bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relations of Artsakh muslim mausoleums with Armenian architecture
Authors: Titanyan Manushak , Torosyan Arman
Published: August 2024

Artsakh is located on the cultural crossroads of Asia and Europe. Over the centuries, a cultural legacy has been created here, representing the culture and architecture of other people, who settled in the region and were part of its history. Today, it is very interesting and relevant to consider the interactions existing between Armenian and foreign architectural schools. The purpose of this study is to.analytically systematize the compositional interactions of the Muslim mausoleum of the Artsakh territory, watch at them from a different perspective and find their relations with Armenian architecture. For the study, the Muslim memorial monuments were considered built in the territory of Historical Artsakh in the XIII-XVIII centuries, their descriptions, measurements, and photographs by Armenian and foreign researchers.  Special attention is given to the material, construction techniques, scale, and decoration of the buildings. The following issues related to the scientific problems were considered: 1/The XIII-XVIII centuries built Muslim memorial monuments in the historical territory of Artsakh, 2/The monuments’ descriptions, measurements, and photos introduced by Armenian and foreign researchers. 3/Special attention was given to the materials, scale, and decoration of the structures. Typologically, the Muslim mausoleums of Artsakh territory are architecturally different, while some generalities of volume-spatial compositions and building art are present.
The significance of organizational identity as a mediator between sustainable human resources management and environmentally friendly actions among employees
Authors: Joshi Sarita , Dudi Malvika , Sahana B. S.  , Gambhir Vinima
Published: August 2024

To develop a solid connection and alignment among a company's fundamental identification and its sustainable human resources management (HRM) techniques, the company's identity serves as a mediator among these two processes. A company's unique traits, ideals, and goals are all part of its organizational identity. The main objective of sustainable HRM is to manage human resources in a way which fosters long-term social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Since the previous few decades, organizations have been under pressure from their stakeholders to implement environmentally friendly business practices that present a significant challenge for management in maintaining their place in the fiercely competitive market. Improve some sustainable green procedures in its human resources division if the company wants to maintain its strategic reputation with stakeholders. This report provides a quick explanation of the significant effect that these Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) bundles had on environmental sustainability efficiency. Green performance management and pay, as well as green hiring, training, and participation, are its independent variables. Among independent and dependent variables, organizational citizenship behavior serves as a mediator. The quantitative data is collected via an online research, and the structural equation modeling SPSS test is applied to information from 402 participants. The results from the great majority of participants show that green performance management and compensation have an important influence on organizational civic conduct and environmental sustainability. Green training and involvement have the most influence on the dependent and mediating variables, while green hiring has the least.
Analysis of how microfinance affects socioeconomic development
Authors: Homavazir Malcolm , Mishra Smita , Purohit Aseem , Umakanth S.  , Sharma Sorabh
Published: August 2024

Microfinance funding is widely regarded as an effective method for reducing poverty and empowering women. The effects of microfinance from India on the empowerment of women were examined in this study. To limit the potential impact of immaterial factors, a comprehensive array of primary and secondary data, along with propensity score matching, was collected. The research results indicated that microfinance significantly increased monthly household earnings and enhanced asset characteristics. Although female entrepreneurship and revenue production were facilitated by microfinance, no impact was observed on women's family choices or mobility in accordance with the hierarchical structure of family income and spending across various Indian states. The findings from this research have contributed to the body of knowledge in three distinct ways, both technically and experimentally. The present research provides new insights into the theory of empowerment by demonstrating how various aspects of women's economic and social advancement are influenced by the availability of microfinance. Finally, societal and cultural norms were found to have a significant effect on female characteristics and lifestyles, illustrating how community and familial customs impacted the effects of microcredit on women's empowerment and vice versa.
A framework for understanding the influence of human factors on Learning Management System effectiveness
Authors: Mathur Shreya , Traisa Roopa , Homavazir Zuleika , Srivastava Garima , Mahajan Sulabh
Published: August 2024

Learning management systems (LMS), which are used to offer efficient methods of imparting knowledge and instruction, have helped colleges and universities discover the benefits of introducing an atmosphere for blended learning. However, recent research has shown that adopting LMS technology by educational organizations in underdeveloped nation’s results in failure since these organizations fail to consider the human dynamics associated with these innovations.The investigation examined how human variables affected the efficiency of LMS within a blended instructional setting at Indian higher education institutions. A practical technique using qualitative as well as quantitative techniques is utilized in this research. The participant features attributes from the research analysis were categorized into three distinct groups: technical qualities, mental qualities, and features of interaction between learners and educators. Following the identification of these metrics, a theoretical framework was created to investigate the traits. The model was evaluated for significance using an inductive approach and input from teachers and students at the institutions. In order to investigate additional elements connected to the success of LMS, an inductive method was adopted using surveys.The outcomes of the inductive method identified important elements for using the LMS, including coaching, requirements, standards, and marketing. Perspective, pleasure, practical expertise, self-efficacy, and responsiveness were the characteristics of humans that contributed to the achievement and efficiency of LMS and had the most effects on satisfaction among users. These influencing elements are taken into account in the modified conceptual framework that this research proposes, which gives the data a suitable context. The outcome of the research is utilized to improve the user interface in the context of blended learning, thereby raising the standard of educational institutions in India. This study has created a revised structure showing the success of LMS as it relates to human aspects.
Customer experience of fintech in Banking – A perceptive of millennials and Gen Z
Authors: Sundararajan Harini , Rajesh Viji , Rajesh Chitra D. , Isravel Yabesh Abraham Durairaj , Jaganathan Prabhakaran
Published: August 2024

