bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamical Spectra in Two-Dimensional Dusty Plasmas
Authors: Shahzad Aamir , Rafiq Zakia , Manzoor Alina , Kashif Muhammad
Published: December 2021

Equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) simulation has been employed to explore the dynamical structure factors (DSFs) of two dimensional (2D) dusty plasma systems for a wide domain of plasma parameters of Coulomb coupling (Γ) and Debye screening strength (κ). The influence of varying wave vectors (k) on plasma DSFs S(k, ω) have been reported with different combinations of plasma state points (Γ, κ). New simulations has been tested for the influence of different wave vectors on plasma density S(k, ω) in addition to different combinations of plasma state points. New results of plasma density S(k, ω) show that amplitude of oscillation and frequency will vary with increasing value of Coulomb coupling parameter (Γ) and Debye screening strength (κ). These simulation techniques show that transient behavior has been reported for frequency (ω) with various values of Debye screening strength (κ). Moreover, EMD simulation has been checked in order to investigate the behavior of dusty plasma to evaluate DSFs. The outcomes of EMD simulations are matched to earlier known numerical and experimental data. It has been shown that fluctuation of dynamical density increases at intermediate to higher values of coupling parameter. However, it shows less fluctuation at higher values of Debye screening strength (κ).
Foodborne Pathogen Inactivation by Cold Plasma Reactive Species
Authors: Agun Linda , Shu Ting Chang , Redzuan Norizah , Krishnan Santhana , Safaai Siti Sarah , Zakaria Zarita , Zainal Muhamad Nor Firdaus , Misnal Mohd Fadthul Ikmal , Ahmad Norhayati
Published: December 2021

Cold plasma is implemented in the food industry for protecting the agricultural product from foodborne pathogens. In this case, dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma pen (DBD-CP) was applied to study its efficiency in inactivation of bacterial on oyster mushroom. The surface of the fresh oyster mushroom was treated with 5 kV of AC voltage with variable of treatment times (0-4 min). Data showed sufficient energy by DBD-CPP has inactivated the existence of bacterial on the oyster mushroom surface with undetectable of bacteria colony. The reactive species generated by cold plasma undoubtedly irreversibly damage the deoxyribonucleic acid, ribonucleic acid, and enzymes of gram bacterial, which eventually causes cell death. Above all, an understanding of the microorganism cell structure, the food surface types, and roughness is an essential in manipulating cold plasma processing parameters to achieve the maximum rate of microbial inactivation.
The Role of Polyculture in Sustainable Agricultural Development and Prevention of Land Degradation
Authors: Marković Milan , Marjanović Ivana
Published: December 2021

The aim of the chapter is to show the possible impact of policulture farming on some determinants of sustainable agricultural development, especially from the point of view of economic viability, biodiversity, and land degradation. Increasing the area under polyculture is one of the main solutions to the present environmental problems. The key constraints are economic pressures due to the question of the cost-effectiveness of such a mode of production and the need to provide sufficient food for a growing population, especially in developing countries. The results of the research show that policulture (organic agriculture) should be favored, while monoculture farming must be adequately directed and put in the function of achieving ecological goals of sustainable development as much as possible. In addition, on the example of European countries, it was assessed that there are good conditions for further “greening” of agriculture, bearing in mind the movement of the analyzed indicators.
Leadership Styles for a Hybrid Work Model With a Focus on Servant Leadership
Authors: Karn Anant Lal
Published: December 2021

Leadership is a must to get the task performed. This is more so for the new hybrid work model. There are styles of leadership. Hence, the question of selecting which leadership style is an important consideration. Hybrid work is related in part to working from home, which depends on the follower's prudent conduct. Under the circumstances, servant leadership has been considered appropriate. This is follower-oriented and believes in the service to others. This has been done by judging the effectiveness of servant leadership. First, how does servant leadership work been observed? Next, the empirical studies using servant leadership have been analyzed. Based on this analysis, the superiority of this leadership style has been determined. Thereafter, the role and issues in implementing hybrid work have been identified. Finally, a model has been developed to link servant leadership to hybrid work.
Virtual Interface With Kinect 3D Sensor for Interaction With Bedridden People
Authors: Carvalho Vítor Hugo , Eusébio José
Published: December 2021

The human-machine interaction has evolved significantly in the last years, allowing a new range of opportunities for developing solutions for people with physical limitations. Natural user interfaces (NUI) allow bedridden and/or physically disabled people to perform a set of actions trough gestures thus increasing their quality of life and autonomy. This paper presents a solution based on image processing and computer vision using the Kinect 3D sensor for development of applications that recognize gestures made by the human hand. The gestures are then identified by a software application that triggers a set of actions of upmost importance for the bedridden person, for example, trigger the emergency, switch on/off the TV or control the bed slope. It was used a shape matching technique for six gestures recognition, being the final actions activated by the Arduino platform. The results show a success rate of 96%. This system can improve the quality of life and autonomy of bedridden people, being able to be adapted for the specific necessities of an individual subject.
3rd Pan-European Conference on Haemoglobinopathies and Rare Anaemias, 24–26 October 2012, Limassol, Cyprus
Authors: Eleftheriou Androulla , Angastiniotis Michael , Loukopoulos Demitrios , Kattamis Christos , Meletis John
Published: December 2021

