bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Employer Perspectives on Arboriculture Education
Authors: McPherson E. Gregory
Published: July 2022

A questionnaire was sent to employers or arborists and urban foresters in the Mountain West Region to determine their perspective as to the level of training and specific skills that should be taught to students of arboriculture and urban forestry. Skills employers frequently found lacking were also assessed. Results of the survey indicate that arborists and urban foresters should receive a minimum of two years and four years of academic training, respectively. Both groups should receive over six months of field experience. Skills deemed most important for arborists are basic tree-care skills, although private and public sector employers differ as to the relative importance of some skills. Respondents report that urban foresters frequently lack public relations and manage­ment related skills. These and other findings may especially benefit individuals involved with the development and evaluation of educational training programs in arboriculture and urban forestry.
Effects of Turf Competition and Fertilizer Application on Trunk Diamater and Nutrient Composition of Honeylocust
Authors: Khatamian Houchang , Pair John , Carrow Robert
Published: July 2022

Bare-root field grown honeylocust (Gleditsia trlacanthos 'Skyline') was planted in established bermudagrass and fertilized at planting with two rates each of Nitroform (38·0·0) and ProGrow (31 -5-6). A 60 cm turf clearing around the tree trunk was maintained using glyphosate. Tree trunk diameter was the same for the first growing season regardless of the treatment. In the second growing season, Nitroform at 227 g/tree resulted in greater trunk diameter than the control plants. ProGrow at 278 g/tree gave growth similar lo the Nitroform. Doubling the fertilizer rate did not increase tree growth. Fertilized plants had a greater foliar N and chlorophyll content and appeared greener than the control plants.
Municipal Tree Management in New Jersey
Authors: Tate Robert
Published: July 2022

A 1983 survey of 329 cities to determine the level of municipal tree care in New Jersey resulted in a return of 34 percent. The largest obstacle to tree care was lack of funding. Tree care agencies in New Jersey spent just over 50 percent of their time on actual tree-related work activities. A greater percentage of larger cities have suffered budget reductions than did smaller ones. Most tree care is divided into the activities of removal, pruning, and planting. Most tree work is scheduled by requests from residents. Contracting for tree work is widely used and satisfies the needs of the cities. Shade tree ordinances and public tree bodies are widely used, but less so in larger cities. Nearly all trees for street planting are purchased from commercial nurseries and are similar in composition to what is being planted by other cities in the northeast United States.
Insecticides For Control of Bark Beetles That Spread Dutch Elm Disease
Authors: Lanier Gerald N. , Sherman John F. , Rabaglia Robert J. , Jones Alan H.
Published: July 2022

Chlorpyrifos, carbaryl and methoxychlor were compared for the following uses against elm bark beetles: 1, elimination of broods in infested elm wood; 2, exclusion of colonization of uninfested elm logs; 3, toxicity to beetles “landing” on treated elm bark; 4, prophylaxis against twig feeding. Chlorpyrifos killed virtually 100% of the beetle broods, completely excluded colonization of uninfested logs and was toxic to 90% or more of the beetles exposed for 10 seconds to bark sprayed 6 weeks earlier. Methoxychlor ranked second in inflicting mortality on beetle brood and it excluded colonization of green logs, but it was marginally toxic to “landing” beetles. Although less toxic than chlorpyrifos, methoxychlor was superior for suppressing twig-feeding by European elm bark beetles. Carbaryl ranked third in effectiveness in all of these tests.

We conclude that chlorpyrifos applied at 0.5% can be an alternative to burning or burying elm wood and that the effects of trap trees can be considerably enhanced by this treatment. Healthy elms can be made prophylactic to branch-feeding or overwintering native elm bark beetles by treatment with chlorpyrifos. However, owing to its repellancy, methoxychlor remains the insecticide of choice to protect healthy elms in regions where the European elm bark beetle is the dominant Dutch elm disease vector.
Promoting Bud Development and Branching of Scotch Pine with 6-BA
Authors: Mulgrew Susan M. , Williams David J.
Published: July 2022

Scotch pine trees treated with different concentrations of 6-benzyladenine (6-BA), with 6-BA in combination with the surfactants Buffer X, Surfactant WK, Triton X-100, ABG 7001, ABG 7002, ABG 7003, and with 6-BA + Wilt-Pruf produced an increased number of fascicular buds. However, enhanced fascicular bud development either did not result in an increase in lateral branch number the following season, or resulted in the production of a large number of short branches which detracted from the appearance of the plant.
Estimation of Water Use of Landscape Trees
Authors: Vrecenak A.J. , Herrington L.P.
Published: July 2022

The use of a computer model of transpiration from individual tree crowns is discussed as it relates to the reciprocal effects of plants on the environment and the environment on plants. The model is shown to be useful in estimating a plant's contribution to local energy budgets as well as its water use under various environmental conditions. Model estimates of hourly transpiration rates for containergrown sugar maple (Acer saccharum) and Norway maple (Acer platanoides) saplings ranged from 6.8 g/m2/hr to 55.5 g/m2/hr, while lysimetric determinations ranged from 10.4 g/m2/hr to 63.4 g/m2/hr over a range of soil moisture conditions. The significant contribution of latent heat transfer via transpiration to the overall tree energy budget is shown by the model results as well. The model results, its areas of weakness and further research needs are discussed.
Effects of Tree Shade on Home Cooling Requirements
Authors: Rudie Raymond , Dewers Robert
Published: July 2022

