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Digital Inclusivity: Advancing Accessible Tourism via Sustainable E-Commerce and Marketing Strategies
Authors: Theofanous Giannis , Thrassou Alkis , Uzunboylu Naziyet
Published: February 2024

In the fast-paced digital economy, stakeholders across regions, industries and organisational typologies are recognising the growing significance of adopting customer-centric digital strategies. Inexorably, this necessitates the comprehension of consumer behaviours across a diverse customer spectrum, including individuals with disabilities (PwD). In this context, the present expert-driven conceptual research examines tourism digital sustainability and inclusion and elucidates the role of tourism e-commerce platforms in promoting a barrier-free digital environment for PwD and creating a more inclusive and sustainable online marketing landscape. The findings highlight the need for ongoing evaluation and improvement of the user experience to achieve satisfaction, loyalty and stakeholder engagement, as well as the factors in need of consideration towards a barrier-free and sustainable e-commerce environment. Further research could explore the assessment of the framework presented here in a practical context towards implementation to uncover its strengths and limitations.
Environmentally Sustainable Offset Prints Exposed to Thermal Aging and NO2
Authors: Mirković Ivana Bolanča , Medek Goran , Bolanča Zdenka , Reháková Milena
Published: February 2024

The research aims to find out the crucial factors in the design phase of packaging products, which are related to the determination of environmental influences on sustainable materials. The paper presents the results of research into the influence of environmentally friendly cardboard and the separation of yellow offset ink on the optical properties of prints exposed to thermal aging without and with exposure to NO2. The samples were obtained under real conditions on a Roland 705 printing machine. The colorimetric characteristics of the print and its stability were determined in the research. The research is significant for graphic reproduction in the domain of testing the quality of the print itself, which is defined by certain raster characteristics. The research covers prints in 100%, 70% RTV, 50% RTV, and 30% RTV. The intensity of the tonal experience will depend on the interaction of the substrate with the raster and different types of inks in offset printing as a function of the experimental conditions. The ink characteristics of prints ∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b*, and ∆E were determined. The research results show that ink I1, with about 80% renewable raw materials, achieves the best stability under the specified experimental conditions.
The Safety Management and Organizational Resilience System Maturity of Aviation Organizations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparison of Two Approaches to Achieving Safety
Authors: Ewertowski Tomasz , Kuźmiński Patryk
Published: February 2024

The coronavirus pandemic crisis highlighted the critical importance of comprehensive safety management for all organizations. Safety management literature delineates two approaches to achieving safety, characterized as safety management through centralized control, known as the safety management system (SMS), and safety management through guided adaptability, known as organizational resilience (OR). Each of these approaches plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the safety and sustainability of an organization. This paper aimed to compare the maturity of SMS with the maturity of OR, identifying the relationship between aspects of SMS and OR in the context of the crisis of the pandemic. Based on a literature review, the author presents adopted concepts of SMS and OR, as well as a customized maturity model for both. The survey methodology involved two questionnaires on SMS and OR, consisting of 26 and 18 questions, respectively. The survey was conducted in three approved training organizations (ATOs) in the Greater Poland voivodeship. When comparing key aspects of both approaches to safety management (SMS vs. OR), significant differences in ratings were observed. Additionally, a moderate correlation was found between aspects of SMS and OR. This discrepancy was reflected in the maturity models. According to the survey results, SMS achieved the fourth level of maturity, labeled proactive safety management, while OR attained the third level of maturity, termed a fairly agile organization. Furthermore, the results showed that while the guided adaptability approach is more difficult to achieve in an organization, the centralized control approach is insufficient. Therefore, both components are necessary to ensure the comprehensive safety of the organization.
Hybrid Electrolyte Based on PEO and Ionic Liquid with In Situ Produced and Dispersed Silica for Sustainable Solid-State Battery
Authors: Babkova Tatiana , Kiefer Rudolf , Le Quoc Bao
Published: February 2024

This work introduces the synthesis of hybrid polymer electrolytes based on polyethylene oxide (PEO) and electrolyte solution bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide lithium salt/ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI/EMIMTFSI) with in situ produced and dispersed silica particles by the sol–gel method. Conventional preparation of solid polymer electrolytes was followed by desolvation of lithium salt in a polymer matrix of PEO, which, in some cases, additionally contains plasticizers. This one-pot synthesis is an alternative route for fabricating a solid polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries. The presence of TFSI- reduces the crystallinity of the PEO matrix (plasticizing effect), increases the dissociation and solubility of LiTFSI in the PEO matrix because of a highly delocalized charge distribution, and reveals excellent thermal, chemical, and electrochemical stability. Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) was chosen due to the slow reaction rate, with the addition of (3-glycidyoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GLYMO), which contributes to the formation of a silica network. FTIR studies confirmed the interactions between the silica, the polymer salt, and EMIMTFSI. Impedance spectroscopy measurements were performed in a wide range of temperatures from 25 to 70 °C. The electrochemical performance was explored by assembling electrolytes in LiCoO2 (LCO), NMC(811), and LiFePO4 (LFP) coin half-cells. The HPEf15 shows a discharge capacity of 143 mA/g for NMC(811) at 0.1 C, 134 mA/g for LCO, and 139 mA/g for LFP half-cells at 0.1 C and 55 °C. The LFP half-cell with a discharge capacity of 135 mA/g at 0.1 C (safety potential range of 2.8 to 3.8) obtained a cyclability of 97.5% at 55 °C after 100 cycles. Such a type of electrolyte with high safety and good electrochemical performance provides a potential approach for developing a safer lithium-ion battery.
Spatial Distribution of Arsenic in the Aksu River Basin, Xinjiang, China: The Cumulative Frequency Curve and Geostatistical Analysis
Authors: Shao Fengjun , Wang Wenfeng , Lu Qingfeng , Che Kexin , Zhu Bo
Published: February 2024

