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Affairs of State
Authors: Watson Robert P.
Published: March 2024

In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, and countless other politicians have made headlines for their sexual scandals. But such stories are not new. Indeed, there is a long history of misbehavior in politics, including in the nation’s highest office. Bill Clinton, it can safely be said, was not the first president to misbehave, nor was he the worst.

In fact, there is a long history of presidential peccadilloes. Many presidents have been influenced and had their careers affected by the hand of a woman, sometimes that of a wife or mother, but at other times that of a mistress. But these stories are rarely told. Instead, history has tended to glorify our leaders. Such a scrubbed version of the lives of presidents, however, omits their marital woes, love lives, and sexual peccadilloes. As Robert P. Watson reveals, it is precisely these intimate and all-too-human moments that provide some of the most valuable insights into our leaders.

Affairs of State is not just about sex and scandal—the “who did it” of history—although such incidents are described in detail. It is a book about love, marriage, and affairs in the White House, offering an intimate character study of the First Couples who made history.

To see the author discuss his book on Inside South Florida, please click here. To see him discuss the book on C-SPAN, please click here.
Japan's New Middle Class
Authors: Vogel Ezra F.
Published: March 2024

This classic study on the sociology of Japan remains the only in-depth treatment of the Japanese middle class. Now in a fiftieth-anniversary edition that includes a new foreword by William W. Kelly, this seminal work paints a rich and complex picture of the life of the salaryman and his family.

In 1958, Suzanne and Ezra Vogel embedded themselves in a Tokyo suburb, living among and interviewing six middle-class families regularly for a year. Tracing the rapid postwar economic growth that led to hiring large numbers of workers who were provided lifelong employment, the authors show how this phenomenon led to a new social class—the salaried men and their families. It was a well-educated group that prepared their children rigorously for the same successful corporate or government jobs they held. Secure employment and a rising standard of living enabled this new middle class to set the dominant pattern of social life that influenced even those who could not share it, a pattern that remains fundamental to Japanese society today.
Connecting Jesus to Social Justice
Authors: Hughson Thomas
Published: March 2024

Many Christians see the societal dimension of their faith as a matter of biblical and social ethics. Returning to classical Christology, Connecting Jesus to Social Justice explores messianic potential in the Council of Chalcedon on the divine identity of Christ.

Who Jesus is makes all the difference to Christian entrance into the public sphere on behalf of a just society. The Messiah’s divinity bears on social mission directed toward a just social order. Theological appropriation of Chalcedon overcomes a gap between the professing the Creed and interpreting social existence in light of a just social order. Connecting Jesus to Social Justice argues a doctrinally traditional, orthodox basis for Christian participation in the public sphere on behalf of social justice.

The book addresses a situation internal to churches in the U.S. from a Catholic perspective yet not without analogies in other churches and Christian movements. Applying traditional Christology to contemporary social mission solidifies an answer to adversarial queries on the appropriateness of a social agenda. Implications in the classical Christology also confirm churches and discipleship in commitment to social justice promoted through a subaltern counter-public and then by word and deed in the public sphere.
The Afghan War in 2013: Meeting the Challenges of Transition
Authors: Cordesman Anthony H. , Gold Bryan , Hess Ashley
Published: March 2024

After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, and economics. How the United States manages the transition is vital for any hopes of creating a secure Afghanistan, as well as preventing the reemergence of the Taliban and other terrorist groups. The Afghan War in 2013 honestly assesses the benefits, costs, and risks involved in transition. It is essential reading for an in-depth understanding of the complex forces and intricacies of the United States’ role in Afghanistan and the difficulties involved in creating a stable Afghanistan in 2014 and beyond. Afghanistan is still at war and will probably be at war long after 2014. At the same time, the coming cuts in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and cuts in military and civil aid, along with the country’s fractious politics and insecurity, will interact with a wide range of additional factors that threaten to derail the transition. These factors, examined in this three-volume study, highlight the need to make the internal political, governmental, economic, and security dimensions of the transition as effective as possible. This will require a new degree of realism about what the Afghans can and cannot accomplish, about the best approaches to shaping the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), and the need for better planned and managed outside aid.
The Evolving Military Balance in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia
Authors: Cordesman Anthony H. , Hess Ashley
Published: March 2024

The Evolving Military Balance in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia describes the strategy, force deployments, and the military balance in potential current and future scenarios involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the United States. The analysis in these volumes shows how tensions between the Koreas—and the potential involvement of the China, Japan, Russia, and the United States—create a nearly open-ended spectrum of possible conflicts. These range from posturing and threats (“wars of intimidation”) to a major conventional conflict on the Korean Peninsula to intervention by outside powers like the United States and China to the extreme of nuclear conflict. The analysis shows that the Korean balance is sharply affected by the uncertain mix of cooperation and competition between the United States and China. The U.S. rebalancing of its forces to Asia and the steady modernization of Chinese forces, in particular the growth of Chinese sea-air-missile capabilities, affect the balance in the Koreas and Northeast Asia. They also raise the possibility of far more intense conflicts that could extend far beyond the boundaries of the Koreas.
Life after College
Authors: Terhune Tori Randolph , Hays Betsy A.
Published: March 2024

Whether employed or not upon completing their college degree, most people experience a significant “culture shock” while transitioning from student to professional life. In Life After College: Ten Steps to Build a Life You Love, authors Tori Randolph Terhune and Betsy A. Hays show recent, and not so recent, college graduates what they can do to successfully transition into this new stage of their lives.

