bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH MOTIVASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. SINAR CITRA ABADI DI BEKASI
Authors: Andriani Jeni
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Sinar Citra Abadi di Bekasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 62 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel motivasi diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,737 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel kinerja karyawan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,781 dengan kriteria baik. Motivasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 11,671 + 0,699X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,793 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 62,8%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH CURRENT RATIO TERHADAP GROSS PROFIT MARGIN PADA PT. CENTURY INDONESIA DI JAKARTA
Authors: Ganar Yulian Bayu
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Current Ratio terhadap Gross Profit Margin pada PT. Century Indonesia di Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Current Ratio diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 358,54%. Variabel Gross Profit Margin diperoleh nilai rata-rata 48,71%%. Current Ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Gross Profit Margin dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 33,560 + 0,042X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,657 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang sedang dengan nilai determinasi 42,1%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH PELATIHAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA HOTEL KARTIKA CHANDRA DI JAKARTA
Authors: Muslimat Ade
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Hotel Kartika Chandra di Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 96 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel pelatihan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,478 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel kinerja karyawan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,798 dengan kriteria baik. Pelatihan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 12,282 + 0,739X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,730 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 53,4%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH CURRENT RATIO TERHADAP GROSS PROFIT MARGIN PADA PT. MEDIKA SARANA DI JAKARTA PERIODE 2009-2018
Authors: Surahman Arif
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Current Ratio terhadap Gross Profit Margin pada PT. Medika Sarana di Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Current Ratio diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 583,22. Variabel Gross Profit Margin diperoleh nilai rata-rata 44,251%. Current Ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Gross Profit Margin dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 60,448 - 0,063X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi -0,760 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang sedang dengan nilai determinasi 57,7%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,011 > 0,05.
PENGARUH KEGIATAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PADA PT. MODISE BUSANA SEJATI DI BANDUNG
Authors: Erlangga Heri , Jasmani Jasmani , Nurjaya Nurjaya
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kegiatan Promosi terhadap Keputusan pembelian Konsumen pada PT. Modise Busana Sejati di Bandung. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 96 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Kegiatan Promosi diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,417 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel Keputusan pembelian Konsumen diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,839 dengan kriteria baik. Kegiatan Promosi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan pembelian Konsumen dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 9,192 + 0,854X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,776 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 60,2%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH NON PERFORMING FINANCING TERHADAP PEMBIAYAAN PADA BANK MANDIRI SYARIAH PERIODE TAHUN 2011-2019
Authors: Kartono Kartono
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Non Performing Financing terhadap Pembiayaan pada Bank Mandiri Syariah. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Non Performing Financing diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 17,32%%. Variabel Pembiayaan diperoleh nilai rata-rata 17,29%%. Non Performing Financing berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Pembiayaan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 34,836 - 1,014X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi -0,742 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 55,1%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,022 < 0,05.
PENGARUH DEBT TO ASSET RATIO TERHADAP EARNING PER SHARE PADA PT. MANDOM INDONESIA, TBK PERIODE 2010-2018
Authors: Noryani Noryani
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Debt to Asset Ratio terhadap Earning Per Share pada PT. Mandom Indonesia, Tbk Periode 2010-2018. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Debt to Asset Ratio diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 9,17%. Variabel Earning Per Share diperoleh nilai rata-rata 792,11. Debt to Asset Ratio berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap Earning Per Share dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 1172,542 - 41,486X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi -0,734 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 53,9%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,024 < 0,05.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. INDOTEX INDONESIA DI TANGERANG
Authors: Apriansyah Muger
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Indotex Indonesia di Tangerang. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 92 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel budaya organisasi diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,411 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel kinerja karyawan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,787 dengan kriteria baik. Budaya organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 10,484 + 10,803X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,731 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 53,4%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PT. DELTA DUNIA MAKMUR, TBK
Authors: Dinantara Mohamad Duddy
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Debt to equity ratio terhadap Harga saham pada PT. Delta Dunia Makmur, Tbk Periode 2005-2019. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Debt to equity ratio diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 6,02%. Variabel Harga saham diperoleh nilai rata-rata 307,97%. Debt to equity ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Harga saham dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 75,737 + 38,578X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,601 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 36,2%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. GRAMEDIA DI JAKARTA
Authors: Muslimat Ade
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Gramedia di Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 96 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel kompetensi diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,416 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel kinerja karyawan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,842 dengan kriteria baik. Kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 8,881 + 0,865X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,781 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 61,0%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
PENGARUH EFIKASI DIRI TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PDAM KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Paramarta Vip
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh efikasi diri terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada PDAM Kota Bandung. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 93 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel efikasi diri diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,423 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel kepuasan kerja karyawan diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,849 dengan kriteria baik. Efikasi diri berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 9,259 + 0,854X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,775 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 60,0%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05
PENGARUH MODAL KERJA BERSIH TERHADAP LABA SETELAH PAJAK PADA PT. INDOFOOD SUKSES MAKMUR, TBK PERIODE 2011-2020
Authors: Noryani Noryani
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Modal Kerja Bersih terhadap Laba Setelah Pajak pada PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk Periode 2011-2020. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel Modal Kerja Bersih diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 3,310%. Variabel Laba Setelah Pajak diperoleh nilai rata-rata 810,9%. Modal Kerja Bersih berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Laba Setelah Pajak dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 8,780 + 242,362X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,696 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang sangat kuat dengan nilai determinasi 48,4%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,025 < 0,05.
PENGARUH STORE ATMOSPHERE TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN PADA STARBUCKS DI WILAYAH CIANJUR
Authors: Nurjaya Nurjaya , Erlangga Heri , Jasmani Jasmani , Sunarsi Denok , Rifuddin Burhan , Mujahidin Mujahidin
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh store atmosphere terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen pada Starbucks di Wilayah Cianjur. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan sampel sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini variabel store atmosphere diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,406 dengan kriteria baik. Variabel keputusan pembelian diperoleh nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 3,481 dengan kriteria baik. Store atmosphere berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian dengan nilai persamaan regresi Y = 10,979 + 0,805X, dan nilai koefisien korelasi 0,751 atau memiliki tingkat hubungan yang kuat dengan nilai determinasi 56,5%. Uji  hipotesis diperoleh signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05.
Confirmation by molecular docking of the pharmacophore defined as 4D-QSAR using the MCET method for the 2-hydroxydiarylamide derivatives
Authors: TÜRKMENOĞLU Burçin , GÜZEL Yahya
Published: May 2021