The quality of drinking water is crucial for human health and the sustainable development of societies. The Aksu River Basin, a typical inland river system, has areas where groundwater arsenic levels exceed safe drinking water standards (i.e., arsenic concentrations greater than 10 μg/L). Identifying the causes of high arsenic levels in the basin’s groundwater requires further study. Analyzing the hydrogeochemical composition of the Aksu River basin helps us to understand the spatial distribution of groundwater environments and locate areas with dangerously high arsenic levels. In this research, we collected 196 groundwater samples from along the river. Out of these, 38 samples had arsenic levels above 10 μg/L, which represents 19.4% of the total samples collected. By examining the slope changes in the cumulative frequency curves of major ion ratios and employing geostatistics (specifically, the Kriging interpolation), and taking into account the environmental characteristics of the entire basin, we divided the study area into five sub-regions (Zone I through Zone V). The geostatistical analysis showed a significant spatial variability in groundwater arsenic levels, with a clear spatial correlation. Our findings demonstrate that arsenic concentrations in the Aksu River basin’s groundwater vary widely, with Zones II and III—mainly located in the northeastern part of the basin and in Awat County—being hotspots for high-arsenic water. Factors such as a weak reducing environment, intense evaporation, strong cation exchange, and the low-permeability recharge of surface water contribute to the accumulation of arsenic in the basin’s groundwater. The results of this study are vital for assessing the risk of arsenic contamination in groundwater in similar basins and for identifying critical areas for further investigation and research.
Research on a Joint Distribution Vehicle Routing Problem Considering Simultaneous Pick-Up and Delivery under the Background of Carbon Trading
Authors: Ma Lingji , Li Meiyan
Published: February 2024

In order to explore the positive impact of the joint distribution model on the reduction in logistics costs in small-scale logistics enterprises, considering the demand on enterprises for simultaneous pick-up and delivery, as well as the cost of carbon emissions, this study considers the vehicle routing problem of simultaneous pick-up and delivery under a joint distribution model. First of all, an independent distribution model and a joint distribution model including fixed transportation, variable transportation, time penalty, and carbon emissions costs are established; second, by adding the self-adaption cross-mutation probability and the destruction and repair mechanism in the large-scale neighborhood search algorithm, the genetic algorithm is improved to adapt to the solution of the model in this paper, and the effectiveness of the improved algorithm is verified and analyzed. It is found that the improved genetic algorithm is more advantageous than the original algorithm for solving the problems of both models designed in this paper. Finally, the improved genetic algorithm is used to solve the two models, and the results are compared and analyzed. It is found that the joint distribution model can reduce the total cost by 6.61% and the carbon emissions cost by 5.73%. Additionally, the impact of the carbon trading mechanism on the simultaneous pick-up and delivery vehicle routing problem under the joint distribution model is further explored. The results of this study prove that enterprises can effectively reduce costs, improve profits, reduce carbon emissions, and promote the sustainable development of logistics enterprises under the condition of joint distribution.
Land-Use Change Prediction in Dam Catchment Using Logistic Regression-CA, ANN-CA and Random Forest Regression and Implications for Sustainable Land–Water Nexus
Authors: Ouma Yashon O. , Nkwae Boipuso , Odirile Phillimon , Moalafhi Ditiro B. , Anderson George , Parida Bhagabat , Qi Jiaguo
Published: February 2024

For sustainable water resource management within dam catchments, accurate knowledge of land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) and the relationships with dam water variability is necessary. To improve LULCC prediction, this study proposes the use of a random forest regression (RFR) model, in comparison with logistic regression–cellular automata (LR-CA) and artificial neural network–cellular automata (ANN-CA), for the prediction of LULCC (2019–2030) in the Gaborone dam catchment (Botswana). RFR is proposed as it is able to capture the existing and potential interactions between the LULC intensity and their nonlinear interactions with the change-driving factors. For LULCC forecasting, the driving factors comprised physiographic variables (elevation, slope and aspect) and proximity-neighborhood factors (distances to water bodies, roads and urban areas). In simulating the historical LULC (1986–2019) at 5-year time steps, RFR outperformed ANN-CA and LR-CA models with respective percentage accuracies of 84.9%, 62.1% and 60.7%. Using the RFR model, the predicted LULCCs were determined as vegetation (−8.9%), bare soil (+8.9%), built-up (+2.49%) and cropland (−2.8%), with water bodies exhibiting insignificant change. The correlation between land use (built-up areas) and water depicted an increasing population against decreasing dam water capacity. The study approach has the potential for deriving the catchment land–water nexus, which can aid in the formulation of sustainable catchment monitoring and development strategies.
The Probability of Ship Collision during the Fully Submerged Towing Process of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Authors: Li Yihong , Liu Longxiang , Li Sunwei , Hu Zhen-Zhong
Published: February 2024

