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Spirits and Spoils: Matter, Memory and the Living Culture of Human Remains in the Andes and the Amazon
Authors: Gavazzi Adine , Siri Anna
Published: November 2023

The precolonial societies of the Andes and the Amazon and their ancestral memory among living cultures have always shown a central interest in the concept of death, to which innumerable material and immaterial testimonies bear witness. Huge necropolises, cemeteries inhabited by heirs, urban ceremonial centres, remains, and booty constantly reused in altars testify to a daily and indestructible relationship with all that dies. Underlying this pervasive, persistent, and millenary cult is the idea that the dead do not leave the living but wait for them in another region of time, accessible through the care of the loot, their memory, and collective ceremonies. From the Paracas and Nasca tombs, which build an entire cosmovision around a burial, to the demonstration of the earthly and spiritual power of the Moche rulers, to the Inca mummies ritually led in procession according to the rules of the calendar, the signal of eternal time constantly penetrates the diachrony of life, celebrating its flow that oscillates between births and deaths. Periodic visits to cemeteries to eat and talk with the dead, the recovery of skulls to recall ancestors in votive form, and the constant symbolic recreation of the cosmos keep alive the memory of spirits eternally alive and redeemed from their mortal spoils.
Surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease
Authors: Stanojević Goran , Branković Branko , Nestorović Milica , Milutinović Nikola
Published: November 2023

Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a condition characterized by enlarged normally present anal cushions or nodules accompanied by clinical symptoms. HD of grade I and II, is primarily treated conservatively with medication (creams and phlebotonics) as well as by office-based procedures, such as rubber band ligation, injection sclerotherapy, infrared coagulation, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation. Indications for a surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease are: persistent and recurrent bleeding that does not respond to conservative treatment and office-based interventions, prolapse of hemorrhoids causing significant difficulties and discomfort (Grade III and IV), failure of conservative treatment methods, presence of complications (anemia, infection, or fistula). There are two types of surgical interventions, non-excisional and excisional. The group of non-excisional surgical procedures includes: stapled hemorrhoidopexy, Doppler-guided ligation of hemorrhoidal arteries and laser treatment of hemorrhoids. The group of excisional surgical procedures includes: open (Milligan-Morgan) hemorrhoidectomy, closed (Ferguson’s) hemorrhoidectomy Ligasure and Harmonic hemorrhoidectomy and Park’s hemorrhoidectomy. Non-excisional surgical methods represent potential options in the treatment of stage III hemorrhoids and patients with early stage IV disease. Non-excisional methods are characterized by lower postoperative pain intensity, faster recovery, and fewer postoperative complications, but they are also associated with a significantly higher rate of recurrence.Excisional methods in surgical treatment represent the method of choice for stage IV hemorrhoidal disease. They are characterized by intense postoperative pain and a higher frequency of complications such as bleeding, urinary retention, anal canal stenosis or stricture, and anal incontinence. There is no single best and most effective method for treating hemorrhoids.
The Feelings of Knowing – Fundamental Interoceptive Patterns Mindfulness-Based Proprioception Intervention (FoK-FIP MBPI)
Authors: Pollard-Wright Holly
Published: November 2023

This chapter introduces the feelings of knowing - fundamental interoceptive patterns mindfulness-based proprioception intervention (FoK-FIP MBPI). This intervention correlates with the ancient and beneficial yoga practice through proprioception - based interventions, balance exercise, and focused attention training. It is based on the feelings of knowing - fundamental interoceptive patterns (FoK-FIP) theory which is both a theory of the mind and a unification theory that connects consciousness to physics developed through the FoK-FIP system. Collectively, theory and system represent an approach that embraces the importance of the meaning of “life” combined with new physics introduced into the peer-reviewed literature. This approach aims to stimulate novel avenues for disease treatment and prevention using expanded definitions to facilitate new ways of thinking about consciousness and its phenomena, including interoception dysfunction and emotional dysregulation. The FoK-FIP MBPI is a contemporary approach to wellness derived from the theory with a foundation based on philosophical insights and peer-reviewed scientific literature. It is the treatment for the feelings of knowing - fundamental interoceptive patterns disorder (FoK-FIP D), the maladaptive schema of the theory connecting disease to the cognitive force. Cognitive force and observing ego are synonymous terms for integrated perception (individual and generalized).
Perspective chapter: Affordance-based Reverse Engineering of Natural Systems
Authors: Halsmer Dominic , Baez Domenica
Published: November 2023

Affordance-based Reverse Systems Engineering (ARSE) focuses on the key enabling relationships between elements of a complex system (part-to-part affordances), and the enabling relationships between the system and its end users (end-user affordances). A novel application of this methodology to natural systems assists in a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding biological evolution, and the critical role of those precursor systems upon which it depends for success. ARSE represents an objective approach to these important questions since affordances simply delineate what actions the elements of a complex system, including the end user, can potentially take. Life-related systems are characterized by dependent sequences of affordances that are both spatially and chronologically nested across a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. A reverse engineering approach that attends to all these sequences contributes to a more philosophically satisfying retrodiction in applying abductive reasoning to both the human condition and the cosmos as a whole.
Knowledge Dynamics: Educational Pathways from Theories to Tangible Outcomes
Authors: Qadhi Saba
Published: November 2023

