bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANTESEDEN MINAT BELI KONSUMEN DI SHOPEE
Authors: Rohman Isnanda Zainur
Published: January 2024

Technological developments have an impact on the convenience of shopping which can be done online and is considered more time saving. One of the marketplaces for conducting online shopping activities is Shopee. This study was conducted to determine the effect of online customer reviews, online customer ratings, product photos, seller service quality, and price discounts on buying interest in the Shopee marketplace. This type of research is quantitative with a sample of 201 people of Yogyakarta who have Shopee. The source of the data used is primary data using a questionnaire. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that there was a positive and significant influence on online customer review variables, online customer ratings, product photos, seller service quality, and price discounts on buying interest in the Shopee marketplace.
PENGARUH PROMOSI, MOTIVASI BELANJA HEDONIS DAN PENGARUH EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING TERHADAP MINAT KUNJUNG ULANG KONSUMEN CAFÉ SILOL JOGJA
Authors: Sianipar Dewi , Kairupan Daniel Joel Immanuel
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze Experiential marketing, to the interest of visitors to SiLOL Jogja cafe. This research is quantitative research whose source of research data is primary data obtained from a sample of SiLOL cafe visitors. The data selection technique was carried out using purposive sampling, namely by distributing 117 questionnaires to the respondents. This research method also uses multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results of this study prove that Experiential marketing has a significant effect on the interest of repeat visits to SiLOL Jogja cafe consumers in sense, feel, think, act, and relation, either simultaneously or partially. This promotion is also the variable that has the most influence on the decision to visit SiLOL Jogja, cafe customers.
ANALISIS PERILAKU ONLINE IMPULSIVE BUYING: SHOPPING LIFESTYLE, SALES PROMOTION, HEDONIC SHOPPING MOTIVATION DAN PAY LATER
Authors: Pertiwi Dian , Wibowo Bambang Setia
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Shopping Lifestyle, Sales Promotion, Hedonic Shopping Motivation dan Pay later terhadap perilaku pembelian impulsif online. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain survei dengan purposive sampling. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan sampel sebanyak 144 konsumen Shopee dan menggunakan Shopee pay nantinya saat melakukan transaksi. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian: (1) terdapat pengaruh positif gaya hidup belanja terhadap pembelian impulsif (2) tidak terdapat pengaruh positif promosi penjualan terhadap pembelian impulsif (3) tidak terdapat pengaruh positif motivasi belanja hedonis terhadap impulsif pembelian (4) terdapat pengaruh positif pay later terhadap impulsive buying.
PENGARUH RASIO PROFITABILITAS, RASIO LIKUIDITAS, DAN RASIO SOLVABILITAS TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM (Studi Empiris pada Sektor Transportasi dan Logistik yang terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2019-2021)
Authors: Shandra  Devi Putri , Herinanto Redy
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan rasio profitabilitas, likuiditas, dan solvabilitas terhadap harga saham pada sektor Transportasi dan Logistik yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2019-2021. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan diambil dari data sekunder yang berupa data laporan keuangan triwulan perusahaan. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu 30 perusahaan Transportasi dan Logistik yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan sampel yang diambil sebanyak 10 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial current ratio (CR), debt to equity ratio (DER) berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap harga saham, sedangkan return on equity (ROE) berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap harga saham. Secara simultan current ratio, debt to equity ratio, dan return on equity tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap harga saham.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN, PERSEPSI HARGA, DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN FIRST MEDIA DI KOTA TEGAL
Authors: Muhammad David Bagus Rahendra  , Audita Nuvriasari
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas pelayanan, persepsi harga, dan promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen First Media di Kota Tegal. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan sampel sebanyak sembilan puluh enam responden. Responden tersebut adalah konsumen First Media di Kota Tegal dengan beberapa kriteria yang telah ditentukan oleh penulis. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik nonprobability sampling. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data kuantitatif, sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji regresi linier berganda. Hasil uji hipotesis membuktikan bahwa kualitas pelayanan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen First Media. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan bukan merupakan variabel yang dapat mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian. Sedangkan persepsi harga dan promosi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi persepsi harga dan promosi yang dilakukan oleh First Media akan semakin mendorong peningkatan keputusan pembelian yang dilakukan oleh konsumen. Hasil uji determinasi menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan, persepsi harga, dan promosi secara bersama-sama mampu mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian sebesar 52,7 % . sedangkan sisanya sebesar 47,3% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain di luar variabel penelitian ini. Kata Kunci : Kualitas Pelayanan, Persepsi Harga, Promosi, Keputusan Pembelian
PENGARUH PROMOSI, MOTIVASI BELANJA HEDONIS DAN STORE ATMOSPHERE TERHADAP IMPULSE BUYING DI MATAHARI DEPARTMENT STORE-HARTONO MALL YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Nisa' Zahrotun , Nuvriasari Audita
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Promosi, Motivasi Belanja Hedonis dan Store Atmosphere terhadap Impulse Buying di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta. Sample dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 responden yang sedang melakukan pembelian di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Hasil Uji Instrumen menyatakan bahwa data dalam penelitian ini terbukti valid dan reliabel. Pada Uji Asusmsi Klasik dinyatakan bahwa data dalam penelitian ini terdistribusi secara normal dan menghasilkan model regresi yang bebas dari multikolinearitas, heteroskedastisitas, autokorelasi. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa: (1) Promosi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Impulse Buying di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta, (2) Motivasi Belanja Hedonis berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Impulse Buying di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta, (3) Store Atmosphere tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Impulse Buying di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta, (4) Promosi, Motivasi Belanja Hedonis dan Store Atmosphere secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Impulse Buying di Matahari Department Store-Hartono Mall Yogyakarta. Hasil ini membawa implikasi bagi peneliti selanjutnya untuk menggunakan variabel selain Promosi dan Store Atmosphere agar memperkaya faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi Impulse Buying. Temuan penelitian ini membawa implikasi bagi perusahaan untuk menciptakan program promosi yang lebih menarik dan mendesain kembali store atmosphere agar mampu mempengaruhi impulse buying konsumen.

