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Unlocking Potential: Digital Transformation and Decision Support in Automotive Repair - A Case Study
Authors: Natalia Natalia , Hermawan Pri
Published: July 2024

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of digital transformation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) cannot be overstated. CV Karya Makmur, an Indonesian automotive repair shop, stands at the forefront of this change, recognizing the urgent need to incorporate advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into its operations. This transformation is not just about adopting new technologies; it is a comprehensive shift that redefines how the business interacts with customers, optimizes operational processes and improves its overall financial health. The journey of CV Karya Makmur highlights the broader implications of digital transformation in this sector. This case study delves into the multifaceted process of integrating technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance service efficiency, tackle logistical hurdles, and improve access to vital information. Yet, the transition from conventional practices to a digital framework is fraught with obstacles, primarily due to resistance to change. Effective change management, focusing on the human elements of organizational transformation and employee engagement, is pivotal. CV Karya Makmur's experience underscores the critical need for digital systems that promote data-driven decisions, standardize operations, and facilitate better communication. Despite the initial challenges, the potential benefits—increased productivity, reduced operational costs, and a competitive edge in the market—are compelling. This study suggests that considering an organization's unique context and objectives, a tailored digital transformation strategy is essential for leveraging technology to enhance business outcomes in developing countries like Indonesia.
The Strategic Effect of Hedonic and Utilitarian Value in Building Brand Trust and Brand Satisfaction
Authors: Osei Francis , Owusu Joyce Dankwah , Kankam-Kwarteng Collins
Published: July 2024

Customer value, divided into hedonic (emotional) and utilitarian (functional) dimensions, is crucial for competitive advantage, prompting the need for research in diverse contexts. Existing literature highlights the strategic importance of balancing these values to enhance brand trust and satisfaction, yet the cosmetics industry in Ghana remains underexplored. This study gathered data from 200 cosmetic product users in Ghana and used structural equation modelling to analyze the relationships between hedonic and utilitarian values, brand trust, and brand satisfaction. The findings indicate that hedonic values do not significantly affect brand trust or satisfaction, while utilitarian values are key drivers of both. Brand trust positively influences brand satisfaction but does not mediate the relationship between hedonic values and satisfaction. However, brand trust mediates the connection between utilitarian values and satisfaction. These insights are valuable for scientists studying consumer behaviour and for marketers aiming to meet customer expectations more effectively. This study, among the first of its kind in Ghana, underscores the strategic importance of utilitarian values in building brand trust and satisfaction in the cosmetic industry. Limitations include a single geographic focus and industry, suggesting future research should explore other contexts and include variables like brand loyalty and socioeconomic status to enhance understanding.
Navigating Uncharted Territory: A post Covid-19 Exploration of the Resilience of Women Owned Small Businesses in the Wake of the Pandemic
Authors: Donga Gift , Chimucheka Tendai
Published: July 2024

