bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of intestinal nematodes in equines with an assessment of the therapy using Albendazole and Doramectin
Authors: Mostafa Walaa , Felefel Wael , El-Rady Ahmed Abd , Khalifa Fatma Ahmed , Youseef Asmaa Gahlan , El-Dakroury M. F. , Selim Shady , Elkamshishi Mohamed Morsi , Mohammed Eman Sayed
Published: May 2023

Background: Intestinal nematode parasites of equines have emerged as a pressing and urgent challenge due to their significant impact on the health and performance of these animals worldwide; therefore, implementing a deworming regimen has become vital to keeping a horse's parasite load at an acceptable level. Thus, the current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of nematodes infection , associated risk factors and evaluate the chemotherapeutic efficacy of different anthelmintic drugs by enrolling 195 fecal matter samples of working equines using flotation concentration techniques. Equines treatment were divided into four groups; Group 1 standard treatment (Albendazole orally), Group 2 intervention treatment (Doramectin injection), Group 3 intervention treatment (combination of Albendazole and Doramectin), and Group 4 was left untreated as a positive control.
Results: The overall prevalence of intestinal nematode parasites in working equines was 70.25%. The recovered nematodes were Strongylus species, with 87.17% followed by Parascaris equorum 30.76%, and Oxyuris equi was 12.82%. Concerning treatment efficacy, the highest cure rate was among Group 3 (77.14%), followed by Group 2 (68.57%) and Group 1 (40%), but the difference between Groups 2 and 3 is statistically insignificant. Interestingly, the effect of Doramectin injection is highly significant than other, especially for the reduction of Strongylus spp. and Parascaris equorum eggs according to Cohen's D test.
Conclusions: Translating such a potent combination of drugs into endemic areas will provide significant support for deworming and control programs against intestinal parasites of equines, especially those in the migratory phase, more than Albendazole alone, which has poor absorption as it requires a full stomach during administration.
EHPGS: A Statistical Package for Evaluation of Hybrid Performance in Plant Breeding via Genomic Selection
Authors: Chen Szu-Ping , Tung Chih-Wei , Wang Pei-Hsien , Liao Chen-Tuo
Published: May 2023

Hybrid breeding employs heterosis, which could potentially improve the yield and quality of a crop. Genomic selection (GS) is a promising approach for the selection of quantitative traits in plant breeding. The main objectives of this study are to (i) propose a GS-based approach to identify potential parental lines and superior hybrid combinations from a breeding population, which is composed of hybrids produced by a half diallel mating design; (ii) develop a software package for users to carry out the proposed approach. An R package, designated EHPGS, was generated to facilitate the employment of the genomic best linear unbiased model considering additive plus dominance marker effects for the hybrid performance evaluation. The R package contains a Bayesian statistical algorithm for calculating genomic estimated breeding value (GEBVs), GEBV-based specific combining ability, general combining ability, mid-parent heterosis, and better-parent heterosis. Three datasets that have been published in literature, including pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), maize (Zea mays), and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), were analyzed to illustrate the use of EHPGS.
Response of Potato Varieties to Nitrogen Fertilization for Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake
Authors: Yadav Renu , Panghal V.P.S. , Prakash Ram
Published: May 2023

Maximizing potato yields and quality while minimizing nitrogen loss is a major challenge for potato producers. It is crucial to use nitrogen fertilizer for the plant growth, both economically and environmentally. A similar experiment was conducted in India for two years to investigate the response of potato varieties to nitrogen fertilization, and for this study two potato varieties, i.e., Kufri Surya and Kufri Sadabahar and five nitrogen levels (0, 75, 150, 225 and 300 kg/ha) were carried out in a randomized block design (factorial) with three replications. The results reveal that most of the growth parameters and NPK uptake by haulms showed maximum value at nitrogen 300 kg/ha closely followed by the nitrogen dose 225 kg/ha, while for yield parameters and NPK uptake by tubers, nitrogen level 225 kg/ha was the best with the highest value. It depicts that crop yield parameters are negatively affected by the nitrogen dose of above 225 kg/ha. So far the variety is concerned, Kufri Sadabahar was significantly better for all the noted growth and yield parameters as well as NPK uptake by tubers and haulms than the variety Kufri Surya. As far concern about the soil fertility behavior after harvest of the crop, higher left over nitrogen in soil was recorded for the highest applied nitrogen dose, whereas, phosphorus and potassium left over in soil was recorded more where no nitrogen was applied, which was closely followed by 75 kg/ha nitrogen level. The results provide useful recommendations for the improvement of nitrogen fertilization rate for these two varieties in sub-tropical region of north western India in Haryana state.
Time-lagged response of malaria transmission to climate and land use change in a Colombian Amazonian Municipality: Implications for Early Warning Systems and Control Strategies
Authors: Gonzalez-Daza William , Vivero-Gómez Rafael Jose , Altamiranda-Saavedra Mariano , Muylaert Renata L. , Landeiro Victor Lemes
Published: May 2023