Kata Kunci: Promosi, Motivasi Belanja Hedonis, Store Atmosphere, Impulse Buying
Sastra untuk Mengembangkan Kesadaran Kemanusiaan Siswa
Authors: Charmilasari Charmilasari , Juni Tulus Wulan
Published: January 2024

Artikel ini mengusulkan kegiatan kelas ELT yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan kesadaran kemanusiaan siswa sebagai jalan untuk menumbuhkan literasi budaya mereka. Literasi budaya sangat penting dalam perjalanan belajar siswa karena pembelajaran tidak hanya tentang kompetensi berbahasa, tetapi juga tentang penggunaan kompetensi untuk mengambil bagian dalam transformasi sosial. Rancangan kegiatan ini memadukan kegiatan berbahasa dan upaya mengembangkan kesadaran kemanusiaan siswa dengan menggunakan teks sastra untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut. Teks sastra dipilih berdasarkan kekuatan dan kontribusinya dalam rangka mengembangkan kesadaran kemanusiaan siswa. Penggunaan teks sastra untuk mengembangkan kesadaran kemanusiaan siswa secara sederhana dapat dipahami sebagai pemberian situasi empiris kemanusiaan kepada siswa dalam bentuk puisi, lagu, cerpen, fiksi, drama untuk dieksplorasi dan dinilai secara kritis di hadapan seperangkat nilai dan norma kemanusiaan. Diharapkan bahwa perspektif dan kesadaran baru tentang bagaimana mereka harus menjalankan peran pribadi dan masyarakat akan ditanamkan secara bertahap di akhir kegiatan
Virtual Reality Based Hypermedia Training for Teachers of MAN 2 Model Makassar
Authors: Hambali Uyunnasirah , Natsir Ratu Yulianti , Nasir Nasir
Published: January 2024

This Community Service Activity (PKM) aims to; (1) provide an introduction to teachers at MAN 2 Model Makassar regarding Virtual Reality learning media as an alternative IT-based learning media, and (2) train MAN 2 Model Makassar teachers to be able to utilize Virtual Reality-based learning media. The methods applied in this service program are the presentation method, the demonstration method, and the practical method. The presentation method is applied in the introduction of hypermedia software using the millers lab application, its benefits, and its application in making virtual reality-based media, demonstration methods regarding program operations and practical methods where teachers practice directly making learning media according to their respective subjects with the use of media-based virtual reality
Back to Ethics: Ecological Ethical Dilemmas and Restoration in the Era of Big Data
Authors: Liu Yan
Published: January 2024

The rapid development of information technology marks the arrival of the era of big data, and in the era of big data, the abnormal ecological ethics of man and nature alienated by the logic of capital highlights the body-centered and ecological imperialism under the digital existence, which points to the basic problems of "human thinking set in ecological practice" and "ecological governance responsibility". Ethical diseases must be solved with ethical prescriptions. Facing the two ethical problems, we should adhere to the basic stand of Marxist ecological ethics and absorb the essence of western environmental ethics. Specifically, in the innovation of embodied paradigm, we should change from "data" to "life"; In the transformation of thinking paradigm, we should change from "anthropocentrism" to "non-anthropocentrism"; In the transformation of responsibility ethics, we should change from "solipsism" to "otherness". In the transformation of human existence mode, we should change from "I think" to "true existence".
Exploring Ideological and Political Education Reform in International Undergraduate SQA-AD Programs: A Case Study of the Managing People and Organisation Course
Authors: Sheng Yue
Published: January 2024

