bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the Game Experience Questionnaire: Pilot Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: Rebhi Mahmoud , Ben Aissa Mohamed , Tannoubi Amayra , Saidane Mouna , Guelmami Noomen , Puce Luca , Chen Wen , Chalghaf Nasr , Azaiez Fairouz , Zghibi Makrem , Bragazzi Nicola Luigi
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND

Nowadays, digital gaming occupies a central position in the entertainment industry where it has developed into a cherished kind of entertainment in markets all over the world. In addition, it provides other sectors with various social and economic benefits. The Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ) is a free, quantitative, and comprehensive self-report measure that was developed to assess the player game experience. Despite having been widely used by many research projects in the past, it has not been adapted into Arabic. Furthermore, several components of the scale proved problematic from a psychometric point of view. Therefore, a modified version of the scale is needed to measure the gaming experience of the Arab population.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to validate and examine the psychometrics of an adapted Arabic version of the GEQ in Tunisia.

METHODS

A total of 771 volunteer participants completed an online survey, which included an Arabic version of the GEQ, gaming data, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Subjects were randomized in order to complete two phases of the study: exploratory and confirmatory. The exploratory data were acquired from 360 respondents whose mean age was 23.89 (SD 2.29) years. Out of 360 respondents, 111 (30.8%) were female and 249 (69.2%) were male. Confirmatory data were obtained from the remaining 411 subjects whose mean age was 21.94 (SD 1.80) years. Out of 411 subjects, 169 (41.1%) were female and 242 (58.9%) were male.

RESULTS

After the elimination of two items, the exploratory and the confirmatory factor analyses provided an adequate factor structure of the Arabic version of the GEQ. In addition, the internal consistency coefficients suggested the reliability of the instrument. Significant differences were revealed for three subcomponents: flow by age (η2=0.013, P=.002), gender (η2=0.007, P=.02), and game type (η2=0.03, P<.001). For competence (η2=0.01, P=.03) and immersion (η2=0.02, P=.01), significant differences were highlighted by the type of game. The discriminant and convergent validities of the instrument were supported by calculating the average variance extracted (AVE) and comparing the square roots of the AVE values to the correlation coefficients, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

The Arabic adapted version of the GEQ is valid and reliable and can be administered to measure the game experience in Arab countries.
Kinetics of Electrochemical Removal of Nickel using Bio-electrochemical Reactor with Packed Bed Rotating Cylinder Cathode
Authors: Zahraa A.kadhim Zahraa , H. Abbar Ali
Published: September 2022

The kinetics of nickel removal from aqueous solutions using a bio-electrochemical reactor with a packed bed rotating cylinder cathode was investigated. The effects of applied voltage, initial nickel concentration, the rotation speed of the cathode, and pH on the reaction rate constant (k) were studied. The results showed that the cathodic deposition occurred under mass transfer control for all values of the applied voltage used in this research. Accordingly, the relationship between concentration and time can be represented by a first-order equation. The rate constant was found to be dependent on the applied voltage, initial nickel concentration, pH, and rotation speed. It was increased as the applied voltage increased and decreased as the initial concentration increased. Its relation to the applied voltage can be fitted as follows:
where ko =0.01695 min-1 and -β=0.431. pH and rotation speed have two dissimilar effects on the rate constant. Increasing the pH from 3-6 leads to an increase in the rate constant, while a decrease in the rate constant beyond pH=6 has occurred. Increasing the rotation from 100 to 300 rpm results in an increase in the rate constant. However, the rate constant decreases significantly beyond a rotation speed of 300 rpm.
Desplazamiento forzado de mujeres de Aguililla, Michoacán a Tijuana, Baja California por la violencia criminal
Authors: Muro Aréchiga Karen , Rodríguez Chávez Oscar
Published: September 2022

Esta investigación analiza el desplazamiento interno forzado de mujeres de Aguililla, Michoacán a Tijuana, Baja California a causa de la violencia criminal y, en particular, al campamento ubicado en la garita de El Chaparral para solicitar asilo afirmativo en Estados Unidos. A través de entrevistas semi estructuradas realizadas a 12 mujeres, analizamos sus historias emprendidas; se complementa con estadísticas sobre las condiciones demográficas, económicas, sociales y de violencia que prevalecen en los lugares de origen y destino. Los hallazgos muestran que la violencia ejercida por grupos criminales ha propiciado el desplazamiento forzado reactivo y preventivo de mujeres de Aguililla hacia Tijuana, cuyos flujos son apoyados principalmente por redes religiosas, sociales y familiares. No obstante, las restricciones en la política migratoria y de asilo de Estados Unidos y la falta de leyes de protección en México incrementan su vulnerabilidad y riesgos en Tijuana. Esta investigación contribuye a conocer las historias de vida de mujeres en México que han sido movilizadas por la violencia criminal, aunque los hallazgos no son generalizables a toda la población internamente desplazada.
Lo diaspórico y lo transnacional: debates conceptuales del estado del arte
Authors: Aizencang Kane Perla
Published: September 2022

