bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incidence of Lupus Nephritis Flares After Complete Response in a Thai Population
Authors: Sankhaanuruk Amorn , Kasitanon Nuntana , Louthrenoo Worawit
Published: June 2022

Background: Nowadays, we have standard treatment guidelines for lupus nephritis (LN), a substantial proportion of patients have LN flare. The aims here to determine the incidence of LN flare in patients who had renal complete remission (CR) after receiving induction therapy (IT) and to identify factors associated with renal flare after CR in clinical practice. Methods: Retrospective analysis in a tertiary-level center for the clinical outcomes of patients who had first LN episode, achieved CR (24hr urine protein <0.5 gm/day with normal renal function) within 12 months after received IT and received the maintenance therapy (MT). Results: Eighty-seven out of 548 patients (96.6% female with mean age 29.5±10.8 years) met the inclusion criteria. During 6.1±3.4 years of observation after CR, 42 (48.3%) patients had LN flare. The incidence ratio of LN flare was 10.9/100 patient-years. The mean time from CR to flare was 3.1 years. Using Cox-regression analysis, induction to remission therapy ≥6 months (OR=0.33, p=0.006), and using statins ≥9 months after reached CR (OR=0.44, p=0.032) had a lower incidence of LN flare, while age at onset of disease ≤20 years had a higher incidence of LN flare. Conclusion: Despite achieving CR with standard treatment, almost half of the patients had an LN flare within a few years. Young SLE patients had an increased incidence of LN flare, the long period of induction therapy and using statins may retard a flare of the disease.
Analisis Perbandingan Karakteristik antara AC-WC Asbuton dengan Cold Paving Hot Mix Asbuton (CPHMA)
Authors: Pinangkaan Valdo , Sompie Tampanatu P. F. , Sudarno Sudarno
Published: June 2022

Jalan beraspal meningkatkan mobilitas orang dan barang supaya lebih mudah, aman dan nyaman. Jenis aspal terdiri dari aspal alam dan aspal minyak, seiring perkembangan teknologi campuran aspal Asbuton dipadatkan pada temperatur ruang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan perbandingan nilai karakteristik Asbuton yang dimodifikasi atau Asbuton pra-campur untuk bahan pengikat dicampuran Asphalt Concrete-Wearing Course (AC-WC) dengan Cold Paving Hot-Mix Asbuton (CPHMA). Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimental dengan melakukan pengujian laboratorium. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan persentase komposisi AC-WC Asbuton: batu pecah 13-19 = 9.0%, batu pecah 5-13 = 43.0%, abu batu = 47.0% dan filler = 1.0%.  Nilai Kadar Aspal Optimum untuk AC-WC Asbuton dengan variasi Kadar Aspal 5%, 5.5%, 6%, 6.5%, 7% adalah 6.35%. Berdasarkan perbandingan nilai yang diperoleh, AC-WC Asbuton memiliki kepadatan serta ketahanan dalam menerima beban kendaraan yang lebih baik dari CPHMA. CPHMA memiliki rongga dalam campuran dan rongga dalam agregat yang lebih banyak dibandingkan AC-WC Asbuton.
Campaigns of Alexander the Great and the Formation of the Borders of the Empire
Authors: Hariis Tumans
Published: June 2022

The confrontation between East and West had a long history already in the time of Herodotus. The campaign of Alexander the Great wrote a bright page in the history of this confrontation. We can understand its original goals and motives by combining the analysis of sources and facts. Of particular importance for understanding is the analysis of Alexander's actions before the start of the campaign and at its first stage, in Asia Minor. This analysis shows that his original goal was to conquer the entire Persian Empire. He was motivated to do this by two groups of reasons: on the one hand, strategic considerations, and on the other hand, ideological motives, i.e. personal fame and mythological parallels.
“Fort Trump” and Its Significance for Contemporary Relations Between Russia and Poland
Authors: Raikova Vera
Published: June 2022

The paper is devoted to the idea of establishing a U. S. military base in Poland, which was unofficially named Fort Trump. The initiative to create a military base came from Polish president Andrzej Duda but this idea caused mixed reactions from U. S. politics, experts and public figures. The implementation of the Fort Trump would pose grave risk to security and stability in Baltic Region and had violated the provisions of the Russia — NATO Founding Act. The Trump administration offered to sign an U. S. — Poland Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement instead of building Fort Trump. In accordance with this Agreement the U.S. military presence in Baltic Region are expanding substantially and cause of the deterioration in the Polish-Russian relations.
Cross-Border Cooperation vs “Territorial Issue”: Kuril Islands in the Period of Market Transformations
Authors: Chernolutskaia Elena
Published: June 2022

