bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changing the rules of the game: how firms respond to the revision of responsible product standards
Authors: Garst Jilde , Blok Vincent , Omta Onno S.W.F.
Published: May 2024

While voluntary responsible business standards are more flexible than regulation and thus more responsive to changes in society, revising standards can have negative effects on compliance rates. We hypothesize that when non-compliance is visible to external stakeholders and participating firms receive a clear signal that their products are non-compliant, the firms will respond by re-certifying their products, which will raise their certification rates. We tested our hypothesis by conducting a multi-level regression on the certification rates before and after the revision of a voluntary label for healthier food products, active in the Dutch market from 2006 until 2015 in the Dutch market (76 firms, 22 product categories, 1354 firm-category-year observations). Our results show the opposite effect than hypothesized: after standards’ revision, firms with decertified products significantly decrease their certification rates compared to firms without decertified products. We conclude that making standards stricter over time is not always a successful strategy to maintain compliance. We argue that this decrease in compliance after standards’ revisions can be explained by the low behavioural visibility of non-compliance, restricting stakeholder pressure both at the product level by consumers as well as at the firm level by other stakeholders.
Minat Siswa dalam Mengikuti Pembelajaran PJOK di SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Jabung Timur
Authors: Yuliawan Ely , Ilham Ilham , Sofyan Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui minat siswa kelas XI IPS 1 dan kelas XI IPS 2 dalam mengikuti pembelajaran PJOK, dalam penelitian ini memberikan angket kuisioner dengan beberapa pertanyaan kepada siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran PJOK. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Jabung Timur. Jumlah populasi  sebanyak  62  orang  kemudian  seluruh  populasi  dijadikan  sampel penelitian dengan teknik pengambilan sampel total sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan   dalam   penelitian   ini   adalah   memberikan   kuisioner   dengan   30 pertanyaan dengan setiap pertanyaan memiliki nilai dan dibagi menjadi faktor intrinsik dan faktor ekstrinsi. Hasil  Penelitian  Berdasarkan  deskriptif  kuantitatif  yang  dilakukan  pada siswa kelas XI IPS 1 dan Kelas XI IPS 2 dengan jumlah sebanyak 62 orang pada kategori baik sebanyak 60 siswa dengan persentase 96,77% kemudian pada kategori kurang sebanyak 2 siswa dengan persentase sebesar 3,23% dengan demikian berdasarkan faktor intrinsik dan faktor ekstrinsik pada kategori baik.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah dilakukan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa memiliki minat yang baik dalam mengikuti pembelajaran PJOK di SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Jabung Timur.
Kata Kunci : Minat siswa, Mengikuti Pembelajaran PJOK
Survei Sarana dan Prasarana dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani Pada Madrasah Aliyah Se- Kecamatan Bungo Dani Kabupaten Bungo
Authors: Suhartini Sugih , Lubis Muhammad Tanzilal
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kondisi sarana dan prasarana dalam Pembelajaran Pendikan Jasmani. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dalam penelitian ini menggambarkan tentang survei. Sebagai sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah Madrasah Aliyah Se-Kecamatan Bungo Dani Kabupaten Bungo, yang akan menjelaskan jumlah, kondisi dan setatus kepemilikan sarana dan prasarana pendidikan jasmani yang digunakan untuk mengajar pelajaran pendidikan jasmani. Populasi yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 3 Sekolah. Berdasarkan analisis data hasil yang di peroleh untuk prasarana Prasarana dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani memliki kelayakan sebesar 36,6% pada kategori Kurang, sedangkan sarana dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani memliki kelayakan sebesar 38,3% pada kategori kurang. Dapat di simpulkan bahwa Sarana dan Prasarana dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani Pada Madrasah Aliyah Se-Kecamatan Bungo Dani Kabupaten Bungo pada katergori kurang.
Kata kunci: Sarana, Prasarana,Pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani
Veni Afrida, Mohamad Muspawi, Aprillitzavivayarti
Authors: Afrida Veni
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) pengaruh iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja guru. 2) pengaruh kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. 3) pengaruh iklim organisasi dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja guru.
Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian survey.Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah guru di SMP Negeri 22 Kota Jambi. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan Total Sampling, dengan jumlah sampel 42 guru. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis deskriptif diolah dengan bantuan applikasi SPSS 23.0 for windows.
Hasil dalam penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Terdapat pengaruh iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja guru. Hal ini dibuktikan melalui hasil uji t pada nilai > yaitu 3,548 > 2,023 dengan persentase sebesar 23,9% maka dapat dikatakan signifikan dan hipotesis pertama dapat diterima. 2) Terdapat pengaruh kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. Hal ini dibuktikan melalui hasil uji t pada nilai > yaitu 2,324 > 2,023 dengan persentase sebesar 11,9% maka dapat dikatakan signifikan dan hipotesis kedua dapat diterima. 3) Terdapat pengaruh iklim organisasi dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja guru. Menunjukan tingkat signifikan >   yaitu 6,226 > 3,23 dengan persentase 24,2% sisanya yaitu 75,8% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ketiga hipotesis penelitian dapat diterima sehingga terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara: 1) variabel iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja guru. 2) variabel kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. 3) variabel iklim organisasi dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah secara bersama-sama terhadap kinerja guru.
HUBUNGAN PENERAPAN FULL DAY SCHOOL DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR DENGAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA DI SMP N 4 MERANGIN
Authors: Huda Syifa Nurul , Yantoro Yantoro , Hendra Robi
Published: May 2024

