bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Remerciements aux réviseurs
Authors: HENCHIRI Jamel Eddine
Published: March 2023

Journal of Academic Finance tient à remercier les personnes suivantes pour leur aide dans l'examen par les pairs des manuscrits pour ce numéro. Nous apprécions grandement leur aide et leurs contributions pour maintenir la qualité de la revue.Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 2Rabeb RIAHI, Université de Gabes, TunisieKarim Kefi, Université de Gabes, Tunisie. Remerciement Spécial.abderrahmane LAIB, université de Setif, AlgerieLatifa FATNASSI, Université de Tunis, Tunisiewided RAGMOUN, Qassim University, KSAAhlem Najeh, Imam University, Riyad, KSAFaten CHIBANI, Université de Gabes, TunisieVincent Meyer, Université de Nice , France Journal of Academic Finance recrute des réviseurs pour la revue. Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre.
Impact de la dégradation de la conjoncture économique sur l’accroissement des taux de défaut des clients de la banque
Authors: YASSINE Anas , IBENRISSOUL Abdelmajid
Published: March 2023

Cet article se propose d’analyser la relation entre l’évolution des facteurs de risque macroéconomiques et la défaillance des emprunteurs. Pour cela, on a procédé à la modélisation des distributions des taux de défaut d’un portefeuille de crédit d’une banque marocaine en s’inspirant de certaines études qui ont été réalisées aux États-Unis et au Canada.Ce travail consiste à mesurer et expliquer l’impact des évolutions défavorables de la conjoncture économique sur la dégradation de la qualité du portefeuille de crédit, et s’inscrit de ce fait dans le cadre d’une démarche exploratoire puisqu’il ne valide pas une étude préalable. En effet, la majorité des études réalisées jusqu’à date portent essentiellement sur la modélisation du risque systématique des portefeuilles de crédits aux particuliers et non pas des portefeuilles hybrides comportant toute la clientèle de la banque.
Qualité d’audit, concentration de l’actionnariat et reporting financier
Authors: FOKA TAGNE Alain Gilles , KENFACK HIKOUATCHA Prince Dubois , MBADUET Joséphine Florentine , NDASSI YEPGNOU Joseph
Published: March 2023

L’objectif de cet article est d’étudier l’impact de la qualité d’audit externe et de la concentration de l’actionnariat sur la qualité du reporting financier. En s’appuyant sur la régression logistique et à partir des données recueillies par questionnaire auprès de 61 préparateurs des comptes, les résultats montrent que la probabilité d’avoir une information de qualité croît avec l’appartenance de l’auditeur à un réseau international et le montant des honoraires d’audit. Par ailleurs, cette probabilité évolue négativement avec la durée de collaboration entre l’auditeur et l’audité.  On constate aussi que, d’une part, dans les entreprises où il y a concentration de l’actionnariat, la présence d’un auditeur appartenant à un réseau international permet d’améliorer la qualité du reporting financier et, d’autre part, que l’effet croisé des honoraires d’audit et de l’ancienneté de l’auditeur avec la concentration de l’actionnariat détériore les chances d’avoir une information de qualité.
Auditor compliance in Libya with the rules and ethics of the audit profession
Authors: AHMED Ibrahim Mehdi , HMIDI Youssef
Published: March 2023

This study (in arabic language) aimed to identify the extent of compliance of external auditors with professional ethics and code of professional conduct in Marzque Strip, which regulate auditors’ behaviors and organize their relationship with clients and stakeholders.

In order to achieve the study objectives, the descriptive-analytical method was used due to its suitability for the study topic. A questionnaire was designed as a tool to collect data, this questionnaire was distributed to the study’s population, which consist of (20) auditors,

The results showed that: Auditors significantly adhere to the basic principles of ethical behavior, which include (integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behavior). Religious, laws and regulations dramatically effect on the degree of auditors’ compliance with the code of professional conduct.
hospital management control system
Authors: ALAMI Saad
Published: March 2023

The great importance has been attached to the steering of hospital performance, by the WHO and the Moroccan Ministry of Health, so hospitals, and more specifically university hospitals, have opted for an effective mode of control and for a results-based management targeting performance while taking into account the social dimension and non-market activity of public hospitals. Our problem is: what are the contributions of the management control system for public hospitals? To understand this problem, we based ourselves on a study by interviews with hospital officials. Our findings and conclusions can be of use to researchers, managers, and decision-makers in setting up a management control system in hospital settings while fostering accountability for managers moving from resource-based management. results-based management.
propriété familiale, structure et performance sociale et environnementale des PME familiales camerounaises
Authors: MAKANI Samuel Roland
Published: March 2023