El presente artículo propone una mirada diacrónica del concepto de diáspora, desde las primeras propuestas teóricas hasta los intelectuales contemporáneos; describe el devenir histórico del concepto y plantea el crecimiento en su uso, no sólo como respuesta a la lógica académica sino también al cambio en la acepción semántica. Asimismo, retoma el surgimiento de los estudios de diáspora, la llegada del transnacionalismo como perspectiva analítica y los cambios acaecidos en la percepción de las diásporas a la luz de los procesos de globalización y las políticas de los estados en tiempos de vida transnacional.
Identifying and analyzing Risk Mitigation strategies in IOT devices using Light Weight Symmetric Encryption Algorithms
Authors: Verma Saurav , Pokharna Mahek , Mishra Vishal
Published: September 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming more and more pervasive in all applications. It has greater capabilities like remote monitoring and control. Different available APIs make IoT devices and applications easy to develop and deploy. The data generated by IoT devices is smaller in size and needs light weight protocols like MQTT to carry it over the network. Risk Mitigation in IoT data is very crucial and to do that traditional security and risk mitigation algorithms like RSA, SHA-512 and all cannot be used as IoT devices have smaller data. Applying traditional security and Risk Mitigation techniques to IoT data by traditional algorithms will cause the computation overhead in IoT applications. Different Light Weight Encryptions schemes for risk mitigation are suggested like PRESENT, HUMMINGBIRD et al. in this paper, different light weight encryption algorithms used in IoT risk mitigation are studied and understood. Their problems are noted down and possible improvements are suggested to make them more efficient
E-wallet Adoption: Technology Acceptance Model and COVID-19
Authors: Candy Candy , Shellyna Shellyna , Justyanita Justyanita , Kristiani Kristiani
Published: September 2022

The development of information technology has almost entered all economic and daily activities, such as in the financial aspect (financial technology). Since the pandemic, many e-wallets have been used as digital payment tools in Batam city, especially ShopeePay. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the level of adoption of ShopeePay by utilizing the TAM component and perceived risk, which refers to disease risk known as perceived COVID-19 risk. Purposive sampling is used as a sampling technique, with 179 samples obtained through google Forms filed by respondents. The results of this study found that there is a significant influence between perceived usefulness and ease of use on behavioral intention. Meanwhile, perceived COVID-19 risk does not significantly affect behavioral intention.
“Moon Friend” / “Lost Child”: A. Blok in the Memoir of Z. Gippius
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Lutsevich Lyudmila F.
Published: September 2022

Memoir, dedicated to the memory of Alexander Blok, Z.N. Gippius titled My moon friend. About Blok (1922). In this title, attention is drawn to the epithet lunar, which needs clarification. The semantic basis of the concept of the moon is a complex interweaving of subject conceptuality with mythical imagery and various centuries-old cultural associations. In Slavic mythology, the moon has long symbolized the female intuitive principle. In the era of the Silver Age, the experiments of the metaphorical, symbolist correlation of this heavenly body with the problems of gender, religion and culture are actualized. The author of the article focuses on two significant components of the memoir text of Gippius: firstly on the “lunar” connotations present in the writer’s creative thinking, and more broadly — in the philosophical consciousness of the Silver Age; and secondly, the central concept of the memoir is “the lost child”. These components determine the intentional orientation of the memoir image of Alexander Blok, created by Gippius. Her idea of the “lunar” in the character of the poet’s personality is determined by the mystical “femininity” with its spiritualism, melancholy, deception of opportunities that can be productive for the development of art, but which, due to the immaturity, and the inconsistency of the creative “rationality”, may turn out to be detrimental to the “right” choice of the model of social behavior by the artist.
Viral infections mediate microbial controls on ecosystem responses to global warming
Authors: Wieczynski Daniel J , Yoshimura Kristin M , Denison Elizabeth R , Geisen Stefan , DeBruyn Jennifer M , Shaw A Jonathan , Weston David J , Pelletier Dale A , Wilhelm Steven W , Gibert Jean P
Published: September 2022

Climate change is affecting how energy and matter flow within
ecosystems, altering global carbon and nutrient cycles. Microorganisms
play a fundamental role in carbon and nutrient cycling and are thus an
integral link between ecosystems and climate. Here, we highlight a major
black box hindering our ability to anticipate ecosystem climate
responses: viral infections within complex microbial food webs. We show
how understanding and predicting ecosystem responses to warming could be
challenging—if not impossible—without accounting for the direct and
indirect effects of viral infections on different microbes (bacteria,
fungi, protists) that together perform diverse ecosystem functions.
Importantly, understanding how rising temperatures associated with
climate change influence viruses and virus-host dynamics is crucial to
this task, yet severely understudied. In this perspective, we 1)
synthesize existing knowledge about virus-microbe-temperature
interactions and 2) identify important gaps to guide future
investigations regarding how climate change might alter microbial food
web effects on ecosystem functioning. To provide real-world context, we
consider how these processes may operate in peatlands—globally
significant carbon sinks that are threatened by climate change. We
stress that understanding how warming affects biogeochemical cycles in
any ecosystem hinges on disentangling complex interactions and
temperature responses within microbial food webs.
Health Extension for Diabetes: Impact of a Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Support Program on Older Adults’ Activation
Authors: Dietz Christina J. , Sherrill Windsor Westbrook , Stancil Michelle , Rennert Lior , Parisi Michelle , McFall Danielle
Published: September 2022

Objective

The goals of this study were to determine whether completion of a community-based diabetes self-management support (DSMS) program delivered through a university Cooperative Extension network increased Patient Activation Measure (PAM) scores and to examine predictors of improvement in PAM score in individuals participating in the DSMS.

