bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Osteocalcin and Cross-Linked C-Terminal Telopeptide of Type I Collagen in Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Piezocision Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Randomized Split-Mouth Study
Authors: Yıldırım HS , Ateş M , Gün IO , Kuru B , Çakırer B , Kuru L
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Piezocision, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, has been used to accelerate tooth movement’’ is appropriate as a background to the abstract section.

Aim:

The aim of this randomized split-mouth study was to evaluate gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) osteocalcin (OC) and type I collagen cross-linked C-terminal telopeptide (ICTP) levels during canine distalization with and without piezocision acceleration.

Material and Methods:

Fifteen systemically healthy subjects (M:F 7:8, 16.27 ± 1.14 years) requiring extraction of maxillary first premolars before retraction of canines were included in the study. Piezocisions were randomly carried out on one of the maxillary canines while bilateral canines served as controls. Canine distalization was conducted using closed-coil springs applying a force of 150 g/side by using miniscrews as anchorage. GCF sampling was performed from maxillary canine mesial and distal sites at baseline, 1, 7, 14, and 28 days. The GCF levels of OC and ICTP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The rate of tooth movement was evaluated at 2-week intervals.

Results:

The amounts of canine distalization from baseline to 14 and 28 days in the piezocision group were significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05). The GCF OC level of the piezocision group on the tension side and the ICTP level of the same group on the compression side were higher than the respective sides of the control group on day 14 (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

Piezocision was found to be an effective treatment procedure for accelerating canine distalization accompanied by increased levels of OC and ICTP.
Levels and Predictors of Patient Satisfaction during Flexible Bronchoscopy Procedures
Authors: Aljohaney AA
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is a safe and commonly performed procedure in pulmonary medicine. Bronchoscopy literature mainly focusing on technical aspects. However, data on patients satisfaction and bronchoscopy is rare.

Aim:

To evaluate levels and factors affecting patient satisfaction with flexible bronchoscopy (FB).

Subjects and Methods:

This prospective study, conducted between June 2017 and May 2019 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), included all consecutive diagnostic bronchoscopies for adult patients. Patient willingness to return for another bronchoscopy (definitely not, probably not, unsure, probably would, or definitely would) was used as the indicator of satisfaction. Patients ranked their experiences with doctors, nurses, and process of care using a 5-choice scale (poor, fair, good, very good, or excellent).

Results:

A total of 351 patients participated in this study. Overall, patients were highly satisfied with their doctors, nurses, and process of care. However, only 34.1% of patients indicated that they would return for another FB if necessary. Predictors of return for FB were younger age (<65 years), university education, use of midazolam and higher doses of fentanyl >100 mcg, and inpatient setting. Logistic regression demonstrated that younger age (P = 0.005) and inpatient setting (P = 0.02) were significantly linked to willingness to return for bronchoscopy.

Conclusions:

Patient satisfaction with bronchoscopy was lower in our study compared to other studies, despite high ratings of doctors’ and nurses’ skills. Elderly patients and patients with outpatient bronchoscopies were less likely to return and should therefore be approached with extra care. Physicians can improve FB-related patient experiences by decreasing discomfort during bronchoscope insertion and by improving topical anesthesia.
The Efficacy and Results of Medical Treatment in Postoperative Ileus
Authors: Alkan S , Cakir M , Şentürk M , Varman A , Duyan AG
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Postoperative paralytic ileus refers to the disruption of the normal coordinated propulsive motor activity of the gastrointestinal system following surgery. Surgery causes inflammation in the muscle walls of organs with an intestinal lumen that, in turn, leads to a decrease in intestinal motility.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of gastrografin, neostigmine, and their combined administration in patients diagnosed with paralytic ileus in the postoperative period.

Patients and Methods:

One-hundred twelve patients were included from January 2017 and November 2019. The retrospective study is involving prolonged postoperative ileus cases following colorectal surgery. The effect of gastrografin, neostigmine, and gastrografin neostigmine combination was compared retrospectively in the treatment of prolonged ileus after surgery.

Results:

The study covered 112 patients. Gastrografin was administered to 63 patients; neostigmine was administered to 29, while 20 patients received the combination of the two. Data pertaining to the comparison of the two groups revealed that patients in the gastrografin group were discharged earlier than those in the neostigmine group. Further, patients in the combined group had earlier gas and/or stool discharge and were also discharged from the hospital earlier than those in the neostigmine group.

