bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identifying Importation and Asymptomatic Spreaders of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms in Hospital Settings
Authors: Prakash B. Aditya , Cui Jiaming , Heavey Jack , Klein Eili , Madden Gregory , Vullikanti Anil
Published: July 2024

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) are a significant burden to the healthcare system. Patients are sometimes already infected at the time of admission to the hospital (referred to as “importation”), and additional patients might get infected in the hospital through transmission (“nosocomial infection”). Since many of these importation and nosocomial infection cases may present no symptoms (i.e., “asymptomatic”), rapidly identifying them is difficult since testing is limited and incurs significant delays. Although there has been a lot of work on examining the utility of both mathematical models of transmission and machine learning for identifying patients at risk of MDRO infections in recent years, these methods have limited performance and suffer from different drawbacks: Transmission modeling-based methods do not make full use of rich data contained in electronic health records (EHR), while machine learning-based methods typically lack information about mechanistic processes. In this work, we propose NeurABM, a new framework which integrates both neural networks and agent-based models (ABM) to combine the advantages of both modeling-based and machine learning-based methods. NeurABM simultaneously learns a neural network model for patient-level prediction of importation, as well as the ABM model which is used for identifying infections. Our results demonstrate that NEURABM identifies importation and nosocomial infection cases more accurately than existing methods.
Prediction of the gastric precancerous risk based on deep learning of multimodal medical images
Authors: Ma Changzheng , Zhang Peng , Du Shiyu , Li Shao
Published: July 2024

Effective warning diverse gastritis lesions, including precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) and Non-PLGC, and progression risks, are pivotal for early prevention of gastric cancer. An attention-based model (Attention-GT) was constructed. It integrated multimodal features such as gastroscopic, tongue images, and clinicopathological indicators (Age, Gender, Hp) for the first time to assist in distinguishing diverse gastritis lesions and progression risks. A longitudinal cohort of 384 participants with gastritis (206 Non-PLGC and 178 PLGC) was constructed. These two baseline groups were subdivided into progressive (Pro) and Non-Pro groups, respectively, based on a mean follow-up of 3.3 years. The Attention-GT model exhibited excellent performance in distinguishing diverse gastritis lesions and progression risks. It was found that the AUC of Attention-GT in distinguishing PLGC was 0.83, significantly higher than that of clinicopathological indicators (AUC = 0.72, p < 0.01). Importantly, for the patients with baseline lesions as Non-PLGC, the AUC of Attention-GT in distinguishing the Pro group was 0.84, significantly higher than that of clinicopathological indicators (AUC = 0.67, p < 0.01), demonstrating the value of the fusion of gastroscopic and tongue images in predicting the progression risk of gastritis. Finally, morphological features related to diverse gastritis lesions and progression risk, respectively, were identified in both gastroscopic and tongue images through interpretability analysis. Collectively, our study has demonstrated the value of integrating multimodal data of medical images in assisting prediction of diverse gastritis lesions and progression risks, paving a new way for early gastric cancer risk prediction.
The taxonomy of human goals in technology development: supporting needs of long-term care recipients and their caregivers in finding and accessing appropriate care
Authors: Heijster Hanneke van , Calis Julia van , Liebrecht Christine , Bol Nadine , Antheunis Marjolijn , Muller Michael , Cruijsen Anneke van der , Tromp Emilie , Bevelander Kirsten
Published: July 2024

Background. Digital health innovations increase the options to enhance care practices, such as providing support in the complex task of organizing timely and appropriate care for long-term care recipients. Aiming to provide directions for technology development, this study investigated the needs of care recipients, specifically those facing cognitive challenges. We used a taxonomy of human goals to identify what long-term care recipients and caregivers value regarding care and support.
Method. Ten focus groups with 36 participants (23 care recipients and 13 caregivers) were conducted. Data were analyzed through a hybrid approach to thematic content analysis. The taxonomy of human goals served as a deductive framework, whereas inductive coding was applied to derive main themes and subthemes, elucidating the needs underlying the identified human goals.
Results. Three overarching human goals emerged from the analysis: 1) Tranquility, 2) Self-determination, and 3) Social responsibility, with 18 human goals clustered under the overarching goals. Five main themes underlying the overarching goals provided a comprehensive understanding of the needs and desired outcomes for technology use. Additionally, two new human goals were identified: 4) Connectedness and 5) Being understood.
Discussion. The existing taxonomy should be expanded with the newly identified human goals to enhance the representation of more vulnerable populations such as long-term care recipients. Moreover, various directions for technology are discussed, including the potential of a virtual assistant (i.e., conversational agent) sensitive to the different needs of long-term care recipients and caregivers.
Study on the effect of marine propeller wake on sediment siltation in a shallow water channel
Authors: Liang Liu ,   College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, 201306, China, Hao Zhang , Chaonan Zhang , Jinbiao Chen , Baoji Zhang , Xiangen Bai , Shengyao Song , Qian Chen , Weijia Zhang ,   Merchant Marine College, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, 201306, China
Published: July 2024

