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Factors Affecting Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccination: An Online Survey in Slovenia
Authors: Petravić Luka , Arh Rok , Gabrovec Tina , Jazbec Lucija , Rupčić Nika , Starešinič Nina , Zorman Lea , Pretnar Ajda , Srakar Andrej , Zwitter Matjaž , Slavec Ana
Published: March 2021

While the problem of vaccine hesitancy is not new, it has become more pronounced with the new COVID-19 vaccines and represents an obstacle to resolving the crisis. Even people who would usually trust vaccines and experts now prefer to wait for more information. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Slovenia in December 2020 to find out the attitudes of the population regarding COVID-19 vaccination and the factors that affect these attitudes. Based on 12,042 fully completed questionnaires, we find that higher intention to get vaccinated is associated with men, older respondents, physicians and medical students, respondents who got the influenza vaccination, those who knew someone who had gotten hospitalised or died from COVID-19 and those who have more trust in experts, institutions and vaccines. Nurses and technicians were less likely to get vaccinated. In answers to an open question, sceptics were split into those doubting the quality due to the rapid development of the vaccine and those that reported personal experiences with side effects of prior vaccinations. Although the Slovenian population is diverse in its attitudes towards vaccination, the results are comparable to those found in other countries. However, there are potential limitations to the generalizability of the findings that should be addressed in future studies.
How to Face the Advent of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in IBD Patients: Another Task for Gastroenterologists
Authors: Papa Alfredo , Scaldaferri Franco , Vetrone Lorenzo Maria , Neri Matteo , Gasbarrini Antonio , Lopetuso Loris Riccardo
Published: March 2021

The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented effort to develop vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection since this seems to be the most effective strategy to counter the pandemic. In the past weeks, the administration of vaccines has started in different parts of the world sustaining the hype of significantly containing the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the rapid time lapse from vaccine development to distribution has raised several concerns on its safety and efficacy. This topic is particularly felt by patients with chronic conditions and immumodulating therapies that could compromise their immune system such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we explore the potential future implications of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines introduction in the IBD field, touching upon the clinical experience coming from available data on vaccinations against other infections. We also dissect the factors associated with the acceptability of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, describing the possible strategies that gastroenterologist should adopt to reach the highest rate of vaccinations in IBD patients.
Chimeric VLPs Based on HIV-1 Gag and a Fusion Rabies Glycoprotein Induce Specific Antibodies against Rabies and Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus
Authors: Fontana Diego , Garay Ernesto , Cervera Laura , Kratje Ricardo , Prieto Claudio , Gòdia Francesc
Published: March 2021

Foot and mouth disease is a livestock acute disease, causing economic losses in affected areas. Currently, control of this disease is performed by mandatory vaccination campaigns using inactivated viral vaccines. In this work, we describe the development of a chimeric VLP-based vaccine candidate for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), based on the co-expression of the HIV-1 Gag protein and a novel fusion rabies glycoprotein (RVG), which carries in its N-term the FMDV main antigen: the G-H loop. It is demonstrated by confocal microscopy that both Gag-GFP polyprotein and the G-H loop colocalize at the cell membrane and, that the Gag polyprotein of the HIV virus acts as a scaffold for enveloped VLPs that during the budding process acquires the proteins that are being expressed in the cell membrane. The obtained VLPs were spherical particles of 130 ± 40 nm in diameter (analyzed by TEM, Cryo-TEM and NTA) carrying an envelope membrane that efficiently display the GH-RVG on its surface (analyzed by gold immunolabeling). Immunostainings with a FMDV hyperimmune serum showed that the heterologous antigenic site, genetically fused to RVG, is recognized by specific G-H loop antibodies. Additionally, the cVLPs produced expose the G-H loop to the liquid surrounding (analyzed by specific ELISA). Finally, we confirmed that these FMD cVLPs are able to induce a specific humoral immune response, based on antibodies directed to the G-H loop in experimental animals.
A Descriptive-Multivariate Analysis of Community Knowledge, Confidence, and Trust in COVID-19 Clinical Trials among Healthcare Workers in Uganda
Authors: Kasozi Keneth Iceland , Laudisoit Anne , Osuwat Lawrence Obado , Batiha Gaber El-Saber , Al Omairi Naif E. , Aigbogun Eric , Ninsiima Herbert Izo , Usman Ibe Michael , DeTora Lisa M. , MacLeod Ewan Thomas , Nalugo Halima , Crawley Francis P. , Bierer Barbara E. , Mwandah Daniel Chans , Kato Charles Drago , Kiyimba Kenedy , Ayikobua Emmanuel Tiyo , Lillian Linda , Matama Kevin , Nelly Mak Shui Ching , Onanyang David , Pius Theophilus , Nalumenya David Paul , Ssebuufu Robinson , Rugambwa Nina Olivia , Musoke Grace Henry , Bardosh Kevin , Ochieng Juma John , Ssempijja Fred , Kyamanywa Patrick , Tumwine Gabriel , Alzahrani Khalid J. , Welburn Susan Christina
Published: March 2021

