bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brand Ambassador and Brand Personality on Decision to Purchase Nature Republic in Karawang
Authors: Pebriyanti Evi , Kusmayadi Odang
Published: February 2022

Cosmetics have become a necessity for society, especially women. The country that is currently famous for its cosmetic products is South Korea. The famous Korean cosmetic product in Indonesia is Nature Republic. In 2019, Nature republic's sales experienced a very drastic decline. Strategies that can be used to increase sales are Brand Ambassador and Brand Personality. The method used in this research is quantitative research methods. This research uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach. A sample of 270 respondents. The sampling technique used was stratifed sampling. The results showed that Brand Ambassador and Brand Personality had a strong enough correlation, namely 48.8%, partially Brand Ambassador to purchasing decisions had an effect of 7.6%, partially Brand Personality on purchasing decisions had an effect of 54.9% and simultaneously Brand Ambassador and Brand Personality for Purchase Decision by 62.5%. Meanwhile, 37.5% was influenced by other variables which were not researched. There is a Partial Influence of Brand Personality (X2) on Purchase Decisions (Y) for Korean Nature Republic Cosmetics Users in Karawang Regency of 0.549 or 54.9%. This shows that Brand Personality (X2) contributes or has a positive effect on Purchasing Decisions (Y). The simultaneous influence of Brand Ambassador (X1) and Brand Personality (X2) on Purchase Decisions (Y) of Korean Nature Republic Cosmetics Users in Karawang Regency is 0.625 or 62%, while the remaining 37.5% is influenced by variables not studied. This shows that Brand Ambassador (X1) and Brand Personality (X2) together have an influence on the Company's Purchasing Decision (Y). Korean Cosmetics User Nature Republic in Karawang Regency.
The Effect Of Service Quality, Product Quality, And Chatime Product Promotion On Customer Satisfaction (Case Study Of Chatime Customers In The Central Jakarta Region)
Authors: Eka Erlinda Ulfania , Purnama Suryari , Tamzil Fachmi
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality, product quality, and promotion of Chatime products on customer satisfaction (a case study of Chatime customers in the Central Jakarta Region). The population in this study are all Chatime customers who make direct purchases at outlets. The sample in this study was taken by non-probability sampling method using purposive sampling technique as many as 185 respondents. The data collection method used in this study was through an online questionnaire—data processing using Multiple Regression Analysis. The results of this study indicate: (1) service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction; (2) product quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction; (3) promotion has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction; (4) service quality, product quality, and promotion have a simultaneous positive, and significant effect on Chatime customer satisfaction in the Central Jakarta area; (5) the variable that has a dominant influence on Chatime customer satisfaction in the Central Jakarta area is the promotion variable.
Effect Of Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment On Turnover Intention With Person Organization Fit As Moderator Variable
Authors: Pratama Eko Nur , Suwarni Emi , Handayani Midiana Astuti
Published: February 2022

