bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Construyendo la felicidad. Ser feliz con virtudes.
Authors: Casillas Castañeda Ana Jimena
Published: November 2023

"“Todos quieren ser feliz, pero nadie sabe cómo” Aristóteles. Después de 2,300 años el camino a la felicidad ha sido un enigma, sin embargo, se conoce que por medio de los hábitos buenos se logra la conquista de la felicidad, la cual depende de cada uno de nosotros. Cuando queremos describir a alguien, empezamos a hacerlo por su físico, si no lo recuerdan, entonces comenzamos a describirlo por sus cualidades y defectos, por cosas que siempre hacen, sean buena o malas. Cuando Aristóteles introduce la Ética como una ciencia para ser feliz, describe este camino por medio de hábitos buenos, aquellos actos que nos llevan a la perfección del hombre al cumplir su finalidad: ser feliz. Actualmente el conocimiento de las virtudes es indispensable para la educación, sin embargo, ha sido difícil llevarlas a la práctica. Este libro pretende explicar cada una de las virtudes (hábitos buenos), cómo identificarlas de acuerdo a sus manifestaciones, para ejercerlas y comenzar ser feliz."
Schizophrenia Of the Main Character In Fear Of Rain Movie Directed By Castille Landon
Authors: Nijam Infrida
Published: November 2023

Literature is something that cannot be separated from people's lives, and films are one of the most popular forms of literary works today. Mental health is an important focus in everyone's life, to maintain and maintain sanity for a better life. This study discusses mental health problems, namely schizophrenia, with films as research objects. The purpose of this study was to find out the early symptoms of schizophrenia, the impact of schizophrenia, and the role of parents in responding to children with schizophrenia. This research uses descriptive qualitative method where the data collected is in the form of words, pictures and not numbers. Schizophrenia has two types of initial symptoms, namely positive symptoms and negative symptoms. In "FEAR OF RAIN" movie, the writer found that the character Rain (1). experiences positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. (2). The impact of schizophrenia makes it difficult for Rain to adapt to her family, friends and environment, because relapse can pose serious risks such. (3). In the film, the role of parents is very important like Rain parent’s who always accompany and support Rain in every difficult time. This shows how important the role of parents is in the condition of children with schizophrenia.The conclusion is that in  Fear of Rain movie the main character experiences early symptoms in the form of hallucinations and delusions that cause Rain to experience excessive anxiety and aggressive behavior.
Figurative Language Used In Nf Rap Songs Lyrics On The Album The Search
Authors: Subekti Wakhid , Cicih Nuraeni  , Delis Meta Tiana
Published: November 2023

This writer discusses about an analysis of figurative language in NF rap songs on the album The search. The purpose of this research to find the types of figurative language and the most dominant types of figurative language in NF songs on the album The search. This research applied descriptive qualitative analysis as the research type. The data was taken from the lyrics of NF songs on the album The Search. The entire data is analyzed through describing object, collecting data, analyzing and then conclusion. The writer found sixty-two figurative languages used in eighteen songs on the album The Search. There are twenty hyperboles (32,26%), sixteen paradoxes (25,81%), ten personifications (16,13%), seven similes (11,29%), six metaphors (9,68%), one metonymy (1,61%) one symbolism (1,61%) and one irony (1,61%). The most dominant figurative language used in the eighteen songs is hyperbole with twenty (32,26%) used. The conclusion figurative language is another way of conveying meaning differently. hyperbole is the most used because NF uses a lot of exaggerated words to express what he feels. NF uses emotional and honest rapping to describe his feelings, giving listeners a strong and meaningful connection to his life story.
Vitamin D Insufficiency as a Risk Factor for Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in SWOG S0221
Authors: Chen Ciao-Sin , Zirpoli Gary , Barlow William E. , Budd G. Thomas , McKiver Bryan , Pusztai Lajos , Hortobagyi Gabriel N. , Albain Kathy S. , Damaj M. Imad , Godwin Andrew K. , Thompson Alastair , Henry N. Lynn , Ambrosone Christine B. , Stringer Kathleen A. , Hertz Daniel L.
Published: November 2023

