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Contemporary Problems of the Life of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Republic of Tajikistan on the Example of the Diocese of Dushanbe and Tajikistan
Authors: Суровцев Ф.Л.
Published: July 2023

В современном мире актуальным является вопрос, касающийся жизни религиозных меньшинств в тех или иных странах. Проблема их нормальной жизни и функционирования, как правило, зависит от многих факторов как прямого, так и косвенного характера. Сегодня, например, зафиксированы случаи прямой дискриминации в отношении христиан на территории стран Ближнего Востока. Однако следует отметить, что Конституции большинства государств, где происходит такого рода дискриминация, хотя и устанавливает ислам в качестве государственной религии, но при этом гарантирует свободу вероисповедания. Религиозная ситуация в странах Центральной Азии носит принципиально иной характер. Цель данной статьи заключается в обзоре правовых норм в отношении свободы совести и вероисповедания в Республике Таджикистан, а также в выявлении основных проблем, связанных с положением Русской Православной Церкви в данном регионе на примере Душанбинской и Таджикистанской епархии.

In the modern world, the issue of the life of religious minorities in certain countries is relevant. The problem of their normal life and functioning tends to depend on many factors, both direct and indirect. Today, for example, there are cases of direct discrimination against Christians in the Middle East. However, it should be noted that the Constitution of most States where such discrimination occurs, although it establishes Islam as a State religion, guarantees freedom of religion. The religious situation in Central Asia is fundamentally different. The purpose of this article is to review the legal norms regarding freedom of conscience and religion in the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as to identify the main problems related to the situation of the Russian Orthodox Church in the region on the example of the Dushanbe and Tajikistan dioceses.
On Certain Legal Features Ministry in the Church in the Context of Modern Legislation and Church Regulations
Authors: Лосев В.
Published: July 2023

В повседневной церковной практике нередко возникают вопросы о том, какой правовой статус по отношению к религиозной организации, с точки зрения современного законодательства, имеют клирики и миряне, несущие церковные послушания? Какие юридические отношения, в связи с этим должна выстроить религиозная организация с учетом существующих канонических норм Церкви? Рассматриваемая тема представляется важной, поскольку она затрагивает как правовые аспекты, так и личные, человеческие отношения внутри Церкви, одновременно она касается и важных особенностей церковного служения. Правильно построенные отношения и принятые решения в этой области помогают избежать многих трудностей, в том числе конфликтных ситуаций и недоумений. В статье определены основные правовые особенности служения клириков и мирян в религиозных организациях Русской Православной Церкви в контексте современного законодательства и церковных установлений. Исследование этой темы показало, что существенно различные между собой современное светское и церковное право могут применяться параллельно в одних и тех же общественных отношениях, не взаимо-исключающих друг друга. Это позволяет, с учетом интересов Церкви, при оформлении отношений в религиозных организациях применять как светские, так и церковные нормы права.

In everyday church practice, questions often arise about what legal status in relation to a religious organization, from the point of view of modern law, are clerics and laymen who carry church obedience? What legal relations should a religious organization build in this regard, taking into account the existing canonical norms of the Church? The topic under consideration is important, since it addresses both legal aspects and personal, human relations within the Church, while it also concerns important features of church service. Well-built relationships and decisions in this area help to avoid many difﬁculties, including conﬂict situations and bewilderment. The article defines the main legal features of the ministry of clergy and laity in religious organizations of the Russian Orthodox Church in the context of modern legislation and church regulations. A study of this topic showed that significantly different modern secular and church law can be applied in parallel in the same social relations that are not mutually exclusive. This allows, taking into account the interests of the Church, to apply both secular and church law when forming relations in religious organizations.
The Relationship between States and Religion: an Overview of the Situation in the World
Authors: Коваленко С.А. , Солнцев А.М.
Published: July 2023

В рамках настоящей статьи рассматриваются взаимоотношения государств и религий во всем мире. Приводится следующая классификация государств в этом отношении: государства, поддерживающие одну религию; государства, отдающие предпочтение нескольким религиям; государства, не отождествляющие себя ни с какими конкретными убеждениями или вероисповеданием; государства, осуществляющие строгий контроль над религиозными учреждениями на своей территории или негативно относящиеся к религии в целом. Авторы делают вывод, что в целом имеющиеся разнообразные подходы к взаимоотношениям государства и религии продиктованы различным культурным и политическим аспектами, но определенную опасность с точки зрения международного права несет только та модель государственно-церковных отношений, которая дискриминирует или запрещает определенные религии.

This article examines the relationship between states and religions around the world. The following classiﬁcation of states is given in this respect: states supporting one religion; states with a preference for several religions; states that do not identify themselves with any particular belief or religion; states that exercise strict control over religious institutions on their territory or have a negative attitude towards religion in general. The authors conclude that, in general, the various approaches to the relationship between the state and religion are dictated by various cultural and political aspects, but from the point of view of international law, only the model of state-church relations that discriminates or prohibits certain religions carries a certain danger.
Affirmation Education Program: Bridging the Gap between Inclusion and Integration for Migrant Students
Authors: Anggara Dio
Published: July 2023