Resilience has long been acknowledged in the literature as a crucial aspect of the entrepreneur's character and personality. Additionally, it is acknowledged as a vital component of the entrepreneurial process that propels businesses to great outcomes. However, to the researchers’ knowledge, there remains limited understanding regarding how women-owned small businesses in South Africa withstand and function during challenging social and economic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. In the post-modern period we live in today, women will inevitably play an important part in business and economic development, and they are eager to become involved and make a difference in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. This research focuses on investigating how resilient South African women entrepreneurs have been in response to the pandemic. Drawing from resilience theory, the study employed a qualitative approach to gather and analyze data from a group of 15 women entrepreneurs based in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, using thematic analysis. The following four themes emerged from the findings; business agility; optimistic outlook; leveraged digital technology; and business networks. This research enhances existing resilience theory by integrating fresh insights gathered from the resilience strategies employed by female entrepreneurs in times of crisis. Results from the study are also expected to contribute to sustaining South African women owned small businesses and empowering their resilience, despite adversities.
Supplementation of Azolla microphylla Flour in Broiler Feed Increases Antibody Titers against Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease
Authors: Ermawati Ratna , Sirat Muhammad Mirandy Pratama , Hartono Madi , Fathul Farida , Hanafi Riyan , Fauzi Teo Achmad
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the level of protection provided by supplementation of Azolla microphylla flour in broiler feed against the antibody titers profile of Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease. The research was conducted over two months (July-August 2021) at the broiler unit of the Integrated Field Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung. The experimental design was a Completely Randomized Design with four treatments and five replications. Each replication consisted of five Cobb CP707 strain broilers, resulting in 100 broilers. Azolla microphylla flour supplementation in the feed was administered at different doses: P0=100% commercial feed (control); P1=97.5% commercial feed + 2.5% Azolla microphylla flour; P2=95% commercial feed + 5% Azolla microphylla flour; P3=92.5% commercial feed + 7.5% Azolla microphylla flour. Serum samples were collected from 30-day-old broilers, with one sample taken from each replication, totalling 20 samples. The samples were analyzed for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease antibody titers at AGRILab Vaksindo Laboratory using the Hemagglutination Inhibition test. Each treatment's antibody titer data for Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease were tabulated and presented in histograms to facilitate descriptive analysis. Antibody titers (log2 X) of Avian Influenza 4.00±0.71 and Newcastle Disease 4.60±2.07 from P2 were included in the protection level based on the WOAH Standard. The study concluded that supplementing 5% Azolla microphylla flour in broiler feed increases the antibody titers against Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease to protective levels.
Revealing Interaction Dynamics: Multi-Level Visual Exploration of User Strategies with an Interactive Digital Environment
Authors: Yu Peilin , Nordman Aida , Koc-Januchta Marta , Schönborn Konrad , Besançon Lonni , Vrotsou Katerina
Published: July 2024

We present a visual analytics approach for multi-level visual exploration of users' interaction strategies in an interactive digital environment. The use of interactive touchscreen exhibits in informal learning environments, such as museums and science centers, often incorporate frameworks that classify learning processes, such as Bloom’s taxonomy, to achieve better user engagement and knowledge transfer. To analyze user behavior within these digital environments, interaction logs are recorded to capture diverse exploration strategies. However, analysis of such logs is challenging, especially in terms of coupling interactions and cognitive learning processes, and existing work within learning and educational contexts remains limited. To address these gaps, we develop a visual analytics approach for analyzing interaction logs that supports exploration at the individual user level and multi-user comparison. The approach utilizes algorithmic methods to identify similarities in users' interactions and reveal their exploration strategies. We motivate and illustrate our approach through an application scenario, using event sequences derived from interaction log data in an experimental study conducted with science center visitors from diverse backgrounds and demographics. The study involves 14 users completing tasks of increasing complexity, designed to stimulate different levels of cognitive learning processes. We implement our approach in an interactive visual analytics prototype system, named VISID, and together with domain experts, discover a set of task-solving exploration strategies, such as "cascading" and "nested-loop", which reflect different levels of learning processes from Bloom's taxonomy. Finally, we discuss the generalizability and scalability of the presented system and the need for further research with data acquired in the wild.
Acute Stress Alters Behavioral and Neural Mechanisms of Self-Controlled Decision-Making
Authors: Stein Jasmin , Kirschbaum Clemens , Korb Franziska , Goschke Thomas , Zwosta Katharina
Published: July 2024

Successfully exerting self-control is an important prerequisite for adaptive decision-making in daily life. The experience of acute and chronic stress might, however, negatively affect our ability to align behavior with personally valued long-term goals. In this fMRI study, we examined the effects of experimentally induced acute stress and biomarkers of chronic stress on neural and behavioral substrates of self-controlled decision-making in a large sample (N = 175). We showed that the experience of an acute stressor increased the impact of anticipated short-term action consequences on behavioral decisions. Moreover, acute stress was associated with increased modulation of neural activation in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex by anticipated action short- and long-term consequences. However, acute stress was not associated with participants' overall self-control performance. More work is needed to investigate the boundary conditions of stress effects on self-control and the feasibility of investigating neural mechanisms of self-control in the laboratory.
Evaluating Training-Related Changes in Profiles of Recovery Experiences
Authors: Peuckmann Lisa , Friese Malte , Reis Dorota
Published: July 2024