Terhune, a recent college graduate, and Hays, a college professor, provide honest, humorous, and helpful suggestions to help readers thrive. Focusing on more than just success in the workplace, the authors offer ten easy-to-follow strategies and practical advice for all points of life—from time management at home and at work to making friends in a new city to budgeting. The book also covers key generational differences, the magic of mentoring, and the millennial validation vacuum. Life After College will help any recent grad build a fulfilling life—in and out of the office.

There is so much more to being happy and healthy post-college than getting a job, and anyone looking to successfully adjust to life beyond college needs to read Life After College.
Understanding Celiac Disease
Authors: Ali Naheed
Published: March 2024

As the market for gluten free foods continues to grow and change, many people are turning to a gluten free lifestyle for a number of reasons. Some people, however, are diagnosed with celiac disease, which is more than just a gluten sensitivity. For people with celiac disease, eating is often uncomfortable and sometimes painful; children with the disease often experience difficulties gaining weight.

Understanding Celiac Disease explores the underlying causes, explains the biology, details the methods for diagnosis, and describes the symptoms and potential treatments. In easy to understand language, Dr. Naheed Ali helps demystify the subject for those who suffer, those who suspect they might suffer, and those who help care for those diagnosed with celiac disease.
Das Verbot von Wein und Schwein im Islam
Authors: Soytürk Alper
Published: March 2024

The prohibition of alcohol is one of the defining characteristics of Islamic religious practice. In 2012, the Egyptian legal scholar Saʿduddīn al-Hilālī reopened the discourse on the question of the permissibility of alcohol consumption in Islam, referring to well-known Iraqi legal scholars from the 8th century (including Abū Ḥanīfa). This study takes up his research approach and analyses classical legal works in order to find out which hermeneutical methods were used to legitimise or prohibit the consumption of alcohol and which factors favoured a restrictive change in discourse over the centuries.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Fetal Fraction in Cell-Free DNA Test
Authors: Amirgholami Behdad , Masihi Sara , Samie Reza , Galehdari Hamid , Shariati Gholam Reza
Published: March 2024

Background: Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) serves as a screening method to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus, including trisomy 18, 21, and 13. The reliability and success of this test are influenced by the proportion of circulating cell-free DNA obtained from the feto-placental unit, known as the fetal fraction (FF). Objectives: Our study aims to investigate the fetal and maternal factors affecting FF. Methods: Our research involved 1 150 patients referred for NIPT due to various reasons such as maternal age over 35, high-risk screening tests in the first or second trimester, history of trisomy in previous pregnancies, or patient request. Patients completed a questionnaire providing variables including maternal and fetal age, Body Mass Index (BMI), smoking status, multiple pregnancies, and medication use such as Heparin or enoxaparin. Noninvasive prenatal testing was conducted on blood samples using Ion proton technology by Premaitha of the UK. The results, including fetal sex, trisomy risk, fetal fraction, and abnormal sex chromosomes, were analyzed using IBM SPSS 27 to assess the relationship between FF percentage and other variables. Results: The study included 1150 NIPT cases, with maternal ages ranging from 13 to 48 years, BMI from 15 to 70, and gestational age from 10 to 27 weeks. Among these, 96.4% were singleton pregnancies and 3.6% were twin pregnancies. Spontaneous pregnancies accounted for 88.9%, while 9.2% were IVF and 1.2% were IUI. Fetal sex distribution was 45.9% female and 54.1% male. FF ranged from 4% to 20.7%, with a mean FF of 11.07. No significant correlation was found between maternal age, fetal age, maternal BMI, trisomies, and FF. Conclusions: We can see that maternal age has no significant correlation with the fetal fraction. Although fetal age increases, the fetal fraction does too, but this increase was not significant. Body mass index, the route of pregnancy, and the sex of the fetus had no effect on FF. Despite NIPS being safer and yielding better results, other factors can still influence the outcomes of NIPS. Therefore, this test remains a screening tool, and clinical counseling should be conducted both before and after the test.
Research Trends in the Mechanoactivation of Clay Minerals Used in Obtaining Geopolymers
Authors: Kabirova A.I. , Ibragimov R.A. , Genç B. , Korolev E.V. , Kiyamov I.K. , Kiyamova L.I.
Published: March 2024