In order to investigate the impact of marine propeller wake fields on sediment siltation in shallow water channels, this study employs the unsteady RANS approach and the Volume of Fluid model. A full-scale numerical self-propulsion test was conducted on a 50,000 DWT oil tanker under the influence of a free surface. The research includes forecasting the effect of propeller wakes on sediment redeposition following the dredging of the approach channel to Jiaxing Port in the China Sea. Initially, uncertainty research was carried out on the full-scale ship and propeller system, and the credibility of the computational results was quantified. The simulated results based on the sediment transport numerical model were then compared and validated against actual data from monitoring stations. The self-propulsion performance and the velocity distribution of the propeller wake were examined under three different propeller speeds. Scenarios simulated included no ship navigation, daily single-ship navigation, and daily two-ship navigation, evaluating the siltation distribution within the channel over one month. The results demonstrate that ship propeller wakes positively influence the reduction of channel sedimentation, with the maximum monthly siltation reduction reaching 0.108 m during single-ship tidal navigation and 0.11 m during two-ship tidal navigation.
Loop equations for generalised eigenvalue models
Authors: Vescovi Edoardo , Zarembo Konstantin
Published: July 2024

We derive the loop equation for the 1-matrix model with generic difference-type measure for eigenvalues and develop a recursive algebraic framework for solving it to an arbitrary order in the coupling constant in and beyond the planar approximation. The planar limit is solved exactly for a one-parametric family of models and in the general case at strong coupling. The Wilson loop in the \mathcal{N}=2^*𝒩=2* super-Yang-Mills theory and the Hoppe model are used to illustrate our methods.
Understanding potential determinants of menstruation-related school absenteeism in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Hirai Mitsuaki , Kushner Cindy , Shirihuru Nesbert , Chagwiza Godfrey , Mavi Tariro , Munyaka Moreblessing , Mwenda John , Midzi Nicholas , Nyamandi Victor
Published: July 2024

Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) plays a vital role in protecting the dignity, safety, privacy, and wellbeing of girls and women. In low- and medium-income countries, students often face challenges to manage their menstruation in schools. In 2019, Zimbabwe conducted the first national formative research to inform MHH programming in schools. This study conducted a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the national formative research to explore potential determinants of menstruation-related school absenteeism in Zimbabwe. The analysis included 1,393 students from 50 schools, and the main outcome variable measured if students ever missed school due to menstruation. Multivariate analysis employed nested logistic regression models after controlling for the complex survey design. The results revealed that 20.6% of students had ever been absent from school due to menstruation-related issues. Students' age, challenges with concentration, physical sickness, and pain were significantly associated with school absenteeism in this context. Presence of a reliable school water source and availability of adequate handwashing resources at sanitation facilities were protective factors. The evidence-based MHH programming can be further advocated and scaled up to promote students' good health and wellbeing, maximize their educational opportunities, and develop their fullest potential in life.
Assessing the Stability of Clusters of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Scarfo Sara , Moshfeghi Yashar , McGeown William J.
Published: July 2024

Aim:

The aim of the study was to investigate the factors that underpin neuropsychiatric
symptoms and how they might evolve over time in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia.

Background:

Neuropsychiatric symptoms are psychiatric and behavioural manifestations that occur
in people with AD. These are highly prevalent along the continuum of the disease, including
at the stage of MCI, as well as before cognitive decline. Various small- and large-scale projects
have investigated the underlying factors that underpin these symptoms; however, the identification
of clear clusters is still a matter of debate; furthermore, no study has investigated how the clusters
might change across the development of AD pathology by comparing different time points.

Objective:

Our objective was to investigate the factors that underpin neuropsychiatric symptoms
in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and to assess how the loadings
might differ based on considerations such as the disease stage of the samples.

Methods:

Data was obtained from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database (adni.
loni.usc.edu), using scores from the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, followed up yearly from baseline
until month 72. Participant groups included those with MCI or AD dementia, or a mixture of
both, with all participants presenting with at least one neuropsychiatric symptom. A series of exploratory
Principal Component and Factor (Principal Axis) Analyses were performed using Direct
Oblimin rotation.

Results:

The best-fitting structure was interpreted for each time point. A consistent, unique structure
could not be identified, as the factors were unstable over time, both within the MCI and AD
groups. However, some symptoms showed a tendency to load on the same factors across most
measurements (i.e., agitation with irritability, depression with anxiety, elation with disinhibition,
delusions with hallucinations).

Conclusion:

Although the analyses revealed some degree of co-occurrence of neuropsychiatric
symptoms across time points/samples, there was also considerable variation. In the AD group,
more discrete syndromes were evident at the early time points, whereas a more complex picture of
co-occurring symptoms, with differences likely reflecting disease staging, was seen at later time
points. As a clear and distinctive factor structure was not consistently identified across time points/
samples, this highlights the potential importance of sample selection (e.g., disease stage and/or
heterogeneity) when studying, for example, the neurobiological underpinnings of neuropsychiatric
symptoms.
The Long Noncoding RNA PANDAR as a Prognostic and Diagnostic
Biomarker in Panceratic Cancer
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Authors: Mehrabadi Shima , Mollazadeh Samaneh , Avan Amir
Published: July 2024

