bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Structural Relationships between Family Functioning, Positive Development, Psychological Distress and Social Media Addiction with the Mediating of Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Adolescents
Authors: Asl Rahimi Vahab , Babapour Kheiroddin Jalil , Khanjani Zeynab , Hashemi Nosrat-Abad Touraj , Abbas Bakhshipour Roudsari
Published: September 2024

Background. The addiction to social networks poses serious risks to the lives and well-being of adolescents. This study aimed to create a model of social media addiction that takes into account family dynamics, positive development, and psychological distress, with cognitive emotion regulation strategies acting as mediators among adolescents. Methods. This descriptive-correlational study included adolescents aged 15-18 years during the 2022–2023 educational year in Tabriz schools. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select the adolescents. Data were collected using the Social Network Addiction Scale (SNAS), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS), the Positive Youth Development-Via Strengths Family Scale (PYD-VSF), and the McMaster Family Assessment Device. Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses were conducted using SPSS and LISREL software. Results. A strong positive correlation was found between positive youth development and effective emotion regulation strategies. Conversely, there was a notable negative correlation between dysfunctional family dynamics and effective emotion regulation strategies. Psychological distress was directly linked to ineffective emotion regulation strategies. Additionally, a significant direct connection was identified between psychological distress and social media addiction. There was also a notable relationship between dysfunctional family dynamics and social media addiction. The results from the structural equation modeling indicated a strong fit for the proposed model. Specifically, healthy family dynamics were positively correlated with effective cognitive emotion regulation strategies (t = 2.44, γ = 0.17),, while dysfunctional family dynamics showed a negative correlation with these strategies (t = -4.74, γ = -0.43). In conclusion, psychological distress and dysfunctional family dynamics are predictors of social media addiction, with cognitive emotion regulation strategies serving as a mediating factor. Improving emotional self-regulation through better family dynamics and addressing psychological distress can help safeguard adolescents from addiction to the Internet and social media. Conclusion. Psychological distress and unhealthy family functioning predict social media addiction, mediated by cognitive emotion regulation strategies. Enhancing emotional self-regulation through family functioning and addressing psychological distress can protect adolescents from Internet and social media addiction.
EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY THE LITERATURE ON THE USE OF CROSSFIT ELEMENTS IN SPORT
Authors: C. Stanciu , V. Ene Voiculescu
Published: September 2024

In recent years, scientific literature has increasingly examined the use of CrossFit in various sports. This paper aims to analyze this literature through bibliometric methods. Searches in the Scopus database from 2000 to January 30, 2024, yielded 567 relevant results. The analysis identified publication dates, prominent authors, affiliations, and key publications, aligning findings with UN goals. Around 75% of articles were published in the last 5 years, indicating rising interest. Results were categorized into sports branches, performance measurement, injuries, nutrition, motivation, and benefits.
Şanlıurfa’da HPV Pozitif Olan Kadınların Serviks Kanserinin Erken Tanısına Yönelik Bilgi ve Davranışları
Authors: Özel Güler , Koruk Fatma , Koruk İbrahim
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Araştırma, Şanlıurfa il merkezinde serviks kanseri taraması sonrası Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) pozitif olan kadınların serviks kanserinin erken tanısına yönelik bilgi ve davranışlarını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Materyal ve metod: Tanımlayıcı tipte olan araştırmanın evrenini, Şanlıurfa il merkezinde Birinci Basamak sağlık kurumlarında serviks kanser taraması yapılan ve 2019 yılında Ulusal HPV Laboratuvar Sistemi’ne kayıtlı HPV pozitif kadınlar oluşturmuştur. Araştırmada örnek seçimine gidilmemiş, Şanlıur-fa İl Merkezi’nde yaşayan tüm kadınlara ulaşılması hedeflenmiş ve araştırma 292 kadın ile tamamlan-mıştır. Veriler, Veri Toplama Formu kullanılarak yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde, tamamlayıcı istatistiklerden yüzde, ortalama ve standart sapma, tek değişkenli analizden Ki Kare ve Mann Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırmada kadınların yaş ortalaması 43.3±8.6 olup %46.2’si herhangi bir eğitim kademesi-ni tamamlamamıştır. Kadınların %64.4’ü serviks kanseri hakkında bilgi sahibi değildir. Kadınların %62.7’si tarama sonrası erken tanı davranışı göstermiştir. Düzenli jinekolojik muayene yaptıran (%73.7), tarama sonrasında genotipi HPV 16/18 olan (%92.8) ve genotipi HPV 16/18 dışı olup, pap smear (Papanicolaou Smear) testi anormal olan (%88.5) kadınların serviks kanseri erken tanı davranışı gösterme düzeyi daha yüksektir (p<0.05).
Sonuç: Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular, araştırmaya katılan kadınların serviks kanseriyle ilgili bilgi-lerinin ve serviks kanseri erken tanı davranışı gösterme düzeylerinin yetersiz olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda tarama sonrasında sonucu pozitif olan kadınlara özel danışmanlık verilmesi ve bilgi edindikleri kaynakların artırılması önerilmiştir.
Estimasi Jumlah Mismanaged Plactic Waste (MPW) Berdasarkan Kenaikan Populasi: Studi Kasus 30 Negara Tahun 2019-2022
Authors: Muliawati Triyana , Supmawati Meysi , Rahmawati Eli , Aula Naila Tsamrotul
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Humans have produced more than 8 billion tons of plastic, more than half of which is directly dumped into landfills and only about 9% is recycled. This makes the author interested in looking at the relationship between population and the amount of waste generated in the hope of helping the government in reducing the amount of waste generated. This study aims to estimate the amount of Mismanaged Plastic Waste (MPW) based on population increase, focusing on 30 countries from 2019 to 2022. The Rank Spearman correlation test method was used to evaluate the relationship between population size and the amount of MPW, showing a strong relationship with a correlation coefficient of 0.60712. Furthermore, an analysis using the Cox-Stuart test was conducted to determine the trend in population size from 2003 to 2022, which showed that there was no clear trend in the population data or an upward trend in the time span. Based on these findings, a predictive estimate of the number of MPW for the period 2019-2020 was conducted, providing additional insight into the impact of population growth on the amount of unmanaged plastic waste in these countries.
Analisis Jumlah Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas, Korban, dan kerugian di Provinsi Lampung Tahun 2021 Dengan Metode K-Means Cluster
Authors: Rivai Muklas , Hutabarat Aulia Khairani , Halawa Doni Hardian , Satrio Ilham , Tarmizi Muhammad Syauki , Frasiska Nadia , Pratiwi Niken , Alma Zalikha
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Provinsi Lampung is facing a serious challenge regarding the high rate of traffic accidents, triggered by the increasing number of vehicles and inadequate infrastructure. Low awareness of traffic regulations also serves as a major cause of accidents. This research employs the Cluster Analysis method within the Geographic Information System (GIS) to categorize traffic accident data in Lampung Province for the year 2021. The data encompasses the number of accidents, fatalities, serious injuries, minor injuries, and financial losses across 14 districts/cities. The cluster analysis results identify two main groups with distinct characteristics. The first cluster exhibits a low accident rate, while the second cluster shows a high accident rate, contributing significantly to the total number of accidents, fatalities, serious injuries, minor injuries, and financial losses. Recommendations for interventions are tailored to the characteristics of each cluster, emphasizing either fatal injury prevention or road infrastructure improvements. The findings of this research provide a foundation for designing more effective strategies to reduce accident risks and enhance traffic safety in Lampung Province
Keywords: K-means, Accidents, Lampung Province
Environmental degradation and climate change as violence against the Earth: Associations with violence against women’s bodies
Authors: Modie-Moroka T. , Malinga T. , Dube M.
Published: September 2024