This abstract book contains all abstracts presented to the 3rd Pan-European Conference on Haemoglobinopathies and Rare Anaemias, 24–26 October 2012, Limassol, Cyprus. [...]
Management of Liver Complications in Haemoglobinopathies
Authors: Brissot Pierre , Loreal Olivier
Published: December 2021

Liver complications in haemoglobinopathies (thalassaemia and sickle cell disease) are due to several factors, dominated (beside chronic viral infections, not considered here) by chronic iron overload, biliary obstruction and venous thrombosis. Whereas the latter two factors can cause acute hepatic syndromes, all three mechanisms - when becoming chronic- can produce fibrosis and cirrhosis and even, in thalassaemia, hepatocellular carcinoma. These chronic hepatic complications are an indirect consequence of the significant improvement in life expectancy due to the overall amelioration of disease management. The diagnostic approach has benefited from non invasive (biochemical and imaging) approaches which have considerably reduced the indication of liver biopsy. The therapeutic management involves relatively efficient curative medical, endoscopic or surgical methods, but should rest primarily on preventive measures focused on the haematological causative factors but also on hepatic co-morbidities. This chapter will focus on hepatic complications in thalassaemia and sickle cell disease (SCD), without considering the complications related to virus B or C infections which will be described in another chapter.
Current Status and Developments in Gene Therapy for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease
Authors: Yannaki Evangelia , Karponi Garyfalia
Published: December 2021

β-thalassemias and sickle cell anemia (SCA) are the most common monogenic diseases worldwide for which curative treatments remain a desired goal. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT), - the only curative treatment currently available for hemoglobinopaties-, has a narrow application window whereas it incurs several immunological risks. Gene therapy (GT), that is the autologous transplantation of genetically modified hematopoietic stem cells (CD34+), represents a promising new therapeutic strategy which is anticipated to reestablish effective hemoglobin production and render patients transfusion- and drug- independent without the immunological complications that normally accompany allo-HCT. Prior to the application of GT for hemoglobinopathies in the clinic, many years of extensive preclinical research were spent for the optimization of the gene transfer tools and conditions. To date, three GT clinical trials for β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease (SCD) have been conducted or are in progress and 3 cases of transfusion independence in thalassemic β0/βΕ patients have been reported. In the present review, the prerequisites for successful implementation of GT, the tough pathway of GT for hemoglobinopathies towards the clinic and the knowledge gained from the first clinical trials as well as the remaining questions and challenges, will be discussed. Overall, after decades of research including achievements but pitfalls as well, the path to GT of human patients with hemoglobinopathies is currently open and highly promising...
Factorial Validity and Invariance of an Adolescent Depression Symptom Screening Tool
Authors: Long Ashley , DeFreese J.D , Bickett Allison , Price David
Published: December 2021

Context

Depression is among the most common mental health disorders in youth, results in significant impairment, and is associated with a higher risk of suicide. Screening is essential, but assessment tools may not account for the complex interrelatedness of various demographic factors, such as sex, socioeconomic status, and race.

Objectives

To determine the (1) the factor structure of the Patient Health Questionnaire-Adolescent (PHQ-A) for measuring depression in a group of adolescent athletes and (2) measurement invariance between Black and White patients on the PHQ-A.

Design

Retrospective cohort design.

Setting

Data were obtained from a secure database collected at a free, comprehensive, mass preparticipation physical examination event hosted by a large health care system.

Patients or Other Participants

Participants were 683 high school athletes (Black = 416, White = 267). The independent variables were somatic and affective factors contributing to the construct of depression measured by the PHQ-A and participant race (Black or White).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

(1) Factors upon which the construct of depression is measured and (2) measurement invariance between Black and White participants.

Results

A 2-factor model, involving affective and somatic components, was specified and exhibited adequate fit to the data (comparative fit index >0.90). All items exhibited moderate to high squared multiple correlation values (R2 = 0.10–0.65), suggesting that these items resonated relatively well with participants. The 2-factor model demonstrated noninvariance between Black and White participants (root mean square error of approximation = 0.06–0.08).

Conclusions

Overall, the structure of the PHQ-A was supported by a 2-factor model in adolescent athletes, measuring both affective and somatic symptoms of depression. However, a 2-factor PHQ-A structure was not fully invariant for the adolescents sampled across participant groups, indicating that the model functioned differently between the Black and White participants sampled.
Talar-Cartilage Deformation and Spatiotemporal Gait Patterns in Individuals With and Those Without Chronic Ankle Instability
Authors: Kosik Kyle B. , Hoch Matthew , Allison Rae L. , Bain Katherine Ann , Slone Stacey , Gribble Phillip A.
Published: December 2021

Context

Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) present with alterations in the compositional structure of their talar articular cartilage. These alterations likely influence how the talar cartilage responds to the loading associated with activities of daily living, such as walking. Ultrasonography has emerged as an alternative imaging modality for assessing the amount of cartilage deformation in response to loading because it is clinically accessible and cost effective for routine measurements.

Objectives

To (1) compare talar-cartilage deformation in response to a standardized exercise protocol between those with and those without CAI and (2) examine the association between spatiotemporal walking gait parameters and cartilage deformation.

Design

Case-control study.

