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A participatory assessment of gender activities in raising the most dominant village poultry species in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors: Sule AG , Abdu PA , Balami AG
Published: September 2023

An interactive semi-structured interview and sessions of participatory ranking exercises were conducted among three groups of poultry farmers from Gongoro, Jalam and Kutaru communities in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Following a general introduction, farmers were asked to list and rank by population the most common poultry species being raised in their respective communities. They also participated in listing and ranking the extent of gender involvement in raising the predominant poultry species identified in their respective communities. Village chicken was ranked as the predominant species reared in all three communities. Women were significantly more involved in some checklist activities in raising village chickens than men (Chi-square = 24.102; p-value <0.0001). The study highlights the possibility of using participatory approaches to identify the predominant poultry species farmers rear in their communities, to prioritize it in programs aimed at improving poultry health; to recognize and effectively utilize the roles played by men and women to promote village poultry farming.
Sanggenon C alleviates palmitic acid-induced insulin resistance in HepG2 cells via AMPK pathway
Authors: Shou Lan , Zhou Lingling , Hu Jinhua , Zhu Qianru , Luo Hong
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the potential role of sanggenon C alleviating in insulin resistance.Methods: HepG2 cell line was incubated with increasing concentrations of sanggenon C at 1, 5, 10, 15 or 20 μM for 4 h. to induce cytotoxicity, and then further incubated with 100 μM palmitic acid to induce insulin resistance. HepG2 cells without sanggenon C and palmitic acid treatment servered as control group. Glucose uptake was determined by measuring 2-NBDG (2-deoxy-2-[(7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-4-yl)-amino]-D-glucose) fluorescence intensity using a microplate reader. Oil Red O staining was used to assess intracellular lipid accumulation, while oxidative stress was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results: Palmitic acid significantly decreased glucose uptake and increased intracellular lipid accumulation in HepG2 (p < 0.01), while sanggenon C enhanced t glucose uptake and lowered lipid accumulation in insulin-resistant HepG2 (p < 0.01). Sanggenon C significantly attenuated palmitic acidinduced increase in p-insulin receptor substrate 1 (p-IRS1), as well as decrease in p-AKT and p-FOXO1 (p < 0.01). Palmitic acid also induced oxidative stress in HepG2 through the up-regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as the down-regulation of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px). However, sanggenon C reduced ROS and MDA levels (p < 0.05), and enhanced SOD and GSH-Px in insulin-resistant HepG2 (p < 0.05). However, sanggenon C significantly increased p-AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK) levels and p-ACC (acetyl-CoA carboxylase) in insulin-resistant HepG2 (p < 0.01).Conclusion: Sanggenon C lowers oxidative stress and ameliorates lipid accumulation thereby alleviating palmitic acid-induced insulin-resistant HepG2 cells via activation of AMPK pathway, thus suggesting that it is a potential strategy for overcoming insulin resistance.
Clinical significance of peroxiredoxin 2 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and its role in cell proliferation and apoptosis in vitro,/i>
Authors: Zheng Wujun , Bao Bing
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the expression of peroxiredoxin 2 (PRDX2) and its clinical significance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and its effect on the proliferation and apoptosis of ESCC cells.Methods: The expression of PRDX2 in clinical tissues (120 samples of tumor tissues compared to 20 samples of non-tumor tissues) was determined. The tissues were divided into high-expression group (n = 56) or low-expression group (n = 64) based on the level of PRDX2. Association between PRDX2 expression and clinicopathological features of patients was further analyzed. In vitro, si-NC and si- PRDX2 were transfected into ECA-109 cells, respectively, to determine the influences of PRDX2 on the function of ESCC cells. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to determine the different expressions of PRDX2 in the clinical tissues.Results: The results from qRT-PCR indicated that PRDX2 was upregulated in ESCC tissues compared to normal control. Correlation between the expression of PRDX2 and clinical pathological data revealed that the expression of PRDX2 showed correlation with tumor differentiation, size, and clinical tumor node metastasis (TNM) stage. Modulation of PRDX2 expression by transfecting si-PRDX2 in ESCC cell lines demonstrated effective regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Specifically, it was observed that cell proliferation decreased, while cell apoptosis was increased.Conclusion: Peroxiredoxin 2 is a novel factor that plays a significant role in ESCC progression, and constitutes a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for ESCC.
Sensing and quantification of gatifloxacin in real wastewater effluents using solid-contact ion-selective membranes
Authors: Abdel-Gawad Sherif A , Alamri Mubarak A
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To determine gatifloxacin hydrochloride (GTF) levels in real wastewater effluents.Methods: In the last few years, the application of membrane-sensitive electrodes in the analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) has become a topic of paramount importance. Two ionselective electrodes (ISEs) were fabricated using phosphotungstic acid (PTA) and sodium tetraphenylborate (TPB) as ion combining principles, for selective cum sensitive determination of gatifloxacin hydrochloride (GTF) in factory wastewater effluents. The membranes were successfully fabricated, and their performance was optimized. A validation scheme that followed IUPAC guidelines was implemented in the application of the sensors for sensitive determination of gatifloxacin hydrochloride.Results: The fabricated membranes quantified the studied drug in a concentration range of 1 – 104 μM, with GTF-PTA and GTF-TPB electrodes showing gradients of 56.6 ± 0.40 and 57.8 ± 0.50 mV/decade, respectively. The fabricated sensors showed excellent working criteria in a pH range of one to five. A validation scheme was applied to the proposed method with respect to accuracy, robustness, and ruggedness. The suggested analytical procedure was effectively used for sensitive quantification of GTF in bulk form and in actual industrial water effluents.Conclusion: The proposed method has been efficiently applied for the determination of GTF in wastewater samples without any sample pretreatment.
Clinical effect of platelet-rich fibrin in combination with narrow-band ultraviolet B treatment in patients with small area deep burn wounds
Authors: Yang Jianhua , Li Xue , Liu Hao , Zhao Xiaodan
