bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Redox Behavior and Radical Scavenging Capacity of Hepatoprotective Nutraceutical Preparations
Authors: Thomaz Douglas Vieira , dos Santos Pierre Alexandre
Published: June 2021

Background:

Over-the-counter hepatoprotective nutraceuticals are highly commercialized
preparations worldwide. However, their alleged antioxidant capacity and health benefits are
still not fully understood.

Objective:

This work showcased the first investigation of the redox behavior of hepatoprotective
nutraceuticals by spectrophotometric and electrochemical approaches.

Methods:

The samples were segregated into two groups, namely: A, B, and C based on isolated
compounds (IC); and D, E and F based on standardized herbal extracts (SHE).

Results:

Results evidenced that IC showcase similar response and distinctions could be attributed
to varying concentrations of choline. In SHE, the slopes showcased superimposition due to the presence
of Peumus boldus. The electrochemical assays showcased that samples A and C exhibited a
single anodic peak at Ep1a ≈ +0.7 V, which could be attributed to the oxidation of methionine;
while samples D, E and F, showcased two anodic peaks at Ep1a ≈ +0.35V and Ep2a ≈ +0.7 V,
suggesting the oxidation of phenolic and amine moieties respectively. Furthermore, the first two
principal components explained 84.8% of all variance in the model, thereby suggesting statistical
reproducibility.

Conclusion:

This work showcased the first investigation of the redox behavior of hepatoprotective
nutraceuticals, thereby shedding light on their antioxidant capacity and physical-chemistry.
Psychoanalisis Study of Relationship Between Loyality with Logic Critical Thinking Hermitage of Dimas Kanjeng Followers
Authors: Rodiyah Nurul , Tri Wahyu Ningrum Aprilia , Haidar Aqil Rizki , Windarti Yayuk , Nurimani Asha Novitri
Published: June 2021

The leader of the hermit becomes a figure that attributes the moral guidance of a charismatic society. Charisma owned can lead to assumptions in the community that the leader of the hermitage able to prosper the people. The mindset that considers money as a source of happiness becomes the fostering aspect of deception. Based on the theory of dialectical materialism it can be assured that fraud takes advantage of spiritual morality with the deceitful tricks that lead to blind loyalty and false consciousness. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of the loyalty of students to Dimas Kanjeng, then in loyalty is how much students use logical critical thinking skills towards Dimas Kanjeng words. The research method used in this research is interview, participant observation, and documentation study. This research type is mix method, with primary data is purely Dimas Kanjeng’s student, while secondary data obtained from perception of local citizen and radar bromo. The results of the regression analysis show that loyalty has a positive relationship with critical thinking skills, whereas fidelity has a negative relationship with logical thinking.
The Determinants of Efficiency of Higher Education Institutions with Public Service Agency Status in Indonesia
Authors: Angga Nugraha Faizal , Subekti Imam , Purwanti Lilik
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study is to measure technical efficiency score of Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) especially Public Service Agencies (PSA) in Indonesia during 2013-2015 and analyse its determinants i.e. non service revenue, Service cost and financial independence. The data were utilized in this research were indigenous secondary data of financial statement 32 PSA's universities, forlap dikti, BAN PT and PPK BLU's directorate report. This research utilized 2 stages, in the first phase was to measure technical efficiency zooms colleges which methods were non parametrik with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approaching VRS'S assumption and input oriented and the second phase used regression tobit's model. The results pointed out that the score of technical efficiency showed an increase in the period of 2013-2015. It means that there is an increase in the number of universities capable of optimizing the whole its resources (input) in producing output gradually towards efficient. Another result showed that the non service revenue, service cost and financial independence had positive affect to the technical efficiency.
The Determinants of Corporate Tax Aggressiveness in Indonesia
Authors: Alkausar Bani , Subekti Imam , Mardiati Indah
Published: June 2021

This study aims to examine the effect of corporate governance on corporate tax aggressiveness in Indonesia during the year 2013-2015. This study adds related parties’ transactions as a moderator variable to answer the results of previous studies that are not consistent. The population in this study uses manufacturing companies that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The selection of manufacturing companies as subjects is based on the tendency that manufacturing firms are more aggressive with taxes. Research data obtained from the annual report which is on the official site idx.co.id, then analyzed using the hierarchy analysis technique or hierarchy regression technique. The results show that corporate governance can reduce the tendency of corporate tax aggressiveness. In addition, related parties’ transactions are proven to lead to the implementation of corporate governance to prevent tax aggressiveness from becoming ineffective.
MANPOWER TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT (CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC, OBIOAKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS RIVERS STATE)
Authors:   Lecturer, Department of Management Technology, School of Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, Enyinna Ugwu Kelechi , Chituo Igbo Rita ,   Researcher, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University Owerri, Nigeria
Published: June 2021

