bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cardiovascular risk in young healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Imeshtari Valentin , Imeshtari Anila , La Torre Giuseppe
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: In the last years cardiovascular risk has decreased in grown adults and elderly while it seems to be rising among young adults. OBJECTIVE: to assess the 10-year cardiovascular risk (CVR) in young healthcare professionals at the teaching hospital in Rome, using two scores, and identify possible determinants in order to design and implement preventive strategies. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2019 and July 2020. Participants underwent medical history collection, physical examination, and blood tests. CVR was calculated using CUORE and Framingham Risk Scores. A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted having the scores as dependent variables. Diagnostic tests were used for checking model assumptions. RESULTS: The study was carried out including 525 participants, 58.5% physicians and 32.1% nurses. Multivariate analysis was carried out only for men, since the pp plot for the whole population and for females for the dependent variables showed some evidence of non-normality, and the residual plot shows variance of the residuals was not constant across the range of fitted values. CVR, using the Framingham equation, directly correlated with age (β = 0.260; p < 0.001). Using the CUORE score, qualification as a physician (p < 0.001) is associated with a lower risk of having a CVR, while age (p < 0.001) is directly proportional to this risk. CONCLUSIONS: Increasing age consistently emerges as a prominent factor, positively influencing both the Framingham risk score and CUORE score, but this association was found only for men. Being a doctor is a protective factor for the CUORE score.
Impact of social capital and perceived empowerment on burnout in health employees: A study in the shadow of the COVID-19
Authors: Yağar Fedayi , Gerçek Emine , Dökme Yağar Sema , Tunç Ahmet
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Social capital is an important resource that enables employees to build trust-based relationships with other individuals and groups in the workplace. Although the evidence reveals the effect of employee empowerment on burnout, the moderator role of social capital in this relationship is still unexplored. However, considering the health employees who have mental health problems and increased dissatisfaction with the COVID-19 epidemic, the importance of determining the antecedent factors that may affect burnout plays an even more critical role. OBJECTIVE: The effect of the epidemic process on the burnout level of health employees was examined. In addition, the effect of employee empowerment on burnout was examined and the moderate role of social capital was evaluated. METHODS: A total of 492 health employee completed the measures of social capital, perceived empowerment, and burnout. Structural equation modelling was used to evaluate the moderate variable. Dawson slope were used to visualize the results. RESULTS: The burnout levels of health employees were low (2.00±1.34). Social capital had a moderating effect on the negative effect of employee empowerment on burnout (β= 0.191). Apart from that, employee empowerment (β= –0.192) and social capital (β= –0.508) were negatively associated with burnout level (p < 0.05). CONLUSION: These results are expected to provide useful recommendations to management in the health sector to reduce burnout among health employees by focusing on social capital and employee empowerment.
The level of the emergency health workers professionals’ knowledge about chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards: The case of Turkey
Authors: Bulut Aliye , Atici Erhan
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: It is crucial that emergency health workers respond to people exposed to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents appropriately and in a timely manner. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to find out how much Turkish emergency health workers know about chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards, as well as identify what possible factors contribute to their level of knowledge. METHOD: The data were collected from 321 participants using a personal information form as well as a questionnaire about chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards prepared in accordance with the literature. RESULTS: The results revealed that the place of residence and status of choosing the profession willingly showed no difference in terms of being trained on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards (p >  0.05). Likewise, the participants under the age of 25 years, who were single and had a tenure of less than 10 years highly believed that they did ‘not have a sufficient grasp of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards’. Women also highly believed that they did ‘not have a solid grasp of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.’ CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare professionals who work in high-risk zones should be given compulsory training about chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards so that they become more aware of how to best deal with such situations.
Application of a new municipal management model of Home Care Service in Barcelona: Assessment of workers’ labour conditions, health, and well-being
Authors: Ollé-Espluga Laia , Vargas-Leguas Hernán , Torrens Mèlich Lluís , Juan Serra Marta , Arcas Maria Marta , Cortès-Franch Imma
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: In 2018, Barcelona City Council implemented a pilot phase of an organisational change in the municipal home care service (HCS) system. Inspired in the Buurtzorg model, the new model promotes the creation of self-managing teams operating in a restricted community setting. OBJECTIVE: To assess the pilot phase of the new model, focusing on employees’ working and employment conditions as well as on their health and well-being outcomes. METHODS: Mixed-methods impact evaluation. First, a quantitative evaluation was conducted between October 2018 and October 2020, using a pre-post study design with one pretest and two posttest measurements in an intervention and a comparison group. The intervention group was composed of the members of the work teams implemented in the pilot phase from October 2018 onwards (baseline n = 44). The comparison group consisted of workers from the same districts working under the usual HCS system (baseline n = 72). Next, a qualitative study was conducted in workers from the intervention group in winter 2021–2022 (n = 10). RESULTS: The pre-post study results yielded positive changes for the intervention group in social support and autonomy, as well as in many of the employment conditions. This group also experienced increases in psychological demands, painful positions, fatigue and psychological distress. Two main themes affecting workers’ well-being emerged from the interviews: factors inherent to the self-management model and external factors. CONCLUSIONS: Health and well-being outcomes seem to depend on the balance between job demands, resources, and ways of channelling conflicts within teams.
Who do you ask? predicting injury rates from survey responses
Authors: Boden Leslie I. , Pan Yixin , Gregas Matt , McTernan Melissa , Peters Susan E. , Bhagia Div , Wagner Gregory R. , Sabbath Erika L.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Few studies have addressed whether using manager or worker perceptions of safety policies and practices alone predict reported injury rates less accurately than using both. OBJECTIVE: This study provides an example and describes a method that can be used to address this issue with survey instruments designed to measure safety climate, policies, or practices. METHODS: Using multilevel logistic regression, we estimated the relationship between worker and manager perceptions of a given exposure and the odds of worker injury during the post-survey year for three safety scales. We tested whether surveying both workers and managers provides additional predictive value compared with surveying just one group, RESULTS: Injury in the year following the survey was significantly associated with worker scores on two of the three scales. Manager responses were not significantly associated with injury and did not significantly improve injury rate prediction when added to a model with only worker survey responses. CONCLUSIONS: The capacity of manager-only or worker-only perceptions of safety policies and practices to predict worker injuries should be established before choosing to survey just one or the other. The approach and findings in this paper can be applied to other survey instruments and in other settings to help make this choice.
Development of Transferable Skills among Grade 7 Students through Discussion Method
Authors: Shaheen Lubna , Mahmood Nasir , Lillah Zafar Iqbal
Published: July 2024