Violence against women (VAW) and violence against the Earth (VAE) have always shared a unique and complex association yet to be explored. The fields of VAW and VAE have evolved in separate routes, with divergent theoretical foundations but with little integration. While the impact of VAW has received much attention over the years, relatively little thought has gone into the intersections. Drawing parallels between society’s treatment of the physical and natural environment and its treatment of women, this paper will pull in insights to broaden and clarify the way VAW has been conceptualized, its association with the physical and natural environment (Mother Earth), and the constructs and the commitments that flow from them. In this paper, we formulate, cast, and present an expanded understanding of the relationship between violence against the physical and the natural environment and VAW. The article, an offshoot of our conceptualization on the inter-linkages between VAW and VAE, is being submitted for interpretation and application.
Responding to the needs of medical laboratory professionals: The CSMLS Mental Health Toolkit
Authors: Mete Rosina , Djukic Brandon , Nielsen Christine
Published: September 2024

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is Canada’s national certifying body and professional society for medical laboratory professionals. Their research revealed increasing levels of workplace stress among their membership and concerns regarding burnout. The implications of ignoring this trend could have led to significant workplace issues and concerns with medical laboratory testing and analysis. Consequently, CSMLS developed the Mental Health Toolkit, a dynamic website featuring mental health concepts, self-assessment tools, coping skills, and strategies to better manage stress. The Mental Health Toolkit is available free to CSMLS members. It was used as a resource for mental health by medical laboratory professionals during the height of the COVID pandemic. CSMLS continues to embrace education and awareness regarding mental health to help address stigma among medical laboratory professionals.
Development of women’s volunteerism in the performance of works in the interests of EMERCOM of Russia
Authors: Peregudova N. V. , Kondashov A. A. , Matorina O. S.
Published: September 2024