Setting

Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants

A volunteer sample of 24 participants with self-reported CAI (age = 23.2 ± 3.9 years, body mass index [BMI] = 25.1 ± 3.7 kg/m2) and 24 uninjured controls (age = 24.3 ± 2.9 years, BMI = 22.9 ± 2.8 kg/m2).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Spatiotemporal walking gait was first assessed from 5 self-selected trials using an electronic walkway with data sampled at 120 Hz. An 8- to 13-MHz linear-array ultrasound transducer placed transversely in line with the medial and lateral malleoli captured 3 images before and after a standardized loading protocol consisting of 30 single- and double-limb squats, 2-minute single-limb balance, and 10 single-legged drops from a 40-cm-height box.

Results

After controlling for BMI, we found that the participants with CAI had greater deformation than the uninjured control participants (P = .034). No other between-groups differences were observed (P values > .05). No significant partial correlations were noted between talar-cartilage deformation and spatiotemporal gait parameters when controlling for BMI (P > .05).

Conclusions

Individuals with CAI had greater talar-cartilage deformation in response to a standardized exercise protocol than control individuals. The amount of talar-cartilage deformation was not associated with the spatiotemporal walking gait.
Foreste per il futuro
Authors: De Laurentis Davide
Published: December 2021

Forests are an essential resource for life on our planet and to provide the welfare for the whole human population living on it. Forest ecosystems are nevertheless hampered by the growing human pressure and by an unsustainable use of natural resources leading to concerning world phenomena, first of all global climatic change, biodiversity loss and soil, ecosystems and habitats degradation. Such issues impact on the structure, composition and balance of forests, so reducing their own capacity to contribute to the solution of the same problems. The situation is so serious to require now a serious rethinking of forest policies and measures to be implemented into the forest sector, in order to imagine, at the 2050 year horizon, more resilient forests adapted to the new climatic conditions and able to provide at their best also the requested vital ecologic, economic and social functions. In such global framework it has to be considered the activity carried out by the Arma dei Carabinieri - Command of Forest Environment and Agrifood Units (CUFA), whose present role is analyzed here, trying to design also future commitments and developments.
Le abetine di Vallombrosa nel 1791. I monaci vallombrosani e l'assestamento forestale nel XVIII secolo: un patrimonio culturale da salvaguardare
Authors: Galipò Giovanni , Baldassini Duccio
Published: December 2021