In the intricate dance between theory and application, “Knowledge Dynamics: Educational Pathways from Theories to Tangible Outcomes” delves into the transformative journey of knowledge from conceptual understanding to actionable execution within educational settings. This investigation highlights modern education’s progressive pedagogical approaches and methodologies to address the disparity between theoretical knowledge and its practical implementation. This story emphasizes the need to cultivate flexible learning environments by thoroughly examining case studies and analyzing current trends. These educational settings provide students with fundamental theories and enable them to develop the necessary abilities and self-assurance to use this information effectively in their specific areas of study. This chapter is a crucial resource for educators, policymakers, and scholars who seek to effectively manage and enhance the dynamic relationship between theory and practice within the ever-changing educational environment of today.
AI-driven Memristor-based Microchip Design: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Anirudhan Jayadevi Deepthi
Published: November 2023

Memristors represent a transformative technology with vast potential, and their integration into microchip design, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), holds the promise of revolutionizing various industries and applications. This chapter proposes the conceptual framework for the integration of AI in microchip design using memristors. It comprehensively discusses various microchip design aspects with AI, including architectural considerations, circuit design techniques, and optimization strategies employing machine learning. The chapter also delves into its potential applications in machine learning, Internet-of-Things (IoT), robotics, healthcare, etc. Ultimately, this study contributes to the development of next-generation microchips, harnessing AI and memristor technology to revolutionize computing and technological innovation.
Plant parasitic nematodes: Insights into the parasitic potential, adaptations and their interaction with other microorganisms
Authors: Sharma Himani , Kumar Chaubey Ashok
Published: November 2023

Plant parasitic nematodes are major pests of the agricultural industry in developing countries. This group is associated with different parts viz., flower, leaves, buds, roots, trunk etc., of approximately all crucial crops of agronomy due to their omnipresent nature. They are categorized as endo, ecto and semi-endoparasite based on the feeding habits. PPNs possess remarkable characteristics especially, parasitic adaptations which help in combating adverse conditions. Furthermore, they interact with other microorganisms (pathogens) forming complex diseases in crops. For effective management of the PPNs through biological control, it is essential to understand their parasitic mechanism, adaptation of J2 stages, feeding mechanism, host-nematode relationship and identification of associated microbiota. This review focuses on the basic biology of PPN, feeding habits, parasitic potential, molecular insights for understanding host-nematode relationship and their management by exploiting the inherent abilities of biocontrol agents.
Surgical Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Kartal Bahadir
Published: November 2023

Inflamatuar bowel disease represent a disease spectrum with protean manifestation and complications. Although as many as half of the patients with inflammatory bowel disease require at least one surgical procedure during their lifetime, the decision to operate is rarely an easy one. Such a decision should be the result of collaboration between the gastroenterologist and the surgeon, assisted by the radiologist and the pathologist. The age and general conditions of the patient, the extent of disease, the duration of disease and prior treatment, as well as any specific complication must be considered in making the decision. Surgical interventions in Crohn’s disease are usually performed in patients who develop complications or have symptoms that are resistant to drug therapy. Surgical treatment is not curative, it is aimed at minimizing the disease. Ulcerative colitis surgery, on the other hand, is examined as an emergency and elective. Once the need for surgical intervention has been established, other factors, specific to the individual, must be considered to choose the most appropriate surgical procedure.
Yoga Rehabilitation Theory: An Exploration into the Power to Heal Trauma
Authors: Green Sarah
Published: November 2023

History documents the health benefits of yoga for self-healing and self-realisation. Yet how does yoga benefit individuals who have endured significant physiological, psychological and mental trauma? It can be argued that trauma frequently requires a re-adjustment to one’s identity and their meaning of life, often connected to a self-healing and self-realisation framework. Yet, what role can yoga play? Accordingly, this chapter sets out to raise consciousness about yoga therapy principles in order to highlight, promote and inform such benefits. This chapter will draw on empirical discussions surrounding medical and social models of disability, as a way to highlight an increase need for awareness and acceptance of physiological, psychological and mental traumas through yoga. In conjunction, significant theoretical models underpin this narrative as a means of informing this emerging topic, specifically, Social Identity Theory (SIT), Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). The in-depth findings herein suggest that the novel concept of Yoga Rehabilitation Theory (YRT) understands the restorative power of yoga through identity adaptation, self-determination and positive transformations relating to meaning in life. It is suggested that the power of yoga resonates beyond a mind-body connection, to a deepening sense of purpose and transcendence for those that need it most.
Unlocking Growth: Exploring Senior Management Programme’s Learner Experiences in India’s Blended Learning Landscape
Authors: Tripathi Durgesh , Tandon Surbhi
Published: November 2023

COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed the landscape of education, leading to a widespread acceptance of digital education. Senior executives are recognizing the potential of digital education to improve their skills, networks and leverage the brand value of top business schools. This study aims to investigate the perceptions, motivations and experiences of senior managers enrolled in a Senior Management programme offered by Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (India), delivered in a blended mode. Through interviews of 29 learners, the research tries to investigate the perceptions and motivations for joining the course, advantages, and limitations of the course and mapping their overall experiences. The key findings of the study reveal that most learners joined the programme for the upskilling opportunities along with a strong inclination towards gaining the alumni status of the premier institution and leveraging the brand value of ‘IIM’ tag. The learners believed that such courses were the best option for the working professionals as it provides them with the flexibility and opportunity to upgrade their skills. It is essential to map and analyse the experiences of the learners for developing more nuanced blended learning courses aligned with the needs of twenty-first century and Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Pets in Palliative Care
Authors: Sabina Ah. Chu Sánchez de Spengler María
Published: November 2023

Although human interaction with domesticated animals has existed since time immemorial, it has recently been in the spotlight to make it a candidate for improving health. This is a chapter dedicated to reflecting on what characteristics of the human-pet nexus can constitute new and better ways to care for patients in palliative care. We review basic concepts in animal-assisted interventions and therapies and reflect on the characteristics of pets that serve to incorporate palliative care integrally into health. Observations and recommendations are mentioned to be considered in future studies.
Media and the Uncertain Fight against Corruption
Authors: Patrick Rolex Akena
Published: November 2023

This chapter is an extract of a whole study conducted to examine the role of the media in fighting corruption in Lira city, northern Uganda. The objectives of this chapter are to: establish the reasons for the persistence of corruption in the public administration of Lira City, examine the role of the media as a critical tool used in the fight against corruption in Lira city, examine the limitations of the media in the fight against corruption in Lira city and identify solutions to the challenges that hinder media in fighting corruption in the City’s administration. This chapter derives its data from media practitioners, public officials and business people through interviewer-administered questionnaires: A total of (139) respondents and eight key informant interviews (KIIs) from a sample size of 101 respondents out of a study population of 147 inform this work. The author reviewed relevant literature and documents on the role of the media in fighting corruption from various sources.
Breeding Soundness Evaluation in Ram and Bucks under Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP) Sites of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Authors: Tesfa Assemu , Lakew Mesfin , Demis Chekole , Gobeze Mulatu , Kidane Alayu
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate the breeding soundness (BSE) of rams and bucks used in community-based breeding programs (CBBPs). The evaluation was done in April 2022. The data were analyzed using the general linear model (GLM) procedures of the SPSS (version 22). Based on the criteria set for physical soundness, 88.89% and 87.32% of rams and bucks were satisfactory. The overall semen volume per ejaculation in small ruminants under study was 0.67 ± 0.04 ml with a minimum of 0.1 ml in buck and 1.2 ml both in rams and bucks. The average gross semen motility score was 3.55 ± 0.09 (>70% of sperm cells are active). A significant (P < 0.05) difference was observed between ram and buck semen concentrations, which was 4.06 ± 0.42 (109) and 3.89 ± 0.23 (109), respectively. Based on the selected examination parameters, 84.23% of the mating males of small ruminants were satisfactory for breeding, from which rams and bucks contribute to 86.48% and 82.18%, respectively. Rams and bucks above 22 cm of scrotal circumference at two and lower age, alert and active with no feet, eye, and conformation abnormalities can be selected for mating. In CBBP sites, it is better to furnish semen evaluation equipment and technical capacity to implement artificial insemination.
Doubling of Dutch Healthcare Real Estate Investments in 2022 Compared to 2016
Authors: Veuger Jan
Published: November 2023

In 2016, I conducted an initial study around healthcare real estate in the Netherlands on behalf of the Association for developers & builders (NVB) to provide a picture of developments around healthcare real estate for investors. This resulted in an essay and an book contribution. Now six years later, it becomes curious how the healthcare real estate developments of the time have progressed to the present day. Before looking at the developments in 2022 compared to 2016, it is important to see how the healthcare real estate developments from 2009 through 2015 evolved where from 2009 only really shows an upward trend in real estate investments. This article consists of the 2016 study (Part I) and a 2023 update (Part II).
In Situ Vaccine: Breaking the Traditional Vaccine Paradigm
Authors: Chu Yanhong , Liu Baorui
Published: November 2023

