftu, Adama and Modjo), Ethiopia. In the current study area, of the total 386 serum samples collected using simple random sampling method 14 (3.63%; 95%CI: 2.15-6.04) were found positive for anti-ILTV antibody detection using Indirect Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay. Prevalence of the disease at flock level was found 5/17 (29.41%; 95% CI: 11.52%- 57.14%). Different risk factors (sex, age, sampling area, breed, production type, origin, management and supplementation of vitamins) were considered as covariates for this study. Of the different risk factors considered; sampling area, production type, age, origin and management were found statistically significant (p<0.05) whereas the rest factors were not significantly associated with the outcome variable using chi-square analysis. However, using logistic regression model sampling area and management were found significantly associated (p<0.05) with the occurrence of the disease. The result of this study revealed that ILT virus is circulating among commercial chickens in the selected study areas and needs due emphasis to tackle and cease its spread using vaccination, although ILT vaccine is not familiarized now days in Ethiopia. In addition, proper management and biosecurity measures will be highly recommended as the disease is a deadly disease once introduced into the farm
A New and Fast Method in the Regeneration of Skin Grafts Low Level Laser Therapy
Authors: Kamani Ehsan
Published: January 2024

Skin transplant or skin graft is a type of transplant surgery that is performed on an area of the skin that lacks natural tissue due to factors.
We are Reporting Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) in a Term Infant Presenting with Intrauterine Growth Retardation, Acute Respiratory Distress, Polydactyly, Bilateral Hydronephrosis and Microcephaly
Authors: Bharti Des
Published: January 2024

Bardet-Biedl syndrome is an uncommon disorder in newborn infants. A near term, female infant presented with growth retardation, polydactyly, bilateral hydronephrosis and microcephaly. Genetic testing showed heterozygous mutations of BBS10 gene for autosomal recessive Bardet Biedl Syndrome. A pathogenic variant, c. 2119_2120del (p.Val 707) and a variant of uncertain significance, c.590>G(p.Tyr 197Cys) was identified in BBS10.
Congenital Giant Melanocytic Nevus with Meningeal Melanocytosis in a Term Neonate- A Case Report
Authors: RR Prashanth
Published: January 2024

Congenital giant melanocytic nevus presenting in the neonatal period is a clinical diagnosis, but the extra dermatology manifestations require early recognition. Meningeal melanocytosis is one such association which increases the risk of epilepsy. We report a neonate with large congenital melanocytic nevus over the torso with satellite lesions presenting with meningeal melanocytotic in the right parietal and cerebellar region. We discuss the clinical course, management and review the literature on this condition.
Managing Challenging Child Behaviour in Pediatric Dentistry Using Pharmacologic Approaches: A Vanishing Art
Authors: E Nathan John
Published: January 2024

Amongst the skills and competency expected of the pediatric dental specialist is an enhanced ability to circumvent and obtund interfering and refractory behaviour of moderately to severely apprehensive and resistive children. Wide variation exists among this specialist with respect to individual talents to accomplish treatment on this population making use of both nonpharmacological as well as pharmacological approaches. While advanced training programs vary greatly in the extent to which their residents are exposed to various modalities, likely explanation to account for such lies in the diversity to which their faculty bring competent and diversified experience. Some bring extensive background to the use of a variety of agents and dosing; others conceivably offer limited exposure to residents by not having had extensive use during their own training programs. Expertise and a propensity to include a broad repertoire of agents and modalities by Program Directors is highly variable. External sources include administrative perspectives, safety records, formulary limitations, and biases of state and regulatory agencies as to what agents and regimens impose restrictions on this teaching experience. This editorial expresses observations of this author over the past 40 plus years concludes that the use of pediatric sedation has diminished to the extent that its safe and successful use is at risk of becoming a vanishing art. The end result is that an increasing number of children by virtue of a lack of skilled clinicians in its safe use will be subjected to excessive if not unnecessary use of unconscious techniques and/or physical restraint.
Deciphering Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on the Evolution and Transformation of Organizational Culture
Authors: Nasrullah Urooj
Published: January 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a unique set of technologies that gain a profound position in the business economy. It is a promising tool that has brought massive disruptions worldwide. AI transfiguring almost every industry has today made organizations reshape their business culture. As traditional companies have struggled to tap its potential, many organizations still lack awareness regarding its expediency and usage. Therefore, to bridge this gap, this innate chapter jeer into the instrumental role of AI in assisting business culture. Given its key features and benefits, this chapter presents interesting literature on AI managing organizational cultural change. It suggests building a conducive digital culture. Furthermore, this view underlines the key AI approaches, fundamentally enabling the readers to reassess AI’s effectiveness. Altogether, it makes researchers, professionals, and organizations benefit from the role of AI and OC.
Pemanfaatan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Komik Pembelajaran Bagi Para Guru di SMA Teladan Palembang
Authors: Yuliarni Yuliarni , Fatmah Fatmah , Apriana Apriana , Heryati Heryati , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Setyawati Dewi , Rusdiana Yusinta Tia
Published: January 2024