Malaria remains a significant public health problem worldwide, particularly in low-income regions with limited access to healthcare. Despite the use of antimalarial drugs, transmission remains an issue in Colombia, especially among indigenous populations in remote areas. In this study, we used an SIR Ross MacDonald model that considered land use changes, temperature, and precipitation to analyze eco epidemiological parameters and the impact of time lags on malaria transmission in La Pedrera - Amazonas municipality. We found changes in land use between 2007 and 2020, with increases in forested areas, urban infrastructure and water edges area resulting in a constant increase in mosquito carrying capacity. Temperature and precipitation variables exhibited a fluctuating pattern that corresponded to rainy and dry seasons, respectively and a marked influence of the El Niño climatic phenomenon. Our findings suggest that elevated precipitation and temperature increase malaria infection risk in the following two months influenced by the secondary vegetation and urban infrastructure near primary forest formation or water body edges. These results may be useful for public health officials and policymakers in developing effective malaria control strategies by monitoring precipitation, temperature, and land use variables to predict high-risk areas and periods, considering the time lag effect.
Molecular epidemiology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children, Wuhan, 2020-2022
Authors: Xu Meng , Li Ying , Shi Yue , Liu Haizhou , Tong Xi , Ma Li , Gao Jie , Du Qing , Du Hui , Liu Di , Lu Xiaoxia , Yan Yi
Published: May 2023

Background
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is an important pathogen of community-acquired pneumonia in children. However, prior to this study, there was a lack of research on the genotypes and macrolide resistance monitoring of M. pneumoniae in Wuhan. The factors contributing to the severity of illness caused by M. pneumoniaeinfection are still under investigation. We aimed to evaluate the clinical manifestations, genotypes, macrolide resistance, respiratory microenvironment, and their relationship with the severity of illness in children with M. pneumoniaepneumonia in Wuhan.
Results
Among 1,259 clinical samples, 461 samples were positive for M. pneumoniae via qPCR. We successfully identified the P1 genotypes of 127 samples based on metagenomic and Sanger sequencing, with P1-type 1 (113/127, 88.98%) being the dominant genotype. In addition, we identified the MLST genotypes of 67 samples, with ST-3 being the most common (60/67, 89.6%), followed by ST-14 (5/67, 7.4%) and ST-7 (2/67, 3%). No significant difference in pathogenicity was observed among different genotypes. The macrolide resistance rate of M. pneumoniaeisolates was 96% (48/50) and all mutations were A2063G in domain V of 23S rRNA gene. There was no significant difference between the upper respiratory microbiome of patients with mild and severe symptoms.
The pan-genome analysis revealed that the genome of M. pneumoniae is highly conserved, with the core genome comprising 79% of the total genome length. In addition, the initial serological test cannot accurately diagnose M. pneumoniae infection. qPCR is suitable for detecting M. pneumoniaeinfection, while IgM titers greater than 1:160 can be used as a predictor of severity.
Conclusions
This study is the first to characterize the epidemic and genomic features of M. pneumoniae in Wuhan after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, which provides a scientific data basis for monitoring and infection prevention and control of M. pneumoniae in the post-pandemic era.
The association between Heart failure and Systemic inflammatory response index: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Zheng Yu , Guo Zhihua
Published: May 2023

Background: The Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) is a novel inflammatory composite measure widely utilized for evaluating the prognosis of patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders and cancer. It has been proven that people with heart failure (HF) have a chronic inflammatory response in their hearts. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential connection between SIRI with HF.
Methods: The cross-sectional investigation used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database information from 2009 to 2018. SIRI is computed using the monocyte, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts. The Monetary Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) results define HF. The linear association between SIRI and HF was analyzed using a weighted linear regression model with multiple variables. The nonlinear link was defined using smoothing curve fittings and threshold effect analysis.
Results: 26,361 individuals were included in our analysis; HF was diagnosed in 3.26% of participants, and this proportion increased with higher SIRI levels (Quartile 1, 1.76%; Quartile 2, 1.87%; Quartile 3, 2.98%; Quartile 4, 6.43%; p for trend <0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis demonstrated a relationship between higher SIRI levels and an elevated chance of HF (OR = 1.15;95% CI, 1.05-1.27, p=0.0029). In addition, a nonlinear relationship existed between SIRI and HF. A two-segment linear regression model showed an inverse S-shaped connection between SIRI with HF by an inflection point of 2.66 (1,000 cells/μl). In males the SIRI-HF association was inverted U-shaped, with an inflection point at 2.8 (1,000 cells/μl) after stratification; among females, there was no statistically significant inflection point.
Conclusions: Our results imply the existence of a positive correlation between HF. To corroborate the association between SIRI and HF, that was required to perform prospective investigations on a huge scale and clinical experiments.
Amorphous Ni-Mn-O Microspheres with High Energy Density and Ultralong-Term Stability up to 100, 000 Cycles for Aqueous Pseudo-Capacitors
Authors: Gao Yingxv , Ma Qian , Xia Xiaohong , Liu Hongbo
Published: May 2023

A novel freestanding electrode of porous and amorphous NiMn1.57O4.13 microspheres is prepared for aqueous pseudo-capacitor. The NiMn1.57O4.13 microsphere has both cathodic site and anodic site so that it can be easily assembled as symmetric pseudo-capacitor (SPC), showing a great outlook for application. The SPC presents a superior stability and ability to withstand current fluctuations, which exhibits a high energy density of 122.8 Wh kg−1 with a retention of 106.1% at 5 A g−1 after 100,000 cycles. Moreover, the energy density is as high as 44.3Wh kg−1 even at the ultra-high power density of 18750.0 W kg−1, presenting an excellent charge/discharge rate.
Development of a T-ARMS-PCR Assay for Detecting Genetic Polymorphism in the Catalase (rs7943316) Gene in the Iraqi Population with Breast Cancer
Authors: Hoidy Wisam
Published: May 2023

