bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Financial Autonomy in Public Hospitals Under the Ministry of Health in Vietnam
Authors: Huyen Vu Thi Ngoc , Anh Nguyen Hoai , Van Hoang Khanh
Published: August 2024

The financial autonomy mechanism has given public hospitals in Vietnam, especially those affiliated with the Ministry of Health, the opportunity to be more proactive in managing their finances and assets, making efficient use of the state budget that has been allotted, and generating extra-budgetary revenue by expanding the range of medical examination and treatment services that their units provide. The need for financial autonomy in public hospitals has brought up a number of concerns, nevertheless, from the development and efficient use of financial resources to management techniques and regulatory frameworks. Using SPSS 22 software, the authors gathered survey data from 42 public hospitals under the Ministry of Health, with 84 survey questionnaires distributed and 75 completed. They then evaluated the degree to which various factors influenced the financial autonomy of these hospitals as of right now. The findings show that the degree of financial autonomy is favourably influenced by the state's financial policy mechanism, medical personnel qualifications, employee qualifications, and facility qualities. The team of writers makes a number of recommendations to improve the financial autonomy mechanism for public hospitals under the Ministry of Health in the future based on these results.
Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Analysis of Certain Wells and Sources of The Oulmes Water Table, Morocco
Authors: Akkaoui Omar , Najy Mohamed , Lachhab Mohamed , Mimouni Naim El , Maaroufi Manal , Elghrifi Youssef , Belghyti Driss
Published: August 2024

Water is a constant concern of all times and places, becoming a question of life and death. It is threatened today by anthropogenic or natural pollution. These waters constitute the main source of drinking water supply for the city of Oulmes. The present study focuses on the hydrogeochemical and bacteriological characterization of certain springs and well water in Oulmes Town, Central Moroccan. The methodology adopted consists of characterizing the physico-chemical and bacteriological properties, by following the spatial variation of the contents of the water pollution indicators of certain wells and sources in the study area, and this, by companions of the samples which were carried out and was subject to analysis at the laboratory level according to evaluation techniques. The results of the physicochemical analyses revealed that the values of the parameters such as pH (6.72), temperature (16.99 °C), and Salinity (0.51 mg/L) conformed to the WHO potability standards. The bacteriological (Total coliforms (0 to more than 250 CFU/100 ml), Fecal coliforms (0 and 34 CFU/100 ml), fecal streptococci (0 and 37 CFU/100 ml) Pseudomonas aeruginosa (0 and 100 CFU/100 ml)) study confirmed that the water from the wells and sources showed pollution of bacterial origin. Using these waters for human consumption without treatment may endanger the populations with the risks of hydric diseases.
Pembuatan Aplikasi Mengenai Flora dan Fauna Berbasis Multimedia
Authors: Lullail Jamal
Published: August 2024

Pada saat ini kita berada pada zaman dimana smartphone dan internet sudah dipakai oleh semua orang, bahkan anak-anak yang masih dibawah umur. Namun, dampak negatif dari perkembangan zaman ini adalah anak-anak khususnya anak sekolah dasar tidak tertarik untuk menerima materi yang diberikan oleh para guru di sekolah. Karena pelajaran Flora dan Fauna / SAINS khususnya di SD Negeri 003 Tambusai Utara menjadi pelajaran yang tidak terlalu diminati oleh siswa, dikarenakan pembelajaran yang hanya menggunakan buku membuat siswa jadi mudah bosan dan malas untuk belajar. Salah satu solusi yang dapat digunakan untuk membantu menyelesaikan masalah ini adalah dengan membangun sebuah aplikasi pembelajaran. Aplikasi yang dibangun berisikan animasi Flora dan Fauna, penjelasan Flora dan Fauna, quiz, dan terdapat suara di tombol maupun di halaman aplikasinya. Aplikasi ini dapat membantu guru dan orang tua siswa dalam proses belajar mengajar di sekolah maupun di rumah, dengan tampilan visual dari aplikasi yang menarik untuk anak belajar Flora dan Fauna. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan UAT menunjukkan persentase yang cukup tinggi yaitu 82,6% sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi ini dapat diterima dengan baik.
Marketing Strategy of Byte Dance to Operate TikTok
Authors: Fan Yu
Published: August 2024

Don’t know when to started, TikTok started to stand out from all short video platforms. The emergence of TikTok not only changes people’s leisure and entertainment mean and reading habits, but also changes people’s value orientation, forming a modern TikTok culture and having a profound impact on information dissemination. After the domestic germination and expansion to overseas market, TikTok has become the top stream of the short video industry. With the continuous development of network technology, TikTok has met the needs of social development and satisfied customers’ need. However, as the development of advertisement and live streaming on TikTok, the user experience which directly related to the customer loyalty and user stickness has been more or less influenced. One of the difficulties of TikTok’s future development is commercial monetization. In order to keep operation, TikTok should focus on improve user experience and increase customer stickness. The most common way to acheive commercial monetization is to consume user experience, but TikTok’s goal is to pursue a brand-new method to ahceive commercial monetization without expending customer loyalty.
Digital Media Promote the Development of Creative Industry: Take Traditional Culture and Intangible Heritage as an Example
Authors: Zhao Yanjun
Published: August 2024

Nowadays, an increasing number of individuals realize the significance of preserving the promoting traditional cultural and intangible heritage. This phenomenon has gained significant attention in recent years, and this paper aims to synthesize the existing research. The research goal for this paper is to delve into the literature of digital media and the creative industry, with a focus on understanding its impact on its role and application. Through the analysis, this paper hopes to contribute new insights to the existing research on the propaganda of traditional culture and intangible heritage by using social media. Specifically, the essay aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional culture. It is found that social media primarily has positive effects on promotion of intangible heritage. Social builds a bridge between the individuals and traditional culture, making more people know about the intangible heritage. With the findings, the study contributes to the preservation and revitalization of traditional culture in the digital era.
Exploring Language Boredom among Non-English Major Students in English Language Learning
Authors: Yue Xinran
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the phenomenon of boredom experienced by non-English major college students in their English language learning, aiming to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing boredom, such as language proficiency levels and gender. Additionally, it aims to guide educators in effectively addressing negative emotions and enhancing students’ efficiency in acquiring English skills. Employing quantitative research methods including surveys and statistical analysis, this study collects data on the frequency, intensity, triggers of English boredom, as well as its impact on academic performance. The data analysis reveals that non-English major students commonly experience feelings of boredom when studying English, particularly PowerPoint Presentation Boredom. There are variations in the causes of boredom among non-English major college students based on their language proficiency levels and gender. The findings indicate that students have grown weary of conventional approaches to grammar and vocabulary instruction, expressing a desire for more engaging and practical learning methods. Consequently, this study concludes that educators should embrace innovative pedagogical techniques such as gamification and task-based learning to invigorate students’ interest and motivation.
Exploring the Development Prospects of Dramatherapy: A Study on the Family Therapy with the Satir Model as an Example
Authors: Zhang Baixin
Published: August 2024

Based on the literature review, this article summarizes that there have been a few attempts at the use of dramatherapy in family therapy, which has the potential for redevelopment. On the other hand, the Satir Model, with its mature theory and extensive practice, has shown remarkable achievements in family therapy. According to the comparative study of existing research, dramatherapy complemented the Satir Model in terms of some theories and techniques. Therefore, this study aims to explore the possibility of combining dramatherapy with the Satir Model to treat family conflicts. In conclusion, novel and thoughtful methods based on the combination of dramatherapy and the Satir Model may be constructed to deal with family conflicts to encourage clients’ involvement and to ensure their sense of security in expressing themselves freely, thereby achieving better healing effects and providing inspiration for the future application of dramatherapy and the Satir Model. This experiment also inspires the development of an independent and diverse theoretical system in the integration of dramatherapy with other healing theories and inspires the Satir Model to provide visitors with more space and create more opportunities for communication in future applications.
Influence of Parenting Styles on Suicidal Tendencies in High School Students
Authors: Cao Chengyuan , Hao Yutian
Published: August 2024

The problem of high school student suicide is the focus of the current social concern, some researchers have found that parenting style has a significant effect on high school students' suicidal tendencies, but there is a lack of unified explanation for the formation mechanism behind it. Therefore, this paper takes the influence of parenting styles on high school students' suicidal tendencies as the research theme and utilizes the questionnaire survey method to explore the connection between the two. The study shows that authoritarian parenting style and permissive parenting style have a significant effect on high school students' suicidal tendencies, and high school students under these two parenting styles have significant suicidal tendencies, while authoritative parenting style has no significant effect, and their children do not show significant suicidal tendencies. This study shows that the suicidal tendency of high school students is closely related to family parenting styles. Therefore, it is recommended that parents should choose appropriate ways to raise their children and pay attention to their children's mental health.
Quantitative Statistical Study of Financial Market Sentiment on Economic Cycles: An Analysis Based on the FinBERT Model and TVP-VAR
Authors: Zhang Weiran , Zhang Xinmeng , Chen Yixin
Published: August 2024

Amid global financial market turmoil, the relationship between market sentiment and macroeconomic cycles has garnered significant attention. This study leverages big data from financial markets to quantitatively analyze market sentiment using the FinBERT model and investigates its impact on macroeconomic cycles with the TVP-VAR method. Based on textual data from the Shanghai Stock Exchange Index forums and Baidu Index online engagement metrics, the study employs GIS technology to analyze regional emotional responses to financial market fluctuations and economic activity trends.The research reveals significant regional differences in China's financial sentiment index during 2022-2023, with hotspots in the eastern coastal regions and cold spots in the west. Economically developed areas exhibit higher sensitivity to market fluctuations. TVP-VAR analysis indicates that changes in market sentiment have a minor impact on macroeconomic cycle volatility, typically exerting a mild negative effect at year's end, though the effects are not significant. This study unveils the dynamic relationship between financial market sentiment and macroeconomics, demonstrating the potential of using social media and online data for macroeconomic analysis. It offers practical recommendations for policymakers on leveraging market sentiment data for forecasting and regulating the macroeconomy, fostering interdisciplinary development in economics and financial engineering.
Based on Brand Empowerment and customer Psychology: Lululemon Marketing Strategies Analysis
Authors: Jiang Siying
Published: August 2024

With the development of the economy and the advent of the post-pandemic era, people tend to choose healthier lifestyles. Lululemon has won the global sportswear market rapidly. It built excellent product power and brand power. Lululemon profound insight into market development trends and consumer needs then expand its products and services constantly. To stand out from many brands with excellent marketing models. However, there are also some problems like the relatively weak supply chain and potential users losing. Lululemon needs to improve in maintaining its own development and market competitiveness, to better conform to the trend of globalization. Therefore, this research adopts literature review and case analysis methods. Simultaneously, through the study of brand empowerment and consumer psychology. Under the theoretical frameworks of STP, SWOT, and 4P to analyze the reasons for Lululemon has successes in a short time. Meanwhile, this research also gives suggestions on Lululemon's existing challenges in order to increase the brand’s anti-risk ability and sustainable development. Emerging brands can draw valuable insights from this research.
The Influence of Learning Motivation on Learning Chinese As a Foreign Language
Authors: Liu Suhan
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to systematically review the benefits of constructivism theory combined with intrinsic learning motivation in Chinese as a foreign language classroom. By combing the relevant literature, the author can find the dominant position of constructivism theory in the Chinese classroom, which leads to the importance of intrinsic learning motivation. This theory emphasizes students' initiative, situationality and sociality, and provides a convenient way for cross-cultural learning. In the Chinese as a foreign language classroom, educators understand and analyze the learners according to the national conditions, integrate constructivism into the classroom, and explore a series of teaching models and methods that meet the reality of foreign learners. However, in the real classroom teaching process, there are also many problems, such as the cultural differences between teachers and students, students' learning objectives and so on. In the future, the researchers should continue to deepen the research on the influence of intrinsic learning motivation on Chinese acquisition under the guidance of constructivism theory, improve relevant teaching models, and better promote the innovation and development of international Chinese education. The research of this paper is of great significance to the application of constructivism theory in the field of international Chinese education under the role of intrinsic motivation, and to the prospect of constructivism theory for the future development of Chinese learning.
Exploring an Overview of Applied Theater in Education
Authors: Cao Wenqi
Published: August 2024

With the deepening of education reform, the traditional concept of education cannot adapt to the development of the times, the development of Internet technology, but also people's mode of thinking to produce far-reaching impact: the audience is not just a spectator, but a co-performer of the show. The audience should not just passively accept the transmission of information but need to be actively integrated, with common sense. The integration of applied theater and the art of teaching is a new way of teaching that has a history and is in line with the trends of the times. To give full play to the unique value of the theater, the stage, and the audience as one, to convey the power of truth, goodness, and beauty, to play a positive role in education, to bring students a new educational experience and teaching insights, through the participation of the students to improve the students and the actual life of the divergent thinking, to better improve the overall quality of the students. This study found that combining applied drama and multidisciplinary education can play a greater value. Applied drama can not only promote the participants' cognitive behavioral changes, but also the viewers can actively participate in their way, obtaining inspiration and life lessons, the diversity of drama forms enriches the emotional experience of the viewers, so that the blueprints depicted by the people for a better life and the real portrayal.
High-Flying Strategies: An In-depth Examination of Jetstar's Competitive Positioning and Challenges in the New Zealand Aviation Market
Authors: Wang Xingshu
Published: August 2024

This research thoroughly examines Jetstar's competitive stance and obstacles in the New Zealand aviation sector as an Australian low-cost carrier. Since its founding in 2003, Qantas Airways subsidiary Jetstar has grown to become one of the biggest low-cost carriers in the Asia-Pacific area. After providing an overview of Jetstar's operations and business, the article delves extensively into the macro environment of the corporation by examining its PESTLE (Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural, Technological, Legal, and Environmental) components. In the meantime, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia—two of Jetstar's main rivals in the New Zealand market—are the subject of a competitive analysis. The article lists Jetstar's advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and threats in a SWOT analysis. Finally, based on an in-depth analysis of the key challenges faced by Jetstar, including intense market competition, limited route network, and economic and political risks. In response to the analysed scenario, the article makes some recommendations, including expanding the route network, adopting sustainable practices, and maintaining efficient operations. Ultimately, the research in this article provides strategic guidance for Jetstar in the New Zealand market to optimise its market share, address competitive challenges and enhance customer satisfaction.
The Influence of Extracurricular Sports Activities on the Psychological Resilience of Middle School Students
Authors: Chen Nuo
Published: August 2024

The level of psychological resilience is an important aspect of measuring mental health. In recent years, many middle school students in China have psychological problems due to excessive learning pressure and weak anti-pressure ability. Extracurricular sports activities in physical exercise are an effective way to improve the level of psychological resilience of middle school students. Based on this, China continues to attach importance to extracurricular physical exercise, so as to alleviate students ' psychological pressure and promote students ' mental health. Based on the adolescent psychological resilience scale, this paper analyzes the influence of different types of extracurricular sports activities on the psychological resilience of middle school students in China. This study found that in the school extracurricular sports activities, sports associations, sports students, school sports teams mainly in interpersonal assistance, emotional control, goal focus on three aspects to improve the level of psychological resilience of middle school students. In off-campus sports activities, extracurricular sports training and spontaneous extracurricular sports activities mainly have a positive impact on students ' psychological resilience level in family support and positive cognition. Secondly, this study puts forward three suggestions for the development of extracurricular sports activities in modern China : schools organize diversified extracurricular sports activities ; parents improve the awareness of cultivating children 's interest in physical exercise ; the society provides public fitness and sports facilities for middle school students. The significance of this study is to improve the attention of the state, schools and parents to extracurricular sports activities, promote the further development of extracurricular sports activities, and improve the physical quality and psychological resilience of middle school students.
পুরোনো বাংলাকাব্য : চিরশত্রুযুগলপ্রসঙ্গ
Authors: মুহম্মদ শাহজাহান মিয়া
Published: August 2024

বাঁচার তাগিদই মানুষের সব কর্মপ্রয়াসের ও আচরণের ভিত্তি ও উৎস। প্রতিবেশ ও পরিবেষ্টনীর বিভিন্ন জীব ও উদ্ভিদের সঙ্গে এজন্যই আমরা সখ্য ও শত্রুতাসম্পর্কে আবদ্ধ হই । মানুষে মানুষে সখ্য ও শত্রুতা একারণেই গড়ে ওঠে। বস্তুত সমস্বার্থেই মানবসমাজে ঐকমত্য, সহযোগিতা ও সহাবস্থানের ক্ষেত্র প্রস্তুত হয়। অসমস্বার্থে বিদ্বেষবিষ সঞ্চারিত হয় এবং দ্বন্দ্ব-সঙ্ঘাত বাধে।বাস্তবিকপক্ষে স্বার্থঘটিত কারণেই আমরা সমাজে শত্রুসঙ্কুল অবস্থায় বসবাস করি । ‘শত্রু’-শব্দের নানা প্রতিশব্দ : অরাতি, অরি, বিপক্ষ, বৈরী, রিপু, শনি, গালিম, দুশমন প্রভৃতি । অভিধানে স্বরাজ্যের সন্নিকটবর্তী রাজ্যের রাজা, জ্যোতিষে লগ্ন থেকে ষষ্ঠস্থান এবং দেহস্থ কামক্রোধাদিও 'শত্রু'-রূপে চিহ্নিত। অন্তঃশত্রু, বহিঃশত্রু, সমাজের শত্রু ও দেশের শত্রুবিষয়ে আমাদের সতর্ক থাকতে হয়। ধর্মদেশজাতবর্ণ ইত্যাদি নিয়েও থাকে নিরন্তর দ্বন্দ্ব ও কোন্দল। শত্রুসঙ্কটে (=শত্রুকৃত বিপদে) পূর্বাপর সচেতন বাঙালি জনমনে এসকল শব্দের নিত্য সমাদর : অরিজিৎ, অরিন্দম, পরন্তপ, শত্রুঘ্ন, শত্রুঞ্জয়, রিপুজয়ী প্রভৃতি।` পরশ্রীকাতর, হিংসাপরায়ণ ও কুচক্রী লোকদের কারণেও সামাজিক ব্যক্তিবর্গের কেউই অজাতশত্রু কিংবা নিঃশত্রু থাকতে পারেন না। শাস্ত্রবাণী অনুসারে : পিতামাতাস্ত্রীপুত্রও, বিশেষ অবস্থায়, শত্রুরূপে বিবেচিত হয়।
সর্বোপরি 'চিরশত্রু' বলে একটি কথা আছে। 'চিরশত্রু' হচ্ছে : চিরকালের শত্রু, চিরবিদ্বেষী” “চিরশত্রু' প্রাণের দুশমনও বটে। নবীবৃন্দ ও অবতারগণেরও ‘প্রাণের দুশমন’ থাকে। “নুর ছিল দানিয়াল, ইব্রাহিমের ছিল নমরুদ, মুসার ছিল ফেরাউন, কৃষ্ণের ছিল কংস, দাউদের ছিল আনসারী, ঈসার ছিল তউসা এবং মুহম্মদের দুশমন ছিল আবু জেহেল ।” তবে আপৎকালীন স্বতন্ত্র পরিস্থিতিতে ও মুগ্ধ অবস্থায় চিরশত্রুযুগলসমূহও শান্তিপূর্ণ সহাবস্থান মেনে নেয় ।পুরোনো বাংলাসাহিত্যেও, নানাপ্রসঙ্গে, কতিপয় চিরশত্রুযুগলের বিবরণ মেলে । আমরা এ প্রবন্ধে সে-সম্পর্কে আলোচনা করব।
কাজী আবদুল ওদুদ : মনন-উৎস ও পরিপ্রেক্ষিত
Authors: মোস্তাক আহমাদ দীন
Published: August 2024

কাজী আবদুল ওদুদের (১৮৯৪-১৯৭০) বাংলার জাগরণ (১৯৫৬) বইটি পড়ে মনে হবে তাঁর মননের প্রধান উৎস বাংলার রেনেসাঁস – এ-বিষয়ে ওদুদের লেখার অভিমুখ এমন সিদ্ধান্তের পক্ষেই যায়, কিন্তু ওদুদের সৃজনবৈচিত্র্য ও বহুমুখী চিন্তার বিস্তার তাঁকে যে-স্তরে নিয়ে যায় সেখানে তিনি নিজেই হয়ে ওঠেন বহুদ্বন্দ্ব-পীড়িত বাঙালি মুসলিমমননের এক ব্যাখ্যাপেক্ষী চরিত্র, যেখানে তাঁর চিন্তায় বহু মাত্রাই শুধু নয়, বহু জটেরও অন্বয় ঘটেছে। তারপরও ওদুদের নানা ইঙ্গিতব্যঞ্জক মন্তব্য পড়ে মনে হয়, তাঁর চোখ খুলে দিয়েছিল বাংলার রেনেসাঁস, আর যারা রেনেসাঁসের ভাবপুরুষ তাঁদের বহুবিধ কর্মকাণ্ডই তাঁর অস্ফুট অর্ধস্ফুট অনেক চিন্তা প্রকাশের পথ করে দিয়েছিল।
Editorial
Authors: Palomino Manchego José Felix
Published: August 2024

Nuestro número actual coincide con varios acontecimientos destacables en nuestra facultad: por un lado, el retorno a la presencialidad en las actividades académicas, luego de haberse superado en gran medida los contagios de la pandemia y garantizarse la seguridad de la comunidad universitaria para proseguir con los cursos de forma habitual, pero integrando el uso de las plataformas virtuales y otros recursos empleados durante el confinamiento, con el propósito de seguir ampliando la dinámica lectiva; por otro lado, la incorporación de flamantes docentes luego de un exigente concurso, lo cual favorece la revitalización de los contenidos y el desarrollo de los cursos con nuevos partícipes para el fomento de la teoría, la investigación y la excelencia académica en nuestra alma mater.
HUBUNGAN PEMERIKSAAN SARS-COV2 RNA DENGAN D-DIMER PADA PASIEN YANG DIDIAGNOSA COVID-19 DI LABORATORIUM KLINIK PRODIA SUMEDANG
Authors: Prasetya Didik , Juariah Ade , Candrawati Sang Ayu Ketut , Yanti Ni Luh Gede Puspita
Published: August 2024

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus SARS-CoV2. Selain menyebabkan gangguan pernapasan, virus ini juga menyebabkan hiperkoagulasi yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar D-Dimer. Salah satu pemeriksaan laboratorium yang digunakan untuk memastikan apakah seseorang terinfeksi penyakit Covid-19 adalah pemeriksaan SARS-CoV2 RNA. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemeriksaan SARS-CoV2 RNA dengan kadar D-Dimer pada pasien yang didiagnosa Covid-19. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel adalah 30 data sekunder pasien yang melakukan pemeriksaan D-Dimer dan SARS-CoV2 RNA atau pun pasien yang melakukan pemeriksaan D-Dimer dengan data rekam medis SARS- CoV2 RNA yang didiagnosa Covid-19 periode Januari 2021 sampai Juli 2022. Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan responden dengan hasil SARS-CoV2 RNA terdeteksi sebanyak 25 (83,3%) dan tidak terdeteksi sebanyak 5 (16,7%). Kadar D-Dimer normal sebanyak 7 (23,3%) dan abnormal 23 (76,7%). Hasil uji Chi Square penelitian ini tidak ada hubungan antara pemeriksaan SARS-CoV2 RNA dengan D- Dimer pada pasien yang didiagnosa Covid-19 dengan nila Asymp. Sig 0,334. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kadar D-Dimer pada pasien yang didiagnosa Covid-19 dengan hasil SAR-CoV2 RNA terdeteksi tergantung dari tingkat derajat keparahan penyakit.
Peran Suatu Intensitas dan Prevalensi Ektoparasit Ikan Nila
Authors: Komariyah  , Latifah
Published: August 2024

Saat ini, perkembangan budidaya ikan nila dilakukan menggunakan variasi sistem budidaya dengan berbagai macam media seperti kolam tanah, kolam beton, kolam plastik, kolam air deras, dan jaring apung serta berbagai strategi budidaya seperti ekstensif, semi intensif atau intensif, monokultur, polikultur, monoseks dan campuran di lingkungan yang berbeda baik air tawar maupun air payau
Performance management impacting organizational output in private and public sector organizations of Pakistan, a case in point
Authors: Ahmad Bashir , Salam Maawra , Shahid Muhammad Naeem , Zia Sayma , Iqbal Muhammad Zafar , Zardari Hakim Ali
Published: August 2024

Purpose: This paper analyzes performance management practices in the private and public sector organizations of developing countries like Pakistan. Management and measurement of individual and team performance is a step towards improvement and growth in the organizational functioning. Capacity enhancement of human resources is possible only when periodically monitored and measured. Computer and information technology have facilitated the process of performance management in today’s work environments. Method: The research endeavor in this paper is fundamentally explanatory based on secondary data from the official circles of private and public sector setups and firms of Pakistan, mainly located in Karachi. The study follows a qualitative secondary data analysis in publications and official websites. In the case of countries like Pakistan, which earnestly need modern management techniques for their much-needed productive employment of human resources, the accountability of outputs provides a stepping stone towards economic and social growth. In addition to the rich literature review, panel discussions and survey responses provided insights into the existing shortfalls of performance measurements and deficient performance in the organizations. Official documents like annual performance appraisals, hiring practices, training, and development plans provided practical arguments to draw relevant conclusions. Findings: Proficient organizational functioning and performance management of individuals and teams operate in mutual synch. In the case of Pakistan, the study has found deviations from the standards outlined in the contemporary literature. This is why organizations, especially in the public sector, fail to meet the goals to the satisfaction of stakeholders. The study draws conclusions from the deviations on planning, determining achievable objectives, continuous guidance, midcourse monitoring, and facilitating environments due to which individuals and teams fall short of meeting the benchmarks. It also found that conflicting practices leading to deficient levels of satisfaction among employees, which ultimately impacts organizational success.
Santi Asoke’s non-toxic crop cultivation as a practice to purify mental defilements: A study of Buddhastan Ratchathani Asoke, Thailand
Authors: Kosiumnuay Phaithoon
Published: August 2024

Santi Asoke is one of the largest new Buddhist movements in Thailand. A pioneer to promote the consumption of organic food and vegetarianism in the country, Santi Asoke is also known for its successful organic farming. This study aimed to consider how Santi Asoke translated Buddhist doctrines into the practice of non-toxic crop cultivation. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with informants selected using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Key persons such as Samana Bodhirak, the founder and leader of Santi Asoke, were purposively selected while other snowball-samples were Santi Asoke members in the Buddhastan Ratchathani Asoke Pyramidal Web, Ubon Ratchathani province. Community immersion was also conducted. The findings showed that Santi Asoke’s unique style of organic and non-toxic crop cultivation was designed based on Buddhist teachings, especially those related to purification of mental defilements. An important contribution of this study is a deeper understanding that Santi Asoke did not focus only on moral restraint as generally reflected in previous scholarship but also pursued Buddhist spiritual practice through the Noble Threefold Training. The practices to cultivate morality, mental discipline, and wisdom were integrated into the development and practices of organic, non-toxic crop cultivation. In short, Santi Asoke’s organic farming is an embodiment of the Noble Threefold training. Hence, its moral and spiritual practices for purification of defilements were not only extended inwardly in the form of bodily detoxification, but also outwardly in the form of organic farming.
STUDI KEBERHASILAN TANAMAN BALSA (Ochroma bicolor rowlee) DI DESA WAETELE KECAMATAN WAEAPO KABUPATEN BURU
Authors: Badrudin Randi , Siahaya Ludia , Tetelay Febian
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the success rate of Balsa plants (Ochroma bicolor rowlee) and the factors that influence the success rate of Balsa plants in Waetele Village, Waeapo District, Buru Regency. This research uses a systematic sampling method with random start, namely the first sample is created deliberately and subsequent samples are created systematically. The results of the research showed that the success rate of plants in 5 plots with the percentage of plant growth in each plot of live plants was 100% with the total growth of live plants being 100%. Meanwhile, the factors that influenced the success of Balsa plants were rainfall ranging from 1635.80 - 1977.40 mm, temperature range between 28.83°C30.44°C, air humidity range between 65.60% - 70.67%, light intensity outside the Balsa plant ranges between 853 - 965 lux, while light intensity inside the balsa plant ranges between 536 - 600 lux, soil pH in each plot/plot in the research plot ranges from 4 - 7 acid. The conclusion from this research is that the Balsa plants planted at the research location are in the successful category.
USO DE BIODIGESTORES EM ESTAÇÃO DE TRATAMENTO DE ESGOTO
Authors: Silva Leandro de Oliveira , Porto Petrônio Pinheiro
Published: August 2024

With the increasing increase in the world population, the need for adequate treatment of waste generated increases. An effluent treatment plant (ETE) has different stages, so sewage treatment is essential for health and the environment. When this does not happen, there may be contamination of drinking water sources such as groundwater, mines and rivers, thus contributing to the spread of diseases. Traditionally, wastewater treatment comprises chemical, physical and biological processes, each with its own specialists. However, in the biological process a unique opportunity arises, where we can benefit from a by-product, such as biogas and biofertilizers, because biodigesters have emerged as an alternative technology alongside the treatment of domestic sewage in poor, low-income communities with difficult access to large urban areas, its use has been gaining attention as a sustainable and economical way in the waste treatment process. These are reactors that, through an anaerobic process, convert organic matter into biogas, which in turn, when treated, can be used as a source of renewable energy. It is an important resource in the clean development mechanism and the system for selling carbon credits to the market.
The Financial Feasibility of Investing in a Sustainability Index in India
Authors: Anish Nair  , Kush Goel  , Dr. Pallavi Rallan
Published: August 2024

ESG is at the center of dialogue for investments, corporate governance and management. It used as an acronym for ‘Environmental, Social and Governance’ factors. The rapid rise of ESG has led to the prominence of socially responsible investing and has created a dual objective for investor’s capital. Researchers have previously studied the volatility of sustainable investments and whether SRI affects portfolio performance. Analyzing the financial feasibility of investing in a sustainability index was done by utilizing the historical data of returns on BSE ESG Index, NIFTY 500 Index and the BSE ESG 100 Index from October 2017 to April 2024. S&P BSE 100 ESG Index was used as a proxy for a sustainability index and the S&P BSE 100 Index was the index used to proxy traditional investments. This study has utilized financial ratios along with EGARCH and Granger causality test to understand the risk-reward characteristics of sustainable investments and compare them with traditional investments to understand whether it is financially viable to be a sustainably responsible investor. T test was conducted to identify whether is a significant difference between the returns of the sustainability index and its parent index. Results suggest that the sustainability index has a lower risk-adjusted return than traditional investments however, there is not a significant difference between the returns of the sustainability index and its parent index. There is a presence of strong persistent volatility in the sustainability index and negative shocks have a greater impact on the volatility of the index. Data also suggests a bi-directional relationship between the S&P 500 ESG Index and India’s sustainability index. The study recommends investors to consider the cost associated with investing in sustainability themed instruments while also taking into considerations the factors which are responsible for volatility of sustainable investments as well as the asymmetrical impact of negative shocks on returns.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Web berbasis Html dan Css Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Dasar Pemograman Web Program Studi Teknologi Pendidikan
Authors: Muzakkir
Published: August 2024

Website salah satu media yang bisa dimanfaatkan dalam proses pembelajaran, disamping dukungan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi saat ini, website menjadi hali yang dianggap biasa dalam proses pembelajaran, untuk itu mahasiswa teknologi pendidikan khususnya penting memahami cara membuat website dengan html dan css meskipun masih ada bahasa pemograman yang lebih tinggi lagi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dasar mahasiswa dalam pemograman web dengan html dan css. Berdasarkan data diatas peroleh nilai rata-rata atau mean preetes 71.35 dan Postest 86.88 artinya ada perbedaan antara sebelum (preetest) dan sesudah perlakuan (postest), artinya produk yang sudah dikembangkan dapat meningkatkan keterampilan dasar mahasiswa dalam pemrograman website berbasis html dan css. Kemudian pada tabel Paired Samples test di peroleh nilai sig. 000 artinya Di mana N adalah jumlah sampel dengan nilai t hitung .000. Karena nilai sig. < 0.05 maka d H0 dan Ha diterima begitu sebaliknya. Artinya produk yang sudah dikembangkan dapat meningkatkan keterampilan dasar mahasiswa dalam pengembangan website berbasis html dan css.
Pemahaman Masyarakat Terhadap Keputusan Menjadi Nasabah Di Lembaga Keuangan Syariah (Studi Kasus Di Bmt Al-Hidayah Kotaraja Kecamatan Sikur)
Authors: Sanwani  , Muhammad Wildan  , Ahmad Hulaimi
Published: August 2024

Bahan ajar yang kurang relevan dengan kebutuhan peserta didik dapat mempengaruhi efektivitas belajar, sehingga perlu pengembangan bahan ajar sesuai perkembangan teknologi untuk mencapai tujuan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan kelayakan bahan ajar e-book berbasis scientific approach, menganalisis efektivitas, dan kepraktisan respon peserta didik terhadap bahan ajar e-book. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian pengembangan (Research & Development) dengan model 4D dari Thiagarajan yang meliputi define, design, develop, dan disseminate. Instrumen validitas produk diperoleh dari ahli materi, ahli bahasa, dan ahli grafis. Penelitian memperlihatkan (1) kelayakan pengembangan e-book “sangat layak” berdasarkan hasil rata-rata penilaian dari validator sebesar 90,33% yaitu validitas materi sebesar 97%, validitas bahasa sebesar 83%, dan validitas grafis sebesar 91%. (2) efektivitas bahan ajar e-book menunjukan rata-rata respon belajar kelas eksperimen sebesar 93,71% yang sebelumnya sebesar 90,33%, (3) bahan ajar e-book dinilai praktis karena mampu mempermudah peserta didik dan mendukung KBM berdasarkan hasil penelitian respon peserta didik sebesar 93,53% dengan kriteria “sangat praktis” dari sebelumnya 93,13%. Berdasarkan hasil persentase bahan ajar e-book berbasis scientific approach efektif dan dinyatakan “sangat layak”sebagai sumber belajar peserta didik.
Analisis Kualitas Layanan Website SILADU Terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna Dengan Metode Webqual 4.0
Authors: Ramadhani Putri Kurnia , Wahyudin Wahyudin
Published: August 2024

SILADU (Sistem Layanan dan Pengaduan) merupakan salah satu website pelayanan yang digunakan untuk dapat melakukan pelayanan kepada masyarakat yang digunakan oleh Pusdatin Kesos. SILADU digunakan untuk pengecekkan data bantuan sosial yangmana bantuan tersebut disalurkan oleh pemerintah kepada masyarakat DKI Jakarta salah satunya di wilayah Kelurahan Duri Kosambi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka dilakukan penelitian dengan menggunakan teknik webqual 4.0 yang terdiri dari 3 dimensi yaitu kualitas kegunaan, kualitas informasi, kualitas layanan interaksi untuk mengukur kualitas layanan website siladu.jakarta.go.id yang mana dilihat dari segi kepuasan pengguna. Data didapatkan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada warga Kelurahan Duri Kosambi dengan kritera usia 15-54 tahun dengan jumlah sampel 100 orang dan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data diolah menggunakan SPSS Statistic 26. Didatpkan hasil dari uji simultan (uji f) ketiga dimensi Webqual 4.0 berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap kepuasan pengguna dengan fhitung sebesar 22,949 dan ftabel 2,699. Maka dapat disimpulkan penelitian ini berpengaruh terhadap user satisfaction (kepuasan pengguna).
 
SILADU (Service and Complaints System) is one of the service websites used to provide services to the community which is used by the Social Welfare Data and Data Center. SILADU is used to check data on social assistance which is distributed by the government to the people of DKI Jakarta, one of which is in the Duri Kosambi sub-district area. Based on this, research was conducted using the webqual 4.0 technique which consists of 3 dimensions, namely usability quality, information quality, interaction service quality to measure the service quality of the siladu.jakarta.go.id website which is seen in terms of user satisfaction. Data was obtained by distributing questionnaires which were distributed to residents of Duri Kosambi Village with criteria aged 15-54 years with a sample size of 100 people and using a purposive sampling technique. The data was processed using SPSS Statistics 26. It was found that the results of the simultaneous test (f test) of the three dimensions of Webqual 4.0 had a simultaneous effect on user satisfaction with an fcount of 22.949 and a ftable of 2.699. So it can be concluded that this research has an effect on user satisfaction.
The Barriers to Successful Performance Measurement Systems (PMSS): a Literature Review
Authors: OWAIS Lubna
Published: August 2024

The Performance Measurement Systems (PMSs) have been gaining an increased interest from both academics and businesses since almost the beginning of 1990, and many frameworks and approaches have been developed and introduced since then. The literature on PMSs is very extensive, however, there is limited number of studies regarding the pitfalls that could cause the failure of these systems, as well as the barriers that could block their implementation. Moreover, only a few studies discuss the reasons behind the unsuccessful PMSs based on actual experiences. The aim of this paper is to address some of the reasons that could affect the successful implementation of PMSs based on examining the available literature regarding this topic. The lack of understanding, the poor design and implementation of metrics, the required resources, as well as the fear of adopting new systems and technologies were of the most discussed reasons behind PMSs failure.
Pesquisa de Poliomavírus (células decoy) por imunocitoquímica na urina de pacientes transplantados renais
Authors: Ferraz Scripnic Frederico , Martins Collaço Luiz , Hamad Mehanna Samya , Sestrem Tortoza Bignelli Mariana
Published: August 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: Os receptores de transplante renal (RTR) são vulneráveis a infecção pelo BK vírus (BKV). A nefropatia associada ao BKV (BKN) cursa com a perda do enxerto implantado. A citologia urinária para células decoy (CD) é utilizada como diagnóstico, rastreio e monitoramento nestes pacientes. Seu aprimoramento através de imunocitoquímica contribui para aumentar a correlação das CD e o diagnóstico BKN. OBJETIVO: Confirmar a detecção do Poliomavírus através de imunocitoquímica em RTR com achados citológicos consistentes com inclusões virais. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa transversal e retrospectiva no arquivo eletrônico do Serviço de Patologia de um hospital universitário. Foram separados os casos de citologia urinária para CD de RTR e foi realizado estudo imunocitoquímico com anticorpo anti SV40 T Ag nas amostras positivas para CD pela citologia convencional, corada pela coloração de Papanicolaou. RESULTADOS: O estudo envolveu 137 pacientes, 69 (50,7%) do sexo feminino e 68 (49,3%) do sexo masculino, com idade entre 12 e 69 anos, com mediana de 50,0 anos (IQR= 40 a 56,5). Cada paciente foi submetido de 1 a 24 pesquisas de citologia urinária por CD, sendo analisadas um total de 768 amostras, 721 (93,8%) negativas e 47 (6,2%) positivas. Das amostras positivas foram selecionadas 29, de maior celularidade, totalizando 10 pacientes para estudo imunocitoquímico. Todas demonstraram positividade para o marcador, com concordância de 100%. CONCLUSÃO: A correlação entre os achados citomorfológicos consistentes com a infecção pelo poliomavírus na urina de pacientes transplantados renais e a imunocitoquímica para a presença de inclusão viral apresentou excelente correlação nesta amostra.
Entre Números y Teorías: La Intersección de la Contabilidad con la Filosofía, la Economía y las Ciencias
Authors: López Velasco Jhon Eduardo , Gavilanes Carranza Evelyn Alexandra , Haro Sarango Alexander Fernando , Viteri Villamarin Jaime Santiago , Lema Quinga Lourdes Guadalupe
Published: August 2024

Bienvenidos a "Entre Números y Teorías: La Intersección de la Contabilidad con la Filosofía, la Economía y las Ciencias", una obra diseñada para desentrañar los complejos vínculos que la contabilidad ha desarrollado a lo largo de la historia con diversas disciplinas intelectuales. Este libro no solo es una exploración de la contabilidad como una ciencia práctica y esencial para la gestión económica, sino también un estudio profundo de su evolución epistemológica y metodológica, ofreciendo un nuevo enfoque multidisciplinar. A través de sus capítulos, el lector será guiado desde los albores de la contabilidad en civilizaciones antiguas hasta su papel fundamental en el tercer milenio, destacando cómo esta disciplina ha sido influenciada y ha influenciado a la filosofía, la economía y otras ciencias. En cada página, se revelará cómo la contabilidad se entrelaza no solo con números y balances, sino con teorías y conceptos que trascienden lo financiero para tocar lo ético, lo social y lo tecnológico. Este libro es, en esencia, un diálogo continuo entre el pasado y el presente, donde cada capítulo aporta una pieza clave al mosaico de conocimiento que forma nuestra comprensión actual de la contabilidad. Desde las interacciones con la filosofía y la economía hasta los desafíos y oportunidades que la era digital presenta, "Entre Números y Teorías" es tanto un recurso académico como un llamado a reflexionar sobre el rol de la contabilidad en la sociedad moderna. Esperamos que este libro sirva como una herramienta valiosa para estudiantes, profesionales y académicos interesados en profundizar su entendimiento de la contabilidad y su impacto en diversas áreas del conocimiento humano. Que su lectura inspire nuevas ideas y debates que continúen enriqueciendo la tradición contable y su aplicación en nuestro mundo en constante cambio.
Unveiling the therapeutic potential of ketamine in depression: A bibliometric analysis and research landscape overview
Authors: Omar Norsuhana , Othman Zahiruddin , Abdul Halim Ahmad Shahril , Ahmad Rozaziana , Md Lazin Md Lazim Md Rizman , Shafin Nazlahshaniza , Ahmad Asma Hayati , Zakaria Rahimah
Published: August 2024

Ketamine has emerged as an effective option for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), with a quick and long-lasting antidepressant effect, as well as anti-suicidal benefits. This bibliometric analysis uses a quantitative approach to determine the trend in publication and research themes related to ketamine and depression research. The literature search was conducted using a specific search query from the Scopus database. The downloaded data were analyzed using Publish or Perish and VOSviewer tools to perform citation and keyword analyses, respectively. A total of 994 articles were analyzed. Studies on ketamine and depression have shown an increasing trend annually since 2012. While the journal of affective disorders published more ketamine and depression-related articles, higher impact studies published in the biology of psychiatry garnered the most citations. Ketamine and depression-related terms topped the keyword co-occurrence analysis. All keywords were grouped into four clusters, cognitive effects of ketamine, mechanisms underlying antidepressant effects of ketamine, its safety and tolerability, and its anti-suicidal effects in TRD. The identified research themes from this review serve as a guide for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funding agencies to understand the research landscape and identify areas where more research is needed.