bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Guinea Worm Disease: A Neglected Diseases on the Verge of Eradication
Authors: Pellegrino Carmen , Patti Giulia , Camporeale Michele , Belati Alessandra , Novara Roberta , Papagni Roberta , Frallonardo Luisa , Diella Lucia , Guido Giacomo , De Vita Elda , Totaro Valentina , Segala Francesco Vladimiro , Veronese Nicola , Cotugno Sergio , Bavaro Davide Fiore , Putoto Giovanni , Bevilacqua Nazario , Castellani Chiara , Nicastri Emanuele , Saracino Annalisa , Di Gennaro Francesco
Published: November 2022

Background: Dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease (GWD), is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by a parasite (Dracunculus medinensis). In the past, dracunculiasis was known as “the disease of the empty granary” because of the difficulties patients had in going to work in fields or to school when affected by this disease. In tropical areas, the condition has been widespread in economically disadvantaged communities, and has been associated with reduced economic status and low levels of education. Methods: we searched PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and WHO websites for literature addressing dracunculiasis published in the last 50 years. Results: by development and optimization of multi-layered control measures, transmission by the vector has been interrupted, but there are foci in several African countries with a high risk of compromising the results obtained in the control of this neglected disease. Conclusion: this review features state-of-the-art data on the infection prevalence, geographical distribution, diagnostics, parasite–host interactions, and the pathology of dracunculiasis. Also described are the current state and future perspectives for vector control and elimination strategies.
Enhancing Anti-G Antibody Induction by a Live Single-Cycle Prefusion F—Expressing RSV Vaccine Improves In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy
Authors: Lamichhane Pramila , Terhüja Megolhubino , Snider Timothy A. , Oomens Antonius G. P.
Published: November 2022

The human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of severe respiratory tract disease, and a vaccine is not available. We previously reported a novel live vaccine expressing prefusion-stabilized fusion protein (preF) in place of the native F protein (RSV-preFΔCT). As preF is non-functional, RSV-preFΔCT was amplified in a production line expressing a functional substitute, and exhibited a single-cycle replication phenotype, which holds several unique potential advantages. RSV-preFΔCT prevented shedding and lung pathology after viral challenge in mice, but induced low levels of anti-attachment protein (G) antibodies (Abs). Given the significant contributions of anti-G Abs toward disease prevention, we generated modifications to RSV-preFΔCT in an effort to induce higher anti-G Ab levels. The Ab levels were monitored after the prime-boost vaccination of mice with modified vaccines. The most successful modification for enhancing induced anti-G Abs was seen with the placement of G in the first genome position. This vaccine also reduced the pathology after challenge with a high dose of wt RSV, and outperformed the sera from wt RSV-vaccinated mice in in vitro neutralization. Thus, raising the anti-G Ab levels induced by RSV-preFΔCT enhanced efficacy in vitro and in vivo, and constitutes an important next step in developing a live, single-cycle, efficacious vaccine for the human population.
Suppressor of Cytokine Signalling 5 (SOCS5) Modulates Inflammatory Responses during Alphavirus Infection
Authors: Kedzierski Lukasz , Tan Abigail Er Qi , Foo Isabelle Jia Hui , Nicholson Sandra E. , Fazakerley John K.
Published: November 2022

CNS viral infections are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and a significant global public health concern. Uncontrolled inflammation and immune responses in the brain, despite their protective roles, can also be harmful. The suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS) proteins is one of the key mechanisms controlling inflammatory and immune responses across all tissues including the brain. SOCS5 is highly expressed in the brain but there is little understanding of its role in the CNS. Using a mouse model of encephalitis, we demonstrate that lack of SOCS5 results in changes in the pathogenesis and clinical outcome of a neurotropic virus infection. Relative to wild-type mice, SOCS5-deficient mice had greater weight loss, dysregulated cytokine production and increased neuroinflammatory infiltrates composed predominantly of CD11b+ cells. We conclude that in the brain, SOCS5 is a vital regulator of anti-viral immunity that mediates the critical balance between immunopathology and virus persistence.
A National Catalogue of Viruses Associated with Indigenous Species Reveals High-Throughput Sequencing as a Driver of Indigenous Virus Discovery
Authors: Robson Merlyn , Chooi Kar Mun , Blouin Arnaud Gérard , Knight Sarah , MacDiarmid Robin Marion
Published: November 2022

Viruses are important constituents of ecosystems, with the capacity to alter host phenotype and performance. However, virus discovery cued by disease symptoms overlooks latent or beneficial viruses, which are best detected using targeted virus detection or discovered by non-targeted methods, e.g., high-throughput sequencing (HTS). To date, in 64 publications, 701 viruses have been described associated with indigenous species of Aotearoa New Zealand. Viruses were identified in indigenous birds (189 viruses), bats (13 viruses), starfish (4 viruses), insects (280 viruses), and plants (126 viruses). HTS gave rise to a 21.9-fold increase in virus discovery rate over the targeted methods, and 72.7-fold over symptom-based methods. The average number of viruses reported per publication has also increased proportionally over time. The use of HTS has driven the described national virome recently by 549 new-to-science viruses; all are indigenous. This report represents the first catalogue of viruses associated with indigenous species of a country. We provide evidence that the application of HTS to samples of Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique fauna and flora has driven indigenous virus discovery, a key step in the process to understand the role of viruses in the biological diversity and ecology of the land, sea, and air environments of a country.
Proteomic Signatures of the Serological Response to Influenza Vaccination in a Large Human Cohort Study
Authors: Wu Shaohuan , Pushalkar Smruti , Maity Shuvadeep , Pressler Matthew , Rendleman Justin , Vitrinel Burcu , Carlock Michael , Ross Ted , Choi Hyungwon , Vogel Christine
Published: November 2022