Conclusion:

Gastrografin and combined use of gastrografin and neostigmine are effective and viable methods for postoperative ileus cases. Gastrografin can safely be used in patients with anastomoses.
Two Rare Copy Number Variants Involving Loss of NPHP1, MALL, and MTLN Genes Contribute to Nephronophthisis-Induced Nephropathy Progression in a Family: A Case Report
Authors: Liu CH , Li LJ , Tian M , Cao GH , Zhang SF , Li JT
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is a common pediatric cystic kidney disease, accounting for approximately 10% of end-stage renal failure cases in children. NPHP is primarily diagnosed through the identification of indel mutations and copy number variants (CNVs), and patients carrying NPHP1 mutations usually progress to renal failure at a mean age of 13 years old. However, the association between CNVs containing NPHP1 variations and the progression of NPHP-induced disease remains unclear. Here, we report three NPHP patients in a family. The proband had developed stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) at 9 years old, and her younger brother and older sister had developed renal failure at 8 and 10 years old, respectively. A genetic diagnosis showed that they carried two rare CNVs, including homozygous loss of NPHP1, MALL, ACTR1AP1, MTLN, and LOC100507334. Heterozygous deletions mainly consisted of non-coding RNA genes on both sides of the CNVs. The proband was in stage 4 of CKD while her brother had progressed to renal failure, probably due to more extensive heterozygous deletion of a 67.115 kbp fragment, which included LIMS3-LOC440895, LOC440895, GPAA1P1, ZBTB45P1, and LINC0112 genes. This report demonstrates that larger CNV deletions, including homozygous NPHP1, MALL, and MTLN mutations and heterozygous deletions, presumably accelerate disease progression. Therefore, early genetic diagnosis plays a crucial role in the intervention and prognosis of these patients.
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Macklin Effect: Three Rare Case Reports with Computed Tomography Findings
Authors: Serindere M , Ersen M , Balyemez U
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is defined as free air or gas in the mediastinum that is not associated with an obvious cause such as chest trauma. The SPM results from acutely elevated intra-alveolar pressure: The high-pressure gradient between the distal alveoli and the pulmonary interstitium leads to alveolar rupture. This causes free gas to separate through the peribronchovascular fascial sheaths (interstitial emphysema) into the hilum and then into the mediastinum. Once the gas is in the mediastinum, it can travel up to the cervical soft tissues (even the retroperitoneum) producing subcutaneous emphysema. The Macklin effect appears on thoracic computed tomography (CT) as linear air collections adjacent to bronchovascular sheaths. This case report presents CT findings of SPM due to the Macklin effect in three cases and a brief literature review on this subject.
Perception and Predictors of Spousal Involvement in Antenatal Care by Women Attending Immunization Clinic at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Sodeinde K , Atinge S , Osinaike A , Emejuru J , Omotayo O , Orbih O , Oyedeji O , Oyiogu G
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

The level of spousal involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is not what it should be. This is a concern because a number of preventable maternal and neonatal mortality or morbidity can be attributed to a lack of interest or participation in ANC by their spouses, which usually result in a delay in seeking healthcare and/or delay in reaching a healthcare facility.

Aim:

To assess the degree of spousal involvement in ANC among women accessing care at the Immunization Clinic in Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogun State, Nigeria.

Patients and Methods:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Two hundred and sixty-eight (268) women who attended the antenatal clinic in their last pregnancy participated in the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered in an interview-based manner to each participant. Data were entered and analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22.0).

Results:

There was good spousal involvement (56%) in ANC. Statistically significant associations were found between the age, education level, occupation, and income of the spouses and their involvement (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Spousal involvement in ANC in this study was above average. Measures that can consolidate the identified predictors of good spousal involvement in ANC should be adopted.
Deep Learning Algorithm Aided E-Commerce Logistics Node Layout Optimization Based on Internet of Things Network
Authors: Li Lifeng
Published: May 2023

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, e-commerce has shown a booming trend.  Influenced by e-commerce, people's logistics needs have also increased sharply in recent years.
OBJECTIVES: Research on the node layout and optimization of e-commerce logistics is conducive to improving the scientificity and rationality of logistics node layout, improving logistics distribution efficiency, reducing logistics distribution costs, and better meeting consumers' logistics needs.  However, due to the unreasonable layout of logistics nodes in some areas, it has brought huge logistics cost investment to e-commerce companies, and also laid hidden dangers for the long-term development of e-commerce companies.
METHODS: Based on this, this paper studied the node layout and optimization of e-commerce logistics by using IoT big data and deep learning algorithms, and proposed an improved logistics node layout scheme based on IoT big data and deep learning algorithms. The experimental research was carried out from five aspects: the transportation cost of logistics, the efficiency of logistics distribution, the accuracy of logistics information transmission, the location and traffic conditions of logistics nodes, and the evaluation of the plan by e-commerce enterprises.
RESULTS: The research results showed that the improved logistics node layout scheme can improve the efficiency of logistics distribution by 3.69% and the accuracy of logistics information transmission by 4.34%, and can reduce the logistics transportation cost of e-commerce enterprises.
CONCLUSION: The node locations selected by the improved logistics node layout scheme are more reasonable, and e-commerce companies have higher evaluations of the improved logistics node layout scheme.
Performance Analysis and Research of Knowledge Sharing System for Power Grid Networks
Authors: Zhou Yuzhong , Shi Jiahao , Yang Yuliang , Lin Zhengping
Published: May 2023