Recovery from work–a multifaceted construct comprising detachment, relaxation, mastery, and control– is essential for maintaining well-being. Hence, it is crucial to investigate whether training programs could successfully promote recovery experiences. Due to the multifaceted nature of the construct, research and practitioners would benefit from a person-centered approach focusing on how people use different combinations (i.e., profiles) of recovery experiences to evaluate training effects comprehensively. However, researchers to date have focused on variable-centered approaches focusing on associations of variables that are assumed to be universal across individuals and have yet to examine whether (membership in) profiles of recovery experiences change systematically due to training. Based on data from a randomized controlled trial (N = 393) aimed at improving recovery in daily life, the current study investigated whether individuals transitioned from one recovery profile to another and whether such transitions were related to changes in well-being-related outcomes (i.e., sleep quality and stress). We found that recovery experience profiles changed in structure from the pre- to the post-intervention measurement occasion and that the majority of participants transitioned to a profile with improved recovery experiences. This was particularly the case for the treatment group. Adaptive transition paths rather than transition paths reflecting a staying tendency or a deterioration were partly associated with improvements in sleep quality and perceived stress.
Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Duct To Mucosa Pancreaticojejunostomy After 100 Consecutive Whipple’s Surgery
Authors: Khatiwada Sagar , Thakur Binay , Sun Zhengqing , Shrestha Shashank , Kharel Ashish , Tiwari Manoj , Bhattarai Shachee , Adhikari Mahesh Mani
Published: July 2024

Background: Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains a concerning complication following pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ). Its incidence can be as high as 20%, with identified risk factors including soft gland texture, small main pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter, pancreatic pathology, and significant intraoperative blood loss. Our primary objective is to determine the incidence of POPF and assess its associated risk factors by consistently applying a uniform surgical technique and utilizing uniform suturing materials.
Methods: Our study included patients who underwent PJ following pancreaticoduodenectomy at our center using a consistent duct-to-mucosa technique and the same suturing material, PDS 5-0. Data from 100 consecutive patients were collected and entered into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 26) for analysis of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF).
Results: Among the 100 patients, the incidence of clinically relevant POPF was 5%. Factors such as gland texture and main pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter did not demonstrate any statistically significant correlation with POPF, however the frequency of POPF was notably high in cases with an MPD diameter of less than 3 mm. Mortality following clinically relevant POPF was substantial, reaching 4%, and this association was statistically significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: POPF represents a severe complication associated with statistically significant mortality. Employing a uniform standard duct-to-mucosa anastomotic technique along with consistent use of suturing material is imperative to mitigate bias and minimize the risk of POPF.
Pattern of Clinical Presentation, Staging and Surgical Treatment of Lung cancer in 250 Consecutive Patients.
Authors: Tiwari Manoj , Thakur Binay , Shun Zhenqing , Khatiwada Sagar , Shrestha Shashank , Kharel Ashish , Adhikari Mahesh Mani , Bhattarai Sachee
Published: July 2024

Introduction: GLOBOCAN 2022 showed lung cancer to be leading cancer in Nepal accounting for about 11% (2431) of all new cancer cases and about 15% (2207) of all cancer deaths. We reviewed the pattern, clinical presentation, stage and multimodality treatment of lung cancer results in Nepal.
Methods: Two hundred fifty consecutive patients with clinical stages of I-IIIA, who were considered for lung resectional surgery were studied. Bronchoscopy and Computed Tomography were used for diagnosis and staging.
Results: Surgery alone was done in 36% cases, rest of the patients (64%) underwent multimodality approach. Lobectomy, bilobectomy, pneumonectomy, sub lobar resection and sleeve resection were done in 85.6%, 4%, 6.4%, 2% and 2% respectively. Final histology revealed squamous cell carcinoma, adeno carcinoma, and others in 72.4%, 18.4%, 9.2% respectively. Final pathological report showed stage I, II, and III in 14.8%, 30% and 55.2% cases. Thirty-day mortality was observed in 1.6% of cases. Air leak was most common post operative complication (8.4%).
Conclusion: Squamous cell carcinoma still remains the commonest pathological variant of lung cancer in Nepal. Lobectomy remains the most commonly performed surgical procedure
Post-intubation tracheal injury during esophagectomy
Authors: Adhikari Mahesh Mani , Thakur Binay , Shun Zhenqing , Khatiwada Sagar , Shrestha Shashank , Kharel Ashish , Bhattarai Sachee
Published: July 2024

