bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors affecting engagement in real estate salespeople after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh city
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh city University of Natural Resources and Environment, Nguyen Thi Hong Nguyet , Nguyen Thi Bich Duyen ,   Ho Chi Minh city University of Natural Resources and Environment
Published: March 2023

This study aims to examine and measure the influence of working environment, income, leadership style, relationship with colleagues, and education and promotion opportunities on the employee engagement in the real estate business during the outbreak of the Covid-19. The research applied both qualitative and quantitative methods. A group of 385 employees working in real estate in Ho Chi Minh city was surveyed online to test the theoretical model. The collected data was analysed by Cronbach’s alpha and exploratory factor analysis, multiple regression analysis with the support of SPSS 20.0 software. Results showed that all mentioned factors have influenced employee engagement, in which salary, bonus and welfare are the most important factors.
Solutions for home delivery service: Case of omnichannel fast-moving consumer goods retailers in the Mekong delta region
Authors:   Can Tho University, Pham Le Thong , Doan Vinh Thang ,   An Giang University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh city,   Can Tho University
Published: March 2023

This study aims at analysing the current situation and challenges related to home delivery activities that omnichannel fast-moving consumer goods retail chains are facing in the Mekong delta region. Based on a literature review and expert interviews, the research results showed that these retailers are struggling with some home-delivery-related challenges such as (1) Different requirements for storage conditions due to the perishability of the goods, (2) The problem of “customer not at home” and the time frame requirements for delivery, (3) Customer density and market penetration, and (4) Return management and handling of the returned goods. Given the above results, several solutions are discussed to address the challenges of home delivery service in the Mekong delta in particular and in Vietnam in general.
Current status of legal regulations on management decentralisation of economic in Vietnam
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Ho Chi Minh city Open University, Tran Thi Mai Phuoc
Published: March 2023

The article introduces an overview of the legal system on decentralisation of economic management in Vietnam. After analysing the limitations in the current decentralisation legal system and surveying some countries that have enacted decentralisation laws, the author proposed some suggestions to contribute to the improvement of the legal system on decentralisation of economic management in Vietnam.
Social security activities of the Lien Tong Tinh Do Non Bong sect
Authors:   Tran Nhan Tong Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, (Thich nu Vien Giac) Thi Dong Dang , (Thich Chan Niem) Quang Hoai Le ,   Thuong Yen Pagoda, Phu Yen, Phu Xuyen, Hanoi, Dinh Le Hanh ,   DinhLe Group
Published: March 2023

Under the leadership of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Lien Tong Tinh Do Non Bong Buddhist (LTTDNB) practices based on the Buddha’s teachings with an inclination towards the practice of the pure land method of Mahayana Buddhism. The founder of the sect is Venerable Thien Phuoc Nhat Y, founded at Linh Son Pagoda (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) in 1957. The social welfare activities of the LTTDNB sect over the past 60 years have positively influenced people, Buddhist monks and nuns living in the Southeast region, as well as many other parts of the country, especially the multi-faceted contributions to the social security movement since its inception. The LTTDNB sect has left its own mark on Vietnamese Buddhism, focusing on Mahayana sutras and upholding the Zen way of life in the spirit of the six precepts. The contributions of the LTTDNB contributed to national security and people’s safety, and joined hands to reduce the problems of society, all are rooted in the Buddhist spirit of compassion and selflessness. This study provided a brief introduction to the LTTDNB sect and the active activities of the sect in ensuring social security, and at the same time drawing the meaning of practice and service of the sect for Vietnamese Buddhism in modern times.
The Role of Optimism and Agility towards Readiness to Change in Implementing Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka
Authors: Simatupang Marhisar
Published: March 2023

Freedom to study in an independent campus is a program of the Minister of Education and Culture in 2020. Learning activities at the Merdeka Campus are a manifestation of essential student-centered learning. This study aims to determine the role of optimism and agility on readiness to change in implementing independent learning at an independent campus. Respondents of this study were the lecturers at Buana Perjuangan Karawang University s many as 190 lecturers. The scale used in this study consists of a scale of readiness to change, optimism and agility. Hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression, found that optimism and agility had a positive role in readiness to change (p < 0.05). This shows that the higher the attitude of optimism and agility will increase the readiness to change in lecturers at Buana Perjuangan Karawang University. These findings can be taken into consideration in making measures to increase readiness to change by applying an attitude of optimism and agility to work on lecturers
ANALYSIS OF FORMULATION MEDIA FOR PLANTING OYSTER MUSHROOM (Pleurotus ostreatus)AGRICULTURAL WASTE BASED MATERIALS
Authors: Mardiana Siti , Panggabean Ellen Lumisar , Apriliya Indah , Usman Muhammad
Published: March 2023