This research examines the relationship between manpower training and employee development using a case study of Access Bank Plc in Obioakpor Local Government Area, Port Harcourt Metropolis Rivers State, Nigeria. A correlation survey design was adopted, data were sourced from 700 employees through a self-administered questionnaire, and the sample size was determined using the Taro Yamane method and calculated as 399. The judgmental non-probability sampling method was adopted in the distribution of the questionnaire. The correlation method was used to test the hypotheses to achieve the study objective. The findings revealed that job training has a significant positive relationship with employability skills, coaching has a significant positive relationship with employee competency. This study provides sufficient guidelines for human resources to integrate training programs into their mission statement to ensure employees are acquainted with job knowledge and skills. Future researchers are encouraged to explore this study using different industries and large sample sizes to generalize findings.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF MARKETING MIX ON CONSUMER TRUST AND SATISFACTION ON ONLINE PURCHASING OF ORGANIC FOOD DURING THE OUTBREAK OF THE COVID-19
Authors:   Master of Management Science, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia, Maulana Syahrizal , Najib Mukhamad ,   Department of Management, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia, Sarma Ma’mun ,   Department of Management, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia
Published: June 2021

The internet changes people’s consumption patterns and shopping behavior. Online shopping activities can be done without leaving the house and can be done at any time. Online purchases are increasing during the pandemic due to Covid-19. Organic food business players can use internet marketing activities to attract more consumers, and one way that can be used is a marketing mix. This study analyzes the effect of the marketing mix on consumer trust and satisfaction in purchasing organic food online to increase repurchase intention. The population in this research is organic food consumers. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling method that targets consumers who live in the Jabodetabek area through an online questionnaire survey. Respondents who meet the criteria are 200 consumers. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used in data processing and analysis. The results showed that the product and place had a significant effect on consumer satisfaction. Trust has a significant impact on satisfaction but had no significant effect on repurchase intention. Satisfaction had a significant effect on the repurchase intention of organic food. The suggestion for further research needs to analyze the types of organic rice, vegetables, and fruits purchased by consumers in more detail.
MANAGERIAL ABILITY AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE SME PERFORMANCE THROUGH COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE PANDEMIC TIME COVID 19
Authors:   Master of Management, Postgraduate of Wisnuwardhana University Malang, Indonesia, Ratnawati Ratnawati , Rokhman M. Taufiq Noor ,   Master of Management, Postgraduate of Wisnuwardhana University Malang, Indonesia, Rahayu Yayuk Ngesti ,   Master of Management, Postgraduate of Wisnuwardhana University Malang, Indonesia
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate competitive advantage as a mediator for the influence of managerial ability on the performance of SMEs in Malang City. The population of this research is the owners of SMEs in Malang, amounting to 113,000 units engaged in food processing, handicraft, and handicraft business units. Sampling in this study using the Slovin formula with a sampling error rate of 5% obtained a total sample of 100 SMEs. The sampling method is through a random procedure (random sampling). Data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that there is an effect of managerial ability on the performance of SMEs in Malang City and competitive advantage can mediate the effect of managerial ability on the performance of SMEs in Malang City. Future research can analyze the networking capability variables that contribute to the competitive advantage and performance of SMEs.
WORK PLACEMENT AFFECTS EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH WORK MOTIVATION
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gajayana Malang, Indonesia, Suswati Endang
Published: June 2021

The success of the banking industry in a crisis such as the Covid pandemic is highly dependent on employee performance. Employee performance in banking companies will increase employee efficiency and productivity. Employee performance improvement can be formed through accuracy in Work Placement and providing Work Motivation. Work Placement and employee motivation to improve performance are still debated in previous studies. Based on previous research gaps, this study aims to determine the effect of Work Placement and Work Motivation on Employee performance and to determine the effect of Work Placement on Employee performance through Work Motivation in employees of a government bank in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia. The number of respondents in this study was 58 people who were obtained by using the saturated sampling technique for employees. The data collection method used a questionnaire with PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis tool. The results of this study indicate that employee placement and work motivation influence the employee performance of a bank company. However, the Work Motivation variable as a moderating variable cannot be proven because there is no influence between the Work Placement variable on Work Motivation. The next researcher can retest and develop the concepts used in this research to contribute to the development and renewal of management science.
CHANGES IN MOTIVATION THAT AFFECT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Magister Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Nilasari B. Medina , Nisfiannoor M. ,   Magister Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Devinta Florensia Rosary Meida ,   Magister Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
Published: June 2021

