bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of soft tissue augmentation using subepithelial connective tissue graft in comparison with free gingival graft and no graft for increasing the width of keratinized mucosa around dental implants: a meta-analysis
Authors: Krishna Vinita , V. Rashika , A. Shetti Neelamma , Zingade Abhishek N. , Khan Ayesha
Published: November 2023

The soft tissues around dental implants are important to prevent inflammatory peri-implant diseases and ensure the long-term survival of a dental implant. Periodontal plastic surgery has evolved from traditional mucogingival surgery, according to Zuhr et al as a result of the development of subepithelial connective tissue grafts/free gingival grafts. So, the aim of this review was to compare the effectiveness of soft tissue augmentation using subepithelial connective tissue graft in comparison with free gingival graft and no graft for increasing the width of keratinized mucosa around dental implants. The review was according to PRISMA protocol. A comprehensive search of the specialized databases was performed to include the studies. Quality assessment and meta-analysis were carried out. 10 articles included. Two articles evaluated KTW with FGG and SCTG; FGG and no graft (3); SCTG and no graft (5). All the included studies assessed either primary or secondary outcome measures. In the end, it was concluded that for soft tissue volume augmentation, SCTG is a treatment choice for an increase in KTW at implant sites.
Continental mollusks from the Olmos Formation (Upper Cretaceous), Coahuila, Mexico
Authors: Centeno-González Naylet K. , Zúñiga-Bermúdez Gerardo , Estrada-Ruiz Emilio , Vega Francisco J.
Published: November 2023

We describe freshwater mollusks from the Olmos Formation, Campanian, Upper Cretaceous. The results were obtained from several specimens of mollusks, identified with two families of gastropods: Viviparidae (Viviparus sp.) and Physidae (Mesolanistes sp.), and three families of bivalves: Limidae (Pseudolimea sp.), Unionidae (Proparreysia sp., Unio sp., Unionelloides? sp., Plesielliptio sp., and Ostreidae (Ostrea sp.). Based on this taxonomic recognition, along with the associated fossil flora, it was possible to get a preliminary of the environment where the mollusks lived. The interpretation of the paleoenvironment resemble freshwater bodies adjacent to an estuarine system. Furthermore, the mixing of specimens of brackish and freshwater environments is indicative of a transport of some of these mollusks. The general view of the paleoenvironment where the mollusks inhabited is that of a transitional freshwater-estuarine in the Olmos Formation during Campanian times.
Archaeal communities at gas-venting shallow basins in the northern Gulf of California (Wagner and Consag basins)
Authors: Pérez-Villatoro Fernando , Dávila Sonia , Juárez Katy , Prol-Ledesma Rosa María
Published: November 2023

Deep-sea vents microorganisms have been well characterized with defined typical taxonomic groups, principally composed of archaea, while shallow hydrothermal vents are considered to host a different community with bacteria as predominant prokaryotes. This work focuses on two shallow basins in the northern Gulf of California: Wagner and Consag basins which show evidence of early stages of rifting processes and host numerous submarine vents with intense gas discharge. The exploratory study of archaea and bacteria in six sediment samples from the shallow vents in those basins (average depths of 100 m), demonstrate that similar archaea phyla inhabit these vents. The phylum Thermoproteota with Nitrosopumilus as the most abundant genera in five sites. However, in the sample with the highest temperature, the phylum Asgardarchaeota was predominant, and also the occurrence of archaeal lineages typical of deep sea vents like Nanoarchaeota, Thermoproteota, Euryarchaeota, and members from phylum Asgardarchaeota, were identified. This work is the first report of the presence of a typically deep vent community of archaea in this shallow vent environment.
Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals
Authors: Alagumalai Avinash , Song Hua
Published: November 2023

This review discusses the sustainable transformation of low-quality hydrocarbon fuels, such as biomass-derived bio-oil, into valuable chemicals and clean fuels by introducing the concept of "methanotreating" that uses methane as a hydrogen source for the deoxygenation of bio-oils, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with conventional hydrogen production. We explore the challenges of methane activation and its potential in biomass upgrading, highlighting the importance of catalyst selection and composition. Methanotreating is a promising and sustainable method for producing high-quality fuels and chemicals, with a deoxygenation performance of over 95%. This present work calls for further research and development in catalyst design and application to advance this innovative approach toward a greener and more efficient energy future.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VALUME OF DENTAL THERAPEUTIC CARE PROVIDED IN THE FROM OF PAID MEDICAL SERVICES
Authors: Vagner Vladimir , Markina Larisa , losev Fedor , Bogomolov Daniil
Published: November 2023

The provision of paid medical services (PMS) is declared by Federal Law No. 323-FZ dated 21.11.2011 "On the basics of protecting the health of citizens in the Russian Federation" (Article 19) [1, 5, 7]. The procedure and conditions for the provision of PMS by medical organizations are established by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of the same name dated May 11, 2023 No. 736 in the form of Rules [8, 10]. Any medical organization regardless of its organizational and legal form and form of ownership as well as an individual entrepreneur can be the provider of such services [3, 11]. An indispensable requirement for the provision of PMS is compliance with the procedures for the provision of medical care, clinical recommendations approved by non-profit professional organizations, and standards approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation [9, 10]. The provision of PMS is also regulated by the Law of the Russian Federation No. 23001 of February 7, 1992 "On Consumer Rights Protection". At the same time, there is a constant increase in the amount of PMS in the Russian Federation, their provision being an additional and quite significant source of funding for medical organizations [2, 4, 6].