Transferable skills are the demand of the 21st century. There is a need to prepare the younger generations for survival in their personal, professional, and social lives. An individual’s development requires the integration of these skills at each level, that is, primary, secondary, and tertiary level of education. Traditional teaching methods are not considered up-to-date for the development of required skills among students in the modern technological era. The development of students is the focus of demanded skills and education system as well. This goal can be achieved if teachers switch from traditional teaching methods towards interactive teaching methods. Therefore, research was conducted to explore the effect of discussion method on the development of transferable skills among students. Pretest posttest quasi-experimental design was employed to conduct the current study. The population of the study comprised Grade-7 students studying in public schools of Rawalpindi. Whereas, the targeted sample included 120 students of the selected public school. A school was selected with two intact groups taught by teachers following discussion and traditional methods of teaching. A paper-pencil test was designed based on communication, reasoned-decision making, and reflective thinking skills and was employed as pretest and posttest. The data was analyzed by using paired sample t-test to compare the means of both groups. Results showed that there was a significant difference in the development of transferable skills among students taught through discussion method and traditional method. It was recommended that teachers should use interactive teaching methods while teaching to develop communication skills, reflective thinking skills, and reasoned decision-making among students for their survival in contemporary century.
Consciousness Makes Sense in the Light of Evolution
Authors: Grinde Bjørn
Published: July 2024

I believe consciousness is a property of advanced nervous systems, and as such a product of evolution. Thus, to understand consciousness we need to describe the trajectory leading to its evolution and the selective advantages conferred. A deeper understanding of the neurology would be a significant contribution, but other advanced functions, such as hearing and vision, are explained with a comparable lack of detailed knowledge as to the brain processes responsible. In this paper, I try to add details and credence to a previously suggested, evolution-based model of consciousness. According to this model, the feature started to evolve in early amniotes (reptiles, birds, and mammals) some 320 million years ago. The reason was the introduction of feelings as a strategy for making behavioral decisions.
Design for latitude
Authors:   , d'Entremont Kenneth L.
Published: July 2024

"The purposes of this thesis are threefold: (1) to provide an introduction to the Taguchi philosophy and its methodologies, (2) to integrate the Taguchi philosophy of quality loss with nonlinear programming both without and with constraints, and (3) to compare the conventional Taguchi approach and the nonlinear programming approach to engineering design optimization. Part I of the thesis provides an introduction to Taguchi methods. Chapter One introduces Taguchi1s perspective of quality and losses attributable to poor quality. Also covered are different design objectives and how these are related to quality. Chapter Two develops the methods for implementing Taguchi's concepts of quality. Part II considers the Taguchi concept of quality loss as the optimization criterion. Chapter Three uses the Taguchi quality loss function given in the first chapter as the objective function; however nonlinear programming, not experimental design, is the vehicle used to perform the design optimization. Chapter Four investigates the fully constrained optimization problem by treating constraints as additional objective terms thereby creating an equivalent multicriterion problem. Part III completes the thesis by summarizing the results of the work. The comparison of results is given in Chapter Five. Chapter Six discusses these results. Chapter Seven concludes the thesis and suggests topics for additional work. Dr. Taguchi1s methods are based on fundamental concepts in statistics. However, because this work is not oriented towards the statistician, statistics will be introduced only when absolutely necessary. Appendix A covers the basic statistical and probabilistic concepts required by the thesis. Appendix B contains the derivations of the mathematical expectations of formulae used in the thesis. Computer listings of example problem runs are given in Appendix C. These appendices are contained, along with the references, in Part IV."--Preface.
Effect of mixed cultures on fermentation of corn meal to improve its nutritive value
Authors:   , Poolsiri Yuwadee
Published: July 2024