This paper, taking the "Managing People and Organization" course from the SQA-AD program at the Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, Shanghai International Studies University as an example, explores how to improve ideological and political education in international courses in human resources and organizational management. By establishing ideological and political education objectives, designing teaching chapters, integrating ideological and political elements, implementing ideological and political classroom teaching, and completing ideological and political course assessments, the goal of integrating ideological and political education into knowledge transmission and skill development is achieved while fully considering the program's teaching and student characteristics.
Assessment of and Intervention for The Running Endurance of Junior High School Students in Changchun City
Authors: Tang Ning
Published: January 2024

In the current form, China's curriculum reform has developed with the development of the times, and the reform of physical education curriculum urgently needs the reform of teaching methods. Running endurance is a key aspect of physical fitness for middle school students, who are still in the development stage. This study aims to evaluate the running endurance level of junior high school students in Changchun City and provide an effective intervention method to improve the physical performance of students. The significance of this study is to provide information on the current situation of running endurance of junior high school students in Changchun City, as well as some suggested intervention strategies, which is expected to provide useful reference for physical education policymakers and teachers in the region.
Research on the Ideological and Political Innovation Path of Microeconomics Course
Authors: Jiang Ling , Wu Jun , Chang Cai
Published: January 2024

In order to fully implement the spirit of the National Conference on Ideological and Political Work in Colleges and Universities and the "Opinions of the Ministry of Education on Deepening the Reform of Undergraduate Education and Teaching and Comprehensively Improving the Quality of Talent Training", focus on the fundamental task of cultivating morality, use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to cast the soul and educate people, adhere to the open door to run microeconomics and ideological and political theory courses in the same direction, strengthen the awareness of problems, highlight the practical orientation, fully mobilize the forces and resources of the whole society, and use the Marxist position, The methods and socialist core values run through the whole process of microeconomics teaching, and a scientific ideological and political teaching system of microeconomics is established.
Reflections on Intercultural Communication during Overseas Study by Chinese Students
Authors: Jin Yuxian
Published: January 2024

This paper discusses how Chinese international students can effectively navigate cross-cultural communication during their study abroad experience. It begins by providing an overview of the definition and characteristics of cross-cultural communication, as well as the manifestations and influences of cultural differences. It then analyzes the factors that impact international students' cross-cultural communication, including their cultural backgrounds, levels of cultural awareness, and experiences in academic and everyday life. Finally, it proposes effective measures to enhance cross-cultural communication among international students, such as emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural communication education, providing cross-cultural training and guidance tailored to students' needs, and establishing channels and platforms for intercultural exchange among students.
The Impact of TikTok on Chinese Teenagers' Stereotypes
Authors: Zhang Gaohan
Published: January 2024

This article explores the impact of TikTok on Chinese teenagers' stereotypes. It does so by analyzing five key factors, including user-generated content, platform algorithms and recommendation systems, social pressure and group identity, advertising and brand image, and social perception. The article provides insights into how TikTok plays a role in shaping and reinforcing teenagers' stereotypes of different groups. User-generated content, a core element of the platform, reflects the creativity and individuality of teens while potentially exaggerating and reinforcing stereotypes. The influence of platform algorithms and recommendation systems then makes it easier for stereotypes to spread among users, creating information filter bubbles. Social pressure and group identity drive teens to be more likely to be influenced by their peers to follow and spread stereotypical content. Advertisements and brand images spread stereotypical messages through the media, further deepening adolescents' stereotypes. Finally, theoretical frameworks such as Social Cognitive Theory, Symbolic Interactionism Theory and Media Literacy Theory are introduced. The mechanisms of TikTok's influence on adolescent stereotypes are interpreted from different perspectives. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of TikTok's shaping of adolescents' social perceptions and provides a theoretical basis for future intervention and education.
Research on Reconstruction and Application of Blended Teaching Quality Evaluation System under “New Economics and Management’’ Strategy
Authors: Chen Hongwei , Jiang Ling
Published: January 2024

Based on the problems and deficiencies of the existing blended teaching quality evaluation index system, this study puts forward the principle of reconstructing the blended teaching quality evaluation system under the strategy of “New Economics and Management’’, and constructs a blended teaching quality evaluation system that serves the strategy of “New Economics and Management’’ in seven aspects, namely, teaching concept, teaching content, teaching means, teaching method, teaching service, teaching management, and teaching guarantee, in order to provide the basis of the school’s blended teaching reform.
Aplicación de los principios de la educación para la ciudadanía global para adquirir competencias sociales a través del uso de role-plays en la enseñanza del inglés
Authors: Martínez Lirola María
Published: January 2024