As global warming intensifies, the development of offshore wind farms is swiftly progressing, especially deep-water Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs) capable of energy capture in deep-sea regions, which have emerged as a focal point of both academic and industrial interest. Although numerous researchers have conducted comprehensive and multifaceted studies on various components of wind turbines, less attention has been paid to the operational stage responses of FOWTs to wind, waves, and currents and the reliability of their structural components. This study primarily employs a theoretical analysis to establish mathematical models under a series of reasonable assumptions, examining the possibility of collisions between FOWT transport fleets and other vessels in the passage area during the towing process. Using the model, this paper takes the Wanning Floating Offshore Wind Farm (FOWF) project, which is scheduled to be deployed in the South China Sea, as its research object and calculates the probability of collisions between FOWTs and other vessels in three months from the pier near Wanning, Hainan, to a predetermined position 22 km away. The findings of the analysis indicate that the mathematical model developed in this study integrates the quantities and velocities of navigational vessels within the target maritime area as well as the speeds, routes, and schedules of the FOWT transport fleet. By employing statistical techniques and geometric calculations, the model can determine the frequency of collisions between various types of vessels and the FOWT transport fleet during the transportation period. This has substantial relevance for future risk assessments and disaster prevention and mitigation measures in the context of FOWT transportation.
The Coordinated Effects of CO2 and Air Pollutant Emission Changes Induced by Inter-Provincial Trade in China
Authors: Qi Peng , Lang Jianlei , Wang Xiaoqi , Zhou Ying , Qi Haoyun , Cheng Shuiyuan
Published: February 2024

Inter-provincial trade leads to changes in CO2 and air pollutant emissions. However, there is a research gap regarding the coordinated effects (co-effects) between embodied CO2 and air pollutant emissions in trade. Understanding co-effects in inter-provincial trade is a prerequisite for driving the green transformation of trade and achieving coordination between pollution and carbon reduction. Here, we calculated provincial-level CO2 and air pollutant emission leakage in 2012 and 2017 based on a modified input–output model and, for the first time, investigated the co-effects between CO2 and air pollutant emission leakage caused by emissions transfers in China. Three types of co-effects, categorized as co-benefits, trade-offs, and co-damage, were discovered and defined to reveal the provincial differences. Furthermore, combined with structural decomposition analysis (SDA), we calculated the interannual variation in trade-induced emissions and identified the key driving factors of provincial-level co-effects from 2012 to 2017. Optimizing the energy structure has led to the greatest co-benefits, while changes in the industrial structure and emission coefficients have led to limited co-benefits in specific provinces. Variations in trade volume have led to co-damages across all provinces, and changes in emission coefficients have led to trade-offs in the majority of provinces. The case analysis confirmed that identifying and adjusting the key driving factors of co-effects can promote the transformation from co-damage and trade-offs to co-benefits. The findings implied a new approach for the reduction in pollution and carbon through inter-provincial trade.
A General Approach to Sylvester-Polynomial-Conjugate Matrix Equations
Authors: Mazurek Ryszard
Published: February 2024

Sylvester-polynomial-conjugate matrix equations unify many well-known versions and generalizations of the Sylvester matrix equation AX−XB=C which have a wide range of applications. In this paper, we present a general approach to Sylvester-polynomial-conjugate matrix equations via groupoids, vector spaces, and matrices over skew polynomial rings. The obtained results are applied to Sylvester-polynomial-conjugate matrix equations over complex numbers and quaternions. The main role in our approach is played by skew polynomial rings, which are well-known tools in algebra to provide examples of asymmetry between left-sided and right-sided versions of many ring objects.
AntiPhishStack: LSTM-Based Stacked Generalization Model for Optimized Phishing URL Detection
Authors: Aslam Saba , Aslam Hafsa , Manzoor Arslan , Chen Hui , Rasool Abdur
Published: February 2024