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of job satisfaction and organizational commitment on turnover intention with person organization fit as a moderating variable on employees of PT Febri Dharma Mandiri. This research is a descriptive research with a quantitative approach. In this study, data were collected using a questionnaire as many as 123 respondents. By reducing the outlier data, the amount of data that can be processed is 109 data. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis and Moderated Regression Anlysis (MRA). The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that job satisfaction and organizational commitment partially have a negative and significant effect on turnover intention. Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) shows that Person organization fit is not able to moderate job satisfaction on turnover intention, while Person organization fit is able to moderate organizational commitment to turnover intention. This study aims to determine the effect of job satisfaction and organizational commitment on turnover intention with person organization fit as a moderating variable on employees of PT Febri Dharma Mandiri. Respondents in this study amounted to 123 employees and data that can be processed amounted to 109 data. Based on the data that has been collected and the tests that have been carried out on the problem using multiple linear regression models and MRA (Moderated Regression Anlysis).
Determination of shareholders’ welfare with financing quality as a moderating variable
Authors: Husnadi Tengku Chandra , Marianti Tatik , Ramadhan Tarisya
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that might affect the shareholder welfare ratio (ROE). These factors include independent variables consisting of financing distribution ratio (FDR), low-cost funds ratio (CASA), net operating margin ratio (NOM), expense-based income ratio (FIR), and Financing Quality ratio (NPF). Furthermore, to determine the relationship of Islamic bank performance indicators on shareholder welfare with the ROE ratio indicator, NPF is a moderate variable. The method used to analyze the holder's welfare ratio (ROE) is moderate regression analysis with the error error model (ECM). The research sample used is the entire research population, namely monthly data from the Islamic banking industry for the period 2012-2020 (consisting of 14 Islamic commercial banks and 20 Islamic business units). The results of this study note that in the long run: FDR has a positive and significant effect on the ROE ratio, the NOM ratio has a negative and significant effect on the ROE ratio. While the variables of CASA ratio, FIR ratio and NPF have no effect on the ROE ratio. Furthermore, the NPF Moderating Variable strengthens the relationship of all direct and significant variables with the Shareholder Welfare Ratio (ROE), namely NPF moderates the negative and significant effect of FDR on the ROE ratio, NPF moderates the positive and significant effect of the ratio. on the ROE ratio. Furthermore, other variables NPF Moderating Casa and FIR have no effect on the ROE ratio. For the short term: FIR has a positive and significant effect on the ROE ratio, the NOM ratio has a negative and significant effect on the ROE ratio. While the FDR ratio, CASA ratio and NPF ratio variables have no effect on the ROE ratio. Furthermore, the NPF variable strengthens the relationship of all variables directly and significantly to the Shareholder Welfare Ratio (ROE), namely NPF moderates the negative and significant effect of FIR on the roe ratio, NPF moderates the positive and significant effect of the ratio. on the ROE ratio. While other variables, moderate NPF, FDR and CASA, have no effect on the ROE ratio. The implication of this study is to measure the welfare of shareholders, in this case the performance of Islamic banks with the ROE ratio approach. Why is the welfare ratio of all shareholders (ROE) important, because in accordance with the existence of Islamic banks it aims to provide benefits (maslahah) for the ummah. Islamic banks in carrying out their mandate have a commitment to be able to provide expectations from shareholders in the company and be able to develop products that are in accordance with the wishes and needs of customers. So from this study it can be said that of the 5 variables that affect the price. financing distribution ratio (FDR), low cost funds ratio (CASA), net operating margin ratio (NOM), cost-based income ratio (FIR) and Financing Quality ratio (NPF).
Effect of Regional Tax, Population, and GRDP on Original Local Government Revenue (PAD) in the Regency/City of Central Java Province
Authors: Nisa Zulfatun , Bahari Fitri
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of taxes, population, and GRDP on local revenue (PAD) in Central Java Province in 2013-2019. The data panel with the fixed effect method was run to analyze the data using the help of the EViews v.11 program. Objects are 35 regencies/cities in Central Java Province. The dependent variable is Regional Original Income (PAD); while district/city taxes in Central Java Province, total population, and GRDP are independent variables. The results of this study indicate that taxes and GRDP have a positive and significant effect on PAD, while population has a positive but not significant effect on PAD in Central Java Province.
Strategi Pengembangan Industri Pariwisata (Studi Kasus Objek Wisata Pulau Rukui Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang)
Authors: Nurlina Nurlina , Pratama Yolanna Shofa , Andiny Puti
Published: February 2022

The study aims to determine the tourism industry development strategy on Rukui Island of Aceh Tamiang Regency. The population is tourist visitors, Regional Development Planning Agency, and Tourism, Youth and Sport Office. The analysis method uses SWOT. The results show that the main strength factor is that the community supports the government in developing tourism objects; the weakness is that the facilities are not yet available (public toilets and lounging huts); the opportunity is that this tourist attraction is able to encourage economic activity, create jobs for the surrounding community, the number of tourists who want to visit Rukui Island; and, the threat is the lack of awareness of tourists to maintain cleanliness. The recommended strategies are to increase promotion through various print and electronic media; improve facilities, infrastructure and supporting infra-structure; government and private investors joint together to create new innovations; and, the government cooperates with the community to provide socialization and guidance so as to improve the quality of human resources.
Peran Inklusi Keuangan dalam Mengatasi Ketimpangan Pendapatan di Indonesia
Authors: Febriaty Hastina , Rahayu Sri Endang , Nasution Eri Yanti
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study is to analyze the role of financial inclusion in the digital economy era and produce financial inclusion strategies and policies in overcoming income inequality in Indonesia. The secondary data used is in the form of time series data from the TW;1:2005 to TW;4:2019 period. The data is sourced from BPS, BI and OJK, then analyzed using the 2SLS technique. The results in the first equation show that financial inclusion variables such as the number of credit accounts, the number of savings accounts (TPF) and the number of MSME loans have no significant effect on economic growth; while the number of ATM machines has a significant effect on PE, and GR has no significant effect on PE. In the second equation, financial inclusion variables such as DPK have a significant effect on GR, JKB have no significant effect on GR, and PE has a significant effect on GR.
Perilaku Pengelolaan Keuangan Keluarga: Peran Moderasi Pendapatan
Authors: Husna Nur Af’idatul , Lutfi Lutfi
Published: February 2022

