bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The COVID-19 Pandemic Had a Positive Impact on Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Alarfaj Dalia , Hassan Fatimah Al , Almomen Ali , Al-Tawfiq Jaffar A. , Alenzi Haifa
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting all age group and it is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea. In some cases, conjunctivitis also occurs up on expose to a variety of irritants like pollen, duct, perfumes, and weather changes. Aim: This study evaluates the impact of COVID19 pandemic and quarantine on patients with allergic rhinitis sign and symptoms. Results: The study was conducted in the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia and 740 participants returned the online questionnaire. of those, 596 (80.5%) identified dust and weather changes as the main irritants to their symptoms, and 440 (59.5%) experienced sneezing as the main symptoms before COVID-19 pandemic. Only 89 (12%) reported symptoms relief by 90-100% during lockdowns and curfew periods. There was a significantly lower rate of medication use during the pandemic (28.32%) compared to the time before the pandemic (50.93%). During the COVID-19 pandemic, of the respondents 271 (36%) reported no improvement, 179 (23.8%) had mild improvements, 131 (17.4%) reported a moderate improvement, and 171 (22.7%) reported a significant improvement. Conclusion: The study showed that 40% of the participants had moderate to significant symptomatic relief during the periods of lockdowns and curfew of the COVID-19.
Infection Control in Dentistry: An Evaluation
Authors: Alshammari Abdulsalam S , Alshammari Osama Fahad , Aldhafiri Manaah , Turkistani Sahar Adnan , Asiri Waleed N. , Mittal Gaurav Kumar
Published: October 2023

The dental environment is associated with significant amount of risk for exposure to various micro- organisms. Infection control is one of the prime elements of a successful dental practice. There are many infectious diseases that can be transmitted in a dental environment. New diseases with serious consequences and a high rate of transmission have evolved in the recent past. Infection control is directed at prevention to exposure of such infections and also to prevent it being transferred from person to person. Purpose: The goal of an infection control program is to provide a safe working environment for dental health care personnel and their patients. Practitioners can achieve this by adopting measures that reduce health care-associated infections among patients and occupational exposures among dental health care personnel. It is crucial for all dental practitioners to be up to date on current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, equipment, and techniques for proper infection control. Continuous evaluation of infection control practices is important. Patients and dental providers should be confident that oral health care can be delivered and received in a safe manner. Summary: Most steps in infection control routine are directed at prevention of contact with infectious agent. Personal protection barriers are of great significance in this process. Various methods like sterilization, decontamination and disinfection are indispensable. The WHO and CDC have issued certain guidelines regarding prevention and dealing with certain infective conditions. Dentists need to update themselves about these guidelines, to be able to administer these policies effectively. Use of disposable items may be expensive but is an effective and simple means of infection control. More and more disposable items are being inducted into dental practices especially critical items like needles, syringe etc. With careful evaluation and analysis, infection control routine can be employed in daily practice with the resources available. Constant monitoring and evaluation of infection control routines is required for good effectiveness.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on facial pain, anxiety, depression, quality of life, and awake bruxism in sleep bruxism patients, occlusal splint users
Authors: Andreis Patricia  Kern Di Scala , Garanhani Roberto Ramos , Oppitz Layza Rossatto , Sydney Priscila  Brenner Hilgenberg , Tanaka Orlando Motohiro , Guariza-Filho Odilon , Ignácio Sérgio Aparecido , Camargo Elisa Souza
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to increased risk of developing or worsening bruxism and facial pain. Objective: To evaluate the influence of pandemic on adults with Sleep Bruxism (BS), both sexes, rigid occlusal splint users. Methods: Longitudinal observational study conducted in adults, both sexes, with Possible BS (n= 50), mean age 35.95 ± 10.35 years, before (T1) and during (T2) COVID-19 pandemic, in person and remotely, respectively. Presence and intensity of pain (Visual Analog Scale) in the masseter and temporal muscles and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region, anxiety and depression (HADS), quality of life (QoL) (WHOQOL - Brief) and Awake Bruxism (AB) were assessed. Student's t- test, Mann-Whitney U-test, Wilcoxon, Pearson's chi-square and Mc-Nemar tests were applied (p<0.05). Results: The frequency of subjects with masseter, temporal and TMJ pain was 72%, 22%, 42% at T1 and 44%, 26%, 60% at T2, respectively; AB was 78% at T1 and 70% at T2. At both times pain intensity was moderate, there was absence of anxiety and depression, and QoL was regular. At T2, the frequency of subjects with masseter pain decreased 28%, domains physical, psychological and QoL mean worsened (p<0.05). The other variables showed no difference between times (p>0.05). Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of rigid occlusal splints contributed to pain control in masseter muscle; anxiety and depression were absent, QoL worsened, and AB frequency remained high.
Cannabis Medicinal no gerenciamento do TDAH: desafios enfrentados
Authors: Lemos Schuler Maria Fernanda de , Vasconcel Aline Marinho , De Morais Manso Pedro Henrique , Venâncio Brito Leandro , Melo Assunção Gabriel Nunes , Ramos Arthur Souto , Costa da Silva Teresa Victória , De Aquino Queiroz Ana Júlia , Santos da Silva Maria Cecília , Carvalho Viana Igor , Ferreira da Silva Emanuelly , Palhares Gomes Bruna Luísa , Maia Fazoli Karen , Dos Santos Alencar Pereira
Published: October 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: O Transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade é uma doença caracterizada pela falta de concentração, hiperatividade e impulsividade e desorganização. Tratada por meio de terapia medicamento e psicoterapia. OBJETIVOS: Abordar os desafios enfrentados em pacientes com TDAH que fazem uso do cannabis. MÉTODOS: Revisão integrativa, realizada com base na pergunta norteadora: "Quais os principais desafios enfrentados do cannabis medicinal em pessoas com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade?”, através de artigos em língua portuguesa e inglesa, publicados no período de 2018 a 2023, originados das bases de dados MEDLINE, HomeoIndex, IBECS. Realizou-se a coleta de dados em setembro de 2023 RESULTADOS: A amostra foi constituída por 7 artigos, que denotaram dois núcleos: Automedicação e dificuldades relacionadas em indivíduos diagnosticados com TDAH; Cannabis Medicinal e desafios enfrentados. CONCLUSÃO: Entende-se que, há escassez de pesquisas relacionadas ao assunto abordado, por isso muitos pacientes recorrem ao uso da cannabis, por isso faz-se necessário uma identificação precoce da doença, para assim poder tratá-la da melhor maneira, com métodos científicos comprovados.
DIGITAL DISRUPTION IN FINANCE: THE RISE OF FINTECH AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Olaniyan, Ololade Janet  , AJALA Rosemary B  , SIJUADE Oluwatoyin O
Published: October 2023