This study aims to analyze whether self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation can influence employee performance. The analysis was carried out using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method using the AMOS version 24. The sample amounted to 200 people who are employees of various sectors of private companies in the Jabodetabek area. The results showed that self-efficacy led to increased employee performance. The higher self-efficacy in work, the employee performance will increase. Meanwhile, the motivation that affects employee performance is extrinsic, not intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a mediator that strengthens the effect of self-efficacy on employee performance. The implication for the company is that the company must continue to improve the self-efficacy of employees through managers provides counseling continuously to employees in determining work goals/targets following KSA (knowledge, skills, and abilities). In addition, managers also need to assign clear, detailed, and measurable tasks to employees. In a pandemic like now, extrinsic motivation must be focused more. Various forms of extrinsic motivation that managers can do, such as: creating attractive incentive/bonus/ commission programs, giving praise to employees who have completed tasks, and giving recognition for good employee work. Further research can add variables that mediate the effect of self-efficacy on employee performance such as creativity variables, and the addition of independent variables such as transformational leadership that can affect selfefficacy, or add moderator variables such as job levels.
Impact of Jointly Using an e–Mental Health Resource (Self-Management And Recovery Technology) on Interactions Between Service Users Experiencing Severe Mental Illness and Community Mental Health Workers: Grounded Theory Study
Authors: Williams Anne , Fossey Ellie , Farhall John , Foley Fiona , Thomas Neil
Published: June 2021

Background

e–Mental health resources are increasingly available for people who experience severe mental illness, including those who are users of community mental health services. However, the potential for service users (SUs) living with severe mental illness to use e–mental health resources together with their community mental health workers (MHWs) has received little attention.

Objective

This study aims to identify how jointly using an interactive website called Self-Management And Recovery Technology (SMART) in a community mental health context influenced therapeutic processes and interactions between SUs and MHWs from their perspective.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Data were collected through individual semistructured interviews with 37 SUs and 15 MHWs who used the SMART website together for 2 to 6 months. Data analysis involved iterative phases of coding, constant comparison, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and consultation with stakeholders to support the study’s credibility.

Results

A substantive grounded theory, discovering ways to keep life on track, was developed, which portrays a shared discovery process arising from the SU-worker-SMART website interactions. The discovery process included choosing to use the website, revealing SUs’ experiences, exploring these experiences, and gaining new perspectives on how SUs did and could keep their lives on track. SUs and MHWs perceived that their three-way interactions were enjoyable, beneficial, and recovery focused when using the website together. They experienced the shared discovery process as relationship building—their interactions when using the website together were more engaging and equal.

Conclusions

Jointly using an e–mental health resource elicited recovery-oriented interactions and processes between SUs and MHWs that strengthened their therapeutic relationship in real-world community mental health services. Further work to develop and integrate this novel use of e–mental health in community mental health practice is warranted.
“It makes It the Market”
Authors: Lan Canaan Zengyu
Published: June 2021

Food-market speech is an under-researched area of third-wave variationist sociolinguistic studies. This study addresses the gap by exploring food-market speech styles and hawker personae. Combining descriptive auditory analysis and online questionnaire data, I demonstrate that situated discursive practices of prosodic variables construct both persuasive and aggressive speech styles, and they are stereotypically associated with female and male hawker personae. Furthermore, this paper also explores the ideological construal of hawking as authentic market-ness, further revealing the semiotic saliency and social significance of food-market hawking as not only the language of a speech community but the language of market.
Formación de líderes sociales para el desarrollo local: una aproximación desde la innovación social
Authors: Cortez López Mauricio , Martínez Ríos Felipe , Marcos Hernández Kris
Published: June 2021

Se presenta una propuesta de intervención social interdisciplinaria desde el enfoque de la innovación social, a través de la experiencia formativa desarrollada en una Escuela de Dirigentes Sociales, en la comuna de Santiago de Chile. Para ello, se plantea una aproximación teórico-metodológica que vincula innovación social con desarrollo local, así como la caracterización del proceso formativo de los dirigentes y sus principales resultados. El artículo concluye señalando que desarrollar competencias en innovación social en líderes sociales, bajo el enfoque y metodología planteada, se puede vincular de manera directa con procesos de desarrollo local.
Noise Detector with Automatic Recording System using IoT
Authors: Warhade Shraddha D.
Published: June 2021

Nowadays noise pollution is a growing problem in modern cities, thanks to rapid population growth, urbanization and new technologies. Moreover, at times, a noisy neighbor or co-worker can drive you crazy and affect your well-being. Talking loudly is an annoying habit in an office environment. Having a loud coworker can distract us from our work and harm our productivity. So to solve this problem, we are building this prototype and named as A Noise Detector With Automatic Recording System. This device notifies users whenever it detects loud noise, as well as it automatically records the sound and saves this recorded sound in a file. This device is connected to our mobile phone via bluetooth when the device detects the sound the Bluetooth app automatically starts recording that sound and save this file in our mobile. This Noise Detector System can be used in library, office and classroom environments to identify noisy people so that necessary action can be taken against them.
Breast Cancer Detection
Authors: Aditi Jain
Published: June 2021

