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Studi Fenomenologi: Audit Investigasi dalam Pengungkapan Fraud
Authors: Iqbal Mohammad , Utami Helianti
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of investigative audits in uncovering fraud using a phenomenological approach.

Method: This study involves six auditors from 3 KAPs in Malang City. Research data was obtained through semi-structured interviews. Interview data was analyzed by taking the essence of noema and noesis to get meaning.

Results: Not all auditors use the latest investigative audit standards when conducting investigative audits. Understanding investigative audit standards, accounting, and legal is needed to support competence, apart from experience and certification. The complexity of audit procedures in analyzing data is an obstacle auditors face. In addition, the threat of intimidation felt by auditors can disrupt the audit process. The availability of data and collaboration with related parties supports the success of an investigative audit.

Implications: Auditors must participate in continuous professional training in investigative audits to improve their competence. Apart from that, cooperation between various parties is needed to provide auditors with audit data and a sense of security.

Novelty: This research contributes to the investigative audit literature using a qualitative phenomenological approach, which is still rarely found. The phenomenological approach provides an in-depth understanding of investigative audits from the perspective of its auditors.
Green Accounting and Different Perspective of Financial Performance
Authors: Triwacananingrum Wijaya , 'Alim Nur
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This research aims to examine the effect of green accounting on company financial performance using quantitative methods.

Method: This research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive analysis approach. Data analysis using multiple linear regression testing methods. The company's financial performance in this study was measured using Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Earning per Share (EPS). Meanwhile, the independent variable is the implementation of green accounting.

Results: The results showed that green accounting has a positive and significant impact on financial performance as measured by ROA and EPS, while the measurement of financial performance did not affect ROE.

Implications: this research is expected to serve as a reference for future researchers and as a consideration for investors and entrepreneurs in determining strategic steps in business.

Novelty: This research elaborates on 260 samples from the Basic Material, Chemical, and Healthcare Sectors.
Synergy Between the General Election Commission (KPU) and the Election Supervisory Board (BAWASLU) of Palembang City in the Ongoing Data Updating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sari Novta Ria
Published: July 2024

The institutional relationship between the KPU and Bawaslu can be viewed from the relationship of their respective inseparable mandates and authorities as election organizers. To increase the synergy of the KPU and Bawaslu in Palembang City in the context of inputting continuous updating data during the Covid-19 pandemic, so that if there is a further data election the updated ones are appropriate and this selection will work as expected. Conversely, if communication between these institutions is not well established, it will lead to conflict. The impact of the democratic process in the form of elections will be hampered. Therefore, to establish communication or relations between the KPU and the election supervisory body (Bawaslu) to achieve the expected election success, so that the data that will be updated by the KPU will continue to be updated. Therefore the author is interested in researching with the research title ''The Synergy of KPU and BAWASLU Palembang City in updating sustainable data during the Covid-19 pandemic'' with the formulation of the following problems: 1. How is the synergy of KPU and Bawaslu City of Palembang in sustainable updating in the future? the covid-19 pandemic? 2. What are the obstacles faced by the Palembang City Election Commission in updating sustainable data during the Covid-19 pandemic? Based on the results of research conducted and reinforced by data found in the field on research concerning the problem of the synergy of KPU and BAWASLU in updating sustainable data during the Covid -19 pandemic. The researcher found the results of his research that the general election commission is not only the organizer of the election, but also has the task of managing data on sustainable choices that must always be updated every month for updating election data. For the synergy that exists between the KPU and BAWASLU in terms of updating continuous data during a pandemic, very well established because it really requires coordination between the two related agencies to solve problems faced in terms of updating data during the Covid-19 pandemic which was very limited in movement due to obstacles such as data sources, community participation in updating data and budget funds.
Konsep KONSEP NASIKH MANSUKH PERSPEKTIF IBNU ABI HATIM DALAM TAFSIR AL-QUR’AN AL-ADZIM MUSNADAN ‘AN RASULILLAH WA AL-SHAHABAT WA AL-TABI’IN
Authors: Rofiq Yusril Ainur
Published: July 2024

