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Analisis Nilai Tambah Pengolahan Gula Semut Pada Umkm Guleku di Desa Tuana Tuha
Authors: Siska Siska , Nugroho Candra Catur , Rukmi Handayani Pinto , Syahruddin Syahruddin
Published: February 2023

Palm trees have a high economy because almost all of them can provide financial benefits. One of them is in Kenohan District, namely in Tuana Tuha Village, developing one of its economic potentials, namely by producing raw materials derived from palm sap. Tuana Tuha, Kenohan District. Then to find out what are the obstacles faced by the business. This research was carried out in May 2022 in MSMEs processing ant sugar. This study uses primary and secondary data obtained from business owners through direct interviews using questionnaires, and secondary data obtained through literature that has a relationship with this research. The method used in this study is the analysis of the added value of the Hayami method (1987) with the help of the Microsoft Office Excel 2013 computer program. The results of this study indicate that the added value of processing palm sugar products in May 2022 is Rp. 23,003,-kg with an added value ratio of 0.38 percent, and the profit earned on the Guleku SMEs from processing 1 Kilogram of palm sugar raw materials into palm sugar is Rp. 22.003,-kg with a profit rate of 0.37 percent. The obstacle faced in this ant sugar business is the weather factor.
Remembering Palghat Raghu
Authors: Wren Toby
Published: February 2023

Palghat Raghu was a master of the mridangam and one of the leading figures in South Indian Carnatic music. In this article, I want to contribute a perspective on his musical life and, through my reflections on my time with him, contribute insights toward a fuller understanding of Carnatic music and Western engagements with it. I do so by drawing on fieldwork I conducted in Chennai, India, at various times between 2005–2013. Specifically, I use examples of solkattu from my lessons with him to illustrate Raghu's approach to rhythm and the general rhythmic approach within Carnatic music, including the kinds of musical-cognitive skills involved in rhythmic production within the Carnatic system. By describing aspects of his practice and his various interactions with other musicians, I also reflect on his position as a culture-bearer and on the relationships between musical cultures.
Ala-ul Mulk: A Political Genius and Confidant of Alauddin Khalji
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of History, Centre of Advanced Study, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P), India., Hasan Dr. Syed Bashir
Published: February 2023

Alauddin Khalji had usurped power with the help of his friends and confidants. Besides Ulugh Khan (brother of Alauddin Khalji), Zafar Khan Nusrat Khan and Alp Khan, he had Malik Ala-ulMulk a very trusted person, in his confidential circle. He was posted with Alauddin Khalji during his governorship of Kara. This officer of Alauddin misled Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji by his fabricated reports when Alauddin Khalji took a bold action of proceeding on an expedition to Devagiri without obtaining permission of the Sultan. From his Kara days till his death, Ala-ul Mulk remained a confidant of Alauddin Khalji and gave him his sincere advices whenever the Sultan asked for. He was an officer who always spoke fearlessly while giving his sincere advices even against the wishes of the Sultan. His sincerity and truthfulness was truly acknowledged by the Sultan.
Ambiguous Set Theory: A New Approach to Deal with Unconsciousness and Ambiguousness of Human Perception
Authors:   Deep Learning Lab, Department of Data Science and Analytics, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer 305817, Rajasthan India, Singh Pritpal
Published: February 2023

Recently, precise measurement of uncertainty of data with fuzzy attributes is considered as one of the main problems. For this purpose, fuzzy sets, intuitionistic fuzzy sets, and neutrosophic set theory are extensively introduced. The problem arises in computing the complement of true or false membership values in the case of indeterminacy. Instead of indeterminacy as discussed in neutrosophic set theory, it can be completely true, partially true, or partially false. To deal with this, the theory of ambiguous sets has recently been introduced. A real-time example of dealing with unconsciousness and ambiguousness in relation to human perception is discussed, illustrating the motivation of the ambiguous set theory. Finally, this study focuses on the definition of the ambiguous set, its mathematical representation, and the associated concepts.
Phenology, growth and productivity of rice (Oryza sativa l.) under reduced sunlight intensity and foliar nitrogen application
Authors: GARIMA  , S. S. SANDHU
Published: February 2023