For the 2-hydroxydiarylamide derivative series that inhibits serine proteases by mediating various events related to the basic processes of tumor invasion and metastasis in cancer, the pharmacophore responsible for the activity was estimated by the Molecular Conformer Electron Topological (MCET) method. The atoms in the common core structure of the molecules and template are aligned so that the remaining oriented atoms superimposition with the maximum number. In the 4D-Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship analysis, it is selected and used to represent the molecule that can interact best by the receptor among all conformers. Despite the unknown structure of the receptor, arranging molecules on the 3D coordinate system ensures that the ligand-receptor interaction is in the same direction and in the same manner. Pha, which is a subset, was estimated by accepting / rejection step by applying Genetic Algorithm steps to the clusters formed by the atomic clusters in the 3D coordinate system. The model proposed in the training set was verified in the external test set and the electronic identifying values of the Pha atoms in both sets were considered. The model was developed by splitting the molecules into training and external test sets according to similarities of both activities and descriptors. With Leave One Out-Cross Validation the model proposed according to 33 molecules in the training set (q2 = 0.998) was validated by using 8 molecules (r2 = 0.993) in the external test set. As a result of the MCET method, the proposed pharmacophore structure was confirmed using molecular docking.
The Effects of Lower Extremity Muscle Fatigue on Dynamic Balance in Volleyball Players
Authors:   Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ghotbi Nastaran
Published: May 2021

