bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examining the Impact of Marketing Capability Innovation on International Investment Performance with the Mediating Role of Behavioral Marketing Communications and the Moderating Effect of Technological Turbulence
Authors: Moghadamnia Elham
Published: March 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of marketing capability innovation on international investment performance with the mediating role of marketing communications and the moderating effect of technological turbulence. Method: In terms of objective, this research is applied and is categorized as survey research since it utilizes field data for testing hypotheses. The study population consists of board members, managers, and deputy managers of the Mapna Group companies, totaling about 240 individuals. A sample size of 144 was obtained using Morgan's table, and a simple random sampling method was employed. To measure research variables, a standard questionnaire was used, which was deemed to have suitable validity, and the reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha. This research utilized structural equation modeling approach and PLS software for data analysis. Findings: The results indicated that marketing capability innovation positively and significantly affects competitive strategy, export investment performance, and behavioral marketing communications. Moreover, competitive strategy has a positive and significant impact on export investment performance. On the other hand, behavioral marketing communications significantly influence export investment performance and also mediate between competitive strategy and export investment performance. Conclusion: Finally, the results showed that technological turbulence plays a moderating role between marketing capability innovation and behavioral marketing communications, as well as between marketing strategy and behavioral marketing communications.
Modeling Marketing Components and Subcomponents for Increasing Cinema Customers in the Iranian Cinema Market
Authors: Talebi Morteza , Alishiri Bahram , Salehi Sadaghiani Jamshid
Published: March 2024

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to explore the marketing strategies employed within the Iranian cinema industry, focusing on the components and subcomponents that influence audience engagement and increase customer base. It aims to identify effective marketing practices and the challenges faced by professionals in the context of the Iranian cinema market. Methodology: Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative interviews with 10 marketing managers from film production and distribution companies and a quantitative survey of 250 industry professionals. The qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify key marketing components and subcomponents. The quantitative data underwent exploratory factor analysis (EFA), calculating the coefficient of determination (R^2) and applying the Fornell-Larker criterion for assessing the constructs' discriminant validity. Findings: The study identified four main marketing components as pivotal to the Iranian cinema industry: Audience Focus, Competition Focus, Market Orientation, and Brand Orientation. These components encompassed various subcomponents such as customer preferences, social responsibility, market segmentation, and brand awareness, each contributing to the holistic marketing strategy. The quantitative analysis validated these components and indicated a significant relationship between the identified marketing strategies and their effectiveness in increasing the cinema audience. Conclusion: The study concludes that a comprehensive understanding and implementation of audience-focused, competition-driven, market-oriented, and brand-centered marketing strategies are crucial for the success and growth of the Iranian cinema industry.
Qualitative Identification of Dimensions and Components of Good Governance in Relation to Organizational Intimacy and Organizational Development at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Rezazadeh Taloukolaei Fatemeh , Zameni Farshideh , Enayati Taraneh
Published: March 2024