Background: Prior work suggests that patients with vitamin D insufficiency may have a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) from paclitaxel. The objective of this study was to validate vitamin D insufficiency as a CIPN risk factor. Methods: We used data and samples from the prospective phase III SWOG S0221 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00070564) trial that compared paclitaxel-containing chemotherapy regimens for early-stage breast cancer. We quantified pretreatment 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in banked serum samples using a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry targeted assay. We tested the association between vitamin D insufficiency (≤20 ng/mL) and grade ≥3 sensory CIPN via multiple logistic regression and then adjusted for self-reported race, age, body mass index, and paclitaxel schedule (randomization to weekly or every-2-week dosing). We also tested the direct effect of vitamin D deficiency on mechanical hypersensitivity in mice randomized to a regular or vitamin D–deficient diet. Results: Of the 1,191 female patients in the analysis, 397 (33.3%) had pretreatment vitamin D insufficiency, and 195 (16.4%) developed grade ≥3 CIPN. Patients with vitamin D insufficiency had a higher incidence of grade ≥3 CIPN than those who had sufficient vitamin D (20.7% vs 14.2%; odds ratio [OR], 1.57; 95% CI, 1.14–2.15; P=.005). The association retained significance after adjusting for age and paclitaxel schedule (adjusted OR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.18–2.30; P=.003) but not race (adjusted OR, 1.39; 95% CI, 0.98–1.97; P=.066). In the mouse experiments, the vitamin D–deficient diet caused mechanical hypersensitivity and sensitized mice to paclitaxel (both P<.05). Conclusions: Pretreatment vitamin D insufficiency is the first validated potentially modifiable predictive biomarker of CIPN from paclitaxel. Prospective trials are needed to determine whether vitamin D supplementation prevents CIPN and improves treatment outcomes in patients with breast and other cancer types.
Atención Farmacéutica, Determinantes sociales de la Salud y Comunidad: nuevo paradigma
Authors: Villafaina Barroso Antonio , Bee Nchama Nicolas Mba , Correa Magdalena Natalia , Vicente Cardoso Javier , Abs Sacks Analia
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo analiza las limitaciones de la conceptualización actual de la Atención Farmacéutica, revisando los distintos enfoques comunitarios centrados en los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud (DSS) y propone una evolución hacia la Atención Farmacéutica Comunitaria, definida como i) la participación activa de la farmacia en la asistencia a su comunidad a través del mapeo de, la coordinación y la derivación hacia otros recursos y profesionales de dentro y fuera del sistema sanitario, ii) el diagnóstico de salud de su barrio y iii) la catalización de procesos comunitarios, a fin de conseguir resultados que mejoren la calidad de vida del paciente y de su comunidad. De este modo, los autores proponen un nuevo paradigma de Farmacia Catalizadora de Salud Comunitaria.
Estrategia para mejorar la seguridad en la prescripción de dosis altas de ácido acetilsalicílico en atención primaria
Authors: Prieto Utiel Eva , Trillo Gallo Esther , Almodóvar Carretón Mª José , Basagoiti Carreño Blanca , Herrero Domínguez-Berrueta M Carmen , Gangoso Fermoso Ana , Ibarra Mira Mª Luisa , Díez Alcántara Ana
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Se planteó un estudio cuyo objetivo principal fue cuantificar el cambio en el número de pacientes con edad ≥74 años en tratamiento crónico con dosis altas de ácido acetilsalicílico (AAS) (> 150 mg), después de una estrategia de intervención del farmacéutico de atención primaria (FAP). 
Método: estudio transversal de intervención en pacientes ≥74 años con AAS >150 mg, dispensados en un periodo de 6 meses (enero-julio 2021), en 40 centros de salud. 
Resultados: 731 pacientes ≥74 años con dosis altas de AAS (3,6%). 56,6% mujeres, edad media=85,0 años (IC 95% 84,6-85,5); media de años con AAS > 150 mg = 6,5 (IC 95% 6,2-6,8). Se consiguió una reducción de la dosis en 394 pacientes (53,9%; IC 95% 50,2 -57,6). El número total de pacientes y porcentaje en el que la aceptación de la intervención fue mayor del 50% según el diagnóstico fue: insuficiencia venosa (n=8; 87,5%), enfermedad trombótica venosa (n=4; 75,0%), diagnóstico incierto (n=56; 69,6%), fibrilación auricular (n=25; 64,0%), prevención primaria de enfermedad cardiovascular (n=102; 62,7%), arteriopatía periférica (n=22; 54,5%) y accidente cerebrovascular (n= 362; 51,7%). Un 17,2% (IC 95% 14,57-20,17) no estaban en tratamiento concomitante con un IBP. 
Conclusiones: a pesar de la evidencia científica, se siguen encontrando prescripciones de AAS a dosis altas en mayores, exponiéndoles a un mayor riesgo de hemorragias. Esta estrategia ha sido eficaz ya que ha permitido adecuar la dosis a más de la mitad de los pacientes. Los FAP pueden desempeñar una importante labor en la detección y resolución de potenciales reacciones adversas.
MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI DALAM NOVEL NEGERI 5 MENARA
Authors: Syarifah Laili
Published: November 2023

To achieve the results of a goal requires an encouragement. The power that is the driving force is called motivation, which shows a condition in the individual who drives and moves the individual to carry out an activity to achieve a goal. Motivation underlies all individual behaviors, as well as the learning process undertaken by students. Learning is a long process which has been carried out for years. Learning requires motivation, especially achievement motivation, so that it can encourage students to give their best. This type of research is library research, which is an attempt to obtain data using library resources. The types of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. In analyzing the data that has been collected, the author uses several methods of analysis, namely descriptive methods and content analysis methods. In the novel Negeri 5, Menara Alif was able to carve out achievements by being elected as a Student Speaker. Chosen as a speaker is a long journey that is the result of rigorous selection and observation of speech and language skills. Alif's desire arose when a year before the King was chosen as a speaker when he welcomed the Egyptian Ambassador.
METODE IJTIHAD DALAM KONSTRUKSI HUKUM TAHKIM INDONESIA
Authors: Nurul Khikmah  , Karimatul Khasanah
Published: November 2023