Breast Cancer is a global problem currently. It is a disease which is a common cause of death for women worldwide. Earlier doctors used Mammography to find out that whether the person is suffering from it or not. But sometimes even Mammography was not able to detect whether the result is a yes or a no. for the detection of breast cancer, Machine Learning language can do wonders. Hence, we are making a web application which will tell whether the person is suffering from Breast Cancer in just a minute by giving the input. The input we have used is the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Dataset (WBCD). This web application will be very helpful for doctors and radiologists. Initially, we researched about Breast Cancer and its different treatments. But could not get any idea related to its detection process as any process did not surety. Hence, we came up with the Breast Cancer Detection Web Application.
Design and Implementation of Real Time Embedded Tele-Health Monitoring System
Authors: C Aparna
Published: June 2021

The technology is growing rapidly, developments are occurring in every areas including the health care industry. The number of health care centres and super speciality hospitals, etc.. are increasing. People are becoming more conscious about their health. The paper presents a health monitoring system for the acquisition of the physiological parameters such as temperature, ECG, Heart rate and pressure using the Atmega328p microcontroller. The values are displayed on the LCD 16x2 screen and as well as on the webpage created with the help of NodeMCU ESP8266 module. The data can be accessed from anywhere irrespective of the gadget used, only by knowing the IP address. We are using here a GSM module to send alert message to the doctor. The usage of GSM module in the system overcome the lack of obtaining the data in the webpage in the absence of internet connectivity in a particular area, by providing alert message about the present health condition.
Analysis on Active Hydromagnetic Journal Bearing using Ansys
Authors: Ballal Yuvaraj
Published: June 2021

In this study Active hydromagnetic journal bearing is designed and analysed by using ANSYS tool. Active Hydromagnetic journal bearing is a combination of Hydrodynamic journal bearing & Active magnetic bearing. We know that hydrodynamic journal bearing used to low speed and high load carrying capacity & its drawback is at high-speed shaft surface is come in contact and there wear also happen. In this condition hydrodynamic bearing also damages from contaminants as dirt or ash, also in the rise in temperature. In the active magnetic bearing is used to high speed and low load carrying capacity. When increasing load carrying capacity of active hydromagnetic bearing, it also increases design of active hydromagnetic bearing. When combining Hydrodynamic journal bearing & Active magnetic bearing it reduces drawback of both bearing. It working on high speed and high load carrying capacity. When combining both bearing considering main parameter is clearance in hydrodynamic journal bearing & Air gap in active magnetic bearing.
Grid Synchronization Technology by Sensing Frequency and Voltage
Authors: Dhenge Prof. K. M.
Published: June 2021

In this project, we reflect the development of system to have the synchronization failure of any external supply source to the mains on sensing the abnormalities in frequency and voltage beyond acceptable range. Grid synchronization is an important part. There are some power generating units connected to micro grid such as solar, wind or inverter to supply power to the load. This unit need supply power according to the rules of grid. This rules involve maintaining voltage within specified limit and frequency too. In this project, we are planning to implement microcontroller based system to detect the failure and monitor wirelessly with the help of wireless communication devices such as ZigBee.
Analysis on the Effect of Magnetic Energy Storage on the Stability Parameters of a Wind Generator Connected System
Authors: Chandran Sunil V
Published: June 2021

The usage of superconducting storage medium for the improvement of system stability is studied in this paper. A Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage coil (SMES) is used along with the wind energy connected system. The grid connectivity is maintained with the help of converter unit, controlled using fuzzy logic. The system model is simulated on MATLAB/SIMULINK environment and the variations of parameters of the generators are studied.
Personality Evaluation and CV Analysis
Authors: Gudhade Mrudula
Published: June 2021

Human personality has played a major role in an in our life as well as in the development of any organization. One of the ways to judge a human personality is by using standard questionnaires or by analyzing the Curriculum Vitae (CV). Traditionally, recruiters manually filter or shortlist a candidate’s CV as per their requirements. In this paper, we present a system that automates the eligibility check and aptitude evaluation of a candidate in a recruitment process. To meet this, we need an online application which is developed for the analysis of aptitude or personality test and candidate’s CV. The system analyzes professional eligibility based on the uploaded CV. The system employs a machine learning approach. The output of our system gives a decision for candidate recommendation. Further, the resulting scores help in evaluating the qualities in the candidates by analyzing the scores obtained in different areas. The graphical analysis of the performance of any candidate makes it easier to evaluate his/her personality and helpful in analyzing the CV properly. Thus, the system provides a helping hand for the recruitment process so that the candidate’s CV will be shortlisted and the fair decision will be made.
Performance and Efficiency of Azadirachta Indica, Guazuma Ulmifolia and Dolichos Lablab in Municipal Waste Diagnosis Process
Authors: Sivakumar G.
Published: June 2021

