bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fingerprint patterns in carcinoma cervix patients: A comparative study
Authors: Jain Rashmi , Shrivastava Prateek , Jain Ankit , Sharma Radhika
Published: April 2022

Etiology of cervical cancer consist of many factors like genetics, environmental factors etc. Fingertip patterns are formed under genetic control early in development but may be affected by environmental factors during first trimester of pregnancy. These patterns may represent the genetic makeup of a person and therefore his/her predisposition to certain diseases including carcinoma cervix. So this formed the basis of our study where we evaluated fingertip patterns as anatomical marker of carcinoma cervix.

An analytical and comparative study done on 100 histo-pathologically confirmed cervical cancer patients and 100 age-matched normal healthy controls. Their fingerprints were analyzed to assess the association of cervical cancer with the fingertip patterns. Fingerprints were obtained by ‘Ink method’ as it was mentioned by Cummins and Midlo. Data on differences in patterns of cases and controls were tested for it’s statistical significance.

Statistically significant lower number of arch patterns was observed in the fingerprints of both hands combinedly of the cancer patients as compared to controls. It was also seen that the percentage frequency of arch pattern when compared separately for right and left hands of cancer patients and controls, the frequency of arch pattern was statistically significantly lower in left hands of cases than controls.

So it can be concluded that there are significant difference in fingertip patterns of cervical cancer patients from healthy people and Dermatoglyphics i.e., the study of ridge pattern on the finger, palm and soles may be utilized to identify the people at risk of carcinoma cervix.
Clinical Characteristics of Intravenous Pantoprazole Consumption in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Eslami Gohar , Karimpour Razkenar Elahe , Sharifi Yahya , Soleimani Aria , Salehifar Ebrahim , Karimi Aliabadi Parastoo
Published: April 2022

Background: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the most common medicine for the treatment and prophylaxis of acid peptic conditions. The inappropriate use of the PPIs, mainly the intravenous form of pantoprazole may lead to excessive cost and unexpected adverse effects. 
Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the use of intravenous pantoprazole in the International Heart Center in the north of Iran.
Methods: The current retrospective study was performed on 215 patients hospitalized in Fatemeh Zahra Hospital in Sari City, Iran. Patients’ demographics, the type and doses of pantoprazole, and other relevant clinical data were recorded from their documentation. The appropriate use of pantoprazole was evaluated according to recommendations provided by Medscape 2020, and UpToDate 2020.
Results: Prescribing PPI was appropriate for 53.5% of the examined patients; however, the majority of intravenous prescription cases were inappropriate (76.7%). Oral PPIs could have been used in 93.5% of the cases; however, they received the parenteral form of pantoprazole. The main cause of pantoprazole prescription in the explored hospital was stress ulcer prophylaxis, with the median 4/18 days used, which internal specialists in most of the cases (45.6%) prescribed.
Conclusion: In the current study, administrating intravenous pantoprazole was inappropriate in most of the cases. As a result of this improper administration, the extensive cost is exposed to the healthcare system, i.e., likely to be unsafe for patients. Accordingly, risk and indication evaluation for the prescription of pantoprazole should be a priority in each patient. Finally, it seems necessary to determine a protocol for PPI prescription per hospital for the rational use of drugs.
FOR A METAPHYSICS OF DEIXIS
Authors: Santos Caio César Costa
Published: April 2022

Why to entitle an paper: “For a metaphysics of deixis”? First, because Bühler's theory of the spirit about deixis or “Bühler's ghost” itself means the world of virtualities which is created fantastically (an aspect which Bühler did not explain in detail) and, second, because the term “metaphysics” originally indicates a new way of dealing with the phenomenon little observed in the deixis which is the resurrection of the past in our indicial lives. I as soon as I point to something, I, at the same time, am leaving behind a life, a life which is indicial, full of signifiers, of which I cannot neglect them. With this act, I have already created a range of images in my mind regarding the apprehension of the object, with perception, I act, point, and speak. Already within the act of perceiving the object, before I even point to it, a series of coalescing images has already been created in my mind. The fundamental problem presented here is that it is not possible to think about existence without memory, just as it is not possible to think about the act of pointing (the deixis) without a retrospection of the past.
Influência da governança corporativa e da auditoria no desempenho de companhias abertas
Authors: Batistella Ana Julia , Kruger Silvana Dalmutt , Moura Geovanne Dias de
Published: April 2022