Fenomena menurunnya minat belajar siswa dengan mata pelajaran yang materinya cukup banyak menjadi masalah yang cukup lama masih terus akan dipecahkan. Ditambah lagi dengan pola ajar guru yang masih ada menggunakan cara konvensional menambah kebosanan bagi para siswa. Tidak sedikit siswa yang mengantuk, mengobrol dan bahkan menggunakan ponsel ketika mengikuti mata pelajaran. Hal tersebut menjadi permasalahan yang harus dipecahkan. Setelah banyak penelitian mengenai brosur, leaflet atau banner sebagai bahan ajar untuk mata pelajaran di sekolah, maka penelitian ini menghadirkan bahan ajar lain berupa komik. Tujuan diadakan sosialisasi pembuatan komik ini adalah agar para guru dapat menyajikan materi yang mampu menarik minat belajar siswa secara lebih. Sekolah mitra yang dijadikan sebagai tempat melaksanakan pengabdian ini adalah di SMA Teladan Palembang. Metode pelaksanaan sosialisasi ini disampaikan melalui persentasi dan ceramah. Tahapan pelaksanaannya dimulai dari mengidentifikasi permasalahan di sekolah sasaran, merancang dan membuat komik, dan sosialisasi di sekolah sasaran. Hasilnya, kegiatan sosialisasi ini diikuti oleh para guru di SMA Teladan Palembang dengan antusias dan bersemangat.
Implementasi Service Learning di SD Muhammadiyah Program Khusus Ampel, Boyolali
Authors: Nugroho Febriyanto Arif , Iqbal Muhammad , Ramadhan Fachri , Swastika Annisa , Hidayat Obby Taufik
Published: January 2024

KKN-Dik merupakah salah satu bentuk kegiatan yang memberikan pengalaman belajar kepada mahasiswa untuk hidup ditengah-tengah masyarakat dalam pelaksanaannya masih terdapat kekeliruan dalam hal pengadaan program kerja. Pendekatan service learning hadir untuk meluruskannya. Service learning bertitik tolak pada aplikasi ilmu. Hal ini sangat berkaitan erat dengan peran mahasiswa dalam melaksanakan KKN-Dik yang mana mahasiswa ikut andil, berperan, dan merkontibusi langsung dalam masyarakat. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah difusi iptek, yaitu sebuah metode penyebarluasan infomasi yang dapat meningkatkan wawasan seseorang di bidang pengetahuan melalui teknologi. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan melalui dua tahapan, yaitu tahap observasi atau screening dan tahap pengembangan. Dalam pengimplementasiannya dalam pelaksanaan KKN Dik FKIP UMS tahun 2023 penerapannya diselaraskan dengan program kerja yang dilaksanakan di lokasi KKN Dik. Adapun program kerja sesuai dengan service learning yang terlaksana pada pelaksanaan KKN Dik di SD Muhammadiyah PK Ampel, adalah Pojok Literasi (program kerja prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia) Tangga Literasi Keuangan (program kerja prodi Pendidikan Akuntansi) dan Papan Plang Profil Pelajar Pancasila (program kerja prodi Pendidikan PPKn). Pada dasarnya service learning pada kegiatan KKN Dik FKIP UMS di SD Muhammadiyah PK Ampel ini merupakan upaya untuk mengamplikasikan dan mengimplementasikan ilmu teori yang didapatkan oleh mahasiswa selama perkuliahan di kampus pada kelompok sasaran agar ilmu, pengalaman dan teori yang mahasiswa dapatkan dapat berguna dan diimplementasikan serta diaplikasikan sesuai dengan bidang keahilan program studi masing-masing mahasiswa.
Media Belajar Ekonomi Berbasis Cuplikan Film sebagai Media Pembelajaran Inovatif dan Holistik
Authors: Mustofa Rochman Hadi , Narimo Sabar , Dzikra Noor Syahidah Mutiara , Istiqomah Ni’matul , Noor Ady Ferdian , Niam Muhammad , Ifani Muhammad Zulfi
Published: January 2024

Pembelajaran ekonomi sering kali didominasi oleh ceramah karena materinya yang padat. Namun, penggunaan cuplikan film sebagai alat bantu dalam menjelaskan materi dapat menjadi langkah inovatif yang menarik perhatian siswa dan membuat proses pembelajaran menjadi lebih holistik. Cuplikan film dapat memberikan koneksi antara materi dengan contoh-contoh kehidupan nyata yang jarang dijumpai siswa sehari-hari. Meski demikian, pendekatan ini membutuhkan kreativitas dari guru untuk memastikan koneksi tersebut berjalan sesuai harapan. Pelaksanaan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini dilakukan kepada guru-guru di SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Klaten Utara dengan tujuan memperkenalkan potensi metode pembelajaran inovatif ini. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini menunjukkan respon positif dari guru, namun ada kendala yang disampaikan oleh guru, yaitu perlunya pemahaman lebih mendalam tentang film apa yang sesuai dengan konteks materi, serta keterampilan dalam mengelola kelas agar tetap kondusif.
Penentuan Jalur Mitigasi di Kawasan Jeron Beteng Yogyakarta dengan Metode Mental Mapping
Authors: Widyaningsih Eka , Subangun Radiaswari , Prabowo Rachmat Wahyu
Published: January 2024

