bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Period-aggregated transformer for learning latent seasonalities in long-horizon financial time series
Authors: Tang Zhenyang , Huang Jinshui , Rinprasertmeechai Denisa
Published: August 2024

Fluctuations in the financial market are influenced by various driving forces and numerous factors. Traditional financial research aims to identify the factors influencing stock prices, and existing works construct a common neural network learning framework that learns temporal dependency using a fixed time window of historical information, such as RNN and LSTM models. However, these models only consider the short-term and point-to-point relationships within stock series. The financial market is a complex and dynamic system with many unobservable temporal patterns. Therefore, we propose an adaptive period-aggregation model called the Latent Period-Aggregated Stock Transformer (LPAST). The model integrates a variational autoencoder (VAE) with a period-to-period attention mechanism for multistep prediction in the financial time series. Additionally, we introduce a self-correlation learning method and routing mechanism to handle complex multi-period aggregations and information distribution. Main contributions include proposing a novel period-aggregation representation scheme, introducing a new attention mechanism, and validating the model’s superiority in long-horizon prediction tasks. The LPAST model demonstrates its potential and effectiveness in financial market prediction, highlighting its relevance in financial research and predictive analytics.
Effects of monoglycerides of short and medium chain fatty acids and cinnamaldehyde blend on the growth, survival, immune responses, and tolerance to hypoxic stress of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: Rairat Tirawat , Kitsanayanyong Lalitphan , Keetanon Arunothai , Phansawat Putsucha , Wimanhaemin Parattagorn , Chongprachavat Natnicha , Suanploy Wiranya , Chow Edwin Pei Yong , Chuchird Niti
Published: August 2024

Free fatty acids have long been used as dietary supplements in aquaculture, but the application of monoglycerides has increased interest in more recent times. The study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary short- and medium-chain fatty acid monoglyceride and cinnamaldehyde (SMMG) on the growth performance, survival, immune responses, and tolerance to hypoxic stress of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). In Experiment 1, shrimp post-larvae were divided into 4 groups with 6 replicates and fed with diets supplemented with 0 (control), 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5% diet for 30 days. The final body weight and survival rate were determined. In Experiment 2, the juvenile shrimp from Experiment 1 were subjected to hypoxic stress conditions (dissolved oxygen level 2–2.5 mg/L) for 14 days, then the specific growth rate (SGR), survival rate, intestinal Vibrio spp. count, immune responses, and histopathological change of the hepatopancreas were analyzed. Following the 30-day feeding trial, the results revealed that the final body weight and survival of the 0.3–0.5% SMMG groups (2.81–3.06 g and 74.00–84.33%, respectively) were significantly higher than the control shrimp (1.96 g and 68.33%, respectively). In the hypoxic stress experiment, the survival rates of shrimp fed 0.4–0.5% SMMG (71.67–80.00%) were significantly higher than the control (51.67%). Although the SGR were not affected by SMMG supplementation, all immune parameters evaluated were significantly enhanced, and the intestinal Vibrio spp. counts were significantly decreased in the 0.4–0.5% SMMG-fed shrimp; the histopathological structure of the hepatopancreas was also improved in these shrimp compared to the control. Our findings indicated that SMMG as a feed additive has beneficial effects in improving shrimp health and increasing tolerance to hypoxic conditions.
Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of the European Portuguese version of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire: A methodological study
Authors: Ribeiro Hermínia , Cruz Eduardo Brazete , Castro Ana , Rodrigues Ana , Heleno Bruno , Dias Teresa L. , Pires Diogo
Published: August 2024

Purpose

To culturally adapt the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) to European Portuguese and evaluate its reliability in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.

Materials and methods

The study was carried out in two phases. In the first phase, the MSK-HQ was translated and culturally adapted. In the second phase, a longitudinal observational study was carried out with a convenience sample of participants with musculoskeletal conditions. Data collection began at the start of physiotherapy treatments by filling in the MSK-HQ and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). After 4–7 days, the participants were asked to fill out the MSK-HQ once again, as well as the Patient Global Improvement Change (PGIC) scale. The data collected was used to study internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and measurement error. Floor and ceiling effects were also analysed.

Results

The MSK-HQ was successfully translated and adapted into European Portuguese. The second phase of the study had a sample of 191 participants. This study demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.885) and excellent test-retest reliability (ICC(2,1) = 0.908). The analysis of measurement error resulted in an SEM of 2.818 and an SDC at 7.811. No floor or ceiling effect was observed.