Financial Management Behavior is crucial to achieve future financial well-being. The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of financial experience and financial knowledge on family financial management behavior with income as a moderating variable. The samples are 249 respondents who are married with a minimum income of Rp. 5.000.000,- per month and live in Surabaya. Data is analysed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results indicate that there are significant positive influences of financial experience and financial knowledge to family financial management behavior; there is no influence of income to family financial management behavior; and, income strengthens the influence of financial knowledge to family financial management behavior. This study suggests households to spend more money for pension fund programs and improve their financial knowledge, especially about investment and credit.
Tingkat Pengembalian Investasi Pendidikan Tinggi Lulusan Program Studi STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, dan Mathematics)
Authors: Perdani Esti Wahyu , Wicaksono Padang
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the rate of return on investment in higher education for graduates of STEM study programs using data from the 2019 National Labor Force Survey (SAKERNAS). This study uses the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method with a two-step Heckman approach. The result is that the highest rate of return on investment for STEM graduates occurs at the master's level and the rate of return on investment for female STEM graduates is higher than that of men. STEM study programs have a stereotype, namely study programs with expensive costs and requirements for masculinity, therefore it is necessary to increase the number of scholarships, especially in postgraduate programs and provide equal opportunities for men and women to study and work in the STEM field.
Strategi Sustainable Business Model Innovation pada Industri Fashion Digital Ilustrasi
Authors: Berliandika Beata , Isfianadewi Dessy , Priyono Anjar
Published: February 2022

The fashion business is an industry that continues to grow due to the high demand for these products, but has weaknesses in terms of environmental sustainability so it is necessary to apply the concept of Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI). The purpose of this study is to identify SBMI strategies in the digital fashion industry in increasing consumer behavior and awareness of domestic products and environmentally friendly products. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with triangulation data collection methods obtained from a case study at the Pijar Benderang company as an actor of illustration digital fashion business. The findings obtained are that it is necessary to create business storylines and concepts offered to increase sales, conduct a pre-order system to reduce waste, use eco-friendly materials, carry out social and environmental activities, and maximize online sales activities.
Pengaruh Implementasi Forced Distribution Rating Performance Appraisal terhadap Task Performance: Motivasi dan Retensi sebagai Mediasi
Authors: Hidayat Dimas Andi Satriyoadi , Sari Juwita , Sridadi Ahmad Rizki
Published: February 2022

The assessment method of human resource that is often used, but has not been widely discussed in empirical studies is the Forced Distribution Rating Performance Appraisal (FDRPA). This study examines the effect of FDRPA on task performance mediated by motivation and retention. Data from Relationship Managers at a bank in Surabaya that implements the FDRPA system. Data collect is 81 people. The results show that FDRPA has a positive effect on task performance. Where, motivation and retention also show the mediating role of the relationship between FDRPA on task performance. This shows that management needs to understand that the factors in improving the performance of the task, there are variable motivation and retention that need to be considered as well. Furthermore, management is expected to be able to manage the implementation of FDRPA well, so that these positive benefits can continue to be sustainable.
Kausalitas Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Daerah, Suku Bunga, dan Permintaan-Penawaran Kredit: Pemodelan Simultan
Authors: Suriani Suriani , Seftarita Chenny
Published: February 2022

This study analyzes the effect of regional economic growth and interest rates on the demand-supply of credit in Aceh Province. The initial objective of the reduction regression is to analyze the effect of loan to deposit ratios, non-performing loans, loan to value, and interest rates on regional economic growth and the final stage is to investigate the causal relationship between regional economic growth and total loans disbursed in Aceh Province. The data period used is 2011-2014 quarterly. The method used was two-stage least square regression. The regression results indicate that regional economic growth has a positive effect on bank lending. However, interest rates do not affect total lending. The results of the causality test explain that regional economic growth has a causal relationship with credit disbursement. The local governments can improve the regional economy by supporting productive economic funding through banking financial institutions.
Pengaruh Jumlah Angkatan Kerja dan Investasi terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah
Authors: Tianto Reza
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the number of labor force and investment on Regional Original Income Revenue (PAD). Provincial PAD in Indonesia has different figures for each province. Every year the PAD figure fluctuates and forms a certain pattern for each province. The number of labor force and investment is estimated to affect the amount of PAD figure. The research used data from 34 provinces in Indonesia taken from the Central Statistics Agency in 2020, and analyzed using the multiple linear regression method. The results found that the number of labor force and investment had a significant and positive effect on PAD. Based on the analysis of determination, it is found that the number of labor force and investment has a relatively large contribution to explain fluctuations in PAD, although there are still a number of other independent variables that are not included in this research model.
Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Dua Varietas Mentimun dengan Pemberian Berbagai Dosis Pupuk Kandang Kotoran Itik di Lahan Rawa Lebak
Authors: Mahdiannoor Mahdiannoor , Istiqomah Nurul , Ramlan Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Cucumber productivity is fluctuating and decreases due to suboptimal cultivation techniques such as the use of varieties and fertilization. It is recommended that high-yielding varieties be planted because they improve production and yield quality. Manure in addition to improving physical properties and soil fertility can also keep soil moisture high in lowland swamps. This study aims to determine (i) the effect of the interaction of two cucumber varieties and the dose of duck manure, (ii) the effect of a single factor of two varieties of cucumber, (iii) the effect of single factor doses of duck manure, (iv) the best interaction of two cucumber varieties and duck manure, (v) the best variety of cucumber, and (vi) the best dose of duck manure. The research was conducted in March - June 2020 in Rantau Karau Hilir Village, Sungai Pandan District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency. This study used a factorial randomized block design (RBD) consisting of the first factor variety (v), namely v1 = Misano variety, v2 = Commander variety, the second factor dose of duck manure (d), namely d1 = 0 kg. plot-1, d2 = 1 kg. plot-1, d3 = 2 kg. plot-1, d4 = 3 kg. plot-1. The results showed that there was no interaction between cucumber varieties and duck manure dose, a single factor of two cucumber varieties had a very significant effect on all observation variables except that it had no effect on the number of fruit per plot, a single factor of duck manure had a very significant effect on all observation variables, no. obtained the best interaction of cucumber plant varieties and duck manure, the best variety Misano, the best dose of duck manure is d4 (3 kg. plot-1).
Keragaan Varietas Unggul Baru Padi Khusus Inpari IR Nutri Zinc di Kutai Kartanagera Provinsi Kalimantan Timur
Authors: Pebriandi Asep , Sulhan Sulhan , Setyawan Setyawan
Published: February 2022