"The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of mixed cultures of Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus oryzae, and Endomycopsis fibuligera in combination with Candida utilis on the fermentation of corn meal to improve its nutritive value. The percentRNV of the mixed biomass was analyzed. Three vitamins, riboflavin, niacin, and thiamine were also determined."--Introduction.
PAPNUM (version 2.0) a finite element modeling and preprocessing system
Authors:   , West Robert L. Jr.
Published: July 2024

"Finite Element Method: Traditionally, the analysis of structural, heat transfer or fluid flow problems involved obtaining a solution to complex governing differential and/or integral equations. In the process of trying to obtain a solution, the engineer or analyst would sake modeling decisions in order to simplify the problem's mathematical formulation in hopes of obtaining a solution that would be adequate as an engineering design tool. Even then, many of the formulations were still too complex to obtain an effective mathematical solution. In many cases, the formulations were over simplified with the resulting solution being only a crude approximation. The quest for "better" solution techniques by the engineer and mathematician resulted in the emergence of a method powerful enough in scope to obtain solutions to engineering problems with many degrees of freedom and which posessed complex geometric shapes and boundary conditions. The basis for this method was a concept advanced by Courant C13 in 1943. His concept was that a physical problem did not require that the model and the solution be based on just the total mathematical domain but could be modeled and solved using a sequence of Interconnected finite sized subdomains. In the case of structural analysis, the mathematical domain corresponds to the total structure or continuum with the subdomains being finite sized structural elements. Although the method presented a new way to obtain a solution, the "Finite Element Method" was able to employ many known problem formulation and mathematical solution techniques from the fields of structural and continuum mechanics, calculus of variations and weighted residual methods. Independently of Courant, a group of structural engineers (Turner, Clough, Martin and Topp) in 1956 C20 developed the Finite Element Method with application to structural and continuum mechanics problems. The power of the Finite Element Method, stems from two distinct characteristics: 1. The ability to handle Irregularly shaped geometries, complex loadings and boundary conditions. 2. The method of formulation, which features a matrix format. These two features allow the Finite Element Method to utilize the speed and problem solving power of the digital computer, to analyze certain types of large and complex engineering systems which this study limits to structural system."--Introduction.
Factors influencing use of split-lines of credit and internal capital rationing among PCA borrowers
Authors:   , Bempah Eric Osei
Published: July 2024

Farmers�[trademark] use of credit has been studied extensively because debt capital is an integral part of present-day agricultural financial management. However, very little is known about split-lines of credit or multiple sources of credit financing. The study used logit analysis to determine factors influencing the use of split-lines of credit financing. Whether farmers used multiple lenders to acquire their operating credit was specified as the dependent variable (0 or 1 variable). Factors influencing internal capital rationing were investigated by use of multiple regression technique. Internal capital rationing was specified as: (1-(Total operating credit / Maximum possible investment) x 100 Data for PCA borrowers in the Sixth Farm Credit District from 1980 to 1982 were used for testing various hypotheses. Two-hundred seventy farmers were randomly selected for the empirical analyses. The results of the study indicated that farmers with higher leverage ratios were more likely to use split-lines of credit financing. Owner equity was positively related to internal capital rationing. Total operating credit and the interest to liability ratio were negatively correlated to internal capital rationing.
Trade barriers to grain cooperatives in exporting
Authors:   , Niewoehner Eric M.
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study was to determine if there were any barriers to grain cooperatives in exporting. Barriers are obstacles associated with the structure of the market. Data compiled to determine if any barriers existed were a combination of a quantitative survey and interviews with cooperative executives. Thus the emphasis was on the perception held by cooperative decision makers. The study contains a thorough literature review of previous studies on grain cooperatives and exporting, plus a comparative study of Riceland Industries and Farmers Export Company. These two firms operate with similar objectives but with distinct organizational structure, historical development and market structure. This study illuminates the main reasons why cooperative exporting ventures succeed or fail. The set of declarative hypothesis covered the financial capability of grain cooperatives to export on a large scale, the level of diversification to cover risk, the presence of domestic and international obstacles that discriminate against cooperatives, the positive or negative influences of trading in one area of the world, and the organizational structure of cooperatives. The general conclusion was that only one major obstacle existed, along with a minor difficulty. The minor problem existed with the regionals. As long as they operate independently, they remain inadequately diversified to operate in a large-scale exporting environment. The major problem was that grain cooperatives do not have an effective, centralized mechanism to jointly manage and control grain flow so as to expedite grain exporting. Until this problem is solved, any joint activity will probably end in failure.
Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Tauhid-Tasawuf (Studi Penelitian Dayah Salafiyah Wilayah Barat Selatan Aceh)
Authors: Rahimi Rahimi , Mukhijar Mukhijar
Published: July 2024