The article is an attempt to review scientific achievements in the field of obtaining aluminosilicate geopolymers and current research trends in the field of mechanical treatment (mechanical activation or mechanoactivation, as the term is used in the article) of their predecessors. A geopolymer, also referred to in the literature as geopolymer resin and geopolymer cement, is a mineral binder resulting from geopolymerization, the main step of which is the polymerization (or polycondensation) of precursors in an alkaline or acidic medium. This review focuses on geopolymers whose precursors are natural aluminosilicates, i.e., clay minerals, because, firstly, clay minerals are widespread and available worldwide, and secondly, geopolymers based on heat-treated kaolinite (or metakaolin) have a number of advantages that make kaolinite attractive for further study in terms of reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint in their manufacturing. On the other hand, the review considers the potential of mechanoactivation of clay minerals in an air medium and establishes that mechanoactivated kaolin clays have the potential to replace metakaolin.
Development of Public Spaces: the Impact of Metro Stations Construction on the Formation of the Structure of the Adjacent Territory
Authors: Trofimova T.E. , Rodionovsky A.N.
Published: March 2024

The article aims to study the development potential of local urban centers around the rapid transit system with due regard to the historical traditions of urban development and modern urban planning principles. To attain this end, the authors use a set of methods, including site analysis, data collection, classification, and project proposal development. The paper presents the tradition of forming a peripheral public space within the historical boundaries of the city. It is demonstrated that the current development of local public spaces based on peripheral rapid transit stations can be considered a continuation of this tradition at a new historical and technological stage. The authors select metro stations suitable for the formation of local urban centers. To determine the possibility of placing a public space in the vicinity of metro stations, calculations are made for territories included in forty-three metro zones of the peripheral part of the city and thirteen zones of the middle part of the city. Based on a group of indicators for the selected stations, the authors conduct an analysis and compile a table that characterizes the territories near each rapid transit station. As a result, the density and floor space index, passenger traffic per day, and the balance of the adjacent territory for each station were determined. There are draft projects for the development of territories, layouts, and visualizations of the proposed options for building open public spaces. The authors consider scenarios for the placement and transformation of public centers near metro stations. The study reveals how the construction of each metro station affects the adjacent territory. It is worth mentioning that new stations affect not only the lifestyle of citizens, with improved transport accessibility, the status of the territory increases, new centers of social activity, and new public spaces emerge.
Structure and properties of modified shungite concrete during electrode heating
Authors: Mukhametrakhimov R.Kh. , Garafiev A.M. , Aleksandrova O.V. , Bulgakov B.I.
Published: March 2024

Concrete composition modifying by different electrically conductive components is one of less laborious but relatively effective methods between wide variety of electrode concrete heating effectiveness improvement methods. The purpose of this study is investigation of special aspects of cement systems modified by powdered shungite (Ssp 400 m2/kg) in combination with active mineral and plasticizing admixtures that harden under electrode heating at below zero temperatures. By the method of differential thermal analysis anomaly of exothermic reaction of cement stone specimens was discovered, that is due to formation of hydrated calcium silicate С2SH (A) discovered by the method of quantitative XRDA, and is verified by results received from scanning electron microscopy method, which among other factors provides higher strength and low permeability to these composites. Stability of cement systems modified by shungite and curing under electrode heating has been proved.
Features of the pyrolysis process of waste batteries using carbon black as an additive in the construction industry
Authors: Nazarov V.I. , Makarenkov D.A. , Retivov V.M. , Popov A.P. , Aflyatunova G.R. , Sivachenko L.A. , Sotnik L.L.
Published: March 2024

The paper discusses the technology for recycling used lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, one of the important components in the technology for processing such waste is the recycling of anode material with the extraction of graphite or carbon black, which can be used in the production of fire bricks. It has been shown that materials and compounds contained in lithium-ion batteries are sources of hazardous waste of the second hazard class. At the same time spent accumulators are a source of valuable secondary material resources and contain in their composition up to 16 % wt. % of graphite.The paper proposes to consider the process of processing anode materials of lithium-ion batteries in order to obtain graphite and carbon black from them by pyrolysis. Experimental studies were carried out on the process of decomposition of cathode and anode materials of lithium-ion batteries separately, as well as their mixture by pyrolysis. When studying the kinetics and mechanism of pyrolysis of carbon-containing materials, thermogravimetric analysis of the following materials was carried out: 1) powdered graphite grade GAK-2 (GOST 10273-79); 2) graphite released from the anode during manual disassembly of the LKIT; 3) mechanically activated powders containing cathode material LiNiMnCoO2. The characteristics of the pyrolysis process were assessed using thermogravimetric and differential thermogravimetric analyses. Pyrolysis characteristics demonstrate that organic substances contained in batteries can decompose at a pyrolysis temperature of 500 °C for cathode materials and 450 °C for anode materials. This subsequently leads to higher efficiency in the extraction of valuable components with shorter grinding times. It has been shown that the decomposition of a mixture of lithium-ion battery materials removes a larger amount of organic components than the pyrolysis of anode and cathode materials separately. In this case, the rate of decomposition of the mixture of materials occurs more slowly. The activation energy values for lithium-ion battery materials after the pyrolysis stage were determined. The content of components in powder obtained after the pyrolysis stage was determined using the method of atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma.
Fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: March 2024