L’objet de ce papier est d’expliquer la performance (sociale et environnementale) afin de déterminer si la propriété familiale et la structure des PME familiales influencent leur performance sociale et environnementale. L’étude s’appuie sur une enquête par questionnaire menée auprès d’un échantillon de 67 PME. L’atteinte de nos objectifs passe par une analyse factorielle, le test d’indépendance du Khi-deux et de la régression logistique. Ces analyses nous ont permis de déterminer que la propriété familiale exerce une influence positive et significative sur la performance sociale et environnementale, la structure des PME influence positivement et significativement la performance environnementale et sans effet sur la performance sociale.
determinants of Illiquidity on emerging stock markets:
Authors: HIKOUATCHA KENFACK Prince Dubois
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to carry out to a comparative study of the determinants of illiquidity, between JSE and NSE, using the Generalized Least Square (GLS) method and the Generalized Method of Moment (GMM), on a stock panel. The obtained results show that stock return is the only illiquidity common factor in the studied markets. In addition, the trading value on the JSE and stock capitalization on the NSE, are the specific determinants of illiquidity. For the global market situation, the number of trading days and number of trades are factors, which permit the reduction of liquidity shortage.
Does female entrepreneurship add in economic growth? Evidence from twenty-five countries
Authors: MORCHED Salim , JARBOUI Anis
Published: March 2023

Recent researches in the field of entrepreneurship give a renewed interest in the role of women entrepreneurship in the economic development. This document aims to draw up an analysis of the effect of female entrepreneurship on economic growth using a panel data over the period 2000-2014 for a sample of twenty-five (developed and developing) countries. Results show that female entrepreneurship has a significant negative effect but also entrepreneurship is considered the channel, it has an indirect impact on economic growth even business creation has been a real engine of economic development; these are seen as a means to generate employment opportunities, income distribution, wealth creation and poverty reduction. Some recommendations are presented, in order to support of government initiatives and the effect on women-owned business performance which are also important.
apport du biais d’excès de confiance à l’explication de la volatilité des rendements du marché des actions algérien
Authors: KHALED Mohamed
Published: March 2023

Dans la perspective d’examiner le marché des actions algérien, nous nous sommes intéressés dans ce papier à l’étude de l’apport du biais d’excès de confiance à l’explication de la volatilité des rendements du marché principal estimé à partir de l’indice DZAIRINDEX. Un tel essai est, à notre connaissance, inédit, pour ce qui est des études empiriques sur la Bourse d’Alger.
A cet effet, nous avons conduit deux tests empiriques successifs dans le but de vérifier, en premier lieu, l’existence d’une relation entre le volume de transaction et la volatilité des rendements du marché algérien, à travers l’estimation d’un modèle ARMA (4,4)-EGARCH (1-1). La significativité de cette relation nous a autorisés à amorcer le deuxième test qui consiste à examiner la causalité au sens de Granger entre ces deux variables, sous l’hypothèse que les investisseurs algériens sur-réagissent à leur information privée.
Les résultats obtenus démontrent que le biais d’excès de confiance ne cause pas, sur le court-terme, la volatilité des rendements du marché des actions algérien, mais contribue bien à l’expliquer, en adéquation avec d’autres facteurs.
Industrial clusters and promotion of CSR: the case of developing countries
Authors: EL WAATMANI Abdelmajid
Published: March 2023

The publication of Porter’s book entitled "Competitive Advantage of Nations" allowed clustering to become a worry of all countries and territories. It has proven its efficiency as an effective means of industrial and economic development of nations and a way to improve the competitiveness of firms by allowing them to benefit from positive externalities induced by collective action and geographic proximity both in developed and developing countries. But, beyond its economic benefits that are widely discussed in the theoretical and empirical literature, the question that can be asked about clustering is "To what extent clustering can contribute to the diffusion of CSR in the context of developing countries (DCs)?". This relatively new question is still underexplored by the researchers. Also, the available studies on the subject brought divergent conclusions on the potential impact of clustering on CSR. In this paper, we show that clustering, through joint action it implies and the support that it enjoys can encourage firms to adopt a positive attitude towards the ecological environment and the society by implementing CSR policies. But this can be achieved only when the State and the private institutions accomplish their role by deterring socially irresponsible behavior and by funding and encouraging CSR actions and initiatives.
An Information Model for Asset Management in Higher Education Institutions in Thai Supply Chain
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: March 2023

The research aim were to develop and to evaluate an information system model for asset management for higher education institution in thai supply chain . The samples are ten experts in the field of information system and supply chain. The data is analysed by means and standardized deviations. The research result shows that the model consists of four elements namely main components, Suppliers, Manufacturer, Customers, The result shows the overall rating mean of 3.65 and standard deviation of 0.66, which means that an information system model for asset management for higher education institution in thai supply chain is appropriate at the high level.The model can develop an information system .
Digital Supply Chain Model for Revenue Collection Management for the Excise Department in Thailand
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: March 2023

The objective of this research were to study and to evaluate digital supply chain model for Revenue Collection of the Excise Department in Thailand. The samples in the research study consisted of ten purposively selected experts consisted of five experts on supply chain management, five experts on Digital Technology, Data were analysed by arithmetic mean and standard deviation. The research findings model five elements namely main components, Supplier, the excise department, and Customers and Return. The ten experts agree that digital supply chain model for Revenue Collection of the Excise Department in Thailand was high suitability that show the model is appropriate and can be appropriately applied in actual work settings.
An Information System Model for Online Driver's License for Department of Land Transport in Thai Supply Chain
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: March 2023