The field experiments related to the study were conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bahowal. There were 20 treatment combinations comprising of four levels of sunlight intensity [control (full sunlight), 50% reduction in sunlight light intensity during 15-45(R15-45), 46-75(R46-75) and 76-105(R76-105) DAT] and five levels of foliar nitrogen application [control (only recommended nitrogen, no foliar spray), spray of 3% urea before (NB), midway(NM), afterwards(NA) and midway-afterwards(NMA) the reduction in sunlight intensity in addition to the recommended nitrogen application]. Radiation level of R15-45 significantly preponed (2-5 days) the occurrence of phenological stages from maximum tillering to physiological maturity. Similarly, R46-75 significantly preponed (3-9 days) the occurrences of flag leaf initiation to physiological maturity. The nitrogen level of NB, significantly delayed the occurrence of flag leaf initiation to physiological maturity stages (2-5 days), NM delayed flag leaf initiation to physiological maturity (2-4 days), NA delayed anthesis to physiological maturity (1-4 days) and NMA delayed panicle emergence to physiological maturity (2-5 days). Plant height of rice was significantly increased due to R15-45 (5.21-5.26%) and R46-75 (6.95-7.61%) and also with foliar nitrogen application levels of NB, NM, NA and NMA by 9.95-9.89, 9.65-10.06, 8.06-7.57 and 9.65-9.29 per cent, respectively. Number of tillers m-2 was significantly reduced (4.71-15.99%) under low light conditions and was increased (5.59-23.34%) with foliar nitrogen application. Yield attributes were affected by the reduced sunlight intensity and foliar nitrogen application. Grain yield was significantly reduced as a result of R15-45 (9.19-11.41%), R46-75 (14.29-16.35%) and R76-105 (8.15-10.67%) and foliar nitrogen application levels of NB, NM and NMA resulted in significant increase the grain yield by 9.32-10.19, 5.74-6.38 and 4.59-5.74 per cent respectively, as compared to control.
Recent and future soil temperature regime in the coldest part of Poland
Authors: ANDRZEJ GÓRNIAK
Published: February 2023

Global climate change is one of the factors changing the thermal regime of soils and thus the conditions of agricultural production. The soil temperature data of two stations (Białystok and Suwałki) of Poland for 40 years (1981-2020) measured at five depths (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 cm) were analyzed.  The averaging of the soil temperature for the layers 0-20 cm and 0-50 cm indicated a progressive warming of soils. At the beginning of the 21st century, there was a change in the thermal regime from frigid to mesic, with an average rate of 0.40C per decade. In the summer months, rate of increase was twice as high. Soil climate change results in already changing structure of plant cultivation and the need to introduce new elements in the technology of soil cultivation. To ensure a satisfactory yield of plants, it will be particularly important to rationally modify the water management of agricultural areas.
Geospatial mapping and biophysical analysis of factors that affect oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) yields in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: A. ABUBAKAR  , M. Y. ISHAK  , A. ABU BAKAR  , MD. K. UDDIN  , N. K. UMAR
Published: February 2023

The objective of this study is to model oil palm yield distributions and investigate the factors that influence oil palm yields in Peninsular Malaysia using remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) techniques. Herein, we investigate six factors that influence oil palm yield in Peninsular Malaysia, including mean annual minimum and maximum temperatures, mean annual rainfall, average number of rainy days per year, average annual relative humidity, and elevation. In order to model oil palm yield in Peninsular Malaysia, a large yield dataset covering Peninsular Malaysia for 37 years (1983 to 2020), as well as related explanatory variables, were collected. Areal interpolation was used to model the average yield distribution across the study area. The findings of this study show that oil palm yields vary across Peninsular Malaysia. Due to favourable climate and elevation, southern and southwestern Peninsular Malaysia, including Johor, Pahang, Melaka, and Selangor, recorded the highest amount of yield.
Crop models for assessing impact and adaptation options under climate change
Authors: PIARA SINGH
Published: February 2023

Increased amount of green house gases (GHG) in the atmosphere will cause climate change that will adversely impact crop production especially in the arid and semi-arid regions of the developing countries. Development and implementation of field level adaptations measures to cope up with climate change are necessary to the farmers whose livelihood depends on crop-based income. Crop simulation models that incorporate soil-crop-climate processes of plant growth and that are sensitive to climate change factors can be used to quantify impact of climate change on crop production and evaluating and prioritizing adaptation measures at farm level. This paper analyses the impacts of climate change and plausible agronomic, land and water management and genetic adaptations options for the major crops of the semi-arid tropical region with examples from selected sites in India and other developing countries. The crop models need to be linked to the improved pest, disease and weed models to analyze and predict yield losses, especially those due to climate change. The simulation models also need to incorporate the impact of extreme weather events on crop production that is projected to increase with climate change.
A CONTAÇÃO DE HISTÓRIAS NO COTIDIANO ESCOLAR E NOS PROCESSOS FORMATIVOS DOCENTES
Authors: Araújo Nádia Barros , Nunes Rodrigo dos Reis , Ferraz Rinalda Cordeiro Siqueira Costa
Published: February 2023