A adoção de boas práticas de governança auxilia na assimetria informacional, enaltece a imagem da empresa no mercado, bem como a competitividade, auxiliando no crescimento e evolução do desempenho. Diante disso esse estudo objetiva analisar a influência das práticas de governança corporativa e da auditoria no desempenho das companhias abertas listadas na B3. Trata-se de pesquisa descritiva, com análise documental e abordagem quantitativa. A amostra da pesquisa compreendeu as companhias abertas listadas na B3, no período de 2011 a 2017. Para o tratamento dos dados utilizou-se de regressão linear. Constatou-se que o “Percentual de membros independentes no Conselho de Administração” influência de forma inversa no indicador ROA, ou seja, quanto maior o percentual, menor o ROA. O mesmo resultado também se repetiu com o indicador ROE. Quanto ao MTB e Q de Tobin, o nível diferenciado de governança e maiores percentuais de membros independentes influenciam os indicadores, ou seja, quanto mais práticas de governança implementadas nas organizações, melhor a percepção dos indicadores MTB e Q de Tobin. Os resultados confirmam que as boas práticas de Governança, incluindo a constituição de comitês de auditoria externa influenciam no desempenho das firmas. Dessa forma, o estudo se justifica, pois, além de oferecer informações relevantes aos gestores, reguladores, analistas e stakeholders permite o olhar sob a luz da Teoria da Agência, a qual sugere que diretores independentes no Conselho de Administração e nos Comitês de Auditoria fornecem monitoramento efetivo da administração, e que a governança corporativa é capaz de melhorar o desempenho das organizações.
Semántica léxica y estructuración aspectual/eventiva: telicidad, perfectividad y delimitación en el análisis de las cópulas españolas
Authors: Mangialavori Rasia Ma. Eugenia
Published: May 2022

La alternancia ser/estar ha inspirado numerosos estudios y, consecuentemente, una significativa variedad de conceptos técnicos. Ante este panorama, proponemos avanzar hacia un refinamiento de los parámetros aspectuales empleados, con énfasis en los niveles lingüísticos en los que se originan y en la diferenciación entre semántica léxica/construccional. A partir de diagnósticos específicos, proponemos: primero, que ser y estar se alejan de la noción estándar de cópula y verbo estativo y son cuanto menos ambiguas respecto al tipo eventivo de las construcciones que articulan; segundo, que propiedades asignadas en la literatura no responden a lacópula, sino a la construcción; tercero, que la delimitación [boundedness] capta más eficientemente las situación de ser/estar, como propiedad semántica diferente y lógicamente distinguible de la perfectividad y telicidad.
​​Effect of Different Media on in vitro Shoot Regeneration from Various Explants of Lilium longiflorum Cv. Elite, Brunello, Cordelia
Authors: Kundu Manoj , Kumar Suresh , Lathar Rajesh , . Sakshi
Published: May 2022

Background: Lilium (Lilium longiflorum Thunb.) belongs to the family Liliaceae and is a native of Northern Hemisphere (up to South Canada and Siberia). Conventionally, lilium can easily be propagated by sexual and asexual methods of propagation but these prevalent methods are not capable of meeting the increasing demand in domestic and global market. Generally, lilium is propagated through bulbs which has bottlenecks like high cost of planting material, infected from seed borne and other diseases like mosaic, grey mould, etc. So, in vitro multiplication of lilium is utmost important. Lily can be easily regenerated from explants The objective of present study was to identify the best media and the explant among scales and nodal segments belonging to the three different cultivars viz., Elite, Brunello, Cordelia where maximum number of shoots could be regenerated. Methods: The present investigation was carried out in the Tissue Culture Laboratory of the Centre for Research and Application in Plant Tissue Culture. Twenty-five media combinations were used to study their effect on in vitro shoot regeneration from various explants of Lilium longiflorum cultivars. Two type of explants viz. scales and nodal segments were aseptically excised from Elite, Brunello, Cordelia cultivars of Lilum and cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing different concentrations and combinations of 6-benzyl amino purine (BAP), kinetin and Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA). Result: In cultivars Elite and Brunello, the maximum number of shoots were observed when nodal segments were used on media combination i.e., LM-8 (MS+BAP 3.0 mg/l+NAA0.1 mg/l). In cultivar Cordelia, scales showed the maximum response on media LM-24 (MS+Kinetin 2.0 mg/l+NAA 0.1 mg/l).
Seed Coat Colour Variation and its Impact on Seed Quality Parameters of Horsegram var. Paiyur 2
Authors: Sujatha K. , Sindhu S. , Keerthana D. , Arun K.P. , Elamparithi R.
Published: May 2022

Background: Seed coat colour is an indicator of seed maturation and it attain specific colour at physiological maturity. The seed coat is a main modulator of interactions between the internal structures of the seed and the external environment not only preserves integrity of the seed parts but also protects the embryo from mechanical injuries and attack of pest and diseases. The seed coat colour is an important factor in determining the seed quality. For this purpose a study was conducted in the department of Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai during 2020. Methods: To identify the seed coat colour variation and its impact on seed quality in horse gram var. Paiyur 2. The seeds of paiyur 2 were visually grouped in to dark brown, light brown and cream based on colour and were evaluated for the seed quality parameters. Result: The results indicated that light brown seed coat colour recorded its superiority in all the seed quality parameters.
Jaggery Making Process and Preservation: A Review
Authors: Venkatesan Manimozhi Selvi , Lakshmanan Chithra , Raman Nageswari
Published: May 2022