Objective: The present research aimed to qualitatively identify the dimensions and components of good governance in relation to organizational intimacy and organizational development at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Method: This study, based on its objectives, is an applied-developmental study that utilized qualitative research methods. Additionally, to gather information, library study and semi-structured interviews were employed. Initially, for the theoretical study related to the research objective and to review the literature and background of the topic, information from relevant specialized books and articles addressing the relationship between organizational intimacy and good governance with organizational development was used. Subsequently, to identify the dimensions of the research variables, semi-structured interviews with experts were conducted. Then, the qualitative method of thematic analysis was applied to analyze the data obtained from the interviews. The population of this research included the managers of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and academic experts (with research and publications in this field) who were selected through purposive sampling and included 10 interviewees determined by theoretical saturation. Findings: A total of 344 primary codes were extracted from the interview texts. Through coding these concepts, 59 sub-themes were identified and by classifying these themes into similar categories, 11 main themes were derived. Conclusion: The main themes included good governance, value-orientation, capacity building, transparency, accountability, emotional closeness, organizational climate, organizational intimacy, non-financial performance, financial performance, and organizational development. In this context, there is a need for access to high-ranking managers and officials, and indeed for servant leadership among university administrators. Also, with the honesty of university managers, objectives related to skill development and knowledge updating can be achieved. In addition to the aforementioned issues, attention to the quantitative and qualitative growth and development of employees is also considered a part of good governance that should be increasingly focused on by relevant managers.
Designing a Development Model for Agile Process Implementation Policies Based on Social Capital in the Banking System: A Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Sahebnazar Dariush , Rezvai chaman zamin Mosa , Ganjinia Hossein , Nasirzad Mehran , Hazrati Morteza
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to design a model for developing agile process implementation policies based on social capital in the country's banking system. Method: The research is applied-developmental and qualitative in nature, conducted through grounded theory. The research population consists of academic and non-academic experts in the field of banking management. Sampling was performed using theoretical sampling through a snowball method, which eventually achieved theoretical saturation with 20 individuals. Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection tool, and interviews were analyzed using a research execution method based on grounded theory strategy, coding, and the paradigm model of Strauss and Corbin. Findings: According to the paradigm model, causal conditions include human capital, economic capital, and social capital, which significantly affect the development of agile process implementation policies based on social capital (the central phenomenon). Meanwhile, agile process implementation policies are realized under contextual conditions such as technological infrastructure reforms and customer responsiveness, necessitating environmental, internal organizational, and banking stakeholder evaluations as contextual conditions, strengthened through strategies like upper-level support, meritocracy, motivation, agile process management, training, research and development, strengthening social groups, and enhancing trust among customers. Conclusion: Ultimately, the development of agile process implementation policies based on social capital in banks will lead to outcomes such as value creation for customers, continuous improvement, and stakeholder satisfaction. Therefore, it is recommended that banks involve all their units, shareholders, and customers in this process to be effective.
Designing Internal Relationships Between Causes and Strategies of Political Behavior in the Public Sector Using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM)
Authors: Khazaei Poul Ghorbanali , Kiakojouri Davood , Taghipourian Mohammad Javad
Published: March 2024

Objective: The main goal of this research is to design the internal relationships between the causes and strategies of political behavior in the public sector using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM). Method: In this study, through the review of previous research literature and using the opinions of experts in the field of public management and organizational behavior, six causal and strategic variables affecting political behavior in the public sector were identified. These variables were classified using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), which includes six steps, and through the use of a questionnaire. Findings: The research findings indicated that the environmental factors variable serves as the basis of the model, influencing all other variables. At the next level, individual and structural factors are positioned, which affect freedom of speech and adherence to the law, and in turn, these factors influence meritocracy. Conclusion: Managers should create a suitable environment for guiding public sector units with inhibitory organizational structures towards empowered organizational structures, fostering freedom of speech, adherence to the law, and meritocracy.
Designing an Appropriate Model for Assessing the Performance of Enterprises at Various Stages of the Organizational Life Cycle
Authors: Darini Mehdi , Moradi Mohsen , Nateq Golestan Ahmad , Sanavi Grosian Vahid
Published: March 2024

Objective: The current research aims to design a performance evaluation model using the Balanced Scorecard approach, based on the organizational life cycle. Methods: This study is of an applied research type and is survey-based in terms of analysis of collected data. The required data were collected through fieldwork using three researcher-made questionnaires and document study method. The statistical population of this research included 320 managers and supervisors of Iran Khodro Investment Development Company and its subsidiaries. For data analysis, group hierarchical analysis was used. The sample size was determined using the Morgan table, and respondents were selected via simple random sampling. Findings: The results of the data analysis showed that organizations pay more attention to their internal processes during the birth stage. However, during the growth stage, they focus more on increasing market share and customer satisfaction, and on the growth of production and income, which in this case moves the organization towards enlargement and elimination of competitors. During the maturity stage, increasing the economic value of the organization and creating more assets and income along with consolidating and strengthening the market position are of greater interest. Narcissism, lack of attention to renovation and innovation, creativity, as well as increased levels of costs and bureaucracy cause the organization to decline and, since it cannot maintain its market and balance its income with expenses, it quickly moves to the death stage in the organizational life cycle. Conclusion: The findings of this research can be of interest to human resource planners, especially automotive companies, and can be useful for improving quality and achieving organizational goals.
Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Academic Performance of Natural and Computational Science Students, at Wolkite University, Ethiopia
Authors:   Wolkite University College of Natural and Computational Science Department of Statistics Wolkite, Ethiopia, Biru Mohammed Derese
Published: March 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global education systems, affecting the individual social, mental, and psychological status of the community and forcing a global shutdown of the schools. Objective: The study was designed to identify the effects of COVID-19 on the academic performance of natural and computational science students at Wolkite University, Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 86 students were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. The student’s department formed the strata, and from each department, the selection was made by the lottery method, drawn without bias. A paired t-test, an independent t-test, and an ANOVA test were employed for the analysis of the data. Results: The average of students’ cumulative grade point average (CGPA) before and after COVID-19 were 3.016 ± 0.529 and 2.955 ± 0.558 respectively. The average family's monthly income was (3380.23 ± 2596.23) and the average student's age was (22.41 ± 1.51. The outcome of paired samples t-test between students cumulative grade point average after COVID-19 and before COVID-19 (p-value: 0.01; 95% CI: -0.11, -0.01) showed a significant mean difference. The independent t-test for equality of means for cumulative grade point average after COVID-19 student stress status showed a significant mean difference (p-value: <0.0000; 95% CI: -0.76499,0-.33045). The ANOVA test on students’ cumulative grade point average after COVID-19 and before COVID-19 stratified by department, mothers’ education level, and father’s education level showed no statistically significant mean difference. Conclusion: COVID-19 significantly impacted the performance, income, and stress levels of the participating students. More studies are needed on a larger sample to establish a trend. Keywords: Cumulative grade point average CGPA, COVID -19 Panadeamic, and Academic Performance
Low Acceptance of Helmet-Use and Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Rawalpindi and Abbottabad, Pakistan
Authors:   Department of Mathematics & Statistics, room# 228, Maryam block, Sector H-10 International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan, Siddiqa M , Shah G ,   Department of Health Policy and Community Health, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, USA. P.O.Box 8015 Statesboro, GA 30460,, Munam A ,   Department of neurosurgery, Mayo Hospital Lahore,
Published: March 2024