Este artigo busca discutir acercadas percepções e reflexões dos professores da Educação Básica, egressos do curso de formação que tratou da contação de histórias por contadores tradicionais no cotidiano escolar, como uma das etapas da pesquisa participante sobre o uso pedagógico das narrativas orais dos contadores de história de Tapiramutá/Bahia, numa perspectiva socioeducativa. Como técnica investigativa, foi aplicado um questionário online que contou com a colaboração de 17 (dezessete) egressos participantes da formação. A análise se estabeleceu considerando a abordagem qualitativa de pesquisa. Como suporte teórico, se fundamentou em Matos (2005), Sisto (2001), Busatto (2013), dentre outros. Os resultados apontam que: a) os egressos compreendem a contação de histórias da tradição oral no cotidiano escolar como uma atividade que direciona o trabalho pedagógico para o cultivo e respeito às multiplicidades culturais, para além do domínio dos conteúdos hegemônicos e hierarquizados no currículo tradicional; e b) Na ampla maioria, as atividades apontadas como exitosas são voltadas para a interdisciplinaridade, geralmente articulando duas ou três disciplinas, numa perspectiva de diálogo entre as histórias contadas, os conteúdos/saberes e os objetivos e temas a serem alcançados. C) Percebe-se que nas atividades desenvolvidas em sala de aula emergem práticas humanizadoras que permitem o reconhecimento e a valorização de saberes populares, possibilitado também a percepção dos contadores de histórias enquanto atores sociais, culturais e históricos.
LETRAMENTO EM SAÚDE: INFLUÊNCIA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA EM SAÚDE
Authors: Da Silva Ana Paula Dantas , Araujo Juliana Duarte , Soares Késsia Pereira Silva , Cavalcanti Euni de Oliveira
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: identificar através da literatura como o letramento em saúde influencia na ampliação da promoção em saúde na atenção primária. Método: revisão integrativa dos artigos publicados relacionados ao tema nas bases de dados Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Resultados: práticas educativas são muito positivas na estimulação do letramento em saúde (LS), pois possibilitam a participação eficaz dos usuários e assim pode-se identificar as carências de educação em saúde, a falta de informações e a importância da troca de conhecimentos. Conclusão: para ofertar uma assistência completa ao paciente é fundamental um empoderamento por parte dos profissionais de saúde, de modo a promover e manter uma boa saúde. Essa conduta torna-se indispensável na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS), tendo em conta que é a porta de entrada do sistema de saúde e acolhe as principais patologias.
Mobilidade Intergeracional Educacional no Brasil: Uma Análise Comparativa dos Anos de 1996 e 2014
Authors: Firmino V. de Araújo Araújo Adriano , Luis da S. Netto Jr. José , Bettizaide Oliveira de Siqueira Liedje
Published: February 2023

A transmissão intergeracional da educação tem um papel importante sobre a desigualdade de renda. O presente estudo busca analisar comparativamente as mobilidades intergeracionais educacionais nos anos de 1996 e 2014. Para tanto fez uso do suplemento de mobilidade educacional da Pesquisa Nacional de Amostra por Domicílios presente para os anos citados. Os resultados sugerem que houve um aumento no grau de mobilidade intergeracional educacional caracterizado por uma redução da persistência educacional dos pais menos letrados e aumento da persistência dos pais com mais escolaridade. Filhos corresidentes apresentaram uma maior dinâmica educacional comparado a dos emancipados. Famílias residentes em áreas rurais e na Região Nordeste apresentaram uma menor mobilidade educacional e as mulheres apresentaram uma maior mobilidade educacional.
Income Inequality of the Brazilian Amazon Population
Authors: Braga de Almeida-Gabriel Flávio , Ribeiro Márcio Luiz , Felipe Ferreira da Luz João , Augusto Lira Vaz da Costa Carlos
Published: February 2023

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the behavior of income distribution in the Amazonian States of Brazil from 2004 to 2015. As complementary objectives, we sought to determine the immediate causes of any differences of Household Income Per Capita (HIPC) distribution in the Legal Amazon, based on the static decomposition of the Gini Index, and to analyze the dynamic decomposition of the Gini Index considering HIPC portions. This methodology used microdata from the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD) for the analyzed period. As a result, the Gini index of the Legal Amazon HIPC performed differently from that of Brazil (without Legal Amazon). The HIPC portion formed by the income of military and civil servants from the Legal Amazon stood out for having the highest degree of negative progressivity when compared to the rest of the country, whereas “government transfers” had the highest degree of positive progressivity, being responsible for 36.7 of the Gini Index variation from 2004 to 2015.
Från diagnostisering till intersektionalitet
Authors: Lönngren Ann-Sofie
Published: February 2023

From Diagnosis to Intersectionality: Strindberg Research from 1963–2011

This article was written as a sequel to Göran Lindström’s article in Svensk litteraturtidskrift (Swedish Literature Magazine) in 1962, and consists of a qualitative, evaluative survey of research on the Swedish author August Strindberg (1849–1912) during the period 1963–2011. A selection of more or less new sub-fields (such as music, TV, radio, film, prose and poetry) arise within the larger field of research on Strindberg’s life and works during this time. Simultaneously, research on drama, modernity, history and mysticism continues to develop. The field of psychological studies underwent major transformations during this period, as tendencies to diagnose the author shifts to a discussion of the historical production of concepts such as “madness”. This tendency is also visible in the field of biographical research, where the intention to reveal the “truth” about the author gives way to investigations of the “author” as a literary function. Furthermore, the same development could be seen in the field that went through the most rapid and thorough change and expansion, gender studies, where attention shifts from investigating Strindberg’s relationship to women to a discussion of the historical production of norms concerning gender and sexuality. My conclusion was, however, that gender studies as well as the discussion of Strindberg as a national author need to employ a more intersectional approach in the future to further deepen and develop these fields. In 1962, Lindström called for additional pieces to add to the Strindberg-puzzle. In 2011, I ask for further development of the critical meta-perspectives on the great cultural construct known as “Strindberg”.
Nyöversättning – när, hur och varför?
Authors: Tegelberg Elisabeth
Published: February 2023

Literary Re-translation: How, When and Why?