Introducción: la educación universitaria ha de dar respuesta a las demandas sociales y ofrecer al alumnado una formación integral que vaya más allá de la adquisición de conocimientos. El objetivo de esta investigación es profundizar en la conveniencia de emplear la técnica dramática denominada role-plays para que el alumnado adquiera competencias sociales y profundice en los principios de la educación para la ciudadanía global (ECG) a la vez que desarrolla destrezas orales en inglés. La pregunta de investigación es esta: ¿es el role-plays una técnica dramática adecuada para que el alumnado desarrolle sus destrezas orales a la vez que avanza como ciudadanía global? Metodología: la metodología es cuantitativa, pues se ofrecen, por un lado, los resultados de una rúbrica completada por el alumnado y la docente en su rol de investigadora durante el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje; por otro, los resultados de un cuestionario en Google Forms que el alumnado completó al final del cuatrimestre. Resultados y discusión: los hallazgos muestran que el alumnado es consciente de que gracias a la participación en role-plays no solo desarrolla las destrezas orales, sino que también adquiere competencias sociales, como la comunicación o la cooperación. Además, el hecho de que se empleen temas globales en los role-plays le permite profundizar en los principios de la ECG. Conclusiones: se ha de señalar que trabajar con role-plays de tema social contribuye a humanizar la enseñanza y ofrecer al alumnado un contexto en el que reflexionar sobre temas globales que retan a la sociedad.
Forecasting and Cross-Correlation of Series on the Waste Generation, Population, GDP and Household Consumption Expenditures in Jordan
Authors: Alhanaqtah Omar
Published: January 2024

The household waste is the biggest contributor to the total municipal solid waste generation. The main objective of the research is to discover the Jordanian economy in four dimensions: the household waste generation, the number of population, the gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasers’ prices, and the household final consumption expenditures. In the focus of interest are (1) finding adequate time series models for forecasting of the number of population, the GDP at purchasers’ prices, the household final consumption expenditures, and the household waste generation; (2) the cross-correlation between the household waste generation variable and other variables – population, GDP and household final consumption expenditures. The analysis of cross-correlation functions has revealed that pairs of series (waste/gdp, waste/consumption, waste/population) move in one direction with no shift in time of one series to the other. The relationship in every pair of series is significant. It is expected that in the short-run, ceteris paribus, with the growth of the population numbers, GDP and/or household consumption expenditures, the level of household waste generation in the country will also grow in a close relationship. Appropriate ARIMA models have been proposed to use for the short-run forecastsing of time series. The research outcomes are useful for policy makers to realize the scale of the household waste problem and to optimize capital expenditures into the waste management system of Jordan.
Trends and factors in the development of world tourism in the post-pandemic period
Authors: Zatsepina Natalia
Published: January 2024

This article is devoted to the study of modern factors and trends in the development of world tourism. Researching the impact of the pandemic on the state of modern tourism is extremely relevant, as COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the tourism industry worldwide. Various factors and trends in the development of this process, which are affected by the pandemic, were considered. That is why the study determined that the COVID-19 pandemic primarily led to the restriction of movements and the closing of borders between countries, which significantly reduced the volume of international travel. The analysis was carried out taking into account such factors as travel restrictions. The introduction of restrictions on international and domestic travel has become one of the main measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This led to a sharp reduction in tourist trips and a significant deterioration of the global tourism sector. Also, the loss of revenue when the travel-related tourism sector faced severe financial difficulties due to the pandemic. Cancellations, border closures, and restrictions on international flights were found to have resulted in a significant loss of revenue for companies and hotels and affected employment in the sector. Differences in recovery have been identified when the recovery of international tourism after the pandemic is uneven in different regions of the world. Some countries and regions that quickly implemented effective measures to control the spread of the virus began to recover earlier than others. This led to the emergence of new “tourist hotspots” and the redistribution of tourist flows. New trends in tourism have been identified. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a change in the preferences and behavior of tourists. Safety, health, and hygiene have become the main priorities when choosing a direction and types of recreation. As a result, the popularity of ecological tourism is growing, and new formats of tourist services are emerging, such as virtual tours and remote travel. In general, the COVID-19 pandemic has a serious and long-term impact on the current development of world tourism, leading to changes in the preferences and behavior of tourists, as well as causing a redistribution of tourist flows and difficulties of a financial nature in this area.
Research on the Issues and Effects of Big Data on Business Economic Management
Authors: Yan Chaoheng , Sviridova Tatyana Grigoryevna
Published: January 2024

With the advent of the big data era, the application of big data has become more and more common and mature, gradually changing social production and lifestyle, and also has a certain impact on business and economic management. With the support of big data technology, enterprises can comprehensively analyze and process relevant data and extract valuable data from massive amounts of data, thereby providing a scientific reference for economic management and improving the effectiveness and science of business decision-making. At this stage, although enterprises also realize the importance of big data, there are many problems in the specific application process, and the role of big data in business and economic management has not been achieved.to perform effectively. Therefore, enterprises must conduct in-depth research on big data, fully understand the problems of integrating big data into business economic management, and put forward targeted suggestions on this basis to ensure the efficient use of big data. This article discusses big data’s issues and roles in business economic management.
The Surgical Treatment of Rhinophyma–a Case Report
Authors: Dujso Vanis , Topic Aida , Jakirlic Malik , Brzika Sanela , Katica Nedim
Published: January 2024