The article presents the analysis of the volume of medical services provided at the expense of citizens and in accordance with voluntary health insurance contracts in the dental department of the state medical organization for five years in the specialty of therapeutic dentistry. It is found that 71.8% of services were provided at the expense of citizens, and 28.2% were provided under voluntary medical insurance contracts. In the general structure of therapeutic and diagnostic measures, the removal of deposits on the teeth (69.3%) ranks the first, the treatment of caries being in the second place (15.0%), and the treatment of non-carious lesions of the teeth being in the third place (6.4%). The data obtained show a year-over-year increase in the volume of therapeutic and preventive care: by 1.3 times for caries, by 1.2 times for non-carious lesions of teeth, by 1.8 times for pulpitis, by 2.1 times for gingivitis. Patients do not show any interest in the paid treatment of periodontal diseases, so it takes less than one percent of the total volume of care (0.88% at the expense of citizens and 0.25% under voluntary health insurance contracts). The unfavorable epidemiological situation leads to a decrease in the volume of paid dental therapeutic care.
Immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on South African higher education
Authors: Oyerinde Olutayo Oyeyemi , Dienga Ada Mukanya
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the higher education sector significantly. It forced the stakeholders to do new things and brought many innovations to educational activities. As the pandemic hit the shores of many countries, among other things and sectors, education activities were disrupted. Many, not well-advanced universities in terms of technology and learning management systems (LMS) embarked on a forced recess, using the period to put online education platforms in place. The advanced universities immediately migrated contact teaching and learning to online platforms. This paper aimed to investigate the immediate effects that the pandemic has on South Africa’s higher education systems in terms of how both lecturers and students were made to use new technologies/tools, how the tools enhanced teaching and learning, how assessments transformed due to the pandemic, and if some of the interventions employed during the pandemic will find usefulness when the pandemic has finally retreated. In this study, universities that are offering engineering degrees in South Africa are used as a case study, and data were obtained from both engineering students and engineering lecturers at these universities through qualitative (survey with open-ended questions) together with quantitative (surveys with closed-ended questions) research methods. The study shows that higher education activities cannot go back to the way they were before the pandemic. The study brings to light that some old techniques will be combined with some innovations employed during the pandemic to ensure effectiveness and greater throughputs in the higher education systems going forward.

Received: 2 December 2021Accepted: 1 August 2023
Zafer Toprak (1946-2023): Cumhuriyet Döneminin Önde Gelen Tarihçisi
Authors: Pamuk Şevket
Published: November 2023

Zafer Toprak Türkiye’de tarihçiliğe, yüksek öğretime, düşünce hayatına ve önde gelen eğitim ve araştırma kurumlarına değerli katkılar yapmış bir bilim insanıydı. Kendisini 3 Haziran 2023 günü beklenmedik şekilde kaybettik.
Rośliny starych lasów w wyspach leśnych na obszarze gminy Uniejów
Authors: Chmielecki Błażej , Kucharski Leszek
Published: November 2023

Gmina Uniejów to obszar rolniczy – ponad 80% jej powierzchni stanowią użytki rolne, a lesistość wynosi obecnie 10,6%. Jest to teren ubogi w lasy, które na obszarze gminy są w znacznym stopniu rozdrobnione, a ich roślinność antropogenicznie zaburzona. Brakuje większych kompleksów leśnych. W latach 2021–2022 przeprowadzono inwentaryzację flory w 33 wybranych losowo wyspach leśnych, których powierzchnia była mniejsza niż 10 ha. Oceniono przyrodniczą wartość badanych obiektów, wykorzystując gatunki wskaźnikowe („rośliny starych lasów”). W badanych wyspach leśnych odnotowano 21 gatunków roślin typowych dla starych lasów. W najbogatszym florystycznie obiekcie stwierdzono 10 gatunków wskaźnikowych dla starych lasów, a w najuboższych tylko po dwa tego typu taksony. Wyspy leśne gminy Uniejów cechują się małą liczbą gatunków typowych dla starych lasów. W większości są to obiekty wtórne na gruntach użytkowanych w przeszłości rolniczo.
Empowering Migrant Youth through Participatory Approach in Social Work
Authors: Bertozzi Rita
Published: November 2023

