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Determinants of Taxpayer Compliance at KPP Pratama Sumbawa Besar During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Taxpayer compliance of KPP Pratama Sumbawa Besar, in terms of timely reporting of Annual Income Tax Returns submitted from 2019 to 2021, had not yet reached 100% of the realization target in the form of the number of Taxpayers who are required to submit Annual Income Tax Returns. Therefore, the research was conducted to measure the influence of the determinants of taxpayer compliance at the KPP Pratama Sumbawa Besar during the COVID-19 pandemic. The determinants that are the independent variable in this study include the e-billing system, e-Filing/e-Form application, tax sanctions, tax knowledge, and awareness of taxpayers, and the dependent variable is taxpayer compliance. To achieve the research objectives, this research used a quantitative approach. The primary data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and a test instrument which were distributed to the respondents selected to be the population or sample for the study. Interviews were also conducted with the respondents to confirm their responses to the questionnaire. The Population or the sample serving as the secondary data source was taken from the data on the number of taxpayers registered at the KPP Pratama Sumbawa Besar who had been required to submit or report their Annual Income Tax Returns in 2021 using the e-Filing/e-Form facility. Based on the results of the analysis, there is a positive and significant influence of the e-billing system, e-Filing/e-Form application, tax sanctions, tax knowledge, and awareness of taxpayers on taxpayer compliance.
Exploring the Impact of Virtual Reality Field Trips on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes

The present research endeavours to examine the effects of virtual reality (VR) field trips on both student engagement and learning outcomes within the Saudi Arabian and Jordanian contexts. The main aim of this study is to investigate the correlation among student engagement, gender, socioeconomic status, and learning outcomes in the context of virtual reality field trips. The study utilized a quantitative research methodology and included a sample of students from educational institutions in both nations. The data was obtained via survey methodology and subjected to analysis utilizing various statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The findings of the research demonstrate a noteworthy affirmative correlation between student engagement and learning achievements, underscoring the significance of active engagement and involvement in the educational process. Nonetheless, the VR field trip context did not exhibit any noteworthy impact of gender on learning outcomes. The findings indicate that there is a notable correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with students from more affluent backgrounds demonstrating superior learning outcomes. The present study adds to the current body of knowledge by corroborating the significance of student engagement in forecasting academic achievements, specifically in the domain of virtual reality excursions. The user's statement underscores the significance of socioeconomic status as a determinant of academic performance. The aforementioned insights can be employed by educators and policymakers to create efficacious educational interventions based on virtual reality technology. These interventions can augment student engagement and mitigate discrepancies in resource accessibility.
Sub-volcanic xenoliths from Raoul Volcano: a window on petrogenetic processes in an intra-oceanic subduction system

ABSTRACT Gabbroic and tonalitic xenoliths from c. 3 ka pyroclastic deposits on Raoul Island in the intra-oceanic Kermadec arc are samples of shallow crust formed < 2 Ma ago. Gabbros are orthocumulates composed of plagioclase, augite and orthopyroxene. Some trace element and isotopic characteristics are similar to those observed in Raoul mafic lavas, but SiO2 and incompatible trace element abundances are lower. The rare earth element (REE) patterns of the gabbros manifest strong positive Eu anomalies indicative of cumulate plagioclase. Tonalitic xenoliths comprise plagioclase, quartz, magnesiohornblende, magnetite, ilmenite and titanite. Their REE patterns feature strong negative Eu anomalies, which could indicate extensive plagioclase fractionation, but some have orthocumulate textures. In contrast to Raoul dacites, tonalitic xenoliths commonly contain amphibole. They also have higher total REE, and lower K, Ba and Rb abundances, and more evolved Sr isotope compositions. They represent a spectrum from highly fractionated felsic melts, through crystal mushes to felsic cumulates and were generated during an earlier phase in the evolution of the Raoul magmatic system.
Brand Image Mediates Product Quality and Electronic Word of Mouth Towards Purchase Decision

The purpose of this research was to identify and analyze the role of Brand Image in mediating Product Quality and Electronic Word of Mouth on Purchase Decisions at Taman Prakerti Bhuana consumers. The research population is consumers of Taman Prakerti Bhuana whose number is unknown. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with 102 respondents. The research instruments used were questionnaires, observation, interviews and literature and analysis methods used were descriptive analysis and inferential analysis with Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) analysis. The results of the research show that product quality, eWOM and brand image have a positive and significant effect on purchase decision, product quality and eWOM have a positive and significant effect on brand image, brand image can positively and significantly mediate the effect of product quality and eWOM on purchase decision. The implication of the research is for Prakerti Bhuana Park to provide the best service as much as possible so that product quality and eWOM are still perceived very well by consumers so that it will have implications for increasing purchase decisions at Prakerti Bhuana Park. Researchers suggest to Prakerti Bhuana Park to be able to evaluate and innovate in efforts to increase product quality and eWOM so that it has implications for increasing consumer purchase decisions.
NASA Power’s: an alternative rainfall data resources for hydrology research and planning activities in Bali Island, Indonesia