Fruquintinib (Fruzaqla – Takeda), an oral kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of adults with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who received prior fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, anti-VEGF therapy, and, in patients with RAS wild-type mutations, anti-EGFR therapy. The drug can be used in patients with mCRC regardless of biomarker status. Fruquintinib is the first drug to become available in the US for treatment of mCRC that targets 3 VEGF receptor kinases.
A Rare Tracheopleural Fistula Secondary to Chemoradiotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Lin John
Published: March 2024

The literature regarding tracheopleural fistulae is limited: very little is known regarding the development of these fistulae secondary to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), for it is an exceedingly rare occurrence. However, given the high associated morbidity and mortality, analysis is needed. We report the case of a tracheopleural fistula in a 42-year-old man with clinical stage IV non-small cell lung cancer treated with chemoradiation. He presented with worsening shortness of breath and new-onset hemoptysis, and he was found to have a 2 cm tracheopleural fistula. Despite multiple interventions including rigid bronchoscopy and Y stent placement, he continued to deteriorate, and one month after diagnosis of the tracheopleural fistula, he died as a result of respiratory failure and septic shock
The unsuspected source of oxygen in Crohn´s Disease
Authors: Herrera Arturo Solís
Published: March 2024

Crohn disease is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease condition characterized by skip lesions and transmural inflammation that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Presenting symptoms are often variable and may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and in certain cases fevers or chills. in some cases, extraintestinal manifestations may develop. The diagnosis is typically made with endoscopic and/or radiologic findings. Disease management is usually with pharmacologic therapy; however, most patients will eventually require surgery for their disease. Crohn disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. About one-third of patients have small bowel involvement, especially the terminal ileum, another 20% have only colon involvement and about 50% be involved of both the colon and small bowel. So far, there is no cure, and most patients experience bouts of remissions and relapse at unpredictable times. This disease leads to very poor quality of life. Our observation that our body does not take oxygen from the air, but from intracellular water, like plants, implies rethinking the etiopathogenesis of the disease. Crohn's disease, because until now, the interpretation of clinical findings is because we take oxygen from the air, when the purpose of breathing is only to expel the CO2 that is continually formed inside our body.
RARE AND INTERSTING CASE OF CHOROIDAL MELANOMA PRESENTING AS A CASE OF A CONGESTIVE GLUCOMA LEFT EYE IN A 55 YEARS OLD MALE PATIENT
Authors: Ahmad Gowhar
Published: March 2024

CHOROIDAL MELANOMAS ARE ONE OF THE COMMONEST INTRODUCTION TUMOURS CAN BE BENIGN OR MALIGNANT PIGMENTED OR NON PIGMENTED MORE COMMON IN WHITES THAN BLACKS HAVE GOT AN EARLYTENDENCY FOR LIVER METATASSIS HOWEVER IF DIAGNOSED AND TREATED IN TIME ONE CAN PREVENT LIVER METATASSIS THEY ARE 6.5 PER MILLION IN U S A AND 7 PER MILLION IN DENMARK AND OTHER SCANDENAVIAN COUNTERS KIND OF 89 PERCENT CHOROIDAL 12 AND 8 PERCENT INVOVLE C BODY AND IRIS RESPECTIVELY VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE DUE TO ATYPICAL MANEFESTATIONS HOWEVER IN MOST OF SITUATIONS PRESENT AS SOLID OR EXUDATE RET DETACHMENT ON B SCAN ULTRASOUND OR INDIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPY MALIGNANT MELANOMA OF C BODY YIELDS POOR RESULTS DIAGNOSTIC MODALITIES DIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPY INDIRECT OPHTHALMOSCOPY A SCAN ULTRASOUND B SCAN ULTRASOUND CT SCAN BRAINE MRI SCAN BRAINE FFA OCT ANGIO OCT
SPECIES DIVERSITY OF PULSE BEETLE IN FOUR MAJOR GRAIN LEGUMES IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Authors: P. Harika  , S. V. S. Gopala Swamy  , G. V. Suneel Kumar  , Ch. Varaprasada Rao
Published: March 2024

