bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Market Orientation, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Innovation and Competitive Advantage on Business Performance of Indonesian MSMEs
Authors: Yaskun Mohammad , Sudarmiatin  , Agus Hermawan  , Wening Patmi Rahayu
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, innovation, and competitive advantage on MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) business performance.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This type of research is quantitative with a case study research design. The implementation of the research was carried out in Indonesia, especially in Lamongan district, East Java, Indonesia. The research subjects were MSMEs owners/managers with a total sample of 302 using SPSS-AMOS 22 SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis.
 
Findings:  The results of this study indicate that there is an significant influence of market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, competitive advantage on business performance, while innovation has no significant influence on MSMEs business performance.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  The theoretical implication of this research is to increase knowledge about market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation as well as increase innovation and competitive advantage to get maximum MSMEs business performance. The results of this study can provide information to the government and organizations related to MSMEs. In this case, the Office of Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises, the Office of Industry and Trade in Lamongan district, East Java, Indonesia.
 
Originality/value: The results of the Structural Equation Modeling evaluation with the univariate normality test showed an excellent critical skewness ratio value, and the kurtosis indicated data was normally distributed, and the data is feasible to use. Than 7 methods (X2-Chi square, Sign Probability, CMIN/DF, GFI, AGFI, TLI, CFI, and RMSEA) are used to measure the fit of the model in SEM there are 6 criteria that are fit from 7 existing criteria, so it can be concluded that this measurement model has a good fit level. The results of hypothesis testing affect market orientation has a significant on MSMEs performance, entrepreneurial orientation has a significant on MSMEs performance, competitive advantage has a significant on MSMEs performance, market orientation has a significant on innovation, market orientation has a significant to competitive advantage, entrepreneurial orientation has a significant on innovation, entrepreneurial orientation has a significant on competitive advantage, competitive advantage has a significant on innovation, and  innovation  has not a significant on MSMEs performance.
Impact of Self – Congruity and Destination Image on Tourist Loyalty: Evidence from Recreation farm Tourism
Authors: Vinh Nguyen Quang
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This paper's objective was to evaluate the impact of self-congruity and destination image on tourist loyalty at recreation farm destinations. 
 
Theoretical framework: The relationship between self-congruity, destination image, and destination loyalty is based on the theory of social distance, have been studied for a long time (Liu et al., 2012). However, numerous questions regarding the unstable relationship between self-congruity and destination loyalty still need to be answered. More studies must evaluate the relationship between self-congruity, destination image, and visitors' loyalty to recreation farm destinations. 
 
Design/methodology/approach: PLS-SEM method was applied. 270 valid questionnaires were qualified for analysis, accounting for 67.5% of the total questionnaires issued and satisfying the sample size required. The questionnaires were distributed and asked directly to visitors visiting the Ba Vi, Hanoi recreation farms from June to July 2022, when Hanoi began to open to visitors after two years closed by the COVID-19 pandemic.    
 
Finding: The analysis found that destination image directly affects self-congruity, and both destination image and self-congruity directly influence visitor satisfaction and loyalty. Satisfaction also has a direct influence on tourist loyalty. The indirect relationships between destination image and self-congruity with tourist loyalty are indicated. Its results confirmed the role of mediators of satisfaction in this study and considered contributing to academic theory.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: This study provides recommendations for tourism managers and marketers in improving the image of the destination and increasing satisfaction as well as improving the visitor return rate related to the Recreation Farm Tourism.
 
Originality/value: This study contributes significantly to the literature because it demonstrated an indirect relationship between destination image, self-congruity, and loyalty through satisfaction.
Integrating Sustainability into Strategic Management: a Path Towards Long-Term Business Success
Authors: Alkhodary Dina
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to examine the integration of sustainability into the strategic management practices of banks in Jordan, identifying both challenges and opportunities.
 
Theoretical framework: The study's conceptual framework outlines the independent variable as strategic management, including formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluating, and leadership, while the dependent variable is sustainability, focusing on both social and environmental goals. Existing models and frameworks for sustainability-oriented strategic management are reviewed and a customized model for Jordanian banks is developed.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The research employs a qualitative research design, using semi-structured interviews with senior managers from ten Jordanian banks. Data is analyzed using content analysis and thematic analysis.
 
Findings: The study finds that implementing strategic management processes can have a positive impact on sustainability, particularly with regards to environmental sustainability goals. The study recommends that Jordanian banks prioritize sustainability in their strategic management practices, establish sustainability targets, evaluate risks and opportunities, and adopt sustainable practices.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study has implications for both research and practice. It highlights the importance of incorporating sustainability into strategic management practices for banks in Jordan and identifies the challenges and opportunities for doing so. The study also has social implications, as incorporating sustainability into strategic management practices can enhance the reputation of banks, decrease costs, and generate positive societal and environmental outcomes.
 
Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on sustainability-oriented strategic management by developing a customized model for Jordanian banks. The study also provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for banks in Jordan in integrating sustainability into their strategic management practices.
Organizational Development and Educational Changes Management in Public Sector (Case Of Public Administration During War Time)
Authors: Semenets-Orlova Inna , Kushnir Valentyna , Rodchenko Larisa , Chernenko Inna , Druz Oleh , Rudenko Mykola
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is  analyze the importance of educational change for the effectiveness of organizational development and the role of organizational development in the processes of human development today, in the context of the information society and extreme social networking.
 
Theoretical framework:  Russia’s war against Ukraine has pushed up demand for (new) administrative processes. But this did not negate the need for institutions to develop their potential using various, for example digital tools, and to constantly improve the quality of educational services in the context of extreme conditions and extraordinary circumstances.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  Development of education creates new opportunities for the development of human potential for extreme social networking.
 
Findings:  The approaches of joint creative activity of the participants of the educational process (in the context of security challenges) as effective means that create an unfavorable context for educational changes are determined. It is emphasized that the development of human potential depends on the ability of education to be flexible to the needs of the information society. It is determined that the transformation of the social institute of education requires radical changes in the training of a new generation of managers with a high level of professionalism, culture, innovative creative thinking.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  It is found out that a set of theories of organizational development is submitted methodologically capacious for creation of conceptual models of management of educational changes.
 
Originality/value: Reasonably scientific bases of educational changes as objects of public management are characterized by tendentiousness of public management of educational changes on the basis of collective nature.
Evaluating the Quality of Delivery Service from the Customer's Point of View Using the Importance-Performance Matrix
Authors: Alsabbagh Azzam Abdulwahab Abdulkareem
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Delivery services are widely used in all aspects of purchasing, but the positive and negative effects they generate for the customer influence his behavior towards repeating this method of purchase. The study aims to find out the extent of customer satisfaction with the delivery services provided to them in the city of Baghdad.
 
Theoretical framework: Delivery services of all kinds (delivery of food, household items, or any other materials) by direct telephone contact or using social media are among the modern services in Iraq, as this service has entered on a large scale after 2010, which requires preparation Studies and Research In order to improve these services, relevant previous research and studies have been objectively collected and reviewed to understand recent trends reached by the literature.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The analytical descriptive approach was used, and data was collected through a two-part questionnaire. The first part included the quality of delivery services provided, while the second part (performance) included customer satisfaction with the services provided. The study sample consisted of 260 beneficiaries who use delivery services continuously in the city of Baghdad. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS software and through an analytical approach based on significance performance analysis (IPA).
 
Findings: The results of the research determined the extent of customer satisfaction with delivery services through 5 characteristics of service quality and customer satisfaction with the services provided, as the results showed that delivery services in the city of Baghdad have not yet reached a high performance. This requires the departments that provide that service to pay more attention and focus on achieving the highest points in the first and second quarters of the matrix (management focus) (keeping up with the good work).
 
Research, practical and social implications: Research, practical and social implications: The modernity of delivery services in the Iraqi environment is a fertile field for providing more research and studies because this contributes greatly to increasing people’s awareness and understanding of this type of important service and at the same time contributes to raising the efficiency of operating companies and offices. for this type of service.
 
Originality / Value: Delivery services are a new concept in Iraq, and there is no literature at the level of Iraq to assess the quality of this service and the extent of customer satisfaction with this service through the use of the importance-performance matrix. As a result, the purpose of this paper is to make up for this void.
Technology Affecting the Service Quality of Commercial Banks in Vietnam
Authors: Tam Phan Thanh , Thuy Le Thu
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The study studies the factors affecting the quality of banking services of commercial banks, commercial bank branches operating in Vietnam. The authors proposed policy implications based on research results that improve the quality of commercial banking services.
 
Theoretical framework: Service quality measurement is difficult because of its characteristics: intangibility, heterogeneity, and inseparability. The concept of service quality has been researched and developed in many recent decades through customer satisfaction.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The authors conducted quantitative research in 2 phases. Phase 1 is a preliminary quantitative study: collecting data to check the reliability of the scales in the research model and completed in October 2022. Phase 2 is the official quantitative research: collecting data on a large scale after building and perfecting the appropriate scales, to be carried out from November to February 2023. Processing data by statistical methods, analyzing EFA and CFA, using the structural equation model analysis (SEM) method to test the fit of models and hypotheses with SPSS 20.0 software and Amos.
 