Jeron Beteng merupakan bagian dari wilayah Kraton Yogyakarta yang berada di bagian dalam batas benteng Baluwerti yang berfungsi sebagai area permukiman dengan kepadatan penduduk mencapai 150 jiwa/ha. Pada saat terjadi bencana, kepadatan penduduk ini mengandung potensi korban jiwa yang cukup tinggi. Hal ini menjadi permasalahan utama dalam penanganan mitigasi bencana, terutama dalam proses evakuasi. Sementara itu, mitigasi kebencanaan yang paling ideal terjadi apabila penghuni/korban secara intuitif bergerak ke arah area titik kumpul yang aman. Untuk menentukan titik kumpul yang aman ini perlu kajian identifikasi kawasan dari sudut pandang penggunanya. Di kawasan Jeron Beteng, pengguna dikelompokkan menjadi 3 jenis, yaitu penghuni yang sudah cukup mengenal Kawasan, pengunjung temporer rutin yang sudah terbiasa dengan kawasan tersebut dan wisatawan yang masih asing terhadap kawasan Jeron Beteng. Mental mapping merupakan sebuah metode identifikasi elemen ruang kota yang digagas oleh Kevin Lynch untuk mengenali, mendeskripsikan, dan memetakan pengalaman ruang sebuah kawasan. Metode mental mapping ini digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi 5 elemen kawasan Jeron Beteng yang kemudian diterjemahkan menjadi rencana  mitigasi bencana menurut persepsi penggunanya, sehingga dihasilkan jalur evakuasi dan titik kumpul yang mudah dikenali, dijangkau, dan digunakan oleh penggunanya.
Analisis Penerapan Konsep Arsitektur Tropis pada Surabaya C2O Library and Collabtive
Authors: Rivaldy Hikmal , Utomo Heru Prasetiyo
Published: January 2024

Indonesia khususnya Kota Surabaya merupakan kota yang memiliki iklim tropis dengan suhu tinggi. Arsitektur tropis dapat diterapkan sebagai solusi dari masalah yang disebabkan oleh faktor alam pada desain bangunan daerah tropis. Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan arsitektur tropis pada bangunan Surabaya C2O Library and Collabtive. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan melakukan  check langsung mengamati objek penelitian secara detail dan menilai tingkat tropis bangunan berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip desain arsitektur tropis DR. Ir. RM. Sugiyatmo. seperti kenyamanan termal, kenyamanan visual, orientasi bangunan, area terbuka hijau, dan penggunaan material yang tahan cuaca. Studi mengindikasi bahwa Surabaya C2O Library and Collabtive telah menerapkan desain arsitektur tropis sesuai prinsip desain dengan baik, seperti arah bangunan menghadap ke timur laut, ruang terbuka hijau dengan penyebaran vegetasi di sekitar bangunan, penggunaan material bangunan yang tahan terhadap cuaca seperti beton finishing cat, kayu, bata, kaca, dan alumunium, sirkulasi udara dengan adanya bukaan di berbagai sisi, penerangan alami melalui penggunaan bukaan yang lebar dan skylight, melindungi bangunan terkena cahaya matahari secara langsung yang berlebihan dan hujan lebat, bangunan dilengkapi dengan kanopi, tanaman, dan atap dengan kemiringan curam. Namun, ada beberapa penilaian yang perlu dievaluasi seperti memperluas kanopi atau mengoptimalkan area hijau.
Pengaruh Kondisi Sosial, Ekonomi dan Budaya Penghuni Terhadap Morfologi Regol di Kampung Alun-Alun Kotagede
Authors: Mutiara Maffyra Binar Firstya , Agustiananda Putu Ayu Pramanasari , Sholihah Arif  Budi
Published: January 2024