This study investigated the impact of digital disruption (innovation in financial services) on customer satisfaction among users of financial technology (Fintech) related services. Primary data was collected from users of Fintech, with a focus on the Nigerian Fintech space. A quantitative mini-survey method was employed using an online data gathering tool, and the data was analyzed employing descriptive statistics and percentages. It was found that the most-used Fintech provider in Nigeria is Opay. More than half of the respondents claim to use FinTech services every day, suggesting that the channel serves the users well. On ease of use and quality of service, all respondents claimed Fintechs were either average or above average when rated. Four-fifths of the respondents found how Fintechs handle complaints to be satisfactory, while 20% think it is below average. 93% of respondents found the security architecture of FinTech platforms to be standard, while 96% found them reliable in discharging their services. 100% of the respondents are convinced they will recommend their Fintech service providers to others, including family and friends. 66.7% admitted the use of Fintech platforms limited their use of traditional intermediaries like banks, and the top reasons are high transaction costs, poor customer service, no clear interest on savings, and no access to credit, among others. Traditional financial intermediaries like banks should embrace the fast-paced, technology-driven and changing world of finance if they intend to keep up with the emerging innovations. In order to favorably co-exist with Fintechs, traditional intermediaries must consider new ways to reach the underserved, and unbanked and devise means to lower transaction costs. Fintechs need to improve on their security architecture to protect customer data and scarce funds; and must continue to value customer feedback even when they expand.
KEYWORD(S): Fintech(financial technology), digital disruption, financial intermediaries, financial inclusion, transaction costs, customer satisfaction
NEXUS BETWEEN INVESTOR’S RISK BEARING CAPACITY AND INVESTORS' CHOICE OF PORTFOLIOS
Authors: Athira K  , Dr. Mohamed Kutty Kakkakunnan
Published: October 2023

An attempt is made through this study to identify the risk bearing capacity of retail investors and to evaluate how it affects the portfolio choices of those investors. In addition to examining the variations in investment avenues that investors choose to include in their portfolios due to their risk-bearing capacity, this study aims to investigate the influence of various demographic characteristics on risk bearing capacity. The current study was conducted among individual investors in Kerala by conducting a survey among 120 individual investors in Kerala using a structured questionnaire. The results of this study showed that an investors ability to take on risk depends on their gender, line of work, and monthly income. Further it was found that investors who are ready to take high risk invests more in real estate and shares compared to other risk categories. Investors who are moderate to high risk takers made their investment in mutual funds. All other investors made their investments in safe avenues like bank deposits, postal savings, provident fund, insurance, etc.
KEYWORDS: Investors, investments, portfolio, risk, risk-bearing capacity
THE ASSESSMENT OF ACUPRESSURE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY IN THE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH PEPTIC ULCERS
Authors: Hutsalenko Olga O. , Katerenchuk Ivan P. , Yarmola Tetyana I. , Tsyganenko Iryna V. , Tkachenko Lidia A. , Ovcharenko Ludmila K. , Mokhnachev Alexander V.
Published: October 2023

