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Orbital-Radar v1.0.0: a tool to transform suborbital radar observations to synthetic EarthCARE cloud radar data
Authors: Pfitzenmaier Lukas , Kollias Pavlos , Risse Nils , Schirmacher Imke , Puigdomenech Treserras Bernat , Lamer Katia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The Earth Cloud, Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched in May 2024 carries a novel 94 GHz cloud profiling radar (CPR) with Doppler capability. This work describes the open-source instrument simulator Orbital-Radar, which transforms high-resolution radar data from field observations or forward simulations of numerical models to CPR primary measurements and uncertainties. The transformation accounts for sampling geometry and surface effects. We demonstrate Orbital-Radar's ability to provide realistic CPR views of typical cloud and precipitation scenes. The presented case studies show small-scale convection, marine stratus clouds, and Arctic mixed-phase cloud cases. These results provide valuable insights into the capabilities and challenges of the EarthCARE CPR mission and its advantages over the CloudSat CPR. Finally, Orbital-Radar allows for evaluating kilometre-scale numerical weather prediction models with EarthCARE CPR observations. So, Orbital-Radar can generate calibration and validation (Cal/Val) data sets already pre-launch. Nevertheless, an evaluation of synthetic CPR output data to accurate EarthCARE CPR data is missing.
Sharia Principles In Risk Management In Islamic Banking: A Literature Review
Authors: Haikal Mohammad , Efendi Sumardi , Ramly Arroyyan 
Published: January 2025

Islamic banking operates based on sharia principles, which strictly prohibit practices such as riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling). These prohibitions directly influence the approach to risk management. This study aims to review existing literature related to the application of sharia principles in risk management within Islamic banking. To thoroughly explore the topic, this study employed a library research method, which involved collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information from various academic sources, including scholarly journals, books, and research reports. The findings reveal that Sharia principles not only provide a unique framework for risk management but also strengthen the financial stability of Islamic banks by avoiding speculative practices and excessive uncertainty. Furthermore, the Sharia Supervisory Board (known as DPS) plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with these principles. Thus, the application of Sharia principles in risk management significantly contributes to the sustainability and stability of Islamic banking. However, challenges remain, such as the limited availability of Sharia-compliant financial instruments. This study recommends further study to develop innovative and Sharia-compliant risk management instruments and strategies to support the future development of Islamic banking
Recycling of Photovoltaic Modules – A Strategy for Silicon and Metal Contact Recovery
Authors: Dasilva-Villanueva Nerea , Caballero Luis Jaime , Fuertes Marrón David , Rodríguez Araceli , Díez Eduardo , Muñoz Sánchez Jesús Ángel , Braña Alejandro F. , Plaza Canga-Argüelles José Luis , Cánovas Enrique , Del Cañizo Carlos 
Published: January 2025

As the installed capacity of photovoltaic (PV) systems continues to grow, also does the necessity to address the accumulating waste from decommissioned PV modules. Millions of modules will need to be retired in the next few decades, and this poses a challenge that requires the development of cost-effective and efficient recycling strategies, with a focus on essential components such as solar cells, which are known for their significant environmental impact and energy budget. This study explores strategies to recover metal from front and rear contacts, as well as the potentiality of silicon substrate recrystallization. Alkaline-organic solutions allow for complete metal detachment with small-to-minimal silicon loss, and recrystallization of recovered substrates provides promising results in obtaining wafers suitable for the newly established industry requirements. Al-BSF solar cells fabricated from recycled materials exhibit improved performance, proving the feasibility of reclaiming precious metals and silicon substrates from PV modules. These encouraging first results represent an important step towards cycling PV systems within a circular economy framework, thereby minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization.
A Critique of Oyowe’s Mind-Dependent Ancestral Persistence Thesis
Authors: Masaka Dennis 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This article reacts to Oyowe’s understanding of the personal existence of ancestral persons as real mind-dependent entities. The article’s author’s contention is that Oyowe has not managed to rule out the alternative that the author is sympathetic to, namely, that ancestral persons are real mind-independent entities that continue to exist even when, through forgetfulness, they cease to exist in the memory of humans. This article calls Oyowe’s mind-dependent alternative the “safe” one, as it appears easier to defend than the “unsafe,” mind-independent alternative, which the article’s author has yet to develop convincing reasons for.