Migrant students face unique challenges and obstacles in their educational journey, particularly in terms of social support and overall well-being. This study aims to examine the relationship between social support and the well-being of migrant students participating in the Affirmation of Education Program (ADik) in Papua and the 3T Regions. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from a sample of 34 active students through surveys and in-depth interviews. The study employed non-probability sampling, ensuring equal opportunity for 66 eligible students. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS, and the instrument's reliability and validity were established through pretesting. The results indicated that migrant students' well-being scores were particularly low in the area of mental well-being. Regression tests revealed that emotional support, network support, and informational support significantly influenced student well-being, while reward support and instrumental support showed no effect. Additionally, the network of religious groups and student diversity were found to play a role in determining student welfare. These findings underscore the importance of social support interventions targeting emotional support, networking, and information to enhance the well-being of migrant students in the ADik program in Papua and the 3T regions. Future programs and policies should prioritize the development of these aspects to improve the overall welfare of migrant students. This study contributes to our understanding of the challenges faced by migrant students and emphasizes the need for inclusive educational initiatives that address their social support needs and promote their well-being
Resistant Properties of Lubricating Materials with Fullerene Nanoadditives
Authors: Oleksandrenko V.P. , Yefymenko V.V. , Kalmykova N.G. , Efimenko O.V. , Budiak R.V. , Nelyubin Yu. M.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to study the possibility of using fullerene additives and their effect on the antiwear properties of aviation mineral and synthetic oils. The method of increasing the anti-wear properties of mineral MK-8p and synthetic Mobil Jet Oil 254 oil for turbojet aircraft engines by adding fullerene additive C60 is considered. It has been shown that the anti-wear properties of synthetic Mobil Jet Oil 254 oil for turbojet aircraft engines exceed MK-8p mineral oil by more than 10%. Increasing the concentration of fullerene additive in oils increases the wear resistance of conjugated surfaces. It was established that the increase in the concentration of the fullerene additive in oils shifts the critical load to higher values for both mineral and synthetic oils. The intensity of this growth is observed in mineral oil to a greater extent than in synthetic oil. The use of fullerenes as an anti-wear additive to oils for turbojet engines is proposed, which improves anti-friction properties and reduces the wear of parts of machines and mechanisms. Scientific progress is determined mainly by experimental research, the conduct of which in this direction is quite relevant.
Features of Increasing the Wear Resistance of Machine Parts by Treatment with a Concentrated Heat Flow
Authors: Sokolan Iu. , Romanishina O. , Sokolan K. , Maidan P. , Karazey V.
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the possibility of using surface treatment of parts with a concentrated heat flow to increase the wear resistance of parts. This method provides conditions for the rapid crystallization of the metal structure after zonal surface melting of the sample surface with electric arc plasma. It has been found that the wear resistance of steel increases significantly with increasing scanning speed and decreasing current strength. The near-surface layers on the cross-sectional grinds of the melting areas were studied in comparison with the initial (without melting) state on the basis of diagrams of the method of continuous indenter immersion. The values of a number of micromechanical parameters characterizing the resistance to microplastic deformation and elastic-viscous properties of steel after strengthening heat treatment were obtained. It should be noted that with a fourfold increase in hardness, the wear resistance of the steel increased almost 10 times. This indicates that the wear resistance of metals under friction is determined not only by macroscopic strength and hardness, but also by the ability to relax local peak stresses under dynamic contact interaction
Efficiency Analysis of Zakat Management Institutions in Banyumas Regency: Case Study of LAZISMU, LAZISNU and BAZNAS
Authors: Ashfahany Afief El , Nur Ishlahudin Muhammad Iqbal
Published: July 2023