Objectives: Lower extremity muscles are critical for maintaining dynamic balance and athletic performance. Fatigue of these muscles may affect dynamic balance. It is unclear whether fatigue in a particular muscle group can affect dynamic balance more than that in other groups. This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effects of fatigue in 5 muscle groups on dynamic balance in volleyball players. Methods: Fifteen healthy male volleyball players separately performed the Star Excursion Balance Test before and immediately after the occurrence of fatigue of ankle Plantar Flexor (PF), knee extensor, knee flexor, hip abductor, and hip adductor muscles. Composite reach distance and distance in anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions were recorded, accordingly. Results: Repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) data indicated that fatigue of all muscle groups significantly decreased the mean score of composite (P<0.001). Anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral distance scores decreased following muscle fatigue of knee extensors and ankle PFs (P<0.05). Discussion: This study suggested that regarding composite reach score, fatigue of ankle, knee, and hip muscles similarly decreased dynamic balance. However, evaluating three main directions revealed that knee extensors and ankle PFs muscles fatigue presented more prominent effects on the explored volleyball players’ balance, compared to the other muscles.
Photobiomodulation With Customized Insoles on Maximum Plantar Pressure in Diabetic Foot Syndrome by the Biomechanical Model: A Case Report
Authors:   Centre for Diabetic Foot Care and Research, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India., Yadav Korada Hrishikesh
Published: May 2021

A 49-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and Diabetic Foot Syndrome (DFS) was evaluated by comprehensive diabetic foot assessment. A 10-session photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser therapy) was prescribed for neuropathic pain and symptoms applying the scanning and probe method. Customized insoles were recommended for redistributing the plantar pressures and reducing stress on the diabetic foot’s plantar surface for 4 weeks. Dynamic plantar pressure distribution, lower limb kinematics, and postural sway were evaluated using WinTrack dynamic pressure platform. Photobiomodulation therapy with customized insoles is useful in the redistribution and treatment of plantar pressure and gait kinematics. This approach should be extensively used in DFS as preventive and treatment measures.
Perceptions of the Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Healthcare Providers on the Challenges of Using Rehabilitation Services in Iran
Authors:   Department of Rehabilitation Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Aarabi Mahta Alsadat , Abdi Kianoush ,   Department of Rehabilitation Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Khanjani Mohammad Saeed ,   Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2021

Objectives: One of the most essential needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is using rehabilitation services. However, these services are associated with numerous challenges. The present study aimed to identify the perceptions of the parents of children with ASD and rehabilitation service providers about the challenges of using rehabilitation services in Iran. Methods: This was a qualitative study. In total, 27 participants were selected from the parents of children with ASD and rehabilitation service providers to these children, based on purposive sampling method; we considered maximum variation and sampling continued until data saturation. The necessary data were collected by semi-structured and in-depth interviews. The interviews lasted from July to December 2020 and MAXQDA was used for data analysis. Results: The challenges of children with ASD in accessing and using rehabilitation services were identified and categorized into 6 main classes, as follows: the lack of a systematic support system; the lack of commitment to observing professional ethics; neglecting the structure and policy of rehabilitation; the lack of comprehensive ASD diagnostic and rehabilitation protocols; inadequate knowledge and attitude, and the lack of feasible access to services. Discussion: Policymakers, service providers, and managers must be aware of the challenges of rehabilitation services for ASD; subsequently, they are expected to pay special attention to this issue. This study provided evidence for the above-mentioned groups for accessing and using rehabilitation services among ASD. Besides, the obtained data could help to improve the services they receive and their living conditions; ultimately, they help improve their quality of life.
The Psychometric Features of the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation in Iranians With Scaphoid or Distal Radius Fracture
Authors:   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Fadavi-Ghaffari Mahsa , Azad Akram ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilition Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran., Taghizade Ghorban ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilition Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences. Tehran, Iran., Nakhostin-Ansari Noureddin ,   Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilition Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shariatzadeh Hooman ,   Department of Orthopedy, Bone and Joint, Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Aminizadeh Sina ,   Department of Orthopedic Specialist, Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2021