Methods

The Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) is a 4-month program delivered via a paraprofessional extension agent in partnership with an established diabetes self-management education and support program. The study population included 148 adults (median age 69 years; interquartile range 60–74 years) with diabetes recruited from local community organizations. Data for the analysis were collected before and after participation in the intervention as part of a longitudinal study, using the PAM and Self-Efficacy for Diabetes instruments. Descriptive statistics were gathered, and hypothesis tests and simple and multivariable regression analyses were conducted.

Results

The mean PAM score increased by 6.58 points, with a 5-point change considered clinically significant. From pre- to post-intervention, PAM scores significantly decreased for 23 participants, decreased for 6, did not change for 14, increased for 21, and significantly increased for 84. Higher pre-intervention PAM scores, younger age, greater educational attainment, and higher baseline self-efficacy scores were associated with increased post-intervention PAM scores when not controlling for potential covariates. Age was no longer associated with higher PAM scores after controlling for covariates.

Conclusion

Community-based DSMS interventions can be effective in generating positive change in individuals’ activation. HED provides a feasible and accessible DSMS option that addresses key diabetes self-management components while effectively improving individuals’ activation. It is recommended that people living with diabetes attend a DSMS program such as HED to increase their ability to effectively self-manage various components of their chronic condition.
Longitudinal Associations of Air Pollution with Body Size and Composition in Midlife Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
Authors: Wang Xin , Karvonen-Gutierrez Carrie A. , Gold Ellen B. , Derby Carol , Greendale Gail , Wu Xiangmei , Schwartz Joel , Park Sung Kyun
Published: September 2022

  

Objective: We examined longitudinal associations of air pollution exposure, including fine particulate matters (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) with weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fat mass, lean mass, and proportion fat mass in midlife women.

Research Design and Methods: The study population included 1,654 White, Black, Chinese and Japanese women from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation, with the baseline median age of 49.6 years, followed from 2000 to 2008. Annual air pollution exposures were assigned by linking residential addresses with hybrid estimates of air pollutant concentrations at 1-km2 resolution. Body size was measured, and body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at approximately annual visits. Linear mixed effects models were used to examine the associations between air pollution and body size and composition measures and whether these associations differed by physical activity.

Results: After adjusting for potential confounders, an interquartile range (IQR) increase in PM2.5 concentrations (4.5 µg/m3) was associated with 4.53% (95% CI: 3.85%, 5.22%) higher fat mass, 1.10% (95% CI: 0.95%, 1.25%) higher proportion fat mass, and 0.39% (95% CI: -0.77%, -0.01%) lower lean mass. Similar associations were also observed for NO2 and O3. Weaker associations of PM2.5 and NO2 with body composition were observed in participants who engaged in more physical activity.

Conclusions: Our analyses provide evidence that exposure to PM2.5, NO2, and O3, is adversely associated with body composition, including higher fat mass, higher proportional fat mass, and lower lean mass, highlighting their potential contribution to obesity.
HISTORITAS DAN OTENTISITAS AL-QUR'AN (STUDI KOMPARATIF ANTARA ARTHUR JEFFERY DENGAN MANNA' AL- QATHAN)
Authors: Fahrizi Nur , Zubir Muhammad
Published: September 2022

The study of the Qur'an, especially the historicity of the Qur'an, has attracted the attention of the world both among Muslims and non-Muslims. Therefore, the author is interested in bringing up this title because it is very relevant and will continue to be a discussion that arises from time to time. The research method used is the type of library research (Library Research). While this research is descriptive comparative. The results of the research that the authors found show that First: Arthur Jeffery Criticizing the belief of Muslims only believing in the history of the revelation of the Qur'an is a classical and unscientific reason, the compilation of the Ottoman Mushaf contained in it political issues of Usman, and the Qur'an not perfect to represent the previous heavenly books. Second, Manna' al-Qattan's rebuttal to the Historicity and Authenticity of the Qur'an, namely: The history of the revelation of the Qur'an is not an orthodox reason as in his book explains that if the Prophet wanted power for himself, he could attribute the Qur'an to to himself directly, because it is enough to elevate his position and make people submit to his power. Usman made the manuscripts not for political reasons but because of his concern about disputes that would occur if they were with different manuscripts. And finally, the Qur'an The Qur'an is a complement to the previous books so that it can cause divisions between Muslims. The similarity between one book and the previous books is a natural thing. Third: There is no definite reason to accept the argument from Arthur Jeffery's view because it is unable to show valid evidence. Jeffery's analysis is a historical study that still invites a number of criticisms. On the side of Manna' al-Qattan, linguistic analysis and based on the history of qira'ah in a mutawatir manner, shows the authenticity of the Surah al-Qur'an that exists today.
THE QURAN'S PERSPECTIVE AND COVID-19 IN INDONESIA
Authors: Fadil Muhammad Reza , Sari Desi Ayuni , Sanjaya Rendy , Sari Mutia
Published: September 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic is a serious disease that spreading to the world community. In Indonesia, Covid-19 causes health and social problems. This paper examines how the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia, how Islamic scholars and scientists in Indonesia view the Covid-19 problem, and how the Qur'an provides solutions in dealing with Covid-19. This study uses the thematic interpretation method with a conceptual analysis approach in unraveling research problems. The results show that the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia is relatively high among countries in the world, the views of clergy and scientists in Indonesia about Covid-19 are not always in line, and the Qur'an contains teachings in the form of efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus by teaching habits of maintain body hygiene, consuming nutritions, multiply zikr to gain relaxing of mind, and be smart toward receiving information about Covid-19.
MAQASHID AL-QUR'AN DAN INTERPRETASI WASFI ASYUR ABU ZAYD
Authors: Khotijah Siti , Fadal Kurdi
Published: September 2022