Penelitianii iniii bertujuanii untukii mengetahuiii Hubungan Penerapan Full Day Schooldan Kemandirian Belajar dengan Prestasi Belajar Siswa di SMP Negeri 4 Merangin. Penelitianiinii menggunakani metodei kuantitatifi dengani rancangan penelitiani ex-posti facto.i Populasiiyangi digunakani dalami penelitiani ini adalahi siswa kelas 8 di SMP Negeri 4 Merangin.i Teknikipengambilani sampel dalami penelitiani inii adalahi tekniki simplei randomi samplingi sebanyaki77 siswa.i Tekniki pengumpulani datai yangi digunakani dalami penelitiani ini menggunakanidatai primeri berupai angket.i Tekniki analisisi datai yang digunakani dalami penelitiani iniiadalahi analisisi statistiki deskriptifi dengan bantuani aplikasii SPSSi 25.0i fori windows.Hasilipenelitiani inii menunjukani bahwai (1)i Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan full day schooldengan prestasi belajar siswa di SMP Negeri 4 Merangin. Hali inii dibuktikani melaluii hasil uji rhitung dimana didaptkan hasil 0,25 menunjukkan bahwa r hitung lebih besar daripada r tabel., (2)iTerdapat hubungan yang signifikan kemandirian belajar dengan prestasii belajari siswai di SMPiNegerii i4 Merangin. Hali inii dibuktikani melaluii hasil uji r hitung dimana didaptkan hasil 0,26menunjukkan bahwa r hitung lebih besar daripada r tabel,i (3)i Terdapat hubungan yang signifikanfull day school dengan kemandirian belajar di SMPi Negerii i4 Merangin. Hali inii dibuktikanimelaluii hasil uji r hitung dimana didaptkan hasil 0,23 menunjukkan bahwa r hitung lebih besardaripada r tabel dan (4)i Full day school dan kemandirian belajar memiliki hubungan yangsignifikan secara bersama-sama terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di SMP Negeri 4 Merangin. Haliinii dibuktikani melaluii analisisi korelasi yangi diperolehi nilaii hasili pengujiani yangmenunjukan nilaii korelasi persial isebesar i0,544 dengan signifikan sebesar 15,55. Hasilipenelitiani inii digunakani sebagaii masukani bagii kepalai sekolah dani guru.i Membenahii diriisehubungani dengani penerapan sistem full day school dan kemandirian belajar yangi telahidilaksanakani dengani sangati baik gunai meningkatkani prestasi belajari secarai terusi menerus.
Keyword: Full Day School,i Kemandirian Belajar,i Prestasi Belajar
Critical Thinking for Intelligence Analysis for Nigerian Students: Evaluating the Pedagogical Challenges in Real Life Scenarios
Authors: Isa Awal , Nte Ngboawaji Daniel , Baba-Ahmadu Abdulaziz
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Twenty-first Century intelligence issues involve uncertainty, mysteries, and risk. This differs from the 20th Century paradigms of security, secrets, and prevention. Analysis of current complex issues requires its practitionersâ€™ novel approaches including a productively imaginative process of inquiry. Questions analysts ask not only serve as devices for attracting existing evidence, but also as devices for generating new evidence not presently considered. In this way, analysts meticulously examine complex issues and aided by technology, are predisposed to creating novel actionable intelligence and preventing strategic surprises. Normatively, this brand of reasoning is at odds with how most people, including intelligence analysts naturally think, as people seek to confirm the first answer to a problem they discover, selectively use evidence to support that position even when there are compelling pieces of evidence that an alternative hypothesis may actually be the correct one. That people routinely fall prey to such poor thinking is well documented and indeed, most commercial advertisers strive to take advantage of this, so do adversaries. One element of most intelligence failures includes poor thinking on the part of analysts. Poor thinking which adversaries usually take advantage of. So how can analysts avoid such thinking? One solution is to teach intelligence analysts to think critically. Critical thinking therefore provides structure to the reasoning processes that identify for analysts where they are most likely to go astray. It offers a means for self-reflective reasoning that leads to improved thinking. If such thinking is aided by structured analytic techniques, then analysts will, and do improve on how they resolve security-laden issues with clarity and effective response.
Pemanfaatan Media Business Model Canvas (BMC) Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Perencanaan Usaha Pada Mata Kuliah Kewirausahaan
Authors: Dahmiri Dahmiri , Setiawan Wahyu Juari
Published: May 2024