This paper provides input on where Tahkim or arbitration which is a form of dispute resolution outside the court and aims to reconcile the conflicting parties has existed and has long been practiced in the customs and culture of the Indonesian nation. However, with the increasing need for a peace model to resolve conflicts amid the rapid development of sharia business in Indonesia today, it is necessary to formulate a sharia tahkim model that accommodates local values. The fiqh rules clearly state that al-hukmuyadurruma’aillatihi wujudan waadaman, that the law is enforced according to ilat whether it exists or does not exist, as well as the taghayyural-ahkam bitaghayural amkinat waal-azman rule that the law changes according to changes in place and time. The type of this research is juridical philosophical with maslahah approach. The data sources used are secondary and consist of three legal materials: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The type of this research is juridical philosophical with maslahah approach. The data sources used are secondary data sources consisting of three legal materials, namely primary, secondary and tertiary. The analysis was carried out using a descriptive inductive technique. The results of this study are that several ijtihad methods such as istihsan, maslahah mursalah, and especially the technique of establishing law with 'urf can be used to realize Indonesian Tahkim fiqh. The selection of these three methods, especially the 'urf which is based on benefit and istihsan is very suitable for conditions in Indonesia, considering that a culture of peace rooted in adat is still very strong.
HUKUM PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI INDONESIA: Optimalisasi Fungsi Berbasis Pengendalian Risiko Pada Perbankan Syariah
Authors: Rahmawati  , Asad Imaduddin Muh , Jufrin  , Muslimah
Published: November 2023

After Law Number 21 of 2008, the government attempted to increase the resilience of sharia banking to potential risks that could occur at any time. The systemic impact resulting from failure to control risk is the main reason for implementing strict regulations in the banking industry. the impact caused by the failure to control risks, and the implementation of strict regulations on the banking industry, and looking at the government's actions in forming regulatory rules regarding sharia banking. Considering this research, we look at the rules made by the government. Why is the main reason for implementing strict regulations in the banking industry. The aim of this research is to determine the impact of failure to control risk by sharia banking, and the implementation of strict regulations in the banking industry. This research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach, with a type of library research, namely a type of research by collecting scientific papers as research objects or collecting data in the nature of a library study. The research results show that the Government needs to improve the regulatory and supervisory function of sharia banking in Indonesia. To optimize the function of sharia banking, the government must be able to control the risks that always frame sharia banking business activities.
Estilo de vida de estudantes universitários
Authors: Queiroz Jéssica Salles , Ferreira Francielle Souza , Santos Luana Oliveira , Santos Andréia Soprani dos , Nicole Andressa Garcia
Published: November 2023

