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Being the Buddhist on BBC's Thought for the Day
Authors: Blomfield Vishvapani
Published: September 2023

Thought for the Day is a daily faith-based reflection on the news on the BBC's main radio news programme. I have contributed to it for seventeen years and reflect on what I try to achieve through these broadcasts and what I have learned.
Introduction: Unlearning: Education and the public understanding of Buddhism
Authors: Swann Nicholas
Published: September 2023

Introduction to JBASR subsection on Unlearning: Education and the public understanding of Buddhism
Becoming an Accidental Activist: Researching religion in community
Authors: Singh Jasjit
Published: September 2023

In this paper I reflect on my academic engagement with Sikh communities and on how my status as a Sikh academic scholar has led me to become a representative for Sikh communities to various statutory bodies including media, policy makers, RE teachers, community groups and the legal profession. I reflect on how different audiences have engaged with my research and how my status as an academic activist has impacted on my work. While some argue that academics should not engage in activism, claiming it compromises the objectivity of academic research (Wells, 2018) I follow Choudry (2020) who argues that academics should seek to challenge dominant processes of knowledge production that are not solely driven by higher-education models and practices, but which require academics and communities to work together in a mutually dependent relationship.
Reflexión introductoria: los bosques del Perú desde una mirada compleja
Authors: Sabogal-Dunin-Borkowski Ana
Published: September 2023

Ensayo sobre la problemática de la situación de los bosques en el Perú. En él se presentan, de manera sintética, los aportes de los artículos del dossier especial «Bosques y desarrollo sostenible en el Perú: una mirada interdisciplinar». Incluye reflexiones sobre las gestiones y políticas que el Estado ha venido realizando; análisis de los usos que empresas y población hacen de los bosques; algunos desde una perspectiva histórica y otros con aproximaciones más actuales. Los textos del dossier se presentan bajo la clásica división de la geografía peruana: costa, sierra y selva.
Árboles, religión y cambios socioambientales en los Andes centrales: El caso del "Schinus molle" L. en la Cordillera Negra, Perú
Authors: González-Hunt Fernando
Published: September 2023

A partir del estudio de la historia y culto católico a la Santísima Cruz de Ampushino, el artículo presenta algunos hallazgos preliminares y plantea líneas de investigación futuras respecto a las conceptualizaciones sobre la naturaleza entre los habitantes de la localidad de Pamparomás (Cordillera Negra, Perú central). Para ello, la investigación traza la historia natural y cultural del Schinus molle en los Andes centrales, el árbol de cuyas ramas emergió la Cruz de Ampushino según la tradición local. Se hipotetiza que los poderes sobrenaturales atribuidos a la Cruz por sus devotos guardan estrecha cercanía con tradiciones religiosas prehispánicas de esta región andina. Considerando este trasfondo histórico y cultural, se describen transformaciones ambientales y sociales en curso en la zona. Finalmente, se plantea la importancia de una agenda de indagación futura que enfatice el estudio de perspectivas ético-ambientales de los residentes locales respecto al cambio ambiental, y se conjetura la posible emergencia de nuevas visiones sobre la naturaleza.
Una aproximación hacia la seguridad hídrica en los Andes tropicales: desafíos y perspectivas
Authors: Drenkhan Fabian , Castro-Salvador Sofía
Published: September 2023

Los Andes tropicales representan una región clave en términos de biodiversidad, diversidad cultural y múltiples servicios ecosistémicos. Son la base para la subsistencia humana para millones de habitantes, la cual se ve cada vez más afectada dada la creciente inseguridad hídrica debido a los impactos acoplados de cambios en la cobertura de suelo y climáticos. En los últimos años, importantes esfuerzos enfocados en las partes altas de las cuencas implementando pagos por servicios ambientales e infraestructura natural, han abierto varias oportunidades para afrontar la inseguridad hídrica en los Andes tropicales. Sin embargo, existe insuficiente conocimiento para evaluar niveles de seguridad hídrica en escalas espacio-temporales adecuadas para desarrollar estrategias de adaptación localmente relevantes. Esta limitación se debe a la escasez de datos en combinación con conceptos y métricas inconsistentes, y planteamientos incompletos para integrar todos los componentes de la seguridad hídrica dentro de un marco común. Además, se requiere alinear políticas públicas que sean compatibles con las necesidades locales. Este estudio explora las limitaciones actuales y perspectivas para estudiar e incrementar la seguridad hídrica en la región. El establecimiento de redes de monitoreo y colección de datos, incluyendo diseños participativos y de conocimientos diversos, resultan clave. La modelización de seguridad hídrica requiere crear fuertes vínculos entre los diferentes componentes del ciclo de agua y los usuarios del agua. Estos esfuerzos deben ser integrados en un marco de colaboración transdisciplinario entre la ciencia, la política y la comunidad que facilite vías de adaptación eficaces, sólidas y localmente adaptadas.
Effect of Processing Techniques on Nutritional Parameters of Antioxidant Rich Pomegranate Flowers
Authors: Singh Pratima , Sharma Mahak , Didwania Nidhi
Published: September 2023