The article shows the specifics of interaction between the Kuril districts of the Sakhalin Oblast and foreign business at the initial stage of Russian market reforms. In the analysis, the author relies on the characterization of the behavior lines of the participants and the event series from the point of view of historical regionalism. It is concluded that the development of cross-border cooperation in the Kuril sub-region was strongly negatively affected by the counteraction policy of the Japanese authorities, who considered the returning the southern Kuril Islands under their jurisdiction a matter of the nearest future. The reaction of the Russian leadership to this challenge was uncertain and contradictory. All this has put the southern Kuril Islands in a situation of uncertainty about their future political fate. As a result, a model of foreign economic relations was formed here, which was almost completely reduced to the legal and illegal export of marine bioresources and only point interactions in the onshore economy, being a brake on the development of island territories and not contributing to their recovery from the permanent crisis of the 1990s.
Towards Resilience: Energy Efficiency in Urban Communities - Case study of New Borg El Arab City in Alexandria, Egypt
Authors: Ragheb Riham A.
Published: June 2022

Energy demands is one of the most important challenges for the future of urban communities and its built environment. Hence, the resilience of energy in urban communities is one of the effective concepts used to face the energy crisis fact due to the intensive consumption of energy. In this context, the paper is concerned with reviewing the previous literature for urban energy. resilience principles and energy-built environment frameworks by specialized international organizations and also studying the experiences of two top ranked international resilient cities. This paper proposes an energy resilient built environment conceptual framework in order to better recognize and examine the complicated problems of resilient and energy efficient urban communities. An analytical approach was applied for the current situation of New Borg El Arab City in Alexandria, Egypt using the proposed framework for measuring the resiliency level in the built environment, then applying an AHP method for determining the priorities of its built environment components, which need to be developed in order to achieve a resilient city. Thus, the overall goal is to provide a model to city planners and decision-makers that could enable them to plan for adaptable urban communities to be more resilient towards energy vulnerability.
Measuring the Economic Benefits for Reusing Organic Wastes in Generating Gas and Electricity to Create Self-Sustain City
Authors: Moussa Rania Rushdy
Published: June 2022

Some cities in the Global South are challenging the adverse effects of accumulating waste, which pollutes the environment and affects public health. This research presents a solution to get rid of organic waste and reuse it to generate energy. The research methods included a two-stream approach of data collection in: a qualitative method of collecting data using a field survey in Egypt and a quantitative way of measuring the amount of energy generated from using anaerobic digesters. The results revealed that anaerobic digester tanks produced 396 more than the gas consumed by the community and covered 3.6% of the electricity needed. The findings compared the energy generated from storing organic waste in anaerobic digester tanks with the power consumed by citizens. The results indicated that Egypt has challenges managing organic waste and needs innovative policies to confront draining a large portion of the local economy and causing environmental hazards.
Conceptual Framework Design to Select Optimal Project Delivery System and Contract Strategy
Authors: Al-Saady Atheer M. , Rezouki Sedqi E.
Published: June 2022

One of the most critical factors in the implementation of wastewater projects is the development of a plan for the implementation of the project as well as the optimal project delivery method and contract strategy that suits it, which may affect the success of the project. This research aims to explore the joint planning between the project delivery system and contract strategy, with the aim of providing a conceptual framework for designing an appropriate project delivery method and contract strategy. The researcher identified seven basic delivery methods based on a review of previous studies and a questionnaire that were conducted with a group of experts working in sewage projects in Wasit Governorate / Iraq. This research designs PDCS through the analytical hierarchical process This technique has been used for several reasons, including the ease of application and its ability to identify any quality problem, as well as allowing diversity between viewpoints and its ability to bring different opinions together. It can also be applied with many applications such as linear programming and targeted programming, where the main and sub-factors that affect the choice of PDCS are studied. The design process is divided into two stages, the preliminarily design and the detailed design.
Alunos com necessidades educacionais específicas: percepção docente
Authors: Grossi Márcia Goretti Ribeiro , OLiveira Polliane De Jesus Dorneles
Published: June 2022

Diante da questão: os professores que trabalham nos Campi I e II do CEFET-MG se sentem preparados para receber nas salas de aula alunos com NEE? Foi realizada uma pesquisa que teve o objetivo de verificar a percepção dos professores lotados nos Campi I e II do CEFET-MG no que tange à inclusão de alunos com Necessidades Educacionais Específicas (NEE). Para tal, foi realizada em 2021, uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, do tipo descritiva. Quanto ao procedimento técnico, foi realizado um estudo de caso no CEFET-MG, no qual participaram 151 professores. Dentre os resultados, destaca-se que a maioria dos professores encontra obstáculos quando recebem em suas salas de aula alunos com alguma NEE. O motivo pode ser a falta de conhecimento sobre o que sejam as NEE; por não terem familiaridade com as Tecnologias Assistivas (TA), uma vez que mais da metade dos professores afirmaram não ter nenhum conhecimento sobre essas tecnologias; ou ainda, por não saberem como acontece o processo de inclusão no CEFET-MG. Portanto, espera-se que essa pesquisa traga novos olhares no que tange à inclusão no CEFET-MG, proporcionando novas possibilidades para que os alunos com NEE realmente sejam incluídos nas salas de aula regulares.
TA’LIM TIZIMIDA GENDER YONDASHUV TATBIQ ETISHNING SAMARALI MEXANIZMLARI
Authors: JAMOLDINOVA Odina
Published: June 2022