This article investigates the issues of men’s and women’s participation in the sphere of volunteerism, as well as their motivation and expectations from the activities in this sphere. The importance of joint efforts of state and volunteer organizations for effective response to emergency situations is shown. The authors consider the aspects of professional training of volunteers, social support, development of technological infrastructure that helps volunteers in solving their tasks. Special attention is paid to the motivation of volunteers and the influence of stereotypes on the choice of profession. The role of women volunteers is  also highlighted, examples of successful volunteerism in Russia, including rescue operations and  humanitarian aid in times of crisis are given.
Internet-communications of student youth: Aspects of network identity construction (on the example of freshmen students of St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics)
Authors: Shebolkina E. P. , Krasikova N. V.
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of the study of some aspects of Internet communications and the constructed network identity of university freshmen as representatives of generation Z, or “digital youth”. The results of the study have shown that the majority of respondents do not make a big distinction between real and virtual self-presentation, try to adhere to socially approved images, act in the Web to a greater extent as a consumer of  content than as a creator. It was also found that the majority of the study participants pay attention to changes in the construction of their online identity over the past two years, and attribute this process to personal maturation and awareness of the dangers of the Internet. In the future, according to the authors, it seems interesting to focus further research in the field of regulatory mechanisms of behavior of digital youth on the Internet.
Outsourcing's Impact on Worker Welfare and Productivity: a Bibliometrics Visualization Approach
Authors: Putra Perdana Ariabima , Widodo Arry , Silvianita Anita
Published: September 2024

Although outsourcing is frequently praised for its financial advantages, its effects on worker performance and well-being create a dilemma. This study explores this complex link by examining the various ways that outsourcing affects worker productivity, job satisfaction, mental health, and general well-being. With the use of extensive data analysis, bibliometric methods, and case studies, this research presents a complex picture of how outsourcing practices affect many facets of employee well-being in diverse sectors and geographical areas.
Our research shows that outsourcing has a wide range of effects. Increased efficiency and access to specialist knowledge can occasionally lead to production gains, but these benefits are frequently accompanied by decreased job security, deteriorating skills, and low morale. The report also highlights possible risks to work-life balance and mental health, especially for workers whose jobs are directly impacted by outsourcing. But the study also pinpoints tactics and best practices that can lessen these adverse effects and foster an environment that values responsible outsourcing.
Policymakers, corporate executives, and researchers can all benefit from this research's unique combination of rigorous data analysis and human experience focus. We set the standard for well-informed decision-making about outsourcing procedures, giving equal weight to the interests of workers and business success. In the end, our research casts doubt on the oversimplified binary associated with outsourcing and highlights the necessity of a well-rounded strategy that promotes long-term expansion while maintaining human costs.
Analisis Berbagai Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Aksesibilitas BPJS Kesehatan dengan Aplikasi Mobile JKN
Authors: Shaliva Sulistiyo Azka
Published: September 2024

This study employs the Rasch Model to analyze factors influencing the accessibility of the BPJS Health Insurance mobile application (JKN) in Indonesia. A survey was conducted among BPJS Health participants from various regions to evaluate the availability of technological infrastructure, digital literacy levels, and perceptions of government policy support. The analysis reveals that adequate technological infrastructure and high levels of digital literacy significantly impact the accessibility of the JKN application. Strong policy support also plays a crucial role in enhancing adoption and accessibility of the application. Recommendations for improvement include enhancing technological infrastructure in remote areas, increasing digital literacy through training programs, and formulating policies that support the use of technology for more inclusive and effective healthcare services nationwide. This research contributes significantly to understanding the key factors that need to be addressed in the development of technology-based healthcare applications in Indonesia.
 
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Penelitian ini menggunakan Rasch Model untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi aksesibilitas aplikasi mobile JKN BPJS Kesehatan di Indonesia. Survei dilakukan terhadap peserta BPJS Kesehatan di Kota Bandung untuk mengevaluasi ketersediaan infrastruktur teknologi, literasi digital, dan persepsi terhadap dukungan kebijakan pemerintah. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa ketersediaan infrastruktur teknologi yang memadai dan tingkat literasi digital yang baik secara signifikan mempengaruhi kemudahan akses terhadap aplikasi JKN. Dukungan kebijakan yang kuat juga berperan penting dalam meningkatkan adopsi dan aksesibilitas aplikasi ini. Rekomendasi untuk perbaikan termasuk peningkatan infrastruktur teknologi di daerah terpencil, peningkatan literasi digital melalui program pelatihan, serta perumusan kebijakan yang mendukung pemanfaatan teknologi untuk layanan kesehatan yang lebih inklusif dan efektif di seluruh Indonesia. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam pemahaman faktor-faktor kunci yang perlu diperhatikan dalam pengembangan aplikasi kesehatan berbasis teknologi di Indonesia.
Evaluasi Pengaruh Implementasi Smart City terhadap Kesejahteraan Warga
Authors: Bening Setiadi Nestiany
Published: September 2024

This research explores the impact of perceptions of smart city development on the stress and comfort levels of urban residents. This research aims to understand how smart technologies in public administration, services, infrastructure, and environmental protection affect individuals' perceptions of their city environment. The quantitative approach method used the Rasch Model to analyse data obtained from 100 respondents in West Java through an online questionnaire. The results showed that residents tend to assess smart city development based on the relevance of technology to their personal lives and their ability to cope with the changes faced. Positive perceptions of smart technology in public administration tend to increase comfort, while negative perceptions can increase stress levels, especially related to privacy and self-control. In conclusion, while smart city development has the potential to improve quality of life, careful management of the psychological and social impacts of smart technologies is needed to minimise potential negative effects on city residents.
 