Kampung Alun-Alun Purbayan Kotagede merupakan bekas alun-alun Mataram Islam yang berkembang menjadi permukiman padat. Salah satu keistimewaan permukiman tersebut adalah rumah-rumah tradisional Jawa, dimana regol menjadi elemen terdepan. Namun, masih banyak dari masyarakat yang belum mengetahui tentang regol sehingga regol perlu dilestarikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji morfologi regol, serta bagaimana kondisi sosial, ekonomi dan budaya penghuni mempengaruhinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis interaktif meliputi tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Regol di kampung tersebut dapat dikelompokkan menjadi empat tipe. Terdapat keserupaan dan keberagaman dari empat tipe regol tersebut. Kondisi sosial berpengaruh terhadap bentuk regol yang ditunjukkan dengan material regol yang mencerminkan strata sosial misalnya pekerjaan atau pendidikan. Kondisi ekonomi berpengaruh terhadap bentuk regol yang ditunjukkan dengan terawat atau tidaknya regol dilihat dari kemampuan finansial penghuni. Kondisi budaya penghuni berpengaruh terhadap bentuk regol yang ditunjukkan dengan tidak diturunkannya konsep pembangunan regol kepada penghuni sekarang. Kondisi budaya berpengaruh terhadap bentuk regol yang ditunjukkan dengan tren pembangunan rumah yang terus berbeda sehingga mempengaruhi keputusan penghuni untuk tetap mempertahankan regol atau meniadakannya
Dialectics of Musdah Mulia's Thought on Polygamy in the Qur'an: Text and Context
Authors: Arsal Arsal , Imran Maizul
Published: January 2024

This article aims to reveal the shari'a of polygamy in the Qur'an. This is motivated by the diversity of interpretations of the polygamy verse, giving rise to diverse opinions and arguments that seem difficult to compromise. Musdah Mulia is a gender figure or Muslim scholar who clearly in her research rejects polygamy and recommends that polygamy be banned and states that polygamy is not Islamic law and its practice has caused harm and is a violation of human rights. This opinion is considered extreme and has drawn criticism and rebuttal from various Muslim scholars. This research method uses a literature study using a socio-historical approach and content analysis. The results of the study concluded that Musdah Mulia's opinion that polygamy is not Islamic law does not have a strong legal basis, because it has gone out of the meaning of the text but in the implementation of the context it can be prohibited if it is outside the predetermined conditions
The Early Qur’anic Translation in Madura: Bhuju’ Bukkol and the Accuracy of His Translation
Authors: Aziz Hayatullah Hilmi , Iwanebel Fejrian Yazdajird
Published: January 2024

This article explores the manuscript of Qur’anic translation written by Bhuju’ Bukkol, a Madurese scholar who lived in the 18th/19th century and whose existence was sacred to the local community. Specifically, this paper seeks to examine the accuracy of his translation from linguistical aspect, as well as the implications of the translation in socio-religious perspective. The focus of the analysis of the translation is directed at the word ‘tukadhdhibān’, whose translation is different from the majority of the Qur’anic translations. By using analytical descriptive method and several translation theories, this paper argues that the translation of the word ‘angeliyoaken’ is categorized into the meaning translation. The translation has linguistically fulfilled the brief and concise elements, but from the aspect of lexical accuracy, the meaning is not correct. On the other hand, the translation of the word is considered communicative, as the accuracy of understanding is quite precise. From the social aspect, the selection of the diction ‘angeliyoaken’ is considered as an effort to find a safe point based on two considerations, namely: not to damage the original understanding of ‘tukadhdhibān’ and not to cause offense to ordinary people who are socially considered quite sensitive
Qur'anic and Hadith Values in the Dile Jojor Tradition to Commemorate the Coming of Lailah al-Qadr in Lombok
Authors: Nikmatullah Nikmatullah
Published: January 2024

The culture of Muslim communities is influenced by the dialectic between religious teachings and local traditions where Muslims live. This article aims to explore the Dile Jojor tradition, also called Maleman in Lombok, which is influenced by the religious understanding of Lailah al-Qadr. Data of this qualitative study using an anthropological approach were obtained from observation, interviews and documentation. This article shows that the Dile Jojor tradition is not only related to the history of the arrival of Islam in Lombok which was introduced by the ulemas as a reminder of Lailah al-Qadr, but also related to the history of the Sasak people towards lights. At a time when people were not familiar with electricity, Dile Jojor was used as a street light to lead to the mosque to carry out Tarawih prayers and deliver zakat fitrah. This tradition has various meanings for the Sasak people: the sign of Lailah al-Qadr, the descent of angels to earth, the arrival of the spirits of the dead, and symbols of light for life, gratitude, and hope. The Maleman ritual begins with breaking the fast together, blaming Dile Jojor, praying, and remembrance. This tradition is a form of acculturation between Islam and local Sasak traditions, where the implementation of the tradition is based on the spirit and values of Islam but at the ritual level it adopts local wisdom. The Islamic values embodied in the Dile Jojor tradition are based on the spirit of the Quran. This article argues that harmonization between Islam and local tradition has made this tradition easily accepted by the Sasak people and continues to this day as a socio-cultural identity for Sasak Muslims
Islamization of Western Social Contract Theory from the Perspective of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas
Authors: Wanto Sugeng , Hidayat Muhammad Sofian
Published: January 2024