Background: Motorcycle accidents are a major cause of head injuries, and the current study evaluated the beneficial impact and effectiveness of helmet usage among injured motorcycle users. This study has been performed to observe motorcycle collisions within 6 months in Rawalpindi and Abbottabad, Pakistan Objectives: The implications of helmet usage were assessed, and the risk factors for severe injury during motorcycle accidents were identified. Materials and Methods: The impacts of several risk factors on injury severity were calculated using univariate and generalized ordinal logistic regression. Results: The multivariate analysis indicated that riders without a helmet were more likely to experience severe (AOR, 2.216; 95% CI, 2.02 to 10.5) or moderate injury (AOR, 1.215; 95% CI, 0.84 to1.77). Riders who experienced crashes involving multiple vehicles were also significantly more likely to experience severe (AOR, 2.473; 95% CI, 1.0 to 3.93) or moderate injury (AOR, 1.192; 95%CI, 0.08 to 0.41). Thus, compared to helmet users, the odds of severe injury are five times higher among motorcyclists with no helmet use when no other factors were controlled for in the analysis. The adjusted odds of severe injuries maybe 2.2 times higher among the riders without helmets vs. riders with helmets. Conclusion: Helmet use levels, injury type, and crash type were identified as risk factors that significantly influenced the risk of severe or moderate injury. Motorcycle riders can reduce their risk of severe injury by adopting preventive measures (helmet use) and by controlling these factors. Road safety strategies to prevent injuries, casualties, and loss of economic resources may benefit from our study findings and the risk of severe injuries can be reduced by proper implementation of Helmet use laws. Keywords: Use; Motorcycle crash; Traumatic brain injury; Disability; Mortality
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Emergency Management of Avulsed Tooth among Dental Practionator in Pakistan: A Questionnaire-Based Survey
Authors: Khokhar Sheharyar Akhtar , Waheed Aqsa , Asif Sheejia , Sarwar Nosheen , Fatima Nida , Minhal
Published: March 2024