The learning outcomes of each student tend to vary according to their level of intellectual intelligence. Some students have a level of ability above other students, some are at an average level of ability and some are below the ability of other students. This can be seen when the teaching and learning process occurs, often some students dominate the atmosphere and others are just passive. In entrepreneurship courses, especially in discussions about business plans, students are often found to be passive, less creative, lacking ideas and just keep quiet. Therefore, in improving learning outcomes in Entrepreneurship courses, especially on the subject of business planning, one method that can be used is to use learning tools or media in the form of the Business Model Canvas (BMC). By using this media, it is hoped that student activity, creativity and learning outcomes will increase. The use of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) can stimulate student activity and creativity in the teaching and learning process because they are challenged to express their business ideas on the 9 canvas blocks that are available. Using this media will also be fun, discussing with each other, looking for new sources of knowledge and ultimately it is hoped that there will be an increase in learning outcomes. The results of the research concluded that the use of Business Model Canvas (BMC) media in the Entrepreneurship learning of the FEB Jambi University Management Study Program could be a solution in overcoming students' lack of activity in learning and minimal use of learning methods and media. Media Business Model Canvas (BMC) in Entrepreneurship learning in making business plans can improve student learning outcomes. The use of Business Model Canvas (BMC) media in Entrepreneurship learning can reduce verbalism in learning so that learning is more interesting, fun and not boring.
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Implementasi Profil Pelajar Pancasila pada Konsep Merdeka Belajar Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Istiqomah Lailatul , Haryanto Eddy
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi profil pelajar pancasila dimensi beriman, bertakwa kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa dan berakhlak mulia, dimensi berkebinekaan global, dimensi gotong royong, dimensi mandiri, dimensi bernalar kritis dan dimensi kreatif di sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SDN 205/IV Kota Jambi pada semester genap  Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumen. Subjek penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah dan guru kelas 1. Uji validitas menggunakan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa profil pelajar pancasila pada konsep merdeka belajar kurikulum merdeka telah diimplementasikan di SDN 205/IV Kota Jambi. Tahapan implementasi melalui kegiatan proyek telah diimplementasikan sesuai dengan yang tertuang pada kemendikbud 2022, yakni dimulai dari memahami projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila, menyiapkan ekosistem sekolah, mendesain proyek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila, mengelola asesmen dan melaporkan projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila, hingga evaluasi dan tindak lanjut projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila. Pada tahap pelaksanaan, kepala sekolah juga terlibat secara aktif. Implementasi profil pelajar pancasila juga sudah diimplementasikan dengan baik melalui budaya sekolah, projek penguatan profil pelajar pancasila, pembelajaran intrakulikuler, ekstrakulikuler, dan keteladanan.
Kata Kunci: Implementasi, Kurikulum Merdeka
GROUNDWATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN THE RIVER ATBARA ALLUVIAL SEDIMENTS, EASTERN SUDAN
Authors: Nayl Khalid , Magboul Elkrail Adill Bala , Elsheikh Abdalla , Hago Hago Ali
Published: May 2024

According to the standard rates for water testing, 45 wells were sampled and analyzed to evaluate and assess the groundwater chemistry, classify the hydrochemical facies, and identify the sources of salinity in the study area. The main constituents determined included Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulfate, Magnesium, Calcium, Nitrate, and Bicarbonate. Electrical conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Total and Excess Alkalinity, and pH were measured on-site during field trips. Using Piper's diagram, chemical information was utilized to identify the groundwater’s chemical facies. Despite most chemical concentrations being within the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) and World Health Organization (WHO) standard limits, salinity hazards were observed in the middle part of the study area, such as in Shaoat Sherg, Almugatah Shreg, and Umm Oud villages, attributed to the concentration of sodium and chloride in basaltic rocks. The dissolved solids in the study area ranged between 200 to 800 mg/L. The values of calcium ranged between 6.4 to 90 mg/L. The magnesium ion concentration ranged between 4.8 and 90 mg/L. The sodium concentration ranged between 7 and 420 mg/L. The concentration of chloride ranged between 6 and 1098 mg/L. Potassium ranged between 1.2 and 46 mg/L. The concentration of bicarbonate ranged between 78 and 793 mg/L. The sulfate concentration ranged between 0.5 and 508 mg/L. The nitrate (NO₃⁻) concentration was found to be very small. Based on Piper’s diagram, the samples resulted in 60% being mixed groundwater type and 40% being Na-HCO₃, Na-Cl, and Ca-Mg-HCO₃ groundwater types. Most samples were deemed good for human and agricultural use. Only nine were found to be above the recommended values, with reference to SSMO (2002) and WHO (2008) standards.
AN EFFECTIVE COMPUTATIONAL SCHEME FOR SOLVING VARIOUS MATHEMATICAL FRACTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL MODELS VIA NON-DYADIC HAAR WAVELETS FRACTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL MODELS VIA NON-DYADIC HAAR WAVELETS
Authors: Kumar Ratesh , Gupta Jaya
Published: May 2024