Aim: The paper evaluates effectiveness and safety of acupressure (AP) in the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of patients with uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Materials and Methods: The study retrospectively assessed the effectiveness of treating 24 PUD patients, who received AP session following the author’s protocol based on Houston F.M. recommendations. The statistical analysis of the results employed the algorithm for qualitative data analysis applying the MedCalc 2023 software package. We analyzed the frequency of clinical syndrome manifestations before and after treatment, calculating the interval estimate of this measure (95% confidence interval (CI)). The study formulated null and alternative statistical hypotheses applying the McNemar test to check the null hypothesis for paired samples. When evaluating the risk of AP side effects, we determined 95% CI for proportion, considering binomial distribution of the feature (“presence-absence of complications”).
Results: After completing the treatment course and observing the absence of endoscopic signs of peptic gastropathy, we detected statistically significant changes in the frequency of all clinical syndrome manifestations (p-value < 0.0001, based on the McNemar test). AP rapidly and effectively alleviated the main clinical manifestations in patients with PUD. The tolerability of acupressure was good, without side effects. The study determined with 95% probability, that the risk of adverse effects did not exceed 15%.
Conclusions: AP is easy to use, non-invasive adjunctive therapy and alternative medical practice during the rehabilitation stage for PUD patients. It proves to be effective, safe, and inexpensive non-pharmacological method of treatment and rehabilitation, aligning with the alternative statistical hypothesis.
COMPLEX REHABILITATION OF ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE PATIENTS AFTER CORONARY BYPASS OPERATION WITH THE USE OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE ADDITIVES
Authors: Horoshko Viktoriia I. , Yashchyshyn Zinovii M. , Danylchenko Svitlana I. , Morozenko Dmytro V. , Gliebova Kateryna V. , Kononenko Nadiia M. , Yeromenko Rymma F.
Published: October 2023

Aim: The purpose of the work was to study the possibility of using Dihydroquercetin in rehabilitation programs for patients with coronary artery disease after Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery in order to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation, which has notable scientific and practical significance.
Materials and Methods: The methodological basis of the research is based on systemic, historical, terminological, and informational approaches.
Results: The results of the study showed the high clinical effectiveness of Dihydroquercetin in the complex medical rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease who underwent the operation. The pill intake did not affect indicators of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, which indicates its metabolic neutrality. None of the patients had any worsening of the condition, increased frequency of angina attacks, or episodes of painless ischemia. All patients indicated good tolerability of the drug, and improvement in general well-being (reduction or disappearance of shortness of breath, decrease in pain intensity, increase in activity, improvement in sleep). The implementation of the optimized rehabilitation program also contributed to the improvement of the psycho-emotional state of the patients.
Conclusions: Сomplex medical rehabilitation of patients with coronary heart disease after Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery according to a program with the inclusion of Dihydroquercetin helps to improve the rheological properties of blood, strengthen the active vasomotor mechanisms of MC regulation, improve indicators of central and peripheral hemodynamics, blood oxygenation, increase in exercise tolerance, improve psycho-emotional the condition, which ultimately ensure an increase in the rehabilitation effect.
O potworach i trupach, czyli symptomy rozkładu postsowieckiej rosji w „Ładunku 200” Aleksieja Bałabanowa
Authors: Gorlewska Paulina
Published: October 2023

Artykuł jest analizą filmu Ładunek 200 (Gruz 200, reż. Aleksiej Bałabanow, 2007) w kontekście postpamięci o traumatycznym sowieckiem doświadczeniu. Tłem interpretacji stał się stan rosyjskiej, postsowieckiej tożsamości, uzależniony od wybiórczej amnezji połączonej z nostalgią, które dotyczą Breżniewowskiego zastoju i ostatnich lat istnienia ZSRR. Sowiecka przeszłość rozumiana jest tutaj jako historyczny horyzont oraz kulturowe dziedzictwo. Głównymi narzędziami analizy są teorie pamięci komunikacyjnej i kulturowej – reżyser, aby opowiedzieć o traumach, których nie da się wyrazić własnymi słowami, użył narracji funkcjonujących w rosyjskiej kulturze: tekstów literackich (autorstwa Williama Faulknera i Fiodora Dostojewskiego) oraz filmowych. W jego wizji, która została powtórzona w szeregu filmów wyprodukowanych w pierwszym i drugim dziesięcioleciu XXI w., przemoc stała się głównym kodem społecznych zachowań i fundamentem, który spaja zbiorowość.
Główne tendencje we współczesnym kinie węgierskim. Surrealistyczne opowieści, historia, która przestaje być martyrologią, kino gatunków przeżywa renesans
Authors: Bubak Grzegorz
Published: October 2023

W świadomości polskiego widza kino węgierskie wciąż wiąże się ze stereotypowym postrzeganiem tych filmów jako hermetycznych, nieprzystępnych, ponurych, pesymistycznych w swojej wymowie; tę niedostępność wzmacnia dodatkowo bariera językowa. Obserwując jednak najnowsze dokonania kinematografii węgierskiej, można dostrzec, że wspomniane stereotypy w coraz mniejszym stopniu charakteryzują kino na Węgrzech. Z jednej strony obserwujemy transgresję konwencji, natomiast z drugiej strony powrót do kina gatunków. Jeśli dodamy do tego nowe, uzdrawiające spojrzenie na historię, okaże się, że jesteśmy świadkami rozwoju kina interesującego, potrafiącego o wielu problemach opowiadać w sposób nieschematyczny, a przez to ciekawy i pomysłowy. W kontekście liczny nagród i wyróżnień ryzykowna przestaje być teza, że obecnie kino węgierskie przeżywa swoją drugą złotą erę. W swym artykule autor dokonuje przeglądu najważniejszych tendencji i kierunków we współczesnym kinie węgierskim.
Wychodząc z „baserri”. Queerowe kino baskijskie dzisiaj
Authors: Agirre Katixa , Fresneda Iratxe
Published: October 2023