Knowledge sharing is a critical aspect of machine learning and knowledge management, which also plays an important role in regulating the power grid networks. Hence, it is important to investigate the performance of knowledge sharing in the power grid networks. Motivated by this, we firstly investigate a typical power grid network with a knowledge sharing node, where the transmit power of users is constrained by the knowledge sharing node. We then measure the system performance by evaluating the system outage probability (OP), where the analytical expression of OP is derived in detail. Finally, we present some simulation and numerical results on the OP for the considered power grid networks with knowledge sharing, in order to verify the proposed studies on the OP. In particular, these results show that the knowledge sharing can help enhance the system OP performance efficiently.
An Extensive Coverage Anoa Distribution Modelling in Sulawesi Using Maximum Entropy
Authors: Jaelani Lalu Muhamad , Benedict  , Ardiani Diah , Tambunan Mangapul Parlindungan , Indrawan Mochamad , Wibowo Andri A.
Published: May 2023

As an endangered species, Anoa (Bubalus depressicornis and Mountain Bubalus quarlesi) inhabiting the Sulawesi island requires proper conservation both in and out of their native habitat. The study of anoa habitat is mainly conducted through field studies based on firsthand observations of anoa appearance, footprints, or excrement or through social surveys from residents who saw it directly. The studies are carried out specifically in a particular area with a relatively narrow. However, in practice, this method has limitations, such as the research location determined based on the possibility of anoa, limited research area, and inefficient use of resources. Therefore, this study aimed to model the potential habitat of anoa in the whole of Sulawesi island. This study was based on physical and environmental independent variables such as DEM, surface slope, LST, NDVI, and access to inland water, as well as in-situ species distribution retrieved from scientific papers and reports. This study discovered the likely anoa distribution on Sulawesi island, both inside and outside of its native habitat. LST is the most important independent variable in determining habitat suitability, accounting for 80% of the total, followed by water (15.3%), NDVI (2.9%), DEM (1.6%), and slope (0.3%).
UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS-based Untargeted Metabolomics of Sida rhombifolia Leaves and Stem Extracts
Authors: Karomah Alfi Hudatul , Rafi Mohamad , Septaningsih Dewi Anggraini , Ilmiawati Auliya , Safitri Utami Dyah , Aminah Nanik Siti , Insanu Muhamad , Rohman Abdul
Published: May 2023

Sida rhombifolia, also known as sidaguri in Indonesia, is a medicinal plant commonly used as a herbal medicine because of its metabolite and biological activities. One of the several factors that affect plant metabolite composition and concentration is the use of plant parts. In this study, the experiment aimed to identify the metabolite profile in the leaves and stem extracts of S. rhombifolia using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS-based untargeted metabolomics. The samples were distinguished by principal component analysis (PCA). Extraction of metabolites was conducted by sonication for approximately 30 min with 70% ethanol as the extraction solvent; 28 metabolites were identified. Seven metabolites were identified only in the leaves, three were identified only in the stems, and 18 other metabolites were identified in both the leaves and stems. These metabolites were categorized as flavonoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, coumarins, phenolic aldehydes, phenolic acids, ecdysteroids, fatty acids, and monoterpene lactones. Based on the classification results, PCA grouped the leaves and stem extracts of S. rhombifolia using the peak area variables of the identified metabolites.
Tanulói aktivitásra épülő módszerek és irodalmi alkotások az érzelmi készségek fejlesztésének szolgálatában
Authors: Csató Anita
Published: May 2023

Az érzelmi készségek fejlesztése a nevelői-oktatói munka során mindig is fontos célki- tűzésként jelent meg. Az iskolában történő fejlesztés jelentősége napjaink felgyorsult technikai fejlődése, társadalmi változásai közepette tovább növekedett. Tanulmányom- ban azt vizsgálom, hogyan járulhatnak hozzá a tanulói aktivitásra épülő módszerek a diákok élményszerző tanulása során az érzelmi készségek fejlődésének támogatásához. Munkám első részében áttekintem azokat a neveléselméleti és tanuláselméleti alapvetéseket, melyeket az érzelmi készségek fejlesztésével kapcsolatban jelentősnek tekinthetünk, majd ezt követően a tanulói aktivitásra építő módszerek kapcsolatát vizsgálom ezekkel a neveléselméleti, tanuláselméleti nézetekkel. Tanulmányom máso- dik felében a tanulási aktivitásra építő módszerek közül a drámajátékok, valamint a kreatívírás-gyakorlatok tanórán történő alkalmazására mutatok be jó gyakorlatokat. A feladatok elsődleges célja az irodalmi szövegekre építő tevékenységen keresztül olyan komplex fejlesztés megvalósítása, melynek központjában a diákok szövegértési készségeinek fejlesztésén túl az érzelmi készségek támogatása is fontos szerepet játszik. A gyakorlatok tantárgyközi jellegűek, az esztétikai és erkölcsi nevelés egyensúlyának jegyében egyaránt megvalósíthatók mind magyar nyelv és irodalom, mind etika- és erkölcstanórákon.
Smart Aquarium Monitoring System Using IoT
Authors: A P Kavya , M G Madhuri , R Likitha , N M Sanjana , D Manisha
Published: May 2023