Background: The management of dental traumatic injuries, particularly avulsed permanent teeth, necessitates a comprehensive understanding and proficient clinical skills among dental practitioners. With the increasing prevalence of dental injuries due to various factors, the knowledge and practices of dentists in emergency and clinical management are pivotal for successful outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the current state of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Pakistani dentists regarding the management of avulsed teeth, highlighting areas for improvement and adherence to international guidelines.
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dental practitioners in Pakistan concerning the emergency management of avulsed permanent teeth and to identify gaps in knowledge and practice compared to the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 120 dental professionals in Pakistan, using an online questionnaire from August to September 2022. The survey comprised three sections: demographic information, knowledge and attitudes towards dental trauma education, and practices in the emergency management of avulsed teeth. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data, utilizing SPSS version 25.0 for statistical analysis.
Results: The survey revealed that 47.5% of respondents felt they received enough information during their undergraduate education, yet a significant proportion reported forgetting much of this knowledge over time. Regarding post-graduation knowledge sources, conferences and medical journals were the most cited (26.7% and 24.2%, respectively). In terms of practice, 79.2% correctly identified HBSS as the optimal storage medium for avulsed teeth, and 60% adhered to rinsing the tooth with saline before replantation. Awareness of the critical extra-oral dry time being under 60 minutes was noted in 59.2% of participants, and a majority were in favor of initiating root canal treatment 7 to 10 days post-replantation for teeth with a closed apex, aligning with IADT recommendations. However, a preference for rigid splints over flexible ones was observed in 54.2% of respondents, indicating a deviation from best practices.
Conclusion: The study identified a satisfactory level of knowledge among Pakistani dentists regarding some aspects of avulsed tooth management but also highlighted significant gaps, particularly in the use of flexible splints and recollection of undergraduate training. Continuous education and adherence to IADT guidelines are essential for improving the management of dental traumatic injuries.
NeuroGenetics of Alzheimer’s Disease: Cross-Linking BDNF Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in the Genetic Nexus of Type II Diabetes and Dementia
Authors: Asghar Fatima , Yasin Aqsa , Aziz Owais , Fatima Zarrien , Sarwar Iqra , Shahzad Nimra , Sehar Amna , Saeed Zainab , Bukhari Syed Faizan Saeed , Zahra Rida
Published: March 2024

Background: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are commonly associated with aging, particularly in the context of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (Type II DM), which is known to exacerbate micro and macrovascular complications that affect cognitive functions. The Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) gene has been implicated in the neurodegenerative processes that underscore these conditions.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the expression of the BDNF gene in diabetic patients with dementia and analyze its correlation with cognitive impairment, to establish BDNF as a potential biomarker for early detection and therapeutic targeting.
Methods: A cohort of 102 patients with diabetic dementia and 32 healthy controls was enrolled. EDTA blood samples were collected and processed to measure BDNF serum levels using a Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA). Genomic DNA was isolated, and its integrity was confirmed via UV spectrophotometry and gel electrophoresis. The bisulfite DNA modification and Methylation-Specific PCR were conducted to analyze BDNF gene expression, followed by quantitative real-time PCR. Cognitive function was assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Results: The study revealed a significant decrease in BDNF serum levels in diabetic dementia patients (12.6 ng/mL) compared to healthy controls (34.8 ng/mL), with MMSE scores averaging at 13.2 and 24.6, respectively. BDNF gene expression showed a 4.1-fold decrease in the dementia group. Statistical analysis indicated that these differences were significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The reduced expression of BDNF in patients with diabetic dementia confirms its potential as a biomarker for cognitive impairment. Early detection and intervention strategies that modulate BDNF could ameliorate the impact of dementia in the context of diabetes.
Frequency and Distribution of Complications in Cholesteatoma Patients: A Tertiary Care Hospital Study
Authors: Ali Noshad , Aziz Saqib , Khan Hurtamina , Iqbal Unsa , Qureshi Sameer , Shahab Ramsha
Published: March 2024

Background: Cholesteatoma, a benign epithelial lesion, progresses with time, necessitating surgical intervention. The most common surgical treatments are canal wall up (CWU) and canal wall down (CWD). CWU, though preserving ear canal anatomy, has a higher risk of recurrence, prompting a need to evaluate the frequency and nature of complications arising from cholesteatoma to improve treatment outcomes.
Objective: This study aims to identify the frequency and types of complications in patients diagnosed with cholesteatoma at a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: Conducted as a cross-sectional analysis at the Department of ENT, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, from August 10, 2019, to February 9, 2020, this study included 210 diagnosed patients. Through otoscopy, audiologic evaluations, and microscope examinations for selected cases, patients with signs of persistent disease underwent mastoid exploration. Surgical interventions were tailored based on disease extent and type. Statistical analysis employed descriptive statistics, stratification, and Chi-square tests for significance (P-value ≤0.05).
Results: Of the participants, 57.6% were male, and 42.4% were female, with an average age of 31.30±8.75 years and a mean disease duration of 8.73±3.63 months. Extracranial complications were identified in 29% of patients, with 12.4% experiencing ossicular damage. Intracranial complications were found in 18.1% of patients, with meningitis constituting 8.6% of these cases. A total of 5.7% presented with multiple complications. No significant associations were found between the complications and variables such as gender, age, BMI, and disease duration.
Conclusion: Extracranial complications, notably ossicular damage, were most common, followed by intracranial complications and multiple complications, underlining the necessity for early diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies.
LEVIATHAN WAKES: THE EMERGENCE OF EL PILAR AS A MAJOR CENTER AT THE ONSET OF THE LATE PRECLASSIC
Authors: Horn Sherman , Ford Anabel , Morales Paulino , Kinkella Andrew
Published: March 2024

