bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Smartphone Addiction and Its Behavioral and Health Hazards Among Paramedical Students of Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute
Authors: Sharma S. , Panta R. , Patel S. , Mahar N. , Pandey N. , Lamsal S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Smartphone with its various functionalities has become an essential part of our daily activities and its use has been increasing. This has sparked concerns about usage and addiction, particularly among students. It is known that poor sleep is very common among medical and paramedical students. Among all factors smart phone has also contributed on deleterious effects on sleep. The main purpose of this study was to know about smart phone addiction and its health hazards among paramedical students of DMCRI.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in first year to final year paramedical students of Devdaha Medical College where the sample size was 119 students. The sample size was purposively selected ensuring all students participation from first year to final year paramedical students.
Result: It was found that from 119 students the 48.86 % of the participants were using smart phone more than 5 hrs a day and 76.5% of the participants use their smart phone while studying.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of excessive smart phone usage among paramedical students is a cause for concern and is detrimental to their health. The research concerns for the smart phone addiction and its health-related risks. The study recommends increasing self-awareness for help-seeking to regulate smart phone usage and providing counselling services for students.
PERENCANAAN RESORT DI WISATA PANTAI JEPU-JEPU DESA SELANGKAU, KECAMATAN KALIORANG DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR NEO VERNAKULAR
Authors: Mulawarman Mulawarman , Risnawaty Mahdalena , Prasetyo Prasetyo
Published: September 2024

Resort di Wisata Pantai Jepu-jepu Desa Selangkau ini didesain dengan pendekatan Arsitektur Neo Vernakular yang  menggabungkan elemen - elemen modern dan kebudayaan lokal melambangkan identitas arsitektur bergaya tradisional khas Kalimantan. Penerapannya pada bangunan mulai interior hingga eksteriornya. Arsitektur Neo-Vernakular merupakan suatu paham dari aliran Arsitektur Post Modern yang lahir sebagai respon dan kritik atas modernisme yang mengutamakan nilai rasionalisme dan fungsionalisme yang dipengaruhi perkembangan teknologi industri. Arsitektur Neo Vernakular merupakan arsitektur yang konsep pada prinsipnya mempertimbangkan kaidah-kaidah normative, kosmologis, serta peran budaya lokal dalam kehidupan masyarakat serta keselarasan antara bangunan, alam dan lingkungan.
PERENCANAAN PUSAT PELATIHAN OLAHRAGA AIR DI TENGGARONG
Authors: Sasputra Lufianur , Wardhana Wardhana , Arifin Mahdalena Risnawaty
Published: September 2024

Aktivitas masyarakat Tenggarong selalu hidup di Sungai Mahakam, terlihat dalam bentuk aktivitas jual beli dan dalam mencari sumber daya alam di sekitarnya. lainnya yang kegiatannya berada di sungai mahakam, berupa kegiatan masyarakat, kegiatan masyarakat muncul dalam lomba gubang dengan tujuan untuk menjaga tradisi, karena harus memiliki identitas tersendiri untuk kawasan tenggarong dan agar dapat menampung apa yang di perlakukan, telah dibangun sarana dan prasarana olahraga udara baru yang terletak di GOR Aji Imbut Tenggarong Seberang, karena sebelumnya terletak di Jalan Poros 5 dari kompleks olahraga di kawasan Tenggarong, bertujuan untuk menjadi arena dan juga tempat bagi masyarakat Kutai Kartanegara untuk melatih dan mengasah keterampilan olahraga air dengan fasilitas yang sudah dimiliki oleh Persatuan Olahraga Dayung Indonesia. (PODSI).
EVALUASI KEBERHASILAN PELAKSANAAN REKLAMASI DAN KONDISI TANAH PADA LAHAN BEKAS TAMBANG PT XYZ KECAMATAN TABANG KABUPATEN KUTAI KARTANEGARA
Authors: Aipassa Marlon Ivanhoe , Oktaviani Revia , R R Ruly
Published: September 2024

Kegiatan penambangan batubara yang telah dilakukan oleh PT XYZ menunjukkan luas bukaan lahan relatif luas sehingga memerlukan pengkajian yang bersifat komprehensif untuk menyeimbangkan kemajuan penambangan dengan kemajuan lahan yang direklamasi sehingga dapat meminimalkan dampak negatif kegiatan penambangan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di lahan bekas tambang, lahan revegetasi dan titik penataan air yang berasal dari settling pond PT XYZ. Peralatan yang digunakan adalah bor tangan, bor cincin, kantong plastik, pipa cincin dan kamera. Metode penelitian menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persentase keberhasilan reklamasi lahan bekas tambang adalah 76,22%, berdasarkan Keputusan Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Nomor 1827 K/30/MEM/2018 masuk dalam kategori sedang.  Kendala dalam kegiatan reklamasi adalah penimbunan tanah/batuan penutup ditimbun di luar tambang, penimbunan belum mencapai luas dan elevasi akhir sesuai desain sehingga kegiatan penataan lahan belum optimal dan berpengaruh pada kegiatan penebaran tanah zona pengakaran. Realisasi kegiatan revegetasi cukup baik karena penanaman mengikuti jadwal yang telah ditentukan dan cukup tersedianya bibit tanaman revegetasi. Solusi untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan pelaksanaan reklamasi adalah mengutamakan penimbunan kembali lahan bekas tambang, melakukan kegiatan penataan lahan apabila penimbunan telah mencapai elevasi akhir, melakukan penebaran tanah zona pengakaran apabila lahan telah selesai dilakukan penataan, melakukan revegetasi tanaman apabila lahan telah selesai dilakukan penebaran tanah zona pengakaran dan melakukan penyulaman tanaman apabila terdapat tanaman yang mati
Pembuatan Lilin Aromaterapi Berbahan Limbah Minyak Jelantah Di Yayasan Embun Kehidupan Bangsa
Authors: Kharisna Dendy , Arfina Angga , Febtrina Rizka , Herniyanti Rina , ’Irfan M. Zul , Andriyadi Dusi
Published: September 2024