This study was implemented to provide more information on the effects of shade trees on summer cooling energy reduction. A sample of 113 homes of similar setting and design in College Station, Texas was used. Electrical data reduced to kilowatt hours per square foot of living area were used as the dependent variable. Shade proved to be the most significant of several variables observed in reducing electrical energy usage.
The Shigometer as Predictor of Bronze Birch Borer Risk
Authors: Ball John , Simmons Gary
Published: July 2022

Experiments were conducted during 1981 to determine if borers concentrate their attack on certain trees and if the Shigometer might be used to separate these trees from the rest of the population. Twenty European white birch (Betula pendula) representing different stages of dieback were used. Pyrethrum was applied to the tree crowns on alternate days and the stunned adult bronze birch borers were collected. Emergence from each tree was also recorded. All trees exhibiting symptoms attracted adults and had emergence. Three trees that exhibited minor flagging or no symptoms also attracted adults to their crowns, but no emergence was observed. The Shigometer was a reliable measure of susceptibility to borer attack. All trees that were attacked gave readings in excess of 12 kohms, regardless of crown appearance.
The impact of studentification on the residential real estate market. analysis of external factors and dynamics of the phenomenon generated by the university campus of Potenza (Italy)
Authors: Manganelli Benedetto , Morano Pierluigi , Tajani Francesco
Published: July 2022

The location of a university campus can generate a virtuous circle of economic effects on the territory, often not limited to the nearby neighborhoods. A frequent phenomenon associated with the construction of a University and which is widely studied in the scientific reference literature, is represented by studentification, namely, the process through which specific residential neighborhoods become dominated by student occupation. Even if studentification often produces beneficial effects on the dynamics of the local real estate market, it may happen that, when the starting point already has consolidated dynamics, the replacement of residents in neighborhoods close to the University with the new social class of students, can determine negative impacts in terms of urban segregation and reduction of real estate values. This research analyzes the effects of studentification on the real estate market when the University is located within a city already equipped with services for residents. The analysis is carried out on the city of Potenza (Southern Italy), by comparing the outputs obtained from a survey with those generated by the implementation of a Geographically Weighted Regression. The results highlight the importance to appropriately assess the economic spillovers that can be determined by new infrastructure investments on the urban territories. L’ubicazione di un campus universitario può generare un circolo virtuoso di effetti economici sul territorio, spesso non limitato ai quartieri vicini. Un fenomeno frequente legato alla costruzione di un Ateneo e ampiamente studiato nella letteratura scientifica di riferimento, è rappresentato dalla studentizzazione, ovvero il processo attraverso il quale determinati quartieri residenziali vengono dominati dall’occupazione studentesca. Anche se la studentizzazione produce spesso effetti benefici sulle dinamiche del mercato immobiliare locale, può accadere che, quando il punto di partenza ha già consolidate dinamiche, la sostituzione di residenti in quartieri vicini all’Ateneo con la nuova classe sociale di studenti, possa determinare impatti negativi in termini di segregazione urbana e riduzione dei valori immobiliari. Questa ricerca analizza gli effetti della studentizzazione sul mercato immobiliare quando l’Ateneo si trova all’interno di una città già dotata di servizi per i residenti. L’analisi è condotta sulla città di Potenza (Italia Meridionale), confrontando i risultati ottenuti da un sondaggio con quelli generati dall’implementazione di una Geographically Weighted Regression. Da essi emerge l’importanza di valutare adeguatamente le ricadute economiche che possono essere determinate da investimenti infrastrutturali in aree urbane.
A multi-criteria composite indicator to support sustainable investment choices in the built environment / Un indicatore composito multicriteriale a supporto delle decisioni di investimento sul patrimonio edificato
Authors: Locurcio Marco , Tajani Francesco , Anelli Debora , Ranieri Rossana
Published: July 2022

The economic crisis generated by the current Covid-19 has scratched many of the certainties consolidated in the past, highlighting the fragility of the economic system and the need for a more efficient management of the investments. Extreme events, whether environmental, social, health and economic, trigger off shocks to which it is necessary to promptly react. Starting from these premises, many institutional investors are directing their capitals towards environmental interventions. In the real estate field this translates into promoting initiatives to improve the efficiency of the existing building heritage, in line with the concept of Circular Economy, and avoiding soil sealing. In the present research a composite indicator that allows to analyze the performance of different real estate investments (e.g. new construction, demolition and reconstruction, renovation, etc.) has been proposed. The performance is assessed with respect to the expected profitability, the specific characteristics of the market in which the initiatives are located and the different risk-return profiles that characterize the investors. The case study, relating to two different investments located in Rome (Italy), has allowed to test the effectiveness and the limits of the proposed indicator and the possible application fields. La crisi economica innescata dalla pandemia da Covid-19 ha determinato un diffuso clima di incertezza, evidenziando la fragilità del sistema economico e la necessità di una gestione maggiormente efficiente degli investimenti sul territorio. Eventi estremi (ambientali, sociali, sanitari, economici) generano shock ai quali è necessario reagire prontamente, e per tale ragione molti investitori istituzionali stanno indirizzando i loro capitali verso interventi sostenibili. Nel settore immobiliare questo trend si traduce nella promozione di iniziative finalizzate a migliorare l’efficienza del patrimonio edilizio esistente, coerentemente con i principi dell’economia circolare, e con il contrasto del consumo di suolo. Nella presente ricerca è stato proposto un indicatore composito, che consente di analizzare la performance di diversi investimenti immobiliari (nuove costruzioni, demolizioni e ricostruzioni, ristrutturazioni, ecc.), valutati rispetto alla redditività attesa, alle caratteristiche specifiche del mercato immobiliare di riferimento delle iniziative considerate ed ai diversi profili di rischio-rendimento degli investitori. Il caso studio, relativo a due differenti investimenti localizzati nella città di Roma (Italia), ha permesso di testare l’efficacia ed i limiti dell’indicatore proposto, oltre che i possibili campi di applicazione.
Enhance quality improvement through lean six sigma in division Side Board Clavinova Piano’s
Authors: Hernadewita Hernadewita , Setiawan Indra , Hendra Hendra
Published: July 2022