Santri or students, is the term for students in the world of Islamic boarding schools, students usually consist of two groups, namely santri mukim and santri kalong. Meanwhile, Islamic boarding school means an Islamic religious educational institution that grows and is recognized by the surrounding community with a dormitory system (complex) where the students receive education through a recitation system or madrasa which is completely under the sovereignty of the leadership of one or several kyai with unique characteristics. Charismatic and independent in all things. This research aims to find out what and how character education methods are applied to students at Islamic boarding schools, how learning about monotheism and Sufism at the Dayah Salafiyah Islamic boarding schools in the south-western region of Aceh is applied to the daily activities of students. This type of research is field research with a qualitative approach. To obtain the necessary data, the author used observation, interviews and documentation. The character education methods used in the boarding school are the mau'idoh khasanah method, teaching, the example method, the habituation method, getting up early, going home on time, sharing time, the tradition of hand kissing. When students are able to practice monotheism and Sufism well by carrying out the riyadhoh which has been taught through book study, one of which is Mukhtashor Ihya' Ulumuddin and accept and carry out the kiyai's advice well and supported by a boarding school environment that is close to the riyadhoh tradition, then good morals will automatically be formed.
Konsep Pendidikan Ki Hajar Dewantara Ditinjau Dari Nilai-Nilai Religius Dan Relevansinya Dengan Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Rusadi Bobi Erno , Munawaroh Isnaini
Published: July 2024

This research aims to find out and explain the religious values contained in Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational concept and determine the relevance of Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational concept to the independent curriculum regarding religious values. The method used in this research is a qualitative method based on a library research approach, which requires sources such as books, journals, articles and other literature relevant to the research title. The results of the research show that there is relevance between Ki Hajar Dewantara's educational concept in terms of religious values such as the value of tolerance in the pluralist education concept, the value of exemplary in the among concept, and the value of trust or responsibility in the tricentral concept of Ki Hajar education with the independent curriculum contained in the independent learning program, differentiated learning, and a project to strengthen the profile of pancasila students.
Landasan dan Fondasi Dasar Tatakelola Pendidikan Islam Dalam Analisis Aspek-Aspek Filosofis
Authors: Razali Ruslan , Asrul Asrul
Published: July 2024

This study examines the main aspects of philosophy studies that are directly the basis for the implementation and development of governance in the field of education. The substance, approach and ontological, epistemological and axiological viewpoints in the development of Islamic education governance are critically analyzed and offered to be the foundation and basic for institutional revitalization and education policy reform in the current era of openness. This study is a conceptual study in which the data sources and references are formulated through library review and studied in depth with patterns and methods of content analysis. The formulation of this study illustrates that; 1). The essence of Islamic educational governance emphasizes the importance of balancing rational thinking with spiritual values, mastery of reason in the tradition of science with the firmness of spirituality. 2). The foundation must adopt a comprehensive approach to cognitive development, prioritizing affective growth especially values and attitudes and actions in real application. Educational governance must support the independence of the students, provide space to develop into progressive, creative, and innovative individuals, adapting to the changing times and environment. 3). The urgency of integrating leadership and managerial principles into a strong, dynamic, independent, and innovative personal character. And actions based on Islamic principles that are reflected in the value of worship, the value of ikhsan, the value of ukhrawi orientation, the value of rahmatan lil'alamin, positivity, long-term thinking, tawakkal.
Distribution and ecology of Rock Pigeons (Columba Livia) in urban environments of Kazakhstan
Authors: Berdikulov B.T. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Gavrilov A.E. , Bekbenbetov S.K. ,   Institute of Zoology,   Institute of Zoology
Published: July 2024