The research aim to develop an information system model for online driver’s license for department of land transport in Thai supply chain and an evaluation of the model . Samples are ten experts in the field of information system and supply chain. Ten experts are selected by purposive sampling method. The obtained data are analysed using mean and standard deviation. The research result demonstrates the model consists of five elements namely main components, Supplier, Department of land transport, Finished person, Customers .The data analysed by using arithmetic mean and standard deviation an information system model for online driver’s license for department of land transport in Thai supply chain using Back-Box technique. The results from ten experts have evaluated the model and commented that the developed model showed high suitability which mean The model can develop information system.
Digital Twin as a Tool for Supporting Logistics Coordination in Distribution Networks
Authors: Kmiecik Mariusz
Published: March 2023

We all witness changes in supply chains and distribution networks influenced by technological development. One of the trends is Digital Twins and outgoing outsourcing of logistics processes. According to mentioned trends, the following article is aimed to elaborate on the Digital Twin in the wide understanding logistics coordination concept. The research focuses on examining the 4 chosen distribution networks in which logistics service providers collaborate with manufacturers in the area of e-commerce activities. The results from the different simulation models were shown and the perspective of implementation of the Digital Twin was clarified.
Identifying Desirable Competencies for Supply Chain Management Professionals
Authors: Marshall David , Shen Wei-Cheng
Published: March 2023

As the human dimension becomes increasingly critical to overall success of supply chain management (SCM), practitioners, researchers, and educators face the daunting task of identifying requisite competencies for SCM professionals. By using a large, frequently-updated, publicly-available archive – O*NET, this research contrasts SCM and other business professionals to highlight the unique competencies that define the SCM profession. We find that SCM professionals need greater functional knowledge about operations (e.g., transportation, production), higher general knowledge in geography and foreign language, extensive interpersonal skills, and a person-oriented management style. Furthermore, while limited differences exist between purchasing and logistic managers in the SCM profession, they exhibit certain competencies that distinguish them from operation managers. Such results inform efforts at curriculum design, recruitment, career development, and corporate training by suggesting areas where it may well be advantageous to customize efforts toward ensuring that requisite competencies are addressed.
Oral and maxillo-facial injuries in victims of political repression during the Chilean dictatorship
Authors: Silva Jesús
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Chile was under a civil-military dictatorship during 17 years from 1973 to 1990. During that time, systematic violations to the human rights were perpetrated. Oral and maxillo-facial trauma was not an exception using different methods of torture or ill treatment by agents of state. Currently, Chile has laws and programs in the public healthcare system to carry out the rehabilitation and reparation process in victims, where the registration of the suffered damages is considered an important part of medico-legal procedures. Methods: 14 “Reports of oral and maxillo-facial damage” of tortured victims elaborated from 2016 to 2020 were analyzed, considering the alleged history of the patient, the visible effects on the oral examination and the background about the type of torture that were applied. Historical clinical records and RX exams were analyzed when available. Results: 6 ways of torture and ill-treatments that involve the maxillo-facial area were found caused by agents of state occurred during all the dictatorship period. Discussion: All of the torture techniques applied caused directly or indirectly the loss of teeth according to the patient´s story and the clinical examination, causing not only physical problems, but psychological problems to the victims.
“The Darkness”: Deprivation of sunlight as a form of torture
Authors: Kilpatrick Jane , Crosby Sondra , Chisholm Brock
Published: March 2023

Introduction. Deprivation of sunlight (DoS)should be considered independently as amethod of torture. We review the definitionand the spectrum of DoS, and the harms itcauses that may rise to the level of torture.Method. We review relevant internationalcase law, and highlight how the harms of DoShave historically not been fully considered intorture cases, possibly legitimizing its use.Conclusion. A standardized definition ofdeprivation of sunlight be developed and includedin the Torturing Environment Scale,we call for an explicit international prohibitionof DoS.Keywords: Sunlight deprivation, torture,no-touch torture
Thematic briefing: strengthening the recognition and protection of relatives of disappeared persons
Authors: Pérez-Sales Pau , Soley Berta
Published: March 2023

News in the 2023(1) issue published in 17.03.2023
Ultra-short pulse focusing algorithm for optical parametric chirp pulse amplification numerical simulation platform
Authors: Chen Jing-Wei , Luo Bin , Zeng Xiao-Ming , Mu Jie , Wang Xiao ,   The School of Information & Technology, Southwest of Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, China,   Research Center of Laser Fusion, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
Published: March 2023

The development of optical parametric chirp pulse amplification (OPCPA) numerical simulation platform involves physical models such as broadening and compression of optical pulse, parametric amplification and focusing output. In the simulation platform, the Fresnel far-field diffraction equation is usually used to simulate the characteristics of ultrashort pulse focusing. Firstly, we need to calculate the optical field distribution of different wavelength components in the ultrashort pulse, and then use the inverse Fourier transform to obtain the temporal and spatial distribution characteristics of the pulse. However, for different wavelength components, the sizes of focused field grids obtained by the far-field algorithm are not equal, and subsequent resampling is required, which will increase the amount of calculation. In addition, due to the limitation of the calculation range of the light field in the pulse broadening and compression, there is also a problem of poor resolution of the focused field. In this work, the mathematical expression that can adjust the range of the output light field and use the fast fourier algorithm is derived. The main mechanism of this algorithm is as follows. Based on the Fresnel far-field diffraction equation, the output field is sampled independently in the discrete calculation process to meet the requirements for adjustable range of the output field. After identity transformation, the output field results can be calculated by the fast Fourier algorithm. Furthermore, the sampling conditions that need to be satisfied when using the algorithm are further analyzed and discussed. It solves the problem of how to improve the resolution of light field and keep the computational grid size of each wavelength component consistent when the traditional Fresnel far field diffraction is used to simulate the focusing process, which provides the convenience for the subsequent direct time-frequency inverse transformation. The numerical simulation results reveal that the dark ring region of the ultrashort pulse focusing field shows strong spatiotemporal coupling characteristics. This algorithm has been successfully applied to the development of OPCPA numerical simulation platform, and is expected to play an important role in optimizing the design of ultrashort laser pulse device.
Medium correction to gravitational form factors
Authors: Lin Shu , Tian Jia-Yuan ,   School of Physics and Astronomy, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
Published: March 2023