W niniejszym artykule autorki przyglądają się temu, jak nowe kino baskijskie – zwłaszcza to realizowane w języku baskijskim – reprezentuje seks i miłość w obrębie społeczności LGBT. Agirre i Fresneda skupiają się na dwóch filmach: Ander (reż. Roberto Castón, 2009) – historii miłosnej między rolnikiem i jego imigranckim pomocnikiem, oraz 80 dni (reż. José María Goenaga, Jon Garaño, 2010) – opowieści o romansie między dwiema starszymi kobietami, które przyjaźniły się w młodości. Agirre i Fresneda dowodzą, że tematyka gejowska zostaje w tych filmach spleciona z wyznacznikami tradycyjnej baskijskiej tożsamości, zwłaszcza tymi, które odnoszą się klasycznego konfliktu tożsamościowego wiążącego się z przynależnością do przestrzeni wiejskiej bądź miejskiej, a nawet prywatnej bądź publicznej, co jest symbolizowane przez baserri – tradycyjne baskijskie gospodarstwo wiejskie, które w obu filmach pełni kluczową rolę.
Deleuze’a walka z kliszami, czyli o poszukiwaniu widzialności w kinie słów kilka
Authors: Cichoń Adam
Published: October 2023

Jednym z centralnych problemów książki Gilles’a Deleuze’a poświęconej kinematografii są klisze, które francuski filozof przeciwstawia obrazom prawdziwym. Podział ten ma zasadniczy wpływ na rozważania prowadzone przez Deleuze’a. Klisze rozumiane jako zubożałe obrazy reprezentują szeroko pojęte kino głównego nurtu, a szczególnie kino amerykańskie. Myśliciel chce – jak się wyraża – wyrwać kliszom obrazy. W swoich dociekaniach taką możliwość odnajduje między innymi dzięki filmom Antonioniego. Poszukiwania, które prowadził Deleuze, zdają się zbieżne ze współczesnymi tendencjami w kinie artystycznym, które możemy nazwać poszukiwaniem nowego kina. Szczególną tego egzemplifikacją jest slow cinema, nurt w kinematografii, który poszukuje tego, co Deleuze nazwałby prawdziwą widzialnością. Niniejszy artykuł jest próbą zastosowania teorii kina Gilles’a Deleuze’a do opisu slow cinema oraz ukazanie specyficznego – kontemplacyjnego – nastawienia do obrazu filmowego.
Optyczne instrumentacje. „Muzyka rysunkowa” w przedwojennej Polsce
Authors: Sitkiewicz Paweł
Published: October 2023

Artykuł jest próbą rekonstrukcji zapomnianej, a w zasadzie w ogóle nieznanej, twórczości filmowej Pawła Binna z lat 30. XX w. Inżynier Binn prowadził w swoim domowym laboratorium udane eksperymenty z tzw. dźwiękiem rysowanym, kreowanym na taśmie w miejscu ścieżki dźwiękowej. Zrealizował nawet, o czym milczą tomy historii kina, poklatkowy film pt. Rysunkowa muzyka (1934), będący brakującym ogniwem w historii polskiej awangardy filmowej dwudziestolecia międzywojennego, a także – jak próbuje udowodnić autor – cennym uzupełnieniem osiągnięć awangardy europejskiej. Jednocześnie Sitkiewicz próbuje przybliżyć recepcję „wizualnej muzyki” w przedwojennej Polsce.
Has utkany z przeczuć
Authors: Oleszczyk Michał
Published: October 2023

Monografia pióra Annette Insdorf pt. Intimations. The Cinema of Wojciech Has (2017) stanowi pierwszą anglojęzyczną próbę całościowego ujęcia twórczości jednego z najważniejszych i najlepiej opisanych w rodzimym filmoznawstwie twórców polskiego kina powojennego. Zwięzła, klasyczna w układzie rozdziałów, ale napisana precyzyjnym językiem i wzorowo skondensowana praca Insdorf stanowi znakomite wprowadzenie w twórczość reżysera, którego główną obsesją tematyczną pozostawał czas w najrozmaitszych przejawach i dla którego formalna doskonałość stanowiła główny wyznacznik poszukiwań estetycznych.
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA CAFE AYAH BUNDA SITUBONDO DENGAN MINAT BELI KONSUMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Amal Moh Irsadul , Tulhusnah Lusiana , Pramitasari Riska Ayu
Published: October 2023

Marketing is generally seen as creating, introducing and delivering goods and services to consumers. Marketing is how companies create value for customers and build strong customer relationships to capture customer value. In return, marketing is an organizational function and set of processes for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers and managing customer relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its specific interests for customers of the Cafe Ayah Bunda in Mimbaan, Panji District, Situbondo Regency. This study aimed to analyze and test the effect of service quality and brand image on consumer satisfaction at Cafe Ayah Bunda, Situbondo, with consumer buying interest as an intervening variable. The population in this study are consumers at Cafe Ayah Bunda; the sampling method is determined by probability sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in research using sampling. This study's data analysis and hypothesis testing used the Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).