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a lethal complication in the world, affecting around half a million individuals each year. The treatment of PC is relatively difficult due to the difficulty in making an early diagnosis. Most PC patients are confronted with locally metastatic or advanced diseases in the asymptomatic phase, and about 80% have late diagnosis with metastasis. Recently, long
noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have drawn attention as a novel biological regulation layer. They
take part in the regulation of mRNA and can be used as a prognostic factor or drug target. Based
on their functions as regulators of PC initiation and progress, the lncRNAs can be categorized as
tumor suppressors or oncogenic. They can be considered as a target for finding new biomarkers
for prognosis, diagnosis, monitoring, and treating drug response in PC. Therefore, the present
study summarizes the lncRNAs role in PC and the probable strategies to deal with their expression
and controlling tumorigenesis and detection of the prognosis of PC.
Decoding Metastasis: From Cell Death to Fusion in Cancer Progression
Authors: Kaigorodova Evgeniya V. , Kozik Alexey V. , Grishchenko Maxim Y.
Published: July 2024

Metastasis is one of the key concepts in modern oncology, which connects the
movement of cancer cells in the body with changes in their characteristics and functions. The
review examines the main aspects of metastasis, including theories, facts and discoveries that
help to better understand this phenomenon and develop new approaches to its treatment. In this
article, we also proposed the theory of cell fusion with the formation of hybrid cells as one of
the factors of metastasis. We believe that the fusion of tumor cells with other types of motile
cells (leukocytes and bone marrow progenitor cells) may represent an additional mechanism of
tumor spread. Cells of bone marrow origin, including cells of the myeloid and macrophage lineages, are the best candidates for heterotypic fusion in regenerative conditions. Events such as
cell fusion may play a role in tumor dedifferentiation and progression. We presented a number
of arguments and data from our own research that speak in favor of the proposed theory. It
should be noted that if the fusion of a normal cell with a tumor cell is one of the possible triggers
of tumorigenesis and cancer spread, the mechanisms underlying this process may provide possible new targets for treatment. Therefore, their analysis will expand our arsenal of therapeutic
tools by adding completely new targets - cell signaling molecules - and will provide the impetus
for reconsidering the tumor microenvironment from a different angle.
Assessment of Early Vascular Aging Ambulatory Score (EVAAs): A Large Population-based External Validation Study
Authors: Antza Christina , Potoupni Victoria , Akrivos Evangelos , Stabouli Stella , Kotsis Vasilios
Published: July 2024

Background:

Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) remains the gold-standard method to assess
Early Vascular Aging (EVA) defined by arterial stiffness. However, its high cost, time-consuming
process, and need for qualified medical staff shows the importance of identifying alternative methods
for the EVA evaluation.

Objective:

In order to simplify the process of assessing patient's EVA, we recently developed the
Early Vascular Aging Ambulatory score (EVAAs), a simple tool to predict the risk of EVA. The
aim of the present study was the external validation of EVAAs in an independent population.

Methods:

Eight hundred seventy-nine (46.3% men) patients who were referred to our Hypertension
ESH Excellence Center were included in this study. The mean age was 46.43 ± 22.87 years.
EVA was evaluated in two different ways. The first assessment included c-f PWV values, whereas
the second one included EVAAs without the direct measurement of carotid-femoral PWV.

Results:

The null hypothesis was that the prediction of EVA based on EVAAs does not present
any statistically significant difference compared to the prediction based on the calculation from c-f
PWV. Mean squared error (MSE) was used for the assessment of the null hypothesis, which was
found to be 0.40. The results revealed that the EVAAs shows the probability of EVA with 0.98
sensitivity and 0.75 specificity. The EVAAs present 95% positive predictive value and 92% negative
predictive value.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed that EVAAs could be as reliable as the carotid-femoral PWV to
identify patients with EVA. Hence, we hope that EVAAs will be a useful tool in clinical practice.
Invasive Treatment of Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: From
Anatomical Features to Mechanistic Differences
Authors: Kirov Hristo , Caldonazo Tulio , Doenst Torsten
Published: July 2024

:

There is debate on the best treatment for significant stenoses of the left main (LM)
coronary artery. The available evidence is based on four randomized trials, which were either
performed specifically to assess patients with LM disease (EXCEL, NOBLE, PRECOMBAT) or
had a significant fraction of patients with this disease pattern (SYNTAX). A meta-analysis revealed
no difference in periprocedural and 5-year mortality but demonstrated a significant reduction
of spontaneous myocardial infarction (MI) with CABG. Furthermore, the recently published
SWEDEHEART registry data have shown survival advantage and fewer MACCE with
CABG for LM disease after adjustment. In general, patients with more severe coronary artery
disease (CAD) appear to have a survival advantage with CABG both over PCI and medical therapy
(independent of the presence or absence of LM stenosis), which is always associated with a
reduction of spontaneous MI in the CABG arm. Since the nomenclature of LM disease does not
automatically reflect the complexity of CAD, we review the nature of LM disease in this article.
We mechanistically assess the treatment effects of PCI and CABG for patients with LM disease,
which is rarely isolated, often distal, and mostly associated with varying degrees of single and
multi-vessel disease. We conclude that in patients with isolated LM shaft lesions and associated
diseases of low complexity, the risk of spontaneous MI is lower, and PCI may achieve similar
long-term outcomes compared to CABG. Thus, heart teams are essential for selecting the best
treatment option and should focus on assessing infarction risk in chronic CAD.
A Bioinformatics Analysis of the Envelope Glycoproteins Expressing the Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome and Hemorrhagic Fever with
Renal Syndrome
Authors: Polanco Carlos , Huberman Alberto , Uversky Vladimir N. , Rios Castro Martha , Hernández-Lemus Enrique , Buhse Thomas , Vargas Alarcón Gilberto , Calvo-Leroux Corona Gabriela , López Oliva Erika Jeannette , Pimentel- Hernández Claudia , Martínez-Garcia Mireya , Becerra-Luna Brayans , Díaz González Juan Luciano , Martinez-Memije Raul , Roldan Gomez Francisco J. , Flores Ch Pedro L. , Sierra Fernández Carlos Rafael
Published: July 2024