The Non-dyadic Haar wavelet (Haar scale-3) collocation approach is used in this article to generate numerical solutions of fractional differential equations. The nonlinear fractional ordinary differential equations are linearized using the Quasilinearisation technique. The Haar scale-3 wavelet approach works on transforming the set of differential calculations into a set of linear algebraic equations. The reliability of the numerical solution can be improved by raising the degree of resolution, and error analysis can be done. The numerical examples are solved to test the method's simplicity and flexibility. The outcomes of numerical examples are compatible with the exact solution and provide better results than previous results existing in literature. This means that the procedure used here is consistent, reliable, and convenient to use.
A bibliometric analysis: Corporate social responsibility and firm value
Authors: Suhartati Titi , Warsini Sabar , Junaidi Riky Rizki
Published: May 2024

This literature review was conducted in the form of a bibliometric analysis (Zupic & Čater, 2015) to examine the trends and findings of studies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm value. There were 269 Scopus-indexed publications published between 2007 and 2023 analyzed in this study, then processed with R Biblioshiny to generate and visualize the citation matrix and bibliometric network. VOSviewer and additional analysis were also undertaken. The trend of publications on CSR and business value has significantly increased every year, especially in 2022, where 54 publications were made, hitting an annual publication growth rate of 10.58 percent. The results of the review revealed the USA as the most influential nation, and the Journal of Business Ethics as the journal with the strongest influence. An article with 989 citations was published in the Management Science journal written by Lee S., making it the most influential article. Based on the co-occurrence network, the intensity of research on the relationship between CSR and firm value has increased between 2017 and 2021. Jo H. appeared as the most frequently cited author in this field based on co-citation and the USA and Canada were the top two countries in terms of collaboration among countries. This study provides useful insights for future CSR and business value studies. This research is very important for researchers studying CSR and firm value literature. In particular, the findings allow new researchers to quickly identify the theoretical underpinnings, as the leading researchers and documents identified in this study provide an entry point for new researchers.
Insights into Traumatic Basal Ganglia Hematoma: Implications for Brain Integrity, Neurological Function, and Therapeutic Targets
Authors: Khan Abdul Hadi , Ubaid Bushra , Ubaid Hamna , Shah Muhammad Nauman , Alvi Mohammed Ali
Published: May 2024

Traumatic basal ganglia hematoma (TBGH) represents a rare but
significantly consequential subset of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs),
characterized by intracerebral hemorrhages within the basal ganglia
region secondary to trauma. This review examines the epidemiology,
clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and molecular mechanisms
underlying TBGH, drawing insights from 19 relevant studies encompassing
137 patients. TBGH predominantly affects males, with road traffic
accidents being the leading cause of injury. Clinical management varies,
with conservative approaches favored in the majority of cases, while
surgical intervention is considered for larger hematoma volumes.
Prognostic outcomes are influenced by factors such as Glasgow Coma Scale
(GCS) scores, with low GCS being associated with increased mortality and
neurological deficits. Molecular mechanisms implicated in TBGH include
disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity, leading to
hematoma formation and subsequent secondary insults such as
perihematomal edema. Ferroptosis, a novel iron-dependent form of
programmed cell death, and prokinectins have been implicated in TBGH
pathogenesis, offering potential therapeutic targets for future
interventions. Early detection of intracranial hematomas through imaging
modalities such as CT scans and Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is
crucial for prompt intervention. Treatment strategies aim to limit
hematoma expansion, reduce intracranial pressure, and minimize secondary
injury complications. Future research should focus on refining
management protocols tailored to TBGH, with a concerted effort to
elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms for improved patient
outcomes. This review underscores the clinical significance of TBGH
within the TBI spectrum and highlights the importance of continued
research efforts in advancing our understanding and management of this
condition.
DNA Packaging Specificity in the λ-like Phages: Gifsy-1
Authors: Feiss Mike , Sippy Jean
Published: May 2024

DNA viruses recognize viral DNA and package it into virions. Specific
recognition is needed to distinguish viral DNA from host cell DNA. The
λ-like phages are interesting and good models to examine viral DNA
packaging, and the Escherichia coli phage λ has been extensively
studied. Gifsy-1 is a Salmonella phage largely genetically
isolated from coliphage λ due to their different host ranges. In this
present work, Gifsy-1’s DNA packaging specificity was studied using a
Gifsy-1-λ hybrid phage with the Gifsy-1 recognition elements – the TerS
protein’s winged helix-turn-helix DNA binding motif and cosB, the
TerS binding site. In vivo packaging studies showed Gifsy-1
packages λ DNA at ⁓50% and λ packages Gifsy-1 DNA at ⁓ 30% efficiency,
and thus share the same DNA packaging specificity. N15 is a third phage
that shares phage λ’s packaging specificity. Here N15 is shown to
package Gifsy-1 DNA. Phage 21 fails to package λ and Gifsy-1 DNAs; the
efficiencies are 0.01% and 1%, resp. A known incompatibility between
the 21 helix-turn-helix motif and cosB is
also proposed to account for the inability of 21 to package Gifsy-1 DNA.
Artificial neural networks for energy demand prediction in an economic MPC-based energy management system
Authors: ALARCÓN Rodrigo Germán , Alarcón Martı́n A. , González Alejandro , Ferramosca Antonio
Published: May 2024