Objectives: It is essential to have a suitable instrument for the accurate assessments of pain and disability outcomes during interventions; such tools also help to guide hand surgery and rehabilitation programs in distal radius or scaphoid fracture. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric features of the Patient-rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire in Iranians with a history of scaphoid and distal radius fractures. Methods: One hundred and fifty subjects with a history of scaphoid and distal radius fractures were recruited from hospital-based outpatient hand clinics and completed the PRWE, 2 and 7 days after the occurrence of fracture. Additionally, the Quick-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick-DASH), the percentage of Wrist Range of Motion (%ROM), Visual Analog Scale Pain/Disability (VAS-P, VAS-D), Short-form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaires, and pinch and grip strength (%) were conducted in the study participants. Cronbach’s alpha (α) coefficient and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were used to evaluate the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the scale, respectively. Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated for assessing the test’s construct validity. Results: No floor or ceiling effect was found. A very high test-retest reliability was obtained for the PRWE’s total score and subscores (ICC≥0.92). Cronbach’s α coefficient was obtained as ≥0.78 for the PRWE and its subscales. The PRWE total score presented a weak to strong (0.24-0.74) correlation with the average values of %ROM, %power grip, %pinch strength, VAS-P, VAS-D, SF-36, and Quick-DASH. The standard error of the measurement of PRWE total score equaled 3.93; its smallest real difference was 10.86. Discussion: The PRWE presented acceptable validity and excellent reliability for measuring disability and pain in individuals with the scaphoid and distal radius fractures in Iran.
Iranian Speech-language Pathologists’ Awareness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Methods
Authors:   Department of Speech Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Zarifian Talieh , Malekian Maryam ,   Department of Speech Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Azimi Tabassom ,   Department of Speech Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2021

Objectives: Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) provides a means of effective communication to individuals with severe impairments in speech comprehension and production. The present study aimed to examine the awareness of Iranian Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) of AAC services. Methods: In total, 111 SLPs who were selected by convenience sampling method participated in this cross-sectional study. Using a researcher-made questionnaire, information on SLPs’ familiarity with the term AAC and its methods; patients who can benefit from AAC methods; the kind of AAC method that could be used per patient, and the effectiveness of each method were obtained. This research was conducted at rehabilitation clinics in Tehran City, Iran. Results: The obtained results revealed that only 8.1% of the respondents were familiar with the concept of AAC; however, 92.8% of SLPs had contact with Patients With Communication Problems (PWCP). Only 0.9% of SLPs were familiar with high-tech devices. Additionally, 88.3% of the respondents were willing to further educational opportunities concerning AAC. Discussion: Iranian SLPs had little familiarity with AAC and the target population of these services. Overall, there appeared to be a lack of AAC expertise within the profession in Iran. Therefore, training these professionals, both theoretically and clinically, is essential.
МАКРОЕКОНОМІЧНІ ІНДИКАТОРИ АКТИВІЗАЦІЇ ГІБРИДНИХ ЗАГРОЗ МИРОБУДІВНИЦТВА І ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Блохін Павло
Published: May 2021

У статті досліджено та проаналізовано вплив основних макроекономічних показників на економічну безпеку країни під час ведення бойових дій на сході України. Проведене аналітичне дослідження висвітлює передумови негативного впливу конфлікту на Сході України на системи економіки миробудівництва та економічної безпеки країни. Дослідження показує, безпосередні втрати частини економічного потенціалу країни у процесі зростання гібридних конфліктних дій з боку Російської Федерації та зміни вектору зовнішньої торгівлі в цілому. Визначено, що повномасштабне миробудівництво можливе по завершенню воєнного конфлікту та деокупації територій. Запропоновано сучасні напрями активізації гібридних загроз миробудівництва і забезпечення економічної безпеки України. Під час аналізу виявлено, що внаслідок прямого воєнного вторгнення вітчизняна економіка втратила близького четверті свого промислового потенціалу. Крім того, на непідконтрольних територіях країни залишилися значні поклади корисних копалин, особливо кам’яного вугілля, – стратегічного ресурсу з позиції функціонування паливно-енергетичного комплексу економіки; відрізаними від загальної системи – важливі транспортні та логістичні коридори; втрачено низку стратегічних коопераційних зв’язків та відносин з-поміж підприємств і виробничо-господарських комплексів з різних регіонів країни; держава не в змозі використовувати цілий комплекс інтелектуально-кадрових, матеріально-технічних, техніко-технологічних, інноваційно-технологічних та інших ресурсів. Гібридна агресія, фінансово-економічні кризи, внутрішня політико-економічна нестабільність та глобалізаційні процеси позначилися й на тенденціях вітчизняного сільськогосподарського виробництва. Досліджена динаміка індексу реального ВВП в Україні та країнах Центральної Європи. Зазначена головна причина в цьому – низька економічна продуктивність, коли обсяги виробництва товарів та послуг на одиницю населення суттєво не відповідають промисловому, інноваційно-технологічному, інтелектуально-кадровому та особливо ресурсному потенціалу національного господарства України.
Punjabi Immigrant Mothers' Experiences of Postpartum Depression: a Narrative Inquiry
Authors: Sharma Poonam K.
Published: May 2021