This study examines the distribution and ecology of feral pigeons (Columba livia) in urban areas of Kazakhstan. Despite their global presence, feral pigeons have received limited attention from researchers. Understanding their distribution and ecological characteristics is crucial for managing their impact on urban ecosystems and assessing their potential as environmental indicators. This study employs open eBird data to analyse the occurrence and distribution of feral pigeons in major cities of Kazakhstan, particularly in Almaty and Astana. Data spanning from 2007 to 2021 provide insights into their distribution in these urban areas. The study assesses the percentage of occupied regions and the extent of their range, providing information about the degree of their presence. The findings suggest that feral pigeons are permanent residents in Kazakhstan and may exhibit migratory behavior. They have a stable and wide distribution, occupying various urban habitats. The study identifies areas with high concentrations of feral pigeons, indicating preferred locations within the cities. The findings of this study highlight the necessity for continued monitoring and research to elucidate the distribution patterns and potential as bioindicators of environmental pollution in anthropogenic landscapes. The obtained data can serve as a basis for managing and creating sustainable and harmonious urban ecosystems that support the diversity of bird species.
Osteology of the viscerocranium of the lake minnow Rhynchocypris percnurus (Leuciscidae) from Northern and Central Kazakhstan
Authors: Tagayev D.A. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Salkymbayeva M.B. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the osteology of the lake minnow - an indigenous representative of the ichthyofauna of Kazakhstan. This species has a wide range in northern Eurasia and a debatable taxonomic structure. The generic status of the lake minnow has changed several times - currently it is often assigned to the genus Rhynchocypris. Within this species, several subspecies have been described, two of which live in the water bodies of Northern and Central Kazakhstan. Modern information on the lake minnow from the Northern Kazakhstan is limited to morphometric data, on the basis of which it is assigned to the nominative subspecies R. p. percnurus. Another form, previously described as a subspecies of R. czekanowskii from Northern Kazakhstan, was subsequently considered as a subspecies of the lake minnow R. p. ignatowi, which also inhabits the water bodies of Central Kazakhstan. Its systematic status remains unclear, and available data on morphology and distribution are scarce. The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristic features and interpopulation variability of the visceral skull bones of the lake minnow from the water bodies of Northern and Central Kazakhstan. The research material consisted of fish from populations of the Kylshakty River (Northern Kazakhstan) and the Karkaraly River (Central Kazakhstan). Using the method of preparing and staining skeletons, osteological preparations of fish from both populations were obtained. As a result of the analysis of osteological characteristics, the bones of the viscerocranium of the lake minnow from the water bodies of Kazakhstan were characterized in detail for the first time. Characteristic features of the shape of the maxillary, dentary, opercular, basihyal and pharyngeal bones were revealed. Interpopulation differences concern the shape of the basihyal and the third epibranchial, as well as the presence or absence of the first pharyngobranchial. The data obtained may indicate the morphological distinctiveness of the populations of Northern and Central Kazakhstan.
Interaksi Gerakan Menggenggam Untuk Mengukur Tingkat Akurasi Pada Benda Virtual
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Nasrullah Dede , Rohman M. Taufiqur
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang inovasi pembuatan alat terapi untuk stimulasi pada gangguan sistem gerak pada tangan dengan berfokuskan pada interaksi 3D dua sensor multi channel untuk simulasi menggenggam benda virtual. Kebutuhan akan adanya perangkat ataupun sistem stimulasi dalam pergerakan menggenggam sangat dibutuhkan seiring minim adanya teknologi bantu saat ini. Dengan penggunaan kombinasi dua sensor yaitu Leap Motion dan Myo Armband yang digunakan sebagai simulasi memegang benda virtual. Aktivitas menggenggam merupakan aktivitas yang menerapkan gerakan motorik halus pada tangan untuk melakukan suatu gerakan. Komponen dasar bentuk 3D yang nantinya akan diubah dalam bentuk telur tiruan sebagai media simulasi menggenggam benda virtual. Telur sendiri merupakan benda yang mudah pecah dan mempunyai sifat mudah merespon segala macam rangsangan kerja motorik. Pada kajian Interaksi 3D Multi Channel Dua Sensor untuk Simulasi Virtual Egg Holding dengan metode HMM (Hidden Markov Model) dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui pengenalan isyarat pola gerakan tangan. Pengembangan metode ini adalah virtual reality yang melakukan simulasi memegang benda telur virtual untuk berinteraksi dengan objek virtual dan mengukur kekuatan genggaman tangan pada objek benda virtual.
Quantification Of The Impact Of Climate Change In Financial Reports: An Ambition Towards Net Zero Emissions
Authors: Insirat Mutahira Nur , Puspitasari Ningsih , Sunarti Sunarti , Lestari Belinda , Indrayani Hesti , Muchran Muchriana
Published: July 2024

Climate change is one of the big problems facing the world. The special report on Global Warming of 1.5°C shows that achieving zero emissions by mid-century is an important thing to do. The importance of addressing climate change drove global cooperation that led to the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Closing the gap between current climate change mitigation policies and the policies needed to achieve the Paris Agreement temperature targets requires a significant increase in policy ambition. This article argues that policy actions aimed at achieving zero emission levels can be carried out by setting an effective carbon price, the relevance and materiality of climate change issues in financial reports, as well as knowing the strategy for quantifying climate change issues in financial reports based on applicable SAK.
The Impact of Board Size and Audit Committee Characteristics on Financial Performance in Foreign Exchange Banks: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Bahari Samsul
Published: July 2024