Conclusions

The MSK-HQ-PT is a reliable instrument for measuring musculoskeletal health. Further studies on its validity and responsiveness are needed.
Gut mycobiome alterations and implications for liver diseases
Authors: Zeng Suling , Schnabl Bernd
Published: August 2024

Chronic liver disease and its complications are a significant global health burden. Changes in fungal communities (mycobiome), an integral component of the gut microbiome, are associated with and contribute to the development of liver disease. Fungal dysbiosis can induce intestinal barrier dysfunction and allow fungal products to translocate to the liver causing progression of disease. This review explores recent progress in understanding the compositional and functional diversity of gut mycobiome signatures across different liver diseases. It delves into causative connections between gut fungi and liver diseases. We emphasize the significance of fungal translocation, with a particular focus on fungal-derived metabolites and immune cells induced by fungi, as key contributors to liver disease. Furthermore, we review the potential impact of the intrahepatic mycobiome on the progression of liver diseases.
HIV transcription persists in the brain of virally suppressed people with HIV
Authors: Jamal Eddine Janna , Angelovich Thomas A. , Zhou Jingling , Byrnes Sarah J. , Tumpach Carolin , Saraya Nadia , Chalmers Emily , Shepherd Rory A. , Tan Abigail , Marinis Stephanie , Gorry Paul R. , Estes Jacob D. , Brew Bruce J. , Lewin Sharon R. , Telwatte Sushama , Roche Michael , Churchill Melissa J.
Published: August 2024

HIV persistence in the brain is a barrier to cure, and potentially contributes to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Whether HIV transcription persists in the brain despite viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy (ART) and is subject to the same blocks to transcription seen in other tissues and blood, is unclear. Here, we quantified the level of HIV transcripts in frontal cortex tissue from virally suppressed or non-virally suppressed people with HIV (PWH).

HIV transcriptional profiling of frontal cortex brain tissue (and PBMCs where available) from virally suppressed (n = 11) and non-virally suppressed PWH (n = 13) was performed using digital polymerase chain reaction assays (dPCR). CD68+ myeloid cells or CD3+ T cells expressing HIV p24 protein present in frontal cortex tissue was detected using multiplex immunofluorescence imaging.

Frontal cortex brain tissue from PWH had HIV TAR (n = 23/24) and Long-LTR (n = 20/24) transcripts. Completion of HIV transcription was evident in brain tissue from 12/13 non-virally suppressed PWH and from 5/11 virally suppressed PWH, with HIV p24+CD68+ cells detected in these individuals. While a block to proximal elongation was present in frontal cortex tissue from both PWH groups, this block was more extensive in virally suppressed PWH.

These findings suggest that the brain is a transcriptionally active HIV reservoir in a subset of virally suppressed PWH.
Virtual water flows in a real world
Authors: Liao Xiawei , Liu Ao , Chai Li
Published: August 2024

Virtual water was introduced by John Anthony Allan in 1998 as a measure of the amount of water required for the production of goods and services. Following the initiation of the Sustainable Development Goals in recent years, an intensified focus on environmental sustainability, particularly regarding water sustainability, has emerged. In this context, virtual water, as a crucial tool for water resources management, garnering attention from the academic community. Existing studies on virtual water have made significant contributions on quantifying the virtual water content embedded in commodities, delineating cross-regional patterns of virtual water flows, unveiling the temporal evolution and spatial distribution patterns of virtual water trade, assessing the economic valuation of virtual water through shadow pricing techniques, and analyzing the drivers influencing virtual water flows. However, there are still research gaps in the current literature on virtual water trade forecasting, virtual water accounting in different sectors (such as services and light industry), grey water footprint estimation and water scarcity indices. Moreover, virtual water research involves hydrology, economics and ecology. Multidisciplinary crossover will be an important trend in virtual water research in the future. This article seeks to comprehensively review current dialogues and investigations regarding virtual water and virtual water trade, assessing their impacts on a range of natural, social, and economic dimensions, and help scientists advance the frontiers of the field, as well as help policymakers adapt regional trade patterns and manage water resources more efficiently.
Analysis of the experience with once-weekly intramuscular administration of interferon beta-1a in the Russian population of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Authors: Khabirov F. A. , Granatov E. V. , Dykhanov A. Ya. , Khaibullin T. I.
Published: August 2024

SinnoVex is a drug from the group of bioanalogues of interferon beta-1a for intramuscular administration, which has moderate efficacy in reducing clinical exacerbations of multiple sclerosis (MS), which is most pronounced in the initial treatment of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) with low or moderate disease activity.

Objective: to analyze the experience with the use of the drug SinnoVex in several parallel studies in the Russian population of patients with RRMS.

Material and methods. We analyzed the results of three retrospective post-marketing clinical trials, in which we compared the efficacy and safety of the use of interferon beta-1a for once-weekly intramuscular administration under the trade name SinnoVex in the treatment of the Russian population of patients with RRMS with other MS disease-modifying treatments (DMTs), in particular with high-dose interferons beta-1a and interferons beta-1b for subcutaneous administration. The total number of patients who received therapy with SinnoVex was 235 subjects. The efficacy of the therapy was assessed using the following indicators: average annual frequency of exacerbations, MRI activity, achievement of the NEDA-3 indicator. The safety of the therapy was evaluated based on the occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and their severity as well as the frequency of discontinuation of the drug.

Results. Based on the results of the studies presented, no statistically significant differences in the clinical efficacy or tolerability of the intramuscularly administered SinnoVex preparation compared to other drugs of the interferon beta group were found. The spectrum and severity of AEs were in line with expectations; no unexpected AEs were observed.