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Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dampak persepsi terhadap pembangunan kota pintar terhadap tingkat stres dan kenyamanan penduduk perkotaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan adalah untuk memahami bagaimana teknologi cerdas dalam administrasi publik, layanan, infrastruktur, dan perlindungan lingkungan mempengaruhi persepsi individu terhadap lingkungan kota mereka. Metode pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan Rasch Model untuk menganalisis data yang diperoleh dari 100 responden di Jawa Barat melalui kuesioner online. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penduduk cenderung menilai pembangunan kota pintar berdasarkan relevansi teknologi terhadap kehidupan pribadi mereka dan kemampuan mereka untuk mengatasi perubahan yang dihadapi. Persepsi positif terhadap teknologi cerdas dalam administrasi publik cenderung meningkatkan kenyamanan, sementara persepsi negatif dapat meningkatkan tingkat stres, terutama terkait dengan privasi dan kontrol diri. Kesimpulannya, walaupun pembangunan kota pintar memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup, manajemen yang hati-hati terhadap dampak psikologis dan sosial dari teknologi cerdas diperlukan untuk meminimalkan potensi efek negatif terhadap penduduk kota.
Analisis Penelitian mengenai Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Pemerintah Kota Bandung
Authors: Bhatara Hogan
Published: September 2024

This research aims to explain the importance of improving public service systems in line with the increasing demands of society. In this context, the public sector and public systems face complex challenges, especially in dealing with high levels of uncertainty often referred to as "wicked problems". To overcome these challenges, collaboration involving various perspectives is needed to find effective solutions. The research method used is qualitative research, which involves in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, participatory observation, and document analysis. This research provides an in-depth understanding of the complexity of the public service system and the importance of collaboration in facing the challenges. The results of this research can provide valuable insights for decision-makers in designing better strategies and policies in improving public services.
 
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pentingnya peningkatan sistem pelayanan publik seiring dengan meningkatnya tuntutan masyarakat. Dalam konteks ini, sektor publik dan sistem publik menghadapi tantangan yang kompleks, terutama dalam menghadapi tingkat ketidakpastian yang tinggi yang sering disebut sebagai "masalah jahat". Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, diperlukan kolaborasi yang melibatkan berbagai perspektif untuk menemukan solusi yang efektif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif, yang melibatkan wawancara mendalam dengan pemangku kepentingan terkait, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang kompleksitas sistem pelayanan publik dan pentingnya kolaborasi dalam menghadapi tantangan yang ada. Hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan wawasan yang berharga bagi pengambil keputusan dalam merancang strategi dan kebijakan yang lebih baik dalam meningkatkan pelayanan publik.
Organizational Culture and Performance of Quasi-Public Institutions Within the Pension Industry in Kenya: A Case of Local Authorities Pension Trust
Authors: Karegi Esther , Bett Shadrack
Published: September 2024

This study intended to examine the organizational culture and performance of quasi-public institutions within the pension industry in Kenya with a focus on Local Authorities Pension Trust. Key theories under review in this research paper were the Balance Score Card theory, Scheins organizational culture theory and Institutional theory. Descriptive research design was employed and utilized by this research. The 224 staff working in Local Authorities Pension Trust offices across the country formed the target population of this study. In order to determine the sample size, simple random sampling was utilized. For this research, the researcher utilized a questionnaire to collect data from responders. There were both open-ended and closed-ended questions on the survey. To determine the connection between organizational culture and performance, the researcher did a multiple regression analysis. Questionnaires were utilized for gathering quantitative data, which were then evaluated employing descriptive statistics in SPSS and displayed in the form of tables, pie charts, and bar graphs. The data gathered was leveraged to create pie charts, bar graphs, and tables that illustrated facts about the link between organizational culture and performance at Local Authorities Pension Trust. The study found that a balanced mix of clan culture, adhocracy culture, market culture and hierarchical culture had a positive significant effect on the performance of LAPTRUST. The study concludes that in a clan culture, employees are encouraged to participate in decision-making processes, share their ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. The study recommended that the organization should encourage cross-functional teams and collaboration across departments to break down silos and promote innovation. The organization should invest in training programs that enhance employees' market knowledge and skills can contribute to a market culture. The organization should clearly define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of each level within the hierarchy, ensuring that employees understand their position and how it fits into the overall organizational structure.
Implementation of Sugeno Fuzzy Logic Method as an Automatic Humidity and Moisture Control System in Terrarium
Authors: Maulana Cahyani Dani Syaban , Ikhsan Muhammad
Published: September 2024

A terrarium is a mini ecosystem that requires precise humidity control to ensure plant growth and the survival of animals within it. However, manual humidity control is difficult to implement consistently, especially if the external environment changes. This problem can be overcome by implementing an automatic system based on Sugeno fuzzy logic. This research aims to design and implement an automatic system that is able to control terrarium humidity dynamically using a fuzzy logic approach. This system is designed using humidity sensor data as input which is then processed through Sugeno fuzzy logic to determine appropriate control actions. The method used involves modeling input humidity and temperature sensors, determining fuzzy rules, and defuzzification using the Sugeno method to regulate the automatic irrigation system in the terrarium. Tests were conducted under several different environmental conditions to measure the system's response to changes in humidity and temperature. The research results show that the system is able to maintain terrarium humidity within optimal limits with a low error rate. The system is able to adjust control actions in real-time, produce consistent calculations, and provide humidity stability despite external changes.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND LOCATION DISTANCE OF HOUSING UNITS FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PERI-URBAN AREAS OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
Authors: OLADOKUN GBENGA EDWARD
Published: September 2024