Background:

The transmission of hantaviruses through rodents has been associated with
the development of severe illnesses, including Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (CPS) and Hemorrhagic
Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). Environmental changes impacting rodent populations affect
their global distribution. These are severe diseases, potentially lethal, and widespread, making them a
public health issue.

Objective:

Computational studies were conducted to better understand the envelope glycoproteins
that are expressed by Hantavirus, which produce the cardiopulmonary syndrome and the hemorrhagic
fever with renal syndrome.

objective:

Computational studies were conducted in order to better understand the envelope glycoproteins that are expressed by Hantavirus, and which are considered as cardiopulmonary syndrome and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome glycoproteins.

Methods:

The glycoprotein sequences were found through the utilization of specific computational
tools, including the Intrinsic Disorder Predisposition (PIDP), Polarity Index Method Profile 3.0v
(PIM 3.0v), and genomics software.

Results:

Examining the PIM 3.0v profile and the PIDP profile revealed distinct patterns in the envelope
glycoproteins of different genotypes of Hantavirus. These patterns allowed for structural and morphological
similarities to be identified. In particular, the PIM 3.0v profile shows that it is possible to discriminate
between CPS and HFRS groups, and the PIDP profile shows the existence of an overlaid disorder
profile of glycoproteins N and C from Hantavirus strains associated with CPS and HFRS.

Conclusion:

Using the PIM 3.0v profile, our computer programs were able to identify isolates of
Hantavirus envelope glycoproteins associated with cardiopulmonary syndrome and hemorrhagic
fever with renal syndrome. We believe this research contributes to a deeper comprehension of these
emerging viruses.
Knowledge and Practice of the Different Maxillofacial Prostheses among Sudanese Dental Practitioners: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Ahmed Sahar , Awadalkreem Fadia , Baroudi Kusai
Published: July 2024

Objective

This study aims to assess the knowledge and practice of different types of maxillofacial prosthetic devices among Sudanese dental practitioners.

Materials and Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the main governmental dental hospital, Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of 23 closed questions addressing the participant’s socio-demographic data, knowledge, and practice of maxillofacial prostheses was conducted and distributed. One hundred and eighteen specialists and residents of multidiscipline were enrolled voluntarily, excluding prosthodontists, using the stratified sampling technique and simple randomization within the stratum. The participant's knowledge and practice were calculated as percentages achieved by dividing the number of accurate answers by the total number of questions and hence categorized as good 66.6%–100%, average 33.3%–66.6%, and poor less than 33.3%. The data was collected and analyzed using the IBM Statistical Package.

Results

The overall knowledge score was average, with a significant association between the different specialties. While the practice score was poor, there was a significant relationship between the participant’s knowledge and their practice (p = 0.001*). The majority of respondents, 80.5% and 68.6%, reported that the lack of knowledge and the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of maxillofacial patients were the main barriers that prevented the use of the different maxillofacial prostheses. A high percentage (83.1% of respondents) recommended improving awareness and training, and 78% highlighted the application of the multidisciplinary approach and recommended a specialized treatment protocol.

Conclusion

Although the participants had an average knowledge of the different maxillofacial prostheses, their practice was poor. The lack of knowledge and training and the absence of a multidisciplinary team have been highlighted as the main barriers that prevent the use of the different maxillofacial prostheses.

Clinical Significance

Maxillofacial prostheses play a crucial role in rehabilitating patients with maxillofacial defects by improving the patient’s aesthetics, phonetics, masticatory efficiency, self-esteem, and quality of life. Hence, dental practitioners' knowledge and practice of the different maxillofacial prostheses are of great importance.
Flood Mapping and Damage Analysis Using Multispectral Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Saini Rashmi , Rawat Shivam , Singh Suraj , Semwal Prabhakar
Published: July 2024

Background:

Floods are among the deadliest natural calamities, devastating ecosystems and human lives worldwide. In India, Bihar is a state grappling with economic hardships
and faces severe agricultural devastation due to recurring floods, destroying crops and natural
resources, which significantly impacts local farmers. This research addresses the critical need
to deeply understand the flood dynamics of selected study areas.