Masih tingginya penggunaan minyak goreng di Indonesia berdampak terhadap pencemaran lingkungan akibat limbah yang dihasilkan dari minyak goreng berupa minyak jelantah. Selain itu, minyak jelantah ini juga berdampak buruk bagi kesehatan jika digunakan kembali secara berulang. Salah satu upaya untuk mengurangi dampak buruk dari penggunaan dan pembuangan minyak jelantah yang tidak tepat ini dapat dilakukan dengan mengolah dan memanfaatkan minyak jelantah menjadi lilin aromaterapi. Tujuan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat dalam mengelola limbah minyak jelantah menjadi lilin aromaterapi yang bernilai guna dan sekaligus mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan di Yayasan Embun Kehidupan Bangsa dengan melibatkan 15 orang peserta. Metode kegiatan ini berupa ceramah interaktif, pelatihan, dan demonstrasi pembuatan lilin aromaterapi. Tahapan pelaksanaan yang dilakukan dalam pelatihan pembuatan lilin aromaterapi ini meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat didapatkan hampir seluruh peserta (97,3%) mengetahui cara membuat lilin aromaterapi berbahan baku dari minyak jelantah. Mayoritas peserta (87,6%) dapat mengikuti proses membuat lilin dengan baik. Kesimpulan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah seluruh tahapan kegiatan dapat terlaksana dengan baik. Peserta mampu mengikuti kegiatan secara aktif dan sepakat untuk mencoba membuat dan mengolah sendiri minyak jelantah yang ada untuk dibuat menjadi lilin aromaterapi.
Web E-Commerce Produk UMKM Dan Hasil Bumi Pada Perumda Agro Sukabumi Mandiri
Authors: Heryadi Putra Panji Febrian , Suhada Satia , Syabaniah Rifa Nurafifah
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan penerapan E-Commerce saat ini menjadi media bisnis terbesar yang mampu menjangkau pasar yang lebih global, karena apa yang dibutuhkan dapat lebih cepat dan akurat. Perumda Agro Sukabumi Mandiri merupakan salah satu perusahaan milik daerah kabupaten Sukabumi yang bergerak dalam penjualan hasil UMKM dan hasil bumi masyarakat Kabupaten Sukabumi. Sistem yang berjalan pada perumda ini sudah menerapkan sistem penjualan pada website Perumda, namun pada website tersebut sistem penjualan barang dan pembuatan laporan belum terintegrasi pada satu sistem, sehingga sistem menjadi kurang efektif dan efesien, karena harus menggunakan dua aplikasi dalam satu sistem berjalan. Maksud dari penelitian ini diharapkan adanya sebuah pengembangan pada aplikasi dengan sistem E-commerce. Dengan website model E-Commerce, maka proses penjualan produk UMKM dan hasil bumi pada Perumda Agro Sukabumi akan lebih menjangkau lebih banyak pelanggan. Model pengembangan perangkat lunak yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah model Waterfall. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi E-Commerce berbasis web untuk Perumda Agro Sukabumi Mandiri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan aplikasi ini berhasil meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi sistem penjualan. Dengan adanya sistem E-Commerce, semua proses penjualan dan pembuatan laporan menjadi lebih terintegrasi, sehingga memudahkan operasional sehari-hari. Selain itu, aplikasi ini juga memungkinkan produk UMKM dan hasil bumi untuk menjangkau pasar yang lebih luas, yang pada gilirannya meningkatkan potensi penjualan dan pendapatan.The current implementation of E-Commerce has become the largest business medium capable of reaching a more global market, as it allows for faster and more accurate transactions. Perumda Agro Sukabumi Mandiri is one of the regional government-owned companies in Sukabumi district that focuses on selling products from local micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) and agricultural produce. The existing system on Perumda’s website handles sales, but it lacks integration between the product sales and reporting processes. As a result, the system is less effective and efficient, requiring the use of two separate applications within the same system. The purpose of this research is to develop an E-Commerce application. By implementing an E-Commerce website, the sales process for UMKM products and agricultural produce at Perumda Agro Sukabumi can reach a wider audience. The software development model used for this research is the Waterfall model. It is expected that the new web-based E-Commerce application will enhance the efficiency of the sales process.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Citra Merek terhadap Penjualan Frozen Food CV. Sakana Indo Prima di Bojongsari Kota Depok
Authors: Soekarsono Rame , Hakim Lukman Nul , Permata Sari Mega Khadizah
Published: September 2024