Sugarcane is one of the most important crops in India, which meets the sweeteners requirement of people. India is one of the largest sugarcane producers in the world. Jaggery is a conventional sugar that is unrefined and often eaten all over the world. It is regarded as the healthiest sugar in the world because of its mineral and vitamin content as present in sugar cane juice. It is produced in India by the concentration of sugar cane juice, without separating molasses. The Jaggery making plants are placed in decentralized sectors in India. The efficiency of traditional plants producing jaggery is very poor because they are manufactured by local artisans. The use of multi-pan plants with a heat pump based freeze concentration system is found to be a successful approach for efficient jaggery production from the available literature in the manufacture of jaggery manufacturing plants. Due to the presence of inverted sugars and mineral salts that are hygroscopic in nature, the storage of Jaggery is difficult. The storage of jaggery in a whey coated drying cum storage bin is found to be most efficient in preserving the consistency of jaggery. The greenhouse drying of jaggery is an effective way to extract and preserve the moisture content of jaggery for a longer period of time.
Application of Edible Coating to Fresh-cut and Minimally-processed Vegetables: A Review
Authors: Jyothsna J. , Nair Reena
Published: May 2022

Edible films and coatings based on natural ingredients attract much interest today as an efficient, safe and ecologic approach for food products’ quality and shelf-life enhancement. Edible films and coatings protect food from mechanical and microbial damage, reduce moisture and volatiles escape, inhibit biochemical deterioration processes and improve food appearance, as well as enhance the products’ nutritional value. Advanced edible films and coatings can also serve as a matrix for the delivery of active agents such as natural antimicrobials, nutraceuticals, antibrowning agents and natural flavor and aroma compounds. For this purpose nano technology-based approaches can be exploited. The vegetables are more amenable crops for fresh-cut and minimally processed market that renders ready-to-cook produce that saves the time of today’s engaged life. The cut surface of the cut vegetables is prone to loss of weight, moisture and nutrients though packed. This review deals with the application of the edible coating to the fresh-cut and minimally-processed vegetables to serve purpose increasing shelf-life by reducing the post-harvest losses. Various methods and materials employed in the edible coating of vegetables are also discussed in this review.
Development of Reduced Fat Paneer from Reconstituted Milk
Authors: Chaudhari Mahesh , Pinto Suneeta , Ankamanal Veena
Published: April 2022

Background: The present investigation was studied to optimize process and formulation for manufacturing reduced fat paneer from reconstituted milk (RCM). The shelf life of milk can increase by converting it into powder and used wherever unavailability of fresh milk is there. By reconstituting milk powder with water and optimizing process, it is possible to manufacture various traditional dairy products. Methods: In this research which was conducted during 2019-2021, all the three samples of paneer prepared from RCM were coagulated at three different temperatures i.e. 70, 75 and 80°C. The fat and MSNF content in RCM were also optimized from different 12 combinations and the parameters of reduced fat paneer also studied. Result: The obtained results from RCM coagulated at 70°C temperature showed better body and texture in paneer. Based on sensory attributes, paneer prepared from 1.5 per cent fat and 12.0 per cent MSNF in RCM coagulated at 70°C using 1.0 per cent citric acid solution gave higher overall acceptability score.
Optimization of Production Technique and Nutritional Evaluation of Leaf Protein Concentrate from Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Authors: Bose Shayani , Malik Rushda Anam , Dutta Anuradha , Shahi N.C. , Manoharlal Raman , Saiprasad G.V.S.
Published: April 2022

Background: Leaf protein concentrate (LPC) is a cheap and feasible source of high-quality protein. Researchers found the protein quality of LPC is similar to first-class protein food. Tobacco is a protein-rich leaf but contains a high amount of nicotine. According to studies the leaf protein concentrate obtained from tobacco leaves is nicotine-free and also useful to gaining weight in malnourished rats. Methods: Fresh leaves were blended with distilled water in different leaf water ratio (1:3, 1:6,1:9 and 1;12). The juice was filtered and coagulated at different pH (acidic, basic and neutral) with different coagulating techniques (conventional heating, Microwave and Ultrasound) to standardize the optimum procedure for leaf protein concentrate extraction. The coagulant was filtered and dried in the oven. Result: The maximum quantity of crude protein and LPC yield (62.34% and 4.7 g) was extracted with a 1:9 leaf water ratio at acidic pH by using citric acid followed by the conventional heating method.
Growth Performance and Meat Quality of White Pekin Ducks Reared in Backyard Farming System
Authors: Ghosh Sarbaswarup , Saha Monidipta , Habib Md , Sahu Narayan Chandra
Published: April 2022

Background: The growth and popularity of white pekin duck farming is increasing among farmers due to assured return and marketing linkages in peri-urban areas. The growth performance and meat quality of pekin ducks under backyard farming was evaluated in the present study. Methods: Body weight and feed consumption data of 140 white pekin ducks managed under rice bran-based feeding in backyard farming, were recorded weekly up to 8th week of age. Gompertz’s growth model was used to calculate growth parameters. Meat quality parameters were recorded after slaughter on 56th day. Result: White pekin ducks attained 2.003 kg at 56 days of age with 3.2 FCR (Feed conversion ratio). The asymptote weight calculated from Gompertz’s equation was 4513.25 g. Inflection points of bodyweight and time was determined as 1659.28 g and 49.9 days respectively. The maximum growth rate was 58.17 g/day. The high growth rate of pekin ducks in backyard condition indicates suitability of rice bran-based diet in this farming system.Dressing percentage (57.9%) of eviscerated carcass was however less than earlier reports. Lipid peroxidation activity of breast-meat was measured and found to be less than previous reports. Reduced lipid peroxidation in muscle might be due to liberal access to natural feeding system by pekin ducks that is unique in backyard farming.
Developing Sheep Value Chain in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt 2021
Authors: El-Amaiem Waleed E Abou , Kareem Lobna Mohamed Abd El
Published: May 2022