Ta'lim tizimi jamiyatda gender tenglikni joriy etishdagi o'zgarishlarning tashabbuskori ekanligi ta'kidlanadi. Bu esa o'z navbatida, ta'lim tizimiga gender yondashuvni tatbiq etish va va boshqarishning nazariy-metodologik asoslari ishlab chiqilishini talab etadi. Shu bois, mazkur maqolada oliy ta'lim tizimiga gender yondashuvni tatbiq etishning o'ziga xos jihatlari, oliy ta'lim olishida xotin-qizlar va erkaklar uchun teng huquq hamda imkoniyatlar yaratilishi masalalari ilmiy nuqtai nazardan talqin etilgan.
ВЛИЯНИЕ РЕЖИМОВ НИЗКОТЕМПЕРАТУРНОЙ НИТРОЦЕМЕНТАЦИИ НА СТРУКТУРУ И СВОЙСТВА СТАЛИ 4ХМФС
Authors: БЕГАТОВ Жахонгир , ДЖАЛИЛОВА Малика
Published: June 2022

В данной статье приведен результат исследований влияния режимов низкотемпературной нитроцементации на структуру и свойства сталей 4ХМФС. Показаны возможности проведения комбинированной технологии с нитроцементацией.
MODELING OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS BASED ON DISPERSION ANALYSIS
Authors: ACHILOVA Dilnoza
Published: June 2022

The article discusses the issues of improving the quality of education in higher educational institutions based on an analysis of factors affecting the success of training. To simulate the educational process at higher educational establishment, it is necessary to know about the interaction of the various components of this process.
Higher Order Thinking Skills Oriented Student Worksheet of E-learning Model in Electric Circuit Topic
Authors: Yusuf Irfan , Wahyu Widyaningsih Sri
Published: June 2022

This study is aimed to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Oriented Student Worksheet in basic physics courses of electric circuit topic through e-learning model. The model used in this study was the ADDIE model. The instruments used were the validity assessment sheet and students’ responses to assess the effectiveness and practicality of the developed product. The validity assessment was carried out by seven validators, which consisted of experts and practitioners. Effectiveness and practicality were assessed using object test responses involving 13 students at the Department of Physics of Universitas Papua who enrolled in basic physics subject. This study reveals that developed student worksheet is valid. Effectiveness and practicality assessment obtained good results. This result showed that the developed HOTS-oriented e-learning in electric circuit topic was appropriate to be used. Students can analyze, evaluate and create various physics concepts through the available facilities.
Expert Consensus on Formation of Design Principles for Malay Sign Language Mobile Application Based on Nielsen’s and Molich’s Design Guidelines
Authors: Shafika Mokhtar Ermiera , Che Omar Azizah , Aziz Nurulnadwan
Published: June 2022

Malay Sign Language (MSL) is a Malay spoken language that hearing-impaired (HI) learners use in communication and learning in Malaysia. Various MSL mobile applications have been developed and available in the market to support the HI learners in learning sign language, but most fail to satisfy the learners’ needs and consist of many drawbacks in functionalities. Besides, the existing MSL mobile applications fail to evoke the cognitive ability among HI learners. Thus, this study aims to propose an MSL mobile application that hybridizes Nielsen’s and Molich’s Design Guidelines (NMDG) in order to evoke the cognitive ability among HI learners and provide mobile applications that meet the user’s needs.Before developing the proposed application, this study has carried out the initial investigation that has been done through User-Centered Design (UCD) in stage 1. Hence, the evolution of NMDG was identified, but they are too generic as it does not consider the HI alpha generation context in evaluating the mobile application. Hence, new design principles that consider HI alpha generation will be formed throughout the extension of the study based on the NMDG.
Exploring Engineering Students’ Perception on using Augmented Reality to Improve Learning Performance in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Opriş Ioana , Sorana Ionescu Cristina , Costinaş Sorina , Gogoaşe-Nistoran Daniela-Elena
Published: June 2022

The study evaluates the energy engineering students’ perception and insights concerning the use and usefulness of AR technology in online engineering education during COVID-19 pandemic. The assessment is based on the following criteria: usefulness, suitability, advantages for different activities, types of overlays. Results show an increased interest for AR applications in all types of teaching activities, and its usefulness for a better understanding of studied topics. Among the most important advantages of using AR are considered closer connection to practice, speeding and deepening learning. Overall, these results indicate an improved user perception of AR from acceptance to high interest.
Content Aware Video Streaming with MPEG DASH Technology
Authors: İren Ecem , Kantarci Aylin
Published: June 2022