Young immigrants have the greatest risk of exclusion in many European countries, due to educational inequalities, both in outcomes and opportunities, and to socio-economic family conditions. The paper proposes a reflection on two projects involving immigrant minors in Italy. The first is a participatory research project on child labour/work conducted with a group of working immigrant teenagers; the second is a tutoring project conducted with immigrant university students to support foreign students at risk of failure. Through participatory approaches, the two experiences read differently the child work and the school failure of the children of immigrants, highlighting the different perspectives with which the two issues can be analyzed and addressed. It shows the potential of participatory methods in offering different perspectives and in empowering young people, as well as the possible implications for social work. The results provide useful insights for working with immigrant subjects in other areas as well.
Doing Participatory Action Research: Reflections on Criticality and Social Justice from the Researchers’ Perspective
Authors: Kemp Linda , Bailey Di , Barnard Adam
Published: November 2023

This chapter explores Participatory Action Research (PAR) from the perspective of researchers who have applied PAR practises in two projects in the United Kingdom which are offered here as case studies. The first case study is a PAR based project which contemplates PAR by utilising the concept of “talking” as an activity for co-constructing knowledge about how young people who self-harm could be better helped when visiting their General Practitioners (GPs). The second is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), funded to improve a UK local authority’s children’s service and participation of children and young people in service design and delivery. Each case study is written and reflected upon by an individual contributor to this chapter. The chapter outlines what participatory action research is and advocates why PAR is valuable for Social Work. Case studies are then introduced and critically discussed leading to the authors’ critical self-reflections and concluding comments.
Software Integration of an IMU Sensor to a CubeSat Platform Based on CSP (CubeSat Space Protocol)
Authors: Barrera-Molano Sergio-Fernando , Méndez-Gómez Javier-Enrique , Salek-Chaves Dib-Ziyari
Published: November 2023

The development and use of nanosatellites have increased in recent years. Space programs were exclusive to governments with significant capital. Now, nanosatellites have changed the orbital ecosystem and have allowed new regions and a wide range of industries to position themselves in the so-called new space, a growing sector that democratizes the commercialization of space thanks to a smaller, more agile, and affordable technology. Nanosatellites have similar capabilities to their conventional counterparts but are commonly used for highly specific missions such as Earth observation, telecommunications, and meteorology. The complex development of a nanosatellite requires solving different engineering problems to assembly and integrate all hardware and software components into a small space. It requires the monitoring, control, and operation of the satellite’s features from the ground segment. One major challenge is the development of satellite mission control software for both space and ground segments in limited-time scheduled missions. This article describes the integration process of an EPSON M-G364PDCA Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to a CubeSat platform nanosatellite based on the Danish company GomSpace devices and a CSP protocol. The result is a hardware implementation and software development by the Colombian Air Force (FAC) team as part of the FACSAT-2 program. The integration of these components into the space and ground segment contributes to solve one challenge in the development of control software for space missions, as described above, and becomes the first approach for Colombian space nanosatellites software development. In addition, this research presents the Colombian Air Force configuration for space mission subsystems on the CSP network, the software development for the main on-board computer based on a NanoMind A3200 to setup the IMU —controlled and monitored from the ground segment through a CSP terminal on a Linux server—, and setup telemetry data from space to be sent periodically to the ground segment and stored locally in a MongoDB database for its subsequent visualization and analysis.
Reseña del desarrollo de los currículos nacionales oficiales para la Primera Infancia en America Latina y sus relaciones con las políticas públicas
Authors: Peralta Espinosa Maria Victoria
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo pretende resaltar la importancia de los currículos nacionales oficiales en relación con su aporte a la calidad de los programas para la primera infancia. Ello porque orientan no sólo en cuanto a objetivos y formas de planificación que es lo habitual, sino que dan luces sobre los enfoques educativos que conllevan y los fundamentos o marcos teóricos que consideran. A la vez, como todo currículo es una selección cultural en su esencia, también permiten visualizar cuáles son las decesiones de contenidos al respecto. De esta manera se realiza una reseña del desarrollo que han tenido estos instrumentos en el tiempo, sus enfoques, fundamentos y principales contenidos, que en su gran mayoría corresponden a una orientación de la pedagogía moderna, siendo aún escasos aquellos que abordan construcciones mas actuales de tipo posmoderna. Por ello, se sugiere abrirse más a esos criterios más integradores, y en cuanto a contenidos, asumir los que se derivan de los requerimientos de los complejos tiempos actuales postpandémicos, que apunten al desarrollo socio-emocional, a la formación valórica, al bienestar holístico, a los objetivos de la Agenda 2030 sobre el desarrollo sostenible, a los temas de género e interculturalidad, entre otros, sin perder de vista al niño, niña como sujeto de derechos y de sus aprendizajes.
Povos indígenas e transformações na universidade: Conflitos e dilemas étnicos nos caminhos que se bifurcam
Authors: Lisboa João Francisco Kleba
Published: November 2023

