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Enhancing morphological understanding of the lateral pterygoid muscle for orofacial pain treatment: a cadaveric study
Authors: Candan Burcu , Çavdar Yılmaz Niymet Pelin , Cömert Ayhan
Published: November 2024

Aims: Injections to the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) have gained popularity for managing orofacial pain. Techniques like ultrasonography (USG), electromyography (EMG), and arthroscopy help prevent improper injections and tissue trauma during the procedure, but they require practitioner expertise and experience. Arthroscopy, while precise, is invasive. Blind injections are simpler and convenient for outpatient settings, but their safety is debated. This study examines the anatomical traits of the area of the injection to contribute to the safety and efficacy of these injections for temporomandibular-related orofacial pain.
Methods: The LPM consistently displayed two distinct bellies-superior and inferior-in 16 dissections of 8 cadavers. We measured lateral pterygoid plate (LPP) depth and length, pterygomaxillary angle, superior and inferior head vertical length, superior and inferior head thickness, distance between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch, and distance between superior border of inferior head and mandibular notch.
Results: Significant correlations were found between distances, thicknesses, and lengths of the muscle heads, indicating critical anatomical relationships relevant for safe injections. The mean age of cadavers was found as 79.00±1.78 years (In this article, the ‘±’ notation corresponds to the standard deviation). The average depth and length of the LPP were 43.47±3.34 mm and 15.61±1.09 mm, respectively. The distance from the zygomatic arch to the mandibular notch was 10.76±0.39 mm, whereas the distance from the superior border of the inferior head to the mandibular notch was 6.74±0.29 mm. Significant associations were found between the distance from the zygomatic arch to the mandibular notch and both the thickness and length of the superior head (p=0.011 and p=0.005). Correlations were also observed between the distance from the superior border of the inferior head to the mandibular notch and the thickness of both heads (p
Correlation of hemogram parameters with acute phase reactants in subacute thyroiditis
Authors: Şen Uzeli Ülkem , Doğan Murat
Published: November 2024

Aims: Subacute thyroiditis is a painful, inflammatory thyroid gland disease. It manifests clinically with thyrotoxicosis and an increase in acute-phase reactants. In our study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between hemogram parameters (neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), pan-immune inflammatory value (PIV), and systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII)) and elevated acute phase reactants during the diagnosis of this disease where inflammation is prominent.
Methods: Our study is a retrospective analysis involving 48 subacute thyroiditis (SAT) patients and 48 healthy control subjects. Thyroid function tests (TSH, FT4, and FT3), complete blood count values including white blood cell, neutrophil, monocyte, lymphocyte, and platelet counts, and C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were recorded for the patients. The relationship between hemogram parameters, acute phase reactants, and thyroid function tests at the time of diagnosis and six months after starting treatment was analyzed.
Results: The female count in the patient group was 34 (70.8%), and in the healthy group, it was 29 (60.4%) in our study. There was no statistically significant difference in gender distribution between the groups. NLR, PLR, PII, and SII were significantly higher in SAT patients at the time of diagnosis. We found a positive correlation between CRP levels and SII and PIV and between ESR levels and PLR and PIV at the time of diagnosis.
Conclusion: As a practical biomarker, PIV was significantly higher in patients with SAT compared with the control group. Our study is the first to show that PIV may be a new diagnostic tool for SAT.
Evaluation of burnout and job satisfaction among family physicians working in the earthquake region
Authors: Küçükkelepçe Osman , Şeker Nefise , Öz Erdoğan , Doğan Tiryaki Hülya
Published: November 2024

Aims: The study aims to determine and evaluate the levels of professional burnout and job satisfaction among family physicians working in Adıyaman. We aimed to evaluate the factors affecting these levels.
Methods: This research is a descriptive cross-sectional study. 185 family physicians (86%) agreed to participate in the survey. The survey was added to Google Forms, and the link to the survey was sent to individuals’ personal emails after obtaining verbal consent via cell phones. After verbal verification, data were collected via Google Forms between March 15, 2024, and May 15, 2024.
Results: Family physicians working in towns and villages experience lower levels of burnout and higher job satisfaction(p
Oral health attitudes and behaviors of the dental students in a state university in İstanbul
Authors: İnce Kuka Gizem , Gürsoy Hare
Published: November 2024

Aims: Dental students have a critical role in educating their patients and relatives regarding oral health. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the changes in attitude and behavior of dental students’ during their education from preclinical to clinical classes using the Hiroshima University Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI).
Methods: The Turkish translation of HU-DBI was distributed to the 537 students studying at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Results: A total of 416 students completed the survey. The total mean HU-DBI score was 6.3±1.54. The mean HU-DBI scores were significantly higher in clinical classes (6.51±1.48) compared to preclinical classes (5.82±1.61) (p=0.001; p
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and malnutrition: severity of the disease and controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score
Authors: Bardakçı Mustafa İlteriş , Ayhan Albayrak Gülhan , Gediz Remzi
Published: November 2024