Progress change style life public the passage of time, society own assessment each to choose something product Good from quality product nor image brand. Indonesian society in the present era, start to adapt self with a style of life practical with consuming frozen food as it is outside the country. Objective study This is To know how to influence Quality Products and Brand Image to Sale Frozen food CV. Sakana Indo Prima at Bojongsari City of Depok . Study This is a study quantitative. A sample totaling 105 respondents was taken with the technique of simple random sampling. Data analysis used is analysis multiple linear regression, T-test, F-test, and coefficient determination. Results study based on test T, and test F, obtained that Quality Product influential positive And significant to the sale by 61.4% and Brand Image influential positive And significant to Sales by 64.2%. And Quality Product and Brand Image influential positive And significant to sales of 69.0 %.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Fasilitas, dan Harga terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan (Studi Kasus di Lembaga Bimbingan Belajar Sukses Jakarta)
Authors: Suhardi Yusuf , Burda Agustian , Darmawan Arya , Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini , Fidayanti Fidayanti
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of service quality, facilities and prices on customer satisfaction at the Jakarta Success Education Institute.The strategy used is an associative strategy. The research method used in this research is a survey method, using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. The respondents sampled in this research were 134 consumers at the Success Education Institute. The analysis tool used is SPSS.The research results show that partially there is a significant influence on service quality, facilities and prices on customer satisfaction at PT. Jakarta Success Education.
Pengaruh Harga dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Frozen Food (Studi Kasus Produk Sosis Belfoods pada Konsumen di Gucci Frozen Food Cikarang)
Authors: Farhah Asra Maulida
Published: September 2024

This study was carried out at the Gucci Frozen Food Cikarang store, with the aim of determining the extent to which price (X1) and product quality (X2) affect the purchase decision (Y). The sampling technique used was purposeful sampling from 96 respondents. The method used is a quantitative method, while the test steps are validity, reliability, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and coefficient of determination using SPSS 26 software. on a Windows computer system.Based on data analysis, the results of multiple linear regression analysis are Y = 17,719 + 0.578 X1 + 0.141 X2 + e, which shows if the price variable (X1) and the product quality variable (X2) are considered to be zero. change, the decision purchase (Y) will be positive and meaningful. Based on the F test, it is known that the calculated F value is 68,427, this figure shows that the calculated F value is larger than the table F, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, the variables of price and product quality simultaneously affect the purchasing decision. This shows that there is an influence of price and product quality on purchasing decisions. Based on t-test, the results show that price has a positive effect on purchasing decision with t-value of 6,910 > panel t-value of 1,986 and significance level of 0.000 <0> panel t-value of 1,986 and a significance level 0.002 < 0; 0.05, it can be concluded that price and product quality changes have a significant influence on purchasing decisions. An R-squared value of 0.595 indicates that the contribution of the independent variable, i.e. price and product quality, to the dependent variable, i.e. purchase decision in the study, is 59.5% of the variable. dependent, namely purchase decision, while the rest 40.5% (100% - 40.5%) is influenced by other factors that have not been considered in this study.
Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Terpadu dalam Peningkatan Jumlah Nasabah Tabungan E’BATARAPOS pada Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) Kantor Cabang Cibinong
Authors: Jayanti Putri , Maulina Anita
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out how the marketing communication strategy of Bank Tabungan Negara Cibinong Branch Office in increasing the number of e’BATARAPOS customers. The study method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques in this study are interviews, documentation and observation. The results of this study show that Bank Tabungan Negara Cibinong Branch Office has not implemented a marketing communication strategy optimally due to several obstacles including there are no employees who hold the position of Branch Service & Alliance Sales (BSAS), Inadequate Information Technology System and the conditions of the covid 19 pandemic. This is evidenced by the decline in the number of e’BATARAPOS customers in 2020. Bank Tabungan Negara Cibinong Branch Office must immediately fill the vacancy in the BSAS position, improve the information technology system and maximize social media or other digital platforms so that information and promotions of e’BATARAPOS savings are remain conveyed to the public.
Pengaruh Pemasaran Digital dan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Warung Makan Bebek Gledek di Jakarta Timur
Authors: Abdurrohim Abdurrohim , Sukirno Sukirno
Published: September 2024