Numerous investigations have demonstrated that oxidative stress is markedly increased in breast cancer patients compared to their healthy counterparts. Catalase (CAT), a crucial antioxidant enzyme, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding cells against oxidative damage initiated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). The CAT (rs7943316) gene encodes catalase, and certain genetic variations in this gene have been observed to modify catalase activity and levels. Such changes can lead to an altered response to oxidative stress, potentially increasing the risk of breast cancer. In light of this, a novel tetra-primer amplification-refractory mutation system (T-ARMS)-PCR assay was developed to investigate the possible correlation between the CAT (rs7943316) gene polymorphism and the development of breast cancer in patients. This study introduces a simple primer design method called T-ARMS for identifying the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CAT (rs7943316) gene. This method employs a one-step PCR, which is faster, more cost-effective, and more precise than existing techniques. Sanger sequencing was performed to validate the accuracy of our findings. The T-ARMS-PCR assay revealed a significant association between the A/T allele of the CAT (rs7943316) gene and breast cancer. Specifically, individuals with the TT genotype had a higher risk of developing breast cancer than those with the AA genotype. The T allele frequency was greater among breast cancer patients than in the control group, and genotype frequencies were consistent with the principles of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium. This study is the first to showcase a rapid, cost-effective, and high-throughput method for detecting the SNP in the CAT (rs7943316) gene. This method has the potential to be employed in large-scale clinical trials.
Proof of concept of using a membrane-sensing peptide for sEVs affinity-based isolation
Authors: Benayas Beatriz , Morales Joaquín , Gori Alessandro , Strada Alessandro , Gagni Paola , Frigerio Roberto , Egea Carolina , Armisén Pilar , Cretich Marina , Yáñez-Mó María
Published: May 2023

Background: One main limitation in biomarker studies using EVs is the lack of a suitable isolation method rendering high yield and purity samples in a quick and easily standardized procedure. Here we report an affinity isolation method with a membrane-sensing peptide (MSP) derived from bradykinin.
Results: We designed a protocol based on agarose beads carrying cation chelates to specifically bind to the 6His-tagged membrane-sensing peptide. This approach presents several advantages: i) cation-carrying agaroses are widely used and standardized for His-tagged protein isolation, ii) the affinity protocol can be performed in small volumes, feasible and manageable for clinical routine and iii) elution with imidazole or EDTA allows a gentle and easy recovery without EV damage, which allows subsequent characterization and functional analysis of EVs.
We optimized all steps of the protocol to enhance peptide exposure on the beads leading to a final procedure that incubates 0.5mg of peptide for 10 minutes with 10µl of Long-arm Cobalt agarose before and overnight incubation with concentrated cell conditioned medium. EV downstream analyses can be performed on the agarose beads by simple adding lysis or nucleic-acid extraction buffers. Alternatively, EVs can be gently eluted by competition with imidazole, rendering a fully competent EV preparation.
Conclusions: This new isolation methodology is based on the recognition of general membrane characteristics of EVs and thus can be a good option for a total isolation of EVs without a bias based on the surface markers. It can be used in any species EV sample, enabling this approach to samples from animal or plant species against which no suitable antibodies exist. Being an affinity method, the sample handling protocol is very simple, and less time-consuming than traditional methods, does not require specialized equipment and can be easily introduced in a clinical automated routine. We demonstrated the high purity and yield of the method in comparison with other commercially available kits. This method can also be scale up or down according to operator needs, with the possibility of analyzing very low amounts of sample. Finally, it is compatible with any downstream analyses thanks to the gentle elution procedure.
Development of a new biocompatible microemulsion formulation to improve the solubility of celecoxib
Authors: Salabat Alireza , Ghorbani Nesa
Published: May 2023

In this research work, a new biocompatible microemulsion containing castor oil has been formulated to increase the solubility of celecoxib, as a well-known anti-inflammatory drug. In this formulation castor oil has also anti-inflammatory properties. The proposed oil-in-water microemulsion composed of tween 80 as surfactant, isobutanol as co-surfactant, and castor oil as the oil phase. In the first step, the phase diagrams of the microemulsion systems with surfactant to co-surfactant mass ratios of 4:1 and 2:1 were prepared at ambient temperature. Then, using the obtained phase diagrams, the appropriate formulations were selected by combining different percentages of water, oil, surfactant and co-surfactant in the microemulsion region. Some of physic-chemical properties, such as electrical conductivity, density, refractive index, surface tension and particle size of the selected microemulsion formulations have been determined at 298 K. After that, the solubility of celecoxib in the selected formulations was determined and compared with other reported microemulsion formulations. Interesting results from this section indicated that the solubility of celecoxib significantly increased compared to pure water and the previous proposed microemulsion formulations. The results of this study can be used to provide suitable formulations based on the biocompatible microemulsions for celecoxib in pharmaceutical industry.
Performance benchmarking on several regression models applied in urban flash flood risk assessment
Authors: Hu Haibo , Yu Miao , Zhang Xiya , Wang Ying
Published: May 2023