Rainfall data is critical for planning and research in the field of hydrology. Rainfall data must be available continuously, which means it must be recorded continuously. This recording will continue since numerous projects in the field of hydrology require continuous rainfall data. Although rainfall data are collected and recorded daily, some stations frequently have insufficient rainfall records, particularly in developing countries such as Bali, Indonesia. These issues may impair the quality of rainfall data, resulting in inaccuracies in the analysis results. To address this issue, we need a reliable source of rainfall data, one of which is NASA Power, which provides rainfall data for free. NASA Power rainfall data is then compared to observed rainfall data. The comparison of the two rainfalls is measured by a statistical parameter, namely the correlation coefficient. Based on the comparison between lowland and highland areas, the average daily rainfall from NASA Power tends to be lower than the average daily rainfall from observation stations. Meanwhile, from the correlation coefficient value (r) of the comparison of rainfall observations and NASA Power, a considerably high correlation coefficient value (> 0.7) was observed. Thus, it can be suggested that the rainfall data from NASA Power for hydrology research and planning activities in Bali Island, Indonesia.
Nature and Successional Status of Western Juniper Vegetation in Idaho.

Western juniper invasion of sagebrush-bunchgrass vegetation in southwestern Idaho was verified. The invasion started about 1860 and is continuing at present. Juniper was found to be climax on rocky ridges and rimrocks where soil development is limited. Seral juniper stands were found on the deeper soils of valley slopes and bottoms. These sites were previously occupied by productive sagebrush-grass stands. It appears that juniper control would be more beneficial on invaded sites than on climax juniper sites.
Article in press-uncorrected proof Letter to the Editor Controversies on quotient reporting to standardize laboratory results

Recently, we suggested a standardization of result reporting in laboratory medicine based on the well known z-transformation, combined with a concept developed for the intelligence quotient (1). The authors thank F. Ceriotti for his counterpoint (2) because it provides the opportunity to respond to his concerns. Ceriotti quoted several statements by the IFCC which have been developed several decades ago. Although they may still be true, the time seems to be ripe to challenge their practical relevance.
A Retrospective Histological Study on Palatal and Gingival Mucosa Changes during a Rapid Palatal Expansion Procedure

The most common inflammatory reactions in the oral mucosa are found at the gingival level. The treatment of these inflammations requires, first of all, the removal of the causative factor; often, this maneuver is sufficient. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate clinical and histopathological changes that occur in terms of gingival and palatal mucosa enlargement during palatal expansion treatment and their evolution during treatment. Twenty-five (n = 25) research participants, aged between thirteen and twenty-six years old, were examined in this retrospective study. At the end of the treatment, fragments of tissue from the affected level were obtained via incisional biopsy and sent to the histopathology laboratory for a specialized examination. The changes identified were specific to mechanical traumatic injuries, thus excluding hyperplasia from other etiologies (infectious, tumoral, or non-mechanical traumatic). The examined fragments showed hyperplasia. The histopathological examination revealed the mechanical character of the lesion, strengthening the causal relationship between the insertion of the expander and the occurrence of hyperplasia of the palatal mucosa. The type of palatal expander influenced the degree of inflammation, with the severity of hyperplasia being more pronounced in the case of mini-implant-anchored rapid palatal expander (MARPE) usage than in the case of tooth-borne rapid palatal expander (RPE) usage. The analysis of the distance between the expander and the palatal mucosa did not provide conclusive results; the incidence and severity of the reaction were variable in patients with the same distance between the expander and the palatal or gingival mucosa.
Eﬀect of short-term heat stress on total sugars, proline and some antioxidant enzymes in moth bean ( Vigna aconitifolia )

Heat stress leads to an array of physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes in plants affecting its growth and development. An experiment was conducted to ﬁnd out the effect of short-term heat stress on osmo-protectant and antioxidants in 37 genotypes (32 mutants and ﬁve varieties) of moth bean ( Vigna aconitifolia ). Seeds were grown in plastic pots containing sterilized vermiculite. Heat stress conditions were created by exposing seven days old seedlings at 42 (cid:1) C for one hour in hot air oven. Analysis of various parameters was carried out at three days after heat stress. A signiﬁcant over-accumulation of total sugar and proline along with an increased activity of CAT, GPOX and SOD was observed in most of the genotypes under heat stress. However, correlation analysis among heat stress induced biochemical parameters suggests that none of these traits were associated with the level of thermo-tolerance except GPOX activity. Among 37 genotypes, on the basis of number of fresh plants with least wilting symptoms, six were categorized as tolerant, 13 as moderately tolerant and 18 as susceptible accession. Eventually, it is evident that thermo tolerance and biochemical parameters can be efﬁciently altered and improved through mutagenesis, though this altered tolerance level could not be associated with the parameters studied in the present investigation. (cid:3) 2016 Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University.
The Influence of Coffee on Reducing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Review