Studies were carried in kharif, 2022 to know the species diversity of pulse beetles infesting  stored grain legumes in Krishna zone of Andhra Pradesh.The pulse beetles were identified as Callosobruchus maculatus and C. chinensis based on their morphological characters. A total of 1391 adults of C. maculatus were observed in blackgram. About 737 and 473 individuals of C. maculatus were recorded in greengram and chickpea, respectively. A total of 566 individuals of C. maculatus and 241 individuals of C. chinensis were found in pigeonpea grains collected from the different storage godowns. The diversity indices for pulse beetle species in pigeonpea were calculated. The Shannon- Wiener index was 2.712, indicating moderate diversity.The species evenness was 0.6273 suggesting that the evenness among the species was zero and the Margalef index was 3.436 indicating relatively high species richness.
Hubungan Kecanduan Media Sosial dengan Phubbing dalam Situasi Classical pada Mahasiswa di Kota Padang
Authors: Mu’adzah Hanifah Alya , Rusli Devi
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the relationship between social media addiction and phubbing in a classical situation among students in Padang City. This research uses a quantitative approach with correlational methods. The sample was selected as 275 students using purposive sampling technique. This research was conducted on a number of students in Padang City using a generic scale of phubbing measuring instrument adapted from Isrofin (2020) with 15 items from 4 aspects and a social media addiction measuring instrument adapted from Agung & Sahara, (2023) with 15 items from 3 aspects. Data analysis in this research uses product moment correlation techniques. The results of this research show that there is a high correlation between social media addiction and phubbing in classical situations among students in Padang City. It was concluded that the higher the level of social media addiction among students, the higher the level of phubbing behavior that appears. On the other hand, if students' social media addiction is at a low level, the lower the level of phubbing behavior that appears.
A Predictive Model of the HIV Infection Course
Authors: Veselova E. I. , Kaminskiy G. D. , Kocharyan K. A. , Peregudova A. B. , Lovacheva O. V. , Samoylova A. G.
Published: March 2024

The course of HIV infection depends on the degree of HIV suppression during ART.

The objective: to evaluate feasibility of using three factors: viral load (VL), HIV reservoir and CD8 T cells before ART initiation to estimate future levels of “residual” viremia and develop a predictive model.

Subjects and Methods. 74 naive patients with HIV infection were enrolled in the study. The HIV reservoir, VL and CD4, CD8 counts were tested before ART initiation and then every 6 months. The patients were followed up for 12 months. Discriminant analysis was used.

Results. After 12 months of ART, 69/74 (93.2%) patients had undetectable VL including 14 patients with residual viremia (RV) and 55 in whom no virus was detected. The probability of persisting RV after 12 months of ART was assessed first by one factor – VL prior to ART, after that by three factors – VL, HIV reservoir (HIV DNA), CD8 count prior to ART. A predictive model formula was generated using those factors: D = -5.288-0.001 CD8+1.342VL+0.08 HIV DNA. With discriminant function D>0.065, the patient has a high probability of RV after 12 months of ART; with D ≤0.065, the probability of RV is low. This prognosis should be taken into account when choosing an ART regimen ensuring its maximum optimization.
Strategy of the Host-Directed Therapy for Tuberculosis: the Importance of Interferon-Gamma in the Pathogenesis and Therapy of Tuberculosis Infection
Authors: Mozhokina G. N. , Samoylova A. G. , Abramchenko A. V. , Romanova M. I. , Vasilyeva I. A.
Published: March 2024

The review analyzes of 69 publications and discusses treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis from the standpoint of the influence on immune mechanisms that limit progression of inflammation and damage to lung tissue. Interferon-gamma is the most significant cytokine in tuberculosis infection pathogenesis. The article describes genotypic and phenotypic features of interferon-gamma production in various clinical forms of pulmonary tuberculosis. It presents the data supporting the therapeutic use of recombinant interferon-gamma and results of its clinical use as adjuvant treatment additionally to chemotherapy. It demonstrates the prospects for immunotherapy with Ingaron, the drug manufactured in Russia, for patients with multiple drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis.
The Origin and Development of Anti-Drug Social Work in Chinese Mainland
Authors: Mo Han , Du Minjv , Jiang Lanlan , Mo Guanyao
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Anti-drug social work is a critical component of anti-drug initiatives and plays a crucial role in addressing drug-related issues within society. As a relatively new field within social work, it incorporates specialized theories and professional methodologies to tackle drug-related problems. Anti-drug social work is also an interdisciplinary field that aims to integrate various perspectives and approaches towards addressing drug-related concerns. Its development is driven by the need for innovative social work practices, the advancement of anti-drug efforts, and the enhancement of social governance in relation to drug-related issues. However, the progress of anti-drug social work is hindered by various challenges, which require the implementation of innovative strategies. Therefore, it is essential to understand the origins and evolution of anti-drug social work, learn from past experiences, and identify current obstacles in order to promote its sustainable development in the future.
Values of the Code of Ethics of Dental Services Qur'anic Perspective: Analytical Study of the Interpretation of Related Verses KODEKGI
Authors: Wulansari Retno , Huda Ade Naelul , Ulhaq Ziyad
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze KODEKGI values from the perspective of Qur'anic interpretation, as well as to analyze the implementation of KODEKGI service values from a Qur'anic perspective on Muslim dentists. This research uses a qualitative method by combining two research locations, library research and field research. Primary data were generated from field research through direct interviews with dentist respondents through sampling methods, as well as a literature study of three tafsir books in the style of al-'adabi al-ijma'i and Tafsir Tahlili of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. While the secondary data is generated from the research library. The data analysis technique that the author used in this research is the content analysis technique. The two formulations produced by this study are: first, ten articles related to services to patients in KODEKGI have values that are in line with the Qur'an.  Secondly, a review of Muslim doctors' services against KODEKGI shows their original intention was to abide by the existing rules. There are Qur'anic values in KODEKGI triggering Muslim dentist respondents to run KODEKGI to worship Allah.
[Book Review] Reconsidering on Grammatical Reading for English Bible Translation
Authors:   Consilience Humanities Association, Kim Dong-mie
Published: March 2024