Conclusion. Among the important advantages of the drug are the relatively rare intramuscular injections and rare local skin AEs after injections, which significantly increase the benefit of the drug in young patients. In this regard, SinnoVex is most commonly used as an initial drug as part of an escalation approach to the treatment of RRMS and then needs to be replaced by more highly effective firstor second-line DMTs if efficacy is insufficient.
Global transcriptome profiling of blood mononuclear cells from individuals with radiologically isolated syndrome reveals abnormalities characteristic of the rapid manifestation of multiple sclerosis symptoms
Authors: Kozin M. S. , Kabaeva A. R. , Omarova M. A. , Boyko A. N. , Favorova O. O. , Kulakova O. G.
Published: August 2024

Objective: to look for differences in the transcriptome profiles in mononuclear blood cells of a group of patients with radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) who developed symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the following three years of observation and a group of patients with RIS who did not develop MS during this period.

Material and methods. The study included 19 patients with RIS (9 men and 10 women), six of whom developed symptoms of MS during the three-year follow-up period. The transcription profiles of blood mononuclear cells were compared between the groups of patients with RIS who developed or did not develop MS symptoms during this period. The work was conducted in the format of a prospective study; the time of blood collection was taken as the reference point. Full transcriptome profiling was performed using RNA sequencing on an MGISEQ-200 platform. Differential gene expression analysis was performed using the DESeq2 package for the R programming language. Subsequent analysis involved constructing a network of interactions between the protein products of the detected differentially expressed genes based on data from the STRING database, identifying a cluster of interacting proteins, and analyzing the enrichment of this cluster by participants in pathways annotated in the KEGG database.

Results. The expression of 146 genes differed significantly (p<0.05; |log2FC| >1) in the studied groups of patients with RIS: in patients with subsequent manifestation of MS symptoms, the expression of 67 genes was lower and expression of 79 genes was higher than in patients without MS symptoms. The decrease in expression of two of the 67 genes (ADGRG7 and LGALS9C) remained significant even after correction for multiple comparisons (padj=2.17⋅10-11 and padj=6.19⋅10-6, respectively). Analyzing the network of interactions between the protein products of the differentially expressed genes allowed the identification of a cluster of 12 genes: APBB2, CCL4, CCL4L2, CDH2, DAZL, FOSB, H2BC17, JUN, KLF4, KLF5, MAPK8IP1, SYCE1; it is over-represented by components of the Toll-like receptor signaling pathway.

Conclusion. The transcriptome profiles of blood mononuclear cells differ in groups of patients with RIS who did or did not develop MS symptoms during the three-year follow-up period. The decrease in the expression level of ADGRG7 and LGALS9C genes detected in this study as a sign of rapid conversion of RIS to MS needs to be confirmed in independent samples.
Listing all delta partitions of a given set: Algorithm design and results
Authors: Nofal Samer
Published: August 2024

Let

α

\alpha

be a set of

n

n

elements and

δ

\delta

be a nonnegative integer. A

δ

\delta

-partition of

α

\alpha

is a set of pairwise disjoint nonempty subsets of

α

\alpha

such that the union of the subsets is equal to

α

\alpha

and every subset has a size greater than

δ

\delta

. We formulate an algorithm for computing all

δ

\delta

-partitions of a given

n

n

-element set and show that the algorithm runs in

O

(

n

)

{\mathcal{O}}\left(n)

space and

O

(

n

)

{\mathcal{O}}\left(n)

delay time between any two successive outputs of

δ

\delta

-partitions of the given set. An application of the notion of

δ

\delta

-partitions is illustrated in the following scheduling problem. Suppose a factory has

n

n

machines and

m
≤
n

m\le n

jobs to complete daily. Every job can be accomplished by operating at least

δ
+
1

\delta +1

machines. A machine cannot work on multiple jobs simultaneously. According to a utilization policy of the factory’s management, no machine is allowed to be idle, so all machines should be running on some job. Find a daily schedule of the factory’s machines satisfying all the mentioned constraints. Let

α

\alpha

be the set of the factory’s machines. Then, an

α

\alpha

’s

δ

\delta

-partition with

m

m

subsets is a legal schedule if every subset (in the

δ

\delta

-partition) includes exclusively

δ
+
1

\delta +1

or more machines that run on the same job.
Enhancing the performance of a additive manufactured battery holder using a coupled artificial neural network with a hybrid flood algorithm and water wave algorithm
Authors: Yildiz Betül Sultan
Published: August 2024

This research is the first attempt in the literature to combine design for additive manufacturing and hybrid flood algorithms for the optimal design of battery holders of an electric vehicle. This article uses a recent metaheuristic to explore the optimization of a battery holder for an electric vehicle. A polylactic acid (PLA) material is preferred during the design of the holder for additive manufacturing. Specifically, both a hybrid flood algorithm (FLA-SA) and a water wave optimizer (WWO) are utilized to generate an optimal design for the holder. The flood algorithm is hybridized with a simulated annealing algorithm. An artificial neural network is employed to acquire a meta-model, enhancing optimization efficiency. The results underscore the robustness of the hybrid flood algorithm in achieving optimal designs for electric car components, suggesting its potential applicability in various product development processes.
The crystal structure of trichlorobis(pyridine-2,6-dithio-κS-carbomethylamido)antimony(III), [SbCl3(C9H11N3S2)2]
Authors: Herbig Marcus , Böhme Uwe
Published: August 2024