The secular social contract as the basis of democracy gives birth to policies and laws that are far from religious principles and norms. For example, the legalisation of same-sex marriage and the legalisation of prostitution in most Western countries. This is certainly not in line with Islamic values and needs Islamisation. For this reason, this article aims to explain al-Attas' idea of Islamisation and social contract theory as an example, in order to become an alternative way of Islamic politics. Through literature research with a content analysis approach, it can be concluded that first, the Western social contract is based on an anthropocentric and secular paradigm. Second, the agreement between people with the general will becomes the determinant of policy, third, there is a need for Islamisation of social contract theory with the concept of bai'ah which has a theocentric or tawhidi paradigm, as an alternative way of Islamic politics
Problem Of Ugliness Several Arguments For God's Unbeauty Creation
Authors: Widiarto Widiarto , Bakhtiar Amsal , Abduh M Arrafie
Published: January 2024

Beauty is in fact fundamental to understanding of divine being. Beauty informs of God’s perfections. Within Qur’an, the principle of tawhid which is that God is the Creator of the heavens is one Islamic metaphysical basis for the integration of the Greek heritage and Islamic revelation The problem in ugliness, especially ugliness in God's creation, raises questions about God's ability to create beautiful things. This study aims to deepen the understanding of imperfections in God's creation, which emerge the idea of bridging the gaps that are not yet well connected between God's most beautiful statement and His creation which is not all beautiful. Using a theological approach, this paper describes three problems not to deny that God is beautiful and loves beauty. First, God is Most Beautiful, and His manifestations in His creation are limited. Second, the formal imperfections in His creation were not created not to confront one another but instead are in a straight gradient line. Third, the physical imperfection is not interpreted as a limitation of God (finitism) but a message to His creatures
Prediction of Cotton Shell from Sodecoton Behavior in Thermal Conversion and Theoretical Energy Potential
Authors: Onguene Mvogo Philippe , Samomssa Inna , Domga Richard , Rodica Dinică Mihaela , Circiumaru Adrian
Published: January 2024

This work focuses on the evaluation of the energy potential of cotton shells from SODECOTON and to predict suitable thermal conversion conditions. To achieve this goal, structural and proximate analyses were performed, while ultimate analysis, flue gas and higher heating value were calculated from models. This study reveals that cotton shells highly contain cellulose, volatile matter, lignin and carbon, which make it suitable for bioethanol, bio-oil/syngas and biochar production via biochemical and thermochemical technologies as well as fuel briquette. Heating value from cotton shell ranging from 17 MJ/kg to 19 MJ/kg, is set in the interval to be used as fuel. From the results, the value of flue gas is within acceptable limits and the pollutant emissions are less than the values of regulated threshold set. The energy potential released is around 1.30 GJ per year, 1.58 × 107 Nm3/year, 1.62 × 104 m3/year, 15.21 × E6 L and 26 × E6 L for annual combustion energy, syngas, methane, bioethanol and bio oil, respectively. Amongst them combustion via fuel briquette is suitable for less developing country such as Cameroon thus, it could supply 40% of cooking energy consumption in Garoua center town and can improve environmental sustainability in company.
At the Crossroads Between Opera and Oratorio: Biblical Themes and the 19th Century French Opera
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Brașov, Romania. Email: noemi.karacsony@unitbv.ro., Karácsony Noémi , Rucsanda Mădălina Dana ,   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Brașov, Romania. Email: m_rucsanda@unitbv.ro.
Published: January 2024

"The present study aims to investigate the delicate border between oratorios and operas based on biblical subjects, focusing on French music. A brief analysis of the period prior to the 19th century reveals that the oratorio was not one of the most popular genres in France, allowing the genesis of various genres inspired by biblical subjects. The oratorio enjoyed a brief revival in the 18th century, leading in the 19th century to the composition of biblical operas and the dawn of genres that are at the crossroads between opera and oratorio: mystére, drame sacré, or légende sacrée, represented by works of Jules Massenet. Although traditionally referred to as oratorios, these works allowed for staged representation, due to the dramatic qualities of the librettos, which in turn allowed for the musical discourse to depart from the sobriety of the oratorio and to include certain features that are characteristic for opera. Gradually, biblical subjects began to be tackled in operas as well, as will be seen in the works of Camille Saint-Saëns and Jules Massenet, the two composers on whose works the present study mainly focuses. At the same time, biblical themes can be related to musical orientalism, but also to the fin de siècle decadent aesthetic (through their exploration of such themes as the opposition between sacred and erotic love), serving as mirror for the political, social, and religious context of the Third Republic. Keywords: opera, oratorio, Bible, orientalism, fin de siècle"
The Relationship Between Colour and Music in the Art of Composer Ede Terényi
Authors:   Department of Music, Faculty of Reformed Theology and Music, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: gabriela.coca@ubbcluj.ro., Coca Gabriela
Published: January 2024

