bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Services at Primary Health Center of Jaipur District as Per Indian Public Health Standards
Authors: Roopali Nath Mathur  , Himanshu Tanwar  , Daljeet Kaur  , Mohit Mathur  , Surbhi Singh
Published: April 2022

Background:. These standards are to underpin the delivery of quality services which are fair and responsive to client’s needs, which should be provided equitably and which deliver improvements in the health and well-being of the population. Aim and Objectives: to identify the existing gap with respect to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for availability of infrastructure, human resources, investigative services and emergency services at 24 × 7 primary health centers (PHCs) of Jaipur district of Rajasthan state. Methods: It is a cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from March 2018 – March 2019 in Jaipur district of Rajasthan state. Jaipur is divided into 7 blocks,73 PHC and 18 CHC. Out of these 7 blocks 3blocks were selected by simple random sampling. From these 3 blocks 3 PHC from each block was selected by simple random sampling. 3 sub center from each PHC was selected by simple random sampling and then 30 households were selected from each Sub-centre by systematic random sampling. Results: In terms of staff availability found critical status, Essential services were adequate, but not at all PHCs, Infrastructure and facilities was satisfactory. Conclusion: Even after more than a decade of Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) in place for the Public Health Facilities this study reveals a huge gap in the availability of the manpower (Medical, Para medical and support manpower), Services, Drugs, equipment, infrastructure and Quality control measure
Know Case of Hyperthyroidism with Newly Diagnosed Adult Onset Stills Disease
Authors: Shivjeet Yadav  , Kuber Sharma  , Manish Kumar  , Saksham Sharma
Published: April 2022

To our knowledge, the possible unveiled interaction between adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) has never been reported although it is well established that systemic autoimmune disease may usually occur in relation to AITD. As increasingly clear links of AITD with other autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) have been reported, and the incidence of AOSD concurrent AITD draws our attention rapidly. In this study, we searched relevant literatures published in the past 30 years to explore that condition
Pengembangan e-Modul Interaktif Getaran dan Gelombang (eMIGG) untuk Pembelajaran IPA di SMP
Authors: Saprudin Saprudin , Irfan Ahlak  , Astuti Salim  , Ade Hi Haerullah  , Fatma Hamid  , Nurdin Abdul Rahman
Published: April 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menghasilkan produk e-modul interaktif getaran dan gelombang (eMIGG) untuk pembelajaran IPA di SMP. Penelitian pengembangan ini mengikuti tahapan ADDIE yakni analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. Uji coba skala kecil telah dilakukan dengan menggunaan desain time series. Data pada penelitian ini meliputi data validasi produk eMIGG yang dikumpulkan melalui instrumen lembar validasi, serta data penguasaan konsep siswa yang dikumpulkan melalui instrumen tes penguasaan konsep materi getaran dan gelombang. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa produk eMIGG dinyatakan layak untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Penggunaan eMIGG dalam pembelajaran terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan penguasaan konsep siswa.
Preferensi Orang Tua di Keluarga Indonesia di Pulau Jawa dalam Mencari Informasi Mengenai Covid 19
Authors: Nugraheni Yuli , Fista Brigitta Revia Sandy
Published: April 2022

Penelitian mengenai Preferensi Keluarga Indonesia di Pulau Jawa dalam Mencari Informasi Mengenai Covid 19 Melalui Media Sosial dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pilihan media dan jenis informasi yang dicari oleh keluarga di Pulau Jawa mengenai Covid 19. Penelitian difokuskan di Pulau Jawa karena sampai saat ini sebaran kasus harian Covid 19 tertinggi berada di wilayah Pulau Jawa yaitu di Jabar, Jateng, Jatim, DKI, DIY, dan Banten, Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif dan metode penelitian survey yang dilakukan secara online dengan sampel 100 keluarga yang terdiri dari ayah ibu yang tersebar di 6 provinsi di Pulau Jawa yang akan diambil dengan teknik penarikan sampel cluster sampling. Teori yang digunakan adalah uses and gratification, preferensi, information seeking dan media sosial.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  media exposure ayah adalah social network dengan aplikasi Instagram. Informasi yang paling banyak dicari adalah informasi mengenai penyebaran kasus covid di dunia dan Indonesia. Frekuensi untuk mencari informasi covid dilakukan setiap hari dengan durasi kurang dari 2 jam. Media exposure ibu  dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut : social network dengan aplikasi Facebook. Informasi yang paling banyak dicari adalah informasi mengenai penyebaran kasus covid di dunia dan Indonesia. Frekuensi untuk mencari informasi covid dilakukan setiap hari dengan durasi kurang dari 2 jam.