Aims: The definition for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is abnormalities of the or alveoli, that can cause chronic respiratory symptoms. A significant number of COPD patients have malnutrition. We aimed to demonstrate the correlation between the Control of Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and the severity of the disease, the number of hospitalizations, and emergency department visits due to acute exacerbations of COPD.
Methods: Patients over 65 years of age diagnosed with COPD were included in this study. Smoking habits, systemic and pulmonary comorbidities, Modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) survey score and COPD assessment test (CAT) score, number of COPD exacerbations, number of hospitalizations due to COPD in the last year were recorded. CONUT score was calculated by looking at blood albumin, total cholesterol and lymphocyte levels.
Results: This study was carried out with 112 COPD patients. The mean age of our patients was 72.28±7.3 (64-96). Of the 112 patients, 26 (23.2%) were female and 86 (76.8%) were male. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1%) was 42.31% (13.00-75.00%), CAT 17.83±6.8 (7-34), mMRC 2.19±1.1 (0-4), COPD attack count 2.30±2.1 (0-9) and 35 patients were hospitalized due to COPD attacks. The CONUT score determined as 2.71±2.3 (0-9), 45 (40.1%) patients were normal, 36 (32.1%) were light, 29 (25.9%) were moderate, and 2 (1.8%) patients were severe. There was a statistically significant, correlation between CONUT values and FEV1 (%), CAT and mMRC values. The patients were divided into 2 groups as low (values 4 and below) and high (values 5 and above). A statistically significant difference was found between the CONUTs high and low groups in terms of CAT, mMRC and FEV 1 (%). The number of high CONUT attacks was statistically significantly higher than the number of low CONUT attacks. High CONUTs hospitalization rates are significantly higher than low CONUTs hospitalization rates.
Conclusion: The CONUT score is accepted as a promising tool for the assessment of malnutrition. In our study, CONUT scores were high in COPD patients over 65 years of age with low FEV1%, high CAT and high mMRC values. This high level suggests that the CONUT score may be a new prognostic predictor. And again, we found that the CONUT score was associated with a high number of attacks and hospitalizations. These results suggest that the use of the CONUT score may help adapt patients’ follow-up and treatment strategies.
Evaluation of the views of family physicians on radiological anatomy course
Authors: Gül Gülüzar , Tekin Ayla , Çolak Tuncay
Published: November 2024

Aims: The feedback obtained from surveys administered to healthcare professionals working as physicians, in addition to students, is highly valuable for improving anatomy education. In our study, we aimed to contribute to the enhancement of anatomy education in medical faculties by obtaining the opinions of family physicians regarding the radiological anatomy course.
Methods: In our study, the opinions of family physicians regarding the radiological anatomy course were obtained through a survey prepared by the researchers, consisting of 12 questions, and conducted on a voluntary basis. A total of 387 family physicians participated, with 50.4% (n=195) being female and 49.6% (n=192) male, who responded to the survey form sent to Kocaeli and İstanbul family physician associations via email accounts.
Results: Only 19.4% (n=75) of the family physicians who participated in our study had taken a radiological anatomy course during their undergraduate education, and they stated that besides its contribution to theoretical and practical courses before graduation, it was also beneficial in their postgraduate medical careers. Of those who had taken the radiological anatomy course during their undergraduate education, 94.7% (n=71) believed that this course should be included in medical school curricula, compared to 91.9% (n=284) of those who had not taken this course during their undergraduate education.
Conclusion: We believe that to improve and enhance anatomy education, and thus contribute to the development of more qualified physicians and their professional careers, the radiological anatomy course should be added to the curriculum of medical faculties.
Exploring the causes of kinesiophobia in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a comprehensive study
Authors: Keskin Kavak Songül , Aktekin Lale
Published: November 2024

Aims: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Breast cancer survivors often experience arm and shoulder pain, limited shoulder range of motion, and lymphedema as the most common post-treatment morbidities. All these morbidities can be considered as the main causes of the fear of movement, called kinesiophobia. This is the first study aims to evaluate the biological and psychological causes of kinesiophobia in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), the relationship between kinesiophobia and BCRL, and the impact of kinesiophobia on patients’ upper extremity function and quality of life. The biological and psychological causes of kinesiophobia in women with breast cancer-related lymphoedema were investigated for the first time in the literature.
Methods: Patients with BCRL were included in the study. Demographic and clinical information including age, educational status, body-mass index (BMI), and dominant upper extremity were recorded. BCRL stage (International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Scale), Quality of Life Scale [European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life (EORTC QLO-C30)], upper extremity functional status [Quick-Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (Quick-DASH)], Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), Kinesiophobia Causes Scale (KCS) were assessed.
Results: The mean age of the 114 patients included in the study was 58.25±9.41 years. A total of 100 patients exhibited a TKS score above 37, indicative of kinesiophobia. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between age and BMI and total TKS score (p
Parameters effective on survival in connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease
Authors: Atlı Siahmet , Kırkıl Gamze , Kutluöztürk Mutlu , Öner Önsel , Koca Süleyman Serdar , Murat Aydın Ayşe , Doğru Sibel
Published: November 2024

