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The effectiveness of policy communication in promoting #KangPisMan program among university students
Authors: Zaenudin Heni Nuraeni , Sartika Rika , Haryanegara Muhammad Endriski Agraenzopati
Published: January 2022

This study is aimed at measuring the effectiveness of policy communication in promoting #KangPisMan program among university students. #KangPisMan is a top priority program of Bandung Municipal Government to tackle waste management problem. In this sense, the problem of plastic waste has become a global concern about environment, therefore it is a hope that, by promoting #KangPisMan, a new lifestyle will make people more aware of environmental sustainability. The program was established in 2018, so it is necessary to measure the effectiveness of its communicating strategy. In terms of public communication, the realization of promoting the program should be measured based on its optimal value. The present study seeks to analyse the effectiveness of communication strategy by employing 7C concepts as introduced. The questionnaire was distributed to 300 respondents (based on purposive sampling) which were registered as students of Faculty of Social Sciences Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Validity of the questionnaire is measured by corrected item-total correlation. The analysis shows that communication strategy in promoting #KangPisMan was relatively effective by considering the lowest scores of continuity and consistency. It shows that the aspect of consistency in promoting the program should be enhanced. Meanwhile, the aspect of credibility had the highest value. Therefore, it is a big capital to promote the program through the role model as reflected by the team. In general, all respondents were satisfied of the communication strategy in promoting the program. However, the effectiveness is still potential to be developed in the upcoming time.
Investigating vertical social media impact through influencer on risky sexual behavior among adolescents in Indonesia
Authors: Yusuf Raidah Intizar
Published: January 2022

Social media has been identified as a factor in adolescents' adoption of risky sexual behavior. This research is here to answer whether social media has a vertical effect on adopting risky sexual behavior, given the increasing number of influencers on the platform. We sought the connection of whether influencers can influence the dating standards of adolescents, which will end up contributing to the adoption of risky sexual behavior. As risky sexual behavior is becoming more prevalent in Makassar, we picked Makassar adolescents as our study object. We also compared urban and rural by including Maros adolescents. Data were collected data with an online survey. Four surveyors are employed to find targeted respondents: youth in their 15-18 years old. Respondents filled out an online questionnaire from September 7, 2020, to September 14, 2020. As many as 313 responses were valid, 50.5 percent of the respondents were domiciled in Makassar, and the remaining 49.5 percent came from Maros. Two out of three respondents are women (63.3 percent). A series of independent t-tests, and Andy F Hayes PROCESS scheme, were used to analyze the data. The independent t-test results showed that male urban adolescents are more likely to exhibit risky sexual behavior. The central hypothesis test results showed that social media influencers indirectly affect risky sexual behavior mediated by adolescent dating styles, answering the study's initial assumption.
Discovering the lived experiences of graduate students in the virtual space: Reflections and lessons from a phenomenological inquiry
Authors: Collo, Jr. Ernesto Cordero
Published: January 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically reshaped the academic life of graduate students and revealed the inequities in the traditional education system in the Philippines. This study is a qualitative navigation of the lived accounts of development communication (devcom) graduate students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. It foregrounds devcom as a field of theory and practice in honor of its pioneer Professor Emeritus Nora C. Quebral and her contribution to the ferment of the field. The credence of phenomenology informed the direction of this research in addressing a paucity of literature that examines the experiences of graduate students on remote learning within the current milieu. The transition of academia into a new phase of development surfaced stories of personal and academic struggles. As social beings, they engage virtual and real spaces in coping that redirect them to a sense of purpose and semblance of normalcy at a time of uncertainties. To address their recurring and emerging conditions is the cultivation of institutional support and online forms of communication support as two pivotal forms of their reflective recommendations. Drawing from the participants’ reflections, I developed a schema that investigates the intersectionality of their struggles, coping, and recommendations towards a conducive remote learning milieu.
Save media!
Authors: Setiawan Benni
Published: January 2022

Print mass media face a big problem. One of them is the decline in subscribers, and the print mass media also loses advertisers. The migration of readers from print to online is not only during a pandemic but has occurred since the last few decades. However, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the print media became more difficult. The media reduces production costs by laying off employees. The press also reduced the number of pages to stay afloat in difficult times.
Inflammation-based Indexes Upon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Initiation as a Predictor of Relapse After Curative Resection of Colorectal Cancer With an Oxaliplatin-based Regimen
Authors: SATAKE MASAYA , YOSHIMATSU KAZUHIKO , SAGAWA MASANO , YOKOMIZO HAIJIME , SHIOZAWA SHUNICHI
Published: January 2022

