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PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE REPORTING
Authors: Datillah Rahmat , Zaitul Zaitul , Ilona Desi
Published: November 2023

The importance of the triple bottom line (TBL) concept has been debated among academicians and practitioners. The discussion about the extent of implementing these sustainable initiatives and what factor determines its reporting. Corporate governance is one of the influencing factors of TBL reporting. However, limited studies investigate corporate governance's role in TBL reporting, especially utilizing data from different continental European corporate governance systems like Indonesia. Therefore, this paper investigates the effect of the commissioner board size and gender on TBL reporting using the coal-mining industry. In addition, this study also collected the company's characteristic data and included it in the research model to maintain the model specification error. Twenty coal mining company has participated in this study. The analysis of multivariate regression is employed, and the finding indicates that there is no corporate governance role proxied by the size and gender of the commissioner's board. However, profitability is positively related to all dimensions of TBL. In addition, the TBL (social and environmental) is influenced positively by the company size. This study has practical and theoretical implications and is discussed in detail.

Keywords: Triple Bottom Line, Board Of Commissioners’ Size, Existence Of Women
DETEKSI KECURANGAN PENGELOLAAN DANA BOS MENGGUNAKAN HEXAGON FRAUD THEORY (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA SMA DAN SMK DI KOTA AMBON)
Authors: Gasperz Jefry , Latuamury Jabida , Silooy Revy Wilhemina , Sapulette Shella Gilby
Published: November 2023

This research aims to test the influence of hexagon fraud theory in detecting fraud in the management of BOS funds in high schools and vocational schools in Ambon City. This research uses a quantitative approach. The sampling technique was carried out using a saturated technique, where the entire population was sampled. The samples used were budget managers, namely school principals and school treasurers at high schools and vocational schools in Ambon City, totaling 51 samples. Data collection techniques were carried out using questionnaires. The research results show that pressure, opportunity and arrogance have a positive and significant effect on fraud in the management of BOS funds, while rationalization, ability and collusion have no effect on fraud in the management of BOS funds.

Key words: Hexagon Fraud Theory, Fraud, BOS Funds
Emotions and early modern diplomacy: The case of Iberian ambassadors at the Elizabethan court
Authors: Magalhães Oliveira Susan P.
Published: November 2023

Emotions underlie world politics and are essential to state actors’ strategies and exchanges. Considering the complexities of the early modern Anglo-Iberian relations and the diplomatic sources, it is possible to pursue a line of enquiry which analyzes emotions in foreign affairs policies. This paper explores the Iberian diplomatic missions to the Elizabethan court, applying the current research on emotions in diplomacy to the sixteenth century diplomatic practice and its conventions regarding emotional display. Early modern Iberian diplomatic correspondence reveals a collective dimension, conveying an official—rather than personal—emotional strategy on foreign affairs. Spain’s dominant geopolitical and economic circumstances favored a more aggressive diplomatic approach. At the same time, Portugal’s more delicate strategic position and the maintenance of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance determined a diplomacy of appeasement. Sovereigns selected their envoys based on how their diplomatic skills and emotional behavior would suit the kingdom’s agenda. This diplomatic strategy allowed a collaborative and synchronized emotional behavior amongst state actors to emerge.
William Godolphin and Francisco de la Torre’s Agudezas de Juan Oven (1674): Patronage, diplomacy, and confessionalism
Authors: Sell Maestro Alejandro
Published: November 2023

Aragonese poet Francisco de la Torre y Sevil (1625–1681) dedicated his Agudezas de Juan Oven (1674) to William Godolphin (1635–1696), English ambassador to Madrid (1671–1678). Examination of the rich paratextual matter suggests that the bond of patronage between Spanish poet and English diplomat was forged at the convergence of two factors: the problematic nature of Owen’s text, a collection of epigrams expurgated by the Holy Office whose publication in Spanish, although permitted, required avoiding inquisitorial censorship; and Godolphin’s profile as a foreign ambassador converted to Catholicism and owner of an extensive library.
Pursuing contentment and liberation in the Forest of Arden: Hindu and Buddhist resonances in As You Like It
Authors: Tassi Margherite
Published: November 2023

This essay approaches Shakespeare’s As You Like It through the ancient wisdom traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Focusing on a number of influential classic Indian texts, this study considers how distinctive features of Eastern spirituality resonate with Shakespeare’s depiction of the Forest of Arden as a refuge where contentment can be fostered and liberation pursued as life’s ultimate goal. Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy dramatizes how virtues that lead to liberation are facilitated within the eco-religious space of Arden where the threefold Hindu concept of world forest is embodied. Such an ecumenical approach invites readers to contemplate what wisdom traditions beyond the Abrahamic religions can contribute to Shakespeare’s religious afterlives.
Recommended Reading for Good Governors: Utopia de Thomas Moro (1637)
Authors: Ureña Asension Inmaculada
Published: November 2023