Aims: Connective tissue diseases (CTD) are systemic diseases that most commonly cause lung involvement. To examine how the disease will progress and survival at the time of diagnosis in connective tissue disease related interstitial lung disease (CTD-related ILD).
Methods: Patients with radiological diagnosis of CTD-related ILD were included in this retrospective study. Seventy-five patients aged over 18 years, who were diagnosed as having ILD radiologically and rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus. Patients who underwent high-resolution computed tomography, pulmonary function test, carbon monoxide diffusion capacity test, and 6-minute walk test were included in the study. During the 1-year follow-up period, the data of the patients who died and survived were compared.
Results: Of the 75 patients included in the study, 55 were women and 20 were men. There were comorbidities in 56 (74.66%) patients. There was no statistical difference between the patients’ CTD subtype and FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, DLCO, 6MWT distance, and 6MWT baseline oxygen saturation. At the end of the 1-year follow-up period, four patients died. Age, sex, smoking, CTD subtype, presence of comorbidities, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were not associated with survival, but it was determined that non CTD duration, the presence of CHF, DM, and a fibrosis rate of >10% were statistically significantly associated with survival. Among the serologic markers, ESR (60.25±17.72 vs. 24.52±18.96) and CRP (81.12±80.53 vs. 6.36±7.53) were found to be statistically significantly higher in patients who died; the levels of other markers were similar to patients who survived. FEV1, FVC, and 6MWT distances were significantly lower in patients who died. The presence of emphysema, air cysts, nodule, atelectasis, septal thickening, parenchymal bands, air trapping, honeycomb, opacity, ground-glass, mosaic attenuation, and bronchiectasis was not found to be associated with survival in HRCT. However, calcific nodules, pleural effusion, bronchial wall thickening, and fibrotic change were found to be statistically significantly associated with survival.
Conclusion: We suggest that patients with CTD-related ILD with comorbidity, low baseline respiratory function parameters, a fibrosis rate of >10% on HRCT, calcific nodule, pleural effusion, bronchial wall thickening, and fibrotic changes should be followed more closely in terms of disease progression and mortality.
The relationship between three consecutively repeated intra-vitreal injections with anti-VEGF agents and macular vessel density modifications in Turkish proliferative diabetic retinopathy cases
Authors: Önal Ayhan
Published: November 2024

Aims: Although a dramatic increase has been observed in Turkish diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients due to the rising cases of diabetes mellitus (DM), ophthalmological advancements facilitate treatment for DM and its ophthalmic complications, such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). To determine the effectiveness of the repeated anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) intra-vitreal injections (IVI or IVIs) on the macular vascular density (VD) in PDR.
Methods: This theme includes methodological research, retrospective validation studies, and multivariate meta-analysis. The data were obtained from the PubMed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, WoS, and Google Academic Papers between 2004 and 2023. The injections which completed within 6 months, consecutively administered monthly for three times. This editorial involves diabetic cases that were previously injected with any of Anti-VEGF agent, particularly aflibercept, ranibizumab, and bevacizumab in PDR populace. They were selected over eighteen years who owned high-quality images of “optical coherence tomography angiography” (OCTA). The retinas of thirty-five sufferers from DR were bilaterally analyzed by utilizing keywords.
Results: The analysis of VD relevant to PDR did not identify notable alterations of TCP, DCP and SCP, central retinal vascular layers, both before and after the first anti-VEGF IVI cure. Similar events were detected by the consecutive second and third phases. Besides, central retinal thickness (CRT) decreased at least 10 % from the associated with control cases. Twenty eyes were cure-resistant, whereas fifteen eyes were medical care-responsive. Thirty-five humans with PDR were selected. The gender distribution in the study was sixty percent men and forty percent women, and their average age ranged between forty and eighty.
Conclusion: The article revealed that VD measures did not illustrate any expressive difference in TCP, DCP and SCP before and after three injections. In other words, the baseline VD measurements did not suggestively conclude while CRT was reducing slightly.
Functional outcomes of 26 patients surgically treated talus fracture
Authors: Bozkurt İbrahim , Sarıkaya Baran
Published: November 2024