Background/Aim: We investigated the clinical efficacy of inflammation-based indexes in predicting unfavourable relapse-free survival (RFS) in patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving oxaliplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 45 patients who underwent curative resection for stage II/III CRC followed by oxaliplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy after 8 weeks. Upon adjuvant chemotherapy initiation, all patients were evaluated for lymphocyte count (LC), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) and prognostic nutritional index (PNI), after which their correlation with relapse was analysed. Results: Univariate analysis identified LC <1,350/mm3, NLR ≥2.03, LMR <5.15, PLR ≥209, mGPS 2, and early discontinuation of chemotherapy within two months as significant risk factors for RFS. Multivariate analysis identified LMR <5.15, PLR > 209 and mGPS 2 as significant independent risk factors for unfavourable RFS. Conclusion: Measurement of LMR, PLR, and mGPS upon adjuvant therapy initiation can be a useful tool for predicting recurrence after curative surgery for stage II/III CRC.
A Case of Secretory Carcinoma in a Patient With a History of Contralateral Medullary Carcinoma
Authors: STEFANUCCI RITA , SANTUCCI DOMIZIANA , ROSSI SILVIA MARIA , SAMMARRA MATTEO , FAIELLA ELIODORO , CORDELLI ERMANNO , ALTOMARE VITTORIO , GRASSO ROSARIO FRANCESCO , ZOBEL BRUNO BEOMONTE
Published: January 2022

Background: Secretory and medullary carcinomas of the breast are rare subtypes of infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The different histological behavior of medullary and secretory carcinomas is correlated with different imaging features on mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Case Report: We report the case of a Caucasian woman in which both subtypes of tumors were diagnosed in an 8-year time interval and evaluate, in antithesis, histopathological and imaging aspects of medullary and secretory carcinoma. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first case reported in literature of secretory carcinoma with a complete imaging tumor evaluation in a patient with a previous contralateral medullary cancer.
A Smartphone App for Attentional Bias Retraining in Smokers: Mixed Methods Pilot Study
Authors: Choo Carol C , Tan Yi Zhuang , Zhang Melvyn W B
Published: January 2022

Background

Smoking is a global health threat. Attentional bias influences smoking behaviors. Although attentional bias retraining has shown benefits and recent advances in technology suggest that attentional bias retraining can be delivered via smartphone apps, there is a paucity of research on this topic.

Objective

This study aims to address this gap by exploring the use of attentional bias retraining via a novel smartphone app using a mixed methods pilot study. In the quantitative phase, it is hypothesized that participants in the training group who undertake attentional bias retraining via the app should have decreased levels of attentional bias, subjective craving, and smoking frequency, compared with those in the control group who do not undertake attentional bias retraining. The qualitative phase explores how the participants perceive and experience the novel app.

Methods

In all, 10 adult smokers (3 females and 7 males) between the ages of 26 and 56 years (mean 34.4 years, SD 9.97 years) were recruited. The participants were randomly allocated to the training and control groups. In weeks 1 and 3, participants from both groups attempted the standard visual probe task and rated their smoking frequency and subjective craving. In week 2, the participants in the training group attempted the modified visual probe task. After week 3, participants from both groups were interviewed about their views and experiences of the novel app.

Results

The results of the quantitative analysis did not support this study’s hypothesis. The qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results yielded 5 themes: ease, helpfulness, unhelpful aspects, barriers, and refinement.

Conclusions

Findings from the qualitative study were consistent with those from previous studies on health-related smartphone apps. The qualitative results were helpful in understanding the user perspectives and experiences of the novel app, indicating that future research in this innovative area is necessary.
The Use of Telehealth for Psychological Counselling of Vulnerable Adult Patients With Rheumatic Diseases or Diabetes: Explorative Study Inspired by Participatory Design
Authors: Rothmann Mette Juel , Mouritsen Julie Drotner , Ladefoged Nanna Skov , Jeppesen Marie Nedergaard , Lillevang Anna Sofie , Laustrup Helle , Ellingsen Torkell
Published: January 2022

Background

Video consultation is increasingly used in different health care settings to reach patients. However, little is known about telehealth in psychological counselling for vulnerable patients with somatic and chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.

Objective

This study aimed to develop and pilot test a telepsychology module for inclusion in the app My Hospital (Mit Sygehus) to provide remote psychological counselling to vulnerable adults with either rheumatic diseases or diabetes.

Methods

With inspiration from participatory design, the content of the telepsychology module was developed through user involvement and evaluated by individual interviews with patients and psychologists as well as questionnaires.

Results

We developed a module with our patient partners that targeted patients with rheumatic diseases and diabetes in relation to the psychological challenges of living with chronic diseases. The module included information, tools, exercises, and videoconferencing. In total, 16 patients and 3 psychologists participated in the pilot test. Psychological counselling was described by 4 themes: “The good relation despite physical distance,” “The comfort of being at home,” “The pros of saving time on transport and energy,” and “A therapeutic alliance at a distance.”