Microgrids are a development trend and have attracted a lot of attention
worldwide. The control system plays a crucial role in implementing these
systems and, due to their complexity, artificial intelligence techniques
represent some enabling technologies for their future development and
success. In this paper, we propose a novel formulation of an economic
model predictive control (economic MPC) applied to a microgrid designed
for a faculty building with the inclusion of a predictive model to deal
with the energy demand disturbance using an artificial neural network
(ANN). First, we develop a framework to identify an ANN using historical
data registered by a smart three-phase power quality analyzer to provide
feedforward power demand predictions. Next, we present an economic MPC
formulation that includes the prediction model for the disturbance
within the optimization problem to be solved by the MPC strategy. We
carried out simulations with different scenarios of energy consumption,
available resources and simulation times to highlight the results
obtained and analyze the performance of the energy management system. In
all cases, we observed the correct operation of the proposed control
scheme, complying at all times with the objectives and operational
restrictions imposed on the system.
The security and privacy challenges toward cybersecurity of 6G networks: A comprehensive review
Authors: Li Yanlu , Xiao Yufeng , Liang Wei , Cai Jiahong , Zhang Ronglin , Li Kuan-Ching , Khan Muhammad
Published: May 2024

The integration of 6G networks with emerging key technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and digital twins continues to improve. However, it carries many issues with security threats and challenges of 6G networks. In this article, we analyzed the security issues of 6G networks and presented some possible solutions. First, we discussed the developments of mobile communication technology, the research motivation of 6G networks, the comparison of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) between 5G/6G networks, and the key technologies of 6G networks. Next, security threats in the 6G network were analyzed concerning architecture, major visions and related applications. This was followed by solutions to security issues in applying key technologies for 6G networks. We also presented the application of AI in solving 6G network security problems. Firstly, we illustrated the impact of AI on 6G networks from two aspects: AI promotes the construction of 6G networks, and AI brings security threats to 6G networks. Then, we demonstrated that AI can assist 6G networks in solving security problems in many ways. Lastly, the is summarized, and the future directions in this area are proposed.
Preliminary effectiveness and production time and costs of three-dimensional printed orthoses in chronic hand conditions: an interventional feasibility study
Authors: Oud Tanja , Bogaards Johannes A. , Nollet Frans , Brehm Merel-Anne
Published: May 2024

Objective: To assess the preliminary effectiveness of three-dimensional printed orthoses compared with conventionally custom-fabricated orthoses in persons with chronic hand conditions on performance of daily activities, hand function, quality of life, satisfaction, and production time and costs.
Design: Interventional feasibility study.
Subjects: Chronic hand orthotic users (n = 21).
Methods: Participants received a new three-dimensional printed orthosis according to the same type as their current orthosis, which served as the control condition. Primary outcome was performance of daily activities (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System–Upper Extremity; Michigan Hand Questionnaire). Secondary outcomes were hand function, quality of life, and satisfaction. Furthermore, production time and costs were recorded.
Results: At 4 months’ follow-up, no significant differences were found between three-dimensional printed orthoses and participants’ existing conventional orthoses on activity performance, hand function, and quality of life. Satisfaction with the three-dimensional printed orthosis was significantly higher and the production time and costs for three-dimensional printed orthoses were significantly lower compared with conventional orthoses. The three-dimensional printed orthosis was preferred by 79% of the participants.
Conclusions: This feasibility study in chronic hand conditions suggests that three-dimensional printed orthoses are similar to conventional orthoses in terms of activity performance, hand function, and quality of life. Satisfaction, and production time and costs favoured the three-dimensional printed hand orthoses.
Regional Differences in Arb Countries’ Young Female Radicalization
Authors: Al-Badayneh Diab M , Y Hasan , A Yahya
Published: May 2024

The research describes current states of radicalization among Arb youth women and investigates the regional differences in the levels of radicalization among young Arab women from 12 Arab states: the Levant, which includes Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria; North Africa, which includes Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria; and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. As a sample, 2326 female students in their teen years were selected. Of these, the GCC comprises 1180 (50.7%), North Africa comprises 521 (22.4%), and the Levant comprises 625 (26.9%). We used a scale-appropriate questionnaire. The radicalization scale has a construct validity of (r = 0.73, α = 0.00) with the LSC scale., and the scale has high reliability (α = 0.96, N = 2326, items 44). Researcher founds a substantial impact of regional location on female radicalization in the GCC, North Africa, and Levant countries, as well as on each of the radicalization components individually.
Effect of Climate Change on CPEC Route due to Precipitation Variation
Authors: Aamir Erum , N Fatima , F Naz
Published: May 2024