"From his early youth, the composer lived his whole life under the spell of colors and color combinations. His talent as an artist was already apparent at the age of six, when, in addition to his piano studies, he enjoyed drawing plants and flowers in school notebooks. He kept his first vase, on one side of which he drew a bouquet of flowers sprouting from a heart on a bright pale green background when he was in high school, and on the other side a deer flying through a bush and a pine tree. She always felt a special fascination for the pine tree, seeing it as a symbol, its scent, and its green color as magical. He was similarly attracted to green grassy lawns and the changing colors of autumn leaves, which he saw as a symphony. These childhood experiences are also reflected in his colorful graphics. This paper presents the relationship between color and music in Ede Terényi’s compositions, and the composer’s conception of tonal aesthetics, the relationship between tonalities and colors. Keywords: Ede Terényi, composer, music compositions, colors, tonalities, graphics"
Tremolo on Domra as A Means of Artistic Expression
Authors:   Department of Folks Instruments, Tchaikovsky National Music Academy, Ukraine. Email: kolesniksv@ukr.net., Bilousova Svitlana
Published: January 2024

"The article is devoted to tremolo as one of the most important techniques of playing the domra using a plectrum. The article analyzes the use of tremolo in the practice of performing on various instruments – struck string, string, wind instruments, piano. Tremolo on domra in modern performance is considered in several aspects – as a way to lengthen the sound and a specific coloristic technique. At the same time, a new look at tremolo as a special unique means of artistic expression is offered. The research angle focuses on auditory problems in the process of technical implementation of tremolo and the use of tremolo intensity as a means of overcoming inertial mechanical movements and negative perception of uniform sound. Using the example of modern works for domra and mandolin by Oleg Bezborodko, Valery Ivko, Yasuo Kuwahara, Evgen Milka, Oleksandr Oliinyk, Boryslav Stronko, the main functions of tremolos and the problems of their performance specification are considered. Keywords: sound formation on domra, tremolo on domra, intensity of tremolation, tremolo as a means of artistic expression."
Principles and Procedures of the Construction of Opera Scenarios
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Bourceanu Mădălina Gabriela ,   Opera House, Brașov, Romania. Email: bourceanumadalina@yahoo.com.
Published: January 2024

"The construction of opera scenarios involves the development of a dramatic and narrative framework upon which an opera is built. These scenarios serve as the foundation for the libretto, music, staging, and overall production of the opera. In this introduction, we will explore the principles and procedures that guide the creation of opera scenarios. In summary, constructing an opera scenario is a complex and collaborative process that involves the careful consideration of narrative, character, music, and cultural context. The principles and procedures outlined here provide a foundation for the creation of opera scenarios that can captivate audiences and convey the depth of human emotion through music and drama. Over time, the evolution of the singing voice follows a phenomenon of symbiosis between words and music. The intertwining of the act of speaking with that of singing is constantly found in the concerns of the creators in ancient monody, Greek declamation, Gregorian chant, in the polyphonic style, in the opera performance as well as in all the ramifications of the vocal genre. Keywords: opera scenario construction, musical drama, analysis of the libretto, Eugene Onegin, The Queen of Spades."
Microanalysis of a Music Therapy Session Segment With an Autistic Child
Authors:   University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. Email: mirjam.borzasi@emanuel.ro., Borzási Mirjám , Warner Catherine ,   School of Health and Social Wellbeing, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. Email: catherine.warner@uwe.ac.uk., Văduva Lois Paula ,   Emanuel University, Oradea, Romania. Email: lois.vaduva@emanuel.ro.
Published: January 2024

"The following microanalysis helps analyze an essential aspect of a music therapy session with a child diagnosed with autism. This detailed analysis highlights how essential music is in this little girl’s life, both in expression and communication. Microanalysis in music therapy aims to critically analyze the therapy process, focusing even on the smallest elements from a musical and therapeutic view. The music therapy sessions with this client and the analysis are based on the theory of communicative musicality developed by Trevarthen and Malloch. Just as Malloch argues that communicative musicality between mother and infant has three essential parts - pulse, timbre, and narrative - so it is observed that the analyses of the segments chosen were based on these principles. The narrative of the musical interaction between the client and therapist points to the fact that it expresses innate motives for sharing emotion and experience with other people and creating meaning in shared activity. It allows two people to share a sense of passing time and to create and share the emotional framework that evolves through this shared time. Keywords: Music therapy, autism, communicative musicality, microanalysis, attunement, psychology."
The Cognitive Mechanism of Music
Authors:   Doctoral School of Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: nicolae.goje@ubbcluj.ro., Goje Nicolae
Published: January 2024