To evaluate the performances of regression models applied in the urban flash flood risk assessment (UFFRA), the historical urban flash flood occurrences points were used to build the Voronio polygon networks for calculating Repley’s K values which can be adopted to be the risk value and the predictands in regression. The first level risk indicators of hazard, vulnerability, sensitivity and exposure risk factors in the risk assessment, as well as the sensitivity subordinate indicators of imperviousness and terrain factor, were listed to be the predictors in the regression model. Subsequently, methods of the linear regression equation (LRE), nonlinear regression power-form function (PF) and a simplified power-form function (SPF), as well as Support Vector Machine (SVM) model and Random Forests (RF) model, were all nominated for the performance evaluation and comparison of the fitness of their regression relationships between the predictors and the predictands. With the support of samples, the benchmarking firstly demonstrated the SPF is the best of the regression equation; but the full PF equation can’t be figured out on account of the sample data deficiency. The SVM model behaves better than the regression equations of SPE and LRE, while the SVM of nonlinear Polynomial kernel function (PKF) is slightly better than that of the nonlinear Gussian kernel function (GKF). Above all, the RF model performed perfectly in the regression fitting, which the relative bias (BIASr) index is -0.009 and the relative mean squared error (RMSEr) is 0.0773. Meanwhile, it mostly resolves the problems of overfitting, outliers and noise in regression. The variable importance (VI) evaluated by the RF model indicated that the top four important risk factors are the imperviousness, terrain factor, vulnerability, and exposure factor, which the VI index value is 0.38, 0.16, 0.11 and 0.1, respectively. Unexpectedly, the hazard factor appears to be the least important factor with a VI value of 0.04. The homogeneity of invariable hazard being preserved in regional climate background makes the hazard a minor role in risk contribution. The model performance evaluation demonstrated the artificial intelligence (AI) RF model should be recommended to be the common-use model for aftermath meteorology related risk assessment. On the other hand, the VI analysis tools of RF were also recognized to be a welcome toolbox items for the risk analysis.
Challenges of fully online learning to dermatology education during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Meng Yunfang , Sun Mingxia , Guo Jing , Jiao Jing , Dang Ningning
Published: May 2023

Background Blended learning has been proven to be an effective strategy for many subjects. Blended learning of dermatology was switched into fully online learning because of the lockdown regulation in our university during COVID-19 pandemic.Methods We carried out this study to evaluate whether the shift to overall online learning is as effective as traditional blended learning. We compared traditional blended learning and fully online learning by evaluating the achievement scores in the final examination and students’ perceptions in questionnaires of 2018–19 school year and 2019–20 school year.Results The present study demonstrated that fully online learning could not perform as well as traditional blended learning in terms of examination scores. However, lots of students rated the fully online education mode high and responded that pure online learning enhanced their self-study ability, which is essential for medical students to gain knowledge in this internet age.Conclusion In conclusion, online courses should be improved to kindle students’ interest and increase their learning efficiency.
Psychromarinibacter sediminicola sp. nov., a novel salt-tolerant, metabolically diverse bacterium isolated from a solar saltern sediment, and comparison between members of family Roseobacteraceae
Authors: Wang Yu-Hui , Liu Jun-Cheng , Du Yi-Heng , Xu Jin-Hao , Du Zong-Jun , Ye Meng-Qi
Published: May 2023

Known for its species abundance and evolutionary status complexity, family Roseobacteraceae is an important subject of many studies on the discovery, identification, taxonomic status, and ecological properties of marine bacteria. In this study, six species from three genera (Psychromarinibacter, Lutimaribacter, and Maritimibacter) of family Roseobacteraceae were analyzed and compared, many intergeneric differences and intra-generic diversity were found in phylogenetic, genomic, biochemical, and chemo taxonomical properties. Moreover, a novel strain, named C21-152T was isolated from solar saltern sediment in Weihai, China. The values of 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity, the average nucleotide identity (ANI), and the digital DNA–DNA hybridization (dDDH) between genomes of the novel strain and P. halotolerans MCCC 1K03203T were 97.19%, 78.49%, and 21.90%, respectively. Genome sequencing revealed a complete Sox enzyme system related to thiosulfate oxidization as well as a complete pathway for the final conversion of hydroxyproline to α-ketoglutarate. In addition, strain C21-152T was resistant to many antibiotics and had the ability to survive under salt tolerance. This strain had versatile survival strategies in saline environments. Some of its physiological features enriched and complemented the knowledge of the characteristics of genus Psychromarinibacter. Optimum growth of strain C21-152T occurred at 37℃, with 5-6% (w/v) NaCl and at pH 7.5. According to the results of the phenotypic, chemotaxonomic characterization, phylogenetic properties and genome analysis, strain C21-152T should represent a novel specie of the genus Psychromarinibacter, for which the name Psychromarinibacter sediminicola sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is C21-152T (=MCCC 1H00808T =KCTC 92746T =SDUM1063002T).
Climate change and low species drought tolerance will negatively impact plant richness in the Neotropical seasonally dry forests
Authors: Manrique-Ascencio Avril , Prieto-Torres David A. , Villalobos Fabricio , Mercado-Gómez Jorge , Guevara Roger
Published: May 2023