Background: Rhinophyma represents an advanced stage of rosacea, chronic cutaneous inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit with unknown etiology and primarily affects the central face, predominantly the nose region. Significant psychosocial effects are associated with the disease. The diagnosis is made according to the physical exam and pathohistological findings. Rhinophyma occurs more often in middle aged and older male patients. Objective: The aim of this article was to present the cause of rhinophyma, clinical characteristics, surgical treatment and postoperative results. Case report: We present the case of a 60-year-old male patient with rhinophyma, who was successfully treated surgically at the Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Conclusion: There is no gold standard treatment for rhinophyma. However, surgical treatments, such as scalpel excision, dermabrasion, cryosurgery, argon laser, carbon dioxide laser, and electrocautery, have been used.
Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Among Students of Majmmah University, Saudi Arabia: Comparison Between Medical and Non-Medical Students
Authors: Mohammed Elsadig , Almjlad Rakan , Almutairy Abdulelah , Alsudayri Yazeed , Alolah Faisal , Aftan Abdullah
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as a chronic episode of abdominal pain accompanied by altered bowel habits. It is one of the most frequent illnesses of GIT. Medical students are more susceptible to IBS. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of IBS among medical and non-medical students at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia, to assess the association between IBS and lifestyle, and to determine the effect of IBS on the academic performance of the students.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study to study the prevalence of IBS was conducted. Two hundred and seventy-nine students from two medical colleges and two non-medical colleges were enrolled in the study. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire. Rome IV criteria and perceived stress scale were applied to diagnose IBS, stress, and anxiety.

Results:
The prevalence of IBS was found to be 17.2%. The prevalence of IBS among medical and nonmedical students was 34.4% and 13% respectively. Time to reach the university, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), physical exercise, stress, and anxiety were found to be significantly associated with IBS.

Conclusions:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is more prevalent among students of Majmaah University. IBS is more prevalent among medical students and students in the College of Medicine have the highest prevalence of IBS. IBS is associated with the time to reach the university, gender, CGPA, exercise, stress, and anxiety.
Measuring the Level of Job Satisfaction and Opportunities for Participation Empowerment of Health Workers in the Aseer Region
Authors: Saeed Abdullah , AlShafea Abdullah , Moslih Saeed , AlShahrani Ibrahim , Asiri Mohammed , AlMogbel Alanoud
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims:
This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of Saudi Arabian healthcare workers in the Aseer region. Specifically, the focus was on employee satisfaction and work environment variables to contribute to the existing literature on employee well-being and organizational behavior. The study utilized variable frequencies and percentages to provide a comprehensive summary of the experiences of healthcare workers in the region.

Methods:
The study involved 543 participants from various healthcare institutions, including Primary Health Centers (PHCs), secondary and tertiary hospitals, and other relevant establishments. These participants completed a survey consisting of multiple-choice questions concerning employee satisfaction and the workplace. The data obtained from the survey were analyzed to discern employee perceptions by computing variable frequencies and percentages.

Results:
The majority of the participants were Saudi nationals (90%) with a significant representation of male respondents (67.8%). The age group between 30 and 40 years constituted the largest portion of the participants (57.6%). Among the workplaces, hospitals were the most common, employing 70.5% of the respondents. Overall, the study found positive perceptions regarding head support, appreciation, training and development opportunities, and promotional prospects. However, areas such as benefits, job description compatibility, and equipment availability exhibited room for improvement.

Conclusions:
The study presents valuable insights into the perspectives of healthcare workers in diverse workplaces within Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region. To enhance staff satisfaction and well-being, it is essential to focus on improving training and development opportunities, benefits, equipment availability, and cluster effectiveness. The study’s findings enable organizations to assess their current operations and make necessary changes to boost employee happiness and morale. Future research should address the identified discrepancies in employee perception and job satisfaction.
The Relationship Between Pain, Daily Function, and Sleep Quality in Diabetic Neuropathy
Authors: Alshehri Mohammed
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims:
Poor sleep quality affects insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. There were limited information about sleep quality in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used in this study to measure sleep quality and determine how sleep quality and pain were related in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Methods:
This is a secondary analysis of an aerobic exercise research study in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants performed the Pain Inventory and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index at baseline to measure clinical pain and sleep quality, respectively. Pain Inventory consists of two com¬ponents including The Pain Severity Index and the Pain Interference Index. The relationship between pain and sleep quality was evaluated using Pearson’s correlations.