[SbCl3(C9H11N3S2)2], monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 13.8069(4) Å, b = 13.5739(6) Å, c = 14.0182(5) Å, β = 94.231(3)°, V = 2,620.04(17) Å3, Z = 4, R

gt
(F) = 0.0329, wRref
(F
2) = 0.0726, T = 153 K.
Which Global Cycle? A Stochastic Factor Selection Approach for Global Macro-Financial Cycles
Authors: Berger Tino , Hienzsch Sebastian
Published: August 2024

Instead of assuming a certain factor structure, we statistically test for the factor structure driving common global dynamics in macroeconomic and financial data by employing a stochastic factor selection approach. Using a sample of 16 developed countries from 1996Q1 to 2019Q4, we present strong empirical evidence of a global macro-financial cycle and an independent global financial cycle. Moreover, the global macro-financial cycle we estimate is essentially the global business cycle identified in the literature. It captures the common global macroeconomic dynamics and drives a significant share of the comovement in the financial sector. The remaining commonality in financial variables is driven by separate global financial cycles: the global credit cycle and the global capital flow cycle.
Determination of the Number of Breaks in Heterogeneous Panel Data Models
Authors: Wang Lu , Hu Shuke
Published: August 2024

This paper considers a heterogeneous panel data model with an unknown number of breaks. We propose a so-called two-stage procedure to determine the number of breaks and detect the location of break points. The consistency of the estimated number of breaks and the estimated break points are established under fairly general conditions. Monte Carlo simulations and two empirical applications are provided to demonstrate the finite sample performance of the proposed method.
Striatal Serotonin Release Signals Reward Value
Authors: Spring Mitchell G. , Nautiyal Katherine M.
Published: August 2024

Serotonin modulates diverse phenotypes and functions including depressive, aggressive, impulsive, and feeding behaviors, all of which have reward-related components. To date, research has focused on understanding these effects by measuring and manipulating dorsal raphe serotonin neurons and using single-receptor approaches. These studies have led to a better understanding of the heterogeneity of serotonin actions on behavior; however, they leave open many questions about the timing and location of serotonin's actions modulating the neural circuits that drive these behaviors. Recent advances in genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors, including the GPCR activation-based sensor for serotonin (GRAB-5-HT), enable the measurement of serotonin release in mice on a timescale compatible with a single rewarding event without corelease confounds. Given substantial evidence from slice electrophysiology experiments showing that serotonin influences neural activity of the striatal circuitry, and the known role of the dorsal medial striatal (DMS) in reward-directed behavior, we focused on understanding the parameters and timing that govern serotonin release in the DMS in the context of reward consumption, external reward value, internal state, and cued reward. Overall, we found that serotonin release is associated with each of these and encodes reward anticipation, value, approach, and consumption in the DMS.
Tracking the Development of COVID-19-related PsyArXiv Preprints
Authors: Wulf Marlene , Yesilada Muhsin , Holford Dawn , Abels Christoph M. , Radosevic Marta , Stuchly Erik , Taylor Katie , Ye Siyan , Saxena Gaurav , El-Halaby Gail , Herzog Stefan , Lewandowsky Stephan , Hahn Ulrike
Published: August 2024

Given the need for a rapid and critical response from behavioural sciences during times of crisis, this study investigated the trajectory of all preprints posted to the repository PsyArXiv up to 19 May 2020 that were related to COVID-19 (n = 211). Specifically, we examined the trajectory, transparency, and diversity of these preprints as compared to PsyArXiv preprints unrelated to COVID-19 (n = 167) and articles published in psychology journal articles (n = 75) within the same time frame. Preprints related to COVID-19 had similar traction to published journal articles on COVID-19, but compared to preprints unrelated to COVID-19, the COVID-19 preprints were more likely to be subsequently published during a follow-up period (until 2 March 2021), were published more quickly, and received more citations. Preprints related to COVID-19 reported fewer open science practices than preprints unrelated to COVID-19, but more than COVID-19 journal articles. Primary affiliations for all preprints and journal articles predominantly originated from Western countries, but this was comparatively more for preprints (both related to and not related to COVID-19), even though preprints had more international authorship teams than journal articles. In conclusion, this study sheds light on preprint dissemination within the field of psychology amid the COVID-19 crisis, emphasising the swift spread, heightened probability of subsequent publication, and diverse adherence to open science practices among COVID-19-related preprints. These results underline the continual need for rigorous evaluation and advancement of scholarly communication practices, especially during periods of global urgency, to uphold transparency, diversity, and rigour in disseminating vital research findings.
Velocidad de procesamiento, memoria de trabajo, morfología y sintaxis del lenguaje oral en estudiantes de cinco y seis años de educación inicial de Lima
Authors: Dioses Chocano Alejandro Segundo , Chávez Zamora José Moisés , Velásquez Centeno Carlos Moisés , Aliaga Guanilo Connie Daniela , Brito Torres Claudia Jimena , Vasquez Florentino Betsabe Sarai , Arana Espinoza Liliana , Morales Caceda Johanna , Torres Chamorro Astry Sharon , Millones Choquicondo Caroline Gianella
Published: August 2024