Introdução: O ambiente universitário pode influenciar comportamentos e impactar a saúde dos estudantes. Objetivo: Classificar o estilo de vida de estudantes universitários e verificar associação com fatores sociodemográficos. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e analítico, realizado em uma universidade do Espírito Santo. Foram incluídos estudantes de graduação ≥ 18 anos e excluídos aqueles em mobilidade acadêmica/afastados. A coleta de dados ocorreu em novembro e dezembro/2022, empregando questionário com dadossociodemográficos e Estilo de Vida Fantástico (EVF). O EVF possui 25 itens, sendo 23 respondidos por meio de escala do tipo Likert com cinco graus (0 a 4 pontos) e dois itens com respostas dicotômicas (0 ou 4 pontos). O escore total é dado pela soma da pontuação dos itens e classificado em: Excelente (85 a 100), Muito bom (70 a 84), Bom (55 a 69), Regular (35 a 54) e Necessita melhorar (0 a 34). Aplicou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial, com auxílio do Stata 17.0. Parecer do CEP nº 5.668.961. Resultados: Participaram 804 estudantes. A média do escore total foi 63,9±11,8. Foram encontradas evidências de diferença estatisticamente significante no escore total de acordo com o gênero (homens=65,6±11,9; mulheres/outros=62,7±11,4; p=0,001), etnia (brancos=65,1±11,6; não brancos=63,0 ±11,8; p=0,010), orientação sexual (heterossexuais=65,1±11,2; bissexuais/outros=60,0±12,7; p=0,000), religião (sim=65,4±11,3; não=60,9±12,1; p=0,000) e área de conhecimento (agrárias=66,0±12,3; saúde=65,2±12,7; exatas/terra=64,8±11,0; biológicas=63,9±9,3; engenharias=63,4±11,5; humanas=60,6±12,6; p=0,001). Conclusão: O estilo de vida foi classificado como bom. Estudantes homens, brancos, heterossexuais, com religião e matriculados em cursos das ciências agrárias e saúde apresentaram melhor estilo de vida.
O impacto da rotina de pausas ativas no ambiente de trabalho no comportamento sedentário e na percepção do estresse: uma perspectiva da medicina do estilo de vida
Authors: Souza Laiane Kelly Chaves de , Rodrigues Michele de Almeida Neves , Ferreira Leandra Batista , Sandy Daniel Dias
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Com a tecnologia, o sedentarismo no ambiente de trabalho aumentou. Estudos sobre intervenções para diminuir o comportamento sedentário ocupacional apontam benefícios na percepção do estresse em pessoas que passam a maior parte do dia trabalhando sentado. Objetivo: Investigar se uma rotina de pausas ativas no local de trabalho impacta no comportamento sedentário e no estresse em um grupo de profissionais administrativos. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo exploratório com 70 profissionais, 89% mulheres (35±9,4 anos). O procedimento de 25 semanas incluiu palestra, suporte e apoio por meio de aplicativo. Inicialmente o grupo respondeu um questionário de auto relato validado em outros estudos prévios para identificação do tempo sentado, frequência de pausas ativas, frequência de exercício e percepção do estresse, e foram orientados a praticar uma Pausa Ativa moderada à vigorosa, de 3 a 5 minutos pela manhã (10h) e outra duas horas após retorno do almoço (15h). Durante o procedimento, eles foram encorajados a manter suas atividades físicas no lazer e, após a 25° semana, reaplicamos o questionário. Para análise aplicamos teste descritivo por frequência e teste de Wilcoxon. Estudo foi aprovado por comitê de ética n° 5.572.893. Resultados: Após intervenção, o grupo passou a praticar pausas ativa diariamente (p<0,05), reduziu o tempo sentado superior a 10 horas em um dia de trabalho (p<0,05), aumentou a prática de exercício semanalmente (p<0,05) e relatou sentir menor percepção do estresse diário (P<0,05). Conclusão: A prática de pausas ativas no local de trabalho, aparentemente impactou positivamente na redução do sedentarismo comportamental e na percepção do estresse diário no grupo, podendo se tornar uma estratégia simples e viável de promoção de movimento e manejo do estresse, corroborando com as perspectivas da medicina do estilo de vida.
Cigarros eletrônicos e estresse em estudantes de medicina: dados preliminares
Authors: Amaral Mariah Duarte Gantos do , Monteiro Amanda Rainha , Silveira Leticia Nunes Campista , Andretti Fabrício Viana , Lima Daniel José Matos de Medeiros
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Uma realidade presente na vida dos acadêmicos de medicina, o estresse, pode afetar a saúde física e mental, além de contribuir para o uso de cigarros eletrônicos (CE). Popular entre os jovens, principalmente no ambiente acadêmico, o CE é uma inovação disruptiva e provoca efeito deletério para a saúde. Objetivos: Identificar o nível de dependência de CE em estudantes de medicina e sua relação com o estresse. Metodologia: Estudo de corte transversal de caráter analítico com estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina de Campos (CEP 40145420.0.0000.5244). Foram aplicados dois questionários online: Inventário de Sintomas de Estresse para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL) e o Índice de Dependência de Cigarros Eletrônicos da Penn State (PS-ECDI) adaptado para português. Na 1ª fase até setembro/23, foram obtidos 253 participantes. Em outubro será concluída a amostra com 95% de grau de confiança e 3% de margem de erro. Após a conclusão, serão realizados os testes estatísticos de associação qui-quadrado de Pearson no Minitab 18, para determinar se as duas variáveis qualitativas categóricas (nível de estresse e de dependência de CE) estão associadas, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Dos 253 participantes até o momento: 53,8% do sexo feminino e 46,2% masculino. O ISSL revela as seguintes categorias: 43,1% “sem estresse”, e 56,9% com algum grau de estresse. O PS-ECDI mostra que 49,0% dos estudantes foram considerados não fumantes 51,0% apresentam algum nível de dependência. Os dados de correlação serão obtidos ao final da 2ª fase da pesquisa com a amostra concluída. Conclusão: Foi possível observar até o momento que mais de 50% dos estudantes apresentam algum nível de estresse bem como algum nível de dependência do CE.
Qualidade do sono em adolescentes com doença falciforme
Authors: Gois Isabela Tavares de , Gois Carlos Rodolfo Tavares de , Sirqueira Neto José Morais , Guimarães Leandro dos Reis , Dantas Guilherme Fernandes Góis , Barreto Carlos Alberto Góis
Published: November 2023

Introdução: o sono exerce papel fundamental no suporte da função cognitiva e bem-estar mental na adolescência. Distúrbios do sono podem potencializar os efeitos clínicos e complicações da doença falciforme (DF). A DF é uma patologia genética com repercussões sistêmica, considerada como uma das doenças monogênicas graves mais comuns no mundo. Objetivo: avaliar a frequência de distúrbios do sono em adolescentes com DF e compará-la à de adolescentes sem a referida doença. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo observacional analítico e transversal, constituído por um grupo-estudo composto por 48 adolescentes de doze a dezesseis anos com DF e de um grupo-controle formado por 38 adolescentes saudáveis e na mesma faixa etária. Foi aplicado aos pais ou cuidadores um questionário previamente validado para avaliar distúrbios do sono, a escala de distúrbios do sono em crianças (EDSC). Foram realizadas comparações entre as frequências de problemas relacionados ao sono relatados pelos pais dos adolescentes e um ponto de corte de pelo menos três vezes por semana para cada item foi estipulado para definir a presença de perturbação do sono. O presente estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Sergipe sob o protocolo CAAE 732195517.8.0000.5546 e número do parecer 2.256.897. Resultados: os itens com diferença estatística entre os grupos foram: hiperidrose do sono com 25% de frequência entre os falcêmicos e 2,6% no grupo-controle (p=0,005) e sonolência diurna, que foi observada em 20,8% dos falcêmicos e em 50% dos adolescentes saudáveis (p=0,006). Conclusão: Adolescentes falcêmicos apresentaram mais hiperidrose do sono do que os adolescentes sem esta doença, enquanto estes últimos apresentam-se mais sonolentos durante o dia.
A Case Report of an Intracranial Giant Aneurysm in a 10-Year-Old Female
Authors: Albano Emmanuel , Villamor Reynaldo Benedict
Published: November 2023