Neotropical seasonal dry forest (NSDF) is one of the most threatened ecosystems under global climate change (GCC) predictions, with likely species losses and uneven modification of diversity patterns all through its distribution. Nonetheless, few studies have evaluated the GCC impacts on the diversity patterns of NSDF plants. The lack of continental-scale approaches restricts our understanding of GCC consequences in the high beta-diverse NSDF. We showed some potential impacts of GCC on the distributions of over 1000 species of the NSDF, species richness patterns, and species composition of assemblages (beta diversity). We focus on five representative plant families that are abundant, dominant, and have a high endemism rate within the NSDF. These families were Cactaceae, Capparaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, and Zygophyllacea. We reconstructed potential species distributions in the present and future scenarios (2040–2080) considering an intermediate Shared Socio-economic Pathway scenario and two dispersal ability assumptions on the taxa. We correlated climate-induced changes in the species distribution ranges with drought tolerance. We found that, even under a favorable dispersal scenario, species distribution and richness showed significant declines in the future across sites where temperatures are predicted to increase in the future. In Fabaceae, we observed a negative correlation between drought tolerance and changes in species distribution ranges in the future. Our results suggested biotic homogenization across the NSDF, but biotic heterogenization is the likely outcome at the continental scale under dispersal limitations. This information is critical for further planning of conservation actions as it can help to assess the current and future value of NSDF-protected areas and define new areas worth protecting.
Towards a Multi-Agent approach for Workflow Scheduling on Hybrid Clouds
Authors: Gharsellaoui Hamza , Hafsi Haithem
Published: May 2023

Since scientific research and industrial applications are becoming ever-increasingly demanding in computing resources, Cloud Computing infrastructures are attracting a widespread interest thanks to their promising hallmarks such as scalability, high-performance, reliability and the pay-per-use strategy. The execution of these high-performant applications on such kind of computing environments in respect of optimizing many conflicting objectives brings us to a challenging issue commonly known as the Multi-objective workflows scheduling on large scale distributed systems. Bearing this in mind, we outline in the present paper our proposed approach called Genetically-modified Multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization (GMPSO) for scheduling application workflows on hybrid Clouds in the context of high-performance computing in attempt to optimize Makespan and Cost. To achieve this, we have designed our proper encoding as well as a set of particular operators. Conducted simulations lead to significant results compared with a set of well-performed algorithms such NSGA-II, OMOPSO and SMPSO, especially, for the most-demanding workload of workflows.
Novel Screening Tool Using Voice Features Derived from Simple, Language-independent Phrases to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Authors: Mizuguchi Daisuke , Yamamoto Takeshi , Omiya Yasuhiro , Endo Koji , Tano Keiko , Oya Misa , Takano Satoru
Published: May 2023

Appropriate intervention and care in detecting cognitive impairment early are essential to effectively prevent the progression of cognitive deterioration. Diagnostic voice analysis is a noninvasive and inexpensive screening method that could be useful for detecting cognitive deterioration at earlier stages such as mild cognitive impairment. We aimed to distinguish between patients with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and healthy controls by using purely acoustic features (i.e., nonlinguistic features) extracted from two simple phrases. Voice was analyzed on 195 recordings from 150 patients (age, 45–95 years). We applied a machine learning algorithm (LightGBM; Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA) to test whether the healthy control, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia groups could be accurately classified, based on acoustic features. Our algorithm performed well: area under the curve was 0.81 and accuracy, 66.7% for the 3-class classification. Our language-independent vocal biomarker is useful for automated assistance in diagnosing early cognitive deterioration.
Tuan Rumah yang Ramah, Tamu yang Rapuh, dan Kaum Peziarah: Misi Gereja yang Hospitabel Bertitik Tolak dari Peristiwa Pentakosta (Kis. 2:1-13)
Authors: Matheos Rommi
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe idea of a hospitable mission is examined in this essay according to Amos Yong. He contends that the Incarnation and Pentecost, two significant events, are examples of how God’s kindness is displayed (Acts 2). God welcomes and embraces creation through the event of the Incarnation, whereas God lends Godself to creation through the event of Pentecost. The Pentecostal event is where the church’s ministry of hospitality began. The early Church experienced the new and ongoing presence of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit was instrumental in giving believers certainty of this presence. The hospitable theology of the Church’s mission, whose starting point came from the event of Christ’s Creative Transformation, is reconstructed using John B. Cobb, Jr.’s concept of Christ as Creative Transformation as a lens.
AbstrakArtikel ini mengkaji konsep misi yang ramah menurut pendapat Amos Yong. Ia berpendapat bahwa hospitalitas Allah diwujudkan dalam dua peristiwa penting yaitu peristiwa Inkarnasi dan Pentakosta (Kis. 2). Melalui peristiwa Inkarnasi Allah menyambut/merengkuh ciptaan, sedangkan melalui peristiwa Pentakosta Allah memberikan diri-Nya kepada ciptaan. Misi Gereja yang ramah memiliki titik permulaannya pada peristiwa Pentakosta. Roh Kudus berfungsi untuk memberikan kepastian akan kehadiran Yesus secara baru dan terus menerus yang mewujud dalam kehidupan Gereja mula-mula. Konsep Kristus sebagai transformasi kreatif (Christ as Creative Transformation) dari John B. Cobb, Jr digunakan sebagai lensa untuk merekonstruksi teologi misi Gereja yang ramah yang titik permulaannya bermuasal dari peristiwa Pentakosta.
De las paradojas del arte crítico de la denuncia a las revoluciones estéticas en Jacques Rancière
Authors: Castillo Villapudua Karla
Published: May 2023