Post-intubation tracheal injuries are rare complications with serious consequences. Several factors increase the risk of tracheal injuries which may be attributed to patient, or procedure related. Majority of the tracheal injuries are managed surgically, however, role of less invasive and conservative treatment are also emerging.
Case: we report a case of an elderly lady who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma. She developed significant surgical emphysema within hours after surgery and massive air leak through underwater seal chest drainage tube. She was taken for emergency re-exploration. On table bronchoscopy confirmed 5 cm longitudinal tear of membranous part of cervical and upper thoracic trachea. Thoracoscopic repair along with transcervical-transtracheal repair of membranous wall of trachea and a tracheostomy was performed. She made significant recovery with few complications which were managed successfully.
Comparative Study among Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency and Count Vectorizer towards K Nearest Neighbor and Decision Tree Classifiers for Text Dataset
Authors: Deo Tula Kanta , Deshmukh Rajesh Keshavrao , Sharma Gajendra
Published: July 2024

Background: Text classification techniques are increasingly important with the exponential growth of textual data on the internet. Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) and Count Vectorizer(CV) are commonly used methods for feature extraction. TF-IDF assigning weights to terms based on their frequency. CV simply counts the occurrences of terms. The performance of CV as well as TF-IDF are evaluated and compared with KNN and DT  classifiers across text datasets.
Methodology: The investigation begins with preprocessing. The feature vectors are created using both TF-IDF and CV. Feature vectors are passed into the KNN and DT classifiers at in training stage. Experiments are executed the usage of Kaggle's public database Ukraine 10K tweets sentiment_analysis dataset and the Womens ecommerce clothing reviews dataset.
Findings: The average of precision, recall, f1 score and accuracy of KNN with TF-IDF were  84.5%, 87%, 83%, 87% respectively and KNN with CV were 83.5%, 87%, 83.5%, 87% respectively. Similarly, average of precision, recall, f1 score and accuracy of DT with TF-IDF were 89%, 89%, 89%, 89% respectively and DT with CV were 89%, 89.5%, 89.5%, 89.5% respectively. The results obtained in this research is consistent with previous similar research result.
Conclusions: The performance of TF-IDF is almost similar as CV for a particular dataset and a particular classifier in this study.
Novelty: The experiment performed using these classifiers and feature extraction methods on the datasets is a novelty and contribution of this research.
Comparison of Design Requirements for Non-Anchored and Anchored Sheet Piles as Retaining Wall in a Basement
Authors: Wardani Mila K , Utami Gati Sri , Syafiarti Arintha I D , Lestari Laras L
Published: July 2024

The construction of a 9-meter deep basement on clay soil with a soft consistency necessitates the use of a sheet pile for soil retention. Selected due to the soft soil conditions and a high groundwater level at the site, the sheet pile effectively addresses these challenges. The design calculations for the sheet pile, based on the Terzaghi concept, incorporated both active and passive earth pressures determined using the Rankine method. Analysis revealed a lateral force of 19,624 t/m² at a depth of 9 meters. The resulting design specifies a 10-meter embedded concrete pile without anchors, requiring a total sheet pile length of 19 meters. The chosen sheet pile type is W-600 A-1000. Alternatively, with anchors, the design calls for a 4-meter depth using type W-325A-1000 concrete sheet pile, with one anchor installed at a depth of 3 meters. The anchor's tensile strength is 5.46 tonnes, resisting a force of 113.817 Tm with a diameter of 5 cm. Modelling analysis showed that unanchored sheet piles have a safety factor of 0.770 and exhibit lateral deformation of 0.00803 meters. Conversely, the addition of anchors enhances the safety factor to 1.146 and increases lateral deformation to 0.0195 meters, indicating that anchors significantly improve safety and reduce deformation.
Arkansas
Authors: Bounds Steve
Published: July 2024