This study examined housing affordability and location distance of housing units from the central business districts (CBD) in peri-urban areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. The instrument adopted for data collection from 1200 respondents was the questionnaire. The target respondents are the tenantheads of households. From the centroid of CBD, direct distances were calculated from the selected localities, following the link path using Euclidean distance units. The distances so obtained were given in kilometres for reasonable units of measurement and analysis. The method of analysis is the Pearson Correlation 2-tailed statistical technique. The result of the findings indicates that given an R-value of -0.28, it shows a negative correlation between housing affordability and the distance of housing units from the CBD, although; this result is not significant at p ≤ 0.05, but it suggests a decrease in housing affordability as distance increases. This indicates that distances from the selected localities to the CBD differ from location to location. The longer the distance from a location, the more the transportation fare and this invariably affects the capability to pay for housing. The study concludes that the farther the distance from the CBD, the higher the cost of transportation and the more the housing affordability is affected.
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN POSITIVIST AND NON-POSITIVIST RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: A QUEST FOR A MEETING POINT
Authors: KADIRI JOHN AIGBOJE , IGHODARO HENRY FRIDAY
Published: September 2024

Research encompasses a detailed inquiry into the social setting of a phenomenon. It is a deliberate exercise aimed at discovering the world of man. In all, the objective is to build a methodology that can help uncover the truth about phenomena and how they interact with the existing human reality. This paper sets out to broaden the polemics on two dominant paradigms that have long-defined research methodologies in social sciences: positivism and non-positivism. However, despite its assurance of a high degree of objectivity, its inability to explain and predict the inner processes of man and his actions explains the invention of non-positivist paradigms that have come with variants such as phenomenology and hermeneutics. The aptness of the non-positivist tradition in explaining the inner processes of man and the interpretation of his worldview through qualitative methods richly contrasts with the positivist tradition. However, just as an inaccurate interpretation of human mental processes is the major shortcoming of positivism, so also is subjectivity the bane of non-positivist tradition which has come to define the popular question in social sciences; can social science research be objective? Based on the unavoidable shortcomings embedded in both paradigms, this paper concludes that mixed methods which incorporate the use of positivist and non-positivist methodologies should be encouraged to enrich social inquiry and uncover truths which are seen as the end-products of any productive research venture.
EFFECT OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY ON BANK SUSTAINABILITY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN NIGERIA AND GHANA
Authors: AROGHENE KPAROBO GLORIA , ONUORAH ANASTASIA CHI-CHI
Published: September 2024

Capital is key to the survival of any organisation of which the bank is not excluded. Although the adequacy of capital is important to financial institutions, the issue of how much capital to maintain is still a puzzle to be unravelled. The study explores the impact of capital adequacy (CAPA) on bank sustainability proxied by Z-score (BZCO). The study employed a descriptive research design. The population of the study were banks of the two West African countries. Secondary data were sourced from the World Bank database for ten years. Diagnostic and stationarity tests were conducted. Error correction model was used to evaluate the effect of the regressors on the regressed and through the aid of the statistical package E- Views 9.0. From the results, it suffices to conclude that in Nigeria, evidence of a long-run relationship between BZCO and CAPA is seen, but the short-run dynamics are weak. But for Ghana, there is no evidence of a long-run relationship, and both the short-run and long-run models show weak explanations for the period studied. The study recommends that financial institutions (banks) should endeavour to maintain capital that is sufficient for safety and sustainability.
VULNERABILITY OF RESIDENCE TO FORCED MIGRATION IN NIGERIA
Authors: BAMIGBOYE OLUWASEUN TOSIN , FAKAYODE SEGUN BAMIDELE , SAMUEL SHARON DAMILOLA
Published: September 2024

On the place of departure and destination, migration has both beneficial and detrimental effects with increasing rates of residents from rural to urban centres or foreign countries. Forced rates of migration are the push factors that drive individuals away from their place of residence, while pull factors are the beneficial conditions that attract individuals to a new residence. In 2021, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees stated that around 2.2 million Nigerians had to leave their homes within the country because of conflict, communal violence, and natural disasters. This research examines how residents in Nigeria are at risk of being forced to migrate. It specifically investigates the causes and impacts of forced displacement. Data from the United Nations Population Division about migration rate and rural/urban population in Nigeria were examined and literature related to the study was also reviewed. Between 2012 and 2016, there was a 51.3% increase in the rural population and a 48.7% increase in the urban population, according to the findings. The urban population kept increasing and reached its highest point at 52.7% in 2021. In 2012, the immigration rate was 0.25 per 1,000 population, while the emigration rate declined in 2015, 2019, 2018, and 2021 to -0.79, -0.51, -0.41, and -0.36 per 1,000 population respectively. The rural population moved to urban areas mostly because of economic factors, with security concerns following behind. These results highlight the importance of the Nigerian government and other key players in addressing economic shocks and insecurity factors that lead to involuntary migration, while also promoting conditions conducive to rural development.
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PARADIGMATIC POLARIZATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH IN THE 21st CENTURY
Authors: OYEDIPE VALENTINE OLUSHOLA , IBITOYE CHRIS ADEDEJI
Published: September 2024