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the influence of the combined use of platelet-rich fibrin and narrow-band UV B (NB-UVB) treatment on small-area deep burn wounds in patients.Methods: A total of 86 patients with small area deep burn wounds were assigned to control and study groups (n = 43/group). The control patients received routine drugs in combination with NB-UVB, while the study group was administered a combination of platelet-rich fibrin and NB-UVB therapy. Clinical efficacy indices were.Results: In the study group, the pre and post-treatment serum levels of TNF-α were 222.75 ± 4.86 and 65.42 ± 5.33 ng/L, while those in control group were 221.45 ± 6.84 and 114.68 ± 2.53 ng/L, respectively. The study group serum concentrations of IL-8 at pre- and post-treatment were 120.75 ± 4.53 ng/L and 45.39 ± 8.26 ng/L, while the control group values were 122.38 ± 2.65 and 79.52 ± 2.34 ng/L, respectively. After treatment, the serum levels of TNF-α and IL-8 were significantly down-regulated in both groups, relative to pre-treatment values, with lower levels in the study group (p < 0.001). Wound healing time and frequency of dressing change in the study group were 20.6 ± 3.6 days and 7.1 ± 2.5 times, respectively, which were significantly lower than the corresponding control group values of 40.3 ± 10.7 days and 20.5 ± 5.6 times (p < 0.001). There was a significantly higher incidence of scars in the control group than in study group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Combined use of platelet-rich fibrin and NB-UVB in the treatment of small area deep burn wounds lowers the serum levels of inflammatory factors. However, the combined therapy should be subjected to further clinical trials prior to application in clinical practice.
Efficacy of erythropoietin combined with tranexamic acid in reducing perioperative blood loss and blood transfusion rate in elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures
Authors: Zhao Dongyang , Chen Jin , Xu Zhigang , Tao Liqing , Jiang Hualiang , Cui Wei
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of exogenous recombined human erythropoietin (rhEPO), combined with tranexamic acid (TXA) and administered by different routes, in the treatment of elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures.Methods: 252 elderly patients in Suzhou Xiangcheng People's Hospital were randomly divided into groups (A, B and C), with 84 patients in each group. All the patients were given rhEPO and iron sucrose, followed by TXA which was administered via topical injection at the fracture site in Group A, via intravenous infusion in Group B, and via topical injection combined with intravenous infusion in Group C. The perioperative actual total blood loss, occult blood loss, hematocrit (HCT), platelet count (PLT), hemoglobin (Hb), and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were assessed. Also evaluated were prothrombin time (PT), fibrinogen (FIB), blood transfusion rate and incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs. The results were then compared among the three groups.Results: Perioperative total blood loss and occult blood loss as well as the blood transfusion rate were lowest in Group C, followed by Group B and then Group A. The differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The HCT and Hb levels were highest in Group C, followed by Group B and then Group A (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Multi-modal administration of drugs (rhEPO combined with topical injection and intravenous infusion of TXA) is effective in treating elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures. The strategy efficiently reduces perioperative blood loss and blood transfusion rate, and also improves relevant blood biochemical indicators.
Effect of the combination of trastuzumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin in the treatment of uterine serous carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yu Xiaochuan , Ma Siyu , Wang Huali
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To systematically review the efficacy of paclitaxel-carboplatin versus trastuzumab in combination with paclitaxel/carboplatin for the treatment of uterine serous carcinoma (USC) with high Her2/neu expression, in order to obtain an evidence-based reference for clinical treatment.Methods: Publications were obtained from China Knowledge Network (CNKI), VIP database (VIP), Wanfang database, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The retrieval period was from the establishment of database to May 2022, and the efficacy of paclitaxel-carboplatin combination with trastuzumab (study group) versus paclitaxel-carboplatin (control group) for the treatment of Her2/neu high-expressing USC was collected. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data, and evaluated the quality of evidence of included studies. RevMan 5.3 statistical software was used for meta-analysis. Outcomes included overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), and adverse events.Results: Meta-analysis showed that the study group had significantly longer OS than control group (p = 0.004), and PFS of study group was significantly longer than that of control group (p < 0.0001). In terms of ORR, there was no difference between the two groups (p = 0.42). However, in terms of total and high-risk adverse events, the number of patients with adverse events in study group was higher than in control group (p = 0.05), (p = 0.0001).Conclusion: Paclitaxel-carboplatin combination with trastuzumab significantly prolongs OS and PFS in USC patients with high Her2/neu expression, but it may increase the incidence of adverse events.
Antioxidant potentials of five flavonoids compounds isolated from Varthemia iphionoids
Authors: Zerargui Fatima , Saffidine Karima , Guemmaz Thoraya , Laroui Haifaa , Trabsa Hayat , Baghiani Abderrahmane , Khanouf Seddik , Zarga Muza H Abu
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activity of some flavonoids isolated from Varthemia iphionoids aqueous methanol extract.Methods: A portion (330 g) of the aqueous methanol extract of Varthemia iphionoids was adsorbed onto 200 g of S silica gel (70 - 230 mesh) and then loaded onto a column of S silica gel (70 - 230 mesh, 100 g). The column was packed with chloroform and eluted with chloroform-methanol mixtures of increasing polarity. Column chromatography purification (silica gel, 400 mesh) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) or recrystallization yielded 5 compounds subsequently identified by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectroscopy (MS).Results: The antioxidant activities of five identified flavonoids: Kumatakillin (1), Penduletin (2), Jeceidine (3), 6-Methoxy isokaemfride (4), and 3,3’-Di-O-methyl quercetin (5) were determined. The results indicated that compound 3 exhibited the best scavenging activity against DPPH radical and H2O2 comparable to that of quercetin as standard. All compounds had the ability to prevent the oxidation of β- carotene. In anti-hemolytic assay, the five compounds gave HT50 higher than vitamin C. The best protection activity of erythrocytes membrane was recorded with compound 2 (HT50 = 60.14 ± 0.72 min). Moreover, all compounds had significantly increased blood clotting time, and among them, compounds 1, 2, and 3 exhibited significantly increased thrombolytic activity compared to the control (***p < 0.001).Conclusion: These results indicate that Varthemia iphionoids has good antioxidant activities but further studies on the plant extract are required.
Ulotne obrazy słowem malowane. Tłumaczenia jueju Tang Yinga 唐英 (1682–1756) autorstwa studentów trzeciego roku sinologii Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego
Authors: Macioszek Amelia
Published: September 2023