USULAN PERBAIKAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA MENGGUNAKAN METODE KAIZEN 5S DI CV. CIARMY CIBADUYUT
Authors: Melawati Ridha , Sugiatna Angling 
Published: January 2025

CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut merupakan perusahaan di bidang produksi sepatu jenis PDL. Dalam proses produksi, CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut dihadapkan dengan beberapa kendala meliputi ketidakteraturan stasiun kerja, kurangnya kesadaran dalam menjaga kebersihan di area kerja, serta kesulitan dalam menemukan alat yang tepat saat dibutuhkan pada proses produksi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perbaikan lingkungan kerja secara menyeluruh dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan usulan perbaikan pada lingkungan kerja dengan menerapkan metode kaizen berdasarkan konsep 5S serta mengetahui dampak dari implementasi 5S terhadap waktu pencarian peralatan kerja. Hasil dari penelitian ini mencakup usulan perbaikan yang diterapkan di CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut dan menghasilkan penilaian kondisi lingkungan kerja sebelum dan sesudah penerapan 5S yaitu seiri sebesar 20% meningkat menjadi 80% (sangat baik). Seiton sebesar 20% menjadi 80% (sangat baik). Seiso sebesar 25% menjadi 75% (baik). Seiketsu sebesar 0% menjadi 50% (cukup baik). Shitsuke sebesar 40% menjadi 100% (sangat baik). Implementasi dari konsep 5S memberikan dampak pada peningkatan efisiensi waktu rata-rata pencarian peralatan kerja. Sebelum diterapkan, waktu pencarian gegep mencapai 11,91 detik, sementara setelah diterapkan waktu pencarian mencapai 4,58 detik. Selanjutnya peralatan palu dari waktu 12,26 menjadi 4,60 detik, gunting yaitu 12,45 menjadi 4,28 detik, pulpen pola yaitu 12,17 menjadi 4,30 detik dan jarum yaitu 12,30 menjadi 4,28 detik.CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut merupakan perusahaan di bidang produksi sepatu jenis PDL. Dalam proses produksi, CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut dihadapkan dengan beberapa kendala meliputi ketidakteraturan stasiun kerja, kurangnya kesadaran dalam menjaga kebersihan di area kerja, serta kesulitan dalam menemukan alat yang tepat saat dibutuhkan pada proses produksi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan perbaikan lingkungan kerja secara menyeluruh dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan usulan perbaikan pada lingkungan kerja dengan menerapkan metode kaizen berdasarkan konsep 5S serta mengetahui dampak dari implementasi 5S terhadap waktu pencarian peralatan kerja. Hasil dari penelitian ini mencakup usulan perbaikan yang diterapkan di CV. Ciarmy Cibaduyut dan menghasilkan penilaian kondisi lingkungan kerja sebelum dan sesudah penerapan 5S yaitu seiri sebesar 20% meningkat menjadi 80% (sangat baik). Seiton sebesar 20% menjadi 80% (sangat baik). Seiso sebesar 25% menjadi 75% (baik). Seiketsu sebesar 0% menjadi 50% (cukup baik). Shitsuke sebesar 40% menjadi 100% (sangat baik). Implementasi dari konsep 5S memberikan dampak pada peningkatan efisiensi waktu rata-rata pencarian peralatan kerja. Sebelum diterapkan, waktu pencarian gegep mencapai 11,91 detik, sementara setelah diterapkan waktu pencarian mencapai 4,58 detik. Selanjutnya peralatan palu dari waktu 12,26 menjadi 4,60 detik, gunting yaitu 12,45 menjadi 4,28 detik, pulpen pola yaitu 12,17 menjadi 4,30 detik dan jarum yaitu 12,30 menjadi 4,28 detik.
O uso do ácido salicílico no tratamento da acne vulgar: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Silva Letícia Caroline Grilo , Santos Thalita Grazielly , Lima Tábata Martins de , Vale Gabriel Tavares do , Rigolin Odila , Borges Diogo Gontijo , Marques Maiara Bernardes , Bernardes Nicole Blanco 
Published: January 2025

Considerando que a acne vulgar é caracterizada por ser uma condição cutânea muito comum que pode atingir diversas pessoas, podendo ser desencadeado por fatores genéticos, hormonais, hiperprodução de sebo, hiperqueratinização folicular e colonização bacteriana. O ácido salicílico apresenta-se como uma das formas de tratamento da acne vulgar. Nesse contexto, objetiva-se avaliar a vasta influência do ácido salicílico no tratamento da acne vulgar, observar seus efeitos fisiológicos e mecanismos de ação. Para tanto procede-se à uma revisão integrativa, sobre a atuação do ácido salicílico no tratamento de acne, que tem como intuito a análise de estudos recentes e relevantes para a síntese do conhecimento e de abertura de possibilidades para deslindar o problema em questão. Desse modo, observa-se que a utilização de peeling de ácido salicílico para o tratamento da acne se fez eficaz por diminuir significativamente lesões inflamatórias e não inflamatórias, obtendo ótimos resultados o que permite concluir que esse tratamento é muito eficaz, porém a escolha da conduta ideal deve ser baseada nas necessidades individuais a partir de uma avaliação pelo profissional.