Nasikh mansukh merupakan salah satu konsep yang masih menjadi perdebatan. Kesalahpahaman dalam memahami nasikh-mansukh hanya berhenti pada definisi nasikh mansukh, syarat syaratnya, macam-macam dan hikmah memahaminya, tanpa menyentuh penjelasan ayat-ayat yang di-nasakh secara mendalam. Terkait hal ini diperlukan pengkajian terhadap pandangan tokoh untuk memahami konsep ini secara komprehensif. Penulis memilih Ibnu Abi Hatim, tampaknya memiliki pandangan tersendiri terkait konsep nasikh-mansukh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Secara bahasa Ibnu Abi Hatim mendefinisikan nasikh dengan redaksi “menghapus.” Menurutnya nasikh adalah sesuatu yang ditinggalkan dari al-Qur’an dengan mendatangkan yang lebih baik atau sepadan dengannya. Penerapan konsep tersebut dapat dilihat dari penafsiranya terhadap QS. al-Baqarah ayat 115 yang di-nasakh dengan ayat 150 perihal perpindahan arah kiblat, QS. al-Baqarah ayat 180 yang di-nasakh dengan QS. an-Nisa’ ayat 11 yang berkaitan dengan warisan, QS. al-Baqarah ayat 183 di-nasakh oleh QS. al-Baqarah 187 terkait kewajiban puasa, dan QS. al-Baqarah ayat 240 yang di-nasakh dengan ayat 234 yang menjelaskan tentang iddah, meskipun ayat 240 belakangan letaknya, tetapi di dalam sejarah turunnya ia lebih dahulu. Terlihat bahwa Ibnu Abi Hatim tidak menentang adanya nasikh mansukh dalam tafsirnya, mengingat ia hanya memasukkan penafsiran berupa riwayat-riwayat yang berkaitan dengan ayat yang ditafsirkan.
Rereading QS. Al-A’rāf Ayat 26 sebagai Fenomena Pakaian Syar’i di Indonesia: Tinjauan Tafsir Maqāṣidī Abdul Mustaqim
Authors: Ikhda Mar’atul Khusna  , Rivki Lutfiya Farhan
Published: July 2024

Fashion atau pakaian muslim yang terus berinovasi sedemikian rupa kerap kali memperhatikan pesan yang terkandung dalam al-Qur’an, sebagaimana trend pakaian syar’i yang berkembang belakangan ini. Penelitian ini berjtujuan untuk mencari relevansi trend pakaian syar’i  dengan al-Qur’an surah al-‘Arāf ayat 26. Melalui pendekatan tafsir maqāṣidī yang digagas oleh Abdul Mustaqim dengan metode library reseach penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa; Dalam al-Qur’an surah al-‘Arāf ayat 26 dijumpai  maqāṣid dzāhir dan bāṭin. Maqāṣid dzāhir meliputi hifdz al-dīn; menutup aurat, dan hifz al-nafs; pakaian bertujuan melindungi kulit dari cuaca. Sedangkan maqāṣid bāṭin meliputi nilai al-insāniyyah; pakaain sebagai sarana bergaul dengan etika yang baik sesama manusia, dan nilai al-ḥurriyah ma’a mas’ūliyyah; spirit menjalankan aturan agama dengan baik. Keempat maqāṣid tersebut selaras dengan trend pakaian syar’i  yang berkembang saat ini.
Maintaining Children's Character in the Perspective of QS. al-Ankabut Verse 45
Authors: Faqih Muhammad Khikman , Ghianovan Jaka , Shofa Ida Kurnia
Published: July 2024

يشكل التقدم في التكنولوجيا والمعلومات تهديدا لشخصية جيل الأمة. وتوضح بيانات لجنة حماية الطفل الإندونيسية أن عدد الأطفال ضحايا الجرائم الجنسية يبلغ 314 طفلا، في حين يبلغ عدد الأطفال ضحايا العنف الجسدي والنفسي 130 حالة. إحدى أشكال العبادة التي يمكن أن تؤثر على أخلاق الشخص هي الصلاة، وهذا موضح في سورة الأنجبوت الآية 45. الهدف من هذا البحث هو وصف دراسة تفسير سورة الأنجبوت الآية 45 من وجهات نظر مختلفة في الحفاظ على الأطفال. شخصية. يستخدم هذا البحث أساليب البحث المكتبي التي تم جمعها من خلال الكتب والموسوعات والقواميس والمجلات والوثائق والمجلات وما إلى ذلك. وفي هذا البحث يتبين أن الصلاة على الوجه الصحيح تمنع مرتكبها من الوقوع في المعاصي والمنكرات، وذلك لظهور نور في القلب يمنعه من الاقتراب من المعصية ويوجهه إلى أعمال الرب. في مواجهة تحديات اليوم، يمكن الحفاظ على شخصية الأطفال من خلال توفير التنوير حول الصلاة، والتعلم عن الصلاة وممارستها بشكل جيد.
Politisasi Ayat-Ayat Al-Qur’an (Kajian Term Amin dalam Al-Qur’an dan Relevansinya terhadap Konteks Pemilihan Presiden dan Wakil Presiden 2024)
Authors: Maghfiroh Firnanda Anggraeni , M. Mukhid Mashuri  , Wiwin Ainis Rohtih
Published: July 2024

This article aims to analyze the term Amin in the Qur'an and its relevance to the election of the President and Vice President of  the  Republic  of Indonesia in 2024. This is motivated by the fact that based on the campaign for the election of President and Vice President number 01, Dadang Muliawan as a volunteer campaigned by  obliging  the  victory  of Anis Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar and exposing his defeat. In his campaign, he strengthened his argument by mentioning a dozen verses of the Qur'an containing the term Amin. By using qualitative research methods with library research and descriptive-analytical data analysis, the results show that the verses that mention the word Amin in 14 verses in the Qur'an textually do not support that the pair Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar are then abbreviated as "Amin". The term Amin in the Qur'an textually does not mean Anies-Muhaimin, but means a prophet or angel who has a trusted or trustworthy nature, or if it is associated with a place or city it means a safe place to live in. However, the term Amin as stated in QS. Yusuf [12]: 54 can be a basis for allowing someone to run for a certain position or campaign, as long as his motivation is for the benefit of the community and as long as he feels he has the ability and capability for that position.
Biblioteca escolar y género: formación inicial del profesorado de ILE en secundaria
Authors: Castellano-Sanz Margarida , Domene-Benito Rocío
Published: July 2024