At a spreading time of the Covid-19 virus around the world, the companies across Indonesia were affected because of the Covid-19 such as hard to adapt and many are struggling to protect their employees from losing their jobs. The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises or UMKM in Indonesia is one of the most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. With many shopping centers, food stalls and other industries that must close due to Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) to break the chain of the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, causing many UMKM industry players switch to do selling through digital marketing. This study aimed to (a) determine the effect of digital marketing on the purchase decision for Warung Makan Bebek Gledek during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Jakarta. (b) determine the effect of price on the purchase decision for Warung Makan Bebek Gledek during the Covid-19 pandemic in East Jakarta. (c) determine the effect of digital marketing and price on the purchase decision for Warung Makan Bebek Gledek in East Jakarta. The method used was quantitative research, which involves 60 respondents as a sample using a questionnaire. Thecollected data were scored and then analyzed using the SPSS (Statical Program For Social Science) 26.0 for Windows program. The results showed that the effect of digital marketing and price on the purchase decision of Warung Makan Bebek Gledek during theCovid-19 pandemic in East Jakarta based on the coefficient of determination test showed the amount of 51,3%. The rest was affected by other factors.
Mengelola Kinerja Bisnis Yang Dipengaruhi Oleh Orientasi Pasar Dan Inovasi Bisnis
Authors: Kurniawan Iwan , Taufik Taufik
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the impact of market orientation and innovation on the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The object of this research was small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Research based on descriptive quantitative methods, through survey methods using closed questionnaire instruments. The sampling technique was purposive non-probability sampling involving the participation of 35 respondents. The analysis used to measure the influence of the dependent variable on the independent variable includes: Validity Test, Reliability test, Data Normality test, Correlation test, Determination Coefficient, Regression test, T test and F test. The results of this research can be seen that market orientation and business innovation, both partially and simultaneously have a significant positive effect on business performance. The findings of this research can attract the attention of business people to continue to strive and improve market orientation and innovation in an effort to achieve and improve business performance. The obtained results strengthen a reliable basis for the development of market orientation and innovative business due to the created business performance.
Pengaruh Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) dan Promosi Media Sosial terhadap Minat Pembelian pada Produk Cataleyaonlineshop di Jakarta
Authors: Zahro Fatimatu , Sholeh Muhammad , Prehantio Tri Waluyo , Amalia Laila
Published: September 2024

This study was motivated by the phenomenon of decreased interest in purchasing Cataleyaonlineshop products resulting in a decrease in revenue at Cataleyaonlineshop. The existence of possible causes of declining buying interest needs to be studied so that sales at Cataleyaonlineshop can increase again. This study is a study using quantitative research methods with descriptive research type. The data collection method used is a questionnaire. The population in this study is Cataleyaonlineshop customers with a total of 344 customers, sampling using the slovin formula as many as 77 samples. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed using test data instruments, namely validity test and reliability test, classical assumption test, correlation coefficient analysis and coefficient of determination, multiple linear regression analysis, t test and f test. The results of this study showed that the variable X1 produces positive results and significant to the purchase interest (Y) tthe count showed results of 16.836 > ttable of 0.677. The results of testing on variable X2 give positive and significant results on purchase interest (Y) tthe count shows results of 15.717 > ttable of 0.677. The results of the f test on the variable Electronic Word of Mouth (X1), social Media promotion (X2) together that significantly affect the Fhitung value of 193.831 > 3.12 Ftabel. And the value of the coefficient of determination of 0.840.
Efektivitas “Digital Lending” Pada Lending Model (Studi Kasus Kredit Usaha Rakyat Bank Mandiri)
Authors: Prasetiyani Erni , Sumidartini Ai Neti , Andayani Endro , Vikaliana Resista
Published: September 2024

Pemberdayaan ekonomi Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) melalui lending model yaitu suatu strategi pemberian kredit melalui komunitas UMKM yang mempunyai komoditas dan kebutuhan bahan baku yang sama sudah, direlease oleh Bank Indonesia guna akselerasi kredit. Tujuannya untuk mengendalikan inflasi bahan baku, akselerasi potensi ekspor dan pendukung pariwisata serta mendukung UMKM menuju kestabilan permodalan. Lending Model dengan Digital Lending menjadi  menjadi kebutuhan  UMKM modern guna mengakses proposal pinjaman kredit lebih cepat dan memonitor proses persetujuan kredit. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis efektivitas kredit berbasis digital lending dari lending model yang digulirkan BI dan pengaruhnya terhadap produktivitas UMKM.  Teori yang digunakan adalah teori efektivitas menurut Sutrisno  dengan metode penelitan kualitatif deskriptif, dengan teknik observasi, wawancara dan study dokumentasi. Dari indicator efektivitas program ini secara pemahaman program, ketepatan sasaran, ketepatan waktu, dan tercapainya tujuan, dan perubahan nyata sangat efektif karena mampu mengangkat ekonomi pelaku UMKM
Konkurencyjność technologiczna przetwórstwa przemysłowego krajów Grupy Wyszehradzkiej: główne tendencje w latach 2011–2021
Authors: Molendowski Edward , Nawracaj-Grygiel Kinga , Ulbrych Marta
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is to present the results of the analysis regarding the level of technological competitiveness of manufacturing in the V4 countries on the background of the results achieved by the EU during the research period 2011-2021. Even though the issue of competitiveness is widely discussed in the literature, there is still a large research gap regarding new determinants resulting from the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution. This article is an attempt to at least partially fill this gap. The concept of technological competitiveness and its dimensions were defined, which was the starting point for assessing the international competitive position of manufacturing in the V4 economies. Development of manufacturing competitiveness index was conducted based on the principal components analysis method
Zuzana Čaputová i jej prezydentura na Słowacji 2019–2024
Authors: Jakimowicz-Pisarska Iwona
Published: September 2024