Postpartum depression can adversely affect not only a woman’s health and well-being, but also the health and development of her infant, as well as her family relationships. Research reveals immigrant women have higher risk factors for postpartum depression. The purpose of this Narrative Inquiry is to give voice, to Punjabi immigrant mothers who have experienced symptoms of postpartum depression. Connelly and Clandinin’s Narrative Inquiry approach was used to explore the experiences of two Punjabi immigrant mothers with self-identified symptoms of postpartum depression. Participants engaged in a narrative interview and an adaptation of the Narrative Reflective Process, a data collection tool that allows creative self-expression and reflection. Womens’ stories were re-constructed and analyzed using Narrative Inquiry’s three levels of justification (personal, practical and social). Findings reveal three key narrative patterns: motherhood, relationships and loneliness, each informed by the narrative thread of immigration. The outcomes of this inquiry suggest that, as healthcare professionals and policy makers, we need to broaden and deepen our understanding of postpartum depression from the immigrant mothers’ perspective, so that we can provide them with a more effective support during this significant time in their lives. Such sensitive and thoughtful care has the ability to improve their well-being and the health of their infant, as well as that of the whole family.
A computational analysis on energy consumption of a Ryerson building
Authors: Naeem. Mohammad Adnan
Published: May 2021

This project analyses the energy consumption of 44 Gerrard St. East. This site is primarily used as the Ryerson University Theatre School and it consists of four classrooms, seventeen offices, six studios, and two theatre auditoriums. Since it is a three-storey building, plus a basement, thus, the energy level for this building is supposed to be moderate. However, because it is an old structure, constructed back in the early 1940s, this building seemingly has considerable energy consumption. The main objective of this energy assessment is to reduce the building load. This goal can be achieved by simplifying and controlling certain parameters that directly and indirectly involve energy consumption. For example, indoor temperature and relative humidity can be maintained at low level in winter and at high level in summer. In addition, monitoring heat loss, heat gain, infiltrations through the building surrounds, and the level of illumination for various types of lights helps to reduce overall energy consumption. Several other factors such as operating costs, maintenance costs, and repair costs influence the energy management of the site. With the help of energy management software, eQUEST, the structure, outlook of all the walls, windows, roof and the type of HVAC system can be developed for analysis. Through eQUEST, various tasks such as heat transfer involvement, energy consumption load calculations and load balancing in comparison with energy saving guidelines will be discussed in detail.
Is A Partnership Possible? A Comparison Of Elementary Teachers' And Early Childhood Educators' Perceptions Of Disability And Inclusion
Authors: Thornton Colleen
Published: May 2021

Education literature presents diverse perceptions of disability and inclusion by educators and scholars. Past research has shown that educators' beliefs influence their practice. The Full-Day Early Learning Program will commence in Ontario schools in September 2010, which will involve teacher and early childhood educator teaching teams. This qualitative research study presents two elementary teachers' and two early childhood educators' perceptions of disability and inclusion. Using a grounded theory strategy of inquiry, two interviews were conducted with each participant. A poststructural lens was used to analyze and interpret data. Key findings show distinct understandings of disability and inclusion between the two educator groups, which relate to their pedagogical beliefs and views of the purpose of education. This study draws on attribution theory and a social relational model of disability to explore the implications of participants' perceptions for children's education. Recommendations for future research and practice and identified and briefly explored.
Study on airflow and vibraton in a cutting/collection/discharge lawn care system
Authors: Davidge Evan D
Published: May 2021

Airflows in the cutting/collection/discharge system of a professional lawn care system were studied numerically and experimentally in this thesis. Various three-dimensional and two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics models were developed in order to investigate the complex airflow created by a pair of counter-rotating blades. The three-dimensional models were used to study the actual flows; the two-dimensional models were developed to investigate the optimal shapes of the rotating blades using the mass flow rate per unit power consumption as the objective function. Experiments were carried out mainly to validate the computer models developed in this study for airflow velocity and power usage for an actual cutting system.