Background: India is the largest producer of pomegranate in world. The cultivation is having a drawback of producing more of agricultural waste; all bloomed flowers do not get developed to a proper fruit and drops down earlier only. Dropped flowers may be the male flowers which drop naturally after pollination and others are female flowers which dropped due to environmental conditions or agricultural factors. According to the literature, pomegranate flowers are chemically composed of various phenol compounds which shows medical properties like peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor property which helps in fats and glucose anabolism, antioxidative property, anti-inflammatory property and also hepatoprotective property. Methods: The study was conducted reduce the agricultural waste by finding some nutritive composition of flowers. Nutritional analysis (energy, protein, fat and carbohydrates) and antioxidant analysis (Vitamin C and gallic acid) of fresh and shade dried pomegranate flowers of three different varieties i.e. Solapur Lal, Bhagwa and Ruby were done. Result: Our findings shows that shade dried pomegranate flowers of ruby variety are having highest mean values for energy (334.7833±0.571) and carbohydrates. (72.176±0.123). protein and Fat content was found to be highest in shade dried pomegranate flowers of Solapur Lal variety with mean values as 10.350±0.121 and 0.813±0.0152 respectively. For antioxidant content, Shade dried pomegranate flowers of ruby variety contains highest amount of both the antioxidants i.e. Vitamin C and gallic acid with the mean values as 35.330±0.249 and 1533.873±11.265, respectively.
Estimation of Genetic Variability and Character Association Analysis of Underutilized Ornamental Canna Lily (Canna indica L.)
Authors: Baranidharan R. , Lourdusamy D. Keisar , Aruna P. , Rajamani K. , Chandrakumar K. , Karthikeyan S. , Vaganan M. Mayil
Published: September 2023

Background: Canna lily (Canna indica L.) is an edible herbaceous perennial plant in which flowers and rhizomes were commonly used as a food additive and its potentiality was not fully utilized in India. To stun these hindrances, morphological characterizations are needed to determine the genetic variability to improve flower quality and rhizome yield in canna lily. Methods: In the present research, a field experiment was conducted during 2022-2023 in Botanical Garden, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Twelve accessions were investigated by using a randomized block design with 3 replications. All the observations for 23 quantitative traits were carried out at 0.05 and 0.01 probability. Results: The wide range of genetic variability was observed, a high genetic coefficient of variation ranged from 8.49 to 75.62 % and a phenotypic coefficient of variation ranged from 8.83 to 76.50 % was observed in 20 traits except in time taken for first flowering, rhizome diameter, number of nodes per rhizome. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as a percent of mean was observed for 21 traits except in time taken for flowering and number of nodes per rhizome. Character association analysis revealed that stem diameter and inflorescence length showed highly significant and positively correlated with flower yield and rhizome yield per plant. Path analysis specified that the number of leaves per clump had a very high and positive direct effect on fresh flower yield per plant.
Application Rates of Cricket Feces Influencing Soil Properties and Rice Yield in Soils of Different Moisture Contents
Authors: Butnan Somchai
Published: September 2023

Background: Cricket feces is a potential high-quality soil amendment, but there is currently no established optimum rate for its application in paddy soils with varying moisture contents. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the effects of varied rates of cricket feces on soil properties, rice growth, and yield in paddy soils with differing moisture contents. Methods: Two study factors were evaluated: (i) the maximum water-holding capacity (WHCmax) and flooded soils, and (ii) cricket feces applied at rates of 0 (unamended), 3.125 (low), 6.25 (medium), and 12.5 (high) t/ha. Result: The total grain weight of rice in soil with WHCmax was 2.60, 4.33, 6.91, and 7.49 g/hill under the cricket feces from unamended to high rates, respectively, with no significant difference between the medium and high rates. Meanwhile, the total grain weight in flooded soil was 1.85, 4.02, 4.70, and 5.72 g/hill, respectively. Cricket feces increased the content of essential elements and decreased the acidity and toxicity of Al, Ca, and Na in the soil, thereby promoting rice growth and yield. The optimal application rates of cricket feces for rice in the WHCmax soil was determined to be the medium rate, while that in flooded soil was the high rate.
El desarrollo local en la vialidad rural, a partir del contexto de la extensión, la investigación y la docencia en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Authors: Pérez Carrillo Yolanda
Published: September 2023