In order to translate the English Bible, Firstly, needs to know how to read the English Bible. It is necessary to look at how the book was structured for grammatical understanding as the basis for reading, the first process of translation. In this respect, the English Bible Reading Project can be seen as a good textbook to enhance the understanding of the English Bible of general learners and believers. However, there was a regret that the explanation was not possible without utilizing the unique style of the Bible because grammar was important.
[Book Review] Exploration of Human Nature and Social Bonds: Nathaniel Hawthorne's “Wakefield”
Authors:   Consilience Humanities Association, Lee Jong-moon
Published: March 2024

Nathaniel Hawthorne's “Wakefield” is a psychologically explorative short story that delves into the human desire to break away from mundane routines and observe one's life and influence from an outsider's perspective. Wakefield makes a selfish and arrogant decision driven by a morbid vanity, curious about the impact of his absence on his wife and home. Hawthorne illustrates how Wakefield's self-centered choice leads from voluntary exile to social isolation, warning about the consequences of irresponsible actions on oneself and those around him. Through this unique and imaginative narrative, Hawthorne emphasizes not only the impermanence of human position, but also the importance of social bonds, even suggesting the potential for one to become an outcast of the universe.
The Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenager’s Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria
Authors: Ulo Edafe
Published: March 2024

Could ignorance on the part of parents and economic hardship be the reasons they fall prey to job deceit, which might have led to teenager prostitution and baby factories, or could the parents be aware of the practice and just want to use their child as a survival wage? It was against these backdrops that this study examined ‘the Scourge of Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria’. The research design is explorative in nature. The sample size for the study was 35 residents in cities and towns who identified as having experienced this act. A questionnaire was developed, titled Job Deceit: Teenagers' Prostitution and Baby Factories in Nigeria, which has a reliability coefficient of 0.75. In scoring the instrument, the study adopted the measure of central tendency (the mean score). The highest possible mean average was 4.00, while the least was 1.00; the mid-point mean was 2.50 (since it was a four-point scale). Content analysis was used for the newspaper review. Findings from the study revealed that people complain that most jobs' posters or banners with phone numbers promising huge pay are deceitful. On this note, the study concluded that teenagers are lured into prostitution and babymaking in baby factories on the premise of employment and financial liberation from poverty for their struggling families. A recommendation was made that parents should desist from the act of giving their teenage children to people who promise to help get them jobs in the city without prior notice.
Basic Disaster Skills During and After Disaster According to the Opinions of Firefig
Authors: Karacaoğlu Ömer Cem
Published: March 2024

This qualitative research was conducted with 19 experienced firefighters from the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, aiming to identify the essential skills citizens need during and after disasters. The study includes in-depth insights and experiences of the participants. According to the research results, primary skills highlighted during disasters include remaining calm, communication proficiency, moving to safe zones, trusting and collaborating with experts, and minimizing damage. Secondary skills emphasize practical abilities such as going to assembly points, reaching high places, possessing first aid knowledge, effective communication and information sharing, and preventing hazardous situations. The research indicates that citizens are expected to focus on primary skills like assisting search and rescue teams, going to assembly points, maintaining healthy communication and coordination, staying calm and hopeful, and collaborating with search and rescue teams during and after disasters. Secondary skills such as first aid, hygiene, personal care, social and psychological support aim to protect citizens' health, provide emotional support, and strengthen community solidarity after disasters. This research contributes significantly to promoting active citizen participation in disaster management and the development of curricula and policies based on disaster literacy skills.
Pulp and Paper Properties of Jenitri Wood (Elaeocarpus ganitrus)
Authors: Laksono Dwiaji Agung , Lukmandaru Ganis
Published: March 2024