This article deals with the issue of literary re-translation, its causes and characteristics. The analysis is illustrated by means of examples mainly derived from Swedish literary texts that have been translated and retranslated into French. Here, I aim to examine the particular premises of retranslation, as opposed to those of first translation, and the different roles which, depending on these premises, the individual translator faces in the translation process. The article stresses the importance of the “subjective traces” that every translator leaves in his/her translation.

My analysis takes into account a number of factors liable to provoke the retranslation of a literary work: ageing, interpretative variety, fidelity, translational style, etc. Further, the article discusses translation problems with respect to such concepts as spoken language, dialect, and the language of poetry and of drama; all of which are important causes for retranslation. It also addresses the concept of censorship, which, in the history of literary translation, has frequently deformed and sometimes even mutilated important original literary texts and which, consequently, has been a determining factor in the decision to submit an already translated text for new translation.

Finally, the article briefly touches upon the concept of revised translation, which can be said to occupy a middle position between the existing translation of a literary text and its retranslation. In connection with this concept, the article also mentions the recourse to translation from a language other than the original language. It seems inevitable that the intermediate language inflicts a number of semantic, stylistic and pragmatic losses upon the translation in relation to the original text, and it is only natural that this type of translation should be a common cause for retranslation.
Välsignade jul
Authors: Lilja Eva
Published: February 2023

Blessed Christmas: Tradition and Resistance in Sonja Åkesson’s Christmas Poems

This article deals with five poems by Sonja Åkesson, all of which feature a Christmas celebration as their common theme, and analyze Christmas through a gendered perspective as well by means of a sharp critique of consumption. The most typical device of Åkesson’s style is the ironic double; when looking at Christmas through her eyes, the reader is provided with a double image. The first two poems are written in the middle of the fifties and are seen through the eyes of a child. The latter three poems, written about ten years later, have the perspective of the house wife. Åkesson criticizes the false pictures of a happy old-fashioned celebration, of the happy child at Christmas, and of the clever house wife bringing Christmas into the house. At the same time, these five poems are characterized by joy and warmth.

My readings of these poems are contextualized using some of the cultural history surrounding the Christmas holiday. The young Christian church initiated this feast during the 4th century, and intended it as a replacement for three other Roman occasions: two of them orgiastic Dionysian festivals and the third a quiet day of sun worship. The church also planned to strengthen the bonds between parent and child with the help of this new feast. From a cosmological perspective, any family should model the sacred family during Christmas. I argue that this concept is an impossible one. From a gender-studies perspective, the very idea will place a woman and house wife in a very peculiar situation, a fact brilliantly developed through Åkesson’s five poems.
Antisipasi Potensi Penurunan Debit Air Melalui Analisis Daya Dukung Lahan Dan Daya Tampung Air Kota Payakumbuh
Authors: Desman Sutria , Edial Helfia
Published: February 2023

Setiap tahun Kota Payakumbuh mengalami peningkatan penggunaan air bersih, hal ini dapat dilihat dari terjadinya peningkatan jumlah pelanggan PDAM disetiap tahun. Terjadi peningkatan sebesar 9.335 pelanggan selama Sembilan tahun, atau rata-rata meningkat seribu pelanggan setiap tahunnya. Seiring dengan bertambahnya jumlah masyarakat pengguna air bersih maka hal ini dikhawatirkan dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya potensi penurunan debit air bersih. Pada bagian lain pertumbuhan jumlah penduduk setiap tahunnya juga menyebabkan penggunaan lahan terbangun yang terus meningkat. Untuk mengantisipasi penurunan potensi air bersih ini maka dilakukan analisis daya dukung lahan dan daya tampung air Kota Payakumbuh. Penelitian ini menggunakanan metode Analisis Driver, Pressure, Impact dan Respons serta Study literatur.Hasil dari analisis, perlunya peningkatan luas dan kualitas daerah tangkapan air,Meningkatkan tutupan vegetasi pada lahan-lahan terbuka, pengembangan tata kelola lahan basah,Peningkatan pengawasan dan pemantauan tutupan lahan.
Assessment of left atrial volume and function by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography in obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai
Published: February 2023

Aims: To evaluate the volumetric and functional abnormalities of the left atrium (LA) using real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared with a control group.

Methods: Patients with OSA and age-and sex-matched control subjects were recruited to the study in Bach Mai hospital. All patients underwent polysomnography recording. Comprehensive 2-dimensional echocardiographic (2DE) was performed to all subjects according to American Society of Echocardiography guidelines, followed by RT3DE. Maximum LA volume, maximum LA volume indexed for body surface area (BSA), minimum LA volume, and LA volume before contraction were obtained.