Sheep are a valuable livestock species because of their ability to convert forages, as well as feedstuffs not suitable for human consumption, into meat and milk that are important sources of human dietary protein. Many factors are associated with sheep value chain in Egypt especially economic ones. According to our knowledge, this is the first paper to discuss sheep value chain in Egypt.
Milk Marketing of Non-members and Members of Dairy Co-operatives in Champawat District of Uttarakhand- A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Karki Reeta , Kotnala Arpita
Published: April 2022

Background: The present study was under taken in Champawat district of Uttarakhand state with the objective to work out marketing of milk between non-members and members of dairy co-operatives societies. Methods: Study was mainly based on primary data collected for a period of 300days lactation period. Two blocks namely, Champawat and Barakot block were selected purposively. A sample of 60 milk producers selected out of which thirty milk producers belonged to co-operative system, while the rest thirty belonged to private system. Result: Among the three channels observed, only one channel was found under co-operative while two channels were found to exist under private system of marketing. In private system of marketing, channel I (milk producer-consumer) was found to be most efficient channel from producer’s point of view. The study revealed that the members of dairy cooperatives were not beneficiaries due to higher marketing margin, price spread and lower producer’s share in consumer’s rupee. The major constraint faced by non-members was poor means of transport whereas the same is not considered as a problem for members of dairy co-operatives. The study suggested to improvement of infrastructural facilities and minimizes the superfluous expenses.
Effect of Cryoprotectants on Quality of Bovine Follicular Oocytes Compatible to in-vitro Maturation
Authors: Yasmin K.M. , Barua P.M. , Ahmed K. , Borpujari D. , Chowdhury Sabera I.
Published: April 2022

Background: Cryopreservation of embryo is a part of most in-vitro fertilization programme. Various cryoprotectants can be used during embryo cryopreservation. As some cryoprotectants are very toxic to embryos therefore exposure of a suitable cryoprotectant at proper concentration and optimum equilibration time during cryopreservation of embryos is of great concern in relation to the survivability of the embryos. Methods: All total 1224 bovine follicular cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) were recovered from 900 abattoir ovaries for the present study. Total 880 numbers of COCs were used to study survivability in Propylene Glycol (PG), Glycerol (GL) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) at 5, 6 and 7 M of concentration and 5, 10 and 15 min of equilibration time. Result: Out of the three cryoprotectants PG, GL and EG the highest per cent survivability of COCs was recorded in PG at 7 M concentration. In respect of equilibration time the per cent survivability of COCs was found better in 5 min than that of 10 and 15 min.
​Cloning and Expression Studies of the Major Outer Membrane Protein (OmpH) Gene of Pasteurella multocida P52 in Prokaryotic Vector
Authors: Jogi J. , Nayak A. , Rai A. , Shakya P. , Gangil R. , Bordoloi S. , Lade A. , Himani K.
Published: May 2022

Background: The present study was aimed at cloning and expression of the major outer membrane porin (ompH) gene of P. multocida serotype B:2 P52, the strain used in vaccines against HS in India. The Porin H (OmpH) is major immunodominant outer membrane protein in the envelope of Pasteurella multocida. Methods: The gene encoding OmpH was amplified by PCR, cloned and expressed in prokaryotic expression vector. The recombinant OmpH protein was expressed as a protein with E. coli BL21 (DE3) cells transformed with recombinant plasmid pQE30-Xa-ompH. Result: The expressed protein was purified from E. coli and characterized by SDS-PAGE and western blot analysis. The fusion recombinant protein eluted had a molecular mass of about 34 kDa. The expressed recombinant protein was confirmed with western blot analysis using RGS-His antibody and anti-P. multocida serum raised against whole cell lysate.
Expression of Coat Colour Gene, MC1R in Cattle
Authors: Sultana N. , Khan M.K.I. , Das A. , Momin M.M.
Published: May 2022

Background: Scanty reports are available in the literature about the coat colour inheritance and its related genes in cattle. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to know the expression of coat colour gene, MC1R in cattle. Methods: DNA was extracted from 85 whole blood samples of Red Chittagong cattle (RCC), Non-descriptive deshi and their crossbred of which 75 positive samples were sequenced by Sanger sequencer. Sequence alignment, pair and multi-alignment comparison of the MC1R gene of different genotype and a phylogenic tree constructed by MEGA6 software. Result: RCC has a dominant R gene for red colour. Point mutation was observed at 954 bp and substitution (395G→A) was found in the MC1R gene of RCC genotype. The evolutionary history of branching pattern showed the relatedness of MC1R nucleotide sequences of cattle and this gene have been regulating coat colour inheritance of cattle.
MicroRNA-140-5p Suppresses Hypoxia-induced Nephrotoxicity and Renal Fibrogenesis in in vitro Conditions
Authors: Wu Minxiang , Zhang Yi , Ma Shanshan , Mao Congbo , Ouyang Lingxia
Published: April 2022