 

Kata-kata kunci : preferensi; keluarga; media; covid 19
Pengaruh Kesadaran Wajib Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Kota Tangerang
Authors: Hidayat Imam , Maulana Lusiana
Published: April 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah sanksi perpajakan, kualitas pelayanan perpajakan dan sosialisasi perpajakan secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan membayar pajak kendaraan bermotor. Pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan Metode Survey. Hasil uji validitas data dalam penelitian ini diketahui bahwa n 100, a 0,05 dan besarnya df yang dapat dihitung dari 100 sampai 2 98, dinyatakan valid. Uji multikolinearitas menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada nilai korelasi yang lebih besar dari 0,8. VIF kurang dari 10 dan nilai toleransi lebih besar dari 0,01 yang tidak dapat menjadi masalah multikolinearitas. Kesimpulan Kesadaran Wajib Pajak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak di wilayah Kota Tangerang. Sanksi perpajakan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak di wilayah Kota Tangerang. Kualitas pelayanan perpajakan berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak di wilayah Kota Tangerang.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Leverage, dan Kebijakan Dividen Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan (Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Sektor Industri Dasar dan Kimia Yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2020)
Authors: Hidayat Imam , Herdiansyah Herdiansyah
Published: April 2022

Firm value is an investor's perception of the company, which is often associated with stock prices. The value of the company, which is formed through stock market indicators, is strongly influenced by investment opportunities. Investment spending gives a positive signal from investment to managers about the company's growth in the future, thereby increasing stock prices as an indicator of company value. High stock prices make the value of the company also high (Brealey et al, 2007:46). This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the effect of Profitability, Leverage, Dividend Policy on Firm Value of basic Industry and Chemical companies listed on the IDX for the period 2018 - 2020. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and obtained 10 companies with a period of 3 years so that 30 were obtained. observed sample. The data analysis model in this study is panel data regression using Eviews 11.0 software. The results showed that profitability (ROA) had an effect on firm value, leverage (DER) had no effect on firm value, and dividend policy (DPR) had an effect on firm value.
Pengukuran Tingkat Kesehatan Bank Menggunakan Metode Risk Profile, Good Corporate Govenance, Earning, Dan Capital Pt. Bank Central Asia, Tbk
Authors: Arifin Arifin , Ramli Rizka Yunika , Rahman Ervina
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesehatan pada PT. Bank Central Asia, Tbk pada tahun 2016-2020 dengan menggunakan metode RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, dan Capital). Penelitian ini penting karena kesehatan bank merupakan indikator kinerja bank. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif pada laporan keuangan PT. Bank Central Asia. Teknik pengumpulan data yag digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif berdasarkan metode RGEC sesuai dengan peraturan bank Indonesia. Secara keseluruhan, hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesehatan PT. Bank Central Asi, Tbk pada tahun 2016-2020 berdasarkan metode RGEC sangat sehat. Faktor risk profile yang diukur dengan rasio NPL dan LDR yang menunjukkan pengelolaan risiko yang telah dilaksanakan dengan baik. Faktor good corporate governance menunjukkan bahwa PT. Bank Central Asia, Tbk sudah menerapkan tata kelola perusahaan dengan baik. Faktor earning yang diukur dengan ROA dan NIM menunjukkan hasil yang sangat baik. Faktor capital yang diukur dengan rasio CAR yang menunjukkan hasil yang sangat baik.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STUDENT FASILITATOR AND EXPLAINING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN LITERASI BACA TULIS DAN LITERASI DIGITAL SISWA SD
Authors: Suardipa I Putu , Putrayasa Ida Bagus , Wiguna I Komang Wahyu
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh model pembelajaran terhadap Literasi digital dan Literasi Baca Tulis pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Model pembelajaran yang diterapkan adalah Model Pembelajaran Student Fasilitator and Explaining. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen semu dengan populasi siswa kelas VI SD Gerokgak-Buleleng yang berjumlah 112 siswa, dan sampel penelitian berjumlah 60 siswa yang di. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan MANOVA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam Literasi digital antara siswa yang mengikuti Model Pembelajaran Student Fasilitator and Explaining dan siswa yang mengikuti model konvensional, (dengan F= 11,331; taraf signifikansi 0,001<0,05); (2) Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam Kemampuan Literasi Baca Tulis antara siswa yang mengikuti Model Pembelajaran Student Fasilitator and Explaining dan siswa yang mengikuti model konvensional (dengan F= 22,749; taraf signifikansi 0,000<0,05); (3) Dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara simultan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan dalam Literasi digital dan Kemampuan Literasi Baca Tulis antara siswa yang mengikuti model pembelajaran Student Fasilitator and Explaining dan siswa yang mengikuti model konvensional (F= 14,550 taraf sig 0,000< 0,05).
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN VIDEO TUTORIAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA SISWA SMK
Authors: Rubiyati  , Nurlaela Luthfiyah , Rijanto Tri
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana efektivitas penggunaan video tutorial dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar kinerja siswa SMK.  Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian Quasi Experiment. Rancangan penelitian yang dilakukan yakni Posttest only control group design. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah peserta didik di Jurusan Tata Kecantikan kelas XII di SMKN 8 Surabaya. Subjek penelitian merupakan peserta didik kelas XI KC1 sebagai subjek kelas eksperimen 2 sebanyak 30 orang dan peserta didik dari kelas XI KC2 sebagai subjek kelas Eksperimen 1 sebanyak 33 orang. Data hasil belajar diperoleh melalui lembar penilaian kinerja peserta didik. Efektifitas pemanfaatan media video dilakukan dengan mengolah data yang diperoleh dari field trial evaluation, kemudian dilakukan analisis data dengan menggunakan uji t. Pengolahan data tersebut untuk mengetahui tanggapan peserta didik apakah ada perbedaan pembelajaran penataan sanggul kreatif antara kelompok pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media video tutorial dengan kelompok yang menggunakan media powerpoint. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar yang dicapai antara peserta didik yang diajar dengan media powerpoint dan video tutorial. kelas eksperimen 1 yang menggunakan media powerpoint memiliki rerata yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kelas yang menggunakan media video tutorial. Dengan hipotesis yang ada maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa video tutorial yang digunakan efektif dalam penerapannya.
UPAYA GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENANAMKAN PEMAHAMAN LITERASI KEAGAMAAN
Authors: Destriani  , Rasmini  , Amriyadi  , Jeniati Hezi
Published: April 2022