Este artículo se enmarca en el proyecto de innovación docente "Literacy, Gender and Diversity" que promueve la integración de la perspectiva de género en la formación docente en inglés. La investigación previa da cuenta de la escasa presencia de literatura en la enseñanza del inglés y busca promover la construcción de bibliotecas escolares o de aula con una perspectiva de género dentro del concepto de justicia social. Se analiza la relevancia de estas bibliotecas en la educación secundaria y se enfatiza la necesidad de incluir autoras, protagonistas e ilustradoras para promover un modelo educativo sensible a la justicia social y la interseccionalidad. Siguiendo una metodología de investigación cualtitativa, el estudio realizado con estudiantado del Máster de Profesorado de Educación Secundaria de la Universitat de València, incluye entrevistas semi-estructuradas y un cuestionario para mostrar las creencias del futuro profesorado sobre la idoneidad de estos temas en las bibliotecas escolares.
Estudio sobre la formación inicial del profesorado en materia de ética e igualdad
Authors: Santaella Vallejo Almudena , Romero-Iribas Ana María
Published: July 2024

La complejidad de los desafíos del siglo XXI a los que se enfrenta el profesorado -tales como el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial, la aplicación efectiva del principio de igualdad e inclusión en las aulas o la vulnerabilidad que manifiestan en la actualidad las democracias occidentales- evidencian la urgencia de adquisición competencias no sólo técnicas o didácticas sino también en materia de ética educativa. Por ello, el presente artículo se propone analizar la situación respecto a la formación inicial del profesorado de Educación Media en España, en torno a las competencias y los contenidos impartidos en las 39 universidades españolas públicas que ofertan el Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado de Secundaria Bachillerato, Formación Profesional e Idiomas. El estudio utiliza la metodología de análisis comparativo entre la obligatoriedad legislativa y la realidad aplicada. Los resultados, a modo de diagnóstico, reflejan el déficit formativo en la materia de estudio.
PLE en la formación inicial docente: instrumento para la reflexión y autorregulación
Authors: Gamito Gómez Rakel , Rappoport Soledad , López-de-Arana Prado Elena
Published: July 2024

La era digital ha creado nuevos ecosistemas de desarrollo tanto personal como profesional. Para poder afrontar dicho modelo de manera reflexiva y autónoma, resulta necesario que el alumnado universitario sea consciente, reflexione y autorregule su propio proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El desarrollo y análisis del Personal Learning Environment (PLE) permiten dichas acciones. El presente trabajo analiza y compara 100 PLEs iniciales y finales, así como sus respectivas tareas reflexivas del alumnado del Grados de Educación Primaria pertenecientes a dos universidades de España. Se busca responder a tres objetivos: evaluar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del alumnado universitario del ámbito educativo, identificar las necesidades formativas del futuro profesorado en el área de la competencia digital docente y comprobar el potencial reflexivo y autorregulador del PLE en la formación inicial docente. Los datos se han analizado y contrastado con ayuda del software NVivo. Los resultados muestran la progresión de la elaboración del PLE, y las reflexiones sobre el aprendizaje. Por tanto, destaca la utilidad del PLE como instrumento para retroalimentar la práctica formativa, así como para priorizar las necesidades de un desarrollo profesional docente transformador.
Disfluencias del habla en estudiantes sinohablantes de español a partir del EEE-8
Authors: Song Yang
Published: July 2024

En este estudio, se han escogido aleatoriamente 347 discursos de la prueba de traducción oral del Examen de Español como Especialidad realizado en China en 2019 con el propósito de analizar las disfluencias que cometen los estudiantes chinos que están a punto de graduarse en la carrera de Filología Hispánica. Se ha descubierto que las pausas sonoras representan la forma más frecuente (55,83 %), seguidas por las pausas silenciosas (15,18 %), la autocorrección fonética (9,57 %), la repetición parcial (8,54 %), la repetición completa (6,06 %) y la autocorrección léxica (4,82 %).
Procesos cognitivos creativos y detección de errores en problemas resueltos en la educación secundaria
Authors: Requejo García Adrián , Solaz-Portolés Joan J. , Sanjosé López Vicente
Published: July 2024

Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron analizar la influencia del uso de algunos procesos cognitivos creativos sobre la detección de errores en problemas resueltos y examinar los efectos del nivel académico y género sobre estos procesos y la detección de errores. Se realizó una investigación en la que participaron 140 estudiantes (75 mujeres y 65 hombres) de tres niveles de la Educación Secundaria. Se les administró una prueba de detección de errores en problemas resueltos y un cuestionario de procesos cognitivos creativos. A partir del análisis de correlaciones, de regresión múltiple y de mediación fue posible concluir que: a) la variable que más contribuyó a la variabilidad en la detección de errores fue el nivel académico; b) el nivel académico generó diferencias significativas en el uso de los procesos toma de perspectiva, flujo de ideas, pensamiento metafórico y analógico, y generación de ideas; y c) estos últimos cuatro procesos tuvieron un efecto indirecto significativo sobre la detección de errores.
Targeting NETosis: nature’s alarm system in cancer progression
Authors: Liang Yixia , Wu Guo , Tan Jiabao , Xiao Xiaoyun , Yang Linbin , Saw Phei Er
Published: July 2024