Conclusions

Psychological counselling in relation to somatic care can be provided by videoconferencing supported by web-based or mobile delivery of tailored information, tools, and exercises without compromising on the quality of care. To ensure a good alliance between the patient and psychologist, a first face-to-face meeting is important. The home location provided patients with a safe environment and increased accessibility and reduced travel time to the hospital.
Multisensory Home-Monitoring in Individuals With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma: Usability Study of the CAir-Desk
Authors: Kohlbrenner Dario , Clarenbach Christian F , Ivankay Adam , Zimmerli Lukas , Gross Christoph S , Kuhn Manuel , Brunschwiler Thomas
Published: January 2022

Background

Research integrating multisensory home-monitoring in respiratory disease is scarce. Therefore, we created a novel multisensory home-monitoring device tailored for long-term respiratory disease management (named the CAir-Desk). We hypothesize that recent technological accomplishments can be integrated into a multisensory participant-driven platform. We also believe that this platform could improve chronic disease management and be accessible to large groups at an acceptable cost.

Objective

This study aimed to report on user adherence and acceptance as well as system functionality of the CAir-Desk in a sample of participants with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma.

Methods

We conducted an observational usability study. Participants took part in 4 weeks of home-monitoring with the CAir-Desk. The CAir-Desk recorded data from all participants on symptom burden, physical activity, spirometry, and environmental air quality; data on sputum production, and nocturnal cough were only recorded for participants who experienced symptoms. After the study period, participants reported on their perceptions of the usability of the monitoring device through a purpose-designed questionnaire. We used descriptive statistics and visualizations to display results.

Results

Ten participants, 5 with COPD and 5 with asthma took part in this study. They completed symptom burden questionnaires on a median of 96% (25th percentile 14%, 75th percentile 96%), spirometry recordings on 55% (20%, 94%), wrist-worn physical activity recordings on 100% (97%, 100%), arm-worn physical activity recordings on 45% (13%, 63%), nocturnal cough recordings on 34% (9%, 54%), sputum recordings on 5% (3%, 12%), and environmental air quality recordings on 100% (99%, 100%) of the study days. The participants indicated that the measurements consumed a median of 13 (10, 15) min daily, and that they preferred the wrist-worn physical activity monitor to the arm-worn physical activity monitor.

Conclusions

The CAir-Desk showed favorable technical performance and was well-accepted by our sample of participants with stable COPD and asthma. The obtained insights were used in a redesign of the CAir-Desk, which is currently applied in a randomized controlled trial including an interventional program.
An Evaluation of Popular Vocabulary Learning Mobile Applications in China and Their Implications for Language Learning?
Authors: Yang Yue
Published: January 2022

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (abbreviated to MALL) has proved to be both useful and efficacious for language learning. Mobile applications (apps) can help learners meet their needs for updating information and skills and learning without the constraints of time and place. In our current informational era, mobile learning has been more and more adopted in English teaching. Some mobile apps can also provide potential possibilities for foreign language learners to practice language skills on their smart mobile phones and tablet PCs. A lot of applications have been created and used for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning.Mastering vocabulary is an integral aspect of English learning, and an essential way to learn English vocabulary is via mobile learning apps. This study evaluates the four vocabulary learning apps which have become popularized in China: baicizhan, Youdao, Hujiang Happy Dictionary, and Momo word. Through a process of analysis and comparison, the affordances and limitations of these different English vocabulary apps in English learning will be examined. Then I would like to examine how mobile apps can be incorporated into English language teaching and learning and what kinds of tasks can be employed to improve EFL learning for learners.
Conceptual Dimensions of Pedagogical Differentiation in School Education
Authors: Kanellopoulou Eurydice-Maria , DARRA Maria
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the conceptual content of pedagogical differentiation in school education, as it emerges from the descriptions and discussion of authors, researchers and experts through content analysis of 22 publications in the Greek and international literature in various scientific texts, books, journal articles and conferences. From the analysis that was performed, twelve dimensions or otherwise characteristics of pedagogical differentiation emerged that presented the highest frequency of occurrence and were included in four broad categories that are: a. “processes”, b. “context”, c. “the learning outcomes” and d. “assessment”. The results of the research show that in secondary education the dimension with the highest frequency is the modification of the supportive learning context, followed by meeting the needs of the students and the continuous improvement of the learning for all students. From the publications studied on pedagogical differentiation, which referred to primary and secondary education together, it appears that the most frequent dimensions are the modification of the supportive learning context and meeting the needs of the students. Dimensions with the lowest frequency of occurrence in secondary education include the possibility of learning option / multiple options, the development of procedural knowledge skills and continuous assessment, while in the publications for primary and secondary education together, the dimensions of development of life skills and continuous assessment were not identified.
GREEN SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ISOLATED FLAVONOID MEDIATED COPPER NANOPARTICLES BY USING THESPESIA POPULNEA LEAF EXTRACT AND ITS EVALUATION OF ANTI-OXIDANT AND ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY
Authors: GOKUL MARIMUTHU , G. UMARANI , ESAKKI AYYAMPERUMAL
Published: January 2022