Streaming has become one of the most significant topics in recent years. Network conditions may change from time to time and this affects quality of communication negatively. MPEG DASH, which means dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP has been developed to adapt communication to environmental conditions and maintain quality. In this study, a system is developed with MPEG DASH to reduce bandwidth usage of network. Video is separated to parts as detailed and non-detailed visually. While detailed scenes are streamed in high quality, less detailed ones are streamed in low quality. Encoding rates are decided by considering SSIM, and suitable bitrate values are selected. Streaming of content is performed with Bitmovin Player. Performance of model is analyzed through bandwidth metric in Wireshark Packet Tracer with a conclusion that there is 35% reduction in bandwidth utilization.
Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation of Librarian Students using Virtual Reality for Education in the Context of Culture Heritage Museums
Authors: Arayaphan Watsaporn , Sirasakmol Orasa , Nadee Wanvimol , Puritat Kitti
Published: June 2022

In this study the effects of intrinsic motivation and learning competency of virtual realitybased learning is compared to traditional text-based learning. In the study 28 students were involved from the second and third years of the library and information science faculty. The application of the fully immersive virtual 3D environment of Wieng Yong House was developed to support the virtual realitybased learning in the context of museums for culture heritage. To verify the hypothesis, the control group (traditional text-based learning), consisted of 14 students, used the course module of metadata for culture heritage in the museum whereas the experimental group (control group), consisted of 14 students, was provided virtual reality-based learning in the virtual museum. The tools of measurement were the pre-test/post-test quiz for learning competency and Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) with interview. The statistical model of paired sampled t-test assumptions was chosen for the statistical investigation for the hypothesis. The results suggest that constructing a virtual reality for learning in the context of a museum for cultural heritage might be a good way to enhance intrinsic motivation but cannot sufficiently and significantly improve the student's learning competency.
Analysis and Evaluation of New Digital Media Usage, Impact and Presence
Authors: Todorova-Ekmekci Mirena , Bogdanova Galina , Todorov Todor
Published: June 2022

Businesses and institutions often need to monitor digital innovations and stay competitive and up-to-date. New digital media is developing and influencing the environment fast, raising also topics like accessibility, data storage and protection, automatic and artificial intelligence processes. Understanding and using better new digital media and tools for companies and society also includes processes such as management, measuring, evaluating and analysing the effectiveness and usefulness of brand marketing and presence in new digital media. The research shows results of survey among experts for using new digital media in marketing strategies of companies. The paper also presents basic facilitating metrics and measurement tools used in the training process of digital marketing specialists.
Sustainable and Inclusive Welfare States: Employment and Poverty Among Immigrants and People with Disabilities in Different Welfare State Regimes
Authors: Kangas Olli , Karonen Esa
Published: June 2022

In this article, we ask to what extent immigrants and people with disabilities are excluded from labor markets and to what extent they are exposed to poverty in different European welfare state regimes. Our starting points lie in the United Nation’s and European Union’s agendas for sustainable development, in research on welfare regimes, and in the social investment paradigm. We utilize the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) to run multilevel random effect models to measure the extent to which there are regime-specific differences in risk of poverty and months out of work. Our results show that within-regime dif-ferences are often larger than between-regime differences. The implementation of the social in-vestment paradigm, emphasizing the role of a decent level of income transfers combined with extensive public services, fortifies the fiscal and social sustainability of the welfare state.
Refugee Resettlement Scheme is the Golden Ticket but Very Scarce for Many in Africa: Prospects and Challenges During COVID-19
Authors: Nizeimana John Bosco , Turner Wesli Holt , Brown Solomon Tejada , Goneka Glory
Published: June 2022

The refugee resettlement scheme is a window of hope for millions of refugees across the globe. It is an opportunity that grants refugees a durable solution, especially those who cannot voluntarily return to their countries of origin due to fear of persecution. The golden ticket, as seen by many, is resettlement to Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. COVID-19, the reluctance by western countries to commit to responsibility-sharing, along with other constraints confronting the process of granting settlement to refugees generated barriers to resettlement in 2020. Resettlement opportunities have been scarce for many refugees in Africa, particularly those refugees with protracted cases. The consequences are reflected in an increase in the use of irregular migration routes to Europe rather than relying on the established resettlement scheme. This paper aims to provide an overview of the options for a durable solution, exploring and discussing the prospects and challenges during the era of COVID-19. In conclusion, the data derived from the literature review and 12 key informant interviews suggests that the impact of COVID-19 on the resettlement scheme and the implementation of Africa’s first free trade area that promises to increase human mobility provides an opportunity for the international community to reimagine the golden ticket. Supported by the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) and the Global Compact on Refugees, local integration and resettlement within Africa should be the new achievable gold standard.
Moja przygoda z grzecznością
Authors: Marcjanik Małgorzata
Published: June 2022

The author presents an evolution of her research on Polish linguistic politeness, which in the beginning were held as part of grants related to cultural linguistics. The result were important books: Polish Linguistic Politeness (1977), Dictionary of Linguistic Savoir-Vivre (2014), How the Europeans Address Themselves (2019). The evolution of research developed towards intercultural comparison, the results of which were published in Our and Foreign Politeness (2005) and Politeness at the Ends of the World (2007). An expert on politeness writes that the young generation — in contrary to popular belief — is interested in language etiquette, which is verified by the academic and popular lectures held by the author.
Recomendações para o Tratamento e Seguimento de Doentes com Febre Q
Authors: Nunes-Silva Cláudio , Rocha Rafael , Martins António , Ribeiro Lúcia , Nuak João , Tavares Margarida , Sarmento António , Ceia Filipa , Abreu Cândida
Published: June 2022