Airflows in the cutting/collection/discharge system of a professional lawn care system were studied numerically and experimentally in this thesis. Various three-dimensional and two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics models were developed in order to investigate the complex airflow created by a pair of counter-rotating blades. The three-dimensional models were used to study the actual flows; the two-dimensional models were developed to investigate the optimal shapes of the rotating blades using the mass flow rate per unit power consumption as the objective function. Experiments were carried out mainly to validate the computer models developed in this study for airflow velocity and power usage for an actual cutting system.Vibrations of a cutting blade were studied using the finite element method and experiments. It was found that the blades will experience resonance under normal operating conditions.
The political power of soundscapes in communicating trauma in Esi Edugyan’s Half-Blood Blues
Authors: Tarantino Christiane
Published: May 2021

  

“This MRP will examine how sound informs and is informed by political power dynamics in Edugyan’s novel [Half-Blood Blues] to reveal how representations of soundscapes have the potential to communicate what the spoken word cannot. By referring to scholar Cathy Caruth’s discussion of narrative depictions of trauma as a mental wound on the body (Unclaimed 4), I will argue that the representations of sound in Edugyan’s fiction can fill in the space where the imagined dialogue fails to reflect the severity of traumatic musicians. Ultimately, both the representations of sound and the silencing of victims reflect the racialized political climate of Half-Blood Blues.” – from introduction 
The costs and risks of Brownfield redevelopment versus Greenfield development : a private sector perspective on the effectiveness of community incentive packages. A case study of Waterloo, Ontario
Authors: Green Brandon
Published: May 2021

Traditionally, there has been minimal interest on behalf of developers, land owners as well as private sector stakeholders to redevelop brownfields (De Sousa, 2000). The fears of real or perceived contamination have made the redevelopment project too expensive and risky to develop profitably. Limited government funding and assistance to the private sector for brownfield redevelopment further complicates brownfield redevelopment. This research investigated Ontario’s Community Improvement Plans with brownfield provisions and how they quantitatively aid investor returns. Hypothetical scenarios for a multifamily residential development were generated for both hypothetical brownfield and greenfield sites where brownfield incentives could be implemented. The pro forma analysis revealed that a full exemption from regional development charges (RDC) had the greatest effect on
investor returns (NPV and IRR) followed by the joint TIEG offered in the City of Waterloo. Greenfield development is the most financially feasible option with no added costs or risks from contamination.
Senior leaders' use of web 2.0 and social media in the Ontario Public Service
Authors: Bermonte Anne
Published: May 2021

The majority of the literature on Web 2.0 and social media describes several public administration benefits: building trust, achieving transparency, recruiting young professionals and realizing efficiencies. The literature argues that leadership is required to bring in cultural changes to support the use of web-based tools and links familiarity with successful adoption. Yet, little research exists exploring how these issues influence senior leaders' use of Web 2.0 and social media in a government bureaucracy. This study uses a mixed methods approach to look at senior leaders use and adoption patterns in the Ontario public service, to probe the concept of familiarity by understanding the relationship between home/personal use and work/professional use, and to contribute to an emerging public administration area. An assessment of government of Ontario Internet and intranet sites, an analysis of survey responses from 117 senior leaders in the OPS and information gathered from interviews support the study's findings.
Unexpected departures: experiences of grief and epistemic injustice within the Tamil community
Authors: Sundaralingam Faith
Published: May 2021

This narrative based qualitative research study examined how grief (vastly defined) and epistemic injustice has been existent in the Tamil community since their time of mass arrival from Sri Lanka to Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The narratives shared by three Tamil participants discussed direct experiences of the civil war, loss, adapting to a new way of living, and describes how their knowledge has been taken up in Canada. Narrative research was conducted through the use of semi-structured interviews in order to better understand participant perspectives. Anti-colonial and anti-sanist frameworks were used to theorize the research, alongside literature on epistemic injustice. Data analysis involved thematic analysis. The findings highlighted the experiences of the war, adapting to living in Canada, overcoming barriers, racism, and resilience in the Tamil community.