The escalating reliance on revolutionary online web services has introduced heightened security risks, with persistent challenges posed by phishing despite extensive security measures. Traditional phishing systems, reliant on machine learning and manual features, struggle with evolving tactics. Recent advances in deep learning offer promising avenues for tackling novel phishing challenges and malicious URLs. This paper introduces a two-phase stack generalized model named AntiPhishStack, designed to detect phishing sites. The model leverages the learning of URLs and character-level TF-IDF features symmetrically, enhancing its ability to combat emerging phishing threats. In Phase I, features are trained on a base machine learning classifier, employing K-fold cross-validation for robust mean prediction. Phase II employs a two-layered stacked-based LSTM network with five adaptive optimizers for dynamic compilation, ensuring premier prediction on these features. Additionally, the symmetrical predictions from both phases are optimized and integrated to train a meta-XGBoost classifier, contributing to a final robust prediction. The significance of this work lies in advancing phishing detection with AntiPhishStack, operating without prior phishing-specific feature knowledge. Experimental validation on two benchmark datasets, comprising benign and phishing or malicious URLs, demonstrates the model’s exceptional performance, achieving a notable 96.04% accuracy compared to existing studies. This research adds value to the ongoing discourse on symmetry and asymmetry in information security and provides a forward-thinking solution for enhancing network security in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Analysis of B(s)0 → μ+μ− Decays at the Large Hadron Collider
Authors: Chen Kai-Feng , Mombächer Titus , De Sanctis Umberto
Published: February 2024

This article reviews the most recent measurements of B(s)0 → μ+μ− decay properties at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) which are the most precise to date. The measurements of the branching fraction and effective lifetime of the Bs0 → μ+μ− decay by the ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb collaborations, as well as the search for B0 → μ+μ− decays, are summarized with a focus on the experimental challenges. Furthermore, prospects are given for these measurements and new observables that become accessible with the foreseen amounts of data by the end of the LHC.
Sustainable Electrochemical Activation of Self-Generated Persulfate for the Degradation of Endocrine Disruptors: Kinetics, Performances, and Mechanisms
Authors: Tang Xiaofeng , Jin Zhiquan , Zou Rui , Zhu Yi , Yao Xia , Li Mengxuan , Song Shuang , Liu Shuangliu , Zeng Tao
Published: February 2024

This study presents an electrolysis system utilizing a novel self-circulation process of sulfate (SO42−) and persulfate (S2O82−) ions based on a boron-doped diamond (BDD) anode and an activated carbon fiber (ACF) cathode, which is designed to enable electrochemical remediation of environmental contaminants with reduced use of chemical reagents and minimized residues. The production of S2O82− and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on the BDD anode and ACF cathode, respectively, is identified as the source of active radicals for the contaminant degradation. The initiator, sulfate, is identified by comparing the degradation efficiency in NaSO4 and NaNO3 electrolytes. Quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy confirmed that the SO4−· and ·OH generated on the ACF cathode are the main reactive radicals. A comparison of the degradation efficiency and the generated S2O82−/H2O2 of the divided/undivided electrolysis system is used to demonstrate the superiority of the synergistic effect between the BDD anode and ACF cathode. This work provides evidence of the effectiveness of the philosophy of “catalysis in lieu of supplementary chemical agents” and sheds light on the mechanism of the generation and transmission of reactive species in the BDD and ACF electrolysis system, thereby offering new perspectives for the design and optimization of electrolysis systems.
A Comparison of Health Risks from PM2.5 and Heavy Metal Exposure in Industrial Complexes in Dangjin and Yeosu·Gwangyang
Authors: Jeon Jeong-In , Jung Ji-Yun , Park Shin-Young , Lee Hye-Won , Lee Jeong-Il , Lee Cheol-Min
Published: February 2024

Particulate matter (PM) can cause illness, including respiratory diseases, and PM2.5 compositions are likely to vary according to the emission profiles of industrial complexes. This study analyzed and compared the concentrations and distributions of PM2.5 and heavy metals in two regions of Republic of Korea: Yeosu·Gwangyang, which houses a massive national industrial complex, and Dangjin, which houses power plants. Further, we conducted a health risk assessment on the residents of the areas near these industrial complexes. Measurements were taken at five different points in each setting over a two-year period from August 2020 to August 2022. We found differences in PM2.5 concentrations and heavy metal composition ratios across the sites. Specifically, PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the standard of 1 at all measurement sites, while the specific heavy metals exceeding the standard varied across the sites. Ultimately, we observed regional differences in PM2.5 composition across measurement sites across and within the two regions and variations in health risks and according health effects due to the absence of PM2.5 toxicity values, and compared the health risks of two industrial complexes with different characteristics. These findings underscore the importance of considering not only PM2.5 but also its composition in exposure and health risk assessments.
Optimizing Botulinum Toxin A Administration for Forehead Wrinkles: Introducing the Lines and Dots (LADs) Technique and a Predictive Dosage Model
Authors: Alhallak Kamal
Published: February 2024