Objective:

This research presents a case study that focuses on leveraging Remote Sensing tools
and Machine Learning techniques for comprehensive flood mapping and damage analysis in
Gopalganj District, Bihar, India, using remote sensing data. More specifically, this research
presents three major objectives: (i) Flood damage mapping and change analysis before and after the flood using the Sentinel-2 satellite dataset, (ii) Evaluation of the impact of integrating
spectral indices on the accuracy of classification, (iii) Identification of most robust predictor
spectral indices for the classification.

Method:

The Sentinel-2 satellite dataset encompasses 13 bands with resolutions of 10m, 20m,
and 60m. Here, four spectral bands (NIR, Red, Green, and Blue) with the finest resolution of
10m have been selected for this study. These bands are integrated with four spectral indices,
namely Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), MNDWI (Modified NDWI), Normalized
Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI). Two ML
classifiers, namely Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) have been employed for pixel-based supervised classification.

Results:

Results have shown that RF outperformed and worked well in extracting water bodies
and flood-damaged areas effectively. The results demonstrated that RF obtained (Overall Accuracy (OA)= 89.54% and kappa value (ka) = 0.872) and SVM reported (OA= 87.69%, ka=
0.849) for pre-crisis data, whereas, for post-crisis, RF reported (OA=91.54%, ka = 0.897),
SVM reported (OA= 89.77%, ka= 0.875).

Conclusion:

It was reported that the integration of spectral indices improved the OA by
+3.41% and +2.86% using RF and SVM, respectively. The results of this study demonstrated
that the waterbody area increased from 12.72 to 88.23 km2,
as shown by the RF classifier. The
variable importance computation results indicated that MNDWI is the most important predictor
variable, followed by NDWI. This study recommends the use of these two predictor variables
for flood mapping.
La cognitio Dei experimentalis y el problema del sufrimiento en la exégesis medieval de Job 42,5-6: algunas calas
Authors: Cabello Llano Ignacio
Published: July 2024

The final chapters of the book of Job are equally important and difficult to understand. After the dra-matic dialogues between Job and his friends —who stubbornly maintain that Job’s sufferings are the punishment for some sin— in chapter 38 comes the long-awaited divine intervention, which, howe-ver, does not seem to answer Job’s question. Nevertheless, the troubled character seems to find peace of mind after the intervention of the Lord, as his final words reveal: “I had heard by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42:5-6). According to various contemporary interpreters, these words reveal a progression in Job’s cognitio Dei, and it is precisely this cognitive consolidation of God that restores his serenity and calms the previously troubled waters of his spirit. But how was the episode interpreted during the Middle Ages? What kind of experience did the medieval exegetes understand to be expressed by these words? What is the relationship between Job’s experience, the cognitio Dei and the problem of suffering? These are the questions we intend to answer by means of a thorough analysis of the medieval exegesis of the passage Job 42,5.
Per beryllum intueamur. La metafora del berillo in Nicola Cusano e nella scuola di Colonia del XIII e XIV secolo
Authors: Fiamma Andrea
Published: July 2024

Nicholas of Cusa in De beryllo (1458) proposed a particular modality of knowing the world, realized by looking through a beryl, that is a lens that is both concave and convex. The intellect of the one who looks in can thus reach, through the beryl, a vision according to the coincidence of opposites. This doctrine contains and completes the reflection developed by Nicholas of Cusa in other works, such as the De visione Dei, written in 1453 in the context of the debate on the beatific vision. In that same year Nicholas of Cusa had also purchased a copy of Albert the Great’s commentary on the De divinis nominibus by Dionysius the Areopagite, a text he repeatedly referred to in De beryllo for the purpose of defining human cognitio. The present paper defines the use of the metaphor of beryl by Nicholas of Cusa and it is later compared with the analogous use of the same metaphor in the authors of the so-called “Cologne school”, specifically: Albert the Great, Meister Eckhart, Theodoric of Freiberg and Hane the Carmelit in the sermon recollected in the Paradisus animae intelligentis. Finally, it is formulated an interpretative hypothesis on the reasons of the Proclian turn in De beryllo.
El conocimiento teológico y filosófico de lo divino (al-ilāhīāt) entre judíos, cristianos y musulmanes según Ibn Taymīyah
Authors: Cárdenas Arenas Julio César
Published: July 2024

This article presents a brief introduction on the reception of Greek philosophy in Ibn Taymīyah’s Islamic epistemology and his critique of theological knowledge (al-ilāhīāt) both outside the Islamic culture (i.e., Jews, Christians and Greeks), and inside it, with the Muslim heterodox theological sects, philosophers (al-Fārābī, Ibn Sīnā and Ibn Rushd) and mystics (Ibn ’Arabī). It shows the objectives, methodologies, and results of the author in his epistemological critique of Greek and Muslim phi-losophy, carried out through his various works of religious polemics, theological apologetics, and philosophical criticism to present a proposal of Muslim philosophical rationality based on Islamic religious sources and Arabic terminology for the knowledge of the divine from philosophy, theology and mysticism within the Islamic culture. It also demonstrates the use of arguments and philosophical terminology by the author in his critique of it and the need to study his work to understand the res-ponse of Islamic theology to the “Greco-Muslim” philosophy from the viewpoint of Islamic orthodox theology, as a bridge of dialogue with other philosophical and religious traditions.
La epistemología del ‘Atenágoras’ de De Resurrectione y el papel de la verdad en la demostración
Authors: Acuña Fernández Rúben
Published: July 2024

