bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Fungal Species Isolated from Cankered Apple Barks Demonstrates the Alternaria alternata Causing Apple Canker Disease
Authors: Li Zhiqiang , Li Hao , Zhang Jiating , Zhang Shikai , Zhao Qi , Cheng Chunzhen , Zhang Yongyan
Published: July 2024

Apple canker disease, also named as apple Valsa canker, is one of the most destructive diseases for apples (Malus domestica Borkh.). Cytospora/Valsa spp. are the dominant causal agent of this disease, but many studies have revealed that fungi from some other genus can also cause typical apple canker symptoms. In this study, we performed fungal pathogen isolation from cankered ‘Fuji’ apple barks. Six representative morphologically different fungi (Strain 1–6) were further subjected to ITS sequencing and evolutionary analysis. Molecular identification results revealed that Strains 1–6 are Cytospora mali, Fusarium cf. solani, Alternaria alternata, C. mali, Diplodia seriata and F. proliferatum, respectively. All these fungi have been reported to be causal agents of apple diseases. By inoculating fungal plugs onto trunks of ‘Fuji’ apple trees, the pathogenicity of the six fungi were accessed. Only the inoculations of the two C. mali strains (Strain 1 and Strain 4) and the A. alternata strain (Strain 3) resulted in typical apple canker symptoms in trunks. It is worth noting that Strain 1 caused much more severe canker symptoms and higher pathogenicity incidence than the other two fungi. A. alternata has been identified as a pathogen causing diseases on apple fruits and leaves. By further assessing its pathogenicity on apple fruits and leaves, we verified that it can also cause typical fruit rot and leaf spot symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on apple canker disease caused by A. alternata in China. Our present study can provide a theoretical foundation for the prevention and control of apple canker disease.
Characterization of PEBP-like Genes and Function of Capebp1 and Capebp5 in Fruiting Body Regeneration in Cyclocybe aegerita
Authors: Tao Nan , Cheng Bopu , Ma Yuanhao , Liu Ping , Chai Hongmei , Zhao Yongchang , Chen Weimin
Published: July 2024

Phosphatidylethanolamine-binding proteins (PEBPs) play a crucial role in the growth and development of various organisms. Due to the low sequence similarity compared to plants, humans, and animals, the study of pebp genes in fungi has not received significant attention. The redifferentiation of fruiting bodies is exceedingly rare in fungal development. Hitherto, only a few studies have identified the Capebp2 gene as being associated with this phenomenon in Cyclocybe aegerita. Thus, exploring the role of pebp genes in fruiting body development is imperative. In the present study, four Capebp genes (Capebp1, Capebp3, Capebp4, and Capebp5) were cloned from the AC0007 strain of C. aegerita based on genome sequencing and gene prediction. The findings indicate that the pebp family, in C. aegerita, comprises a total of five genes. Moreover, the sequence similarity was low across the five CAPEBP protein sequences in C. aegerita, and only a few conserved sequences, such as HRY and RHF, were identical. Expression analyses revealed that, similarly to Capebp2, the four Capebp genes exhibit significantly higher expression levels in the fruiting bodies than in the mycelium. Furthermore, overexpressed and RNA interference Capebp1 or Capebp5 transformants were analyzed. The results demonstrate that overexpression of Capebp1 or Capebp5 could induce the regeneration of the lamella or fruiting body, whereas the knockdown of Capebp1 or Capebp5 could lead to the accelerated aging of fruiting bodies. These findings highlight a significant role of Capebp genes in the generation of C. aegerita fruiting bodies and provide a foundation for further exploration into their involvement in basidiomycete growth and development.
Adaptive Image-Defogging Algorithm Based on Bright-Field Region Detection
Authors: Wang Yue , Yue Fengying , Duan Jiaxin , Zhang Haifeng , Song Xiaodong , Dong Jiawei , Zeng Jiaxin , Cui Sidong
Published: July 2024

Image defogging is an essential technology used in traffic safety monitoring, military surveillance, satellite and remote sensing image processing, medical image diagnostics, and other applications. Current methods often rely on various priors, with the dark-channel prior being the most frequently employed. However, halo and bright-field color distortion issues persist. To further improve image quality, an adaptive image-defogging algorithm based on bright-field region detection is proposed in this paper. Modifying the dark-channel image improves the abrupt changes in gray value in the traditional dark-channel image. By setting the first and second lower limits of transmittance and introducing an adaptive correction factor to adjust the transmittance of the bright-field region, the limitations of the dark-channel prior in extensive ranges and high-brightness areas can be significantly alleviated. In addition, a guide filter is utilized to enhance the initial transmittance image, preserving the details of the defogged image. The results of the experiment demonstrate that the algorithm presented in this paper effectively addresses the mentioned issues and has shown outstanding performance in both objective evaluation and subjective visual effects.
Addressing the Syndemic Relationship between Lymphatic Filariasis and Mental Distress in Malawi: The Potential of Enhanced Self-Care
Authors: Barrett Carrie , Chiphwanya John , Matipula Dorothy E. , Douglass Janet , Kelly-Hope Louise A. , Dean Laura
Published: July 2024