A lean production system is one of the main factors that every company must have to improve quality, especially reducing waste that occurs in the production line. The musical instrument industry such as Piano manufacturing includes industries that reduce waste by improving the manufacturing system. The company’s strategy to eliminate this waste is to create an effective and efficient work system. The piano production process still has several problems, such as the presence of waste. This is an obstacle in improving the quality of production by reducing the waste that occurs. For this reason, this research focuses on improving the quality of production by reducing waste that occurs, finding the cause of the problem and taking corrective action. The method used in this research is the integration of Lean and Six Sigma and the DMAIC framework. The process is waste flow and production problems are identified in Define phase and residual measurement is measured in Measurement phase. Fishbone diagrams and the application of FMEA are used to analyze the factors that cause problems that occur and prioritize improvements to solve these problems. The implementation of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is applied to the Enhance of quality improvement phase to reduce waste. The results showed that product quality increased from an average sigma level of 3.53 to 3.79 where overproduction decreased by 41% and Side Board production leadtime decreased by 373 second.
A mixed integer linear program for a real relocation problem of emergency medical vehicles in the province of Valencia
Authors: Vecina García Miguel Ángel , Villa Juliá María Fulgencia , Vallada Regalado Eva , Karpova Krylova Yulia
Published: July 2022

The rapid intervention of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) when an emergency arises is of vital importance for the welfare of citizens. Currently, these Emergency Medical Vehicles (EMV) are located, in the province of Valencia, in certain logistical bases according to the criteria of those responsible for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). However, it is not possible to cover the entire population of the province within the stipulated maximum times of 12 and 15 minutes (depending on whether it is an ALS or BLS, respectively). For this reason, a maximum coverage model is used to relocate the EMV bases in order to minimize the amount of uncovered population in the province. Thanks to the proposed model, the total coverage defect of the province's population is reduced by more than half compared to the current distribution.
Impactos econômicos referentes a maior utilização das hidrovias no Rio Grande do Sul: uma abordagem com equilíbrio geral computável
Authors: Matos Joel de , Gonçalves Rodrigo da Rocha , Pinto Guilherme da Penha
Published: July 2022

RESUMO: O estado do Rio Grande do Sul possui uma matriz de transportes altamente concentrada no modal rodoviário e carente de infraestrutura. Por isso, o objetivo deste artigo foi mensurar os impactos econômicos da maior utilização das hidrovias no estado. Nesse sentido, foi calibrado um modelo de equilíbrio geral computável inter-regional, denominado TRANSP-RS, com desagregação dos transportes de cargas. As simulações foram realizadas em três linhas: (i) redução da margem do transporte hidroviário; (ii) comparativo dos ganhos de produtividade dos transportes hidroviário, rodoviário e hidroviário; e (iii) redução do poder de tarifas. Os resultados indicaram que a redução das margens do transporte hidroviário no Rio Grande do Sul melhora a performance das principais variáveis macroeconômicas nacionais e regionais. Ademais, o transporte hidroviário pode oferecer retornos superiores aos do transporte rodoviário no tocante a investimentos.

Palavras-chave: Transporte Hidroviário. Equilíbrio Geral Computável. Impactos econômicos. Economia Regional.
Sistemas inteligentes e transformação digital: evidências empíricas para os municípios brasileiros
Authors: Bertolini Ligia Baechtold , Giovanini Adilson
Published: July 2022

Objetivo: O estudo analisa se os municípios brasileiros conseguem aproveitar o potencial gerado pela difusão de Sistemas Inteligentes (SIs), responsáveis por integrar e melhorar o desempenho dos serviços fornecidos a partir da experiência e da interação com os cidadãos. Assim, o objetivo do estudo é caracterizar e identificar os fatores que influenciam na aplicação dessas tecnologias pelos municípios brasileiros. Método: A metodologia utilizada é a construção de um indicador que mensurar a oferta de SIs, a elaboração de estatísticas descritivas e a estimação de uma regressão pelo método de Mínimos Quadrados Ordinários (MQO) para os 5.570 municípios brasileiros, a partir de dados tabulados para o ano de 2019. Resultado: Os resultados mostram que a utilização de SIs ainda é incipiente nas administrações públicas locais, sendo a sua oferta positivamente influenciada pela hierarquia urbana, número de habitantes, PIB, acesso à internet e pela presença de centros de TI nos municípios. Conclusões: Apesar da utilização de SIs no setor público contribuir para a oferta de melhor qualidade pelos municípios, sua utilização ainda é incipiente no território nacional.
The Influence of Discipline and Performance of Teachers’ Akidah Akhlak on Student Achievement in Madrasah Aliyah
Authors: ‘Ibad Irsadul , Mispani Mispani , Jannah Siti Roudhotul
Published: July 2022