We generalize the gravitational form factor for chiral fermion in vacuum, which reproduces the well-known spin-vorticity coupling. We also calculate radiative correction to the gravitational form factors in quantum electrodynamics plasma. We find two structures in the form factors contributing to the scattering amplitude of fermion in vorticity field, one is from the fermon self-energy correction, pointing to suppression of spin-vorticity coupling in medium; the other strucutre comes from graviton-fermion vertex correction, which does not adopt potential interpretation, but corresponds to transition matrix element between initial and final states. Both structures contribute to chiral vortical effect. The net effect is that radiative correction enhances the chiral vortical effect. Our results claify the relation and difference between spin-vorticity coupling and chiral vortical effect from the perspective of form factors. We also discuss the application of the results in QCD plasma, indicating radiative correction might have an appreciable effect in spin polarization effect in heavy ion collisions.
New agri-environmental measures have a direct effect on wildlife and economy on conventional agricultural land
Authors: Marada Petr , Cukor Jan , Kuběnka Michal , Linda Rostislav , Vacek Zdeněk , Vacek Stanislav
Published: March 2023

The objective of this article is to evaluate economic profits along with return on investment and also the impact of newly designed agri-environmental measures (AEM) on the presence of bioindicator species—European hare and roe deer—in comparison to conventionally cultivated agricultural land. The abundance of European hare was, on average, 4.5–6.7 times higher on AEM compared to the standard agricultural regime and 3.5–6.4 times higher in the case of roe deer in 2020 and 2021. From an economic point of view, the highest incomes were found for extensive orchard alleys and standard conventional crops—wheat and rapeseed rotation. The cash flow from extensive orchard was 4.3 times larger and wheat and rapeseed were 3.5 times larger than from the clover grass mixture. Moreover, the lowest value of operational expenses was found in the case of extensive orchard alleys. The payback period ranged from 16.02 years (wheat and rapeseed rotation) to 53.6 years (clover grass mixture). It is crucial not to assess the economic parameters separately but optimize them with sustainable wildlife management and other benefits that provide ecological and efficient directions of AEM for future generations. However, the performed economic analysis highlights the significantly lower incomes of most components of AEM. We see a principal issue of AEMs usage in the lack of strong incentives for farmers to maximize conservation outcomes. Therefore, the AEMs are often placed in locations with presumed low agriculture profit, which is often related to insignificant conservation effects. Thus, the incomparable AEMs profitability compared to conventional agriculture has to be reflected by the agricultural policy at the European Union level and subsidy policy of particular member states.
Composición y biomasa fitoplanctónica bajo condiciones oligotróficas en la cuenca de Guaymas (golfo de California)
Authors: Millán-Nuñez Eduardo , Delgadillo-Hinojosa Francisco , Hakspiel-Segura Cristian , Torres-Delgado Eunise Vanessa , Félix-Bermúdez Armando , Segovia-Zavala José Antonio , Camacho-Ibar Víctor Froylán , Munoz-Barbosa Albino
Published: March 2023

Con el propósito de determinar la biomasa y la composición del fitoplancton (picofitoplancton, nanodiatomeas y microdiatomeas) bajo condiciones oligotróficas, se realizó un estudio en la capa superficial de la cuenca de Guaymas, golfo de California, durante el verano tardío de 2016. El estudio contempló la medición de variables hidrográficas, químicas y biológicas en la capa superficial del área de estudio. Nuestros resultados mostraron una columna de agua cálida, fuertemente estratificada, empobrecida en nutrientes y con biomasas fitoplanctónicas reducidas (<1 mg Cla·m–3). Los cocientes promedio de N:P (0.55 ± 1.34), N:Si (0.13 ± 0.18) y Fe:N (52.70 ± 29.70) indicaron condiciones de limitación por N. La contribución de los grupos fitoplanctónicos a la biomasa fluctuó ampliamente por nivel de profundidad, y se observó  el predominio del picofitoplancton (85.0 ± 2.7%) en superficie (5 m) y de las nano-microdiatomeas (91.5 ± 5.9%) en el nivel más profundo (35-40 m), adyacente a la termoclina. Las diatomeas dominaron la biomasa integrada entre la superficie y 50 m de profundidad, con una contribución promedio ~6 veces mayor que la del picofitoplancton. A pesar de que se registraron condiciones ideales para la proliferación de cianobacterias diazótrofas, la presencia de Trichodesmium spp. y Richelia intracellularis fue muy irregular y en abundancias relativamente bajas (2,220 ± 1,575 célula·L–1). Nuestros resultados son especialmente relevantes, ya que sugieren que, bajo condiciones de limitación por N, el paradigma de la alta biomasa y dominancia de células grandes en el golfo de California puede verse desafiado durante la temporada de verano.
Primeros registros y ampliación de distribución geográfica del botete oceánico, Lagocephalus lagocephalus (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae), en el golfo de México
Authors: Del Moral-Flores Luis Fernando , Huidobro-Campos Leticia
Published: March 2023