The results of this study indicate that service quality and brand image have a significant effect on consumer buying interest, service quality and brand image have a positive but not significant effect on customer satisfaction, purchase intention has a significant positive effect on consumer satisfaction, service quality and brand image have a significant positive effect on consumers satisfaction through consumer buying interest.
ANALISIS TOTAL ASSETS TURN OVER DAN CURRENT RATIO TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN Tbk SEKTOR PERTANIAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA DENGAN RETURN ON EQUITY SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Ulfa Maria , Karnadi Karnadi , Sari Lita Permata
Published: October 2023

The activity ratio is an illustration of the extent to which a company manages its assets in order to maximize the company's activities. In this study, the activity ratio as a proxy for Total assets turnover is used to calculate the rotation of all company-owned assets and to calculate all sales generated from these assets so that it will be known how effectively the company uses its asset sources. If the value of total asset turnover is high, the company's assets will be better in earning profits, this is an opportunity for investors to invest and trigger an increase in the market price of a company's shares. The purpose of this study is to determine the analysis of total assets turnover and current ratio to firm value in agricultural sector listed companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with return on equity as an intervening variable. Random sampling method (simple probability sampling) without regard to strata in the population in this study. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study used the Structural-partial Least square equation model (PLS-SEM).

The results of the hypothesis test have a direct effect using the smart PLS 3.0 application, indicating that Total Asset Turn Over has a significant negative effect on the Ratio on Equity. Current Assets have a significant positive effect on the Ratio on Equity. Total Asset Turn Over has a significant positive effect on Firm Value. Current Assets have a significant negative effect on Firm Value. The ratio on Equity has a significant positive effect on Firm Value. Total Asset Turn Over has no significant negative effect on Firm Value through the Ratio on Equity. Current Assets have no significant positive effect on Firm Value through the Ratio on Equity.
PENGARUH NON PERFORMING LOAN DAN NET INTEREST MARGIN TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DENGAN CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA SEKTOR PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2019-2021
Authors: Insani Auliasha Firlana Hadi , Wahyuni Ika , Sari Lita Permata
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of Non Performing loans and Net Interest margins on financial performance with the Capital Adequacy Ratio as an intervening variable in the Banking Sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2019-2021. The population in this study were all Banking Sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021, totaling 47 Banks. The sampling technique for this study used purposive sampling, so that 13 samples were obtained, which were used as data analysis. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study used the Smart PLS 3.0 application. The results of this study indicate that Non Performing Loan has a positive but insignificant effect on Capital Adequacy Ratio, Net Interest Margin has a significant negative effect on Capital Adequacy Ratio, Non-Performing Loan has a positive but insignificant effect on Financial Performance, Net Interest Margin has a significant negative effect on Capital Adequacy Ratio. Significant to financial performance, Net Interest Margin has a negative but insignificant effect on financial performance, Capital Adequacy Ratio has a positive but insignificant effect on financial performance, Non-Performing Loan has a positive but insignificant effect on financial performance through Capital Adequacy Ratio, and Net Interest Margin has a negative but insignificant effect on financial performance through Capital Adequacy Ratio.
PENGARUH LITERASI KEUANGAN DAN PERSEPSI RISIKO TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PENGGUNAAN SHOPEE PAYLATER MELALUI FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY PADA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS ABDURACHMAN SALEH SITUBONDO
Authors: Hidayanti Nor , Wiryaningtyas Dwi Perwitasari , Ariyantiningsih Febri
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of Financial Literacy and Perceived Risk on the Decision to Use ShopeePaylaterthrough Financial Technology in Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo Faculty of Economics and Business Students. The sampling technique used in this research is Purposive Sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this research used the Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).

The results of the direct effect hypothesis test using the Smart PLS 3.0 application, show that financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on Financial Technology, Perceived risk has a positive and significant effect on Financial Technology, Financial Literacy has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use, Perceived risk has a positive but not significant effect on the decision to use, Financial Technology has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use. Financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use through Financial Technology. Perceived risk has a positive but not significant effect on the decision to use through Financial Technology.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN MELALUI KEPUASAN KONSUMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI PADA RUMAH MAKAN BEBEK FARANNISSA DI SITUBONDO
Authors: Wulandari Wiji , Wiryaningtyas Dwi Perwitasari , Syahputra Hendra
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to find out the Analysis of the Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions Through Consumer Satisfaction as Mediation Variables at Bebek Farannissa Restaurant in Situbondo. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling with a total sample of 98 people. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study used the Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM)