The serological response to the influenza virus vaccine is highly heterogeneous for reasons that are not entirely clear. While the impact of demographic factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), sex, prior vaccination and titer levels are known to impact seroconversion, they only explain a fraction of the response. To identify signatures of the vaccine response, we analyzed 273 protein levels from 138 serum samples of influenza vaccine recipients (2019–2020 season). We found that levels of proteins functioning in cholesterol transport were positively associated with seroconversion, likely linking to the known impact of BMI. When adjusting seroconversion for the demographic factors, we identified additional, unexpected signatures: proteins regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics were significantly elevated in participants with high adjusted seroconversion. Viral strain specific analysis showed that this trend was largely driven by the H3N2 strain. Further, we identified complex associations between adjusted seroconversion and other factors: levels of proteins of the complement system associated positively with adjusted seroconversion in younger participants, while they were associated negatively in the older population. We observed the opposite trends for proteins of high density lipoprotein remodeling, transcription, and hemostasis. In sum, careful integrative modeling can extract new signatures of seroconversion from highly variable data that suggest links between the humoral response as well as immune cell communication and migration.
Cidofovir for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum Virus
Authors: De Clercq Erik
Published: November 2022

That cidofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (ANP), was inhibitory to the replication of poxviruses was first demonstrated by De Clercq et al.. That its active metabolite, the diphosphate, was found to be inhibitory to the molluscum contagiosum (M. contagiosum) DNA polymerase was demonstrated by Watanabe and Tamaki. Twelve different independent observations have then indicated that cidofovir administered intravenously, topically or intralesionally is efficacious in the treatment of M. contagiosum mostly in immunosuppressed patients.
Immunoprotection Efficacy of Con A-Purified Proteins against Haemonchus contortus in Goats
Authors: Ye Lisha , Zhang Yao , Wu Simin , Wang Zhiheng , Liu Feng , Wang Chunqun , Hu Min
Published: November 2022

Parasitic nematodes are important pathogens that infect animals, causing significant economic losses globally. Current repeated treatments have led to widespread anthelmintic resistance in nematode populations, so vaccine development offers an alternative control approach. However, only one effective vaccine (named Barbervax) has been developed to protect animals against one of the most pathogenic nematodes of ruminants—Haemonchus contortus (the barber’s pole worm). This vaccine contains a dominant component, Concanavalin A (Con A) purified H11 antigen, which has been shown to induce high levels (>85%) of immune protection in sheep breeds, but in goat breeds, the immunoprotection test of this native protein is still lacking. Here, we evaluated the protective efficacy of low-dose Con A-purified proteins for controlling the H. contortus infection in goats. Four-month-old Boer goats were equally divided into two vaccinated groups of 5 μg and 10 μg native proteins, and one adjuvant control. Each goat was immunized subcutaneously thrice and then challenged with 7000 infective third-stage larvae (L3s). The fecal egg count (FEC), degree of anemia, antibody levels of serum and abomasum mucosa, as well as worm burdens, were detected in experimental goats. Our results showed that both 5 μg and 10 μg vaccinated groups induced the effective protection in goats, reduced mean FEC by 71.8% and 68.6%, and mean worm burdens by 69.8% and 61.6%, respectively, compared to the adjuvant control. In addition, we detected that the serum antibody responses to the Con A-purified proteins were dominated by the IgG subtype, but the mucosal antibody responses were not detected. These data demonstrate Con A-purified proteins induced effective immunoprotection in goats, and underline their significance for controlling this widespread parasite.
The Impact and Progression of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bulgaria in Its First Two Years
Authors: Rangachev Antoni , Marinov Georgi K. , Mladenov Mladen
Published: November 2022