This article aims at introducing Tang Ying (1682–1756), who is better known as the manager of the Jingdezhen manufacture than as a poet. Some of his short and expressive poems known in Chinese literature under the name of jueju 絕句 were translated by my students during our classical Chinese club sessions. Each translation is different not only because of the fact that each poem is different, but also because each of the students has his/her unique way of looking at the poems and understanding them. Poetry translation is one of the hardest tasks, as it requires not only knowledge of the language from which it is being translated, but also a unique skill in grasping a poem’s essence. Even though little is known about where and how jueju developed, the dominant theories speculate that they have their source during the Tang dynasty. They are known for their brevity and their poignant nature, which enchanted not only professional poets, but also “laymen” in this regard such as Tang Ying.
Prawne aspekty wykorzystania dalekowschodnich sztuk walki w sytuacji przekroczenia granic obrony koniecznej w polskim prawie karnym
Authors: Kloskowski Karol
Published: September 2023

The author attempts to analyze the statutory countertype of absolute self-defence from Article 25 of the Polish Penal Code, the Act of June 6, 1997, taking into account the legal aspects of the use of martial arts skills when exceeding the borders of self-defence. He draws attention to the formation of positive values through exercises in which a trained student, using principles derived from the tradition of Far Eastern martial arts, does not seek confrontation with an unlawful, direct, and real attack, but tries to alleviate the situation before using his/her self-defence techniques. He points out that reacting in self-defence, for example, using one’s training, is not an obligation of the attacked person; it is his/her right, which is a natural right and one of the subjective human rights. This is illustrated by the legal Latin maxim that clearly states: “It is lawful to repel force with force.” This presents martial-arts practitioners as people who, through their skills, are obliged to protect life or health in the face of a threat to their own and to that of their loved ones, as well as to that of all people they can help using such a means of self-defence.
Pakistan – w kierunku triady jądrowej
Authors: Zarychta Stanisław
Published: September 2023

Pakistan’s political history since independence has been marked by periods of political, military, and economic instability. The Kashmir conflict remains a major point of contention between Pakistan and India. Therefore, Pakistan’s main reason for building nuclear weapons was as a deterrent against Indian conventional forces and a desire to gain a leading role in the Islamic world.