In the pursuit of optimal anti-tumor immune effects, both “passive” and “active” immunotherapies have made significant progress recently. In situ vaccines offer a promising solution by using intratumoral administration of immunomodulators or other local treatments, to scientifically combine active and passive immunotherapies. It forms a repetitive cycle of immune initiation-immune effect-tumor cell death-antigen release, leading to immune re-initiation-immune re-effect. This cycle maximizes the anti-tumor immune effect. In this chapter, we highlight the specific strategies and promising preclinical results of in situ vaccine, along with ongoing clinical trials. We also discuss the advantages, challenges, and perspectives of this novel approach. Overall, in situ vaccine shows great promise in tumor inhibition and could be a valuable addition to the cancer immunotherapy armamentarium.
Perspective Chapter: The Most Natural Possible Vaccine Administered in the Most Natural Possible Way – Noninvasive over Injectable Vaccine Delivery Routes
Authors: W. Kindt Jr John , Kazi Nazmul , Kahanda Indika , da Costa Christopher , Carnahan Robert , A. Wilson Brenda , Mason Hugh , Indu Rupassara S.
Published: November 2023

This chapter provides perspective on the routes of vaccine administration, comparing invasive and noninvasive delivery methods. We begin with an analysis of the most frequently used routes of administration: invasive, such as traditional needle-based injections (intramuscular and subcutaneous) and noninvasive, including oral and intranasal routes. We discuss recent advancements, for example, aerosols and jet injectors, as well as other novel administration methods for immunization such as improved mucosally-administered vaccines. Finally, we provide an update on how different delivery methods can impact consumer (vaccine recipients) compliance rates and vaccine availability (e.g., cold chain logistics in areas of the world with infrastructure limitations) from the perspectives of both the vaccine provider and the vaccine recipient.
Perspective Chapter: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine-Related Liver Failure – Active Hepatitis B and Comprehensive Literature Analysis
Authors: Yan Yan , Tao Yiru , Lyu Chunyan , Wang Xu , Zhou Meifang
Published: November 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination is closely associated with liver injury, and autoimmune hepatitis episodes have been described, but liver failure has not been reported. Here, we report the case of a 41-year-old man, presenting with fatigue, anorexia after activity, greasy, decreased intake, yellow urine, and occasionally acid reflux in the stomach, occurring 2–3 weeks after receiving the first dose of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, thought to be associated with his underlying chronic hepatitis B and fatty liver condition. The patient took the drug irregularly and did not achieve viral conversion to negative and appear rtA181T-resistant HBV mutation. Recently, the laboratory results showed abnormal liver function with high alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and there was no improvement in liver function after hepatoprotective therapy, and the serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) concentration was greater than 2.0 × 106 IU/mL. Later, after being admitted to our hospital, it was found that he was in, malaise, jaundice, his eyes and sclera were yellow, his lungs were coarse breath sounds, his liver function was abnormally elevated, and his HBV virus developed a drug-resistant mutation. He has no history of autoimmune disease and tests negative for autoimmune antibodies. He became severely ill after intermittently stopping HBV treatment, worsened liver injury after inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, and was diagnosed with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). By summarizing the case report, it will provide important information on the vaccine safety assessment of vaccine components, immunization routes, and dosage for people with underlying liver disease.
Diversified Agroforestry for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Himalayan Region: Potential for Achieving Multiple Benefits
Authors: M. Bajracharya Roshan , K. Gautam Deepak , R. Dahal Ngamindra , Lal Shrestha Him
Published: November 2023

Land management and forests are crucial to tackling the concurrent issues of sustainable food production and climate change. Conventional modern agriculture, converting forests and naturally vegetated landscapes to farms and rangelands, contributes significantly to elevate carbon in the atmosphere. Agroforestry systems offer potential for local communities to meet livelihood needs while simultaneously adapting to and mitigating climate change. Data from several studies conducted in nine districts of central Nepal between 2007 and 2017 were analyzed. Forests and agroforestry systems in three central Nepal districts had significantly higher total carbon stocks than agricultural soils (2–5 times) due to high above and below-ground biomass carbon and SOC stocks. The application of improved FYM compost, cattle urine and biochar in four districts increased average SOC by 2.75% over 6 years, translating to an increase of nearly 100 t ha−1 in SOC stock. Along with soil quality benefits, biochar and FYM compost improved the yields of soybean, potato, millet and Swertia chirayita yields which were significantly higher than in untreated plots. The flux of N2O was significantly lower in biochar-amended soil compared to non-biochar. Crop diversification incorporating high-value horticultural and medicinal crops enhance economic returns as indicated by higher benefit-cost ratios for vegetable and Swertia chirayita than for cereals.
Application of Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering for Risk Assessment
Authors: Akbar Firoozi Ali , Asghar Firoozi Ali
Published: November 2023

Within the domain of geotechnical engineering, risk assessment is pivotal, acting as the linchpin for the safety, durability, and resilience of infrastructure projects. While traditional methodologies are robust, they frequently require extensive manual efforts and can prove laborious. With the onset of the digital era, machine learning (ML) introduces a paradigm shift in geotechnical risk assessment. This chapter delves into the confluence of ML and geotechnical engineering, spotlighting its enhanced predictive capabilities regarding soil behaviors, landslides, and structural resilience. Harnessing modern datasets and rich case studies, we offer an exhaustive examination that highlights the transformative role of ML in reshaping geotechnical risk assessment practices. Throughout our exploration of evolution, challenges, and future horizons, this chapter emphasizes the significance of ML in advancing and transforming geotechnical practices.
Features, Importance, and Advantages of Knowledge Assessment at Database-Related Courses via AcpSQL System
Authors: Babić Tihana , Fabijanić Mario , Đambić Goran
Published: November 2023