O silêncio estruturante da arqueologia do sensível
Authors: Marangon Márcio Luís , Rodrigues Elisandro 
Published: January 2025

Este artigo aborda por um caminho hermenêutico qual é o espaço do silêncio na constituição humana. O mesmo parte por uma análise histórica-hermenêutica, demonstrando que ao longo da história diversas tradições reconheceram o valor do silêncio na sabedoria e na construção do conhecimento. Para isso, perpassa por autores da Idade Média e também por filósofos modernos, como Nietzsche, para referenciar autores que refletem sobre o tema do silêncio como uma atividade do espírito livre, transcendência e contemplação. Após, o texto envereda-se pela contemporaneidade e a distorção do tema, buscando apontar que vive-se em um mundo de constante hipercomunicação, onde o barulho sufoca a tranquilidade necessária. Como mentor desta distorção aponta-se o capitalismo e suas nuances, utilizando-se novamente de autores que ajudam a entender o perigo da falta de quietude e do desprendimento do silêncio. Por fim, o texto encaminha-se para um apontamento em direção a uma necessária arqueologia do silêncio, que permita o resgate do sentido da palavra e suas atribuições. Indica-se através disso que, em meio ao caos da vida contemporânea, criar espaços de silêncio e reflexão torna-se essencial para prestar atenção aos detalhes, explorando a profundidade das palavras e das coisas, o que nos permite compreender e atuar sobre a complexidade do mundo em que vivemos.
Mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between parental disapproval of the child and alexithymic personality
Authors: Yöyen Elif , Kılıç Ali Rıfat 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND
Alexithymia is defined as difficulties in identifying, expressing, and understanding emotions. An unapproving environment during childhood is defined as the child not receiving emotional approval from their parents, being punished, or having their emotions devalued. The formation of self-esteem is shaped by the influence of parental behavior during childhood. The communication that the child establishes with their parents contributes to their increased self-esteem and sense of importance. The absence of this may play a role in developmental psychopathology.
AIM
To examine the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between a disapproving environment in childhood and alexithymia.
METHODS
The research in the relational screening model was conducted with 404 participants. Demographic Information Form, Disapproving Environment Scale in Childhood, Toronto Alexithymia Scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used as data collection tools. Hayes’ bootstrapping technique was used in the analysis of the data obtained from the research.
RESULTS
As a result of the analyses, parental disapproval positively predicted the level of alexithymia (rmother = 0.51, rfather = 0.52, P < 0.05) and negatively predicted self-esteem (rmother = -0.75, rfather = -0.67, P < 0.05). Additionally, self-esteem negatively predicted alexithymia (r = -0.58, P < 0.05). It was observed that self-esteem had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between parental disapproval and alexithymia. Family types were analyzed separately as chaotic, approving, perfect, and typical. Of these, the chaotic family type positively predicted alexithymia (r = 0.33, P < 0.05) and negatively predicted self-esteem (r = -0.60, P < 0.05). The approving family type negatively predicted alexithymia (r = -0.43, P < 0.05) and positively predicted self-esteem (r = 0.61, P < 0.05). The perfect family type negatively predicted alexithymia (r = -0.27, P < 0.05) and positively predicted self-esteem (r = -0.45, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The type of family in which the child grows up in and parental disapproval during childhood affected the child’s self-esteem and caused alexithymic personality traits.
Integrative transcriptomic and proteomic analysis reveals that SERPING1 inhibits neuronal proliferation via the CaMKII-CREB-BDNF pathway in schizophrenia
Authors: Li Feng , Ren Xing , Liu Jia-Xiu , Wang Tian-Dao , Wang Bi , Wei Xiao-Bin 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND
Schizophrenia (SZ), a chronic and widespread brain disorder, presents with complex etiology and pathogenesis that remain inadequately understood. Despite the absence of a universally recognized endophenotype, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) serve as a robust model for investigating intracellular alterations linked to SZ.