The effort of Indonesian people to fulfill their protein intake in an economically accessible way is by producing and consuming oyster mushrooms, because their protein content was viable as an alternative to animal-based products. Combination of sugarcane bagasse, palm fronds (PKS), and sawdust can be used as growing medium for oyster mushrooms. The aim of this study was: (1) to analyze the change in the pH of the combination media formulation of Palm Oil Frond Waste (PKS), sugarcane bagasse, and sawdust; (2) identifying the composition of nutrients in the aforementioned agricultural waste as a growing medium for oyster mushroom. This study was composed of two steps: 1) Preparing the composition of the growing medium from agricultural waste; and 2) Analyzing nutrient composition of the growing medium of oyster mushroom. The research was conducted by using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with a Non-Factorial Completely Randomized Design (RAL). The combination of oyster mushroom growing medium from palm fronds, sugarcane bagasse, and sawdust has different pH levels and nutritional contents. The combination of M0 – M8 oyster mushroom growing medium has the suitable level of pH to grow the mushrooms at 6,5 – 8,0 pH. From the formulation analysis of nutrient in the combination of M0 – M8, it can be used as a reference for the nutrient content of oyster mushrooms growing medium from palm fronds and sugarcane bagasse.
THE EFFECT OF WEED MANAGEMENT USING HERBICIDE ON CORN RESULTS (Zea mays L)
Authors: Fitria  , Nana Trisna Mei Br Kabeakan  , Nurhajijah
Published: March 2023

Weeds are undesired plants to grow so weed management is expected to overcome losses caused by weeds. One way to manage weeds using herbicides is the chemicals used for weed management in plants. This study aims to determine the influence of weed management using herbicides on corn yields. The research was conducted in Sekoci Village, Besitang District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra in April-June 2021. This study used a non-factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD), with 4 treatments and 3 replications, namely contact, systemic, weeding and weeds without management. The results showed that herbicide management significantly affected 100 seed weight, cob weight per plot and seed weight per plot, but had no significant effect on weed without management. It indicates that the treatment of weed management using herbicides affects plant growth and yield. Weed management for farmers is very important to prevent competition for nutrients between weeds and corn.
Performance of Public Procurement Goods and Services Units in Ogan Ilir Regency
Authors: Midkasna Adesta , Kgs. M. Sobri  , Abdul Nadjib
Published: March 2023

This paper examines the performance of Public Procurement Goods/Services Units in Ogan Ilir Regency based on balanced scorecard. Balanced scorecard has four perspectives, namely customer, internal business process, learning and growth and financial perspectives. The research method used is descriptive quantitative. Data were obtained through a rating scale questionnaire from 140 respondents consisting of 21 internal and 119 customers using the PLS-SEM. The results showed that the performance of UKPBJ Ogan Ilir is high with the customer, internal business processes and learning and growth perspective have a significant effect on the performance of UKPBJ Ogan Ilir whereas the financial perspective does not significantly influence the performance of UKPBJ Ogan Ilir. Based on research findings that there are weaknesses in the advice dimension (customer) and innovation dimension (internal business process) and advantages in the learning and growth and financial perspective, its suggest to maintains employee discipline, responsiveness and developing innovations to continuously improved public procurement service, maintaining financial accountability, prioritizing employees who have the ability in the field and accelerating the transformation of functional profession of public procurement goods/services.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Libya Returnee-Migrants in Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Ogbuze Chinedu
Published: March 2023

Migration from the global South to the North is a contemporary problem with a high number of casualties. This study examines the challenges of rehabilitation and reintegration of returnee migrants from Libya in Benin-city, Edo State, Nigeria. Maslow’s Human Needs theory and Push-Pull migration theory were adopted as a framework for the study. Primary data was collected through the use of semi-structured interview guide and non-participant observation. A total number of 20 oral interviews were conducted, which included 10 in-depth interviews with the returnees and 10 key informant interviews with the coordinators and stakeholders of the rehabilitation and reintegration programme in Benin-city, Edo State. Secondary sources included books, journals and Newspapers. Findings show that weak monitoring and evaluation, inadequate funding, stigmatization, politicization of the programme by the Edo State government officials and other stakeholders leading the reintegration programme, are factors that challenge the rehabilitation and reintegration of the returnees from Libya in Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria. Among other things, the study recommended that effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism should be deployed, and collaboration with donor agencies and host nations by the Edo State government is also needed to improve funding and ensure sustainable reintegration of the returnees.
Climate Change and Environmental Conflict in The Lake Chad Region
Authors: Omosefe Oyekanmi
Published: March 2023