After initially having low levels of SARS-CoV-2 infections for much of the year, Bulgaria experienced a major epidemic surge at the end of 2020, which caused the highest recorded excess mortality in Europe, among the highest in the word (Excess Mortality Rate, or EMR ∼0.25%). Two more major waves followed in 2021, followed by another one in early 2022. In this study, we analyze the temporal and spatial patterns of excess mortality at the national and local levels and across different demographic groups in Bulgaria and compare those to the European levels. Bulgaria has continued to exhibit the previous pattern of extremely high excess mortality, as measured both by crude mortality metrics (an EMR of ∼1.05%, up to the end of March 2022) and by standardized ones—Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLL) and Aged-Standardized Years of life lost Rate (ASYR). Unlike Western Europe, the bulk of excess mortality in Bulgaria, as well as in several other countries in Eastern Europe, occurred in the second year of the pandemic, likely related to the differences in the levels of vaccination coverage between these regions. We also observe even more extreme levels of excess mortality at the regional level and in some subpopulations (e.g., total EMR values for males ≥ 2% and EMR values for males aged 40–64 ≥ 1% in certain areas). We discuss these observations in light of the estimates of infection fatality rate (IFR) and eventual population fatality rate (PFR) made early in the course of the pandemic.
Modeling of the Resonant Inverter for Wireless Power Transfer Systems Using the Novel MVLT Method
Authors: Jha Rupesh Kumar , Kumar Abhay , Prakash Satya , Jaiswal Swati , Bertoluzzo Manuele , Kumar Anand , Joshi Bhagawati Prasad , Forato Mattia
Published: November 2022

Wireless power transfer (WPT) is a power transfer technique widely used in many industrial applications, medical applications, and electric vehicles (EVs). This paper deals with the dynamic modeling of the resonant inverter employed in the WPT systems for EVs. To this end, the Generalized State-Space Averaging and the Laplace Phasor Transform techniques have been the flagship methods employed so far. In this paper, the modeling of the resonant inverter is accomplished by using the novel Modulated Variable Laplace Transform (MVLT) method. Firstly, the MVLT technique is discussed in detail, and then it is applied to model a study-case resonant inverter. Finally, a study-case resonant inverter is developed and utilized to validate the theoretical results with MATLAB/Simulink.
Visual Language Translation Analysis and Scenic Beauty Estimation of Mountain Stream Facilities
Authors: Peng Szu-Hsien , Huang Chun-Yu , Chen Su-Chin
Published: November 2022

The aesthetic design of mountain stream facilities has not received much attention in Taiwan. In recent years, in addition to safety concerns, the focus has increasingly been on landscape assessment or the sense of integration with the environment. This research is the first attempt to use visual language translation in qualitative research analysis for the landscape assessment of mountain stream facilities. This method is different from a traditional qualitative narrative analysis. It also addresses the shortcomings of previous quantitative analysis methods, in which the topic discussions are too limited. First, mountain stream engineering projects are selected as the research objects. This study uses questionnaire analysis and on-site surveys to summarize the elements, representations, and perceptions of the mountain stream facilities of the subjects concerned to examine their preferences for the visual system. Furthermore, we also employ the scenic beauty estimation (SBE) method for a comparison between the qualitative and quantitative analyses. This study proposes a new method using visual language translation and SBE that combines the features of qualitative research and quantitative analysis. However, the potential limitations include an inability to have a large sample number and the biases caused by the cultural, regional, or personal characteristics of the subjects.
Covariance-Based Selection of Parameters for Particle Filter Data Assimilation in Soil Hydrology
Authors: Jamal Alaa , Linker Raphael
Published: November 2022

Real-time in situ measurements are increasingly being used to improve the estimations of simulation models via data assimilation techniques such as particle filter. However, models that describe complex processes such as water flow contain a large number of parameters while the data available are typically very limited. In such situations, applying particle filter to a large, fixed set of parameters chosen a priori can lead to unstable behavior, i.e., inconsistent adjustment of some of the parameters that have only limited impact on the states that are being measured. To prevent this, in this study correlation-based variable selection is embedded in the particle filter, so that at each step only a subset of the most influential parameters is adjusted. The particle filter used in this study includes genetic algorithm operators and Monte Carlo Markov Chain for alleviating filter degeneracy and sample impoverishment. The proposed method was applied to a water flow model (Hydrus-1D) in which soil water content at various depths and soil hydraulic parameters were updated. Two case studies are presented. Overall, the proposed method yielded parameters and states estimates that were more accurate and more consistent than those obtained when adjusting all the parameters. Furthermore, the results show that the higher the influence of a parameter on the model output under the current conditions, the better the estimation of this parameter is.
Algae Bloom and Decomposition Changes the Phosphorus Cycle Pattern in Taihu Lake
Authors: Han Chaonan , Dai Yan , Sun Ningning , Wu Hao , Tang Yu , Dai Tianhao
Published: November 2022