El texto responde a un informe de avance del proyecto fortalecimiento organizativo para el mejoramiento de la infraestructura vial, caso del cantón de Naranjo, Alajuela. Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal reconocer si en Costa Rica se puede hablar de sociología vial, cuando se establecen relaciones entre diversos actores sociales, mediante el desarrollo local a través de la extensión, investigación y docencia desde el ámbito universitario en el marco de la infraestructura vial cantonal en el Cantón de naranjo, Alajuela.Para ello se plantean tres objetivos específicos que dan respuesta al problema de investigación, el primer objetivo apunta a las nuevas relaciones que surgen alrededor de un camino, mismas que permiten optimizar recursos institucionales, y por ende una mayor y por consiguiente una mejor articulación de los actores sociales que aportan según la disposición y normativa que los regula.Para el segundo objetivo se retoma la relevancia del desarrollo local, como ese espacio que en el marco de la infraestructura vial, permite que se concreticen las acciones realizadas por el gobierno local y las comunidades locales , a través de las organizaciones comunitarias, tales como las Asociaciones de Desarrollo Integral y comités de caminos como figuras adscritas a las primera, y que existen en cada una de las comunidades del cantón para atender las problemáticas presentadas en los caminos de sus comunidades.Y, por último, se explica como desde la sociología de la vialidad se pueden comprender las dinámicas presentadas en el ámbito de la vialidad, así como, sus interrelaciones para dar respuesta a una problemática que es competencia y responsabilidad de varias partes involucradas institucionales como comunales; permitiendo visibilizar más allá de una mirada técnica enfocada a las obras específicas, haciendo relevancia que a las obras físicas desarrolladas en una localidad son para uso de las personas, de tal forma que permita su traslado, así como, el de las mercancías, además de facilitar el acceso a servicios de salud, educación, cultura, entre otros más.
Al-Takâmul wa al-Tawfîq bayna al-Fiqh wa al-Tasawwuf: Wijhah Nazhar Kiyahî Muhammad Shâlih Darat al-Samarânî fi Taqaddum al-Fikr al-Dinî fî Indûnîsiyâ
Authors: Kasdi Abdurrohman , Umma Farida  , Fauzan Adim
Published: September 2023

This article aimed to analyze the perspective of Kiyahî Shâlih Darat in integrating fiqh and Sufism which are generally considered different from one another. Fiqh tends to illustrate the outward side in deriving legal rulings from the Qur’an and Sunnah, while Sufism tends to refer to the inner side in applying the teachings. The integration between both is deemed necessary to balance the internal and external dimensions of Muslim life, as they are an inseparable unit. This research is a qualitative library one with the data collected from the books of Kiyahî Shâlih Darat and research on his ideas. It is furthermore a study that attempts to analyze the contents of Kiyahî Shâlih Dârât’s thought objectively and scientifically to find its meanings and values. The results showed that the Kiyahî Shâlih Darat mastered various disciplines ranging from fiqh, Sufism, tafseer to hadith. His thought reflects the manifestation of a perfect religious intellectual spirit. He interpreted the Islamic teaching and its ritual practices in the context of carrying out the integration between fiqh which emphasized the outward aspects and sufism which focused on the inner ones. According to him, Muslims who only rely on one of both and ignore another cannot be considered perfect Muslims because Islam does not only give attention to external things but also internal ones. Likewise, Islam not only regulates the soul but also takes care of physical matters. Fiqh without Sufism, as he mentioned, will be empty, while Sufism without fiqh will be futile so real Islam is a combination between both.
Evaluation of the impact of the thermal state of a diesel engine on its efficiency
Authors: Zacharewicz Marcin , Bogdanowicz Artur , Zadrąg Ryszard , Socik Paweł , Wirkowski Paweł , Hołownia Jakub
Published: September 2023

The paper presents the results of model and empirical research on the influence of the thermal state of a diesel engine (oil temperature) on its indicated (thermal) efficiency. The paper contains a test plan including a description of the test object, test equipment and measurement points on a real object. In the following part, the results of tests carried out on a real object (laboratory single-cylinder engine) and the results of model tests obtained on the original engine model are presented. The results are presented both in tabular and graphical form. The obtained test results allowed to determine the relative value of the influence of the engine's thermal state on its efficiency for various operating conditions (load and rotational speed).
Shifting to remote learning
Authors: Alschuler Mari
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S. in March 2020. This prompted an abrupt shift from face-to-face to remote instruction in universities globally. In one hard-hit urban region in the Midwestern Rust Belt, a public four-year university, its faculty, students, and staff struggled logistically, financially, academically, psychologically, and otherwise in order to create a working educational community during the pandemic. The social work department and its field education program were severely impacted and developed flexible options so that students could succeed in the classroom as well as in field.
Methodology for Improving the Efficiency of Operation of Low-Intensity Railway Lines Based on a Logistic Approach
Authors: Kovalev Konstantin , Sakovich Igor' , Novichihin Alexey
Published: September 2023