Results: From June 2021 to June 2022, there were 46 OSA patients and 30 controls were included in the study. Mean age of OSA patients 51.3 ± 11.7. Men accounted for 63% (29/46). The apnea-hypopnea index, percentage of total sleep time with an oxygen saturation level < 90%, arousal index were higher in OSA patients compared with controls. There was a significantly higher 2D LA volume index and E/E’ ratio in the OSA patients compared with the controls (p<0.05). RT3D echocardiography results showed a larger maximum LA volume indexed for BSA, LA volume before atrial contraction, total LA systolic volume, and active LA systolic volume and a higher active LA ejection fraction in the OSA patients compared with controls (p<0.05 for all). There was an increase in the following LA parameters on RT3DE according to the levels of OSA severity: 3D maximum LA volume, 3D maximum LA volume index, 3D LA volume before LA contraction; 3D LA total systolic volume, 3D LA active systolic volume, 3D LA active systolic ejection fraction (p<0.05). On the other hand, 2D maximum LA volume and 2D maximum LA volume index did not differ according to the severity of OSA (p>0.05)

Conclusion: There was a significant increase in LA volume and augmentation of LA active systolic function in patients with OSA. The severity of OSA was directly linked with the enlargement of 3D LA volume while this was not seen with 2D LA volume.
The Application of Neural Networks to Modular Arrangements of Predetermined Time Standards
Authors: Basitere Emmanuel , Daniyan Ilesanmi , Mpofu Khumbulani , Adeodu Adefemi
Published: February 2023

To study the method of reducing the low-frequency vibration noise of tires, a passenger car tire (205/55R16) is taken as the research object. The dynamic grounding characteristics and vibration reduction mechanism of the cat’s paw pad are analysed. The research showed that the swing deformation characteristics of paw pads during the walking process of cats are one of the main ways to reduce the impact from the ground and achieve vibration reduction and silencing. To analyse the influence of tire grounding on noise, tire grounding is divided into five areas, and the characteristics of ten tire grounding areas are analysed through tests. Pearson correlation analysis is used to obtain the characteristics of the eight most relevant grounding parameters with tire noise, and multiple linear regression is conducted between the characteristics of the eight grounding areas. The product of the correlation coefficient and the average value of the characteristics of the ground contact area shows that the central area of the tire tread contributes the most to the tire noise. The swing deformation characteristics of the bionic cat paw pad are realized by setting the staggered side branch pipe groove in the centre of the tire, and the vibration reduction characteristics of the bionic tire are analysed using the finite element method. The results showed that when the tire rolls, the amplitude and fluctuation range of the ground radial excitation force acting on the bionic tire are reduced compared with the original tire, and the vibration and noise characteristics of the tire are improved.
Study on the Dynamic Characteristics of Bit Anchor Cable Drilling in the Gravel Sediments of a Soft Rock Bottom Hole
Authors: Gao Kuidong , Liu Jihai , Zeng Qingliang , Cheng Jingyi , Sun Liqing , Lin Lisong
Published: February 2023

During the pore-forming stage of floor heave treatment, the phenomenon of gravel sediment accumulation in the bottom hole often occurs, which causes great difficulties in the normal installation of the anchor cable. Based on this observation, a new anchor cable installation method was proposed, which involves installing a drill bit at the front end of the anchor cable to assist its drilling. With the help of an anchor cable drilling test bench, the influence of the bit, motion parameters, and hole environment on the performance of anchor cable drilling was studied. Through the co-simulation of the discrete element method (i.e., multibody dynamics (DEM-MBD)), the drilling process of the bit anchor cable was simulated, and the dynamic characteristics of the bit anchor cable drilling in the bottom hole gravel sediment were analysed. The results show that installing a drill bit in front of the anchor cable can greatly reduce the drilling resistance and hamper torque during anchor cable drilling. When the rotational direction of the bit anchor cable is consistent with the spiral direction of the anchor cable, the bit anchor cable can exhibit better drilling performance. The drilling resistance and hindering torque of the bit anchor cable are the largest when drilling in soaked particles, followed by drilling in dry particles, and the smallest occurs when drilling in moist particles. The research results can provide reference for the parameter setting of anchor cable auxiliary installation equipment.
Web-Based Intelligent Tutoring System On Students Achievement And Interest In Technical Drawing In Niger State
Authors: Hassan Abdullahi Muhammad , Usman  , Bala  , Mannir  , Karfe
Published: February 2023