Objective: An Eco-friendly process of Green Synthesis of Copper Nano-particles (CuNPs) is an important aspect in the field of Nanotechnology using alternative feedstock, energy minimization, the design of less toxic and inherently safer chemicals.
Methods: In this study, Copper Nano-Particles were synthesized by using isolated flavonoids to induce the reduction of Cu2+ions to CuNPs and also act as a capping and stabilizing agent. The solutions of CuSO4 and flavonoid were used as stock solutions for the preparation of CuNPs. Aqueous flavonoid(Quercetin) solution was mixed with CuSO4 solution separately. The reaction mixtures were immediately placed in a hot plate magnetic stirrer at 2000 rpm, 50-60 °C temperature and observed the change in colour of the solution from colourless to coloured solution. The synthesized CuNPs were characterized by various spectral methods for structural analysis of Nano-particles and In vitro and In vivo evaluation for anti-cancer activity.
Results: The results described that the Copper Nano-particles are crystalline and amorphous with an average size of 295.4 nm and highly stable and having good hydrogen peroxide scavenging effect, reducing power and total antioxidant activity with the IC50value of 59.24μg/ml, 24.35μg/ml and16.83μg/ml respectively. The in vitro (HepG2 and MCF-7 cell lines) anti-cancer activity showing good results with IC50 values of 57.56 µg/ml for HepG2 cell line and 56.41 µg/ml for MCF-7 cell line. The in vivo anti-cancer activity also showing good results.
REVIEW ON FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES FOR VAGINAL APPLICATION
Authors: PRIYANKA PALLERLA , SRI REKHA M. , DEVI A. SEETHA
Published: January 2022

Vaginal drug administration can improve prophylaxis and treatment of many conditions affecting the female reproductive tract, which includes fungal and bacterial infections, sexually transmitted diseases and cancer also. This is the best route for the administration of proteins, peptides, and also other therapeutic drugs like macro-molecules. For the administration of drugs like contraceptives, steroids, metronidazole, anti-retroviral, vaginal drug delivery is the most preferable route. However, achieving sufficient drug concentration in the vagina can be challenging because of its low permeability. The benefits of the vaginal drug delivery system are it increases the bioavailability, least systemic side effects; easiness of use and self-medication is possible. However vaginal drug delivery system is considered as a less effective route because of the unfortunate absorption of drugs across the vaginal epithelium. The traditional commercial preparations, such as creams, foams, gels, irrigations and tablets, are known to reside in the vaginal cavity for a relatively short period of time owing to the self-cleaning action of the vaginal tract and often require multiple daily doses to ensure the desired therapeutic effect. With the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology, the use of specifically designed carrier systems such as Nanoparticle-based drug delivery has been proven an excellent choice for vaginal application to overcome the challenges associated with the low permeability.
TRENDS IN PRESCRIPTION PATTERN IN MEDICAL INDIAN ICU AND IT’S IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOME
Authors: RAMAN KOLA VENKAT , HEMASREE MEDA , KISHORE SHARON ROSE
Published: January 2022

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the trends in prescribing pattern in medical ICU concerning patient age, gender, past, and current illness along with comorbidities for the evasion of polypharmacy and to improve patient outcomes.
Methods: A prospective analysis of the case records of patients admitted to the ICU of Yashoda hospital in India was carried out. 
Results: 120 patients were evaluated, consisting of 77% male patients. The mean±SD of age is 53.81±14.63. The majority of the study subjects belonged to the age group of 50-67 y (32%) Most common causes for admission to the ICU were Respiratory diseases and Stroke. Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension are the most common co-morbidities identified. The total number of drugs used were 1502 during this study period. The average number of drugs per prescription is 12. The range is between 2-30. The average number of antibiotics per prescription is 3. Commonly prescribed drug classes were the GI agents in 100% of patients, followed by antimicrobial agents (AMAs) in 95.8% of patients. About 42.5% of patients received 3 antibiotics per day. 55 potential drug-drug interactions were interpreted in 46 patients. 30(55%) were moderate interactions 25(45%) were major interactions, which were addressed. De-escalation of antibiotics was seen in 29% of patients while escalation in 13%. The death rate is only 5% in our ICU setting.
Conclusion: This prescription pattern study can provide a framework for continuous prescription audit in the ICU
La administración pública desde la perspectiva de la prevención de atrocidades en las respuestas a la COVID-19: Aprovechar la pandemia para lograr mayor equidad social
Authors:   SUNY Binghamton, Rubaii Nadia , Whigham Kerry E. ,   Rutgers University, Appe Susan ,   Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Published: January 2022