In the economic field, zakat has a role as an effort to prevent the accumulation of wealth in only one community, therefore must be managed properly.This study focuses on discussing the efficiency of a zakat management institution in Banyumas district. This study discusses two private zakat institutions (LAZISMU Banyumas, and LAZISNU Banyumas) and one Government Zakat institution (BAZNAS Banyumas). This research uses the Data Envelopment Analysis method. This study also uses quantitative methods and uses secondary data types derived from financial report data for 2018, 2019, and 2020 from LAZISMU Banyumas, LAZISNU Banyumas, and BAZNAS Banyumas. The variables used in this research are input and output variables. The input variables consist of assets and operational costs. The output variable consists of collected zakat funds and distributed zakat funds. The results of this study are that in 2018 LAZISMU and LAZISNU experienced inefficiency in the CRS approach, but in the VRS approach the three zakat institutions were efficient. In 2019 LAZISNU experienced inefficiency in the CRS approach, but in the VRS approach.Keywords: Effectiveness; Harmony; ToleranceAbstrakDalam bidang ekonomi, zakat berperan sebagai upaya mencegah penumpukan kekayaan hanya pada satu golongan, oleh karena itu harus dikelola dengan baik. Kajian ini fokus membahas efisiensi lembaga pengelola zakat di Kabupaten Banyumas. Kajian ini membahas tentang dua lembaga zakat swasta (LAZISMU Banyumas, dan LAZISNU Banyumas) dan satu lembaga zakat Pemerintah (BAZNAS Banyumas). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Data Envelopment Analysis. Penelitian ini juga menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan menggunakan jenis data sekunder yang berasal dari data laporan keuangan tahun 2018, 2019, dan 2020 dari LAZISMU Banyumas, LAZISNU Banyumas, dan BAZNAS Banyumas. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah variabel input dan output. Variabel input terdiri dari aset dan biaya operasional. Variabel output terdiri dari dana zakat yang terkumpul dan dana zakat yang disalurkan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah pada tahun 2018 LAZISMU dan LAZISNU mengalami inefisiensi pada pendekatan CRS, namun pada pendekatan VRS ketiga lembaga zakat tersebut efisien. Pada tahun 2019 LAZISNU mengalami inefisiensi pada pendekatan CRS, namun pada pendekatan VRS.Kata kunci: Efektivitas; Harmoni; ToleransiÂ  Â  Â  Â  Â Â
Implementasi Pembelajaran Inklusi di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Prastiwi Zanuar , Abduh Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Management of inclusive classroom learning is an important part in achieving learning goals. However, this has not been implemented optimally. The purpose of this research is to explore the implementation of inclusion-based learning in elementary schools. This research is a case study approach. The informants in this study were two regular teachers from low grades, one regular teacher from high grades, and a special supervising teacher. Data collection techniques in this study used the observation method, interview method, and documentation method. Test the validity of the data used in this study, namely the credibility test on the results of qualitative research using data triangulation techniques, namely source triangulation, technical triangulation, time extension triangulation. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The results show that the implementation of inclusive learning is almost the same as the implementation of learning in general. The difference lies in the teachers who teach and the basic competencies used. The teacher who teaches is the special supervising teacher. His job is to teach inclusive students and create individual learning programs. In the individual implementation program there are three activities, namely, introduction, core, and closing. The special supervising teacher has carried out activities in a coherent manner in accordance with the learning rules. Some activities cannot be carried out properly or even not carried out at all. The reason is because the condition of the child does not allow for these activities. So that inclusive learning is child-centered, GPK will carry out learning according to the child's mood.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Video Animasi Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa Pada Tema Organ Gerakan Hewan Di Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Riana Aprianti Riana Aprianti , Rakhmat Cece , Indihadi Dian
Published: July 2023

Student involvement and participation in the learning process has not shown student activity. Students tend to be less enthusiastic and proactive in participating in learning. This study aims to determine the effect of animated videos on increasing interest in learning and student perceptions. This type of research is experimental research with a research design using a non-equivalent control group design. The subjects of this study were fifth grade elementary school students as the population and sample. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The research instrument used test and lift. The data analysis used was hypothesis testing on students' interests and perceptions. The results showed that there was no difference between the students' initial abilities before the application of animated video media between the experimental and control classes. Meanwhile, the final ability and interest in student learning after the application of animated video media experienced a significant difference. Perceptions of experimental class students towards animated video media showed a very good attitude. It can be concluded that animated videos are proven to have a significant influence on students' interests and perceptions
Analisis Kebutuhan Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Menulis Teks Deskripsi Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Sriyulianingsih  , Fahrurrozzi  , Utami Nidya Chandra Muji
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the need for teaching materials that are practical and interesting according to the character of fourth grade elementary school students so that they can increase students' optimism in writing. This study uses descriptive qualitative assessment. This technique is used to observe the need to increase the material for writing descriptive texts in elementary schools. This study is for observation and to form patterns of material in order to facilitate learning to write descriptive texts in elementary schools. The data for this study were obtained through questions and answers to class IV teachers as well as distributing questionnaires to all students at SDN Rawasari 05 Pagi. Through the acquisition of questions and answers, the class teacher at SDN Rawasari 05 Pagi showed the need for companion material for theme 3. So according to the needs analysis questionnaire that was carried out, it was shown that 78% of students needed companion material for the theme book. Through the acquisition of questionnaires and questions and answers, this gives the fact that it is necessary to increase the material for theme 3 thematic books which are dominated by technology in order to support the learning stages which have implications for logic and increase the skills of students. The reviewer hopes that the existence of this needs analysis can help students be able to help deal with conflicts in learning to write descriptive texts and this study is a form of educational participation in elementary schools.
Pengembangan Medıa Swıvel Wheel Untuk Menıngkatkan Hasıl Belajar Sıswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Dı Kelas VI Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putri Pramestia Ningrum  , Dahlan Zaini
Published: July 2023

The background of this research is the low student learning outcomes in social studies learning in class VI of elementary school. This study aims to develop Swivel Wheel media in improving student learning outcomes in social studies subjects in class VI SDN No 050668 L. Dalam. The method used in this study is the ADDIE Research and Development model which consists of 5 stages, namely the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The research data was collected using test and non-test instruments. The test instruments were in the form of descriptive questions to measure higher-order thinking skills and student learning outcomes, while the non-test instruments used in this study were (1) questionnaires; (2) interview guidelines; (3) field notes; (4) documentation; (5) literacy assessment. After the data is collected, the data is processed using a qualitative approach using inductive techniques and a quantitative approach using statistical tests. The results of the study show that Learning Media makes the classroom atmosphere come alive, students are enthusiastic about asking and answering questions, and students are also more enthusiastic about participating in learning so it has a very significant effect on student learning outcomes
Analysis of Siyasah Dusturiyah on the Obligations of Police Services on Comunnity Reports Number 14 of 2011 Concerning the Police Professional Code of Ethics (Case Study of Tanjung Balai Police Station)
Authors: Suhendra Rizki Ade , Harahap Mhd Yadi
Published: July 2023