Gerónimo de Medinilla translated Thomas More’s Utopia (1516) into Spanish in 1637, more than a century after the text was printed in Leuven. The paratexts of the translation imply that Medinilla might have published his translation with a practical and political intention, which is reminiscent of the first interpretations of the humanist’s work by sixteenth-century Spanish readers. This paper analyzes two textual references from the translation to discuss the hypothesis that it was offered as a manual for governors. It also proposes an original biography of Gerónimo de Medinilla. This will serve to contextualize the translator and the potential final purpose of the edition.
The Impact of Leadership Style on Employee Wellbeing in Dubai Government Organizations
Authors: Kamali Amira
Published: November 2023

Leadership is identified as a critical element for the success of an organization. The present study examines the impact of leadership style on employee wellbeing in Dubai government organizations. The review shows that leaders use different leadership styles in order to achieve organizational goals. This research aims to shed light on how leadership style can impact on employee wellbeing. This empirical study used a qualitative approach to collect data from the participants by using semi-structured interviews with ten senior leaders from Dubai government organizations. Drawing from major themes identified in literature, questions were designed to identify impact of leadership style on employee wellbeing in Dubai government organizations. Nvivo software was also used to analyze the data. The results of this study indicate there is a significant relationship between leadership style and the wellbeing of employees. In addition, the results show that transformational leadership is one of the most effective styles, enhancing the quality of employee wellbeing in Dubai government organizations. The results provide support for the positive impact of this leadership style which implies that Dubai government organizations should train their managers to use transformational leadership style in order to enhance employee wellbeing. The results of the research reveal that there is a future plan to focus on developing transformational leadership style in order to improve the wellbeing of employees. In the end, the study concludes with several recommendations, including the need to conduct more studies and research with other countries similar to the United Arab Emirates and government sector institutions in other countries, with the aim of generalizing the achieved results.
Leadership in a military context: The case of the Dubai Police
Authors: Alblooshi Mardeya
Published: November 2023

Leadership is among the critical factors in any police force that helps them to achieve their goals. However, limited studies have focused on police leadership and those studies were conducted in western countries. Thus, this study aims to explore police leadership in a military context in non-western countries. Qualitative research methodology was used to achieve the aim of this study and to answer the research questions. Dubai Police which focuses on fostering human capital including leaders, was selected as a sample for military context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten leaders working in the Dubai Police force who were asked about police leader conceptualisation, whether police leaders are born or made, what are the most important traits for police  leaders and, finally, leadership development strategies in the police forces. NVivo Software (version 14)  was used to analyze the data. The interviews have obtained the aim of the study and answered the research questions. The findings provided a more complete in-depth description of the leadership in a military context. The results showed that; 1) Police leadership conceptualization is defined as  influencing others and also it is  process. 2) Police leaders  are born and made. 3) Strong communication skills, decision making and  integrity were observed to be among the most important traits for  police leaders. 4) Police leadership development strategies included formal education, training courses, experience and learning in practice. The study had extended  police leadership literature, and confirmed the applicability of results of studies conducted in western countries on those of non- western ones that give priority to police leaders and focuses on achieving organizational  strategic direction. Concerning practical contributions, this study serves as  foundational research for other researchers who are interested in this field in a new regional context, especially in the Dubai Police.
Evaluation of the ADW interpolation for the average monthly air temperature
Authors: Osipova Tatiana , Samoylova Elizaveta
Published: November 2023

Article describes the quality analysis of climate maps for the Far Eastern Federal District. Observed station data from 497 meteorological stations are used as meteorological information. Monthly air temperature maps in January and July for two regions are obtained by angular distance weighting interpolation (ADW). The first region is located within the Central Yakut Plain, the Prilenskoe Plateau and the northern slopes of the Aldan Highlands, the absolute heights within the region do not exceed 500 m. The second region is located in Transbaikalia. The relief of the region is represented by plateaus and strongly dissected ridges with a height of more than 2 500 m. Meteorological stations are unevenly distributed over the territory in both regions. Mapping was performed using the free cross-platform geographic information system QGIS. The analysis of the errors carried out for 74 stations, showed that the accuracy of interpolation depends on the number of stations located on the territory and on the land forms. The quality analysis showed that the errors for the winter periods are larger than in the summer period. However, if the data of stations located in areas with high relative elevations are excluded, then the interpolation accuracy decreases sharply due to the underestimation of the features of the spatial temperature correlation between stations. The ADW method requires an understanding of the spatial correlation structure of the station data. The spatial relationships between stations can vary with season. Since the anisotropy of the fields of hydrometeorological characteristics depends on the nature of the relief of the territory and on the season, the errors in the reconstruction of the fields will also differ. The regional variations of the correlation decay distance (CDD) should be taken into account.
Soil cover of nature reserves and national parks as a reflection of the zonal and regional features of the territory of Russia
Authors: Alyabina Irina , Chernova Olga , Prisyazhnaya Alla , Reshotkin Oleg
Published: November 2023