Aims: This study evaluates whether trauma mechanisms, fracture types, and surgical treatment choices in cases of operatively treated talus fractures have an effect on the clinical outcomes of patients.
Methods: Twenty-six patients over the age of 18 who were surgically treated between 2019 and 2022 were included in the study. The collected data included age at the time of injury, gender, trauma characteristics (affected side, trauma mechanism, associated injuries), treatment characteristics (surgical delay, operation time, length of hospital stay), rates and types of revision surgery, and last follow-up date. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used to measure patient-reported outcomes.
Results: The mean age of the cohort was 33.6±11.8 years and it included 8 women (30.7%) and 18 men (69.2%). The most common trauma mechanisms were falls from a height (10 patients) and injuries sustained during traffic accidents (6 patients). The most common surgery performed was cannulated screw osteosynthesis (20 patients, 76.9%), followed by plate osteosynthesis (5 patients, 19.2%) and K-wire and screw osteosynthesis (1 patient, 3.9%). The mean VAS score was 1.9±2.1 (range: 0-8) and the mean AOFAS score was 67.2±25.5 (range: 17-97).
Conclusion: This study revealed that the selected surgical method, fracture type, and trauma mechanism did not have significant effects on patient-reported functional outcomes. These results suggest that, although talus fractures are rare, the need for surgical intervention and the occurrence of postoperative complications make these fractures a significant type of trauma.
Pegaruh Motivasi, Disiplin dan Kemampuan Mengajar Terhadap Kinerja Guru SMA N di Kabupaten Empat Lawang
Authors: Hariansyah Adi , Syahri Indawan , Asiati Diah Isnaini
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose - The purpose of this research is to find out how the Effect of Motivation, Discipline and Teaching Ability on the Performance of High School Teachers in the District of Four Lawang.Design/methodology - The design of this study is associative research using a causal relationship. The data used in this study are primary data from the answers of respondents as many as 107 teachers of Public High Schools in Empat Lawang Regency. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression and through testing validity and reliability. Test the data used to determine the characteristics of the data, namely the normality test and linearity test. The model test used consisted of multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test.Findings - The results of multiple linear regression testing showed motivation, discipline, and ability together to have a significant effect on teacher performance. Partially motivation has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, discipline has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, ability has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance.
Pemahaman Mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang Tentang Persyarikatan Muhammadiyah
Authors: Zuhriyah Zuhriyah , Kholilah Kholilah , Fitantina Fitantina , Refangga Refangga
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose - This study aims to determine and analyze the understanding of Palembang Muhammadiyah University students towards the Muhammadiyah Association.Design/methodology - This research is a quantitative study, collecting data using a questionnaire. Before the questionnaire was distributed previously carried out trials using validity and reliability. The number of respondents in this study were 234 students. Data analysis using descriptive t test analysis through the help of the SPSS application. Findings - Based on the results of this study, it can be said that in general students of the University of Muhammadiyah Palembang understand about the requirements of Muhammadiyah.
Pengaruh Dimensi Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pengguna Jasa Layanan Go-Ride Pada Bisnis JasaTranportasi Go-Jek di Kota Palembang
Authors: Hanifa Rini , Trianto Anton , Hendrich Mahdi
Published: November 2024

Purpose - This study aims to determine the effect of tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy to customer satisfaction of Go-Ride service users in the gojek transportation services business. This research is a quantitative research and take population of Palembang City people who have used Go-Ride services in the go-jek transportation services business.Design/methodology   -  The       research            sample  uses theLameshow equation which is 96,04 rounded to 96 respondent. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire or a closed questionnaire with alternative answers using a Likert scale. The analysis tool uses multiple linear regression analysis using the F test and t test.Findings - The results of this study are: (1) there is no positive and significant impact on the satisfaction of consumers of Go-Ride service users, with t-count-0,266  0.05;(2) there is no positive and significant influence dimension of reliability to customer satisfaction of Go-Ride service users, with t-count0,505 0,05; (3) there is no positive and significant effect on the dimension of responsiviness to consumer satisfaction of Go-Ride service users, with t-count0,475 < t-table 1,985, significance 0,636> 0,05, (4) there is no positive and significant effect on the assurance dimension to customer satisfaction of Go-Ride service users, with t-count1,546  0,05; (5 ) there is a positive and significant influence of empathy dimension on consumer satisfaction of users of Go-Ride services, with t-count 2.148> t-table 1.985, significance 0.034 <0.05, (6) there is a positive influence if and significant tangible dimensions, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy for the satisfaction of consumers' satisfaction of users of Go-Ride services, with F-count9,339> F-table2.32 with a significance of 0,000 <0.05.
PENGARUH PROMOSI, KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA PT SAF MITRA ABADI
Authors: CennataI Ankho , Purba Tiurniari
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTPurpose - This study aims to determine the effect of promotion, service quaIity and product quaIity on purchasing decisions at PT Saf Mitra Abadi in Batam City and using simpIe random sampIing techniques.Design/methodology - The number of sampIes used in this study were 196 respondents. The instrument used to coIIect data was a questionnaire. By using a vaIidity test and a reIiabiIity test to test data quality and using Iinear anaIysis and the coefficient of determination to conduct a cIassic assumption and infIuence. SPSS version 25 is a program used by author to process data obtained from respondents.Findings - The resuIts of the coefficient of determination indicate that promotion, service quaIity and product quaIity simuItaneousIy infIuence 39,90% on purchasing decisions. WhiIe the resuIts of muItipIe Iinear regression test indicate that promotion partiaIIy infIuence 24,20%, service quaIity partiaIIy infIuence 16,00% and product quaIity partiaIIy infIuence 42,50% on purchasing decisions. The concIusions obtained from the resuIts of this study indicate that promotion, service quaIity and product quaIity partiaIIy and simuItaneousIy have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions.Keywords :Product QuaIity, Promotion, Purchase Decision, Service QuaIity.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPUASAN KERJA, MOTIVASI KERJA DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. PRIMA INDOJAYA MANDIRI KABUPATEN LAHAT
Authors: Andayani Melia
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTPurpose - This study aims to determine the analysis of the influence of job satisfaction, work motivation and work discipline on employee performance of PT. Prima Indojaya Mandiri.Design/methodology - This research is a causal research that is to see the effect of the dependent variable with independent variable. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation. The total population 42 employees. The analysis technique used multiple regression analysis which is to analyze the effect of variable and hypothesis test used partial test (t test) and simultaneous test (F test).Findings - The results showed that probability for job satisfaction was P value = 0,895> 0,050, work discipline  P value = 0,004 > 0,050, and work motivation was P value = 0,002 > 0,050 that means job satisfaction didn’t have a significant effect on employee performance while the work discipline  and work motivation have a significant effect on employee on PT. Prima Indojaya Mandiri. Based on the F test, the variable of job satisfaction, work discipline and work motivation have a simultaneous influence on employee performance with a significant level 0, 00 (P value < 0,05).Keywords : Motivation, Work Discipline, and Employee Performance.
Pengaruh Pembagian Kerja Dan Pengawasan Terhadap Efektivitas Kerja Pegawai Pada Badan Kepegawaian Dan Pengembangan Sdm Kota Pagar Alam
Authors: Markus Markus
Published: November 2024