A febre Q (do inglês query fever) é uma zoonose de distribuição mundial transmitida por uma bactéria intracelular Gram negativo, Coxiella burnetii. Os ruminantes domésticos são os principais reservatórios implicados na transmissão da doença ao ser humano. Em Portugal continental, esta doença é endémica, com o maior número de casos notificados nas regiões Centro e Sul. A doença causada por C. burnetii é complexa e polimórfica, podendo manifestar-se sob uma forma aguda autolimitada do tipo gripal, com um curso ligeiro a moderado e prognóstico benigno, e/ou sob uma forma persistente, geralmente localizada e de evolução grave ou potencialmente fatal. Pode ocorrer em casos isolados ou em contexto de surtos, alguns com importantes implicações em saúde pública, como o verificado na Holanda em 2007 - 2010. Dada a complexidade e espetro clínico da febre Q, não existe um consenso universal sobre a melhor forma de tratamento, gestão e seguimento destes doentes. Este protocolo é uma sugestão de tratamento e seguimento dos doentes com febre Q, compilando a informação de estudos e opiniões de peritos internacionais e a experiência dos autores. Pretende-se assim uniformizar a gestão destes doentes tendo em conta não só o espetro das suas manifestações clínicas, mas também os fatores de risco do hospedeiro, por forma a reduzir morbimortalidade que a doença possa causar.
Strongly Recommended, Encouraged, and Easily Accessed Palliative Care Training, for Both Family Medicine Specialists and Residents
Authors: Seiça Cardoso Carlos , Prazeres Filipe
Published: June 2022

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Digital Medicine in Psychiatry and Mental Health
Authors: Teodoro Tomás , Gago Joaquim
Published: June 2022

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A brief review of miniature flexible and soft tactile sensors for interventional catheter applications
Authors: Li Yurui , Wang Peng , Meng Chuizhou , Chen Wenqiang , Zhang Longyuan , Guo Shijie
Published: June 2022

Interventional surgery has the advantages of small skin incisions, minimal blood loss, low postoperative infection and short recovery times, and thus has gradually become the preferred surgical approach over traditional open surgeries. Even though significant achievements have been made towards clinical applications, limitations still exist, among which the loss of the natural tactile perception of surgeons due to their indirect touch along the long catheter to the intervening human tissue is the crucial one. In recent years, researchers have dedicated great efforts to the development of advanced medical catheters with smart tactile perception ability, with considerable progress having been made. In this regard, we review the most recent developments of state-of-the-art miniature flexible and soft tactile sensors that are able to be integrated in the tip or on the side wall of medical catheters. We particularly focus on the sensing mechanisms, design requirements, device configuration and sensing performance of different types of sensors, as well as their application demonstration in synthetic anatomical models and in vivo animal experiments. After reviewing the representative research work, the challenges that still exist are summarized and the prospects toward future development are proposed.
The influence of Bank Syariah Indonesia's brand logo on brand image: comparison between brand personality and halal brand personality
Authors: Safira Anya , Amiluhur Mohammad Anugerah
Published: June 2022

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the brand logo on brand image, with the mediation of brand personality and brand familiarity.Methodology: Questionnaires were distributed online to users of Bank Syariah Indonesia throughout Indonesia and obtained data from 294 respondents that can be processed. The data processing method used was structural equation modeling.Findings: This study found an indirect positive influence between brand logo and brand image with the mediation of brand personality and brand familiarity. Although the Bank Syariah Indonesia brand logo has a positive effect on halal brand personality, halal brand personality does not mediate the relationship between the brand logo and the brand image of Bank Syariah Indonesia.Originality: This originality offered by this research is by comparing the constructs of brand personality with halal brand personality.Research limitations: Limitations of this research include uneven distribution of respondents and limited previous literature regarding halal brand personality.Practical implications: The findings of this research can provide insights for Islamic banks, especially Bank Syariah Indonesia, to develop their communication and branding strategies.
Do religiosity, halal knowledge, and halal certification affect Muslim students' intention to purchase halal packaged food?
Authors: Wirakurnia Arya Bagus , Nuanmark Ponchanok , Sudarsono Heri , Ramadhana Arga
Published: June 2022

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the intention of Muslim students in purchasing halal packaged food.Methodology: This study uses the variables of religiosity, halal knowledge, halal certification, brand, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control. The sample of this research is 239 respondents who live in West Java, Central Java, and East Java. The partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) method was used to process the research data.Findings: Halal label variables, religiosity, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control have a positive effect on Muslim students' intention in purchasing halal packaged food. While the variables of halal knowledge and brand image do not affect the intention in purchasing halal packaged food.Originality: Halal packaged food companies need to develop promotions of halal packaged foods that highlight Islamic nuances, including more elegant and modern Islamic symbols. Besides, the promotion is directed at efforts to reinforce the image that halal packaged food is not only individual food but also family food and Muslim student groups/organizations.
Forecasting of Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) returns using Holt-Winters family models
Authors: Ponziani Regi Muzio
Published: June 2022