The experiment was carried out at various dosages of the crude water extract by natural dry seeds. Using a jar test experiment, the experiment was carried out at various dosages of the crude water extract by dry seeds of Azadirachta indica, Guazuma ulmifolia, and Dolichos lablab. The optimum dosage of the coagulant was determined. Quality parameters of the waste waters were measured before and after treatment to assess the removal efficiency of major pollutants of concern in waste water treatment, such as suspended solids, COD, BOD, pH, TDS, Sulphates, and Chlorides. Azadirachta indica was found to be the most suitable natural coagulant for municipal waste water treatment when compared to Guazuma ulmifolia and Dolichos lablab. The use of a locally available natural coagulant for water treatment was found to be suitable, easier, cost effective, and environmentally friendly.
Dynamics of environmental decision making: A preliminary study
Authors: Sun Yu , Zhong Yiping
Published: June 2021

Little research attention has been paid to the cognitive processes underlying environmental decision making. We examined environmental decisions in public and private spheres made under different decision time periods, using a minimal version of the dictator game. Participants made
binary decisions according to whether they would cede their cash proceeds to support environmental conservation. The results show that time pressure amplified participants' behavioral preferences: More proenvironmental choices were made under time pressure than when there was a time delay
allowed or when there was no time limit on the decision. This bias was found to occur intuitively, without significant differences resulting from the environmental decisions being in public versus private spheres. These findings provide preliminary evidence that environmental decisions are
the outcome of intuitive and deliberative processes.
Effects of admiration of others on social media fatigue: Loneliness and anxiety as mediators
Authors: Chen Yepeng , Zhu Yang , Jiang Yuxian
Published: June 2021

We explored the impact of admiration of others regarding their morality, positive attitude, and skills on the fatigue of social media users through the mediators of social media loneliness and social media anxiety. We collected data for analysis from 688 social media users through an
online survey. The results show that admiration for morality relieved social media fatigue through the mediator of social media loneliness, and admiration for positive attitude relieved social media fatigue through the mediators of both social media loneliness and social media anxiety. However,
admiration for skill aggravated social media anxiety and, further, led to social media fatigue. Admiration for morality and for positive attitude could directly relieve social media fatigue, but admiration for skill led to social media fatigue only when it was transformed into social media
anxiety. Our findings have implications for ways to relieve social media fatigue.
Luxury haul video creators' nonverbal communication and viewer intention to subscribe on YouTube
Authors: Park Jinsu , Lee Yuri
Published: June 2021

In this study we used luxury haul videos (LHVs) on YouTube to explore how creators' nonverbal communication cues encourage viewers to subscribe to certain channels and to purchase the luxury goods introduced in the videos. Participants were 337 Korean women who completed a survey in
which they rated the nonverbal communication of the creators. The results demonstrate that kinesics and paralanguage were important nonverbal communication factors affecting viewers' perception of content attributes. Creators' physical appearance was found to be relatively less important.
We also found that perceived entertainment quality and perceived credibility of the content were important factors related to viewers' intention to subscribe and purchase. Our results reveal the nonverbal communication characteristics that LHV creators need to develop to be successful, and
what viewers expect from the LHVs.
Linking leader humility to employee creative performance: Work engagement as a mediator
Authors: Li Xiaokai , Xue Jinli , Liu Jinhua
Published: June 2021

In this study we identified leader humility as a critical leader characteristic relevant to promoting employee creative performance, and examined work engagement as a mediator of this relationship. Data were collected from 41 supervisors and 237 subordinates employed at 15 high-tech
firms in China, who completed a survey. Structural equation modeling results revealed a partial mediation model in which leader humility was positively related to employee creative performance both directly and indirectly via work engagement. These results suggest that leaders of organizations
should be encouraged to practice humility and that managerial interventions should be implemented to stimulate employees to feel engaged in their work.
Self-regulation of cadastral activities
Authors: Sizov A.P.
Published: June 2021

A conceptual and structural analysis of the book “Self-regulation of cadastral activity” by M. I. Petrushina and A. G. Ovchinnikova is carried out. In this monograph they examine the current issues of methodology and practical implementation of cadastral activities in the Russian Federation
Formal experience of SME owners in the field of HRM: A case study in Kosovo as a country with an emerging economy
Authors: Spahi Jyxhel , Shala Venet , Limaj Demir
Published: June 2021