The pandemic is already forcing many individuals, businesses, and governments to rethink much of what they do and how they do it. As such, it presents an opportunity for public administrators to reimagine the criteria they use when designing and implementing programs and policies, and to more actively engage in prevention of identity-based violence. In this contribution, we suggest a new analytical lens to guide public administrators’ decision making, one informed by the theory and practice of mass atrocity prevention. This perspective recognizes that the decisions and actions of public administrators in response to the pandemic will influence whether individual countries and the global community writ large will be at increased risk of mass atrocities or if they will be more resilient and better positioned to prevent such atrocities. The COVID-19 pandemic represents both an imperative and an opportunity to reduce risks of mass atrocities, and public administrators have a vital role to play in this process.
Veracity Assessment of Multimedia Facebook Posts for Infodemic Symptom Detection using Bi-modal Unsupervised Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Olaleye Taiwo Olapeju
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Ascertaining the truthfulness and trustworthiness of information posted on social media has been challenging with the proliferation of unsubstantiated, misleading, and inciting news, with different intents by purveyors. Unlike the traditional media with some level of regulations, user-generated posts on social networks does not pass through censorships in order to establish the truism of news items hence the need to be cautious of posted information on the networks. The lingering issue of recent suspension of Twitter microblogging site by the Nigerian government and the consequent decision to regulate social network operations in the country similarly centers on the subject of social media dependability for legitimate social engagements by millions of savvy Nigerian users. Whereas existing models in literature have proposed state-of-the-arts, this study seeks to improve on obtainable studies with a bi-modal machine learning methodology that indicate symptoms of infodemic social media posts. Using a multimedia facebook corpus, an unsupervised natural language processor, Inception v3 model, coupled with a hierarchical clustering network, is deployed for the duo of image and text sentiment analytics. Experimental result uniquely identified infodemic tendencies in facebook text-corpus and efficiently differentiates image-corpus into respective clusters through the Euclidian distance metrics. The most infodemic post returned a -0.9719 compound score while the most positive post returns 0.9488. Veracity assessment of polarized opinions expressed in negative clusters reveals that provocative, derogatory, obnoxious, etc. indicate propensity for infodemic tendencies. Keywords: Fake news. Facebook. Social media. Sentiment Analysis. Infodemic
Proposed Usage of ICT and Big Data in Healthcare of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Ojha Mimoh
Published: January 2022

Abstract: This paper gives an insight of how information and communications technology (ICT) in combination with big data analytics can help to improve healthcare services in Madhya Pradesh, which is a state in India having approximately 75 million populations. With ongoing projects like ‘Digital India’ which will allow computerization of hospitals and digitization of healthcare data. Digital India coupled with ICT, can play an indispensable role in providing effective healthcare services through e-health application like electronic health record, e-prescription, computerized physician order entry, telemedicine, mhealth along with the network like State wide area network (SWAN) and National health information network which will allow sharing of healthcare records across the network. Data stored through e-health application is of huge size having different formats which makes it difficult to perform analytics on it. But with big data analytics we can perform analytics on large voluminous healthcare data and useful result obtained from data analytics, patients can be given better and specific treatments. It will also help doctors to exchange their knowledge and treatment practices. This paper also illustrates a case study on M.Y. hospital located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Keywords: ICT, E-health, Digital India, SWAN, CUG, Big Data Analytics.
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Wound Healing Paste From Babool Tree Gum
Authors: Ingale Sachin Laxman
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Herbal medicines Have been the basis of treatment and cure for various diseases and physiological conditions in traditional Methods of practice such as Unani, Ayurveda and Siddha. A large fraction of the world population, especially in The developing and underdeveloped countries still depends mainly on the traditional system of medicine. The use of plants and plant products in medicines is getting Popularized because the herbal medicines are cheap, easily available and have natural origin with higher safety Margins and lesser or no side effects. In Unani system of medicine Babool (Acacia Arabica) is considered as Plant having medicinal properties on various system of human body. Different parts of the plant including Bark, Root, gum, leaves, pod and seeds have medicinal properties. The present review is an attempt to highlight the Various ethnobotanical and Unani traditional uses as well as phytochemical and pharmacological reports on Acacia arabica to which commonly known as Babool.
FTS: File Tracking System for Railway Board
Authors: Kolte Prof. Roshan R.
Published: January 2022