The study examines how a web-based innovative coaching system affects students' performance and interest in technical drawing in Niger, Nigeria. The hypotheses created in answer to the two study questions are evaluated using the A.05 significance threshold. The investigation was conducted utilizing a pre-post non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental study design. The study's participants comprised 428 National Technical College (NTC) II, students. The sample size for this study was 180 students, of whom 68 were in the experimental group, and 112 were in the control group. The experimental group employed Simple Random Sampling (SRS) and intentional sampling techniques. The instruments used to gather data are the Technical Drawing Achievement Test (TDAT) and the Technical Drawing Interest Inventory (TDII). The reliability coefficient for TDAT is 0.77, whereas the reliability coefficient for TDII is 0.79 using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient. The mean was used to answer research questions, and ANCOVA was used to evaluate the hypotheses. The study's findings demonstrated that web-based intelligent tutoring solutions are more successful in raising student achievement and piquing their interest in technical drawing than traditional teaching techniques. It was suggested that professors, particularly those teaching technical drawing, employ a web-based intelligent tutoring system for technical college students to enhance students' academic performance and pique their interest in technical drawing.
DETERMINAN MINAT GENERASI Z MEMBELI SUKUK RITEL DENGAN MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATING
Authors: Nurul Izzah  , Soemitra Andri , Nawawi Zuhrinal M
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of Generation Z's interest in buying retail Sukuk with social media as a moderating variable. This paper uses data obtained from a structured questionnaire. Then test the hypotheses developed to answer research questions. The survey was conducted on 260 Generation Z samples in Padangsidimpuan City and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results showed that yield, financial literacy, and social media significantly affected the purchase intention of Generation Z retail Sukuk. However, social media did not significantly moderate the relationship between return, financial risk, and financial literacy in increasing interest in buying retail Sukuk. buy retail bonds. buy retail bonds. Generation Z Sukuk. To increase Generation Z's interest in buying retail Sukuk, financial sector authorities need to improve education and outreach regarding retail Sukuk through social media platforms. As far as the authors know, there has been no research that focuses explicitly on social media in moderating the variables that influence the purchase intention of Generation Z Retail Sukuk.

Keywords: Retail Sukuk, Interest, Social Media, Moderation
Preserving David’s Characterization (A Narrative Reading of 1 Sam 25)
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Padilla III, OP Wenifredo
Published: February 2023

This is an example of reading a biblical text as a narrative unity. The article argues for the holistic reading of the whole of 1 Sam 25. What some scholars argue for an appended v. 1 and vv. 43-44, will be seen as integral part of the whole narrative of trying to preserve the characterization of David as a divinely-appointed king, an act that is given a suspenseful start in the loss of David’s protector in the person of Samuel (v. 1), and provided with a theological support in David’s marriage to Abigail, a marriage that is set as an ideal one compared to David other marriages mentioned in the narrative (vv. 43-44).
Alasdair MacIntyre on Thomism and The Status of Modern Moral Inquiry
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Sagut Joel , Castillo, O.P. Norberto
Published: February 2023

This paper presents MacIntyre’s reading of the contemporary discourses in moral philosophy where he has argued that modern-day debates appear as if they are interminable and incommensurable. MacIntyre however argues that pluralism is not a unique modern phenomenon. Pluralism has been present also in the classical times. Yet, there is a difference between the pre-modern pluralist conceptions of the good life and the disagreements that dominate the contemporary milieu. While pre-modern cultures accommodate the conception of a human telos that is shared in the concrete practice of the larger polis, contemporary moral discourses no longer have a common framework where discussions on moral issues may be based. It is the repugnance to any form of tradition that makes the modern and contemporary culture inhospitable to any conception of human telos. To initiate dialogue amidst pluralities, MacIntyre proposes a consideration of Aquinas’ approach to moral inquiry. He however warns against a puritan brand of Thomism that will rather lead to isolating Thomism instead of reasserting Aquinas’ relevance in our modern-day discourses on morality.
The Declaration Dominus Iesus
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Austria, OP Dexter
Published: February 2023

The proclamation of the Gospel to the world (Matthew 28:19) was the missionary mandate given by Christ to the Church as He ascended to Heaven. While significant strides had been made in the past, the Church humbly admits that her universal mission is still far from completion. In the twentieth century, in her continuing effort to evangelize, the Church saw the need to address her relation to the world, particularly to other Christian denominations and the various non-Christian faiths. Through the Second Vatican Council, the Church's dialogue with them resulted in a more open environment. Conversely though, some theologians like Jacques Dupuis construed this openness in a relativist pluralism approach to accommodate the need for a “balanced” view of dialogue between faiths. The Declaration Dominus Iesus, written in the Jubilee Year 2000, was intended to address Christians regarding this increasing tendency of moving away from their central and fundamental faith in Jesus Christ, with whom they are celebrating the year for. This article presents a descriptive and historical overview of the Declaration and its contents, particularly mentioning those theories or positions, which were held erroneous and subsequently countered by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
The Social and Political Philosophy of Pedro Salgado, O.P.
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Ojoy, OP Virgilio
Published: February 2023

The social and political endeavors of Fr. Pedro Salgado, O.P., reveals an adeptness at using Marxist analysis as a tool to examine Philippine society. His works unmask the appropriation of power and privileges by the economic and political elite of the Philippines who ally with affluent nations and capitalists to deprive the mass of the Filipino people of their inherent right to participate in the process of decision-making and to partake of the benefits of the country’s productive goods. Since the oppressive economic and political elite is well entrenched in the state machinery that may use terroristic tactics to maintain its power and privileges, there is no other way to achieve socialism but through class conflict spearheaded by the workers and peasants themselves and carried out through parliamentary and armed struggle that would eventually result in the dictatorship of the proletariat. The philosophy behind this revolutionary intent is Democratic Socialism where the workers and peasants are the ones to take charge of the economy and allocate society’s resources to the benefit of the greatest number of people.
The Dominican Contribution to Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Authors:   Institut Dominicain d’Études Orientales du Caire, Platti, O.P. Emilio
Published: February 2023