Each head of state creates its own style of leadership. Zuzana Čaputová and her influence on Slovak politics became the object of analysis and was considered a peculiar phenomenon in the Central and Eastern European countries. Indeed, her actions mobilised the Slovaks for modernisation and Europeanisation. Almost immediately after winning the election, Čaputová also became a Slovak symbol of democracy. On the other hand, the lack of political support from Slovak parties, political problems and the governing style of many politicians in Bratislava thwarted her efforts and prevented democratic change within the state. Her approach to many issues, the values promoted and the creation of high ethical standards in the resolution of political disputes have failed to push Slovak politicians to improve the quality of public debate in the country. Yet, the phenomenon of Čaputová’s presidency of Slovakia leads to analysis and questions about modern political leadership and the problems that stand in the way of modern democracies in populist times.
Zaangażowanie Unii Europejskiej na rzecz bezpieczeństwa meczów piłki nożnej – uwagi systematyzujące
Authors: Dobrowolska-Opała Magdalena
Published: September 2024

This text presents a brief analysis of the forms of the European Union's involvement in ensuring security for international football matches, starting with optional solutions in the form of EU police cooperation manuals and ending with a characteristic of the network of national information exchange points between police forces of the EU Member States
Enhancing Security in the Age of Electronic Public Services in Albania
Authors: Çipa Jorgo , Sevrani Kozeta
Published: September 2024

The rapid digitization of public services has revolutionized the way government entities provide services to their citizens and business­es. During the last 10 years, Albania has made significant progress in elec­tronic governance through the establishment of the e-Albania portal. In­creased accessibility, transparency, time and cost efficiency are some of the advantages of electronic public services. Although this system has rad­ically changed citizens’ access and their trust in public electronic services, this transformation has brought significant concerns related to the securi­ty of the systems and especially to the protection of personal data. Consid­ering the fact that such systems are the target of many cyber-attacks, makes the security of these systems a very critical component. This paper provides an overview of the progression of digital services in Albania offered by the aforementioned portal. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantag­es associated with exclusively delivering public services through electronic channels.
Innovation in the Tourism Sector – Case of Vlore Municipality
Authors: Sika Brikena
Published: September 2024

The rapid development of tourism in Albania has brought not only positive economic consequences, but at the same time, it has also brought out the problems and challenges of the future. Since Vlora repre­sents one of the most important tourist destinations in Albania, this article deals with these problems and challenges for this tourist destination. Tour­ism represents one of the most significant alternatives for the sustainable and long-term use of these values, and the general social-economic devel­opment of the country, especially in unfavorable economic times. This is the reason that tourism was one of the priority sectors in the attention of almost all governments of the post-communist period. In addition, tourism contin­ues to remain one of the most underdeveloped sectors in our country. This article is based on primary data collected from a sample survey of this tour­ist destination. The article closes with the relevant conclusions.
Product and Service Management Implementation Maturity Assessment – A Literature Review. A Proposal for a Maturity Assessment Framework
Authors: Papadopoulos Dimitrios , Glykas Michail , Dima Thaleia
Published: September 2024

The research is compiled to provide a thorough overview of nine well-known business excellence models (BEMs) applied in various countries and organizations worldwide. The literature survey included forty-five ar­ticles related to business excellence models as a highly useful framework for the improvement and assessment of Quality Management and Hu­man Resources Management within several organizations. A total of seven­ty-six evaluation criteria emerged from the nine BEM overviews, which were grouped and presented as type “a” criteria and then classified into three cat­egories (inflows, production, and outflows) presented as type “b” criteria based on the above study. The research findings point out that these critical factors connected to the most dominant of the seventy Business Excellence Models evaluation criterion “a” and of the organizational categories refer as criterion “b” can influence the application of quality practices or manage­ment initiatives at a firm.
Analysis of the Content Marketing to Build a Relationship and Loyalty with Consumers
Authors: Kerum Fani , Vuković Dijana , Ipša Ivanka
Published: September 2024

