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The Impact of E-Service Quality and Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty: Empirical Evidence from Internet Banking Users in Indonesia

This research is motivated by the concept of online banking or Internet banking where consumers aren’t required to visit a bank branch to complete most of their basic banking transactions. They can do all of this at their own convenience, wherever they want. This research aims to find out the role of e-satisfaction in mediating the influence of e-service quality on the e-loyalty of the customer of a private bank in Indonesia. The method of data collection in this research is by using probability sampling with the simple purposive sampling technique. Data that is collected from 205 respondents is the data that meet the criteria, which are the respondent needs to be a bank customer and must have an Internet banking account. The analysis method that is used is regression analysis through the SEM method with the aid of SmartPLS 3.0 software to test the significance of e-satisfaction role in mediating the relationship between e-service quality and e-loyalty. The research result shows that e-service quality has a significant positive influence on e-satisfaction; e-satisfaction has a significant positive influence on e-loyalty, e-service has a significant positive influence on e-loyalty, and e-satisfaction significantly mediate the influence of e-service quality towards e-loyalty.
Expansion of elevational range in a forest pest: Can parasitoids track their hosts?

Expansion of elevational range in a forest pest: Can track their Abstract. Gradients in elevation impose changes in environmental conditions, which in turn modulate species distribution and abundance as well as the interactions they maintain. Along the gradient, interacting species (e.g., predators, parasitoids) can respond to changes in different ways. This study aims to inves-tigate how egg parasitism of a forest pest, the pine processionary moth (PPM), Thaumetopoea pityocampa , vary along an elevational gradient (190 – 2000 m.a.s.l.) in a mountain range of SE Spain, including areas of recent elevational expansion, for a seven years period (2008 – 2014). We used generalized linear mixed models to ascertain the effect of both elevation and the winter North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) index (a proxy of interannual climatic conditions) on the rate of parasitism, and the occurrence probabilities of two parasitoid species: a PPM specialist and a generalist species. Since four pine species are strati ﬁ ed along the elevational gradient, we repeated all the analyses separately for lowlands (190 – 1300 m. a.s.l.) and uplands (1350 – 2000 m. a.s.l.). Results showed a decrease in both parasitism rate and probability of occurrence of the two main parasitoid species with elevation, although decline was more severe for the specialist species. The effect of elevation was more conspicuous and intense in uplands than in lowlands. Positive NAO winter values, associated with cold and dry winters, reduced the rate of parasitism and the probability of occurrence of the two main parasitoid species — but particularly for the generalist species — as elevation increases. In a context of climate warming, it is crucial to mitigate PPM elevational and latitudinal expansion. Increasing tree diversity at the PPM expansion areas may favor the establishment of parasitoids, which could contribute to synchronizing host – parasitoid interactions and minimize the risk of PPM outbreaks.
Dissipation kinetics and harvest time residues of pyrazosulfuron-ethyl + pretilachlor in rice

The study on dissipation and harvest time residues of pyrazosulfuron-ethyl 0.75% and pretilachlor 30% WG after foliar application at seedling stage in rice at two doses 2000 g/ha (15 + 600 g/ha) and 4000 g/ha (30.0 + 1200 g/ha) was conducted at Integrated Farming System Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala. The pyrazosulfuron-ethyl and pretilachlor residues were estimated using LCMS/MS. The mean initial deposit of pyrazosulfuron-ethyl at recommended and double the recommended doses were 0.18 and 0.48 mg/kg, respectively. The residue dissipated with time and reached below limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg after 5 days in the recommended dose and 7 days in double the recommended dose. The mean initial deposit of pretilachlor at recommended and double the recommended dose were 8.84 and 15.50 mg/kg, respectively. The residue dissipated with time and reached below LOQ of 0.05 mg/kg within 15 days both in the recommended and double the recommended dose. The half-life values (days) were 1.29 and 1.80 for pyrazosulfuron-ethyl and 1.88, 1.37 for pretilachlor at recommended and double the recommended doses, respectively. In addition, the harvest time residues of in samples of rice grain, husk, straw and cropped soil and were found below ABSTRACT
Disrupting Higher Education: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia and the United States

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions in Indonesia and the United States using qualitative document analysis dedicated to higher education institutions. The findings suggest that the perplexing problems found in higher education institutions have downcutting the ability to achieve equal distribution of quality education, and the crisis caused by COVID-19 has made higher education less accessible specifically towards under-privileged students. Hence, the utilization of EdTech is pivotal in creating equal access and distribution in higher education. It is expected that the prevalent use of such technology is expected to stick in the long run.
A Cooperative Defense Framework Against Application-Level DDoS Attacks on Mobile Edge Computing Services