Abstract: The aim of this paper proposes a project based implementation File Tracking System (FTS) used in private and mostly in government sector. This project is built on Railway System using three tier architecture. This application is used to prevent corruption. There are a large number of departments in the Railway Department where file transfer is done from one department to another. The number of files moving within the specific time duration, file allocated to any employee and whether the file has been forwarded or not. Sometimes if someone has to do corruption then they does not send that file forward, seeing all this problem we have developed File Tracking System (FTS), which track the movements of the file within the organization. This application will keep track the movement of files from one desk to another inside the department.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN MYOB ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE PADA MAHASISWA AKUNTANSI DENGAN PENDEKATAN TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL
Authors: Pantow Andreuw Kristian , Sungkowo Barno , Limpeleh Esrie A. N. , Tandi Antonius
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of perceived usage, perceived ease of use and attitudes on the behavior interest of accounting students in using the MYOB Accounting application with the Technology Acceptance Model approach developed by Davis (1989). Data collection was carried out through a survey with a questionnaire to accounting students at Manado State Polytechnic. Analysis of research data using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results showed that when students felt the benefits and convenience of using the MYOB Accounting application for the process of preparing financial reports, it made them have the attitude to accept the use of the application. Furthermore, the perceived benefits of using the application and the positive attitude of students towards the use of MYOB Accounting affect their intention to use the application. On the other hand, the findings of this study do not prove the effect of ease of use of applications on the intention to use MYOB Accounting as a means of making financial reports.
ANALISIS PRAKTIK PENGUNGKAPAN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL STUDI PADA PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR INDUSTRI OTOMOTIF
Authors: Kholmi Masiyah , Wahyuni Endang Dwi , Heni Febri
Published: January 2022

The aim of this study is to analyze the intellectual capital disclosure practices by Indonesian automotive industry. Content analysis was used to analyze the annual report for one the year 2016. This research used Guthrie at., el.  scheme of intellectual capital components. In this scheme, IC was categorized into 3 groups; relational competence (human capital: 8th items).internal structures (organizational capital: 15th items); and external structures (customer/relational capital: 13th items); The result shows that percentage of IC disclosure by Indonesian automotive industry was high relatively In 2016, there were some attributes that not disclosed yet by a company, it was ’copyright’. There was no company that discloses all of the 36th components of IC in their annual report. The maximum number of the attribute that disclosed by a company was 31.
MEDIASI JOB INNOVATION DALAM PENINGKATAN JOB PERFORMANCE PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Muttaqin Galih Fajar , Machfodzhoh Asih , Frishilla Nabilla Audrey
Published: January 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of Empathetic Leadership on Job Performance with Job Innovation as an Intervening variable. This research is a type of quantitative research, data is collected using primary data and questionnaires to obtain information from respondents, namely middle managers who work in manufacturing companies in the provinces of DKI Jakarta, Banten and Answerarat. The analytical method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) Path Modeling with the SmartPLS 2.0 analysis tool. The result of this research is that Empathetic leadership has an effect on Job Innovation and Job Performance. Empathetic leadership affects Job Performance through Job Innovation.
Dampak Self Efficacy, Moral Intention Dan Budaya Etis Organisasi Terhadap Whistleblowing Intention
Authors: Khusnah Hidayatul , Jannah Rimatul
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Self Efficacy, Moral Intention and Organizational Ethical Culture on Whistleblowing Intention. The data used in this study are primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires to respondents, namely external auditors who work in public accounting firms in Surabaya. The sampling method uses non-probability sampling with saturated sampling technique. The sample consists of 33 external auditors who work in the Public Accounting Firm in Surabaya. The analytical tool used to test the hypothesis is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that self-efficacy, moral intention, and organizational culture simultaneously had a positive effect on whistleblowing intention. Self-efficacy and moral intention partially do not affect whistleblowing intention, while organizational ethical culture partially has a positive effect on whistleblowing intention.
Pengaruh Corporate Governance Terhadap Hubungan Keterlibatan Dewan Di Bidang Politik Dan Manajemen Laba
Authors: Darmayanti Yeasy , Rifa Dandes , Khairia Irna
Published: January 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of corporate governance on the relationship between board involvement in politics and earnings management in manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study used 63 manufacturing companies which were selected using purposive sampling method. The data analysis method used is multiple regression which is processed through the help of the SPSS program. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it was found that the board of commissioners involved in politics had a significant positive effect on earnings management. Meanwhile, the board of directors with political connections and corporate governance individually has a significant negative effect on earnings management. In the results of hypothesis testing, it is also found that the board of commissioners and the board of directors who have political connections have a significant effect on earnings management with corporate governance as a moderating variable in manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results of this study found that the implementation of corporate governance will have a different impact on the relationship between the board of commissioners and the board of directors on earnings management. In the relationship between the board of commissioners and earnings management, corporate governance is able to weaken earnings management activities. Meanwhile, in the relationship between the board of directors and earnings management, corporate governance can strengthen earnings management activities.
Analisis Perbandingan Kinerja Keuangan Bank Aceh Sebelum dan Sesudah Konversi Syariah
Authors: Budianto Budianto , Soufyan Dara Angreka
Published: January 2022

This study aims to compare the financial performance before and after the conversion from conventional to sharia systems at PT. Aceh Sharia Bank. Measurement of financial performance using the RGEC (Risk Profile, GCG, Earnings, Capital) method, where, Risk Profile is measured by the ratio of Non-Performing Financing (NPF) and Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), GCG is measured using a composite rating, Earnings using Return On Assets (ROA) and Return On Equity (ROE), while Capital is measured by the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). The observations in this study used published financial statements for the three-year period before conversion (2013-2015) and three years after conversion (2016-2018). Testing the data analysis used the Paired Sample T-Test on a paired sample, while the data normality test used Shapiro-Wilk and Wilcoxon. Based on the results of analysis and testing, it is concluded that there are differences in financial performance before and after conversion as measured by the ratio of NPF and ROA. Meanwhile, the financial performance as measured by the ratio of FDR, ROE, CAR and GCG did not show significant differences.
Editorial
Authors: Engel de Alvarez Cristina
Published: January 2022