La etapa preescolar es de elevada sensibilidad para el desarrollo de diferentes variables cognitivas, como la memoria de trabajo (MT) y velocidad de procesamiento (VP); asimismo, del lenguaje oral, destacando la morfología y la sintaxis. Por ello, el presente estudio se planteó los siguientes objetivos: (1) determinar si existe correlación entre las medidas de VP y MT, con respecto a las medidas de morfología y sintaxis del lenguaje oral, en estudiantes entre 5 años y 6 años 11 meses, de instituciones educativas del nivel inicial de los distritos de San Miguel, Pueblo Libre, Jesús María y Chorrillos; (2) formular el perfil de VP y MT, a partir de las medidas obtenidas en dicha población; y (3) formular el perfil morfológico y sintáctico del lenguaje oral, de los estudiantes de dicha población. La muestra fue de 49 sujetos (28 niños y 21 niñas) con desarrollo neurotípico, de los distritos mencionados. Para el primer objetivo, se utilizó una estrategia asociativa, con un diseño correlacional simple (DCS). Para el segundo y tercer objetivo, se utilizó una estrategia descriptiva, con un diseño selectivo no probabilístico transversal (DNPT). Los resultados encontraron correlaciones estadísticamente significativas entre MT y Sintaxis, pero medias en las variables de MT-VP y MT-Morfología y sin correlación estadísticamente significativas entre VP y Morfología; además, se formuló el perfil de todas las variables del estudio (MT, VP, Morfología y Sintaxis).
Fenomena Etika Agama dan Spiritualisasi Politik Perspektif Islam
Authors: Ritaudin M. Sidi
Published: August 2024

In this modern era, both in the West and East, it seems less tied to the religion and increasingly rely on the ratio as the key to solving life’s problem, Lately, the New Age Movement emerged as a critical reaction against the rational modernity. This movement believes that there is a fundamental change to the dominance of reason and science over God (read: faith). This movement is seeking a new balance between reason and faith are concentrated toward the inner roads of the divine source of life. Ironically, the diversity of emerging forms of spirituality in this world does not give positive effect toa number of politicians (representatives) in our country who would later carve it with a black smudge their actions contrary to ethics. This paper was trying to offer ideas about the need for political spirituality and political piety five roads to meet the spiritual needs of the community group.
Warisan Islam Lokal untuk Peradaban Islam Nusantara: Kontribusi Penafsiran al-Qur’ān di Tatar Sunda
Authors: Rohmana Jajang A
Published: August 2024

Kajian ini berusaha memberikan sedikit gambaran tentangkontribusi tafsir lokal di tatar Sunda (Jawa Barat) sebagai warisankhasanah Islam Nusantara. Sedikitnya terdapat tiga hal yang menunjukkankarakter lokal dalam tafsir Sunda: penggunaan tingkatan bahasa (undakusuk basa), ungkapan tradisional dan metafor alam Sunda. Kajian inisangat signifikan tidak saja menegaskan identitas tafsir Sunda yang tidakbisa dipisahkan dari tradisi intelektual Islam Nusantara, tetapi pentingdalam rangka menjelaskan kreatifitas orang Sunda dalam memertemukantradisi tafsir dengan latar bahasa dan budayanya. Kajian ini signifikanuntuk menunjukkan bahwa ajaran Islam tidak lagi sekedar di permukaansebagaimana diasumsikan Geertz dan Wessing, tetapi sudah merasuk kedalam dan menjadi bagian dari identitas Islam di tatar Sunda. Ekspresilokalitas tafsir Sunda kiranya menjadi bagian dari pengukuhan identitasIslam lokal itu sebagai warisan peradaban Islam Nusantara.
Kisah Dzulqarnain dalam Al-Qur'an
Authors: Anwar Hamdani
Published: August 2024

This study presents one of the stories in the Qur'an, namely about the figure of Dhul-Qarnayn. This figure is interesting to discuss because his existence is often associated with various famous figures in human history. The mufassirun have diverse opinions regarding the true identity of Dhul-Qarnayn. Additionally, there is the notion that the story about him might merely be symbolic, meaning that this figure never definitively existed in history. This research aims to address these issues through thorough analysis and exploration of related verses, interpretations by scholars, and argumentative comments from intellectuals. The results of this study are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the story of Dhul-Qarnayn in the Qur'an.
Agama Konghucu di Indonesia: Perjuangan Mencari Identitas
Authors: Tanggok M. Ikhsan
Published: August 2024

Agama Konghucu di Indonesia telah mengalami perjalanan panjang dalam mencari identitasnya. Sejak masa kolonial hingga era modern, penganut agama Konghucu menghadapi berbagai tantangan dalam mempertahankan keberadaan dan pengakuan resmi dari pemerintah. Perjuangan ini mencakup upaya untuk mendapatkan pengakuan hukum, mengatasi diskriminasi, dan mempertahankan tradisi serta ajaran Konghucu di tengah perubahan sosial dan politik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dinamika sejarah, sosial, dan politik yang mempengaruhi identitas agama Konghucu di Indonesia, serta memahami kontribusi komunitas Konghucu dalam membentuk wajah keberagaman agama di Indonesia. Melalui pendekatan historis dan analisis kebijakan, penelitian ini menawarkan wawasan mendalam tentang perjuangan dan pencapaian komunitas Konghucu dalam mencari pengakuan dan eksistensi yang sejati di negeri ini.
Tahrif in the Scripture: A Study of Ahmad Khan's Tabyin al-Kalam
Authors: Rahman Yusuf
Published: August 2024