The representation of the diversity of the main natural complexes of Russia in federal specially protected natural areas (SPNA) was assessed based on a comparison of their soil cover with the soil cover of territorial units of the Map of soil-ecological zoning of the Russian Federation (2019). A high representativeness in relation to the soil cover of the SPNA systems of the polar belt and a satisfactory one of the boreal belt was revealed. Moving southward, the representation of the diversity of natural complexes in the protected areas decreases markedly, taking the minimum values in the steppe and dry-steppe regions. In mountain protected areas the soil cover reflects the diversity of natural conditions of mountain soil provinces well and average, in most cases the soil cover of high mountains is well represented and significantly worse—of low mountains and the most fertile soils of the corresponding mountain provinces (soddy-calcareous, mountain chernozem-like, meadow-steppe). In spite of relative prosperity noted in the analysis at the level of soil zones (subzones), consideration at the level of plain soil provinces allowed revealing unfavorable regions in this respect. Six of the 14 plain soil provinces without SPNA are located in Western Siberia, where the flat relief, which determines the well-defined zonality of landscapes, allowed to trace the climatic trends of recent decades. This region has been chosen as a model to assess the need for additional SPNA due to climate change. Analysis of climatic trends in recent decades has revealed climatic changes most pronounced in the extreme climatic regions: the northern and southern flat soil zones (subzones). Moreover, in the coldest northern part of the region there is a maximum increase in air temperature, and in the arid southern part there is a maximum decrease in air humidity. The implementation of plans to create four new nature reserves in the south of Western Siberia will significantly increase the representativeness of the network of SPNA in relation to the soil cover and will optimize the state system of reference objects of background environmental monitoring.
Investigation of the features of the intensification of evaporation from the Kara-Bogaz-Gol Bay
Authors: Vyruchalkina Tatiana
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of the analysis of the bathymetry of the Kara-Bogaz-Gol Bay, made using a digital model of the relief of the bottom of the bay. The features of the morphometry of the bay are shown. Above the −30 m BS mark, KBG Bay has steep and precipitous shores, below the −34 m BS mark there is almost a flat bottom. From −28 to −30 m BS the area of the shallow water zone with a depth of up to 1 m varies from 0.5 to 16 %, with a depth of up to 2 m from 2 to 40 %, respectively. The features of the morphology of the gulf bed are such that below −28 m BS the ratio of the area of shallow and deep zones change and the area of shallow waters increases significantly. To obtain an assessment of the effect of bathymetry under different hydrometeorological conditions on the evaporation of the bay, a model of heat and mass transfer of the reservoir-atmosphere system was used together with a digital model of the relief of the bottom of the bay. The intensification of evaporation is manifested at the level of 29.9 m BS even at a wind speed of 1 m/s in the northern and southeastern shallow parts of the water area and reaches 5–12.5 %. At a wind speed of 5 m/s, evaporation intensification increases and reaches values of 10–15 % at the level of −27 m BS and 12.5–50 % at the level of −29.9 m BS. At a wind speed of 10 m/s, it increases from 12 % in the center of the bay to 30 % near the coastline at the level of 27 m BS, in similar zones from 15 to 60...100 % at the level of 29.9 m BS and from 18 to 60...120 % at the level of 31.8 m BS. Evaporation estimates have shown that at levels of −29.5...−31.5 m BS, the bay interacts most intensively with the atmosphere.
Seas of the Russian Arctic in the atlas mapping of Russia
Authors: Demidov Alexander , Kotova Tatiana
Published: November 2023

The Russian Arctic, as an integral part of Russia, has played an important role in the development of the country throughout its history. Today, the Arctic is a region of special geostrategic interests of the state and economic interests of society, outlined in a number of documents. An important condition for their implementation is the information resources of society, which today are the most important strategic factor in its development. Their integral part is the cartographic component. It is implemented in analog and digital models of operational or long-term knowledge coverage, the most valuable in case of their integration, in particular, into atlases. In atlas mapping, Arctic seas, as special objects of study, have always been given great attention. By the beginning of the XXI century, fundamental atlas works had already been created based on the results of many years of research. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the multilateral mapping of the seas, considering their role in the expected climate warming, increased use of energy, mineral, biological and other resources, the emergence of environmental problems. Emerging requests stimulate the creation of atlas works of various purposes, territorial, thematic and temporal coverage, types of media and the ratio of content presentation. The noted trends in the atlas mapping of the seas: the expansion of the thematic spectrum of study, the desire for efficiency and updating of the content of atlases through the use of modern geoinformation technologies (including online); active transition to the preparation of works combining information and knowledge in real time, capable of quickly responding to navigation, ecology, economics, etc.; blurring the line between traditional paper atlases and their Internet-versions, allowing unlimited expansion of the amount of information presented; attention to the issues of used semiotic systems, etc. The purpose of this article is to present the development and current state of atlas mapping of the seas of the Russian Arctic on the basis of the main works created in the last half century.
Analysis of the peculiarities of the ice regime in the southeastern part of the Tatar Strait (Sea of Japan)
Authors: Romanyuk Valery , Pishchal’nik Vladimir , Shumilov Ilya , Nikulina Irina
Published: November 2023