Purpose - This study aims to determine the effect of Division of Employment on Employee Effectiveness On Employment Agency and Human Resource Development Pagar Alam Regency, the influence of Supervision on Employee Effectiveness On Employment Agency and Human Resource Development Lahat Regency, and the influence of Division of Work and Supervision on Employee Effectiveness On Employment Agency and Human Resource Development Pagar Alam District.Design/methodology - The sample in this study amounted to 45 respondents who distributed to Personnel Agency and Human Resource Development Pagar Alam District. The data analysis method used is quantitative analysis by using validity test, reliability test, normality test, multiple linear regression analysis and average difference test.Findings - Results Division of Labor has a positive and significant effect on Employee Effectiveness. It can be seen from t count> t table (3,692> 2,015). And the value of Supervision have a positive and significant effect on Employee Effectiveness. This can be seen from the value of t arithmetic> t table (2.456> 2.018). And Division of Labor and Supervision simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Employee Effectiveness. It can be seen from the value of F arithmetic> F table (189,490> 3,23) and significance value <0,05 (0,000 <0,05) significance level (?).
PENGARUH MATA KULIAH KEWIRAUSAHAAN DAN PELATIHAN WIRAUSAHA TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA EKONOMI KREATIF PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM OKI (UNISKI) KAYUGUNG
Authors: Fernandes Ari
Published: November 2024