Although assessment at first glance seems like a simple process in which the teacher teaches, the student learns, and then the teacher checks this students’ learned knowledge and gives the learned knowledge a certain number, in modern education all stakeholders involved are aware of the insight that not everything can be expressed in numbers. The subject of this paper’s research is the system of automatic assessment and its role in the learning process. The aim of the research conducted in the summer semester of the academic year 2020/2021 among 49 students of the undergraduate study of computing was to examine how students at the Algebra University College database-related courses assess the role of the AcpSQL assessment system in their learning process. The research result showed that students consider all possibilities and features of the AcpSQL assessment system as highly important. However, they would not generally replace manual exam correction by teachers with the automatic exam correction system, but only partially. Although students believe that the system can contribute to the assessment and self-assessment of their knowledge, they estimate that the system can only partially replace student-teacher interaction as the most important relationship in the learning process.
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Class II Skeletal Malocclusion: Efficacy of Twin Block Management
Authors: Zreaqat Maen , Alforaidi Sahal , Hassan Rozita
Published: November 2023

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is an increasing major public health concern worldwide, partly resulting from the obesity epidemic which has encroached into the pediatric population. Individuals with a Class II skeletal malocclusion may suffer from snoring due to a retrognathic position of the mandible resulting in a restricted posterior pharyngeal airway space thus resulting in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. This sleep pathology carries devastating health consequences resulting in daytime fatigue, hyperactivity and finally resulting in poor performance at school. Orthodontic therapy at an early age in OSA children may be effective in improving upper airway patency and alleviating symptoms of OSA. The twin block appliance was advocated as an efficient oral appliance for the treatment of children with OSA and mandibular retrognathia. The purpose of this chapter is to study the impact of twin block management on respiratory and biochemical parameters of Class II malocclusion children with OSA.
Demystifying Metacognition
Authors: Ternenge Adi Manasseh
Published: November 2023

Dispelling the myths about different but related definitions of metacognition is presented. The author bases the discussion on an examination of the relevant literatures. Understanding the impact of culture is a key part of social metacognition. Examining unstated beliefs about oneself may reveal insights into one’s social metacognition and sense of identity. It also clarifies the relationships between social metacognition, self-concept, and attitudes, as well as between social metacognition and prejudice and stereotyping. It focuses on studies conducted with nonhuman primates and other animals, such as chimpanzees, rhesus macaques, rats, pigeons, dogs, and dolphins. Strategies for fostering metacognition in the classroom are also covered; specifically, how this type of thinking helps students better evaluate and adjust their own methods of learning in order to gain a deeper comprehension of complex material. Teachers’ professional approaches to metacognition are characterised as a process in which students take charge of their own learning; in turn, teachers are tasked with assisting students in acquiring the knowledge, understanding, and abilities necessary to do so. Teachers are urged to design lessons giving pupils opportunities to develop their own metacognitive skills. It concludes with a summary of the discussion and values of metacognition.
Impact of Agro-Pastoralism on Grasslands in Serengeti and Ugalla Ecosystems, Tanzania
Authors: Yoram Kavana Pius , John Kija Bukombe , Pagiti Reuben Emmanuel , Kiyenze Nkwabi Ally , Naftal Mbwambo Baraka , Peres Maijo Simula , Rehani Moshi Selemani , Matwili Shabani , Alexander Kakengi Victor , Justice Nindi Stephen
Published: November 2023

This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between agro-pastoralism and grassland ecosystems in Tanzania’s Western Serengeti and Ugalla Ecosystems. Despite the acknowledged contribution of agro-pastoralism to rural well-being and economic development, its impact on the delicate balance of grassland ecosystems remains unclear in these crucial Tanzanian landscapes. The chapter aims to illuminate agro-pastoralism’s environmental, social, and economic dimensions in these regions. Guided by research questions exploring current conditions, potential solutions, and the path toward sustainable grassland resource utilization, the study employed a systematic literature review and data analysis using R software. Key findings highlight challenges from the progressive expansion of agro-pastoral activities, leading to trade-offs between ecosystem services and productivity. The study identifies agro-pastoral clusters across the area, revealing variations in economic activities and their impact on grassland utilization. Impacts on natural resources, such as soil pH changes, reduced herbaceous biomass, and shifts in plant composition, are discussed. The legal framework related to natural resource conservation in grasslands emphasizes the need for a balanced, ecologically sustainable approach. Efforts to alleviate agro-pastoral impacts, including introducing climate-smart agriculture, are explored. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrated, participatory methods for sustainable management in the Serengeti and Ugalla ecosystems. Recommendations include promoting sustainable land use practices, implementing rotational grazing, and enhancing community involvement in decision-making.
Nanostructures in Water Purifications
Authors: Karakuş Selcan , M.M. Elnashar Magdy
Published: November 2023