The study of microtoponomastics, the examination of sources and the use of new technologies for the creation of geographic information systems capable of gathering various layers of information, allows the extraction of extremely interesting materials for land planning. The case study of the Vallombrosa Forest, probably the best-known forest area in Italy, is indicative of how the exploration of the world of historical archives is important still today. From the evidence that the Vallombrosan Benedictine monks, in the last years of the eighteenth century, had already drawn up a forest regulation plan, we can see the need and urgency to preserve a real scientific and cultural heritage. The creation of a Silvomuseum in Vallombrosa is confirmed as a brilliant intuition and its careful and punctual realization represents the challenge that awaits the current managers of the millenary forest, the cradle of Italian forestry sciences.
ANÁLISE DOS REGISTROS DE MANUTENÇÃO DE SISTEMAS PREDIAIS HIDROSSANITÁRIOS CONSIDERANDO O IMPACTO DA PANDEMIA DO SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)
Authors: Salomão Rael de Morais Lucas , Martins de Paula Heber , Prado Abreu Reis Ricardo
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: As edificações destinadas a instituições universitárias sempre se caracterizaram pelo uso intenso de suas instalações. Porém essa particularidade transformou-se completamente com o avanço da pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 (covid-19) durante o ano de 2020. Este artigo visa realizar uma análise comparativa dos registros de manutenção dos edifícios da Universidade Federal de Goiás, localizados na cidade de Goiânia-GO, durante o período de 2016 a 2020, a fim de verificar o impacto da pandemia nas ações de manutenção dos sistemas prediais hidrossanitários, considerando que nesse período as atividades presenciais foram mínimas dentro do órgão. Para tanto, as requisições de manutenção predial foram classificadas e categorizadas. Foi verificada queda no número de registros no ano de 2020, porém não houve diferença significativa de participação percentual das solicitações referentes aos sistemas prediais e suas instalações. Observou-se uma queda maior nas demandas relativas ao sistema de esgoto sanitário e menor naquelas relacionadas ao sistema de drenagem de águas pluviais. Equipamentos sujeitos a interações diretas dos usuários receberam menores registros de manifestações patológicas quando comparado a anos anteriores, bem como entupimentos em aparelhos sanitários foram menos relatados.
DIRETRIZES ARQUITETÔNICAS PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SISTEMAS DE APROVEITAMENTO DE ÁGUA PLUVIÁIS: UM MAPEAMENTO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Lima Barros Renata , André Siqueira Campos Marcus
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: A busca por construções verdes, que priorizem utilização de métodos voltados para preservação do meio ambiente, vem sendo uma prática cada vez mais comum no meio arquitetônico. No entanto ainda é pouco comum a utilização de sistemas prediais de aproveitamento de águas pluviais (SPAAP). Sua baixa popularidade deve-se, principalmente, ao seu elevado custo de implementação que, em diversos casos, acabam tornando-o inviável. No entanto, tais sistemas são de grande relevância, quando consideramos os atuais alertas de escassez de água do planeta para próximas décadas. É necessário o investimento em análises e pesquisas a respeito dos SPAAP, na busca por alternativas que possibilitem sua maior disseminação. Neste sentido, este trabalho apresenta uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura acerca dos estudos já desenvolvidos, relacionando arquitetura e SPAAP.
VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICA DE SISTEMA PARA REDUÇÃO DO DESPERDÍCIO DE ÁGUA EM SISTEMAS PREDIAIS DE ÁGUA QUENTE: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM EDIFICAÇÕES MULTIFAMILIARES
Authors: Dalmédico Ioris Marcelo , Ghisi Enedir
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: Em residências que possuem aquecedores de passagem a gás para o aquecimento da água, há desperdício de água no início da utilização dos aparelhos sanitários. O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar a viabilidade econômica ao implementar um sistema automatizado nos pontos de consumo de água quente das edificações que reduz o desperdício de água dos instantes iniciais de uso. Realizou-se análise econômica comparativa entre a instalação do sistema automatizado proposto e de um sistema de recirculação individual em um estudo de caso para um edifício multifamiliar. Foram realizadas nove análises econômicas diferentes variando-se o potencial de economia de água e o tipo de sistema para obter o Valor Presente Líquido, a Taxa Interna de Retorno e o payback descontado. As análises comprovaram que o sistema proposto é mais viável que os sistemas de recirculação individual usualmente empregados. O sistema proposto reduz o desperdício de água se mostrando viável ao proporcionar um potencial diário de economia de água de pelo menos 5,6%. O emprego do sistema depende da existência de sistema de aquecimento afastado dos pontos de consumo e da presença de um reservatório inferior. Custos de instalação devem ser cautelosamente orçados para que o sistema se mostre viável economicamente.
TÉCNICAS DE AUDITORIA DO CONSUMO DE ÁGUA EM EDIFICAÇÕES
Authors: Ferreira Santana Livia , Richard Sant'Ana Daniel
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: Diferentes técnicas de auditoria de água podem ser usadas para caracterizar os usos finais de água em edificações. A escolha das técnicas mais apropriadas é essencial para planejar uma auditoria eficaz em diferentes tipos de edifícios. Com isso em mente, este trabalho propôs classificar e analisar as diferentes técnicas de auditoria da água com base em uma revisão dos métodos delineados por estudos anteriores. Os resultados indicam que a maioria dos estudos usa mais de uma técnica de auditoria de água para coletar informações sobre o uso e consumo de água em edifícios. Análise documental e medições gerais são técnicas simples que ajudam a compreender o perfil do consumo de água das edificações e gerar indicadores de consumo predial. Entrevistas e questionários são técnicas de baixo custo que fornecem dados que podem ser usados para estimar os usos finais de água. Medições setorizadas fornecem informações sobre o consumo de água para determinadas atividades, ambientes ou trechos da rede hidráulica, enquanto medições específicas são capazes de fornecer dados por ponto de uso. Embora sejam capazes de fornecer dados precisos, apenas 8% dos estudos analisados fazem uso da técnica de análise de traço e 19% utilizam sensores de fluxo para caracterizar os usos finais de água em edificações, provavelmente devido à sua complexidade e custo elevado.
DECAIMENTO DE TEMPERATURA EM TUBULAÇÕES DE PPR PN 25 DE DIFERENTES DIÂMETROS PARA CONDUÇÃO DE ÁGUA QUENTE
Authors: Traini Ferreira Armando , Uehara Takashi , Henrique Britto Nascimento César
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: O Polipropileno Copolímero Random (PPR) é um material muito usado em instalações prediais e industriais de água fria e quente. No transporte de água quente, a água perde temperatura entre o início e o fim de um trecho de tubulação analisado, o que ocasiona perda de energia em forma de calor para o ambiente. Este trabalho analisa o decaimento de temperatura em tubulações de PPR PN 25 nos diversos diâmetros existentes, com métodos iterativos e simulações computacionais. Os resultados obtidos no Excel e no Ansys Fluent apresentaram diferenças menores que 0,2%, sendo que as maiores diferenças (0,154%) ocorreram na análise com regime turbulento no Ansys Fluent. Este artigo apresenta resultados preliminares da pesquisa que necessitará de mais estudos para alcançar resultados mais precisos.
Sistem Pendeteksi Kebakaran Pada Apron Passenger Bus (APB) Berbasis Mikrokontroler
Authors: Budi Sulistyo Aris , Dwifa Benny , Widiangga Nengah , Eka Nugraha Asep
Published: December 2021

This research is about constructing a prototype of fire detection warning system on Apron Passenger Bus. The prototype can detect certain possibility of fire and give early warning to the driver. It works automatically based on three sensors used, which are smoke sensor, temperature sensor and flame sensor. The prototype is constructed using these three sensors and combined with Arduino microcontroller. This microcontroller has a role of transmitting information to the alarm system as a fire indicator. Method used in this research begins with simulation of a fire warning system and continued by implementation on hardware. The prototype works successfully on detecting fire both on software and hardware basis.
Studi Karakteristik Masyarakat Dalam Menggunakan Moda Transportasi Bus Eksekutif Surabaya-Madiun
Authors: Putra Iswanto Ary , Ahda Imron Nanda , Handoko
Published: December 2021