Background: miR-140-5p is frequently dysregulated in different types of tumors and has been found to suppress inflammation through TLR4 in lung injury. In the current investigation, we try to decipher the possible function of miR-140-5p in hypoxia-induced nephrotoxicity and renal fibrogenesis in human renal cells. Methods: Hypoxia in HK-2 cells was produced using cobalt chloride (CoCl2). Hypoxia-induced cellular viability and apoptosis were determined by cell viability assay and ELISA-based apoptosis assay, respectively. Western blotting was carried out to measure expression levels of pro-fibrotic and apoptosis-related proteins. Result: The present study observed that upregulation of miR-140-5p significantly decreases apoptosis and increases cell viability in hypoxia challenged HK-2 cells. Furthermore, miR-140-5p over expression decreased expression of pro-apoptotic proteins like Bad and Bax and pro-fibrotic proteins like Collagen I, CTGF and fibronectin. While as, expression of anti-apoptotic protein, namely Bcl-2, was increased in hypoxia-insulted HK-2 cells. Moreover, the luciferase reporter assay confirmed that miR-140-5p targets TLR4. TLR4 knockdown prevents miR-140-5p from performing its suppressive role in hypoxia linked to apoptosis and fibrosis.
​​Identification of Insect Pests of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Girar Jarso and Hidebu Abote Districts, North Shewa Zone, Oromia, Central Ethiopia
Authors: Bulto Tufa , Dugasa Alemu , Tucho Ayantu , Demssie Fikirte
Published: April 2022

Background: Maize is the most important staple food crops in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, predominantly produced and consumed directly by the smallholder farmers. Insect pests are the serious pests causing yield loss of maize in field at different growth stages. Methods: The field survey was carried out during 2019-2020 crop growing season. Purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the districts based on the potential producers of maize and a random sampling technique was used to select the kebeles and the stakeholders. Result: The major identified insect pests of maize in the two districts were grass hopper (Hieroglyphus nigrorepletus), maize leaf hopper (Cicadulin ambila), maize pod borers (Helicoverpa armigera, Etiella), maize stem borers (Chilopartellus Swinhoe), Hairy caterpillar (Amsacta albistriga Walker), Black cut worm (Agrotis ipsilon Hufnagal), Maize leaf Aphid (Rhopalosiphum maidis Fitch), Army worm (Mythimna separata Walker), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), Pink stem borer (Sesamiain ferens Walker), Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea Boddias), Chafer beetle (Chiloloba acuta Wiedmann), Shoot bug (Peregrinus maidis Ashamed), White grub (Holotrichia consanguinea) and shoot fly (Atherigona soccata).
BUMDes Syariah sebagai Solusi Pembangunan Perekonomian Syariah Desa yang Berkeadilan
Authors: Sundari Sundari , Syarifudin Syarifudin
Published: April 2022

Along with the times, many sharia products have started to appear, ranging from food, fashion trends in clothing, make-up, to not forgetting to take part in the development of BUMDes. These concepts are very strategic in building Islamic economics and finance. This article aims to analyze the equitable distribution of BUMDes economic development by implementing the sharia system in it. The Library Research method is used to strengthen facts to compare the differences and/or similarities between the theory and practice that the researcher examines. This study shows that with the existence of BUMDes, very few use the sharia system and more use the conventional system. In fact, the village community has carried out daily economic activities using a profit-sharing system such as maro, gadoh, profit-sharing, livestock revenue-sharing, and others. This system was formed by them because the profit-sharing system has a fairer value and transparency for the businesses they have run so far. In addition, the researcher also found that the seasonal murabahah financing system is very appropriate considering the large number of BUMDes members who work as farmers in the village.
Profitabilitas terhadap Financial Distress Dimediasi Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Setiyowati Supami Wahyu , Mardiana Mardiana
Published: April 2022

Financial distress is the state of a company’s financial constraints. The purpose of this study was to determine the profitability of financial distress mediated by the disclosure of CSR. The population of this study are manufacturing BEI companies in 2016-2020. The sampling technique used is proportional sampling, which amounted to 55. The data analysis technique used Smart PLS. The results of this study indicate that profitability has a negative effect on financial distress. Profitability affects the CSR. CSR has a negative effect on financial distress. Profitability has an effect on financial distress mediated by CSR. This research the company must maintain the factors that can reduce financial distress.
Banks and FinTech Relationship in a Digital Transformation Context
Authors: Jihane Tayazime , Aziz Moutahaddib
Published: April 2022