Pandemic and climate change: two events that are mixed and, often, seem to be the same. The events of recent years, and especially 2021, have jeopardized the certainties which up until now, were grounded on that scientific knowledge could lead humanity along a safe path. For a while, we thought that the results of multiple theses, and the accumulated efforts to understand phenomena and solutions based on the concept of sustainability were in vain, given the threats of a ferocious pandemic, along with the frustrated attempts to contain climate change. The goals sought up until now have been greatly challenged.
Diseño de edificios de oficinas sustentables para promover ocupantes sustentables
Authors: Chavez-Finol Fernando , Trebilcock-Kelly Maureen , Piderit-Moreno María Beatriz
Published: January 2022

Few studies focus on researching the potential of sustainable buildings to promote the sustainability of their occupants. Therefore, this study aims at analyzing the use of LEED credits, with the intention of promoting pro-environmental behaviors. The methodology is exploratory in nature, with a descriptive logic, and comparatively analyzes LEED-certified office buildings [Argentina (n = 351); Chile (n = 494); Colombia (n = 432); and Peru (n = 282)], between 2012 and 2020. The results revealed that the most used credits were: "Access to Public Transportation", (99.34%); “Surrounding Density”; (98.34%); and, “Tenant construction and design guidelines”, (96.53%); and the least used ones were: “Enhanced commissioning”, (44.30%); "Daylight" (31.31%); and, "Controllability of systems", (7.53%). It is concluded that those who choose to include the occupant in the design, choose to intervene in the culture, while those who choose not to include them, choose technology.
Discrete-variable quantum key distribution with homodyne detection
Authors: Primaatmaja Ignatius William , Liang Cassey Crystania , Zhang Gong , Haw Jing Yan , Wang Chao , Lim Charles Ci-Wen
Published: January 2022

Most quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols can be classified as either a discrete-variable (DV) protocol or continuous-variable (CV) protocol, based on how classical information is being encoded. We propose a protocol that combines the best of both worlds – the simplicity of quantum state preparation in DV-QKD together with the cost-effective and high-bandwidth of homodyne detectors used in CV-QKD. Our proposed protocol has two highly practical features: (1) it does not require the honest parties to share the same reference phase (as required in CV-QKD) and (2) the selection of decoding basis can be performed after measurement. We also prove the security of the proposed protocol in the asymptotic limit under the assumption of collective attacks. Our simulation suggests that the protocol is suitable for secure and high-speed practical key distribution over metropolitan distances.
Constant-sized correlations are sufficient to self-test maximally entangled states with unbounded dimension
Authors: Fu Honghao
Published: January 2022

Let p be an odd prime and let r be the smallest generator of the multiplicative group Zp∗. We show that there exists a correlation of size Θ(r2) that self-tests a maximally entangled state of local dimension p−1. The construction of the correlation uses the embedding procedure proposed by Slofstra (Forum of Mathematics, Pi. (2019)). Since there are infinitely many prime numbers whose smallest multiplicative generator is in the set {2,3,5} (D.R. Heath-Brown The Quarterly Journal of Mathematics (1986) and M. Murty The Mathematical Intelligencer (1988)), our result implies that constant-sized correlations are sufficient for self-testing of maximally entangled states with unbounded local dimension.
Drug Therapy for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis-Induced Liver Fibrosis
Authors: Garbuzenko D. V.
Published: January 2022

Aim. An overview of current pharmacotherapy for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-associated liver fibrosis.

Key points. In current clinical recommendations, therapeutic measures in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease should include lifestyle change, body weight normalisation, NASH-associated liver fibrosis-specific drug therapy and treatment for metabolic syndrome-related diseases. Given a lack of approved antifibrotic therapies in NASH, several drugs have nevertheless demonstrated an adequate efficacy and safety in phase 3 clinical trials, also in compensated cirrhosis, which allows their practical validation in phase 4.

Conclusion. The understanding of liver fibrosis as an adverse natural consequence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease clearly attests for an early introduction and wide use of antifibrotic therapy to improve NASH outcomes and avoid associated complications.
Diagnostic Algorithm for Joint Pain in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Authors: Dolgushina A. I. , Khusainova G. M. , Nesmeyanova O. B. , Kirsh N. V. , Solovieva O. V. , Bogdanova E. A.
Published: January 2022

Aim. An algorithm development for joint pain differential diagnosis in patients with inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) and its validation in clinical practice.