This article examines changes in educational funding for fiscal year 2023 in the state of Arkansas in the United States. In 2023 the state was ranked 47th in education attainment, 37th in per- pupil spending for public K-12 schools and had the 5th highest poverty rate in the United States. The state legislature passed a minimum starting teacher salary of $50,000 for the 2023–2024 school year, up from $34,900. The legislation also provided an increase of $2,000 to teachers who were already making $50,000 or more. This increase in teacher salaries is estimated to cost the state $180 million each year. The legislature also increased the foundation funding amount per pupil by $205 and increased most categorical funds by roughly two percent. Arkansas uses a productivity funding model as its method of funding higher education but only increased higher education funding by 1.5%. The Arkansas LEARNS Act created a voucher system whereby any student who is eligible to enroll in a public school can receive funding to attend a private school or be homeschooled. This system will be fully implemented in three years enabling any student to be eligible for funds. The state spends approximately 31% of its budget on P-12 education and 15% on higher education.
Hawaii
Authors: Mendiola Brenda
Published: July 2024

Hawaii is starting a new budget biennium that begins in 2023 and ends in 2025. The state board of education also developed a new strategic plan for the period that begins in 2023 and ends in 2029. Teacher shortages, decreased enrollment, a budget shortfall, the recent Maui fire, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are presenting challenges to Hawaii’s education budget.
Idaho
Authors: Webber Clay
Published: July 2024

This article is an update on public school finance in the state of Idaho. The article includes updated information regarding the following topics: funding priorities for P–12, changes to the funding formula for P–12, pressing state issues affecting P–12, and exclusive to P–12, what are the alternatives to traditional public schools offered by your state and what does the trend in funding look like for these alternatives. As of 2022, the state of Idaho maintains the lowest per pupil expenditure (PPE) in the nation, ranking 51st when including the District of Columbia. Idaho’s PPE was $8,376 in 2021, which comes in at 58% of the national average of $14,360. The average Idaho teacher’s salary is $51,817 which ranks 45th in the nation. Idaho also ranks last in K–12 education support staff average earnings at $25,830. However, in 2021 the state of Idaho interestingly ranked 17th in student achievement according to The National Assessment of Educational Progress ( Staff, 2021 ). The major funding priorities for the state of Idaho related to education are as follows: funding the Career Ladder, full-day kindergarten, teacher compensation, literacy initiative, and the opportunity scholarship. A couple of pressing state issues for Idaho include the teacher shortage and the public-school funding formula.
Tennessee
Authors: Hyder Zachary J. , Driscoll Lisa G.
Published: July 2024

On May 16, 2023, Tennessee governor Bill Lee signed the FY24 Appropriations Act, providing $56.2 billion in total funds. State revenues contributed 30.5 billion. The budget includes unbudgeted state revenue collections and unspent appropriations from the previous year, a trend which has allowed substantial increases year over year. In August 2024 actual state revenue collections were $39 million below forecasted, indicating a slowdown.
Arizona
Authors: Martínez Davíd G. , Bennett Patrick D. , Epps Lauren G. , Hulett Caroline B.
Published: July 2024

The State of Arizona had a change in governorship, which has now shifted priorities. State policymakers continue to advocate for school choice and the state’s ESA program, while the new governor attempts to repeal the omnibus mandate. This manuscript provides an overview of the legislation related to P-20 funding, including Arizona’s funding priorities for P-12 and/or higher education, changes to the school funding formula, and the major human resources management initiatives funded through the new governor’s budget and several house and senate bills.
Lipoma em membro pélvico de gato
Authors: Duarte Oksana , Corrêa Kuci Cristina , Giusti Schran Roberta
Published: July 2024

Lipomas are benign masses primarily composed of adipocytes and are common in dogs, their occurrence in cats being less reported. Despite being generally considered harmless, lipomas can cause symptoms related to mechanical restriction or discomfort in patients. This study presents a case report of a lipoma in a cat, where the diagnosis was confirmed by cytology and histopathology. Surgery was indicated as treatment, with the application of Evans blue for lymphatic identification of the mass. Although lipomas are usually benign in nature, their occurrence and the involvement of specific cellular subtypes in their development are discussed in this report, emphasizing the need for a better understanding of cellular composition and biological activities in lipoma tissues in felines, highlighting the importance of the complete surgical excision described by us, and the need for further research on the cellular composition of lipomas in cats.
Prototype of Household Water Quality Monitoring System by Utilizing Internet of Things
Authors: Irawan Etwin Hendri , Nurchim  , Wijiyanto
Published: July 2024