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms are rare and differ from aneurysms in adults in terms of location, etiology, natural history and management. This is a case report of giant aneurysm in a 10-year-old patient presenting with symptoms of headache and vomiting. Cerebral catheter angiogram revealed a large aneurysm in the left middle cerebral artery, M1 segment. The patient underwent left pterional craniotomy, clip reconstruction of the patent artery, and aneurysmectomy. Post operatively the patient had an unremarkable course and was discharged improved after 1 week. Cerebral catheter angiogram was performed after 2 months and revealed no residual aneurysm. Intracranial aneurysms in children are rare; 0.5% to 4.6% of intracranial aneurysms occur in patients aged 18 years or younger. Aneurysms occurring in very young children and infants are exceedingly rare. Unlike their adult counterparts, pediatric aneurysms have been reported to exhibit features such as male predominance, a higher incidence in locations such as the internal carotid bifurcation and posterior circulation, and greater numbers of giant aneurysms. By far, pediatric aneurysms present more commonly as subarachnoid hemorrhage, with peaks at ages 2-5 years and in adolescents older than 15 years. However, the rate of subarachnoid hemorrhage in children is far lower than in adults. This may be due to high incidence of giant aneurysms that present as space-occupying lesions rather than hemorrhage. In the Philippines, intracranial aneurysms are more common in adults rather that in children. Moreover, there has been no published data about pediatric intracranial aneurysm. Presented here is a case of a 10-year-old female with left middle cerebral artery (MCA) giant aneurysm. This report discusses the epidemiology, signs and symptoms and management of the pediatric patient with a giant aneurysm. Conclusions: Intracranial aneurysms in children differ from those in adults in location, morphology, etiology, natural history, and management. Giant aneurysms produce neurologic compromise related to mass effect. The most efficacious form of treatment involves complete elimination of this lesion from cerebral circulation. Regardless of whether these aneurysms are treated or observed, children with intracranial aneurysms require follow-up imaging and clinical surveillance, given their expected long-life span during which treated aneurysms could recur or additional aneurysms could arise. Key words: pediatric, giant aneurysm, craniotomy, clip reconstruction, aneurysmectomy
Working Capital Management and Extent of Influence on Public Listed Firms’ Performance in Industrial Product Industry.
Authors: Sim Siew-Ling , Ali Azlan
Published: November 2023

Due to the turbulent global environment, effective working capital management has been accentuated ever since the manifestation of the global financial crisis wherein the eventuality of the unforeseen plight is immensely affecting both firms’ profitability and liquidity risk. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of working capital management on firm performance, likewise furnishing insight into the pertinence of the theories that are applicable to exemplify the management of short-term resources in a firm. This study adopts dynamic panel data methodology, a one-step system generalised method of moments (GMM) to capture the endogeneity issues arising from the unobserved time-invariant firm-specific elements as well enhance the data efficiency. Adopting a sample of 156 Malaysian public companies listed on bursa Malaysia in the industrial products economy sector with the time period of 10 years (i.e. from 2007 through 2016), the researcher discovers evidence as follows: the coefficient results implying a significant negative linkage between working capital proxy (i.e. ccc) and firm performance indicators. The firm size has been signified as a remarkable control variable that might affect firm profitability as well as firm market valuation due to the competitive edges that could gain through economies of scale. The novelty verdict endeavours to accommodate intuitions for finance managers as well prospective investors in envisaging the momentous working capital management in trading-off liquidity and returns, particularly in the region of emerging countries such as Malaysia.
The relationship between factors of internet addiction and academic performance.
Authors: Azri Aina Masturina , Samsudin Eryn Izrina , Ibrahim Muhamad Shamsul
Published: November 2023

Internet addiction refers to an act of excessively surfing the internet and causing damage to one’s daily life. While academic performance is learning through instruction and measured by a standardised scale. A study reported that an individual that uses the internet for more than 16 hours is considered addicted to the internet. As a result, students tend to develop internet addiction, especially if their parents do not control their internet usage. A study has shown that excessive use of the internet can cause internet addiction and thus cause their academic performance to drop. The respondents in this study believe that they cannot control their internet usage if their parents cannot control them. However, they would rather have comfort in their parents' internet use due to their lack of control. This study determines the relationship between factors of internet addiction and academic performance, the relationship between parents’ lack of control and academic performance; and the relationship between emotional instability and academic performance. The sample taken for the study is collected from 333 respondents from Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM KL), Cheras. The researchers used an online survey to gather the data and performdescriptive and inferential analysis. The study indicated a significant result between internet addiction, parents’ lack of control, emotional instability, and academic performance. The data suggest the necessity of parental control of the amount of time these students spend on the internet to avoid internet addiction.
Study On Kuptm Alumni Portal Based On Creativity And Innovative Process
Authors: Haron Nor Hafiza , Abd Samad Nor Hafiza , Mohd Zainudin Anis Juanita Mohd Zainudin , Ahmad Jihadah Ahmad , Darus Roziah , Miserom Siti Faezah
Published: November 2023