Keywords: Tamil, civil war, Sri Lanka, community, grief, loss, epistemic injustice, experiences
The Matthew R. Isenburg collection: the dissemination of information on a private photographic collection, 1972-2012
Authors: Courtney Heather
Published: May 2021

This thesis examines how the Matthew R. Isenburg Collection of nineteenth-century photography and photographica, assembled between 1972 and 2012, was used by researchers, scholars, and photography-enthusiasts, and how information about it was disseminated to the public, prior to its sale to the Archive of Modern Conflict, Toronto, in 2012. The private collection focused on five areas from early photography (183.s-1860s): the Southworth & Hawes photography studio (Boston, 1843-1863), images of and information about the California Gold Rush (148-1855), photographic technology (including cameras, lenses, and studio equipment), daguerreotype and ambrotype cases, and nineteenth-century literature (featuring technical manuals and sales catalogues). This thesis features a literature survey, documentation of how Isenburg displayed his collection within his home, a description of the experience of visiting his collection, an annotated bibliography of publications that feature the collection, and an analytical chapter describing how the reputation of the collector and collection evolved.
The Effects of Communication Mediums on the Evolution of Modern and Contemporary Western Poetry
Authors: Ostapchuk Sarah
Published: May 2021

This study analyses how popular communication mediums over the past century have changed the form and content of poetry. A periodical and small magazine published in 1912 are assessed and compared, as well as an anthology and several poems from Instagram published in 2014. All poems are also briefly compared to get an understanding of change over time. Medium affordances are considered, especially with respect to multimodal capacities. By assessing vocabulary density, word frequency, word distinctiveness, and visual formatting, characteristics of poetry from specific mediums arise, leading to a conclusion that mediums have an effect on the evolution of poetry.
First occupants: the erosion of indigenous sovereignty through legal narratives
Authors: MacLean Taylor
Published: May 2021

Land claim cases within Canada have yielded mostly small wins for Indigenous nations. While certain cases represent success in reinstating rights to cultural practices, granting certain levels of autonomy, and acknowledging rights to land use for culturally relevant activities, overriding sovereignty rests with Canada. Even land claim cases deemed successful are still adjudicated within the Canadian court system, and it is the nation-state of Canada that determines the validity of Indigenous claims to traditional territories. In this paper, I explore the discursive and narrative devices utilized within judicial rulings that uphold Crown sovereignty and deny Indigenous sovereignty. I argue that Indigenous sovereignty is undermined in legal discourse through the use of concealed narrative acts, which serve to sterilize racialized legal doctrines and distort the social and political history of relations between Indigenous nations and the Crown.
Towards a communication model for a sociable companion robot
Authors: Dwyer Lauren
Published: May 2021

Anxiety has a lifetime prevalence of 31% of Canadians (Katzman et al. 2014). In Canada, psychological services are only covered by provincial health insurance if the psychologist is employed in the public sector; this means long wait times in the public system or expensive private coverage (Canadian Psychological Association). Currently, social robots and Socially Assistive Robots (SAR) are used in the treatment of elderly individuals in nursing homes, as well as children with autism (Feil-Seifer & Matarić, 2011; Tapus et al., 2012). The following MRP is the first step in a long-term project that will contend with the issues faced by individuals with anxiety using a combined communications, social robotics, and mental health approach to develop an anxiety specific socially assistive robot companion. The focus of this MRP is the development of a communication model that includes three core aspects of a social robot companion: Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), anxiety disorders, and technical design. The model I am developing will consist of a series of suggestions for the robot that could be implemented in a long-term study. The model will include suggestions towards the design, communication means, and technical requirements, as well as a model for evaluating the robot from a Human-Robot- Interaction perspective. This will be done through an evaluation of three robots, Sphero’s BB-8 App Enabled Droid, Aldebaran’s Nao, and the Spin Master Zoomer robot. Evaluation measures include modified versions of Shneiderman’s (1992) evaluation of human-factors goals, Feil-Seifer et al.’s (2007) SAR evaluative questions, prompts for the description of both the communication methods and the physical characteristics, and a record of the emotional response of the user when interacting with the robot.
Coaching in the cardiovascular surgical population.
Authors: Fredericks Suzanne
Published: May 2021

BACKGROUND: More than one quarter of all cardiovascular surgical patients are re-admitted to hospitals with postoperative complications experienced during the first three months of recovery.
AIM AND METHOD: The purpose of this discursive paper is to review the literature pertaining to a self-management coaching intervention that is currently being evaluated using a randomized controlled clinical trial.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: A discussion of how to integrate coaching into clinical practice is presented. The use of coaching in the clinical setting has implications for nurses in that it can be used to assess behaviours, knowledge, and learning needs; provide individualized education that is reflective of a patient's identified learning needs; collaborate with patients in setting goals; identify barriers and engage in problem-solving to overcome barriers; and create a specific plan for follow-up.
Steps toward universalism in immigration policies : Canada and Germany
Authors: Thränhardt Dietrich
Published: May 2021