The assessment of Pakistan’s nuclear potential is very difficult due to limited information and lack of transparency on the part of military circles. While all nuclear-weapon states generally aim to lower their capabilities, Pakistan, on the contrary, is developing its nuclear capabilities and is currently projected to have around 165 nuclear warheads. Pakistan’s nuclear policy is to have a full spectrum of nuclear weapons from tactical nuclear weapons to strategic ballistic missiles.

The main task of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is deterrence. Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine is intended firstly to deter India from aggression against Pakistan and secondly to prevent India from being victorious in the event of war. The basis of the doctrine of the Pakistani armed forces is the current concept of offensive defense, which assumes conducting a counterattack, the purpose of which will be to transfer a possible armed conflict to the enemy’s territory.
Social and political contexts of religious conversion in Sidaama, Ethiopia, 1891-1974
Authors: Egeland Dr. Erik
Published: September 2023

This article discusses religious conversion in Sidaama, Ethiopia, 1891-1974. The Sidaama area is in Southern Ethiopia, southeast of Lake Hawassa and northeast of Lake Abaya in the Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Most of the population belongs to the ethnic group Sidaama, speakers of the Cushitic language Sidaamu Afoo. The region became incorporated into the Ethiopian Empire during the twentieth century. The article will first provide a historical overview of religious change in the area. Next, the paper will present theoretical approaches to religious conversion. The article's main content focuses on the interreligious encounter between the indigenous Sidaama religion and varieties of christianity. The paper will discuss how the interreligious encounter initiated a process of conversion to Christianity. The conversion process occurred at the intersection between indigenous Sidaama converts and various forms of Christianity and was influenced by internal social tensions and inequalities in Sidaama.
Fostering Student Spirituality through Eschatological Understanding in the Frame of Christian Education
Authors: Nababan Damayanti
Published: September 2023

The lives of the younger generation continue to be attacked by the spirit of an increasingly secular and immoral era, and especially students. This study aims to provide an eschatological picture that boils down to ethical and moral values required to foster student spirituality. This study used a quantitative approach with instruments in the form of a questionnaire. Respondents were students of a state religious institute in the Sumatra region, with a sample size of 100 people being utilized. The data was analyzed using simple linear regression. From field tests, it was found that understanding values in eschatology affects students' spirituality by 74.3%, while 25.7% is influenced by other factors. The Apostle Paul's eschatology influenced his ethical actions and he was obedient to God, living according to God's will, living a life pleasing to God, and doing holy things with the hope of living forever with God in His eternal Kingdom. Spirituality, is a multifaceted quality involving a deep search for answers to life’s “big questions” and of course the end-times and eschatology are the greatest issue for Christians and critical aspects to learn about if spirituality is to be enhanced in students.
The pastor as the primary teacher in the church: The meaning and expectations of pastoral ministry within the mainline denominations
Authors: Hove Dr Rabson
Published: September 2023

A pastor is widely viewed as a shepherd and a Christian leader. Pastors have complex roles stemming from a complex calling; pastoral practice is multidimensional and not easily defined. The contemporary use of the term "pastor" denotes different kinds of religious roles in church leadership. In mainline denominations a pastor is generally viewed as an ordained minister designated for the ministry of the word and administering sacraments. The pastor has many pastoral roles including church leadership, pastoral care, the preaching of the word. It is argued in this article that the key role of the pastor is that of a teacher who empowers the lay leadership and church members in general through his/her various pastoral roles. In Southern African languages such as Shona use the term mufundisi while in Ndebele and Zulu use the umufundisi referring to a pastor. This is most appropriate because mufundisi/umufundisi means an ordained minister who is regarded as a teacher, equipper of people and leader of all sections of the church. The article begins by discussing the general processes and procedures of pastoral calling in the mainline denominations. It draws its central point of the pastor being a teacher from the very accurate way in which the pastor is viewed and defined as a mufundisi in the above-mentioned African languages, as well as from the role of Jesus as a teacher. The article then discusses the nature of the pastor as a teacher and the expectations of this role in pastoral ministry from a southern African context.
Undergraduate Students’ Perception of Using Extensive Reading Strategy in Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Octavianti Zelvia Dina , Retnaningdyah Pratiwi , Munir Ahmad
Published: September 2023