The article considers the features of the ice regime of the southeastern part of the Tatar Strait during the period of the standard climatic norm 1991–2020. The analysis of inter-seasonal and intra-seasonal variability of ice cover was carried out, the dates of the main ice phases were determined. Based on satellite observations and the developed software package, the analysis was performed and maps of the spatial distribution of the ice period in the southeastern part of the Tatar Strait were constructed. It is established that the northern subzone of the southeastern part of the Tatar Strait has more severe ice conditions, which are due to its geographical location and the peculiarities of the ice regime of the Tatar Strait. It is noted that the northern subzone in some years can be filled with ice by 100 %, while the maximum occupancy of the southern subzone does not exceed 24 %. At the same time, on average for the period of the standard climatic norm of 1991–2020. the stage of maximum development of ice processes in the northern subzone lasts on average about 23 days—from February 10 to March 5, and on the intra-seasonal variability curve, 2 seasonal ice maxima are clearly distinguished—February 10 and March 5. The absolute values of the intra-seasonal variability of the ice cover of the southern subzone are several times lower than in the northern one: the phase of intensive development here lasts from February 15 to February 28, the phase of destruction from early March to mid-March. On average, during the study period, the largest number of days with ice is observed on the coast from the village of Krasnogorsk to the village of Ilyinskoye, the duration of the period with ice from 20 to 35 days is typical for the segment of the coast from Cape Staromayachny to Cape Yablonovy.
Cartographic analysis of shifts in the settlement of the main peoples of the Crimea from 1926 to 2014
Authors: Manakov Andrei , Vampilova Ludmila , Lisetskii Fedor , Buryak Zhanna
Published: November 2023

Despite the significant cartographic elaboration of the subject related to the dynamics of the ethnic composition of the Crimean population in the 20th and early 21st centuries, there is one aspect of ethnodemographic dynamics that has been studied to a lesser extent using the cartographic method. The purpose of the study is to identify shifts in the settlement of the main peoples of Crimea (Russians, Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars) during the 20th century and the beginning of the XXI century. The entire period of cartographic research is divided into two-time intervals—from 1926 to 2001 and from 2001 to 2014. Interval from 1926 to 2001 made it possible to compare the settlement of the Crimean Tatars before deportation (1944) and after the main stage of their repatriation (1990s). By 2001, there was an increased concentration of Crimean Tatars in the northern, steppe part of the peninsula, which is explained by restrictions on their residence at the first stage of their repatriation. Also, in the steppe part of Crimea, the concentration of the Ukrainian population, invited to these territories at the final stage of the Great Patriotic War, became higher. Interval from 2001 to 2014 made it possible to trace changes in the settlement of the main peoples of the Peninsula after the Crimea changed its political subjectivity. For all three main peoples of Crimea, there is a shift in settlement from the northeast to the southwest of the peninsula, which corresponds to the general migration movement of the population of the region during this period. Part of the Ukrainian population left the northern regions of Crimea for political reasons. Crimean Tatars began to actively move to the Bakhchisaray region and to the Southern Coast of the Peninsula.
Cartographic markers of lifestyles of rural residents of Crimea
Authors: Yakovenko Irina , Shvets Alexandra , Volkhin Denis
Published: November 2023

The method of cartographic interpretation of information on recreational mobility of the population of urban and rural territories of recreational areas of Crimea is considered. Recreational mobility of the population, according to the author’s version, can serve as an indicator of people’s lifestyle. For the rural population of Crimea, the lifestyle was actualized as an opportunity to use free time not related to work in the field of agriculture. The authors conducted public opinion polls of Crimean residents in 2019 and 2021. The purpose of the surveys was to form a spatial model of intra-Crimean recreational mobility of people and the possibility of its cartographic confirmation in the process of studying the social mobility of rural residents. The recreational mobility of the population was taken into account in the cartographic plots of its preferences regarding the types and seasons of recreation, the range and frequency of trips to rest. To identify the features of rural lifestyle, the authors used a comparison of the characteristics of recreational and social mobility of the population. The social mobility of the population of rural areas was determined in the process of a public opinion poll of rural residents, which allows authors to conclude that they have a desire to connect their own and the future of children with life in the village. The maps have been developed confirming the low recreational mobility of rural residents of the peripheral territories of the Crimea. The conclusion is made about the dependence of this type of movement on the features of transport accessibility of places of residence of the rural population, as well as pricing policy on public transport. In the lifestyle of the population of the Crimean periphery—the Northern and most of the Central recreational areas, where almost two-thirds of residents live in rural areas, traditional trips for the purpose of bathing and beach holidays are poorly represented. The lifestyle of these territories, as well as the peripheral Northwestern and Eastern recreational areas of Crimea, has practically no mobility associated with health improvement. One of the reasons for the high social mobility of the rural population of the peripheral regions of Crimea may be the weak transformation of their lifestyle, manifested in the structure of preferences in recreation.
Aspects of cartography and toponymy of religious buildings in the historical-geographical perspective
Authors: Herzen Andrey , Herzen Olga , Gordova Yuliana , Kostovska Silviya , Kostovska Stiliyana , Khropov Alexandr
Published: November 2023