The scale and extent of monumental construction at El Pilar – over 150 hectares spread across two kilometers – attest to its position as a dominant Classic-period center in the upper Belize River area. Like several nearby sites in the Belize Valley, El Pilar was founded in the early Middle Preclassic as the focus of a burgeoning agricultural community. Major architectural expansion at El Pilar accompanied population growth across the area during the transition from Middle to Late Preclassic times. This paper explores the transformation of El Pilar from village ceremonial center to political capital at the onset of the Late Preclassic. New radiocarbon dates, stratigraphic reconstructions, and ceramic analyses reveal the massive scale of architectural investment in the ceremonial core of El Pilar – Plaza Copal – during this important transitional phase. We discuss these new data and their implications for understanding the increasingly complex sociopolitical landscape of the Late Preclassic upper Belize River area. The scale of this construction boom at El Pilar demonstrates the deep roots of power its ruling elites continued to wield until the close of the Classic period.
Manual de Salud y Bienestar Animal en Sistemas de Producción de Poligástrico
Authors: Chicaiza Sánchez Luis Alonso , Andrade Aulestia Patricia Marcela , Garzón Jarrín Rafael Alfonso , Andrade Valencia José Antonio , Yánez Bungacho Edwin René
Published: March 2024

El Manual de Salud y Bienestar Animal en Sistemas de Producción de Poligástricos se presenta como una contribución esencial al campo de la veterinaria y la producción agropecuaria sostenible. Este compendio detallado es una herramienta indispensable para los profesionales y estudiantes involucrados en la gestión de especies poligástricas como bovinos, ovinos y caprinos, cuyo sistema digestivo complejo requiere una comprensión profunda para su óptima administración. El manual abre con una sólida fundamentación teórica sobre la anatomía y fisiología de los rumiantes, sentando las bases para entender cómo afectan estos factores a su nutrición y salud. Además, se aborda el bienestar animal desde una perspectiva holística, considerando no sólo la ausencia de enfermedades sino también la calidad de vida que se les proporciona a estos seres vivos. Con capítulos dedicados a las prácticas de manejo, el libro enfatiza la importancia de las condiciones ambientales, el alojamiento adecuado y el manejo del estrés, elementos fundamentales para prevenir enfermedades y promover una producción eficiente y ética. La prevención, detección temprana y tratamiento de enfermedades comunes en poligástricos son tratados exhaustivamente, ofreciendo al lector una guía práctica de intervenciones y terapias actualizadas. Lo que distingue a este manual es su enfoque en la sostenibilidad y la ética en la producción animal. Los autores se sumergen en debates contemporáneos sobre la producción animal y su impacto en los ecosistemas, destacando la importancia del equilibrio entre la productividad y la preservación ambiental.
Evaluation of the effect of parenteral nutrition on mortality and morbidity in hospitalized patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Kara Oğuzhan , Tayfur Mehmet , Basat Sema
Published: March 2024

Objective: Nutritional support products should preferably be administered orally whenever possible, with rare exceptions, one of which is gastrointestinal bleeding. In our study, we examined the effects of parenteral nutrition support, which we have recently introduced in the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, on the hospitalization duration and mortality-morbidity of these patients.
Methods: We analyzed the patients admitted to the Internal Medicine Service with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in our study. Patients were retrospectively analyzed in two groups, based on the years in which total parenteral nutrition (TPN) was initiated (2016-2017) and not initiated (2012-2013). Hospitalization durations and discharge methods were compared between the two groups.
Results: Our study included a total of 369 cases after screening and application of our exclusion criteria. 35.5% of these cases received TPN, while 64.5% did not. When evaluated based on the TPN administration status after stabilizing the Rockall score of the patients, as well as considering the need for erythrocyte suspension (ES), fresh frozen plasma (FFP) replacement, and length of hospital stay, the length of hospital stay was significantly longer in those receiving TPN compared to those who did not.
Conclusion: Although TPN may be the preferred choice in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding for whom oral nutrition is not suitable, our study suggests that this preference not only does not lead to a reduction in the number of blood and blood product replacements but also prolongs the hospital stay. While it is believed that complications of nutritional support with TPN may contribute to this result, our retrospective study did not provide data on this. Comprehensive prospective studies are needed on this issue.
Shortages of clinical nutritional components and management strategies
Authors: Kelleci-Çakır Burcu , Halil Meltem , Demirkan Kutay , Doğanay Mutlu
Published: March 2024