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) the game changer not only for Pakistan but also for Asia is nominated for the study area of this research. The maximum portion of CPCE passes through Baluchistan province. Baluchistan province has plains, valleys, mountains, rugged terrain, coastline, and an extreme climate that addresses most of the determinants that affect precipitation. Precipitation in Baluchistan mostly turns into flash floods due to its topography. Flash floods are proven to be more catastrophic and devastating in nature. This study focuses the one of the major aspects of climate change that is variation and trend of precipitation pattern CPEC route. The study investigates the trend of precipitation using nonparametric statistical analysis known as Mann Kendall because when 45 years of precipitation data (1977-2022) was analyzed by four different normality tests it was found to be not normally distributed data. Leading us to the conclusion that a nonparametric test will be applicable to find trend. The monthly precipitation data for selected weather stations along the CPEC route is taken from Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The study provides benefits to the CPEC route in many ways, firstly it provides a trend analysis of precipitation on a monthly, yearly, and seasonal basis, by two methods i) the conventional graphical method and ii) the nonparametric technique known as the Mann-Kendall test. Secondly, the study selected the 9 most common climate indices that affect Pakistan’s climate and precipitation trends by literature review and studying the impact of all the climate indices by applying Person’s correlation. Person’s correlation investigates the linear association of Climatic Indices with Precipitation, and lastly Partial Mann–Kendall for observing the impact of teleconnections on precipitation patterns. This study is the first statistical analysis of the CPCE route and the effect of climate indices on CPEC routes to due precipitation variation and climate indices. This research will provide a baseline study for future comparative studies tracing the effects of CPEC on Precipitation patterns. The research addresses 2 SDGs namely SDG # 11.5 (natural disasters) and SDG#13 (climate action).
Are Non-Native Species Invasions A Cause or Effect of Ecosystem Degradation?
Authors: M Lenzi
Published: May 2024

To still claim that the problem of non-native species invasion is a false problem is undoubtedly considered an “apostasy.” Because, the harm by allochthonous species to me seems more like dogma than scientific evidence. The bulk of the scientific community is, in fact, bent on combating the invasion of alien species, studying ways to prevent their arrival and spread and to counteract the damage to native communities
Pathogenicity and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Enterococcus faecalis in Clarias gariepinus Juvenile
Authors: Anifowose Olayinka Remilekun , BO Adeoye , AO Olayiwola
Published: May 2024

Background: Disease is the most significant obstacle in aquaculture causing harm to farmers’ livelihoods, reducing their income, and resulting in unemployment and food insecurity. This study was conducted to determine pathogenicity and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Enterococcus faecalis in Clarias gariepinus juvenile. Methodology: Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Enterococcus faecalis was carried out using agar disc diffusion method. Clarias gariepinus juvenile (n = 100) with an average weight of 19.0 ± 0.81 g, and length of 11.7 ± 0.6 cm, were randomly divided into five groups, and four groups were infected with 1ml of TSA broth culture containing 2.1 X 106 CFU Enterococcus faecalis OgNG1 by immersion at the rate of 5ml/L of water. The infected and control groups were monitored daily for 14 days. The clinical signs, gross, skin lesions, and mortalities were observed. Haematology, blood chemistry, and histopathological changes in the skin and gill were investigated. An Independent T-test was used for statistical analysis and p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The cumulative mortality in infected juvenile was 77.5%, and the gross lesion indicated atrophied barbel, skin ulceration, and necrosis of the gill. Histopathological analysis revealed erosion of secondary lamellae, epidermal and dermal layer. The isolates were multi-drug resistant with MAR index of 0.64, indicating resistance to Aminoglycosides, Quinolones, Tetracyclines, Cephalosporins, and Phenicols classes of antibiotic drugs, though sensitive to penicillin; ampicillin, amoxicillin, and ampicillin-cloxacillin. Clinicopathological investigation showed significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lower packed cell volume, hemoglobin, and red blood cells in infected groups compared to the control group. Meanwhile, white blood cells were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher in the infected groups compared with the control group. Moreover, there was a significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) in the activity of serum AST, ALT, and creatinine but a significant decrease (p ≤ 0.05) in total protein, albumin, and globulin concentrations of infected groups compared to the control group. The results of this study indicated that Enterococcus faecalis isolates were highly pathogenic to Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Conclusions: Enterococcus faecalis isolates were multidrug-resistant with a MAR index of 0.64, sensitive to ampicillin, amoxicillin, and ampicillin-cloxacillin, and highly virulent, and pathogenic to Clarias gariepinus juveniles.
Assessment of Some Selected Heavy Metals Concentration in the Organs of Two Different Fish Species (Clarias gariepinus and Mormyrus rume) of River Gidin Dorowa
Authors: AM Mohammed , EG Ikponmwen
Published: May 2024

This study was aimed to assess selected heavy metals concentration in the organs of Clarias gariepinus and Mormyrus rume from River Gidin Dorowa, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. The liver, muscles and Gills of the fish species and water were collected. During dry (September, October and November,) and wet (December, January and February) seasons. Cadmium, Lead, Zinc and Copper were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Sampling of fish was carried out monthly for six (6) months. The results showed that heavy metals mean were high in the muscles followed by the liver and low in the gills of Clarias gariepinus, while heavy metals were highest in the gills followed by the liver and lowest in the muscles of Mormyrus rume. High heavy metals concentration (1.900mg/kg) was recorded for Zinc (Zn) in the gills follow by copper (Cu) with a mean of (0.00917mg/kg) recorded in the liver of Mormyrus rume, Pb recorded the high mean of (0.2932mg/kg) in the liver while low lead (Pb) mean (0.1855mg/kg) was recorded in the muscle. However, Zn (1.6250mg.kg) and Pb (0.2882mg/kg) was high in the muscle than in other tissues of C. gariepinus. In other to avoid serious health hazards, there is need to institute effective fisheries pollution control measures and management of River Gidin Dorowa fisheries resources. Continuous monitoring of the pollution levels of the River Gidin Dorowa using fish species as bioindicators can provide adequate information necessary for its effective management.
Population Growth of Thunnus thynnus and Vulnerability to Fishing along the Syrian Coast (Eastern Mediterranean Sea)
Authors: Hamwi Nader Iskandar
Published: May 2024