Environmental conflicts manifest in different ways, with context-specific impacts on the affected regions. Emerging as a crucial point of national and international security, issues of climate change have taken the fore. In the Lake Chad Region, more people have become more susceptible to the climate change, given the poverty level, unemployment and inadequate governance in these regions. Christened as the world’s most complicated humanitarian disaster, the receding lake which has served as a major source of livelihood in time past is now a haven for violent conflict and extremist groups. Assuming top on the agenda of African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council and the UN Peacebuilding Commission meetings held in 2022, its importance cannot be underestimated. To this end, this paper strengthens the evidence on climate-related conflict in the Lake Chad Basin and its simultaneous effect on human security. Using qualitative method, data was gathered through secondary sources, such as journal articles, reports from the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), books and online sources on the subject matter. Data gathered were analyzed using content analysis. Findings reveals that the vulnerability of the area based on poverty, historical antecedents to conflict and crime, as well as the growing population makes the response to the receding lake naturally violent. It is recommended therefore, that the Lake should be revived and nourished by joint collaboration from states within the region and international actors as a long term plan. Also, resilient measures through employment opportunities and skilled training should be available for the youths and most vulnerable people.
The Role of Motivation, Satisfaction, Discipline, and Environment on Perumdam Tirta Kencana Employees’ Performance
Authors: Latief Azhar , Fauziah Fenty
Published: March 2023

Today, the ability of a corporation to continually maintain and improve the quality of client service is largely dependent on staff performance. Companies with high-performing personnel can assist in maintaining customer satisfaction. Perumdam Tirta Kencana Region III Samarinda City is in severe need of outstanding staff performance to enhance community services and boost enterprise output. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of motivation, job satisfaction, discipline, and environment on the performance of Perumdam Tirta Kencana Region III Samarinda City personnel. The data analyzed originated from 56 employee questionnaires. Utilizing the technique of saturated sample for data collection (population). Data analysis with Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS version 3.2.9. The results indicated that motivation, job satisfaction, and discipline had a favorable impact on employee performance. The environment has no major effect on employee performance, though. Increased employee motivation, job satisfaction, and work discipline will result in enhanced performance.
Ownership of Management as a Moderating of Impact Profitability to Firm Value
Authors: Santoso Aprih , Nurhidayati Nurhidayati
Published: March 2023

The rsearch to test the moderation of management ownership to impact profitability to firm value. Data used is secondary data. Population is manufacturing companies whose shares are on IDX during 2016-2020. The advantage of sampling with data pooling is that by obtaining a larger number of samples, it is hoped that it will increase the strength of the test. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling: Manufacturing companies with ownership composition shares, which are owned by management in the firm with a total of more than 1% of the total outstanding shares. Firm value is influenced by profitability, if profitability increases, it will have an impact to increasing firm value. Management ownership is proven not to moderate the impact of profitability to firm value, that impact profitability on firm value is not significantly strengthened by the interaction of management ownership variables so that management ownership is not a moderating in interaction profitability to firm value. Firm value will increase, influence of profitability to firm value can lead to positive sentiment for investors, investors managers should continue to work hard, so the firm value can increase.
Strategi Pengembangan Industri Kreatif Kerajinan Rajapolah Melalui Pendekatan Resource Based View (RBV)
Authors: Arif  , Riksa Wibawa Gian
Published: March 2023

UMKM Rajapolah is one of the areas in Tasikmalaya which produces handicrafts from mendong, pandanus and water hyacinth plants. Products from this handicraft have long been in demand by various groups of local tourists and have succeeded in penetrating the international market. The number of business actors engaged in the industry is currently 939 MSMEs. This study aims to identify resources and capabilities through value chain activities in creating sustainable competitive advantage in the Rajapolah handicraft industry. The research method used in this study is qualitative. Data collection was carried out by means of semi-structured interviews which were freer in finding research problems and distributing questionnaires. The sampling method used is the snowball technique by producing 5 respondents. The results of the study state that the external analysis of Porter's Five Forces shows that the attractiveness of the Rajapolah craft industry is less attractive. The level of sales of Rajapolah handicrafts has not returned to normal since the pandemic emerged, this is supported by the fact that 63% of MSMEs have difficulty running company operations. Based on the internal analysis of the value chain produces 9 resources and 13 capabilities in increasing customer value.
Challenges of Those in Leadership in The Digitalisation of Nigeria’s Government Organisations
Authors: Abasilim Ugochukwu D. , Durojaiye John O , Gberevbie Daniel E.
Published: March 2023