Mobile edge computing (MEC), extending computing services from cloud to edge, is recognized as one of key pillars to facilitate real-time services and tackle backhaul bottleneck. However, it is not economically efficient to attach intensive security appliances to every MEC node to defend application-level DDoS attacks and ensure the availability of services. Thus, we explore the elasticity of security defense among MEC nodes by proposing a COoperative DEfense (CODE) framework for MEC, referred to as CODE4MEC. CODE4MEC aims to adapt to traffic changes by coordinating container-carried defensive resources among cooperative MEC nodes in an automatic way. Towards this aim, we propose four control plane functions to enable a life-cycle management for CODE4MEC, namely, CODE triggering, scheduling, coordination and releasing. However, an effective CODE4MEC requires non-trivial algorithmic schemes, in particular for CODE scheduling and coordination functions. We thus design an online combinatorial auction mechanism for real-time CODE scheduling, and prove a tighter performance bound relative to prior arts. As for CODE coordination, a flow-based traffic and context information coordination scheme is proposed to enable classical defense schemes to work properly and efficiently. Finally, using a combination of real testbed and simulation evaluations, we validate the effectiveness of CODE4MEC.
Grafting of sulfamethoxazole on acrylic acid−vinyl methyl ketone copolymer using the schiff base reaction−application as a drug delivery system

ABSTRACT A series of poly(acrylic acid-co-methylvinylketone–graft–sulfamethoxazole)(AVMDS) species was synthesized for drug carrier applications. The synthesis involved two steps: copolymerization of acrylic acid(AA) with methyl vinyl ketone(MVK) through the free radical route and subsequent grafting of the sulfamethoxazole (SMX) onto the copolymer via the Schiff base reaction of the primary amine of SMX with the carbonyl groups of the MVK units. The structures and properties of the materials were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), differential scanning calorimetry(DSC), and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). An in-vitro cytotoxicity test of the drug-carrier systems via MTT assay revealed no significant cytotoxic effect at concentrations up to 100 µg · ml−1. The dynamic release of SMX from these systems through a retro-imidation reaction (inverse Schiff base reaction) was investigated in depth, where the diffusion through the polymer matrix, the enhancement of the water solubility of SMX, the influence of the initial drug concentration, the pH of the medium, and the effect of the degree of swelling of the polymer matrix on the release dynamics were evaluated. The AVMGS4 and AVMGS1 drug carrier systems containing 3.58 and 1.18 wt% of SMX were the best performing systems. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Variation of Potential Evapotranspiration Estimated by Four Methods for South Carolina

Given South Carolina’s ongoing water planning efforts, in this study, we evaluated seasonal and annual potential evapotranspiration (PET) using measured Class A pan evaporation (PE) and 3 widely used estimation methods for the state with 3 distinct physiographic regions (Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain). The methods were temperature-based Hargreaves-Samani (H-S), radiation-based Priestley-Taylor (P-T), and process-based Penman-Monteith (P-M). The objectives of the study were to (a) describe seasonal and temporal distribution of PET by all methods, (b) quantify differences among PET methods, and (c) identify relationships between monthly PE and estimated PET by each method. Daily weather variables from 59 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather stations distributed in the 3 regions of South Carolina (SC) were used to estimate daily PET for an 18-year period (1998–2015). Net radiation was estimated using modeled solar radiation values for weather stations. The average annual H-S PET values adjusted with the empirical radiation factor (KT) and the average annual P-T PET values for 1998–2015 were 1,232 ± 9, 1,202 ± 11, and 1,115 ± 10 mm and 1,179 ± 10, 1,137 ± 11, and 1,082 ± 11 mm, respectively, for the Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain regions. Both the mean annual H-S and P-T PET for the Mountain region were significantly (α = 0.05) lower than for the Coastal and Piedmont regions. The mean annual P-T PET for the Coastal region was significantly (α = 0.05) greater than that for the Piedmont. Regional differences showed that estimated PET for 1998-2015 was greatest in the Coastal and lowest in the Mountain region. Comparison of all 3 methods using only common 8-year data showed mean annual P-M PET, varying from 1,142 mm in the Piedmont to 1,270 mm in the Coastal region, was significantly higher than both the H-S and P-T PET in both regions. The greatest mean monthly H-S and P-T PET values were observed in June and July. Statistical evaluation using Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency and percent bias showed a slightly better agreement of H-S PET with both the measured PE as well as the P-M method, followed by the P-T. However, the P-T method yielded a close to unity slope and slightly higher R2 than the H-S PET when compared with the PE. The P-T PET method that uses both the temperature and radiation data may be preferred for SC with a humid climate dominated by forest land use, given more rigorous ground-truthing of modeled solar radiation as data become available. Surface interpolation algorithm, inverse distance weighted, was used to spatially map both the distributed H-S and P-T PET for the state. Results from this study can be used to support several components of the ongoing water planning efforts in SC.
Road Users Classification Based on Bi-Frame Micro-Doppler With 24-GHz FMCW Radar