Background—misinformation and mistrust often undermines community vaccine uptake, yet information in rural communities, especially of developing countries, is scarce. This study aimed to identify major challenges associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine clinical trials among healthcare workers and staff in Uganda. Methods—a rapid exploratory survey was conducted over 5 weeks among 260 respondents (66% male) from healthcare centers across the country using an online questionnaire. Twenty-seven questions assessed knowledge, confidence, and trust scores on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials from participants in 46 districts in Uganda. Results—we found low levels of knowledge (i.e., confusing COVID-19 with Ebola) with males being more informed than females (OR = 1.5, 95% CI: 0.7–3.0), and mistrust associated with policy decisions to promote herbal treatments in Uganda and the rushed international clinical trials, highlighting challenges for the upcoming Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccinations. Knowledge, confidence and trust scores were higher among the least educated (certificate vs. bachelor degree holders). We also found a high level of skepticism and possible community resistance to DNA recombinant vaccines, such as the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine. Preference for herbal treatments (38/260; 14.6%, 95% CI: 10.7–19.3) currently being promoted by the Ugandan government raises major policy concerns. High fear and mistrust for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials was more common among wealthier participants and more affluent regions of the country. Conclusion—our study found that knowledge, confidence, and trust in COVID-19 vaccines was low among healthcare workers in Uganda, especially those with higher wealth and educational status. There is a need to increase transparency and inclusive participation to address these issues before new trials of COVID-19 vaccines are initiated.
Simultaneous Regression and Selection in Nonlinear Modal Model Identification
Authors: Van Damme Christopher , Madrid Alecio , Allen Matthew , Hollkamp Joseph
Published: March 2021

High fidelity finite element (FE) models are widely used to simulate the dynamic responses of geometrically nonlinear structures. The high computational cost of running long time duration analyses, however, has made nonlinear reduced order models (ROMs) attractive alternatives. While there are a variety of reduced order modeling techniques, in general, their shared goal is to project the nonlinear response of the system onto a smaller number of degrees of freedom. Implicit Condensation (IC), a popular and non-intrusive technique, identifies the ROM parameters by fitting a polynomial model to static force-displacement data from FE model simulations. A notable drawback of these models, however, is that the number of polynomial coefficients increases cubically with the number of modes included within the basis set of the ROM. As a result, model correlation, updating and validation become increasingly more expensive as the size of the ROM increases. This work presents simultaneous regression and selection as a method for filtering the polynomial coefficients of a ROM based on their contributions to the nonlinear response. In particular, this work utilizes the method of least absolute shrinkage and selection (LASSO) to identify a sparse set of ROM coefficients during the IC regression step. Cross-validation is used to demonstrate accuracy of the sparse models over a range of loading conditions.
Combining Computational Fluid Dynamics and Gradient Boosting Regressor for Predicting Force Distribution on Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine
Authors: Bagalkot Nikhil , Keprate Arvind , Orderløkken Rune
Published: March 2021

The blades of the horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) are generally subjected to significant forces resulting from the flow field around the blade. These forces are the main contributor of the flow-induced vibrations that pose structural integrity challenges to the blade. The study focuses on the application of the gradient boosting regressor (GBR) for predicting the wind turbine response to a combination of wind speed, angle of attack, and turbulence intensity when the air flows over the rotor blade. In the first step, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were carried out on a horizontal axis wind turbine to estimate the force distribution on the blade at various wind speeds and the blade’s attack angle. After that, data obtained for two different angles of attack (4° and 8°) from CFD acts as an input dataset for the GBR algorithm, which is trained and tested to obtain the force distribution. An estimated variance score of 0.933 and 0.917 is achieved for 4° and 8°, respectively, thus showing a good agreement with the force distribution obtained from CFD. High prediction accuracy and less time consumption make GBR a suitable alternative for CFD to predict force at various wind velocities for which CFD analysis has not been performed.
Improving Radar-Based Rainfall Forecasts by Long Short-Term Memory Network in Urban Basins
Authors: Nguyen Duc Hai , Kim Jeong-Bae , Bae Deg-Hyo
Published: March 2021

Radar-based rainfall forecasts are widely used extrapolation algorithms that are popular in systems of precipitation for predicting up to six hours in lead time. Nevertheless, the reliability of rainfall forecasts gradually declines for heavy rain events with lead time due to the lack of predictability. Recently, data-driven approaches were commonly implemented in hydrological problems. In this research, the data-driven models were developed based on the data obtained from a radar forecasting system named McGill Algorithm for Precipitation nowcasting by Lagrangian Extrapolation (MAPLE) and ground rain gauges. The data included thirteen urban stations in the five metropolitan cities located in South Korea. The twenty-five data points of MAPLE surrounding each rain station were utilized as the model input, and the observed rainfall at the corresponding gauges were used as the model output. The results showed superior capabilities of long short-term memory (LSTM) network in improving 180-min rainfall forecasts at the stations based on a comparison of five different data-driven models, including multiple linear regression (MLR), multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS), multi-layer perceptron (MLP), basic recurrent neural network (RNN), and LSTM. Although the model still produced an underestimation of extreme rainfall values at some examined stations, this study proved that the LSTM could provide reliable performance. This model can be an optional method for improving rainfall forecasts at the stations for urban basins.
Estimation of the Climate Change Impact on the Hydrological Balance in Basins of South-Central Chile
Authors: Martínez-Retureta Rebeca , Aguayo Mauricio , Abreu Norberto J , Stehr Alejandra , Duran-Llacer Iongel , Rodríguez-López Lien , Sauvage Sabine , Sánchez-Pérez José-Miguel
Published: March 2021

In this study, the SWAT (Soil Water Assessment Tool) hydrological model is implemented to determine the effect of climate change on various hydrological components in two basins located in the foothills of the Andes: the Quino and Muco river basins. The water cycle is analyzed by comparing the model results to climatic data observed in the past (1982–2016) to understand its trend behaviors. Then, the variations and geographical distribution of the components of the hydrological cycle were analyzed using the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP)8.5 climate scenario to model two periods considering the immediate future (2020–2049) and intermediate future (2050–2079). In this way, in the study area, it is predicted that yearly average temperatures will increase up to 1.7 °C and that annual average precipitation will decrease up to 210 mm for the intermediate future. Obtained results show that the analyzed parameters presented the same trend behavior for both periods of time; however, a greater impact can be expected in the intermediate future. According to the spatial distribution, the impact worsens for all the parameters as the elevation increases in both basins. The model depicted that yearly average evapotranspiration would increase around 5.26% and 5.81% for Quino and Muco basins, respectively, due to the large increase in temperature. This may cause, when combined with the precipitation lessening, a decrease around 9.52% and 9.73% of percolation, 2.38% and 1.76% of surface flow, and 7.44% and 8.14% of groundwater for Quino and Muco basins, respectively, with a consequent decrease of the water yield in 5.25% and 4.98% in the aforementioned watersheds, respectively.
Nanoparticles Modified With Cationic Thiol Surfactant as Efficient Inhibitors for the Corrosion of Carbon Steel
Authors: Azzam Eid M. S. , Sami Radwa M. , Alenezi Khalaf M. , El Moll Hani , Haque A.
Published: March 2021

In this work, we report synthesis, characterization and corrosion inhibition properties of cationic thiol surfactant-capped silver (SC-Ag-NPs) and gold (SC-Au-NPs) nanoparticles. SC-Ag-NPs and SC-Au-NPs were characterized using regular techniques include TEM. Corrosion study was carried out using carbon steel (CS) in 3.5% NaCl aqueous solution and characterized using multiple electrochemical techniques. Our results suggest that the paint containing SC-Ag-NPs and SC-Au-NPs endow efficient corrosion protection to the CS. Especially, SC-Au-NPs based paint form a stronger barrier between the metal and the corrosive ions, leading to better inhibition properties.
Theory of technological mode in the structural analysis of growth of Russian economy
Authors: Sukharev O.S. , Voronchikhina E.N.
Published: March 2021

The article gives a detailed commentary on the theory of technological structures developed in line with the modern Russian economic school (first of all — by academician S. Yu. Glaziev and his associates), and an attempt is made to develop it in a number of methodological, theoretical-content and methodical aspects. In this target context, the authors, starting from the existing taxonomy of technological orders, firstly, touch upon not only the issue of identifying (measuring) structures, but also the problem of assessing the contribution of the latter to economic growth. Secondly, they propose an approach to solving the problem of assessing the influence of macroeconomic policy instruments on each of the structures identified by science, which has not yet been solved by domestic and foreign scientists. This means instrumentalizing the theory of technological structures and expanding the scope of its application. We are talking about the use of the considered theory not only in the structural analysis of economic growth and technological changes in the national economy, but also in the development of a strategy for the development of the national economy, in the selection of economic policy instruments. At the same time, it is proposed to put such selection on a solid basis for the application of precise methods. Several dozen regressions have been analyzed for the basic tools of macro-policy — with the rejection of factors and the choice of equations for the best statistics.
Non-Hermitian Skin Effect in a Non-Hermitian Electrical Circuit
Authors: Liu Shuo , Shao Ruiwen , Ma Shaojie , Zhang Lei , You Oubo , Wu Haotian , Xiang Yuan Jiang , Cui Tie Jun , Zhang Shuang
Published: March 2021

The conventional bulk-boundary correspondence directly connects the number of topological edge states in a finite system with the topological invariant in the bulk band structure with periodic boundary condition (PBC). However, recent studies show that this principle fails in certain non-Hermitian systems with broken reciprocity, which stems from the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE) in the finite system where most of the eigenstates decay exponentially from the system boundary. In this work, we experimentally demonstrate a 1D non-Hermitian topological circuit with broken reciprocity by utilizing the unidirectional coupling feature of the voltage follower module. The topological edge state is observed at the boundary of an open circuit through an impedance spectra measurement between adjacent circuit nodes. We confirm the inapplicability of the conventional bulk-boundary correspondence by comparing the circuit Laplacian between the periodic boundary condition (PBC) and open boundary condition (OBC). Instead, a recently proposed non-Bloch bulk-boundary condition based on a non-Bloch winding number faithfully predicts the number of topological edge states.
Friendship in literature
Authors: C Divyabharathi
Published: March 2021