Modern technological systems with a disruptive innovative component have recently changed firms’ operations, and those who adapt this will benefit from this change. This study investigates the Gen Z and Millennials customers experience and perception toward the usage of Fintech in banking. To accomplish the goals of the study, the author utilized a technique based on questionnaires. This study uses statistical hypotheses analysis and multiple regression analysis with random sampling as quantitative ways to analyze how banking technology is used. The impact of the study defines the level of usage of Fintech services by both the groups. Compared to Millennials, Gen Z prefer to use Fintech services, because they are well versed with the technology. To achieve more converge to more accurate statistical parameters of the population, the research will be expanded in the future by including more samples or responders and by using more dependable statistical methods, such as the partial least square approach.
An empirical study on financial performance of micro finance Institutions
Authors: Thangarajan Radha , Jaganathan Prabhakaran , Thirumoorthy Krishnasamy , Kesavan Hareesh , Pradeep Prashanth
Published: August 2024

The micro finance sector in Tamilnadu has been developing in a rapid manner in South India. The need for microfinance in Tamilnadu has been determined by several restrictions over the advancement of banking services in remote areas by commercial banks.  The key objective of every single microo-finance institution in Tamilnadu is to maintain profit stability and progress in its sustainability. This performance analysis attempts to evaluate the feasibility, solidity, and fertility of MFIs. The present paper aims to analyze the financial performance of MFIs in Tamilnadu. All the data required for the study were collected from the annual reports of various MFIs. Result ends up with positive as well as negative results highlight the greater impact of the EAR and an adverse outcome of DLR over the financial performance of MFIs.
Economic cooperation, investment trade connectivity in the Mekong and particle countries in the special economic zone project
Authors: Suksom Suebpong
Published: August 2024

The objectives of this research were threefold: 1) to investigate economic cooperation and investment in special economic zones, as well as economic and trade linkages among the Mekong Particle Countries; 2) to examine the competitiveness of economic development and promote market integration; and 3) to explore the enhancement of communities in each member country of the Mekong Particle Group. This study employed a qualitative research design, utilizing in-depth interviews as the primary data collection tool. A total of 30 key informants in the research area were interviewed. The research findings indicated that: 1) the Mekong particle and SEZ projects are closely associated with economic and trade activities, primarily through the development of physical infrastructure and transportation networks, which transform the region into an economic zone; 2) enhancing competitiveness through economic integration facilitates the movement of people and goods across borders, promoting the integration of the market production process and other value chains; and 3) strengthening communities in each member country is achieved through projects and programs that address social and environmental issues.
Understanding the effects of indirect taxes on small businesses in the GST Era
Authors: Umakanth S.  , Homavazir Zuleika , Gupta Ashish , Shrivastava Vijayendra Kumar
Published: August 2024

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), including other indirect taxes, can have a major effect on small and medium-sized enterprises. In this paper, the effect of GST on the financial outcomes of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Companies (MSMEs) is examined. The standardized form is being utilized to collect data from 400 registered MSMEs. The factors that influence GST such as technological advancements, tax awareness and knowledge, and systemic changes have improved the business environment, operational effectiveness, profitability, and efficient restriction of funds. We provide statistical analysis and hypothesis development for the Impact of indirect taxes on Small Businesses with GST and evaluating the impact of GST on MSMEs' operational performance using partial least squares equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings can assist regulators and other emerging economies focused on tax reduction factors that improve performance and promote higher economic growth with an outcome of MSMEs' improved performance.
The effects of conventional treatment in addition to Pilates on biopsychosocial status in chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Haklıgil Gizem Vaiz , Oksüz Sevim , Angın Ender
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Although guidelines and systematic reviews recommend the use of exercise in the treatment of chronic pain and neck pain, there are no clear recommendations for conservative treatments frequently used in clinics. The effect of supporting clinical Pilates exercises with passive physiotherapy methods on biopsychosocial status is still unknown. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to investigate the effects of conventional treatment (CT) in addition to clinical Pilates on pain levels, physical condition, functional status, and psychosocial status in individuals with chronic neck pain. METHODS: Fifty women were randomly divided into 2 groups, the clinical Pilates group (Pilates, n= 25), and the group receiving CT in addition to clinical Pilates (Pilates-CT, n= 25). Both groups received treatment 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The CT program involved the implementation of hot pack (HP) application, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and therapeutic ultrasound (US) to the cervical area. RESULTS: CT in addition to Pilates was more effective in reducing the Visual Analog Scale (at rest and during activity), Neck Disability Index, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, NeckPix Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-depression, and Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach–Biopsychosocial questionnaire scores (p< 0.05) and in increasing the degree of change in the extension range of motion (ROM) and cervical flexor endurance values and scores in the energy parameter of Short Form-36 (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: CT provided in addition to Pilates was more effective in reducing pain levels, disability, fear of movement, depression levels, and negative biopsychosocial status and improving extension ROM and cervical flexor endurance, neck awareness, and the energy/vitality parameter of quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Attribute graph clustering via transformer and graph attention autoencoder
Authors: Weng Wei , Hou Fengxia , Gong Shengchao , Chen Fen , Lin Dongsheng
Published: August 2024