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) causes disfiguring and disabling lymphoedema, which can lead to mental distress and requires life-long self-care treatment. This study applies syndemic theory to understand the biosocial relationship between LF and mental distress in Malawi. Using in-depth qualitative methods, we critically evaluate experiences of mental distress and LF through 21 life-history interviews, to narrate experiences from the perspective of persons affected by LF, and to understand how enhanced self-care (ESC) for lymphoedema management disrupts the syndemic relationship. Complementary key informant interviews with Ministry of Health LF programme staff were conducted to further understand intervention and health system delivery. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and translated, and then subject to thematic analysis. Our findings suggest that for persons affected by LF in Malawi, before being trained in ESC, absent referral pathways, inequalities in healthcare provision or available treatment, and limited knowledge of the condition (LF) drove the syndemic of LF and mental distress. Distress was often exacerbated by stigma and social exclusion, and shaped by intersections of gender, generation, poverty, and extreme climate conditions. We argue that addressing the syndemic suffering associated with LF and mental distress through interventions which center the needs of persons affected is critical in effective and equitable LF care delivery.
The Anticoccidial In Vitro Effects and Antioxidant Properties of Several Plants Traditionally Used for Coccidiosis in Togo
Authors: Tchodo Ferdinand Grégoire , Dakpogan Hervé Brice , Sanvee Sabrina , Adjei-Mensah Benjamin , Kpomasse Claude Cocou , Karou Simplice , Pitala Wéré , Tona Kokou , Bakoma Batomayena
Published: July 2024

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that often affects livestock. Identifying plants with inhibitory effects on the development of the parasite could help in finding new natural treatments. This study aimed to evaluate the anticoccidial potentials of extracts from Azadirachta indica leaves (AILs), Combretum micranthum leaves (CMLs), Carica papaya seeds (CPSs), Sarcocephalus latifolius roots (SLRs), and Vernonia amygdalina leaves (VALs). The in vitro anticoccidial efficacy of the extracts was evaluated through oocyst sporulation inhibition and sporozoite viability inhibition assays of Eimeria oocysts. The setup was examined for 72 h (every 24 h) of incubation. The DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power were used to evaluate the antioxidant potential of the extracts. Among the tested extracts, the SLR, CPS, and AIL extracts exhibited the maximum oocyst sporulation inhibition (75.85 ± 1.21%, 74.53 ± 1.65%, and 71.58 ± 0.24%, respectively) at a concentration of 75 mg/mL of plant extracts against the Eimeria species. The Sarcocephalus latifolius root extract showed the highest radical scavenging capacity (76.25 ± 0.53) and reducing power (86.21 ± 4.28). The biochemical screening of the selected plant extracts revealed the presence of antioxidant compounds such as phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and carbohydrates. The SLR extract contained the highest amounts of phenols (56.11 ± 0.33 µg/mL) and flavonoids (36.65 ± 1.85 µg/mL). In conclusion, the selected hydro-ethanolic extracts from these plants possess excellent anticoccidial and antioxidant activities, which can be attributed to the presence of medicinally important phytochemicals. Further research is needed to identify and isolate the active anticoccidial compounds from these plants, which could be utilized in the development of drugs against coccidiosis.
Coupled Spatial–Temporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Chemical Industry Development and Water Environment in Yangtze River Economic Belt
Authors: Xiang Yunbo , Ding Shufang , Dai Zhijun
Published: July 2024

Revealing the coordinated correlation between chemical industry development and the water environment is essential for promoting high-quality development in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Based on the data in the Yangtze River Economic Belt from 2011 to 2021, this study explores the spatial–temporal evolution and influencing factors of the coupled coordination between chemical industry development and the water environment by using the global entropy method, a coupling coordination model, and the Tobit model. The results indicate a general upward trend in the comprehensive indices of chemical industry development and water environment systems, albeit with distinct spatial patterns. A mismatch between the two systems is observed in terms of spatial distribution. Regarding the coupling coordination degree, the relationship shows an upward trend, primarily at a mild-to-moderate coupling stage, exhibiting a spatial pattern of “downstream > midstream > upstream”. Moreover, a trend of increasing coordination and narrowing disparities between high- and low-level regions can be observed. The model results suggest that environmental regulation, economic development, government capacity, and urbanization play a crucial role in promoting the coupled development of the chemical industry and the water environment. However, openness to external markets may not enhance coupled coordination. These findings may provide policy guidance for the development status of two subsystems in other locations.
Contribuciones de la gestión de procesos y ventajas competitivas en las asociaciones agrícolas
Authors: Guanotuña Guanoluisa Yomaira Elizabeth , Ortiz Pallo Jennifer Yajaira , Pazmiño Cano Gloria Evelina
Published: July 2024