Apart from being a source of energy, rice has health benefits. Rice contains minerals that function for the growth and development of several vital organs. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of the new high-yielding variety Inpari IR Nutri Zinc. This research was conducted in the rice fields of the Cempaka farmer group and the Lestari farmer group, Bukit Raya village, Samboja District, Kutai Karatanegara, East Kalimantan. The study was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021. This study was conducted using a randomized block design (RAK) with 5 (five) replications. The treatments used were Inpari IR Nutri Zinc, Inpari 32 HDB, and Bion iAgritan Ciherang. Data analysis with analysis of variance test, if significantly different, continued with 5% BNT further test. The results showed that Inpari IR Nutri Zinc produced higher rice productivity, namely 6.91 tons/ha GKP when compared to Inpari 32 HDB and Bion 63 Ciherang Agritan varieties. This shows that the new high-yielding variety of Inpari IR Nutri Zinc is adaptive when it is developed in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province.
Pengaruh Pemberian Air dan Beberapa Jenis Pupuk Organik terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Kedelai (Glycine max L. Merril)
Authors: Iswanto Iswanto , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Budi Rahmad Setia
Published: February 2022

This research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Islamic University of North Sumatra, Gedung Johor Village, Medan Johor District, Medan City, North Sumatra Province with an altitude of 25 meters above sea level and flat topography. This study was carried out from February to April 2021. This study aims to determine the growth and production of the comparison of water and organic fertilizer application of rice husk, roasted rice husk, straw, market vegetable waste on soybeans (Glycine max). This study used a factorial randomized block design (RBD) with two factors, namely:The water supply factor consists of 3 stages (volume), namely: P1 = watering: 1 day 1 watering (1000 ml of water), P2 = watering: 3 days 1 watering (1000 ml of water), P3 = watering: 6 days 1 time watering (1000 ml of water), Organic Fertilizer Provision Factor Consists of 4 Stages (Dosage) Namely: O1 = Rice Husk (20 tons/ha) = 100 g/polybag, O2 = Roasted rice husk(20ton/ha) )= 100g/polybag, O3 = Straw (20 tons/ha) = 100 g/polybag O4 = Organic fertilizer market vegetable waste (20 tons/ha) = 100 g/polybag, height plants, leaf area, number of branches, root length, flowerage, root nodules, root volume, crown base weight, canopy dry weight, production weight. The results can be seen that the effect of giving water has a very significant effect on the average root length, root nodules, volume on the growth and production of soybean plants and the effect of giving organic fertilizers has a very significant effect on the average root length, volume on growth and production of soybean plants.
The Impact of CEO Narcissism Behavior on Firm Performance through Earnings Management
Authors: Rusydi Muhammad
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to see if Narcissistic CEO behavior patterns lead to earnings management. This study looks at the signs of Narcissistic CEO management practices and how they relate to company performance in 19 Manufacturing Companies listed on the IDX from 2017 to 2019. There are 57 people in the sample. The method of research used in this study was quantitative research with a causal approach. The SPSS test tool for Windows 24.0 is used to test hypotheses by using Path analysis. The findings, CEO narcissism, impact earnings management behavior, but it also impacts company performance through earnings management practices or actions. The CEO is the custodian of data and has the power to make decisions, including policies. The accounting will make every effort to portray good performance through a positive image and profit achievement as expected by investors as an indicator of performance measurement; as a result, CEOs with high self-confidence will use accounting policies to practice earnings management by adding profit figures as needed and the investors' wishes or lowering the profit rate as necessary to achieve the desired results.
Is it possible that intellectual Capital Affects Performance?
Authors: Hasbiyadi Hasbiyadi
Published: February 2022