Graph clustering is a crucial technique for partitioning graph data. Recent research has concentrated on integrating topology and attribute information from attribute graphs to generate node embeddings, which are subsequently clustered using classical algorithms. However, these methods have some limitations, such as insufficient information inheritance in shallow networks or inadequate quality of reconstructed nodes, leading to suboptimal clustering performance. To tackle these challenges, we introduce two normalization techniques within the graph attention autoencoder framework, coupled with an MSE loss, to facilitate node embedding learning. Furthermore, we integrate Transformers into the self-optimization module to refine node embeddings and clustering outcomes. Our model can induce appropriate node embeddings for graph clustering in a shallow network. Our experimental results demonstrate that our proposed approach outperforms the state-of-the-art in graph clustering over multiple benchmark datasets. In particular, we achieved 76.3% accuracy on the Pubmed dataset, an improvement of at least 7% compared to other methods.
Deep hierarchical spectral-spatial feature fusion for hyperspectral image classification based on convolutional neural network
Authors: Bera Somenath , Varish Naushad , Yaqoob Syed irfan , Rafi Mudassir , Shrivastava Vimal K.
Published: August 2024

Joint spectral-spatial feature extraction has been proven to be the most effective part of hyperspectral image (HSI) classification. But, due to the mixing of informative and noisy bands in HSI, joint spectral-spatial feature extraction using convolutional neural network (CNN) may lead to information loss and high computational cost. More specifically, joint spectral-spatial feature extraction from excessive bands may cause loss of spectral information due to the involvement of convolution operation on non-informative spectral bands. Therefore, we propose a simple yet effective deep learning model, named deep hierarchical spectral-spatial feature fusion (DHSSFF), where spectral-spatial features are exploited separately to reduce the information loss and fuse the deep features to learn the semantic information. It makes use of abundant spectral bands and few informative bands of HSI for spectral and spatial feature extraction, respectively. The spectral and spatial features are extracted through 1D CNN and 3D CNN, respectively. To validate the effectiveness of our model, the experiments have been performed on five well-known HSI datasets. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms other state-of-the-art methods and achieved 99.17%, 98.84%, 98.70%, 99.18%, and 99.24% overall accuracy on Kennedy Space Center, Botswana, Indian Pines, University of Pavia, and Salinas datasets, respectively.
The Associations Among Gut Microbiota, Branched Chain Amino Acids, and Parkinson’s Disease: Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Yan Zhenzhen , Zhao Guohua
Published: August 2024

Background:

In experimental and observational studies, the characteristics of gut microbiota have been associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), among which metabolic pathways played an important role. However, the causality remained unclear.

Objective:

Herein, we aimed to determine the potential impact of gut microbiota and gut microbiota-derived metabolites on PD risk using a Mendelian randomization (MR) approach.

Methods:

We included as exposures gut microbial taxa abundance and gut-derived metabolites (branched chain amino acids [BCAAs]), with PD as the outcome. In addition, we explored whether BCAAs act as a mediating factor in the pathway from gut microbiota to PD.

Results:

We found evidence of a causality of 15 microbial taxa and PD before and after sensitivity analyses, but not after multiple testing correction. There was significant association between BCAAs levels and the risk of PD, especially isoleucine (OR = 0.995, 95% CI 0.992–0.999, p = 0.004, pFDR = 0.012). In addition, the causality of gut microbiota and BCAAs was also explored that the increased g_Coprococcus abundance can result in the decrease in isoleucine level (OR = 1.046; 95% CI, 1.009–1.085; p = 0.016).