Numerous institutions and colleges in higher education have supported the establishment of alumni associations in the past few years. This is to guarantee that there are avenues for networking and engagement between the university and alumni, as well as among alumni. If any of these associations desire alumni involvement and participation, they should invest in creating a user-friendly online website. Universities’ alumni are, without a doubt, one of their most important assets. As a result of their achievements, they have come to an agreement to increase their outreach to the institution. Furthermore, it is typical for higher education institutions to keep former students engaging in academic activities and other events. Consequently, the goal of this study is to establish an alumni web portal and its associated organizations. In order to assess the creative approach to developing the site, a technique known as SCAMPER was applied. We also suggest creating a portal prototype that meets the existing design and marketplace criteria.
The Impact of Organizational Commitment on Job Satisfaction among Employees in Nigeria.
Authors: Okwudili Abajuo Christian , Ahmad Zaini Ahmad Fauzi , Helen Adawai Chiemenam Helen , Abu Bakar Noor Aziah
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of organizational commitment on job satisfaction among the employees in the food manufacturing industry in Nigeria. This study examines the effect of the three factors of affective organizational commitment, continuance, and normative commitment on job satisfaction. It further discusses the relationship of affective, continuance and normative commitment towards job satisfaction. A sample of 220 respondents from the food industries in Nigeria was examined using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. This study used descriptive statistics and multiple regressions to analyze the effects among variables. The researcher discovered that there is a significant positive relationship between affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment and job satisfaction. This research contributes to the literature of job satisfaction and organizational commitment, comprehensively in the dimension of commitment which are affective commitment, continuance commitment and normative commitment of the respondent in the food manufacturing industry. Therefore, the research is valuable for the education sector, educators, food industry management and future researchers.
Board Diversity in Financial Distress Companies in Malaysia
Authors: Johan Nurain , Muhamad Nurisyal , Yusoff Wan Sallha
Published: November 2023

The declining financial performance is often associated with the weak function of the board’s role in the companies. The number of publicly listed companies categorised as Practice Note (PN17) by Bursa Malaysia shows an increase due to financial distress. This study examines the effectiveness of board diversity in financially distressed companies categorised as PN17 by Bursa Malaysia using content analysis of annual reports for five years as secondary data. The characteristics of board diversity include board professionalism and a politically connected board. In contrast, the proxy of financial distress will be measured using Altman Z Score for multiple regressions in evaluating financial performance ratios. Implementing the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) in 2021 also assessed the effectiveness of board diversity and its interaction with financial distress. The findings from this study are expected to provide evidence that board diversity may have a significant relationship with financially distressed companies. Overall, this study may assist investors, practitioners, and external regulators in monitoring the company by assessing the effectiveness of board diversity from being classified as a financially distressed company.
Relationship of Preferred Factors to Choose Make-up
Authors: Sanam Ainani Syukriah , Sha'ari Fatin Syazwani , Khairul Izan Nurul Arifah , Ibrahim Muhammad Shamsul , Megat Ibrahim Nan Zakiah
Published: November 2023

This research paper investigates the relationship between the factors that affect the make-up preference among female students in Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech Mara and their preference in choosing make-up. Make-up preferences among women are derived mainly from investigating social brain research, which is focused on physical attractiveness and showing the self to others. Nowadays, students prefer to wear make-up to enhance their self-confidence. The study aims to determine the factors that affect make-up preference among female students. The study used self-efficacy theory to develop the relevant variables. For this preliminary study, 100 responses were collected. The data were analysed using SPSS to determine the instrument's validity and reliability.
Piagam Pelanggan: Konsep dan Kepentingan Perlaksanaannya dalam Organisasi Menurut Perspektif Islam
Authors: Zainuddin Madihatun , Abdullah Adila , Sabri Mohamad Dininazmi , Azemi Azwanis , Syed Ismail Sharifah Hayaati
Published: November 2023

Piagam Pelanggan (PP) ialah pernyataan secara bertulis oleh organisasi untuk memberikan perkhidmatan yang berkualiti kepada pelanggan bagi memenuhi keperluan masyarakat khususnya kepada pelanggan yang berurusan dalam mana-mana organisasi. Permasalahan yang timbul dalam pengurusan sesebuah organisasi adalah apabila mengabaikan kepentingan PP itu sendiri sehingga tercetusnya kepincangan, penyelewengan dan salah laku yang terjadi dalam sesebuah organisasi. Tidak ramai yang mengkaji secara mendalam akan kepentingan serta konsep PP menurut pandangan daripada kaca mata Islam yang boleh dilihat daripada sudut nilai menunaikan janji, amanah, bertanggungjawab serta ketelusan seperti mana yang diperintahkan kepada kita pelaku yang beragama Islam. Perjalanan urusan pentadbiran dalam organisasi diharap dapat berjalan dengan lebih lancar kerana para penyedia perkhidmatan melakukan kerja yang diberikan dengan lebih amanah, bertanggungjawab serta menghasilkan perkhidmatan yang lebih bermutu dan berkualiti mengikut janji yang telah diwar-warkan pada PP mereka. Objektif kajian ini adalah membincangkan teori PP menurut perspektif Islam dengan melihat kepentingannya dalam pengurusan organisasi. Konsep dan kepentingan ini juga dapat dikaitkan dengan nilai-nilai yang terbit di dalam PP itu sendiri. Metodologi kajian yang digunakan adalah kaedah kualitatif melalui kajian perpustakaan. Hasil perbincangan mendapati bahawa PP dalam pandangan Islam perlulah menepati beberapa aspek utama, iaitu maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah (MS), Maṣlaḥah Ammah (MA) dan amar ma‘rūf nahī munkar (AMNM).
The Effect of Work-Life Balance, Job Stress and Job Motivation on Job Satisfaction – A Conceptual Framework.
Authors: Ismail Nor Amira , Abu Seman Shahri , Abdol Ghapar Farha
Published: November 2023