Theoretical generalizations and practical results of the application of cartographic and toponymic scientific approaches in historical-geographical studies of religious buildings are presented on the example of three regions located in different natural zones. The evolution of conventional signs of religious buildings on topographic maps is traced, the patterns of motivational mutual influence of toponymy and ecclesionymy are revealed, the problems of the historical-geographical evolution of the Russian North (Arkhangelsk), Central Russia (Tula region) and the Black Sea region (territories of Moldavia and Ukraine) are considered. The evolution of the system of symbols for religious buildings on topographic maps shows how important the confessional features of society are for itself, its spatio-temporal development and the historical-geographical landscapes formed as a result, for cartographic science and its achievements. On the example of studying the history of Arkhangelsk, it is shown that due to the high social importance of the principle of historical-geographical continuity, despite the severe consequences of the atheistic period, not only town planning, but toponymic and religious traditions are preserved and continue to develop, what is reflected in the landscape. The three-versts map of the European part of the Russian Empire serves as a trusted and reliable source of information about the presence and spatial distribution of religious buildings in the middle of the XIX century. It can be successfully used in historical-geographical research, as was done in the case of the Epifansky district of the Tula government. The introduction of information from ancient maps into scientific circulation is the most important method for obtaining the identification and localization of heritage monuments — temples and temple complexes of various regions, which is shown in the case of the Dniester basin. Temples and temple complexes play a significant role in the formation of the toponymic component of the landscape, the study of which contributes to the solution of historical-geographical riddles associated with place names. Cartographic and toponymic approaches give very productive results in solving interdisciplinary scientific problems.
Small scale landscape mapping of traditional land use territories in Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Authors: Zakharov Moisej , Filippova Viktoria , Savvinova Antonina , Fedorova Alla
Published: November 2023

In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), there are 63 territories of traditional land use of the Indigenous Minorities of the North within the boundaries of municipal districts and nasleg (lowest municipal division), as well as nomadic tribal communities. Almost 58 % of the republic’s territory is under the traditional land use status. The traditional use of natural resources and traditional lifestyles of indigenous peoples are inextricably linked to the resource potential and ecological state of natural landscapes. The paper is aimed to develop a standardized methodology for the design of a small-scale landscape map of traditional land use in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Based on the review of atlas approaches to landscape structure mapping of protected natural areas, we propose to use a multi-thematic dataset of geospatial layers according to the criteria of the classification of typological, regional and basin categories of landscapes. The dataset includes layers from previously published landscape maps and permafrost-landscape regionalization maps, soil-vegetation maps, and global geospatial data for Hammond relief regions, GMTED2010 digital elevation model and HydroBASINS river basins. Methods for delineation of mapped units include overlay geoprocessing, zonal statistics, and relief analysis. For the basemap, the description of typological landscape units includes landscape subclass-genus-type(subtype) and terrain type. The methodology was tested for the Ust-Maiskij district with predominance of mountain taiga and mid-taiga landscapes and Eveno-Bytantaiskij national district with predominance of mountain-tundra, mountain-woodland and north taiga landscapes. The obtained landscape maps contain 36 typological units that synthesize 6 subclasses, 7 landscape types (subtypes) and 12 terrain types by 5 landscape provinces and large river basins (Lena, Yana, Omoloi and Aldan). Thus, the proposed landscape mapping methodology covers the holistic spatial structure of the leading components, allowing for a multidimensional approach to territorial planning and functional zoning of traditional land use.
Calculation and mapping of public health index for regions of Russia and countries of the world in the last crisis decade of the XX cent.
Authors: Tikunov Vladimir , Panin Alexandr , Gaidukov Vladislav , Tikunova Irina
Published: November 2023

The presented article is devoted to the development of a methodology for calculating the integral assessment of public health in relation to both countries of the world and regions of a single country using the example of Russia. The calculation was made on the basis of a universal system of maximally integrated indicators. When carrying out the research, the creation of a system of indicators is considered in order to achieve the greatest opportunities within the framework of rapid and visual analysis of the material. A classification of countries and regions of Russia is given according to the level of public health, both for individual years and over a certain period of time. Cartographic proceedings have been created to illustrate the situation that has developed both in a single year and the dynamics over a certain period of time, and primarily during periods of crisis. The integral index of public health has proven itself not only as a measure of the health of the territory’s population, but also turned out to be quite comprehensive to reflect the diversity of socio-economic processes in such a complex and contradictory time as the end of the 20th century. Analytical and synthetic cartographic proceedings also showed their effectiveness, showing the most interesting time frames for more detailed analysis, identifying areas that need the most closed attention. All this makes the presented methodology for calculating and mapping the required index effective from the point of view of searching for new scientific knowledge and indicates its ability to become a good tool for management decision makers with its further implementation in geographic information systems.
Problematika Pembelajaran Tajwid Tahsin Lembaga Pengajian dan Pengkajian Al-Qur’an (LPPQ) UIN Antasari Banjarmasin
Authors: Ulfah Siti Ariani , Raihanah Raihanah
Published: November 2023