Purpose - This research was conducted on students of FKIP IslamicUniversity OKI (UNISKI) Kayuagung. Unicorn students are required totake entrepreneurship courses and almost all attend creativeentrepreneurship training that is regularly held. This research will answerthe question whether the provision of courses and training can increasetheir entrepreneurial interest in the creative economyStock Exchange. Design/methodology - The sample of this study consisted of 100students from Fikip Unsiki who were taken at random. The regressionmodel of this study is: Yi = a + b1X1 + b2X2Where :Yi is interested inbeing a creative entrepreneur. i is an indicator of creativeentrepreneurial interest. Namely: 1. The desire to work independently,2. The desire to obtain challenges, 3. The desire to obtain a fluctuatingincome and not small but stable, and 4. The desire to create somethingnew. Each indicator is given a value on a scale of 5. Findings - The test results show that: 1) Entrepreneurship courses havea positive effect on the creative entrepreneurial interests of IslamicUniversity OKI students. 2) Entrepreneurship training has a positiveeffect on UNISKI students' creative entrepreneurial interests
Analisis Return On Equity Pada KPRI ”SEHATI”
Authors: Shalihin Muhammad , Nurulrahmatiah Nafisah
Published: November 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of ROE on KPRI "SEHATI".Design/methodology – This type of research is a type of descriptive research that is knowing how much Return on Equity (ROE) on KPRI "SEHATI". The population used in this study is the balance sheet financial statement data for 10 years. And the sample used in the form of 2014-2018 balance sheet financial statement data consists of data of own capital / net worth and the remaining operating results. The sampling used is purposive sampling, with consideration lies in the availability of data and the use of the latest data (update). The data analysis technique used is the One Sample T-test.Findings - The results showed that the Return On Equity (ROE) on the KPRI "SEHATI" averaged 14.32% or said to be good enough, above the research standards studied, 9 to <15%. The conclusion of this study is the ROE of the "SEHATI" KPRI for the 2014-2018 period is said to be quite good with an average ROE of 14.32%.
Pengaruh Citra Merek Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pelanggan Terhadap PT Continental Industry Supply
Authors: Wijaya Fredric , Purba Tiurniari
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose - Regarding marketing, brand image is a meaningful part so that it has a lot of impact on customers so they can buy because customer direction takes precedence on branded and achieved goods. But the brand image, product quality also gives a part thatinfluences the desire of the customer to buy when running a product, not  just looking  at  value  in the aspect of quality, or  the brand and quality still influences with the brand image that is closely related to a particular product. This study uses the influence of brand image and product quality on customer purchasing decisions on PT Continental Industry Supply.Design/methodology - Descriptive research design and quantitative approach along with data dissemination is data used by researchers to carry out a way of distributing questionnaires to respondents. Non-probability sampling and saturated sampling techniques are tools used by researchers to examine a sample of 130 respondents on a questionnaire to spread to respondents, To find out the results analyzed and linear regression analysis using research has used SPSS version 25 as a number calculation equipment program.Findings - Regarding the calculation results, it is known that brand image (X1) is partially similar and has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y) with a significant value of 0,000<? 0.05. Product quality (X2) is similar to partial and positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y) with a significant value of 0,000 <? 0.05. Brand Image (X1) and Product Quality (X2) simultaneously have positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y) with a significant value of 0,000 <? 0.05.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Dan Budaya Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru Dan Pegawai Pada Smp Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi Kabupaten Empat Lawang
Authors: Gunawan Gunawan
Published: November 2024

Purpose – This study aims to determine how much influence the work environment has on the performance of teachers and employees at SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi, Empat Lawang Regency.Design/methodology – This research uses the Accidental sampling method, namely sampling which is done by chance by distributing questionnaires to Muara Siban gas station customers, Lahat District, Lahat Regency. Data collection is done when the customer is buying fuel at the gas station. The research will be carried out at Muara Siban Lahat SPBU. The research used is a quantitative approach. Through this research, it can be used as input for managers of Muara Siban gas stations.Findings - Esting the effect of work environment variables (X1) on performance, the tcount value of the work environment (X1) is -1.068 with a significant level of 0.294, then accepting Ho and rejecting Hi shows an insignificant influence between the work environment (X1) on performance (Y ). And the results of testing the influence of work culture variables (X2) on the performance (Y) of teachers and employees at SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi, Empat Lawang Regency, obtained that the tcount of work culture (X2) is 7,965 with a significant level of 0,000, so Ho rejects and accepts Hi. shows that there is a significant influence between work culture (X2) on performance (Y). And the results of the F test obtained 90.072 by taking a significant level of 0.05, so with a significant level of 0.000, Ho is rejected and Hi is accepted. This means that it can be concluded that there is a linear relationship between the work environment (X1), work culture (X2), together with the performance variable (Y). and explain the influence of work environment (X1), work culture (X2), together on performance variables (Y).
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN RAWAT INAP PADA RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH KABUPATEN LAHAT
Authors: Andayani Melia
Published: November 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to determine the effect service quality and work dicipline on inpatient satisfaction in Lahat district Hospital Design/methodology –The research design used in this study is a quantitative method with a causal associative research method, namely to determine whether to know the effect between two or more variables. The data analysis methods used are Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Parsial test (t) and Simultaneus test (f).Findings -Based on the test results, the regression coefficient for the variable service quality (X1) is 0.297, employee work discipline (X2) is 0.296, and the constant value is 13.162, so the regression equation for this study is: Y = 13.162 + 0.297 X1 + 0.296 X2. From the results of the partial test (t test) the variable service quality (X1) t count 2.891> t table 2.002 or and a significant level of 0.05 means that service quality has a significant effect on patient satisfaction (Y). And from the results of the partial test (t test) variable employee work discipline (X2) t count 2.980> t table 2.002 and a significant level of 0.004 means that employee work discipline has a significant effect on patient satisfaction (Y). Meanwhile, from the ANOVA test or F test, it is found that F counts 9.143 with a probability of 0.000 (P value < ?), so Ho is rejected and Hi is accepted. So, the variables of service quality and work discipline of employees together (simultaneously) have a significant effect on patient satisfaction at the Lahat District General Hospital.
PENGARUH BAURAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MAHASISWA MEMILIH UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG (UMP)
Authors: Fitantina Fitantina , Mahrom Yudha , Annanta M Alief
Published: November 2024