Neutrophils are recognized active participants in inflammatory responses and are intricately linked to cancer progression. In response to inflammatory stimuli, neutrophils become activated, releasing neutrophils extracellular traps (NETs) for the capture and eradication of pathogens, a phenomenon termed NETosis. With a deeper understanding of NETs, there is growing evidence supporting their role in cancer progression and their involvement in conferring resistance to various cancer therapies, especially concerning tumor reactions to chemotherapy, radiation therapy (RT), and immunotherapy. This review summarizes the roles of NETs in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and their mechanisms of neutrophil involvement in the host defense. Additionally, it elucidates the mechanisms through which NETs promote tumor progression and their role in cancer treatment resistance, highlighting their potential as promising therapeutic targets in cancer treatment and their clinical applicability.
Interpersonal, not existential, adversities predict postwar deterioration in youth social support
Authors: Dixon Kelly E. , Layne Christopher M. , Ho Misiaszek Kimberly S. , Golden Chloe
Published: July 2024

Social support is a robust predictor of posttraumatic outcomes in diverse populations. Nevertheless, questions remain whether perceived social support is better conceptualized as the outgrowth of early attachment relationships that create capacities for interpersonal connection across development, or alternatively, as a more proximal, transactional, and dynamic interpersonal process that evolves under the influence of both prior and present life experiences. As applied to war-exposed youth, these unanswered questions impede efforts to build theory capable of identifying psychosocial mechanisms (early attachment relationships or ongoing interpersonal transactions?) and time frames (prewar, wartime, or postwar?) that influence the stability of perceived social support from youth’s support networks. This longitudinal study (N = 1,590 war-exposed Bosnian adolescents) used structural equation modeling to compare and contrast the predictive potency of three hypothesized contributors to adolescents’ postwar perceived social support: (a) prewar disruptions in early attachment relationships, (b) wartime and postwar interpersonal adversities, and (c) wartime and postwar adverse living conditions. Adolescents completed the War Trauma and Adversities Inventory at Time 1 and the Multi-Sector Social Support Inventory (assessing perceived social support from youths’ nuclear family, extended family, adult friends and mentors, and same-age peer social network sectors) six months later at Time 2. Prewar disruptions in attachment relationships predicted deteriorations in perceived social support across all network sectors, and wartime/postwar interpersonal adversities exerted differential (sector-specific) predictive effects on perceived social support. In contrast, adverse living conditions did not exert predictive effects on any sectors of adolescent perceived social support.
Physics as the Solution to an Optimization Problem on Entropy
Authors: Harvey-Tremblay Alexandre
Published: July 2024