The impact of capital structure, good corporate governance, and intellectual capital on financial performance and firm value is examined in this study. The impact of financial performance on the value of a company. Examine the impact of capital structure, corporate governance, and intellectual capital on a company's financial performance. There were 193 financial reports in this study, with a sample size of 62 financial reports. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling technique. SEM-PLS is the analysis method used. The findings show that capital structure, good corporate governance, and intellectual capital have a positive and significant impact on financial performance and firm value. Firm value is influenced by financial performance in a positive and significant way. Good corporate governance and intellectual capital have a small but significant impact on firm value through financial performance. Through financial performance, capital structure has a negative and insignificant effect on firm value
Several Factors Affecting Audit Judgment with Moral Reasoning Moderation
Authors: Rustan Rustan
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze and examine the effect on audit judgment of self-efficacy, obedience pressure, and moral reasoning. The purpose of this study is to analyze and examine the relationship between self-efficacy and obedience pressure using audit judgment as a moderator. The study population consisted of auditors employed by BPK RI Representatives in South Sulawesi Province who had audited local government financial reports for a period of more than five years. The total population is 52 auditors, and because the population is less than 100, the sample is determined using the census method. We gathered data for this study by sending questionnaires to all respondents. The Partial Least Squares (PLS) method was used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that self-efficacy, obedience, and moral reasoning all influenced audit judgment positively and significantly. Additionally, moral reasoning is incapable of moderating the relationship between self-efficacy and audit judgment; similarly, the moral sense is incapable of moderating the relationship between compliance pressure and audit judgment.
Supervision of Independent Commissioners and Audit Committee on Earnings Management Practices
Authors: Asmara Eka Noor , Supardi S , Herbowo H , Setyapurnama Yudi Santara
Published: February 2022

This paper describes the research which investigates the relationship of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and earnings management (EM) practices in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2015 to 2017. EM used in this study is the different between discretionary realized security gain or loss (RSGL) and discretionary loan loss provition (LLP) from the Grougiou et.al., (2014) research model. Data is obtained by purposive sampling process and both from the IDX and from the websites of each bank. The research hypothesis was tested using ordinary least square .The results showed that CSR does not affect on EM. The results also show that independent commissioner has a significant negative effect on EM and audit committe does not affect EM. This research is expected to contribute to the existing literature by completing and enriching findings the effect of independent commissioner on the earnings management practices.
Antecedents and Consequences of Psychological Aspects of Investors in the Real Asset Sector Towards Investment Decision Making
Authors: Yuniningsih Y. , Santoso Bowo
Published: February 2022

Purpose: This research is pursued at several points objectiveness: 1). Does the behavior of financial decision making on financial asset investors also apply the same to real asset investors. 2). By the empirically, this study is to test and confirm the relationship of herding and overconfidence factors to the level of loss aversion, regret aversion, financial literacy in making real asset investment decisions.

Methodology: Involved 105 real estate auction investors as samples at the State Assets and Auction Service Office (KPKNL) Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. Collecting data using a questionnaire consisting of 23 questions for measurement the variabel. Testing research data passes several feasibility tests, such as Inner and outer test modelling by PLS and hypothesis test to see the magnitude of the coefficient of relationship

Result and Findings: Loss and regret aversion variables through direct and intervening testing have a positive and significant effect, but financial literacy variables, both through direct and intervening testing, are stated to have no significant effect. There are different aspects of the psychology of investment decision making between investors in the financial sector and investors in the real asset sector. The most striking difference is the consideration of information, opportunities and real assets turnover which will be resold after winning the auction.
Quality Services Moderation on Moral Impact of Taxpayers and Tax Penalties on Compliance Taxpayers
Authors: Rahmah Ridhan , T Sutrisno , Baridwan Zaki
Published: February 2022

This study examines the effect of taxpayer morale and tax sanctions on taxpayer compliance with service quality as a moderating variable. This study uses a survey method by distributing questionnaires directly and via google form to individual taxpayers registered at KPP Pratama North Makassar. A simple random sampling method was used to draw samples in this study. Samples that can be processed are 280 individual taxpayers. Data analysis using Partial Least Square (PLS) through SmartPLS 2 software. The results of this study indicate that taxpayer morale has a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. Tax sanctions have a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. In addition, service quality does not moderate the effect of taxpayer morale on taxpayer compliance. Service quality weakens the effect of tax sanctions on taxpayer compliance.
Impact of Audit Committee Expertise on Earnings Management and External Auditor Moderation
Authors: Aulia Devira Yolla
Published: February 2022