This research aims to develop a household water quality monitoring system using the Internet of Things (IoT) by monitoring water quality parameters such as pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), turbidity, and temperature in real time. The prototyping method in the development of this system allows continuous interaction between developers and users to meet the needs of the system. Data is collected through literature studies and observations to support system development. The results of this study are that every 1 minute, the sensor data is sent to the server, and then the sensor data will be displayed on the web platform; if the sensor data value is not at the predetermined value limit according to Permenkes number 2 of 2023, the displayed value will be red. The data collected by the sensor is sent to the server built with Node.js and stored in the PostgreSQL database. The monitoring results will also be displayed on a 20x4 I2C LCD. The system successfully monitors water quality parameters in real time, with results displayed on a web platform that is easily accessible to users. The implementation of IoT technology in this system provides an innovative solution for increasing public awareness of the importance of clean water quality. With this system, it is expected to create a healthier and safer household environment for families.
Sobornost as a non-sociological category
Authors: Shmerlina Irina A.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the reconstruction of the concept “conciliarity” (“sobornost”) and is motivated by its incorrect, in the author’s opinion, use in modern sociological literature. Having put forward the understanding of sobornost as a transcendent / socially loaded category as the main dilemma, the author gives an ambiguous solution to it. It is shown that the concept of sobornost, the appearance of which in Russian religious philosophy and, more broadly, Russian culture, is traditionally associated with the name of A. S. Khomyakov, is deeply rooted in the religious-mystical experience of the latter and requires careful handling. Sobornost, in its authentic understanding, is the divine grace that descended upon the meeting of believers and mystically transformed it. This concept belongs to the theological picture of the world; bringing it into sociological analysis is incorrect, and its use in socio-political discourse is unwholesome, since it sets false guidelines and values. At the same time, the vulgarization of the notion of “sobornost” present in many works can be explained not only by a superficial and / or tendentious reading, but also by the inherent deep ambivalence of this concept, the obvious gaps between its authentic content and latent mental constructs embedded in it and analytically revealed by a certain research perspective. “Sobornost” was born as a social, in its basic intuitions, category, and in its historical development it returns to these intuitions. The presence of a certain connection between the deeply mystical authentic content of “conciliarity” and its social projections, as well as its subsequent sociologically inevitable secularization, turns the concept under consideration into an extremely curious object of terminological analysis.
Investment attractiveness of the Russian Arctic through the prism of international cooperation and development of transport corridors
Authors: Strelnikova Irina
Published: July 2024

The Russian Arctic has numerous resources, infrastructure facilities that are important for international relations, and therefore is potentially very attractive to investors. Nevertheless, there are a number of objective reasons hindering its development, which require international cooperation, investment and updating of the regulatory framework for the process of foreign investments inflow into the region, with an emphasis on its specifics. The purpose of the article is to study the attractiveness and investment potential of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF) in the new geopolitical realities, to identify the most promising areas of foreign investments. It is concluded that the Arctic can offer resources and opportunities for development and cooperation. It is open for investment, and the Russian government is trying to implement as many projects as possible, including those in which the BRICS countries participate, that will contribute to the development of this region. One of the key areas of foreign investments application is the zone of development of the transport and logistics potential of the Arctic through transport corridors, which will simultaneously lead to infrastructural connectivity of the entire Eurasian continent and will promote cooperation in the Eurasian arena of the CIS countries.
The potential of Cilembu sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) as a growth medium for Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Authors: Nuswantoro Ari , Rahayu Merda Sri , Fatayati Imma , Syopingi Syopingi , Maretalinia Maretalinia
Published: July 2024