En el Atlántico noroccidental, el género Lagocephalus está representado por 2 especies: Lagocephalus lagocephalus, con distribución oceánica, y Lagocephalus laevigatus, de hábitos costeros. En el presente trabajo se documentan los primeros registros de L. lagocephalus en el golfo de México y aguas del Caribe frente a México, con la captura de 18 ejemplares adultos y juveniles. Los adultos alcanzaron tallas de 360-484 mm de longitud estándar (LE) y peso de 845-1,900 g, y las tallas de los juveniles fueron de entre 24 y 30 mm LE, con un peso de 1 a 10 g. Los ejemplares fueron capturados con red de media agua tipo NMWT 25/25, palangre de superficie y palangre de fondo en aguas neríticas y oceánicas de la zona económica exclusiva del golfo de México, a profundidades desde 30 m hasta 312 m. Su captura puede estar asociada con las condiciones climáticas de la época de nortes, que ocasionan vientos fuertes con dirección a la región costera, y con la fase reproductiva de la especie.
The Socioeconomic Profile of Farmers Affected by the Covid-19 Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Surguja District
Authors: Sinha Saurabh Kumar , Singh Yogendra Kumar , Gupta Ankur , Saratkar Nitin , Shivangini
Published: March 2023

The present study was conducted in the villages of Sakalo, Sargwan, Ara, and Amatoli in the blocks of Ambikapur and Sitapur, which are both located in the Sarguja district, in the state of Chhattisgarh. A total of 80 farmers were chosen on purpose from each village—20 from each village. The research project "the Socio Economic Profile of Covid-19 Lockdown Affected Farmer in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh" With the use of a personal interview method and scheduled interview schedule. They tabulated, examined, and analysed the data. The profile characteristics of all farmers affected by the lockdown. Growers reported that a majority of (61.25%) young age category, (48.75%) farmers ST category, (45%) illiterate, (40%) famers small land holding, (63%) famers' occupation is agriculture, (68.75%) irrigated type land, (50%) farmers is medium level income, majority of farmers family joint, (50%) farmers house is kaccha type, (55%) sources of drinking water is publicly, and (60%) farmers is a farmer. Low farm equipment levels, with (45%) farmers information sources are few, Understanding the socioeconomic status of farmers would be aided by the outcomes of the current study. The current study will offer helpful direction for comprehending the recommended set of farming methods.
Assessing Financial Freedom among Teachers in the New Normal
Authors: Flores Ramil D. , Filomeno Rubygen B. , Landawe Shirley A. , Salcedo Jean F. , Solis Jessa Mae M.
Published: March 2023

Financial freedom is a status that all individuals aspire. Being such entails a state of being unconcerned with finances since a person believes that he or she has got it covered. Mindful of the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the financial well-being of employees in practically every business, the said crisis has increased stress in a wide range of situations for teachers knowing that they nevertheless paid less than comparable professionals. The purpose of this study was to determine how teachers perceive their financial freedom in the new normal. To achieve, the researchers employed a qualitative-phenomenological approach to explore the reality in an in-depth manner. The use of a qualitative research design, on the one hand, allowed the researchers to properly consider the narratives which came from the personal lives of the chosen participants for this study. On the other hand, phenomenological approach in qualitative research was utilized for the exploration of the phenomenon. Through the utilization of this approach, the researcher was able to fully grasp the realities faced by the participants of this study. Twenty participants were chosen purposively to guarantee that they would provide the most substantial data. In-depth interviews were conducted and the participants’ responses were transcribed. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the bulk of data and organize theme to bring to light the most emergent theme. Results showed that the teachers had dissimilar financial situations since some of them said that they were financially challenged, some became more financially concerned, while others said that they were financially stable during the pandemic. Also, the pandemic setting made teachers to realize the need to observe financial judiciousness through the realization of the essentiality of financial sensibility and the necessity of financial austerity. Further, the teachers were able to gain significant insights such as the need to prioritize financial stability through well-managed finances, financial control, and financial integrity.
The Rise of Skywalker: The Critical Vehemence of Customer Loyalty inside the E-commerce Platform
Authors: Yushar Mustafa, Muh. , Abdi Akbar, , Nurlaely Razak, , Dewi Angreyani, Andi , Riwayat Abadi, Rahmat , Nurjannah Nurjannah,
Published: March 2023