Audit committees and external audits have a very important role for financial reporting and the tendency of corporate managers to manipulate earnings. Frequency is a key factor in reducing conflicts of interest and opportunistic behavior from managers. This study aims to examine the effect of the audit committee's financial expertise on earnings management with external auditors as moderation. In this study, there were 1,966 company data listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2019. Earnings management variables, audit committee financial expertise, and external audit were analyzed using multiple linear regression models. The results showed that the financial expertise of the audit committee had a significant positive effect on earnings management. Audit committee expertise moderated by external audit has a negative and significant effect on earnings management.
Efficacy of different green manuring crops to soil fertility, yield and seed quality of T. aman rice
Authors: Irin IJ , Biswas PK , Khan MA
Published: February 2022

A series of experiments were conducted on the Agronomy farm and laboratory of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to demonstrated a promising way of increasing soil organic matter, total N in pre sown and postharvest land by green manure cultivation and reducing the inorganic fertilizer inputs in rice production and finally observed the quality of grown T. aman seed in laboratory condition. Several green manures were found more potential in two years regarding their plant height, dry biomass production and better performance concerning organic matter, nitrogen and potassium contribution to soil and increased rice yield. Morphological characteristics of eight green manure crops were studied and incorporated at 45DAS for decomposition. One month after decomposition of green manure, rice (BRRI dhan66) plant was transplanted with 100% NPK (F1) and 50% NPK (F2) and pre sown rice soil, post-harvest soil nutrient statuses were studied. Result showed that Pre shown rice soil increased 0.5 to 0.6% SOM (2nd year), 0.04% soil N (both year) and 0.04% soil K (1st year) which ultimately increase rice yield 62% to 68% (with F1) and 10% to 42% in 1st and 2nd year. Post-harvest soil nutrient status shown the positive balance of (0.1% to 1%) organic matter and total N (0.04% to 0.7%) in the 1st years and 2nd years and P was found drastically increased in 2nd year, respectively. Germination%, germination energy%, seedling length, fresh and dry weight of six month stored rice seedling also found highest from S. rostataand S. aculeataunder laboratory condition. Incorporation of Sesbaniaaculeata, S. rostrata, V. unguiculataand Crotalaria junceaas GM with N significantly influenced the grain yield of rice and pre and post-harvest soil.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 298-311
Knowledge and practice about prevention on Hepatitis-B virus infection among the student nurses
Authors: Islam Muhammad Nurul , Hossain Kazi Jahangir
Published: February 2022

The silent killer Hepatitis-B is a major threat to public health throughout the world and well recognized occupational risk for healthcare workers. Good knowledge and practice about hepatitis- B virus (HBV) infection prevention is crucial for HBV infection control. In Bangladesh, there were few studies conducted regarding the knowledge and practice level of student nurses’ about HBV infection prevention. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice level of student nurses’ about HBV infection prevention in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional descriptive type of study was conducted in three nursing colleges at Sylhet in Bangladesh. A pre-tested self-administered structured questionnaire with observation checklist was constructed and implemented to assess knowledge and practice about HBV infection prevention. A total of 150 student nurses’ from three nursing college were participated in this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test was used implemented to determine the relationship between categorical variables. The result shows that most of the respondents (83.3%) were female and mean age was 20±8.72 years. The level of knowledge was good (81.07%) and practice level was satisfactory (72.22%) on HBV infection prevention related activities. Most of the respondents had accurate concepts about HBV infection can be prevented by 96% vaccination, 83.33% safe sex, 92.63% use of disposable syringe, 84.67% wearing gloves during patient care and 78% promote public awareness. The study findings concluded that the majority of the respondents had good knowledge and satisfactory practice level in HBV infection prevention. However, not all of them with good knowledge carried out good practices about to HBV infection prevention in their working place. Authority should be ensuring vaccination status and periodical training program to maintain continued good level of knowledge and practice for prevention HBV infection.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 312-322
Buffalo production in small scale and commercial farms in Bangladesh
Authors: Chanda RC , Moniruzzaman M , Alam Md Hasanur , Khatun Asma , Islam Md Nuronnabi , Kabir Md Enayet , Islam Md Ahidul , Amin Md Ruhul
Published: February 2022