It is becoming increasingly difficult to function without using information and communication technology in all areas of human endeavour. This is because it promotes accountability and openness, which provides citizen-centred administration emphasising easier access to better delivery of government services. Digitalisation is one of the techniques available to government organisations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delivering services to the public. This is predicated on the notion that efficient digitalisation of the day-to-day activities of government processes will result in the provision of adequate services to citizens. However, there are various obstacles to effective digitalisation in government organisations in Nigeria. For instance, lack of information technology infrastructure, intermittent power/electricity supply, lack of trained and competent employees, a general aversion to change, etc. Of all the challenges aforementioned, the challenge of those in leadership stands out as a significant component that hinders digitalisation in government organisations in Nigeria. This paper examines the challenges of those in leadership in the digitalisation of Nigeria’s government organisations, as well as proposes suggestions on how to deal with the challenges. Data was gathered from secondary sources such as relevant books, journals and the internet. This paper finds out that the attitude and reluctance to change by leaders in government organisations restrict the adoption and successful digitalisation of their day-to-day activities, which negatively impacts the delivery of high-quality services to the citizens. This paper suggested that the requisite Information Communication Technology infrastructure for digitalisation should be provided by the Federal Government, as the majority of government organisations lack the fundamental infrastructure required to properly digitalise their operations. The government should develop ICT policies that make computer literacy a requirement for hiring and promotion of public or civil servants at all levels, including the federal, state, and local governments.
Model Pencegahan Kekambuhan pada Klien Gangguan Jiwa ditinjau dari Aspek Keluarga
Authors: Djuwadi Ganif , Widodo Dyah
Published: March 2023

Menurut WHO jumlah klien gangguan jiwa akan terus meningkat hingga mencapai 450 juta orang di seluruh dunia pada tahun 2013. Data jumlah gangguan jiwa dari hasil Riset Kesehatan Dasar tahun 2013 didapatkan Jawa Timur 2,2 per mil berada pada urutan keempat gangguan jiwa berat di Indonesia. Perawatan klien gangguan jiwa sangat butuh kesabaran, peran keluarga sangat penting karena keluarga merupakan kunci utama untuk perkembangan dan kemajuan klien. Tujuan umum penelitian adalah menemukan model pencegahan kekambuhan pada klien gangguan jiwa dari aspek keluarga. Jenis rancangan penelitian ini adalah crosssectional, dengan sampel sebagian keluarga yang tinggal serumah dengan klien gangguan jiwa di wilayah Jawa Timur sesuai kriteria inklusi, dengan besar sampel 205 orang yang diambil dengan teknik consecutive sampling.  Waktu pengumpulan data Oktober-Nopember 2016 di Poli Kesehatan Jiwa RSJ dr Radjiman Wediodiningrat Lawang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disusun berdasarkan teori  Imogene M. King. Analisia data menggunakan  Uji analisis jalur  SEM dengan alpha 0,05. Hasil penelitian didapatkan model fit jalur kausalitas pencegahan kekambuhan bahwa: 1) Jalur interaksi pengaruhnya tidak langsung terhadap pencegahan kekambuhan, karena melewati variabel komunikasi; 2) Jalur waktu ada dua jalur yaitu secara langsung terhadap pencegahan kekambuhan dan jalur tidak langsung melalui peran keluarga; 3) Jalur persepsi pengaruhnya tidak langsung terhadap pencegahan kekambuhan, karena harus melalui peran keluarga. Peran keluarga memiliki pengaruh paling kuat diantara variabel yang lain dalam pencegahan kekambuhan dengan nilai estimasi 0,634. Disarankan model pencegahan pencegahan kekambuhan pada klien gangguan jiwa dari aspek keluarga ini dapat dijadikan sebagai dasar promosi kesehatan, dengan mengutamakan aspek keluarga terutama  peran keluarga, interaksi serta komunikasi yang dilandasi oleh persepsi tentang kondisi gangguan jiwa yang baik serta ketersediaan waktu keluarga bagi klien.
ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ МИСТЕЦЬКОЇ ПЕРІОДИКИ ХІХ СТ. ЯК ПЕРЕДУМОВИ КУЛЬТУРОЛОГІЧНИХ ЗМІН АРТРИНКУ
Authors: Русаков Сергій Сергійович
Published: March 2023