Results:
The study showed that 77.8% of the subjects had low sleep quality (i.e., Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores > 5) (mean score of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores was 9.94±4.35). The mean scores of the Pain Interference Index and Pain Severity Index were 3.54±2.90 and 3.36±2.21, respectively. Both Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Brief Pain Inventory-Pain severity index had positive relationship (r= 0.642, p = 0.004). In addition, there were positive relationship between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Brief Pain Inventory-Pain interference index (r= 0.591, p = 0.01).

Conclusions:
The majority of patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy had low sleep quality. A higher pain intensity and more interference with daily activities were both strongly linked with poor sleep quality. The item of sleep discomfort in everyday activity was highly influenced in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Future studies are needed to determine if addressing poor sleep quality would impact perception of pain as well as diabetes management.
Knowledge and attitude of Down syndrome and prenatal screening among women in Hail, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshammari Areeb , Alrimali Asma , Alshammari Ashwag , Alkatan Hind , Saleh Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims:
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality occurring in live born infants. In Saudi Arabia termination of pregnancy is considered illegal and both religiously and culturally unacceptable. Our aim was to explore views, attitudes, and knowledge about Down syndrome, prenatal screening, integrating Down syndrome individuals in the community, willingness to terminate preg¬nancy.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire and carried out through face-to-face interviews, in Hail, Saudi Arabia from July-August 2019.

Results:
A total of 337 married women participated in this study, about Half were college graduates 157\\337(46.6%). Participants expressed opposition as “extremely opposed” to Down syndrome individuals to be involved in the community in schools, have jobs and attend public places 108\\337 (32.0%), 140\\337(41.5%) and 139\\337(41.2%) respectively. Illiterate participants were more willing to continue a pregnancy with Down syndrome fetus (AOR 9.7,95%CI: 2.2 – 42.8, p=0.003). In comparison, participants with college education were more willing to terminate (OR 1.6 95% CI: 1.0- 2.4, P=0.038). Moreover, awareness about prenatal tests were of no significant association with the willingness to terminate.

Conclusions:
This study has shown lack of knowledge about Down syndrome and most Saudi women in Hail are willing to undergo NIPT to prepare mentally for the child, but not go as far as TOP. This study also highlights the opinions of women towards the integration of DS individuals in the community. Further research on these questions would be useful to explore the reasons for the stigma surrounding the inclusion of DS individuals.
Pattern and Impact of gunshot injuries in Najran region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alsareii Saeed , Sultan Salem , Manaa Alamri , AlAsmari Mansour , Wadei Hajr , AlAwadhi Abdulbari , Elbashir Abdulhadi
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims:
Gunshot injuries are common in war zones. This study retrospectively looks at the pattern of gunshot injuries presented to a tertiary care hospital in war zone.

Methods:
A retrospective analysis of data was carried out for 239 patients treated at King Khalid Hospital, Najran Saudi Arabia, for gunshot injuries from April 2016 to December 2017. The demographic data, anatomical site of gunshot injury, type of injury, and clinical outcome were analyzed.

Results:
The most affected age group was 16–35 years, while the most common site of injury was the lower extremities. War injuries accounted for 71% and civilian assaults for 29%. Wounds with inlet and outlet accounted for 55%, while injuries with only inlet wounds were 45%. The mortality rate was 7.9%, out of which the patients with head injuries had the highest mortality. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between head injury site and mortality (p < 0 .001), association between head injury site and penetration status (p = 0.006, as well as head injury site and nationality (p = 0.001).

Conclusions:
Findings reveal pattern of gunshot injuries in war zone consistent with the reported literature. Complete treatment and rehabilitation of patients with such injuries in active war zone can strain the tertiary care facilities
Prescribing patterns of antidiabetic drugs in elderly patients attending a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Ashraf Asida , Sisupalan Asha
Published: January 2024

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most known chronic diseases in almost all countries and continues to rise in numbers and significance. Prescription pattern studies are drug utilization studies with the main focus on prescribing, dispensing, and administration of drugs and are mainly undertaken to promote rational use of medicines.

Aims and Objectives: To study the prescribing patterns of antidiabetic drugs in elderly patients attending tertiary care hospitals.

Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. After obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee clearance, written informed consent was obtained from all patients in the study. After consultation, prescriptions issued to the patients were copied into pro forma and case record forms. All participants with a disease duration >1 year and an age above 65 years were included in the study. Details like the number of drugs, dosage forms, frequencies, and number of comorbidities were entered into the pro forma.

Results: The total number of drugs prescribed was 654. The average number of drugs per prescription was 2.18. The most commonly prescribed class of drugs were biguanides (93.4%), followed by sulfonylureas (81%), and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (42.3%). Generic drugs were seen in 97.4% of prescriptions, and insulins were seen in 22% of prescriptions. The percentage of prescriptions with drugs from the Essential Drug List (EDL) was 98%.