Algae bloom event, an extreme ecological imbalance that the water environment experiences, changes the phosphorus (P) cycle in the aquatic environment, which makes the lake maintain a long-term eutrophication and frequent algae bloom state. This study compared P form characteristics and bacteria community structures in the aquatic environment of the cyanobacteria area and non-cyanobacteria area of Taihu Lake, aiming to clear the new P cycle pattern disturbed by algae bloom and decomposition processes. Compared with P forms in mediums of the middle of the lake and the east of the lake, there were higher concentration levels of total particulate P (TPP) in water, organic P (OP) in suspended particles, iron bound P (FeP) in sediments and phosphate (PO43−) in the pore water of Meiliang Bay, the cyanobacteria area. OP form was the dominant P fraction in suspended particles that occupied 69% in particulate total P, but OP proportion in sediments decreased to 26% of sediment total P, which indicated the strong occurrence of OP mineralization in sediments. The higher concentration and proportion of FeP in sediments of Meiliang Bay suggested the intensified effects of algae bloom and decomposition on sediment FeP accumulation. In Meiliang Bay, the positive correlation between Fe2+ and PO43− in pore water and the higher diffusion fluxes of Fe2+, PO43− from pore water to overlying water (0.45, 0.65 mg/m2·d) than that in the other lake areas also suggested the intensified effects of algae bloom and decomposition on FeP reductive dissolution in sediments accompanying sediment P remobilization. Moreover, there were higher concentrations of labile sulfide and high relative abundances of iron reducing bacteria (FRBs), sulfate reducing bacteria (SRBs) in sediments of Meiliang Bay. Results suggested that algae bloom event changed the natural P cycle in aquatic environment through intensifying the pathways of sediment OP mineralization, FeP accumulation and FeP reductive dissolution, which were mainly driven by the coupled factors of anoxic sediment condition, SRBs and FRBs activities. In addition, PO43− diffusion from pore water to overlying water in the east of the lake may be prevented for its much higher Fe/P ratio (8.06) and Fe2+ concentrations in pore water, which may form a P-adsorbing barrier of iron oxides in the interface between pore water and overlying water. This study enhances the understanding of the vicious P cycle pattern in the aquatic environment driven by algae bloom and decomposition, which should be considered when conducting eutrophication prevention and control measures on lakes.
Effects of Nonlinearity on Velocity, Acceleration and Pressure Gradient in Free-Stream Zone of Solitary Wave over Horizontal Bed—An Experimental Study
Authors: Lin Chang , Kao Ming-Jer , Yang James , Yuan Juan-Ming , Hsieh Shih-Chun
Published: November 2022

For solitary waves on a horizontal bed, the study deals experimentally with the high ratio of wave height (H0) to still water depth (h0) that amplifies the wave nonlinearity. The value of H0/h0 tested in a wave flume ranges from 0.050 to 0.550, indicating the shift from a quasi-linear solitary wave to a highly nonlinear one. A high-speed particle image velocimetry (HSPIV) and a flow visualization technique of particle-trajectory tracking method are utilized to measure velocity fields and identify near-bed flow structures. The unsteady free-stream velocities with equal magnitude take place in a free-stream zone, FSZ). The FSZ underlies the internal flow zone, over which the external free surface of solitary wave exists and is situated beyond the boundary layer. The spatio-temporal variation of free-stream velocity, moving in phase with the free surface elevation, characterizes the pattern of pressure gradient in the FSZ and thus dominates the behavior of boundary layer flow. Accordingly, nonlinear effects on the time series as well as the maximum values of horizontal velocity, particle acceleration, and pressure gradient in the FSZs of solitary waves are presented. Before, at, and after the wave crest’s intersection with a given measurement location, favorable, zero, and adverse pressure gradients occur in the FSZ, respectively. For H0/h0 = 0.179, 0.363, and 0.550, the values of the dimensionless maximum free-stream velocity are about 3.10, 5.32, and 6.20 times that (= 0.0473) for H0/h0 = 0.050; and the corresponding values of the dimensionless maximum adverse pressure gradient are about 5.74, 14.54 and 19.84 times that (= 0.0061) for H0/h0 = 0.050. This evidence highlights the nonlinear effect on the kinematic and hydrodynamic features of solitary waves. Finally, the effect of nonlinearity on the relationship between the dimensionless time for the maximum adverse pressure gradient in the FSZ and that for the incipient flow reversal in the bottom boundary layer is explored for the first time. It is found that the incipient flow reversal takes place immediately after the maximum adverse pressure gradient, together with a decrease in the dimensionless time for flow reversal if H0/h0 increases. The fact accentuates the nonlinear effect on the incipient flow reversal right above the bed.
THE VALUE DIMENSION OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN MODERN EDUCATION
Authors: POBOCHA T.
Published: November 2022

Global changes in health factors in the information society are the most important reason to highlight the issue of healthy lifestyles as a priority area of research in the field of education. The principles of forming a healthy lifestyle follow from the responsibility of the individual for their own health and life and focus it on active independent activities to carry out the process of self-actualization. From the point of view of the socio-educational space of a healthy lifestyle, it is most appropriate to talk about the need for purposeful cultivation of its values as an independent aspect of the educational process. This raises the research problem of the value dimension of a healthy lifestyle in modern pedagogical theory and practice. From a methodological point of view, this problem is interdisciplinary and is associated with the use of such concepts as worldview, world picture, moral values and more. Accordingly, it is necessary to use comparative, systematic, structural and functional methods, as well as guidelines for such philosophical areas as philosophy of education, philosophy of health, philosophy of culture. It should be noted that a healthy lifestyle in the value dimension can be interpreted as a set of socially accepted values, which are realized by providing a set of conditions to form the needs and motivations of individuals to ensure their own health in the unity of all its species. The most important is the moral and spiritual side of a healthy lifestyle, which is formed in the process of moral education and results in the formation of the spirituality of the individual. In general, the value dimension of a healthy lifestyle as a subject of educational and socializing influences is the formation, development and qualitative transformation of moral and spiritual consciousness of man in the direction of health values, carried out under the influence of the whole system of educational and social factors socialization. A healthy lifestyle acts as a unifying and stabilizing factor of subordination to the purposeful influence of cultural values of natural determinants of human development. As a system of values, it is formed on the basis of the culture of health as an important goal of modern education and is represented in the appropriate content of the model of life of a particular person.
PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS OF EDUCATION OF EMOTIONAL AND VOLUNTARY QUALITIES OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
Authors: ZAITSEVA Yu. , KORNOSENKO O. , TARANENKO I.
Published: November 2022