Maqashid al-Qur'an is a new discourse in the study of the Qur'an. Scholars are still debating his position in the study of the science of Ulum al-Qur'?n. Is it a separate discipline or is it part of another science. Many interpretation products are not oriented to Maqashid and are only a repetition of the products of previous interpretations or contestation of interpretations of thought. Therefore, the main object of this study is to provide a deeper understanding of the study of Maqashid al-Qur'an and how to apply the Maqashidi interpretation of Wa?f?, an Egyptian cleric. This research is a qualitative research and library research with a sociology of knowledge approach. The primary data of this research are the works of Wa?f? and the results of interviews. According to Wa?fi, the purpose of the Qur'an is the realization of the purpose of the surah, verse, and theme in the Qur'an. He asserted that the Maqashid al-Qur'an consists of five parts: general and specific objectives (Maqashid '?mmah and Maqashid Kh???ah), the purpose of surahs, verses, words, and letters in the Qur'an and according to him Maqashidi interpretation apart from being one of the various interpretations independently, it also penetrates and integrates into all the various interpretations that exist. Maqashidi interpretation is a style, perspective, as well as a variety of interpretations. The idea is unique because of the exclusivity in the variety of Maqashid and the method in finding the Maqashsid of the Qur'an.
TRANSFORMATION OF TAFSIR AT-TANWIR AUDIOVISUAL ON YOUTUBE IN THE VERSE OF UMMATAN WASATHA
Authors: Ramadhan An Najmi Fikri
Published: September 2022

Tafsir At-Tanwir Muhammadiyah began with its publication in Suara Muhammadiyah magazine. Then, Tafsir At-Tanwir was published by conducting an online interpretation study through the Youtube channel media which allowed the conversion of Tafsir At-Tanwir into an audiovisual interpretation. Even though the presenter refers to the interpretation, there will still be new arguments to support his explanation related to the surrounding reality. Given this background, the aim of this study is to compare the interpretation of At-Tanwir on Youtube and the original interpretation of Tafsir At-Tanwir in Suara Muhammadiyah magazine. This type of research is library research using a qualitative approach that is netnographic in nature by collecting data and information contained in the video recording of the Tafsir At-Tanwir recitation of Q.S Al-Baqarah verse 143 in the Youtube Tarjih channel media. After that, it was analyzed comparatively with the original Tafsir At-Tanwir original in Suara Muhammadiyah magazine to compare the interpretation of the ummatan wasatha>. The results in this study indicated that the interpretation of the ummatan wasatha> on Youtube was transformedor there were additional changes. The cause for this is due to the context of the reality around presenter and the factors of audience participants following in the online Tafsir At-Tanwir recitation.
“Horja” sebagai Implementasi Budaya Gotong Royong dalam Pelaksanaan Tradisi Pernikahan
Authors: Siregar M. Yusuf , S Nurman , Dewi Susi Fitria , Ersya Muhammad Prima
Published: September 2022

“Horja” sebagai implementasi budaya gotong royong dikhawatirkan dapat menggeser nilai-nilai horja sebagai budaya gotong royong dalam adat Mandailing. Gotong royong dalam horja  berupa pemberian bantuan uang dan pemberian bantuan tenaga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi dukungan masyarakat seta implikasi terhadap kehidupan sosial bagi yang melaksanakan dan bagi masyarakat yang tidak melaksanakan horja sebagai budaya gotong royong. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Selanjutnya, dilakukan reduksi data terhadap hasil wawancara tersebut  hingga didapatkan data yang yang paling absah menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Gotong royong dalam horja  berupa pemberian bantuan uang dan pemberian bantuan tenaga. Dalam gotong royong horja masyarakat mandailing di Nagari Sontang Cubadak terbagi dua golongan yaitu Horja yang melibatkan keluarga terdekat (dongan sahudon) dan Horja yang melibatkan masyarakat.
uso del smarphone en adolescentes: el papel del profesorado
Authors: Jambrina-Hernández Ricardo , Santana-Vega Lidia E.
Published: September 2022