The automatic system that is coordinated with the smart aquarium monitoring system is Fish aquarium maintenance which is a laborious procedure that must be set up and maintained correctly if you want your pet fish to have a long life. As a result, it's crucial to keep an eye on the aquarium's conditions and raise the micro aquarium tank's water quality. Fish need special circumstances such as an appropriate range of temperature, pH, and oxygen, and they demand the utmost care. To maintain its health, the aquarium where they are maintained needs to have sufficient monitoring settings. Automatic indicators for pH, dissolved oxygen level, and fish feed motor temperature are among the parameters. They are accessible through a database that holds the values generated by the indicators, and we can connect the database to an IoT mobile application we have developed to access them via the mobile device. This lessens the work and mistakes made by people when maintaining an aquarium full of aquatic creatures and avoid odd fish deaths.
PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN PORTUGAL
Authors: Tomé Vera , Desouzart Gustavo
Published: May 2023

Job satisfaction is a complex phenomenon because it is a subjective state of mind. This study evaluates the job satisfaction of physiotherapists working in Portugal for more than 6 months. In a sample of 780 physiotherapists, through the application of an online questionnaire that included questions of individual and professional characterization and related to job satisfaction, it was found that they were moderately satisfied with the profession (67.4%), with a positive correlation relationship between the dimensions of job content satisfaction (r=0.134; p<0.01) and work compensation (r=0.180; p<0.001) with years of service. Lower pay and general practice are associated with lower levels of satisfaction (p<0.001). Physiotherapists who saw three or more clients per hour had lower levels of satisfaction (p<0.001). With this study we can conclude that satisfaction is positively impacted by the relationship with patients and negatively influenced by the perspectives of career progression, remuneration received and the recognition of work by institutions.
The Grammatical Cohesion in Indonesian Paragraph
Authors: Isodarus Praptomo Baryadi
Published: May 2023

The study examines the grammatical unit that becomes the means for each type of grammatical cohesion in Indonesian paragraphs. The object of this study is the grammatical cohesion in a paragraph of Indonesian language. The research problems are the type of grammatical cohesion in Indonesian language paragraph and the grammatical unit that mean to every grammatical cohesion itself. This study uses a theory that is proposed by Halliday and Hassan (1976). The data obtained from the news discourse, exposition discourse, narrative discourse, and procedural discourse found in online and offline media. The data collected using observational method and then to be analyzed using distributional method. The distributional method is applied using substitution technique and marker reading technique. The results of this study state that grammatical cohesion in Indonesian paragraphs consists of reference cohesion, substitution cohesion, ellipsis cohesion, and conjunction cohesion.
Study Literature Review of the Rise of Tax Avoidance Practices
Authors: Hasibuan Raya Puspita Sari , Muda Iskandar , Kesuma Sambas Ade
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out how many companies are trying to avoid taxes. This research was conducted by observing a number of papers, namely by documenting various articles related to tax avoidance and then adapting them according to several categories until finally there were 313 articles that could be used. Initially there were 644 articles, then adapted based on the selection of abstracts and several inappropriate criteria so that the number became 404 articles, and then read again until finally there were 313 articles that could be examined. In this study, the fact is that many companies are trying to avoid taxes, utilizing the services of tax consultants in order to reduce the amount of corporate tax that must be paid. In addition, the company always tries to use a variety of very subtle techniques so that the tax authorities cannot find out, there is a very significant difference in relation to carrying out tax evasion by taking advantage of loopholes in the law compared to carrying out illegal tax evasion and this will certainly lead to new problem for the company. Thus, the urgency of paying taxes will always be supervised and monitored by the government due to certain targets in an effort to increase the realization of tax revenues every year.
Building Block in Digital Tax Administration: Literature Review
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Muda Iskandar , Kusuma Sambas Ade
Published: May 2023