This study introduces the Lines and Dots (LADs) technique, a new approach for administering botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in treating forehead wrinkles. (1) Background: BoNT-A application patterns in the forehead often rely solely on the anatomy of the frontalis muscle. The LADs technique proposes a combination of anatomical features with nerve pathways. (2) Methods: The technique employed a grid system aligned with the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve pathways and used an electronic acupuncture pen for validation. This study analyzed treatment outcomes for efficacy and safety and proposed a predictive model for BoNT-A dosage. (3) Results: LADs was associated with a high satisfaction rate and low side effect incidence. The predictive model followed BoNT-A Units=0.322×Muscle Pattern Code+1.282×Line Type Code+2.905×Severity Pre-Treatment+3.947. (4) Conclusions: The LADs technique offers an alternative approach to treating forehead wrinkles, optimizing efficacy while minimizing the BoNT-A dose required.
Cyanopeptolins and Anabaenopeptins Are the Dominant Cyanopeptides from Planktothrix Strains Collected in Canadian Lakes
Authors: Earnshaw Catrina D. , McMullin David R.
Published: February 2024

Common bloom-forming cyanobacteria produce complex strain-specific mixtures of secondary metabolites. The beneficial and toxic properties of these metabolite mixtures have attracted both research and public health interest. The advancement of mass spectrometry-based platforms and metabolomics data processing has accelerated the identification of new metabolites and feature dereplication from microbial sources. The objective of this study was to use metabolomics data processing to decipher the intracellular cyanopeptide diversity of six Planktothrix strains collected from Canadian lakes. Data-dependent acquisition experiments were used to collect a non-targeted high-resolution mass spectrometry dataset. Principal component analysis and factor loadings were used to visualize cyanopeptide variation between strains and identified features contributing to the observed variation. GNPS molecular networking was subsequently used to show the diversity of cyanopeptides produced by the Planktothrix strains. Each strain produced a unique mixture of cyanopeptides, and a total of 225 cyanopeptides were detected. Planktothrix sp. CPCC 735 produced the most (n = 68) cyanopeptides, and P. rubescens CPCC 732 produced the fewest (n = 27). Microcystins and anabaenopeptins were detected from all strains. Cyanopeptolins, microviridins and aeruginosins were detected from five, four and two strains, respectively. Cyanopeptolin (n = 80) and anabaenopeptin (n = 61) diversity was the greatest, whereas microcystins (n = 21) were the least diverse. Interestingly, three of the P. rubescens strains had different cyanopeptide profiles, despite being collected from the same lake at the same time. This study highlights the diversity of cyanopeptides produced by Planktothrix and further hints at the underestimated cyanopeptide diversity from subpopulations of chemotypic cyanobacteria in freshwater lakes.
Study of Angular Resolution Using Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Technique
Authors: Liu Jinrui , Wu Hanxun , Liu Qi , Ji Yujie , Xu Rui , Zhang Feng , Liu Hu
Published: February 2024

Angular resolution is crucial for the detailed study of gamma-ray sources and current Cherenkov telescopes (e.g., HESS, MAGIC, and VERITAS) that operate below tens of TeV. Several gamma-ray sources with a photon energy larger than 100 TeV have been revealed by the LHAASO in recent years; the angular resolution of the LHAASO is around 0.3∘. A gamma-ray detector with an angular resolution of less than 0.1∘ operating beyond 100 TeV is needed to study the detailed morphology of ultra-high-energy gamma-ray sources further. The cost-effectiveness is crucial for such large-area detectors. In this paper, the impact of telescope aperture, field of view, pixel size, optical point spread function, and signal integration time window on angular resolution is studied. These results can provide essential elements for the design of telescope arrays.
First Report of the Emergence of Peste des Petits Ruminants Lineage IV Virus in Senegal
Authors: Ba Aminata , Diop Gaye Laye , Ndiaye Mbengué , Dione Michel , Lo Modou Moustapha
Published: February 2024

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease and one of the deadliest affecting wild goats, sheep, and small ruminants; however, goats are generally more sensitive. The causative agent is the Peste des Petits Ruminants virus (PPRV), which is a single-stranded RNA virus of negative polarity belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. In February 2020, an active outbreak of PPR was reported in a herd of a transhumant farmer in the village of Gainth Pathé (department of Kounguel, Kaffrine region, Senegal). Of the ten swabs collected from the goats, eight returned a positive result through a quantitative real-time PCR. The sample that yielded the strongest signal from the quantitative real-time PCR was further analyzed with a conventional PCR amplification and direct amplicon sequencing. A phylogenetic analysis showed that the sequence of the PPR virus obtained belonged to lineage IV. These results confirm those found in the countries bordering Senegal and reinforce the hypothesis of the importance of animal mobility between these neighboring countries in the control of PPRV. In perspective, following the discovery of this lineage IV in Senegal, a study on its dispersion is underway throughout the national territory. The results that will emerge from this study, associated with detailed data on animal movements and epidemiological data, will provide appropriate and effective information to improve PPR surveillance and control strategies with a view to its eradication.
Serpentoviruses Exhibit Diverse Organization and ORF Composition with Evidence of Recombination
Authors: Tillis Steven B. , Ossiboff Robert J. , Wellehan James F. X.
Published: February 2024