Lembaga Pengajian dan Pengkajian Al-Qur’an (LPPQ) UIN Antasari Banjarmasin beberapa kali menjadi UKM favorit selama pengenalan akademik mahasiswa baru. Penelitian ini membahas tentang problematika yang terjadi pada pembelajaran Tajwid Tahsin LPPQ selama kurun waktu 5 tahun dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa problematika yang dihadapi pembelajaran Tajwid Tahsin LPPQ ialah: kurangnya tenaga pengajar, fasilitas kelas yang belum memadai, manajemen kelas yang kurang, berkurangnya motivasi belajar, kekurangan dana, padatnya materi pembelajaran, dan jaringan yang tidak stabil (masa pandemi). Adapun sejumlah faktor yang mempengaruhi ialah berasal dari faktor internal dan eksternal. Alternatif solusi terhadap problematika tersebut diantaranya adalah pemberian reward dan punishment, mengoptimalkan kompetensi pengajar, pengelompokkan kelas sesuai dengan kemampuan, dan tegas terhadap ketentuan yang berlaku.
في تطور تعلم المفردات عند طلبة المدرسة الثانوية صلاتية بتين (Mimicry and Memorization) تطبيق استراتيجية التقليد والحفظ
Authors: Syihabuddin M. , Khafifah Siti
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan strategi Hafalan Mimikri untuk meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa Arab di Madrasah Aliyah Dan Untuk mendeskripsikan terkait penerapan strategi hafalan mimikri yang dapat meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa Arab siswa kelas X MA Shalatiah Bitin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas dengan menjadikan siswa kelas X Madrasah Aliyah Shalatiah Bitin sebagai subjek penelitian. Data dikumpulkan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang kemudian dianalisis untuk mendapatkan kesimpulan. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini terdiri dari dua siklus yang dimulai dari Pra siklus, siklus I dan siklus II. Pada siklus satu dan dua masing-masing terdapat dua kali pertemuan tatap muka dan terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu; (a) perencanaan, (b) pelaksanaan, (c) observasi dan (d) refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Penerapan penggunaan strategi hafalan mimikri dapat meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa Arab di Madrasah Aliyah khususnya di Madrasah Aliyah Shalatiah Bitin dengan peningkatan pada setiap siklusnya. Pada Pra Siklus persentase ketuntasan mencapai 44%, pada siklus I persentase ketuntasan meningkat sebesar 61%, dan pada siklus II persentase ketuntasan meningkat menjadi 78,2%. Pada siklus I peningkatan ketuntasan mencapai 17% dan pada siklus II persentase peningkatan ketuntasan mencapai 17,2%.
CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY OUTCOME
Authors: P R Saju , N Madhavan , S Govind
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) was rst introduced in 1980. It has become a preferred
treatment modality for uncomplicated renal and ureteral stone less than 20 mm in diameter, as it is safe and non-invasive.
The success rate ranges from 46% to 91%. The results are measured on basis of stone fragmentation and clearance, which is inuenced by stone
size, stone location, skin-to-stone distance, stone composition, severity of obstruction, urinary tract anatomy, obesity, and machine type.
Objectives: Secondary Objective: Primary Objective To estimate the success rate of ESWL To study the clinical and radiological factors that
inuence the of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy outcome Our study is a prospec Methodology: tive Observational study done in
department of Urology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram in patients undergoing ESWL. In patients who underwent ESWL
using an siemens modularis variostar electromagnetic lithotripter, postoperative X ray /USG was taken to assess the fragmentation. The result of
treatment was evaluated by plain Xray/USG at 2 weeks after each ESWL. Residual fragments were considered signicant if it was 6mm or more
and ESWL was said to be unsuccessful. The study variables were age, gender, BMI, size of stone, skin to stone distance, stone location, stone
density in HU. We found a statistically signicant association betwee Results: n ESWL success rate and BMI, size of the stone, Hounseld unit
and skin to stone distance. From our study we were able to better understand the outcome predictors of ESWL. ESWL is a useful, Conclusion:
non-invasive modality of treating certain types of upper urinary tract calculi. The overall success rate of ESWL in this study was 58.29% in
treating upper urinary tract calculi. The prognostication of the success of ESWL is possible by identifying patient and stone factors.
UNUSUAL CASE OF HUGE TWISTED HAEMORRHAGIC OVARIAN CYST
Authors: Prasad Anima , Kumar Amrish
Published: November 2023

Ovarian torsion, which affects females of all ages, is a gynecological
emergency. It refers to a complete or partial rotation of the adnexal
supporting organ, resulting in ischemic changes in the ovary. Torsions
more commonly involve both the ovary and fallopian tube, and there
are fewer cases of isolated torsion involving (one in 1.5 million
women) (1)Torsion involving paratubal or paraovarian cysts has also
been found. Early diagnosis and surgery are essential to protect ovarian
and tubal function and prevent severe morbidity .
STUDY ON COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF OSTEOSYNTHESIS VERSUS ARTHROPLASTY IN COMMINUTED PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES IN ELDERLY POPULATION
Authors: Yadav Sachin , Shukla Vyas Narayan , Sahani Ravi , Kumar Sharma Mukesh , Kumar Yadav Arun , Dwivedi Alok , Shriram Shriram , Baghel Aishwaray
Published: November 2023