The complex of pedagogical conditions was substantiated in this article: 1) stimulating of the volitional qualities of young volleyball players by complicating the conditions of the educational and training process. Difficulties and surprises that are possible during the game were regularly included in the training process in a certain methodological sequence; organization of difficulties that arise when sportsmen master the technical and tactical techniques of the game; in addition, during the physical training of young volleyball players; 2) increase in emotionality of educational and training process. It is aimed at the using of techniques, which associated with the using of the movements, of the external influences, of the modeling a variety of unexpected game situations, that help reduce or increase the level of emotional arousal; 3) interaction of subjects of activity that are part of the pedagogical system “ pupil – coach – sports team”. It means that the teacher creates some attitudes in athletes to develop of the purposefulness, of the initiative and the responsibility to teammates.When there are attitudes, it determines the development of other emotional and volitional qualities of the personality of a young volleyball player and emotional and volitional maturity.
COURSE SOFTWARE «TECHNOLOGIES OF HEALTH CULTURE FORMATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION»
Authors: MOMOT O.
Published: November 2022

The article reveals the content and structure of the curriculum «Technologies of forming a culture of health in physical education», which aims to form a meaningful and responsible attitude to their health and the environment through the acquisition of knowledge about health and healthy living, health skills conservation behavior as a condition of effective educational and professional activities and a generalized indicator of professional culture of the future specialist. The expectedlearning outcomes of the discipline are: to reproduce the basic concepts: «technology», «health technologies», «health culture»,«healthy lifestyle», «motivation», «Olympic values», «health environment»; determine the content and classification of health technologies in physical education; classify the forms, methods and principles of using technologies for the formation of a culture of health in physical education; to suggest ways of introduction of technologies of formation of culture of health in practical activity taking into account logistical support of employment by physical culture; use health technologies in physical education; to predict the main directions of innovative transformations in physical education. Research on the formation of a culture of youth health in order to train highly qualified professionals, find new approaches to the organization of the educational process, the introduction of health technologies aimed at humanizing education, there is an urgent need to expand the content of health knowledge.The author’s vision of the concept of «technology» as a complex dynamic phenomenon, the interaction of participants in the educational process, a set of tools, forms, methods, their stages, aimed at solving the problem of educating the future teacher in a healthy environment of higher education.
An Appropriate Management Policy for the Domestic Tuna Fishery in the Maldives
Authors: SATHIENDRAKUMAR R.
Published: November 2022

The main prospect for economic development of the Maldives lies in the possibility of exploitation of the economic potential of its marine resources. Tuna fishing plays an important role in the development of the Maldives. In this article various policy instruments available to the Maldivian tuna fishery authorities are reviewed in order to select those best suited for the economically efficient exploitation of tuna within the range of operation of the domestic tuna boats. In the Maldivian context, price control is selected as the appropriate policy instrument, even though licensing of tuna boats is also a possibility in the short-run. Price control is based on levying a tax on catches and is oriented towards economic efficiency. The article explains the methodology used in determining the optimal tax which would maximize the economic benefit of the fishery to the Maldivian society.
Primary Growth Rings in Otoliths of Some Clupeids from Sri Lanka
Authors: DAYARATNE PAULINE
Published: November 2022

This paper describes the otolith structure and the pattern. of ring deposition of four species belonging to the family Clupeidae from the coastal waters of Sri Lanka. The otoliths of all these species were found to contain primary growth rings which could be used in age determination. The structure of the otolith and the ring deposition pattern of the clupeids studied were similar to each other and to Sardinella spp. Age estimates were made by assuming that these rings are formed daily. Dussumieria acuta and Ilisha melanostoma seem to grow similar to Sardinella, attaining a length of about 14 cm and 11 cm, respectively, in one year, while Eseualosa thoracata reach a size of about 9 cm in one year. Opisthopterus tardoore grow relatively fast to a size of about 8 cm in 4 months. Calculated birthdates were in agreement with known spawning seasons except for 0. tardoore. This could be the result of bias due to poor ring visibility.
KOMUNIKASI MULTIKULTUR ANTAR SANTRI JAWA DAN MADURA DI PONDOK PESANTREN AMTSILATI JEPARA
Authors: Fajrie Mahfudlah , Wahab Abdul , Maghfiroh Durrotul
Published: November 2022

The intercultural life of female students at the Darul Falah Amtsilati Bangsri Islamic Boarding School in Jepara occurs almost every day, cultural differences in them lead to differences in

social interaction and communication. With a research focus on Javanese and Madurese female students, this study uses qualitative methods, data collection by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis with interactive Miles Huberman. The results obtained in this study are that the intercultural communication behavior of female students in Islamic boarding schools in communicating using verbal (Indonesian) and non-verbal language (facial expressions,

gestures). Mutual openness, understanding in the process of social interaction between Javanese and Madurese santri does not show discrimination, prejudice, or ethnocentrism. So,

communication behavior and social interaction in intercultural communication are interrelated, both of which become a glue tool for students including caregivers with cultural differences,

language makes intercultural communication effective.