Conclusions:

Our findings indicated suggestive association between gut microbiota and its metabolites and PD. Furthermore, higher BCAAs levels were associated with the decreased PD risk. This study may provide new targets for PD treatment, such as dietary BCAAs supplementation.
Towards a taxonomy for Business-to-Government data sharing
Authors: Signorelli Serena , Fontana Matteo , Vespe Michele , Gabrielli Lorenzo , Bertoni Eleonora
Published: August 2024

The phenomenon of Business-to-Government (B2G) data sharing represents a growing trend, especially in latest years. In fact, research has shown how privately held data could have a huge potential when used to tackle societal policy issues. B2G data sharing initiatives can be employed in different situations: from emergencies to the construction of official statistics and the use in research, just to name a few. In all these circumstances, the quality level required for the data may be different, as different principles could prevail upon others (e.g., timeliness in the case of emergencies is a key parameter). This heterogeneity in possible use-cases motivates the present work. In fact, our objective is to understand and classify the different contexts in which B2G data sharing may happen. The idea is to create a taxonomy of B2G data sharing initiatives, in which we identify all the different instances where B2G data sharing may occur. Afterwards we add as attributes some identified quality principles that characterise the different B2G data sharing situations. The work aims at providing further information that can help clarify specificities and requirements of B2G data sharing in order to enable relevant data flows and make them more dynamic.
A systematic global assessment of the completeness and quality of household death reporting in censuses and surveys since 2000
Authors: Adair Tim , Li Hang , Pandey Surender Prasad
Published: August 2024

Many censuses and surveys in low- and middle-income countries ask questions about deaths in the household to fill the evidence gap about mortality. This study undertakes the first published systematic assessment of the completeness and quality of these data. For 82 censuses from 56 countries and 26 surveys from 21 countries since 2000 we calculated completeness of household death reporting using deaths estimated by the United Nations World Population Prospects (UN WPP) and Global Burden of Disease (GBD) as the denominator. The median completeness of reported household deaths in censuses was 89% (inter-quartile range (IQR) 66–102%) and surveys 96% (IQR 80–124%). Completeness was similar for males and females and substantially lower where date of death was asked (census median 73%, IQR 53–91%) than not asked (census median 93%; IQR 74–110%); these differences remained after controlling for other covariates in a linear regression. The ratio of reported household to estimated deaths was higher in younger ages but age-invariant where date of death was asked. In conclusion, household death data in censuses and surveys have major completeness and quality issues. Where date of death was not asked, there appears to be considerable reporting of deaths that occurred outside of the reference period.
InteractOA: Showcasing the representation of knowledge from scientific literature in Wikidata
Authors: Elhossary Muhammad , Förstner Konrad U.
Published: August 2024

Knowledge generated during the scientific process is still mostly stored in the form of scholarly articles. This lack of machine-readability hampers efforts to find, query, and reuse such findings efficiently and contributes to today’s information overload. While attempts have been made to semantify journal articles, widespread adoption of such approaches is still a long way off. One way to demonstrate the usefulness of such approaches to the scientific community is by showcasing the use of freely available, open-access knowledge graphs such as Wikidata as sustainable storage and representation solutions. Here we present an example from the life sciences in which knowledge items from scholarly literature are represented in Wikidata, linked to their exact position in open-access articles. In this way, they become part of a rich knowledge graph while maintaining clear ties to their origins. As example entities, we chose small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) that play an important role in bacterial and archaeal gene regulation. These post-transcriptional regulators can influence the activities of multiple genes in various manners, forming complex interaction networks. We stored the information on sRNA molecule interaction taken from open-access articles in Wikidata and built an intuitive web interface called InteractOA, which makes it easy to visualize, edit, and query information. The tool also links information on small RNAs to their reference articles from PubMed Central on the statement level. InteractOA encourages researchers to contribute, save, and curate their own similar findings. InteractOA is hosted at https://interactoa.zbmed.de and its code is available under a permissive open source licence. In principle, the approach presented here can be applied to any other field of research.
Assessing color stability of orthodontic esthetic wires in different staining solutions
Authors: Sawan Nozha , Ben Gassem Afnan
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Esthetic orthodontic wires are preferred for their ease to fit in with natural tooth color, but their susceptibility to staining in the oral environment poses a concern. Various Coatings such as Teflon and Epoxy aim to enhance appearance and biocompatibility but may still result in discoloration. Understanding the color stability of these wires under different staining conditions is crucial for a better and enhanced treatment plan. OBJECTIVE: This study intended to assess the color stability of esthetic orthodontic wires under various staining solutions that are often used in daily life. METHOD: Color changes of Teflon and Epoxy-coated esthetic orthodontic wires were meticulously measured at baseline, 7, 14, and 21-day intervals utilizing the precise CIE Lab* color measurement system. A total of thirty-two samples of wires from each brand were prepared (n= 8/group) and immersed in staining solutions (coffee, tea, cola, and saffron). The color change within and between the groups was statistically evaluated (p< 0.05). RESULTS: Significant variations in color stability were observed across different staining solutions. Saffron emerged as the most potent agent, inducing the most pronounced color changes, whereas cola demonstrated the least impact. Furthermore, Epoxy-coated wires consistently exhibited superior color stability compared to their Teflon-coated counterparts across all staining solutions and time intervals. CONCLUSION: This study underlines the significance for orthodontists to consider staining agents’ possible effects on orthodontic wires into account when selecting the orthodontic wires. The findings suggest that Epoxy-coated wires hold promise in mitigating discoloration issues during orthodontic therapy.
Clinical observation of three-dimensional reconstruction in thoracoscopic segmental pneumonectomy
Authors: Liu Bo , Wang Kebing , Ye Si
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND:

Accurately identifying the branches of pulmonary segmental vessels and bronchi, as well as adjacent structures, and determining the spatial location of lesions within pulmonary segments, are major challenges for thoracic surgeons. The application of three-dimensional reconstruction technology holds promise in addressing this issue.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the clinical value of three-dimensional reconstruction in thoracoscopic segmental surgery.