Transportation is very important in accelerating economic, social and cultural growth in a region. Surabaya is the capital of the province of East Java and is the largest city on the island of Java. Surabaya, which is the provincial capital, certainly provides various facilities to serve the community, especially in the field of mass transportation. Several modes of mass transportation that have developed in the city of Surabaya, one of which is a bus with routes to several small cities such as the cities of Madiun, Magetan and Ponorogo. In this study, the authors want to know the characteristics of the community in using the executive bus transportation mode which is considered to have a new fleet with the Surabaya-Madiun toll road. In this study using a questionnaire instrument method with Solvin, Issac micael and Morgan sampling techniques, then analyzed the data using a quantitative descriptive model. From the results of the study, it is known that the characteristics of executive bus users through the Surabaya-Madiun toll road are mostly male, aged 21-30 years, with a high school education background.
Analisis Lalu Lintas Ruas Jalan Denpasar-Gilimanuk Tabanan Bali Masa Pendemi Covid 19
Authors: Hidayat Dwi Wahyu , Mardikawati Budi , Oktopianto Yogi , Shofiah Siti
Published: December 2021

Tabanan Regency is one of the regencies that is traversed by the main route connecting Gilimanuk-Denpasar so that the road is known as Jalan Raya Denpasar-Gilimanuk. The road is a National Road which is the main route connecting the districts in western Bali, namely Jembrana Regency, Tabanan Regency, Badung Regency and Denpasar City. In addition, with the increasing activities of the Tabanan community, especially those in the city of Tabanan who travel either to the city of Denpasar or to other areas, passing through this route which is the main route that serves transportation activities from Tabanan to Denpasar and vice versa. In this location there are many places that cause attraction, namely shopping centers, stalls and places of worship. Therefore, congestion on these roads often occurs, especially at peak hours of traffic flow (Peak Hour). This research was conducted on the performance of roads to determine the level of service. The data analysis process uses the method of calculating the Manual Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia (MKJI) 1997). The results showed that the Tabanan-Denpasar road, Jl Ahmad Yani, during the COVID-19 pandemic PPKM level 4 was obtained, the road capacity was 2,457 smp/hour, the free flow speed was 46.48 km/hour, the degree of saturation was 0.79, the light vehicle speed value was 36 km/hour with a travel time of 25 seconds. Based on the value of the degree of saturation on the Tabanan-Denpasar road, Jl Ahmad Yani during the COVID-19 pandemic PPKM level 4 of 0.79, then the level of service for the road was entered at Service level D.
Analisa Penyebab Kemacetan Dan Kecelakaan Jalan Raya Ngaliyan Kota Semarang Tanjakan Silayur
Authors: Wangsa Samba , Samba Prasasta , Handajani Mudjiastuti , Muldiyanto Agus
Published: December 2021

A traffic accident is a tragedy or accident that occurs on the road involving a motorized or heavy vehicle with other road users or without a vehicle. This incident caused the victim to suffer physical, health and material losses. Traffic accidents occur due to several factors such as human error or inadequate road conditions. Even traffic jams can also lead to traffic accidents. The problem of driving and road safety needs to be considered to reduce the number of traffic accidents that occur. This study was conducted to determine the factors that cause accidents, especially those caused by road conditions and traffic performance. The method used in the field observation research and using data on the number of accidents in 2018–2020 located on Jalan Raya Ngaliyan which was taken from the accident data of the West Semarang Police Traffic Unit. The level of road performance on Jalan Tanjakan Silayur Semarang City, at peak hours in the morning and non-peak hours during the day category C and at peak hours in the afternoon category E. Damage to the flexible pavement surface on Jalan Tanjakan Silayur is dominated by the type of damage cracks, grooves, and bleeding. One of the factors that caused the accident was because the traffic signs were not optimal on the Jalan Tanjakan Silayur section.
Kemalpaşazâde’ye Göre Şerrin Allah’a Nispeti Problemi
Authors: TEKİN Özkan
Published: December 2021

Bu makalede Kemalpaşazâde açısından şerrin Allah’a nispet edilip edilemeyeceği problemini araştırdık ve onun böyle bir nispeti olumsuzlayan görüşü nasıl temellendirdiğini ortaya koyduk. Kemalpaşazâde, şerrin Allah’a nispeti problemini “Risâle fî Beyâni Ademi Nisbeti’ş-şerri İlellâhi Teâlâ” adlı hususi bir risalede ele almıştır. Biz makalede problemi bu risale yanında Kemalapşazâde’nin Tefsîr’ine müracaat ederek ve kötülük problemini kelami ve felsefi perspektiften inceleyen bazı modern araştırmalara başvurarak inceledik. Kemalpaşazâde, hayrın Allah’a nispet edilebileceğini, ama şerrin ona nispet edilemeyeceğini düşünmektedir. Bu tezini hem ayet ve hadislerden yaptığı çıkarımlar hem de doğrudan aklî istidlaller yoluyla kanıtlamaya çalışmıştır. Problemi incelerken başvurduğu ilk nas, “Ne mutlu ki iyi senin iki elindedir, kötü sana ait değildir.” hadisi olmuştur. Kemalpaşazâde “el” kelimesi ile kastedilen anlamın tasarruf olduğunu kanıtlamak için “Seni iki elimle yarattığım kimseye secde etmekten ne alıkoydu?” ayetine başvurmuştur. Buna göre iki el ile Allah’ın mülk ve melekût âlemlerindeki tasarrufları kastedilmektedir ve insan her iki âlemden de nasibi olduğu için meleklerden üstündür. Hadiste “şer senden değildir” yerine “şer sana ait değildir” ifadesinin tercih edilmesi, şerrin de hayır gibi varlığını Allah’a borçlu olduğunu göstermektedir. Kemalpaşazâde, eseri ister iyi ister kötü olsun, Allah’ın yapmasının her şeyi yerli yerine koyma anlamında adalet ve hikmete uygun olduğunu düşünmektedir. Kötü, kötü olması bakımından Allah’a nispet edilemez. “Bilmiyoruz, yeryüzündekiler için şer mi dilendi, yoksa Rableri onlar için hayır mı diledi?” ayetinde hayrın aksine şerrin Allah’a nispet edilmeden meçhul sigayla dilendiğinden bahsedilmesi de bu yaklaşımı doğrulamaktadır. Allah’ın her şeyin yaratılışını en iyi ve en güzel şekilde yaptığını belirten ayetler de eserdeki değil, sanattaki iyiliğe dikkat çekmesiyle Kemalpaşazâde’nin tezini desteklemektedir.
Arap Dilinde Taaccüb İfade Eden Kalıplar
Authors: CANDAN Mehmet
Published: December 2021