Social networks as new mass communication media enable the consumer to actively use, socialize, follow, interpret, and share media con­tent and forms for the purposes of information, shopping, entertainment, and education, so companies that do not brand themselves and do not communicate with their users via social networks in the right way or at all inevitably lose the battle with their competition. Under the pressure of dras­tic market changes, numerous companies are entering this market, and so­cial networks are flooded with branded content of all kinds of goods and services. It is therefore more important than ever to create a personalized offer and the closest possible relationship with the customer and thus gain a competitive advantage. However, in order to do this, it is extremely im­portant to know the customer well; it is important to understand his prob­lems, desires, passions, doubts, interests, habits, strengths, and weaknesses. Digital platforms offer extremely functional sales tools with which brands can effectively reach their target audience on social networks, but sales that rely exclusively on dry ad formats are not enough today by themselves for the reasons mentioned. It is necessary to offer the audience relevant content with values that they can identify with; it is necessary to offer content that solves some of their potential problems. This paper aims to point out the ba­sic characteristics of the marketing content concept in the phase of build­ing relationships and in the phase of maintaining consumer loyalty. In ad­dition, the article aims to respond to the current limitations associated with the measurement and use of marketing content as a concept, as well as the importance of professional and academic research on this form of market­ing communication.
Artificial Intelligence-Driven HR Practices in SMEs: A Prisma-Compliant Scoping Literature Review
Authors: Eftimov Ljupcho , Kitanovikj Bojan
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping human resource management (HRM) practices, extending its reach even to small and medi­um-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite the prevalence of AI in HRM, its integra­tion into the practices of SMEs, traditionally characterized by limited HR re­sources, remains an understudied area in scientific literature. A knowledge gap was identified through a Scopus database search, revealing a lack of comprehensive exploration into emerging trends related to AI’s impact on hiring, skill assessment, bias mitigation, and time constraints in SMEs. This study aims to address this gap by conducting a methodical analysis and synthesis of existing scientific contributions on the adoption of AI in SMEs for HR purposes. Employing a rigorous scoping literature review grounded in the PRISMA protocol, the investigation focuses on peer-reviewed publica­tions in English, indexed in the Scopus database. The findings, encompass­ing emerging publications, authors, key concepts, and avenues for future re­search, offer valuable insights for HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and the scientific community. This study not only contributes to the understanding of AI’s impact on grassroots HR processes in small organizations but also provides practical guidance and recommendations for optimization and enhancement.
An Integrative Model of Crowdsourcing and Intellectual Capital on Effective Enterprise Renewal
Authors: Zlatković Radaković Matea
Published: September 2024

Faced with a changing business environment and increasing competition, enterprises have started looking for innovative solutions be­yond hierarch organizational boundaries. The community of crowds can be employed as a valuable factor in an enterprise’s innovation process to cre­ate value and upgrade its knowledge base. The present paper seeks to un­derstand the role of the crowdsourcing mechanism through the intellectu­al capital framework, resulting in a renewed knowledge base. The model was empirically tested using a data set obtained through a questionnaire fulfilled by representatives of enterprises in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings reveal that crowdsourcing causes significant linkages between intellectual capital dimensions among which crowdsourcing-human cap­ital and crowdsourcing-structural capital contribute more to enterprise re­newal of knowledge base. Research results could assist managers in strate­gic decisions in resource allocation in promoting and sustaining knowledge dissemination to increase the renewal capability of enterprises.
How Does Management Style Affect Employee Well-Being within Large Enterprises? The Case of Albania
Authors: Shaqiri Gentjan
Published: September 2024

Employee well-being and a positive workplace culture consist of employees who enjoy and are passionate about their work. It includes em­ployees who show interpersonal and professional pride in the services they provide to their customers and clients, who interact with co-workers collab­oratively and collegially, and who enthusiastically engage in healthy work­place relationships. This highly desirable employee behavior within enterpris­es is not easily attainable. As a result, this paper investigates and investigates how management style impacts employee well-being in the Albanian busi­ness environment. Based on semi-structured interviews with high and mid­dle management of large enterprises in Albania, this paper examines how adherence to international standards to tackle workplace stress affects em­ployee well-being and the degree of nurturing enterprise culture. A compari­son is made between locally-owned and foreign-owned enterprises. This pa­per concludes that managers who can distinguish between a certain healthy amount of employee competition and more destructive ones that affect both a single employee, the department, and ultimately the enterprise are the ones possessing more leadership qualities and capable of continuously cultivating the highest degree of employee well-being in their enterprises.
Catalytic Properties of Polyampholytes, Polyampholyte-Metal Complexes, Polyampholyte-Metal Nanoparticles and Polyampholyte-Enzyme Conjugates: a Mini-Review
Authors: Kudaibergenov Sarkyt E.
Published: September 2024