Parenteral nutrition (PN) solution is a medication of high concern due to its intricate drug utilization procedure. It has been reported that since 2010, nearly every component involved in the preparation of PN admixtures has experienced a shortage at least once. Shortages may lead to therapy delays in hospitals, clinics and other health-related facilities or reductions in quality, prompting healthcare providers to recommend alternative treatments, potentially leading to medication errors, negatively influencing patient outcomes, and consume healthcare assets. The causes of medication shortages are diverse and encompass unidentified factors (44%), manufacturing complications (36%), supply and demand imbalances (8%), discontinued product lines (8%), insufficient access to raw materials (4%), and natural disasters. The duration for the resolution of these shortages was inconsistent, with certain product shortages that were resolved experiencing a recurrence, while others persisted for several months to years. The pharmacy department can take the lead in efficiently managing drug shortages by guaranteeing that its institution possesses the essential infrastructure and a clearly outlined management strategy well in advance of any shortages arising. During periods of shortages, it is extremely important to limit the use of nutritional products to patients with valid indications and those with nonfunctional gastrointestinal systems. Effective management of drug shortages, including PN components, necessitates a comprehensive plan and the involvement of an interprofessional team. This team should contribute to the development of the plan and be ready to implement it swiftly in case of a shortage or outage. Once the shortage of PN components is deemed resolved, all rationing and conservation strategies should be halted, as these measures are meant to be employed exclusively during shortages. Once the PN component shortage has been resolved, it is crucial to resume providing the full dosage of PN components to all patients in need of PN therapy.
Is routine monitoring of gastric residual volume measurement necessary?
Authors: Çakır Ahmet , Memiş Hasan
Published: March 2024

Gastric Residual Volume (GRV) monitoring is a procedure used to assess the nutritional status of patients receiving enteral nutrition in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Stoicism towards the psychological and pedagogical conditions of the upbringing process
Authors: Stepulak Marian
Published: March 2024

The first part of the article deals with the philosophy of stoicism. This philosophy referred to such factors as: a) being guided by reason; b) moral discipline; c) spiritual balance and cutting off emotions from external events. The cult of nature was of great importance in the teaching of the Stoics. In the metaphysical dimension, the Stoics preached the thesis that the whole world consists of only one element, i.e. matter. Another dimension of Stoicism was logic. In its history, Stoicism had three significant schools: a) the old stoa of Zeno of Kition; b) the middle stoa, whose representative was Cleanthes and then his student Chrysippus of Sołoj; c) the younger stoa with such representatives as: Aenneas Seneca, Epictetus and Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The second part of the article refers to the specificity of upbringing. The direction of educational development assumes three possibilities: a) upward development; b) sustained development; c) downward development. There are four groups of definitions of upbringing: a) praxeological; b) evolutionary; c) situational; d) adaptive. There is also an involutional or entropic, reverse direction. Different types of education are also mentioned. The path of good upbringing gives a person a sense of happiness. The Stoics stress the importance of self-education. According to this direction, man has a social nature. The fruit of education should be a perfect man. The Stoics emphasized the importance of thinking and its discipline. The ultimate effect of education is not only knowledge but also wisdom. Key words: goodness, harmony with nature, meaning of life, stoicism, happiness, upbringing.
ANALISIS KESULITAN SISWA KELAS 5 SDN PUCANGTELU DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL LITERASI MATEMATIS
Authors: Citra Miranti Almadani  , Rika Wulandari
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal literasi matematis. Literasi matematis adalah kemampuan seseorang dalam membaca, meganalisis, mampu memecahkan permasalahan matematika dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif defkriptif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini terdisi dari 3 orang siswa, 1 guru wali kelas 5 dan 3 orang tua siswa. Pengambilan data dengan tes literasi matematis, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa siswa dengan akademik tinggi mengalami kesulitan dalam tahap memahami masalah,transformasi, keterampilan proses sehingga pada tahap penulisan jawab akhir mengalami kesalahan terutama pada soal nomor 2b, 2c, 2d, 3c dan 3d. Pada siswa akademik sedang mendapati kesulitan dalam memahami masalah, transformasi, keterampilan proses dan penulisan pada jawaban akhir. Pada siswa akademik rendah mendapati kesulitan pada membaca masalah, memahami masalah, transformasi, keterampilan proses, dan penulisan jawaban akhir.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi, Dukungan Organisasi Dan Keterlibatan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Dengan Komitmen Organisasi Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Pada PDAM Pasaman Barat
Authors: Yerismal  , Jamil Muhammad
Published: March 2024