A partir de pesquisa etnográfica entre acadêmicos indígenas em Roraima, o artigo destaca dois episódios paradigmáticos envolvendo racismo e autoidentificação étnica que aconteceram em campo, para refletir sobre as transformações que vêm ocorrendo tanto nas universidades quanto no movimento indígena. O conflito – ou encontro – de diferentes epistemes no ambiente acadêmico torna este um locus de disputas em torno da etnicidade, das práticas culturais e dos direitos indígenas. A (re)afirmação da identidade e da presença indígena na universidade acaba sendo uma forma de realizar a sua própria produção e organização da diferença, ressaltando demarcadores étnicos, epistêmicos, territoriais e culturais. Por fim, trago um trecho da Aula Magna de Davi Kopenawa Yanomami na UFRR para refletir sobre a lógica das transformações (ou bipartições/bifurcações) indígenas, que continuam a ocorrer no meio universitário com o risco de este revelar-se um labirinto: um caminho tortuoso, perigoso e confuso como costuma ser a mente dos brancos.
Da invisibilidade à visibilidade da história do povo Guató no Pantanal
Authors: De Oliveira Jorge Eremites
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo o autor apresenta uma análise sobre o processo histórico de construção da invisibilidade do povo Guató na região brasileira do Pantanal, iniciado na década de 1920. A pesquisa está baseada no levantamento e análise de fontes escritas e no registro e interpretação da memória dos indígenas sobre sua história. O estudo aponta que o processo de invisibilidade é justificado pela ideia de “aculturação” e tem sido intencionalmente pensado e utilizado para justificar a violação de direitos, a formação da propriedade privada da terra e a constituição de unidades de conservação nos estados de Mato Grosso e Mato Grosso do Sul.
Educação Mẽbêngôkre: saberes e ensinamentos compartilhados pelas narrativas Àkti e Kubẽ brire
Authors: Costa Ferreira Dilma , Vizolli Idemar
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo resulta de reflexões posteriores à pesquisa, empreendida por ocasião do mestrado, realizada com os Mẽbêngôkre que residem no Município de São Félix do Xingu, PA. Este estudo tem como objetivo deslindar saberes e ensinamentos engendrados em duas narrativas: Àkti (grande gavião) e Kubẽ brire (homem sapo), as quais evidenciam aspectos da educação Mẽbêngôkre vividos por seus ancestrais. Amparados pelos pressupostos da pesquisa qualitativa e bibliográfica, selecionamos as narrativas e efetuamos o estudo, pelo qual foi possível percebermos que os saberes e ensinamentos tradicionais, presentes nas narrativas Mẽbêngôkre aqui apresentadas, apontam para elementos históricos e culturais que são revisitados nos processos próprios da educação indígena. Para sustentar as discussões, a pesquisa tem contribuições da abordagem histórica dos contextos vividos por povos indígenas na Amazônia Legal, como apresenta Márcio Souza; de educação escolar e educação indígena, nos termos de Bartomeu Melià; e dos estudos etnográficos realizados por Vanessa Lea, que abordam os diversos aspectos da sociedade Mẽbêngôkre, seus modos de ser e viver. Os resultados expõem a necessidade de (re)conhecer os diversos saberes Mẽbêngôkre e o lugar que estes ocupam nos processos de ensino aprendizagens escolares para/com esse povo.
Determination of Queercetin Content in Preparation of Powder Extract of Starfruit Leaves (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) by TLC-Densitometry
Authors: Sudjarwo
Published: November 2023

Quercetin is a flavonoid from Averrhoa bilimbi Linn. which has a variety of potential therapeutic. Therefore, this research is needed to determine the quercetin content in Averrhoa bilimbi L.’s extract powder. Method Validation is performed to ensure that an analytical method meets the criteria and requirements of a good analysis method. Method Validation used was the first category with parameters of selectivity, linearity, accuracy, and precision. The quercetin content in Averrhoa bilimbi L.’s leaf was small, requiring a parameter Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantitation (LOQ). The analysis method was by TLC-Densitometry with Silica gel 60 F254, eluent of toluene: ethyl acetate: formic acid (7:3:1) as mobile phase with a resolution of 1.67 and 1.60 respectively. The result showed linear regression of y = 8122.4899 x + 1181.9943 (r: 0.9976; Vxo 4.88%). The accuracy was 90.2 % (w/w) ± 5.89; the coefficient of variation of precision was 1.35%; LOD and LOQ were 0.0064 µg, and 0.0215 µg respectively. The determination result showed that quercetine content in the leaf extract in ethanol of Averrhoa bilimbi L. was 0.58% (w/w) ± 0.04 and the determination quercetin from 4.0 g extract powder of Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaf showed that average content of quercetine was 6.05 ± 0.09 mg.
Keywords: Quercetin, Extract Powder, Averrhoa bilimbi L, TLC-Densitometry
Unresponsive to Cardioversion Pre-excited Irregular Rhythm
Authors: A, MD, PhD Mochamad Yusuf , Dara N. Ghassani, M.D  , Nupriyanto, MD  , Rerdin Julario, M.D
Published: November 2023