Purpose: It consists in developing a methodology for improving the efficiency of operation of low-intensity railway lines based on the use of a set of planning and optimization tools for the functioning of low-intensity railway lines. Methods: Methods of analysis and synthesis, linear and dynamic programming have been applied. Results: A methodology has been developed to improve the efficiency of operation of low-intensity railway lines based on a logistic approach with an assessment of the transport potential of the line and modeling a set of measures to improve the efficiency of their work. Practical significance: The developed methodology is recommended for use in the preparation of work plans to improve the efficiency of operation of low-intensity lines. The methodology makes it possible to determine the potential of low-intensity railway lines for freight and passenger traffic, to select optimal operating scenarios to improve the efficiency of the lines while limiting the budget for their implementation.
A Rational Relationship between the Water Quality of a Water Body and the Quality of Discharged Wastewater
Authors: Chernikov Nikolay , Kudryavcev Andrey
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To develop a methodology for determining a rational relationship between the water quality of water bodies and the quality of wastewater discharged into them with existing investments in the reconstruction of industrial wastewater treatment systems of several water users within one water basin. Methods: Analytical solution of the problem of determining the optimal purity of water in the river in the conditions of implementation of water protection measures with limited financial resources and their rational distribution among water users. Results: Relative financial resources for water protection measures in the Russian Federation are insufficient and at the same time have been declining over the past 30 years. Despite this, the maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in wastewater discharged into water bodies and wastewater disposal systems in the Russian Federation are often very strict, sometimes even tougher than for drinking water, which leads to unjustified investment costs. It is also noted that at present, market relations in the field of nature management, including in the field of water use, have not yet been fully formed in the Russian Federation. The main difficulties of implementing these relations in this country are outlined. With the help of the proposed methodology, a reasonable relationship between the water quality of a watercourse and the quality of wastewater discharged into them, as well as a rational distribution of financing between water users, is determined on a concrete example. It is shown that the economically justified requirements for effluents discharged into a water body are background concentrations of pollutants in the water of this water body. Practical significance: The practical feasibility of the proposed methodology, which can be recommended for practical application, is demonstrated using an example.
Application of Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures in Bridge Constructions
Authors: Veselov Vitaliy
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To analyze the possible use of combined structures for bridge superstructures, to expand the range of steel-reinforced concrete structures, to explore innovative structural solutions for beams with low material consumption and increased reliability and durability. Methods: Analysis of the advantages of known combined structures, of materials used for their design, calculation of design options of bridge superstructures with the use of existing engineering techniques and involving calculation programs. Results: Traditional design solutions of bridge superstructures do not always have sufficient reliability and durability. A number of effective beam structures have been developed at the Department of “Building Structures, Buildings and Constructions” of the PGUPS, which can be used in bridge structures. New developments of beams with the use of steel-reinforced concrete and steel-fiber concrete are presented. A combined design of the bridge superstructure with the use of steel-reinforced concrete and steel-fiber concrete, protected by patents for inventions, is proposed. Static and constructive calculation of superstructure variants has been performed with the use of the SCAD computing complex, the stress-strain state of the structure has been analyzed, the reduction of material consumption, labor intensity and other advantages of the combined superstructure design in comparison with traditional solutions of superstructure costructions made of steel and reinforced concrete have been considered. Practical significance: The advantages of combined constructions for bridge structures have been identified, a decrease in the material intensity and labor intensity of the proposed design solutions has been established with an increase in the bending stiffness of the superstructure, its reliability and durability. The proposed structural solutions of beams can be used for bridges of large spans in conditions of heavy dynamic loads.
Multirepresentation-Based Physics E-Module Development
Authors: Prahastiwi Rima Buana , Zain Zahida Aliatu
Published: September 2023

This research is a research and development with the final result of developing a multi-representation-based Physics E-Module. The development of the Physics E-Module aims to produce innovations in teaching materials that can be applied to the learning process and to support independent or student-centred learning. The Physics E-Module was developed on a multi-representational basis. Multirepresentation aims for students to get various representations of a material. The development research method used is the ADDIE design development method. This method was chosen because it is one of the basic development methods and is easy to implement. The ADDIE design development stages include Analyze, Development, Implementation, and Evaluate. The product feasibility test was carried out by involving 16 Tadris IPA Biologi UIN Mataram students. The Flip PDF Corporate supports the appearance of the multi-representation-based Physics E-Module so that the appearance of the Physics E-Module has an effect like opening a printed book. The multi-representation used in the Physics E-Module is verbal, graphic image, and audio-visual representations. Expert validators in the media and material carry out the feasibility test. The feasibility test results in the media sector are 90%, with a very feasible category. The feasibility test results in the material sector are 94.6%, with a very feasible category. The scores of the student's responses to the development of multi-representation-based Physics E-Modules range from 3.5 to 4, with a maximum score of 4. The results of this study have implications for the provision of valid and feasible Basic Physics teaching material for use in learning, especially online learning.
Fournier Gangreni’nde Vakum Yardımlı Kapama (Vak)’nın Yara İyileşmesi ve Greft Uyumu Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: BAYLAN Burhan
Published: September 2023

Giriş:
Fournier Gangreni (FG), perineal, perianal veya genital bölgeleri etkileyen agresif bir nekrotizan fasiit olarak tanımlanmıştır. FG’de nekrotik dokuların erken dönemde agresif ve tam cerrahi debridmanı yapılmalıdır. FG'nin tedavisinde VAK ve konvansiyonel pansumanu karşılaştırarak, başlangıç cerrahisi ile greftleme arasında geçen süre ve greftleme sonrası sekonder debritman gereksinimi açısından incelemeyi amaçladık.
Materyal-Metod:
2015- 2023 yılları arasında Üroloji Kliniği’mizce FG tanısı konularak cerrahi tedavi uygulanan ve greft ile doku kapama yapılmış 48 hastanın verileri retrospektif incelendi. Hastaların klinik, patofizyolojik özellikleri, predispozan faktörler, VAK veya konvansiyonel pansuman kullanımı, greft kaybı sayıları, hastanede kalış süreleri kaydedildi. VAK ve konvansiyel pansuman yapılan gruplar karşılaştırılmalı değerlendirildi.
Bulgular:
Fournier Gangreni tanısı ile takip ve tedavi edilen toplam 48 hastanın 25’inde (%52) postoperatif dönemde VAK pansuman kullanılırken, 23’ünde (%48) konvansiyonel pansuman kullanılmıştı. Ortalama hastanede yatış süreleri, VAK grubunda 28 gün , konvansiyonel grupta 48 gün olarak tespit edilmiş ve VAK grubunda anlamlı olarak daha kısa saptandı. (p = 0.008). VAK grubunda 2 hastada , konvansiyonel pansuman yapılan hasta grubunda 6 hastada greft ile kapama sonrası sekonder debritman gerekli olduğu tespit edildi.Greft kaybı oranları VAK pansuman yapılan grupta, konvansiyonel pansuman yapılan gruba göre istatistiksel anlamlı daha azdı.