Internet se ha convertido en protagonista de nuestras comunicaciones sociales. Los adolescentes han encontrado en el smartphone un instrumento único para crear vínculos en un espacio virtual a través de las redes sociales. La posibilidad de interactuar de forma instantánea y continua, crear una imagen social y no depender de espacios físicos puede originar disfunciones en el desarrollo social y afectivo de los adolescentes. Algunas investigaciones sobre el uso inadecuado del teléfono inteligente ponen de manifiesto repercusiones que preocupan a docentes y figuras parentales en el ámbito de la salud, la socialización, la familia y el rendimiento escolar. Se demanda una respuesta de los centros educativos, por ser espacios privilegiados para la prevención de conductas asociadas al uso inadaptado del teléfono inteligente por parte del alumnado. En este artículo se realiza un recorrido por la expansión del uso de internet y redes sociales a través del smartphone, analizando las repercusiones que el uso desadaptado puede tener sobre el desarrollo de los adolescentes. Se propone una respuesta en el marco del plan de acción tutorial, tomando como eje las tutorías e implementando acciones con la participación de profesorado, alumnado y familias, con un carácter holístico e integrado de todas las intervenciones.
The influence of IL-1 and C-reactive protein levels in synovial fluid of companion dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis on various clinical disease parameters
Authors: Alves J. C. , Santos A. , Jorge P. , Lavrador C. , Miguel Carreira L.
Published: September 2022

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate IL-1 and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in the synovial fluid in dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis and their relation to animals’ clinical, radiographic, and thermographic disease signs.

SAMPLE

100 joints from police working dogs.

PROCEDURES

Synovial fluid, IL-1, and CRP levels, weight distribution, joint range of motion, thigh girth, digital thermography, and radiographic signs of the joints were recorded. Data from 4 clinical metrology instruments (CMIs) were collected. Results were compared by age, sex, and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals hip scores with the independent samples t test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient (P < .05).

RESULTS

The sample included 100 pelvic limbs, equally distributed between left and right pelvic limbs 30 males and 20 females, with a mean age of 6.5 ± 2.4 years and body weight of 26.7 ± 5.2 kg. IL-1 levels, particularly above 200 pg/mL, may be related to the development of caudolateral curvilinear osteophyte, which then expresses a toll on the patient’s levels of pain and activity. It was unclear if the CRP levels were a consequence of inflammatory activity within the joint or a reflection of a better prognosis. Increasing body weight was related to worse CMI scores.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

We described the relation of IL-1 and CRP synovial concentration levels with several clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, laboratory findings, and CMI results of animals with osteoarthritis. Further studies are required to determine the interest of each parameter for the prognosis and treatment monitoring.
Risk factors of inability to live independently in the course of lung cancer
Authors: Tradecki Marek , Ziółkowska Jolanta , Roemer-Ślimak Roma , Mazur Grzegorz , Butrym Aleksandra
Published: September 2022

Introduction

A number of articles focus on functioning with lung cancer. However, there are no articles on factors which result in the inability to live independently in the course of this disease. This study assesses risk factors regarding the inability to live independently among individuals with lung cancer.

Materials and Methods

This study included 134 patients who displayed interest in obtaining a certificate of the inability to live independently.

Results

Over the study period, 75% of the patients obtained the certificate of inability to live independently (group A) and 25% of them did not obtain the certificate (group B). In group A, 56.4% of individuals were men, and in group B, 42.4% of them were men. In group A, 11.8% of patients were diagnosed with small cell lung cancer; no such case was found in group B. Metastases were revealed in 83.2% of patients from group A and in 57.6% from group B. Patients from group A had a significantly lower score in the Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living and lower body mass index compared with those from group B.

Conclusions

Information on body mass index, histopathological diagnosis, and the presence of metastases is useful in assessing the risk of being unable to live independently in patients with lung cancer. The Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living is helpful in assessing the inability to live independently.
Effect of suction on the mechanical behaviour of unsaturated compacted clay–sand mixtures
Authors: Bouchemella Salima , Taibi Said
Published: September 2022

In this work, a series of unconfined compression tests at different water contents were performed to investigate the mechanical behaviour of clay–sand mixtures compacted in standard Proctor conditions. For studying the effect of water content and suction on unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and on strain secant modulus (E50 modulus) of these mixtures, drying–wetting paths were defined by measuring the soil–water characteristic curves (SWCCs) using osmotic and salt solution techniques and filter paper method. The results highlighted that an increase in sand content of the mixture leads to an increase in the maximum dry densities and a decrease in the optimum water content of the materials. However, at the given state, when clay is mixed with 25% of sand, the UCS and E50 modulus increase to 37% and 70%, respectively, compared to those of clayey samples. But when clay is mixed with 50% of sand, the UCS and E50 modulus decrease to 38% and 46%, respectively, compared to those of clayey samples. The results also indicate that the UCS and E50 increase with a decrease in the water content and an increase in suction, irrespective of the sand content.
IMPLEMENTASI MATERI MAHÂRAH AL-KALÂM DALAM TRANSFORMASI KURIKULUM BAHASA ARAB PERSPEKTIF ACTFL PADA PONDOK PESANTREN SALAF
Authors: Husna Muhammad Ahsanul , Inayah Inayah , Mubarak Faisal , Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman , Qomariyah Lailatul
Published: September 2022