Highlights:
1. Atrial fibrillation in the presence of an accessory pathway may present with confounding electrocardiographic signs.
2. The clinical recognition of WPW may be hindered by the presence of pre-excited AF.
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Case Summary: A 46-year-old man without known past medical history was referred to the tertiary hospital emergency department after being found collapsed at home. There are no any complaints of any headache, nausea, chest pain, or paralysis of extremities before losing consciousness. His chest examination to bilateral auscultation was clear. Chest X-ray, routine blood work, and transthoracic echocardiography did not reveal any abnormalities. The initial heart rate before referral was 250-300/min and the ECG shows irregular wide QRS complex tachycardia. The ECG after cardioversions shows sinus rhythm 86 bpm with WPW type A pattern. The patient got intravenous amiodarone and intravenous lidocaine during the transfer. And the ECG on arrival at the emergency department, the heart rate was 50-150 bpm irregularly and the ECG shows atrial fibrillation with a narrow QRS complex.
Discussion: Rapid anterograde accessory pathway conduction during atrial fibrillation (AF) can result in sudden cardiac death. During pre-excited AF, delta waves as the key feature of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome might be obscured. We should keep in mind the diagnosis of pre-excited AF in patients presenting with irregular and wide complex tachycardia.
Factors that affect girls’ dropping out of secondary-level education: A case study of a village in Bangladesh
Authors: Rani Ety , Akmam Wardatul
Published: November 2023

Knowing the factors affecting girls’ dropping out is very important. In spite of stipends, free schoolbooks and other incentives given by the government, girls’ dropout rate at the secondary level is not decreasing as expected in Bangladesh. The key objective of this study is to find out the different factors that affect girls’ dropout. The respondents of this research were girls who were 14-30 years old and had dropped out of the secondary level. In this study, the research area was Bharsho village in Naogaon district, Bangladesh. Using the case study method, data for this study were collected from 21-03-2019 to 05-04-2019 from 12 respondents through face-to-face communication, with the help of an unstructured interview schedule. Findings show that several factors are responsible for girls’ dropout. These are--early marriage, poverty, pregnancy, distance from home to school, eve-teasing, teachers’ maltreatment, negative attitude of society towards girls’ acquisition of education, poor academic performance, lack of security and the notion that if a daughter is more educated, it will cause greater difficulty in getting an equally qualified husband. Among these factors, early marriage is the most prominent.
SATISFACTION TOWARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: EXTENDED SCALE OF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM QUALITY
Authors: Hernando Hendrick , Hasya Afina
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Consideration against educational system quality in the context of the learning management system has increased during the pandemic period. An inconsistent finding concerning the influence of educational system quality on satisfaction has been identified. To fill this gap in the existing literature, this study aims to extend the educational system quality scale and examine its influence on students’ satisfaction.
Methods: Based on an intensive literature review step, device flexibility was proposed as an extended indicator. To validate and examine the proposed hypothesis, this study employed the quantitative method of PLS-SEM. Data were collected from 90 students who actively used learning management systems.
Results: Our findings showed that device flexibility is valid and reliable as an educational system quality indicator. Besides, our proposed hypothesis is also confirmed. Through the structural model assessment, the influence of educational system quality on students’ satisfaction is found to be significant.  
Conclusion and suggestion: Device flexibility has been proven as an educational system quality indicator. In order to maintain students’ satisfaction, system developers are suggested to keep improving learning management system applications, primarily on smartphone devices.
THE EFFECT OF INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE, MINIMUM INVESTMENT CAPITAL, AND MOTIVATION ON INVESTMENT INTEREST
Authors: Romadon Ahmad Sahri
Published: November 2023

Introduction: This study aims to empirically examine the effect of Investment knowledge, minimum investment capital, and motivation on Investment Interest (Study on students of the Faculty of Economics, University of Semarang).
Methods: This research is a quantitative study processed using SPSS version 23 and the sample in this study were 125 respondents. The dependent variable used in this study is investment interest, and the independent variables used are investment knowledge, minimum investment capital, and motivation.
Results: The results of this study indicate that investment knowledge, minimum investment capital, and motivation have a positive and significant effect on investment interest.
Conclusion and suggestion: The researcher provides advice to prospective investors to increase their knowledge of the basics of investment which can be taken into consideration when starting an investment. Capital is also a consideration for investing, with a minimum investment capital policy, one can invest with the minimum possible capital. Increasing motivation from yourself and others is also important to foster investment interest.
S-O-R ANALYSIS OF PRODUCT OFFERS THROUGH LIVE STREAMING TECHNOLOGY AGAINST IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOR MUSLIM CONSUMERS
Authors: Nisa Rachmadanti Chairatul
Published: November 2023

Introduction : Impulsive purchases are common, not only in physical stores but also in online stores, especially online buyers are found to be more impulsive than buyers who do not shop online Characterized by the growing growth of e-commerce.  Live streaming of e-commerce is considered a trend and a new experience for consumers to shop. Live streaming shopping allows one to view, comment, and interact with sellers (streamer) online.
Methods: This study is based on the SOR theory and develops factors that influence impulsive purchases after watching live streaming. This study aims to explore the impact of live streaming on impulsive consumer purchasing intentions. The Smart PLS program is used in conjunction with the data obtained through the questionnaire.
Results: The analysis showed that influencer and convenience stimuli have a significant positive influence on perceived enjoyment in live streaming e commerce.
Conclusion and suggestion: This research can be a reference for further research related to the influence of influencers, comfort, perceived enjoyment on impulsive purchasing intentions through live streaming e commerce.
Socio-cultural factors affecting maternal health system in District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Authors: Wahab Pir , Badshah Saddam , Ud Din Shams , Pasha Kinan
Published: November 2023