The main function of digitalization is to make relationships more flexible and less framing, while allowing simpler and faster communication and more important data exchange. The digitalization of the banking sector is reforming it in its most profound axes. Its functioning, its organization, its interactions, its products, all have been modified, including back-office functions. The digital infrastructure has accelerated the emergence of new technologies: social media, cloud computing, analytics and big data, wearable devices, etc. This new technological wave has led to the emergence of new entrants in the financial sector. Financial technology, also known as FinTech, is an industry composed of diversified firms that combine financial services with innovation technologies offered to financial service providers (MoroVisconti, R. et al, 2020). Banks will have to engage in further cost-cutting since they remain shockingly costly, which partly explains the market penetration by FinTechs (Philippon, 2016). They offer unbundled low-cost services which makes them very competitive with banks. Therefore, the relationship between the two may be quite competitive because of the similar operations. In this article we will be discussing the nature of banks and FinTechs’ relationship, starting with a literature review and then a survey discussing these two financial structures.
From the Borderless Digital Chambers to Prison’s Four Walls after Committing Personal Data Unlawful Acts
Authors: Munteanu Larisa-Mădălina
Published: May 2022

This paper represents a concise comparative presentation of how and why can imprisonment be a penalty in different legal systems when committing cybercrimes that affect personal data. Yet, since personal data is closely linked to cybersecurity (especially in cases of non-compliance with regulatory standards), the subject matter herein will focus on the subsequent relationship between personal data and cybercrimes, but from a peculiar perspective – how impactful unlawful acts can be so as to result in criminal convictions. It relies, therefore, on a symbiosis of acknowledging where personal data sits in the cybercrimes’ ecosystem and applying this to the most threatening cases identified by global regulators. In this context, the current research is contingent on mirroring the major legal models worldwide, based on which these offences are sanctioned with imprisonment. It is utterly thought-provoking to analyse how the contrasting legal provisions are driven by a common goal: preventing cybercrimes or, as the case may be, minimising their consequences. All these differences have, essentially, homogenous values at a foundational level. Particularly, that foundational level is the research core of this paper.
Analysis of Online Marketplace Scams
Authors: Cotitu Mihai
Published: May 2022

One of the many effects of the Covid-19 pandemic was reflected in the accelerated migration of many face-to-face activities towards the online environment, with online trading experiencing a significant growth during this period. At the same time, the risks specific to the digital environment have gone through a prosperous period. Thus, a telling example is given by the period August - December 2020, during which, at the level of the relevant authorities (D.I.I.C.O.T. and the Romanian Police) were registered approximately one thousand cases, based on cybercrime with similar modus operandi. These cases involved the collection of personal data through online resources, phishing, targeting in particular those who posted advertisements for the sale of objects through the OLX platform.
Developing students' problem posing skills with dynamic geometry software and active learning framework
Authors: APARI Burcu , ÖZGEN Kemal , ZENGİN Yılmaz
Published: April 2022

In the present study, the effects of using dynamic geometry software in active learning framework on students’ problem posing skills and their views about problem posing were examined. The participants consisted of 16 eighth-grade students. Data were collected by problem posing tests, open-ended questions, student diaries, and dynamic geometry software supported tasks. The study, designed with the embedded mixed method, lasted 13 weeks. The dependent t-test was used in the analysis of quantitative data, and descriptive analysis was performed in qualitative data. Problem posing skills of students examined according to use of mathematical language, grammar and expression, suitability to acquisitions, quantity and quality of data, solvability, originality, solution of the problem criteria. In the present study, it was determined that the use of dynamic geometry software in active learning framework developed students’ problem posing skills. The problems that students posed in the dynamic geometry software during the implementation process indicated improvement in terms of problem posing skills as the weeks passed. It was found that students had positive views about the problem posing process, while they experienced some difficulties in this process.
Do customer loyalty programs enhance customers buying behaviour in supermarkets in Kenya?
Authors: Lawrence Lucy Ongaya , Muathe Stephen Makau
Published: April 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of customer loyalty programs on customer buying behavior in supermarkets in Nairobi City County, Kenya.  Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of reward programs, point accumulation programs, and reward frequency programs on customer buying behavior. A descriptive research design was employed, and questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data. A sample of 384 respondents was selected from a target population of 985,016 using the non-probabilistic purposive sampling method. Findings indicate that consumers’ level of preference for the particular supermarket loyalty programs was high in specific supermarkets. It was also found that points’ redemption rates differed among the supermarkets. The majority of the supermarkets allowed customers to redeem their points at any time and customers preferred benefits connected to frequent visits and fast points reimbursement based on the reward method used. The study concluded that point cumulative program and reward method program positively and significantly affects consumer buying behavior but reward frequency negatively and significantly affected customer buying behavior. The study recommended that the point accumulation program should be made easier for customers by the marketing departments in the supermarkets.
The impact of meaningful work and work engagement on bank employees’ performance
Authors: Hasan Halid , Nikmah Farika , Wahyu Ellyn Eka
Published: April 2022