Effective water purification strategies are essential in addressing the serious global concern of scarce water. Nanomaterials have recently garnered considerable interest due to their excellent chemical, mechanical, physical, and biological properties, making them promising candidates for use in water filtration systems. Nanomaterials, with their high hydrophilicity, surface area, and variable surface characteristics, have shown potential in removing water-based contaminants. This review provides an overview of current developments in the development of nano-membrane materials for filtration systems. We discuss various kinds of nanoplatforms, such as polymeric nanocomposites, MXene nanosheets, metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs), carbon nanotubes, metal–organic frameworks, nanofibers, and nanotubes, and their mechanisms of action in removing impurities. Furthermore, we summarize the possibilities and challenges associated with the use of nano-membrane systems, including potential environmental impacts and the need for sustainable and affordable production technologies. Overall, the application of nanomaterials in purifying water shows great potential for providing safe and clean drinking water to people around the world.
Analisis Peran Guru Dan Orang Tua Dalam Pembelajaran Daring Selama Pandemi Covid-19 Di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Mumtaz Patuk Gunungkidul Yogyakarta
Authors: ‘Ainiyah Qurrotun , Masithoh Dewi
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran guru dan orang tua dalam pembelajaran daring di masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Januari hingga April 2021. Subjek penelitian adalah guru dan orang tua siswa dari kelas I hingga kelas VI di MI Al-Mumtaz Patuk, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan catatan lapangan. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data model interaktif Miles dan Huberman, yang meliputi: 1) reduksi data; 2) penyajian data; dan 3) kesimpulan. Keabsahan data penelitian diperoleh dengan menggunakan tiga teknik, yaitu: 1) perluasan partisipasi; 2) persistensi pengamatan, dan 3) triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses pembelajaran daring di MI Al-Mumtaz membutuhkan peran guru dan orang tua siswa. Persiapan guru sebelum melaksanakan pembelajaran daring, yaitu: menyusun rencana pelaksanaan pelajaran, melakukan proses pembelajaran, dan mengevaluasi pembelajaran. Peran guru saat belajar daring, yaitu: menyampaikan materi dengan berbagai teknik pembelajaran, menjaga komunikasi yang baik, dan berkolaborasi dengan orang tua dalam mendampingi peserta didik selama proses pembelajaran daring. Sedangkan peran orang tua saat belajar daring, yaitu: sebagai motivator, fasilitator dan pengganti guru di rumah selama proses kegiatan pembelajaran daring.
Strategi Pembinaan Akhlak Peserta Didik Dalam Psikologi Islam
Authors: Miftahul Huda  , Maryam Luailik
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah, sebagai formulasi penunjang pengentasan masalah moral akhlak peserta didik. Dengan penjabaran beberapa metode yang disajikan untuk sebagai langkah strategi pembinaan akhlak peserta didik dalam psikologi Islam. Penelitian ini cukup penting, karena pembinaan akhlak pada peserta didik terutama bagi remaja yang menghadapi kompleksitas. Apabila tidak ditangani dan diarahkan maka fenomena kenakalan remaja, semakin merajalela. Dalam penulisan artikel ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan library research (penelitian kepustakaan). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan pembinaan akhlak dilakukan dengan memberikan contoh teladan, pembiasaan perilaku baik, memberikan nasihat, memberikan perhatian khusus terhadap perkembangan siswa, memberi hukuman dengan cara lemah lembut, dan menggunakan metode bercerita untuk mengajarkan nilai-nilai dan ajaran Islam kepada anak-anak.
The Role Of Career Women In Islamic Children's Education
Authors: Nursoidah
Published: November 2023

Women's career is a problem in itself from various eras, especially the patriarchal culture that is embedded in society. Where are women's activities only taking care of the household not far from wells, mattresses and kitchens. While on the other hand women also have more potential that can compete with men in the outside world. There are even some jobs that are better done by women than men. Even so, women also have more important obligations, this is in accordance with Islamic teachings that a woman's duty is to educate children and serve her husband. Based on the reality above, research seeks to explore the concept of thinking that exists in society about a woman's career and her main task in taking care of the family. So that in relation to the researcher can formulate some existing problem formulations, namely how are career women in the view of Siti Muri'ah?. Second, what is the method of educating children according to Islam? This article is made for how career women divide their duties as a mother and as an important part of society. The second is input for parents to innovate in children's education which is applied by the family, especially a woman who has a career in educating her child. And provide information to parents, especially career women, about their children's education. This research is library research and character study. The conclusion of this study is that Islam obliges men as husbands to meet the needs of their wives and children, but this does not abort a woman's obligation as a wife morally to help her husband earn a living. In children's education, children are entrusted to both parents, meaning that not only is a mother obligatory in terms of educating children but fathers must also work hand in hand in educating their children. A family must share roles and work hand in hand in fostering a family so that the family continues to live harmoniously and prosper in the future.
Exemplary Values From Umar Bin Khattab and Sayyidah Aisyah R.A.
Authors: Anisa Oktaviana  , Siti Ardianti  , Jeesica Shinta
Published: November 2023