Women employees are vital in any organisation, including the public sector. The primary duty of the public sector is to support citizens by providing public services and products. It indeed signifies the importance of public employees in society. One primary concern regarding the perception of women employees toward job satisfaction during the Work-From-Home (WHM) policy has been debated among researchers. However, very few studies were found to examine public employees' job satisfaction. Thus, it is timely to explore the job satisfaction of public employees, especially women, due to the significant role that public employees play in assuring efficient delivery of public services and products, more particularly during the lockdowns following the Covid-19 pandemic. Assuming role conflicts faced by them, especially when working from home, this study aims to examine the factors that affect women public employees’ job satisfaction during the implementation of the WFH policy in Malaysia. However, problems still prevail which include quality of services and accidents that affect users and the government’s image. The problems are closely related to the employees in respect of their performance in managing their responsibility. Hence, there is great significance to examine factors that influence employee job satisfaction. This paper provides a literature review on the relationship between work-life balance, work stress and job motivation on job satisfaction.
Tourist Behaviors in Lodging – Part One
Authors: Dolasinski Mary Jo , Reynolds Joel , Roberts Chris
Published: November 2023

This series of three reports was developed to discuss tourist behaviors in three key areas of the hospitality industry: lodging, dining, and activities and events. A primary purpose was to provide insights from the user’s perspective, as the majority of content comes from the provider’s point of view. One paper focused on tourist’s behaviors while dining and another focused on tourist’s behaviors in activities and events. This paper focused on tourist’s lodging behaviors. The goal was to provide valuable insights to assist practitioners in better understanding tourist’s behaviors and to develop strategies to provide the best experience possible.
Engaging Hotel Managers Through Managerial Support
Authors: Gordon Susan , Shi Xiaolin
Published: November 2023

The influence of varying levels of organizational support and managerial support on hotel managers’ psychological contract and work engagement was examined through a scenario-based experiment. Findings showed that lower managerial support is more detrimental and thus, recommendations are presented to help organizations foster managerial support of managers.
Level Up Eco-Friendly Hotel Stay: Guest Power Up and Save Energy with Gamification
Authors: Wu Aili , Kang Juhee , Wei Wei , Kwun David J.
Published: November 2023

Hotel businesses endeavor to achieve successful green practices for long-lasting business success. The key issue is to promote consumers’ willingness to participate in such practices. Despite increased environmental awareness among today’s consumers, a relatively large percentage of consumers hesitate to actively engage with green practices because they are unwilling to sacrifice their comforts and convenience for their paid experience. This report introduces a gamification approach to hotels’ green practices through an investigation of how game components motivate guests’ energy-saving participation. This report finds that the energy-saving game can improve hotel guests’ willingness to save energy and even revisit the hotel. This paper offers fruitful suggestions on using gamification to encourage guests’ energy-saving and revisit behaviors.
QUALITATIVE STUDY OF INTERNAL FACTORS AFFECTING ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY IN INDRAMAYU DISTRICT
Authors: Aryanti Mira , Apriliani Purwandyarti , Anggita Intan , Murni Dewi Eka Stia
Published: November 2023

Background: Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy in women aged 11-19 years. Pregnancy at a young age increases the risk for both mother and child. Babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to have low birth weight (LBW) with a risk of long-term effects. Pregnancy and childbirth complications are the causes of death for adolescent mothers aged 15-19 years. The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Indramayu in 2018 there were 61 cases while the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Indramayu in 2018 there were 242 cases. Data on teenage pregnancies at the Puskesmas in the Indramayu District area from January to May 2019 were 36 cases. Puskesmas Margadadi and Puskesmas Plumbon are puskesmas located in the working area of ​​the Indramayu sub-district which is located in the city area, with many cases of teenage pregnancy in urban areas one of the reasons is the large number of junior high and high school schools and equivalent, and many migrants who will continue in the region city. The research objective was to analyze internal factors that could affect teenage pregnancy in Indramayu District, Indramayu Regency

Methods: Qualitative research using in-depth interviews. The sample used was 8 pregnant women aged 11-19 years who met the inclusion criteria and did not meet the exclusion criteria. Research time is November 2019-January 2020.

Results: The factors that influence teenage pregnancy in Indramayu District, Indramayu Regency include biological factors which include desire for sexual intercourse, cognitive factors which include apriori education and teenage marriage.

Conclusion: Internal factors that influence teenage pregnancy in Indramayu District, Indramayu Regency are Biological factors, cognitive factors and adolescent marriage.
Clinical outcomes of prostate artery embolization for management of benign prostate hyperplasia (prostate larger than 100 mL) with or without hematuria
Authors: Kim Soodong
Published: November 2023