In this paper, an attempt has been made to identify the extent of formal experience of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the field of human resource management (HRM). It also views the manifestations of SME owners’ experience in human resource management practices as well as in recruitment processes. On the other hand, it attempts to see if there is a connection between informality and the experience of the owners in the field of HRMs. Qualitative methods were used in this study. A random sample selection technique was used in the sample selection. Five small and medium enterprises were selected for this paper and semi-structured interviews were conducted with the owners of these enterprises. For the evaluation of the results, topics and categories were defined and afterwards interpreted based on the research questions of this paper. The results of this study have shown that there is a correlation between the formal experience of owners in relation to the implementation of human resource management practices and the informality of the enterprise. In this study, it is understood that owners of small and medium enterprises do not have formal experience in the field of HRMs and recruitment processes. The lack of experience of the owners in these fields has resulted in these SMEs not having formal practices in HRM and has influenced the increase of informality. The results of this paper can be considered as the first in this regard which is done in the Republic of Kosovo, known as a country with a developing economy. We also consider that this paper will open the possibility to conduct other researches in relevant areas which have not yet been addressed in Kosovo. Therefore, this paper can be considered as the first contribution in this area.
A molecular census of early-life stage scleractinian corals in shallow and mesophotic zones
Authors: Soto Derek , Palmas Stéphane de , Denis Vianney , Ho Ming-Jay , Chen Chaolun Allen
Published: June 2021

The decline of coral reefs has fueled interest in determining whether
mesophotic reefs can shield against disturbances and help replenish
deteriorated shallower reefs. In this study, we characterized spatial
(horizontal and vertical) and seasonal patterns of diversity in coral
recruits from Dabaisha and Guiwan reefs at Ludao, Taiwan. Concrete
blocks supporting terra cotta tiles were placed at shallow (15m) and
mesophotic (40m) depths, during 2016-2018. Half of the tiles were
retrieved and replaced biannually over three 6-month surveys
(short-term); the remainder retrieved at the end of the 18-month
(long-term) survey. 451 recruits were located using fluorescent
censusing and identified by DNA barcoding. Barcoding the mitochondrial
cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene resulted in 17 molecular operational
taxonomic units (MOTUs). To obtain taxonomic resolution beyond the
generic level, Pocillopora were phylotyped using the mitochondrial open
reading frame (ORF), resolving eight MOTUs. Acropora, Isopora or
Montipora recruits were identified by the nuclear PaxC intron, yielding
ten MOTUs. Overall, 35 MOTUs were generated and were comprised primarily
of Pocillopora, and in fewer numbers, Acropora, Isopora, Pavona,
Montipora, Stylophora, among others. 40% of MOTUs recruited solely
within mesophotic reefs while 20% were shared by both depth zones.
MOTUs recruiting across a broad depth distribution appear consistent
with the hypothesis of mesophotic reefs acting as a refuge for shallow
water coral reefs. In contrast, Acropora and Isopora MOTUs were
structured across depth zones representing an exception to this
hypothesis. This research provides an imperative assessment of coral
recruitment in understudied mesophotic reefs and imparts insight into
the refuge hypothesis.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON SEMEN PARAMETERS AFTER VARICOCELECTOMY
Authors: Buğday Muhammet , öksüz ersoy , dursun murat , çimen serhan , sulukaya Muhammet , çakmak selçuk
Published: June 2021

Background: The negative effects of varicocele and smoking on
infertility are known. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of
smoking on the healing process after varicocelectomy. Methods and
Materials: 378 male patients who have undergone varicocelectomy
operation were included in the study. Patients were divided into three
groups as non-smokers, patients who smoke less than 10 cigarettes per
day and patients who smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day. Semen analysis
of the patients before varicocelectomy operation and three months after
varicocelectomy operation were evaluated and semen volume, sperm
concentration and sperm motility were evaluated according to WHO (World
Health Organizations) guidelines. NCSS (Number Cruncher Statistical
System) 2007 (Kaysville, Utah, USA) program was used for statistical
analysis. Results: Patient age changed between 16 and 52 and the mean
age is 27,20±6,74. When cigarette usage was evaluated, it was determined
that 52,82% of patients (n=220) were non-smokers, 13,8% of patients
(n=52) smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day and 28,0% of patients
(n=106) smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day Improvement in sperm
concentration and motility rates after varicocelectomy was determined to
be lower in 10 or more cigarette smoking group compared to other groups.
Conclusions: It is shown that cigarettes play a negative role in
recovery process after varicocelectomy operation. Knowing that smoking
negatively affects the success of the operation may contribute to
patients’ quitting smoking.
Clinical trials challenges - impact of the new clinical trial regulation on the conduct of clinical trials
Authors: Mugosa Snezana , Glusica Anja
Published: June 2021