Introduction- Comminuted proximal humerus fractures occur very commonly in elderly population because in older
age, osteoporosis alters the elastic and strength characteristics of bone. Anatomical reduction and xation becomes
difcult in these cases. This study aimed to compare the functional outcome between osteosynthesis and shoulder arthroplasty in proximal
comminuted humerus fractures. In this study, 32 patients were taken out of which, fol Method- low up of 2 patients was lost. So the remaining 30
patients were divided into two equal groups, i.e., Group O-patients treated by osteosynthesis and Group A- patients treated by arthroplasty.
Patients of age >60 years with Comminuted proximal humerus fracture were included. All the Clinico-demographical data were recorded and
compared. All the patients were managed either by osteosynthesis or arthroplasty, followed up at regular intervals, and their functional outcome
was assessed using the Constant Murley scoring system. Statistically Results- , no signicant difference was observed in patients when
complications were compared. While analysing the Murley score between both at every follow-up, group-A showed a maximum mean Murley
score compared to group-O with a signicant difference [p<0.0001*] between them. Both the Conclusion- tools are effective in management of
osteoporotic comminuted proximal humerus fracture. However, the Murley score indicates that the arthroplasty group had a better functional
outcome.
SERUM MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-7 AS A DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC BIOMARKER FOR EXTRAHEPATIC BILIARY ATRESIA
Authors: Kumar Chiranjiv , Ratan Simmi K , Jain Nitin , Shekhar Panda Shasanka , Chandra Koner Bidhan , Garg Anju , Mallya Varuna , Singh Raghvendra , Kumar Prafful , Neogi Sujoy
Published: November 2023

Aim: Serum Matrix metalloproteinase-7 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for extrahepatic biliary atresia
Methods: This was a prospective, single center, case control study where consecutive infants less than 6 months of age
with obstructive jaundice (n=20) at MAMC from April 2021 to March 2023 were enrolled. Age and sex-matched controls (n=20) were also
taken. Serum MMP-7 were tested in all 40 infants. In Case group, additional tests performed were, CBC, LFT to derive APRI and FIB-4 scores,
Ultrasound Abdomen, Hepatobiliary scintigraphy, Per-operative cholangiogram, Pre and/or intraoperative liver biopsy. The Results:
participants were substratied into EHBA (n = 11) and NH (n = 9) based on post priming hepatobiliary scintigraphy and Per-operative
cholangiogram. Median serum MMP-7 level in EHBA was 23 ng/ml that was found to be 6 times higher than Neonatal hepatitis and 13 times
higher than in normal infants. Median serum MMP-7 levels in NH group and normal infants were 4ng/ml and 1.8ng/ml respectively. MMP-7
values in males were higher than 4.99 (based on the cut offs from review of literature) that was statistically signicant as compared to female
counter parts (p<0.05). Based on age categorization, almost 50% of children <90 days old and all children >90 days had MMP-7 value >4.99
which had signicant statistical values for both case and control groups (p<0.05). The Metavir and Ishak brosis category were divided into F0 –
no brosis, Early and Advanced brosis stages. From among the Metavir brosis group which did not have any brosis, 33.3% had MMP-7
>4.99, whereas all patients from early and advanced stages had MMP-7 >4.99. The high c Conclusion: oncentrations of MMP-7 in EHBA may
be used to substratify patients of neonatal cholestasis into EHBA and NH. The strong correlation of MMP-7 with histopathological injury has
also suggested that MMP-7 may be used as a prognostic biomarker of liver brosis in EHBA.
MICROBIAL TREND AND DRUG SENSITIVITY IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCER IN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE MUZAFFARPUR
Authors: Milan Kumari , Kumar Abhishek , Kumari Poonam
Published: November 2023

Introduction- the aim of this study was to determine the different aerobic microbial ora and their drug sensitivity pattern
in diabetic foot ulcer patient A total number of sixty diabetic patients Material and method- with foot ulcer was selected
and studied from sep – 2022 to aug – 2023. Sum of 96 organism were isolated from 60 diabeti Summary- c patient (87 bacterial and 9 fungi)
around 1.6 isolates ( 96 / 60) per case was reported. Polymicrobial infection was found in 36% of the patient(22). Pseudomonas areginosa among
the gram negative bacteria 26.4 =27%, and staphylococcus aureus among the gram positive bacteria that is 20 .69 = 21% where as Candida was the
predominant fungal isolate.
AN ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL TRIALS ON WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (ASGAND) REGISTERED IN THE CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY OF INDIA (CTRI)
Authors: Kumar Kishor , Tariq Mohd , Rasheed Abdur , Mohd Arshad Qureshi Mohd Ansar
Published: November 2023