Keywords: intercultural communication, santri, social interaction.

Kehidupan antarbudaya santri putri di Pondok Pesantren Darul Falah Amtsilati Bangsri Jepara terjadi hampir setiap hari, perbedaan budaya pada mereka menimbulkan perbedaan pula dalam melakukan interaksi sosial dan berkomunikasi. Dengan fokus penelitian santri putri jawa dan madura, penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, pengumpulan data dengan

observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dengan interaktif Miles Huberman. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini bahwa perilaku komunikasi antar budaya pada santri putri di Pondok Pesantren dalam berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa verbal (bahasa Indonesia) dan non verbal (ekspresi wajah,

gerak tubuh). Sikap saling terbuka, memahami dalam proses interaksi sosial antara santri Jawa dan Madura tidak menunjukkan diskriminasi, prasangka, maupun etnosentrisme. Jadi, perilaku komunikasi dan interaksi sosial dalam

komunikasi antar budaya ini saling berhubungan, keduanya menjadi alat perekat para santri termasuk juga dengan pengasuh dengan perbedaan budaya, bahasa menjadikan terjalinya komunikasi antar budaya efektif.

Kata Kunci: komunikasi antarbudaya, santri, interaksi sosial
POLA KOMUNIKASI PENGURUS ASRAMA DALAM MEMBINA AKHLAK SANTRI DI PONDOK PESANTREN DARUSSALAM BLOKAGUNG BANYUWANGI
Authors: Muslimin Moh , Zuhriyah Luluk Fikri
Published: November 2022

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana pola komunikasi untuk pembinaan akhlaq yang dilakukan oleh pengurus asrama kepada warga asrama di PP. Darussalam Blokagung. Adapun Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian field research. Adapun sifat penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis pola komunikasi pengurus asrama dalam pembinaan santri Dan metode pengumpulan data yang penulis gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, obsevasi, dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa dalam proses pembinaan akhlaq warga asrama dilakukan melalui pola komunikasi interpersonal dan pola komunikasi kelompok, namun hal tersebut dapat berjalan efektif jika adanya persamaan persepsi, oleh sebab itu guna memelihara dan mempertahankan pola komunikasi yang efektif antara pengurus asrama dalam pembinaan akhlaq pada warga asrama hendaknya pengurus asrama Al Hikmah PP. Darussalam Blokagung Banyuwangi lebih memaksimalkan pola komunikasi yang terbaik.
SIKAP DALAM MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN DAKWAH DI ERA GLOBAL (Analisis Al-Qur’an Surat Ali Imran ayat 159 dan 168)
Authors: Slamet Achmad
Published: November 2022

People in the era of globalization tend to ignore Islamic morals and values and have a westernized attitude. The attitude of consumerism, secularism, hedonism characterizes this era of globalization. This situation is a problem faced by Muslims. This problem has had a great influence on both Islam and the West in particular. From this context, this study seeks to determine attitudes towards the challenges of da'wah that occur in the era of globalization and how to self-actualize a preacher. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method and uses a model of reviewing books and documents. While the data sources used are primary data sources in the form of the Al-Quran and books of interpretation. The result is that the preacher at least has the attitude that is in the Al-Quran Surah Ali Imran verses 159 and 186 in facing the challenge of da'wah. Among them are gentle, not rude, forgiving, like deliberation, determined, tawakkal, patient and pious. However, to respond to the conditions of the current era of globalization, that is not all that is needed but requires the right concept and strategy of da'wah, maintaining noble cultural values that can preserve positive traditions, needs support and community participation to create the same commitment and readiness and maturity. intellectual mentality of the preachers, coupled with the mastery of science and technology.
ANALISIS BAHAN AJAR KELAS III MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH DITINJAU DARI TEORI MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Suroyya Camila Fatah , Maemonah Maemonah , Fatimah Siti
Published: November 2022