Sonuç:
FG ‘de VAK tedavisi yara iyileştirmesini hızlandırmakta, hastanede kalış süresini kısaltmakta ve greft ile doku kapama sonrası ikincil cerrahi girişim oranlarını azaltmaktadır
Survei Permasalahan Guru BK Pascapandemi
Authors: Mussilaturrohmi Mussilaturrohmi , Hapsari Novita Tri , Susanti Ana , Kholili Ma'rifatin Indah
Published: September 2023

The objectives of this study are (1) to identify the conditions for implementing BK in schools and (2) to identify problems faced by counselors after the Covid-19 Pandemic. The research method uses surveys. Data collection techniques used questionnaires about counselors' problems after the Pandemic. The study population was counselors in Indonesia, and the research sample was 323 respondents from the islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali-NTT-NTB, and Maluku. Data analysis using descriptive statistics. The results of the study found that there were several obstacles experienced by counselor in the implementation of counselor services after the Pandemic, such as the imbalance in the ratio of counselors to students, the absence of class hours, the absence of instruments for counselors, and changes in the curriculum that caused changes in the design of the counselor program. These problems can be solved through cooperation from various parties. Support from schools, stakeholders and parents is needed so that the implementation of counselor services can be as planned. Suggestions for further research can be done by conducting literature reviews or conducting experimental research related to problems that occur after the pandemic.
Hubungan antara Dukungan Teman Sebaya dengan Stres Akademik pada Siswa
Authors: Febrianti Nadya Rizki , Surur Naharus , Kholili Ma'rifatin Indah
Published: September 2023

The objectives of the study are:  to describe the level of mutual support, academic stress experienced and analyze the relationship between peer support and academic stress in third class of MIPA SMA Negeri 8 Surakarta. The method used is a quantitative approach with a correlation method. The correlation method was used to determine the relationship between two variables, namely peer support and academic stress. The results of this study show that: (1) The category of collegial support for students in third class of MIPA SMA Negeri 8 Surakarta is at the average level of 44 students (67.7%), (2) category of academic stress in the middle level which is 47 students (72.3%), (3) Pearson Product Moment Correlation test results obtained rcount value of -.302 and rateable value of 0.2441. With these results, it is concluded that the value of rcount is greater than the value of table, so the hypothesis proposed in this study which says "There is a significant negative relationship between peer support and academic stress in third class of MIPA SMA Negeri 8 Surakarta" can be accepted or verify. 
The Moderator Role of Managerial Overconfidence in the Relationship between R&D Volatility and Firm Value: An Application in Borsa Istanbul
Authors: NUR Tuğba , EGE İlhan , TOPALOĞLU Emre Esat
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The study aims to reveal the moderating role of managerial overconfidence in the link between R&D volatility and firm value in firms operating in the Metal Goods Sector of Borsa Istanbul during the period 2010-2020.
Design/Methodology: The moderating role of managerial overconfidence in the linkage between R&D volatility and firm value is investigated with panel data analysis.
Findings: The short-run estimates reveal positive linkage determined between R&D volatility and firm value. We also reveal that managerial overconfidence positively moderates the link between R&D volatility and firm value. In this direction, the effect of R&D volatility on firm value is higher and positive in firms where managers have excessive self-confidence.
Limitations: The fact that the sample consists of students who are only in Gaziantep and the use of three variables as a brand component are the limitations of the study.
Originality/Value: The number of studies in the literature on the relevant period and sample is limited. Therefore, the study contributes to the literature and is original.
Ring-Shaped Meniscus, MRI Features, and Diagnosis
Authors: Mitra Matthias , Lee Yee Han Dave
Published: September 2023

Case:

A ring-shaped meniscus (RSM) is a rare malformation of debatable origin usually occurring on the lateral meniscus. Here, we present 2 cases of RSM with differing etiologies and discuss the current literature on the topic. These reports may help with the identification of RSMs in the future and assist in understanding the true etiopathogenesis of individual cases.