In the dialogue between Christianity and Hellenism during the second and third centuries, apart from the confrontation of ideas itself, a set of arguments is elaborated that will mark the development and style of later apologetics. The treatise On the Resurrection of the Dead —traditionally attributed to Athenagoras of Athens—, in addition to bearing witness to these arguments, presents a justification for his own approach and a classification of arguments that depends on their relationship to the truth. He distinguishes between arguments “for the truth” (ὑπὲρ τῆς ἀληθείας) and arguments “concerning the truth” (περὶ τῆς ἀληθείας). The first are intended to refute what is not considered true; the latter seek to positively pursue knowledge. The former are considered superior in terms of utility; the oth-ers, in terms of demonstrative force. The author distributes his own arguments in this classification, proceeding in different ways depending on the content. In this presentation, we analyse how the premises assumed as truth are a condition for the treatment of each subject in this work; how that affects the burden of proof legitimizing scepticism regarding a claim when there are no guarantees of truth for that claim; and how these different types of reasoning operate in general.
Sharia Retail Store Service Standards Based on Customer Preferences in the Cooperative Ecosystem
Authors: Hakim Abdurrahman ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, Suryadi Nanang , Huda Choirul ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia,   Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

Cooperative-based Islamic retail businesses need to measure and improve their service performance to increase customer satisfaction to be superior in competitive markets. The adaptation of the SERVQUAL (service quality) measurement to the RSQS (retail service quality scale) scale has no sharia and co-operative dimensions. Therefore, the RSQS scale needs to be adapted to be SC-RSQS (Sharia_Co-operative_Retail Service Quality Scale) with the addition of sharia and cooperative dimensions. This adaptation has been validated by the panel of experts. On the other hand, SERVPERF (service performance) serves as a solution to the SERVQUAL weaknesses in measuring service performance. Satisfaction- and dissatisfaction-causing factors can be classified using Kano’s Model. Records of consumer desires are needed to qualitatively fill deeper substances, which are analyzed using coding analysis. The integration of SC-RSQS in SERVPERF and Kano’s Model was emphasized in this paper and was clarified using the coding analysis of customer records. This paper aimed to measure service performance, categorize customer requirements, and identify things that need to be considered in improving the performance of the 212 Mart cooperative retail store service in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The results show the level of satisfaction of cooperative members as the main consumers of this business is lower than non-cooperative members, 87% of customer requirements are in one-dimensional category, and the potential for customer dissatisfaction is higher than the potential satisfaction. 212 Mart must give cooperative members greater benefits than non-cooperative members, be more sensitive in providing services, and try to be more communicative with customers, especially cooperative members.
Factors Affecting Purchase Intention 5G Smartphone in Indonesia Using the Extended TPB Approach
Authors: Fahrillah Ahmad Ariq ,   School of Business, IPB University, Indonesia, Suroso Arif Imam , Yuliati Lilik Noor ,   School of Business, IPB University, Indonesia,   Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

In contemporary society, smartphones have evolved into essential tools, with fast internet connectivity playing a pivotal role. In Indonesia, the deployment of 5G networks, the fastest in the industry, has officially begun, though it's limited to just nine regions. Notably, between 2021 and 2022, the sales of 5G smartphones in Indonesia surged twofold. This research investigates the factors influencing the purchase intention of 5G smartphones in Indonesia. It employs the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the foundational framework and extends it with variables such as facilitating conditions and customer preferences. Customer preferences mediate the relationship between price, product features, aesthetic value, and purchase intention. Employing quantitative analysis via Structural Equation Modeling with SmartPLS 3.0, this study engaged 335 respondents from diverse regions in Indonesia. The findings indicate that attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavior control, customer preferences, and facilitating conditions significantly impact purchase intention. Product features and aesthetic value, but not price, influence customer preferences. Smartphone manufacturers can capitalize on these preferences by highlighting the unique features and aesthetic values of 5G smartphones and promoting their advantages and value for money through digital and print media. This research provides valuable insights for marketing professionals and policymakers in Indonesia’s growing 5G smartphone market.
INTRODUCTION TO DANGEROUS MARINE BIOTA COMMUNITIES IN KONDANG MERAK, MALANG
Authors: Dewi Citra Satrya Utama , Saputra Dhira Khurniawan , Semedi Bambang , As'adi Muhammad Arif , Kasitowati Rarasrum Dyah , Rudianto  , Sartimbul Aida , Iranawati Feni
Published: July 2024

Nelayan, merupakan profesi dengan resiko keselamatan yang tinggi, baik resiko yang bersifat human error maupun alami, seperti cuaca ekstrim dan biota laut berbahaya. Tujuan dari aktivitas pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ialah untuk mentransformasikan ilmu pengetahuan terkait biota laut berbahaya kepada nelayan di Kondang Merak. Keberhasilan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini kemudian disampaikan dalam bentuk analisis persepsi nelayan kondang merak terhadap biota laut berbahaya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini ialah penyuluhan langsung. Selanjutnya pengumpulan data untuk analisis persepsi dilakukan dg menggunakan kuisioner, selanjutnya data dikuantitafkan menggunakan metode skala likert, kemudian dideskripsikan. Penyuluhan ini dihadiri oleh 15 orang nelayan, atau 50% dari populasi nelayan di kondang merak.  Jenis niota berbahaya yang sering dijumpai nelayan Kondang Merak ialah: hiu kecil, barakuda, lepu batu, bulu babi, mooray, ular laut, dan COT. 90% nelayan yang hadir telah mengetahui beberapa jenis biota berbahaya, namun hanya 30% nelayan yang mengetahui bagaimana cara mengantisipasi dan menanggulanginya.  Sehingga, selanjutnya dirasa penting untuk memberikan Pelatihan Dasar Rescue Kepada Nelayan Kondang Merak.
KESADARAN KEMISKINAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MENCIPTAKAN MASYARAKAT INKLUSI YANG BERKEMANUSIAAN BAGI PEDAGANG ASONGAN DAN ANAK JALANAN DI KOTA MALANG
Authors: Eka Putra Surya Desismansyah , Habibi M. Mujtaba , Sudirman
Published: July 2024

Pedagang asongan dan anak jalanan yang hidup di sekitar kampus Universitas Negeri Malang jumlahnya cukup signifikan. Rata-rata para pedagang asongan dan anak jalanan ini beraktivitas di sekitar perempatan lampu merah maupun gang-gang kampung seperti di perempatan galunggung, pertigaan di jembatan Soekarno-Hatta, hingga di sepanjang jalan Sumbersari sampai jalan Dinoyo. Dampak dari adanya aktivitas para pedagang asongan dan anak jalanan di jalan-jalan tersebut sering dikeluhkan karena mengganggu aktivitas warga terutama saat ingin berkendara. Keluhan yang muncul tersebut sering kali berlanjut pada pemberian stigma kepada para pedagang asongan dan anak jalanan bahwa mereka adalah orang miskin, tak berpendidikan dan malas karena tidak mampu bekerja secara layak tanpa harus mengganggu aktivitas warga di jalan raya. Padahal kemiskinan yang terjadi di Malang tidak hanya didominasi oleh kalangan yang dianggap kurang mendapatkan pendidikan setinggi-tingginya, tetapi banyak faktor lain yang ikut menentukan. Pendekatan metois yang digunakan pada pengabdian ini adalah jurnalisme investigasi untuk menghasilkan film documenter jurnalisme investigasi. Adapun hasil pada pengabdian ini adalah 1) stigma kemiskinan yang ada pada masyarakat timbul karena memang bawaan, dimana masyarakat lebih sering mengedepankan pada dampak sosial, terutama soal faktor penambah kemacetan jalan raya di Kota Malang; 2) Film “Batas Kota” yang dihasilkan pada proses pengabdian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai sarana branding sekaligus ulasan profil kemiskinan kota Malang yang jarang dibicarakan.
MENINGKATKAN KECAKAPAN LITERASI SISWA HOMESCHOOLING DAN MAHASISWA UKDW MELALUI KEGIATAN REMAJA BERSUARA
Authors: Setyono Vania Sharleen , Putri Joy Aurel Prudentia
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan adalah hal yang krusial bagi anak. Selain berfokus pada pendidikan yang menekankan kognitif atau pengetahuan, pendidikan nara didik juga perlu diseimbangkan dengan kecakapan sosial bermasyarakat. Kegiatan PKM ini berangkat dari orang tua homeschooler yang merasa penting untuk mengasah kecakapan sosial anaknya. “Remaja Bersuara” merupakan kegiatan kolaboratif yang dilakukan dengan cara menghubungkan nara didik di tingkat sekolah dasar (homeschooling) dan nara didik di tingkat perguruan tinggi (mahasiswa). Kegiatan ini berhasil membuat komunitas pembelajar baru yang lebih partisipatoris dan kolaboratif tanpa adanya perbedaan usia (senior-junior).
KONFLIK WARGA TERDAMPAK DENGAN PENGELOLA TPST PIYUNGAN, BANTUL, DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Putri Cheni Maharani , Hanum Farida
Published: July 2024