The pandemic caused by the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus had a significant impact on the nursing profession. It is known that nurses are one of the professions that are required to be ready to work, even to be at the forefront. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the factors related to the performance of nurses, with the pandemic not causing the performance of nurses to decrease. This study aims to analyze the effect of meaningful work and work engagement on work performance, either partially or simultaneously. This research is a quantitative study using primary data from distributing questionnaires to 326 nurses on duty at hospitals that are referrals for patients exposed to Covid-19, in Malang Raya, East Java, Indonesia. Furthermore, the data in this study were analyzed using the regression method with Minitab software. The results of this study indicate that both partially and simultaneously meaningful work and work engagement affect the work performance of nurses.
Beneficiaries’ attitudes towards resources withdrawal for selected donor-funded agriculture-related projects in Tanzania
Authors: Mkomagi Jeremiah , Mosha Devotha , Ahmad Athman
Published: April 2022

The study, using a comparative case study design, explored the attitude of local direct beneficiaries concerning the cessation of resources for two donor-funded agriculture-related projects in Tanzania from a Social Cognitive Theory perspective. Using a 5-point Likert Scale, data from 274 respondents were collected and analysed. Before data analysis, validity and reliability tests were performed and determined to be good. Descriptive statistics including percentages and frequencies were done. Additionally, a chi-square test was done to establish the association between variables. The findings show that local beneficiaries with higher self-efficacy and wider outcome expectancies had a positive attitude as opposed to their counterparts. Also, a positive significant relationship existed between self-efficacy and attitude (P<0.01) and between outcome expectancies and attitudes (P<0.05). Equipping local beneficiaries with the competencies needed to solve problems on their own and the continued functioning of VBAAs can aid local beneficiaries in maintaining a positive attitude post-project resources withdrawal. The study recommends that a transition phase is critical for project implementers to solidify benefits and benefit-enhancing behaviours. Also promoting community-based extension services by institutionalising VBAAs within the LGAs should be given a priority for enhancing sustainability.
The influence of green transformational leadership and green attitude on green organisational citizenship behaviour mediated by emotional intelligence
Authors: Nurwahdah Arifah , Muafi Muafi
Published: April 2022

This study aims to examine and analyse the effect of green transformational leadership and green attitude on green organisational citizenship behaviour mediated by emotional intelligence. This research was conducted at Batik Warna Alam SMES in Klaten, Central Java, with 118 respondents. Analysis of the data used is the quantitative method of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) SMART-Partial Least Square (PLS) Software. This study indicates that: (1) There is a positive and significant effect between green transformational leadership on emotional intelligence. (2) there is a positive and significant effect between green attitude to green attitude (3) there is a positive and significant effect between emotional intelligence on green organisational citizenship behaviour. (4) there is a positive and significant effect between green transformational leadership on green organisational citizenship behaviour (5) there is a positive and significant effect between green attitude and green organisational citizenship behaviour (6) there is a positive and significant effect between green transformational leadership on green organisational citizenship behaviour mediated by emotional intelligence (7) there is a positive and significant effect between green attitude and green organisational citizenship behaviour mediated by emotional intelligence at Batik Warna Alam SMEs in Klaten, Central Java.
Understanding the impact of policy adherence and implementation on streams in the Umlazi River System
Authors: Mpangase Senzo , Xaba Ntokozo Amanda
Published: April 2022

Although the national policy landscape is saturated with environmental and surface water management policies, there is limited evidence of successful policy implementation at a local level. This lack of policy adherence can have many economic, environmental, and public health effects in an area hence measure to improve adherence and implementation are essential. This study, therefore, looked at the lack of stream policy adherence and implementation by the government at Umlazi Township, which is the second biggest township in South Africa, with a population reported to be about half a million people. The study integrated three approaches: the Health Belief Model (HBM), Adaptive River Management, and Social-Ecological Model (SEM) to evaluate the scientific knowledge regarding river status, and uncertainty levels and finally evaluate the impact of policy implementation and evaluation on surface water quality management in the Umlazi area. Data was collected from local municipality workers and Sihlanzimvelo Initiative workers, as these two groups are primarily responsible for stream water management in the Umlazi Local. The data were thematically analyzed and revealed three main factors that contribute to the lack of policy adherence and implementation: citizens are not knowledgeable about on-stream management policy standards; policies on stream management are not implemented and enforced; and lastly, implementation and enforcement of these policies are perceived as difficult. Citizen environmental education and stream worker capacity building appear to be key in improving policy adherence and implementation in Umlazi streams.
The impact of Islamic work ethics and transformational leadership on job performance with mediating role of intrinsic motivation
Authors: Nurfaizi, M. Iqbal , Muafi Muafi
Published: April 2022

This research examines and analyzes the impact of Islamic Work Ethics and Transformational Leadership on Job Performance with Mediating Role of Intrinsic Motivation. The method used in this research is the Quantitative method through questionnaire responses. 40 respondents are used as a sample of this research. The data analysis method of this research is Structural Equation Model (SEM) which utilize Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the data analytics in this research are: (1) The Islamic Work Ethic do not have any positive significant impact on Job Performance. (2) Islamic Work Ethic do not have any positive significant impact on the Intrinsic Motivation. (3) Transformational Leadership has a positive significant impact on Job Performance. (4) Transformational Leadership has a positive significant impact on Intrinsic Motivation. (5) Intrinsic Motivation has a positive significant impact on Job Performance. (6) Intrinsic Motivation does not mediate the relations between Islamic Work Ethics and Job Performance. (7) Intrinsic Motivation mediates the relations between Transformational Leadership and Job Performance
WPD-logy as a tool of the improvement of education in the 21st century
Authors: Donskikh O. A. , Razumov V. I.
Published: May 2022

The introduction to the article describes the situation that has developed in the system of higher education in Russia after Perestroika and has led to an unambiguous predominance of administration over professionally significant employees.