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the underlying social and cultural determinants that influence the utilization of child delivery services in the Buner district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The research focused on a specific demographic group, namely pregnant women and their husbands aged between 15 and 49 years. A sample of 200 participants was selected using a multistage sampling technique, and data was collected through structured questionnaires employing mixed methods. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS, utilizing statistical tools like frequency distribution tables for univariate analysis and the chi-square test for bivariate analysis. The study showed a strong connection between socio-cultural factors and the child delivery system, with evident implications for the maternal health framework. The results of the chi-square test highlighted the strength of this association, as the calculated value (190.627) was significantly greater than the tabulated value (9.488) at a significance level of 0.05. The research highlights the impact of socio-demographic factors, including cultural barriers, extended family structures, and economic disparities, on maternal health services and their relationship with the utilization of antenatal care services. To improve the situation, it is important to focus on improving education, raising awareness, promoting women’s empowerment, addressing socioeconomic disparities, and transforming traditional beliefs prevalent within the local community.
Improving the Service Quality In A Board Game Café with Quality Function Deployment Method
Authors: Winarto Mikhael Bima , Wurjaningrum Febriana
Published: November 2023

Customers are the most important factor in business because it is undeniable that customers are a source of income and the main goal of business. Given this, an enterprise must pay attention to customer satisfaction for sustainable operations. Enterprises show their concern for customer satisfaction by continuously improving and developing their service processes, as it requires a significant investment, so it should be done following the customer's preferences. Therefore, a business needs to measure customer satisfaction with its service process. This study aims to measure customer satisfaction with the service process and analyze the results of these measurements to provide improvement suggestions for service processes that customers find unsatisfactory. This study also analyzes Green Practice because previous research stated that Green Practice can indirectly increase customer satisfaction with a service. The results of this study indicate that the quality of the board game café services as a whole is still not good. They still need improvement and determine the priority for improving service processes according to the level of customer interest. In addition, customers considered the Green practices of the café to be satisfactory, so it does not require much improvement.
The Role of Knowledge Management Orientation in Driving the Performance of MSMEs
Authors: Barinta Dunga
Published: November 2023

The evaluation of a company's performance is a critical aspect when assessing the alignment of business activities with established plans. Regular performance measurement is vital for small-scale enterprises like Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Internal challenges encountered by MSMEs, such as ineffective knowledge and information management, along with misunderstandings about the market, impede these businesses from enhancing their performance. In this context, possessing an orientation towards knowledge management and market awareness is crucial for propelling company performance. This study aims to investigate the impact of knowledge management orientation and market awareness on improving the performance of MSMEs, addressing existing research gaps and the challenges faced by these enterprises. Both knowledge management orientation and market awareness are considered influential factors for boosting MSME performance. Employing a quantitative approach with purposive sampling for data collection, the research successfully compiled data from 112 MSME practitioners in Malang, utilizing 100 datasets for analysis. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via the SmartPLS 3.0 software was employed for data analysis. The study's findings support previous research, affirming the significance of both knowledge management orientation and market orientation in driving improvements in MSME performance. Effectively managing and processing knowledge can serve as a long-term intangible asset for attaining competitiveness in the business landscape.
How Demographics and General Economic Mood Affect Investor Risk Tolerance?
Authors: Restana Median Dwi , Komalasari Puput Tri
Published: November 2023

Investment decisions made ​​by investors are strongly influenced by their risk tolerance. Individual risk tolerance will influence their asset allocation decision. This paper used primary data to examine the factors influencing investor risk tolerance. Two factors considered in this study are demographics and general economic mood. Demographic characteristics include gender, occupation, age, marital status, income, and education. General economic mood is people's perceptions about the prospects for a country's economy at present and in the future. Using convenience sampling, we distributed questionnaires to investors in the Indonesia Stock Exchange and senior students. The total number of data used in this research is 200 respondents. This research found that the general economic mood, gender, and occupation positively impact investor risk tolerance. In contrast, our research found the negative impact of education and average monthly income on investors' risk tolerance. Further, age and marital status do not affect the investor's risk tolerance. This finding is important for financial planners to advise on personal investment decisions.
Does Green Purchase Intention Mediate the Effect of Ethical Self Identity on Green Purchase?
Authors: Afifah Imroatul , Kuswati Rini
Published: November 2023