Alinear procesos y ventajas competitivas mejora el desempeño de asociaciones agrícolas, pues optimiza eficiencia, costos y calidad, clave para adaptación e innovación. En este sentido, el objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la relación entre las dimensiones gestión de procesos y ventajas competitivas de las asociaciones agrícolas del Cantón La Maná. La investigación fue desarrollada con un enfoque cuantitativo, de corte transversal y con un alcance correlacional.  Para la cual se seleccionó una muestra de 140 socios pertenecientes a cuatro asociaciones agrícolas seleccionadas del cantón La Maná a los cuales se les aplicó el instrumento elaborado. Las relaciones más significativas se dieron entre: cambio y economía (0.834); cambio y calidad (0.793); capacidad y eficiencia (0.772); eficiencia y capacidad (0.705), y eficiencia y economía (0.678), sugiriendo que optimizar recursos y minimizar desperdicios aumenta competitividad y mejora producción y calidad. Se concluye que las ventajas competitivas basadas en cambio, que contemplan adaptación e innovación constante, presentan mayor impacto, pues las organizaciones con apertura a nuevas tecnologías, fluctuaciones del mercado y demandas de consumidores muestran mejor desempeño, permitiéndoles mantenerse competitivas, acceder a nuevos mercados y oportunidades, impulsando su crecimiento y sostenibilidad a largo plazo.
Análisis financiero para la toma de decisiones en la agrícola Bendición de Dios
Authors: Toscano Riera Cesar Santiago , Sigcha Chitalogro Willington Joel , Nauta Padilla Luis Daniel
Published: July 2024

El análisis financiero es una herramienta crucial para evaluar el desempeño económico de una empresa. El estudio desarrolló su evaluación para la toma de decisiones en la Agrícola "Bendición de Dios". Se recopilaron los balances generales durante los años 2022 y 2023. Se procedió al análisis aplicándose técnicas horizontal y vertical. Ambas evaluaron las siguientes partidas ingresos, costos, gastos administrativos y de ventas. El análisis horizontal reveló crecimientos significativos en cuentas claves, aunque los gastos de ventas disminuyeron. Mientras el vertical reflejó mejores porcentajes las partidas del 2023.Los indicadores financieros mostraron nivel de liquidez de 1.19, la rentabilidad sobre ventas: 0.49, apalancamiento: 0.32 y rentabilidad sobre el patrimonio: 0.68. La empresa muestra crecimiento positivo en ingresos y una utilidad del 20%, pero debe mejorar el control de gastos, optimizar recursos y fortalecer su posición financiera a largo plazo mediante monitoreo constante de actividades económicas y financieras.
Propuesta para un nuevo modelo de negocio de Franquicias en el sector de “Pet shop”
Authors: Zambrano Real Rebeca Andrea , López Flores Renato Renee , Frias Pérez Edisson Andrés , Garzón Morales María Belén
Published: July 2024

Un Pet Shops, es una tienda especializada en la venta de mascotas y accesorios para su cuidado y su bienestar. El estudio desarrolló el diseño de un modelo de negocio de franquicias bajo la metodología de Business Model Canva. Se encuestaron a 266 personas de 24 a 34 años tenedores de mascotas dividas en dos grupos hombres y mujeres de 133 cada uno. El procesamiento contempló cálculos de valores proporcionales y la prueba de Chi-cuadrado para evaluar asociación entre variables. Las proporciones no reflejaron diferencias significativas en las diferentes respuestas. La prueba de Chi-cuadrado arrojó que hay asociación significativa entre estas variables evaluadas. El modelo de negocio de franquicias mediante metodología Business Model Canvas se presenta como una opción rentable y escalable en Ecuador, con un gran potencial para expandir la propuesta de valor de empresas en diversos sectores.
Unified Mechanism of Light-State BLUF Domain Photocycles by Capturing Proton Relay Intermediates
Authors: Zhou Yalin , Kang Xiu-Wen , Zhou Zhongneng , Chen Zijing , Zou Shuhua , Tang Siwei , Wang Bingyao , Wang Kailin , Zhong Dongping , Ding Bei
Published: July 2024

The blue light using flavin (BLUF) domain is one of nature’s smallest photoswitching protein domains, yet a cross-species photoactivation mechanism is lacking. Its photoactivation involves an intricate bidirectional proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) reaction; however, the key reverse PCET route remains largely elusive, with its elementary steps undissected. Here, we resolved the light-state photoreaction cycles of the BLUF domains in 3 species, i.e., AppA from
Rhodobacter sphaeroides
,
Oa
PAC from
Oscillatoria acuminata
, and
Sy
PixD from
Synechocystis
sp. PCC6803, with a unified kinetic model. Using mutant design and femtosecond spectroscopy, we captured the spectroscopic snapshots of a key proton-relay intermediate in all species, revealing that the light-state photoreaction cycle consists of 4 elementary steps including a forward concerted electron-proton transfer (CEPT), a 2-step proton rocking, and a reverse CEPT. We emphasize that the last reverse CEPT step (1.5 to 3.7 ps) is shared by both the light-state and dark-state photocycles and is essential to the photoswitching functionality.
A Conceptual Decision Tree for the Automation of Architecture Applied to Housing
Authors: Van Tonder Francine , Brink Pierre
Published: July 2024