Conclusion:

These 2 cases exemplify the variation in presentations of ring-shaped menisci and their radiological features on both x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging. This reinforces the idea that there may be both a congenital and an iatrogenic etiology to this rare condition.
Buku Ajar Pengolahan Citra Digital
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Dijaya Rohman
Published: September 2023

Citra digital adalah salah satu bentuk representasi visual dari dunia nyata dalam bentuk digital yang dapat dipahami dan diolah oleh komputer. Citra ini terdiri dari elemen-elemen titik yang disebut piksel, yang tersusun dalam baris dan kolom. Setiap piksel memiliki nilai numerik yang menggambarkan tingkat kecerahan atau warna pada posisi tertentu dalam citra. Citra digital dapat diperoleh dari berbagai sumber, seperti kamera digital, scanner, atau hasil simulasi komputer.(E Woods & C Gonzalez, 2008). Dalam definisi ini, kami menjelaskan bahwa citra digital adalah representasi visual dalam bentuk digital yang terdiri dari piksel- piksel dengan nilai numerik.
Analisis Kritik Sosial dalam Antologi Cerpen Pilihan Kompas 2020 “Macan” (Kajian Sosiologi Sastra)
Authors: Pratama Andhika Yoga , Setyawan Arief
Published: September 2023

Social ciritsm is often found literary works, especially short story. The existence of social critism is istended to provide lessons and awaken the reader. The purpose of this study is to describe the social critism of anthology short stories Kompas 2020 Tiger. This research is a qualitative using a sociology of literature approach. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method. The object of this research is anthology short stories Kompas 2020 Tiger. Data collection techniques used in this study are reading, note-taking, and library techniques. This study use data analysis techniques that include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion. The data validity technique used include persistence and detailed. The research prosedures carried out included preparation, implementation, and drawing conclusion. The results of this study are that there are seven types of social problems found in anthology short story Kompas 2020 Tiger based on theory expressed by Soerjono Soekanto.
Prinsip Kerja Sama pada Siniar Close The Door Deddy Corbuzier Edisi Mei-Juni 2022
Authors: Anjani Winda Catur , Kusuma Emy Rizta
Published: September 2023

The aims of this article is determine the use of the principle of cooperation in Podcast of Deddy Corbuzier's Close The Door on May-June 2022 Edition. This article used descriptive qualitative method. The data is a direct speech on Deddy Corbuzier's Podcast. Data collection using documentation, listen, record, and transcription techniques. There were two podcast videos analyzed with different numbers of speech participants. Data is presented using data tables. The results showed that: 1) There are 347 adherents to the principle of cooperation. The most dominating maxim is quantity maxim. The least adhered to maxim is the implementation maxim. 2) There were 148 violations of the principle of cooperation. The most dominating maxim is the quantity maxim. The least violated maxim is the quality maxim.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Jaring Laba-Laba dengan Media Kutipan Instagram pada Akun Maharapall Terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Teks Puisi Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kadur
Authors: Erfani Mohammad , Syarifudin Albitar Septian
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya permasalahan pada siswa kelas VIII SMPN 1 Kadur mengenai rendahnya nilai siswa pada materi teks puisi. Siswa mengalami kesulitan untuk memilih diksi yang akan digunakan dalam menulis puisi. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh penggunaan model dan media pembelajaran yang monoton sehingga berdampak pada kurangnya penguasaan diksi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran jaring laba-laba dengan media kutipan instagram pada akun maharapall terhadap kemampuan menulis teks puisi siswa kelas VIII SMPN 1 Kadur. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode Quasi Experimental Design dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui hasil tes menulis puisi, angket respons siswa, dan observasi aktivitas siswa. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh, yaitu hasil keterampilan menulis siswa menunjukkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas kontrol 61,87 dan rata-rata posttest kelas kontrol 77,42. Sedangkan nilai rata-rata pretest kelas eksperimen 52,37 dan rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen 78,25. Kemudian hasil uji hipotesis dengan taraf signifikansi 0,05 diperoleh thitung 8,425 ttabel 2,160 yang berarti Ha diterima. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dalam penggunaan model pembelajaran jaring laba-laba dengan media kutipan instagram pada akun maharapall terhadap kemampuan menulis teks puisi siswa kelas VIII SMPN 1 Kadur.
Analsis Kesantunan Berbahasa dalam Tuturan Pemeran Film Habibie dan Ainun 3 (Kajian Pragmatik)
Authors: Nurfadia Febryana , Antono Mixghan Norman
Published: September 2023

Kesantunan berbahasa adalah hal yang perlu diperhatikan dalam melakukan komunikasi dengan mitra tutur. Penggunaan bahasa yang santun dapat menciptakan keharmonisan dalam berkomunikasi. Selain itu, pengguanan bahasa yang santun dapat meningkatkan rasa hormat terhadap mitra tutur. Kesantunan berbahasa memiliki peran penting dalam pembentukan sikap dan karakter seseorang. Kesantunan berbahasa dapat dijadikan tolak ukur dari kesantunan sikap secara keseluruhan serta kepribadian dan budi pekerti seseorang. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini mendeskripsikan pematuhan kesantunan berbahasa dalam tuturan pemeran film Habibie dan Ainun 3. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan pragmatik dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data meliputi tuturan pemeran film Habibie dan Ainun 3. Data yang akan dianalisis berupa tuturan pemeran film Habibie dan Ainun 3 yang mengandung pematuhan prinsip kesantunan berbahasa. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik dokumentasi, teknik simak, teknik simak bebas libat cakap, teknik catat, dan teknik transkripsi. Hasil penelitian dari film Habibie dan Ainun 3 didapati pematuhan kesantunan berbahasa yang meliputi maksim kebijaksanaan, maksim kedermawanan, maksim penghargaan, maksim kecocokan, dan maksim kesimpatian.
Seawater desalination energy efficiency and emissions reduction at Gold Coast Desalination Plant
Authors: Jo Jonathan
Published: September 2023