Most Arabic language studying at Salaf Islamic Boarding Schools leads to maharah al-qira'ah wa al-istima'. One of the salaf Islamic boarding schools, namely Raudlatul Ulum Guyangan Pati, Central Java, Indonesia, began the formulation of curriculum transformation by achieving the goals of speaking skills (maharah al-kalam). This study aimed to analyze the implementation of maharah al-kalam material of the ACTFL Perspective Arabic language curriculum at the Raudlatul Ulum Islamic Boarding School. The method uses a qualitative explanatory case study approach. The implementation of maharah al-kalam material follows four curriculum management stages: planning, organization, performance, and evaluation. The results show (1) planning: preparation of muhādaṡah materials 2JP, debates, and speeches based on: (a) vision and mission, (b) goals of maharah al-kalam, (c) developing students' talents; (2) organization: material using al-'Arabiyyah Bayna Yadaik; (3) performance: learning process uses direct, audiolingual, mixed methods supporting bī'ah, native speakers, laboratories, kitab turats; (4) evaluation using imtihān and munaqasyah.
История формирования вьетнамской диаспоры США в 60-80-е гг. XX в.: проблемы адаптации и интеграции вьетнамских беженцев
Authors: Журбей Евгений Викторович
Published: September 2022

В статье дается анализ проблем адаптации и интеграции вьетнамских иммигрантов в американское общество. Миграционные процессы всегда являлись одним из наиболее значимых факторов формирования американской̆ нации, поэтому проблемы интеграции зарубежных иммигрантов в американское общество на протяжении многих лет занимают одно из главных мест в общественно-политической жизни страны. Вьетнамская иммиграция в США укрепляет диаспоральную модель уклада жизни, а Соединённые Штаты по-прежнему остаются единственной высокоразвитой страной мира, в которой население продолжает расти высокими темпами, в том числе за счёт притока всё новых и новых иммигрантов. Исследование констатирует, что вьетнамская диаспора прошла трудный путь от дискриминируемой этнической группы беженцев до полноправных и успешных в социально-экономическом отношении американских граждан. Ключевые слова: аккультурация, ассимиляция, беженцы, вьетнамцы, иммиграционная политика, иммиграционное законодательство, сегрегация, США, Вьетнам
The Challenges of Learning Loss in English Language Learning at Islamic Higher Education in the Post Pandemic
Authors: Susanto Susanto
Published: September 2022

Background:

The occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to change learning methods and techniques, especially at Islamic universities in Indonesia. Learning loss is a separate obstacle that must be faced after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to describe lecturers' factors, strategies, and roles in dealing with learning loss in learning English at Islamic universities in Indonesia.

Methodology:

This study examines or interprets written materials based on the context of published records, textbooks, newspapers, periodicals, and articles. This paper's method guided the writing of research-based conclusions. These conclusions defined "learning loss" and examined the English learning problems at Islamic universities in Indonesia following the pandemic. Descriptive-qualitative methods get facts and interpretations. This method studies deductive and inductive reasoning up to the level of description.

Findings:

This study finds some factors of learning loss in English learning at Islamic universities, such as internet access, the quality of their distance education program, families, and engagement.

Conclusion:

This research concludes that in overcoming learning loss after the COVID-19 pandemic, learning recovery is carried out by all parties, including the university, lecturers, the entire campus academic community, and local and central governments, by designing the Independent Learning Curriculum.

Originality:

This research demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts English learning. In addition, this study identifies the causes of student learning loss at Islamic universities.
A unique case of Lemierre’s Syndrome and cerebral vein thrombosis in a carrier of prothrombin gene G20210A mutation
Authors: Doneddu Matteo , Marongiu Francesco
Published: September 2022

Introduction:

We describe here a case of a woman admitted to our Internal Medicine Unit for multifocal pneumonia. During the stay, she presented a few neurological symptoms: headache, nausea, emesis, photophobia, and gait disturbance.

Methodology:

Chest computed tomography (CT) detected multiple areas interpreted as septic emboli. Moreover, a left internal jugular thrombosis (LIJT) was incidentally reported. A CT-angiography showed the LIJT extension to cerebral sinuses. Ear, nose, and throat consultation revealed a left medium otitis. Anticoagulation with Fondaparinux was associated to antibiotic therapy with improvement in neurological symptoms that totally remitted over the next 2 weeks.

Results:

These findings confirmed the diagnosis of a Lemierre’s Syndrome with thrombosis extension to cerebral sinuses. The genetic thrombophilic panel showed a heterozygosis for prothrombin gene G20210A mutation and the patient was discharged with Rivaroxaban for home continuation of anticoagulant therapy for at least 6 months.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of inherited thrombophilias in Lemierre’s Syndrome is unknown and to our knowledge, this article is the first to identify a prothrombin gene G20210A mutation in a patient with Lemierre’s Syndrome with thrombosis extension into the cerebral venous system. Exploring patients with Lemierre’s Syndrome for underlying thrombophilia could clarify whether this promotes retrograde jugular vein thrombosis extension.
Pengaruh Intellectual Capital, Capital Structure terhadap Firm Performance dengan Moderasi Corporate Governance
Authors: Viriany Daniel,
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of intellectual capital and capital structure as independent variable on firm performance as dependent variable with the role of corporate governance as moderating variable. This research use purposive sampling as sampling method. This research was conducted on manufacturing companies listed on IDX during 2018 to 2020 with selected 82 manufacturing companies and total observation of 225 samples. This research uses multiple regression analysis with Random Effect Model (REM) as regression model. The results before interaction showed that intellectual capital had a significant positive effect on firm performance. Capital structure has a significant negative effect on firm performance. After interacting with moderating variables, the results showed that corporate governance didnâ€™t succeed moderating the influence of intellectual capital and capital structure on firm performance.
Net Working Capital, Capital Expenditure, Leverage, Board Size, Dan Cash Holdings
Authors: Yanti Madeline Vania Wijanto,
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of net working capital, capital expenditure, leverage, and board size on cash holdings with firm size and profitability as controlling variables. This study uses secondary data obtained from financial statement and annual report manufacturing firms listed on IDX for the period 2016-2019. Research method using multiple linear regression, which is tested using E-views dan SPSS. This study uses Generalized Least Square with random effect model in testing hypothesis. Samples are chosen based on purposive sampling method. There are 69 manufacturing company listed on IDX for the period 2016-2019 with total 276 data selected as samples. This study found that net working capital has a significant positive impact on cash holdings. Capital expenditure has negative and significant relation with cash holdings. On the other hand, leverage and board size were found to have no significant effect on cash holdings.
Determinants of Non-Performing Loans: Banking Sector Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Jason Stefano  , Sofia Prima Dewi
Published: September 2022

This study proposes to obtain empirical evidence whether profitability has a negative effect on non-performing loans, whether income diversification has a positive effect on non-performing loans, whether bank capital has a negative effect on non-performing loans, and whether bank liquidity has a negative effect on non-performing loans. The sample used in this research are 28 banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2017-2019 period. Sampling was carried out using purposive sampling technique and data were processed using Eviews 10 software. The results indicate that profitability has a negative effect on non-performing loans, income diversification has a positive effect on non-performing loans, bank capital has no negative effect on non-performing loans, and bank liquidity has no negative effect on non-performing loans.
Some Mechanical Properties of Chestnut in Relation to Product Processing and Equipment Design
Authors: Yıldız Taner , Yeşiloğlu Cevher Elçin
Published: September 2022

Mechanical properties provide information to design and develop suitable machines (equipment) for processing, transporting, and conveying chestnuts. Four chestnut cultivars that have not been studied before were investigated in the study carried out for this purpose. Some engineering properties of Macit 55, Akyüz, Ali Nihat, and Bouche de Betizac chestnut cultivars were determined and compared. The mechanical properties were determined by rupture force, rupture energy, deformation, and firmness values. The friction coefficients of chestnut varieties on a galvanized sheet, stainless steel, and rubber surfaces were investigated. Mechanical properties were determined using a Universal Testing Machine. The values obtained from the samples were obtained by compression between the parallel plate along the X, Y, and Z axes. For the static friction coefficient, while the galvanized sheet surface had the lowest value (0.145), the rubber surface had the highest value (0.212). For rupture forces, the force required to break the chestnut at the Z loading axis position (714.09 N) was higher than the required force at the Y loading axis position (396.35 N) of the fruit.
A pediatric bithalamic high grade glioma with concomitant H3K27M and EGFR mutations
Authors: Kara Buket , Danyeli Ayça Ersen , Öztürk Mehmet , Ertan Kübra , Köksal Yavuz
Published: September 2022

Background. Despite many treatment approaches, survival rates in high grade glial tumors are still not at the desired level. One of the cause of this failure might be that although having similar histologic features, they may display different biological behaviors depending on molecular heterogeneity.
Case. A 10-year-old girl presented with sudden onset left sided hemiparesis, headache, and ataxia. Physical examination was normal except for left sided hemiparesis and ataxia. A hyperintense mass lesion involving the bilateral thalamus was detected in the axial T2-weighted and coronal FLAIR sequences on brain MRI. There was no enhancement in axial T1-weighted contrast-enhanced sequences. Due to the size and location of the tumor, the patient was considered inoperable. Intensity modulated radiotherapy was intended for curative treatment to the patient because the radiological findings suggested a low-grade glial tumor. Tumor was unresponsive to radiotherapy but biopsy could be performed. The histopathological examination revealed a diffuse glial tumor with increased cellularity, mild nuclear atypia and rare mitosis. Due to the infiltrative pattern of the tumor, it was accepted as a high grade diffuse glial tumor. A chemotherapy protocol including cisplatin and etoposide in the first cycle, vincristine and cyclophosphamide in the second cycle, and carboplatin and vincristine in the third cycle were instituted to the patient. After the third cycle of chemotherapy, the tumor progressed radiologically. H3.1 K27M c.83A > T (HIST1H3C p.Lys28Met), ATRX c.2169_2170del (p.Glu723AspfsTer9), TP53 c.338T > C (p.Phe113Ser), and EGFR c.2300_2308dup (p.Ala767_va1769dup) were detected in the genetic assessment of tumor tissue. The patient`s treatment was changed to vincristine, temozolomide, and irinotecan. Unfortunately, MRI showed progression after three cycles of second-line chemotherapy. The patient`s family refused any further treatment, and the patient died with progressive disease in a short time.
Conclusions. EGFR mutation along with H3.1 K27M mutation is extremely rare in children to our knowledge. It should be kept in mind that if there is a possibility of targeted therapy, there may be a treatment option in this malignant disease with a poor prognosis.
Computed tomography findings of COVID-19 in pediatric patients
Authors: Dadalı Yeliz , Özkaçmaz Sercan , Ünlü Erdal , Akyol Rukiye , Alparslan Muhammed
Published: September 2022