Penelitian dalam tesis ini dilatarbelakangi oleh melemahnya performa guru Akidah Akhlak. Rumusan masalah dalam penulisan tesis ini adalah: (1) Adakah pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kedisiplinan terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di MA Ma’arif Keputran?, (2) Adakah pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara Performa guru Akidah Akhlak terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di MA Ma’arif Keputran?, (3) Adakah pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara Kedisiplinan dan Performa Guru Akidah Akhlak terhadap prestasi belajar siswa? Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian survey. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan instrument angket dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dan uji hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan regresi sederhana, regresi berganda, uji t dan uji F. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Ada pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kedisiplinan terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di MA Ma’arif Keputran yang ditunjukkan dari thitung > ttabel (1,526 < 1,703). (2) Ada pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kompetensi terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di MA Ma’arif Keputran yang ditunjukkan dari thitung > ttabel (3,911 > 1,713). (3) Ada pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara kedisiplinan dan performa guru Akidah Akhlak terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di MA Ma’arif Keputran yang ditunjukkan dari fhitung > ftabel (8,430 > 3,03).

Kata Kunci: Pengaruh, Kedisiplinan, Performa Guru Akidah Akhlak, Prestasi Belajar Siswa
The Role of School Principal in Learning Islamic Religious Education in SD Negeri 01 Kayu Batugunung Labuhan Way Kanan
Authors: Sumarsono Sumarsono , Subandi Subandi , Syafe’I Imam
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini berkenaan tentang Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Prestasi pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 01 Kayu Batu gunung Labuhan Way Kanan. Peran Kepala Sekolah seperti menjadi fasilitator, membimbing, mengarahkan dan memberi nasehat, menjadi teladan dan membiasakan belajar mengajar. Berdasarkan hasil pra survey penelitian di SDN 01 Kayu Batu Gunung Labuhan Way Kanan Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam peserta didik tergolong baik yang menjadi permasalahan adalah proses pembelajaran yang masih rendah. Untuk itu peneliti tertarik mengadakan penelitian mengenai “Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Di SDN 01 Kayu batu Gunung Labuhan Way Kanan” Rumusan masalah Peneliti fokuskan pembahasan:Bagaimana Peran, Kendala dan Solusi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam? Selanjutnya penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif. Dalam pengambilan sumber data mengunakan cara berupa, purposive sampling dan snowball. Dan teknik pengumpulan data berupa, wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas, maka Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa peran kepala sekolah dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam membutuhkan keselarasan dari kedua belah pihak baik keluarga peserta didik ataupun pihak sekolah seperti dewan guru serta pihak- pihak yang terkait di dalamnya.

Kata Kunci: Peran Kepala Sekolah, Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah
Moral Development of Students at SD Negeri 2 Sumber Agung Ogan Komering Ilir Regency
Authors: Ngubad Khumaidul , Mispani Mispani , Tukiran Tukiran
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perencanaan pembinaan akhlak siswa, untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan pembinaan akhlak siswa, dan untuk mengetahui evaluasi pembinaan akhlak siswa di SD Negri 2 Sumber Agung. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif, dengan mengambil latar di SD Negri 2 Sumber Agung. Metode pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembinaan akhlak siswa yang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah di SD Negri 2 Sumber Agung adalah dengan melakukan kegiatan perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Dalam kegiatan perencanaan dilakukan secara matang dan bekerja sama dengan stakeholder sekolah, menetapkan jadwal kegiatan yang didokumentasikan secara tertib. Pada kegiatan pengorganisasian sekolah menetapkan para guru sebagai petugas pembinaan akhlak siswa yang disertai dengan rincian tugas yang jelas. Dalam aspek pelaksanaan kegiatan keagamaan maka waktu masuk sekolah yang lebih awal, peraturan yang tegas, dan para guru menanamkan keteladan kepada siswa. Sedangkan dalam evaluasi Sekolah telah melakukan dengan melihat berbagai kendala dalam pembinaan akhlak siswa yaitu masih adanya pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh siswa perupa membolos, terlambat masuk sekolah dan tidak memasukan pakaian. Pelanggaran ini tidak adanya aturan yang resmi sebagai pedoman terhadap sanksi hukumannya. Implementasi kegiatan keagamaan di SD Negri 2 Sumber Agung diwujudkan dalam dua bentuk kegiatan yaitu : a) pembinaan akhlak siswa yang dilakukan sebelum proses pembelajaran terdiri dari kegiatan Tadarrus Al qur’an, Sholat Dhuha dan do’a, bersama, b) pembinaan akhlak siswa yang dilakukan di luar proses pembelajaran terdiri dari kegiatan sholat zhuhur berjamaah, kegiatan muhadhoroh, kegitan peringatan hari besar Islam, dan kegiatan perlombaan keagamaan. Efektifitas pembinaan akhlak siswa di SD Negri 2 Sumber Agung diketahui bahwa : a) Meningkatkan kebiasaan Ibadah siswa, b) Kemampuan membaca Al Qur’an siswa menjadi lebih baik dari sebelumnya, c) Adanya kepatuhan dalam mengikuti kegiatan keagamaan, 4) siswa mudah diatur serta ditertibkan saat pelaksanaan keagamaan.