The objective of the article is to arrange a detailed analysis of the reasons for the inversely proportional relationship between the level of creativity and the level of bureaucratization that is emerging in modern conditions. As an example, such an aspect of bureaucratic activity as the development and implementation of standards, represented, in particular, by the work programs of disciplines (WPD) and work programs of practices (WPP), is taken.

The main research methodology is a comparative and comparative historical analysis, which allows to identify the features of the activities for the creation of WPD and WPP, which is considered necessary to improve the level of methodological work and the corresponding improvement in the quality of teaching.

The result of the study allows us to show that the organization of methodological work is built hierarchically, with methodologists at the upper levels, and all teachers, including professors, at the lower levels. The work of the making of educational programs has turned, on the one hand, into a separate discipline, and, on the other hand, into a process, completely autonomous from educational and scientific activities. It is necessary not for educational activities, but exclusively for passing confirmations from authorities (attestations). In addition, rigid and constantly changing requirements for standards (including changes of the standards themselves) are reinforced by additional requirements for the quality of teaching staff, which are growing according to the awareness of the ineffectiveness of previous measures. This practice is considered in the context of the global trend of transformation of universities from “universities of culture” to the “universities of excellence” (in Bill Readings’ terminology).

The authors of the article come to conclusion that as a result of the ongoing educational policy, a situation arises not just of imitation of education, but of imitation of imitation. The heyday of the WPD-logy is an important modern indicator that the real trajectory of development of most universities in modern Russia actually demonstrates a sign ificant decline of the level teaching.
Upaya Peningkatan Kreativitas Anak Usia Dini melalui Kegiatan Menggambar dan Mewarnai Tote Bag di Dusun Ngadirejo Wetan, Desa Pondok, Kecamatan Ngadirojo, Kabupaten Wonogiri
Authors: Rachmanto Ferry , Ashari Erina Prasdila , Baharudin Faris Achmad , Nugroho Himawan Adi , Putri Adinda Rusdiani , Wulandari Asri , Faramida Hasna Nur , Salsabilla Hanifah , Niawati Putri Oktafia , Puspitasari Tiara Dyah , Mujiyo Mujiyo
Published: April 2022

Childhood is the most important period because it is the formation of the personality foundation that determines the next child's experience. Creativity can increase productivity, quality of life and the ability to solve a problem. Creativity is very important because it is a superior characteristic of healthy, innovative and productive children's growth. This tote bag drawing and coloring activity aim to increase children's creativity during the pandemic in Ngadirejo Wetan Hamlet, Pondok Village, Ngadirojo Sub-District, Wonogiri Regency. Children's creativity activities are carried out through the demonstration method. This activity was attended by 30 children aged 2 to 6 years in Ngadirejo Wetan Hamlet, Pondok Village, Ngadirojo Sub-District, Wonogiri Regency. The number of participants exceeded the target of the KKN UNS 306 team which was originally only 20 children. The activity was guided and carried out by KKN UNS 306 team with a cheerful atmosphere to increase children's enthusiasm. Stimulus to improve communication skills is also given to children. Evaluations conducted by interviewing parents showed that children's ability to recognize colors was better than before.
Produksi Cairan Penyanitasi Tangan Herbal untuk Mengatasi Kelangkaan Produk Komersial di Kota Salatiga
Authors: Puspita Dhanang , Nugroho Kristiawan Prasetyo Agung , Putra Kukuh Pambuka , De Fretes Fiane
Published: April 2022

The beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Salatiga began in March 2020 which caused a shortage of commercial hand sanitizer supplies. The production of herbal hand sanitizer is a solution for commercial products. This community service activity aims to produce herbal hand sanitizer to overcome the scarcity of hand sanitizer in Salatiga City. The method used is a laboratory experiment with stages; plant inventory, production of hand sanitizer, and antimicrobial testing. Inventory is done by collecting library-journal information, then conducting a field survey. The production of sanitizing liquid is carried out by laboratory experiments to get a good formulation. Antimicrobial test was carried out by diffusion technique. Herbal hand sanitizing liquid made from green betel, red betel, citronella, and star anise and the results of antimicrobial analysis have medium inhibition. A total of 1041.5 l of herbal hand sanitizer that have been distributed to the public free of charge. Testimonials from people who use herbal hand sanitizer are that they are not dry on the hands, not sticky, and have a fragrant aroma. The resulting product is still below commercial products on the market, but still has effectiveness in killing microorganisms.