The success of tax administration can be seen from the high awareness of taxpayers and private parties who are responsive to e-filing programs and tax services. The implementation of digital taxation has a positive and beneficial impact on taxpayers and tax officers in the form of effectiveness such as the availability of e-tax services, in accessing which can be done anytime and anywhere. The implementation of digital taxation has a positive and beneficial impact on taxpayers and tax officers in the form of effectiveness such as the availability of e-tax services, in accessing which can be done anytime and anywhere. This study aims to present a literature review on Building Blocks in Tax Administration. The study focuses on the definition of research questions outlining problems, therefore, research questions are formulated, characteristics of respondents, problems solved, results obtained and constraints detected by implementing Building Blocks in Tax Administration. The results obtained by implementing Building Blocks in Tax Administration are as a form of identifying groups of individuals, companies and governments to increase tax compliance and to reduce tax evasion, create models and be able to design models related to increasing taxpayer compliance in paying taxes.
Disability Empowerment in the Perspective of Collaborative Governance in Kampar District
Authors: Anthony Steven , Mujtahid Iqbal Miftakhul , Marta Auradian , Wicaksono Baskoro , Thahir Musa
Published: May 2023

The capacity of local governments to empower persons with disabilities is still limited and not optimal, therefore it requires a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders in the region. Empowerment of individuals and communities with disabilities in Kampar District is not carried out continuously, fragmented, and has not been implemented holistically. In fact, the design of institutions in community empowerment is also unclear so that the disability community does not get their rights. The purpose of this study is to describe the policies carried out by the local government of Kampar Regency in fulfilling the rights of people with disabilities and the impact of these policies from the perspective of collaborative governance. This study uses a qualitative research approach using data collection techniques in the form of interviews and document review. The analysis used in this study adapts to the case study approach, which is to build explanations by collecting information from (many) different sources to then be discussed and analyzed with relevant theories and clear statements. Based on the results of the study, it was found that (1) empowerment from the perspective of participation in disability empowerment is still very minimal, especially the involvement of the private sector in empowering, disability empowerment in Kampar Regency in the perspective of collaborative governance  has not shown optimal results, (2) disability empowerment in Kampar Regency in  the perspective  of collaborative governance  has not shown optimal results, (3) the facilitative leadership aspect has also not shown its role in gathering all parties and potential resources available in empowering people with disabilities.  Therefore, this study recommends the importance for local governments to expand networks, communication, coordination and intensive and sustainable cooperation with various stakeholders, both public and private, to strengthen regional disability programs.
Empowerment of Social Entrepreneurs for Women groups in Cultural Tourism Villages
Authors: Lionanda Gesta
Published: May 2023

Social entrepreneurship can be a solution for community empowerment, especially groups of women in remote villages who still live with the stigma that women do not have the same rights as men, especially in economic development and social empowerment, but this village has great natural and cultural tourism potential. This study aims to decipher, explain and analyze the empowerment of women's groups as social entrepreneurs in Cultural Tourism Villages. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach method where the techniques carried out to obtain data were through In-Depth Interviews, observations and documentation. From this research shows that women's groups can have the same opportunities and capacities as men in family and rural economic development to regions, especially handicraft industries, namely woven crafts, Sasirangan Batik and Bark which developed in line with the inauguration of Liyu Village as a cultural tourism village to the implementation of annual events in the form of Mesiwah Pare Gumboh and Melatu Wini. Then the development of natural potential that is still very natural and interesting, all efforts made through social enterprises create valuable social contributions for the Dayak Deah Community community in the remote Liyu Village.
The Framework of Ethnomathematics Learning Activities Based on Majapahit Culture with STEAM Approach: Utilizing Used Cardboard for Miniature Building Media Development in Enhancing the Students’ Creative Thinking Abilities
Authors:   Postgraduate Department of Primary Education, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia, Hartini Yatik , Dafik Dafik ,   Department of Mathematics Education Postgraduate, Universitas Jember, Indonesia, Prastiti T D ,   Postgraduate Department of Primary Education, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Creative thinking is one of the 21st-century skills that can be developed through learning mathematics. Mathematics learning involves the culture students already know to facilitate students’ understanding. Mojokerto City carries the slogan Spirit of Majapahit, giving the city’s layout a nuance. The concept of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes with a Majapahit nuance can be used as a source of ethnomathematics learning to enhance creative thinking skills. Teaching about two-dimensional shapes can be used as teaching material to improve creative thinking skills. Creative thinking skills are an individual’s ability to find new ways, strategies, ideas, or concepts about how to obtain a solution to a problem. Students’ thinking skills may need to be higher. One reason is that the teaching methods used so far have yet to highlight the concept of two-dimensional shapes related to ethnomathematics. Therefore, this study will apply an ethnomathematics-based learning activity framework based on the Majapahit culture with a STEAM approach by using cardboard to make miniature buildings to improve students’ creative thinking skills. The most suitable approach is STEAM since it integrates five disciplines to enhance further creative thinking skills in solving problems related to two-dimensional and spatial constructions.
Effect of Transformational Leadership, Delegation of Tasks, and Work Motivation on the Performance of the Naval Headquarters Detachment Unit with Organizational Culture as an Intervening Variable
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Rudianto Rudianto , Jasfar Farida ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Santosa Wahyuningsih ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyse effect of transformational leadership, delegation of tasks and work motivation on organizational performance both directly and indirectly by mediating organizational culture in the naval headquarters detachment unit. A leader or head of a part of the organization will be recognized as a leader if he can direct his subordinates towards achieving organizational goals. This study uses a quantitative approach, which is a method that uses a sampling system from a population and uses a structured questionnaire as a data collection tool. The process of distributing the questionnaires was carried out online with the help of social media considering the ongoing covid-19 situation. The results of the study show that transformational leadership, delegation of tasks and work motivation have a positive and significant effect on organizational performance by mediating organizational culture, this research provides guidelines for the naval headquarters detachment unit in an effort to improve organizational performance through the importance of rebuilding organizational culture.
Green Marketing Campaign and Loyalty Customer : A study from Starbucks Makassar Customers
Authors: Aslam Annisa Paramaswary , Parawansa Dian Anggraece Sigit , Putra Muh Al  Fatah Arief
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study to see the effect of the campaigning for green marketing. This research aims to determine the effect of green marketing, service quality on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction as an intervening variable. The method used is a quantitative method with descriptive and causality research types, as well as the SEM-PLS analysis method. The final sample was 224 Starbucks Coffee customers in Makassar City. Based on the results of the study it was concluded that green marketing and service quality have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty either directly or through customer satisfaction as an intervening variable.
Physical Distancing Detection System with Distance Sensor for Covid-19 Prevention
Authors:   Engineering and Technology College, Mettu University, Ethiopia, Tilahun Mihret Estifanos
Published: May 2023

COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic and dangerous of coronavirus disease 2019. It caused by the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 spreads most often when people are physically close. And, it spreads very easily and sustainably through the air, primarily via small droplets or aerosols, as an infected person breaths, coughs, sneezes, sings or speaks. The recommended preventive measures include hand washing, covering one’s mouth when sneezing or coughing, physical distancing, wearing a face mask in public, ventilation and air-filtering, disinfecting surfaces, and monitoring and self-isolation for people exposed or symptomatic. Hence, this paper proposed the architecture of physical distancing detection system with distance sensor which deployed on UAV System with the help of BTS (2G/3G/4G/5G) to enrich the COVID-19 preventive measures, as well as I have also developed a few algorithms for distance sensor (on UAV System) operations which sensing, tagging and disseminating the current distance, position and waiting time of resident’s information, and forwarding schemes to respective infrastructures and suspected residents including the security forces.
Infectious Markers in Blood Donors at the Fixed Blood Collection of the Yamoussoukro Blood Transfusion Center in Côte D’ivoire
Authors:   National Blood Transfusion Center, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Amon R J Boukalo
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Despite the progress made in blood safety, blood transfusion-related infections remain a concern in view of these national statistics. Aim of the Study: To determine the seroprevalence of infectious markers transmissible by blood transfusion in blood donors at the Yamoussoukro Blood Transfusion Center. Method: This is a retrospective study that took place at the Yamoussoukro Blood Transfusion Center. The data were collected from all old and new blood donors deemed suitable for the fixed collection of the year 2020. ELISA tests were used to screen for HIV antibody, HBsAg and HCV antibody; syphilis screening was done using the VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test. Results: All 1160 blood donors of the fixed blood collection in 2020, no positive results for the different blood-borne diseases were recorded. On the other hand, one doubtful result and two unperformed tests were observed for each infectious marker. Conclusions: The seroprevalence of infectious markers in blood donors is very low in fixed collection at the Yamoussoukro Transfusion Center
Flow Channel Modification of PEM Fuel Cells: A Review of Approaches to Enhance Performance and Durability
Authors:   Department of Automobile Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, Kannan V Magesh , Karthikeyan M ,   Department of Automobile Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
Published: May 2023

Fuel cells with proton exchange membranes (PEMs) hold promise as a clean and effective source of energy. For extensive commercialization, there are a number of issues that must be solved. The slow oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) kinetics at the cathode, which restricts cell performance, is one of the major issues. The altering of flow channels has received a lot of attention recently as a means of getting around this restriction. An overview of the numerous flow channel adjustments that have been suggested to improve PEM fuel cell performance is given in this review article. Different flow channel designs, surface finishings, and coatings are some of the variations. Moreover, the impact of flow channel changes on the durability, water management, and mass transportation of PEM fuel cells is explored. Finally, the current status and future directions of flow channel modification research are highlighted.
Insects Community Study at Acacia Mangium Tree That be Attacked by Ceratocystis Fungi
Authors:   Lecturer of Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science, Sriwijaya University, km 32 Indralaya, South Sumatra 30862, Indonesia, Marisa Hanifa
Published: May 2023