Kata Kunci: Pengaruh, Kedisiplinan, Performa Guru Akidah Akhlak, Prestasi Belajar Siswa
The Study of Methodology of Book Tuhfah ar-Ragibin Fi Bayan Haqiqah al-Iman al-Mu'minin wa Ma Yufsiduhu Min Riddah al-Murtaddin
Authors: Tamyiz Ahmad , Subandi Subandi , Fadillah Kharis , Hendrayani Santi
Published: July 2022

Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari adalah tokoh fenomenal di masyarakat Banjar sehingga segala jasa-jasanya selalu dikenang masyarakat ini. Jasa besar al-Banjari adalah menyebarkan Islam dengan intensif pada masyarakat Banjar. Demi usahanya ini akhirnya dia melakukan berbagai aktivitas, salah satunya adalah menulis berbagai pemikiran yang dimiliki. Dalam bidang akidah ia pertama kali menuliskan pemikirannya dan memberi judul bukunya Tuhfah ar-Ar-Ragibin Berdasarkan hal di atas, penulis merasa tertarik untuk mengkaji kitab ini terutama dengan memfokuskan masalah pada; Pertama, kecenderungan metodologi kitab Tuhfah ar-Ar-Ragibin Kedua, upaya menganalisa relevansi pemikiran Arsyad Al-banjari dengan pendidikan agama islam.Dengan ini diharapkan dapat mengembangkan dan menghindarkan “tenggelamnya” salah satu khazanah intelektual Indonesia yang ada di tanah Banjar, sekaligus memunculkan kesadaran perlunya melakukan aktualisasi terhadap pemikiran kalam Al-Banjari dengan kondisi kekinian pendidikan agama islam. Untuk menjawab persoalan di atas, penulis akan menggunakan teori dialektika historis dan pendekatan filosofis dengan metode hermeneutik. Adapun unsur-unsur hermeneutik yang digunakan adalah teknik deskripsi yang akan digunakan untuk menguraikan kitab Tuhfah ar-Ar-Ragibin dan untuk membahasakan seluruh hasil penelitian. Kesinambungan historis digunakan untuk mengungkap kondisi internal dan eksternal pada riwayat hidup al-Banjari dan kesejarahan kitab Tuhfah ar-Râghibîn. Dengan analisis metodologi akan diungkap kecenderungan metodologi yang ada pada kitab Tuhfah ar-Ar-Ragibin.Teknik komparatif juga akan membantu penulis untuk memperjelas masalah dan mengurangi kemungkinan subyektivitas penulis. Hasil penelitian penulis terhadap kitab Tuhfah ar-Ar-Ragibin menunjukkan bahwa kitab tersebut bercorak kalam tradisional yang berepistemologi bayâni. Hal ini diidentifikasi pada adanya dua kecenderungan dominan dalam kitab tersebut yakni kecenderungan mengekspresikan keimanan murni (metodologi imani) dan kecenderungan pembelaan (metodologi pembelaan). Relevansi dalam nilai-nilai PAI dalam pandangan Arsyad ada yang relevan dan juga tidak relevan dengan materi PAI yang terus diperkaya untuk menjawab persoalan yang mutakhir.Nilai-nilai pendidikan agama islam dalam pemikiran Syekh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari ini memberi kontribusi pendidikan dizamannya dalam mengenalkan dan mengajarkan nilai-nilai pendidikan agama islam.

Kata Kunci : Arsyad Al-Banjari, Kitab Tuhfah, Hakikat Iman.
Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda Cinayet ve Yaralama Vakaları: 478 Numaralı Ayniyat Katl Defteri Örneği
Authors: POYRAZ Özlem , ÖNER Merve
Published: July 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Meclis-i Vâlâ tarafından tutulan Ayniyat Katl ve Sirkat Defteri’ne kaydedilen katl kategorisinde yer alan cinayet ve yaralama vakalarını tasniflemek ve edinilen verileri 1851 Ceza kanunnamesi çerçevesinde değerlendirmektir. Mart-Temmuz 1851 dönemine dair vakaların kaydedildiği 478 numaralı Ayniyat Katl Defteri araştırmanın sınırlarını oluşturmuştur. 1851 Ceza Kanunnamesinde cinayet ve yaralama suçlarına şahıs haklarına yönelik işlenen suçlar kategorisinde yer verilmiştir. Şer’i hukuka uygun olarak bunlar için kısas ve diyet öngörülmüş, ancak tâzir ile de hükmedilebileceği belirtilmiştir. Edinilen verilerden hareketle katil ve maktul profillerini incelemek, suç mahallerini tespit etmek ve suç aletlerini ortaya koymak hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmanın sınırları suçlar olarak belirlendiğinden infazı gerektiren cezai müeyyidelere kısmen yer verilmiştir. İncelenen dönemde kısas uygulamasına dair herhangi bir veriye ulaşılamamıştır. Vakaların bir kısmı diyet kategorisinde sulh ya da varislerin affı, çoğu ise tâzir cezaları ile çözüme kavuşturulmuştur. Tâzir kapsamında kürek, pranga, kalebent ya da hapis cezaları uygulanmıştır. Erkeklere çoğunlukla kürek, kadınlara ise hapis cezasının verildiği belirlenmiştir. Vakalar ağırlıklı olarak kırsal kesimde ortaya çıkmıştır. Cinayet aleti olarak çoğunlukla tüfenk, yaralama aleti olarak ise bıçak ve taş kullanıldığı tespit edilmiştir.
Cumhuriyetin Kuruluşundan Günümüze Kütahya’da Şehircilik Anlayışı
Authors: BOZKURT Yavuz
Published: July 2022