У статті аналізується роль мистецьких журналів ХІХ ст. у формуванні артринку. Зокрема, розглядається їхній вплив на поширення та популяризацію мистецтва, формування професійної критики та організацію художніх виставок. Мета статті – проаналізувати основні тенденції та зміни в мистецькій періодиці ХІХ століття Великобританії та Франції для розуміння їхньої ролі у формуванні художніх цінностей та впливу на артринок. Автор, досліджуючи роль перших мистецьких журналів того часу, таких як The Art Journal, The Magazine of Art та ін., у формуванні та трансляції художніх ідей та концепцій розглядає мистецьку періодику як важливий чинник формування артринку. Увага зосереджена на виданнях Великобританії та Франції, які були провідними центрами розвитку мистецтва у ХІХ ст., тому викликають посилений інтерес культурологів, мистецтвознавців та істориків. Особливість статті полягає у розгляді впливу соціокультурного контексту того часу на розвиток мистецької періодики та її роль у формуванні артринку загалом. Автор аналізує історичні тенденції та ключові події, що вплинули на формування мистецької періодики ХІХ ст., зокрема зміни в політичній, економічній та соціальній сферах. Дослідження дозволяє краще зрозуміти умови, в яких зароджується та розвивається мистецька періодика, яка репрезентує ключові тенденції та події, що вплинули на розвиток артринку. Для дослідження використовувалися архівні джерела та аналіз літератури. Журнали та часописи ХІХ ст. про мистецтво вплинули на артринок, адже стали медіатором між митцями, публікою та колекціонерами, що підвищувало художню та комерційну цінність творів мистецтва. Запропоновані висновки дають можливість краще зрозуміти значення та вплив мистецтва на формування цінностей та смислів у суспільстві, а також розглянути роль мистецької періодики в передачі художніх ідей та концепцій, які вплинули на подальший розвиток артринку.
Long-term outcomes of foramen magnum decompression with duraplasty for Chiari malformation type I in adults: a series of 297 patients
Authors: Wang Bo , Wang Chong , Zhang Yao-Wu , Liang Yu-Chao , Liu Wei-Hao , Yang Jun , Xu Yu-Lun , Wang Yong-Zhi , Jia Wen-Qing
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

Foramen magnum decompression with duraplasty (FMDD) is one of the most frequently utilized surgical treatments for Chiari malformation type I (CMI) in adults. However, its long-term outcomes remain controversial. The object of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of FMDD in adults with CMI.

METHODS

In total, 297 adults with CMI who had undergone FMDD at the authors’ institution between 2011 and 2020 were included in this retrospective study. Long-term (> 1 year) outcomes were evaluated using the Chicago Chiari Outcome Scale (CCOS), visual analog scale (VAS), and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scale.

RESULTS

The median patient age was 44 years (range 18–65 years). The mean clinical follow-up period was 67 months (range 14–123 months). Compared with preoperative conditions, the postoperative syringomyelia regression rate was 91.3% (242/265), and the cerebellar tonsil ascended in 18.2% of patients (54/297), was stable in 64.3% (191/297), and continuously descended in 17.5% (52/297). Long-term clinical follow-up data were acquired from 267 patients. According to the CCOS score, the patient’s condition improved in 62.5% of cases (167/267), was stable in 31.8% (85/267), and worsened in 5.6% (15/267). According to the VAS score, the patient’s condition improved in 59.5% of cases (110/185), remained unchanged in 27.6% (51/185), and worsened in 13.0% (24/185) among the follow-up patients with relevant data. According to the JOA score, the patient’s condition improved in 40.1% of cases (107/267), remained unchanged in 50.2% (134/267), and worsened in 9.7% (26/267). Notably, there was no association between clinical outcomes and syringomyelia regression (p = 0.227) or changes in the cerebellar tonsillar position (p = 0.323).

CONCLUSIONS

FMDD is a simple, safe, and effective surgical procedure for adult CMI that yields significant and sustained improvement in clinical and radiological outcomes. However, clinical improvement does not always correlate with syringomyelia regression and cerebellar tonsillar shift.
Fourth ventricular subarachnoid stent for Chiari malformation type I–associated persistent syringomyelia
Authors: Han Rachael K. , Medina Mauricio P. , Giantini-Larsen Alexandra M. , Chae John K. , Cruz Amanda , Garton Andrew L. A. , Greenfield Jeffrey P.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

Syringomyelia (syrinx) associated with Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) is commonly managed with posterior fossa decompression, which can lead to resolution in most cases. A persistent syrinx postdecompression is therefore uncommon and challenging to address. In the setting of radiographically adequate decompression with persistent syrinx, the authors prefer placing fourth ventricular subarachnoid stents that span the craniocervical junction particularly when intraoperative observation reveals arachnoid plane scarring. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a fourth ventricle stent for CM-I–associated persistent syringomyelia, assess dynamic changes in syrinx dimensions, and report stent-reduction durability, clinical outcomes, and procedure-associated complications.

METHODS

The authors performed a single-institution, retrospective review of patients who underwent fourth ventricular subarachnoid stent placement for persistent CM-I–associated syringomyelia following a prior posterior fossa decompression. The authors’ institutional Chiari database contains 600 cases with 149 decompressions for CM-I–associated syringomyelia, of which 13 met criteria for inclusion. Data on patient demographics, clinical presentation and outcomes, and MRI findings were collected. The maximal syrinx diameter was estimated by calculating the area of an elliptical cross-section in the largest axial plane from preoperative, immediately postoperative, and late postoperative T2-weighted MR images.