Objective: Reading is one of the most essential skills in learning, especially in English learning. Technological sophistication that is developing rapidly in the 21st century requires students to be literate in order to be able to compete in critical thinking and receive the latest information. The program suitable for the conditions of students in this century is extensive reading, which offers reading for pleasure according to the level of students' abilities. Method: The type of approach used in this research is qualitative. Only fifteen undergraduate students have received an extensive reading course in the fifth semester to obtain optimal results. In collecting data using two instruments, namely questionnaires and interviews. Results:  The results shown in this research are that most undergraduate students have positive perceptions after receiving extensive reading course program activities, one of which is the addition of vocabulary that affects their reading motivation. Novelty: The results of this research encourage future researchers to dig up information about the effectiveness of using extensive reading in increasing vocabulary acquisition.
Elevating Pedagogical Outcomes: A Study on the Efficacy of State Islamic Religious Universities Management in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Prasetyo Muhammad Anggung Manumanoso , Mank Minhajul Abidin , Putra Anjas Baik , Luqman Faizal
Published: September 2023

Objective: This research aims to examine the efficacy of higher education administration in quality control of Islamic university lecturers in Aceh. Method: The study employs a qualitative paradigm, with data gathered through observation, interview findings, and documentation. Informants include campus policymakers (rectors, deans, and department heads) and numerous students who are users. Results:  Quality planning outcomes are provided through research under the institution's vision, purpose, and objectives. Planning, revision, and verification are used to carry out the program. Its substance encourages attempts to strengthen educational quality control but does not specify the desired results. Quality control management for lecturers is controlled by each component (faculties and departments) using formal and written references. The projected consequences of senior policy managers being able to design an integrity-based university governance model based on enhancing organizational values, norms, laws, management, and organizational structures. Novelty: Quality control model novelty consists of five stages, namely (1) control principles, (2) quality implementation, (3) professionalism development, (4) evaluation monitoring, and (5) collaboration strategy.
On the Suicide Exclusion in Japanese Life Insurance
Authors:   The Korean-Japanese Economics & Management Association, Toshiaki Yasui
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study examined suicide risk associated with life insurance in Japan. As paying insurance against the risk of suicide may lead to suicide, we present countermeasures.
Research design, data, and methodology: This study examines why suicide is exempt and why insurance pays for suicides by reviewing the literature.
Results: The study indicates that to prevent suicide, suicide should be completely exempt from liability for corporate insurance in which the company is a policyholder.
Implications: Life Insurers in Japan do not distinguish between cases in which the policyholder is a company or household. In the future, it will be necessary to distinguish between suicide treatment and life insurance.
A Case Study on POSCO ESG Management: System and Performance
Authors:   The Korean-Japanese Economics & Management Association, Kim Dong-Chul , Kim Jung-Won
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study is based on the awareness that ESG management is a key factor in realizing sustainability in corporate management at a time when it is formed as a new order at the global level and is a key criterion for judging the sustainability of investment in companies or businesses in Korea. Management/policy implications were derived through research on POSCO’s ESG management philosophy, institutions, and practices, which are implementing ESG management.
Research design, data, and methodology: POSCO’s ESG management case, which is distinct from the declarative ESG management promotion case that can be represented by ESG washing, is analyzed as a good case of POSCO’s ‘citizen company’ that conceptualizes ‘citizen company’ by continuously improving customer value and brand value by creating economic value. The main data used in the case analysis were analyzed and organized focusing on the contents and data discussed and published on the POSCO website and various media reports, as well as internal announcements of “Corporate Citizen POSCO’s ESG Management.”
Results: As a major result of the case analysis, the significance of start-up citizens presented as ESG identity in terms of institution and the ESG management strategy system to implement it were confirmed. In terms of implementation performance, the environment reviewed achievements such as responding to climate change, improving the air environment, innovating eco-friendly products, and resourcing by-products, focusing on ESG core issues. Society examined the performance of major ESG activities related to customers, employees, suppliers, and communities, focusing on stakeholders. The governance structure confirmed major achievements, focusing on ESG committee for ESG implementation, corporate citizenship advisory meetings, and ethical management. The analysis of POSCO’s financial performance analyzed sales, gross profit, operating profit, net profit, and EBITDA from 2018 to 2022 in consideration of the 2018 declaration of corporate citizenship and the enactment of the POSCO Corporate Citizenship Charter in 2019.
Implications: The main implications of the study were the importance of ESG management strategies linked to corporate overall management strategies, the pursuit of a balance between economic performance and ESG performance, the formation of a board of directors to strengthen governance, the importance of active communication and significance of ESG management in the steel industry as global competition intensifies.
The Effect of Trust in the CEO of Medical Institution on Management Performance: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Organizational Effectiveness
Authors:   The Korean-Japanese Economics & Management Association, Lee Jeong-Won , Song Kyoung-Jin
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between trust in medical institution CEO’s and management performance and to verify the mediating effect of organizational effectiveness. Through this, we would like to find ways to improve the management performance of medical institutions.
Research design, data, and methodology: A survey was conducted on employees of medical institutions located in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do. A total of 334 valid questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS programs. The hypothesis on the relationship between trust in the CEO, management performance, and organizational effectiveness was verified.
Results: As a result of the analysis, it was found that trust in the CEO affects organizational effectiveness and management performance. Organizational effectiveness was found to have an effect on management performance. Job satisfaction was found to have an effect on organizational commitment. On the other hand, trust in the CEO did not affect management performance, so the full mediating effect of organizational effectiveness was verified.
Implications: This study verified the mediating effect of organizational effectiveness in the relationship between trust in medical institution CEO’s and management performance, and it was found that organizational effect had a complete mediating effect. Therefore, it is necessary to come up with measures to improve organizational effectiveness and management performance by improving trust in the CEO of medical institutions.
Hyper-parameter tuning for support vector machine using an improved cat swarm optimization algorithm
Authors: Abdulraheem Silifat Adaramaja , Aliyu Salisu , Abdullahi Fatima Binta
Published: September 2023