Conclusion: Prescription pattern monitoring studies would thus help in the understanding of the extent of quality prescribing and rationality. In this study, the prescribing of injections, generic prescribing, and prescribing from EDL were adequate.
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis: Epidemiology, control, and impacts on livestock production and genetic resources
Authors: Engdawork Aweke , Aklilu Helen
Published: January 2024

The present review aims to determine the epidemiology of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), control measures, and its impact on livestock production and genetic resources. The literature search was conducted to select and compile peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and international organization proceedings on the epidemiology, control, and impacts of IBR. IBR is a highly contagious disease of cattle that causes substantial economic losses throughout the world, particularly in the dairy and beef industries. Bovine alphaherpesvirus-1 causes this infectious viral disease, affecting the respiratory, and reproductive systems. IBR causes severe inflammation and dysfunction of the respiratory system. Infection of the reproductive system is responsible for abortion, retained placenta, metritis, and balanoposthitis. The transmission is by inhalation, contact with nasal and genital secretions, and fomites. Epidemiologically, the disease is known for its distinct latency characteristics. The infectious agent establishes a lifelong latent infection in the peripheral nervous system. The introduction of latently infected cattle, high stocking densities, confined pens, concurrent diseases, and low ambient temperatures increase the transmission and severity of the disease. The disease has no specific drug treatments, so control and prevention measures have inevitable roles. IBR is a significant constraint on livestock production globally, particularly in developing countries. It causes poor reproductive performance and productivity, the loss of replacement herds, and the culling of mature, productive animals. The implementation of strict biosecurity measures, immunization, quarantine, herd screening, and proper herd management are the most important control and prevention strategies.
Basic income – on data and policy. MOST Policy Papers 02
Authors:   UNESCO
Published: January 2024

Connect the worlds of knowledge and policy on basic income. Policy debates on basic income surge around the world. At an unprecedented rate, countries are engaging with basic income as both an emergency response to weather the immediate effects of COVID-19 and a standing policy tool to reset on an inclusive track in the longer run. The Management of Social Transformations (MOST) programme and the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab bring to the forefront analysis by leading experts, all to ground the debates in data and to curb polarization on this emerging issue. Key takeaways are: - Basic income cannot be seen as a silver bullet and isolated from the rest of the policy space. It is to be treated as part of a system-wide response to converging crises. - Calibration is key to basic income. Any desired goal, from equality to green transition, requires fitted design of the schemes and their financing. - Much of what is known about basic income comes from policy trials. Paths to scale-up, from technical to political, demand attention. It is not only the subject of basic income that is fascinating. The nature of this publication, with its use of think pieces and audio podcasts, is innovative as it manages to pack complex insights in an accessible, friendly format. Knowledge-producers and policy-makers are the primary audience of this paper. UNESCO Catno: 0000380169 https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000380169
Diagnóstico socioeconómico de sistemas agroforestales en el recinto San Francisco de la parroquia El Anegado
Authors: Jimenez González Alfredo , Carvajal-Nunura Roberth , Ponce-Muñiz Jahir , Cabrera-Verdesoto Alberto
Published: January 2024

Los sistemas agroforestales constituyen una alternativa para el desarrollo rural, es así que en la presente investigación se realizó un diagnóstico socioeconómico; se analizaron las fortalezas, oportunidades, debilidades y amenazas de los principales aspectos para poder rediseñar los sistemas agroforestales, considerando los conocimientos y necesidades del productor y propone el rediseño de los SAF como contribución al incremento, mejoramiento y diversificación de la producción de las fincas El Palmital y la Fortuna, en el recinto San Francisco de la parroquia El Anegado, provincia de Manabí. Los resultados indicaron que ambas fincas presentan diferencias respecto a su estructura y diversificación. El núcleo familiar está conformado por siete miembros, los padres, tres hijos y dos nietos; las edades oscilan entre 18 y 64 años. El mayor uso de tierra en El Palmital es de área sembrada 74,23 % (1,80 ha), en cambio en La Fortuna predominó la superficie no agrícola 55,88 % (0,95 ha). Entre las propuestas de ajustes para el rediseño de las fincas objeto de estudio se presentan: establecimiento de un sistema de riego por goteo en los cultivos perennes, aprovechamiento y comercialización de productos forestales no maderables, replante y protección de las plántulas de especies leñosas en las cercas vivas, a saber, Inga espectabilis (Vahl) Will. y Handroanthus chrysanthus (Jacq.) SO Grose, podas para reducir el exceso de sombra, raleos fitosanitarios, diversificación de cultivos perennes, realizar terrazas en pendientes elevadas, para controlar la erosión hídrica, mejorar la infiltración y aumentar la disponibilidad del agua del suelo.
Contexto e implicaciones de la restauración ecológica y de paisajes
Authors: González Leonardo , Granda Moser Vanessa , Torres Romero Sergio , Muñoz Chamba Luis , Aguirre Mendoza Zhofre
Published: January 2024