The results of the direct effect hypothesis test using the Smart PLS 3.0 application, show that taste has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction, price has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction, taste has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, price has a negative and insignificant effect on decisions purchase, consumer satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on repurchase decisions, taste has a positive but not significant effect on purchasing decisions through consumer satisfaction, price has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions through consumer satisfaction
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DENGAN KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PABRIK TAHU DUA PUTRI PANJI SITUBONDO
Authors: Sarwono Aji , Ediyanto Ediyanto , Subaida Ida
Published: October 2023

The importance of marketing in the business world lies in its role as a bridge between companies and customers . One of the crucial aspects of marketing is the relationship between product quality and customer satisfaction . When product quality meets consumer expectations , this results in satisfaction , which in turn can form customer loyalty . This loyalty then drives positive interactions that serve to attract new customers . This study aimed to analyze and test the effect of product quality and trust on customer satisfaction with purchasing decisions as an intervening variable at Dua Putri Tofu Factory , Panji , Situbondo . The population in this study were consumers of the Dua Putri Tofu Factory . The sampling technique was determined by simple random sampling . Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study using the Structure Equation Model - Partial Least Square ( PLS - SEM ).

                                                  

The results of the direct effect hypothesis test using the Smart PLS 3.0 application show that product quality has a significant effect on purchasing decisions , trust has a significant effect on purchasing decisions , product quality has a positive but insignificant effect on customer satisfaction , trust has a significant effect on customer satisfaction , purchasing decisions have a significant effect on customer satisfaction , product quality has a positive but insignificant effect on customer satisfaction through purchasing decisions , trust has a positive but insignificant effect on customer satisfaction : through purchasing decisions.
PENGARUH SERVICE QUALITY DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP CUSTOMER RETENTION DENGAN KEPUASAN PELANGGAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (Studi Pada MS Glow Cabang Situbondo)
Authors: Sari Alfina Dian Ratna , Sari Lita Permata , Fandiyanto Randika
Published: October 2023

Marketing is an interconnected activity between companies and consumers as a system for generating profits, therefore having the right marketing strategy can improve it, especially as a means of promotion, in this case the development of MS Glow in Situbondo Regency. The purpose of this research is to analyze and test the influence of Service Quality and Trust on Customer Retention with Customer Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable (Study at MS Glow Situbondo Branch. The sampling method was determined by probability sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in the research used Structural Equation Models – Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).

      The results of the direct influence hypothesis test using the Smart PLS 3.0 application show that service quality has a significant effect on customer satisfaction; Trust has a significant effect on customer satisfaction; Service quality has a significant effect on customer retention; Trust has no significant effect on customer retention; Customer satisfaction has a significant effect on customer retention; Service quality has a significant effect on customer retention through customer satisfaction; Trust has a significant effect on customer retention through customer satisfaction
ANALISIS GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PERANGKAT DESA DI KECAMATAN CERMEE KABUPATEN BONDOWOSO DENGAN DISIPLIN KERJA
Authors: Zainullah Muhammad , Karnadi Karnadi , Tulhusnah Lusiana
Published: October 2023

A village office is a building or room that is used as a village-level government administration center. The village office functions as a gathering place for village government officials, including the village head, village administration staff, as well as various sections or units related to public services and the interests of village communities. This research aims to investigate the influence of leadership style and work motivation on the performance of village officials in Cermee District, Bondowoso Regency. The aims of this research is to find out whether work discipline mediates the relationship between leadership style and work motivation and the performance of village officials. The population in this research is the Banyuputih District Village apparatus. The sampling technique uses saturated sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this research used the Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM).

The results of the direct influence hypothesis test using the Smart PLS 3.0 application show that . Leadership style has a significant effect on work discipline, work motivation has a significant effect on work discipline, leadership style has a significant effect on performance, work motivation has an insignificant effect on performance, work discipline has an insignificant effect on performance. The results of the indirect influence hypothesis test show that the leadership style variable has no significant effect on performance through work discipline, work motivation has no significant effect on performance through work discipline.
ANALISIS RASIO KEUANGAN DENGAN ROA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING TERHADAP PERUBAHAN HARGA SAHAM PADA SEKTOR USAHA PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI TAHUN 2018 – 2021
Authors: Putri Arinda Sinta , Karnadi Karnadi , Pramitasari Triska Dewi
Published: October 2023

Banking or financial institutions are establishments that amass funds from the public in banks and distribute these resources to the local community, contributing to the nation's developmental objectives. This research aims to assess and examine the impact of metrics such as CR, TATO, and DAR on stock price by means of analyzing ROA within the banking sector. The focus is on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange over the time span from 2018 to 2021. Using purposive sampling, a subset of 11 banking companies is selected for analysis. The research methodology encompasses the application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for data analysis and hypothesis testing. The outcomes of hypothesis testing conducted using the Smart PLS 3.0 application reveal that the influence of the CR on ROA is not statistically significant. Similarly, the TATO does not exert a significant impact on ROA, and the DAR also lacks a substantial influence on ROA. additionally, the CR does not demonstrate a noteworthy effect on stock price, while the TATO and DAR similarly do not yield a significant influence on stock price. The findings from the hypothesis testing related to indirect effects indicate that the CR does not significantly affect stock price through its impact on ROA, similarly, the TATO effect on stock price through ROA is not statistically significant, and the DAR influence on stock price through ROA is also not statistically significant.
Exploration of Microbial Biodiversity in Ephemeral Pools
Authors: Noland Connor , Bray Melanie , Gold Roger
Published: October 2023