METHODS:

Seventy-seven patients who underwent thoracoscopic segmental surgery combined with three-dimensional reconstruction at our hospital from January 1, 2020, to August 31, 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. Preoperative chest enhanced CT scans were conducted, and MIMICS software aided in reconstructing DICOM format original data for patients with pulmonary nodules to facilitate intraoperative nodule localization. Accurate segmental pneumonectomy was performed by comparing preoperative anatomical identification of target segmental arteries, veins, and bronchi, with surgical details and postoperative outcomes recorded, including intraoperative pulmonary resection distribution, operation time, blood loss, chest tube drainage, extubation time, hospital stay, and complications.

RESULTS:

Following preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction, successful segmental lung surgeries were performed, predominantly with single segmental resection (92.2%), and a minority with combined segmentectomy (7.8%). Median operation time was 130225 minutes, with intraoperative blood loss at 70100 mL and postoperative chest tube drainage at 347 mL (159690 mL). Median extubation time and hospital stay were 4 days and 7 days, respectively. Complications within the 3-month follow-up affected 11.7% of cases, including persistent pulmonary leakage (7.1%), pulmonary infection (4.3%), atelectasis (4.3%), and pleural effusion (1.4%), with no fatalities.

CONCLUSION:

Preoperative 3D reconstruction can help the operator to perform safe, efficient and accurate thoracoscopic segmental pneumonectomy, which is worth popularizing in clinic.
Understanding employee experiences of developing younger onset dementia within the workplace: A scoping review
Authors: Page Laura , Meredith Pamela , O’Reilly Maria , Donohue Genevieve , Stanley Mandy
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: There is limited information focussing on the perspectives of persons with younger onset dementia (YOD) in employment. This poses challenges for supporting this demographic within the workplace and during their transition to retirement. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this scoping review is to address the identified need to ascertain what is known about the perspectives of employees with YOD. METHODS: Records were included if they: considered working-aged persons who received a diagnosis of YOD whilst employed or soon after ceasing employment; considered the perspective of the person with YOD; and were published in English. Four databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library) were systematically searched, and grey literature was sought using the Google Scholar search engine. Using PRISMA-ScR guidelines, two reviewers screened the title/abstract then full text of identified documents. Disagreements were resolved with a third reviewer. Research papers were narratively synthesised, thematically analysed, and critically appraised. RESULTS: Fourteen peer-reviewed research papers, and nineteen grey literature items were included in the review, with research papers found to be of reasonably high methodological quality. Five themes were identified, describing the experiences of employees with YOD: (1) Trying to manage difficulties prior to diagnosis; (2) Disclosure at the point of diagnosis; (3) Reasonable adjustments; (4) Employment cessation; and (5) Regaining meaningful roles following retirement. CONCLUSION: Findings revealed evidence for an emerging understanding of the lived experience of developing YOD within the workplace; however, further research is needed regarding the capabilities and support needs for persons with YOD to influence workplace policies and practices.
Utilization of telemedicine for diagnosis and follow-up within foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery: A narrative review of the literature
Authors: Talaski Grayson M. , Baumann Anthony N. , Kermanshahi Nazanin , Walley Kempland C. , Anastasio Albert T. , de Cesar Netto Cesar
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Telemedicine has seen increasing adoption in healthcare over the past two decades, with proven clinical efficacy in several medical specialties. Orthopedics surgery has shown potential benefits from telemedicine implementation. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to evaluate the impact of telemedicine on clinical outcomes and patient and physician preferences in foot and ankle orthopedics, providing insight into the potential role of telemedicine within this subspecialty. METHODS: Multiple databases were searched for relevant articles on telemedicine in foot and ankle orthopedics. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles on telemedicine use and foot and ankle orthopedic care. Data included patient demographics, reasons for visits, duration of telemedicine, and outcomes. Analysis involved descriptive statistics, and a narrative approach to describe outcomes. RESULTS: Out of 218 articles, 12 met the inclusion criteria, comprising a total of 1,535 patients. Telemedicine visits were used for follow-up care, opinion consultations, monitoring, postoperative care, and treatment of various orthopedic conditions. Clinical outcomes demonstrated equivalence to in-person care. Patients expressed satisfaction with telemedicine but preferred in-person visits for future appointments. Physicians held neutral attitudes towards telemedicine, with concerns about the lack of physical examination. CONCLUSION: This review highlights the benefits of telemedicine in foot and ankle orthopedics. Telemedicine provides an alternative to in-person visits, improving patient access to care and offering cost and time savings. However, patient and physician preferences for in-person visits suggest a need to address concerns related to physical examination limitations. Telemedicine can supplement traditional care, but further research is required to explore its applicability in new patient consultations and optimize physician engagement.
LIVING HADIS ISLAM WASATHIYAH: Analisis terhadap Konten Dakwah Youtube “Jeda Nulis” Habib Ja’far
Authors: Maliki Ibnu Akbar , Nazar Taufid Hidayat
Published: August 2024