Serpentoviruses are a subfamily of positive sense RNA viruses in the order Nidovirales, family Tobaniviridae, associated with respiratory disease in multiple clades of reptiles. While the broadest viral diversity is reported from captive pythons, other reptiles, including colubrid snakes, turtles, and lizards of captive and free-ranging origin are also known hosts. To better define serpentoviral diversity, eleven novel serpentovirus genomes were sequenced with an Illumina MiSeq and, when necessary, completed with other Sanger sequencing methods. The novel serpentoviral genomes, along with 57 other previously published serpentovirus genomes, were analyzed alongside four outgroup genomes. Genomic analyses included identifying unique genome templates for each serpentovirus clade, as well as analysis of coded protein composition, potential protein function, protein glycosylation sites, differences in phylogenetic history between open-reading frames, and recombination. Serpentoviral genomes contained diverse protein compositions. In addition to the fundamental structural spike, matrix, and nucleoprotein proteins required for virion formation, serpentovirus genomes also included 20 previously uncharacterized proteins. The uncharacterized proteins were homologous to a number of previously characterized proteins, including enzymes, transcription factors, scaffolding, viral resistance, and apoptosis-related proteins. Evidence for recombination was detected in multiple instances in genomes from both captive and free-ranging snakes. These results show serpentovirus as a diverse clade of viruses with genomes that code for a wide diversity of proteins potentially enhanced by recombination events.
Generation of High-Quality African Swine Fever Virus Complete Genome from Field Samples by Next-Generation Sequencing
Authors: Shi Chuan , Wang Qinghua , Liu Yutian , Wang Shujuan , Zhang Yongqiang , Liu Chunju , Hu Yongxin , Zheng Dongxia , Sun Chengyou , Song Fangfang , Yu Xiaojing , Zhao Yunling , Bao Jingyue , Wang Zhiliang
Published: February 2024

African swine fever (ASF) is a lethal contagious viral disease of domestic pigs and wild boars caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). The pandemic spread of ASF has caused severe effects on the global pig industry. Whole-genome sequencing provides crucial information for virus strain characterization, epidemiology analysis and vaccine development. Here, we evaluated the performance of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in generating ASFV genome sequences from clinical samples. Thirty-four ASFV-positive field samples including spleen, lymph node, lung, liver and blood with a range of Ct values from 14.73 to 25.95 were sequenced. For different tissue samples collected from the same sick pigs, the proportion of ASFV reads obtained from the spleen samples was 3.69–9.86 times higher than other tissues. For the high-viral-load spleen samples (Ct < 20), a minimum of a 99.8% breadth of ≥10× coverage was revealed for all the samples. For the spleen samples with Ct ≥ 20, 6/12 samples had a minimum of a 99.8% breadth of ≥10× coverage. A high average depth of sequencing coverage was also achieved from the blood samples. According to our results, high-quality ASFV whole-genome sequences could be obtained from the spleen or blood samples with Ct < 20. The high-quality ASFV genome sequence generated in this study was further used for the high-resolution phylogenetic analysis of the ASFV genomes in the early stage of the ASF epidemic in China. Our study demonstrates that NGS may act as a useful tool for efficient ASFV genome characterization, providing valuable information for disease control.
Change in Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women in the Last Two Decades in Thailand
Authors: Porngasemsart Yosagorn , Sirilert Sirinart , Tongsong Theera
Published: February 2024

Objectives: In Thailand, there has been a strategy to prevent the mother-to-child transmission of HBV for over 30 years. However, there is still a lack of empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of this strategy. This study aims to investigate the trends in the prevalence of HBV infection in pregnant women and to identify factors that may be associated with the prevalence of HBV infection in pregnant women. Patients and Methods: A maternal–fetal medicine database was accessed to retrieve the consecutive obstetric records of women giving birth at Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand, from January 2003 to December 2022. All women undergoing HBV tests with available results were included for an analysis of the trends and changes in the prevalence of maternal HBV infection. Also, the rates of infection in different age cohorts were compared. Results: During the study period, a total of 36,958 women were eligible for analysis. Overall, the prevalence of HBV infection in pregnant women was found to be 5.3% (1970 cases). Overall, HBV prevalence fell from 6.11% in 2003 to 3.15% in 2022. There was a significant reduction, especially in the adolescent group, decreasing from 8.26% in 2003 to 0% in 2022. In the reproductive age group, the prevalence significantly decreased from 6.41% to 2.01%. However, the prevalence in the elderly group was unchanged. The only significant risk factor was the years in the early timeline of the study period, presumably associated with previous HBV vaccination. Other factors, such as socioeconomic status, residential area, and being a private case, were not correlated with the prevalence of HBV. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV infection in pregnant women has significantly decreased in the past two decades from 6.11% in 2003 to 3.15% in 2022. The percentage of reduction was very striking in the adolescent group, dropping from 8.6% in 2003 to 0.0% in 2022 or being nearly eradicated in the most recent years. Our results suggest that the overall prevalence of HBV infection among our pregnant women will probably be less than 1.0% in the near future.
CONCEPT OF INTEGRATIVE ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Authors: Sutiono Sutiono , Ridho Iman Abdul
Published: February 2024