Çok uzun tarihsel bir mirasa sahip Kütahya, var olduğu günden bugüne tarihin her dönemine şahitlik etmekle birlikte bu süreç içerisinde varlığını sürdürdüğü her medeniyetten de izler taşır durumdadır. Kütahya medrese, cami, kervansaray, külliye ve kilise gibi yapılarla güçlü tarihi dokuya sahip bir şehirdir. Bu tarihi dokusunun yanında şehirde Cumhuriyet’in kurulmasından sonra modern şehircilik anlamında da önemli gelişmeler yaşanmıştır. Çalışma ile Cumhuriyet’in ilanından sonra gerek ulusal politikalar gerekse yerel gelişmeler neticesinde Kütahya’da şehircilik adına yaşanan gelişmeleri ortaya koymak amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda yerel kütüphaneler ve resmi kurumların arşivleri incelenmiş, şehir için hazırlanmış eserler taranmış, bu konuda eser üretenlerle görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiş ve neticede şehrin tarihi dokusu ile Cumhuriyet sonrası yaşanan gelişmelerin şehircilik anlayışına etkileri birlikte değerlendirilmiştir.
Yeni Kapitalizm ve Erkeklik Krizi: Ankara’da Hizmet Sektöründe Çalışan Erkekler
Authors: METİN AÇER Tuğba
Published: July 2022

1980’lerden itibaren endüstriyel kapitalizm neoliberal ekonomi politikalarının etkisiyle dönüşüm geçirmiştir. Bu dönüşümün en önemli yansıması güvencesiz çalışma koşulları olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Piyasanın artan kar beklentisine koşut olarak esnek, istihdam güvencesi olmayan, işsizlik tehdidi altındaki çalışma koşulları emek piyasasına hakim olmaya başlamıştır. Bireylerin psikolojik sorunlar yaşamasına neden olabilen güvencesizlik toplumsal cinsiyet ilişkilerini de derinden sarsmaktadır. Geleneksel toplumlarda “eve ekmek getiren”, “evin reisi” olarak kabul edilen erkekler, iş yaşamındaki riskli, dengesiz çalışma koşulları nedeniyle her an işsiz kalma korkusuyla literatürde “erkeklik krizi” olarak adlandırılan durumla karşı karşıya kalmaktadırlar. Bu çalışmanın amacı hizmet sektöründe çalışan erkeklerin çalışmaya yükledikleri sosyal anlam çerçevesinde, erkeklik algılarını ortaya koymaktır. Hizmet sektörü çalışanlarının tercih edilmesinin en önemli sebebi; “Yeni Kapitalizm” koşullarında yoğun istihdamın olduğu ve iş güvencesizliğinin en net gözlenebileceği sektör olmasıdır. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenolojik araştırma deseniyle yapılan çalışmada; 11 çalışan, 2 yönetici ve 2 işletme sahibi olmak üzere toplam 15 kişi ile derinlemesine görüşme yöntemiyle veri toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler değerlendirildiğinde; günümüzde çalışma yaşamına giderek hakim hale gelen güvencesiz çalışma koşullarının eril iktidarı sarstığı ve erkeklik krizini derinleştirdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Disease modeling in organoid cultures: a new tool for studying viruses
Authors: Cho Jaewon , Hong Eun-Hye , Ko Hyun-Jeong
Published: July 2022

In vitro experiments have been widely used for more than a century to elucidate molecular mechanisms in cells and pathogen-host interactions, as well as for drug screening. Cell lines have been modified to reflect researchers’ specific purposes, and in vitro experiments have become fundamental for biological studies, with an ability to replace in vivo experiments. However, immortalized cell lines and cancer-derived cell lines have the limitation of losing their inherent properties, potentially resulting in changes in signaling pathways and cell metabolism. These limitations have made it necessary for researchers to find a novel way to overcome the limitations of cell lines. In recent years, organoids, which are 3-dimensional multicellular in vitro tissue constructs that fundamentally imitate in vivo organs, have been developed as alternative systems to study various aspects of organs. Herein, we review recent studies on the application of organoids in disease modeling, with a focus on intestine, lung, and tonsil organoids. These 3 organoids have been of utmost interest to researchers since their initial development. Most importantly, organoids are novel experimental models that can simulate in vivo organs and can therefore replace or support existing in vitro and in vivo models.
The importance of integrating quality practices into strategic management
Authors:   , Sukdeo Nita
Published: July 2022