Study on insects community that come to of February until mid of March 2022. Sample tree is selected purpossively, based on attacking case. It is located at road side between Muhajirin mosque, Indralaya, to Tanjung Putus kindergarden school building, Indralaya, South Sumatra. Noted 5 species that sucked the solution at tree bark; 1. Melanotis leda. 2. Vespa affinis. 3. Chrysomia megacephala 4. Heterotrigona itama and 5. Sarcophaga sp. Diversity index counting had been done and found the fluctuation week by week from first to fourth: 0.735, 0.780, 0.781, 0.752.M leda, is the one species that looked had new generation at last week study
Copy-Move Forgery Detection Using Texture Features of Hidden Forged Regions
Authors: Saeed Nagham Tharwat , Hamid Raghad Hazim , Ahmed Hasan Maher Ahmed
Published: May 2023

The recent revolution in technology has not only eased our daily activities at work and home but also introduced new threats. In their daily activities, people exchange a lot of files such as text files, images, videos, etc. that can be used for a variety of purposes. One of the most common types of files is images. These kinds of files can be used to socialize people or spread knowledge among communities. Some of the exchanged images are fake or forged which can lead to the spread of misinformation, which is dangerous. This paper tries to suggest a method for image forgery detection that is copy-move-based. This means a part of the image is used to hide or change other parts in the same image. The suggested method divides an image into several blocks. The feature vectors of the blocks are extracted using a modified Gabor filter. The extracted features are, then, reduced using the principal component analysis technique. The next step is to match the blocks and extract similar ones (duplicated blocks). The findings show that the suggested method is efficient compared to other methods in the literature in terms of detection rate and false positive detection. Also, the proposed method detected forged regions of images when having a 60% of compression rate.
Regulated Market Socialism
Authors: Lane David
Published: May 2023

The digital PDF and EPUB versions of Chapters 3 and 16 are available Open Access and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0). Since the world economic crisis of 2007, commentators have pointed to the dangers of a capitalistic system that seems incapable of delivering sustainable growth and well-being. This bold new book offers an exhaustive diagnosis of global capitalism across the world’s nations. David Lane examines the nature and appeal of neoliberal capitalism according to different schools of thought, and he analyses proposals for its reform and replacement from state socialism and social democratic corporatism to self-sustaining networks. Looking ahead to a novel system of economic and political coordination based on a combination of market socialism and state planning, this book offers crucial insights for scholars thinking about alternatives to capitalism.
Knowledge of Farmers towards Improved Tomato Production Practices in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal
Authors: SAHA ANKITA , JAHANARA JAHANARA
Published: May 2023

India is the second largest producer of tomato in the world after China. West Bengal is seventh largest producer of tomato in India. Present study was conducted in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Present study fully relies on the primary data collected by personal interview method using a pre-tested structured interview schedule. majority of the respondents were middle age group, illiterate, majority of the respondents lived in semi-cemented house and most of the respondents were living in extended family with medium annual income and most of them belongs to SC category, medium level of social participation, scientific orientation, risk orientation, mass media exposure. Majority of the respondents had medium level of knowledge and adoption towards improved tomato production. Socio-economic characteristics like age, education, housing pattern, annual income, family type, social participation, scientific orientation, risk orientation, mass media exposure had positive and significant association with the knowledge at 0.05% of the probability. Caste and extension contacts had negative but significant association with the knowledge at 0.05% level.
TATA Motors Limited: A Revolution in Electric Cars - A Case Study
Authors: S. Adlin Jebakumari , Jayanthila Devi A.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The whole world is moving toward environmentally friendly and maintainable alternatives to conservative goods. Electric vehicles are regarded as an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative for transportation. The purpose of the study is to analyze how tata motors became a market leader in the sales and manufacturing of Electric cars.
Design/Methodology/Approach: India has the largest untapped market for electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in the two-wheeler category. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of EVs on the road thanks to the rapid introduction of these vehicles by a number of automakers. The most recent electric car to come out of India is the Tata Nexon EV Max, and it promises to be very affordable. Tata Motors, an Indian automaker that operates in one of the world's largest automotive markets, is compared to Tesla. A survey was used by the author to carry out this study. The effect of has been the focus of the study. Secondary data are gathered for the study from a variety of sources, including TATA motors Ltd. websites, research papers, newspaper articles, and journals.
Findings/Result: This paper has studied a SWOT analysis of Tata Motors Limited. The analysis reveals that TATA Motors has a huge customer base in the Indian market.it is quite popular and about 73% of electric cars on Indian roads belong to TATA Motors Tata Motors is India's third-largest company by market share and the market leader in the EV-Electric Vehicle sector. Tata Motors has been able to steadily expand by introducing new products in the most popular SUV and electric vehicle markets. To meet all of its customers' needs and provide them with the best vehicles, the company plans to launch new products in a variety of car segments using these new products and engine transmissions.
Originality/Value: This paper studies about how tata became a market leader in electric car manufacturing and overall performance in terms of carrying customer satisfaction.
Paper Type: Case Study.
Gestor da Cooperativa e Influência do seu Comportamento Estratégico na Participação Orçamentária, Assimetria Informacional e Folga Orçamentária
Authors: Toigo Leandro Augusto , Lorenzini Lucas Précoma
Published: May 2023