The present paper is a study of Tabyin al-Kalām, especially in relation to the notion of taḥrīf. Some scholars, like Bruce B. Lawrence, believe that Ahmad Khar’s thought was not original, and depended heavily on al-Tafsīr al-Kabir of Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī (d. 1209). In order to assess this assumption, the paper will also compare Tabyin al-Kalām with al-Tafsīr al-Kabir.
The Relation of Metaphysics to Political Theory in the Thought of al-Fārābī
Authors: Tahqiq Nanang
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini akan mengkaji konsep metafisika yang terkait dengan politik al-Farabi. Secara metodologis, artikel ini akan pertama-tama merujuk pada konsep al-Farabi mengenai asal-usul dan perkembangan masyarakat atau kota, dan kemudian akan mengeksplorasi konsep-konsep yang digunakan sebagai dasar pemikiran politiknya. Konsep-konsep dasar ini disebut metafisika, karena pandangan politik al-Farabi bermula dari pemikiran metafisiknya.
Implementasi Hadis-hadis Puritan Kitab Bulugh al-Maram Berbasis Moderasi Beragama di Pesantren Mambaul Ulum Mojokerto
Authors: Khoir Moh. Misbakhul
Published: August 2024

Puritanical, fundamental, radical and intolerant religious understanding can trigger acts of violence in the form of terrorism. The countermeasure that can be done is to instill moderation values in understanding and practicing religious teachings. One of the important means in instilling religious moderation values is through Islamic education, especially pesantren-based education. Therefore, examining the strategic steps of pesantren in instilling moderation is important to do, especially when dealing with puritanical texts. This study aims to find out the understanding, implementation and cultivation of religious moderation values of puritanical Hadiths in pesantren. This research was designed qualitatively by using observation, interview and documentation instruments to obtain the required data. The results of this study state that in understanding puritanical Hadith on the issue of hudud, pesantrens tend to be textualist, as a form of caution on Allah's law. While its implementation is moderate, showing a wise attitude as a result of the breadth of the pesantren’s scientific insight. Meanwhile, the cultivation of religious moderation values is carried out with a habituation learning model, as an effective way and in accordance with the conditions of the pesantren.
Tarekat Qadiriyah: Pelopor Aliran-aliran Tarekat di Dunia Islam
Authors: Bakhtiar Amsal
Published: August 2024

This writing comprehensively reviews the Qadiriyya Sufi order, which holds significant influence. The article not only explores the biography of its founder, Sheikh 'Abd al-Qādir Jīlānī, but also delves into the teachings and practices of the Qadiriyya order. Furthermore, the article discusses the impact and the process of the spread of the Qadiriyya order in Indonesia.
Kritik Hadis: Pemikiran Kritis Aḥmad Amīn
Authors: Bustamin Bustamin
Published: August 2024

This article reviews Ahmad Amin's thoughts on hadith. Based on the book “Fajr al-Islām,” seven aspects of hadith criticism are found, namely the absence of codification, fabrication of hadiths, reasons for the fabrication of hadiths, efforts by scholars to rectify the fabrication and the steps they take through various means, prominent figures in hadith, efforts made for the codification of hadiths, and the treasury of hadiths in the dissemination of culture. These are the seven aspects of hadith criticism criticized by Amin in “Fajr al-Islām”.
Islam Emansipatoris: Sebuah Upaya “Kritisisme Repetitif”
Authors: El Mojeeb
Published: August 2024

The text reviews the book “Emancipatory Islam: Interpreting Religion for Liberation Practice.” This book is part of a larger agenda to make Islam an ideology that is current, rational, progressive, and emancipatory.Tulisan yang mengulas buku Islam Emansipatoris: Menafsir Agama untuk Praksis Pembebasan. Buku ini merupakan bagian dari agenda besar untuk menjadikan Islam sebagai ajaran yang aktual, rasional, progresif, dan emansipatoris.
Indonesia Menuju Parlemen Bikameral
Authors: Hanafie Haniah
Published: August 2024

This article elaborates on the bicameral parliamentary system in Indonesia, which is a new step, considering that until now the Indonesian Parliament adhered to a Unicameral (single-chamber) system, namely the DPR (People’s Consultative Assembly). Whereas now (as a result of the 2004 Elections), it has produced members of the People’s Representative Council (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) which will later become two chambers.
Upacara Slametan Gua Sam Poo Kong di Semarang dalam Perspektif Multikultural
Authors: Tanggok M. Ikhsan
Published: August 2024