This research aims to examine the influence of ethical self-identity on green purchasing, mediated by green purchase intention. The study elucidates pro-environmental behavior concerning the purchase of environmentally friendly products that support issues related to the circular economy in the digital era. The research methodology employs a quantitative deductive approach to test hypotheses. A survey research design was used to investigate green purchasing behavior, with a sample size of 205 respondents from the Surakarta city area. Non-probability sampling was utilized employing the purposive sampling method. Instrument tests included assessments for convergent validity, discriminant validity, as well as reliability tests using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, confirming valid and reliable results. These instrument tests and hypothesis testing were conducted using Smart PLS 3.2.9 software, generating output for the outer model and inner model. Data analysis involved a two-step algorithm process and bootstrapping. The analysis results indicate that ethical self-identity and green purchase intention significantly influence green product purchasing behavior. It was evidenced that the intention to purchase green products mediates the influence of ethical self-identity on green product purchasing behavior.
Niat Beli Muslim pada Makanan Korea Bersertifikasi Halal di Indonesia
Authors: Maria Oktavianingtias  , Istyakara Muslichah
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the purchase intention of Muslim consumers on halal-certified Korean restaurant food in Indonesia. The compiler uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaire compiled using google form. The method used is purposive sampling and convenience sampling to 170 Muslims in Indonesia. To verify the relationship between subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, religiosity, attitudes and buying intentions of Muslims on halal Korean restaurant food, the data was processed using SmartPLS (Partial Least Square). The results showed that only subjective norms and perceived behavioral control had a positive effect on Muslim consumers' purchase intentions. Religiosity affects Muslim attitudes in buying Korean restaurant food, so the results show that religiosity and attitudes do not affect Muslim consumers' buying intentions. This study was distributed randomly without setting strata so that the percentage of respondents' characteristics was not balanced. Due to inconsistent findings from previous studies, this study contributes to the literature on the purchase intention of Muslim consumers on halal-certified Korean restaurant food in Indonesia. And it can also be used as a reference by Korean restaurant business people in Indonesia.

 

Keywords: subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, religiosity, attitude, purchase intention

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi niat beli konsumen muslim pada makanan restoran Korea bersertifikat halal di Indonesia. Penyusun menggunakan jenis pendekatan kuantitatif dengan kuesioner yang disusun menggunakan google form. Metode yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dan convenience sampling kepada 170 muslim di Indonesia. Untuk memverifikasi hubungan yang antara norma subyektif, persepsi kontrol perilaku, religiusitas, sikap dan niat beli muslim pada makanan restoran Korea halal, data diolah menggunakan SmartPLS (Partial Least Square). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hanya norma subyektif dan persepsi kontrol perilaku berpengaruh positif terhadap niat beli konsumen muslim. Religiusitas mempengaruhi sikap muslim dalam membeli makanan restoran Korea, sehingga hasil menunjukkan bahwa religiusitas dan sikap tidak mempengaruhi niat beli konsumen muslim. Penelitian ini disebarkan secara random tanpa menetapkan strata sehingga persentase karakteristik responden tidak seimbang. Karena temuan yang tidak konsisten dari penelitian sebelumnya, penelitian ini berkontribusi pada literatur tentang niat beli konsumen muslim pada makanan restoran Korea bersertifikat halal di Indonesia. Dan juga dapat dijadikan acuan oleh pelaku bisnis restoran Korea di Indonesia.

 

Kata Kunci: norma subjektif, persepsi kontrol perilaku, religiusitas, sikap, niat beli
STUDI ATAS KESADARAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP AKTIVITAS CSR
Authors: Nurhayanto Nurhayanto , Drajat Armono
Published: November 2023

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel kesadaran konsumen atas aktivitas CSR merupakan variabel yang penting yang mempu menjelaskan bagaimana citra perusahaan terbentuk melalui evaluasi terhadap aktivitas CSR. Hasil penilitian ini bahwa kesadaran konsumen terhadap CSR secara positif akan dipengaruhi oleh evaluasi aktivitas CSR. Sehingga konsumen yang sadar terhadap CSR akan tertarik untuk membeli produk atau layanan dari perusahaan yang telah terlibat dalam aktivitas CSR. Ini adalah salah satu alasan mengapa beberapa perusahaan telah menerapkan kegiatan CSR.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KESEHATAN PT BPRS SUKOWATI SRAGEN BERDASARKAN POJK NOMOR 20/POJK.O3/2019
Authors: Ahmad Rifqi Hidayat  , Annisa Rahima
Published: November 2023

Sebuah bank perkreditan rakyat sama halnyanya dengan bank dikatakan berhasil bukan hanya mencapai suatu target perolehan laba sementara. Tetapi juga dinilai dari sejauh mana bank tersebut secara sehat dapat menjaga indicator-indikator lain. Kesehatan bank merupakan penilaian kualitatif terhadap berbagai aspek yang merupakan hasil dari menjalankan bisnisnya. Indicator untuk melihat tingkat Kesehatan bank maupun BPRS menggunakan peraturan terbaru yakni POJK No. 20 Tahun 2019 tentang Sistem Penilaian Tingkat Kesehatan Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah. PT. BPRS Sukowati Sragen merupakan lembaga keuangan milik Pemerintah Daerah Sragen yang tercatat sebagai BPR Syariah terbesar se-Jateng dan DIY, yang mendorong penulis untuk mengkaji tingkat Kesehatan BPRS-nya. Penelitian ini bertujuan menilai tingkat Kesehatan PT. BPRS Sukowati Sragen dengan menggunakan POJK Nomor 20/POJK.03/2019. Komponen yang digunakan dalam menilai tingkat kesehatan yakni CARLM (Capital, Asset, Rentability, Liquidty, Management).