Penelitian memfokuskan pada konflik antara warga terdampak dengan pengelola TPST Piyungan. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor dan bentuk konflik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Informan dalam penelitian berjumlah 15 orang yaitu: warga terdampak, pemerintah desa setempat, dan pihak pengelola TPST Piyungan. Validitas data mengunakan trianggulasi sumber data dan teknik analisis data dari Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa konflik di TPST Piyungan terjadi antara warga terdampak dengan pengelola. Faktor konflik yaitu : kurangnya komunikasi yang efektif  warga-pengelola, kurangnya usaha membangun kerjasama antara warga-pengelola untuk menyelesaikan dampak sampah, terjadinya pencemaran dan kerusakan lingkungan dari TPST yang dirasakan oleh warga sekitar, dan kompensasi yang diberikan pengelola dirasa kurang efektif dibandingkan dampak negatif yang dirasakan warga sekitar. Konflik diwujudkan dengan aksi blokade pintu masuk TPST Piyungan oleh warga karena tidak terpenuhinya kebutuhan akan lingkungan yang sehat dan baik (konflik kebutuhan lingkungan) dengan mengajukan beberapa tuntutan kepada pengelola (konflik realistik). Konflik berdampak pada meningkatnya solidaritas kelompok warga terdampak untuk melawan, menurunnya tingkat kepercayaan warga-pengelola dengan menuntut segera solusi permasalahan sampah di TPST, dan mempertegas tugas pengelolaan sampah di TPST.
UPAYA FORUM #SIAPDARLING (SIAP SADAR LINGKUNGAN) DIKALANGAN MAHASISWA YOGYAKARTA DALAM MELESTARIKAN KEBERSIHAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Hapsari Devy , Pratiwi Poerwanti Hadi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi dan hambatan #SiapDarling dalam melaksanakan kegiatan sadar lingkungan di kalangan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Informan penelitian ditentukan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Strategi #SiapDarling dalam melaksanakan kegiatan sadar lingkungan dikalangan mahasiswa adalah dengan cara kampanye kegiatan gerakan #Siapdarling melalui media sosial. Kegiatan #SiapDarling melibatkan public figure dalam kampanye sadar lingkungan, membangun motivasi yang terbentuk dari relevansi dengan bidang studi dalam menciptakan ekosistem pelestarian lingkungan yang berkelanjutan, menciptakan acara aktivitas yang menarik dari setiap kegiatan #SiapDarling, membangun kegiatan sadar lingkungan secara berkelanjutan. Hambatan yang dihadapi gerakan #SiapDarling dalam melaksanakan kegiatan sadar lingkungan dikalangan mahasiswa adalah antusiasme yang tinggi dari para mahasiswa tidak sebanding dengan kuota yang disediakan penyelenggara secara terbatas, ketertarikan peserta dalam mengikuti acara online lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan acara offline dan adanya masih kurangnya dukungan pemerintah setempat dalam mensukseskan program #SiapDarling terutama di awal-awal program.
KONSTRUKSI MAKNA FASHION OUTDOOR PADA MAHASISWA PECINTA ALAM (MAPALA) DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Septiani Fenny , Hendrastomo Grendi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui praktik penggunaan fashion outdooor padakegiatan Mapala dan pemaknaan dari fashion outdoor yang dimunculkan oleh anggota Mapaladi Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif denganmenggunakan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi sertamenggunakan terori fashion sebagai identitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: (1) MapalaYogyakarta biasa menggunakan fashion outdoor tidak hanya pada saat kegiatan alam bebasdimana Mapala memiliki standar operasional pelaksana (SOP) yang ketat berkenanan denganpakaian yang sesuai dengan kegiatan tersebut. Praktik penggunaan fashion outdoor jugadilakukan  dalam aktivitas sehari-hari seperti ke kampus, nongkrong, rekreasi dan sebagainya.Mapala menjadikan fashion outdoor sebagai gaya berpenampilannya; (2) Mapala Yogyakartamemaknai berpenampilan dengan fashion outdoor antara lain menjadikan diri mereka keren khaspecinta alam, Mapala beranggapan bahwa keren versi mereka ialah dengan bergaya outdooradventure style tentunya dengan ditunjang oleh brand-brand outdoor yang biasa merekakenakan sehari-hari. Menggunakan fashion outdooor memberikan rasa bangga bahwa merekabagian dari pecinta alam yang ditunjukannya melalui penampilan, serta kegiatan-kegiatanpelestarian lingkungan. Menggunakan fashion outdoor juga sebagai representasi jiwa petualangMapala, bahwa Mapala ialah mereka yang gemar melakukan kegiatan alam bebasKata kunci : konstruksi, Mapala, fashion outdoor
PEMBELAJARAN MEDIA YOUTUBE PADA MATA PELAJARAN AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR
Authors: Mahdalena Mahdalena , Sumartono Bambang Genjik , Syamsuri Syamsuri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan, faktor pendukung dan penghambat pembelajaran media youtube pada mata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI di SMKN 1 Pontianak. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 10 orang, 2 guru yaitu wali kelas dan guru mata pelajaran, 8 peserta didik yaitu 4 rangking tertinggi dikelas dan 4 rangking terendah dikelas. Metode pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan 3 tahap yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Teknik pemeriksaan keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian (1) pelaksanaan pembelajaran media youtube pada mata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI di SMKN 1 Pontianak sebagai berikut: membuka pembelajaran, menyampaikan materi pembelajaran, menutup pembelajaran. (2) faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran media youtube pada mata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI di SMKN 1 Pontianak sebagai berikut: faktor pendukungnya media visual sederhana, bervariasi dan waktu dan daya liput luas serta faktor penghambatnya kemampuan guru dalam memanfaatkan media pembelajaran, keterbatasan fasilitas sekolah dan terbatas ruang waktu.Kata kunci: Media Pembelajaran, Youtube, Akuntansi Keuangan