Taaccüb diğer bir ifadeyle hayrete kapılma insan doğasının bir parçasıdır. Bu duygunun ifade edilmesi için her dilde kendine özgü kalıp ve kavramlar geliştirilmiştir. Arap dilinde de bu türden kalıplar oldukça fazladır. Bu makalede Arapların taaccüb için kullandıkları kalıp ifadeler ele alınmıştır. Arap dilinde birçok taaccüb ifadesi aslında zem ifade eden bir kullanımın kendi anlamından soyutlanarak bir taaccüb ifadesine dönüştürülmesi ile geliştirilmiştir. Bu türden ifadelere hadis metinlerinde ve klasik Arap edebiyatında da sıklıkla karşılaşılmakta ancak taaccüb manaları göz ardı edilip yanlış bir çeviri yapılmaktadır. Makalemizde bu türden ifadeler ele alınıp doğru çevirinin nasıl yapılacağı konusunda bilgiler verilmiştir.Arap dilinde taaccüb için kullanılan ifadelerin tespitinde İbn Sîde’nin (ö. 458/1066) el-Muhkem ve’l-muhîtü’l-aʿzam eserinden sıklıkla yararlanılıp bu kullanımların klasik Arap şiirlerinde ve hadis metinlerindeki yansımaları incelenmiştir. Bu bağlamda birçok kullanım için şiirlerden ve hadislerden örnekler verilmiştir. Makalenin bu türden tabirlerin anlaşılması ve doğru aktarılması konusunda bir boşluğu dolduracağı ve yeni ufuklar kazandıracağı umulmaktadır.
SIGNIFICANCE OF SPORT ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Obradović Svetlana , Nikodelis Thomas , Stojković Milica
Published: December 2021

Although there are numerous categorizations and large differences in the specific characteristics between individual categories of disabilities, they all have something in common - barriers that people with disabilities deal with. Social, physical and mental limitations can be reduced or removed through sport, which can significantly improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, as we will try to document in this paper by research findings. Unfortunately, even today, the usual societal attitude about the quality of life of people with disabilities is not focusing on specific social and cultural context affecting disability. Instead, we are still focusing on individual coping strategies and behaviors in response to difficulties arising from biological limitations. Psychology is one of the sciences whose contribution to this topic can be important, especially in providing a framework for evidence-based practice. Simultaneously, promoting this topic can, hopefully, contribute to improving relevant policy.
Variation of bacterial communities in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) with different growth performances
Authors: Li Yundong , Zhou Falin , Zhang Wenwen , Yang Qibin , Jiang Song , Huang Jianhua , Yang Lishi , Jiang Shigui
Published: December 2021

The intestinal bacteria of aquatic animals are closely related to their health and growth status. Penaeus monodon has become an important aquaculture species in the world because of its high nutritional value and market to demand. However, knowledge of bacterial communities on the growth phenotype of P. monodon is still limited. In this research, the bacterial community were comprehensively analyzed by using Miseq sequencing technology and bioinformatics. The results indicated that 29 phyla and 468 genera were identiﬁed by the taxonomic sequence. The data showed that the composition of microbial community was statistically different to fast-growing shrimps and slow-growing shrimps. There were significant differences in intestinal bacteria at the genus level. Lactococcus, Limnothrix, and Arthrospira had more abundance in the gut of fast-growing shrimps, which may promote the growth of P. monodon by affecting enzyme activities and improving immune response. Nautella, Shimia, Pseudoalteromonas, Aliiroseovarius, Albimonas, Tessaracoccus had more abundance in the gut of slow-growing shrimps. Nautella had the ability to express virulence by stimulated by environmental factors, thereby increasing the susceptibility to infection, which may have a negative impact on healthy growth of shrimps. Pseudoalteromonas, Aliiroseovarius and Shimia were related to the pathogenicity of shrimp, which may be an important factor affecting the growth of shrimp. Overall, this study demonstrates that the bacterial community associated with P. monodon was variation on different growth performance. These results can provide information on microbiome characteristics involved in the asynchronous growth of shrimp.
A Review of Learning Strategies towards Learning Outcome
Authors:   Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, Abd. Kadir Suhaida
Published: December 2021

Education is the backbone of a country and it contributes towards economic development by enhancing individual’s market value. Therefore, learners’ achievement in learning and the factor influencing it such as application of learning strategies must be focused on in order to develop high market value among learners. The focus of this study is to review learning strategies that influence learning outcomes. This paper explores the meaning of learning strategies by various researchers. At the same time, it also explores the relationship between dimensions of learning strategies towards learning outcomes and the dimensions are believed to be capable of affecting academic performance. It is concluded that suitable and good learning strategies can lead towards successfulness in learning and academic performance. The findings of previous researchers are also included to support the arguments used in this study.
Analysis of the Sukuk Market Development in the Countries of The World
Authors:   Associate Professor, Tashkent State Economic University Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Abrorov Dr. Sirojiddin Z.
Published: December 2021

Islamic securities sukuk, introduced as a new instrument of the global financial system in the 21st century, have grown rapidly in recent years. Interest in it is growing, as it showed a growth trend even during the global financial and economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The article analyzes the development of sukuk in 2001-2020. Statistics from Malaysia and Turkey are analysed separately.
Recurrent Polychondritis Associated with IgG4 Disease
Authors: Gallo Jesica , Jauk Federico , Henares Eduardo , Paira Sergio
Published: December 2021

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by the episodic and progressive deterioration of cartilage inflammation. Approximately 30% patients with RP have concurrent disease. However, there are three cases reports of RP complicated by immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD).
Here we report another case of a 37-year-old female who developed RP approximately 1 years before IgG4-RD diagnosis. The association between IgG4-RD and RP remains unclear.
Prevalence of agenesis of palmaris longus in male and female genders on clinical examination – a review
Authors: Quratulain Javaid
Published: December 2021

Palmaris longus is a muscle that is located in the anterior compartment of the forearm. Among the muscles belonging to the flexor compartment of forearm, palmaris longus is located at the most superficial position and that is why it is easy to access. It exhibits high variability and its prevalence ranges between 1.5% and 63.9%. The knowledge of prevalence of agenesis of palmaris longus is essential both in terms of updating anatomical information and also for physicians, radiologists, physiotherapists and surgeons. The surgeons must know about the variability as it may be beneficial while they plan surgeries involving the palmaris muscle as a graft. The current narrative review was planned to highlight the variability pattern of palmaris longus muscle in terms of prevalence, gender and laterality. Palmaris longus agenesis is more common in females and on the left side. Besides, unilateral agenesis is more common compared to bilateral agenesis.
Social Rehabilitation for Vagrants and Beggars Through Institutional Approach in Indonesia
Authors: Wismayanti Yanuar Farida , Yusuf Husmiati , Kurniasari Alit , Rahman Aulia , Ganti Mery , Widiarto Widiarto , Setiawan Hari Harjanto , Susantyo Badrun , Konita Ita , Delfirman Delfirman , Belanawane Muhammad
Published: December 2021

The problem of vagrants and beggars is a fairly complex issue in big cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar. These big cities' charms have attracted the poor with low education levels and limited access to education, health, and skill development. Many service programs for the vagrants and beggars have been carried out, yet the problems related to the vagrants and beggars have never subsided. Quantitative and qualitative approach are used to determine how the condition of social rehabilitation services carried out for vagrants and beggars by the government and the community, the extent of their level of social functioning, and the role of social workers in social rehabilitation services. A population sample is a group of homeless people and beggars who receive social services in government institutions and community organisation. The sampling used was the purposive sampling method with a sample of 487 respondents in the six provinces, namely DKI Jakarta, West Java, East Java, Central Java, North Sumatra, and South Sulawesi. This research found that in the process of social rehabilitation services for vagrants and beggars, there are still differences in the service standards between institutions; limitations in human resources, including social workers; limited budget support; limited cooperation, and coordination between local government organizations at the provincial, regency/municipal, and central government along with related stakeholders. It conclude that the national policy platform related to the handling of vagrants and beggars needs to be the focus to overcome the complexity of the problems faced by this marginal group.
UPNM Way Forward: A Proposal of Cost Saving Strategy to Strengthen UPNM Financial Through Saving Plan Package
Authors: Zainol Mohd Fadhzil Bin
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine and propose appropriate recommendation to the top management of university on how to generate income through saving plan that can be implement by Human Resource Department at UPNM to strengthen the financial issue. This proposal is proposed to assist management team on how to rationalize limited financial issues that can affect financial crisis faced by the university nowadays. At present, all public universities in Malaysia faced a critical challenge due to insufficient financial budget allocation, where the Government's financial allocation is increasingly bubbling. All Universities have been urged to generate their own internal income aside from budget allocation to ensure that the dependency on the Government can be reduce. Hence, some of these significant arrangement need to be carefully strategize and plan by the management of university to generate extra revenue as an effort to encounter financial issues faced by the university. From this case study, the finding can be used to identify and assist Top management of university to overcome issues on revenue generating to support financial operation cost at UPNM.
Do the Dark Triad Personality Traits Buffer against Stress? A Study among Students of Higher Education in Malaysia
Authors: Mumin Nurhamiza
Published: December 2021

Stress and anxiety are prominent mental-health issues among students worldwide. The current students of higher education are digital natives who are accustomed to immediate feedback and instant gratifications. Therefore, they are susceptible to stress differently compared to the previous generations. Given the seriousness of the stress-related issue in higher education, this study was conducted to examine the role of dark triad personality (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) as a buffer against stress. The socially aversive and interpersonally adaptive nature of dark personality traits makes them ideal candidates for further investigation on the influence of personality on stress. The Dark Triad Dirty Dozen and Perceived Stress Scale were used to collect data from 549 respondents. Data were analyzed in two stages using Partial-Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The study revealed that the only dark triad personality that has a role in the increased level of stress is psychopathy. However, the finding was significant among men but not for women. The current study cannot statistically account for the population of different institutional settings since it only captured samples within higher education institutions in Malaysia. Therefore, future research should be extended to wider populations that cover individuals in certain practices or those with a leadership position in any profession.
Language, Social Networks, and the City
Authors: Samuel Miriam Devaprasana , Rahman Ramakrishna Rita Abdul
Published: December 2021