RESULTS

All 13 patients experienced a significant decrease in mean syrinx area from the preoperative to the late postoperative MRI (mean syrinx diameter 114.1 ± 81.8 mm2 vs 24.5 ± 23.8 mm2, p < 0.001). The mean time until late postoperative MRI was 19.7 months (range 2.0–70.7 months). The syrinx area reduced on average by 75.0% ± 23.9% at the time of the last postoperative scan. Syrinx resolution was variable, with 4 patients (30.8%) achieving near-complete resolution (> 90%, grade III reduction), 7 patients (50%) having 50%–90% reduction (grade II), and 2 patients (14.3%) having < 50% decrease (grade I). One patient experienced catheter migration into the left brachium pontis with an associated cyst at the tip of the catheter that decreased in size on follow-up imaging.

CONCLUSIONS

Placement of fourth ventricular subarachnoid stents spanning the craniocervical junction in patients with persistent CM-I–associated syringomyelia after posterior fossa decompression is a safe therapeutic option and significantly reduced the mean syrinx area, with a greater reductive effect seen over longer follow-up periods.
Central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation and craniovertebral junction alterations: a review of 393 patients treated over 12 years
Authors: Shah Abhidha , Vutha Ravikiran , Prasad Apurva , Goel Atul
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

The authors reviewed their scientific publications and updated their clinical material obtained over the last 12 years for cases of central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation (CAAD) identified in the presence of craniovertebral musculoskeletal and/or neural alteration(s). The management implications of diagnosing and treating CAAD are highlighted.

METHODS

During a 12-year period, CAAD was diagnosed in 393 patients with craniovertebral junction–related musculoskeletal and neural alterations who underwent atlantoaxial fixation. No bone decompression was done. All CAAD-related craniovertebral junction structural changes were identified to have a naturally protective role. Hence, in this paper the term "craniovertebral alterations" is used for "craniovertebral junction anomalies" and the term "Chiari formation" is used instead of the commonly used term "Chiari malformation."

RESULTS

The major radiological diagnosis was determined either singly or in cohort with one or more of other so-called pathological entities that included Chiari formation (367 cases), syringomyelia with Chiari (306 cases), idiopathic syringomyelia (12 cases), type B basilar invagination (147 cases), bifid arch of the atlas (9 cases), assimilation of the atlas (119 cases), C2–3 fusion (65 cases), Klippel-Feil alteration (4 cases), and dorsal kyphoscoliosis (15 cases). The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 155 months. Clinical improvement was observed in all patients.

CONCLUSIONS

Understanding and treating CAAD may have significant implications in the surgical treatment of a number of clinical entities. The gratifying clinical outcomes obtained in patients after atlantoaxial fixation, without any type of decompression involving bone or soft-tissue resection, consolidate the concept that atlantoaxial instability has a defining role in the pathogenesis.
Depression among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Khatri Bharat , Gupta Baidh , B.K. Santosh , Gautam Rinku , Tiwari Atit , Khanal Anushka , Subedi Bebika , Dhakal Dipen , Adhikari Rabina
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Medical students encounter multiple psychological changes in the transformation from young insecure students to efficient physicians. They have to balance the personal, social and academic dimention in a busy schedule. So, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of depression among medical students of a medical college.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of a medical college from 2 May 2017 to 16 October 2017 after taking ethical approval from the Departmental Research Unit (Reference number: Psy/73/078/079). Students participated voluntarily in the study from first to fourth year and written informed consent was taken. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-42 scale was filled by the students taking their own time and privacy to assess their depression, anxiety and stress. Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.
Results: Among 302 medical students, 86 (28.47%) (23.38-33.56, 95% Confidence Interval) had depression. A total of 31 (36.04%) had mild, 31 (36.04%) had moderate, 12 (13.95%) had severe and 12 (13.95%) had extremely severe depression. Among them 55 (63.95%) were males and 31 (36.04%) were females.
Conclusions: The prevalence of depression among medical students was similar to the other studies conducted in similar settings. Studies concerning the subjective well-being of medical students should be continued and strategic plans and programs should be conducted to help the students manage their stress and depressive symptoms right from the time they join the medical school and continued till they finish the course.
Depression, Anxiety and Stress among School-going Adolescents of a Secondary School: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Shrestha Sabina , Phuyal Rajan , Chalise Pratikshya
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Mental health of adolescents can affect growth and development, decrease school performance, and impair social relationships with peers and families. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the social and educational scenario and affected the psychological condition of children and adolescents. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among school-going adolescents in a secondary school.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among school-going adolescents of a school from 1 October 2021 to 31 November 2021. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 0609202101). Data was collected using a questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic parameters and a diagnosis of depression anxiety and stress was made using a standard scale. The whole sampling method was used. Percentage and frequency were calculated for binary data.
Results: Among 95 patients, the depression was found in 31 (32.63%), anxiety in 36 (37.89%), and stress in 3 (3.16%).
Conclusions: The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was lower than in other studies done in similar settings. The mental health status of school-going adolescents should be identified and appropriate timely interventions need to be taken. Family members, teachers and the concerned authorities should give emphasis to the psychological well-being of the adolescents.
Management and Leadership Development in Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Karki Lochan , Rijal Badri , Hamal Pawan Kumar , Khanal Milan Chandra , Bhusal Suzit
Published: March 2023