Islam wasathiyah menjadi tolak ukur normatif umat Islam dalam menjalankan moderasi beragama di tengah bangsa multikultural. Toleransi merupakan sikap yang mesti diterapkan dalam menghadapi kehidupan bangsa multi religi. Namun kenyataannya, hal tersebut sangat sulit diwujudkan akibat adanya penyebaran paham radikalisme dan ekstremisme secara masif di media sosial. Habib Ja’afar adalah salah satu pendakwah milenial yang sering melakukan dialog lintas agama di media sosial. Dialog tersebut dikemas dalam konten dakwah dan senantiasa mengedepankan prinsip Islam Wasathiyah. Artikel ini mengkaji nilai-nilai syiar Islam dalam konten Youtube “Jeda Nulis” milik Habib Ja’far dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi living hadith. Penelitian ini merupakan hasil kajian lapangan bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik dokumentasi dan observasi serta dianalisis dengan teknik content analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hadis-hadis tentang Islam wasathiyah telah hidup dalam dakwah Habib Ja’far. Melalui media Youtube, Habib Jaa’far menghidupkan nilai-nilai hadist Islam wasathiyah melalui tiga tradisi. Pertama, tradisi lisan yakni melalui konten podcast dan ceramah. Kedua, tradisi tulisan yakni quotes bertajuk moderasi beragama. Ketiga, tradisi praktik yakni melalui dialog lintas agama dengan menghadirkan berbagai sudut pandang dan perspektif. Adapun kontribusi penelitian ini ialah sebagai ikhtiar dakwah Islam wasathiyah di era digital, terutama di platform media sosial Youtube.
PENERAPAN KOMUNIKASI PERSUASIF ORANG TUA PADA ANAK REMAJA DALAM PEMBINAAN KEAGAMAAN DI KAWASAN REAL ESTATE DESA CICALENGKA KECAMATAN PAGEDANGAN KAB. TANGERANG BANTEN
Authors: Nasor M. , Lutpiah Lutpiah , Rifa’i Rendra Nasrul , Utama Esen Pramudya , Puspita Sari Nina Ayu , Asriyandi Asriyandi
Published: August 2024

Remaja  merupakan  bagian  dari  usia  perkembangan  seorang  anak  yang rentan  terpengaruhi   oleh  lingkungan,   salah  satunya  lingkungan   yang   dapat menjerumuskan  mereka  pada  kenakalan  remaja.  Sehingga  orang tua  memiliki peranan  penting  untuk  membina  keagamaan  anak  remajanya.  Salah  satu  cara orang tua adalah dengan menerapkan  komunikasi  persuasif pada anaknya. Dari latar belakang tersebut, permasalahan yang penulis teliti adalah bagaimana orang tua di kawasan real estate Desa Cicalengka, Kecamatan Pagedangan, Kabupaten Tangerang – Banten menerapkan komunikasi persuasif pada anak remaja dalam melakukan pembinaan keagamaan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui cara orang tua mengajak,   mempengaruhi,   dan  membina  anaknya  agar  melakukan   kegiatan keagamaan  dengan  menerapkan  komunikasi  persuasif  tersebut.  Penelitian  ini menggunakan  metode  kualitatif  dengan  jenis  pendekatan  penelitian  lapangan (field   research).   Dalam   pengambilan   sampel   peneliti   menggunakan   teknik purposive sampling  yakni dengan mengambil  sampel  dengan kriteria dan hasil sampel  berjumlah  22 orang, 11 orang tua dan 11  remaja berusia 17-20 tahun. Kemudian  teknik  yang  digunakan  dalam  pengumpulan  data  yaitu  observasi, wawancara,  dan  dokumentasi.  Adapun   hasil  penelitian  menunjukkan  bahwa penerapan  komunikasi  persuasif  orang tua  dalam  pembinaan  keagamaan  pada anak remaja adalah dengan berbagai cara diantaranya mengajak anak untuk shalat berjamaah,    membaca    Al-Qur’an    bersama,    mengikuti    kajian    dimasjid, membiasakan  diri  membaca  surah yasin pada malam jumat,  serta memberikan ketauladanan untuk menciptakan akhlak yan baik bagi diri anak remaja. orang tua juga  memiliki berbagai metode dalam pelaksanaan pembinaan keagamaan yaitu keteladanan,  pembiasaan,  nasihat,  taghrib  dan  tarhib.  Penerapan  komunikasi persuasif  tersebut  memberikan  efek kepada  anak remaja,  baik  itu efek afektif, kognitif ataupun behavioral.  Sehingga menjadikan  remaja  sebagai pribadi yang paham tentang nilai-nilai ajaran agama Islam dan mampu mengamalkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
The Relevance of Amali Sufism and Philosophical Sufism in Modern Times
Authors: Elfando Mario Excel , Nurwahidin Nurwahidin
Published: August 2024