Findings: The article’s findings showed that technology factors affect commercial banks’ service quality in Vietnam. At the same time, it introduces some changes in Vietnamese banks in the context of current technological breakthroughs.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: Practical implications enhanced the service quality of commercial banks in the context of digital technology breakthroughs. The amount of information that can be encoded and the tools were available to process it has increased dramatically.
 
Originality/value: The paper’s originality and value help bank managers invest in digital technology as the way forward to better serve their customers. Besides, the article has systematized the theory of service quality and factors affecting the quality of commercial banking services.
The Influence of Public Debt on Economic Growth: a Review of Literature
Authors: Yamin Ismail , Al_Kasasbeh Omar , Alzghoul Amro , Alsheikh Ghaith
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This paper conducts a thorough examination of the theoretical and empirical literature on the influence of public debt on economic growth in both developed and developing economies. The drive of this research is to determine whether there is mutual agreement on the effects of public debt on economic growth in global economies.

 

Design/methodology/approach: A literature review approach is adopted, and the current implications and future directions are explored based on theoretical and empirical analyses.

 

Findings: The investigation uncovers a range of contradictory information on the relative influence of public debt on economic growth. Although most of the literature reviewed supports the negative impact of public debt on economic growth, several other studies have found a long-run affirmative influence of public debt on economic growth via the fiscal multiplier effect. The article also uncovered that a few more research back up the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis (REH), which claims that there is no relationship between public debt and economic growth. Overall, it indicates that theoretical models and empirical studies produce indecisive outcomes based on a variety of criteria such as the level of development of the sampled nations, the methodology utilized, data coverage, and the researchers' choice of control variables, among others.

 

Practical implications: The outcomes may assist policymakers and governments in designing fiscal policies by analysing how existing debts affect the level of growth.
Factors Promoting the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Heis of India and its Impact on Millennials’ Education
Authors: Kapil Yagbala , Saxena Neelam , Mohan Puneet
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the steps taken by HEIs after the announcement of the startup India campaign by the government in 2015. This research paper will highlight the factors which are responsible to establish an entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing the right education in HEIs f India.
 
Theoretical framework: Entrepreneurship in educational institutions has increased significantly due to Government’s efforts through the national innovation start-up policy which is not only supporting buddy entrepreneurs but also opening avenues for faculty members. This research paper will highlight the factors which are responsible to establish an entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing the right education in HEIs of India.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The data has been collected from HEIs of Delhi NCR, India and the same is analysed and interpreted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software by considering two variables Ecosystem and Education in the Entrepreneurial context. This paper attempts to fill this gap in current research and highlight the role of HEIs in nurturing and shaping future entrepreneurs in India.
 
Findings: The results through in-person interviews demonstrated that students have a strong willingness to explore this subject however HEIs need to design the right curriculum for better outcomes to nurture buddy entrepreneurs. The result of data analysis shows there exists a significant relationship between education, entrepreneurial ecosystem and career aspirations.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study suggested that HEIs should have a detailed profile of students’ backgrounds which enables them to design the right strategy for establishing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
 
Originality/value: The value of the study is the analysis of the willingness of students towards entrepreneurship as a career and the preparation of HEIs in the implementation of entrepreneurship education. There is an utmost need to design a curriculum by understanding the need of students which can enhance not only their knowledge, skills and abilities but their experience in the world of entrepreneurship.
Desenvolvendo um Cérebro Ágil: como os Hábitos Influenciam na Aprendizagem, Memorização e como Obter Melhor Desempenho
Authors: Rodrigues Fabiano de Abreu Agrela , Carvalho Luiz Filipe Chaves , Rodrigues Fabio de Oliveira
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é mostrar como os hábitos podem ter influencia na aprendizagem, memorização e de que forma os podemos otimizar para obter um melhor desempenho.

 

Estrutura teórica: A estrutura teórica do estudo inclui a revisão teórica de vários artigos sobre a temática predominando a escolha de journals com boa qualificação.

 

Desenho/método/aprovação:A aprendizagem e a memorização são fundamentais para o sucesso pessoal, profissional e acadêmico. Inúmeros fatores contribuem para melhorar a dinâmica de estudos e retenção de informações, como a dieta, sono, atenção sustentada, entre outros. Em suma, este artigo apresenta uma visão abrangente do tema, com descobertas relevantes e aponta caminhos seguros para um melhor desempenho.

 

Conclusões: A memorização e a aprendizagem dependem de inúmeros fatores que podem afetar suas habilidades. Alimentos atuam como fontes de proteínas e ao mesmo tempo podem surgir alterando o DNA com a epigenética, assim como exercícios e hábitos. Para desenvolver um cérebro ágil é necessário conhecer suas estruturas a fundo e trabalhar em cada detalhe. Contudo, torna-se importante trabalhar com moderação e baseado em dados, excessos podem causar reações indesejáveis. Ainda assim, é possível alcançar este resultado.