In 1994, the Nelson Mandela government identified the lack of housing as the most severe social problem faced by South Africa. However, housing information is often inaccessible to those affected by inadequate low-cost housing. The right information at the right time has the potential to not only address the inadequacy of low-cost housing but also to address, in part, other social ills such as unemployment, poverty and government corruption, as well as larger issues such as the climate emergency. This paper presents a conceptual decision tree to govern the knowledge management of architectural information for the possible automation of architecture. Knowledge management, big data and machine learning are the precursors of artificial intelligence, a technology that could further aid in addressing the inadequacy of low-cost housing. A decision tree is the first step. For this paper, the information within frames forms the nodes on the conceptual decision tree. This decision tree is presented graphically and tested hypothetically on a low-cost housing unit. The research findings indicate that there is a noteworthy overlap in architectural information of low-cost housing information presented thereby validating the possible benefit of architectural information knowledge management.
A Roadmap to Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Core Impacts to Successfully Transform Organisations
Authors: Treacy Stephen
Published: July 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a highly disruptive technology that will have major effects on the business world over the coming years. It has the potential to allow companies to achieve major efficiency gains and a more productive workforce through automating existing processes, providing deeper levels of analytics, providing better customer support, and increasing security. On the other hand, it may lead to lower staff levels and a drop in existing employee morale. Given the complexities of these projects, AI will only benefit organisations if they understand its capabilities in addition to its shortcomings. This investigation addresses the predicted impact on skills, roles and employee morale of artificial intelligence on the workforce of the future as AI continues to become more prevalent in our society.
We investigate these impacts of AI specifically across four key industries by engaging in interviews with experts in the field to answer two research questions: (i) What are the core impacts of introducing AI systems in the workplace?, and; (ii) How can organisations develop AI projects for successful transformation? The inclusion strategy for this research were professionals who were highly knowledgeable in the area, and from our findings we were able to identify several impacts that AI made to companies developing these projects; namely employment levels, workforce morale, and process efficiency. With these insights, we subsequently developed a roadmap which contains the recommended steps and decisions that are necessary for successfully introducing AI to an organisation. This roadmap visualises the key decisions and steps that are critical for any AI based initiative for organisations, which will provide practitioners with a higher level of understanding of what is expected, in addition to enabling more effective collaboration with the system developers. Furthermore, this roadmap allows organisations to take a positive and proactive approach to designing these systems with their workforce in mind and to prepares them for the implications with the development, deployment, and use of these AI systems.
Would you Like to Have Your Social Skills Assessed by a Softbot? AI-Supported Recruitment Processes
Authors: Mozelius Peter , Jama Amir , Castberg Aile
Published: July 2024

In parallel with the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment processes, there is also an ongoingdiscussion on the dehumanisation in automated recruitment. On one hand AI-based recruitment has the potential toreduce human bias, on the other hand there are parts of the process that still need human judgement. Another concern isthat the identified dehumanisation could harm the relationship between employees and employers. Research indicatesthat AI-based technologies definitely have the potential to increase the efficiency of the recruitment process by replacinghumans in time-consuming tasks. Less research has been conducted on the human perceptions about AI-basedrecruitment. In a time when AI-based recruitment tools are used in a rapidly increasing number of companies andorganisations, it is important to better explore the human side of the process. Therefore, this paper investigates: Whatare the perceptions of the job candidate conditions in automatised and AI-based recruitment processes? This study wasconducted with a qualitative approach with data gathered from candidates and recruiters that all had experiences fromAI-based recruitment processes. Four candidates and two recruiters were chosen with the idea of a purposive sampling.Answers from six audio recorded semi-structured interviews were categorised in a deductive thematic analysis. Thetheoretic lens for the study was the Model of Applicant Reaction to Selection. Findings showed that the informants had anegative attitude towards the dehumanised recruitment process. The most obvious finding was the general critiquetowards the AI-based assessment of candidates' social skills. At the same time, the majority of the informants agreed thatAI-based recruitment tools have the potential to make time-consuming administrative tasks more efficient. Only oneinformant was willing to go through a completely AI-based recruitment process, and all informants pointed out differentways in which the recruitment tools need to be improved. The conclusion is that the AI-based recruitment tools must bemade more transparent and used as a support for decision-making rather than being the decision maker. Therecommendation is a hybrid solution, where AI-based tools are used to assist and create the basis for well-informedhuman decisions.
Narratives That Speak AI Lingua? AI Vocabulary in Listed Companies’ Annual Reports
Authors: Monett Dagmar , Lemke Claudia , Anandarajah Liadan , Brandherm Tom
Published: July 2024

Narratives about intelligent artefacts have influenced both the public’s imaginary and the actual development of the AI field since its foundation. Yet, in times where the field seems to be flourishing on the one hand, but rushing into an AI winter on the other, factual narratives about AI applications and advancements are more essential than ever. What is the gap between the actual capabilities of today’s AI and the vocabulary used to report about them? In particular, what is the AI lingua used in official, legal documents in business? To find out, we analysed leading share index companies’ annual reports from a representative fraction of the German economy (DAX 30), as a starting step in this direction. In this paper, we present a fact-based methodology for systematically assessing the true state of enterprise AI of those companies. Our initial empirical investigation covers only the annual reports of leading listed German enterprises in the DAX 30 as of May 2021 (i.e. before the DAX’s expansion to 40 members). For this concrete example, we collected their annual reports from 2010 to 2020 (N=312). We then built upon previous work by extending natural language processing (NLP) algorithms we developed for these purposes. The idea is to systematically process and automatically detect the use of AI-related terminology in those annual reports. Such a terminology is part of a classification schema we introduce for differentiating concrete types of AI-related terms. We also compare different NLP libraries regarding their suitability and speculate on the reasons behind the poor performance of some of them. Furthermore, we look at relevant AI keywords and phrases, thereby conducting a human-based semantic analysis of the context – tasks that machines still cannot do effectively. We also give guidance on how to proceed in similar studies, i.e. on how to extend our methodology and the key findings to other national economies. This way, we are contributing not only to an informed perception about the state of enterprise AI, but also to filling the gap between the narratives it uses and the actual state of AI development.
Isolation And Characterisation Of Soil-derived Bacteria With Antimicrobial Activity Against Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens
Authors:   , Twomey Ellen ,   Munster Technological University
Published: July 2024