In the healthcare system, leadership has never been more crucial. Initiatives to improve health care in underdeveloped nations frequently fail, not for lack of clinical and public health understanding, but rather for lack of management ability. However, there are currently few possibilities for thorough leadership development at any level of career. This short communication highlights the success of the International Public Health Management Development Program by the Nepal Medical Association in conjunction with the Indian Embassy in Nepal, financed by the Ministry of External Affairs under the Indian Technical Education Corporation.
Effect of demographic factors and apparel product categories on online impulse buying behaviour of apparel consumers
Authors:   Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida (U.P), India, Trivedi Vishal , Joshi Pradeep ,   Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Noida (U.P), India, Chatterjee Kalesh Nath ,   Department of Design, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, India, Pal Singh Girendra ,   Government Arts Girls College Kota, Kota (Rajasthan), India
Published: March 2023

The role of demographic factors (age, gender, income, education, and occupation) and various apparel product categories on the online impulse buying behaviour (OIBB) of apparel consumers is investigated in this research. Data was collected using a convenience sampling (non-probability) method. The 404 apparel customers in Delhi (NCR) participated in the survey using a structured questionnaire. Multiple regression, percentage analysis, and chi-square tests were performed for data analysis. The multiple regression results revealed that gender, age, education, and occupation were significantly and inversely associated with the impulse buying behaviour of apparel consumers. Further, the results indicated that income was significant and directly associated with the OIBB for apparel consumers. ANOVA findings indicated that apparel consumers’ demographic factors (age, gender, income, education, and occupation) have a significant simultaneous impact on the OIBB of apparel consumers. It was found that the T-shirt was the most popular online apparel product category for the impulsively purchased item (32.43% out of 11 apparel product categories). The research findings provide recommendations for e-retailers to improve marketing strategies to enhance online buying among apparel consumers.
Evaluation, Comparison, and Improvement Recommendations for Caltrans Financial Programming Processes and Tools
Authors:   San Jose State University, Wei Wenbin , Blampied Nigel ,   San Jose State University, Sreevijay Raajmaathangi ,   San Jose State University
Published: March 2023

The California Transportation Improvement Program System (CTIPS) is the main tool used by Caltrans’ Division of Financial Programming to support the business of transportation programming. It is a multi-agency joint-use project programming database system applied to develop and manage various state and federal transportation programming documents. The goal of this project is to evaluate CTIPS and explore various new options that will maintain the current functionality of CTIPS, meet legislative guidelines for ADA compliance, ensure security of the system, and have sufficient scalability and capabilities for integration with other systems in the future. The research is based on the review of current and historical documents, interviews, and surveys of the customers of the Division of Financial Programming; the survey of programming systems used by the other 49 states and District of Columbia (DC) in the U.S.; an interview with the CTIPS service support provider; and interviews and surveys of the software companies that provide services and products similar to CTIPS. This research identifies risks associated with CTIPS and opportunities for improvements; compares the processes in California with currently recognized best practices and with those used in the other states in the U.S.; and makes recommendations for the improvement of CTIPS. Research results could help Caltrans better capture current data needs and future analytics requirements and make an informed decision about modernizing and upgrading an essential programming database.
Analysis of Freight Movements in the San Joaquin Valley
Authors:   California State University, Fresno, Tawfik Aly , Shah Utsav ,   California State University, Fresno
Published: March 2023

Freight transportation plays a primary role in supply chains, costs, and availability of goods and is a major part of the economy. This study identifies, assesses, and utilizes different data sources to uncover and understand the patterns and movements of different types of freight in the San Joaquin Valley’s (SJV's) different counties. The San Joaquin Valley region consists of eight counties: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare. This research explored some major datasets with freight information, such as Global Trade Atlas (GTA), Port Imports and Exports Reporting Systems (PIERS), and Streetlight data insights for the year 2019 (to explore movements of freight pre-COVID-19). The primary software programs used for this analysis include MS Excel, MS Access, ArcGIS, and StreetLight InSight. This research investigated all modes of freight transportation (air, water, rail, and road) for domestic and international trade. This research’s findings demonstrate the strengths and limitations of different data sources for understanding freight movements in the San Joaquin Valley. These findings should be valuable for different government and private agencies for various use cases such as developing transportation infrastructure, freight business, and environment assessments.
Exploring Recent Trends in Blockchain Technology: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Khan Muhammad Zahid , Shanza Mehboob  , Khan Ajab , Khalid Hira
Published: March 2023