This paper critically examines the philosophical traditions in social sciences, the dialectics of paradigms, theory, and its strong links with method and the associated data collection techniques. It X-rays the polar tension between structure and agency paradigms as an explanatory framework for social analysis in the context of nomothetic and idiographic approaches to social research, considering social processes and social changes. The paper concludes that in the 20th century, the emerged social processes have deconstructed structures, thus, providing a clue for locating actors within structures in the 21st century. Actors’ interpretations, shared meanings, and lived experiences have tended to be significant in social analysis. By the same token, the structural methodology should be shored up to better provide answers to epistemological questions, given the undeniable structural context for micro-interactions and lived experiences, since structures are reified notions of representation, and this should be the intellectual pursuit of the 21st-century social scientists of the positive (structural) paradigm.
The Molecular and Biological Patterns Underlying Sustained SARS-CoV-2 Circulation in the Human Population
Authors: Kustova Daria D. , Pochtovyi Andrei A. , Shpakova Olga G. , Shtinova Irina A. , Kuznetsova Nadezhda A. , Kleimenov Denis A. , Komarov Andrey G. , Gushchin Vladimir A.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. For four years, SARS-CoV-2, the etiological agent of COVID-19, has been circulating among humans. By the end of the second year, an absence of immunologically naive individuals was observed, attributable to extensive immunization efforts and natural viral exposure. This study focuses on delineating the molecular and biological patterns that facilitate the persistence of SARS-CoV-2, thereby informing predictions on the epidemiological trajectory of COVID-19 toward refining pandemic countermeasures.
The aim of this study was to describe the molecular biological patterns identified that contribute to the persistence of the virus in the human population.
Materials and methods. For over three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, molecular genetic monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 has been conducted, which included the collection of nasopharyngeal swabs from infected individuals, assessment of viral load, and subsequent whole-genome sequencing.
Results. We discerned dominant genetic lineages correlated with rising disease incidence. We scrutinized amino acid substitutions across SARS-CoV-2 proteins and quantified viral loads in swab samples from patients with emerging COVID-19 variants. Our findings suggest a model of viral persistence characterized by 1) periodic serotype shifts causing substantial diminutions in serum virus-neutralizing activity ( 10-fold), 2) serotype-specific accrual of point mutations in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) to modestly circumvent neutralizing antibodies and enhance receptor affinity, and 3) a gradually increasing amount of virus being shed in mucosal surfaces within a single serotype.
Conclusion. This model aptly accounts for the dynamics of COVID-19 incidence in Moscow. For a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics, acquiring population-level data on immune tension and antibody neutralization relative to genetic lineage compositions is essential.
Synchronous Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Right Colon Cancer
Authors: Bassel Said , Sourni Smail , Douah Dounia , Motia Youssef , Ayoub Madani , Ouazni Mohammed , Soufi Mehdi
Published: September 2024