AIM
To preliminarily investigate potential pathogenic mechanisms and identify novel biomarkers for SZ.
METHODS
PBMCs from SZ patients were subjected to integrative transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to uncover differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially expressed proteins while mapping putative disease-associated signaling pathways. Key findings were validated using western blot (WB) and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). RNAi-lentivirus was employed to transfect rat hippocampal CA1 neurons in vitro, with subsequent verification of target gene expression via RT-qPCR. The levels of neuronal conduction proteins, including calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (caMKII), CREB, and BDNF, were assessed through WB. Apoptosis was quantified by flow cytometry, while cell proliferation and viability were evaluated using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay.
RESULTS
The integration of transcriptomic and proteomic analyses identified 6079 co-expressed genes, among which 25 DEGs were significantly altered between the SZ group and healthy controls. Notably, haptoglobin (HP ), lactotransferrin (LTF ), and SERPING1 exhibited marked upregulation. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis implicated neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathways in disease pathogenesis. Clinical sample validation demonstrated elevated protein and mRNA levels of HP , LTF , and SERPING1 in the SZ group compared to controls. WB analysis of all clinical samples further corroborated the significant upregulation of SERPING1 . In hippocampal CA1 neurons transfected with lentivirus, reduced SERPING1 expression was accompanied by increased levels of CaMKII, CREB, and BDNF, enhanced cell viability, and reduced apoptosis.
CONCLUSION
SERPING1 may suppress neural cell proliferation in SZ patients via modulation of the CaMKII-CREB-BDNF signaling pathway.
Sodium channel mutation SCN1A T875M, D188V and associated dysfunction with drug resistant epilepsy
Authors: Dabla Pradeep Kumar , Gupta Swapan , Singh Swati , Viswas Aroop , Yadav Manisha , Sonkar Subash Chandra , Koner Bidhan Chandra 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND
The NaV1.1 sodium channel alpha subunit, encoded by SCN1A , is crucial for initiating and propagating action potentials in neurons. SCN1A gene has long been an established target in the etiology and therapy of epilepsy. However, very few studies have investigated the relevance of genetic variations in epilepsy and anti-epileptic drug resistance.
AIM
To investigate associations between polymorphisms, rs121917953 T/A and rs121918623 C/T, and drug resistance in epilepsy patients in the north Indian population.
METHODS
A total of 100 age- and sex-matched epilepsy patients (50 drug responsive and 50 drug resistant subjects) were recruited and SCN1A rs121918623 C/T* and rs121917953 T/A* polymorphisms were analyzed by the allele specific-PCR technique. χ 2 and Fisher’s exact test were used to estimate differences between the distribution of SCN1A rs121918623 and rs121917953 gene polymorphisms among various groups. The association between distinct rs121917953 genotypes and drug resistance was analyzed using logistic regression analysis.
RESULTS
For the SCN1A rs121917953 T/A* (D188V) polymorphism, a significantly higher proportion of individuals with AT genotype were observed in the drug-resistant group as compared to the drug-responsive group. Additionally, a higher risk association was exhibited by AT genotype for drug resistance with an odds ratio of 3.51 and P value = 0.017. For the SCN1A rs121918623 C/T* (T875M) polymorphism, no significant difference in genotype distribution was observed between the drug-resistant and drug-sensitive groups.
CONCLUSION
Our findings indicate that the SCN1A polymorphism D188V is associated with a higher risk of drug resistance for the AT variant as compared to the homozygous TT wild-type. Further research is needed at the functional level and in larger cohorts to determine the potential of these genes as a therapeutic target in epilepsy subjects.
Attribution of psychiatric manifestations to systemic lupus erythematosus in Chinese patients: A retrospective study
Authors: Geng Wen-Qi , Yang Xiao-Xi , Cao Jin-Ya , Zhang Shang-Zhu , Jiang Yi-Nan , Wei Jing 
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND
Not all neuropsychiatric (NP) manifestations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are secondary to lupus. The clarification of the cause of NP symptoms influences therapeutic strategies for SLE.
AIM
To understand the attribution of psychiatric manifestations in a cohort of Chinese patients with SLE.