Purpose: This research aims to forecast JII returns by employing various Holt-Winters models. The models used in this research are Holt-Winters seasonality, Holt-Winters damped method, and Holt-Winters with maximum likelihood approach. Holt-Winters model is capable of recognizing and modeling trends and seasonality. Therefore, it is suitable for forecasting purposes.Methodology: Three models are employed in this research. The first one is Holt-Winters seasonality, also known as triple exponential smoothing. This model analyzes the level, trend, and seasonality components in the return series. The second model is the Holt-Winters damped method that uses smoothing parameters to lower the overstatement effect that usually occurs within Holt-Winters seasonality. The third model is Holt-Winters with Maximum Likelihood. Holt-Winters seasonality estimates parameters by choosing the least-squares. At the same time, Holt-Winters with Maximum Likelihood uses maximum likelihood to fit in the series with certain distributions and generate forecasts by determining distributions with the most likelihood.Findings: The result showed that Holt-Winters seasonality forecasts better than the other methods. The model could recognize the seasonal pattern and trend of the JII returns. It has the lowest Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) as the parameter for forecast accuracy. Holt-Winters damped method has accuracy right below Holt-Winters seasonality. It can also map the pattern and trend of the returns. Holt-Winters with Maximum likelihood predicts less accurately. However, it can recognize the random walk inclination of the return, although it failed to generate the seasonal pattern and trend of the JII returns.Originality: This research attempted to apply Holt-Winters models to predict JII returns. Most research concerning the Islamic stock index focuses on volatility and forecast based on the level of volatility. Therefore, this research can fill in the gaps in the literature in which forecast of Islamic stock index can be conducted by modeling the seasonality and trend using Holt-Winters models.Practical implications: Investors always try to find the best generating investment return. Investors concerned with the shariah rules will always find lawful investment tools such as Islamic stocks or the Islamic stock index. Returns of the Islamic stock index can be forecast by using the Holt-Winters model. Therefore, investors might know the pattern of returns generated by investing in Islamic stocks.
Financial performance and corporate values: Case in Jakarta Islamic Index
Authors: Rahman Lutfi Aulia , Johari Razana Juhaida , Abdurraheem Abdulazeez Adewuyi , Harjito Dwipraptono Agus
Published: June 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of financial performance on the company’s corporate value. The research is conducted by using companies listed in the Jakarta Islamic Index.Methodology: The sample in this study amounted to 14 companies, with the main criteria being companies that are consistently listed in the Jakarta Islamic Index during the study period. Data is obtained directly from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) and idx.com website. Quantitative analysis techniques used in this study include partial test, F test (simultaneous test), multiple linear regression analysis, and path analysis that previously conducted the classical assumption test, including normality test, autocorrelation, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity.Findings: The result of this research is that there is no influence of liquidity ratio to corporate value partially, there is a significant positive influence of profitability ratio to corporate value partially, there is a significant positive influence of solvency ratio to corporate value partially, there is a significant influence of liquidity ratio, profitability, and solvency to corporate value simultaneously. The variable of financial performance that has the most influence on corporate value is the profitability ratio.Originality: It is important to examine the stocks listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index because the majority of Indonesia's population is Muslim. Recently, many people have been aware of certain restrictions in Islam regarding what types of transactions are allowed and forbidden according to Islamic law.
Mutual performance assessment model: Comparative analysis
Authors: Zhorifah Bazfa Azzah , Harjito Dwipraptono Agus
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine the comparison of mutual funds performance between stock mutual funds, fixed income mutual funds and mixed mutual funds in 2015-2017 using the Jensen, Sharpe, Treynor and Black models. Using purposive sampling method, this study used a sample of 30 mutual funds consisting of 10 equity funds, 10 fixed income mutual funds, and 10 mixed mutual funds during 2015-2017. The data analysis used to test the hypothesis was the One Way ANOVA test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. The results showed that there was no difference in performance between stock mutual funds, fixed income mutual funds, and mixed mutual funds in 2015-2017 which were analyzed using the Jensen, Sharpe, and Treynor models, there was a difference in performance between stock mutual funds, fixed income mutual funds, and mixed mutual funds in 2015. -2017 were analyzed using the Treynor and Black models.
Stock return content analysis based on ratio method: Case study on infrastructure, utilities and transportation companies listed on IDX in 2018-2020
Authors: Rahmawati Sisca Dian , Putra Febrianur Ibnu Fitroh Sukono
Published: June 2022