Jenitri trees are widely distributed in community forests on Java Island and their wood is utilized for various products. The objective of the study was to assess the basic properties and quality of pulp and paper from jenitri wood. The tree was felled at the age of 5, and the base part was taken. Chips were processed using three different pulping methods in soda (17% NaOH), kraft (17% NaOH and 25% sulfidity), and neutral sulfite semi-chemical (NSSC) (12% Na2SO3 and 3% Na2CO3) processes. The fibers of jenitri had good derived values (slenderness, Runkel, and flexibility ratios) as well as chemical properties. The screened yields from the soda, kraft, and NSSC processes were 35.60 ± 4.75%, 35.05 ± 3.83%, and 46.29 ± 2.59%, respectively. The kappa numbers from the soda, kraft, and NSSC processes were 28.02 ± 7.35, 21.15 ± 1.61, and 71.28 ± 6.86, respectively. The handsheets had a burst index value of 0.65–2.94 kPa.m2/g, a tear index value of 5.23–5.47 mN.m2/g, a tensile index value of 15.13–30.49 Nm/g, a brightness value of 24.39–45.25%, and an opacity value of 98.83–99.68%. The soda pulp and the kraft pulp had slight differences in all parameters except for the Kappa number. The NSSC pulp showed slight differences in the selectivity of delignification ratio, tear index, and opacity, but produced a higher brightness level compared to chemical pulpings. The values of burst and tear indices for kraft pulp paper met the Indonesian National Standard for leaf bleached kraft pulp.
AI Application in Foreign Language Literature: ChatGPT's Impact and Skill Enhancement
Authors: Chen Xiuli , Gao Yali , Tang Wei , Guan Jiajia , Ryoo Joohan
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the prospective of incorporating input hypothesis, output hypothesis, interaction hypothesis and metacognitive theory into the best practices of ChatGPT in foreign literature. The study used an online survey involving 146 Chinese internet users to examine opinions on the use of ChatGPT for foreign literature analysis and tasks. Specific skills enhanced by AI integration, such as critical thinking, nuanced comprehension, and advanced linguistic proficiency in foreign languages are discussed in the research. However, there were concerns about its ethical implications when used for literary purposes because it may lead to biases, wrong information and risks which include plagiarism. During the application of ChatGPT, it was emphasized that comprehensible input is crucial to ensure that AI provided content is both understandable and suitable to learners’ current proficiency level. Moreover, learners are encouraged to actively utilize ChatGPT as feedback as well as correction tool. Furthermore, this research allowed learners to engage in live communication through using ChatGPT as a speaking partner thereby negotiating meaning and getting instant feedback to support interaction hypothesis (IH). Underpinned by metacognitive theory, instructing learners to reflect on their learning process with the help of ChatGPT involves identifying areas of difficulty and seeking specific assistance, for example, learners may ask about linguistic doubts from chat GTP or test their understanding about certain concepts or vocabulary using it. In order to effectively integrate these hypotheses with metacognitive theories, interactive chat GPTs were designed which required learners’ involvement in comprehensible input generation of language, output meaningful interactions and reflection on learning process; reading or listening to foreign language content (input), responding or creating content (output), engaging in conversation (interaction) tasks are assessed for their comprehension and performance levels (metacognition).
Eloquent Metaphors: Leveraging Linguistic Tools for Leadership in Biden's Inaugural Political Rhetoric
Authors: Jesudas Roseline , Mohammed Zakiuddin
Published: March 2024

This study examined the intricate use of metaphorical language by President Joe Biden inaugural address, revealing its profound impact on political rhetoric and public perception. Utilizing conceptual metaphor theory as a framework, this study thoroughly identified and analyzed different types of metaphors in Biden's speech: conceptual, structural, and cultural. The analysis revealed how these metaphors transcend mere linguistic ornamentation and serve as fundamental cognitive tools that shape collective understanding and emotional connection. Biden’s speech, which is rich in metaphors, transforms complex political and social challenges into relatable stories and images that, resonate deeply with a wide audience. This study also contextualizes metaphorical use in a broader historical and cultural context, highlighting the dynamic nature of the political discourse. Moreover, it sheds light on the educational importance of understanding metaphors, emphasizing their roles in enhancing communication and rhetorical skills in various fields. This study offers deeper insight into the strategic use of metaphors in political rhetoric and how they play a crucial role in the interplay between language, cognition, and persuasion.
Estimation of the Impact of Vaccination Intervention on Recovered Coronavirus Patients
Authors: Apanapudor Joshua Sarduana , Ogoegbulem Ozioma , Okposo Newton , Ugbotu Excellent Oghenevwairhe
Published: March 2024