This mini-review briefly discusses the catalytic properties of polyampholytes, polyampholyte-metal complexes, polyampholyte-metal nanoparticles and polyampholyte-catalase conjugates. Polyampholyte-based catalysts can mimic enzyme functions, facilitating reactions like hydrolysis, decomposition, hydrogenation, and oxidation of various substrates. Special focus is given to amphoteric hydrogels and cryogels that encapsulate metal nanoparticles or enzymes. These materials have demonstrated effectiveness in the hydrogenation of nitroaromatic compounds, oxidation of disulfide and aliphatic (or aromatic) alcohols under mild conditions, both in batch and flow-through reactors. Kinetic parameters, turnover numbers (TON), turnover frequencies (TOF), and activation energies are presented for a series of specific catalytic processes. Notably, flow-through reactors exhibit significantly higher catalytic efficiency compared to batch reactors and can be used continuously for extended periods. Additionally, the review explores the potential of light-driven hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions from water, facilitated by metal nanoparticles within amphoteric hydrogels in the presence of photosensitizers.
Morphofunctional state of the endocrine apparatus of rat testicles after anti-tumor chemotherapy
Authors:   Amur State Medical Academy, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Abramkin E.E. , Makarov I.Yu. ,   Amur State Medical Academy, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Menshchikova N.V. ,   Amur State Medical Academy, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Abramkina A.A. ,   Amur State Medical Academy, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Nadeev A.P. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Loginova A.B. ,   National Medical Research Center for Hematology, Moscow, Russia
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Improvements in the quality of diagnosis and early treatment of malignant neoplasms have led to a decrease in the mortality rate. However, chemotherapy-induced toxicity can cause late and long-term side effects, one of which is infertility. At the moment, the mechanisms of damage caused by the toxic effect of drugs designated for the treatment of hematologic malignancies have not been sufficiently studied. Aim. To study the morphofunctional state of the endocrine apparatus of rat testicles after the administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Materials and methods. A case-control study on 50 Wistar rats aged 3 months weighing 270–300 g was performed. The control group (n = 10) consisted of rats which did not receive drugs for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, the experimental group (n = 40) comprised rats which were intraperitoneally administered cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone (СНОР regimen). Testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels in rats were measured by enzyme immunoassay. The weight of rat testicles was measured, and the testicular mass index was calculated, as well as morphometry of Leydig cells was performed. Results. After a twofold administration of chemotherapeutic drugs (СНОР regimen), on the 14th day, the rats of the experimental group showed a decrease in the weight and mass index of the testicles. Results of morphometry indicated a decrease in the number of endocrine cells, number of medium- and large-size Leydig cells, and an increase in the number of small forms of these cells. Concentration of testosterone in blood plasma decreased. By the 35th day, the studied parameters in the rats of the experimental group corresponded to the controls. Conclusion. A twofold administration of chemotherapeutic drugs (СНОР regimen) on 7th and 14th days in rats was accompanied by a decrease in testicular weight, degenerative and atrophic changes in islets of interstitial (Leydig) cells, and a decrease in testosterone concentration in blood plasma. By the 35th day of the experiment, compensatory and adaptive responses were developing, characterized by the restoration of testicular weight, an increase in the number of medium- and large-size endocrine cells and testosterone level in blood plasma.
Advanced axial spondyloarthritis: delayed diagnosis and identification of potential predictors of disease progression
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Yushina E.S. , Zonova E.V. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: September 2024

This review summarizes literature data on advanced axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). In addition to the characteristic radiological manifestations, patients with advanced axSpA are characterized by sagittal imbalance and contracture-related deformities of the spine, which can potentially lead to disability, loss of working capacity and a decrease in the quality of life. Delayed diagnosis remains one of the reasons for advanced stage development. Despite the introduction of the ASAS criteria in 2009, diagnosis is delayed for several years worldwide. In this regard, attempts are being made to identify factors for delayed diagnosis, for example, female gender, young age of the disease onset, HLA-B27 negativity, presence of psoriasis, uveitis, etc., but there is still no unequivocal opinion on this issue. It is important to note that the subject of discussion is early diagnosis and early treatment; well-designed long-term studies are required to prove their positive impact on patients with axSpA. Based on the data on the importance of preserving working capacity and functional status in people of working and childbearing age suffering from axSpA, there is a question about the advisability of studying predictors of the formation of the advanced stage of the disease and, consequently, unfavorable functional outcomes. According to the literature, the most suitable candidates would be sclerostin, Dickkopf-1 (Dkk-1) and visfatin. The development of parameters associated with the possibility of using potential markers is required to formulate tactics for the management of patients with progression of spondyloarthritis into a disabling condition.
Cephalometric parameters of adolescents and young men of the Altai territory taking into account their physical activity and somatotype
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Mershalova A.A. , Borodina G.N. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Russia, Litvinova T.A. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Elyasin P.A. ,   Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The main parameters of a person’s physical development are body height and weight, but for a comprehensive assessment it is necessary to take into account other parameters of the human body one of which is cephalometric ones. Of particular interest is the assessment of cephalometric parameters in correlation with somatotype and physical activity of an individual. Aim. To assess the main cephalometric parameters of adolescents and young men in the Altai territory taking into account their somatotype and physical activity. Materials and methods. A somatometric study of adolescents and young men including the measurement of head sizes was performed. The study cohort was represented by Caucasian males aged 14 to 19 years. A total of 1186 people took part in the study. The young men were divided into 6 age groups with an interval of 1 year, starting with a group of 14-year-old adolescents and ending with a group of 19-year-old young men. Additionally, the groups were divided into subgroups based on physical activity. The first subgroup includes adolescents and young men who meet the general hygienic standard for physical activity according to the classification of A.G. Sukharev. The second subgroup includes adolescents and young men who exceed this hygienic standard. Results. The majority of adolescents were ectomorphs with a narrow, mesocephalic head shape and medium head height. The majority of young men were mesomorphs with a narrow head of average height. Conclusion. The results of the study in groups of adolescents and young men living in the Altai territory show the heterogeneity in the groups. An increase in head circumference in individuals with moderate physical activity compared to individuals with high physical activity is observed at the age of 14 and 16 years.
La música: entre lo real y el tiempo, una poética de lo inefable - una filosofía de la música de Bergson a Jankélévitch
Authors: Aranda Espinosa Francisco
Published: September 2024