METHODS
This retrospective single-center study analyzed 160 inpatient medical records. Clinical diagnosis, which is considered the gold standard, was used to divide the subjects into a psychiatric SLE (PSLE) group (G1) and a secondary psychiatric symptoms group (G2). Clinical features were compared between these two groups. The sensitivity and specificity of the Italian attribution model were explored.
RESULTS
A total of 171 psychiatric syndromes were recorded in 138 patients, including 87 cases of acute confusional state, 40 cases of cognitive dysfunction, 18 cases of psychosis, and 13 cases each of depressive disorder and mania or hypomania. A total of 141 (82.5%) syndromes were attributed to SLE. In contrast to G2 patients, G1 patients had higher SLE Disease Activity Index-2000 scores (21 vs 12, P = 0.001), a lower prevalence of anti-beta-2-glycoprotein 1 antibodies (8.6% vs 25.9%, P = 0.036), and a higher prevalence of anti-ribosomal ribonucleoprotein particle (rRNP) antibodies (39.0% vs 22.2%, P = 0.045). The Italian attribution model exhibited a sensitivity of 95.0% and a specificity of 70.0% when the threshold value was set at 7.
CONCLUSION
Patients with PSLE exhibited increased disease activity. There is a correlation between PSLE and anti-rRNP antibodies. The Italian model effectively assesses multiple psychiatric manifestations in Chinese SLE patients who present with NP symptoms.
COMPARISON OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF RANOLAZINE AND IVABRADINE IN CHRONIC ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE PATIENTS
Authors: Ahsan Waqas Khan Niazi  , Ahsan Nisar  , Syed Naveed Pirzada  , Naveed Yaqoob  , Muhammad Naeem  , Hafsa Shahid Malik  , Muhammad Faisal Bacha  
Published: January 2025

Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) frequently produces persistent angina that may significantly impair quality of life despite standard treatment. There is need for effective adjunctive therapies to manage refractory angina. Ranolazine and Ivabradine are two potential options that have shown efficacy in alleviating angina symptoms and improving quality of life in IHD patients. Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from hospital ethical committee before initiation of study. Those patients fulfilling study inclusion criteria were enrolled. Written informed consent was obtained from all the patients. This randomized clinical trial enrolled patients from the Department of Cardiology, PIMS Hospital, Islamabad. The information regarding demographic and baseline patient characteristics were recorded. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups by lottery method. Treatment group (group A) was Ranolazine 500 mg tablets twice daily for 8 weeks plus standard treatment while the Placebo group (group B) was Ivabradine 5 mg tablets twice daily for 8 weeks plus standard treatment. The primary outcome of study was improvement in angina as assessed by SAQ. Other outcomes like hemodynamic stability (heart rate and Blood pressure) and associated side effects were also recorded at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the start of treatment in both the study groups. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS 23 version. Results: The mean age of patients in Group A was 64.59±5.47 years and in Group B were 65.41±5.95 years. In Group A 36(78.3%) patients were male and 10(21.7%) patients were female and in Group B 38(82.6%) patients were male and 8(17.4%) patients were female. The baseline score of SAQ in Group A and Group B was as (41.93±4.23 vs 43.24±4.44) and at 8 week as (90.98±3.12 vs 81.48±2.52). Ranolazine had better clinical outcome than Ivabradine for the treatment of persistent angina in patients with chronic stable ischemic heart disease in terms of SAQ score, systolic & diastolic blood pressure and safety profile. Conclusion: This study concluded that Ranolazine in comparison to Ivabradine has better clinical outcomes in terms of efficacy & safety in patients with chronic IHD who had persistent symptoms.
Defining Crime Prevention: A Study of Swedish Police Officers
Authors: Lind Mia 
Published: January 2025

Defining Crime Prevention: A Study of Swedish Police Officers
Crime prevention is strongly promoted in many countries’ police organizations. However, lack of a clear, agreed definition of the concept could impede its effective implementation. This study addresses associated problems by exploring 15 Swedish police officers’ understanding and definitions of crime-preventive work to characterize their translation of the official definition of crime prevention into operational practice. It was found that the participants had highly heterogeneous understanding and translation of crime prevention but broadly recognized that it consisted of preventing the occurrence, continuation and/or repetition of crime. They also recognized four key types of activities: collaboration, fostering constructive community relations, increasing risks of crime detection and deterrence and cause analysis. The results highlight needs for more coherent definitions of crime prevention and associated strategies to avoid the diversity of interpretations hindering the implementation, evaluation and improvement of crime prevention efforts.