Research in Malaysian sociolinguistics has seen much development pertaining to its concerns over language in its multilingual, multiracial, post-colonial community. The majority of existing literature however tends to lean towards traditional ideologies to explicate the language situation and linguistic patterns taking place within society. As influential as they are, there is a growing need for research to extend and move beyond traditional parameters so as to better explicate the roles and values of language in the increasingly mobile, transnational, diverse communities found in the city. This is certainly true in the historical city of George Town, Penang where exists an eclectic mix of heritage and urbanity – a contest for fluid and fixed notions of identity, culture, traditions, and language. One approach which has been used to contribute towards the study of linguistic patterns is Social Network Analysis. A notable application of analysis network structures is attributed to Milroy (1987), where the following has emerged: close-knit and dense networks are resistant to outside influences whereas loose-knit, weaker network links are embracing of change. This paper therefore aims to explain Social Network Analysis as a framework and method, how it has been applied in previous studies, and the potential it holds to analyse language in contemporary, urban communities as is found in cities like George Town, Penang.
Kesan Elitisme dan Pluralisme dalam Politik Malaysia
Authors: Isnin Izairuddin , Hamil Jamaie Haji , Mohamed Noor Muhamad Nadzri
Published: December 2021

Ketahanan UMNO dalam politik Malaysia sering dikaitkan dengan penerusan amalan tradisionalisme politik yang umumnya dirujuk sebagai neo-feudalisme. Dalam wacana teoritikal demokrasi, amalan ini boleh ditakrifkan sebagai elitisme di mana aktor-aktor utamanya terdiri daripada golongan berada, dengan politik hierarki serta dengan praktik penaungan dan politik identiti. Namun amalan ini dicabar hebat oleh golongan kelas menengah dan pekerja khasnya di kawasan-kawasan urban, dengan politik progresivisime, berakar umbikan dengan gerakan sivil sejak lewat 1990an. Politik yang lebih terpencar ini, ditakrifkan sebagai politik pluralisme mendapat momentum sehinggakan UMNO dan koalisinya Barisan Nasional ditumbangkan pada Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU-14). Tulisan ini secara bersederhana, bertujuan untuk menyusurgalurkan dan meneroka pertembungan politik elitisme dan pluralisme di Malaysia. Mengguna pakai kaedah temu bual separa berstruktur dalam melengkapkan kajian kepustakaan, kajian ini menghujahkan ketahanan elitisme di sebalik transformasi politik yang lebih pluralistik kini, di sebalik transisi dan ketidakstabilan politik di Malaysia lewat ini.
Cabaran dan Kelangsungan Pengusaha Makanan Kecil dalam Pandemik Covid-19
Authors: Abdul Rahman Rima , Mohd Noor Harifah , Md Ramli Adilah
Published: December 2021

Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS) telah banyak menyumbang dalam memajukan ekonomi negara. Kewujudan perusahaan makanan kecil ini telah banyak membantu dalam meningkatkan pendapatan negara serta turut memberikan banyak peluang pekerjaan kepada masyarakat. Namun, kewujudan pandemik Covid-19, hampir melumpuhkan kelangsungan pengusaha makanan kecil ini. Tujuan kajian adalah untuk mengenal pasti cabaran yang dihadapi oleh pengusaha makanan kecil dan meneliti kelangsungan mereka untuk bertahan dalam era pandemik. Satu set borang kaji selidik diedarkan kepada 120 pengusaha kecil makanan yang berdasarkan kaedah persampelan bertujuan di daerah Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Analisis data menggunakan kaedah deskriptif dan inferensi menerusi frekuensi, skor min purata dan khi kuasa dua. Penemuan menunjukkan terdapat perkaitan yang signifikan di antara tempoh berniaga dalam perusahaan makanan kecil dengan tahap terkesan kewangan yang mana nilai Khi Kuasa Dua=18.699 dan Signifikan= 0.028. Seterusnya, hasil dapatan menunjukkan cabaran yang dihadapi oleh pengusaha makanan PKS semasa pandemik ini yang menunjukkan sangat terkesan bagi item ‘keuntungan semakin berkurang’ dengan nilai purata min=4.70 diikuti dengan cabaran bagi item ‘terpaksa menjual harta’ dengan nilai purata min=3.13. Walau bagaimanapun, pengusaha makanan kecil menyediakan beberapa alternatif untuk kelangsungan perniagaan mereka semasa krisis pandemik ini dengan ‘jualan sasaran pembeli tempatan’ (purata min=4.90) merupakan usaha mereka untuk bertahan dalam perniagaan pada masa ini diikuti dengan ‘pekerja dalam kalangan keluarga’ (purata min=4.40). Melalui kajian ini, cabaran dan kelangsungan untuk pengusaha makanan kecil dapat dikenal pasti dalam era pandemik ini sekaligus dapat membantu pihak berkuasa mengetahui apakah bantuan yang sesuai bagi pengusaha ini berdasarkan kepada cabaran yang mereka hadapi.