Este artículo ofrece el análisis de algunos de los conceptos relacionados con la estética desde la perspectiva de Jacques Rancière. La hipótesis que se intenta abordar supone que el arte crítico de la denuncia y el desenmascaramiento reproduce el orden explicador, lo cual a su vez muestra la inoperatividad de la educación estética. Esto debido a, al menos, tres razones: ignora la inversión de la crítica, separa la inteligencia en dos y reproduce el modelo del reparto de lo sensible. Por último, se hace una aproximación a las revoluciones estéticas que propician la emancipación a través de la igualdad de las inteligencias.
Do the Government Support Salt Small and Medium Enterprises’ Competitiveness?
Authors: Sunoko Rahmadi , Saefuddin Asep , Syarief Rizal , Zulbainarni Nimmi
Published: May 2023

As a strategic commodity, salt in Indonesia faces the challenges of increasing imports rather than the capacity to produce locally, which SMEs almost produce. Therefore, the research explored the extent of the government’s role in the competitiveness of salt SMEs. The research applied a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. For policy analysis, literature review, observation, and in-depth interviews were conducted to analyze the effectiveness of government policies using Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). The results find that at least six issues on the existing policies need concern. It consists of local people who are allowed to produce salt, the President Decree 69/1994 role and position, the salt consumption, which is mandatory to have SNI, the changeable salt classification, the other SNI than voluntary iodized consumption salt, and SNI for food-grade salt and caustic soda (chlor-alkali products). The situation shows the government’s significant role in influencing the competitiveness of sustainable salt SMEs. Subsequently, the research proposes recommendations for the sustainable competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on salt industry development, such as arranging new regulations or revising the existing regulation by integrating and harmonizing the interest cross-ministries, establishing the task force under the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs or directly under the president to prepare the national salt industries development. The national salt classification needs to be considered as the applicable classification internationally. Salt is salt, so there is no need to differentiate it into local and imported salt. Therefore, the imported salt can be classified into food-grade and Chlor-Alkali products (CAP) salt, which should meet international standards and be mandatory.
Development of Sharing Economy Business Model for Company Sustainability: A Case Study on Gojek
Authors: Dewi Lily Elvina , Sundiman Didi
Published: May 2023

The definition of the sharing economy is still unclear and causes inconsistent research contributions and the application of the concept of the sharing economy business model. The research focused on developing sharing economy business model that supported sharing economy for company sustainability. The research approach was a qualitative research, the  object was data related to the sharing economy business model on company sustainability. The sample data were collected from consumers’ comments and reviews on the Gojek application on Google Playstore. The data used were 23.888 reviews. Then, Bigram was used as text processing and language developed by the system to identify topics in the comment data using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling to determine trending topics. The results show that the sharing economy business model have an important role in company sustainability. There are important elements, such as type of platform, shared practice, place of interaction, review system, and revenue stream. The research also provides additional contributions to scientific development in the managerial field. It is expected to support the sharing economy theory and business model. Last, the research results can support and prove that the sustainable company is good at implementing the sharing economy business model for company sustainability.
Investigating the Naming Pattern of Places from the Perspectives of Sikkanese: An Anthropolinguistics Study
Authors: Janggo Wendelinus , URAN MARIA ARNOLDIANA DADJAN URAN
Published: May 2023

The research investigated the naming pattern of places from the perspective of Sikkanese. Specifically, it was an attempt to describe (a) the place naming pattern in Sikka regency, (b) the meaning behind naming from the perspective of Sikanese, and (c) the relationship between the naming pattern and its meaning and its cultural values. The research used anthropolinguistic theory, toponymy, meaning, and cultural values. It used in-depth interview techniques as its main source and some previous literature studies as its secondary source. The analysis method used was the descriptive qualitative method. The results show that the lingual unit of naming pattern in Sikka regency covers a word, a combination of more than two words, and a noun phrase (Descriptive Adjective+Noun and Noun adjunct+ Noun). Meanwhile, in terms of the toponymy aspect, the place naming pattern in Sikka regency consists of three fundamental aspects, such as (1) manifestation aspect, (2) social aspect, and (3) cultural aspect. Besides that, the researchers also notice an interesting phenomenon where there is a combination between manifestation aspect (flora) and cultural aspect (myths) in the naming pattern of several places. Meanwhile, in terms of meaning, it is found that each place in Sikka regency has its own peculiar characteristics that closely relate to their history, beliefs, folklore, legend, natural  surroundings, and their understanding of something in perceiving the world. In addition, the historical meaning also plays a vital role when it is used as a reminder for the present generation about their cultural heritage from their past generations.
Cognition and Ideology in the Irony of the Batak Toba Language
Authors: Siagian Beslina Afriani , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: May 2023