Bacteriocins are a diverse range of ribosomally synthesized bioactive peptides, recognised predominantly for their potent antimicrobial activity against other strains closely related to the producer. The focus of this thesis was to explore this activity and examine the potential of bacteriocins to inhibit the growth of clinically relevant pathogens. Although evidence exists in the literature to suggest that bacteriocins could be applied in a similar fashion to conventional antibiotics, to date they are only utilised as preservative in food to prevent the growth of foodborne illness causing organisms. Isolating and screening bacterial strains in order to identify bacteriocin producers has led to the successful identification and characterisation of peptides which appear to inhibit the growth of a variety of pathogens responsible for illness in humans. This thesis looked to identify bacteriocins with the potential to inhibit members of the Staphylococcus genus, particularly methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) given its prevalence and the threat it poses in nosocomial settings.
Application of Fuzzy Logic to Classify Community Welfare Levels
Authors: Aditra  , Sumijan  , Sovia Rini
Published: July 2024

Information regarding family welfare does not only affect family members, but also influences the success of government, including village government. Therefore, information regarding the level of family welfare is needed to monitor the progress of development programs that have been carried out. The fuzzy logic of the Tahani model is one method that can be applied to classify things. The aim of this research is to classify the level of welfare of families as potential recipients of assistance based on population data held by the Mentawai Social Service & P3A. This research was processed using Fuzzy Tahani logic. Fuzzy Tahani is an optimization algorithm that can be used to support decisions by utilizing relational databases. Based on the research results obtained, fuzzy logic with the Tahani model can be used to process family data in accordance with indicators of family welfare levels by providing output in the form of family classification. It's just that the application of the Tahani model should be done on a single rule search function, not to process all the rules using a Tahani query to produce a family classification
Decision Support System Using the SMART Method in Determining the Status of Contract Employees from Permanent Employees
Authors: Nitami Dian , Rianti Eva , Pratiwi Mutiana
Published: July 2024

Employee performance assessment is a way to determine the abilities of each employee. The assessment is carried out to obtain materials for developing the company's human resources. The process of appointing contract employees to permanent positions is still not effective, this results in doubt in decision making which allows errors to occur. In this research, a system for decision making will be built, where this research uses the Multi Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) method. The SMART method is a multi-criteria decision making technique that compares one criterion with another. The data used in this research uses 3 factors and 12 employee data to be selected. For assessment using the SMART method based on criteria and weights, a score above 80 is declared a pass to become a permanent employee. Research using the Simple SMART method can help the Ibnu Sina Islamic Hospital in West Pasaman in managing the data or criteria used in determining the status of contract employees, so that they can determine employees who are in accordance with the quality and quantity of human resources needed and as a basis for making decisions. become a permanent employee.
KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM MITIGASI BENCANA BERKAITAN DENGAN PENATAAN RUANG PASCA GEMPA BUMI
Authors: Megawati Leny
Published: July 2024

ABSTRAKKabupaten Cianjur, dengan sejarah panjangnya terkait kerentanan terhadap bencana alam, khususnya gempa bumi, mengalami peristiwa signifikan pada Senin, 21 November 2022. Bencana tersebut menambah daftar panjang peristiwa alam yang mengguncang wilayah ini, menyebabkan kerugian materi dan korban jiwa yang besar. Kondisi ini mendorong perlunya penanganan yang lebih efektif dalam penataan ruang dan kebijakan mitigasi bencana yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kebijakan pemerintah daerah terkait mitigasi bencana dalam penataan ruang di Kabupaten Cianjur. Fokus utama meliputi proses penentuan tata ruang wilayah, peran politik hukum dalam mitigasi bencana, dan implementasi kebijakan oleh pemerintah daerah. Melalui metode studi literatur dan analisis kebijakan, hasil penelitian menyoroti pentingnya integrasi politik hukum yang berkelanjutan dalam tata ruang pasca bencana. Peran aktif pemerintah, partisipasi masyarakat, dan sinergi antara kebijakan mitigasi bencana serta tata ruang diidentifikasi sebagai krusial dalam membangun ketahanan wilayah terhadap bencana. Peningkatan kesadaran akan politik hukum mitigasi bencana menjadi kunci untuk mencapai tata ruang yang berkelanjutan dan adaptif pasca bencana gempa bumi di Kabupaten Cianjur. ABSTRACTCianjur Regency, with its long history of vulnerability to natural disasters, especially earthquakes, experienced a significant event on Monday, November 21 2022. This disaster added to the long list of natural events that rocked this region, causing material losses and large casualties. This condition encourages the need for more effective management in spatial planning and sustainable disaster mitigation policies. This research aims to evaluate local government policies regarding disaster mitigation in spatial planning in Cianjur Regency. The main focus includes the process of determining regional spatial planning, the role of legal politics in disaster mitigation, and policy implementation by local governments. Through literature study and policy analysis methods, the research results highlight the importance of sustainable integration of legal politics in post-disaster spatial planning. The active role of government, community participation, and synergy between disaster mitigation policies and spatial planning are identified as crucial in building regional resilience to disasters. Increasing awareness of the legal politics of disaster mitigation is the key to achieving sustainable and adaptive spatial planning after the earthquake disaster in Cianjur Regency.
Un concepto operativo. El “contexto de deposición” en la arqueología urbana
Authors: Fernetti Gustavo
Published: July 2024