Di era revolusi industri ini dunia industri digital dijadikan sebagai kerangka berpikir pada tatanan kehidupan saat ini. Dalam penelitian ini menjelaskan sangat perlu dalam penanaman pemahaman literasi keagamaan guna mencegah pola berpikir dan bertindak salah dalam memahami informasi mengenai keagamaan, menggunakan metode  penelitian kualitatif, dengan subjek penelitian guru Pendidikan agama Islam dan kepala sekolah. Tempat penelitian ini di SMKS 6 Pertiwi Curup  berdasarkan hasil temuan lapangan banyaknya siswa SMKS 6 Pertiwi yang mengikuti pengajian keagamaan di daerah masing-masing, dan kesenangan mereka mendengar kajian online dari beberapa ustad kondang yang ada di Instagram dan Youtube guna menjawab problem kehidupan. Berdasarkan pemaparan yang disampaikan oleh penulis maka dapat disimpukan dalam upaya guru Pendidikan agama Islam dalam menanamkan pemahaman literasi beragama dengan menggunakan media digital seperti youtube dalam menjawab problem siswa dan menerapkan diskusi kelas dalam membangun wawasan siswa.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL BERBASIS PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK PADA MATERI UNSUR, SENYAWA, DAN CAMPURAN
Authors: Aninindya Istamarra Aditya , Enawaty Eny , Sartika Rody Putra , Masriani  , Rasmawan Rahmat
Published: April 2022

Modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik merupakan satu di antara bahan ajar yang dapat menjadi penunjang dalam proses pembelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan kelayakan modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik dan menentukan respon guru terhadap modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik pada materi unsur, senyawa, dan campuran. Subjek penelitian ini adalah modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik pada materi unsur, senyawa, dan campuran untuk kelas VII MTs Negeri Kota Pontianak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model 4D yang dibatasi hanya sampai tahap pengembangan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik komunikasi tidak langsung dan pengukuran. Alat pengumpulan data berupa lembar penilaian kelayakan modul dan angket uji respon. Modul yang dikembangkan divalidasi oleh masing-masing 3 orang dari  ahli materi (isi dan penyajian), ahli bahasa, dan ahli grafik serta diujicobakan kepada 6 orang guru IPA kelas VII MTs Negeri Kota Pontianak. Modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik memperoleh nilai kelayakan materi sebesar 96%, kebahasaan 95%, dan kegrafikan 97%. Respon guru terhadap modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik memperoleh skor sebesar 98%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, modul berbasis pendekatan saintifik sangat layak dan dapat digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran dengan respon yang sangat baik.
COVID-19 and humoral immune response in convalescent plasma donors in Pakistani cohort.
Authors: Hassan Jawad , Masood Shahtaj , Fatima Naveena , Khan Tehmina , Akram Javed , Ahmad Faridoon , Meraj Lubna , Mahesar Ayesha , Malik Zaratul Ain , Sheikh Nadeem samad , Ghafoor baig Irfan , Adil Mohammad , Asif Muhammad , Maqsood Sidra , Imam Mahjabeen , Jamal Durenaz , Safdar Dilnasheen , Shamsi Tahir
Published: April 2022

Current COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire globe. While there was no vaccine neither any specific treatment, investigational use of convalescent plasma has been explored in clinical trials. A prospective multicenter study of convalescent plasma was conducted. Donors were tested for total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies by electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) and RT-PCR for COVID-19. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) was used to detect semi-quantitative and quantitative IgG anti-SARS-COV-2 antibodies. IgG Immunofluorescence-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) was used to recheck seronegative donors. A total of 400 donors were enrolled. Twelve donors were SARS-CoV-2 positive by RT-PCR. Nine of 12 donors had developed SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies, while in 3 donors antibodies were not developed. A total of 70 donors (17.5%) were deferred due to seronegative status; 64 (16%) of them did not develop antibodies when plasma collection was planned. The IgG semiquantitative ELISA was positive in 282 and quantitative in 284 of 330 donors with a mean value of >1:160 and 44.10±39.22 IU/ml respectively. A total of 116 (29%) donors did not show IgG humoral response to COVID-19 even 28 days from the onset of illness. Subsequently, LFIA method was able to detect IgG antibodies in 20 of 48 (41.6%) seronegative donors and in 20 of 34 (58.8%) ECLIA positive ELISA negative donors. Viral RNA detection in recovered asymptomatic patients with concomitant IgG antibodies indicates recovery. Inability to detect antibodies by different testing kits may be due to their different antigenic targets or sensitivity. Significance of a positive COVID-19 RT-PCR in asymptomatic recovered patients is yet to be determined.
Impact of intellectual disabilities of children on mental health of parents
Authors: Ahmad Dr. Zahoor , Anwar Dr. Kinza , Gul Khattak Dr.hafsah , Ishtiaq Dr. Nadia , Arshad Dr. Hafsah
Published: April 2022