The aim of this lecture is threefold. First, to make the link between IDEO and the very first century of the Dominican Order and its involvement in studying Muslim authors for a better understanding of Islamic theology and philosophy. Second, to present the most recent research attesting the Biblical background of the Islamic religion and the Qur'ân, so that we are able to understand what Christians have in common with Muslims, and what the fundamental differences are. And third, the involvement of members of the Dominican Institute in dialogue with Muslims in the twentieth and twenty first centuries, based on the teachings of Vatican II, and in particular, the Declaration Nostra Aetate and the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen Gentium. Following the second part of this presentation, it appears clearly that the presentation of Islam in the text of the Declaration is in perfect conformity with modern research on the historical background of the Qur’ân and his content. From this the actual members of IDEO are confident to be faithful to their mission statement: Involvement in the pastoral mission of the Church and seeking to overcome misunderstandings and violence, undertaking study of Christian and Islamic sources, so that Muslims and Christians can live together in peace and truth, as they worship the One God.
The Dominican Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P.
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, Castillo, O.P. Norberto , Pedrosa, O.P. Ciriaco
Published: February 2023

This piece showcases the separate articles of two notable Dominicans: Fr. Norberto Castillo, OP and Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, OP. The first is an original feature article penned by Fr. Norberto Castillo, OP about Fr. Pedrosa, a former student of the latter who himself has become an important figure in the University of Santo Tomas where he served as Rector Magnificus for two terms. Fr. Castillo’s article reminisces and presents to us the person behind the several publications and textbooks that have benefited generations of science students in the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. The second article is a reprint of one that has been published in Unitas. This article provides us a glimpse of how prophetic a writer Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P. is.
A Dominican Pillar in Philippine Historiography: Fidel Villarroel, O.P.
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas, de Viana Augusto
Published: February 2023

Described as “the holder of the master key to UST’s past,” Fr. Fidel Villarroel, O.P. produced significant research and writing that enriched Philippine historiography. His works spanned Philippine history, Philippine Church history from the early Spanish period to the end of the Second World War. His topics included the early Dominican missionaries, Dominican saints and martyrs, Filipino heroes, and the history of the University of Santo Tomas. Aside from being the university’s foremost historian, Fr. Vilarroel holds the distinction of being the country’s most prolific saint maker. He authored the biographies of Dominican saints and martyrs from St. Lorenzo Ruiz to Blessed Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. He also authored various histories of the University of Santo Tomas, the latest of which is a two-volume work that was described as a labor of love. In writing his various works, he wrote in the context of national and global history thereby giving a proper perspective in the understanding and appreciation of history.
The Variability of function of the Eustachian tube in patients with chronic paranasal sinusitis
Authors: Kocoń Sebastian , Ziarno Remigiusz , Skórkiewicz Konrad , Wiatr Maciej , Wiatr Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

Introduction: The Eustachian tube is a complex and inaccessible structure, which is responsible for the ventilation of the middle ear.

 Aim: The aim of the study was the assessment of an impact of chronic sinusitis on the auditory tube function.

 Methods: The prospective analysis of 84 surgically treated chronic sinusitis patients was carried out. This study is based on preoperative results of impedance audiometry in correlation with the data from the medical history of chronic sinusitis, symptoms reported by the patients, results of Computed Tomography (CT), and the stage of inflammatory changes according to Lund and Mackay score.

 Results: The significant majority of patients in our study (65) had advanced auditory tube symptoms, while 4 patients suffered from symptoms significantly impacting daily functioning. In patients with chronic sinusitis the analysis demonstrated that tympanometry type B (12.67) and C (12.4) occured with significantly higher Lund-Mackay score than type A (9.2). In allergy sufferers type B of tympanometry was more often observed with characteristically bilaterally located inflammatory changes in maxillary and anterior ethmoid sinuses.

 Conclusions: The profile of chronic sinusitis patient in whom Eustachian tube dysfunction is more often observed, is as follows:

 • Lund and Mackay score above 12;

 • pathological changes are bilaterally observed in maxillary and anterior ethmoid sinuses;

 • decrease of nasal patency and postnasal drip;

 •allergy;

 •overusing alcohol and cigarettes, at least alcohol;

 • worse result of Lund and Mackay score and the age of patients – 2 factors favoring the dysfunction of the Eustachian tube.
Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing ventral hernia repair using minimally-invasive extended totally extraperitoneal repair versus intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair
Authors: Tryliskyy Yegor , Tyselskyi Volodymyr , Kebkalo Andrii , Ponomarov Nikita
Published: February 2023

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis analysed was set up to compare totally extraperitoneal mesh repair (TEP) and intraperitoneal onlay mesh placement (IPOM) in patients undergoing minimally invasive ventral hernia mesh surgery (MIS-VHMS).

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis were set up to compare safety and effectiveness of eTEP and IPOM in patients undergoing MIVHMR.