The electronic commerce is considered as a new concept, which is described as the process of product and service exchange in world-wide web, as well as, online information web. The use of e-commerce technology through internet helps people to expand the costumer’s need on offered product or service that eventually the customer does not have to go directly to the store (offline visiting). The objective of this research is to explore the impact of satisfaction, trust, and commitment on the customer loyalty in e-commerce, particularly Tokopedia online store. Through the approach of quantitative research method, this study collects the data from people who are from Makassar, Indonesia, especially those who are as the undergraduate students. The collection data phase of this study also distributes 150 questionnaires to the said students and there are 87 filled and returned questionnaires that meet the requirement to be analyzed further. For theoretical implication, this study denotes that the customer satisfaction, trust, and commitment simultaneously play important role on customer loyalty with the score is 25.3%, however, this study interestingly finds that there is insignificant effect and negative role of customer trust on customer loyalty through the partial statistical test. The managerial contribution is also described in the particular section of this study.
Prevalence and Predictors of Coronary Artery Ectasia among Delta Population
Authors: El-Shawadfy Mohamed Mahmoud , El-Sheikh Ayman Ahmed , El-Shedoudy Sahar Abdullah , Ashmawy Medhat Mohamed
Published: March 2023

Background: Localized or widespread non-obstructive lesions of the epicardial coronary arteries, with a luminal dilatation 1.5 times that of the neighbouring normal segments or vessel diameter, have been identified as CAE. This research was performed to determine prevalence and predictors of CAE among Delta population in Egypt.

Methods: This cross-sectional research was conducted on 2850 cases over the age of 18 who came for coronary angiography with positive non-invasive diagnostic tests, acute coronary syndrome and stable CAD. Cases were divided into two groups Group I: CAE cases (n =108) and Group II Non-ectasia cases (n =2742). All cases were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, standard 12-leads ECG, resting transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and coronary angiography.

Results: CAE occurred in 108 (3.79%) of the studied cases. Total cholesterol level, serum creatinine, were insignificantly different between both groups. CRP, NLR, MPV, and PLR, were significantly higher in CAE cases versus non-Ectasia cases CRP, NLR, PLR, and MPV is a good predicator for CAE, LVESD and LVEDD, were significantly higher in CAE group.

Conclusions: The RCA was the most often affected coronary artery. The existence of CAE can be predicted using easily accessible clinical laboratory values such as CRP, Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, mean platelet volume, and platelet to lymphocyte ratio.
Effect of Climate Smart Nitrogen and Water Management Approaches on Growth and Yield of Sweet Corn
Authors: Das Nishith , Garnayak Lalita Mohan , Patra A. K. , Paikaray R. K. , Rath B. S. , Jena S. N. , Biswal S. , Mishra K. N. , Panda R. K. , Chhatria Shubham , Sahoo Sabyasachi
Published: March 2023

A field experiment was carried out for two consecutive years during 2020-21 and 2021-22 in the research farm of OUAT, Bhubaneswar. The experiment was conducted in a strip plot design having four each of climate smart water and nutrient management approaches replicated four times. All the growth attributes like plant height, LAI, dry matter production as well as the yield attributing characters were superior under EFI with mulch and INM treatments in water and nitrogen management approaches, respectively. Optimal irrigation practice i.e. each furrow irrigation (EFI) with mulch in sweet corn resulted in higher cob yield (27.64 t/ha) followed by EFI alone. Similarly, INM practices comprising of 75% STBNR + 25% N through FYM produced higher cob yield (30.91 t/ha) as compared to other N-management options and was closely followed by STBNR.
Assessment of Genetic Variability for Yield & Its Contributing Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Verma Yadunandan , Tomar N. S. , Saran Deepak
Published: March 2023

The research work was executed Research cum Instructional Farm, Genetics and Plant Breeding department of IGKV Raipur (C.G.) during kharif 2021. The research material under research comprised of 50 rice germplasm lines including two checks namely Mahamaya and Rajeshwari, which were tested in RBD with two replications. The observation of research investigation were recorded for total eight characters viz. Days to 50% flowering, Number of tillers per plant, Panicle length(cm), Plant height(cm), 1000seed weight(g), Grain yield per plant(g), Biological yield per plant(g), Harvest index(%). The analysis of variance showed that there was a highly significant variation in genotypes for all of the studied characters. A small difference between PCV and GCV suggests that the environment has little impact on the concerning traits. The number of tillers per plant, 1000 seed weight, grain yield per plant, biological yield per plant and harvest index had high heritability along with high genetic advance as a percent of mean indicates that the heritability is most likely caused by additive gene action and selection may be effective.
Validating Protocol and Deciphering the Nanoparticulate Seed Treatment in Enhancing Seed Quality of Soybean, Pigeon Pea and Groundnut
Authors: Gowda Rame , Rani K. Uma , Roopashree B. , Sowmya K. J.
Published: March 2023

Silicon nanoparticles have attracted huge interest as a rapidly growing class of materials for many agricultural applications. It provided new insight of the potential growth promoting effects of the nanoparticle (SiO­2) on plant system. Looking in to its importance, a comprehensive study was conducted to standardize the protocol on method of seed treatment with Silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticle for enhancing seed quality in soybean, groundnut and pigeon pea. Among the treatment combinations, soybean, groundnut and pigeon pea seeds treated with SiO2 nanoparticle in powder form along with polymer found to be superior for all the tested seed quality parameters viz., germination (95.00, 95.33 and 94.67%), seedling length (39.60, 35.14, 25.56cm), mean seedling dry weight (45.53, 28.33 and 50.47mg/seedling), seedling vigour index-I (3763, 3348 and 2421), seedling vigour index-II (4332, 2700 and 4780) for soybean, pigeon pea and groundnut, respectively. However, compared to untreated control, these seed quality attributes were statistically on par with CMC+NP treatment. These findings suggested that seed treatment with SiO2 nanoparticle in powder form along with polymer coating significantly enhanced seed quality of soybean, groundnut, and pigeon pea.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Neuroplasticity: A Review
Authors: Thornton Owen R. , Li Wenjun , Cole Hunter , Cólon Isabella
Published: March 2023