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Assessment of dental anodontia among Ferdinand I Military Technical Academy students in Romania
Authors: Dan Ancuța , Ghergic Doina
Published: June 2021

Background/Aim. Data regarding tooth absence among Romanian military personnel are lacking. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental anomalies among military students at the Military Technical Academy in Bucharest, Romania. Methods. A cohort of 318 military students was enrolled in the study. Each participant underwent an extensive evaluation of their oro-dental health status based on guidelines of the European Global Oral Health Indicators Development II Project (EGOHID II). Results. Anodontia was discovered in 6 participants (prevalence rate was 1.9%), namely 4 women (prevalence among women was 4.6%) and 2 men (prevalence among men was 0.87%). Five of the six patients had never been previously diagnosed with anodontia. The most commonly affected teeth were second premolars (n = 8), followed by first premolars (n = 4) and second permanent molars (n = 2). Premolar anodontia was equally common in the maxilla and the mandible; both instances of molar anodontia were in the mandible. None of the participants with anodontia had remaining temporary teeth. A brief overview and two cases of diagnosed patients, who presented with inferior bilateral second molar anodontia and quadruple canine inclusion and a quadruple second premolar anodontia, are given. Conclusion. Military students in Romania would benefit from systematic dental evaluation and long-term monitoring prior to enrollment in the Military Academy.
Reappearance of C-Peptide During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in Type 1 Diabetes: Pancreatic Regeneration or Fetal Hyperinsulinism?
Authors: Meek Claire L , Oram Richard A , McDonald Timothy J , Feig Denice S , Hattersley Andrew T , Murphy Helen R , group the CONCEPTT collaborative
Published: June 2021

Objective: We assessed
longitudinal patterns of maternal C-peptide concentration to examine
the hypothesis of beta-cell regeneration in type 1
diabetes pregnancy.

Research Design
& Methods: C-peptide was measured on maternal serum samples from 127
participants (12, 24, 34 weeks) and cord blood during the continuous glucose
monitoring in type 1 diabetes pregnancy trial (CONCEPTT). C-peptide was
measured using a highly sensitive direct and solid-phase competitive electrochemiluminescent
immunoassay.

Results: Three discrete
patterns of maternal C-peptide trajectory were identified: Pattern 1 undetectable
throughout pregnancy, n=74 (58%, maternal C-peptide <3 pmol/l); Pattern 2 detectable
at baseline, n=22 (17%, maternal C-peptide 7-272 pmol/l at baseline); Pattern 3
undetectable maternal C-peptide at 12 and 24 weeks which first became
detectable at 34 weeks, n=31 (24%; maternal C-peptide 4-26 pmol/l at 34 weeks).
Baseline characteristics and third trimester glucose profiles of women with pattern
1 and pattern 3 C-peptide trajectories were similar but women in pattern 3 had
suboptimal glycemia (50% time above range) at 24 weeks gestation. Offspring of
women with pattern 3 C-peptide trajectories had elevated cord blood C-peptide
(geometric mean 1319 vs 718 pmol/l; p=0.007), increased rates of
large-for-gestational-age (90% vs 60%; p=0.002)
neonatal hypoglycemia (42% vs 14%; p=0.001), and neonatal intensive care
admission (45% vs 23%; p=0.023) compared to pattern 1 offspring.

Conclusion: First maternal
C-peptide appearance at 34 weeks was associated with mid-trimester
hyperglycemia, elevated cord blood C-peptide and high rates of neonatal
complications. This suggests transfer of C-peptide from fetal to maternal serum
and is inconsistent with pregnancy-related beta-cell regeneration.
Between Lenin and Bandera: Decommunization and Multivocality in (post)Euromaidan Ukraine
Authors: Rudling Per Anders
Published: June 2021

Per Anders Rudling, Wallenberg Academy Fellow at Lund University, reviews Between Lenin and Bandera: Decommunisation and Multivocality in (post)Euromaidan Ukraine written by Anna Kutina.
Aleksandr Puškin: Russlands store dikter
Authors: Hansen Julie
Published: June 2021

Julie Hansen, associate professor of Slavic languages at Uppsala University, reviews Aleksander Pushkin. Russia's Great Poet written by Erik Egeberg.
Strategic directions of modern policy in the sphere of legal provision of public safety
Authors: Avdeev Vadim Avdeevich , Avdeeva Olga Anatolievna , Afanasyeva Valentina Ivanovna , Bogdanova Julija Nikolaevna , Renglikh Karina Anatolievna , Kvitko Anton Vladimirovich
Published: June 2021