El contexto de deposición es un tópico que suele mencionarse con frecuencia, como entidad que da sentido al registro arqueológico. Su conservación permite la obtención de relaciones que se perderían al alterarse el espacio donde los restos del pasado fueran arrojados.
Sin embargo, se lo ha considerado como una realidad empírica y no como un concepto teórico ymucho menos ha sido objeto de una reflexión en el campo de la arqueología urbana.
En un panorama dinámico y complejo como es la ciudad, el contexto de deposición es más que un espacio o el suelo, ya que de su análisis depende la interpretación de los hallazgos. Por lo tanto, implica un punto de partida en el hacer arqueología, ya que los fragmentos están vinculados tanto a su espacio arqueológico y como a la sociedad que les dio origen y los descartó. 
Dada su importancia, el objetivo de este trabajo es reflexionar sobre el contexto de deposición dentro de la arqueología urbana, proponiéndolo como un concepto operativo.
DEVELOPMENT OF ARABIC LANGUAGE IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY AT ARABIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IAIN KEDIRI
Authors: Fahraini Sovia , Muhammad Fikri Almaliki  , Ahmad Rifa’i  , Moh Sholeh Afyuddin
Published: July 2024

Arabic is the second international language in the world and is the language for the source of Muslim law, so it is studiedfrom elementary school to university. However, many Arabic language education scholars experience difficulty in generating financial returns and lack creativity. If it continues, many graduates will be unemployed due to the lack of job opportunities. Therefore, Indonesia implements the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) curriculum as a solution in higher education, but this is still a transition from the Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI) curriculum. This study aims to understand the role of the Arabic language study program at IAIN Kediri in developing Arabic in the era of business and industry. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach through questionnaires, interviews, and observations to obtain valid data. The results showed that the Entrepreneurship Course Program (KWU) in the Arabic language education study program at the Kediri State Islamic Institute provided maximum results in developing entrepreneurial abilities according to student expectations. This research provides an overview of the implementation of Arabic language development in business and industry through marketing and management in the fields of translation, tutoring, tourism and language seminars with the hope that it can be implemented into business and industry in the future.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Maskuri Maskuri , Ahmadi M
Published: July 2024

The difficulties faced by educators in their capacity as professionals are constantly developing and changing. As a result of growing their ability to compete globally, instructors face both internal and external problems. Both community-based and government-owned educational institutions expect a constant need for qualified teachers. The researcher hopes to shed light on the significance of comprehending the notion of teacher competence, the significance of teachers' endeavors to enhance their own competence, and the significance of the Quran and Islam's view of competence. The Quran is filled with many wise and inspirational stories, one of which being the one about the Prophet Yusuf who was asked to resolve the nation's financial issues. He made it clear that he had the ability to maintain and manage finances. Teachers also need to have the guts to say that they are the individuals who are best suited to preserve and advance knowledge, as well as the servants of the people and the state. Teachers must keep working to improve their expertise through participation in a variety of forums and activities, as well as networking with other professionals' groups.
AL-USUS AL-TSAQAFIYAH LI I’DADI MAWAD TA’LIM AL-LUGHAH AL-’ARABIYAH
Authors: Fu'adah Shofwatul , Almannah Wassalwa  , Irfan  , Ahmadi M
Published: July 2024

Language is the vessel of culture and is the primary means of expressing it in many fields. The Arabic language and its culture go hand in hand. It is difficult for a foreign student to understand the Arabic language accurately or to use it well without understanding the specific cultural concepts associated with it. The idea of ​​teaching the cultural content of the language comes first, not for cultural purposes, but for linguistic purposes. Literature review is a research methodology used in this study. When creating teaching materials, researchers collect information from textual and electronic publications regarding sociocultural concepts. The result of the study aims to discusses culture and its characteristics, the relationship between language and culture, culture and learning Arabic for non-Arabs as well as cultural content in teaching Arabic as a foreign language, especially things that need to be considered in the cultural aspect when preparing Arabic language teaching books for foreign students. Therefore, paying attention to the cultural foundations when preparing books for teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers is important for achieving the goals of teaching the Arabic language. Every teacher must take into account the specific matters that must be taken into account when preparing books for teaching the Arabic language to foreigners so that it suits the learner’s linguistic and mental level.
KENTSEL MEKÂNDA KAMUSALLIĞI YENİDEN KURAN TASARIM YAKLAŞIMLARI: TAKTİKSEL ŞEHİRCİLİK, KENTSEL AKUPUNKTUR VE KENTSEL KÜRASYON
Authors: Kızıltaş Fatma Zeynep , Ersine Masatlıoğlu Cemile Sanem
Published: July 2024