Multiple primary cancers (MPC) are relatively rare, but their incidence has been increasing in recent decades. This can be the result of advances in cancer diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. We present a new observation of synchronous primary thyroid and colon cancers occurring in a 55-year-old patient and we discuss, in the light of a review literature, the various environmental factors, genetic and iatrogenic involved in the appearance of a second primary cancer.
Burns in Children and Adults Surgery Department Sikasso Hospital
Authors: B Traoré, , M Diassana, , A Diallo, , B Coulibaly, M. , A Maiga, , T Traore, , A Traoré, S. , A Poma, H. , A Dembélé, M. , S Sanogo, A. , M Samaké, , O Traore, , M Kanté, , S Touré, , Soumana Dembélé
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The aim of this work was to determine the frequency of burns in adults and children, to describe the clinical and para-clinical aspects of burns and to analyze the results of treatment. Patient and Method: Retrospective and prospective study, January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018, included all patients with severe burns admitted to the surgery department who had sometimes stayed in intensive care. Results: We collected 42 patients, the average age was 11.09 years with a standard deviation = 16.09 and extremes of 1 and 85 years, the sex ratio was 2.5 at the risk of men. 83.33% of patients came from an urban area. 90.48% were burned at home, thermal burn accounted for 92.86% and hot liquid was involved in 61.54%. 35.71% of patients were burned During the cold period (December). The upper limbs were affected in 76.19%. 20 patients (51.80%) had a burned body surface area greater than 10%. The superficial second degree was observed in 30 patients (71.43%). 26 patients (61.96%) had a standard burn unit less than 50%. 4 patients (9.52%) presented with ocular damage. Electrolyte disorders were observed in 6 patients (14.29%) on admission. The swab was taken from 14 patients (33.33%) and Escherichia coli was isolated from 3 patients (21.42%). All germs were sensitive to Imipenem; Amikacin; Fosfomycin. We adopted the PARK LAND formula for rehydration in 25 cases (59.53%). Within 24 hours all patients had received vascular filling, analgesic, dressing, anti-tetanus serum and 38 patients (90.48%) had undergone excision of the blisters. The Paracetamol+Tramadol combination was the analgesic observed in 24 patients. The combination of amoxicillin + clavulanic acid was used in 22 patients. The average length of hospitalization was 15 days with extremes of 3 to 35 days. The most common complication was local infection. The after-effects were brittleness (4 cases), keloids (3 cases). The death rate was 14.29% (6 patients).
The Effect of Board Size of Directors and Commissioners, Board Gender Diversity, and Government Ownership on Earnings Management with Financial Performance as A Moderating Variable (Study on State-Owned Enterprises Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange Period 2018-2022)
Authors: Arofani Arofani , Waluyo Waluyo , Herliansyah Yudhi , Andesto Ronny
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of board size, gender diversity, and government ownership on earnings management with financial performance as a moderating variable. The population used in this study were state-owned companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a total of 14 companies. The sample in this study used a purposive sampling method so that based on the selection results, 11 companies were obtained as samples in this study, with a research period from 2018 - 2022. Data analysis used in this study is panel data with multiple regression analysis methods and using the EVIEWS 12 application as a tool to determine the hypothesis. The results of the study indicate that board size has negative effect on earnings management, gender diversity has positive effect on earnings management, government ownership has negative effect on earnings management, financial performance is unable to moderate board size on earnings management, financial performance is able to moderate gender diversity on earnings management, and financial performance is able to moderate government ownership on earnings management.
ANALISIS MUTU KIMIA DAN FISIK TEH HERBAL DAUN JAMBLANG (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels) BERDASARKAN WAKTU DAN SUHU PENGERINGAN
Authors: Hidayah Himyatul , Amal Surya , Mutiaraning Tyas Fitri
Published: September 2024

Daun Jamblang (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels) merupakan salah satu tanaman obat yang berkhasiat sebagai antidiabetes. Penelitian ini secara umum untuk mengembangkan formulasi teh dari daun jamblang dengan penambahan daun stevia sebagai alternatif minuman fungsional bagi penderita diabetes. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membuat teh herbal daun jamblang dan mengetahui standar mutunya. Analisis teh herbal daun Jamblang memakai rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) faktorial dengan suhu pengeringan 50oC, 90oC, 110oC dan waktu pengeringan 110 menit; 130 menit; 150 menit. Hasil pengamatan dianalisis menggunakan analisis keragaman One Way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) dengan taraf kepercayaan 95% kemudian di uji lanjutan Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suhu dan waktu pengeringan dalam pembuatan teh herbal daun jamblang memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap kadar air, kadar abu total, angka lempeng total, uji hedonik warna, aroma, dan rasa. Namun, tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap kadar abu larut dalam air dan kadar abu tidak larut asam. Teh herbal daun jamblang dengan penambahan stevia yang terpilih oleh panelis adalah perlakuan S3T2 (suhu pengeringan 110oC dengan waktu pengeringan 130 menit) berdasarkan dari parameter warna, aroma, dan rasa.
DESAIN SENYAWA DERIVAT HALOFUGINON TERHADAP ENZIM PROLIL-tRNA SINTETASE Plasmodium falciparum SECARA IN SILICO
Authors: Tegar Achsendo Yuniarta , Fransisco Candra Gonsalez , Arif Maulana Azis , Dini Kesuma
Published: September 2024

Malaria adalah salah satu penyakit infeksi yang memiliki tingkat kematian cukup tinggi. Penyakit ini disebabkan oleh parasit Plasmodium yang ditularkan melalui gigitan nyamuk Anopheles betina. Sejak tahun 2004 obat pilihan utama untuk malaria adalah obat kombinasi artemisinin (ACT). Salah satu obat yang dapat dikembangkan sebagai calon obat antimalaria saat ini yaitu halofuginon dan turunannya. Halofuginon bekerja dengan metode inhibisi enzim prolil-tRNA sintetase pada Plasmodium falciparum (PfPRS). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimasi struktur senyawa halofuginon untuk mendapatkan senyawa baru yang poten dan tidak toksik.  Tahapan modifikasi senyawa dilakukan dengan bantuan webserver ADMETopt untuk memperoleh beberapa rekomendasi senyawa derivat. Senyawa turunan ini kemudian disikrining menggunakan webserver SwissADME dengan melihat parameter absorbsi serta deteksi gugus fungsi PAINS dan toksikofor. Senyawa yang memenuhi kriteria dilakukan molecular docking untuk mendapatkan nilai binding energy dan untuk mengetahui interaksi ikatannya dengan residu asam amino enzim PRS. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh 2 senyawa: 8‐[3‐(7‐bromo‐6‐kloro‐4‐okso‐3,4‐dihidrokuinazolin‐3‐il)‐2‐oksopropil]‐7‐hidroksi‐3,4‐dihidro‐2H‐1,3‐benzoksazin‐2,4‐dion dan 3‐(3‐{2‐amino‐5‐okso‐5H,6H‐imidazo[4,5‐d]azepin‐4‐il}‐2‐oksopropil)‐7‐bromo‐6‐kloro‐3,4‐dihidrokuinazolin‐4‐on. Kedua senyawa ini memiliki nilai energi interaksi sebesar -10,79 kkal/mol dan -10,19 kkal/mol yang mendekati nilai dari halofuginon sebesar -10,98 kkal/mol. Selanjutnya perlu dilakukan verifikasi dengan melakukan uji in vitro terhadap enzim PRS dan parasit Plasmodium falciparum, serta uji toksisitas agar didapat turunan febrifugin yang poten dan non-toksik.
STUDI ETNOMEDISIN TUMBUHAN OBAT ANTIPIRETIK DAN ANTIGASTRITIS PADA MASYARAKAT DESA SIRNABAYA KECAMATAN RAJADESA KABUPATEN CIAMIS
Authors: Hendy Suhendy , Vina Alvionita , Ira Rahmiyani
Published: September 2024