Abstract. This study aims to examine how big the influence of organizational culture, organizational support and work involvement on employee performance with organizational commitment as an intervening variable at West Pasaman PDAM. The method of collecting data is through surveys and distributing questionnaires, with a sample of 64 respondents. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis and path analysis using SPSS. The results obtained based on the Partial Test (t test) obtained Organizational Culture and Organizational Support have a significant effect on Organizational Commitment. Work Involvement has no significant effect on Organizational Commitment. Then Organizational Culture, Work Involvement and Organizational Commitment have a significant effect on Employee Performance. There is no significant effect between Organizational Support on Employee Performance. Organizational Commitment does not mediate the influence of Organizational Culture on Employee Performance. Organizational Commitment does not mediate the effect of Organizational Support on Employee Performance. Organizational Commitment does not mediate the effect of Job Involvement on Employee Performance. The contribution of the independent variables of Organizational Culture, Organizational Support and Work Involvement to the dependent variable of Organizational Commitment is 75.9%. While the remaining 23.1% is influenced by other variables outside of this study. The independent variable contribution contribution of Organizational Culture, Organizational Support, Work Involvement and Organizational Commitment to the dependent variable of Employee Performance is 91.4%. While the remaining 8.6% is influenced by other variables outside of this study
Analisis Segmentasi Pasar Dalam Pembelian Produk Minarako Padang Untuk Menentukan Target Pasar
Authors: Vajri Rahman Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Market segmentation is an important strategy in developing marketing programs, in this case marketing Minarko Padang products can help marketers meet consumer needs and desires appropriately. The aim of this research is to find out how to segment the Minarko Padang market so that it is appropriate to determine the target market. The research design used is descriptive. With a population of 50 respondents, the number of consumer samples was taken using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire sheet for Minarko visitors including name, age, gender, education and occupation. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that the demographic segmentation of Minarko consumers is mostly 18-28 years old, 22 people, while based on gender, it is almost equal between women and men, namely 28 women and 22 men, then based on education, the majority of respondents are educated. There were 12 students and 28 ex-students, based on work there were 10 respondents
THE INFLUENCE OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH JOB SATISFACTION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE IN PT. PLN (PERSERO) ULP MUARA LABUH IN SOUTH SOLOK
Authors: Agustin Rahma Putri
Published: March 2024

PT. PLN (PERSERO) ULP Muara Labuh in South Solok, West Sumatra is one of the state-owned enterprises (BUMN) engaged in electricity. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the Effect of Work Environment and Career Development on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable. The research method used was quantitative research, with a sample of 58 respondents. In this study using SEM analysis tools using SmartPLS 3. The results showed that directly the most dominant variable, namely Career Development, had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction, as evidenced by the company having various good career development programs so that it could affect employee job satisfaction in carrying out their duties. And Job Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, as evidenced by employees who already feel safe and comfortable at work. Where the better the Job Satisfaction, it will have an impact on improving the Performance of these Employees. While indirect testing for the most dominant variables states that Career Development has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction.
Effect of use of exercise associated with ischemia and hyperemia on the systolic blood velocity of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) And develop some physical abilities of the lower limbs of basketball players
Authors: M . Dr. Ahmed Hassan Yas
Published: March 2024