Endüstrileşme ve göçle büyüyen kentlerde yeni mimari unsurlar ortaya çıkmış; modernizmin etkisiyle 20. yüzyılın başlarında, fonksiyonellik ve minimalizm vurgulanarak planlama yaklaşımları değişmiştir. Kentin fiziksel dönüşümüyle birlikte toplumsal ve ekonomik yapısı da bireyselleşme ve özelleşme üzerinden dönüşmüştür. Günümüzde özelleşmenin, mekânı farklı kitlelerin kullanımı için bölümlemesi ve farklı sebeplerle kentin geri kalanında göz ardı edilen, sıradanlaşan, tanımsız mekânlar oluşmakta; kapsayıcı kamusal mekânlar azalmaktadır. Son yirmi yılda mevcut planlamanın boşluklarını dolduran farklı tasarım yaklaşımları ortaya çıkmıştır. Yeni yaklaşımlar sorunlu alanlarda aşağıdan yukarı, pratik ve küçük müdahalelerle insan ölçeğinde etkiler yaratmaktadır. Çalışmada bu yaklaşımların kuramsal yapıları, sistematik bir yöntemle örnekleriyle birlikte incelenmiştir. Lydon ve Garcia'nın (2015) kavramsallaştırdığı yerel farkındalık ve katılımla ortaya çıkan taktiksel şehircilik De Solà-Morales’in (1980) geliştirdiği, kente noktasal müdahalelerle yaklaşan kentsel akupunktur; çeşitli sanatçı ve ofislerin geliştirdiği, kentin ilişkisel süreçlerini ve mekân kurgularını araştıran kentsel kürasyon yaklaşımları üzerinden ilerlenmiştir. Tartışma bölümünde yaklaşımların birbirlerini nasıl beslediği, benzerlik ve farklılıkları irdelenmiş; sonuçta ulaşılan ilişkiler, güncel tasarım yaklaşımlarının taşıdığı bakış açılarının planlama süreçleri için denemeler ve yöntemler sunma potansiyelini göstermektedir.
Apuntes sobre la afectación a los menores de edad por el uso no regulado de las técnicas de reproducción asistida en el Perú
Authors: Santome-Sánchez Aldo Alesandro , Fabián-Zapata Dafne Brigitte Estela Dahira
Published: July 2024

En la actualidad, en el Perú nos enfrentamos a numerosos escenarios que escapan al alcance de nuestra actual normativa. Un ejemplo de ello es el caso de las técnicas de reproducción asistida, donde la normativa es mínima y poco específica. Ello conlleva a que, en los casos en donde estas técnicas son usadas, no se cuente con una regulación debida, ocasionando múltiples consecuencias e incertidumbres. De esta forma, y ante la laguna jurídica producida por la ausencia de una norma clara, muchas personas que recurren a estas técnicas para cumplir sus deseos de ser padres deben emplear diversas estrategias legales para regularizar la situación de los menores nacidos a través de su uso, desde procesos de impugnación de maternidad hasta procesos judiciales de adopción. Esto, a menudo resulta en litigios judiciales prolongados que afectan a varios derechos fundamentales de los menores, como el derecho a conocer su verdad biológica, el derecho a tener una familia estable y el derecho al bienestar integral.
Körper-Leib-Politiken. Postphänomenologische Perspektiven auf die Erforschung von In- und Exklusion im Schulischen
Authors: Gabriel Sabine , Kinne Tanja
Published: July 2024

Der politische Einsatz dieses Beitrags ist eine leib-konzeptionelle Akzentuierung von Körperlichkeit als bedeutsames Element inklusionsorientierter (Forschungs-)Praxen. Dabei gehen die Autorinnen im Folgenden der Frage nach, wie sowohl Körperlichkeit(en) in ihrer Materialisierung als auch das konkrete Erleben des Behindert-Werdens als Wahrnehmen und Spüren von Behinderung und Teilhabe miteinander verschränkt und forschungsmethod(olog)isch einbezogen werden können. Dazu schlagen sie eine postphänomenologische Perspektive vor und diskutieren entsprechende Potenziale für die Analyse von In- und Exklusionsdynamiken (Kap. 2) und die damit einhergehenden forschungsmethod(olog)ischen und -praktischen Erfordernisse und Herausforderungen (Kap. 3). Abschließend fassen sie die Ergebnisse ihrer Überlegungen in Bezug auf ihre Potentiale für Bildungsgerechtigkeit und Demokratisierung zusammen (Kap. 4). (DIPF/Orig.)
Fachliche und soziale Teilhabe als Auftrag – Adaptivität als Strategie inklusiver (Sach-) Bildung?
Authors: Reh Anne , Schroeder René
Published: July 2024