The present study was aimed to compare the production status and management practices of crossbred buffaloes between small scale and commercial farms in Bangladesh. The data were collected through personal interview from the individual respondent. The study revealed that duration of buffalo rearing was mostly practiced for more than two years. Various types of feed ingredients including rice straw, wheat straw, green grass, concentrate feed, cultivated fodder, tree leaves and unconventional feed resources were used for feeding buffaloes. In small scale, 83.34% farmers fed their buffalo in a group and 75% buffaloes reared under semi-intensive system while all buffaloes practiced individual feeding and reared under intensive system in commercial farms. The daily milk production, lactation length and yield of dam and birth weight of calves significantly (p<0.05) increased in commercial farm than small scale. However, the weaning age and weight was significantly (p<0.05) higher in village buffaloes than commercial farms. Similarly, age at 1st heat, 1st calving, services per conception and postpartum heat showed significantly (p<0.05) higher values in village than commercial farms. The major diseases of buffaloes in those areas were foot and mouth disease, black quarter, hemorrhagic septicemia, mastitis and anthrax. A proportion of 88.3% village farmers performed vaccination, in contrast, all buffaloes were vaccinated in commercial farms. The cost-return analysis discovered that rearing of buffalo in commercial farms was more profitable than rearing in small scale. Finally, the results revealed that productive and reproductive performances of buffaloes were better in commercial farms than small scale condition. Buffalo rearing is more profitable in commercial farms than small scale farming.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 323-331
Comparative efficacy of LaSota, B1 and Mukteswar Strain vaccines for Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) in layer chickens
Authors: Sarker Md Tazul Islam , Rahman Md Mostafizer , Md Fakhruzzaman - , Islam Md Nurnoby
Published: February 2022

The control of Newcastle Disease (ND) relies on the use of safe and effective vaccines. Live vaccines which are prepared with lentogenic strains of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) are now more frequently used in broilers and layers than vaccines prepared from chemically inactivated strains of NDV mixed with adjuvant. This is because live freeze-dried vaccines can be produced on a large scale at a relative low cost. The vaccines are easy to administer on large scale, and rapidly stimulate cell-mediated and mucosal surface immunity. The present study was designed to compare the efficacy of LaSota, B1 and Mukteswar Strain vaccines for NDV in layer chickens. Findings of our present study indicated that production of HI-antibody titre was higher in birds of group A (512) vaccinated with ND LaSota, compared to those of group B (256) vaccinated with RDV (Mukteswar strain); group C (128) vaccinated with ND B1 (B1 strain) Hitchner at six weeks after vaccination. Thus, the ND LaSota vaccine was found to be superior to some extent than ND B1 Hitchner. However, as regards vaccination of chicks against NDV in earlier days, the use of lentogenic strains are recommended although it should be kept in mind that vaccination with LaSota strains would cause greater problems in young susceptible birds than Hitchner B1 strain and even though LaSota induces stronger immune response
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 332-338
Constrains and determinants for improvement of rural livelihood in the coastal community of Bangladesh
Authors: Chakrobarty Tusher , Imran Shahin , Mahamud Md Asif , Rahman Md Musfiqur , Rahman Md Golam , Sarker Jhutan Chandra , Karim Md Rezaul , Morshed Md Niaz , Hossain Md Al Emran , Ali Naim Mustafa , Chowdhury Golam Mustafa
Published: February 2022

Agriculture farmers face abundant risk for crop cultivation at rural area of Bangladesh. About 85% of population in coastal region of Bangladesh, Dumki upazila, related to agriculture for livelihood directly or indirectly. To mitigate the problem facing by the farmers, there are available a lots of climate smart technologies. However, different demographic, socio-economic, production, management and post-harvest determinants influences the adoption of these modern technologies. This study focuses on the identification of farmer’s socio-economic condition, their knowledge, attitude, and perception on improvement of existing livelihood based on selected personal and demographic variables. Both primary and secondary data has been collected from different sources to fulfill the objectives. The results of this study indicated that the farmer’s age, education level and farming experiences significantly influence the adoption of modern technologies. Farmer’s knowledge, perception and attitude differ on different demographic condition like, age, sex, education, farm size, farming year. Results also showed that lacking of quality seeds, lacking/high price of labor and other inputs for crop production hastens the adoption of modern technologies. This study provides some recommendation which might impacts on betterment of farmers’ occupational condition by establishing proper policy and legislation both in local and national level.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 348-358
Lifestyle and dietary habits of high school going students in north-eastern part of Bangladesh during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sunny Ahsan Habib , Chowdhury Muhammad Sakib Ibtidha , Ullah Mohammad Ohid
Published: February 2022

Food habits and lifestyle are risk factors of health problem. Moreover, adulthood health depends on adolescent health. A cross-sectional study was designed to know the lifestyle and dietary habits of high school going students during the pandemic. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed and data were collected randomly from the students. Descriptive analysis, logistic regression model and factor analysis were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that most of the students fairly follow the lifestyle and dietary habits. It is observed that students who read newspapers daily are 75% more likely to follow the dietary pattern. During a pandemic, most of the high school going students in north-eastern part of Bangladesh were taking protein types food (communality=0.724) and vegetables (communality=0.694) maximum times per week. Students increased their sleeping hours (communality=0.784) and intended to do job (communality=0.781) to help their families during the COVID-19. Moreover, the study also observed some important lifestyle factors like- watching mobile/laptop, connecting social media etc. and most of the students (45%) thought that electronic devices hamper their normal education. Taken together, the findings of this study may be useful to make awareness in the society about the healthy and unhealthy lifestyle as well as food habits. Government and Non-Government organizations should take proper nutritional and health related programs in the high schools that provide healthy lifestyle and food habits for improving the public health sector in Bangladesh.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 359-366
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in cattle and goat at Boalia upazilla in Rajshahi district of Bangladesh
Authors: Sarker Chalantika , Akter Maria , Kayser Ashraful , Asgar Md Ali , Mollah Mohammad Lalmoddin
Published: February 2022