This work estimated the impact of vaccination intervention on coronavirus patients who have recovered from the disease and the vulnerability index of the recovered population due to the impact of vaccine was also investigated. This work adopted a numerical solution to study the continuous dynamical system of linear first order differential equations describing a SEIR (Susceptible, Exposed, Infected, Recovered) model on the spread of Coronavirus Disease – 2019 (COVID-19). To tackle this problem, MATLAB ordinary differential equation of order 45 (ODE45) numerical method was adopted for the analysis. The vulnerability index of the recovered population was low due to the impact of vaccine meaning that the recovered population will gain immunity and they will not be re-infected. The study recommended that coronavirus patients who have recovered from the disease should ensure that they have vaccination administered to them to avoid re-occurrence of the virus attack as an intervention strategy.
Challenges in the Police Gender and Development Initiatives
Authors: Dalisan Nica Ampican
Published: March 2024

Explicitly outlined under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, the United Nations aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Furthermore, it has enumerated initiatives to achieve gender equality in police forces. Guided by the UN call, member countries have instituted Gender and Development (GAD) programs within their police forces. In the Philippines, laws, such as Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta for Women, were enacted to enforce gender equality in the police force. Section 15 of the law stipulates the fair treatment of women in the police service. But despite these developments, gender issues are still evident in the police force. Hence, it is the objective of the study to determine the challenges encountered by the police force relative to GAD initiatives. The study adopted a qualitative research design, given the involvement of qualitative data and the absence of experimental manipulations. Thematic analysis served as the chosen method for data examination. The results reveal that budget constraints, involvement constraints, speaker competence, and GAD personnel continuity are the challenges experienced by police in their GAD initiatives. Hence, strategic resource management such as cultivating networks with other government and non-government agencies is necessary to address these issues and guarantee that GAD initiatives are focused and accommodating.
JOSSCast #6: Streamlining Molecular Dynamics – Marjan Albooyeh and Chris Jones on FlowerMD
Authors: Smith Arfon M.
Published: March 2024

 Subscribe Now:  Apple, Spotify, YouTube, RSS Marjan Albooyeh and Chris Jones chat with Arfon and Abby about their experience building FlowerMD, an open-source library of recipes for molecular dynamics workflows. Marjan and Chris are both grad students in Dr. Jankowski’s lab at Boise State University where they use molecular dynamics to study materials for aerospace applications and organic solar cells.
Internet Archeology: reviving a 2001 article published in the Internet Journal of Chemistry.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: March 2024

In the mid to late 1990s as the Web developed, it was becoming more obvious that one area it would revolutionise was of scholarly journal publishing. Since the days of the very first scientific journals in the 1650s, the medium had been firmly rooted in paper. Even printed colour only became common (and affordable) from the 1980s. An opportunity to move away from these restrictions was provided by the Web.
Wall painting in the church of Saint Demetrius in Dobrotin near Lipljan
Authors: Ženarju-Rajović Ivana
Published: March 2024

As a part of religious revival in the 19th century church of the Saint Demetrius in the village Dobrotin near Lipljan, was renewed. In accordance with the donor's inscription in the nave church was painted by Kostadin from Veles, with the help of his colleague Ignjat, in 1862. They created the decorative program of wall painting that was common for the parish churches in the Diocese of Raška and Prizren in the 19th century. It was based upon current iconographical recommendations and the wishes of the organizers who influenced the content. The program was organized in three horizontal zones on the walls, and vault was painted as well. Wall painting in the church of the Saint Demetrius bears different meanings, depending on the sacral topography of the church. While this program illustrates Christ's incarnation and economy of salvation in the altar, in the nave active piety, that included righteous life, sacrifice for the religion and atonement of sin, is promoted. Simultaneously, program consists of saintly figures that had prominent role in the everyday life of the community, as healers and protectors. Also, national saints have prominent place in this program, as a part of national and religious glorification and identity creation.
Provision of public services in the administrative legal system of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Matić Aleksandar , Ivanović Aleksandar , Cvetković Dragan
Published: March 2024

The provision of public services as a legal institute is applied in the legal system of the Republic of Serbia for the purpose of realizing rights and legal interests in the context of exercising the general interest, and at the same time represents one of the administrative matters prescribed in the Law on General Administrative Procedure. The provision of public services, as a legal institute, is introduced into the administrative and legal system of the Republic of Serbia by the adoption of the aforementioned law, and in accordance with the trend of harmonizing our legislation with the legal system of the European Union. This institute is regulated by the aforementioned law (Articles 31 and 32), through two articles. Its introduction into the administrative legal system shows the seriousness of the work of the public administration, and thus enables a safer and more favorable position of the parties in terms of meeting the needs of users of public services. Bearing in mind that the provision of public services through the system of introduction of E-administration represents a novelty in administrative procedure, the effects of the application of this institute in practice will be subject to consideration in order to further improve its normative framework. Public administration reform is one of the key processes of European integration, which at the same time represents a process that should improve the entire system of public administration in the Republic of Serbia, and therefore the quality of services that public administration provides to users of public services.