Im folgenden Beitrag wird ausgehend von einer didaktischen Rahmung des Konzepts der adaptiven Lehrkompetenz das Projekt DiPoSa (Didaktisch-diagnostische Potentiale des inklusionsorientierten Sachunterrichts) vorgestellt, welches die Förderung adaptiver Lehrkompetenz im Fach Sachunterricht über videobasierte Aus- und Weiterbildungsmodule umsetzt. Ziel ist es erste Einblicke in die Arbeit im Projekt zu geben und Herausforderungen und Potentiale adaptiven Lehrer:innenhandelns im Kontext inklusiver Lernsettings zu verdeutlichen. (DIPF/Orig.)
THE VALUE OF RELIGIOSITY IN SERAT WIRID HIDAYAT JATI BY RADEN NGABEHI RANGGAWARSITA
Authors: Hukamak Moh Tahrikul , Aziz Muhammad Ilham , Baqi Subkhana Adzim
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the values of Religiosity in Serat Wirid Hidayat Jati by Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita. In this study, the authors use historical research methods that include heuristic, verification, interpretation, and historiography. While the approach used in this research is historical social approach. Ranggawarsita was born on March 15, 1802, he was a closing poet of the Surakarta court, died on December 24, 1873. He was buried in Palar Village, Surakarta area. One of Ranggawarsita's works was Serat Wirid Hidayat Jati, which contains Islamic values such as monotheism and Sufism. From the value of faith (monotheism) can be seen from the pronunciation of the pronunciation of la ilahailallah which means there is no god but Allah. While the value of morality (Sufism) can be seen from the praise of dzikir to God by ignoring his worldly interests, from the value of Islam can be made as a way of life.
A Step Towards Adaptive Online Learning: Exploring the Role of GPT as Virtual Teaching Assistants in Online Education
Authors: Baker Ryan Shaun , Pankiewicz Maciej , Liu Xiner
Published: July 2024

As student learning transitions to being increasingly 24/7, online courses struggle to provide support for learners on the same schedule. Human TAs are bound by time constraints and are often available only during limited working hours. This can result in a wait time for students seeking answers to their coursework questions. This paper introduces a novel approach to address this need by developing a Virtual Teaching Assistant (TA) that leverages OpenAI’s text embeddings to format and search for data and GPT to adapt the style and content of its responses to align with the typical discourse found in a discussion forum. Our virtual TA, JeepyTA, offers round-the-clock assistance to students, much more rapidly addressing their academic queries. Although still limited in what it can respond to, JeepyTA provides students with responses to their logistic, conceptual, and programming questions, tailored to specific courses. In this paper, we outline the development process, discuss the results, and outline our future plans for a more generalized and versatile Virtual TA catering to a broader range of courses and their differing learning support needs.
Reducing Carbon Footprint by Using Thermal Insulation Materials in Palestinian Buildings
Authors: Hanaishy Rafif , Khader Abdelhaleem
Published: July 2024

Buildings account for 39% of emission worldwide. The study aims to clarify the effects of thermal insulation materials used in West Bank Palestinian buildings, to demonstrate their capacity to reduce emissions and saving cost. Using a variety of records from the Engineers Syndicate and the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, a thorough study of buildings in the West Bank area was carried out to determine the number and area of buildings. Additionally, data from sources of energy was collected for the study years 2018–2021. Following the use of thermal insulation materials to the buildings, computations were then equipped with thermal insulation materials, and calculations to estimate the energy savings and reductions in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The results show, using insulating materials reduce energy consumption by 27.23% and CO₂ emissions significantly. It is anticipated that the cost recovery period for new construction is 0.39 to 1.09 years, and for repaired buildings it is between 4.34 and 7.2 years. Depending on the location and typical temperature of the area. The study recommends working for the widespread use of insulating materials in all new construction and for retrofitting existing structures. These initiatives will support international efforts to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable development goals in addition to improving energy efficiency.
Implementasi Konsep Arsitektur Kontemporer: Re-Desain Kampus Fakultas Teknik Universitas Subang
Authors: Rosyadi Rosyid , Barliana Muhammad Syaom
Published: July 2024

Subang University is one of the higher education institutions that has a vision to become a Developing and leading Higher Education at the West Java level in 2020. In general, the problems of campus building infrastructure at Subang University are: how to produce concepts and implementations of campus buildings that are in accordance with the needs of teaching and learning activities; guarantee the development of specific superior campus building infrastructure based on comparative and competitive advantages; achieve and improve the quality according to the target and the relevance of the contents of campus building infrastructure for the people of Subang. The purpose of implementing the concept of Contemporary Architecture on Campus Development of the Faculty of Engineering, Subang University, is expected to support and accommodate Teaching and Learning Activities at the Faculty of Engineering Unsub. The research method used in the Re-Design Study of the Faculty of Engineering, Subang University is a qualitative descriptive method with direct observation in the field, documentation, literature study, interview techniques with related resource persons. The application of contemporary architectural concepts at the Faculty of Engineering, Subang University is taken from several points contained in the characteristics of contemporary architecture, namely: (i) ideology; (ii) Styles; (iii) Strong geometric shape design ideas. Contemporary principles include articulation is the body part of the building that will clarify the 'servant' and 'served' spaces or floors; The space must be inviting to use; Harmony between materials, forms and manufacturing processes.Keywords: Concept implementation, Contemporary architecture, University of Subang