"Music clearly has a mathematical structure. From the ancient Pythagoreans we know that harmony is the mathematical ratio between the notes (the frequencies as has been discovered by physics). This operation can be performed by the brain which has been seen as a kind of computer by the philosophy of mind of the last decades. And it is an unconscious operation. The conscious presentation of music contains the intervals as phenomenal components, yet not in a mathematical form, obviously, but in a sensorial form, alongside the notes themselves. The experience of music must contain the intervals as cognitions (in the sense that they have phenomenal form), otherwise no music would be possible at all. The phenomenological structure of harmony shows us the notes themselves in the foreground but the intervals in the background that we can still hear and experience it fused with the notes. The experience of the intervals are also not the emotions that music evokes in us - though they are definitely connected in some ways by the neural circuits of the brain and compose further phenomenological structures. Keywords: Music, Mathematics, Intervals, Cognition, Computation, Phenomenology"
Music and the Altered State of Consciousness
Authors:   Department of Educational Sciences, University of Tokaj-Hegyalja, Sárospatak, Hungary.  Email: kiraly.lajos@unithe.hu., Király Lajos
Published: January 2024

"Tourists travelling to Turkey may encounter circling (mevlevi) dervishes in Konya, spinning in circles to achieve a kind of altered state of consciousness and enter a trance-like state of ecstasy. The world of popular music has also been inspired by the concepts of Christianity and ecstasy, and some rock bands have emerged from a combination of the two. This altered state of consciousness is brought about by the combined effect of dance and music, which they believe can be an ecstatic experience of dual action, freeing one from the agonies and pains of everyday life. In some religions, the ecstatic and altered state of consciousness is part of ritual and worship as a power unleashed. The question is, is there a place for music-induced ecstasy in Christian worship? In this sub-chapter, we will discuss the ecstatic effect of music, the altered state of consciousness experienced as a result, and the increasingly prevalent binaural beats and music at 432 hertz. Keywords: music, altered state of consciousness, ecstatic dimension, binaural beats, 440 Hz, rhythm"
László Dobszay: The World of Tones Solfège Book Series and the Timeliness of the Contemporary Edition
Authors:   Eszterházy Károly Catholic University Music Institute, Eger, Hungary. Email: varady.krisztina@uni-eszterhazy.hu., Várady Krisztina
Published: January 2024

"The article discusses the necessity of the contemporary publication of The World of Tones series of solfege books by Dobszay. It outlines the areas of Kodály method that are related to the textbooks and describes the solfege publications in use before the series was published. Keywords: Kodály-method, solfège, music education"
Modern Global Trends in the Development of Choral Performance
Authors:   I. P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts, Kharkiv, Ukraine., Batovska Olena , Byelik-Zolotaryova Nataliya ,   I. P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts, Kharkiv, Ukraine., Ivanova Juliia ,   I. P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Published: January 2024

"The relevance of the studied issue is the need to identify the main trends in choral performance, and determine the principles of the work of conductors and choral artists in the context of renewal of the components in this field. The aim of the research is to study the problem of current global trends in the development of choral performance as a complex multifaceted and integral phenomenon. Its practical methods (audio search; audio selection; audio analysis) were used in the research. The aspects of modern choral performance (interdisciplinary; socio-cultural; as well as artistic management; professional training; modern engineering technologies; information and communication space; technologies aimed at preserving human and professional resources) were identified. The current components of activity in the field of modern choral art were established. The directions of modern choral practice were identified (activation of the musical group in the life of society; expansion of traditional executive functions; growth of the genre stylistic palette of the choral repertoire). The system of key modernized methods of interpreting choral works of the 20th and 21st centuries was studied (principles of intonation; the principle of expanding the range; the principle of enriching the technical means of interpretation; the principles of forming the performance texture; the principle of interpreting the verbal text in the context of the choral score; the principle of creating different types of sound). The general features of modern choral performance in Ukraine and in the world were studied. The results can be applied in the process of researching future choral performing practice and preparing the relevant studies. The prospects of research in this field of musical culture are to enrich the theoretical and practical sectors of choral art as a complex system which is open for updates. Keywords: choral art, choir, choral work, performance interpretation, choral genre, choral style, timbre dramaturgy, performance analysis."
The Arsenal of Means Used by a Conductor in Decoding an Opera Score
Authors:   Faculty of Music, Transilvania University, Brașov, Romania. Email: traian.ichim@unitbv.ro., Ichim Traian
Published: January 2024

"For a conductor the text of the score is that building material used in the creation of “his own world”. This paper examines the system of means used by a conductor in creating an opera performance. A transformation of the “mobile” and “fixed” elements of the score into a magnificent world of opera performance. The study is based on material from a production of the opera Orpheus by Claudio Monteverdi, directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, conductor being Nikolaus Harnoncourt. This staging can certainly be considered one of the most striking examples of the remarkable interplay between conductor and director in an opera production. Each new revised edition of different opera titles, over the centuries, becomes the product of the personal vision of the creators, acting from the point of view of the aesthetics of its time. Keywords: opera performance, conductor, compositional techniques, analysis, Orpheus by Claudio Monteverdi."
Violin Etudes of the 19th Century in the Aspect of the Evolution of Performing Mastery
Authors:   I. P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts, Kharkiv, Ukraine. Email: kucherenko.stanislav@yahoo.com., Kucherenko Stanislav
Published: January 2024