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a liver disease characterized by hepatic fat accumulation associated with various severities of inflammation and scarring. As studies explore specialized treatments, emerging evidence suggests a potential protective effect of coffee consumption. Consumption of coffee or its components, such as caffeine and/or chlorogenic acid (CA), can reduce markers of liver injury and induce a myriad of other health benefits. However, there is limited research on patients with both MASLD and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Current research suggests that patients with MASLD are at greater risk of developing T2D and future liver-related complications and vice versa. Given that both MASLD and T2D are global burdens, the present literature review analyzes current research to identify trends and determine if coffee can be a viable treatment for MASLD patients with T2D. Results indicate that coffee consumption may protect against MASLD in T2D patients who are overweight/obese through a declined rate of weight gain, inhibition of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) gene, and insignificant changes to the gut microbiome. More longitudinal research on human subjects is needed to establish a causal relationship between coffee consumption and MASLD alleviation.
Influence of Vertical Hydrologic Exchange Flow, Channel Flow, and Biogeochemical Kinetics on CH4 Emissions From Rivers

CH4 emissions from inland water are highly uncertain in the current global CH4 budget, especially for rivers and streams due to sparse measurements and the uncertainty of measurements caused by turbulent water flow. A previous study has revealed that vertical hydrologic exchange flow (VHEF) is the main regulator of CH4 emissions from riverbed sediments. However, to what extent the understanding obtained from the plot‐scale can be extended to the reach scale and basin scale remains unknown. To address this challenge, we developed a process‐based model to estimate CH4 flux at the air‐water interface using the attributes available in the national hydrography data set. It calculates the annual mean flux of VHEF, CH4 production in sediments, and CH4 transport in the river channel in a sequential manner. Model performance is evaluated by CH4 efflux observed at the Hanford reach of the Columbia River. We show that reach‐wise sediment hydrologic and biogeochemical conditions estimated from the national hydrography data set could serve as a good indicator of CH4 emissions from rivers. Aerobic methane oxidation and export to the downstream are the dominant ways of total CH4 loss for the large lowland river. The hotspots of CH4 emissions are likely to be at the reaches with fine sediments and slow channel velocity. This study demonstrates the possibility of quantifying CH4 emissions at the reach scale and the modeling framework has the potential to be extended to the basin scale to improve estimates of CH4 emissions from lotic inland water.
Clinical significance of CD8+ T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains+ in locally advanced gastric cancer treated with SOX regimen after D2 gastrectomy

ABSTRACT Gastric cancer (GC) development and progression is significantly associated with tumour immune escape. T cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) inhibits T-cell responses and is associated with human cancers and T cell exhaustion phenotypes, but its role in cancers remains unclear. TIGIT and programmed cell death protein (PD)-1 levels were detected in 441 human GC specimens using histochemistry. We used flow cytometry to evaluate percentage of TIGIT+ constituting CD8+ T cells of 23 patients with GC who underwent D2 gastrectomy and the S-1 plus oxaliplatin (SOX) regimen. We investigated the influence of SOX regimen and TIGIT functional antibody on CD8 tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs). Results showed that PD-1 and TIGIT were significantly over expressed in GC and predicted poorer outcome, agreeing with bioinformatics analysis. Significantly reduced percentages of CD8+ TIGIT+ cells were observed in patients after D2 gastrectomy (pre- vs post-surgery, 38 ± 8.7% vs. 26.7% ± 5.2%, p < 0.0001). TIGIT expression on CD8+T cells was modulated by chemotherapeutics (pre- and post-chemotherapy, 31.3 ± 9% vs. 25.1 ± 4.5%, respectively, p = 0.0047) and higher TIGIT expression in post-chemotherapy group was associated with relapsed GC (p = 0.036). In vitro experiments revealed increased CD8+ TIL proliferation and interferon (IFN)-γ production following SOX regimen and TIGIT functional antibody treatments. In conclusion, TIGIT contributes to CD8+ TILs immune dysfunction in patients with GC. Combination of anti-TIGIT therapy and chemotherapy could be considered a therapy for GC.
Transport of Anthropogenic Carbon From the Antarctic Shelf to Deep Southern Ocean Triggers Acidification