 

Pesquisa, implicações práticas e sociais: O principal objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar que podemos alcançar resultados diferentes no que diz respeito ao desenvolvimento do nosso cérebro aplicando as técnicas corretas e seguindo uma série de métodos.

 

Originalidade/valor: Aprendizado por reforço é considerado pela ciência como o mais efetivo método de estudos, trazendo benefícios duradouros.
A Structural Equation Modelling Approach Towards Taxpayers’ Perceptions on Goods and Services Tax in India
Authors: Ramkumar Gowtham , Kalimuthu Lakshmi Priya , Selvaraj Annie Priyadharshini , Shankarii Sankarmani , Rajasekaran Kavitha Kala
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The Purpose of this article is to comprehend how Indian taxpayers perceive the goods and services tax.

 

Theoretical Framework: India has completed five years after the successful implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Many economic benefits were promised at the time of implementation of this tax regime. Thus, it becomes essential to understand tax payers’ perceptions by developing a strong framework that influences their perceptions.

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: A descriptive study approach was adopted for this objective. 200 replies were obtained in total. Using SPSS Amos, structural equation modelling was utilised to assess the assumptions produced. Attitude, knowledge, Equity, and fairness of taxpayers served as exogenous factors, while taxpayer impression served as the dependent variable. The real-world implication is used as a mediating variable in order to examine the impacts.

 

Findings: The findings of the research indicate that tax knowledge, Equity, and fairness impact tax attitudes. This study provides some useful recommendations for further research in this sector.

 

Research Implications: This study considers tax knowledge, tax equity and fairness and tax attitudes to measure tax payers’ perception. However, tax rates, regular amendments, circulars, technology and other variables could also be considered by future researchers on this study.

 

Originality/Value: Using a Structural Equation Modelling in understanding Tax Payers’ Perceptions was hardly adopted in these types of studies. Variables considered for this study were also unique.
Human Capital Development, Special Economic Zones, and Dubai as Case Study: a Literature Review
Authors: Sakka Fadi , Ghadi Mohammed Yasin
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This article maps the scholarly conversation on two important topics in the field of economic development: human capital and special economic zones. While these have been studied separately, little work is available on their intersection.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The article is a systematic literature review. It followed the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) criteria.
 
Findings: While human capital development has been largely discussed from the perspective of developed countries, it hasn’t been examined specifically in connection to SEZs. Moreover, there is solid evidence of the positive impact of industrial clusters, suggesting that SEZs that pursue the formation of industrial clusters might have the strongest effect on human capital development. The piece argues the intersection of human development and SEZ establishment is currently a gap in the literature calling for further empirical investigation
 
Originality: The literature review is brought to bear on the experience of the Emirate of Dubai, in order to highlight features of its development history that make it an ideal case study for empirical investigation.
Mughas: the Integrated Green Hrm Model to Improve Business Performance
Authors: Wajdi Muhammad Farid , Putra Febrianur Ibnu Fitroh Sukono , Haziroh Awanis Linati , Purusa Nanda Adhi
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the implementation an eco-friendly model in the company's human resource management practices.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Green HRM Policies, Specific Wings of Green HRM, and MUGHAS Integrated Green Human Resource Management are the three of main organizational constructs that are introduced in this study to examine their contribution and impact to the human resource management performance.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study uses qualitative methods to obtain the necessary data using in-depth interviews. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The data analysis starts from broke data into several categories, synthesizing, analyzing, and concluding.
 
Findings: The results of integrated green HRM model implementation are: 1) reduced costs, 2) improved resource efficiency, 3) reduced carbon footprint, 4) improved environmental performance, 5) improved corporate image, and 6) employees are more environmentally conscious. The procedures for implementing this integrated green HRM model are based on an evaluation management system (EMS), green intellectual capital (GIC), and corporate environmental citizenship (CEC). The effective green HRM model implementation plays a critical role in organizational performance.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: The study of green HRM model implementation process gives some practical and social implication includes the organization's vision and mission, commitment to providing eco-friendly technology, providing infrastructure for all stakeholders. In addition, empirical research must accurately depict the Green HRM extent implementation in human resource management practices, especially in Indonesia.
 
Originality/Value: The value of the study is MUGHAS integrated green HRM model implementation aims to change the direction of employee behavior to be more environmentally friendly to impact the progress of sustainable business practices in creating awareness of the company's human resources. Implementing green human resource management will encourage increased ability to create, increase competence, and maintain environmentally friendly morals for each employee.
Design and Implementation of Enterprise Financial Decision Support System Based on Business Intelligence
Authors: Zhou Jing , San Ong Tze , Liu Yuqilin
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Business intelligence and decision support systems are now recognized as critical enterprise infrastructure. Data is increasingly being used by business enterprises to react to key operational and strategic operations of their customers, markets, and stakeholders.
 
Theoretical framework: Business intelligence has advanced as the volume of data generated by smart technologies and the Internet has increased exponentially.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: When using AI in the business world, privacy concerns arise when sensitive data is transmitted to a third-party vendor who has no connection to the company. Financial decision support data is managed by these AI service providers. Even while it may seem like a drawback, artificial intelligence technology actually has several advantages.
 
Findings: The results of this research show that a network can improve the financial management of a corporation. Using many applications of AI technology helps bring down the overall cost of operations. When it comes to financial services, both the number of IT workers needed and the number of necessary pieces of hardware (servers) can be reduced, resulting in a marginal drop in capital expenditures.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: When it comes to financial services, both the number of IT workers needed and the number of necessary pieces of hardware (servers) can be reduced, resulting in a marginal drop in capital expenditures. It is now simpler and quicker to get your hands on relevant financial information, which should lead to greater efficiency.
 
Originality/value: With our proposed approach, the accuracy of financial decision support in company increases to 99.84% from 88.94%, while the implementation time and cost are reduced.
Role of Social Media Strategies with Advertising, Public Relations and Campaigns in Customer Revolution
Authors: Joshi Manish , Manna Anahita , Ajotikar Vaishali Mrunal , Ramaswamy Vinod Rishinaradamangalam , Borah Prakash
Published: May 2023

Purpose: In this article, the growing impact of social media has been highlighted which helps in creating a base for certain facets. In compliance with this, the world of advertising observes an active association of social media channels. Moreover, public relations are effectively vital for brands to manage their image, thereby, trends of digital networks are inherently followed for its management. The conception of the customer revolution too undergoes a massive change due to the emphasis on the digital age.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework of the study includes the various studies conducted by various researchers regarding the role of social media strategies in boosting customer value.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This study has developed with the use of journals and articles. The data presented in developing this research study is critically analyzed to explain the importance of the topic of research.
 
Findings: The major findings of this study explains that in this digital era with the onset of e-commerce business, social media strategies form the primary fundamental principle of every business activities.
Research, Practical and Social implications: The main objective of this study is to identify and evaluate the roots of social media in the digital age and to analyse the impact of social media strategies implemented by organisations. Moreover, the study aims to identify the connection between social media strategies and advertising, public relations and customer revolution.
 
Originality/value: The value of the study is that it helps to identify the implications of Social Media Strategies on advertising, public relations, and customer revolution.
Advocacy in Outreach: A BHSc Outreach Case Competition 2023
Authors: Agarwal Aashna , Lin Neil , Abdi Anwar
Published: May 2023

The “Advocacy in Outreach” case competition hosted by BHSc Outreach at McMaster University encouraged students identify a salient healthcare issue in the Hamilton community and then develop an evidence-backed initiative to address it. McMaster students were challenged to assume the role of health advocates by practicing their community-oriented thinking and ability to creatively problem-solve for the benefit of others. Fostering this thinking among our future health leaders is important since Canadians face a diverse range of healthcare issues from gaps in accessibility to staffing shortages to growing health inequity. To embark on the path toward solutions, participants created abstracts that outlined their plans for raising awareness of a pertinent health issue or a community-level program that supports vulnerable populations. The following abstracts are well-considered proposals that aim to proactively address challenges and improve health outcomes in Hamilton. Through this competition, BHSc Outreach hopes to inspire students to take further steps to contribute to their community in the future.
Reform and Practice of Talent Training of Architectural Interior Design Professionals in Higher Vocational Skills Competition: Taking Chongqing Energy Vocational College as an Example
Authors: Han Xiao
Published: May 2023

For higher vocational colleges, skills competition is an important indicator of professional personnel training quality. In this paper, the architectural interior design professional skills competition in Chongqing Energy Vocational College is taken as an example, the many years of teaching and competition experience are taken into account, the problems existing in the cultivation of architectural interior design professionals in higher vocational colleges are analyzed, and corresponding solutions are proposed.
Mandatory Disclosure of Derivative Losses: Survey and Assessment
Authors: Kim Young Jun , Lee Eugenia Y. , Lee Su Jeong
Published: May 2023