Introducción: Este texto analiza las concepciones filosóficas de Henri Bergson y Vladimir Jankélévitch sobre el tiempo y la música. Bergson destaca la intuición y la duración temporal como medios para comprender la realidad, mientras que Jankélévitch se centra en lo inefable musical y el silencio como reveladores de lo real. Metodología: El estudio aborda la filosofía de ambos autores, explorando cómo la música, al ir más allá del logos, revela aspectos esenciales del tiempo y de lo incomprensible. Se comparan sus teorías sobre la relación entre el tiempo, la música y la realidad. Resultados: La música es presentada como una articulación entre el tiempo y lo real, una experiencia que no debe ser descrita, sino vivida. Jankélévitch compara la música con el amor y la existencia, destacando su carácter inefable e irreductible al lenguaje verbal. Discusión: Ambos filósofos sugieren que la música revela aspectos esenciales de la existencia que no pueden agotarse con palabras. El silencio es la respuesta adecuada, permitiendo que lo otro se manifieste. Conclusiones: La música, como una experiencia irreductible al lenguaje, construye una filosofía de la existencia. Insistir en describirla con palabras puede ocultar su verdadera esencia.
Risk mitigation of inadvertent exposure to biothreats to front line law enforcement
Authors: MacIntyre C Raina , Chughtai Abrar A , Bhattacharjee Shovon , Kunasekaran Mohana Priya , Engalls Thomas
Published: September 2024

Awareness and concern over the occupational health and safety of first responders to biological threat and other hazardous exposures has grown. Law enforcement personnel play an important role in the response to such events and may even be the first on the scene to hazardous exposures. Front line police entering a property and expecting to find drugs and weapons may also unexpectedly find biological or chemical agents. In the case of a pandemic like COVID-19, they may be exposed to virus in their ordinary duties. We argue that the risk of exposure is increasing, and will continue to increase, driven by advances in science and biology which makes chemical and biological agents more accessible to a wide range of actors. In addition, serious epidemics of newly emerged infections are increasing in frequency. Although the level of risk to police will vary depending on the exposure, the uniformed officers at the front line may be at highest risk because of a higher likelihood of being unprotected when they encounter biothreats. Planning focuses on response to known events by well-trained and well-equipped HAZMAT (hazardous materials) teams. Better preparedness is required for unexpected exposure of front-line police. This includes expanded training and design of regular uniforms to reduce exposure, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits which include disinfectant wipes, chemical wipes and biosensors. As the use of chemical and biological weapons by nefarious actors increases, these changes may become a necessity to protect the occupational health and safety of police.
Trend Analysis of exponential increase of Covid-19 cases in Pakistan: An interpretation
Authors: Noreen Nadia , Naveed Irum , Dil Saima , Niazi Saeed Ullah Khan , Saleem Shabana , Mohiuddin Nasser , Khan Naveed Ullah , Noor Beenish , Khan Mumtaz Ali , Khan Farida Khudaid
Published: September 2024

Background: The 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) originated in the central Chinese city, Wuhan, at the end of December 2019. Pakistan reported its first 2 confirmed cases on 26February 2020, linked to a travel history of Iran. This study was conducted to see the trends of COVID-19 infection growth and doubling time in Pakistan, from an early containment state to a much belated exponential rise pattern.Method: This study is based on the analysis of the publicly available data on COVID-19 from the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination’s COVID-19 dashboard and the publicly available National command and operation centre daily situation reports from 26February - 27July 2020 to show the trends and patterns of COVID-19 among the Pakistani population.Results: A total of 275,225 COVID-19 patients have been reported, with 5,865 deaths, 1,229 critically ill, and 242,436 recovered. Sindh has the highest number of confirmed cases (92,279). The majority of affected patients are male (72%). Local transmission cases stand at 97%. The percentage positivity has now declined to 4.8%, reaching a peak value of 25.7% in May. An average of 6.4 daily tests were conducted for each confirmed case, which makes 0.11 daily tests per thousand people. Daily cases surge had a 5.8% increase per day, with a 5-fold increase in infection until mid-June, which has now decreased to 80%. On 13 June 2020, the highest number of cases were reported (6,825 new highest daily deaths were reported on 19 June 2020). The case doubling time was 3 days initially and now stands at 28 days. The current CFR is 2.1%, with 5,865 deaths.Conclusion: The lack of effective quarantine facilities and limited testing capacities at the Taftan border crossing resulted in the importation of the virus in the country. Risk mitigation measures that were implemented, such as lockdown by provinces and the Federal government, were eased in mid-May due to the economic impact but was followed by a spike in cases. The cumulative confirmed case count, after showing an exponential growth pattern within two months of the start of the outbreak, is now on the decline. Careful and responsible behaviors from people, preparedness, and planning, including sentinel surveillance at the district level, are required for the sustainability of COVID-19 control.