In modern times there has been a humanistic decadence because humans have lost direct knowledge about the authenticity of themselves and due to the ego that humans have. This creates a spiritual crisis that grips the human mind and leads to various problems. The religion of Islam has all the things that are necessary for spiritual realisation and human inner peace. Sufism, which is the contemplative way of Islam, is a means to achieve that goal. This article will discuss what are the shortcomings of modernity that need to be filled by sufism and how is the relevance of sufism, especially in its two forms, namely practical and philosophical sufism, in modern times. The purpose of this article is to find out how far practical sufism and philosophical sufism can play a role in filling the void of modernity. By using a literature study, it was concluded that sufism plays roles in overcoming the negative impacts caused by a lack of contemplative attitudes in economic, political,and  social life, as well as interactions with the natural environment. Both practical and philosophical sufism are relevant to modern times. Practical sufism has a role to improve morality, while philosophical sufism has a role to enrich intellectual treasures in modern times.
The Concept of a Soul Mate in the Perspective of Tafsir al-ibriz
Authors: Safitri Lutfi Dewi
Published: August 2024

This paper discusses the concept of mate to be used by using Perspective of Tafsir al-Ibriz by Bisri Mustofa by revealing it in endeavor of Design mate to become a contribution of knowledge and scientific tafsir. Because currently it is necessary to have much knowledge about the mate to minimize the level of disputes in the wedding and lower the divorce rate. This paper is included in library research that originated from data collection in the form of books, articles and journal documents related to mate. Through the Maudhu'i approach by collecting verses about the mate and attracted concrete conclusions with the theme of the concept of the mate. The formulation of the problem in this study is what is the concept of a soul mate in the perspective of tafsir al-Ibriz and how relevant it is in the effort to design a soul mate. Based on the results of research, literature data and the set of Qur'anic verses with the keyword zawj answered the formulation of the problem that two concepts of mate were found two concepts of the mate in the Qur'an based on the interpretation of KH. Bisri Mustofa on the interpretation of al-Ibriz is the concept of mate is a soul mate by Surah al-a'rāf [7]:189, Surah An-Nisā '[4]:1, Surah an-naḥl [16]:72, Surah ar-Rūm [30]:21 and the second concept of the mate is fate by the Surah Aż-żāriyāt [51]:49, Surah An-Naba' [78]:8 and Surah Fāṭir [35]:11. What is revealing in the diabling design of the mate with an endeavor to improve yourself and to create yourself in the best version. As an effort to get good mate as with the desired pair. That is with four steps to improvement. First intention, second self-preservation, third adorned with the science, and the fourth keep the strap of the Silaturahmi.
The leadership of Prophet Dauid and Prophet Sulayman in the Qur'an
Authors: Rahardja Muhammad Nurfaizi Arya
Published: August 2024

Kepemimpinan adalah sebuah unsur yang tidak bisa dipisahkan dalam Islam dan kehidupan sehari-hari, karena kepemimpinan adalah fitrah seorang manusia untuk hidup dalam sebuah kelompok dan dalam setiap kelompoknya dibutuhkan seorang pemimpin untuk dijadikan pedoman kelompok tersebut. Salah satu isu kepemimpinan dalam al-Qur’an adalah kisah kepemimpinan Nabi Daud As. dan Nabi Sulaiman As. Banyak peneliti yang telah meneliti kepemimpinan Nabi Daud As. dan Nabi Sulaiman As. namun hanya berfokus kepada sifat yang dimiliki Nabi Daud As. dan Nabi Sulaiman As. sebagai figur pemimpin. Berdasarkan hal itu penulis melihat adanya ruang kosong dalam penelitian tentang kepemimpinan Nabi Daud As. dan Nabi Sulaiman As.  yaitu bagaimana Nabi Daud As. dan Nabi Sulaiman As menjalankan kepemimpinannya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dan menggunakan teknik library research untuk mendapatkan data penelitiannya. Sumber data utama dari penelitian ini adalah Qs. al-Naml/ 27: 36-37 dan Qs. Ṣād/ 38: 22-24. Data yang didapat dari penelitian ini akan dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif-analisis dengan menggunakan metode penafsiran maudū‘ī. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah, 1. Adanya perubahan Nabi Daud As. dalam menyelesaikan masalah, yaitu sebelum diuji dan pasca diuji oleh Allah Swt. 2. Nabi Daud As. bertugas untuk mengelola wilayah kepemimpinannya dengan baik, mendengarkan aspirasi yang memilihnya, dan menyelesaikan masalah dengan adil dan benar, 3. Nabi Sulaiman As. merupakan seorang pemimpin yang tegas, berhati-hati dan berpendirian, 4. Nabi Sulaiman As. pemimpin yang sangat percaya diri.
The Concept of the Meeting Point of Hisab and Rukyat of the Beginning of the Hijri Month
Authors: Sakirman Sakirman , Jamil A
Published: August 2024