Purpose –This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the effect of promotional mix on student decision to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang (UMP).  Design/methodology –The The type of research was descriptive. The population in this study was 9,781 people using solvin formula obtained 100 samples. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The types of data were primary and secondary data. Data collection methods used Questionnaires and Document Analysis. Data analysis used quantitative qualitative data. Analysis techniques used Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, F Hypothesis Test and T Hypothesis Test, as well as Determination Coefficient. .Findings - The result of this research showed that 1) there was an effect of promotional mix (Advertising, Sales Promotion, Publicity, Face-to-Face Sales, and Public Relations) on student decision to choose UMP, 2) there was an effect of advertising on student decision to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, 3) there was no effect of sales promotion on student decision to Choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, 4) there was no publicity effect on student decision to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, 5) there was an effect of face-to-face sales on student decision to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, 6) there was no effect of public relations on student decisions to choose Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA KARYAWAN J&T EKSPRESS
Authors: Kholilah Kholilah , Muslimin Amrah , Bitu Dira , Fitantina Fitantina
Published: November 2024

Purpose –This research aims to determine the influence of work discipline, work motivation and work environment together and individually on the performance of J&T Express employees, Gelumbang District, Muara Enim Regency. Design/methodology –This type of research is associative, using a saturated sample of 50 J&T Express employees, Gelumbang District, Muara Enim Regency. Data collection uses a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression and coefficient of determination.  Findings - The research results show that work discipline, work motivation and work environment significantly influence employee performance. Partially, work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance, work motivation has a significant effect on employee performance, and the work environment has a significant effect on the performance of J&T Express employees, Gelumbang District, Muara Enim Regency.
EFFECTS OF WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER, CASH TURNOVER, AND RECEIVABLE TURNOVER ON PROFITABILITY
Authors: Amin Andi Mustika , Riwayat Abadi Rahmat , Tawe Amiruddin , Rifadly Abadi Ridfan , Paramaswary Aslam Annisa
Published: November 2024

Purpose– The level of competition between companies is increasing as the business develops, especially when there is intense competition between similar companies. The cigarette industry is growing and becoming increasingly competitive to improve its performance. The cigarette industry significantly reduces the return on assets every year, even though the cigarette industry is a source for the government because taxes and customs are state income and accommodate a large workforce. This study aims to determine the influence of working capital, cash, and receivable turnover on profitability. Design/methodology– The type of research used is an associated method with a quantitative approach. The population in this research is the annual reports of cigarette sub-sector manufacturing companies going public. Samples in this study were taken from 32 companies using a purposive sampling approach. The type of data used in this research is secondary data using financial report data from manufacturing companies in the cigarette industry subsectors in the 2015–2022 period. Multiple linear regression is the data analysis technique employed, while SPSS version 25 is the software used. Findings - The study results show that working capital turnover has no significant effect on profitability, cash turnover significantly affects profitability, and receivables turnover has no considerable impact on profitability.
Kazım Karabekir's History and Museum Studies
Authors: Vurgun Ahmet , Avaroğulları Muhammet
Published: November 2024

There are many names in the recent history of Turkey that are remembered, and one of them is Kazim Karabekir. Karabekir was not only active in the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic with his military achievements and activities, but also made a name for himself with his activities in the field of education in Eastern Anatolia during the National Struggle. Karabekir also took part in the political arena, serving as the leader of the Republic's first opposition party and as the president of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. In addition to all these military, educational and political identities, Karabekir has also left his mark in recent times with his identity as a "historian". In fact, his adventure with history, which he discovered in his primary school years and became interested in during his military service, continued after he retired in 1927 by combining it with his pen. As a man of ideas and ideals, Karabekir, who experienced a change of mind after entering civilian life, thought of the principle of maturing and sensitising his logic in his military struggles. Karabekir's historiographical adventure unfolds within the framework of events that he personally experienced and in which he took part in various positions and situations. His works and diaries, in which he tells part of his own life story, also contain direct information about the general political, military and social life and developments of the period. His other works, on the other hand, bear traces of more than a quarter of a century of Turkey's transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic. For this reason, Karabekir's works constitute one of the most important sources of recent Turkish history. In addition to his writings, Karabekir was also active in museology and museum education. This study examines the adventure of Kazim Karabekir, with history, as one of the leading commanders and statesmen of twentieth-century Turkey, from the Balkan Wars to Çanakkale, from Kut'ul Amare to the National Struggle. In this context, Kazim Karabekir's interest in history, his concept of history, his views on historiography, his works and his activities in the field of museology and museum education have been tried to be revealed and evaluated.
Paradigm Shifts in Migration and Education Research
Authors: Ak Mert Mustafa , Cömert Tuğçe , Hayır Kanat Meryem
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to reveal the shifting paradigms (perspectives) on "migration and education" by analyzing academic articles published in Turkish between 2000 and 2023. A total of 160 articles, accessed through a search using the keywords "migration and education" in the Google Scholar database, were examined. All the articles were analyzed using the document analysis approach, one of the qualitative research methods. The content of all texts was subjected to content analysis. The research findings show that the majority of migration and education-themed articles in Turkish literature focus on issues related to the education of migrants, potential solutions such as the development of multicultural education policies, and the integration of migrant students into schools and society. Additionally, it was found that, although the problems in the education of migrants in Turkey are well known, academic publications tend to align with those of other countries that receive significant migration. These paradigms include “cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness,” “social and emotional support,” “community and family involvement,” “language support and bilingual education,” and “equity in access to education.”
The Effect of the ARCS Motivation Model on Secondary School Students’ Motivation and Academic Achievement towards Turkish Lesson
Authors: Taşkın Yusuf , Sallabaş Muhammed Eyyüp
Published: November 2024