This study shows an approach for classifying road users using a 24-GHz millimeter-wave radar. The sensor transmits multiple linear frequency–modulated waves, which enable range estimation and Doppler-shift estimation of targets in the scene. We aimed to develop a solution for localization and classification, which yielded the same performance when the sensor was fixed on ground or mounted on a moving platform such as a car or quadcopter. In this proposed approach, classification was achieved using supervised learning and a set of hand crafted features independent of relative speed between the target and sensor. The proposed model is based on obtaining micro-Doppler information; only one receiver is used. Therefore, in addition to the target reflectivity, no geometrical information is used. For our study, we selected three classes: pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. We then illustrated distinctive micro-Doppler features for each class based on simulations, which we compared with real-world data. Our results confirm that a limited set of low-complexity features yields high accuracy scores when the target’s trajectory does not excessively deviate from the radar’s radial direction.
Maternal Serum C-Reactive Protein for Prediction of Maternal and Perinatal Morbidity in Premature Rupture of Membranes

Background: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of uterine contraction. If the rupture of the membranes occurs after 28 weeks but before 37 weeks of gestation it is termed as PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes). Objective: To assess the role of the Creactive protein (CRP) as a reliable predictor of chorioamnionitis in premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Patients and methods: This is an observational prospective study that was conducted on 120 pregnant women admitted to Menoufia University Hospitals and Shebin EL-Kom Teaching Hospital during the period from October 2019 till December 2020. Results: CRP level has sensitivity and specificity of (87.5% and 88.7%) respectively, at cutoff value >13 with area under curve of 0.915 with accuracy of 76.3% as the diagnostic tool in PPROM cases with histological chorioamnionitis (HCA). Also, C-reactive protein was significantly positively correlated with placental examination HCA, offensive discharge, ESR at 2 hour, and TLC (p<0.05). Also, C-reactive protein was significantly negatively correlated with amniotic fluid index (AFI), Apgar score at (5, 10 minutes) and fetal weight at delivery (p<0.05). While, there was insignificant correlation between CRP with ESR at 1 hour among the studied patients (P>0.05). Conclusion: CRP has a role for detection of maternal and perinatal morbidity with accuracy about 76% and can be used as an early predictor for morbidity in pregnant women with PPROM. Pregnant women with PPROM who had CRP level ≤13 mg/l should have expectant management if there are no other contraindications and those have CRP level >13 mg/l; termination of pregnancy should be taken in consideration in presence of signs of clinical chorioamnionitis.
Role of early decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury: Our clinical experience

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important cause of death, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. Diffuse edema in the damaged cerebral tissue as a result of trauma and the subsequent increase in intracranial pressure cause significant neurological deterioration. Consequently, decompressive craniectomy (DC) is performed as the surgical treatment of TBI. The aim of this study is to evaluate the post-operative mortality and morbidity rates of patients who underwent DC for TBI in our clinic. METHODS: The data of 57 cases of TBI were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical, radiological and surgical features of these cases were reviewed. The rates of mortality and morbidity, as well as main indicators of mortality were investigated. RESULTS: Twenty-five (43.8%) patients were female and 32 (56.1%) were male. The mean age was 54.5 years. Fourteen (24.5%) patients were presented with subdural hematoma, 5 (8.7%) with epidural hematoma, 18 (31.5%) with intracerebral hematoma, 13 (22.8%) with subarachnoid hemorrhage, and 7 (12.2%) with other radiological findings. DC was performed in all cases as soon as possible after admission. Twelve (21.1%) patients died in the first 3 days postoperatively and 7 (12.2%) patients in the postoperative 3-15 days due to progressive cerebral damage and secondary infections. Six (10.5%) patients recovered completely and were discharged. Thirty-two (56.1%) patients were transferred to palliative care clinics and physical therapy clinics after the surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: DC, which is performed in the early period of treatment in TBI, is as important as the degree of intracerebral damage at the time of admission and the high Glasgow coma scale score. Post-operative results are more satisfactory in patients who underwent DC at an earlier stage of treatment.
Attitudinal barriers from the perspective of people with physical disabilities