Various relationships complement human life. The majority of such relationships may be some kind of blood relationship or a forced relationship. But only a relationship of ‘friendship’ is chosen according to man’s will. It is strengthened based on properties. Our literature highlights such friendships in a number of ways. Also, this article is unique in that it tells you how to maintain good friendships, how to accept acceptable friendships, and how to maintain good friendships.
KONSEP KEPENTINGAN UMUM DALAM PENGADAAN TANAH DIHUBUNGKAN DENGAN KEPASTIAN HUKUM
Authors: Asmorowati RR. Meiti
Published: March 2021

The debate arises regarding the meaning of the concept of public interest. The concept of public interest changes, not the same/different so it is not clear, not firm and not standard, both in regulations, in the opinion of experts, in court decisions, and the implementation of land acquisition. As a result of the concept of public interest is interpreted differently, namely interpreted in the interests of the private, business (commercial) and financiers to seek maximum profits. The research approach used is juridical normative, with the nature of descriptive-analytical research. The research source uses secondary data consisting of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The results of the first research are the concept of public interest in land acquisition, that the concept of public interest is regulated in several laws and regulations, in the opinion of experts, court decisions, and implementation of non-standard land acquisition. The concept of public interest in Article 1 Number (6) of Law No. 2 of 2012 is not clear. For this reason, the concept of public interest is made standard so that it is not interpreted differently, that is, interpreted for business purposes in the context of seeking profit. If interpreted for business purposes, it is not useful for everyone, including the community and the state. The results of the research of the two concepts of public interest in the land acquisition are related to legal certainty, that the concept of public interest is regulated in several laws and regulations, in the opinion of experts, court decisions, and the implementation of non-standard land acquisition, then there is no legal certainty. The concept of public interest in Article 1 Number (6) of Law No. 2 of 2012 is unclear which ultimately does not provide legal certainty. The meaning of legal certainty is order, what is allowed, and what is not allowed. To guarantee legal certainty, the concept of public interest in the article is added to the element of public interest that is not for business purposes, so that the article is in the interest of the nation, state, and society as much as possible for the prosperity of the people and not for business. Keywords : Public Interest, Land Acquisition, Benefit Principle.
REGULASI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER BAGI MAHASISWA DI FAKULTAS HUKUM UNIVERSITAS SURYAKANCANA DALAM RANGKA MENINGKATKAN SOFTSKILL DAN LITERASI KEUANGAN
Authors: Utami Tanti Kirana , Aridhayandi M. Rendi
Published: March 2021

Student morality and character are in the spotlight when experiencing erosion, so character education that has been taught is not only a learning theory but a practice of student life when studying on campus. Through the development of an innovative curriculum that aims to improve skills through training to improve student soft skills and finance is very important because in these training activities students can further improve life skills (soft skills) and financial management skills that can support student readiness to enter the job market. and the business world, which can then help improve their economic welfare in the future with a training program to improve soft skills and finance or Financial Life Skills (FLS). The Faculty of Law, Suryakancana University refers to various applicable laws and regulations, which are set forth in the form of a Dean's decree regarding graduate competence.Keywords :     Financial Life Skill (FLS), Character, Morality, Training Soft Skills Improvement.
Preregistration and Registered Reports
Authors: Reich Justin
Published: March 2021

Preregistration and registered reports are two promising open science practices for increasing transparency in the scientific process. In particular, they create transparency around one of the most consequential distinctions in research design: the data analytics decisions made before data collection and post-hoc decisions made afterwards. Preregistration involves publishing a time-stamped record of a study design before data collection or analysis. Registered reports are a publishing approach that facilitates the evaluation of research without regard for the direction or magnitude of findings. In this paper, I evaluate opportunities and challenges for these open science methods, offer initial guidelines for their use, explore relevant tensions around new practices, and illustrate examples from educational psychology and social science. This paper was accepted for publication in Educational Psychologist volume 56, issue 2; scheduled for April 2021, as a part of a special issue titled, “Educational psychology in the open science era.”This preprint has been peer reviewed, but not copy edited by the journal and may differ from the final published version. The DOI of the final published version is: [insert preprint DOI number]. Once the article is published online, it will be available at the following permanent link: [insert doi link]
Perfil e caracterização da formação pedagógica de preceptores de estágio curricular de saúde coletiva
Authors: Omena Karini Vieira Menezes de , Costa Paulo José Medeiros de Souza , Ferreira Ana Carolina Rocha Gomes
Published: March 2021

Os estágios são importantes cenários para a aquisição de saberes e práticas na formação de profissionais da saúde. A atuação dos profissionais preceptores de estágio requer uma formação didático-pedagógica para embasar os processos de ensino e aprendizagem que permeiam esse período da formação acadêmica. Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil e a formação pedagógica dos preceptores de estágio curricular de saúde coletiva. Trata-se de pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, com uso de entrevista semiestruturada e os dados submetidos à análise de conteúdo. A pesquisa foi realizada com 13 supervisores de estágio curricular de saúde coletiva de uma universidade pública estadual do Nordeste brasileiro, após critério de saturação como referencial numérico. Resultados: perfil jovem de supervisores, todas do sexo feminino e revelam que a maioria dos preceptores de estágio atua sem formação didático-pedagógica específica para o exercício de preceptoria de estágio. Conclusão: infere-se que os preceptores de estágio de saúde coletiva necessitam de formação docente.
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Topological Spaces Model
Authors: Abbas Hind Fadhil
Published: March 2021

The fusion of technology and science is a very complex and scientific phenomenon that still carries mysteries that need to be understood. To unravel these phenomena, mathematical models are beneficial to treat different systems with unpredictable system elements. Here, the generalized intuitionistic fuzzy ideal is studied with topological space. These concepts are useful to analyze new generalized intuitionistic models. The basic structure is studied here with various relations between the generalized intuitionistic fuzzy ideals and the generalized intuitionistic fuzzy topologies. This study includes intuitionistic fuzzy topological spaces (IFS); the fundamental deﬁnitions of intuitionistic fuzzy Hausdorﬀ space; intuitionistic fuzzy regular space; intuitionistic fuzzy normal space; intuitionistic fuzzy continuity; operations on IFS, the compactness and separation axioms.
Good Governance of Zakat Institutions: A Literature Review
Authors: Adiwijaya Zainal Alim , Suprianto Edy
Published: March 2021

This study describes the characteristics of zakat institutions, which can be classified as institutions with good governance. This study summarizes the characteristics of good governance in zakat institutions that have been analyzed in previous research from various countries. Several studies were collected from Scopus-indexed journals with a Q1-Q4 range. This study used the “Charting the Field” method to sort the articles based on the topic, discussion, year, and source. We concluded that in order to for a zakat institution to be considered a good-governance institution, it must meet several criteria, such as distribution criteria, efficiency, and financial reporting. Following these characteristics, this study also provides the positive impacts in zakat institutions if the institutions can perform good governance. The positive impacts obtained from previous research are poverty alleviation, the impact toward the users of zakat institutions, and the life guarantee for muallaf.
The Effectiveness of Fish Scale Waste-Synthesized Chitosan and Food-Grade Chitosan as Corrosion Inhibitor
Authors: Gapsari Femiana , Dewi Franscisca G. U. , Wijaya  , Setyarini Putu H. , Hidayatullah Syarif
Published: March 2021

Organic chitosan synthesized from fish scales and food-grade chitosan were investigated, via the potentiodynamic polarization method, as potential corrosion inhibitors on ASTM A36 iron in 3.5% NaCl solution. The results of the study revealed that chitosan, both food-grade and that synthesized from fish scales, inhibited the corrosion of ASTM A36 iron in 3.5% NaCl solution. The source of the chitosan did not have any effects on the chitosan’s behavior or potential. The inhibitor efficiency value increased as the chitosan concentration increased. The optimum concentration of the two types of chitosan was 3000 ppm; the inhibitor efficiency value decreased when the inhibitor concentration was increased to4000 ppm. This inhibitor efficiency value change occurred because at 4000 ppm, the inhibitor concentration exceeded the best conditions to form a protective layer on the surface of ASTM A36 iron. Chitosan is cathodic, regardless of the source, and both types of chitosan were similar in terms of polarization type, adsorption, and isothermal adsorption. The isothermal adsorption interaction of chitosan (from either source) followed Temkin-type kinetics with the ASTM A36 iron and had chemisorption characteristics.
Study of Kinetics and Inhibition Efficiency by Isoquinoline-5-Carboxaldehyde for Carbon Steel Corrosion in HCl
Authors: Al-Uqaily Raheem A.H. , Al-Bayaty Subhi A. , Al-Mayyahi Sattar O. Maiws
Published: March 2021

In this paper, a study of kinetics and inhibition efficiency by isoquinoline-5-carboxaldehyde of carbon steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid is conducted. The method of weight loss and hydrogen gas evolution was used with various inhibitor concentrations ranging from 150-450 parts per million with several temperatures from 40-60°C. Our results showed that increasing inhibitor concentrations and temperature led to an increase in the inhibition efficiency; this indicates both the adsorption of a film layer on a metal surface and the efficacy of the inhibitor by the attendance of oxygen and nitrogen atoms that have an active part in the adsorption process. In this study entropy, activation, and enthalpy energy were calculated.
Vietnam’s Policies on Climate Change: Practical Implementation and Some Challenges
Authors: Huong Tran Thi
Published: March 2021

This study analyzes climate change policies and highlights encouraging practices as well as continuing challenges of effective multilevel climate governance in practice. The research is based on a quantitative analysis method using the outcomes from multi-stakeholders, policy-makers, researchers and representatives from non-governmental organizations. Study results touched on the following areas: (1) Vietnam’s policies on climate change, (2) multilevel activites implemented to copewith climate change, and (3) some barriers impedingthe implementation of climate change policies in practice.The study is written for both policy-makers and development practitioners working in Vietnam to facilitate development of multi-stakeholder, multilevel partnerships that are grounded in community engagement from the outset, with the aim of overcoming barriers to translate policies more effectively into on-the-ground action.
Conflict Management Model of Organization from Molucca’s Cultural Perspective
Authors: Fenanlampir Albertus
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of consumer sentiments on purchase intention toward foreign products and to determine which personality traits are responsible for the formation of consumer sentiments. In this study, we employed Structural Equation Modeling to test the research model using data collected from a survey of 400 young Vietnamese consumers in Ho Chi Minh City. The results provide empirical evidence of the positive impact of consumer cosmopolitanism and xenocentrism on consumers’ purchase intention toward foreign products. Furthermore, through this study, we indicated that certain personality traits shape consumer sentiments. Generally speaking, in the context of foreign consumption, there is an enhanced link between personality traits and purchase intention via the mediating role of consumer sentiments. Theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed.
Mediating Roles of Ethical Judgments and Life Satisfaction Related to Religious Commitments and Consumer Loyalty
Authors: Phi Ho Dinh , Nguyen Phuong V.
Published: March 2021

Previous studies on religiosity and consumer behavior highlight that religion influences consumers in areas such as life satisfaction, trust, ethics, and materialism. However, research has yet to establish a comprehensive framework that investigates the influences that specific religious commitments have on consumer behaviors, such as life satisfaction, ethical judgments, and loyalty intentions, which is the main purpose of this study. Taking Catholic affiliation in the Vietnamese context, this study aims to expand on the findings from previous literature on the relationship between religiosity and consumer behaviors. The study combines considerable ethical judgments and life satisfaction to investigate their mediating roles in the interrelation between religious commitments and consumer loyalty at convenience stores. In doing so, we used the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling approach to examine the research hypotheses, as we used data from a survey taken by 388 Catholics. These findings illustrate that life satisfaction plays an essential mediating role in connecting religious commitments to consumer loyalty. In contrast, ethical judgments have a strong mediating influence on the interrelation between intrinsic religiosity and consumer loyalty. The results offer an insight into the perspective of business enterprises with reference to the sociology of religion.
Store Environment and Impulsive Buying: The Changing Dynamics of Consumer Behavior
Authors: Sindhu Mahwish , Kloep Michael J.
Published: March 2021

The objective of this study is to identify the contribution of a store environment—through the urge to buy impulsively—to impulse buying. A “survival of the fittest” approach is reaching its peak in business; therefore, this competitive attitude is pushing businesses and markets to be optimally attractive. A majority of brand-conscious people are attracted to the ambiance of shopping places in addition to product features and prices. Dubai-UAE is emerging into the global limelight as the top retail shopping destination in the Middle East North African region because 62% of the world’s leading retail brands are present there. Primary data, using a closed-ended, 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, was collected from the customers of the prominent shopping malls operating in Dubai. This data was intended to explore the role of store environments and their antecedents (e.g., music, light, layout, and employees) in impulsive buying. The analysis used structure equation modeling, which revealed that there exists a significant connectivity amongst store and mall environments, impulsive buying, and the urge to buy impulsively. Furthermore, mediation of the “urge to buy impulsively” is explored. Based on these findings, conglomerates, Small and Medium Enterprises should focus on the ambiance of the stores and malls rather than merely focusing on the product pricing and functionality.
Factors Affecting Earning Response Coefficient at LQ-45 Company in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Indrayati  , Rahmat Basuki , Slamet
Published: March 2021

This study examines the influence and relationship of the independent variables of capital structure, earnings management, management performance, earnings, and asset growth. Besides, it focuses on auditor opinion, stock prices, return expectations, the Good Corporate Governance, and the Investment Opportunity Set on the dependent variable, namely, the earnings response coefficient. The samples used were companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange LQ-45 group and 175 other companies. The research method is event research that explains the influence of capital structure factors, earnings management, asset growth, stock price changes, and other factors, including the Indonesia Stock Exchange index on earnings response coefficient. This study shows that capital structure, dividends, and asset growth significantly affect the Earnings Response Coefficient. In contrast, earnings management, earnings growth, performance, auditor opinion, Good Corporate Governance, and Investment Opportunity Sets do not significantly affect the Earnings Response Coefficient.
Antecedents and Consequences of Entrepreneur Imaginativeness
Authors: Widodo  , Nuhayatie Tatiek
Published: March 2021

This article aims to develop the entrepreneurial imaginativeness model (creative imaginativeness, social imaginativeness, practical imaginativeness) towards new product development performance with the antecedent of experience intensity. The respondents of this study are the 220 leaders of the Batik Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The analysis technique in this study uses Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS software. The finding of this study is the main priority of entrepreneurial imaginativeness model development towards new product development performance by increasing creative imaginativeness, with indicators as follows: (1) I consider myself to be inventive; (2) I consider myself to be innovative; (3) I demonstrate originality in my work; and (4) I like to create original work. Creative imaginativeness is developed by experience intensity with the indicators as follows: (1) Business management; (2) Handling consumer complaints; (3) Good relations with outside parties; and (4) Handling dynamics.
PENGARUH PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DAN KEMAMPUAN PENGGUNA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI DI KANTOR KECAMATAN MALILI
Authors: Haeruddin Muhammad Ainul , Marjuni Sukmawati , Abubakar Herminawati
Published: March 2021

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Human resource management is an effort to direct and manage human resources in an organization to be able to think and act as expected by the organization. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of information technology implementation on employee performance with user ability as a moderator variable at the Malili District Office. Data collection techniques through_observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires, while the data analysis techniques used are descriptive analysis, validity and reliability, classical assumption test, multiple_linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the implementation of information technology has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, the user ability has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and the user ability as a moderator variable is able to moderate the effect of the information technology implementation on employee performance.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA DI POLDA SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Darwis Darwis , Abubakar Herminawati , Abduh Thamrin
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi dan budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara di Polda Sulsel. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analisis regresi linear berganda. Sampel diambil dengan teknik “cluster sampling” sebanyak enam puluh satu orang dari populasi sebanyak seratus lima puluh tiga orang. Dari hasil analisis membuktikan bahwa ada pengaruh signifikan antara motivasi terhadap kinerja artinya kebutuhan akan pencapaian prestasi (need of achievement), kebutuhan akan kekuasaan (need of power, nPow), dan kebutuhan akan afiliasi (need of affiliation, nAff) mempengaruhi kinerja dari ASN di Polda Sulsel, demikian pula budaya organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja artinya ASN di Polda Sulsel sudah menanamkan nilai-nilai Panca Prasetya Korps Pegawai Republik Indonesia dan Tribrata sebagai pedoman dan falsafah hidup dalam setiap pelaksanaan tugas.
The research objective was to test the effect of motivation and organizational culture on the performance of the State Civil Servants at the South Sulawesi Regional Police. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple regression analysis methods. The samples taken by “cluster sampling” technique were sixty one people from a population of one hundred and fifty three people. The analysis proves that there is a significant effect of motivation on performance, which means that the need for achievement, the need for power and the need for affiliation affect the performance of the State Civil Servants at the South Sulawesi Regional Police, and organizational culture has a significant effect on performance as well, meaning that civil servants in the South Sulawesi Regional Police already implement Panca Prasetya Korpri and Tribrata as a guide and philosophy of life in every task implementation.
A STUDY OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY RESOURCES IN A TERTIARY
CARE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
Authors: Bhardwaj Nitin Dutt , Kumar Amit , Singh Supriya , Momin John Paul G.
Published: March 2021

Aim: To study resources under corporate social responsibility of a tertiary care government hospital. Objectives: To identify revenue resources
and identify resources under corporate social responsibility. Methodology: The study was conducted in tertiary care government hospital. It was a
cross sectional, observational and descriptive type of study. Duration of study was 4 weeks. The data was collected by observational checklist.
Parameters taken were various sources of revenue and various resources under CSR. Total Results: funds received under CSR for 2019 was 27
crore 99 lakh 85 thousand [Power Grid (48.73%), UPPCL (40.16%), Helping Hands (10.68%), State Bank of India (0.43%).] The funds received
for doss house (48.73%), Burn unit (40.16%) and Paediatric oncology building (10.68%). Conclusion: CSR is a good source for non-patient
revenue generation. CSR should be further explored in order to meet additional requirements not catered under routine budget allocation.
INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI KARAKTER PADA ANAK MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BEYOND CENTER AND CIRCLE TIME (BCCT) DI TKIT LUQMANUL HAKIM
Authors: Rohaeni Anie
Published: March 2021

Pendidikan anak usia dini atau sering yang disingkat Paud adalah pendidikan yang diberikan kepada anak usia nol sampai enam tahun. Pendidikan anak usia dini disebut juga pendidikan usia prasekolah, taman bermain, atau taman kanak – kanak. BCCT atau Beyond Center and Circle Time menurut Nidar (2009: 53), Merupakan suatu pendekatan dalam pendidikan anak usia dini dimana dalam pelaksanaannya anak dituntut aktif dan kreatif dalam kegiatan disentra-sentra, artinya anak aktif mencoba dan bereksperimen sendiri sehingga anak belajar dari pengalaman yang diperolehnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Adapun hasil yang diperoleh, penanaman nilai-nilai karakter disini, diantaranya adanya tempat, sarana dan prasarana seperti, gedung sekolah, ruang kelas, ruang guru, media sentra yang mendukung terselenggaranya proses pembelajara sentra, goodwill Yayasan yang mengizinkan dan mendukung unit TK untuk menggunakan model pembelajaran sentra, Lembaga memberi kesempatan bagi guru, khususnya tim kurikulum untuk mendalami ilmu tentang sentra, baik melalui pelatihan maupun study banding. Kesimpulan yang didapat Evaluasi Internalisasi nilai-nilai karakter pada anak melalui model pembelajaran BCCT (Beyond Centers and Circle Time) di TKIT Luqmanul Hakim menggunakan catatan anekdot dilakukan untuk melakukan pencatatan mengenai perilaku-perilaku anak, tidak hanya perilaku buruk anak saja yang dicatat namun mencatat juga perilaku baik anak
POTENSI MADU KELE BALI DAN KOMBINASINYA DENGAN VCO SEBAGAI ANTIACNE
Authors: Leliqia Ni Putu Eka , Trisna Ni Kadek Cornelia Ayu , Paramita Ni Luh Putu Vidya
Published: March 2021

Jerawat (acne) merupakan penyakit kulit yang ditandai dengan adanya peradangan kronis yang salah satu penyebabnya yaitu keberadaan koloni bakteri Propionibacterium acnes dan Staphylococcus aureus. Salah satu kombinasi bahan herbal yang diduga memiliki aktivitas antibakteri untuk terapi jerawat yaitu kombinasi madu dan VCO. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui potensi madu kele Bali dan kombinasinya dengan VCO sebagai antiacne. Kandungan fitokimia dari sampel uji yaitu madu kele dan VCO ditentukan berdasarkan metode yang sesuai. Aktivitas antibakteri tunggal dari madu kele dan VCO diuji menggunakan metode mikrodilusi dan metode difusi agar terhadap P. acnes (isolat klinis) dan S. aureus (ATCC 6538). Metode mikrodilusi checkerboard digunakan untuk menentukan efek kombinasi madu kele dan VCO. Berdasarkan hasil skrining fitokimia, di dalam madu kele terkandung senyawa, saponin, flavonoid, polifenol, dan steroid/triterpenoid sedangkan dalam VCO terdapat senyawa tanin, flavonoid, dan steroid/triterpenoid. Madu kele memiliki aktivitas antibakteri dengan nilai KHM dan KBM berturut-turut 3,12%v/v; 12,5%v/v terhadap P. acnes, dan 6,25%v/v; 25%v/v terhadap S. aureus. Sedangkan VCO memiliki aktivitas antibakteri yang lebih rendah dibanding madu kele terhadap kedua bakteri uji (KHM 25%v/v; KBM 50%v/v). Efek kombinasi madu kele Bali dengan VCO bersifat aditif dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri penyebab jerawat P. acnes dan S. aureus sehingga berpotensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai antiacne.
HIDROKSIKLOROKUIN UNTUK PENGOBATAN SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Authors: Yerlina Yerlina
Published: March 2021

COVID-19 merupakan penyakit dengan resiko penularan yang sangat tinggi dan menyebar dengan cepat ke seluruh dunia. WHO menyatakan penyakit ini sebagai pandemi. Hidroksiklorokuin diyakini memiliki efek potensial sebagai terapi pengobatan dan profilaksis pada pasien COVID-19, meskipun masih terdapat kekhawatiran akan adanya efek samping.Hidroksiklorokuin dapat menghambat masuknya virus SAR-VoC-2 ke dalam sel inang dan  menghambat atau memperlambat proses replikasi virus SAR-VoC-2 di dalam sel inang. Aktivitas imunomodulator hidroksiklorokuin diharapkan dapat membantu proses pemulihan pasien COVID-19.Artikel merupakan kajian literatur untuk melihat sifat farmakokinetik dan farmakodinamik, efek samping serta efektivitas Hidroksiklorokuin pada pengobatan COVID-19. Hasil diskusi menyatakan efek antivirus hidroksiklorokuin dengan beberapa mekanisme kerjanya, diyakini aman digunakan sebagai terapi profilaksis dengan dosis dan durasi pemakaian yang direkomendasikan, yang diberikan kepada ODP dan PDP sehingga diharapkan dapat menurunkan tingkat keparahan penyakit.Kata kunci :   COVID-19, SAR-VoC-2, Hidroksiklorokuin, ODP, PDP.
Pengaruh Implementasi Pelayanan Farmasi Klinis Terhadap Medication Error di RSUD Pariaman
Authors: Kumalasari Intan
Published: March 2021

Insiden medication error biasanya tidak diketahui secara langsung karena sering diibaratkan dengan fenomena gunung es. Dengan adanya pelayanan farmasi klinis diharapkan medication error bisa diketahui sebelum mencapai pasien. Kebanyakan kasus medication error yang diakibatkan oleh penggunaan obat, medication error baru dilaporkan setelah terjadinya efek yang tidak diharapkan dari pemakaian obat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implementasi pelaksanaan dan peran pelayanan farmasi klinis dalam mencegah dan memonitoring medication error di RSUD Pariaman. Metode penelitian dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara mengenai pelayanan farmasi klinis yang dilakukan oleh apoteker terhadap pasien rawat inap di RSUD Pariaman. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh hasil bahwa penerapan pelayanan farmasi klinis di RSUD Pariaman belum optimal sehingga belum mempunyai pengaruh yang significan dalam mengatasi medication error. Disarankan agar RSUD Pariaman melengkapi sarana dan prasaranan termasuk regulasi dan dokumen yang dibutuhkan dalam menunjang kegiatan pelayanan farmasi klinis. Serta diharapkan adanya monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap pelayanan farmasi klinis secara berkala sehingga dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan hidup pasien, peran apoteker, dan mutu rumah sakit.