Support vector machine (SVM) is a supervised machine learning algorithm for classification and regression problems. SVM performs better when combined with other classifiers or optimized with an optimization algorithm. The SVM parameters such as kernel and penalty have good performance on the classification accuracy. Recently, a lot of evolutionary optimization algorithms were used for optimizing the SVM. In this paper, an Improved Cat Swarm Optimization (ICSO) was proposed for optimizing the parameters of SVM with the aim of enhancing its performance. CSOs have the problem of a low convergence rate and are easily trapped in local optima. To address this problem, a new parameter was added to the velocity for the tracing mode and the Opposition-Based Learning (OBL) technique was used to modify the CSO algorithm (ICSO-SVM). A new parameter was introduced to guide the cats’ positions to the local and global best positions in the velocity tracing mode of the CSO algorithm. The proposed algorithm was verified using 15 datasets from the University of California Irvine (UCI) data repository and also six different performance metrics were used. The experimental results clearly indicate that the proposed method performs better than the other state-of-the-art methods.
Review of Design and Production of the Injection Moulding Machine
Authors: Ajala M. O.
Published: September 2023

Plastics are being employed for both light and heavy items in industrial settings more and more often. Plastic daily objects like bottle caps, remote control casings, needles, and more are created using injection molding equipment, along with large goods like automotive body panels. During the molding process, a liquid or flexible raw material is shaped using a rigid structure known as a mold. This technique originally became popular during the Second World War as the need for mass-produced items increased. It is now extensively utilized across various industries. This study examined the role of plastic molding machines in the design and production of these devices. To correctly examine the corpus of knowledge about the design and production of plastic molding machines, this was done by comparing and assessing already published, widely available works, beginning with early innovations and continuing with more recent advancements. The study's objective was met. Despite rising efforts to design and construct more modern machines that are economical and compact, it was noticed that the bulk of early injection molding machines were large. The injector molding machine has the potential for further improvement and local manufacture, according to the study's conclusions.
Implementasi Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Tahfidz Al-Quran Berbasis Adab
Authors: Oumo Jainudin , Supraha Wido , Al Kattani Abdul Hayyie
Published: September 2023

The management of the Imam Syafi'i Qur'an Islamic Boarding School continues to strive and contribute to improving education, especially in the field of tahfidz Al-Qur'an and adab, with the aim of increasing the level of instruction. To achieve research objectives, namely planning, organizing, motivation, control, and assessment. In order to realize the quality of the Al-Qur'an tahfidz program which means having good morals and a broad scientific outlook, good program implementation is very much needed in Islamic boarding schools. Descriptive qualitative method used in this study. Data collection techniques include observation, documentation, and interviews as well as replication studies. In this regard, the researcher intends to conduct a more in-depth study of school-based management at the Imam Syafi'I Alor Qur'an Islamic Boarding School, NTT, with the aim of conducting studies and improving standards. Instructions from the community and the government, in this case the Ministry of Religion of the Province of NTT, continues to plan the management of the Imam Syafi'i Qur'an Islamic Boarding School starting with cooperation in infrastructure development, security, order and discipline, as well as the recruitment of teachers to cadres of teaching staff who will oversee the school.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran bagi Guru SD di Kecamatan Keritang
Authors: Mardiah Mardiah , Napratilora Martina , Liana Dina , Devianti Rika , Masriani Masriani , Munawaroh Faridatul , Lisa Hendro
Published: September 2023