The concept of corporate governance has played an important role, especially in the process of submitting financial reports. However, the literature reveals inconsistent findings regarding the impact of corporate governance characteristics on financial performance. Despite numerous studies on corporate governance, there remains a lack of evidence, particularly in the banking industry, specifically concerning foreign exchange banks in Indonesia. This study aims to investigate the influence of board size and audit committee characteristics, namely audit committee size, frequency of audit committee meetings, and audit committee expertise, as integral components of corporate governance, on financial performance. The type of this research is descriptive qualitative research that utilized data obtained from the annual reports published by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the websites of 38 foreign exchange banks in Indonesia from 2007 to 2021. The research findings indicate that board size exhibits a non-significant negative relationship with financial performance measured by Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE). In addition, the results regarding audit committee size and frequency of meetings show no significant relationship with ROA and ROE proxied financial performance. However, audit committee expertise shows a significant negative relationship with financial performance as measured by ROE, and not significant with ROA. These findings will assist management in making informed decisions regarding optimizing board size and audit committee characteristics to meet the needs and interests of all stakeholders within the company. Overall, this research emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in corporate governance practices for sustainable growth and development.
Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Matematika Siswa Tunagrahita di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah 27 Surabaya
Authors: Afiani Kunti Dian Ayu , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Syakroni Moch.
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir matematis siswa tunagrahita dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika pada materi perkalian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa tunagrahita yang terdiri dari tiga orang. Teknik pemilihan subjek menggunakan teknik purposive sampling yang didasarkan pada kriteria siswa yang memiliki kelainan mental tunagrahita. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri. Sementara instrument lainnya yaitu soal matematika yang sudah divalidasi oleh validator. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik think aloud method. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa kemampuan berpikir matematis siswa PA dan HI berada pada tingkat kemampuan berpikir rendah, karena belum mampu mengingat fakta atau konsep operasi perkalian yang pernah dipelajarinya. Sementara siswa ZU memiliki kemampuan berpikir matematis pada tingkat sedang, hal ini dikarenakan siswa ZU sudah mampu merepresentasikan masalah/informasi dengan baik serta mampu membuat koneksi konsep antar materi matematika dan memecahkan masalah matematika sederhana.
Perancangan UI/UX Layanan Jahit Pakaian Dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan Design Thinking di Kota Malang
Authors: Lefteuw Everista Richarda , Ramadhan Viry Puspaning
Published: July 2024

Perkembangan teknologi sangat mempengaruhi kebutuhan hidup dan cara berpikir masyarakat, khususnya perkembangan perangkat lunak teknologi.    Hal ini kemudian membuat perkembangan User Interface (UI) dan User Experience (UX) perlu menjadi perhatian. Saat ini jumlah penjahit di Kota Malang sudah semakin banyak dan memiliki keahlian khusus yang berbeda-beda, serta permintaan konsumen juga semakin meningkat sehingga untuk mendapatkan tempat jahit, pelanggan harus meluangkan waktu dan datang langsung ke penjahit. Masalahannya, tidak semua orang bisa mengetahui semua lokasi tempat jahit di sekitar rumahnya dan apakah tempat jahit tersebut masih bisa menerima pelanggan atau tidak. Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang prototype aplikasi layanan jahit pakaian di Kota Malang dan untuk menyediakan informasi layanan jahit pakaian yang bisa sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat. Peneliti menggunakan Penerapan Design Thinking karena mampu menghasilkan solusi yang lebih inovatif dan efektif dalam merancang produk atau layanan dan menggunakan aplikasi figma untuk merancang prototype. Pada proses pengujian dilakukan secara online dengan menggunakan Maze Design sebagai pengujian pada desain antarmuka dan System Usability Scale (SUS) yang bertujuan untuk mengukur persepsi pengguna terhadap ketergunaan antarmuka. Hasil pengujian dengan menggunakan SUS (system usability scale) memperoleh nilai rata-rata yaitu 71,38 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem tersebut bisa diterima dengan baik karena masuk kedalam kategori acceptable.
Sistem Informasi Penerimaan Karyawan Berbasis Website Pada PT Federal International Finance Cabang Kota Tegal
Authors: Wati Fanny Fatma , Widodo Andrian Eko , Abror Dzulchan
Published: July 2024

Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) memang sangat berpengaruh bagi kesuksesan sebuah organisasi, dan proses seleksi yang efektif merupakan salah satu kunci untuk memastikan bahwa SDM yang dipilih memiliki motivasi, kemampuan dalam perusahaan. Dengan melakukan proses seleksi yang baik, perusahaan dapat memastikan bahwa mereka mendapatkan individu yang tepat untuk posisi yang tersedia. Mengubah proses seleksi dari metode manual ke sistem online melalui website resmi akan membawa banyak keuntungan. Ini termasuk peningkatan efisiensi dalam pengelolaan data pelamar, memperluas jangkauan pencarian kandidat, dan mempercepat proses seleksi. Pada PT Federal Internasional Finance dalam proses prerekrutan karyawan masih menggunakan sistem manual sehingga dibutuhkan sebuah website untuk mempermudah dalam proses penerimaan karyawan agar lebih efektif dan efisien. Dalam pembuatan website ini menggunakan metode waterfall mulai dari tahap perencanaan sampai tahap pemeliharaan sistem. Hasil dari penelitian ini penerimaan karyawan baru yang terkomputerisasi, diharapkan mampu berkontribusi untuk perusahaan, khusunya Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM). Proses penerimaan calon karyawan baru PT. Federal International finance menghabiskan waktu yang cukup lama, akan berdampak langsung pada data yang tidak efesien yang akan menyebabkan ketidak akuratan suatu data.
Sistem Informasi Penggajian Karyawan Berbasis Web (Studi Kasus PT. Bridgestone Kalimantan Plantation)
Authors: Prasetyo Bagus , Rizki Afian Syafaadi , Wibowo Dwi Agung , Aristi Nina Mia , Ridha M. Najamudin
Published: July 2024