This paper investigates the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the operation of the Gold Coast Desalination Plant (GCDP) to optimise reverse osmosis (RO) membrane efficiency, reduce energy consumption, emissions, and operational costs. The study focuses on using historical and current RO operational data to train and utilise an AI algorithm that generates daily operational setpoints. These setpoints, namely RO Recovery (%) and Permeate Flow (m3/h), directly impact pump power consumption and energy requirements. The collaboration between Veolia and a cleantech start-up involves multiple phases, including system review, performance tests, and iterative optimisation. Three (3) performance tests were conducted at GCDP, revealing unique challenges and findings. Performance Test 1 demonstrated energy savings despite rapidly increasing cartridge filters differential pressure (dP) in the test period. Performance Test 2 encountered underperformance of an energy recovery device (ERD), resulting in increased feed pressure and with it, power consumption. Performance Test 3 highlighted the impact of fluctuating feedwater temperature on energy consumption. Overall, the AI model showcased its ability to recommend setpoints within operational limits and achieve required permeate flow with reduced energy, even under unfavourable conditions. The initiative at GCDP resulted in an estimated 1.1% energy reduction, corresponding to approximately 0.023 kWh/m3 and the potential to save up to 1044 MWh of energy and 762 tonnes of CO2-e per annum. The study suggests further exploring AI and ML applications to optimise treatment plant operations, including varying permeate flow setpoints and improving data transfer and setpoint implementation methods. These advancements hold promise for enhanced energy efficiency and cost reduction in desalination plants worldwide.
Fluid Identification Using XGBoost Combined with MAHAKIL in Low-Permeability Reservoirs
Authors: Lou Jingyao , Xu Xiaohong , Zhao Zhongxiang , Li Yang , He Youbin
Published: September 2023

Low-resistance reservoirs have been of great interest as a key topic in the study of low-permeability reservoirs. Accurate identification of fluid properties is a challenging problem in the effective exploration of such reservoirs. Logging data, as a common identification tool, can provide rich and highly accurate geological information. Here, we combine extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) and MAHAKIL’s oversampling method for fluid property identification using logging data from low-permeability sandstone reservoirs. The MAHAKIL method is used to solve the class imbalance problem due to unbalanced training samples, and the data are fed into XGBoost to build a geological model with complex abstract feature weights related to fluid properties through multiple decision trees. We first demonstrate that MAHAKIL can improve the XGBoost model accuracy using four evaluation criteria, namely, the F1-score, recall, precision, and accuracy, among which the F1-score is most applicable to the classification problem of reservoir fluid prediction. Then, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and area under the curve (AUC) values are used to demonstrate that MAHAKIL improves the XGBoost model performance. Finally, the results and performance of this method and the traditional XGBoost model with unbalanced real data are compared. The results show that the proposed method is superior for fluid property identification in low-permeability sandstone reservoirs with imbalanced learning samples.
Research on Erosion Characteristics of the Sleeve-Type Blowdown Valve in the Shale Gas Gathering and Transportation Station
Authors: Kou Bo , Liu Enbin , Li Dangjian , Qiao Weibiao , Chen Ruolei , Peng Shanbi
Published: September 2023

In the shale gas separation and sewage system, the separator removes the sand and sewage in the produced gas and releases the sand-carrying sewage to the blowdown pipeline. As an important throttling component in this system, the sleeve-type blowdown valve is severely eroded during operation. To address the problem, this paper carries out numerical research on the erosion characteristics during the real opening and closing process of the sleeve-type blowdown valve based on the FLUENT fluid simulation software. The change of the erosion at different velocities, sand mass flow, sand size, and shape coefficient is analyzed, and the main factor affecting the erosion characteristics is evaluated. Based on the above research, a novel blowdown valve is proposed, and the erosion characteristics and flow performance before and after improvement are compared. The results show that when the velocity is 8 m/s, the maximum erosion rate after improvement is 4.79×10−5 kg/(m2·s). Compared with the maximum erosion rate before improvement of 1.22×10−2 kg/(m2·s), the erosion inhibition rate reaches 99.6%. Moreover, the pressure loss is obviously reduced after the improvement, and the flow capacity is enhanced. This provides useful guidance for the improvement of blowdown valves and ensures the safe operation of shale gas production.
Capillary-Sealing Efficiency of Mica-Proxy Caprock for CO2/H2 Geologic Storage in the Presence of Organic Acids and Nanofluids
Authors: Alanazi Amer , Ali Muhammad , Mowafi Mahmoud , Bawazeer Saleh , Kaidar Ziyad K. , Hoteit Hussein
Published: September 2023