This research aims to analyze the effect of liquidity, leverage and profitability on the company's stock returns. Liquidity is proxied by current ratio, leverage is proxied by debt to equity ratio (DER), and profitability is proxied by return on assets (ROA). The research uses quantitative approach to explain the research purpose comprehensively through statistics scheme. The research population is all infrastructure, utility and transportation companies listed on Indonesian stock exchange in 2018-2020. This resesarch use purposive sampling technique and 27 companies as samples. The analysis method is classical assumption, multiple linier regression, hypothesis test, estimator model accuracy test and determination test. Several results show that liquidity, leverage, and profitability individually have significant effect on stock return. Based on the goodness of fit test shows liquidity with CR, leverage with DER and profitability with ROA simultaneously effect on stock return. The originality of this research is model initiation of the company's policy-making to increase stock returns in the future period through ratio analysis.
MODEL PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN MISKIN MELALUI PROGRAM KEUANGAN MIKRO SYARIAH BERBASIS MASYARAKAT (PROGRAM MISYKAT DPU-DT)
Authors: Pujiyono Arif
Published: June 2022

Poverty is a problem that caused the failure of economic systems. Women have great potential in helping to overcome poverty. Indonesia has great potential to optimize the social fund an independent source of Zakat, and alms infak (ZIS) through empowerment of the poor. This research is to analyze financial assistance to community-based micro-sharia (Misykat) DPU-DT in Central Java. The results showed that the program can improve that Misykat welfare poor women. Wilcoxon different test results Misykat program can increase consumption, income, profits and savings of poor women beneficiaries Misykat. Additionally, the program Misykat increasing empowerment of poor women, shoft their skill level increases based on the size of confidence, business skills, business success and the science of religion.Â
ANALISA PENGARUH KRISIS GLOBAL FINANCIAL TERHADAP JAKARTA ISLAMIC INDEX (JII) DAN INDEX HARGA SAHAM GABUNGAN (IHSG)
Authors: Fitriany Fitriany
Published: June 2022

The financial crisis in the United State on September 2008 has created global impact to the world economy, including the performace of capital markets. Most of market indexes around the world fall down significantly, including marketÂ  indexes in Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). There were five market index in BEI, namely IHSG, LQ 45, MBX, DBX,  and JII. This research is mainly aim to examine the influence of the US financial crisis to the performace of JII and IHSG. In addition, the  relation ofÂ  JII and IHSG to DowJones Index, Tokyo Index, and Hongkong Index  are also examined. To get the aim done, a Vector Autoregressive Model (VAR) is utilized. VAR is an appropriate model to examine a simultaneous relationship with capability to tract impulse response among variables. The research findings show the US financial crisis has created significant shocks toward JII and IHSG during September to October 2008. Both IHSG and JII has constantly decrease during 8 weeks, but IHS was getting recovered quicker than JII. The investment rather than speculation motive of the players in JII cound be the answer for this finding.
ANALISIS MINAT BELI KONSUMEN MUSLIM TERHADAP PRODUK YANG TIDAK DIPERPANJANG SERTIFIKAT HALALNYA
Authors: Listyoningrum Anggit , Albari Albari
Published: June 2022

This research is aim to analysize the influence of attitude, subjective norm, and control behavior perception to consumer purchase interest based on Ajsenâ's Theory of Planned Behavior ( 1991). Object of this research was a cake product of a company which no longer has halal certificate from Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). As many as 100 students of Fakultas Ekonomi UII were taken as respondents by using judgment sampling method. These respondents are assumed to represent muslim consumers of the cake product. A multiple regression model was run to examine the influence of independent variables to dependent variable. The result shows the positive influence of all independent variables to consumer purchase interest variable.
Analisis perbandingan kinerja saham syariah antara DJIMI, FSTE GIIS, KLSESI, dan JII
Authors: Maharani Novita Kusuma
Published: June 2022

This research investigates whether the difference of Sharia stock screening mechanism in some countries will influence the index and stock performance. Some countries have a tight screening policy and the other countries have a loose screening policy. This research investigates 4 Sharia indices DJIMI, FTSE GIIS, KLSESI, and JII since October 2012 until September 2014. This research shows that the performance of the Sharia stock index is not affected by how tight the screening process of that index. Although KLSESI index has the tightest stock screening policy, but the performance is not different with the Sharia stock which has loosest stock screening policy which is DJMI index. When we compare the return of each index, the performance of the 4 indices shows insignificant different. The performance of JII stock which has the looser stock screening policy is also not different with the KLSESI stock performance which has the tighter stock screening policy.
Efisiensi perbankan Islam di Asia Tenggara
Authors: Fakhrunnas Faaza
Published: June 2022

The development of Islamic banks in Southeast Asia increases quickly. To measure the Islamic banking performance, Islamic banking efficiency can be adopted as a benchmark. This study aims to measure the efficiency of Islamic banks in Southeast Asia. By applying Stochastic Frontier Analysis, this study utilizes input variable comprising total deposit and operating cost, then output variable consisting to total financing and earning asset whereas all variables mentioned-above are put as independent variable. Moreover, total cost is posited as dependent variable. By observing 28 Islamic banks in Southeast Asia during 2009-2012, this research finds that the level of efficiency Islamic Bank in Malaysia is 94,04%, Brunei Darussalam is 88,59%, and Indonesia is 88,35%. By performing independent t-test, it shows that there has different efficiency between Islamic Bank in Indonesia and Malaysia, and also between Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Macroeconomic’s effect on Islamic and conventional banking profitability: Evidence from Indonesian dual-banking system
Authors: Abidillah Achmad Fadlil , Kasanah Roisatun , Rusgianto Sulistya
Published: June 2022