The Korea Exchange requires firms listed in the exchange to disclose derivative losses as major events. This study surveys disclosure practices of listed firms to assess the current disclosure regulation. Using hand-collected data on mandatory derivative loss disclosures from 2008 to 2021, we find that most disclosures concern losses from items that are not classified as derivatives under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act. Such disclosures are unrelated to the objective of the disclosure regulation, which is to inform investors of the riskiness of derivative transactions. This discrepancy in the regulation and practice is caused by the failure to incorporate significant changes in accounting standards to the regulation. This study proposes two regulatory suggestions: either clarify the regulation’s objectives and scope of derivatives under the current regulation, or amend the regulations to expand the scope of derivatives to accounting-based derivatives. This study aims to enhance market participants’ understanding of the disclosure regulations and efficiency of the information environment in the Korean capital market.
Consecuencias de la planificación del alcance en las obras públicas
Authors: Saldaña García Carlos , Aguaguiña Bermeo Ramiro Maximiliano , Haro Arias Hugo Fernando
Published: May 2023

Con este trabajo, se pretende aportar a la lucha contra la corrupción mediante un análisis descriptivo de los procesos de obra pública en función del cumplimiento del alcance de la obra para responder las interrogantes: ¿desde el punto de vista de la gestión del alcance de los proyectos, los contratos de obra pública que se ejecutan en el Ecuador cumplen con los requisitos y actividades planificadas?; ¿la validación y control del alcance planificado afecta al ahorro generado al Estado ecuatoriano durante el proceso de compra?; y, ¿existe relación entre el alcance planificado y los reclamos en la contratación de obra pública?. Para obtener las respuestas se recurre a la información publicada de 987 procesos de obra para su posterior análisis y clasificación de los resultados, entre los cuales se destaca que en el 15% de los procesos con reclamo el factor común es el alcance planificado de la obra. De la muestra analizada se desprenden 193 instituciones públicas que ejecutaron procesos de obra, de los cuales 47 instituciones, han desarrollado sus procesos sin reclamo. Por otro lado 35 instituciones públicas tienen reclamo en todos los procesos lanzados; y, 90 instituciones tienen reclamos en más del 50% de sus procesos de obra. En conclusión, se deben plantear y normar controles para mejorar la gestión del alcance en las obras públicas como una estrategia para reducir posibles actos de corrupción en la compra pública.
Limitación del Soporte Vital en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos: Una Orientación Bioética
Authors: Tipán Barros Jonathan , Freire Jennifer , Tipan Tatiana
Published: May 2023

La medicina ha tenido una vanguardia científica con valiosos desarrollos tecnológicos en las unidades de cuidados intensivos pediátricos, sin embargo, estos tratamientos invasivos y onerosos en niños con patologías que limitan la vida prolongan la muerte sin mayores beneficios. Por lo que, la orientación bioética hacia la limitación del soporte vital permite una muerte digna en pacientes pediátricos con enfermedades irreversibles.
Por consiguiente, se elaboró una revisión de la bibliografía interdisciplinar existente bajo metodología Prisma con criterios de inclusión: artículos científicos revisados por pares en inglés y español, desde el 1ero de enero de 2018 hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2022, con las bases de datos: Cochrane Library, Pubmed, ProQuest, Science Direct y Scopus con Palabras Clave: “Defensa del Niño”, “Ética”, “Futilidad”, “No Intentar Resucitar”, “Toma de Decisiones”. De lo cual emergen cuatro temas relevantes: 1) futilidad; 2) sufrimiento; 3) criterios clínicos; e 4) interés superior del niño, que en conjunto orientan desde la bioética la limitación del soporte vital en el paciente pediátrico crítico con enfermedades que limitan la vida.
Comparations Of Glycated Albumin Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient With Normoalbuminuria, Microalbuminuria And Macroalbuminuria
Authors: Harahap Raja Iqbal Mulya , Tristina Nina , Anriani Ruri Rizki
Published: May 2023

Diabetic nephropathy is the most often complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Complications of diabetic nephropathy can occur through several pathways, one of which is the formation of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) through the formation of Glycated Albumin (GA). Glycated albumin (GA) is a medium-term glycemic control (2-3 weeks), shorter duration than HbA1c (2-3 months). The aim of this study was to compare the levels of GA in T2DM patients with normoalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, and macroalbuminuria. This is a cross-sectional study with subjects were 105 outpatients who had been diagnosed with T2DM by clinicians at Hasan Sadikin Hospital’s Endocrinology Clinic. We examined urinary albumin per Creatinine (u-ACR) and blood GA Increased GA level was found in 75.24% subjects. Kruskal Wallis test in GA serum levels of patients with T2DM normoalbuminuria group, microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria revealed statistically significant (p <0.001), with median and range of GA in normoalbuminuria 15,9% (12,1-21,89)%; microalbuminuria 20,9% (12,9-47,2)%; dan macroalbuminuria 23,1% (13,6-46,1)%. Statistical analysis showed that the GA serum level was significantly different between T2DM patients with normoalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria, but not between those with microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria (p=0.001 and p=0.137, respectively).  The result showed that the extensive kidney damage at the subject, the higher result of Glycated Albumin level in serum.
Aktifitas Antibiotik Ceftazidime-Avibactam Dan Ceftaroline Secara In Vitro Terhadap Isolat Klinis Di Pekanbaru
Authors: Wijaya Chandra
Published: May 2023