Background. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the thorax Computed Tomography (CT) findings of pediatric patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) and to discuss these findings in light of the results of adult patients from the literature.
Methods. The CT scans of pediatric patients (1-18 years old) with a diagnosis of COVID-19 by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in our hospital between March 2020 and January 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. The scans were interpreted regarding the distribution and localization features, and involvement patterns including ground-glass opacity, consolidation, halo/reversed halo sign, interlobular septal thickening, air bronchograms and bronchiectasis. The frequencies of these findings in pediatric cases in our study were recorded.
Results. A total of 95 patients with a mean age of 13±4.6 years were included in this study. Among them, 34 (36%) had lesions associated with COVID-19 on CT scans. Bilateral involvement was detected in 15 (44%) while unilateral in 19 (56%) patients. Eighteen (53%) patients had single lobe involvement. In 16 (47%) patients a solitary lesion was detected and in 18 (53%) multiple lesions were present. Ground-glass opacity appearance was observed in 28 (82%), consolidation in 9 (26%), and ground-glass opacity with consolidation in 8 (24%), halo sign in 9 (26%), reversed halo sign in 2 (6%), interlobular septal thickening (interstitial thickening) in 1 (3%) patients.
Conclusions. As symptoms are relatively milder in children with COVID-19, CT findings are less extensive than in adults. It is essential to know the thorax CT findings that aid in the diagnosis and follow-up of the disease.
Rodrigo García Bonillas. Guerras floridas
Authors: Sánchez Shanik
Published: September 2022

Rodrigo García Bonillas. (2021). Guerras floridas. 226 pp. isbn: 9786075029689. Xalapa. Universidad Veracruzana.
Desde principios del siglo pasado, hablar sobre Rusia ha implicado, se quiera o no, polémicas, acalorados debates y hasta rechazodesmedido. ¿Qué sabemos en verdad respecto a la historia rusa? ¿Respecto a la historia de su pensamiento? ¿Qué se nos viene a la mente cuando pensamos en la palabra Rusia? Si hago el ejercicio, la lluvia de ideas que se avecina en mi cabeza no puede deslindarse de mis estudios literarios: cirílico, no existe una Licenciatura en Lengua y Literaturas Modernas Rusas, Tolstói, Dostoyevski, Pushkin, Gógol, Chéjov, Bulgákov y Formalismo ruso –Shlovski, Tomashevski, Tyniánov, Eichenbaum, Propp, Jakobson, Bajtin y Lotman.
Quality of life of people with epilepsy at a tertiary referral centre in Goma, DRC
Authors:   [1] Faculty of Medicine, University of Goma, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Polepole François Maheshe ,   [2] Neuropsychiatric Hospital Center of Goma, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mukuku Olivier ,   Higher Institute of Medical Techniques, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Omanjelo Franck Shongo , Murhula Alfred Chasumba , Bugeme Marcellin , Kabesha Théophile Barhwamire , Wembonyama Stanis Okitotsho , Tsongo Zacharie Kibendelwa
Published: September 2022

Purpose: This study aims to determine the quality of life (QOL) related to the health of people with epilepsy (PWE) followed in ambulatory care at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Center in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Methods: A total of 302 adults with epilepsy followed in ambulatory care at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Center in Goma were interviewed in this cross-sectional study. The QOL was measured using a validated French-language version of the Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 inventory (QOLIE-31). Results: The mean age was 28.4±11.0 years and 56.9% were males. The mean total QOLIE-31 score was 47.7±11.0. The highest subscale score was overall QOL with a mean of 57.5±15.0 and the lowest was medication effects with 39.7±27.5. Unemployment, presence of seizures, tobacco use, and co-morbidities (medical or psychiatric) significantly affected QOL (p < 0.05). All QOL subscales showed a significant correlation with seizure frequency, except for medication effects. Conclusion: Worrying about seizures had the major contribution to QOL, while the medication effects had the least. This study confirms the importance of seizure control for better QOL in Congolese PWE.
Genetic variation of Bactericera cockerelli Šulc. (Hemiptera: Triozidae) suggests new haplotype in México
Authors: Beltrán-Beache Mariana , Delgado-Ortíz Juan Carlos , Ochoa-Fuentes Yisa María , Cerna Chávez Ernesto
Published: September 2022

A new genetic variation and potential new haplotype of Bactericera cockerelli was identified based on the analysis of the mitochondrial region Cytochrome Oxidase subunit I of two populations from greenhouses in Villa Unión, Durango and Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. A variation was found in the base 247 of a 500 bp amplified of the mtCOI gene, this change implies the substitution of an adenine (A) to a Guanine (G), this mutation was detected in the insects collect from greenhouses and in their progeny obtained under laboratory conditions. This genetic variant has a great potential to be a new haplotype of B. cockerelli, therefore, it was designated Mexico Haplotype 1 (MXH1) with GenBank accession number KX130767. A total of ten insects from the original collection and then from laboratory cages were evaluated for Lso infection and all tested negative.