Exercises associated with ischemia – Hyperemia considered A modern technique in the field of sports training has been used very limited Because The results of previous studies on the interpretation of the positive and negative impact of this method vary The need for this study to identify the effect of the use of exercise associated with ischemia - Hyperemia on the systolic blood flow of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) And develop some physical abilities of the lower limbs of basketball players The objectives of the study were to identify the effect of the use of exercise associated with ischemia – Hyperemia on the systolic blood velocity of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) The hypotheses of the study there is a statistically significant relationship between the exercises associated with ischemia – Hyperemia and the systolic blood flow velocity of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) The sample consisted of ten basketball players for the Mustansiriya University team. The second section included the research methodology and its field procedures. The researcher used the instruments and tools required to accomplish the study, including the color Doppler device to measure the blood speed of the lower limb arteries (SFA). The program of work was prepared using the accompanying exercises of ischemia – Hyperemia and statistical treatments were carried out using SPSS program. The researcher reached several conclusions after presenting and analyzing the results, including the effect of the exercises associated with ischemia – Hyperemia on the speed of blood flow in the lower arteries of the lower arteries (SFA) and positively during the peak of systolic blood There is a direct correlation between the exercises associated with ischemia – Hyperemia and the speed of muscle re-activation of the muscles working in the lower limbs And develop some physical abilities of the lower limbs
The motor response and its relationship to the accuracy of the performance of the high preparation skill in volleyball for juniors
Authors: Ahmed Hassan Saber Al-Kaabi
Published: March 2024

Introduction and the importance of the research: The development of the player's motor response represents the main goal that the coach seeks to achieve in the physical preparation period The Plane . Research problem: In view of the lack of scientific studies that are concerned with studying the skill of high numbers in volleyball and as a result of the use of traditional educational methods that did not take into account the development of the player's ability to respond to the movement leading to the development of the level of accuracy in skillful performance. Research objectives : To identify the correlation between the motor response and the accuracy of performing the high preparation skill in volleyball for juniors. Research hypotheses: There is a significant correlation between the motor response and the accuracy of the high numbers of junior volleyball players. The human field: the juniors of the Maysan volleyball team (2022). The researcher used the descriptive approach due to its suitability to the nature and objectives of the research. The research community and sample are the well-trained players of the Maysan youth national team.. Presenting and analyzing the results of the pre and post tests of the two research groups and discussing them. Discussing the results of the post-test for the two groups under discussion in the tests of the accuracy of the high preparation of junior volleyball. Conclusions and Recommendations: Conclusions: The experimental group achieved better results in the physical and skill tests than the control group under study. Recommendations: The researcher recommends the need to adopt the special educational approach in developing the motor response by volleyball coaches. The researcher recommends the need to adopt the special educational curriculum in developing the motor response by volleyball coaches.
The effect of exercises Symmetrical to the brain in developing skills attack for junior footballers
Authors: Adil .A. Dheyab Raad .A. kadam
Published: March 2024

The world today is witnessing a continuous development that cannot be comprehended by learning programs and methods, which necessitates the existence of programs that enable the learner to develop motor skills in order to develop his capabilities and capabilities . The experimental method was used, with the design of the two equal experimental groups, on a sample of (20) juniors who were randomly selected from among the football school players at the age of (15) years for the sports season 2022/2023. Simulation is of great importance in developing skills attack for junior footballers, and researchers have recommended the use of exercises specific Symmetrical to the brain in developing skills attack for junior footballers.
A Study on Go As a Negotiation
Authors: Zhou Rui , Nam Chihyung
Published: March 2024

The listening triangle, which is widely used in the field of negotiation, is a continuous cycle of questioning-listening-feedback to discover more benefits from a negotiation. Go has been known as “hand-talk” since ancient times, and as the name implies, it is a conversation with hands. The idea that it is possible to use the triangle of negotiation in Go came to mind from this similarity. In this paper, we propose the triangle of hand-talk, i.e. movement-interpretation-feedback which can be used reasonably in the game go to achieve better sense of the game's flow.
Go Development in the Middle East
Authors: Trinks Daniela
Published: March 2024

There is a growing interest in factors that affect the spreading of Go due to a slow but steady increase in the number of IGF members. Few studies have addressed Go in the Middle East. This paper aims at investigating the Go development in the Middle Eastern countries Turkey, Israel, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Data from literature and interviews were analyzed regarding the history, the current state, the organization, the strategies, and the difficulties associated with developing Go. The five case studies revealed country-specific characteristics due to differences in Go history and promotion strategies. For example, Turkey and Saudi Arabia mainly target university students, while Iran focuses on cooperation with other sports organizations and training Go teachers, and Turkey and Israel emphasize utilizing the new media. Consequently, the achievements also differ from case to case, such as an increased Go population (Turkey, Iran), professional Go level (Israel), and governmental recognition (Iran, Saudi Arabia). However, all countries share common obstacles, such as limited public awareness of Go, and lacking Go teacher education. The findings indicate that successful Go development can be driven by locals with the support of developed Go countries. Collaborations between Middle Eastern countries, online Go content and Go teacher workshops are needed to accelerate the Go development in the Middle East.