The research discussed the irony of the Batak Toba language that was studied in two domains at once, namely the realization of the process of cognition and the realization of social praxis. The process of cognition was analyzed using a conceptual metaphorical approach, while social praxis used a critical discourse analysis approach of Fairclough's model. The research involved the qualitative research. The data obtained from various sources, such as eight song lyrics, nine folk tales, two sermons, one traditional procession, and two oral conversations. Data collection was done by sorting out which expressions were classified as irony, determining metaphors, mapping the source and target domains, then identifying cognitive processes and social praxis. It is found that irony in the Batak Toba language realizes the ability of cognition, which can be seen from the use of metaphors of animals, plants, body parts, and even inanimate objects in conceptualizing character, identity, attitudes, behavior, and human existence. Irony in the Batak Toba language also realizes social praxis. This is because irony shows a connection with the surrounding nature, describes the reality of social value identity, shows euphemism expressions to avoid social conflict, and describes ideology in maintaining good horizontal relations. Thus, it can be concluded that the irony of the Batak Toba language realizes the ability of cognition and ideology of the Batak Toba people, which can reflect the local wisdom of the community itself.
Road to ASEAN Political Security Community Vision 2025: Understanding Convergence and Divergence in ASEAN Voting Behaviors in the UNGA
Authors: Chairil Tangguh , Putri Ratu Ayu Asih Kusuma , Pertiwi Sukmawani Bela
Published: May 2023

While the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint 2025 envisages a centrality of regional architecture in responding to security challenges in the region, divided positions among the member states – mostly visible in the South China Sea dispute – have deepened the pessimism on the fate of APSC. Notwithstanding the persisting intra-ASEAN disunity, the organization has been projecting the goal of ASEAN centrality in the global political arena. The goal highlights ASEAN’s emerging role as the ‘hub’ of regional cooperation in Asia-Pacific hence cohesion is highly expected. This paper aims to examine ASEAN cohesion and how it aligns with the institution’s community-building project. To this aim, it primarily looks at the pattern of divergence and convergence in ASEAN voting behavior across security issues discussed in the UN General Assembly. It also underscores the underlying factors behind the emerging patterns. Using Agreement Index (AI), this paper found that ASEAN member states’ voting highly converges on colonialism, the law of the sea, the Mediterranean region, military expenditures, outer space, peace, and transnational crimes. Alternatively, voting diverges on resolutions related to arms transfer, counterterrorism, and armed conflict. Contributing factors to this pattern include member states' preferences, the identity, value, norms, and cognitive prior of the regional organization, as well as alliance and major powers’ preferences.
Approaches to Indonesia's Foreign Policy: Area Studies, FPA Theory, and Global IR
Authors: Wicaksana I Gede Wahyu , Karim Moch Faisal
Published: May 2023

This article traces the evolution of Indonesia's foreign policy studies, highlighting the major theoretical and methodological trends that have shaped their current form. As a starting point, we introduce a discourse on non-Western Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), having developed beyond the dominance of the Western-rooted International Relations (IR) discipline. The authors encounter that Indonesia's foreign policy studies evolve through two stages. The first stage occurred during the Cold War until the early 2000s. It demonstrated a scholarship development characterized by an attempt to promote a national-focused or area studies perspective, despite the influence of realism and positivism. The second stage, visible since the mid-2000s, shows the advancement of diverse theory-driven inquiries, having been moved by the younger generation of scholars more exposed to various theories and research methods in IR. Dealing with these two phases of the studies will likely build Indonesia's foreign policy studies' inclusive, critical, and unique identity. It can be realized by adopting and contextualizing approaches offered by state transformation theory, critical realism, and reflexive theorizing in IR to unpack the relatively overlooked aspects of Indonesia's foreign policy.
BADANIE STABILNOŚCI SYGNOWANIA NA OBRAZACH OLEJNYCH ‒ NA PRZYKŁADZIE SYGNATUR JACKA MALCZEWSKIEGO
Authors: Rybak-Karkosz Olivia
Published: May 2023

W opracowaniu wskazano, jaki jest zakres zmienności wybranych cech grafometrycznych sygnatur Jacka Malczewskiego, jednego z najważniejszych malarzy okresu Młodej Polski. Jego obrazy często pojawiają się na rynku aukcyjnym i wzbudzają duże zainteresowanie kolekcjonerów. Zgromadzony materiał porównawczy miał służyć poznaniu struktury graficznej podpisów artysty składanych na obrazach olejnych. Pozwoli to w przyszłości wykorzystać tę wiedzę w badaniach autentyczności prac sygnowanych jego nazwiskiem. Ma to szczególne znaczenie wobec stałego problemu obecności falsyfikatów na rynku sztuki w Polsce. Podstawą analizy jest założenie o możliwości wykorzystywania w badaniu sygnatur malarskich metody graficzno-porównawczej stosowanej w badaniach porównawczych zapisów wykonanych pismem ręcznym. Spośród wszystkich cech analizowanych w ramach tej metody skupiono się na badaniu właściwości opisujących gospodarowanie powierzchnią pisarską przede wszystkim na stosunkach wielkościowych, nachyleniu osi liter oraz pomiarach kątów międzygrammowych.
THE SLOVENIAN REGULATION ON MOUNTAIN TRAILS
Authors: Gawrysiak-Zabłocka Aleksandra
Published: May 2023