Ceftaroline and Ceftazidime–avibactam are relatively new antibiotics that show good effectiveness against antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Both of these antibiotics are now available worldwide, but reports of resistance to them are also starting to emerge. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro activity of the antibiotic Ceftazidime-avibactam combination of 100 clinical isolates consisting of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria and to evaluate the antibiotic effect of Ceftaroline against 100 clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus sp. This study is observational with cross-sectional study design. The study was conducted at the microbiology laboratory of a private hospital at Pekanbaru Riau in Januari-June 2021. There were 100 clinical isolates tested with Ceftaroline and Ceftazidime-avibactam. The sensitivity to Ceftaroline and Ceftazidime-avibactam were reported as a number isolate and percentage. The results showed the sensitivity of bacteria K. pneumoniae, E. coli, Enterobacter sp, and P. aeruginosa, to Ceftazidime-Avibactam were 87%, 90%, 66%, and 82%, respectively. The sensitivity of the antibiotic Ceftaroline to the bacteria K. pneumoniae, E. coli, Enterobacter sp and Staphylococcus sp. were 39%, 54%, 36.4%, 67% and 75%, respectively. Based on these results, the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam can be used for the treatment of suitable pathogenic infections because of its fairly good sensitivity (>80%) to Enterobacteriaceae and P. aeruginosa bacteria. Ceftaroline antibiotics are not recommended to be used as a therapeutic option, because of the high resistance to Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus sp. Further research is needed to determine the molecular mechanism of resistance to Ceftaroline antibiotics
Investigation of the effects of inflammatory and metabolic factors on fracture union in head trauma and long bone fractures
Authors: Sarı Abdülkadir , Erdal Berna , Çelikkol Aliye , Çetin Mehmet Ümit
Published: May 2023

Background/Aim: Fractures are the most common form of trauma in current orthopedic practice. Although studies have shed light on the relationship between the factors affecting the healing process after fracture, this process is still not fully understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in serum biomediator levels and fracture healing in different trauma patterns, such as head trauma (HT), long bone fracture (LBF), a combination of HT + LBF injury (CI), and in different time points of the healing period.

Methods: Forty Wistar rats were included in the study and divided into five groups. Group 1, the donor group, included rats with HT; Group 2 included rats with LBFs who were administered the serum taken from rats in Group 1; Group 3 included the rats with isolated LBFs; and Group 4 the rats with CI. Group 5 comprised the control rats. An experimental closed HT and fracture model was applied to rats. The rats in Groups 2, 3 and 4 were sacrificed on the 10th, 20th, and 30th days. The biomediator levels in the serum taken after sacrification were studied, while closed femoral fracture models were examined radiologically.

Results: Statistically significant differences were found among the groups regarding radiological scores on the 10th, 20th, and 30th days. On Day 10, Group 2a had significantly higher scores than Group 3a (P=0.03), and Group 3a had lower scores than Group 4a (P=0.01). On Day 20, Group 2b had significantly higher scores than Group 3b (P=0.004) but lower than Group 4b (P=0.03). On Day 30, Group 2c had significantly higher scores than Group 3c but lower than Group 4c (P=0.001). The mean Ca, TGF beta 1, beta-catenin, IL-10, IL-17A, TNF alpha, CRP, Wnt-16, ALP, GH, PTH, IL-1 beta, IL-6, and IL-22 levels were significantly different among the groups (P<0.05). No significant difference was observed in the biomediator levels among the groups at different time points of the healing period.