Parents of disabled children face unique challenges in their daily lives resulting in stress. This study was conducted focusing on the parents of children living with intellectual disability to evaluate the rate of anxiety and depression. This cross-sectional study included the parents of children who attend the Health and Wellness Physiotherapy Rehabilitation center and Physiotherapy rehabilitation center of NCS University. There were 290 parents who consented and participated in the study. The participants were given a questionnaire with pre-designed questions about the socio-demographic characteristics of the family. Furthermore, the Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) scale and State trait Anxiety Inventory were used to assess the level of depression and anxiety in our study population. Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS- version 22.0). Out of 290 participants, 179 (61.7%) were males and 111 (38.7%) were females. With respect to BDI the number of Mild Mood disturbance was reported in 20 (6.9%), borderline clinical depression in 50 (17.2%), moderate depression in 82 (28.3%), severe depression were 113 (39%) and extreme depression was seen in 25 (8.6%). Likewise, 21 (7.2%) participants denied any anxiety, 32 (11%) were in mild anxiety level, 114 (39.3%) were in somewhat anxiety level but 123 (42.4%) were in high anxiety level of state trail anxiety inventory scale. According to the study's findings, parents of disabled children were considerably affected by anxiety and depression.
Long term recovery assessment of post-COVID-19 loss of taste and smell- A population-based survey
Authors: Sana Shahzad  , Faisal Jamil
Published: April 2022

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019) has remained a pandemic for more than two years and has badly affected human lives. It was a novel disease without even knowledge of its symptoms. It has caused millions of deaths all around the world. It involves multiple organ system with a variety of symptoms but sense of taste, smell, were commonly affected. This was a prospective population-based survey conducted by using a pre-defined questionnaire. About 218 COVID -19 RT-PCR positive patients were treated at home without any significant illness. There were 141 and 125 patients who recovered completely with return sense of smell and taste respectively, while 11 patients had both dysfunctional senses. Females had a significantly higher rate of complete recovery of sense of taste but smell had no association with gender. Our study showed a significant proportion of patients showing incomplete recovery of the taste and smell. Further studies on the neurological pathways are recommended to explore it in depth and develop interventions to cure the disability.
Frequency of different Indications and findings for colonoscopy in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Jalpa Devi  , Seerani Nandlal , Amerta Bai  , Rabia Farooque  , Hira Laghari  , Riaz Hussain Awan  , Akram Bajwa  , Komal Kumari  , Seema Nayab
Published: April 2022

Colonoscopy is one of the most important diagnostic tools to assess the structural abnormalities of the large intestine and distal ileum. To date, there is a paucity of data in Pakistan on indications and findings of colonoscopy. Therefore, our study aimed to evaluate the indications and endoscopic findings of patients who underwent colonoscopy at a tertiary care hospital in interior Sindh, Pakistan. This prospective cross-sectional study of 125 patients who underwent lower gastrointestinal endoscopy was conducted in the Endoscopy Unit of LUMHS Civil Hospital Hyderabad / Jamshoro from April 2020 to September 2020. To be eligible participants had to be 14 years or older, of either gender and giving informed consent. Data regarding demographic characteristics, indications, and endoscopic findings were gathered on a pre-designed proforma.
A total of 125 participants were recruited with a mean age of 39 ± 20, out of which 60% were males. Rectal bleeding was the most common indication (70.4%) followed by abdominal pain (9.6%), chronic diarrhea (8%), altered bowel habits (6.4%), constipation (2.4%), post-cancer surveillance (1.6%), weight loss, and anemia (0.8%) each.  The most common colonoscopy findings were hemorrhoids (29.6%),and suspected tumor/growth (14.4%), while 22.4% were normal. The most common indication in our study was per rectal bleeding with hemorrhoids as the most common endoscopic finding on colonoscopy.
Artificial Intelligence in Aid Efficient Mental Healthcare in context of State-of-the -art Sir Cowasjee Mental Health Institute at Hyderabad Sindh Pakistan
Authors: Aijaz Patoli  , Shehram Syed  , Abbas Syed  , Zafi Sherhan Syed
Published: April 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI), often described, as the machine simulation of human intelligence, is a branch of computer science that solves problems automatically using computational algorithms. AI systems work by first consuming massive volumes of labeled training data, analyzing it for patterns, and finally using these patterns to make predictions. On the other hand mental health issues are increasing in human thus use AI in provision of mental health aid would be a novel approach.
Tax Structure and Its Relationship with Economic Growth – Bangladesh Context
Authors: Hossain Dr. Md. Iqbal , Abdullah Dr. Mohammad Nayeem
Published: April 2022

Purpose: The paper aims to explain the current tax structure of Bangladesh. It also intends to identify the relationship between different categories of taxes and the country’s economic growth.
Methods: Data have been gathered from different publications of the government for a period of 29 years from 1989-90 to 2017-18. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are utilized to achieve the purpose of the study.
Results: Results reveal that tax revenue constitutes, on average, 84.20% of the total revenue of the Government of Bangladesh, while 70.47% of the total tax comes from indirect sources. VAT has been found as the largest source of tax revenue (34.12% of the total tax) followed by income tax (27%). Supplementary duty and customs duty contribute significantly to the national exchequer amounting to approximately 15% of the total tax each. Concerning the influence of taxation on economic growth, indirect taxes are found significant. When corporate and personal income taxes are considered, only personal income tax is identified as having a significant impact on economic growth. As far as the specific categories of taxes are concerned, customs duty, excise duty, and non-tax revenue are found significant, while income tax, VAT, supplementary duty, and other taxes do not have any significant relationship with the economic growth of Bangladesh.
Implications: The paper recommends enhancing the collection of indirect tax, as well as expansion of the tax net to bring more and more people under the umbrella of taxation rather than increasing the tax rate which may impede entrepreneurial enthusiasm at the individual level.
Limitations: The study combines some types of taxes such as import duty, export duty, narcotics duty, land tax, motor vehicle tax, surcharge, etc. under one heading, namely other taxes. As such the impact of these taxes per se on economic growth remains unveiled.
Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction and Barriers to Seeking Primary Health Care Treatment in an Arab Male-Centered Regime
Authors: Alselaiti Mariam , Saleh Maha A. , Muhammed Hana , Attallah Elham , Dayoub Nawal
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common health issue and women living in male-centered regimes are more vulnerable to have FSD.

AIM: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of FSD in Bahrain, which is male-centered and impacted with cultural and Islamic religious standards, and the associated variables with FSD, including the barriers to seeking medical help from health-care professionals.

METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional design based on interview questions of 360 married women between 18 and 60 years of age who randomly visited one of three health clinics in Bahrain. The prevalence of FSD in Bahrain and the variables associated with it was analyzed using Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression.

RESULTS: Of 360 enrolled women, 43% reported having sexual problems during intercourse (p < 0.05, 95% CI 38.1–48.6%). Most of the sexual problems were related to having painful intercourse (42%) or low sexual desire (37%). Furthermore, the mean age of females with FSD was significantly higher than females with no FSD (p < 0.05). Most importantly, the multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that husband polygamy was linked to FSD with an OR of 2.469 (95% CI 1.218–5.001). On the other hand, females with low to no parity were associated lower rates of FSD with an OR of 0.482 (95% CI 0.252–0.922). Furthermore, more than 96% of females were not asked by their doctor about their sexual problems, and 87% of the participants did not dare to discuss the problem with their doctor.

CONCLUSION: The prevalence of FSD in and the challenges that face women’s sexual health in Arab male-centered country were high. FSD was associated with husband polygamy, higher age, and high parity.
A review of the Temnothorax anodontoides species-group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) from Greece
Authors: Salata Sebastian , Borowiec Lech
Published: April 2022

A review of the Greek members of the Temnothorax anodontoides species-group revealed three species new to science: Temnothorax euboeaesp. nov. (Sterea Ellas, Euboea Island), Temnothorax arkasisp. nov. (Peloponnese, Arcadia) and Temnothorax parnonensissp. nov. (Peloponnese, Arcadia and Lakonia). The diagnoses of Temnothorax ikarosi Salata, Borowiec & Trichas, 2018 and T. anodontoides (Dlussky & Zabelin, 1985) are updated based of the new discoveries. Additionally, presence of the latter species in Greece is discussed and its distribution range revised. All members of the anodontoides species-group are associated with alpine and rocky habitats such as pastures and thermophilous forests. A dichotomous key to the anodontoides species-group from Greece is given.
The Role of Age in Delays to Rheumatological Care in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: Shoop-Worrall Stephanie J.W. , Moull Louisa , McDonagh Janet E. , Hyrich Kimme L.
Published: April 2022

Objective

To investigate the relationship between age and symptom duration at initial presentation to pediatric rheumatology for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Methods

In children and young people (CYP) enrolled in the Childhood Arthritis Prospective Study prior to March 2018, an association between age at presentation (< 5, 5–11, and > 11 yrs) and symptom duration was tested by multivariable linear regression.

Results

In 1577 CYP, 5- to 11-year-olds took 3.2 months longer and > 11-year-olds 6.9 months longer to reach pediatric rheumatology than < 5-year-olds.

Conclusion

Adolescents take longer to reach pediatric rheumatology, potentially affecting their longer-term outcomes given the window of opportunity for JIA treatment.
Basic Science Session 1. Biomarkers for Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Response and Joint Damage Progression: An Update on 2 Industry-GRAPPA Projects
Authors: Waddington James C. , Coleman Orla , Mease Philip J. , Chandran Vinod , O'Sullivan Denis , FitzGerald Oliver , Pennington Stephen R.
Published: April 2022

The Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) has identified several priority areas for biomarker development, including biomarkers to predict at baseline which patients may progress to develop joint damage and whether a patient will respond to a specific targeted therapy. Two industry-GRAPPA projects were initiated in 2020 on these biomarker research areas: (1) the Pfizer-GRAPPA project, focused on biomarkers of treatment response to tofacitinib in the Oral Psoriatic Arthritis TriaL program; and (2) the Lilly-GRAPPA project, focused on biomarkers of damage in the ixekizumab SPIRIT-P1 randomized controlled trial. Preliminary results from these 2 projects were presented by the GRAPPA team, with both studies showing promising initial results. Data from these studies will be published when the studies have been completed. Large-scale validation studies are required and are under discussion.
Report of the Skin Research Working Groups from the GRAPPA 2021 Annual Meeting
Authors: Yousif Jenna , Merola Joseph F. , Perez-Chada Lourdes M. , Zagona-Prizio Caterina , Armstrong April W. , Ogdie Alexis , Shin Sangyoon , Gottlieb Alice B.
Published: April 2022

The International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) initiative presented an update on their progress related to instruments for psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patient-centered outcome measures at the 2021 annual meeting of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). The Treatment Satisfaction working group presented the development of a 7-item treatment satisfaction questionnaire specific for dermatological conditions. The group is beginning by assessing the validity and reliability of the instrument in PsO patient populations, with the ultimate goal of validating it for use in multiple dermatological diseases. The Musculoskeletal Symptoms working group discussed how implementation of a screening measurement tool in patients with PsO can help identify unknown diagnoses of PsA or prevent worsening of symptoms.
COVID-19, la communication politique et la santé publique : point de vue de l’Analyse Transactionnelle
Authors: Mazzetti Marco , Vergonjeanne François
Published: April 2022

L’article présente les principes philosophiques de l’Analyse Transactionnelle et les utilise pour analyser certains aspects de la communication publique pendant l’épidémie de Sars-Cov-2, en retraçant ses étapes depuis le début. Il met ensuite en évidence les conséquences que cette communication a eues sur la santé publique et sur le bien-être psychologique de la population. A l’aide de références tirées de la littérature scientifique internationale, il montre comment une communication menaçante et alarmiste, de type Parent contrôlant à Enfant adapté, a entraîné des effets néfastes sur la santé dans différents domaines (cardiologie, oncologie, etc.), sur le bien-être psychologique avec une augmentation considérable de la psychopathologie, et sur la vie sociale avec des effets négatifs surtout chez les jeunes générations. Une communication publique équitable Adulte à Adulte semble être la plus prometteuse non seulement pour respecter les principes philosophiques de l’AT mais aussi pour aborder les conséquences directes et indirectes de la pandémie sur la santé de la population, tout en respectant et en promouvant la dignité des citoyens.
Pour une psychothérapie transculturelle
Authors: Koch Heike Anna , Vaquié-Quazza Dominique
Published: April 2022

Ce texte se veut être une réflexion sur la psychologie occidentale dans sa prétention à l’universalisme. Il ne s’agit pas d’un article à caractère scientifique – cela devrait/pourrait être un prochain objectif. Il s’agit ici tout au plus d’un plaidoyer pour une plus grande prise de conscience et pour discuter des changements et extensions possibles qui pourraient conduire à une psychologie transnationale et transculturelle.
Le « retour de l’Amérique » dans les instances multilatérales : entre trumpisme résiduel et stratégie de ralliement autour des priorités états-uniennes
Authors: de Hoop Scheffer Alexandra
Published: April 2022

À bien des égards, le « America First » de Trump a déteint sur le « America is Back » de Biden. Le président Joe Biden est contraint de composer avec la résilience du trumpisme et son emprise sur le Parti républicain et une bonne partie des électeurs états-uniens, et de reconnaître à son prédécesseur une nouvelle manière de parler du rôle des États-Unis dans le monde : à travers sa « politique étrangère pour la classe moyenne » états-unienne, l’administration Biden est convaincue qu’elle doit reconnecter les priorités internationales des États-Unis (Chine, souveraineté et désengagement militaire) avec les préoccupations des électeurs de la classe moyenne sous peine d’aliéner davantage le peuple états-unien de son système politique. L’hyperpolarisation politique pousse le président Biden à chercher des résultats rapides et concrets, parfois même au risque de limiter les consultations et les discussions avec les alliés les plus proches des États-Unis. La question qui se pose aujourd’hui est de savoir dans quelle mesure le retour (sélectif) des États-Unis dans les instances multilatérales est temporaire ou durable.
Conic bundle structures on $ \mathbb{Q} $-Fano threefolds
Authors: Prokhorov Yuri
Published: April 2022

We obtain a sufficient condition for a Fano threefold with terminal singularities to have a conic bundle structure.
Symmetry of large solutions for semilinear elliptic equations in a symmetric convex domain
Authors: Li Keqiang , Wang Shangjiu , Li Shaoyong
Published: April 2022

In this paper, we consider the solutions of the boundary blow-up problem

   \begin{document}$ \begin{eqnarray*} \begin{cases} \Delta u = \frac{1}{u^\gamma} +f(u) \ \ \ \ \mathrm{in}\ \ \ \Omega,\\ \ u>0 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \mathrm{in}\ \ \ \Omega, \\ \ u = +\infty \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \mathrm{on} \ \ \partial\Omega, \end{cases} \end{eqnarray*} $\end{document}

where $ \gamma > 0, \ \Omega $ is a bounded convex smooth domain and symmetric w.r.t. a direction. $ f $ is a locally Lipschitz continuous and non-decreasing function. We prove symmetry and monotonicity of solutions of the problem above by the moving planes method. A maximum principle in narrow domains plays an important role in proof of the main result.
RNN-based deep learning for physical activity recognition using smartwatch sensors: A case study of simple and complex activity recognition
Authors: Mekruksavanich Sakorn , Jitpattanakul Anuchit
Published: April 2022

Currently, identification of complex human activities is experiencing exponential growth through the use of deep learning algorithms. Conventional strategies for recognizing human activity generally rely on handcrafted characteristics from heuristic processes in time and frequency domains. The advancement of deep learning algorithms has addressed most of these issues by automatically extracting features from multimodal sensors to correctly classify human physical activity. This study proposed an attention-based bidirectional gated recurrent unit as Att-BiGRU to enhance recurrent neural networks. This deep learning model allowed flexible forwarding and reverse sequences to extract temporal-dependent characteristics for efficient complex activity recognition. The retrieved temporal characteristics were then used to exemplify essential information through an attention mechanism. A human activity recognition (HAR) methodology combined with our proposed model was evaluated using the publicly available datasets containing physical activity data collected by accelerometers and gyroscopes incorporated in a wristwatch. Simulation experiments showed that attention mechanisms significantly enhanced performance in recognizing complex human activity.
Optimization of vaccination for COVID-19 in the midst of a pandemic
Authors: Luo Qi , Weightman Ryan , McQuade Sean T. , Díaz Mateo , Trélat Emmanuel , Barbour William , Work Dan , Samaranayake Samitha , Piccoli Benedetto
Published: April 2022

During the Covid-19 pandemic a key role is played by vaccination to combat the virus. There are many possible policies for prioritizing vaccines, and different criteria for optimization: minimize death, time to herd immunity, functioning of the health system. Using an age-structured population compartmental finite-dimensional optimal control model, our results suggest that the eldest to youngest vaccination policy is optimal to minimize deaths. Our model includes the possible infection of vaccinated populations. We apply our model to real-life data from the US Census for New Jersey and Florida, which have a significantly different population structure. We also provide various estimates of the number of lives saved by optimizing the vaccine schedule and compared to no vaccination.
Academic entrepreneurship: Challenges facing South Africa
Authors: Grundling J.P. , Steynberg L.
Published: April 2022

Academic entrepreneurship in general implies ipso facto the involvement of academic staff in commercial activities in a system that builds on university-industry relations. In this relationship it is expected from industry to acquire knowledge from institutions of higher education and to utilize this knowledge in the innovation process. On the other hand, academic entrepreneurship also occurs within the national boundaries of a specific country possessing a distinct history and culture. In the case of South Africa, the entrepreneurial culture was build over more than three centuries, 1652 to 1994, on an institutionalized political system of racial segregation. True democracy was only achieved in April 1994 when South Africans saw the first-ever democratic vote and election in South Africa. This paper intends to analyze and evaluate the challenges of academic entrepreneurship for institutions of higher education in South Africa following a historical and survey research design approach. The results revealed that higher education institutions in South Africa, despite remarkable achievements, are still struggling to comply with the demands of the knowledge economy and in the enhancement of academic entrepreneurship.
Corporate motivation for integrated management system implementation, why do firms engage in integration of management systems: A literature review & research agenda
Authors: Asif M. , de Bruijn E.J. , Fisscher O.A.M.
Published: April 2022

Integration of management systems such as for quality, environment, occupational health and safety, risk management, and corporate social responsibilities is a viable organisational approach to cost reduction, efficient utilization of resources, greater motivation of employees, and better compliance to social obligations and stakeholders‘ requirements. Identification of drivers for corporate motivation for IMS decision making and its implementation is a matter of interest for academicians, practitioners, industry, and government regulatory agencies; paradoxically literature on this subject is pretty thin. This paper describes the literature review and research agenda for the exploration of drivers of IMS implementation and factors influencing IMS implementation. The exploratory research is meant to be executed by an inductive approach through case studies in Pakistani manufacturing firms.
Learning to incubate: evidence from Greece (1995-2005)
Authors: Chatziris Giannis , Scholten Victor , Hulsink Willem
Published: April 2022

Aim of the present study is to analyze and explain the contribution of business incubators to the promotion of entrepreneurship. Drawing upon previous research findings and three distinct theoretical perspectives, namely the resource-based view, the resource dependence approach and the social capital theory, we propose a theoretical framework allowing for a pattern-benchmark model for successful business incubation. After gathering secondary data on the business incubation industry in Greece, and qualitative data through face-to-face interviews with Greek incubators’ managers, the model is empirically validated in order to sketch the particular incubation landscape and identify best practices. The cases that are examined through a comparative analysis based on our research framework revealed that incubators were developed in two expansion waves, representing different ownership structures and objectives. The findings are further discussed for their theoretical, managerial and policy implications, while some recommendations for the further development of the industry are provided.
Taking technological opportunities to the market: the role of university-based business plan competitions in supporting high technology commercialisation
Authors: McGowan Pauric , Cooper Sarah
Published: April 2022

Encouraging technology-based entrepreneurship is central to the policy agendas of governmental and non-governmental economic development agencies in many industrialised and newly-industrialising countries. Entrepreneurs are central to venture creation and evidence indicates that, following secondary and, typically, tertiary education, most work for one or more employers prior to establishing a technology-based venture on their own or with others. As a result of this “entrepreneurial apprenticeship” many technology entrepreneurs establish businesses in their mid- to late thirties. Developing a thorough understanding of product/service markets and devising strategies to access, serve and support customers are major challenges for founders of technology-based businesses. Ventures established by individuals or groups with relevant commercial experience benefit from the knowhow and networks of their founders. This paper explores the role of university business plan competitions in stimulating entrepreneurial activity and technology transfer from two universities in Northern Ireland by focusing on entrants in the 2007 £25k Enterprise Award Scheme business planning competition. Such initiatives tend to attract students/recent graduates and members of university staff which raises the question as to how such teams develop commercially-robust ventures, given that, on the face of it, most have little or no commercial experience. Based upon analysis of the business plans of the top ten ventures from the 2007 competition this paper explores characteristics of the entrepreneurial teams, their choice of product/service offerings and aspects of the markets they target.
Figurines. Figuration and The Sense of Scale
Authors: Elsner Jaś
Published: April 2022

This volume concerns figurines as archaeologically-attested materials from literate cultures with surviving documents that have no direct links of contiguity, appropriation, or influence in relation to each other.
The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Miscellaneous Finds of Terracotta
Authors: Klinger Sonia
Published: April 2022

This volume presents the terracotta miscellaneous finds from the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Acrocorinth.
Étudier, conserver et restaurer les terres cuites gréco-romaines aujourd'hui
Authors: Galbois Estelle
Published: April 2022

Workshop sélectionné par la Maison des Sciences de l’Homme et de la société de Toulouse dans le cadre de l’Appel à Projet 2021 WORKSHOP MSHS-T, organisation Estelle Galbois (PLH-CRATA).
International Conference. Gesture-Stance-Movement: Communicating Bodies in the Aegean Bronze Age
Authors: Pestarino Marta
Published: April 2022

Nei giorni tra l’11 e il 13 novembre 2021 si è tenuto in modalità telematica il convegno dal titolo Gesture-Stance-Movement Communicating Bodies in the Aegean Bronze Age, organizzato da Ute Günkel-Maschek (University of Heidelberg), Céline Murphy (Trinity College Dublin), Fritz Blakolmer (University of Vienna) e Diamantis Panagiotopoulos (University of Heidelberg).
Archiver l’ethnographie ? Entre impossibilité et nécessité
Authors: Zeitlyn David
Published: April 2022

Dans cet article, j’étudierai les injonctions contradictoires concernant le fait d’archiver ou non des données anthropologiques récoltées sur le terrain. On se retrouve face à des contradictions d’ordre éthique, car certaines règles suggèrent de détruire les données après un certain temps, et d’autres de les conserver à long terme. Je m’intéresserai aux responsabilités qu’ont les chercheurs envers différents groupes et à la façon dont elles se contredisent. Je mettrai en lumière les utilisations bénéfiques, à long terme, des données de terrain issues de mes propres travaux menés chez les Mambila au Cameroun et au Nigeria, grâce notamment à une utilisation inédite de certains documents d’archives (aucun accord n’ayant donc été demandé pour les exploiter). Respecter de façon stricte certains protocoles de gestion des données constituerait une démarche inhumaine et, selon moi, non éthique. Nous devons accepter le caractère contradictoire de la vie et trouver le moyen de le maîtriser. Mettre en place des restrictions à long terme pourrait alors constituer une solution adéquate, bien que difficile à mettre en œuvre avec les archives numériques.
Les chercheurs et leurs archives : l’exemple d’ODSAS
Authors: Hannoun Judith
Published: April 2022

Cet article est une version étendue d’une communication au colloque « Valoriser les archives des ethnologues : usages contemporains des collections » qui s’est déroulé en octobre 2018 à Paris et à Nanterre. L’objectif est de faire un point sur l’usage par les chercheurs de la plateforme ODSAS, plateforme d’archives scientifiques et de manipulation des données de la recherche. ODSAS, qui est particulièrement adaptée aux contraintes de l’anthropologie et aux questions éthiques posées par cette discipline, notamment en ce qui concerne la sensibilité des données, s’attache à répondre au plus près aux besoins des chercheurs. Cet article montre que ces derniers utilisent la plateforme avec les objectifs suivants : la sauvegarde et l’archivage de leurs données, l’enrichissement et la documentation des archives et, enfin, comme outil permettant le rapatriement des données aux populations d’origine et comme outil reconnu par les tutelles pour l’archivage et la diffusion des données.
Les Archives de la planète, entre ressource documentaire et matière à récits
Authors: Perlès Valérie
Published: April 2022

Les progrès techniques de la fin du xixe siècle, favorisant les voyages et l’enregistrement mécanique du réel, ont suscité la création d’entreprises de documentation du monde. Albert Kahn, banquier, philanthrope et pacifiste, a créé les Archives de la planète, une des plus riches collections d’images en couleur et en mouvement entre 1909 et 1931.Du vivant d’Albert Kahn, les dimensions universitaire, documentaire, militante et esthétique du projet, interagissaient. Depuis, les collections ont été dévolues au département des Hauts-de-Seine et le domaine du banquier est devenu un musée. Cet article montre dans quelles mesures le caractère hétérogène des ambitions initiales se retrouve dans les utilisations actuelles du fonds, entre simple réservoir documentaire sur le monde à cette époque, projet scientifique de contextualisation et appropriations mémorielles et artistiques.