A pesquisa analisou a influência do comportamento estratégico dos gestores da cooperativa, com participação orçamentária, assimetria da informação e folga orçamentária. A pesquisa foi caracterizada como descritiva, do tipo survey e quantitativa, com dados de sessenta e um (61) gestores de cooperativas de crédito do estado do Paraná. Os respondentes foram classificados conforme sua tipologia estratégica com base nos estudos de Miles e Snow (1978) e Conant, Mokwa e Varadarajan (1990), utilizando-se como procedimento de análise a aplicação da ferramenta estatística Análise Multivariada da Variância (MANOVA). Os resultados sugerem diferença de média significativa entre o comportamento defensor e os demais comportamentos no que tange a participação orçamentária, uma diferença de média negativa e significativa entre o comportamento estratégico analítico e o comportamento prospector e reativo no que tange a assimetria informacional, não foram encontrados indícios de diferenças significativas entre os comportamentos estratégicos em relação a variável de folga orçamentária. O conhecimento de como reage os gestores de cada comportamento estratégico no orçamento empresarial pode facilitar a alocação deste em áreas de maior ou menor autonomia, orçamento ou nicho de mercado, possibilitando maior assertividade aos objetivos propostos.
Baserunning
Authors: Roberts Mike , Bishop Tim
Published: May 2023

Smart, aggressive baserunning will change a game, a series, and even a season. It sets the philosophy and mind-set of the coaches, trainers, and players. It becomes instinctual and contagious. It translates to pressure and, most important, wins.

Baserunning is the most complete and authoritative guide on this critical yet often-overlooked offensive skill. You’ll go inside today’s game to learn the techniques and strategies for ruling the basepaths. Discover the secrets to leading off, detecting pick-off attempts, improving first-step speed, avoiding tags, and determining the best counts and situations for success in stealing bases.

But the art of baserunning is more than just speed and swiping bags—it is effortlessly and efficiently rounding the bases, taking the extra base, tagging up, reading defensive positioning, scouting strengths and weakness, forcing errors, and ultimately scoring runs. Only Baserunning covers it all.

With major league advice, skill assessment, the best player and team drills, expert instruction, detailed photo sequences, and proven exercises and routines for speed, agility, and quickness, Baserunning is a must-have for every coach, player, and student of the game.
Youth Baseball Drills
Authors: Caliendo Peter M
Published: May 2023

Coaches know the importance of drills. The cornerstone of most practices, they are essential in developing player skills and team execution. For younger players, however, the best drills go one step further. They engage the player, promote teamwork, and establish a lifelong love of the game.
Basketball for Women
Authors: Lieberman Nancy
Published: May 2023

Arguably the greatest women's basketball player to step onto the court and the first woman to be head coach of a professional men's team, Nancy Lieberman has accomplished it all throughout her career. Her experience is unrivaled, and in Basketball for Women, she's sharing her secrets, insights, and advice with you.

Inside you’ll find comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the game:

-More than 100 drills to fine-tune essential skills, including ball handling, shooting, and rebounding

-Defensive techniques and strategies to shut down any opponent

-The best offensive plays for scoring in any situation

-Tips for getting the most of your practice time

-Exercises and programs for peak physical conditioning

In addition, Basketball for Women takes you inside the huddles, and into the locker room, as Nancy provides advice on developing a winning attitude and becoming a complete team player.

To be your best, learn from the best! With Nancy Lieberman's Basketball for Women, you will master the skills, elevate your play, and reach your potential.
Basketball Shooting
Authors: Hopla Dave
Published: May 2023

NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan put it best: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” With Basketball Shooting as your coach, you can hit the court with confidence in your ability to make any shot from anywhere on the court.

Shooting is an art, and in this special book and DVD package, professional shooting coach Dave Hopla presents the same skills and strategies that have made him one of the world’s most sought-after experts. Covering long-range three-pointers, midrange jumpers, bank shots, and free-throw shots, Coach Hopla pulls from his extensive coaching experience―which includes stops in the NBA and with multiple international squads―to help you master every element of a correct shot. In addition, you’ll learn over 20 drills to help you perfect the techniques you need to hit shots from anywhere.

Before you hit the court for your next game, turn to Basketball Shooting and take your game to new heights.