Etnomedisin adalah pengetahuan kesehatan dari sudut pandang masyarakat lokal paa suatu etnis tertentu. Masyarakat Desa Sirnabaya Kecamatan Rajadesa Kabupaten Ciamis masih memanfaatkan pengobatan tradisional (Batra) untuk kasus demam dan gastritis e. Praktik pengobatannya selain dilakukan oleh Batra (praktik pengobatan tradisional)  di desa tersebut, dilakukan juga secara mandiri oleh masyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan wawasan tentang penggunaan obat-obatan sebagai pengobatan antipiretik dan antigastritis yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Desa Sirnabaya. Jenis penelitian menggunakan desain kualitatif metode deskriptif dengan teknik Purposive dan Snowball sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai frekuensi tertinggi sitasi kasus antipiretik adalah daun dadap serep 50,94%, famili fabaceae 53,92%, bagian daun 76,69%, cara pengolahan ditumbuk 64,49%, dan cara penyajian dibalurkan 58,80%. Sedangkan pada kasus gastritis adalah kunyit 62,33%, famili zingiberaceae 91,86%, bagian rimpang 73,71%, cara pengolahan direbus 41,46%, dan cara penyajian diminum 99,45%. Sedangkan nilai RKI  (Rasio Kesepakatan Informan) tertinggi pada kasus antipiretik yaitu influenza sebesar 0,90 dan kasus antigastritis yaitu anoreksia sebesar 0,88.
PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP TENAGA KESEHATAN TERHADAP OBAT HALAL DI KOTA SAMARINDA
Authors: Juniza Firdha Suparningtyas , Abdul Rahman Janggo , Laode Rijai
Published: September 2024

Produk farmasi halal mendapatkan perhatian yang signifikan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir karena meningkatnya permintaan akan produk yang sesuai dengan prinsip Islam. Sebagai pemangku kepentingan utama dalam industri pelayanan kesehatan, petugas kesehatan memainkan peran penting dalam memastikan keselamatan dan kesejahteraan pasien, khususnya dokter dan apoteker sebagai lini terdepan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap tenaga kesehatan terhadap obat halal, menggali pemahaman mereka tentang obat halal dan sikap mereka terhadap peresepan dan pemberian produk tersebut. Metode penelitian observasi secara cross sectional menggunakan kuisioner terhadap 58 apoteker dan dokter di kota Samarinda yang ditentukan secara purposive sampling. Beberapa karakteristik responden juga dianalisis selain tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap. Tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ditentukan dengan analisis univariat sehingga diperoleh bahwa sebaran tingkat pengetahuan apoteker dan dokter yang tergolong tinggi, secara berurutan yaitu 89,4% dan 85,2%. Begitu pula sikap apoteker dan dokter juga tergolong tinggi terhadap obat halal, secara berurutan yaitu sebesar 82,4% dan 87,5%.
WATER USED IN STREET FOOD STALLS: A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF TRANSMISSION OFANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE BACTERIA
Authors: Md. Shahinul Islam , ABM Alauddin Chowdhury , Arif Chowdhury Apou , Mahfuza Mubarak
Published: September 2024

Street foods, namely fuska, chotpoti, shamucha, fruit juices, and tea, are quite popular everywhere in Bangladesh. Though in some cases the overall environment of these street food shops looks unhygienic, people consume them anyway, overlooking this fact and the health risk Therefore, this study was intended to explore the microbiological quality of the dishwashing water used by the street food vendors to wash their food serving dishes, plates, cups, and other utensils. In addition, their association with the development of antibiotic resistance was explored. Results showed that the presence of E. coli and Pseudomonas is at a high percentage, and a non-deniable percentage of Salmonella spp. and Klebsiella spp. were found as well. Antibiotic resistance results revealed that the identified bacteria are capable of developing resistance to many commonly used antibiotics like ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, cefoxitin, cefuroxime. From the sensitivity test report, it is clear that people are at risk of transmission of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria through the regular consumption of street foods from these kinds of food stalls