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a challenging and complex mental health disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, unstable relationships, and a poor sense of self. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences, is impaired in individuals with BPD, specifically in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. This impairment has been linked to emotional dysregulation, a core symptom of the disorder. Interventions aimed at improving neuroplasticity hold promise as a treatment target for BPD. Current evidence suggests that psychotherapeutic interventions, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), may improve neural plasticity in the brain regions associated with emotional dysregulation and may result in symptom reduction and improved functioning in individuals with BPD. However, much more research is needed to better understand the relationship between neuroplasticity and BPD, as well as to develop more targeted and effective interventions. With continued research in this area, it is hoped that improved understanding of the role of neuroplasticity in BPD will lead to the development of more effective treatments for this challenging disorder.
Occupational Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) and Its Relationship with Serum Testosterone, Adiponectin, Estradiol and Insulin Resistance
Authors: Oladipe Tunmise Tope , Uadia Patrick Ojeifor
Published: March 2023

Background: Studies on occupational exposures to Bisphenol A (BPA) and its health effects are insufficient, because most stud­ies on the health hazards of BPA have been on the general public.

Methods: This study aimed to determine the relationship between workplace exposure to BPA, sex hormones and some metabolic parameters. Fasting blood samples were obtained from 46 occupationally exposed and 23 non-occupationally exposed adults. The levels of serum BPA, estrogen, testosterone, adiponectin, cortisol and insulin were analysed using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), plasma glucose, total protein and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were also determined.

Results: The results revealed that only 78% (n=36) of the occupationally exposed and 65% (n=15) of the non-occupationally exposed individuals had detectable serum BPA level. The results also showed that the occupationally exposed individuals had a statistically non-significant (P=0.2), greater serum BPA level (3.30±1.46ng/ml) than the non-occupationally exposed subjects (0.05±0.01ng/ml). However compared with the non–occupationally exposed group, the subjects who are occupationally exposed to BPA had a significantly higher level of serum testosterone (P=0.0003) and adiponectin (P=0.03). There were no significant differences in the serum level of estradiol (P=0.07), cortisol (P=0.28), insulin (P=0.85), plasma glucose (P=0.26), total protein (P=0.97) and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (P=0.46) between the two groups. 

Conclusion: In conclusion this study revealed that occupational exposure to BPA results in higher serum BPA level, testosterone and adiponectin in Humans.
Drying Effect of Energy Storage Enhanced Multilayer Solar Dryer (ESEMSD) Parameters on the Physicochemical Properties of Dried Ogi
Authors: Durodola Olamide I. , Aregbesola Omotayo O. , Edu Oluwagbotemi E. , Falana Olumide B. , Olaoni Samuel O.
Published: March 2023

This study evaluated the effect of Enhanced Multilayer Solar Dryer on some physical properties of ogi powder. The ogi was subjected to different variations inside the Enhanced Multilayer Solar Dryer like fan application, no fan application, placement of tray (Topmost tray and middle tray) and the kind of storage (thermal storage and no thermal storage). At all placement levels inside the dryer, the moisture content and drying rate decreased significantly with an increase in drying time and temperature. The Bulk density follows a similar trend at all levels of variations in the dryers, ranging from 0.64 to 0.74 g/cm3. The result shows that, sedimentation volumes were not influenced by variations in the solar dryer and the values vary from 15 to 45 cm3. The titratable acidity ranges from 0.79 to 1.07 g/L. It was observed in this research that, the Enhanced Multilayer Solar Dryer had less or no impact on the Physico-chemical Properties of dried ogi and can be an alternative use, especially in locations with limited access to electricity.
PEMANFAATAN BOTTOM ASH SEBAGAI AGREGAT BUATAN
Authors: Nuciferani Felicia Tria , Antoni Antoni , Hardjito Djwantoro
Published: March 2023

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to explore the possible use of bottom ash as artificial aggregates. It is found that the pelletizer method by using mixer without blade is one possibility to manufacture artificial aggregates. The optimum mixture composition of artificial aggregate is found to be 3 BA : 1FA : 0,5 C , by weight, and immersed once in cement slurry. The water content in ssd condition is 27% with the compressive strength of the aggregate 2.4 MPa on the seventh day. Concrete produced with mixture compositition of 1 cement : 1.5 sand by weight, resulted in water content of 14.63% in ssd condition and compresive strength of 14.20 MPa at 28th day.
ANALISIS BIAYA ELEMENTAL UNTUK PERENCANAAN BIAYA PROYEK APARTEMEN
Authors: Kempa Meidy , Andi Andi , Arijanto Lie
Published: March 2023