The slametan ceremony commonly practiced by the abangan Javanese not only occurs within the Javanese community in Java, but also within the Chinese or Tionghoa community practicing religions other than Islam in Java. The slametan ceremony held to rebuild the Sam Poo Kong cave at the Sam Poo Kong temple in Semarang in 2002 was not just a sacred ritual, but also served as a platform to bring together and unite two different ethnic groups to establish order in society. The approach used in this paper refers to Clifford Geertz’s perspective, which views slametan as an effort or ceremony performed to ward off someone or a group of people from the disturbance of spirits. Additionally, Marcel Mauss’s theory of gift exchange or reciprocity is also employed. According to Mauss’s theory of exchange, no human action is without reciprocity, as all actions expect some form of return, including offerings made to spirits and deities.
Relasi antar Agama dalam Perspektif Fiqih
Authors: Ihsan A. Bakir
Published: August 2024

There is a correlation between one's religious understanding and their attitude towards other religions. An exclusive understanding of religion has triggered the emergence of religious egocentrism, which considers other religions as wrong. This attitude is mainly fueled by a legalistic orientation that tends to be black and white and denies the truth of others. It is this biased legalistic orientation that needs to be reconstructed so that one-sided and exclusive understandings of religion can dissolve, ultimately breaking the rigidity of interactions between religious communities that have often been the seeds of unnecessary humanitarian tragedies. And this is the overarching theme that this journal seeks to address for the sake of peace on the earth we all inhabit together.
Syariat Islam dalam Yuridis Formal: Studi atas Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Authors: Mardani Mardani
Published: August 2024

The implementation of Sharia law in the Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) cannot be separated from the long struggle of the Acehnese people in their efforts to obtain special autonomy status. After enduring a tiresome struggle, the Draft Law on Special Autonomy for the Special Region of Aceh as the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province was enacted into law as Law Number 18 of 2001 concerning Special Autonomy. The fundamental aspect of this law is to provide broader opportunities for the government of NAD to regulate and manage its own household affairs, including managing economic resources, exploring and empowering natural resources and human resources. Furthermore, the people of NAD are also given the opportunity to explore and implement community norms in accordance with the noble values of Acehnese society based on Islamic Sharia principles.
Konsepsi Taklid Mazhab Syiah Imamiyah
Authors: Zaini Muhammad Zuhdi
Published: August 2024

For a long time, the term “taqlid” has carried a negative connotation, especially when accompanied by the word “blind”. However, in the religious thought tradition of Shia Islam, the term "taqlid" holds a neutral meaning and, in fact, becomes a necessity for its followers. This is a logical consequence of the belief in imamah or leadership, which is one of the fundamental teachings of Shia Islam. Following the opinions of a marja taklid (highest religious authority) is considered obligatory and binding. A Shia adherent who does not obey the religious rulings issued by a mujtahid (jurisconsult) they follow will have all their religious practices deemed invalid. They place scholars on par with other professions, such as doctors and engineers, whose opinions are followed by their clients.
Error Analysis in Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Binaningrum Banun
Published: August 2024

This paper tries to describe the function of error analysis in teaching and learning target/foreign languages. The term of target/foreign language here, refers to the language which is being learned by the students. While, the term of first language refers to the language which has been mastered earlier by the students, the first language here may also refer to the students’ mother tongue, although in the study of language acquisition the two terms should be differed clearly. This paper also tries to explain the relationship between error analysis and contrastive analysis. Both of the analyses are sometimes used in the teaching and learning of languages. Besides that, this article also presents the causes of errors made by the students, the impacts of the errors in communication, and the techniques to avoid, to reduce and to combat the errors in learning and teaching the target languages. Notes: In this paper there are some signs: * —indicates the part of error, — indicate the missing part that become an error. There are also symbols of phonetics derived from English Pronouncing Dictionary written by Daniel Jones.
The True Nature of Tauhid and Its Relation to The Problem of the Muslim in the World
Authors: Adnan Gunawan
Published: August 2024

Tauhid is an essential element in the Islamic framework of a Muslim. Tauhid is both the Alpha and Omega of Islam. Everything born in the name of Islam should reflect the divine will. Consequently, the doctrines and practices (worship) in Islam should both represent and demonstrate this fundamental meaning. Sharia, in essence, is the operational aspect of the concept of tauhid, so there should be no contradiction between tauhid and sharia. This article examines various forms and levels of understanding the concept of tauhid, linked to the issues facing the Muslim community as an effort to find appropriate solutions to the challenges faced by the community in the midst of global competition.
Karakteristik Kaum Yahudi dalam Surat Al-Baqarah
Authors: Muslih Muslih
Published: August 2024

The dynamics of the world have entered a new phase marked by the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the past, the Soviet Union was a superpower and a formidable adversary for the West, especially America. The new powder keg is Islam versus the West. The West is alleged to be dominated by Jews. Paul Findley, for example, mentions the formidable influence of Jews in America, affecting members of Congress and the Senate, as well as executives. Many presidents of that superpower are said to be rendered powerless, even kneeling under the pressure of lobbyists. This article will attempt to analyze various upheavals and imbalances caused by the hands of Zionist Jews throughout history.
Red Book Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Decision Support Chart
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics, Kimberlin David W.
Published: August 2024

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of this full-color chart collects many of the most clinically useful tables, algorithms, and other items from the Red Book, 33rd Edition and presents them in an enlarged, enhanced colorized format that is lightweight, portable, and easy to navigate. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Red-Book-Pediatric-Infectious-Diseases-Clinical-Decision-Support-Chart-3rd-Edition
Taxonomic review of the genus Hampsonidia Inoue, 1958 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Acronictinae) with describing two new species from China
Authors: Kiss Ádám
Published: August 2024