Materials and methods. A total of 349 IBD patients hospitalised for gastroenterological complaints at the Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Hospital during 2017–2020 have been examined.

Results. Upon survey, 97 (27.8%) IBD patients complained of joint pain. Ulcerative colitis (UC) predominated (79 patients; 81.4%), Crohn’s disease (CD) had a 18.6% incidence. In survey, 27% UC and 32.1% CD patients reported joint pain (p = 0.26). Among IBD patients, 52.6% had mechanical, and 47.4% — inflammatory pain. The inflammatory back pain (IBP) rate in survey cohort was 23.7%. Use of a diagnostic algorithm allowed concomitant rheumatic disease detection in 7 (7.2%) patients from the IBD–joint pain cohort: 2 patients were diagnosed with psoriatic spondyloarthritis, 2 — rheumatoid arthritis, 1 — gout and 2 — with ankylosing spondylitis. IBD-associated arthritis was diagnosed in 41 (42.3%) cases, osteoarthritis — in 38 (39.2%) IBD patients with joint pain, arthralgia with no objective inflammation, impaired joint function or lesions in X-ray and/or ultrasound — in 13 (13.4%) patients.

Conclusion. Joint pain complaints are common in IBD patients and require a multispecialty rheumatologists-involving approach to proceed with differential diagnosis and opting for treatment tactics. A clinically verified algorithm coupled with laboratory tests and instrumental imaging facilitates diagnosis and optimal therapy selection in IBD patients with complaints of joint pain.
Colorectal Cancer in Patient with Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Authors: Mamieva Z. A. , Poluektova E. A. , Kovaleva A. L. , Shifrin O. S. , Sobolev V. P. , Svistushkin V. M. , Ulyanin A. I. , Tertychnyy A. S. , Ivashkin V. T.
Published: January 2022

Aim. A clinical observation to highlight the importance of detailed examination in patients with functional gastrointestinal symptoms.

Key points. A 28-yo female patient was admitted with complains of left ileal pain, abdominal distention and up to 4-day stool delay. The complaints had long been interpreted as clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome. No significant abnormalities were revealed in outpatient check-up (general and biochemical blood panels, stool test, abdominal ultrasound, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy). Colonoscopy was performed on admission, with diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma. The patient had a prompt surgical intervention, repeated courses of polychemotherapy and is currently followed by an oncologist and coloproctologist. No relapse signs have been reported.

Conclusion. Patients with the complaints satisfying the Rome Criteria Revision IV for functional gastrointestinal diseases should have a thorough examination as per recommendations of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and Russian Association of Coloproctologists.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical Recommendations of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and Association of Coloproctologists of Russia
Authors: Ivashkin V. T. , Maev I. V. , Shelygin Yu. A. , Baranskaya E. K. , Belous S. S. , Belousova E. A. , Beniashvili A. G. , Vasilyev S. V. , Veselov A. V. , Grigoryev E. G. , Kostenko N. V. , Kashnikov V. N. , Kulikovskiy V. F. , Loranskaya I. D. , Lyashenko O. S. , Poluektova E. A. , Rumyantsev V. G. , Timerbulatov V. M. , Fomenko O. Yu. , Khubezov D. A. , Chashkova E. Yu. , Chibisov G. I. , Shapina M. V. , Sheptulin A. A. , Shifrin O. S. , Trukhmanov A. S. , Alekseeva O. P. , Alekseenko S. A. , Baranovsky A. Yu. , Zolnikova O. Yu. , Korochanskaya N. V. , Mammayev S. N. , Khlynov I. B. , Tsukanov V. V.
Published: January 2022

Aim. Current clinical recommendations accentuate current methods for the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Key points.IBS is a functional bowel disorder manifested with recurrent, at least weekly, abdominal pain with the following attributes (any two leastwise): link to defecation, its frequency or stool shape. The symptoms are expected to persist for at minimum three months in a total six-month follow-up. Similar to other functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, IBS can be diagnosed basing on the patient symptoms compliance with Rome IV criteria, provided the absence of potentially symptom-causative organic GI diseases. Due to challenging differential diagnosis, IBS can be appropriately established per exclusionem, with pre-examination as follows: general and biochemical blood tests; tissue transglutaminase IgA/IgG antibody tests; thyroid hormones test; faecal occult blood test; hydrogen glucose/ lactulose breath test for bacterial overgrowth; stool test for enteric bacterial pathogens and Clostridium difficile A/B toxins; stool calprotectin test; abdominal ultrasound; OGDS, with biopsy as appropriate; colonoscopy with biopsy. The IBS sequence is typically wavelike, with alternating remissions and exacerbations often triggered by psychoemotional stress. Treatment of IBS patients includes dietary and lifestyle adjustments, various-class drug agents prescription and psychotherapeutic measures.

Conclusion. Adherence to clinical recommendations can facilitate timely diagnosis and improve medical aid quality in patients with different clinical IBS variants.