Apartment’s project cost planning involves a Quantity Surveyor to determine the target cost (budget) for the owner. Target cost must included all elements of the existing building. This study aims to determine the format and price range of each building element in the elemental cost analysis for apartment’s project cost planning.The data were obtained by looking at historical data of the middle class  apartment’s projects Bill of Quantity in area of Surabaya, Solo and Semarang with reference to the format NPWC List of Elements, Australia.The results of the data analysis showed that the format of building elements that can be used in elemental cost analysis consists of 11 major elements are Preliminaries, Sub-structure, Super-structure, Finishes, Fittings, Services, Site Works, External Services, Waterproofing, Grills & Iron, and Pool. While the price range of elements in the elemental cost analysis showed that the apartment’s project which has a basement, the price difference is 20-30% larger than projects that do not have a basement. For the project which has storey height ≥ 3m, the price difference is 3.5-20% larger than projects which has storey height < 3m. For projects which has a basement & storey height ≥ 3m, the price difference is 30% larger than the project which has a basement & storey height <3m. Keyword : cost planning, target cost, apartment’s project, building elements, elemental cost analysis
PENINGKATAN DURABILITAS BETON KONVENSIONAL DAN HVFA YANG MENGGUNAKAN METODE PERAWATAN STEAM CURING DENGAN COATING LARUTAN ALKALI DAN PASTA GEOPOLIMER
Authors: Prasetya Yoanes Maria Louis Adhi , Antoni Antoni , Hardjito Djwantoro
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan durabilitas beton dengan mengaplikasikan larutan alkali dan pasta geopolimer. Selain itu bagaimana pengaruh penggunaan metode perawatan steam curing pada beton, serta penggunaan variasi nilai molaritas dari coatings terhadap durabilitas beton. Pengujian durabilitas dibagi menjadi dua, yaitu pengujian penetrasi ion klorida dengan menggunakan Rapid Migration Test dan pengujian perendaman dalam larutan asam sulfat dengan kadar 10% dengan menggunakan metode Wet-dry cycle test. Dari pengujian yang telah dilakukan didapatkan hasil bahwa dengan pengaplikasian larutan alkali dan pasta geopolimer durabilitas dari beton konvensional dan beton HVFA dapat meningkat. Selain itu dengan penggunaan metode perawatan steam curing dan peningkatan nilai molaritas pada larutan alkali dan pasta geopolimer juga dapat meningkatkan durabilitas dari beton terhadap pengujian perendaman asam sulfat. Namun dampak dari penggunaan metode perawatan steam curing dapat membuat beton mempunyai nilai penetrasi ion klorida yang lebih besar dibandingkan dengan yang tidak dirawat dengan metode perawatan steam curing.
ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN KONSUMEN DAN REKOMENDASI PERANCANGAN PERUMAHAN DENGAN LUAS BANGUNAN 36 - 70 M2
Authors: Alexander Andre , Wahjudi Didik , Budiman Januar
Published: March 2023

Dalam lingkungan yang kompetitif seperti sekarang ini, pengetahuan tentang kebutuhan konsumen sangat penting bagi suatu perusahaan agar dapat bertahan. Quality Function Deployment (QFD) merupakan metode yang cocok untuk menganalisis kebutuhan konsumen karena QFD dapat menterjemahkan kebutuhan konsumen ke dalam suatu deskripsi teknis dan memastikan setiap hal yang penting dapat diprioritaskan dalam rekomendasi perancangan perumahan tersebut. Belum ada yang melakukan analisis kebutuhan konsumen dan menterjemahkannya kedalam suatu deskripsi teknis pada perumahan dengan luas bangunan 36-70 m2  di Surabaya, sehingga hal ini mendorong peneliti untuk menerapkan metode QFD pada perumahan dengan luas bangunan 36-70 m2 di Surabaya. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 10 hal yang dapat dilakuan untuk perbaikan perumahan A di Surabaya timur yaitu CCTV, one gate system, kebijakan rumah hanya untuk hunian, tulangan sesuai SNI, sistem keamanan terpadu (patroli setiap 2 jam), lampu jalan setiap 30-40 m, perbaikan kekuatan tanah, saluran drainase tertutup, pengecekan bak kontrol drainase setiap 1 bulan, komplain ditanggapi maksimum 1-2 minggu.
STUDI CONTRIBUTORY WORK & NON-CONTRIBUTORY WORK PADA PROSES PEKERJAAN STRUKTUR SALAH SATU PERUMAHAN DI SURABAYA TIMUR
Authors: Hartanto Ronny A , Arijanto Lie
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini menganalisa pemanfaatan waktu kerja yang terkait dengan alokasi pekerja untuk contributory work dan non-contributory work selama proses pekerjaan struktur salah satu perumahan di Surabaya Timur, serta menemukan faktor penyebab terjadinya waste (non-contributory work).Pengambilan data menggunakan teknik worksampling, dengan jenis pekerjaan yang diamati: pekerjaan kayu, pekerjaan besi, pekerjaan batu, dan pekerjaan beton. Metode analisa menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 20,28% dari total alokasi pekerja digunakan untuk contributory work dan sebesar 37,70% untuk non-contributory work. Sedangkan penyebab utama terjadinya waste (non-contributory work) berkaitan dengan perilaku dan motivasi pekerja, buruknya pembagian tugas kerja, pendistribusian material yang buruk, pengiriman material yang tidak sesuai schedule dan terlalu banyak pekerja pada ruang yang terbatas.