Toward a diversified low-carbon future, the geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) is regarded as a key enabler for an industrial-scale implementation. However, many geological formations, such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs, can contain inherent traces of organic molecules that dramatically affect their storage capacities and caprock sealing efficiency. Hence, using the right analysis to accurately determine the caprock sealing efficiency and storage capacity in the presence of organics is crucial for a secure and safe storage process. This study analyzed the sealing potential of a proxy caprock (mica) by calculating the capillary entry pressure and static column height of CO2 and H2 using previously published contact angle measurements. In addition, the effects of key parameters such as pressure (up to 25 MPa), temperature (308 K, 323 K, and 343 K), and pore throat size (r = 5 nm and 10 nm) were demonstrated, along with those of organic acids (lignoceric acid C24, stearic acid C18, lauric acid C12, and hexanoic acid C6) and alumina nanofluids, on the wettability, capillary sealing efficiency, and static column height of the gas. The results indicated that the sealing efficiency and storage capacity for CO2 and H2 decrease with the increase in pressure and surface concentration of organic acid but increase with the increase in temperature. The analysis demonstrated a theoretical inverse relationship between the capillary entry pressure and the pore throat radius. Thus, the smaller the pore size, the more suitable the conditions for sealing and storage capacity. Furthermore, the wettability and sealing efficiency of the organic-aged mica/CO2 system were improved by the addition of nanoalumina, with an optimal nanofluid concentration of 0.25 wt%. In a nutshell, this work has provided a detailed theoretical workflow for assessing the influence of various parameters on the wettability, sealing efficiency, and storage capacity of mica substrates (as a proxy caprock) for the safe and secure geological storage of H2 and CO2.
New validated LC-MS/MS simultaneous estimation of Lopinavir and Ritonavir
Authors: Nalini Nalini Kanta Sahoo , Hung Bui Thanh Hung , Prasun Prasun Chakrabarti , Madhusmita Madhusmita Sahu , Shweta Shweta Singh Chauhan , Kiran P Chaitanya Kiran
Published: September 2023

The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
An inferior competitor is a successful invader due to its stress tolerance and productivity
Authors: Tesfay Yohannes B. , Blaschke Annika , Kreyling Juergen
Published: September 2023

The invasion of ecosystems by non-native species is recognized as one of the most significant global challenges,
particularly in semiarid regions where native biodiversity is already under stress from drought and land
degradation. The implicit assumption is that invaders are strong competitors, but a greenhouse pairwise
experiment conducted to examine intraspecific and interspecific competition effects of Opuntia ficus-indica, a
widespread invader in semiarid ecosystems, with two species native to the highlands of Eritrea, Ricinus
communis and Solanum marginatum, revealed that O. ficus-indica is a weak competitor. The unique ability of O.
ficus-indica's fallen cladodes to undergo vegetative growth becomes a fundamental trait contributing to its
spread. This growth strategy allows O. ficus-indica to outgrow native species and establish a significant
presence. In direct interaction, the competition in aboveground productivity measured by the logarithmic
response ratio for O. ficus-indica was 3.4-fold and 5.9-fold higher than for R. communis and S. marginatum,
respectively. Belowground, the native R. communis was facilitated (-1.00±0.69) by O. ficus-indica which itself
suffered from high competition. This pattern became even more evident under water shortage, where
aboveground competition for S. marginatum decreased 5.7-fold, and for O. ficus-indica, it increased 1.4-fold.
Despite being a poor competitor, O. ficus-indica outperformed R. communis and S. marginatum in both
aboveground (4.3 and 3.8 times more) and belowground (27 and 2.8 times more) biomass production,
respectively. The findings of this study challenge the common interpretation that invasive species are strong
competitors and highlight the importance of considering other factors, such as productivity and tolerance limits
when assessing the potential impacts of invasive species on semiarid ecosystems.
Model uncertainty in synoptic circulation patterns and precipitation changes in Southern South America using CMIP5 and CMIP6 models
Authors: Olmo Matias , Bettolli Maria Laura , Balmaceda-Huarte Rocio
Published: September 2023

The effects of global warming on the regional climate of southern South America (SSA) during the recent decades have been exhaustively documented with consistency throughout the literature. However, the projected changes on temperature- and precipitation-related climate hazards depict an important uncertainty, mostly in the intensity of the changes. This work assessed a set of CMIP5 and CMIP6 global climate models (GCMs) in reproducing the observed atmospheric circulation patterns (CPs) over SSA and their expected changes for the 21st century. Furthermore, the attribution of the seasonal precipitation changes to changes in the CPs was explored for the late future (2070–2100). GCMs were generally able to represent the variety of CPs and their seasonal frequencies, although presenting more deficiencies in capturing their respective precipitation patterns over SSA. Larger model agreement was found in the increasing and/or decreasing frequency of specific CPs for the near future (2040–2070) than for the late future, when model spread became more noticeable. Particularly, CPs associated with larger positive rainfall anomalies over southeastern South America -a hotspot for precipitation extremes- are expected to become more frequent in the near future, whereas their changes in the longer-term are more uncertain. When performing an attributional study, precipitation changes showed important differences between GCMs and were often associated with changes in the intra-pattern variability rather than in the CPs changing frequency. In this way, the modification of the precipitation regime of SSA may not be explained only by changes in the large-scale circulation but probably also by other regional-to-local features.