Conclusion: We concluded that inflammatory cytokines (IL-1 beta, IL-6, IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-23, and TNF alpha) were elevated in the early period in individuals with isolated head trauma and that this effect could be transferred to other individuals by serum transfer. On the other hand, the negative relationship between the IL-10 level, which is a negative modulator in fracture union, and callus thickness was significant. Our study contributes by providing a molecular description of the positive union effect transferred between individuals by serum. We believe our findings will play a significant role in developing new therapeutic agents for fracture healing.
The Phenomena of Learning Loss Experienced by Elementary School Students during the Covid-19 Post Pandemic
Authors: Kertih I Wayan , Widiana I Wayan , Suwela Antara I Gede Wahyu
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic caused most students to experience learning loss after joining online learning for almost 2 years. Learning loss is a student's condition experiencing learning setbacks academically due to the factors of the non-sustainable educational process. The study aimed at analyzing the learning loss phenomenon experienced by elementary school students in the COVID-19 post-pandemic situation. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach. The population of the study was 401,321 distributed students, and the sample was gained through conducting two sampling techniques, such as random cluster sampling and accidental sampling, with a final sample of 1,104 students. The data collection methodologies conducted were interview, observation, and questionnaire. The questionnaire used contained 15 questions that had been validated before. The data analysis of the study was conducted interactively using 3 techniques, such as data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. The descriptive analysis was conducted by using the Guttman scale with the percentage statistic technique. The result of the study showed that there were learning loss phenomena in the post-pandemic situation, a condition seen from the researched dimensions in the low and medium categories. Moreover, a high level of learning loss was found in the rural area. This was observed from several things, such as the learning facilities provided, the parent's role, and the learning methodologies conducted. To resolve learning loss, we need to participate all parties in the learning process, which in this context means mending a good relationship with the community and parents to improve the learning quality, which is assisted with innovative learning models. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-014 Full Text: PDF
RESEARCH ON STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THE GOVERNANCE EFFICIENCY OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Authors: Xiao Meng
Published: May 2023

Governance includes the state, the private sector, and civil society, all of which play an important role in sustained human development. The state constructs a feasible political and legal environment, the private sector creates employment and income opportunities, civil society assists in political and social interaction, and mobilizes various forces to participate in economic, social, and political activities. Vocational education is a product of social development, the development of human civilization, and can also be said to be a product of human self-development. And it is a product of development to a special period. Vocational education benefits society, and society can also benefit from vocational education. Promoting social development is a necessary and sacred duty of vocational education. Building an international cooperation platform for vocational education based on regional advantages, development strategies, pillar industries, and talent needs is a key component of the reform of the vocational education system construction. In this context, how to improve the governance system of vocational undergraduate cooperative education, enhance governance efficiency, and provide internal support for the high-quality development of vocational education has become an urgent problem to be solved. This article is based on Sino foreign cooperative education for vocational undergraduate students, studying the basic connotation, specific characterization, and improvement strategies of governance efficiency, providing theoretical support for building a high-quality Sino foreign cooperative education system for vocational education.
DEVELOPMENT OF HEATING AND COOLING THEMAL MODEL FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE AIR COMPRESSOR BASED ON EXPERIMENTAL DATA
Authors: Liu Hao , Lee Jae-Cheon
Published: May 2023

The paper presents how to determine the heating and cooling thermal model for an air compressor of automotive air suspension system by using experimental data. A set of test bench for the air compressor was firstly established. Based on experiment, temperature of the heat sink of the air compressor and air temperature and pressure inside two tanks were obtained. By analyzing heat exchange process of air compressor, the thermal model of air compressor is constructed, including temperature increasing and decreasing process. The calculated results by means of the presented model show that the thermal model can correctly descript the process of temperature variation of the air compressor.
Structural-phase states and micromechanical properties of nanostructured TiAlCuN coatings
Authors: Konstantinov S. V. , Komarov F. F. , Chizhov I. V. , Zaikov V. A.
Published: May 2023

TiAlCuN coatings were deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on substrates of single-crystal silicon, and Titanium Grade2 wafers. To control and manage the coating deposition process by reactive magnetron sputtering, a previously developed modular gas flow control complex (MGFCC) was used. The elemental composition was studied by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The structural-phase state of coatings was examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mechanical properties, such as hardness and Young’s modulus, were investigated by the nanoindentation using a CSM Instruments Nanohardness Tester NHT2 (Switzerland). The influence of deposition parameters such as: Ti and Al content, reactivity degree α, and nitride concentration on structure and mechanical properties was considered. It was found that a decrease in the reactivity degree α from 0.605 to 0.474 leads to a 23 % increase in the deposition rate of TiAlCuN coating. It was detected that adding Cu to the coating content decreases the mean sizes of crystallites and growth columns in comparison with the TiAlN analogues due to its segregation along crystalline boundaries and thus advances better mechanical characteristics. The hardness of TiAlCuN coatings varies in the range of H = 29.3–35.4 GPa, Young’s modulus E = 235.9–267.6 GPa. The impact strength index as the H / E∗ ratio and the plastic deformation resistance index H3 / E∗2 were calculated. The formed nitride coatings are suitable for use in space technologies.