In the era of globalization with conditions of competition that are quite tight and full of challenges, government officials are required to be able to provide the best service to the community and oriented to the needs of the community as regulated and established in Article 15 of Constitution Number 14 of 2011 which regulates the code of ethics of the police profession. The quality of service to the community is one indicator of the success of government administrators. In the life of the nation and state, the government has a function to provide various public services needed by the community, ranging from services in the form of regulations or other services in order to meet the needs of the community in the fields of education, health, facilities and others. Various public reform movements experienced by the community put pressure on the need to improve the quality of public service services provided by the government. Improving the quality of public services is absolutely necessary considering the better social conditions of the community so that they are able to respond to any irregularities in public services through movements and demands in print and electronic media. Through public services carried out for the community, the "face" of the agency figure will be widely assessed by the public.
Effects of Striatal Amyloidosis on the Dopaminergic System and Behavior: A Comparative Study in Male and Female 5XFAD Mice
Authors: Lansdell Theresa A. , Xu Hui , Galligan James J. , Dorrance Anne M.
Published: July 2023

Background: Nearly two-thirds of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are female. In addition, female patients with AD have more significant cognitive impairment than males at the same disease stage. This disparity suggests there are sex differences in AD progression. While females appear to be more affected by AD, most published behavioral studies utilize male mice. In humans, there is an association between antecedent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and increased risk of dementia. Functional connectivity studies indicate that dysfunctional cortico-striatal networks contribute to hyperactivity in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Higher plaque density in the striatum accurately predicts the presence of clinical AD pathology. In addition, there is a link between AD-related memory dysfunction and dysfunctional dopamine signaling. Objective: With the need to consider sex as a biological variable, we investigated the influence of sex on striatal plaque burden, dopaminergic signaling, and behavior in prodromal 5XFAD mice. Methods: Six-month-old male and female 5XFAD and C57BL/6J mice were evaluated for striatal amyloid plaque burden, locomotive behavior, and changes in dopaminergic machinery in the striatum. Results: 5XFAD female mice had a higher striatal amyloid plaque burden than male 5XFAD mice. 5XFAD females, but not males, were hyperactive. Hyperactivity in female 5XFAD mice was associated with increased striatal plaque burden and changes in dopamine signaling in the dorsal striatum. Conclusion: Our results indicate that the progression of amyloidosis involves the striatum in females to a greater extent than in males. These studies have significant implications for using male-only cohorts in the study of AD progression.
Incidence of New Dementia Diagnosis in Veterans Admitted to Nursing Homes After Heart Failure Hospitalization
Authors: Bayer Thomas A. , Jiang Lan , Erqou Sebhat , Kunicki Zachary J. , Singh Mriganka , Duprey Matthew , Bozzay Melanie , McGeary John E. , Zullo Andrew R. , Wu Wen-Chih , Gravenstein Stefan , Rudolph James L.
Published: July 2023

Background: Hospitalization with heart failure (HF) may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Nursing homes routinely assess cognition but the association of these results with new ADRD diagnosis in a population at high risk of ADRD is not known. Objective: To determine the association between nursing home cognitive assessment results and new diagnosis of dementia after heart failure hospitalization. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included Veterans hospitalized for HF and discharged to nursing homes, from 2010 to 2015, without a prior diagnosis of ADRD. We determined mild, moderate, or severe cognitive impairment using multiple items of the nursing home admission assessment. We used Cox regression to determine the association of cognitive impairment with new ADRD diagnosis during 365 days of follow-up. Results: The cohort included 7,472 residents, new diagnosis of ADRD occurred in 4,182 (56%). The adjusted hazard ratio of ADRD diagnosis was 4.5 (95% CI 4.2, 4.8) for the mild impairment group, 5.4 (95% CI 4.8, 5.9) for moderate impairment, and 4.0 (95% CI 3.2, 5.0) for severe impairment compared to the cognitively intact group. Conclusion: New ADRD diagnoses occurred in more than half of Veterans with HF admitted to nursing homes for post-acute care.
Characteristics and Potential Neural Substrates of Encoding and Retrieval During Memory Binding in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Zheng Yaonan , Li Tao , Xie Teng , Zhang Ying , Liu Ying , Zeng Xiangzhu , Wang Zhijiang , Wang Luchun , Li Huizi , Xie Yuhan , Lv Xiaozhen , Wang Jing , Yu Xin , Wang Huali
Published: July 2023

Background: Whether encoding or retrieval failure contributes to memory binding deficit in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) has not been elucidated. Also, the potential brain structural substrates of memory binding remained undiscovered. Objective: To investigate the characteristics and brain atrophy pattern of encoding and retrieval performance during memory binding in aMCI. Methods: Forty-three individuals with aMCI and 37 cognitively normal controls were recruited. The Memory Binding Test (MBT) was used to measure memory binding performance. The immediate and delayed memory binding indices were computed by using the free and cued paired recall scores. Partial correlation analysis was performed to map the relationship between regional gray matter volume and memory binding performance. Results: The memory binding performance in the learning and retrieval phases was worse in the aMCI group than in the control group (F = 22.33 to 52.16, all p < 0.001). The immediate and delayed memory binding index in the aMCI group was lower than that in the control group (p < 0.05). The gray matter volume of the left inferior temporal gyrus was positively correlated with memory binding test scores (r = 0.49 to 0.61, p < 0.05) as well as the immediate (r = 0.39, p < 0.05) and delayed memory binding index (r = 0.42, p < 0.05) in the aMCI group. Conclusion: aMCI may be primarily characterized by a deficit in encoding phase during the controlled learning process. Volumetric losses in the left inferior temporal gyrus may contribute to encoding failure.
Disrupted Structural White Matter Network in Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum, Vascular Dementia, and Mixed Dementia: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study
Authors: Zhang Hui-Qin , Chau Anson C.M. , Shea Yat-Fung , Chiu Patrick Ka-Chun , Bao Yi-Wen , Cao Peng , Mak Henry Ka-Fung
Published: July 2023