This journal discusses the exemplary values ​​of Umar bin Khattab and Sayyidah Aisyah RA, two important figures in Islamic history. Umar bin Khattab is known as one of the best caliphs in Islamic history, while Sayyidah Aisyah RA was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad who had a major influence on Islamic history. Both of them also set an example in terms of sincerity and determination in facing trials and tests. Umar bin Khattab, for example, always put the interests of the people above his own interests, while Sayyidah Aisyah RA always tried to maintain her chastity and honor, even though she faced slander and accusations that were not true. This study aims to explore exemplary values ​​that can be learned from the lives and inspirational stories of these two figures. The method used in this study is a library search by collecting information relevant to the research topic through searching and analyzing information sources such as journals, books, articles and other documents related to the topic under study. The results of the study show that these two figures have many exemplary values ​​that can be used as role models by Muslims. Some of these values ​​include integrity, courage, simplicity, fairness, sincerity, perseverance, and tolerance. In the context of modern life, the exemplary values ​​of Umar bin Khattab and Sayyidah Aisyah RA can be an inspiration for Muslim individuals to develop strong character, good work ethics, and superior leadership qualities. This research is expected to provide a better understanding of the exemplary values ​​of these two figures and their relevance in the context of modern life.
Makna Moderasi Beragama Dalami Perspektif Teladan Nabi Muhammad SAW
Authors: Adiba
Published: November 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan menguatkan argumentasi makna moderasi beragama dalam Islam. Selama ini, moderasi beragama lebih banyak didasarkan pada perspektif tafsir al-Qur’an, Hadits, dan pandangan fiqh klasik dan kontemporer. Tulisan ini menambahkan dan menguatkannya dengan perspektif sejarah kehidupan Nabi Muhammad SAW, yang dikenal dengan sirah nabawiyyah. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan sejarah keagamaan, dengan mengambil referensi dari jurnal yang sudah terbit. Yaitu dengan mengeksplorasi momen-momen historis yang relevan dalam sirah nabawiyah, mulai dari sebelum kenabian, masa kenabian fase Mekkah dan juga fase Madinah. Hasilnya, tulisan ini menemukan banyak momen penting dalam sirah nabawiyyah yang relevan bagi nilai-nilai moderasi beragama. Tulisan ini juga menemukan bahwa pendekatan sirah penting untuk argumentasi moderasi beragama karena berisi otoritas Nabi Muhammad SAW. Ia juga dapat melengkapi sekaligus menjadi kerangka atas ikhtiar-ikhtiar tafsir, hadits, maupun fiqh bagi argumentasi nilai-nilai moderasi beragama dalam Islam
Ukhuwah Islamiyah Envelops the Life of the Mesjid Village Community Amidst the Difference Between the Muhammadiyah Community and the NU Community
Authors: Zulfah Hannum Bahri  , Heny Trie Dina Aliya  , Sallimah Zarli Lubis  , Farhan Sauqi Abdi Harahap
Published: November 2023

Kelurahan Masjid is one of the strategic locations in the spread of Islamic dakwah because of its strategic location in the middle of the city.  The Mosque Community with different organizational backgrounds, namely Muhammadiyah and NU, worship in four different mosques, but all four are active mosques in the field of organization, namely: Raya Al Maksum Mosque Medan, Taqwa Muhammadiyah Mosque of Mahkamah, Ar Raudha Mosque and An Nazhafah Mosque  .  The majority of the people who cover the environment are Muhammadiyah people.  The Muhammadiyah community in that environment tends to carry out worship activities at the Taqwa Muhammadiyah Mosque of Mahkamah.  Likewise with the NU community who carry out worship activities at the Ar Raudha and An Nazhafah Mosques.  At first the Kelurahan Masjid community was quite homogeneous because there was only one ideology of Muhammadiyah.  Only then did Nahdatul Ulama appear.  Since the emergence of Nahdatul Ulama, the community which was originally a homogeneous society, then there has been a transition to become a heterogeneous society so that there was a categorization of NU and Muhammadiyah and even had conflicts even though it was only in the form of criticism.
The Concept Of Religious Coexistence In Islām
Authors: M.R.F. Afra  , M.M.A. Abdullah
Published: November 2023