The determination of the beginning of the lunar month still leaves debates in various criteria used by the hisab and rukyat methods. The debate leads to differences in starting and ending the beginning of the lunar month which is loaded with the implementation of worship. Conceptually, both hisab and rukyat can be analogized in a side of the coin. Both will not conflict if studied with the correct methodology.  The debate on the criteria in the hishab and rukyat methods that occurs on the surface is due to grassroots friction that does not understand the two methods. This study examines how
Measurement of optical density in a narrow wavelength band: a method for correcting the results of indirect measurements
Authors: Ivanov A. V. , Marchenko S. N. , Koldashov A. V. , Zyablikov D. N.
Published: August 2024

The issues of correspondence of the results of direct and indirect measurements of optical density in a narrow wavelength band are considered. The optical density in a narrow wavelength band was measured by filtering the luminous flux according to the international standard ISO 5-3:2009 “Photography and graphic technology – Density measurements. Part 3: Spectral conditions” (direct measurement) and spectral method (indirect measurement). In order to ensure the uniformity of optical density measurements in a narrow wavelength band and establish the traceability of measurement results to the State Primary Standard of optical density units GET 206-2016, the degree of conformity of the results obtained by two methods was investigated. The techniques of measuring optical density in a narrow wavelength band for each method are described. The method of fi ltering the luminous flux was implemented using GET 206-2016, namely using a complex for measuring diffuse optical transmittance density. The Cary 7000 spectrophotometer (Agilent, USA) was used to implement the spectral method. Data on measuring the optical density of glass light fi lters by two methods are presented. A method for correcting the results of spectral measurements has been developed and a correction to the results of spectral measurements has been determined. The developed method and the correction make it possible to establish the correspondence of the results of spectral measurements to the results of measurements by fi ltering the luminous fl ux. Also, the described method for correcting the results of spectral measurements makes it possible to establish the traceability of the results of optical density measurements by the spectral method to the measurement results using GET 206-2016.
Improving the accuracy of measurement of bistatic scattering characteristics of material samples in various conf gurations
Authors: Gilmutdinov R. G. , Menshikh N. L. , Fedorov S. A.
Published: August 2024

The infl uence of diffraction effects at the edges of fl at samples of small (2–4 wavelengths of incident wave) sizes on the results of measurements of the refl ection coeffi cient of the sample material, a bistatic characteristic that depends on the frequency of radiation in a wide (10–85°) range of incidence angles is considered. To reduce the infl uence of diffraction effects, samples of various confi gurations have been developed, made of magnetodielectric with frequency dispersion of dielectric and magnetic permeability. The samples are a metal plate, on one side of which the material under study is applied, and the other surfaces of the plate are covered with radiation-absorbent material. The scattering characteristics of samples of the developed confi gurations are numerically calculated and experimentally measured on a bistatic facility in an anechoic chamber. The experimental results correspond with the calculated data. A noticeable reduction in the infl uence of diffraction effects on the refl ectivity values in a wide angular and frequency range has been shown. Using numerical methods in the FEKO software package, the infl uence of the sample confi guration on the methodical error in refl ectance measurements was studied. It is shown that this error can be reduced by using a substrate of an extended shape in the plane of incidence (samples of a hybrid confi guration). The results obtained can be used to measure the scattering characteristics of materials in free space.
Monitoring the parameters of printed strip lines in the microwave range of electromagnetic waves
Authors: Terentyev A. A. , Lupanova E. A. , Nikulin S. M. , Petrov V. V.
Published: August 2024

The characteristic impedance of printed strip lines is determined by their design, cross-sectional geometry, relative permeability of the insulating base, and other factors that cannot be accurately estimated. The known methods for monitoring its frequency dependence using microwave measurements are not perfect and require further development. The proposed work proposes a method for experimental monitoring of the entire set of parameters of printed strip transmission lines: wave impedance, relative effective dielectric constant, as well as phase velocity and attenuation coeffi cient of a propagating electromagnetic wave. The characteristic impedance is determined by the s-parameters of the connection of coaxial strip junctions with a segment of an electrically long line. The wave parameters measured in the coaxial channel are transformed in the area of contact of the coaxial and strip lines, which makes it possible to obtain an analytical estimate of the wave impedance over the entire frequency range of the vector network analyzer or at least in its individual frequency windows. In the proposed method, the phase velocity, attenuation coeffi cient and relative effective dielectric constant are controlled by the differential-phase method based on the results of measuring the transmission coeffi cients of coaxial strip junction connections transformed to the contact areas by sections of electrically long and short printed stripline transmission lines. The performance of the proposed method for monitoring the parameters of printed strip lines is confi rmed by automated modeling, and its effectiveness is confi rmed by a full-scale experiment. The results obtained are useful to development engineers of integrated microwave technology and specialists in the field of monitoring object parameters in non-standard guide systems.