Background: Dementia presents a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis, as well as differential diagnosis of various types of dementia, are crucial for timely intervention and management. However, there is currently a lack of clinical tools for accurately distinguishing between these types. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the differences in the structural white matter (WM) network among different types of cognitive impairment/dementia using diffusion tensor imaging, and to explore the clinical relevance of the structural network. Methods: A total of 21 normal control, 13 subjective cognitive decline (SCD), 40 mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 22 Alzheimer’s disease (AD), 13 mixed dementia (MixD), and 17 vascular dementia (VaD) participants were recruited. Graph theory was utilized to construct the brain network. Results: Our findings revealed a monotonic trend of disruption in the brain WM network (VaD > MixD > AD > MCI > SCD) in terms of decreased global efficiency, local efficiency, and average clustering coefficient, as well as increased characteristic path length. These network measurements were significantly associated with the clinical cognition index in each disease group separately. Conclusion: These findings suggest that structural WM network measurements can be utilized to differentiate between different types of cognitive impairment/dementia, and these measurements can provide valuable cognition-related information.
CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer: Prognosis analyses based on the origin of the primary tumor
Authors: Huang Yuting , Wu Ketong , Liu Yang , Li Dan , Lai Haiyang , Peng Tao , Wan Yuan , Zhang Bo
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Microwave ablation (MWA) is becoming an effective therapy for inoperable pulmonary metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC). However, it is unclear whether the primary tumor location affects survival after MWA. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the survival outcomes and prognostic factors of MWA based on different primary origins between colon and rectal cancer. METHODS: Patients who underwent MWA for pulmonary metastases from 2014 to 2021 were reviewed. Differences in survival outcomes between colon and rectal cancer were analyzed with the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank tests. The prognostic factors between groups were then evaluated by univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses. RESULTS: A total of 118 patients with 154 pulmonary metastases from CRC were treated in 140 MWA sessions. Rectal cancer had a higher proportion with seventy (59.32% ) than colon cancer with forty-eight (40.68% ). The average maximum diameter of pulmonary metastases from rectal cancer (1.09 cm) was greater than that of colon cancer (0.89 cm; p = 0.026). The median follow-up was 18.53 months (range 1.10 – 60.63 months). The disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in colon and rectal cancer groups were 25.97 vs 11.90 months (p = 0.405), and 60.63 vs 53.87 months (p = 0.149), respectively. Multivariate analyses showed that only age was an independent prognostic factor in patients with rectal cancer (HR = 3.70, 95% CI: 1.28 – 10.72, p = 0.023), while none in colon cancer. CONCLUSIONS: Primary CRC location has no impact on survival for patients with pulmonary metastases after MWA, while a disparate prognostic factor exists between colon and rectal cancer.
Main Features of Civic Music During the Reign of the Song Dynasty
Authors:   Altai State Institute of Culture, Nosochenko M.A. , Li Y. ,   Altai State Institute of Culture
Published: July 2023

This article examines the reign of the Song Dynasty and its influence on the development of musical art. This period was a turning point in the development of music, literature and theater in China. Thanks to the development of urban construction and economic activity, as well as the appearance of a large number of citizens representing various segments of the population, urban art also developed rapidly in this era. Civic (urban) music most vividly expresses the culture of the Song Dynasty epoch. The development of civic music has led to the fact that Chinese music has become popular, mass. This article examines the peculiarities of the musical culture of the period of the Song Dynasty. The work uses the historical method of research.
Potential of Antioxidant Enzymes as biochemical biomarkers for glyphosate-based herbicide in Oreochromis niloticus
Authors: Chatha Ahmad Manan Mustafa , Naz Saima , Iqbal Syeda Saira , Azka Kiran  , Maria Lateef  , Zahra Anab
Published: July 2023

The current study examined the toxicity of Roundup, which is a herbicide containing glyphosate that is commonly used in agriculture, on Oreochromis niloticus, a type of freshwater fish. The researchers investigated the effectiveness of using antioxidant enzymes as biochemical biomarkers to assess the potentially toxic impact of Roundup on the fish. The sub-lethal concentration of Roundup in tilapia is 1.05 mg/l for 96 hours of exposure.  The fish were exposed to sub-lethal concentration (36.8 to 46.9 mg/L) of Roundup for a period of 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours, and their antioxidant enzyme activities were measured, respectively. According to the findings, Roundup exposure led to a noticeable rise in the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase activities in both the liver and gill tissues of the fish, which suggested the occurrence of oxidative stress. These changes in antioxidant enzyme activities were concentration-dependent, suggesting that Roundup exposure can induce oxidative damage in fish. The study concluded that  Roundup affects the enzymatic activity of both organs in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Catalase and peroxidase activities were generally inhibited, while superoxide dismutase activity was affected differently depending on the organ, concentration, and time of exposure.
Identifying Psychological Distress Patterns during the COVID-19 Pandemic using an Intersectional Lens
Authors: Robinson Samantha , Hearne Brittany
Published: July 2023

_OBJECTIVE_. We inform an intersectional understanding of differences in psychological distress across the U.S. population during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic by examining the unique and interactive influences of multiple social variables on levels of psychological distress.