Flow of dense shelf water provide an efficient mechanism for pumping CO2 to the deep ocean along the continental shelf slope, particularly around the Antarctic bottom water (AABW) formation areas where much of the global bottom water is formed. However, the contribution of the formation of AABW to sequestering anthropogenic carbon (Cant) and its consequences remain unclear. Here, we show prominent transport of Cant (25.0 ± 4.7 Tg C yr−1) into the deep ocean (>2,000 m) in four AABW formation regions around Antarctica based on an integrated observational data set (1974–2018). This maintains a lower Cant in the upper waters than that of other open oceans to sustain a stronger CO2 uptake capacity (16.9 ± 3.8 Tg C yr−1). Nevertheless, the accumulation of Cant can further trigger acidification of AABW at a rate of −0.0006 ± 0.0001 pH unit yr−1. Our findings elucidate the prominent role of AABW in controlling the Southern Ocean carbon uptake and storage to mitigate climate change, whereas its side effects (e.g., acidification) could also spread to other ocean basins via the global ocean conveyor belt.
Intra-household decision making dynamics in the use of social grants: a case study of Tyutyu village in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

INTRA-HOUSEHOLD DECISION MAKING DYNAMICS IN THE USE OF SOCIAL GRANTS: A CASE STUDY OF TYUTYU VILLAGE IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA. By Nigel Makosa A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master in Social Sciences (Social Work) In the Department of Social Work /Social Development Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities University of Fort Hare 2016
Zwei Bronzeschwerter aus Westanatolien

Two swords - one from Balikesir and the other from Bodrum - both housed in the Ephesus Museum, reveal significant information. That from the neighborhood of Balikesir displays similarity to swords known from Kastamonu, Bogazkoy, Izmir, Tell el Ajjul, Atchana, Ras Shamra and Mycenae. Dating from the 14 th or 13 th century B. C. , this example from Balikesir is the best preserved of those yet found in Anatolia. The sword from the Bodrum area, on the other hand, most closely resembles swords known from the area of Bergama and from Siana on Rhodes; it can be dated to the 13 th or 12 th century B.C. Whereas the sword from Bodrum once again emphasizes the connections between Anatolia and the Aegean, the sword from Balikesir stands out as one of the few examples we have of weapons indigenous to the region.
The Incidence of Alopecia Areata in a COVID-19-Vaccinated Population: A Single-Center Review

Background Cases of alopecia areata (AA) attributed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination have been reported in recent literature. However, these reports are reflective of specific geographic areas, and whether this phenomenon is observed in other regions remains to be investigated. This study focused on the association between AA and COVID-19 vaccination among patients from a large single-center safety net hospital in California. Methodology In this study, using electronic health records of patients and publicly available vaccination data, the demographics of patients including age group, sex, and race along with the vaccination status were carefully reviewed. Results A total of 73 cases of AA in the period from the release of the COVID-19 vaccination on December 17, 2020, to February 10, 2023, were identified. The odds ratios (ORs) for developing AA among the vaccinated and unvaccinated for each demographic level were calculated. Among all vaccinated individuals, the OR for developing AA was 0.58 (95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.35-0.94, p-value = 0.02). Conclusions This investigation noted no apparent increase in the incidence of AA among the vaccinated population compared to the unvaccinated population.
Preoperative Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor as a predictor of malignant ovarian tumor

Background: Effective biomarkers for accurate characterization of newly diagnosed ovarian tumors and adnexal masses are of paramount importance. The availability of an ideal serum marker is highly recommended. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may be considered as a predictor of ovarian cancer. Objective: This study explored the efficacy of preoperative serum VEGF for detection of malignant ovarian tumor. Methods: This cross sectional analytical study was conducted among 86 patients who were enrolled for this study according to final histopathology report and who did not receive any kind of treatment. Serum levels of VEGF-A were determined by using ELISA method. ROC curve was plotted to achieve the best cutoff value of serum VEGF. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the VEGF distribution across sub-groups of patients. Result: A statistically significant difference in the levels of serum VEGF level was observed between benign and malignant ovarian tumor patients. Ovarian cancer patients had a higher preoperative median S. VEGF level of 753.8 pg/ml than that of benign ovarian masses (median 241.8 pg/ml; p value 0.001). The ability of serum VEGF to differentiate malignancy from benign masses at a cut-off value of 547.85 pg/ml gave a sensitivity of 90.1%, a specificity of 93.5%. Conclusion: This study revealed that preoperative serum VEGF may be used as a feasible vascular marker and predictor of malignant ovarian tumors. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2023; 49: 183-189