Blockchain technology is used to maintain the ever-growing list of data records. Blockchain can be an authentic ledger which includes applications such as fund transfers, settling trades voting, and several other useful components. However, there are still many underlying challenges associated with blockchain technology. Blockchain (database) is older but a new approach in information technology whose first implementation is Bitcoin (crypto currency). Bitcoin has also used Blockchain technology at its back end to keep a permanent record (chains of block) of all the data. Bitcoin is the primary appliance that formed decentralized surroundingsdesigned for Crypto money, wherever the participant is capable of acquiring and substituting production with Digital cash. Therefore, a confirmed contract could involve crypto cash, contracts, report, or other information. The current study aims to describe a comprehensive synopsis of the blockchain concept which could also be used in many other applications. The most essential material goods of blockchain are made with the aimthat there is no essential overseer or any centralized information storage space routine. Hence, Blockchain transactions occur only in peer to peer network which is distributed among several nodes. Therefore, Blockchain expertise could be an innovative implementation of possible applications, in favor of an organization that enables a safe and sound connection exclusive of the necessitated essential power. The current study proposed and analyzed the possible function of blockchains within a structure throughout a case examination. In addition to do a systematic literature analysis Blockchain technology is expected to bring developments in diverse fields, such as politics, economy, culture, industry, and business models. Therefore, the scholarly research discovered the variety of drivers designed for blockchain accomplishment while highlighting the barriers and risk inborn within the chunk string (Blockchain).
Analisis Pendapatan Usahatani Cabai Merah (Capsicum Annum L.) (Studi Kasus Petani Cabai Merah di Desa Sawaru, Kecamatan Camba, Kabupaten Maros, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan)
Authors: Arti Dwi , Viantika S Ni Made , Demmallino Eymal B.
Published: March 2023

The development of chili farming businesses needs to be carried out related to needs of chili consumption in line with increasing population. The purpose of the study was determine the amount of costs used by farmers in carrying out red chili farming and analyze the income level of red chili farmers in Sawaru Village. This research was carried out in Sawaru Village, Camba District, Maros Regency with the data used in the form of primary data and secondary data. The research instrument used in this study in the form of structured questionnaire, which is used to obtain the required data. Sampling was carried out by simple random sampling, namely farmers who carried out red chili farming with the number of respondents taken as many as 37 farmers. Data collection techniques include documentation and structured interviews on number of respodents. The data analysis process in this study was carried out quantitatively. Quantitative analysis is carried out by tabulating analysis so that the data can be simplified and easy to read. The results showed that theaverage acceptance of red chili farming was Rp.17,228,378 and the average production cost is Rp.4,886,770 then the average income received by farmers is Rp.12,341,608 per growing season.
Strategi Promosi dalam Meningkatkan Volume Penjualan pada PT. Keraton Agri Nusantara
Authors: Syifa Soraya Nur
Published: March 2023

In marketing a product or service within a company, an easy and flexible approach (marketing mix) is needed. One of them is promotion, promotion is called the company's marketing communication mix including advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing. The purpose of this research is to formulate superior competitive marketing strategy alternatives and appropriate company policies using the SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) analysis method at PT. Keraton Agri Nusantara. SWOT analysis is carried out using the IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation) matrix which describes the strengths and weaknesses of the company and the EFE (External Factor Evaluation) matrix which outlines the company's opportunities and threats and the IE (Internal External) matrix which shows the company's current position. From the results of data analysis obtained a total score of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, each obtained the highest strength weight 0.71, the highest weakness weight 1.10, the highest opportunity weight 1.25, and the highest threat weight 0.25. The average total score on the IFE matrix is 3.48 while the EFE matrix is 2.84. These results put PT. Keraton Agri Nusantara is in quadrant III and the marketing strategy that must be implemented is to minimize internal problems to seize existing opportunities.
A helyszíntől független katonai repülőtéri irányításhoz szükséges optikai rendszerre vonatkozó minimális teljesítménystandardok keretrendszere
Authors: Horváth Gábor
Published: March 2023

Általános értelemben kijelenthető, hogy a megfelelő videóadatfolyam-átviteli technológiára épülő operatív feladat-végrehajtás az egyik legfontosabb követelmény a helyszíntől független toronyirányítói szolgáltatásokkal szemben. Az ezzel összefüggésben felmerülő – és a polgári felhasználáson túlmutató – alkalmazás érdekében meg kell határozni azt a specifikus keretrendszert, amelynek segítségével megvalósíthatóvá válik a technológiában rejlő potenciál katonai-védelmi célú felhasználása.