_METHODS_. The March and April 2020 waves of the American Trends Panel (N = 4,560) were analyzed using conditional inference trees and random forests to examine how complex interactions among social status variables influence psychological distress levels.

_RESULTS_. Age, gender, socioeconomic status, and community attachment most influenced distress in March 2020, while race and ethnicity emerged as influential in April 2020, especially among older men.

_CONCLUSIONS._ The results provide insights into how multiple social statuses interact to shape psychological distress levels. By analyzing distress as a result of multiple pathways, we address theoretical mandates to consider the intersecting influence of social statuses on mental health. Targeted interventions by mental health specialists are discussed.

_CONTRIBUTION._ This study builds upon the extensive and ever-growing literature on the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on health, while specifically approaching the analysis with an intersectional lens and using tree-based statistical modeling to better visualize the differential impact the early months of the pandemic had on mental health.
Annihilation-free chemical theory of subatomic particles
Authors: Avner Stéphane , Richard Patrick
Published: July 2023

Decays and annihilations observed in particle physics have so far prevented unifying subatomic particles into a chemical scheme. Here we hypothesise that photons, rather than being absorbed, are captured by particles, conserving their integrity while remaining undetected. Therefrom, an annihilation-free chemical model of leptons, hadrons and gauge bosons is conjectured by introducing concealed photons. Our model conserves and reorganises _indestructible_ coloured subparticles across subatomic reactions. Clues to weak interaction asymmetry naturally emerge from the chemical model. Antimatter particles appear to be more complex than matter particles, possibly suggesting why the former are scarce in the universe. The conservation laws of the standard model are satisfied, and its symmetries investigated. Experiments to verify the existence of overlooked photons are proposed. Confirmation of our theory would convey the principles of chemistry into the world of subatomic particles and reveal a profound unity among all particles.
Edukasi Keamanan Penerbangan dan Prosedur yang Tepat Pengiriman Barang Menggunakan Pesawat Udara di SMAN 7 Bekasi
Authors: Paryanti Atik Budi , Widyastuti Dewi Dyah , Permatasari Rita Intan , Willy I Gusti Ngurah , Santoso Fakhri Septiandi Mahardika , Rahardja Jeremy Levano , Virahmi Reisa Aura
Published: July 2023

Banyak barang yang tidak dapat diterbangkan atau dikirim antara lain disebabkan oleh adanya barang dilarang yang disisipkan atau ditempatkan dalam satu kardus bersama dengan barang lain. Hal ini terjadi dimungkinkan karena kesengajaan ataupun ketidaktahuan dari pengirim yang dapat mengancam keamanan penerbangan dan membahayakan keselamatan banyak pihak. Untuk itu, pengirim harus memahami aturan pengiriman kargo dan pos udara dengan tepat, dan dapat menentukan tingkat bahaya atas barang (kargo) kiriman. Pemahaman terhadap aturan pengiriman barang menggunakan pesawat udara perlu diberikan sedini mungkin kepada masyarakat atau pelaku bisnis pengiriman barang. Melalui upaya edukasi ini diharapkan mereka khususnya para pelajar dapat mengetahui dan memahami berdasarkan informasi yang jelas mengenai keamanan penerbangan dan prosedur yang tepat dalam pengiriman barang menggunakan pesawat udara.Pemahaman dan informasi yang tepat menjadi sasaran PKM bagi masyarakat sedini mungkin dalam hal ini para remaja yang masih duduk di bangku sekolah. Adapun, tujuan dari kegiatan PKM ini, yaitu memberikan edukasi kepada para pelajar melalui pemahaman dalam kegiatan pengiriman kargo dan pos via pesawat udara yang harus mengikuti program keamanan kargo udara. Serta memberikan informasi kepada para pelajar terhadap aturan pengiriman kargo dan pos yang benar dan aman sebagai upaya pencegahan sedini mungkin terhadap ancaman bahaya keamanan dan keselamatan penerbangan dapat merugikan banyak pihak.Berdasarkan Surat Perjanjian Penugasan PKM atau Kontrak Kerja dari LP2M, mendapat bantuan uang sebesar Rp 6.750.000,- (enam juta tujuh ratus lima puluh ribu rupiah) yang diterima secara bertahap dengan ketentuan 70% diberikan sebelum kegiatan dan 30% diberikan setelah Laporan PKM diserahkan kepada LP2M.Dari hasil pre-test peserta diperoleh data bahwa peserta belum cukup paham tentang pengiriman kargo udara (72%), dan hasil kuesioner diperoleh data bahwa pelaksanaan PKL dinilai sangat bagus (84%)
The Effect of Work Spirit and Work Discipline on Employee Performance Inregional Water Drinking Company (PDAM) Luwu District
Authors: Gaffar Alpiana , Kusdarianto Indra , Samsinar Samsinar
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determinethe influence of morale and work discipline on employee performance in PDAM Luwu Regency. The population of this study were all employees of the Regional Drinking Water Company (PDAM) in Luwu Regency. The sampling technique used is the questionnaire method. Namely all employees of the Luwu District Drinking Water Company (PDAM) office, totaling 40 respondents. This research lasted for 3 days, starting on Monday, December 26, 2022 by filling in a sample questionnaire until Wednesday, December 29, 2022 at the Luwu District Drinking Water Company (PDAM) office. The results of this study indicate thatWork enthusiasm and work discipline simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance variables in PDAM Luwu Regency.Based on the results of the calculation of multiple linear regression analysis, it can be seen that the amount of contribution given by the variable morale and work discipline to employee performance at PDAM Luwu Regency simultaneously (R2) is 0.566 or 56.6%, this means employee performance is 56.6% influenced by morale and work discipline and the remaining 49.0% is influenced by other factors not examined or outside the research model.Partially, work enthusiasm has no effect on the performance of PDAM Luwu Regency employees, while dWork discipline partially has a significant effect on the performance of PDAM Luwu Regency employees.
EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN COVID-19 MELALUI SOSIALISASI DI DUSUN DUHANI,U KAB. BIMA
Authors: Hamdin Hamdin , Hamili Hamili
Published: July 2023