We propose a novel approach to quantum theory construction that involves solving a maximization problem on the Shannon entropy of all possible measurements of a system, relative to its initial preparation. This maximization problem is additionally constrained by a phase condition that vanishes under measurements. Specifically, enforcing a vanishing U(1)-valued phase constraint leads to standard quantum mechanics, while a vanishing Spin^c(3,1)-valued phase constraint extends the theory to relativistic quantum mechanics and to quantum gravity. The latter scenario derives the metric tensor as an operator via a double-copy mechanism applied to the Dirac current. Significantly, this solution is consistent exclusively in 3+1-dimensions as all other dimensional configurations lead to fundamental obstructions. Finally, the solution uniquely incorporates the SU(3)xSU(2)xU(1) symmetries of the Standard Model. This framework seamlessly integrates fundamental concepts from quantum mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum gravity, the dimensional specificity of spacetime, and particle physics gauge symmetries as the solution to a simple entropy optimization problem.
Scenario of Pakistan 5 Years after Screening Mammography Intervention: Are We Ready for a National Guideline
Authors: Majeed Ayesha Isani , Bangash Roshana Shahzad
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Cancer, notably breast cancer, is a significant health concern globally, with a substantial burden in Asia, particularly in Pakistan. Late diagnosis exacerbates mortality rates, emphasizing the importance of robust screening programs. This article examines the effectiveness of breast cancer screening initiatives and intervention four years after initial pilot study that spanned 2015-2019, using data from the Islamabad Federal Breast Screening Centre, to assess readiness for national guideline implementation in Pakistan and beyond. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study, conducted at the Federal Breast Screening Center (FBSC), involved 5,580 patients undergoing mammography screening over an four-year period from 2015 to 2023. The study examined patients' data, including Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) categories through double reading mammography and complementary ultrasound (USG) findings. Demographic information, including age, ethnicity, education status, socio-economic factors, breastfeeding history, breast density, and family history, was recorded to analyze its correlation with breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent management. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 2021. Results: The study included a total of 5580 patients who visited the Federal Breast Screening Centre from 2020 to 2023. The mean age of patients attending screenings from 2020 to 2023 was 48.50 ± 9.55 years, with the most common age group being 41-45 years 1,364 (24.4%), followed by 46-50 years 1,008 (18.1%). The ethnicity with the highest frequency was Punjabi 4,647 (83.3%). The distribution of patients across BI-RADS categories was as follows: BI-RADS 0 (n=175, 3.10%), BI-RADS I (n=1,933, 34.60%), BI-RADS II (n=1,691, 30.30%), BI-RADS III (n=642, 11.50%), BI-RADS IV (n=612, 11.00%), BI-RADS V (n=389, 7.00%), and BI-RADS VI (n=138, 2.50%). The prevalence rate of invasive breast cancer during these four years was 10.4%. Conclusion:In conclusion, breast cancer poses an escalating challenge associated with increasing mortality rates. Pakistan, alongside its South Asian counterparts, is witnessing a surge in cases, emphasizing the urgency for comprehensive interventions. Research endeavors such as this provide valuable insights into demographic profiles, aiding in the formulation of tailored guidelines. Moreover, the establishment of additional federal centers for screening is imperative to enhance patient access and mitigate the issue of delayed diagnoses, aligning Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure with that of developed nations.
Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry
Authors: Vidović Nikola , Beriša Hatidža , Cvetković Vladimir M.
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the financial factors and risk management strategies essential for optimizing disaster resilience within the Serbian defence industry's critical infrastructure. The significance of this sector is multi-faceted, impacting national security, economic stability, and technological advancement. Primarily, the Serbian defence industry ensures the preservation of vital defence interests, maintaining Serbia's independence from foreign sources for weapons and military equipment in both peacetime and wartime. Economically, it is a significant employer of the working-age population, directly affecting local employment rates, fostering economic development, and ensuring the sustainable growth of this crucial sector. This, in turn, stimulates broader economic activity and enhances social cohesion while strengthening the national balance of payments through increased export potential. From a technological perspective, the defence industry drives scientific, technological, and industrial development, reinforcing Serbia's global political and military standing within the Western Balkans and on the international stage. Consequently, the paper aims to examine the risk management and protection of the Serbian defence industry's critical infrastructure, offering concrete and actionable measures to improve and develop these systems with a particular emphasis on security. The research's utility and contribution lie in identifying similarities and differences in the operational performance of defence industry companies, a vital segment of the national economy. The presentation of these findings focuses on the protection of critical infrastructure. The results will form the basis for further investigation into the underlying causes of business performance and the effective management of critical infrastructure security.
Qualitative Analysis of Supplier Relationship Management Practices in E-Commerce Fashion Industry
Authors: Grant Oliver
Published: July 2024

This qualitative research explores Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices within the e-commerce fashion industry, aiming to uncover key strategies and their impacts. Through semi-structured interviews with supply chain managers, procurement officers, and supplier representatives, critical themes emerged: communication, trust, risk management, sustainability, and digital technologies. Effective communication, characterized by transparency and regular updates, emerged as pivotal for aligning expectations and resolving issues promptly. Trust-building practices, including fair dealings and formal agreements, were essential in fostering long-term partnerships, reducing transaction costs, and enhancing collaboration. Robust risk management strategies, such as supplier diversification and contingency planning, were identified as crucial for mitigating disruptions and ensuring supply chain resilience. Sustainability was highlighted as a strategic imperative, driven by ethical sourcing and environmental standards, supported by technologies like blockchain for transparency. The transformative role of digital technologies—supply chain management software, blockchain, IoT, and data analytics—was evident in enhancing visibility and decision-making across global supply chains. Viewing suppliers as strategic partners, rather than mere vendors, promoted collaborative innovation and mutual growth. Despite challenges like cultural differences and regulatory complexities, opportunities exist to enhance SRM through integrated best practices. By prioritizing effective communication, trust-building, risk management, sustainability, and digital innovation, companies can strengthen supplier relationships, optimize supply chain performance, and achieve competitive advantage in the e-commerce fashion sector.
Alteration and Non-Formula Elements Uptake of Zircon From Um Ara Granite, South Eastern Desert, Egypt
Authors: Abd El-Naby Hamdy Hamed
Published: July 2024

The Um Ara granites are a suite of granitoid rocks located in the south Eastern Desert of Egypt. The combination of Back Scattered Electron imaging (BSE), X-ray compositional mapping, and the data of the Electron Probe Micro Analyzer (EPMA) has provided valuable insights into the alteration process of zircon in the Um Ara granite. The investigated zircon grains have measurable amount of non-formula elements such as U, Th, Hf, REEs, P, Al, Ca, Fe, and Ti, along with extensive structural features indicative of radiation damage. These characteristics point to significant hydrothermal alteration of the zircon following its initial crystallization. The textural and geochemical evidence suggests the alteration of the Um Ara zircons was driven by coupled dissolution-reprecipitation processes influenced by aqueous fluids. The breakdown of accessory minerals like xenotime, thorite, monazite, and apatite during a major hydrothermal event around 1.8 Ga released the non-formula elements (U, Th, P, Ca, Al, Fe, REEs) that were then incorporated into the zircon structures. Subsequent pluvial periods around 50,000-159,000 years ago may have allowed further uptake of these elements during low-temperature alteration. The shear zones within the Um Ara granites facilitated the mobilization and transport of the non-formula element-bearing fluids, likely as carbonate and fluoride complexes. The temperature regime, with fluids remaining below 300°C, was crucial in preserving the radiation damage features in the zircons despite the extensive chemical changes.
Sex-Specific Variation in Metabolic Responses to Diet
Authors: Andrews Reya R. , Fry Jean L.
Published: July 2024