Bridgestone Kalimantan Plantation, sebuah perusahaan perkebunan karet, saat ini mengelola penggajian karyawan secara semi-manual menggunakan aplikasi desktop berbasis Delphi dan Microsoft Excel. Pendekatan ini menghadapi beberapa kendala, seperti keterbatasan akses, masalah integritas data, dan proses yang memakan waktu lama. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem informasi penggajian berbasis web. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan aksesibilitas, menyederhanakan proses pengelolaan penggajian, serta meningkatkan akurasi dan keamanan data. Sistem ini dirancang menggunakan framework Laravel, yang dipilih karena kemudahan dan keamanannya dalam mengimplementasikan otentikasi dan otorisasi, serta kemampuannya untuk integrasi di masa depan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem yang dikembangkan berhasil berfungsi sesuai kebutuhan, memberikan platform yang lebih efisien, mengurangi kesalahan, dan meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna bagi karyawan yang terlibat dalam proses penggajian. Implementasi sistem ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional PT. Bridgestone Kalimantan Plantation secara keseluruhan.
Perbandingan Algoritma Klasifikasi Analisis Sentimen Pengguna Aplikasi Getcontact Dalam Pencegahan Penipuan Online
Authors: Hermanto Hermanto , Fahlapi Riza , Kuntoro Antonius Yadi , Asra Taufik
Published: July 2024

Penipuan online merujuk pada berbagai tindakan penipuan yang dilakukan melalui internet dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan keuntungan finansial atau informasi pribadi secara curang. Kewaspadaan akan pentingnya keamanan untuk diri sendiri dan orang-orang yang kita kenal, perlu terus kita sebar luaskan dimana saat ini banyak terkadi modus penipuan online yang sangat beragam. Salah satu aplikasi yang cukup dikenal oleh masyarakat diantaraya seperti aplikasi GetContact adalah sebuah aplikasi yang dirancang untuk memberikan informasi tentang panggilan yang masuk, identifikasi panggilan spam atau penipuan, dan menyediakan layanan berkaitan dengan daftar kontak telepon yang telah didaftarkan juga oleh sesama pengguna aplikasi tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti akan menganalisis sentimen komentar pengguna aplikasi Getcontact dengan membandingkan hasil pengujian terhadap algoritma klasifikasi yaitu Naïve Bayes Classifier dan SVM. Proses penelitian ini akan dimulai dengan pengambilan sampel data menggunakan teknik scrapping pada google playstore dan data komentar pengguna aplikasi Getcontact proses menggunakan RapidMiner. Setelah proses preprocessing dan pengujian model dengan dua metode textmining dengan menggunakan algoritma yaitu SVM dan Naive Bayes, hasil evaluasi dan validasi menunjukkan bahwa Naïve Bayes memiliki tingkat akurasi yang lebih tinggi dari pada SVM. Untuk Naïve Bayes, nilai akurasi mencapai 82.97% dengan nilai AUC sebesar 0.500, sedangkan untuk SVM, nilai akurasi adalah 78,00% dengan nilai AUC sebesar 0.926. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa Naïve Bayes lebih unggul dalam mengklasifikasikan komentar pengguna pada aplikasi Getcontact di google play sebagai komentar positif dan negative.
Penerapan Bussiness Intelligence Terhadap Penjualan Vending Machine di Central New Jersey USA Menggunakan Tableau
Authors: Hilmi Nizar Fawwazun , Abdillah Allif Rizki , Maulana Putra Syahri , Prakoso Muhammad Sidiq Bagus
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan Business Intelligence (BI) terhadap penjualan vending machine di Central New Jersey, USA, dengan menggunakan alat visualisasi data Tableau. Dalam era digital saat ini, BI menjadi kunci bagi perusahaan untuk mengambil keputusan yang lebih cepat dan tepat berdasarkan data yang ada. Vending machine, sebagai salah satu saluran penjualan otomatis, menghasilkan data penjualan yang besar dan beragam yang membutuhkan analisi mendalam untuk meningkatkan kinerja penjualan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus dengan mengumpulkan data penjualan dari sejumlah vending machine yang tersebar di berbagai lokasi di Central New Jersey. Data tersebut dianalisis menggunakan Tableau untuk mengidentifikasi pola penjualan, tren musiman, dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi performa penjualan. Visualisasi data yang dihasilkan membantu dalam mengungkap wawasan kritis seperti produk dengan penjualan tertinggi, waktu penjualan paling efektif, serta lokasi strategis untuk penempatan vending machine. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Tableau dalam BI sangat efektif dalam mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis data penjualan vending machine. Temuan ini memberikan rekomendasi yang konkret bagi pengelola vending machine untuk meningkatkan strategi penjualan, termasuk pengelolaan stok, penentuan harga, dan penempatan mesin. Secara keseluruhan, penerapan BI dengan Tableau memberikan nilai tambah yang signifikan dalam pengambilan keputusan berbasis data dan dapat diadaptasi untuk berbagai jenis bisnis lainnya.
Penerapan Metode Forward Chaining Pada Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Ayam Ternak
Authors: Amriyansah Ahmad Januar , Sulistiani Heni , Amalia Riska
Published: July 2024