Over the past ten years, intense global competition, changing customer needs and the changing business environment have forced many organisations to examine their organisational goals and to re-evaluate how to meet their challenges. Extreme global competition has forced many organisations to develop action plans to respond to an increasingly competitive market. One such action plan identified was the integration of quality practices and principles with strategic planning of the organisation. This research investigated the importance and usefulness of integrating quality practices in the strategic management process of organisations in the Printing and Packaging industry in the Ethekweni Municipality. This study included a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The review of literature represented the qualitative research method, acknowledged the importance of, and advantages and disadvantages of integrating quality practices with the strategic management process. It also identified selected quality practices that can improve the strategic planning process. The quantitative method included a preliminary study and a main study. The preliminary study was conducted using questionnaires and interviews consisting of 10 and 5 organisations respectively. The main study consisted of questionnaires administered to 30 organisations. The results of the pilot study showed that although many organisations were aware of the integration, they did not have the support from employees, nor the time to implement it. The main study indicated that the majority of the organisations integrated the two practices. 97% of the organisations found that this integration was difficult initially, but with some perseverance achieved success, while 3% of the organisations did not implement the integration. The latter are now considering the integration process. Hence, it can be accepted that the integration of quality practices within the strategic management process has directed the organisation toward continuous improvement, a competitive advantage, a greater market share and sustainability, greater customer satisfaction and increased profitability and sales.
Sardine run : analysis of socio-economic impact and marketing strategy in the South Coast Region of KwaZulu-Natal
Authors:   , Manana Themba
Published: July 2022

The dissertation presents an overview on market segmentation established on the basis of collection of information. The study illustrates the important role of information in tourism and examines the socio-economic impact of the sardine run event and the marketing strategy in the South Coast Region of KwaZulu -Natal. A survey of the tourists at the sardine run event was conducted. There is no reason to divide customers and prospects into separate groups if they are going to be treated the same. This research examines the nature of what might be the overall personality type of the tourist and how this overall picture can be used to identify individual characteristics much more coherently and use the information to develop the marketing strategy. In line with the overview of major attempts to measure the effectiveness of a marketing strategy, this dissertation suggests that segmentation is imperative for strategy development. One key goal of each information strategy lies in an optimal matching between segmentation and marketing strategy. The findings of the study revealed that the economic impact of an event normally focuses on changes in sales, income and employment in a region as a result of tourism activity. Secondly, this research proposes that income influences tourists’ spending patterns. Since almost no research has been conducted on the analyses of the socio-economic impact and the marketing strategy of the sardine run, this research should contribute to knowledge about the target market and the socio- economic impact of the event.
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Overview
Authors: Ogedegbe Oboseh J. , Okun Ohikhuare , Erebo Jolomi K. , Augustine Oguntimehin B. , Chukwuka Elendu , Udegbe Daniel C. , Abdi Mohamed abdirahman , Jimoh Abdulmalik , Cheema Asfand Yar
Published: July 2022

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus(SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease with variable presentations. A proposed mechanism for the etiology of SLE involves the development of autoantibodies that result from a defect in apoptosis. The specific defect involves the “find-me” (adenosine triphosphate [ATP]/uridine triphosphate [UTP]) or “eat-me” (phosphatidylserine) signals activated upon release of red cell nuclei. In the absence of apoptosis, the nuclei break down, causing inflammation and contributing to the development of autoimmunity. Many signs and symptoms of SLE are caused by either circulating immune complexes or direct effects of antibodies on cells. A genetic predisposition for SLE exists, and the concordance rate in monozygotic twins is between 25% and 70%. If a mother has SLE, her daughter’s risk of developing the disease is 1:40, and her son’s risk is 1:250. The course of SLE consists of intermittent remissions punctuated by disease flares, and organ damage often progresses over time. Pericarditis is the most frequent cardiac manifestation; it can be documented by ECG, auscultation of a friction rub, or evidence of pericardial effusion. It usually responds to anti-inflammatory therapy and infrequently leads to tamponade. More serious cardiac manifestations are myocarditis and fibrinous endocarditis of Libman-Sacks. The endocardial involvement can lead to valvular insufficiencies, most commonly of the mitral or aortic valves, or embolic events. It has not been proven that glucocorticoid or other immunosuppressive therapies improve lupus myocarditis or endocarditis. Still, it is usual practice to administer a trial of high-dose steroids and appropriate supportive treatment for heart failure, arrhythmia, or embolic events. As discussed above, patients with SLE are at increased risk for myocardial infarction, usually due to accelerated atherosclerosis, which probably results from immune attack, chronic inflammation, and chronic oxidative damage to arteries.
Application of Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Source Material for Geopolymer Concrete Production
Authors: B.E Yabefa , B. J. Jonathan , S. T. Orumu
Published: July 2022