Purpose – This paper aims to analyze the effect of macroeconomic and global crisis variables on Islamic and conventional banking profitability, evidence from Indonesian dual-banking system.Methodology – Time-series data from 2008q1–2021q2 were analyzed using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. This method can describe both long run and short run equilibrium between banking profitability and macroeconomic variables.Findings – The results point out that in a long run model, sharia banking's profitability is more resistant to macroeconomics shock than conventional's. Then, in a short run model, sharia's ROA and conventional's ROA face different effects of economic growth, exchange rate, and global crisis. Sharia's NPM is more affected by macroeconomic variables than conventional's.Originality – This study used an ARDL model to develop a dynamic relation between macroeconomic variables and dual bankings profitability.
Solutions to money laundering prevention through Regulatory Technology (RegTech): Evidence from Islamic and conventional banks
Authors: Utami Alivia Meyrizka , Septivani Mega Dwi
Published: June 2022

Purpose – This study aims to examine the effect of the relationship between RegTech and Money Laundering Prevention (MLP). This study also examines the differences between RegTech in Islamic and conventional banks.Methodology – The current study used explanatory research to test hypotheses using primary data obtained through a survey with a questionnaire conducted online with 100 respondents from bank employees, both conventional and Islamic in Indonesia. In addition, an independent t-test was used.Findings – The results reveal that Transaction Monitoring (TM) and Cost and Time (CT) significantly affect MLP, while electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) does not affect MLP. The comparative test of the differences in RegTech in Islamic and conventional banks confirm differences in transaction monitoring and cost efficiency between Islamic and conventional banks. At the same time, there is no difference in eKYC between Islamic and conventional banks.Originality – Research related to RegTech in Islamic and conventional banks' money laundering prevention efforts is still very limited in Indonesia. This study will contribute to the existing literature on Islamic finance and the development of financial technology in Indonesia.
The benefit segmentation sharia tourism in Indonesia
Authors: Sumadi Sumadi , Sari Octavia Gandra
Published: June 2022

Purpose – This study aims to determine the priorities and benefits sought by Muslim consumers for sharia tourism in Indonesia. The study population was the potential tourist consumer, and convenience sampling methods carried out the sampling.Methodology – The data were collected by field surveys with a sample of 300 respondents. Dendrogram cluster approach and chi-square test analysis were used to analyze the benefit segmentation.Findings – The study results explain the attributes of the tourism category to form clusters based on the reasons for the proximity of the benefits sought by consumers. Muslim tourists have a top priority for natural tourism, with the following priorities were cultural tourism, culinary tourism, and religion by sharia facilities. In terms of gender, there is no difference in the choice of the four categories of sharia tourism. Meanwhile, in terms of age and income, there is a significant difference in the choice of four categories of sharia tourism in Indonesia, with the most considerable portion choosing culinary tourism. The findings of this study imply that cluster analysis is suitable for explaining benefit segmentation. Information on the benefit of experience tourists seek an input for sharia tourism destination providers for the target market for Muslim tourists.Practical Implication – Practically the findings of this research can be used as information to develop tourism marketing strategies by the government and tourism actors with Muslim segments and target markets, both nationally and internationally. Therefore, they can formulate a marketing strategy based on demographic consideration.
Predictors of Willingness of the General Public to Receive a Second COVID-19 Booster Dose or a New COVID-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece
Authors: Galanis Petros , Vraka Irene , Katsiroumpa Aglaia , Siskou Olga , Konstantakopoulou Olympia , Katsoulas Theodoros , Mariolis-Sapsakos Theodoros , Kaitelidou Daphne
Published: June 2022

Given the concerns of waning immunity from the primary COVID-19 vaccines and the first booster dose, we conducted an on-line cross-sectional study in May 2022 to investigate willingness to receive a second COVID-19 booster dose or a new COVID-19 vaccine and its associated factors. Overall, 22.7% of participants were willing to be vaccinated, 39.3% were unsure, but tend to be willing, 25.8% were unsure, 4.9% were unsure, but tend to be unwilling, and 7.4% were unwilling to be vaccinated. The main reasons against accepting a second COVID‐19 booster dose or a new COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 dose included concerns about the side effects, the opinion that further vaccination is unnecessary, and effectiveness uncertainties. Males, younger individuals, participants without a previous COVID-19 diagnosis, and those with good/very good self-perceived physical health were significantly more frequently willing to receive a second COVID‐19 booster dose or a new COVID-19 vaccine. Also, increased fear of the COVID-19, increased trust in COVID-19 vaccination and decreased fear of a second booster dose or a new COVID-19 vaccine were associated with increased willingness. Our results show some hesitancy and unwillingness toward further COVID-19 vaccination and indicate that fear of COVID-19 and trust in COVID-19 vaccination affect public opinion