Riset dan pengetahuan dalam pendidikan terus mengalami perkembangan salah satunya adalah temuan dalam dunia pendidikan yaitu Teori Multiple Intelligences yang dikemukakan Gardner. Teori Multiple Intelligences merupakan teori yang menjelaskan mengenai kecerdasan manusia yang lebih rinci yaitu ada sembilan jenis kecerdasan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan analisis bahan ajar yaitu berupa buku tematik pada kurikulum 2013 pada sekolah tingkat madrasah ibtidaiyah (MI) ditinjau dari aspek Multiple Intelligences (kecerdasan majemuk). Buku tematik yang dianalisis merupakan buku tema dua yaitu menyayangi tumbuhan dan hewan kelas III. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dan jenis penelitian studi pustaka (Library research) dengan mengumpulkan analisis data dari literatur. Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data kemudian mengkaji dan menganalisis bahan ajar berupa buku siswa kelas III dan disesuaikan dengan aspek multiple intelligence lalu memaparkan hasil analisis dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil yang ditunjukkan dari menganalisis bahan ajar yaitu pendistribusian aspek kecedasaran majemuk (multiple intelligence) yang yang tercantum didalamnya belum merata, bahkan ada jenis kecerdasan yang belum tercantum. Hal ini dapat diketahui dari data yang diperoleh pada subtema 1 yang menunjukan bahwa kecerdasan yang paling sering dimunculkan yaitu kecerdasan linguistik dan kecerdasan yang kurang begitu muncul adalah kecerdasan musical, kecerdasan intrapersonal dan kecerdasan ekstensial. Kemudian pada subtema 2 memperoleh hasil kecerdasan yang sering muncul terdapat pada kecerdasan interpersonal dan kecerdasan yang langka dimunculkan yaitu kecerdasan musikal. Selanjutnya hasil dari subtema 3 mendapatkan hasil kecerdasan tertinggi pada kecerdasan linguistik dan tidak memunculkan kecerdasan musikal. Yang terakhir pada subtema 4 diperoleh kecerdasan tertinggi pada kecerdasan linguistik dan tidak memunculkan kecerdasan musikal.
The Role of Productive Zakat in the Development of the Halal Industry and Improving the Economy of the Ummah
Authors: Abdurrouf
Published: November 2022

The distribution of productive zakat needs to innovate so that it has maximum value in improving people's welfare and synergizes in developing halal industrial areas so that the poor have an important role in the development of halal industrial areas. This conceptual research aims to develop a synergy model for the development of the halal industrial area based on the distribution of productive zakat. The benefits of this paper can be used as a reference for policy-making designs related to the establishment of halal industrial estates, especially on financial support and business actors as well as uses related to poverty alleviation. This research method is conceptual research by analyzing the results of research and reviewing previous literature and conducting exploration at the implementation level. The result is that productive zakat can be used as a driving force for the growth and development of halal industrial estates by establishing joint businesses (syirkah) of mustahiq (zakat recipient groups) accompanied by halal business consultants and making productive zakat recipients both managers and shareholders so that their welfare increases and guaranteed.
Digital Islamic Financial Literacy and Inclusion on Profitability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Pranatasari Devi , Rahmanto Dhidhin Noer Ady , Wicaksana Ragil Satria
Published: November 2022

Digital Islamic financial literacy and inclusion are the main factors in playing a role in increasing the profitability of Microfinance Microfinance Enterprises (MSMEs). This study uses a quantitative approach, data collection techniques using questionnaires, and the data source of this research is the owners of MSMEs in Bantul. Based on the results of this study, it is stated that digital Islamic financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on the profitability of MSMEs in Bantul, while digital Islamic financial inclusion has no significant effect on the profitability of MSMEs in Bantul. Taken together, digital Islamic financial literacy and inclusion simultaneously affect the profitability of MSMEs in Bantul. Limitations in this study are the limitations of two variables that affect profitability, of course, many variables affect profitability, and the sample in this study is only limited to Bantul.
THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS LEVEL AND PERCEPTIONS OF RIBA ON INTEREST IN SAVING IN SHARIA BANKS
Authors: Rahim Abdul , Ilmiah Dunyati
Published: November 2022

Islamic Bank is a Bank which in carrying out its activities based on Islamic principles. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the level of religiosity and perceptions of usury on the interest of MSME businessman  in Kasihan District, Bantul to save at Islamic banks. This type of research is quantitative research with a sample of 42 MSME actors. The data collection technique in this study used a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, classical assumption test and multiple linear regression analysis. From the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the level of religiosity does not have a positive and significant effect on the interest in saving for MSME actors in Kasihan District, Bantul in Islamic Banks. Perceptions of usury have a positive and significant influence on the interest in saving for MSME actors in Kasihan District, Bantul in Islamic Banks. The level of religiosity and perceptions of usury together have an influence on the saving interest of MSME actors in Kasihan District, Bantul in Islamic Banks.
Comparative analysis of murabahah and musyarakah mutanaqisah contract in Islamic home financing ownership at Islamic bank
Authors: Abdullah Agung
Published: November 2022

This research aims to determine the implementation of the murabahah contract and musyarakah mutanaqisah on ownership financing   houses in Islamic Banks, as well as the use of musyarakah mutanaqisah contracts as financing product innovations house ownership with a qualitative method. The data in this study were obtained by interview,observation, and documentation. The data sources used are primary data and data secondary. Results from study proofs that the use of musyarakah mutanaqisah contract  on home financing ownership in Islamic banks can be product innovation because its use is more flexible and can be used for various product financing. Whereas part big product home financing ownership in Islamic banks still uses a murabahah contract because of a fix installment. Otherwise, musyarakah mutanaqisah contract is an that should not be missed, although not familiar, this contract provides more benefits for the bank and convenience for the customer.
Perancangan Buku Ilustrasi Pengaruh Positif Hewan Peliharaan Pada Psikologi Anak
Authors: Girsang Holly Natalyn Esahita Br , Kurniawan Ivan
Published: November 2022