Program  Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan  untuk memberikan penyuluhan sosial atau sosialisasi sekaligus  memberikan edukasi terkait dengan penanganan dan pencegahan penyebaran virus Covid 19 dalam rangka meredam kepanikan di masyarakat. Target utama dari program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah masyarakat atau warga  dusun duhaniu untuk  memberikan wawasan  atau edukasi  kepada masyarakat mengenai beberapa hal dalam menangani dan  mencegah penyebaran Virus COVID-19 pada kehidupan  New Normal.  Metode pelaksanaan PKM ini berupa sosialisasi  dan edukasi melalui pendampingan, penyuluhan, Dengan adanya program PKM melalui sosialisasi dan edukasi ini, diharapkan target masyarakat  dapat  mengurangi kepanikan terhadap virus Covid 19, tercipta peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat mengenai Covid-19, tercipta suatu strategi gerakan mencegah dan mengantisipasi penyebaran Covid-19 di daerah setempat, dan tercipta media edukasi yang bisa menjadi pegangan masyarakat dalam menghadapi penyebaran virus corona, serta tetap menerapkan protokol kesehatan walau terdapat penurunan tingkat penyebaran sampai pemerintah memberikan instruksi di tahapan kehidupan selanjutnya
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN PERPUSTAKAAN PADA BADAN PERPUSTAKAAN DAERAH KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Saitakela Mardhalia
Published: July 2023

Perpustakaan adalah salah satu tempat akses informasi yang sangat penting. Salah satu langkah agar berhasil dan tidaknya berbagai macam proses yang dilakukan seseorang maka perlu adanya kegiatan membaca, oleh karena itu perlu dikembangkan budaya giat membaca bagi  masyarakat Indonesia pada umumnya sehingga  bisa lebih maju satu langkah kedepan.

            Perpustakaan daerah Kota Kupang masih banyak kekurangan dalam hal manajemen pengelolaan yang berhubungan dengan pengelolaan buku. Semua pengelolaan kegiatan peminjaman dan pengembalian buku masih dilakukan dengan pencatatan biasa oleh petugas pada satu buku induk perpustakaan, hal ini sangat memakan waktu yang cukup lama dan tidak efisien serta sulitnya petugas mengetahui jenis dan jumlah buku yang belum dikembalikan oleh peminjam. Solusi untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut adalah dengan membangun aplikasi yang dapat membantu petugas dalam hal mempermudah dalam proses pencatatan daftar buku serta pencarian informasi ketersediaan buku dan pengembalian buku oleh peminjam serta dapat melihat banyaknya minat pembaca yang menggunakan fasilitas perpustakaan.

            Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah berupa aplikasi manajemen perpustakaan pada badan perpustakaan daerah kota Kupang.
APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN HAND LETTERING UNTUK PEMULA BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Amheka Ayub , Queen Little
Published: July 2023

Manusia membutuhkan media untuk berkomunikasi, salah satunya adalah melalui tulisan.Tulisan menjadi aspek penting dalam semua bidang yang berhubungan dengan manusia, di bidang pendidikan, bidang perkantoran, termasuk bidang seni. Hand lettering menjadi cara sederhana untuk berkomunikasi. Hand lettering terdiri atas dua jenis yaitu kaligrafi dan lettering.Kaligrafi adalah seni menulis indah sedangkan lettering pada dasarnya adalah menggambar, dengan huruf sebagai objek utamanya.Hand Letter digunakan untuk mengilustrasikan tanda-tanda, seperti tanda-tanda jalan, tag harga, dan lain-lain, yang mana kata-katanya ditulis atau digambarkan menggunakan tangan dan bukan dicetak. Manfaat hand lettering bagi masyarakat antara lain adalah bermanfaat untuk perkembangan otak anak-anak baik secara fisik maupun mental dan juga melatih motorik dan keterampilan visual. Smartphone berbasis android bisa dijadikan sebagai media pembelajaran sederhana, proses belajar dapat dilakukan kapan dan di mana saja, Dengan adanya aplikasi mobile berbasis android dapat membantu orang-orang yang baru saja mulai mempelajari hand lettering atau yang telah mempelajarinya agar proses belajar tersebut menjadi lebih terarah dan efektif.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN UNTUK PENJADWALAN PENGIRIMAN BARANG PADA PERUSAHAAN JASA ANGKUTAN
Authors: Bire Christa Elena Blandina
Published: July 2023