Masalah yang paling serius dihadapi oleh para peternak ayam salah satunya adalah penyakit ayam. Penyakit ayam dapat didiagnosa melalui identifikasi gejala-gejala yang muncul dan juga harus berkonsultasi dengan pakar. Namun, cara tersebut memerlukan waktu yang lama dan biaya yang cukup mahal. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan metode forward chaining pada sistem pakar untuk membantu peternak ayam dalam mendiagnosa penyakit ayam secara online. Sistem pakar ini dikembangkan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan database MySQL. Sistem pakar ini juga memberikan panduan penanganan yang sesuai dengan penyakit yang didiagnosis. Sistem pakar ini diuji dengan menggunakan 33 gejala dan 10 penyakit ayam yang umum terjadi. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pakar ini dapat mendiagnosis penyakit ayam dengan akurasi yang tinggi dan memberikan hasil diagnosis secara langsung melalui browser web. Sistem pakar ini juga dapat meningkatkan pemahaman pengguna tentang pembuatan situs web dan penyakit ayam.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Inventaris pada PT. Rejoso Manis Indo Menggunakan Metode Rapid Application Development
Authors: Pratama Panky Yoga , Fauzan Abd. Charis , Prabowo Tito
Published: July 2024

Teknologi yang tidak dapat terbendung dan semakin berkembang mengharuskan perusahaan seperti PT. Rejoso Manis Indo untuk mengadopsi sistem yang lebih canggih dan efisien. Proses pengelolaan inventaris yang masih manual di perusahaan ini menghadapi berbagai masalah, seperti kesalahan pencatatan, data hilang atau rusak, serta efisiensi yang rendah. Kesulitan melacak status barang juga mengakibatkan data tidak akurat. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang sistem informasi inventaris menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development (RAD) yang melibatkan pengguna dalam setiap tahap pengembangan. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner skala Likert, wawancara, dan studi literatur. Sistem ini diimplementasikan menggunakan PHP CodeIgniter, dan MySQL, dan diperiksa menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS) dan pengujian black box. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem informasi inventaris yang dikembangkan meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi, dengan tingkat kepuasan pengguna sebesar 77 dengan nilai B (Good). Kesimpulannya, sistem ini efektif mengatasi masalah inventaris di PT. Rejoso Manis Indo, meskipun diperlukan penelitian lanjutan untuk melibatkan lebih banyak pengguna dari berbagai departemen serta mengkaji aspek keamanan dan skalabilitas sistem.
Implementasi Augmented Reality Sebagai Media Pengenalan Sistem Tata Surya Berbasis Android
Authors: Kurniawan Ardian Danang , Aryanto Joko
Published: July 2024

Sebagian besar mata pelajaran IPA, terutama yang berkaitan dengan bidang tata surya masih diajarkan secara konvensional yaitu menggunakan alat peraga seperti buku, papan tulis, dan alat peraga. Alat peraga ini tidak menarik perhatian siswa, sehingga siswa menjadi kurang tertarik pada mata pelajaran. Sehingga dibutuhkan media alternative dalam pengenalan materi sistem tata surya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membuat aplikasi pengenalan tata surya yang berbasis Augmented Reality. Aplikasi ini akan membuat objek planet lebih realistis dan meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang literatur tentang tata surya. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan metode penelitian studi pustaka. Mengidentifikasi masalah, melakukan penelitian literatur, mengumpulkan data, mengembangkan sistem, menguji aplikasi, dan menulis laporan adalah langkah-langkah penelitian. Penelitian ini menghasilkan aplikasi augmented reality yang menggunakan metode markerless sehingga objek 3D dapat digerakkan secara bebas oleh pengguna. Aplikasi ini dapat menjadi alternative media pengenalan mengenai sistem tata surya, membantu siswa memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih baik dan mendorong mereka untuk berpartisipasi dalam pembelajaran aktif