2022 marks the centenary of the institution of the Knafelc Blaze (Svn. Knafelčeva markacija), one of the symbols of Slovenian mountaineering. This is a good opportunity to take a look at current Slovenian regulations regarding hiking trails. The Slovenian Mountain Paths (Trails) Act (Svn. Zakon o planinskih poteh) covers many aspects of the subject, such as the construction, maintenance and marking of mountain paths and the conditions for their safe use. This regulation can be an interesting contribution to the discussion which has been going on for many years in Poland, on the need for, and way to regulate issues relating to hiking trails.
‘PRIVILEGIA CONCESSA DIANAE EPHESIAE AB IMPERATORE HADRIANO’. PRZYWILEJE NADANE ARTEMIDZIE EFESKIEJ PRZEZ CESARZA HADRIANA. TEKST ‒ TŁUMACZENIE ‒ KOMENTARZ
Authors: Tadajczyk Konrad
Published: May 2023

Niniejsze opracowanie dotyczy inskrypcji honorującej Hadriana przez miasto Efez, która wychwala cesarza jako założyciela i zbawcę. Inskrypcji poświęconych cesarzowi było wiele na greckim Wschodzie. Jednak niezwykłą cechą tej inskrypcji jest to, że wymienia motywy nadania takich tytułów. Mieszkańcy Efezu wyrażają wdzięczność za nadanie przywilejów dla Artemidy efeskiej, sprowadzenie zboża z Egiptu, remont portów w Efezie, dzięki któremu miasto mogło funkcjonować jako główny ośrodek handlowy do końca starożytności.
KSIĄDZ STANISŁAW PŁODZIEŃ I JEGO „RZYMSKI PROCES CYWILNY” (BU KUL, RKPS 1443A)
Authors: Jońca Maciej
Published: May 2023

Wśród niepublikowanych materiałów pozostawionych przez lubelskiego profesora prawa rzymskiego, ks. Stanisława Płodzienia, znajduje się rękopis zatytułowany Rzymski proces cywilny. Dzieło powstało w latach 50. ubiegłego wieku. Jest to skrypt dla studentów, który został przygotowany w celach dydaktycznych. W formie przechowywanej w Bibliotece Uniwersyteckiej KUL nie nadawał się i nie nadaje się do wydania drukiem. Stanowi natomiast ciekawy materiał do badań, gdyż zagadnienia związane z historią i przebiegiem rzymskiego procesu cywilnego nie cieszyły się dotychczas w polskiej literaturze „romanistycznej” zbyt dużą popularnością.
INTERPRETACJA INSTRUKCJI DLA URZĘDNIKÓW Z 46 R. A WSPÓŁCZESNE DYLEMATY CYWILNOPRAWNE: CZY „CHYTRY KONSUMENT” ZASŁUGUJE NA OCHRONĘ?
Authors: Rudnicki Jan
Published: May 2023

Celem artykułu jest – za sugestią Leona Petrażyckiego, który postulował wykorzystywanie zapisanego w źródłach prawniczego instynktu Rzymian do oceny problemów prawa współczesnego – skonfrontowanie dylematu związanego z ochroną konsumentów z rzymską praktyką przyznawania szczególnej ochrony słabszej stronie stosunku prywatnoprawnego. W sprawie zawisłej przed TSUE powódka (konsumentka) jest osobą, której wykształcenie i doświadczenie zawodowe powoduje, że przedsiębiorca (bank, kredytodawca) nie ma nad nią przewagi w zakresie informacji o prawdziwym wymiarze zobowiązań umownych oraz realiach rynkowych. Tym samym kompletnie zniwelowana jest jedna z głównych cech przypisywanych konsumentowi w uzasadnieniu jego szczególnej ochrony. Powołana sytuacja, wcale nie rzadka w praktyce, znajduje analogię w rzymskich tekstach źródłowych dotyczących stosowania senatus consultum Velleianum; uchwały przewidującej specjalną ochronę prawną dla kobiety przed skutkami udzielonego przez nią poręczenia. Ulpian (D. 16,1,2,3) i Paulus (D. 50,17,110,4) zgadzają się, że celem wskazanej regulacji nie jest ochrona podmiotu, który pod pozorami słabości ukrywa spryt czy podstępne działanie.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis to Maintain Material Construction on Hotel Development Project Batu
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Igmas I Kadek Adit Putra , Devia Yatnanta Padma ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Negara Kartika Puspa ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: May 2023

Life cycle cost analysis is a crucial design process in controlling the initial costs and future costs of owning a company investment project. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a life cycle analysis study cost to find out what cost categories are contained in the Project hotel development in the Batu City area also, see how much the total cost incurred by a project. The construction of the hotel starts from the design stage to the technical age of the hotel that has been completed set. The purpose of this study is to identify service life components hotel building materials, and make a long-term plan for the life cycle cost of the hotel building in the Batu City area. The results of this study indicate that in the Life Cycle Cost Analysis using the essential cost of building investment for 15 years, where there are items of Initial Cost, Annual Recurring Cost, Non-Recurring Cost, the LCC cost of Architectural Work on the Initial Design is IDR 21,542,108,279.