Humans have various views about pets. Pets are animals that have been tamed and live side by side with humans. Information about the influence of pets on the psychology of children is not widely disseminated. Psychology is an important thing in human life. However, people do not understand psychology. Pets have an influence on a child's psychology which includes social, mental, mental, and physical. Pets can help children practice various positive things through activities that are done together. Pets have no breed limit to keep. The types of pets in this design are dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and fish. The number of people who do not care and understand about psychology is the basis of the problem. Illustrated books become media in the design that provide information about children's activities with pets and their effects on children.
Manifestações de riscos na zona costeira de Portugal continental. As capacidades de antecipação (prevenção) e de resposta (socorro)
Authors: Velho Gouveia José
Published: November 2022

São analisados dados assim como outra informação disponível na Internet ou em instituições oficiais, como a Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, I.P. e a Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil, com o objetivo de estudar as diferentes tipologias das manifestações de risco neste espaço que corresponde a uma estreita faixa de território costeiro, analisando-se, ainda, entre outros aspetos considerados relevantes, as causas das ocorrências assim como as suas consequências para os cidadãos. Para isso, são identificados os diferentes tipos de riscos a que este espaço territorial está sujeito e a forma como poderão afetar os que dele fazem uso. Do trabalho realizado, pode concluir-se que existe, de facto, um risco elevado de ocorrerem acidentes neste espaço com consequências para o ser humano. O maior risco está associado à prática balnear, mas também a quedas de arribas e de outros locais de menor altitude, a saltos, à prática de diversos desportos e a outras atividades levadas a efeito sem que sejam observados alguns cuidados elementares de segurança, o que leva a concluir que existe um grande trabalho de sensibilização e informação a fazer por parte das entidades com responsabilidades em razão da matéria e do território.
La puesta en acto de las políticas de formación docente en ejercicio con medios digitales: entre el diseño y el aula
Authors: Marchetti Braian , Bazán Sonia
Published: November 2022

El presente artículo recupera las conclusiones de nuestra investigación doctoral sobre las políticas públicas de formación docente en ejercicio para la inclusión de tecnologías en Argentina. En ella indagamos sobre la puesta en acto del plan de capacitación Escuelas de Innovación (EI) (2011-2015) en el marco del Programa Conectar Igualdad (PCI) con una metodología cualitativa e interpretativa. Centrada en el enfoque narrativo, el trabajo de campo fue realizado principalmente a través de la realización de entrevistas en profundidad a decisores de la política educativa nacional, a miembros de la coordinación y capacitación del PCI y EI, funcionarios de distintas jurisdicciones provinciales y a docentes participantes de las instancias de capacitación.

En esta ocasión, recuperamos nuestra conceptualización central sobre las políticas de formación docente en ejercicio como una trama multidimensional que comprende las particularidades y características de distintos aspectos que incidieron y por tanto consideramos de valor para ser contempladas al momento de planificar el diseño de una política formativa y su desarrollo en las prácticas de enseñanza al incorporar los medios digitales y las características propias de la cultura digital. Las dimensiones de esta trama sobre las cuales profundizamos son: las políticas públicas educativas de inclusión digital; las concepciones sobre la inclusión de tecnologías y los dispositivos formativos; y las características del nivel secundario.
La inclusión educativa en la educación superior. Límites y desafíos actuales
Authors: Misischia Bibiana
Published: November 2022

Sin duda uno de los términos de uso más frecuente en los últimos treinta años en educación es el de inclusión, el mismo se ha colado en las conversaciones cotidianas en los ámbitos de educación superior, aparece como categoría en los diferentes desarrollos teóricos, publicaciones y exposiciones en jornadas y congresos. Sin embargo, desde la experiencia transitada en lo profesional y en la gestión, como integrantes de la Comisión Asesora en Discapacidad de la Universidad Nacional de Río Negro, hemos puesto en cuestión no solo su uso sino también sus sentidos. En este proceso optamos por la recuperación del concepto de accesibilidad, en los aspectos físicos, comunicacionales y académicos. Estas categorías a su vez aparecen en una mirada más amplia de la mano de posiciones vinculadas a la diferencia, a la transversalidad e interseccionalidad. Sentir y vivir la experiencia educativa desde la posibilidad de alojar/hospedar, más allá y más acá de las situaciones de discapacidad. La educación superior es un derecho social que nos enfrenta a una lógica meritocrática que aún prevalece en el sistema universitario, nos ubica en los límites y en el desafío de restituir la condición de la educación como experiencia vital, entramada en intersubjetividades que más que centrada en las fronteras, tiene la obligación ética de ubicarse en las tramas e intersticios en pos de condiciones de equidad y fraternidad. La intención es en este marco general, compartirles algunas experiencias que nos lleven a revisar las políticas y prácticas que llevamos a cabo, en la búsqueda de posiciones consistentes con estrategias de justicia curricular en el seno de las instituciones de la educación superior.