Methods: A systematic literature searches of three major databases were conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to identify studies that compared two techniques of MIS-VHMS: TEP and IPOM. Primary outcome of interest was major complications post-operatively, defined as a composite outcome of surgical-site occurrences requiring procedural intervention (SSOPI), readmission to hospital, recurrence, reoperation or death. Secondary outcomes were intraoperative complications, duration of surgery, surgical site occurrence (SSO), SSOPI, postoperative ileus, post-operative pain. The risk of bias was assessed using Cohrane’s Risk of Bias tool 2 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and Newcastle-Ottawa score for observational studies (OSs).

Results: Five OSs and two RCTs al including total number of 553 patients were included. There was no difference in primary outcome (RD 0.00 [-0.05, 0.06], p = 0.95), incidence of postoperative ileus. Operative time was longer in TEP (MD 40.10 [27.28, 52.91], p<0.01). TEP was found to be associated with less postoperative pain at 24h and 7 days after surgery.

Conclusions: Both TEP and IPOM were detected to have equal safety profile and do not differ in SSO or SSOPI rates, incidence of postoperative ileus. TEP has longer operative time but provides better early postoperative pain outcomes. Further highquality studies with long follow up evaluating recurrence and patient reported outcomes are needed. Comparison of other transabdominal and extraperitoneal MIS-VHMS techniques is another direction of future research.
Comparative study of floral biology using detergent and confirm selfincompatibility system in protogynous lines of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea)
Authors: SINGH CHANDU , M BORAIAH K , SINGH RAJIV K , KUMAR S P JEEVAN , SINGH GYANENDRA , CHAND RAMESH
Published: February 2023

Seven genotypes of mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj and Coss.], protogynous lines (F3-5 generation), cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) line and different concentrations (3, 5 and 8% (w/v)) of detergent (synthetic detergent powder was used in present investigation. There is effect of detergent which induces more prominent male sterility expression in Pusa Bold followed by Ashirwad genotypes and more vigorous during floral bud initiation, resist to scorching effect and delayed in flowering. Furthermore, the floral attributes, viz. anther length (mm), no. of pollen grains/bagged flower, pollen fertility, stylar length (mm), stigma receptivity, no. of ovules and seed set (%) were highly significant and which induced 100 % male sterility. Similarly, the pollen-ovule ratio was found to be nonsignificant and the yield0/plant significantly declined with increase in detergent concentration. The PG line showed more prominent stigma exertion, extended protogynous interval (9-10 days) and stigma receptivity (3-4 days) from its protrusion compared to induced male sterile line. The expression of male sterility in PG and CMS lines showed the partial sterility (30-50%) and absolute (100%) respectively. Further, the PG line had low seed set on selfing even it produces normal pollen (pollen viability test) but it was high seed setting occurs with out-crossing hence, it was confirmed presence of self- incompatibility system in the protogynous plants.
Land use and technology adoption analysis of paddy (Oryza sativa) cv. Basmati 370 in irrigated sub-tropics of Jammu district
Authors: SLATHIA P S , KUMAR RAKESH , NAIN M S , SHARMA B C , PAUL NARINDER
Published: February 2023

Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Jammu district especially Basmati-370 variety is world famous among the different Basmati varieties grown in the region due to its delicious taste, superior aroma and distinct flavour.The present productivity level of rice is far from potential level.Thus in order to ascertain the impact of various cultivation practices adopted by the Basmati growers and different factors affecting its productivity, a research pursuit was undertaken in Jammu district with 120 randomly selected farmers. The study reveals that majority of farmers transplanted their paddy crop in second week of July, only 6% adopted seed treatment practice and none of the farmers adopted seedling treatment, 85% applied DAP after transplanting and urea was the only fertilizer - applied by almost all the growers. Butachlor was applied as pre emergence herbicide by about 65% of the farmers immediately after transplanting and 52 per cent farmers applied bispyric sodium herbicide for the control of post emergence weeds. None of the farmers used any type of pesticides in Basmati 370 in the study area. The average productivity of Basmati 370 paddy cultivar of respondent farmers was to the tune of 2.841 tonnes/ha. Multiple linear regression model so applied shows that use of DAP fertilizer significantly affected the productivity of Basmati 370 variety of paddy. Low use of agro-chemicals in Basmati 370 cultivation, indicate scope for promotion of good agricultural practices (GAPs) or organic cultivation of Basmati 370 for increasing its sustainability both at national as well as international level which may result in appropriate return in addition to environmental benefits.
Carbon dioxide embolism during transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME): two case reports
Authors: Lempereur O , Decker E , Joris J
Published: February 2023

Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME), a new approach for rectal cancers, requires transanal carbon dioxide (CO2) high-flow insufflation to create a workplace. Two patients scheduled for TaTME experienced CO2 embolism during the anterior mesorectal dissection in contact with the prostate. CO2 embolism resulted in a sudden drop of end-tidal CO2, preceded by a short increase in one patient, and in oxygen desaturation. Hemodynamic alterations were minor. We report these two cases and discuss the pathophysiology of CO2 embolism and risk factors that promote CO2 embolism during TaTME to warn anesthetists of this serious complication, often unexpected and misdiagnosed.