Suboptimal nutrition is a leading cause of cardiometabolic disease and mortality. Biological sex is a variable that can play a role in individual response to nutritional factors and may modulate the impact of nutrition on disease. This narrative review explores the intricate interplay between sex, nutrition, and health outcomes, and the consequent importance of considering sex in nutrition research, dietary recommendations, and disease management. We examine the impact of sex on how various dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean diet, macronutrient content and quality, Western diet, and energy restriction associate with or affect metabolic health and disease risk. Understanding how sex influences the response to the diet can inform precision nutrition interventions and approaches for disease prevention and management.
Research, Analysis and Improvement of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning Algorithms in Urban Ultra-Low Altitude Airspace
Authors: Gao Jianwei , Pan Weijun
Published: July 2024

Urban ultra-low altitude airspace (ULAA) presents unique challenges for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) path planning due to high building density and regulatory constraints. This study analyzes and improves classical path planning algorithms for UAVs in ULAA. Experiments were conducted using A*, RRT, RRT*, and artificial potential field (APF) methods in a simulated environment based on building data from Chengdu City, China. Results show that traditional algorithms struggle in dense obstacle environments, particularly APF due to local minima issues. Enhancements were proposed: a density-aware heuristic for A*, random perturbation for APF, and a hybrid optimization strategy for RRT*. These modifications improved computation time, path length, and obstacle avoidance. The study provides insights into the limitations of classical algorithms and suggests enhancements for more effective UAV path planning in urban environments.
Post Graduate Urology Training in LMIC
Authors: Baqain Laith , Haddad Sanad , Baqain Ronny , El Hout Yaser , Shahait Mohammed
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Urological conditions significantly impact global health, with increasing demand for urologists in both developed and developing countries. Disparities in access to surgical care between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are evident. Despite advancements in urology, LMIC training programs often follow outdated curricula and traditional methods.
Methodology: A comprehensive search strategy identified urology training programs in LMICs using the EduRank website, Google searches, and PubMed. Data were collected from literature, official documents, and online resources, focusing on variables such as program duration, research requirements, and resident salaries.
Results: The analysis revealed significant variability in program structures and requirements across LMICs. Residency training durations ranged from 4 to 6 years, with inconsistent research obligations and resident salaries averaging $12,857 annually, with a range from 5,412 to 18,174$. Fellowship opportunities were limited, with only a small number of programs achieving international accreditation.
Conclusion: The study highlights substantial disparities in urology training between HICs and LMICs. There is an urgent need for standardized and locally tailored training frameworks to enhance the quality of urology education in LMICs. Future research should focus on developing strategies to improve training opportunities, ensuring equitable access to advanced urological care and education globally.
Impact of Cultural Heritage Travel Experience on Well-being Mediating Escapism: A Multi-Group Analysis between Travelers from the Daily and Non-Daily Living Spheres
Authors: Namu Ga ma , Ja Choi Jeong
Published: July 2024

Life is a field of senses and the experience of feeling, thinking, acting, and building relationships with everything around us. These senses and experiences are also consumed in travel destinations to pursue the traveler's escapism and happiness. However, while the field of tourism studies has recognized the importance of experience and focused on the relationship between various travel experiences and happiness, research on the variables that mediate and strengthen these relationships is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to apply the five strategic experiential models proposed by Schmitt [1]— sense, feel, think, act, and relate — to investigate the mediating effect of escapism on travelers' well-being. Data were collected from travelers visiting three major heritage sites in Gyeongju (Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and Bunhwangsa Temple), and 509 responses were used for analysis. The analysis was conducted using statistical package programs SPSS and AMOS employing frequency analysis, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The results indicated significant positive effects between variables such as cultural heritage travel experience, escapism, and well-being. In the analysis of the mediating effect of escapism, escapism showed a significant mediating effect on the relationship between travel experience and well-being. This study confirmed that, during cultural heritage travels, individuals’ well-being can be enhanced through a holistic experience encompassing sensory, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational aspects rather than an isolated experience centered on escapism. This finding provides important implications for the design and planning of travel programs and products.
The Secret to Fixing Incorrect Canonical Quantizations
Authors: Klauder John , Fantoni Riccardo
Published: July 2024

It is well-known that the canonical quantization of $\varphi^4_4$ fails. Here is how to fix it along with many other problems.
Strategies for Mitigating Outdoor Noise Impact on Residential Buildings in Uzbekistan
Authors: Mukhammadjonov Abdumutal , Kim Yong-Hee
Published: July 2024