Background: In this study, we report 1-year follow-up clinical results of prostate artery embolization (PAE) in patients with glandular hematuria or acute urinary retention caused by a large prostate (over 100 mL).Methods: Twenty-one consecutive patients undergoing PAE from March 2018 to July 2020 were included in this retrospective study. Clinical follow-up was conducted for all patients 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. The outcome measures included the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), peak urinary flow rate (Qmax), post-void residual (PVR), prostate volume, prostate-specific antigen, and complications. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Twenty-one patients with severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with acute urinary retention or prostatic hematuria were enrolled in this study. Technical success rate was 90.5% (19/21), and unilateral PAE was done in 2/21 (9.5%) patients by pelvic vascular obliteration. In all patients, the mean IPSS, QoL score, Qmax, and PVR were significantly improved at 12 months post-PAE. The mean IPSS decreased from 26.1 to 12.1 points (p<0.05), mean QoL score decreased from 4.6 to 2.9 points (p<0.05), mean Qmax increased from 2.1 to 9.4 mL/s (p<0.05), and mean PVR decreased from 300.0 to 70.7 mL (p<0.05). The catheter was successfully removed from 19/21 patients and clinical success rate was 90.5%.Conclusions: PAE was an effective and safe treatment option for patients with BPH and very large prostates (>100 mL) and urinary retention or gross hematuria associated with BPH in men unfit for surgery.
Trisomy 21 screening with αlpha software and the Fetal Medicine Foundation algorithm
Authors: Pistorius L , Cluver C A , Bhorat I , Geerts L
Published: November 2023

Background. Screening for trisomy 21 provides pregnant women with accurate risk information. Different algorithms are used to screen for trisomy 21 in South Africa (SA). The Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) provides software to screen for trisomy 21 in the first trimester by ultrasound or a combination of ultrasound and biochemistry (combined screening), and requires regular and stringent quality control. With αlpha software, first trimester combined screening and screening with biochemistry alone in the first or second trimester are possible. The αlpha screening requires quality control of biochemical tests, but not of ultrasound measurements. Ideally, a screening test should have a high detection and a low screen positive rate. Despite the availability of these screening programmes, only a minority of infants with trisomy 21 are detected prenatally, raising questions about the effectiveness of screening.
Objectives. To determine the screen positive and detection rates of prenatal screening for trisomy 21 in the SA private healthcare system. Methods. Data from the three largest laboratories collected between 2010 and 2015 were linked with genetic tests to assess screen positive and detection rates. Biochemical screening alone with αlpha software (first or second trimester) and combined screening using either FMF or αlpha software were compared.
Results. One-third of an estimated 675 000 pregnancies in private practice in the 6-year study period underwent screening. There were 687 cases of trisomy 21 in 225 021 pregnancies, with only 239 (35%) diagnosed prenatally. The screen positive rates were 11.8% for first trimester biochemistry, 7.6% for second trimester biochemistry, 7.3% for first trimester FMF software ultrasound alone, 3.7% for combined first trimester screening with FMF software, and 3.5% for combined first trimester screening with αlpha software. The detection rates for a 5% false positive rate were 63% for first trimester biochemistry, 69% for second trimester biochemistry, 95% for combined first trimester screening with FMF software and 80% for combined first trimester screening with αlpha software. Detection and confirmation rates were highest with FMF software.
Conclusion. Screening with FMF software has a similar screen positive rate and better detection rate than screening with αlpha software. The low prenatal detection rate of trisomy 21 is mainly due to a low prevalence of screening. More research is needed in the SA setting to explore why screening and confirmatory testing after high-risk results are not performed in many pregnancies.
Approach to the diagnosis and management of snakebite envenomation in South Africa in humans: Special patient groups and surgical aspects.
Authors: Hardcastle T , Engelbrecht A , Lalloo V , Bell C , Toubkin M , Motara F , Kajee M
Published: November 2023

This article explores the management of snakebite to vulnerable patient groups, namely children and pregnant women as well as providing detail on the current best practice when caring for venom ophthalmia and surgical wounds resulting from snakebite. Finally, the optimal free-to-use medical record for accurate documentation of snakebite incidents is provided for use by South African practitioners.
Analysis of CDPK1 targets identifies a trafficking adaptor complex that regulates microneme exocytosis in Toxoplasma
Authors: Chan Alex W , Broncel Malgorzata , Yifrach Eden , Haseley Nicole R , Chakladar Sundeep , Andree Elena , Herneisen Alice L , Shortt Emily , Treeck Moritz , Lourido Sebastian
Published: November 2023

Apicomplexan parasites use Ca2+-regulated exocytosis to secrete essential virulence factors from specialized organelles called micronemes. Ca2+-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) are required for microneme exocytosis; however, the molecular events that regulate trafficking and fusion of micronemes with the plasma membrane remain unresolved. Here, we combine sub-minute resolution phosphoproteomics and bio-orthogonal labeling of kinase substrates in Toxoplasma gondii to identify 163 proteins phosphorylated in a CDPK1-dependent manner. In addition to known regulators of secretion, we identify uncharacterized targets with predicted functions across signaling, gene expression, trafficking, metabolism, and ion homeostasis. One of the CDPK1 targets is a putative HOOK activating adaptor. In other eukaryotes, HOOK homologs form the FHF complex with FTS and FHIP to activate dynein-mediated trafficking of endosomes along microtubules. We show the FHF complex is partially conserved in T. gondii, consisting of HOOK, an FTS homolog, and two parasite-specific proteins (TGGT1_306920 and TGGT1_316650). CDPK1 kinase activity and HOOK are required for the rapid apical trafficking of micronemes as parasites initiate motility. Moreover, parasites lacking HOOK or FTS display impaired microneme protein secretion, leading to a block in the invasion of host cells. Taken together, our work provides a comprehensive catalog of CDPK1 targets and reveals how vesicular trafficking has been tuned to support a parasitic lifestyle.