A total of 233 random samples of Thunnus thynnus were collected from Syrian seawater between July and October 2023. These samples were subjected to advanced analytical techniques, including artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic. The largest individual caught measured 218 cm fork length and was estimated to be 10 years. The Bertalanffy growth equation: FLt = 361.43 (1-e-0.079 (t + 1.210)) provided insight into the growth pattern of the studied Th. thynnus population, indicating negative allometric growth (b = 2.94). The growth performance index (Φ’) was 4.01. The mortality coefficients were estimated to be Z = 0.56 y-1, F = 0.39 y-1, M = 0.17 y-1 and E = 0.70 y-1, with a survival coefficient (S) of 0.57 y-1. The analysis revealed significant population growth patterns at a fishing pressure (FP) value of 60, but also identified a high fishing vulnerability (FV) value of 67. This vulnerability represents a significant threat to the fish population. The findings of this study underscore the significance of implementing conservation measures for the long-term sustainability of the species. They also contribute to our understanding of the growth, mortality, and vulnerability of Th. thynnus to fishing, which will inform future research and management strategies.
Pengaruh Orientasi Pesaing dan Orientasi Pelanggan terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran dengan Promotional Mix sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Yulianthini Ni Nyoman , Dewanti Made Amanda
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine: (1) the effect of competitor orientation on marketing performance, (2) the effect of customer orientation on marketing performance, (3) the effect of customer orientation with promotional mix moderation on the marketing performance of SMEs in restaurants in Buleleng Regency. This type of research used is quantitative research. The subjects of this study were restaurant SMEs in Singaraja City, while the objects were competitor orientation, customer orientation, and marketing performance. This research is a sample research with 100 respondents. The data analysis technique used and which is in accordance with the research paradigm is regression analysis with moderating variables. The results showed that (1) Competitor orientation has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance, (2) Customer orientation has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance, (3) Promotional mix is able to moderate the relationship between customer orientation and marketing performance, this means promotional mix is able to strengthen the relationship between the influence of customer orientation on the marketing performance of UKM Restaurants in Buleleng Regency.
Determinants of Income Smoothing Practices with Managerial Ownership Structure and Firm Size as Moderators
Authors: Lestari Putu Diah , Purnamawati I Gusti Ayu , Diatmika I Putu Gede
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of profitability, dividend policy, financial leverage on income smoothing practices and the effect of moderating managerial ownership structure and firm size on the effect of profitability, dividend policy, financial leverage on income smoothing practices. The research design used causal quantitative. The population of this study were all manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange as many as 157 companies. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total sample of 30 companies. The data analysis technique used moderated regression analysis. The results show that (1) profitability had a significant negative effect on income smoothing practices, (2) dividend policy had a significant positive effect on income smoothing practices, (3) financial leverage had a significant positive effect on income smoothing practices, (4) managerial ownership structure strengthens the negative effect of profitability on income smoothing practices, (5) managerial ownership structure weakens the positive effect of dividend policy on income smoothing practices, (6) managerial ownership structure weakens the positive influence of financial leverage on income smoothing practices, (7) firm size weakens the negative effect of profitability on earnings smoothing practices. income smoothing, (8) firm size strengthens the positive effect of dividend policy on income smoothing practices, and (9) firm size strengthens the positive effect of financial leverage on income smoothing practices.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Pajak, Motivasi, dan Konsentrasi Belajar Terhadap Pemahaman Pajak Mahasiswa
Authors: Astari Luh Melly , Ni Kadek Sinarwati
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh pengetahuan pajak, motivasi diri sendiri dan konsentrasi belajar terhadap pemahaman pajak mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Young Entrepreneur Association (YES) Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan metode penelitian survey. Metode penentuan sampel yang dipakai yaitu purposive sampling, jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah sebanyak 47 orang mahasiswa. Data penelitian merupakan data primer berupa hasil dari jawaban responden terkait instrumen penelitian dan data sekunder yaitu berupa data jumlah mahasiswa yang memiliki usaha di Lingkungan Fakultas Ekonomi tahun 2022. Data tersebut kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda dengan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa (1) Pengetahuan pajak berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pemahaman pajak mahasiswa, (2) Motivasi diri sendiri berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pemahaman pajak mahasiswa, (3) Konsentrasi belajar berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pemahaman pajak mahasiswa.
Analisis Perbandingan Model Springate, Grover dan Zmijewski Dalam Memprediksi Kondisi Financial Distress Pada Sektor Transportasi
Authors: Ni Wayan Sinta Della Ade Widyawati  , Masdiantini Putu Riesty
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan hasil prediksi model Springate, Grover dan Zmijewski dalam memprediksi kondisi financial distress dan untuk mengetahui model prediksi yang memiliki tingkat akurasi tertinggi dalam memprediksi kondisi financial distress pada sektor transportasi yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2018-2020. Populasi yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan sektor Transportasi yang terdaftar di BEI sebanyak 46 perusahaan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 14 perusahaan berdasarkan kriteria tertentu dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini adalah data kuantitatif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan (financial statment) yang diperoleh dari Bursa Efek Indonesia  tahun 2018-2020. Metode analisis data menggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif, uji normalitas, pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji Paired Sample t-test dan uji keakuratan model prediksi.  Diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara model Springate  dengan model Grover, model  Springate dengan model Zmijewski dan model Grover dengan model Zmijewski dalam  memprediksi kondisi financial distress pada perusahaan sektor transortasi yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2018-2020 dan model Grover G-score sebagai model yang memiliki tingkat akurasi tertinggi sebesar sebesar 71,43%.
Pengaruh kualitas informasi akuntansi, kepatuhan syariah, akuntabilitas, transparansi, dan kompetensi sumber daya manusia terhadap pengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemi covid-19
Authors: Dewi Melenia , Dewi Putu Eka Dianita Marvilianti
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan kualitas informasi akuntansi, kepatuhan syariah, akuntabilitas, transparansi, dan kompetensi sumber daya manusia terhadap pengelolaan dana zis dimasa pandemi covid-19. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh panitia pelaksana atau para muzzaki di lembaga BAZNAS kabupaten Jembrana yang berjumlah 180 muzzaki atau orang yang membayar zakat. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 100 responden. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif. Sumber data pada penelitian ini yaitu data primer yaitu di peroleh dalam bentuk wawancara dengan beberapa muzzaki dikabupaten jembrana dan survey (kuesioner) kepada muzzaki, dan data sekunder yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi bahan pustaka, literatur, penelitian terdahulu, dan lain sebagainya. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan program SPSS versi 25 for windows.​Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas informasi akuntansi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemic covid-19 (sig 0,000 < 0,05). Kepatuhan syariah berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemi covid-19 (sig. 0,002 < 0,05). Akuntabilitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap oengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemi covid-19 (sig. 0,005 < 0,05). Transparansi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemi covid-19 (sig. 0,002 < 0,05). Kompetensi sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pengelolaan dana ZIS dimasa pandemi covid-19 (sig. 0,045 < 0,05).Keywords: kualitas informasi akuntansi, kepatuhan syariah, akuntabilitas, transparansi dan kompetensi SDM
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Ukuran KAP, Dan Kompleksitas Operasi Terhadap Ketepatan Waktu Pelaporan Keuangan
Authors: Ayu Astini Ni Komang , Wahyuni Made Arie
Published: May 2024