In this study, the effect of ARCS motivation model on the motivation of secondary school students for Turkish lessons and Turkish lesson achievement was examined. In accordance with the research purpose, intervention design was used from advanced mixed research designs where quantitative and qualitative data were collected together. The study group of the research consists of a total of 102 seventh grade students in four different branches of two different secondary schools in Aksaray city center in the 2020-2021 academic year. 2 experimental and 2 control groups were determined among the study group. In the lessons of the experimental groups, Turkish lesson plans prepared in accordance with the ARCS motivation model strategies were applied, while in the control groups, the processes required by the existing Turkish lesson curriculum were followed. The quantitative data of the study were collected with the “Turkish Lesson Success Test” developed by the researcher and the “Motivation Scale for Turkish Lesson” was used with permission. The qualitative data of the study were collected with the "Semi-Structured Interview Form" developed by the researcher. In the statistical analysis of quantitative data, t-test for related samples and two-way ANOVA test for mixed measures were used. The qualitative data of the study were evaluated by content analysis. According to the results of the research, it was seen that the ARCS motivation model strategies applied to the experimental group had a statistically significant effect on students' achievement in Turkish lesson and their motivation towards Turkish lesson.
Developing the Abilities of Music Students: A Blended Teaching Approach Based on Inquiry-based and Task-based Learning
Authors: Meng Zhang , Attapaiboon Tinnakorn , Jantharajit Nirat
Published: November 2024

This study explores integrating inquiry-based learning (IBL) and task-based learning (TBL) in music education to enhance student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking. The study emphasizes the complementary roles of IBL and TBL in promoting active learning and real-world application by looking at their respective theoretical foundations. The blended approach is implemented through structured musical tasks, encouraging students to explore, create, and perform. Results indicate that combining these methods improves students' musical skills and develops their problem-solving abilities and independent learning, making it a valuable pedagogical strategy in music education.
Editorial
Authors: Brenner Gerd
Published: November 2024

Editorial
Kindheiten in der Offenen Kinder- und Jugendarbeit. Zur Herstellung, Befähigung und Verteilung von politischer Handlungsfähigkeit
Authors: Tollning Christian , Wenzler Nils
Published: November 2024

Christian Tollning und Nils Wenzler gehen im zweiten Beitrag der Frage nach, welche Rolle verschiedene Erscheinungsformen von Kindheit in Konzeptionen der Offenen Kinder- und Jugendarbeit (OKJA) spielen. Insbesondere geht es den beiden Autoren um die Herstellung, Befähigung und Verteilung von politischer Handlungsfähigkeit in diesem Praxisfeld. Dazu betrachten sie zunächst die vorherrschende Ordnung der Generationen unter der Bedingung einer weitreichenden pädagogischen Institutionalisierung von Kindheit. Kinder befinden sich für sie auf einer unteren Stufe gesellschaftlicher Machtverhältnisse, fixiert in einer generationalen Ungleichheitsordnung. Daraus ergeben sich nach Auffassung der Autoren – auch für die OKJA – Formen der Diskriminierung, die sich z.B. in Verwehrungsmechanismen äußern. Gesellschaftliche Beteiligung wird so erschwert. Die Autoren fordern für die OKJA einen Perspektivenwechsel, der Kindern ein aktiveres Gestalten ihres eigenen Lebens ermöglicht. Sie erörtern die Voraussetzungen einer solchen Umorientierung und ziehen dazu Beobachtungen aus dem Praxisforschungsprojekt „Action Research - Die sozialräumliche Erforschung von Politik und dem Politischen von und mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in der Offenen Kinder- und Jugendarbeit“ hinzu.
Elterninteressen und Schulentwicklung in einem Stadtteil mit erschwerten Lebensverhältnissen
Authors: Stähling Reinhard
Published: November 2024

Am Beispiel einer Schule in einem Stadtteil mit erschwerten Lebensbedingungen wird berichtet, wie Jahrgangsklassen zu altersgemischten Klassen schrittweise umgebaut wurden. Vorteile gerade für benachteiligte Schüler:innen, deren Eltern, aber auch für die pädagogische Arbeit werden deutlich. Bemerkenswert ist, dass sich gerade Eltern aus der Mittelschicht aktiv an der Umgestaltung beteiligten. Viele Eltern aus Armutslagen schätzen bis heute die Vorteile solcher schulinterner Reformen.