In recent years, urbanization and industrialization have significantly increased the levels of outdoor noise pollution, affecting the quality of life in residential areas. In Uzbekistan, rapid development in urban centers has led to heightened concerns about the impact of noise on residents' health and well-being. Noise pollution can result from various sources, including traffic, construction, and industrial activities, causing disturbances and potential health issues such as stress, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular problems. Addressing this issue is crucial for creating a healthier living environment. This article explores effective strategies for mitigating the impact of outdoor noise on residential buildings in Uzbekistan.
Wideband and High-Efficiency Transmit-Arrays Antenna with Wide-Angle Passive Beam-Scanning Operating in mmWave Bands
Authors: Kaouach Hamza , Pigaglio Olivier
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a demonstration of a linearly-polarized transmit-arrays antenna with high-efficiency and wideband operating in X-band. The topology of the unit cell consists of two identical patch antennas loaded by C-loop slot and interconnected by a metalized via through a ground plane sandwiched between two identical substrates [18]. A waveguide measurement system WGMS has been used for single cell characterization (reflection/transmission coefficients). Good results have been demonstrated in terms of matching performances; the reflection coefficient S11 is under 10-dB in the 9.4-10.4 GHz band (i.e. 10.1% around 9.9 GHz) and with only 0.35 dB-insertion loss at 10 GHz. The transmit-arrays prototype permitted to achieve 22.4 dBi of directivity and 20.1 dBi of gain. The aperture and radiation efficiencies are about 28.2% and 58.3%, respectively. With a focal ratio (F/D) of 1/2 the spill-over loss is less than 2 dB. Beam-scanning up to ± 35° has been achieved with the same phase quantization (passive) and less than 3 dB of gain losses.
Integration of Modern Facade Design with Traditional Bubungan Tinggi Facade: Towards a Sustainable Smart Home
Authors: Agusniansyah Nursyarif
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the transformation of Bubungan Tinggi, a traditional Banjar house with a high roof, into a modern home through the integration of modern facade design with traditional Bubungan Tinggi facade elements. Bubungan Tinggi is a monumental artifact in South Kalimantan representing the collective memory of the Banjar community with its distinctive typology and anatomy. This study uses a qualitative approach with design experiments to explore the integration of smart home systems, eco-friendly materials, and contemporary design principles. The findings highlight the potential of blending traditional architecture with modern innovations to create sustainable, smart, and culturally sensitive housing solutions.
Integrating Multimodal Generative AI and Blockchain for Enhancing Generative Design in the Early Phase of Architectural Design Process
Authors: Fitriawijaya Adam , Taysheng Jeng
Published: July 2024

AI advances integrate generative design tools in architecture, providing architects with sophisticated design options. It enables the creation of intricate, high-performing projects by exploring diverse design possibilities with AI and algorithms. Generative AI and generative design empower architects to create better-performing, sustainable, and efficient design solutions and explore diverse design possibilities. This paper leverages multimodal generative AI to enhance design creativity by combining textual and visual inputs. Blockchain technology converts design metadata into NFTs, ensuring secure, authentic, and traceable data storage. The framework addresses data ownership, legal adherence, and client-architect collaboration and is entirely scalable for digital design authentication. This research exemplifies the pragmatic fusion of Generative AI and blockchain technology applied in architectural design for more transparent, secure, and effective results. This study provides a strategy that uses generative AI technologies to achieve an efficient and creative workflow in the early stages of architectural design.
Differences in Prevalence of Colorectal Carcinoma by Gender and Marital Status and Expression of DNA Mismatch Repair Proteins
Authors: Zhang Peilin , Bakhtar Omid , Wixom Chris , Cox Brian , Lee John , Sadeghi Saha , Clement Aidan , Kabakibi Lana , Schwab Madeleine
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Background: Gender dimorphism and marital status on colorectal cancer mortality have 9 been previously documented, but the relationship between these factors and DNA mismatch repair 10 protein (MMRP) expression status is unknown. Methods: Colectomy specimens were reviewed ret- 11 rospectively for patients between 2018 to 2023 with demographics including race/ethnicity, gender, 12 marital status, faith, body mass index, pathologic staging, and MMRP expression status. Statistical 13 analyses were performed by using baseline characteristics tables and various programs in R-pack- 14 age. Results: A total 1018 colectomies were reviewed, and the tumor stages were significantly higher 15 in right colon (stage 3 and 4) than those in left colon and rectosigmoid colon (p<0.01). Marital status 16 was significantly associated with patients’ gender, age, tumor size and tumor stages (all p<0.01). 17 MMRP status were available in 775 cases, and 139 (17.9%) were MMRP deficient, and 636 (82%) 18 MMRP proficient. MMRP deficiency was significantly associated with older female patients, larger 19 tumor in size, higher tumor stages, higher histologic grade and more common in right colon (all 20 p<0.01). In addition, MMRP deficiency was statistically associated with higher percentage of di- 21 vorced and widowed patients (p<0.01). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed persistent 22 association of MMRP deficiency with tumor size, tumor grade, tumor stage and nodal metastasis, 23 but the associations with gender and marital status no longer existed. Conclusion: The differences 24 in prevalence of CRC by gender and marital status and tumor MMRP status illustrate the im- 25 portance of these factors on tumor stages and nodal metastasis but these associations were more 26 complex with other confounding factors.
Advancements in Deep Learning for Driving Policy and Perception in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Schmidt Alexander , Bianchi Mateo , Müller Sophie
Published: July 2024