The background of this research is the dichotomy of Islamic education. This dichotomy is the cause of the backwardness of Islamic education, so that the assumption arises that only religious knowledge must be learned. General knowledge is considered secular and not required to be learned, so that Pesantren and Madrasah are considered to represent religious education institutions, while schools are a place for general education. To revive a civilization that has experienced centuries of dullness, Muslims must advance science, technology and education integratively. This research aims to find out the concept of integrative Islamic education, as well as to answer the question of how the concept of integrative Islamic education and how the relevance of integrative Islamic education to the progress of the people and nation. This research method is library research. library research is research whose data collection techniques are carried out by library research, based on readers of literature that has information and has relevance to the research topic. Thus, library research is a series of activities related to library data collection methods, reading and recording and managing research materials. In the findings of the results of this study, integrative education is an educational paradigm that asks Muslims who study not only the sciences derived from the Quran and hadith, but also the general sciences or what is called science. Even Muslims can learn anything, integrative education thinking. The concept of integrative education is a must because it determines Muslims. Muslims are underdeveloped because of the current dichotomy of science. Therefore, the integration of Islamic education is currently very relevant. The program developed is an effort to apply science and technology to overcome the backwardness, poverty, and dependence of Muslims.
CONTESTATION OF THEOLOGICAL THOUGHT DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC (INDONESIAN CONTEXT)
Authors: Kasriadi Kasriadi , Barsihannor Barsihannor , Santalia Indo
Published: February 2024

The involvement in theological thought (kalam) during the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia can be summarized into three groups. First, fatalism is the understanding of a society that believes that everything in this world is the totality of destiny and is the decree of Allah SWT. The second understanding is free will, believing in a person's freedom to choose between different plans and actions rather than waiting for fate to befall him.  The third one is a central axis theology. Religious moderation can be understood as a view, attitude, or action that always takes the middle, fair, and non-extreme path in religion. Religious moderation should be understood as a balanced religious attitude between the practice of one's own religion (exclusive) and respect for the religious practices of other religions (inclusive).
A NOVEL PERSPECTIVE ON THE APPLICATION OF THE SHARI'AH PRINCIPLE OF MASLAHAH FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA
Authors: Adam Adam Yusuf
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the purpose of why Shari’ah is divinely revealed to unify human social strata. This stemmed from the basis where the Shari’ah itself is derived, that is Tawhid. Tawhid commands unification and encourages integration through understanding and constructive engagements based on mutual benefit, otherwise known as Maṣlahah. Maṣlahah is an important Shari’ah principle meant to nurse diversity and prevents discord. In governance, Maṣlahah is an important legal doctrine that accommodates ideas to help in developing public confidence to strike a balance between the statutory legislation produced by the authority and the public to adjust towards them. However, Nigeria as a country is faced with multifaceted challenges, from insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping to ethnic and religious conflicts among others. These threatened its survival as one entity and is setting it on a path to disintegration. Thus, the paper employed a historical-analytical approach in exploring the doctrine of Maṣlahah for national integration in Nigeria. It underpins that the ethnoreligious plurality of Nigeria must be seen as a means of understanding and strength, not hate and division. Similarly, the societal problems bedevilling Nigeria that including social insecurity can be managed through the Shari’ah principle of Maṣlahah, particularly Shura (consultative forum) and the re-institutionalization of an effective social justice system called al- ͨadalatul Ijtima’iyyah. Hence, the reasons given for the application of Maṣlahah as a viable means for national integration prove the idea as a novel in providing security for national building and prosperity.
WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE ON ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Authors: Intan Mahadewi Puteri
Published: February 2024

Islam regards men and women as equals with equal rights. However, there are major differences between men and women. This research will look into gender concerns in Islamic education. The study's goal is to assess Islamic education from a gender perspective and learn more about how Islam is taught. This type of inquiry is known as library research. To assess all of the study's data, the researchers used descriptive analytic approaches. Before investigating gender perspectives, the researchers gathered information on Islamic education. The results of this study show that men and women have similar perspectives on the role of women in Islamic education. When a society is peaceful, the issue of gender discrimination can be handled. The study discovered no differences in men's and women's intelligence or ability for thought, and as a result, women had an equal place in Islamic education to men in terms of gender representation.
TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: Rodhiyana Muallimah
Published: February 2024