In today's globalized world, when different religious communities meet and overlap more frequently than ever before, the idea of religious cohabitation is of utmost importance. One of the most significant faiths in the world, Islam, offers a complex viewpoint on religious harmony that is based on its guiding ideals and past examples. This essay examines the complex facets of religious coexistence in Islam, diving into verses from the Quran, prophetic traditions (Hadith), and historical instances that shed light on the religion's perspective on coexisting peacefully with followers of other faiths. The analysis shows that Islam encourages a perspective on cohabitation based on the rights to one's beliefs, tolerance, and acceptance of differences between individuals, as well as social justice, humanitarianism, and brotherhood. Ultimately, a thorough comprehension of the idea of religious tolerance in Islam helps to promote tranquil, accepting societies where people of many faiths can cohabit. The teachings and ideas from Islam's approach to religious cooperation remain relevant for creating a more peaceful global community as civilizations become diverse and interconnected.
Francisco J. Leira Castiñeira (2020). Soldados de Franco: Reclutamiento forzoso, experiencia de guerra y desmovilización militar, Madrid, Siglo XXI
Authors: Ordas Garcia Carlos Angel
Published: November 2023

Reseña del libro Soldados de Franco: Reclutamiento forzoso, experiencia de guerra y desmovilización militar. Francisco Jorge L. Castiñeira
Growing Up with Mies and Saarinen
Authors: Guyer Paul , Van Heijenoort Laure
Published: November 2023

Paul Guyer interviews his cousin Laure van Heijenoort, who as a teenager lived for several years with her parents in one of Mies van der Rohe's Lafayette Park townhouses in Detroit and attended school at Eliel Saarinen's Cranbrook campus.  She reports on her experiences of living and study in both, experiences still vivid to her and now to a broader audience.
Surplus of Form
Authors: Gleiter Joerg
Published: November 2023

Excess of matter in form designates the principle that underlies architecture. The surplus of form contains not only a constructive principle, but also an aesthetic principle that enables sensual experience. In the coupling of construction and sensual experience, the basic prerequisites for the aesthetics of architecture are thus named, but at the same time also the difficulties with which architecture is confronted within philosophical aesthetics. For Kant, it was precisely the object character that stood in the way of an architectural aesthetics as part of a general aesthetics. For him, only the architectural drawing, because detached from matter, construction, and function, could meet the criteria of the beautiful, and that only as a façade view and not as a ground plan or sectional drawing. With reference to Aristotle, Kant and Schopenhauer and an outlook on contemporary architecture, the essay outlines the principles of an aesthetics of architecture as it is to be developed out of the specific material conditions of architecture and has its starting point in the surplus of form.
Architecture is Not Public Art
Authors: Gerwen Rob van
Published: November 2023

In this ‘Editor’s column’, I question whether architecture is what we have come to call Public Art. It seems nonsense to say that architecture is not an art, when it is obviously something that people make for audiences, i.e. for other people who admire it. Moreover, architecture steers and influences people. Evidently, all of culture is by and for people and influences people. But when is culture art? Is design an art – is architecture?
The Influence Of Problem Financing and Liquidity On The Profitability Of Sharia Business Units (Period 2018-2022)
Authors: Ilham Saleh  , Norvadewi  , Nur Rahmatullah
Published: November 2023

The research used in this research is a quantitative method, the data used is secondary data, namely quarterly financial reports for the 2018-2022 period obtained from the official OJK (Financial Services Authority) website. The population in this study is Sharia Business Units in Indonesia and the sample uses porposive sampling so that there are 3 Sharia Business Units as samples, namely PT Bank Tabungan Negara, PT BPD Yogyakarta, and PT BPD DKI. The data analysis method used is panel data regression analysis for processing research data using the Eviews version 12 statistical test tool. Hypothesis tests carried out are the F test, t test, and the Adjusted  coefficient of determination. The results obtained in this research based on partial hypothesis testing are that the problematic financing variable has a significant negative effect on profitability, while liquidity has a significant positive effect on the profitability of sharia business units (UUS) for the 2018-2022 period. Simultaneously (f test) shows that simultaneously the NPF and FDR variables have a significant effect on ROA. This means that NPF and FDR contribute to the profitability of the Sharia Business Unit. The results of the determination test  show that the profitability variable is influenced by the problematic financing and liquidity variables by 69.53%, while the remaining 30.47% is influenced by other variables outside this regression equation or variables that were not studied.
Keterkaitan antara Metode dan Media Pembelajaran IPS terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik di SDN 55/I Sridadi
Authors: Hia Alice Felicia Azaria , Anggraini Luvita , Ummah Ullyl Khoyrul , Sofwan Muhammad , Noviyanti Silvina
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine and analyze the use of learning methods and techniques to improve student learning outcomes at school, improving academic achievement or student learning outcomes as the main goal of the learning process at school. This research uses a mixed type of research (quantitative and qualitative) through descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The research was carried out at SDN 55/I Sridadi, for research purposes the data collection tool used a questionnaire, research data was analyzed using descriptive analysis and correlation analysis, from this research, in this research it was found that learning methods, media and student learning outcomes were at an average level and there is a close relationship between learning methods and media on student learning outcomes, so it can be said that student learning outcomes can be improved by using good and appropriate learning methods and tools by teachers in the learning process at school.