The aim of this devotion is to help Elementary School Teachers in desaining and making interesting learning media tomake teaching and learning process run well because the students have motivation to follow the lteaching and learning process at the class. But in reality, many teachers did not use media whenthey teach their students. Some teachers still use media in teaching process but only fictures and multipurposes media.because of pictures is always used by the teachers it makes the media is not interesting for the students and they do not have high motivation to follow the teaching and learning process. To solve the problem, the writers do devotion for the Elementary schools in desaigning and making learnng media to get students’ interesting teaching and learning process. After getting this workshop the teachers can make and use some teaching and learning media like slide power point witch use teachers’ picture and sound to make clear material.
Website sebagai Sarana Promosi dan Akreditasi pada Rumah Sakit Mahyuzahra di Kecamatan Inderalaya Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors: Caroline Caroline , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Suprapto Bhakti Yudho , Dwijayanti Suci
Published: September 2023

Website is a necessity in today's modern world because with a website all needs regarding information, registration, knowledge and others can be fulfilled. Mahyuzahra Hospital as one of the hospitals in Inderalaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra also needs a website as a means of introducing/promoting and also efficiency in its daily operations. This need is also in line with the accreditation problems faced by hospitals. So the needs and benefits of the website are needed. The website was designed and created based on the results of discussions and input from Mahyuzahra Hospital. After the upload is complete, training is also carried out for officers who are authorized to manage the website and its operations. The training was carried out using the face-to-face method and experimenting with inputting news, pictures, doctor's names, facilities and others.
Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah Guna Meningkatkan Kreativitas Siswa
Authors: Reswari Bulqis Banawati , Rosita Alfi Tri , Ramadhanti Arini Ika , Alfan Mochamad
Published: September 2023

creativity of students in making scientific papers which incidentally is an important skill in training logical reasoning and is a demand in today's digital era. Training and development of scientific work can be achieved through periodic and active student learning activities. This service activity aims to train students at MAN 2 Jember, especially in class XI IPS 2 to write scientific papers so that they are able to produce scientific work in accordance with the correct writing rules. The stages carried out during the dedication process started with socialization activities, training in writing works, and assistance in writing works for MAN 2 Jember students, especially in class XI IPS 2. All students in class XI IPS 2 MAN 2 Jember were very enthusiastic in participating in the service activities this community and is able to produce scientific papers with guidance at the training stage of writing scientific papers. The follow-up plan for this service program is to write scientific papers in the form of articles.
Tujuan Hidup sebagai Tujuan Pendidikan: Telaah Term-Term dalam Al-Quran Tentang Tujuan Hidup sebagai Tujuan Pendidikan
Authors: Darsyah Syukron , Hitami Munzir , Alwizar Alwizar
Published: September 2023

The purpose of education is inseparable from the purpose of human life. Education is only a tool used by humans to maintain the continuation of their lives both as individuals and as members of society. This research is library research. Data were obtained from two sources, namely (1) primary sources (documents, notes and direct relics of events or eyewitness accounts), and (2) secondary sources (encyclopedia articles and research reviews). The data analysis technique uses the thematic interpretation method which is divided into several interconnected stages. This research focuses on discussing the terms of educational material contained in the verses of the Koran including Al Hasanah, Sa'id, Takwa, Salam and Mardhotillah or Ridwanullah. This study tries to explore the meanings through the interpretations of the scholars and relates to current educational theories thematically. Islam and science are like two sides of a coin which are interrelated and cannot be separated. The results of the study show that there is a relationship between the terms of educational material contained in the Al-Quran and Islamic education and affect the purpose of human life in social life and the pleasure of Allah SWT.
Tawaran Solusi Al-Qur’an dalam Menyelesaikan Konflik di tengah Masyarakat Pluralis
Authors: Solehodin Solehodin , Hasyim Muh. Fathoni
Published: September 2023

Indonesia is a country that has many ethnicities, tribes, languages, and cultures. So that this diversity makes Indonesia must be extra in maintaining harmony, spreading conflicts, and being able to appreciate one culture with another. One of the things that can be done is to instill awareness by referring to and making the text of the holy book of Muslims (the Qur'an) the foundation of a religious society. This article is library research, with the Qur'an as a primary source. Compiled based on descriptive methods and applying the theory of munasabat al-ayat (verse relations). From the point of view of the Qur'an, it can be understood that the life of a plural society has existed for a long time, and it is a natural nature (sunnatullah) that should be understood by humans. In addition, in the implementation of the Indonesian context, there are solutions offered by the Qur'an in creating a pluralist society of various elements. The First concept is Shura (dialogical). The second concept is Islah (peace). These two concepts can be applied to the life of a plural Indonesian society to spread conflicts and disputes, both in religion, tribalism, and certain social cultures.
Peran Pendidikan Ekonomi Syariah terhadap Pembangunan Karakter Bangsa
Authors: Rahmani Zikri , Hijran Muhamad , Oktariani Dini
Published: September 2023