The development of the times makes the world today must prepare for the 5.0 revolution which makes us have to face fundamental changes including the way we live, work, and relate to one another.  In the concept of era 5.0, the industry began to touch the virtual world, in the form of human, machine, and data connectivity. A transformation is a form of the change process that occurs gradually to achieve progress. Meanwhile, Islamic Education is an education system based on the main teachings of Islam and becomes a guide to achieving the expected educational goals. The transformation of Indonesian education in the Society 5.0 era began with the Merdeka Learning Independent Campus policy spearheaded by the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. One of the priority activities of Merdeka Belajar is school digitization. To welcome the era of society 5.0, there must be a way out so that Islamic religious education can still be accepted during the times. Therefore, there are three steps that can be taken: 1). Disruptive Mindset, Mindset is how humans think which is determined by the settings we make before thinking and acting. 2). Self-Driving, Organizations that are agile and dynamic in adapting to navigate the ocean of disruption are organizations that have human resources (Human Resources) with good driver mentality (good drivers), not passengers (passengers). 3). Reshape or create, there is a genealogy of thought popular among Muslims which is still firmly held. The genealogy is "maintaining the old that is good and taking the new that is better." There is a process of modifying Islamic religious education in the era of Society 5.0.
INDICATING THE VALUE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION THROUGH SILAT BEKSI IN YOUTH IN THE VILLAGE OF SILAT PETUKANGAN UTARA, SOUTH JAKARTA
Authors: Kurnia Rina , Muhajir Achmad , Saputra Eddy
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the role of Silat Beksi in strengthening character education for teenagers in Kampung Silat Petukangan Utara, South Jakarta. Silat Beksi is an Indonesian cultural heritage that contains high moral and ethical values. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, observation, and document analysis. The research results show that Silat Beksi has great potential for shaping the character of teenagers. Through the practice of Silat Beksi, teenagers can develop values such as discipline, a sense of responsibility, hard work, and appreciation for local cultural values and traditions. Apart from that, Silat Beksi also promotes a sense of solidarity and leadership, which are important in developing the character of teenagers. This study emphasizes the importance of supporting and expanding the Silat Beksi program in the North Petukangan Silat Village environment as an integral part of youth character education. This involves collaboration between the school, the Silat Beksi community, and the local government to ensure that the values and skills taught by Silat Beksi continue to be applied in the daily lives of teenagers.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF QUR'ANIC PSYCHOLOGY TO THE CONCEPT OF MODERN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ISLAMIC EDUCATION PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Arif Muhammad Khairan
Published: February 2024

The Qur'an is the main source of religious and social sciences in Islam. The Qur'an was agreed upon by the Islamic scholars, not only discussing the issues of religion and morality, but also giving information and cues about science and science to humans. Among the sciences is the science of psychology, especially the psychology of human development. The purpose of this research is to explore and introduce the concept of developmental psychology in the Qur'an and As-Sunnah in order to be referenced by people who struggle in this field, including educators. The method used in this research is qualitative method with library research approach and descriptive analysis of the findings obtained from the library data. The results of this study explain that the soul in the Qur'an includes several understandings; Soul means Spirit, Soul means man as a whole consisting of spirit and body, Soul means potential human mind, Soul means heart (Qolb) and Soul means potential good and bad. The soul or human psychology has certain types and conditions according to God's creation and the soul or human psychology undergoes 3 (three) stages of development; weak, strong and weak the second.
ISLAMIC PROPAGATION MOVEMENT ON NATIONALIST PARADIGM
Authors: Hamid Abdul
Published: February 2024

Abstract:
The Indonesian nation is independent and was formed by the contribution of scholars who preached with a high sense of nationalism. As the largest Muslim country, Indonesia has an important role in the Islamic world, so that its position is taken into account. Both have an important role and support each other. This article is a literature review that discusses the Islamic propagation movement nationalist paradigm using a qualitative approach and literature study methods. The Islamic propagation (da’wah) paradigm defined in this article is the fundamental view, framework and rationale used in preaching. Based on the movements carried out by the perpetrators, the paradigm is classified into three, namely the tabligh paradigm, the community development paradigm, the harakah paradigm and the cultural paradigm. One part of da'wah with a cultural paradigm, namely national da'wah. National da'wah in Indonesia has the following characteristics: 1) National da'wah must accommodate differences in backgrounds; 2) National da'wah must be based on the pillars of nationality, and 3) National da'wah upholds the universal and eternal values of Islamic teachings.
ISLAM, WESTERNIZATION AND THE ROOTS OF MODERNISM IN MUSLIM LAND
Authors: Kolo Abubakar Muhammad , Abbas Bashar Tambari
Published: February 2024

This paper Islam, westernization and the roots of modernism in Muslim land is aim at providing the need insight and the causes of the negative effects of the western modernism among Muslims. The paper discussed the western and Islamic modernization and how both of the civilization contributed to the progress of humanity and how the western modernization has negatively affected the Muslim Ummah around the world. It was discovered that Muslim elites has contributed to the infiltration of the western world into Muslim land either due their quest for power in their various countries. It is also revealed that imitators of the western life styles by Muslims most especially those who have traveled to study in either Europe and America only returned to imitate and spread such tendencies in their societies. It was discovered that Islam follows the wind of change once it is not against the true teachings of Islam and moral values as of Islam. The researchers employed desk review method as a mode of data and information for this research where major literary work was utilised. The paper concluded that, Islam accepted any change that comes it way in as far as it does not go social, economic, political and moral system of Islam as taught in the Qur’an and Sunnah of the Prophet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).