Ephemeral pools have been well studied in regard to eukaryotic life but are understudied in regard to the microorganisms found in these ecosystems. We examined the microbial composition of six ephemeral pools in the Southern Utah area for a 12-day period from the beginning of hydration. The V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene sequence (EMP 16S primers) was sequenced using the Illumina MiSeq system and the reads were analyzed using Mothur bioinformatics analysis software. We identified 58 genera that were present in all six pools, suggesting that these could form a core set of bacteria common to the local ephemeral pool ecosystem. Two pools experienced cyanobacterial blooms, which greatly decreased the microbial diversity of the affected pools. Further research will elucidate any relation these bacteria have with the microfauna found in these pools.
Islam in Zambia: Its Perspective and Contribution to Socio-Economic Development
Authors: - Joseph K. Hachintu
Published: October 2023

This article focuses on the aspect of Socio-economic empowerment from the Islamic point of view and assesses the contribution of Islam to the national development in Zambia. The socio-economic contribution of Islam seems not to have been adequately highlighted in Zambia. Against this backdrop, there seems to have been more publicity emphasizing the role of Christianity in national development, focusing less on Islam. This, in the researcher’s view, undermines the presence, significance and contribution of the Muslims present in the nation. The rationale behind the article, therefore, was to provide a critical review of the Muslim presence in Zambia and their proportional contribution to the nation socio-economically. The paper brings to light what Islam, as a religious tradition, stands for in terms of community empowerment, and how it has contextualized it through its practical contribution to the nation. The study is essentially a desk review, utilising the document analysis method in drawing upon secondary data to justify the given objectives. A systematic search of online databases such as Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, JSTOR, and ProQuest was conducted to identify relevant literature on the Muslim stance on socio-economic empowerment and its contribution to national development. Data were analysed thematically using descriptive and analytical skills. It is apparent from the analysis that Islam has made some significant contributions to the national development in many countries and Zambia in particular, such as through the formation of institutions targeting the youth and through donations to poverty and/or disaster-stricken communities.
Implications and Implementation of Biological Philosophy on Biological Topics: Plant Growth and Development
Authors: - Fadli Robby Al-Farisi , - Suyitno Aloysius , - Nida Husna , - Fajarotul Hidayah , - Reza Anis Maulidya
Published: October 2023

This article comprehensively discusses growth and development in plants, explaining the differences between these two concepts, as well as their implications in the world of education, especially at the junior high school (SMP), senior high school (SMA) and tertiary education (PT) levels. Growth is explained as an increase in the size and number of cells which is quantitative, while development is a process towards maturity which is qualitative. Growth and development in plants are interrelated and occur continuously. In middle school, students understand the various systems in plant life and the importance of growth and development. In high school, they analyze the relationship between internal and external factors and growth and development processes and carry out experiments related to external factors in plants. The College provides students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on plant growth and development, developing their metacognitive abilities. This article highlights the importance of integrating plant growth and development concepts in educational curricula to create deeper understanding and better quality learning.
Correlation of Expression of Androgen Receptors and P16 in Triple Negative Breast Carcinoma - A Five Years Retrospective and Prospective Study
Authors: - Ajeet Kumar Prajapati , - Veena maheshwari , - Nishat Afroz , - Ankita Parashar
Published: October 2023

AIM AND OBJECTIVE
Triple negative breast carcinoma (TNBC) is an aggressive breast carcinoma, lacking estrogen receptor (ER),progesterone receptor (PR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2neu receptor) amplification, thereby, unresponsive to conventional hormonal therapy. The aim of present study is to examine androgen receptor (AR) and p16 expression in TNBC cases and explore its clinical significance in view of potential AR and p16 targeted TNBC therapy.

MATERIAL AND METHOD
A total 94 TNBC patients were included in this 5 years (3 years retrospective and 2 years prospective) study, conducted at Department of Pathology, JNMCH, Aligarh. Immunohistochemical stains for AR and p16 were performed and their relationship with TNBC clinicopathological data were analyzed. Positive AR expression was defined as ≥1% nuclear staining wheras positive p16 expression was defined as score of ≥1which in turn calculated as product of intensity score and extent of positivity score of cytoplasmic and nuclear stained cells.