Pihak peneliti melakukan kegiatan penelitian ini dengan tujuan ialah guna mengetahui bagaimana sebenarnya pengaruh yang diberikan oleh variabel profitabilitas, variabel ukuran KAP, dan variabel kompleksitas operasi terhadap ketepatan waktu pelaporan keuangan. Pihak peneliti dalam hal ini memakai penelitian secara kuantitatif. Dalam melakukan kegiatan penentuan sampel maka telah didukung dengan metode secara purposive sampling, maka populasi yang dipakai ialah berupa  perusahaan sub sektor Property and Real Estate yang berhasil masuk daftar di BEI dengan banyaknya ialah mencapai 79 perusahaan. Pihak peneliti melakukan kegiatan penelitian ini pada periode selama 4 tahun ialah dari tahun 2018-2021, sehingga berhasil diperoleh total sampel ialah mencapai 208 perusahaan. Pihak peneliti berhasil memperoleh sumber data berupa data sekunder yang didapatkan dari website ialah www.idx.co.id. Dalam melakukan proses pengujian data, maka pihak peneliti memakai pengujian regresi logistik dengan adanya dukungan dari SPSS dengan versi 26. Perolehan hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa tiap-tiap aspek variabel profitabilitas, ukuran KAP, dan kompleksitas operasi mampu dalam hal ini memberikan pengaruh terhadap ketepatan waktu pelaporan keuangan.
Analisis Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Ngaben, Tiga Bulanan, Dan Metatah Di Desa Adat Sembung Kecamatan Mengwi Kabupaten Badung
Authors: Dewi Ida Ayu Nyoman Brahmanda Krisna , Dewi Ni Wayan Yulianita
Published: May 2024

Upacara Ngaben, Tiga Bulanan, dan Metatah Massal telah menjadi tradisi turun temurun yang berlangsung setiap 5 tahun sekali di Desa Adat Sembung. Dilakukan untuk meringankan biaya, dan menumbuhkan serta melestarikan sikap gotong-royong dalam masyarakat.Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan dana hibah dari Pemkab Badung senilai 700 juta rupiah. Sehingga sangat diperlukan pengeloaan keuangan yang bersifat transparan dan akuntabel. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif.