bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Musculoskeletal Pitfalls on Molecular Imaging Studies of Oncologic Patients: How to Stay Out of Trouble
Authors: Sarna Brooke , Subhawong Ty , Sfakianaki Efrosyni , Wang Richard , Christodoulou-Vega Anna , Cardoso Fabiano N.
Published: March 2024

An increasing amount of molecular imaging studies are ordered each year for an oncologic population that continues to expand and increase in age. The importance of these studies in dictating further care for oncologic patients underscores the necessity of differentiating benign from malignant findings, particularly for a population in whom incidental findings are common. The aim of this review is to provide pictorial examples of benign musculoskeletal pathologies which may be found on molecular imaging and which may be mistaken for malignant processes. Imaging examples are provided in the form of radiographs, bone scintigraphy, computed tomography, and fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) scans. Special attention is paid to specific features that help narrow the differential diagnosis and distinguish benign from malignant processes, with the goal of avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures.
Photon Counting Computed Tomography for Accurate Cribriform Plate (Lamina Cribrosa) Imaging in Adult Patients
Authors: Klempka Anna , Ackermann Eduardo , Clausen Sven , Groden Christoph
Published: March 2024

Detailed visualization of the cribriform plate is challenging due to its intricate structure. This study investigates how computed tomography (CT) with a novel photon counting (PC) detector enhance cribriform plate visualization compared to traditionally used energy-integrated detectors in patients. A total of 40 patients were included in a retrospective analysis, with half of them undergoing PC CT (Naeotom Alpha Siemens Healthineers, Forchheim, Germany) and the other half undergoing CT scans using an energy-integrated detector (Somatom Sensation 64, Siemens, Forchheim, Germany) in which the cribriform plate was visualized with a temporal bone protocol. Both groups of scans were evaluated for signal-to-noise ratio, radiation dose, the imaging quality of the whole scan overall, and, separately, the cribriform plate and the clarity of volume rendering reconstructions. Two independent observers conducted a qualitative analysis using a Likert scale. The results consistently demonstrated excellent imaging of the cribriform plate with the PC CT scanner, surpassing traditional technology. The visualization provided by PC CT allowed for precise anatomical assessment of the cribriform plate on multiplanar reconstructions and volume rendering imaging with reduced radiation dose (by approximately 50% per slice) and higher signal-to-noise ratio (by approximately 75%). In conclusion, photon-counting technology provides the possibility of better imaging of the cribriform plate in adult patients. This enhanced imaging could be utilized in skull base-associated pathologies, such as cerebrospinal fluid leaks, to visualize them more reliably for precise treatment.
Unmanned Aircraft/Aerial System (UAS) Noise Compilation
Authors: Rochat Judy
Published: March 2024

Unmanned aircraft/aerial systems (UASs) can be used for many purposes, for example, in servicing delivery, recreational activities, utility inspection, and film industries. Use of UAS vehicles is limited, with more widespread use pending approval. For some applications, use of UAS vehicles
can expose communities to a type of noise not currently experienced, with current noise sources typically related to transportation systems (e.g., aircraft, rail, and road or highway noise sources), home activities (e.g., air conditioning units and lawn car), and industrial noise sources.
It is important to understand the type of noise communities will experience with UAS operations.
Wave propagation analysis for three typical box girders: Dominant wave modes and their applications
Authors: Luo Hao , Zhang Xun , Li Cong , Lu Bin , Liu Yuyi
Published: March 2024

Because of the prevalent application of bridges in transportation, problems such as vibration and noise of bridges, especially in densely populated urban areas, are increasingly arousing concerns. The vibro-acoustic behaviors of bridges are important for vibration and noise control.
Although these vibro-acoustic behaviors have been reported and discussed in several studies in terms of modal analysis, this study focuses on the probe into the vibration properties of three typical box girders (BGs) from the wave motion perspective: concrete, steel–concrete composite,
and steel BGs. The dispersion characteristics and mode shapes of waves propagating in BGs are identified using the wave finite element method (WFEM). This calculation method combines the finite element method (FEM) with the Bloch–Floquet theorem, and it is validated by the existing literature
and FEM. The wave propagation characteristics of the three typical BGs are then compared to analyze their similarities and differences in vibration. Furthermore, the contribution of each wave mode to the whole vibration and the local vibration of BGs is determined; consequently, the important
vibration mechanism can be identified and ranked in different frequency bands. Lastly, some feasible application of vibration control for BGs is given in the light of the vibration mechanism. The study results provide theoretical and practicable foundation of vibration control for BG bridges
in urban rail trafficsystems
Державний театральний менеджмент у контексті історичного розвитку сценічного мистецтва
Authors: Лягущенко Андрій
Published: March 2024

Виокремлено проблему державного театрального менеджменту. Уточнено основні типи театральної політики – патерналістську та регулятивну. Названі інструменти впливу держави на театр у вигляді монополії, ліцензування та удержавлення.
Розглянуто історію управління театром у Франції та Англії для з’ясування, як формувалися основні типи державної театральної політики. Показано зарубіжні впливи на театральний менеджмент в Україні та його особливості на різних історичних етапах.
Запропоновано змінити підхід до викладання відповідних дисциплін для студентів й аспірантів.
Етика карнавалізації як основи вираження комічного у постмодерній культурі
Authors: Улановський Дмитро
Published: March 2024

У статті розглядається вплив карнавалізованої поведінки на сучасний культурний дискурс, де вона інтегрується через спільний лейтмотив з карнавальною традицією Середньовіччя та тимчасовим отриманням необмеженої свободи. Автор аналізує маргінальні категорії і нетрадиційні аспекти в порівнянні з попередніми дослідженнями культурних полів, використовуючи поняття «містичного сприйняття» та вказує на зміну вектора розмежування між загальноприйнятим і антиповедінкою в сучасній культурі. Автор наголошує важливість дослідження етичних аспектів комічного як частини культури та його впливу на суспільний розвиток, а також на роль карнавалізації як фундаментальної основи комічного.
Sur la figure de Vanadiplose dans la langue de la géométrie grecque
Authors: Federspiel Michel
Published: March 2024

Introduction : Définition de l' «anadiplose mathématique » par énumération de ses caractères et élimination d’autres types de répétitions lexicales. Première partie : Les différentes variantes de cette figure. Seconde partie : Genèse de la figure par dérivation réglée à partir de structures plus simples ayant la même fonction au sein de la démonstration et possédant certains des caractères de l'anadiplose mathématique.
La richesse dans les Histoires de Polybe
Authors: Rémy Alain
Published: March 2024

Cet article propose une étude de la richesse dans les Histoires de Polybe et entend démontrer que celle-ci est pour l’historien une cause des événements en même temps qu’un moyen de faire l’Histoire. Après une analyse raisonnée du champ lexical de la richesse dans l’œuvre polybienne, sont envisagés les différents moyens, définis par Polybe, qui sont laissés à discrétion des Etats pour acquérir cette richesse. L’étude s’achève sur les rôles que le Mégalopolitain assigne à la richesse, dans la construction des événements qui fondent l’Histoire.
L. Cornelius L. f. Gal. Bocchus y L. Fulcinius Trio : nuevas reflexiones.
Authors: González Herrero Marta
Published: March 2024

L’objectif de cet article est d’étudier certains témoignages épigraphiques liés au chevalier romain L. Cornelius L. f. Gal. Bocchus. Originaire de la Lusitanie, il a été tribun de la legio VIII Augusta et flamen provinciae. Le fragment d’une plaque de marbre apparu au forum de la colonie d’Augusta Emerita confirme sa relation étroite avec L. Fulcinius Trio, gouverneur de la Lusitanie et consul de l’année 31. L’étude propose une restitution de l’inscription gravée sur la plaque qui suggère que Bocchus a été flamen du conventus Emeritensis, promotion sociale célébrée avec l’élevation d’une statue du chevalier au forum de la capitale conventuelle.
Illuminer le temple : la lumière dans les sanctuaires isiaques à l’époque gréco-romaine
Authors: Podvin Jean-Louis
Published: March 2024

Dans le domaine religieux, la lumière joue un rôle important lors des cérémonies et à l’intérieur des édifices cultuels. Ce phénomène était particulièrement remarquable en ce qui concerne les cultes isiaques, aussi bien en Égypte que dans l’ensemble du monde méditerranéen. La découverte de matériel luminaire dans certains sanctuaires, renforcée par les informations apportées par les documents épigraphiques et, en Égypte, papyrologiques, confirme ainsi les écrits des auteurs anciens comme Apulée. Ces illuminations, très marquées lors des fêtes, étaient aussi réalisées pour le culte journalier.
Tax and Trade in Ancient Greece : About the Ellimenion and the Harbor Duties.
Authors: Carrara Aurélie
Published: March 2024

Working on vocabulary and ancient categories is a recent and a welcome tendency in the work of scholars dealing with ancient tax system. In this paper, I am examining the category of the harbour duties called the ellimenion and its meaning, which is still an object of debate. I am discussing especially the hypothesis of Veronique Chankowski (2007) arguing that the term ellimenion in the singular refers only to the user fees of the port, excluding the customs duties. This hypothesis appears too rigid to my mind. This paper provides a detailed analysis of all the testimonies referring to the ellimenion.
P. Silius Nerva (proconsul d’Illyrie en 16 av. J.-C.) vainqueur des Trumplini, Camunni et Vennonetes sous les auspices d’Auguste
Authors: Dalla Rosa Alberto
Published: March 2024

L’absence des peuples du Norique de la liste des gentes deuictae du Trophée des Alpes de La Turbie n’a jamais été expliquée de façon satisfaisante. Cet article cherche à démontrer que cette omission est due au fait que les Noriques furent vaincus dans la prouincia et sous les auspices du proconsul d’Illyrie P. Silius Nerva en 16 av. J.-C. Ils ne pouvaient donc pas être comptés parmi les peuples assujettis ductu auspicioque Imp. Caesaris Augusti. Au contraire, les victoires remportées par le même Silius contre les Trumplini, Camunni et Vennonetes furent attribuées au prince, parce que le proconsul opérait à ce moment-là à l’intérieur de la prouincia d’Auguste. Ce document montre de façon très claire l’inexistence d’un haut commandement du prince sur les provinces des proconsuls à cette date car autrement Auguste aurait eu tout intérêt à revendiquer aussi l’annexion du Norique.
Y avait-il un port à Hadrumetum dans l’Antiquité tardive ?
Authors: Ghaddhab Ridha
Published: March 2024

L’examen des témoignages littéraires et archéologiques conduit très vite aux difficultés d’Hadrumetum, la capitale de la prouincia Valeria Byzacena, et au rétrécissement de la ville au Bas-Empire. L’état du port nous semble le signe d’un marasme dû à des causes plus générales. Le déclin d’un port dynamique s’explique également par d’autres facteurs : disparition à partir de la fin du règne de Constantin d’une partie de l’élite en raison du déclin de ses activités, le changement des circuits de commerces, le rôle que l’État confère à Hadrumète dans le circuit de l’annone et certainement d’autres facteurs que cette étude tente d’explorer.
Trois nouvelles proxénies d’Érétrie. Contribution à la géographie historique de l’Eubée : les dèmes de Phègoè, Ptéchai et Boudion
Authors: Knoepfler Denis
Published: March 2024

Publication de trois décrets de proxénie trouvés entre 2003 et 2010 dans les fouilles grecques et suisses d’Érétrie. Le n° 1 honore un Samien vers 300 av. J.-C., le n° 2 deux Rhodiens ayant racheté des citoyens fais prisonniers (peut-être lors de la prise de la ville en 198), le n° 3 – passablement endommagé – sans doute un notable d’Histiée-Oréos. La phraséologie des formules d’octroi des privilèges aux bienfaiteurs fait l’objet d’une étude détaillée. Le démotique porté par chacun des promoteurs érétriens fournit l’occasion de réexaminer les problèmes que pose la localisation des trois dèmes mentionnés ici, en particulier celui de Phègoè, toponyme nouveau, issu du mot phègos, qui, de l’avis général, désigne une espèce de chêne : mais de quelle variété botanique exactement ? Quant aux dèmes de Ptéchai et de Boudion, l’auteur fait valoir ses raisons de les placer respectivement au coeur de l’Érétriade et dans l’arrière-pays d’Amarynthos.
Los esquivos oppida de Brutobriga y Turobriga: una propuesta sobre su ubicación y su relación con las deportaciones célticas
Authors: España-Chamorro Sergio
Published: March 2024

La cité de Brutobriga est seulement mentionnée par Etienne de Byzance et une série de monnaies en bronze. Cette ville a été recherchée sur le territoire espagnol d’Estrémadure en raison de la série monétaire qui y a été découverte. Cet article apporte de nouveaux éléments sur la toponymie et la localisation par une révision des preuves historiques, épigraphiques et numismatiques. Ce toponyme met en évidence un processus de territorialisation et peut être mis en relation avec Turobriga. La conclusion restitue les anciennes Brutobriga et Turobriga respectivement à Caesarobriga et Augustobriga.
No Country for Old Men (Hom. ο 409-411)
Authors: Beghini Andrea
Published: March 2024

La description de l’île de Syria, patrie d’Eumée, dans le XVe livre de l’Odyssée, a toujours été envisagée comme l’une des nombreuses représentations fantastiques d’un lieu idéal. Toutefois, on peut la considérer même d’un autre point de vue. En effet, il est possible qu’elle nous préserve la mémoire de l’ancienne pratique d’éliminer les vieux membres d’une communauté.
-طرائق نمو اللغة العربية عند إبراهيم أنيس -آراؤه، اعتراضاته، مقترحاته
Authors: Hajmohammad Majed
Published: March 2024

اهتمّ علماؤنا القدماء والمحدثون بمسائل نمو اللغة العربية، وتنميتها، وتقعيدها، فأكثروا فيها العناية، وقدموا أبحاثاً نيرة ومستفيضة لبحث الطرائق والوسائل التي أمدت لغتنا بفيض زاخر من الألفاظ، وجعلتها من أغزر اللغات السامية مادة، وأكثرها تنوعاً في الأساليب، وأدقها في القواعد، غير أنهم لا يكادون يربطون بينها، ولا نكاد نلحظ في كلامهم أنهم نظروا إلى تلك الطرائق والوسائل على أنها المنابع أو الروافد التي تمدّ اللغة بكل جديد مُستَحدث من الكلمات والأساليب، فلم يعرِضوها مرتبة مُبوبة في كتاب واحد، بل كانت جهودهم شذرات متفرقة مبعثرة بين طيات كتبهم، إلى أن جاء إبراهيم أنيس، فجمع وقسّم ورتّب هذه الطرائق في كتابه "من أسرار اللغة".
بناء على ما تقدّم أراد الباحث أن يعرِض ويدرس جهود إبراهيم أنيس العلمية في الحديث عن طرائق نمو اللغة، وتقسيمه لها، وتعليقاته عليها، واعتراضاته على بعض آراء وتقسيمات علماء اللغة المتأخرين لها، فبدأ دراسته بمقدمة تحدّث فيها عن حياة إبراهيم أنيس وأهم مؤلفاته، كما ذكر مفهوم النمو اللغوي وعوامله، وفي العرض خصَّصَ الباحث ثلاث طرائق بالدراسة، وهي: القياس والاشتقاق والقلب والإبدال، فبيّن تقسيم وترتيب وتعريف إبراهيم أنيس لها، ثم تحدّث عن آرائه فيها، واعتراضاته عليها وعلى بعض العلماء الأقدمين ممّن قعّدوا لها ووضعوا أساسها كابن جني وابن السكيت وابن فارس وغيرهم، وكذلك عرض الباحث موقف إبراهيم أنيس من قرارات مجمع اللغة العربية في هذه الطرائق، ثم ختم حديثه بعدة نتائج بينها في نهاية الدراسة.
Controllable Thrombolysis Using a Nanobubble-Imaging-Guided rtPA Targeted Delivery Strategy
Authors: Tang Jian , Xu Huiting , Li Mingxi , Liu Yang , Yang Fang
Published: March 2024

Objective:
The objective of this work is to design and fabricate a novel multifunctional nanocarrier combining thrombus-targeted imaging and ultrasound-mediated drug delivery for the theranostics of thrombotic diseases.
Impact Statement:
This study develops a new technology that can accurately visualize the thrombus and deliver drugs with controllable properties to diagnose and treat thrombotic diseases.
Introduction:
Thrombotic diseases are a serious threat to human life and health. The diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic diseases have always been a challenge. In recent years, nanomedicine has brought new ideas and new methods for the theranostics of thrombotic diseases. However, there are also many problems need to be solved, such as biosafety and stability of nanocarriers, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of thrombotic diseases, difficulty in clinical translation.
Methods:
The S1P@CD-PLGA-rtPA nanobubbles (NBs) were prepared by integrating sulfur hexafluoride (SF
6
)-loaded poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) NBs, cyclodextrin (CD), sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P), and recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA).
Results:
S1P@CD-PLGA-rtPA NBs had rapid and excellent thrombosis targeting imaging performance based on the specific interaction of S1P–S1PR1 (sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1). Furthermore, S1P@CD-PLGA-rtPA NBs that specifically targeting to the thrombosis regions could also respond to external ultrasound to achieve accurate and efficient delivery of rtPA to enhance the thrombolysis effectiveness and efficiency.
Conclusion:
This study proposes a new idea and strategy of targeting thrombus in rats via the specific interaction of S1P–S1PR1. On this basis, the acoustic response properties of bubble carriers could be fully utilized by combining thrombus-specific targeted imaging and ultrasound-mediated drug delivery for effective thrombolysis, which is expected to be applied in targeted diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic diseases in the future.
An Ultrasoft and Flexible PDMS-Based Balloon-Type Implantable Device for Controlled Drug Delivery
Authors: Muhammad Tausif , Park Byungwook , Intisar Aseer , Kim Minseok S. , Park Jin-Kyu , Kim Sohee
Published: March 2024

Non-biodegradable implants have undergone extensive investigation as drug delivery devices to enable advanced healthcare toward personalized medicine. However, fibroblast encapsulation is one of the major challenges in all non-biodegradable implants, besides other challenges such as high initial burst, risk of membrane rupture, high onset time, non-conformal contact with tissues, and tissue damage. To tackle such challenges, we propose a novel ultrasoft and flexible balloon-type drug delivery device for unidirectional and long-term controlled release. The ultrasoft balloon-type device (USBD) was fabricated by using selective bonding between 2 polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes and injecting a fluid into the non-bonded area between them. The balloon acted as a reservoir containing a liquid drug, and at the same time, the membrane of the balloon itself acted as the pathway for release based on diffusion. The release was modulated by tuning the thickness and composition of the PDMS membrane. Regardless of the thickness and composition, all devices exhibited zero-order release behavior. The longest zero-order release and nearly zero-order release were achieved for 30 days and 58 days at a release rate of 1.16 μg/day and 1.68 μg/day, respectively. In vivo evaluation was performed for 35 days in living rats, where the USBD maintained zero-order and nearly zero-order release for 28 days and 35 days, respectively. Thanks to the employment of ultrasoft and flexible membranes and device design, the USBD could achieve minimal tissue damage and foreign body responses. It is expected that the proposed device may provide a novel approach for long-term drug delivery with new therapeutic modalities.
The Inhibition of Fibrosis and Inflammation in Obstructive Kidney Injury via the miR-122-5p/SOX2 Axis Using USC-Exos
Authors: Lu Wenjun , Guo Yujun , Liu Hengchen , Zhang Tingting , Zhang Mingzhao , Li Xiangqi , Li Zhou , Shi Manyu , Jiang Zhitao , Zhao Zheng , Yang Shulong , Li Zhaozhu
Published: March 2024

Background:Fibrosis and inflammation due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction substantially contributes to poor renal function. Urine-derived stem-cell-derived exosomes (USC-Exos) have therapeutic effects through paracrine.Methods:In vitro, the effects of USC-Exos on the biological functions of HK-2 and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were tested. Cell inflammation and fibrosis were induced by transforming growth factor-β1 and interleukin-1β, and their anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects were observed after exogenous addition of USC-Exos. Through high-throughput sequencing of microRNA in USC-Exos, the pathways and key microRNAs were selected. Then, the antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects of exosomal miR-122-5p and target genes were verified. The role of the miR-122-5p/SOX2 axis in anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects was verified. In vivo, a rabbit model of partial unilateral ureteral obstruction (PUUO) was established. Magnetic resonance imaging recorded the volume of the renal pelvis after modeling, and renal tissue was pathologically analyzed.Results:We examined the role of USC-Exos and their miR-122-5p content in obstructive kidney injury. These Exos exhibit antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory activities. SOX2 is the hub gene in PUUO and negatively related to renal function. We confirmed the binding relationship between miR-122-5p and SOX2. The anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects of miR-122-5p were inhibited, indicating that miR-122-5p has anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects by inhibiting SOX2 expression. In vivo, the PUUO group showed typical obstructive kidney injury after modeling. After USC-Exo treatment, the shape of the renal pelvis shown a remarkable improvement, and inflammation and fibrosis decreased.Conclusions:We confirmed that miR-122-5p from USC-Exos targeting SOX2 is a new molecular target for postoperative recovery treatment of obstructive kidney injury.
Reclamation Enhances the Ratio of Soil to Ecosystem Respiration under Warming in an Alpine Meadow
Authors: Li Zheng , Liang Yan , Zhang Yong , Hu Guozheng , He Shicheng , Yan Jun , Wang Youxia , Xie Wendong , Ganjurjav Hasbagan , Gao Qingzhu
Published: March 2024

The construction of cultivated grasslands can increase grass production but also pose a threat to soil carbon storage, and it still remains unclear how construction of cultivated grasslands affects the components of ecosystem respiration (ER) toward a warming climate. Therefore, we conducted a 5-year (2012 to 2016) manipulative warming experiment in an alpine meadow and a cultivated grassland on the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau to explore the separate and interactive effects of warming and reclamation on soil respiration (SR), crop respiration (CR), ER, and the ratio of SR to ER (SR/ER). The plant height, coverage, aboveground production, SR, ER, CR, and SR/ER were measured. We found that warming increased the 5-year mean SR by 61.1% and 63.4% in the alpine meadow and the cultivated grassland, respectively. The 5-year mean SR/ER was increased by warming for the alpine meadow (38.7%) and the cultivated grassland (38.0%). Under warming, reclamation increased the 5-year mean SR/ER by 15.0%. Reclamation increased the sensitivity of SR and CR to warming, resulting in the increase in SR/ER under warming in the cultivated grassland. Overall, our results indicated that reclamation can increase the contribution of SR to the ecosystem carbon emission under warming and is detrimental to the storage of soil carbon in the alpine meadow especially toward a warming climate. Therefore, despite the increase in production by the construction of cultivated grasslands, the increase in carbon emission under warming by reclamation should attract attention.
Exploring the Potential of GEDI in Characterizing Tree Height Composition Based on Advanced Radiative Transfer Model Simulations
Authors: Tan Shen , Zhang Yao , Qi Jianbo , Su Yanjun , Ma Qin , Qiu Jinghao
Published: March 2024

Tree height composition describes the relative abundance of trees in different height levels and performs as a critical characteristic for community ecology. The recent launched full-waveform spaceborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), i.e., Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI), can map canopy height, but whether this observation reflects tree height composition remains untested. In this study, we firstly conduct numerical simulations to explore to what extent tree height composition can be obtained from GEDI waveform signals. We simulate waveforms for diverse forest scenarios using GEDI simulator coupled with LESS (LargE-Scale remote sensing data and image Simulation), a state-of-the-art radiative transfer model. We devise a minimalistic model, Tree generation based on Asymmetric generalized Gaussian (TAG), for customizing tree objects to accelerate forest scene creation. The results demonstrate that tree objects generated by TAG perform similarly in LiDAR simulation with objects from commercial 3-dimensional software. Results of simulated GEDI waveforms reasonably respond to the variation of crown architectures in even-aged forests. GEDI waveforms have an acceptable ability to identify different height layers within multi-layer forests, except for fir forests with a cone-shaped crown. The shape metric of waveforms reflects the height of each layer, while retrieval accuracy decreases with the increases in height variations within each layer. A 5-m interval between layers is the minimum requirement so that the different height layers can be separated. A mixture of different tree species reduces the retrieval accuracy of tree height layers. We also utilize real GEDI observations to retrieve tree heights in multi-height-layer forests. The findings indicate that GEDI waveforms are also efficient in identifying tree height composition in practical forest scenarios. Overall, results from this study demonstrate that GEDI waveforms can reflect the height composition within typical forest stands.
Improving Employees' Performance Through Creating a Conducive Spiritual Environment in The Workplace
Authors: Riyadi Sugeng Ahmad , Anggraini Diba Aris
Published: March 2024

Many people think improving everything always has to do with material things and neglects spiritual things. Even though spiritual matters also significantly influence something in life, including something related to employee performance. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of creating a conducive spiritual environment in the workplace on employee performance in achieving organizational goals. A total of 300 targeted questionnaires were distributed to employees in the Jabodetabek area using simple random sampling and obtained 379 complete responses from respondents. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical methods, correlational, and regression with the help of SPSS software. The results showed that the conducive spiritual environment in the workplace contributes positively to employees' performance. This research is expected to contribute in the form of positive conclusions and recommendations, for the academic world and the industrial world.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Kewirausahaan Terhadap Keunggulan Bersaing (Studi Pada Industri Kreatif Sepatu Cibaduyut Kota Bandung)
Authors: Destany Zessy Rizkia , Suhaeni Tintin , Ivon Sandya Sari Putri
Published: March 2024

The Cibaduyut shoe industry is one of the creative industries in the city of Bandung which has experienced a decline in turnover, this happens because there are several problems related to the entrepreneurial competence of entrepreneurs.  In addition, the decline in turnover illustrates that Cibaduyut Shoes are not able to compete with its competitors.  The purpose of this study to determine entrepreneurial competence, competitive advantage, and determine the effect of entrepreneurial competence on competitive advantage in the Cibaduyut shoe industry.  The research method uses a descriptive survey with a quantitative approach and simple regression analysis.  The sample of this study was 122 respondents consisting of owners and employees.  The results showed that the entrepreneurial competence and competitive advantage of the Cibaduyut Shoes Industry were in the good category.  Then it is known there is a positive and significant influence between the variables of entrepreneurial competence on competitive advantage of 13.8%.
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Pelayanan Program One Pesantren One Product (OPOP) dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui model Service Quality (Servqual) di Sukabumi
Authors: Lia Liliawati Lia
Published: March 2024

Pelayanan program pendampingan merupakan salah satu penentu keberhasilan berjalannya program One Pesantren One .Product (OPOP) untuk menjalankan rencana awal yang tertuang dalam rencana usaha (business plan) yang harus dilakukan oleh pesantren. Tujuan Penelitian untuk memberikan evaluasi pelayanan kepada para pendamping, sehingga dapat diketahui seberapa jauh kesesuaian antara ekspektasi dan persepsi pelayanan yang dirasakan oleh peserta OPOP. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kuantitatif dan model evaluasi yang digunakan adalah model SERVQUAL (Service Quality) dimana terdapat 5 dimensi yaitu Bukti Fisik (Tangible), Kehandalan (Reliability), Daya Tanggap (Responsiveness), Jaminan (Assurance) dan Empati (Empathy). Hasil penelitian diketahui dari kelima dimensi terdapat empat dimensi mengalami kesenjangan atau gap yang harus diprioritaskan untuk diperbaiki yaitu dimensi tangible (-0,492), reliability (-0,365), responsiveness (-0,362), dan. Assurance (-0,453).
Pengaruh Leverage, Capital Intensity dan Likuiditas Terhadap Agresivitas Pajak Pada Subsektor Kimia Yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Kasir
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh Leverage (DER), Capital Intensity dan Likuiditas (CR) terhadap Agresivitas Pajak (ETR) pada perusahaan subsektor kimia yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2013-2020. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Model regresi yang dipergunakan Analisa Regresi Berganda.

Hasil penelitian ini secara uji t menunjukan bahwa Capital Intensity berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak akan tetapi Leverage dan Likuiditas  tidak berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak. Untuk uji F (simultan) menyatakan bahwa Capital Intensity, Leverage dan Likuiditas secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap Agresivitas Pajak, dengan koefisien determinasi menunjukkan pengaruh secara simultan sebesar 15,0%. Sedangkan sisanya 85,0% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak di masukan dalam penelitian ini, seperti net profit margin, size dan lain sebagainya.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Minat Beli Ulang Konsumen Jasa Pengiriman Barang: Studi Pada Pengguna Jasa Pengiriman Anteraja
Authors: Zaharatunnisa Ranti , Surjani Sri
Published: March 2024

Perkembangan teknologi telah mengubah kegiatan perdagangan dari konvensional menjadi online. Penjualan secara online memiliki jangkauan pasar yang lebih luas dan membuka peluang usaha bagi penyedia jasa pengiriman barang. Salah satu perusahaan penyedia jasa pengiriman barang di Indonesia adalah Anteraja. Masih ditemukan keluhan pelanggan mengenai kualitas layanan. Pengalaman pembelian di masa lalu dapat menjadi dasar bagi pelanggan untuk melakukan pembelian kembali berdasarkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keadaan kualitas pelayanan dan minat beli ulang konsumen serta bagaimana pengaruh diantara keduanya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey eksplanatori dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah teknik non probability sampling dengan metode purposive sampling. Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada 230 pelaku usaha e-commerce pengguna jasa pengiriman Anteraja menggunakan isntrumen penelitian berupa kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan dan minat beli ulang berada dalam kategori baik. Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh sebesar 63,2% terhadap minat beli ulang.
Analisis Promo E-Wallet Terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif pada Mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Authors: Mufidah Belva Rizki , Az-Zahra Farah Helga , Ramadina Raysa Farah Mumtaz , Rakhmawati Nur Aini
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh promosi yang diberikan penyedia layanan e-wallet pada mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember terhadap perilaku konsumtif serta faktor pemicu munculnya perilaku tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah metode kuantitatif yang datanya didapatkan dari survei online. Pada penelitian ini, sampel yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 65 responden dari seluruh mahasiswa Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner online yaitu dengan menggunakan g-form. Analisis data menggunakan uji validitas dan uji realibilitas lalu digunakan metode analisis deksriptif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapatkan bahwa mahasiswa Institut Teknologi memiliki kecenderungan perilaku konsumtif yang disebabkan oleh adanya promosi yang ditawarkan e-wallet. Penggunaan promosi juga diakibatkan oleh faktor-faktor seperti promosi, iklan, dan anutan.
Proposisi Nilai Produk dan Layanan di Atraksi Agrowisata
Authors: Mirza Abyan , Andrianto Tomy
Published: March 2024

Hanya sedikit penelitian yang mengeksplorasi proposisi nilai produk dan layanan agrowisata, khususnya di Indonesia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada pemahaman bagaimana peta nilai mendefinisikan pelanggan di Perkebunan Teh Rancabali sebagai studi kasus. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan melakukan wawancara kepada pihak manajemen dan pengunjung yang pernah berkunjung ke Perkebunan Teh Rancabali. Hasil penelitian ini menyoroti pilihan paket menawan dan layanan terbaik yang memenuhi semua kebutuhan wisatawan, memberikan pengalaman yang tak terlupakan. Namun fasilitas umum yang kurang memadai, kondisi jalan kebun teh yang kecil, dan seringnya terjadi kemacetan dapat menjadi tantangan bagi kepuasan pelanggan. Menariknya, pengunjung tidak melihat aspek edukasi terkait perkebunan teh sebagai alasan utama mereka datang. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berperan penting dalam membantu pengelola Perkebunan Teh Rancabali dalam meningkatkan value proposition mereka untuk menarik lebih banyak wisatawan, meningkatkan kepuasan pengunjung, dan membangun reputasi yang baik di industri agrowisata.
Perspektif Ekonomi Islam Terhadap Praktik Kerjasama Penjualan Hasil Pertanian (Studi Kasus di Kelompok Tani Barurejo Desa Alasrejo Kec. Wongsorejo Kab. Banyuwangi)
Authors: Rafik Zainur , Akbarul Muslim Alif , Fardany Kawakibi M.
Published: March 2024

Kelompok tani sebagai wadah bagi para petani untuk penguatan dan peningkatan ekonomi para petani. Seperti anggota yang menjual hasil pertaniannya secara langsung kepada pedagang, hal ini dapat memicu adanya permainan harga (monopoli harga) dari pihak pedagang yang dapat merugikan anggota yang tentunya keluar dari ketentuan ekonomi islam. Fokus yang akan dibahas dalam karya ilmiah ini yakni mencakup tentang Pertama, Bagaimana praktik kerjasama penjualan hasil pertanian di kelompok tani barurejo desaAlasrejoKec.WongsorejoKab.Banyuwangi.Kedua,BagaimanaPerspektifekonomiislamterhadappraktikkerjasama penjualan hasil pertanian di kelompok tani barurejo desa AlasrejoKec. Wongsorejo Kab. Banyuwangi.

Untukmemudahkanpemahamandalampenelitianini,makapenelitimenggunakanmetodepenelitianKualitatifdenganpendekatanStudiKasus(FieldResearch).Teknikanalisadatayangdilakukanpenelitiyaknimengembangkan pertanyaan kemudian menganalisis dan menentukan hipotesisawal, serta memberikan dasar bagi analisis setelah pengumpulan data ( analisisafterdatacollection).

Darihasilpenelitianyangpenelitilakukandapatditarikkesimpulanbahwa, Pertama, anggota kelompok tani yang menjual hasil panennya kepadakelompok tani yang nantinya akan diterapkandari hasil penjualan tersebut akandiberlakukan kepada setiap anggota untuk menyerahkan 5 (lima) persen darihasilpenjualansebagaisimpananpokokyangnantinyaakandiberdayakankembaliuntukkeberlangsungandankemakmuranparaanggota.Kedua,Kelompoktanibarurejo hadir dengan mengedepankan prinsip keadilan yangsesuai dengan perspektif ekonomi islam dimana, meliputi seluruh aspek dasarperekonomianMasyarakatdesaAlasrejoKecamatanWongsorejo KabupatenBanyuwangi.
Defamiliarization in the Novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Authors: Hikmah Yanti Cita
Published: March 2024

Language used in literary works is commonly dif erent from language used in daily or ordinary language. Therefore, Russian Formalists introduced defamiliarization, in which it is known to be a technique to create or to see dif erences of literary languages and ordinary languages. In this study, researcher defined the technique of defamiliarization in the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, with the intention to find the ef ects of defamiliarization in the novel. In conducting the study, researcher used qualitative method, because the researcher collected the data from sentences which showed strange or unfamiliar ideas, objects, and situations in the story of the novel. The result of this study showed that defamiliarization is used in the novel and it gave the ef ects of defamiliarization to the novel, especially at the level of perception, language, narrative structure, genre, as well as the literariness and aesthetic quality of the language in the novel.
CONTENT ANALYSIS OF BAHASA INGGRIS TEXTBOOK USED BY THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Nabila
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research was to find out the feasibility of all chapters in Bahasa Inggris textbook for the eleventh-grade students of senior high school. The feasibility in this term refers to the content feasibility from BSNP (Badan Standar Nasional Pendidikan). This study used qualitative research and content analysis as the method of this research. The data collected of this research were collected from the core and basic competence of English subject for eleventh grade students of senior high school, rubric assessment, and Bahasa Inggris textbook for eleventh grade students of senior high school which published by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. The result of this research shows that the score of content feasibility is 3.1, which means the content feasibility of Bahasa Inggris textbook for eleventh grade students of senior high school is â€˜goodâ€™. Based on the result of this study, all chapters of the textbook have fulfilled all sub-components of the content feasibility from BSNP.
Analyzing the Determinants of Guest Experience in Istanbul's Airbnb Market: An Advanced Topic Modeling Approach via Latent Dirichlet Allocation
Authors: BALCIOĞLU Yavuz Selim
Published: March 2024

This study embraces an inductive approach to comprehensively examine the various factors influencing customer experience and satisfaction in Istanbul's rapidly evolving accommodation-sharing economy, with a specific focus on Airbnb. The research undertakes an extensive analysis of a substantial dataset comprising 508,746 Airbnb reviews collected from Istanbul, marking a significant endeavor in understanding the nuances of customer preferences and expectations in this domain. The process begins with a thorough preprocessing of the textual data, ensuring clarity and relevance in the information analyzed. Following this, the study employs Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), a sophisticated statistical model, to identify and extract 32 distinct topics from the user-generated content. These topics, embedded within the reviews, provide a rich source of insights into the guest experience. The extracted topics are systematically categorized into several key dimensions, offering a structured framework for analysis. These dimensions include detailed assessments made by guests, locational attributes of the accommodations that range from central urban areas to more peripheral locations, and both the tangible and intangible aspects of the Airbnb listings. Additionally, the study examines the management practices of the hosts and the overall quality of service, factors that are crucial in shaping guest satisfaction. Each of these dimensions offers a lens through which the intricate aspects of customer experience in the shared accommodation sector can be understood and evaluated. To explore deeper into the intricate relationships among these topics, the study employs hierarchical Ward Clustering. This statistical technique is instrumental in revealing the complex interplay and subtle connections between the various topics. Such an approach is pivotal in elucidating the multifaceted nature of customer experience in the peer-to-peer accommodation context. The analysis aims to provide a comprehensive and layered understanding of the determinants that shape guest experiences in Istanbul's Airbnb sector. By offering a detailed, multi-faceted perspective on the drivers of customer satisfaction, this study contributes significantly to the body of knowledge in the field, enhancing the understanding of key factors that influence guest experiences and satisfaction in the dynamic and diverse landscape of Istanbul's accommodation-sharing economy.
Decisions on Purchasing Halal-Certified Products among "Pantura Muslims"
Authors: Happy Sista Devy  , Ismanto Kuat
Published: March 2024

The halal industry is becoming a business trend in various countries worldwide, both in Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Indonesia is a country that actively participates in its development, even though developments in society have yet to be maximized. This article aims to explore the perceptions of the people of Pekalongan who have a religious character towards the decision to purchase halal-certified products. The research was conducted within a quantitative framework, and the data was collected through a questionnaire with a purposive sampling strategy obtained from 92 respondents. The collected data were analysed with the E-Views analysis tool. The decision to buy halal products is influenced by religiosity, halal knowledge, halal behaviours, and halal awareness by 48.5% simultaneously. Halal awareness and religiosity positively and significantly affect the decision to purchase halal products. The opposite condition is shown by the halal behaviours and knowledge variables, which have a positive but insignificant effect. This research implies that people with Islamic religious characteristics, awareness, and religiosity, which are internal, greatly influence purchasing decisions. The weakness of this research is that the respondents need to be expanded and added so they can produce more comprehensive conclusions.
The Analysis of The Impact of Financial Factors on The Performance of Sharia Stocks
Authors: Mahesa Syahrial Sultan , Noor Sufiana , Andriyanto Irsad
Published: March 2024

This research examined the effect of liquidity, solvency, and firm size on profitability in the Food and Beverage sector, listed on the Indonesia Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) for 2017-2021. The research sample was selected using the purposive sampling method. Using E-views 10 software as a test tool, multiple linear regression analyses analyze the relationship between independent and dependent variables.
The results showed that liquidity does not affect profitability, solvency affects profitability, and firm size does not. The limitations of this study include the limited number and years of research data using only the Food and Beverage sector. This study reflects investors and management in making financial decisions based on the variables studied.
Feature correlation method for image reconstruction evaluation in under-sampled scanning probe microscopy
Authors: Ueda Keiichi , Diao Zhuo , Hou Linfeng , Yamashita Hayato , Abe Masayuki
Published: March 2024

We introduce an advanced feature-correlation approach for evaluating the accuracy of data completion in scanning probe microscopy (SPM). Our method utilizes characteristic patterns from conventional SPM images and their reconstructions via data interpolation. We develop a refined comparative evaluation algorithm based on correlation coefficients. This algorithm provides a precise assessment by effectively addressing SPM-specific distortions such as thermal drift, feedback error, and noise limitations often overlooked by traditional metrics such as peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity index measure. The effectiveness of our approach is demonstrated through its application in high-resolution and extensive scanning tunneling microscopy assessments.
Pembatalan Akta Perubahan Data Yayasan melalui Mekanisme Peradilan Sukarela oleh Notaris karena Dibuat Tidak Sesuai dengan Ketentuan Hukum
Authors: Chandra Yulius
Published: March 2024

Notaris telah diberi kewenangan membuat semua jenis akta otentik termasuk akta terkait dengan pendirian yayasan maupun perubahan data yayasan. Dalam faktanya, terdapat notaris membuat akta perubahan data yayasan yang dibuat tidak berdasar pada ketentuan undang-undang yayasan dan anggaran dasar yayasan sehingga yang seharusnya mendapat pengesahan justru pada akhirnya dicabut dan dihapus dari daftar yayasan oleh Kemenkumham sehingga notaris mengajukan permohonan pembatalan melalui mekanisme voluntary jurisdiction. Berdasarkan persoalan tersebut, dalam artikel singkat ini permasalahan yang muncul yakni bagaimana akibat hukum terhadap akta tersebut dan kedudukan akta sebelumnya serta bagaimana pertanggung-jawaban notaris yang telah membuat akta tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan perundang-undangan.
Iconosofia. La visione dell’invisibile
Authors: Canzani Mariella
Published: March 2024

Alcuni lettori chiedono delucidazioni sul significato dei termini iconosofia e iconosofico.
The Seroprevalence of Parvovirus B19 at the Laboratory of Virology of IBN Sina Rabat University Hospital
Authors: Zahid Hind , Zouaki Amal , Tazi Sophia , Amin Ghizlane el , Zirar Jalila , Touyar Nora , Laamara Leila , Seffar Myriam , Kabbaj Hakima
Published: March 2024

Parvovirus B19 (PVB19) is a DNA virus whose main tropism is erythroid precursors, it is responsible for infections that can be life-threatening in fetuses and immunocompromised individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Parvovirus B19 in a Moroccan population. We conducted a retrospective study between March 2019 and July 2022 at the Central Laboratory of Virology of Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat. All included samples were qualitatively tested for parvovirus B19 anti-VP2 IgG by ELISA on the Chorus analyzer (Diesse diagnostic). Of the 343 patients included, 181 (53%) were women. 165 (48%) were adults with an average age of 45 years [17 - 89], while 178 (52%) were children with an average age of 6 years [0.7 - 16]. Anti-PVB19 IgG were positive in 166 patients, giving an overall seroprevalence of 48.4%. The latter was significantly higher in adults (63.1% vs. 34.8%; p= <0.001) and increased significantly with age, from 32.5% in children aged [7 months to 5 years], to 65.1% in patients over 35 years (p= <0.001). Gender had no impact on seroprevalence. Our study showed an overall seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 of 48.4%. Seroprevalence increased significantly with age, which aligns with the findings in the literature. No previous data in Morocco.