This paper systematically discusses the application of reinforcement learning in automatic driving system. Reinforcement learning frameworks show significant advantages in optimizing decision making, predictive perception, path planning, and controller design, exceeding the limitations of traditional supervised learning methods. The paper highlights the critical role of components such as scene understanding, positioning, and map making in autonomous driving systems, which provide reliable environmental awareness through deep learning and sensor fusion technologies to support intelligent decision-making in complex urban environments. In addition, the paper discusses innovative approaches to safety reinforcement learning to reduce risk in autonomous driving and ensure that systems adhere strictly to safety constraints while maximizing expected rewards. These findings provide an important theoretical and practical basis for further improving algorithm robustness, managing multi-agent interactions, and integrating ethical considerations in the future.
Conceptual Design of Wood Pillar Foundation in Swampy Soil a Construction Solution for Drainage Improvement With Adaptation of Rain Garden’s Concept
Authors: Agusniansyah Nursyarif , Syarief Akhmad , Noor Rijali , Annisa Nova
Published: July 2024

Building on swampy land is a major challenge due to the soft and waterlogged soil properties. Traditional approaches using wooden pile foundations have long been used but new technology with a more environmentally friendly and efficient approach needs to be applied to swampy land.The objectives of this research are: to obtain a conceptual model of modified wooden pile foundation construction combined with concrete, to identify the impact of soil condition changes due to foundation implementation and the swampy groundwater environment, and to determine the application of the 'constructed wetland' and rain garden adaptation methods to the foundation model concept.In this research, a qualitative method was used with a descriptive approach based on literature studies and data collection through surveys/field observations. There is interdisciplinary collaboration from architectural, material, and environmental fields. The method conducted includes experimental testing of the foundation model concept. The research stages are: identifying variations in foundation design on wetland, survey/field study observation of foundations in Banjarmasin, architectural-material-environmental analysis of the foundation model concept with rain garden adaptation, and finally, conclusions and suggestions.The rain garden concept is an innovation that can help address waterlogging issues by enhancing the improvement of foundation construction and drainage in swampy soils. In this paper, the use of galam wood, wooden pile foundations, and construction technology innovations to improve swampy soil conditions are discussed in detail.
Advances in Targeted Therapy: Addressing Resistance to BTK Inhibition in B‐Cell Lymphoid Malignancies
Authors: Bravo-Gonzalez Andres , Alasfour Maryam , Soong Deborah , Noy Jose , Pongas Georgios
Published: July 2024

B-cell lymphoid malignancies is a heterogeneous group of hematologic cancers, where Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors have received FDA approval for several subtypes. The first-in-class covalent BTK inhibitor, ibrutinib, binds to the C481 amino acid residue to block the BTK enzyme and prevent the downstream signaling. Resistance to covalent BTK inhibitors can occur through mutations at the BTK binding site (C481S) but also other BTK sites and the phospholipase C gamma 2 (PLCγ2) resulting in downstream signaling. To bypass the C481S mutation, non-covalent BTK inhibitors, such as pirtobrutinib, were developed and are active against both wild-type and the C481S mutation. In this review, we discuss the molecular and genetic mechanisms which contribute to acquisition of resistance to covalent and non-covalent BTK inhibitors. In addition, we discuss the new emerging class of BTK degraders, which utilize the evolution of proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) to degrade the BTK protein and constitute an important avenue of overcoming resistance. The moving landscape of resistance to BTK inhibitors and the development of new therapeutic strategies highlight the ongoing advances, that are being made towards the pursue of cure of B-cell lymphoid malignancies.
Learning Status Recognition Method Based on Facial Expressions in e-Learning
Authors: Ding Xuejing , Mariano Vladimir Y.
Published: July 2024

In allusion to the problem that teachers not being able to timely grasp student dynamics during online classroom, resulting in poor teaching quality, this paper proposes an online learning status analysis method that combines facial emotions with fatigue status. Specifically, we use an improved ResNet50 neural network for facial emotion recognition and quantify the detected emotions using the pleasure-arousal-dominance dimensional emotion scale. The improved network model achieved 87.51% and 75.28% accuracy on RAF-DB and FER2013 datasets, respectively, which can better detect the emotional changes of students. We use the Dlib’s face six key points detection model to extract the two-dimensional feature points of the face and judge the fatigue state. Finally, different weights are assigned to the facial emotion and fatigue state to evaluate the students’ learning status comprehensively. To verify the effectiveness of this method, experiments were conducted on the BNU-LSVED teaching quality evaluation dataset. We use this method to evaluate the learning status of multiple students and compare it with the manual evaluation results provided by expert teachers. The experiment results show that the students’ learning status evaluated using this method is basically matched with their actual status. Therefore, the classroom learning status detection method based on facial expression recognition proposed in this study can identify students’ learning status more accurately, thus realizing better teaching effect in online classroom.