Objective: To quantify attitudes toward disabilities, perceived by persons with disabilities (PWDs) treated at a university hospital in Brazil, as well as to determine whether PWD-perceived attitudinal barriers correlate with various factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study of PWDs who completed the Attitudes to Disability Scale for persons with physical disabilities (ADS-D), which quantifies the perceived attitudinal barrier, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The data were correlated with sex, income, depression, FIM score, type of disability and time since the onset of disability. Results: We evaluated 68 patients - 50.0% with a spinal cord injury, 38.2% with one or more amputated limbs and 11.8% with hemiplegia - of whom 66.2% were male, with a mean age of 39.33 ± 12.89 years, a mean of 10.95 ± 4.25 years of schooling, a median time since the onset of disability of 20.5 months (range, 10.5–33.5 months) and a median FIM score of 110.5 (range, 94–116.5). Of the 68 patients, 55.9% perceived their income to be below the national average, and depression was observed in 11.76%. The mean ADS-D total score (61.29 ± 8.75) did not correlate with sex, functionality, type of disability or time since the onset of disability. The perceived magnitude of the attitudinal barrier correlated with income (β-coefficient: −3.91; p = 0.001) and depression (β = −1.74; p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Attitudinal barriers are influenced by income as a facilitator of inclusion and by depression as a barrier to inclusion.
Effects of Collaborative Learning in a Virtual Environment on Students' Academic Achievement and Satisfaction

This experimental study was to examine the impact of collaborative learning in a virtual environment on students' learning outcomes and satisfaction. The collaborative virtual learning environment was created for a Korean history class for high school students. A total of 119 participants were recruited and were randomly assigned to either "collaborative group" or an "individual group. " Students’ academic achievements and satisfaction were collected as measurement tools to examine the effect of collaborative learning in the virtual learning environment and collected data were tested by independent sample t. The results showed that participation in collaborative groups had a significant positive effect on academic achievement and satisfaction than individual groups.
Seasonal changes of macro- and micro-nutrients concentration in olive leaves

ABSTRACT Leaves of olive (Olea europaea var. minor rotunda) were collected from mature non-irrigated trees in an “off” year, at monthly intervals, from May 2015 to April 2016. Leaf concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn) and boron (B) were determined. Seasonal fluctuation curves were developed for each nutrient, in order to use them for interpretation of leaf analysis. Concentrations of N, P, K, Ca and Mg showed significant fluctuation throughout the year, while B, Fe, Mn and Zn showed less intense changes. Nutrient accumulation varied according to tree vegetative growth and weather conditions.
Opportunities for valorisation of pelagic Sargassum in the Dutch Caribbean

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Association between Quality of Sleep and Academic Performance: Evidence from Undergraduate Students from Sabah, Malaysia

Sleeping patterns have been one of the most essential aspects of one’s lives, which also contribute to memorization and learning. However, undergraduate students seem to underestimate the importance of sleep by skipping a night of sleep to spend time on other works. As a result, their academic performance is affected due to poor sleep quality. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the relationship between quality of sleep and academic performance among undergraduate students in Sabah. This study comprised a convenience sample of 407 undergraduate students aged 18-26 as participants. The data were obtained through a questionnaire survey, where participants were required to provide demographic information, cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and select Sleep Quality Scale (SQS). The findings show a positive correlation, r=0.342, p<0.05 shows there is a positive relationship between the quality of sleep and academic performance among undergraduate students in Sabah. Thus, students need to focus on their sleep quality in order to improve their quality of life overall as adequate sleep leads to the physical health and well-being of a student.
Universality of the giant Seebeck effect in organic small molecules

To explore the universality of the giant Seebeck coefficient (>100 mV K−1) found in our previous study with pure C60 thin films, the thermoelectric properties of high-mobility small-molecule organic semiconductors and their temperature dependencies are investigated. Consequently, various pure organic semiconductors exhibited similar large Seebeck coefficients within the temperature range of 300–360 K. The magnitude of the Seebeck coefficient, its intense temperature dependence, and correlation with the activation energy of electrical conductivity are unique and cannot be elucidated by currently known physical models of thermoelectricity.