This experimental study examined Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) application as geopolymer binder source material for concrete production. Palm oil residues where sourced from Ogbia in Bayelsa State, cleaned and calcined in an uncontrolled temperature, ground, and sieved through 75 microns BS sieve. Chemical analysis carried out on the POFA using X-ray fluorescence. Sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide mixture in a ratio of 2:5 was used as an activator. Tests carried out on the concrete so produced include compressive, splitting tensile and flexural strengths at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. It was shown from the results that, combined acidic oxide of POFA was 72.61% which can be grouped under class F pozzolan. The utmost compressive, splitting tensile and flexural strengths obtained for 28 days are 25.23N/mm2, 5.13N/mm2, 3.14 N/mm2 respectively. The strength increased with increase in curing days. Hence, using POFA as source material for geopolymer concrete production had good strength development.
The ice-nucleating activity of African mineral dust in the Caribbean boundary layer
Authors: Harrison Alexander D. , O'Sullivan Daniel , Adams Michael P. , Porter Grace C. E. , Blades Edmund , Brathwaite Cherise , Chewitt-Lucas Rebecca , Gaston Cassandra , Hawker Rachel , Krüger Ovid O. , Neve Leslie , Pöhlker Mira L. , Pöhlker Christopher , Pöschl Ulrich , Sanchez-Marroquin Alberto , Sealy Andrea , Sealy Peter , Tarn Mark D. , Whitehall Shanice , McQuaid James B. , Carslaw Kenneth S. , Prospero Joseph M. , Murray Benjamin J.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. African mineral dust is transported many thousands of
kilometres from its source regions, and, because of its ability to nucleate
ice, it plays a major role in cloud glaciation around the globe. The
ice-nucleating activity of desert dust is influenced by its mineralogy,
which varies substantially between source regions and across particle sizes.
However, in models it is often assumed that the activity (expressed as
active sites per unit surface area as a function of temperature) of
atmospheric mineral dust is the same everywhere on the globe. Here, we find
that the ice-nucleating activity of African desert dust sampled in the
summertime marine boundary layer of Barbados (July and August 2017) is
substantially lower than parameterizations based on soil from specific
locations in the Sahara or dust sedimented from dust storms. We
conclude that the activity of dust in Barbados' boundary layer is primarily
defined by the low K-feldspar content of the dust, which is around 1 %. We
propose that the dust we sampled in the Caribbean was from a region in western Africa (in and around the Sahel in Mauritania and Mali), which has a much
lower feldspar content than other African sources across the Sahara and
Sahel.
The impacts of wildfires on ozone production and boundary layer dynamics in California's Central Valley
Authors: Pan Keming , Faloona Ian C.
Published: July 2022

Abstract. We investigate the role of wildfire smoke on ozone
photochemical production (P(O3)) and atmospheric boundary layer (ABL)
dynamics in California's Central Valley during June–September from 2016 to 2020.
Wildfire events are identified by the Hazard Mapping System (HMS) and the
Hybrid Single Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory Model (HYSPLIT). Air
quality and meteorological data are analyzed from 10 monitoring sites
operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) across the Central
Valley. On average, wildfires were found to influence air quality in the
Central Valley on about 20 % of the total summer days of the study. During
wildfire-influenced periods, maximum daily 8 h averaged (MDA8) O3 was
enhanced by about 5.5 ppb or 10 % of the median MDA8 (once corrected for
the slightly warmer temperatures) over the entire valley. Overall, nearly
half of the total exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) where MDA8 O3 > 70 ppb occur under the influence of
wildfires, and approximately 10 % of those were in exceedance by 5 ppb or
less indicating circumstances that would have been in compliance with the
NAAQS were it not for wildfire emissions. The photochemical ozone production
rate calculated from the modified Leighton relationship was also found to be
higher by 50 % on average compared with non-fire periods despite the average
diminution of j(NO2) by
∼ 7 % due to the shading effect of the wildfire smoke
plumes. Surface heat flux measurements from two AmeriFlux sites in the
northern San Joaquin Valley show midday surface buoyancy fluxes decrease by
30 % on average when influenced by wildfire smoke. Similarly, afternoon
peak ABL heights measured from a radio acoustic sounding system (RASS)
located in Visalia in the southern San Joaquin Valley were found to decrease
on average by 80 m (∼ 15 %) with a concomitant reduction of
downwelling shortwave radiation of 54 Wm−2, consistent with past
observations of the dependence of boundary layer heights on insolation.
Performance evaluation for retrieving aerosol optical depth from the Directional Polarimetric Camera (DPC) based on the GRASP algorithm
Authors: Jin Shikuan , Ma Yingying , Chen Cheng , Dubovik Oleg , Hong Jin , Liu Boming , Gong Wei
Published: July 2022

Abstract. Aerosol spatial distribution obtained from satellite sensors is critical for
understanding regional aerosol environments, anthropogenic aerosol
emissions, and global climate change. The Directional Polarimetric Camera (DPC)
is the first generation of multi-angle polarized sensor developed by China.
It is on-board the GaoFen-5 satellite, running in 705 km sun-synchronous orbit
with a 13:30 LT (local time) ascending node. The sensor has three polarized channels at
490, 670, and 865 nm and ∼ 9 viewing angles, mainly used for
observing aerosols. The spatial resolution is ∼ 3.3 km at
nadir, and global coverage is ∼ 2 d. In this study, the
performance of aerosol optical depth (AOD) retrievals from the DPC/GaoFen-5
using the Generalized Retrieval of Atmosphere and Surface Properties (GRASP)
algorithm were evaluated on a global basis for the first time. The results
showed that the DPC GRASP/Model scheme, which used several forms of aerosol-type
mixing, achieved good performance. By comparing with Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) observations,
the correlation coefficient (R), root-mean-square error (RMSE), and expected error
(EE%, ± (0.05+0.15×AOD)) were 0.9007 %, 0.0662 %, and 82.54 %,
respectively. The scattering angle, number of averaged pixels, length of
time steps, and radiative and polarized fitting residuals showed impacts on
the results of AOD retrieval in the DPC GRASP/Model scheme. From the most AERONET
sites, the R and EE% were larger than ∼ 0.9 % and
∼ 80%. Compared with Moderate resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) products, the spatial and
temporal variations of aerosol could be caught by the DPC with the
GRASP/Model scheme, showing a good performance. However, values of AOD were also
underestimated by DPC, probably due to an overly strict cloud mask. The above
findings validated the ability of the DPC sensor to monitor aerosols. It
should contribute to the development of aerosol parameter retrieval from
multi-angle polarized sensors in the future.