Withania somnifera is one of the most studied herbs used in the traditional system of medicine in India. Despite the fact
that many pharmacological studies have been conducted on Withania somnifera worldwide, there is still a lot to meet the
level of evidencebased medicine. Study design is an important aspect to generate evidence. In the present study, an attempt has been made to gather
methodological quality and characteristicsof the clinical studiesregistered in Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) having Withania somnifera as
an interventional drug. CTRI is an open registry of all the studies related to the eld of clinical research in India. Only a few clinical trialsin a
limited number of problems/diseases have beenfound registered in CTRI.Extensive studiesshould becarried outto validatethe therapeutic efcacy
of Withania somnifera against various diseases.
A RARE CAUSE OF REFRACTORY HYPOXIA
Authors: Krishna M. Ravi , Kanna Ravi
Published: November 2023

Acquired methemoglobinemia is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is frequently associated in the
primary care setting with topical anesthetics, dapsone, and antimalarial agents. This case report shows that recognition of
acquired methemoglobinemia in a patient with sudden onset of cyanosis requires a high index of suspicion and a series of clinical and laboratory
tests to exclude the most common causes. The denitive diagnosis is made using co-oximetry and detecting methemoglobin levels in the blood.
The clinical presentation of methemoglobinemia varies from fatigue, anxiety, and dizziness, to disorders of consciousness, epileptic seizures,
arrhythmia, and coma. The severity of symptoms is varied and depends on the percentage of methemoglobinemia in blood, the patient's
hemoglobin level, and cardiopulmonary reserve. Treatment is primarily based on supportive care and discontinuation of the drug or substance that
led to this condition.
EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE IN HEALTHY YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Srivastava Nupur , Sarkar D
Published: November 2023

Caffeine increases systolic blood pressure to extent of 17% and mean arterial blood pressure by about 11%. Heart rate was
also increased. The increase in systolic blood pressure was attributed more to the increased stiffness of the aorta and larger
blood vessels rather than increased stroke volume. The increase of aortic stiffness is attributed to the increased production of angiotensin II and
catecholamines potentially nor adrenaline. These changes are attributable to the inhibition of adenosine A2a receptors activity in the smooth
muscles of blood vessels. The concomitant increase in the release of rennin from the kidneys because of the direct stimulation by caffeine and
similar activity on sympathetic ganglions releasing noradrenaline contributes to the increased activity of vascular smooth muscles. In the present
study, attempt has been made to know the changes occurring in heart rate and blood pressure after the intake of caffeine.
A STUDY COMPARING REPAIR OF PAEDIATRIC INGUINAL HERNIA USING CONVENTIONAL THREE PORT LAPAROSCOPIC TECHNIQUE AND LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED INTERNAL RING SUTURING (LAIRS)
Authors: Narendra Kumar , Gaurav Saxena , S Shasanka Panda , Sujoy Neogi , K Simmi Ratan , Lalit Gupta
Published: November 2023

Background: Inguinal hernia surgery is one of the most frequently performed operations in infant and children. Minimal
invasive techniques have now become the procedure of choice. Various modications of single port techniques have been
described. We did a study comparing the results of three port technique and LAIRS to assess whether LAIRS can be accepted as a better
alternative. A Randomized controlled study was carried out which included thirty-s Materials and methods: even children (1 to 12 years of age)
with inguinal hernia. The subjects underwent either conventional laparoscopic or repair using LAIRS technique. The outcomes recorded were
duration of surgery, post-operative pain, return to routine activity, complications, cosmetic-satisfaction and recurrence over a period of six
months follow-up. Among thirty-seven children, a total of 43 hernia repair procedures were ca Results: rried out, including 20 by conventional,
and 23 using LAIRS method. No procedures were converted to open. Mean operative time using LAIRS technique was for 23.67±15.40 minutes
for unilateral and 47.50±15.0 minutes for bilateral cases; in conventional technique, it was 39.61±10.25 minutes. Most of the patients had mild
post-operative pain. There were four recurrences, one in LAIRS and three in conventional group. All patients were satised with their scars,
although scores were better in LAIRS group. Incidence of recurrence were higher in the c Conclusion: onventional technique. The LAIRS
technique always took lesser operative time and had better cosmetic satisfaction. Considering these and obviating the need of endosuturing, the
LAIRS method should be regarded as a better alternative to conventional technique.
Aggregation Dynamics
Authors: Van Vlijmen Bas
Published: November 2023

Aggregation Dynamics is a generalisation of ecology where organisms are replaced by aggregations. This totalises the notion of the ecology of living things to the ecology of all things. Aggregations are defined recursively: a thing is an aggregation if an already recognised aggregation acts on it accordingly.
The argument begins by problematising human notions of problem and solution. Reflection on this results in hypotheses such as the Innovation Illusion and the Control Illusion. Aggregation Dynamics suggests that behaviour and organisation of aggregations is emergent and largely information-driven. From that basis, the illusions seem plausible.