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan ialah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan PT. BPRS Sukowati Sragen dari tahun 2008-2021. Hasil dari penelitian yang didapatkan ialah dari indicator Capital, Asset, Rentability, Liability PT. BPRS memperoleh peringkat 1 dari tahun 2008-2021. Dari sisi indicator Management memperoleh hasil tata kelola, kepatuhan terhadap syariah dan pengelolaan manajemen resiko yang sangat baik, sehingga PT. BPRS Sukowati Sragen memiliki tingkat kesehatan bank yang sangat baik sebagai hasil dari pengelolaan perusahaan yang baik. PT. BPRS Sukowati Sragen memiliki tingkat kesehatan yang sangat baik.

 

Kata Kunci : Kesehatan BPRS, POJK Nomor 20 Tahun 2019, CARLM
Kajian Literatur Peran Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Dalam Mempertahankan Loyalitas Konsumen
Authors: Safitri Erlin , Lina Auliana  , Iwan Sukoco  , Cecep Safaatul Barkah
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui sejauh mana peran Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) dalam menjaga maupun mempertahankan loyalitas konsumen terhadap suatu produk/merek. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan mencari dan menggunakan data sekunder yang didapatkan dari pencarian melalui internet dan juga studi kepustakaan yang peneliti gunakan dalam peneliti dalam memperkuat kualitas data, informasi, serta aneka ragam permasalahan yang relate dengan penelitian ini. Referensi teori dari berbagai sumber menjadi fondasi dasar dan kunci pokok dalam penelitian ini. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) mempunyai kaitan dengan loyalitas konsumen yang bahkan berperan penting dalam mempertahankan loyalitas konsumen yaitu dengan berbagai strategi seperti periklanan, penjualan perorangan, publisitas, promosi penjualan, dll.

Kata Kunci : Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), komunikasi pemasaran terpadu, loyalitas konsumen, produk/merek, strategi perusahaan.
Effect of Profitability, Leverage, Liquidity, and Green Accounting on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures: Study on Mining Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2020
Authors: Laksmi Ayu Chairina , Hanin Imtiyas Ula Dhiya
Published: November 2023

A company will maintain their existence and build a favorable image in public's eyes by fulfilling their social and environmental responsibilities as consequences of their expanding business. The Indonesian government through Law No. 32 of 2009 asserts the importance of balancing natural resource management, utilization of natural resources and human interests. However, there are still violations in the utilization of Indonesia's natural resources, especially in mining companies. This study aims to investigate whether profitability, leverage, liquidity, and green accounting affect Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure in mining companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period of 2016-2020. This study used quantitative method and secondary data; namely annual reports of mining companies that are listed in the IDX and were analysed using SPSS software program. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyse the data. Samples of this study were obtained through purposive sampling technique. The results demonstrate that green accounting have a positive and significant effect on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure. Meanwhile, leverage, profitability and liquidity do not show any effects on CSR disclosure.
Study on Long-Term Care Service Awareness, Needs, and Usage Intention of Elderly Male Homosexuals in Taiwan and Their Ideal Long-Term Care Service Model
Authors: Hong Hong
Published: November 2023

The present study examines the long-term care service awareness, needs, and usage intention of elderly male homosexuals in Taiwan and their ideal long-term care service model. This study of five elderly male homosexual subjects aged 66 to 73 years was intended as a preliminary exploration. Interviews were used to collect data. The study determined that the five subjects had high awareness of long-term care services, as they had actual experience of long-term care services or even participated in care service staff training to obtain certificates. Some even had experience in applying for home care services and experienced problems during use. The subjects perceived that they were very likely to require long-term care services in the future and tended to use home care services if they required long-term care services. Due to their personal experiences, the subjects had negative awareness of long-term care services and worried that long-term care service staff had poor attitudes toward homosexuals. The subjects considered the most important aspects of long-term care to be basic medical care and lifestyle care. However, they worried that long-term care staff would delay or refuse to provide such services due to the subjects’ sexual orientation or stereotypes, and they were concerned above all about the “friendly attitude” of long-term care staff. They hoped that long-term care staff were friendly toward homosexuals and did not discriminate against them, and they felt that it would be more appropriate for homosexual long-term care staff to provide assistance. In terms of vision, while preferring organizations with homosexual employees, the subjects worried that they would be stigmatized and discriminated against . With regard to ideal long-term care services, while considering institutions with homosexual staff to be ideal, the subjects also worried that these would be labeled as institutions that were dedicated to homosexuals, potentially resulting in discrimination. Therefore, they hoped that the sexuality sensitivity of long-term care staff could be improved and that they would undergo professional continuing education to learn about homosexuals, the situation and care needs of homosexuals, and care techniques for homosexuals.