Pengiriman barang merupakan suatu kegiatan rutin yang dilakukan pada perusahaan jasaangkutan. Banyaknya permintaan pengiriman barang antar kota menyebabkan perusahaan jasaangkutan diharuskan melakukan penjadwalan yang efektif dan efisien. Melakukan penjadwalanpengiriman barang bukanlah pekerjaan yang mudah dikarenakan banyak aspek yang mempengaruhisehingga menimbulkan masalah dan konflik dalam menyusun jadwal. Melalui tulisan ini, dibangunlahsebuah sistem pendukung keputusan yang membantu perusahaan jasa angkutan dalam melakukanpenjadwalan untuk pengiriman barang. Batasan-batasan dalam melakukan penjadwalan digunakansebagai aturan (rule) dalam sistem pendukung keputusan yang dibangun. Sistem pendukungkeputusan ini memberikan alternatif pilihan bagi pengambil keputusan untuk menentukanpenjadwalan pengiriman barang berdasarkan waktu pemesanan, ketersediaan sumberdaya, yaitutruk dan supir, serta karakteristik rute perjalanan. Sistem pendukung keputusan ini dibangunmenggunakan Microsoft Visual Studio dengan bahasa pemrograman C#.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENATALAYANAN JEMAAT GEREJA HKBP KUPANG BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Manulangga Gloria , Gultom Sarah
Published: July 2023

Dengan semakin berkembangnya Teknologi Informasi, pemakaian komputer sebagai pengolahdan pemroses data sangat diperlukan dalam sebuah instansi perusahaan atau lembaga baik itukomersial maupun non komersial. Salah satu lembaga yang memerlukan komputer sebagai pengolahdan pemroses data adalah gereja. Sistem informasi penatalayanan jemaat gereja HKBP Kupangberbasis web adalah sebuah sistem yang bertujuan untuk membantu pihak gereja dalam mengolahdata jemaat, jadwal ibadah lingkungan, dan petugas ibadah minggu. Sistem informasi penatalayananjemaat ini diperuntukan kepada jemaat HKBP Kupang untuk mempermudah penyebaran informasi.Tugas Akhir dengan judul Sistem Informasi Penatalayanan Jemaat Gereja HKBP Kupang BerbasisWeb ini menampilkan informasi jemaat, jadwal ibadah lingkungan, petugas ibadah minggu, profildan sejarah gereja HKBP Kupang
PEMBUATAN APLIKASI PENDATAAN PADA SMA NEGERI 1 AMFOANG UTARA KABUPATEN KUPANG
Authors: Sudarmadji Petrisia Widyasari , Bani Andreas
Published: July 2023

Setiap tahun ajaran baru dalam pekerjaan administrasi, setiap guru maupun pegawai SMANegeri 1 Amfoang Utara harus mendata seluruh data siswa, data guru, data nilai, data kelas dandata mata pelajaran. Dalam proses pendataan tersebut masih menggunakan Microsoft OfficeExcel dan buku-bukubesar. Dengan cara ini, guru maupun pegawai harus menyusun tabel berisisemua data siswa, data guru, data nilai, data kelas, data mata pelajaran, dan pendataan tersebutseringkali timbul permasalahan yang menghabiskan banyak kertas dan diperlukan waktu yangsangat banyak. Dengan pertimbangan dan permasalahan di atas, oleh karena itu penyusunmemutuskan untuk membuat Aplikasi Pendataan Pada SMA Negeri 1 Amfoang Utara, yangmembahas atau mencakup data siswa, data guru, data nilai, data kelas, dan data mata pelajaran.Hal ini sangat memberikan kinerja yang lebih bagi sekolah, para guru dan pegawai
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PEMANTAU SUHU DAN KELEMBABAN UDARA YANG BERBASISKAN WIRELESS
Authors: Dana Sumartini , Rochani Rochani , Mauta James Josias
Published: July 2023

Sistem komunikasi data saat ini bukan hanya secara fix cable tetapi juga secara wireless,sehingga memungkinkan kita melakukan modifikasi terhadap suatu sistem, contohnya pengontrolan.Dengan pengontrolan secara wireless, membuat sebuah instalasi sistem makin ringkas.Dalam penelitian ini melakukan pengontrolan terhadap suhu dan kelembaban udara, dimanadata suhu dan kelembaban udara akan dikirimkan ke komputer/server secara wireless. Perangkatwireless yang gunakan dari jenis zigbee yang tidak membutuhkan sumber energi yang besar, efisiendan memiliki jarak jangkauan pengiriman data cukup jauh, sampai pada jarak 1 km (line of sight),bergantung pada type zigbee tersebut. Pengiriman data menggunakan zigbee sangat baik sampaipada jarak +150 meter (line of sight) dan pada jarak diatasnya kurang baik. Pada jarak + 200meter, koordinator tidak dapat menerima data yang dikirim