The article analyzes the key problems of ensuring public security at the domestic and international levels associated with the modern energy policy which threatens the life and health of the planet's population.  The task of implementing measures aimed at legal regulation related to the prevention of international crime is being updated. Interaction between law enforcement agencies and special services and state control bodies of foreign states requires development. It is important to improve the system of measures for the prevention in crime, the development and use of special tools aimed at reducing the level of criminalization in public relations. Suppression and prevention of criminal and other unlawful acts in the field of energy assumes counteraction to such crimes including corruption, embezzlement and misuse of budgetary funds. The activity of foreign organizations and special services, suppressing extremist and terrorist crimes aimed at causing damage to objects and infrastructure of the fuel and energy complex, deserves activation.
Association between Students' Inattentiveness to Study and their Psychological Conditions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Muniruzzaman Md. , Siddiky Md. Roknuzzaman
Published: June 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has adverse impacts on the state of mental health of the individuals, no attention has been paid so far in the academia whether there is an association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the study was intended to find out the association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions during this pandemic. Primary data for this study were collected from a total of 157 samples chosen from 18 academic departments of the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh on the basis of snow-ball sampling. The study reveals that most of the respondents are much inattentive to study during the COVID-19 pandemic and they are much anxious, depressed, tensed, restless, bored and frightened and thereby their mental health and well-being has been affected. The study opines that there is a strong positive association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions which involve anxiety, depression, tension, restlessness, boredom and fear/panic. The study indicates that the association between students’ inattentiveness to study and their psychological conditions is statistically significant. Finally, the study suggests that the Government and the authority concerned should undertake proper measures to mitigate the adverse psychological conditions of the students of the NSTU by means of motivations and psychosocial counselling and thereby keeping up their attentiveness to study during the pandemic or any critical situation.  As such, there is a crying need to establish a psychosocial counselling centre or an educational counselling centre in all universities of Bangladesh including the NSTU.
Evaluation of First-Year University Students’ Engagement to enhance Student Development
Authors: Chong Yenwan , Sin Soo Hooi
Published: June 2021

Abstract: The COVID-19 crisis has dramatically impacted university education as well as created new challenges for tertiary learning institutions. The pandemic has exacerbated graduate unemployment and increased student dropout rates. In response to these unprecedented challenges, universities are formulating more student development initiatives to support new students to transition into university and produce holistic graduates with essential soft skills. Student engagement evaluation can help inform and enhance the implementation of student development programs. In this study, seven domains of first year university students’ engagement were evaluated namely Academic Engagement (AE), Beyond-class Engagement (BE), Intellectual Engagement (IE), Online Engagement (OE), Peer Engagement (PE), Student-staff Engagement (SE) and Transition Engagement (TE). This study found that university freshmen’s Online Engagement (OE) was the strongest while their Academic Engagement (AE) was the weakest. This study also discovered that first year university students’ engagement were weakest with regard to reading of textbooks before attending class, asking questions in class and borrowing books from the university library. Future student development programs targeted at first year university students could be enhanced by increasing the use of ICT in teaching and learning as well as increasing efforts in assisting new students to transition from school to university learning environments by inculcating good reading habits and encouraging active class participation.

Keywords: Academic engagement, First year undergraduates, Student development, Student engagement, Transition to university
Assessing Students’ Mathematics Achievement and Mathematical Creativity using Mathematical Creative Approach: A Quasi-Experimental Research
Authors: Abdul Hamid Nor Haniza , Kamarudin Nurzatulshima
Published: June 2021

Abstract: There is an abundance of literature highlighting the need to focus on enhancing students’ creativity in the classroom. This research aimed to determine the impact of the Mathematical Creative Approach (MCA) on mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement among students and to explore the relationship between mathematical creativity and achievement in mathematics. A quasi-experimental research design was employed for the study that included a total of 64 Form Four students from schools in Kuala Lumpur; 32 students in the intervention group and 32 students in the comparison group. The findings showed that those participants who were exposed to MCA reported significant positive changes in both outcome variables (mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement) as compared with those from the control group. Based on the results, there was also a high correlation between mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement. The research revealed that MCA has enormous capabilities to promote creativity; hence it should be integrated into pedagogical approaches to foster higher-quality learning among students. Additionally, the research results may serve as a guide for educators in Higher Learning institutions to design innovative curriculum for pre-service mathematics teachers, especially those being trained to integrate creativity and character development into student learning.

 

Keywords: Mathematical creative approach, Mathematical creativity, Mathematics achievement