RESULT
Out of 94 TNBC patients, 92 cases were of invasive carcinoma (NST) and 2 cases were invasive lobular carcinoma.AR was expressed in 38/94 (40.4%) cases, all of which were of invasive carcinoma (NST) type. We observed higher expression rate in postmenopausal women i.e.43.2% (16/37) cases and in patients with age ≥60 years i.e. 66.7% (8/12) cases. Statistical analysis showed significant association of AR + TNBC cases with larger tumor size (p= 0.017412) and lymph node metastases (p= 0.033119). Higher expression rate was found in lower grade and stage III, however statistically insignificant.p16 protein was positively expressed in 72.3% (68/94) of the total TNBC cases. We observed higher expression rate in premenopausal women i.e.78.9%(48/57) cases and in patients with age 40-49 years i.e. 84.4% (27/32) . Significantly higher p16 expression rate was found in grade II (90%) followed by grade I (66.7%) and grade III (65%) (p= 0.04).

CONCLUSION
TNBC was more common in older age group and had a higher propensity for lymph node metastases. AR positive and p16 positive TNBC cases may represent a breast cancer subtype with unique features that may be amenable to treatment with alternative targeted therapy.
Motivation: A Mute Factor in The Individual Performance Commitment Review Rating of Public-School Teachers
Authors: - Julie Ann B. Almeda
Published: October 2023

The study was primarily conducted to know if there is a significant relationship between the level of motivation of the teachers and their IPCRF ratings. The findings revealed that the motivation level of Public-school teachers are highly motivated but they are a little bit more motivated by mastery goal than performance goal; on the level of motivation of the Public-school teachers when compared according to the level taught under performance goal orientation, there is no significant difference but there is a significant difference on the level of motivation of the Public-school teachers when compared according to the level taught under mastery goal orientation between the elementary teachers and junior high teachers; on the level of Individual Performance among Public-school teachers focusing on the five Key Results Areas, the teachers best perform in KRA 3 – Curriculum and Planning and least perform in KRA 1 - Content and Pedagogy and KRA2 - Diversity of Learners, and Assessment and Reporting and teachers also needs the greatest increase in their performance rating KRA 5 – Plus Factor, on Level of IPCRF rating per KRA of Public-school teachers as compared according to the level taught, there is no significant difference; on the IPCRF ratings of teachers per KRA there is no significant relationship, the IPCRF rating is not affected by their level of motivation except at KRA 5 that the teacher’s IPCRF rating is affected by the level of Mastery goal-oriented motivation, but weakly affected.
Fostering Psychological Empowerment in Women: Exploring Transformative Group Dynamics and Empowerment-Based Interventions in Girl Up Ikhtiyar
Authors: - Padmajai
Published: October 2023

Despite making substantial strides, contemporary societies across the globe continue to suffer from gender disparity and inequality. These issues have a significant impact on the lives of women, both in the public and private domains. To bring about sustainable change in attitudes towards women and non-binary genders, innovative solutions and transformative leadership are crucial. This research paper delves into the role of transformative group dynamics and empowerment-based interventions in promoting gender equality among women, specifically by studying the work of Girl Up Ikhtiyar (henceforth GUI), a student-led organization that aims to empower girls and young women in India through education, advocacy, and activism. The study’s findings and implications suggest that GUI can fully integrate psychological empowerment and transformative group dynamics into its programs and policies, leading it closer to gender equality.
The Meaning of ‘Marriage’: A Christian Perspective in a Zambian Context
Authors: - Joseph K. Hachintu , - Ernest Chiwala KatongoErnest
Published: October 2023

This article focuses on the institution of marriage. It seeks to clarify the meaning of same-sex union from a Christian point of view and tries to tease out how this may be located within the conception of the institution of marriage. It is an attempt at redressing what seems to be a growing misuse of the term "marriage" in so far as it is applied outside the context of heterosexual union, a situation that, in the authors’ view, if left unchecked, may lead to the loss of the meaning of the term. Against this backdrop have been some contentious maneuvers by some sections of society in Zambia to push for the legalisation of same-sex marriages, which has bred divergent views among Zambians. The rationale behind the study, therefore, was to provide a critical difference between the union of the same sex and that of the opposite sex. Methodologically, the study was a desk review that sought reliance on secondary data to analyse and bring to light what marriage means in line with Christian teaching. It is apparent from the analysis of the paper that the general feeling of the majority Zambians is that the fact that other countries have legalised same-sex unions should not sway Zambia as a nation, as she has her own ground to position her stance on the matter, with the church as her pillar.
A Study On Preparation And Evaluation Of Herbal Peel Off Face Mask
Authors: - Ajay B R , - Anuradha Shyam , - Dr Kavitha P.N
Published: October 2023

Skin care preparations are designed to exert local activity when applied over the skin mucous membrane, these skin preparations include gel, lotion, ointment, cream, peel off mask etc. Peel off mask is the type of dosage form which is gently applied onto the facial skin surface and is peeled off after a few minutes of its application. It is designed to address common skin concerns and tightening of skin, moisturizing and tan removal from the skin. Here we are formulating of Turmeric peel off face mask. Turmeric extract adds glow to the skin, treats acne, slows down skin ageing. Aloe vera gel helps to remove acne and moisturizing the skin and have soothing property. Excipients used in the formulation are PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), glycerin, gelatin citric acid. Different formulations were taken and evaluated for the various parameters like spreadability, pH, stability studies, peeling time etc. The formulation evaluated for the parameters stands in standard range.