The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in cattle and goat at Metro Livestock Office, Boalia in Rajshahi District for 22 weeks from 1st December, 2020 to 30th April, 2021. A total number of 240 animals were included in the study. The overall prevalence of helminthes infestation was recorded 70 % (168) under semi-intensive system. The trematodal infestations (Fasciola & Paramphistomum) were found in cattle 37.64% and 20% and in goat 21.29%, 18.06% respectively. The nematodal infestations (Ascaris and Trichuris) were found of 12.94% & 3.52% in cattle and 25.16% & 3.22% in goat respectively. The highest prevalence was recorded in goat 43.75% than cattle 26.25%. In case of cattle the highest prevalence rate was recorded in female 65.07% than the male 34.92% and in goat 55.23% and 44.76%. In breed wise susceptibilty of helminth parasite, cross bred 60.31% were comparatively have higher prevalence than local bred cattle 39.68% and in case of goat Black Bengal goat 45.71% was less susceptible to Gastrointestinal parasitic infestation than Jamunapari goat 54.28%. The study suggests that importance should be given to proper management, improved hygiene and regular deworming to prevent the parasitic infestation in cattle. Therefore, the results of this study will help to the veterinary practitioner’s and researchers for management of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in this area.
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 367-374
Evaluation of iron status in metabolic syndrome
Authors: Shumi Mahfuja Begum , Begum Shelina
Published: February 2022

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected risk factors that adversely affects all the organs of the body. Oxidative stress resulting from excess tissue iron causing insulin resistance, tissue damage and other complications are observed in MetS.
Objectives: To assess iron status by serum iron, ferritin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation (TS) levels in female MetS patients.
Method: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka from March, 2019 to February, 2020 on total thirty female MetS patients aged 25 to 45 years. Thirty (30) age matched apperantly healthy female subjects were enrolled as control. Serum iron, ferritin levels, TIBC and TS were measured by standard biochemical methods. Data were expressed as mean ± SD. Statistical analysis was done by Independent sample ‘t’ test.
Results: In this study, mean serum ferritin was significantly higher (p<0.001) and mean serum TIBC was significantly lower (p<0.05) in patients than that of controls In addition, 43.3% of MetS patients had excess ferritin and 26.67% patients had low TIBC whereas no control subjects had abnormal ferritin or TIBC and the difference between MetS and control was statistically significant.
Conclusion: From the results of this study it can be concluded that higher iron status may be associated with metabolic syndrome.
J Bngladesh Soc Physiol 2021;16(1): 82-87
Effects of Jatropha curcas seed extract on reproductive functions in female Wistar rats
Authors: Faramade Adeleke Alani , Adetokunbo Azeez Olaniyi , Biliaminu Sikiru Abayomi , Ojulari Sheriff Lekan , AbdulAzeez MI , Faramade Adeleke Alani , Balogun Maruf Eyitayo , Afodun Adam Moyosore , Liadi Muideen Tella , Belewu Moshood Adewale
Published: February 2022

Background: Jatropha curcas is a multipurpose plant with several industrial and medicinal importance. Its seeds contain many active compounds that are used as medicines with antiinflammatory, and antioxidant activity.
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of extract of Jatropha curcas seed which is patronized locally in some communities as agent of preventing childbirth on reproductive functions in female Wistar rats.
Methods: Twenty-four animals were randomly divided into four groups of 6 rats each. Group I was administered normal saline and served as control. Groups II, III and IV were given the seed extract orally at doses of 100mg/kg, 200mg/kg and 400mg/kg body weight respectively daily for 14days orally. The animals were euthanised and blood samples collected for oestrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH assay. Statistical analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Differences in means was obtained using ANOVA test. All values reported in the study were expressed as mean ± SEM. Differences in mean was taken to be significant at P<0.05.
Results: There was significant reduction (p<0.05) in levels of progesterone, LH and FSH in moderate and high doses of the extract. But estrogen level was significantly (p<0.05) decreased in both low and moderate doses, while the high dose showed significant (p<0.05) increase.
Conclusion: There was alteration in reproductive hormones due to arrest of development of ovarian follicles. This gives it the propensity of exhibiting contraceptive activity.
J Bngladesh Soc Physiol 2021;16(1): 104-110