The media aims to store, reproduce, and identify bacteria but has disadvantages such as being expensive, containing chemicals, and being easily damaged due to contamination. Therefore we need an alternative media that can overcome these limitations. Cilembu sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, L.) is a natural ingredient that is easy to obtain and contains sufficient nutrients so it has the potential to be used as a basic ingredient for growth media. The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of Cilembu sweet potato flour as an alternative medium for the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria with a quasi-experimental design. Cilembu sweet potato flour is obtained by cleaning, chopping, drying in the oven, crushing with a blender, and sifting the tubers to obtain fairly fine flour. The flour was dissolved in agar and then inoculated with S. aureus and E. coli, each with 16 replications. The results showed that the average number of S. aureus colonies was 119.12 CFU (169.2 CFU in control) while E. coli was 160.56 CFU (221.2 CFU in control). The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a difference in the number of S. aureus colonies on alternative media and NA (p = 0.006 ≤ 0.05), but there was no difference between the number of E. coli colonies on alternative media and NA (p = 0.057 > 0.05). Finally, there was a difference in the number of S. aureus and E. coli colonies on alternative media (p = 0.04 ≤ 0.05). The nutritional composition shows that Cilembu sweet potato flour has more potential to replace NA as a growth medium for E. coli than for S. aureus.
The Relationship of Dietary Pattern and Sarcopenia in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Kedang Veronika Merika , Syauqy Ahmad , Margawati Ani
Published: July 2024

Diet plays an important role in managing mass, and muscle strength and preventing diseases related to malnutrition. A dietary pattern that contains several nutrients has a role in improving muscle performance and reducing the incidence of sarcopenia. This study aims to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of sarcopenia in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on 150 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged 40 years or older. Multivariate logistic regression tests were conducted to measure the effect of adherence to each dietary pattern on the possibility of sarcopenia. Three dietary patterns were identified through analysis of major components. After adjusting for confounding variables, subjects with healthy dietary patterns on the highest tertile had a lower odds ratio for developing sarcopenia (OR 0.584; 95% CI 0.070-4.865; p=0.000). In contrast, adherence to unhealthy dietary patterns was not associated with sarcopenia (OR 1.508; 95% CI 0.305-7.452; p=0.612).  Similarly, adherence to a mixed dietary pattern did not affect the likelihood of sarcopenia (OR 1.297; 95% Cl 0.341-4.931; P=0.704). This study shows that adherence to a healthy dietary pattern is associated with a lower chance of developing sarcopenia in people with type II diabetes mellitus.
Comparison of Mortality Transition in China and India, 1950–2021
Authors: Chaurasia Aalok
Published: July 2024

This paper compares mortality transition in China and India in the period 1950–2021, highlighting similarities and differences. Mortality transition has been inconsistent in both countries, but differences remain. In China, the transition has been spread evenly across the age range, while in India, it has primarily been confined to younger ages, being markedly slow in ages 35–90. This difference in the older ages appears to explain the main difference between the respective mortality transition in the two countries. To address its ongoing mortality transition, the paper concludes, India needs to reinvigorate its health-care delivery system to meet the health care needs of the old people. The paper also emphasises using geometric mean of the age-specific probabilities of death as an appropriate measure to analyse mortality transition.
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Authors: Housecat Minerva
Published: July 2024

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Den Einstieg in den Rechtsextremismus verhindern
Authors: Grimm Rebekka , Meixner Judith , Müller Lisa , Pannemann Malte , Wiechmann Peer
Published: July 2024

Wie lässt sich das Abgleiten junger Menschen in den Rechtsextremismus verhindern? Der Ansatz der aufsuchenden Distanzierungsarbeit zielt auf die Sensibilisierung für potenzielle Einstiegsgefährdungen und Handlungssicherheit im Umgang mit starken Vorurteilen ab. Dieses hochaktuelle Grundlagenwerk beschreibt Distanzierungsarbeit als pädagogische Querschnittsaufgabe, analysiert diskriminierendes Verhalten und leitet zur Initiierung von Distanzierungsprozessen an. So wird die Planung strategischer Maßnahmen bei verhärteter Menschenfeindlichkeit ermöglicht. Praktische Kompetenzen werden mithilfe eines Methodenkoffers vermittelt.
Clinician Perspectives of Gene Therapy as a Treatment Option for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Authors: Cope Heidi , Fischer Ryan , Heslop Emma , McNiff Megan , Johnson Alexandra , Camino Eric , Denger Brian , Armstrong Niki , Thakrar Sejal , Bateman-House Alison , Beaverson Katherine L. , Woollacott Ione O.C. , Phillips Dawn , Fernandez Vivian , Ganot Annie , Donisa-Dreghici Roxana , Mansfield Carol , Peay Holly
Published: July 2024

Background:

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive, life-limiting, neuromuscular disorder. Clinicians play an important role in informing families about therapy options, including approved gene therapies and clinical trials of unapproved therapies.