Canada’s points system was historically significant for its universalism, ending ethnic discrimination in the selection process for new immigrants. In spite of its appeal world-wide, however, it has not been successful in matching well-qualified migrants to good jobs, instead leading to “brain waste”, as exemplified by academics driving taxis. To avoid this problem, Germany should not imitate Canada’s points system, but instead Canada’s easy naturalization, welcoming
multiculturalism, and acceptance of immigrants in political life. Germany has made important steps toward a universalist immigration system. It is part of the EU’s open sphere, which enables every EU citizen to move freely. This sphere may be further widened in the coming years. Moreover, the EU Blue Card system enables anyone in the world to work in Germany, with only a minimum salary level as a condition. The EU’s open sphere and Blue Card system are making important contributions to the establishment of an open world, a perspective that should be discussed in North America.

Keywords: points system, Germany, Canada, immigration, universalism, brain waste, EU, Blue Card, central planning, foreign students
Entrepreneurial ventures in nonprofit organizations: determining probability for success
Authors: Fitzrandolph Susan , Miller Leslie
Published: May 2021

[First paragraph of introduction]: In a recently published document entitled "Charities doing Commercial Ventures: Societal and Organizational Implications", (1998), Brenda Zimmerman and Ray Dart point out that even though charities have been undertaking commercial ventures for years, it would appear that we a poised for a dramatic increase in commercial activity. In response to government support radically decreasing, the phenomenon of nonprofit organizations taking on entrepreneurial ventures to generate additional resources is gaining momentum.

Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management

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Surviving the world of academia: a brief commentary on strategies for success
Authors: Fredericks Suzanne
Published: May 2021

Academia is an environment in which teaching, research, and the pursuit of scholarship are characterized.1 It is routinely described as embodying an atmosphere of isolation, yet is highly competitive. Extreme sacrifices seem to be forefront and centre. Individuals are routinely asked to take on increasingly heavy teaching workloads, while at the same time are expected to produce a significant number of publications, in unison with obtaining external funding. The nature of academia has not always faired well for new scholars. This paper presents a discussion of various strategies new academics or those considering pursuing this arena can use to assist in not only the transition to working in this environment, but also thriving in it. It will provide an awareness of the lessons learned and an anticipation of the future from a scholar who has overcome the initial barriers and is optimistically looking forward to future challenges.
Dress Nicer = Know More? Young Children’s Knowledge Attribution and Selective Learning Based on How Others Dress
Authors: Ma Lili , McDonald Kyla P.
Published: May 2021

This research explored whether children judge the knowledge state of others and selectively
learn novel information from them based on how they dress. The results indicated that
4- and 6-year-olds identified a formally dressed individual as more knowledgeable about
new things in general than a casually dressed one (Study 1). Moreover, children displayed
an overall preference to seek help from a formally dressed individual rather than a casually
dressed one when learning about novel objects and animals (Study 2). These findings are
discussed in relation to the halo effect, and may have important implications for child educators
regarding how instructor dress might influence young students’ knowledge attribution
and learning preferences.
Delivering a patient education intervention using both the internet and telephone: A discursive presentation.
Authors: Martorella Géraldine , Fredericks Suzanne
Published: May 2021

Post-discharge, patient education interventions have been implemented in the cardiovascular surgical population, in which the education is delivered over the telephone. This intervention has shown to be effective in reducing anxiety. However non-significant results have been reported for knowledge acquisition, performance of self-care behaviours, and symptom management during the first 3 weeks of recovery. An internet-telephone educational intervention is presented in this paper as an alternative to usual cardiovascular surgical, post-discharge patient education. It was reasoned that a combined internet-telephone intervention would decrease nursing workload, provide patients with increased access to information, and reduce the number of hospital readmissions and complications experienced during the post-hospital recovery period. A presentation of the intervention is provided where the components are individualized to reflect the learning needs of the individual patient. This is followed by a discussion of the various considerations for the intervention’s design and implementation as they relate to age and socio-economic status is also identified.