The genus Hampsonidia Inoue, 1958 (objective replacement name for Hampsonia Kozhanchikov, 1950) was revised. Two new species are described from China: H. georgii Kiss sp. n. and H. rocinante Kiss & H.-L. Han sp. n. All species of the genus are illustrated by colour photos of adults and black-and-white genitalia photos, and in two species, both male and female last abdominal segments are illustrated. The male last abdominal segments of Herzinycta albonigra (Herz, 1904) and the female last abdominal segments of Draudtinycta tigniumbra (Draudt, 1937) are illustrated and described for the first time.
Meningkatkan Penguasaan Kosakata dan Pemahaman Teks Bahasa Arab Siswa melalui Penggunaan Aplikasi Assemblr Edu Berbasis Augmented Reality
Authors: Fauzia Eva Lathifah , Abdul Aziz Agus Umar
Published: August 2024

Vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension in Arabic remain problematic for students, necessitating innovative teaching methods. One potential solution is using technology-based learning media, such as the Assemblr Edu app that utilizes Augmented Reality (AR). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Assembly Edu app, based on Augmented Reality, in enhancing vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension in Arabic among eighth-grade students at MTsN 9 Majalengka. The research employs a quantitative and quasi-experimental method (non-equivalent group control design). Data were collected through observations, interviews, tests, questionnaires, and documentation. The analysis revealed that the average scores for vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension increased from 45.45 to 58.40 after using the app, marking a 24% improvement. This significant increase indicates that the AR application effectively enhanced both aspects compared to the control class that did not use the app. The findings have important implications for Arabic language education in Indonesia, particularly in integrating technology to improve teaching effectiveness. Recommendations for future research include exploring AR applications across different educational levels, developing app features tailored to student needs, and conducting long-term studies and comparative evaluations with other teaching methods.
Introduction to the Special Issue
Authors: To Vinh Thi
Published: August 2024

This special issue of Linguistics and the Human Sciences includes four peer-reviewed articles which have been selected from those presented at the 1st International Systemic Functional Linguistics Interest Group Conference (SFLIG 2021) and successfully contributed to the Open Access Proceedings published by the University of Tasmania.
Filozofia gór Józefa Tischnera. W poszukiwaniu metafory źródłowej
Authors: Sierotowicz Tadeusz
Published: August 2024

Tekst jest próbą postawienia pierwszych kroków prowadzących do sformułowania filozofii gór inspirowanej pismami Józefa Tischnera, poczynając od opisu metafory źródłowej filozofii gór.
Home care needs of older people: Western Bay of Plenty District
Authors: Glubb-Smith Kelly , Hanlen Trish
Published: August 2024

This qualitative community-led research focused on the formal and informal care needs of older people living in the Western Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa New Zealand. Community groups were concerned about the future health, care, and welfare needs of people aged 65 years and over in this region. The research involves two distinct phases. The first phase involves semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with 26 people aged 65+ years who hope to be able to age at home (owned or rented) and avoid residential or hospital level care as they age. The second research phase involves 13 Needs Assessors and Care Professionals completing an online survey about the needs of older adults living in the community in the Western Bay of Plenty.
The study of anxiety in badminton players aged 12-13 years
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Sabiryanova D. I. , Afanasyeva V. A. ,   Ural Federal University, Semenova G. I. ,   Ural Federal University
Published: August 2024

Psychological training of young badminton players involves the study of factors affecting their readiness for competitive activities. The aim of the study was to identify the relationship between the anxiety of badminton athletes at the age of 12-13 years and their pre-competitive readiness. The study involved 10 badminton players aged 12-13 years, with sports experience from 3 to 4 years. The study was conducted on the base of the Spielberg-Hanin test and the R. Martens test "CSAI-2". It was revealed that the anxiety level of young badminton players increases in the pre-competition period. Correlation analysis revealed that a moderate positive relationship between situational and personal anxiety, cognitive and personal anxiety is observed, a moderate negative relationship between personal anxiety and self-confidence, as well as somatic anxiety and self-confidence is revealed. It is proved that the influence of anxiety is not a key factor determining the pre-competitive condition of an athlete. Further research may be aimed at studying the influence of individual personality characteristics of young badminton players aged 12-13 years on pre-competitive readiness.
The influence of swimming on the functional state of university students
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Kuznetsova A. D. , Tereshchenko E. E. ,   Ural Federal University, Semenova G. I. ,   Ural Federal University
Published: August 2024

Recreational swimming can be used as a reliable preventive measure for those diseases that are widespread among students. The purpose of the research is to study the effect of swimming on the functional state of students. The study involved 10 male students who are self–employed in swimming and 10 male students who are professionally engaged in the swimming section. The research methods used samples of Martinet-Kushelevsky, Rufier, Stange and Genchi, as well as chest excursions. It was revealed that students, who practice swimming in the section, have more favorable conditions for a comprehensive effect on the body than students who swim independently, due to a greater load during training and their systematic nature.