La degradación de los paisajes forestales, son el resultado de complejas interacciones, no solo de las dinámicas naturales si no de las acciones humanas ante la preferencia por los recursos que estos ofrecen. Estos factores aumentan la heterogeneidad espacial, la pérdida de biodiversidad y fragmentación del hábitat; provocando alteraciones sobre la estructura, funcionamiento y procesos ecológicos de los bosques. El documento se enfoca en contextualizar las generalidades de la restauración ecológica y de paisajes a través de la revisión bibliográfica. La restauración permite revertir y subsanar los efectos de la degradación de los ecosistemas y con ello mejorar el bienestar de las personas. Dada la creciente preocupación, los esfuerzos se reflejan en estrategias, metas, acciones y tratados para la restauración, con el propósito de revertir los procesos de degradación de los bosques y, promover la adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático. La restauración se rige a una serie de principios (SER, ONU) ecológicos y sociales. La trayectoria de la restauración no es lineal y refleja una serie de barreras que deben ser superadas a través de estrategias como la restauración activa y pasiva permitiendo mejorar la resiliencia. Los procesos deben ir más allá de la implementación, necesitan ser evaluados a través de indicadores que demuestren los cambios y resultados ecológicos y sociales que demuestren la pertinencia y éxito de la restauración.

Palabras claves: restauración forestal de paisajes, plan nacional de restauración, estrategias, barreras, indicadores.
Parámetros poblacionales y regeneración natural de Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.) Brenan, en el valle de Vilcabamba, cantón Loja, Ecuador.
Authors: Barrera Jiménez Estefanía del Rocío , Castro Josué , Aguirre Zhofre
Published: January 2024

Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.) Brenan es una especie nativa de los bosques secos montanos con potencial para la restauración y manejo forestal sostenible, pero sus poblaciones están afectadas por la alteración de su hábitat. El objetivo fue evaluar los parámetros poblacionales y regeneración natural de esta especie, en el valle de Vilcabamba, cantón Loja, Ecuador. Se establecieron sistemáticamente 18 parcelas de 20 x 20 m con una separación de 150 m; con subparcelas de 2 x 2 m para las plántulas y brinzal, 5 x 5 m para latizal bajo y 10 x 10 m para latizal alto. La distribución espacial se calculó mediante el Índice de Morisita Estandarizado (Ip) y Análisis del Vecino Próximo; la densidad poblacional se determinó con la ecuación de densidad absoluta; para la estructura de edad se agrupó los individuos en clases diamétricas; para la evaluación de la regeneración se calculó la media poblacional de crecimiento en diámetro y altura; y, se obtuvieron los parámetros estructurales densidad y frecuencia. La especie tiene un patrón de distribución agrupado con una densidad de 239 ind/ha, la estructura etaria muestra una población en crecimiento con mayor cantidad de individuos juveniles. La regeneración natural es alta siendo los brinzales la categoría con el mayor número de individuos 119 ind/ha. Se determinó que la población y regeneración natural de la especie es alta, lo que indica que posee las condiciones adecuadas para su desarrollo y por ende sus poblaciones no están afectadas.
Medición de gases de efecto invernadero en suelos agrícolas y ganaderos mediante cámaras estáticas cerradas en el sector Zalapa, ciudad de Loja.
Authors: Paccha Angamarca Jonny María , Alvarado-Jaramillo Vinicio , Heidinger Haline , Ramos-Fernández Lia
Published: January 2024

La actividad agrícola y ganadera es una de las principales fuentes de emisión de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI), el presente estudio se realizó en el sector de Zalapa área suburbana de la ciudad de Loja cuyas características de producción agrícola y ganadera son fundamentales en la economía de la ciudad; se midieron las emisiones de flujos de suelo de tres gases de efecto invernadero: dióxido de carbono (CO2), óxido nitroso (N2O) y metano (CH4) en parcelas agrícolas y ganaderas, para ello se usó cámaras cerradas estáticas de volumen de 21,4 litros y se emplearon sensores ensamblados en una placa Arduino Mega 265, los sensores fotoquímicos empleados fueron MQ4, MQ135 y un sensor infrarrojo MHZ-19B para registrar las variaciones de CH4, N2O y CO2 respectivamente. Las emisiones de CO2 fueron mayores en las parcelas ganaderas, con un valor de 405 ppm, en parcelas agrícolas se registraron concentraciones de CH4 con 92,45 ppm; las variaciones de N2O fueron similares en parcelas agrícolas y ganaderas con promedios de 1,96 y 2 ppm respectivamente. La porosidad del suelo no afectó los flujos de gases de efecto invernadero, ya que se observaron mayores emisiones de CO2 en parcelas ganaderas, a pesar de tener una porosidad menor que las parcelas agrícolas, las estimaciones totales de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en el sector de Zalapa, representaron el 1,78 % de CO2, 0,43 % para CH4 y el 0,5 % de N2O de los promedios nacionales reportados por la FAO.