Objective:

This study aimed to understand the perspectives of clinicians about gene therapy for DMD, which has not previously been studied.

Methods:

We conducted interviews with specialist clinicians treating patients with DMD in the United States ( n = 8) and United Kingdom ( n = 8). Interviews were completed in 2022, before any approved gene therapies, to gain insight into barriers and facilitators to implementing gene therapy and educational needs of clinicians.

Results:

Most respondents expressed cautious optimism about gene therapy. Responses varied regarding potential benefits with most expecting delayed progression and duration of benefit (1 year to lifelong). Concern about anticipated risks also varied; types of anticipated risks included immunological reactions, liver toxicity, and cardiac or renal dysfunction. Clinicians generally, but not uniformly, understood that gene therapy for DMD would not be curative. Most reported needing demonstrable clinical benefit to justify treatment-related risks.

Conclusions:

Our data demonstrate variability in knowledge and attitudes about gene therapy among clinicians who follow patients with DMD. As our knowledge base about DMD gene therapy grows, clinician education is vital to ensuring that accurate information is communicated to patients and families.
The Organizational Culture on Accounting Information Systems Quality and Implications on The Quality of Information
Authors: Susilawati Christine Dwi Karya , Thiodora Veranica
Published: July 2024

Abstract
A strong organizational culture is widely recognized and is often cited as the reason for the success of the organization, and vice versa, a weak organizational culture can cause problems for the organization. PT Frisian Flag Indonesia is one of the companies that is quite successful in Indonesia, and this success can be achieved because of the harmony between companies that have well socialized the organizational culture to their employees. The objectives to be achieved in this study were to determine the effect of organizational culture on the quality of the accounting information system and to determine the effect of the quality of the accounting information system on the quality of information at PT Frisian Flag Indonesia. The method used is Causal Explanatory, which identifies the causal relationship of various variables and phenomena that exist. The result of the research is that there is a partial influence of organizational culture variables on the quality of the accounting information system of PT Frisian Flag Indonesia Bandung branch with a t value of 5,909 with a significance level of 0,000 and there is a significant influence between the variables of the quality of accounting information systems partially on the quality of PT Frisian information. Flag of Indonesia Bandung branch with t value of 10,888 with a significance level of 0,000
Abstrak
Budaya organisasi yang kuat diakui secara luas dan sering disebut-sebut sebagai alasan keberhasilan organisasi, begitu pula sebaliknya, budaya organisasi yang lemah dapat menimbulkan permasalahan bagi organisasi. PT Frisian Flag Indonesia merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang cukup sukses di Indonesia, dan keberhasilan tersebut dapat diraih karena adanya keharmonisan antar perusahaan yang telah mensosialisasikan dengan baik budaya organisasi kepada karyawannya. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi terhadap kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi terhadap kualitas informasi pada PT Frisian Flag Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah Causal Explanatory, yaitu mengidentifikasi hubungan sebab akibat dari berbagai variabel dan fenomena yang ada. Hasil penelitian terdapat pengaruh secara parsial variabel budaya organisasi terhadap kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi PT Frisian Flag Indonesia cabang Bandung dengan nilai t sebesar 5,909 dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,000 dan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel budaya organisasi terhadap kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi PT Frisian Flag Indonesia cabang Bandung dengan nilai t sebesar 5,909 dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,000. variabel kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi secara parsial terhadap kualitas informasi PT Frisian. Bendera Indonesia Cabang Bandung dengan nilai t hitung sebesar 10,888 dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,000.
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Published: July 2024

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Published: July 2024

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