The Sharia economy is a solution and alternative for the world economy. This is due to the weakness of the existing economic system in the world that has been implemented. The development of the Syari'ah economy is increasingly showing positive changes with the emergence of Islamic financial institutions, sharia-based businesses as well as training and education that discusses the Sharia Economy. Sharia Economic Education must be introduced to the wider community, this is because it has an impact on human values ​​and behavior in fulfilling their life needs in accordance with Islamic law. The purpose of this research is to look at the role of sharia economic education in the development of national character. The analysis in this study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach which is descriptive qualitative through library research.
Blockchain as a Reinforcement for Traceability of Indonesian Halal Food Information through the Value Chain Analysis Framework
Authors: Mahsun Moch , Putra Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso , Asnawi Nur , Djalaluddin Ahmad , Hasib Nur
Published: September 2023

This research is to offer the use of blockchain for the traceability of information about halal food as a form of developing a traceability system that ensures and maintains the quality of halal food and drinks in Indonesia. This research departs from the rampant counterfeiting of products, which also continues to increase, especially in relation to food and beverages. This causes huge losses from an economic standpoint, both for companies and producers, has an impact on the country's economy, and erodes consumer confidence due to unclear information, especially regarding confusing halal traceability. This research is a literature review developed through the Value Chain Analysis Framework. A value chain analysis framework that supports blockchain in reminding companies to focus on development that will help achieve the Indonesian halal industry supply chain in accordance with government standards engaged in the Indonesian halal industry. This study develops the concept of a halal value chain that strengthens the role of blockchain technology and pays attention to the finances in each block needed by the supply chain.
Akad Inden dalam Praktik Jual Beli Perspektif Ekonomi, Sosial dan Syariah
Authors: Beddu Muhammad Juni , Aslina Neri , Addieningrum Fithri Mehdini , Eravia Diana
Published: September 2023

This research aims to examine the concept of indent in the practice of buying and selling from the perspectives of economics, social, and Shariah. The indent practice has become increasingly popular in transactions, especially in the context of purchasing unavailable goods directly. The research method used is qualitative by conducting content analysis which is commonly used in library research models with a normative juridical approach. This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the concepts, mechanisms, benefits, and challenges associated with pivot contracts. The economic perspective is employed to understand the economic implications of the indent practice in the market, while the social perspective is used to analyze its impact on society and consumers. Additionally, the Shariah perspective is utilized to evaluate the compliance of the indent agreement with the principles of Shariah in Islam. The results of this analysis are expected to provide a better understanding of the concept of indent in the context of buying and selling and serve as a foundation for the development of indent practices that are economically, socially, and Shariah-compliant.
Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru dalam Mengembangkan Karakter Anak Usia Dini di Raudhatul Athfal Al-Fityah Pekanbaru
Authors: Amin Muhammad , Rahayu Evi , Tryana Nofita , Nikmah Nikmah , Yanto Inmar
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine how teacher personality competence and teacher strategies in developing early childhood character in Raudhatul Athfal Al-Fityah Pekanbaru. This research is qualitative descriptive. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the development of characteristics in early childhood was in the good category. This happens because teachers always set an example and practice habituation in every activity. In addition, the implementation of teacher capacity development in the form of training, weekly meetings for teacher evaluation and sharing, performance evaluations, and weekly coaching activities to increase teachers' Islamic insight and understanding were carried out to support the process of developing children's character. Thus, teacher personality competence has a positive impact on the development of early childhood character, especially through habituation and exemplary activities.
Strategi Guru dalam Menangani Siswa ADHD di TK ABA Percontohan Bojonegoro
Authors: Alfiyah Siti , Fitri Nur Lailatul , Novitasari Nurul
Published: September 2023

This research was motivated by the phenomenon that ADHD or hyperactive students tend to be more active and find it more difficult to concentrate on learning when compared to other students. In addition, students with ADHD often scream, run around, and disturb their friends. This study aims to: 1) describe teacher strategies and obstacles experienced by teachers in handling and teaching ADHD students in ABA Percontohan Kindergarten Bojonegoro. This study is field research with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The data was analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusions. The results showed that: 1) teachers use five strategies in dealing with ADHD students, namely: a) establishing good communication between teachers and parents, b) looking for strengths and developing talents, c) not requiring children to achieve teaching and learning activities, d) helping students stay focused, and e) always being patient and always trying to make children happy by learning while playing; and, 2) teachers experience obstacles in the form of difficulties in overcoming children’s poor behavior, such as providing answers before the question is finished.