"The article examines the role and significance of violin etudes of the 19th century in the evolution of European performing art. The contribution of the figure of N. Paganini and his creative work in the process of transition between the eras of classicism and romanticism has been determined. It has been noted that the artistic and aesthetic views of the Genoese virtuoso, which significantly exceeded the capabilities of his contemporaries, reoriented the didactic material. On the example of the etude collections of P. Rode and J. Dont – representatives of schools of various musical arts – it has been found that the opuses of the educational direction usually reflect the real state of performance of a certain historical period, the complex process of coexistence of the established tradition and innovations, reassessment of ideas about the semantic and technical potential of the violin. Keywords: violin etude, violin performance, 19th century, 24 Caprices in the Form of Etudes op. 22 by P. Rode, Etudes and Caprices op. 35 by J. Dont."
Interpretative Elements of György Kósa’s Chinese Song Series From an Art Psychology Perspective
Authors:   Institute of Music, University of Nyíregyháza, Hungary. Email: sinka.krisztina@nye.hu., Sinka Krisztina
Published: January 2024

"I got to know the art of György Kósa (1897-1984) during my performing career. During the performances of the first Chinese Songs series, the songs inspired me to learn more about the composer. Delving into the literature shed light on the composer’s artistic concept, elements of which I can identify with also as a performer. It can be said that, even if we focus only on his songwriting, his most important role as a songwriter is to communicate values. His choice of lyrics is based on a profound knowledge of twentieth-century Hungarian and world literature, and his literary themes represent both the cultural and mental-spiritual well-being of the time, and satisfy the musician’s need for expression, both on a personal and a communal level. György Kósa’s oeuvre as a songwriter is a densely woven structure, consistently and organically formed. The songs are each a microcosm of their own, linked to a particular state of being, time and emotional mood of the individual, and in portraying this, the literary and musical tools employed can all be accurately mapped. Keywords: Chinese songs, György Kósa, Po Chü-i’s poetry, Sándor Weöres, performing arts, creative arts, singing voice, Stella Ferch"
Performance Style as Comprehensive Artistic Method in the Field of Music
Authors:   Department of Bayan and Accordion, Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine. Email: zaetsa@ukr.net., Zaiets Vіtalіi
Published: January 2024

"The possibility of a review of this topic consists in the disclosure of a specific performing and instrumental awareness of the notion of style, namely, in the methodological direction of this definition as factor of the intellectual and practical perspectives for the interpretation of musical pieces. The theme of the style is complex in understanding of the problems of musical and performing arts. It is not about the stylistic features of a particular personality of the composer or an era in which this personality worked and was spiritually raised, but more about the principles of their definition. Our attempts to understand the notion of performing style are intended to help define it as carrier of a specific artistic thinking, which is objectively shaped and technologically and conceptually functioning. Keywords: style, individuality, thinking of musician-performer, performing arts, composer’s creativity."
Analytical Aspects of the Three Versions of Confitebor Tibi, Domine by Claudio Monteverdi
Authors:   Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music, Fábián Apolka ,   Faculty of Reformed Theology and Music, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: apolkafabian@gmail.com.
Published: January 2024

"This work focuses on the musical analysis of Monteverd’s composition styles in his sacred music. The motets, Confitebor tibi, Domine were printed in 1640 in collection of Selva morale e spiritual. Even in these rigidly bound works, Monteverdi gives full intensity to the meaning of every word of the text, trying to bring it to life in a vivid and convincing way. These three versions of Psalm 111 present different compositional techniques, through which Monteverdi wishes to emphasize the content of the text. Keyword: Renaissance music, Claudio Monteverdi, motet, sacred music"
Transcription, Paraphrase, Creed in Franz Liszt’s Variations on „Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen”
Authors:   “Gheorghe Dima” National Academy of Music, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: boglarkaeszter@yahoo.com., Oláh Boglárka Eszter
Published: January 2024

"Franz Liszt created a new tradition by playing transcriptions and paraphrasing the most well-known operas and works of his time on his fabulous concerts. This habit created new genres like Transcriptions (Reminiscences de Norma S. 394, Grandes études de Paganini S. 141) and Paraphrases (The Rigoletto Paraphrase S.434, The Ernani Paraphrase S. 432). The Variations on „Weinen Klagen Sorgen Zagen” fits into both categories: On the one hand Liszt paraphrases J.S.Bach’s Crucifixus and the 12th Cantata. On the other hand, he transcribes with a great craftsmanship his piano work for organ. The historical and private background of this work testifies to an extraordinary faith. Keywords: Liszt, Bach, Transcription, Paraphrase, Creed. "