bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of low-dose esketamine on sleep quality in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy
Authors: Li Huan , Wu Huizhen , Peng Jian
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To investigate the effect of low-dose esketamine on sleep quality in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy.

Methods: A total of 84 patients (ASA grade II - III, > 65 years old) who were to undergo painless gastroscopy in Guanggu District, Wuhan Third Hospital from June to July 2021 were enrolled. The diagnosis of sleep disorder was performed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before surgery. Patients with PSQI ≥ 5 were diagnosed with a sleep disorder (group E, n = 42), while those with PSQI < 5 were normal (group C, n = 42). Patients in both groups were given a single intravenous injection of esketamine 0.2 mg/kg 3 min before anesthesia induction, followed by an intravenous loading dose of propofol 1.5 mg/kg. Maintenance of anesthesia was achieved by intravenous pumping with propofol at 4 mg/kg per hour.

Results: Sleep quality of patients in both groups improved after surgery, but the PSQI scores decreased more than that of group E (p < 0.05), especially on the night after surgery. Compared with group C, anesthesia induction time was longer and the number of propofol supplementation was increased in group E (p < 0.05). Groups C and E manifested no significant differences in postoperative satisfaction and occurrence of adverse reactions (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: Low-dose esketamine improves the sleep quality of elderly patients with painless gastroscopy without increasing the risk of circulating breathing during surgery. However, multi-center large-scale studies will be required in further investigations in order to validate the findings of this study.
LncRNA NORAD/miR 202 5p regulates hepatoma cell viability, apoptosis via EGFR/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Authors: Wei Xiaoling , Dong Lingjun , Lei Xiubing
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To examine the potential modulatory mechanisms of NORAD in hepatoma in vitro.

Methods: In this study, four human hepatoma cell lines (Bel7404, PLC5, HepG2, and HuH7), as well as a human immortalized Normal MIHA cell line were employed. Transfection was performed to up-or down-regulate NORAD and miR-202-5p expression in cells. RT-qPCR was used to measure expressions of NORAD, miR-202-5p, and biomarkers for cell cycle and apoptosis in HCC cell lines. CCK-8, Flow Cytometry for apoptosis and cell cycle arrest and Western blot experiments were performed to determine cellular viability, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and related protein expressions. Bioinformatics tool was used to find possible binding sites on NORAD and miR-202-5p, which were further validated by dual-luciferase reporter gene assays.

Results: NORAD adversely modulated miR-202-5p in hepatoma cells and mediated cell viability, apoptosis and cell cycle arrest through regulatingmiR-202-5p. Functional experiments revealed that downregulation of NORAD or upregulation of miR-202-5p suppressed cell viability and inhibited apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Silenced NORAD regulated the EGFR/PI3K/AKT pathway via enhancing miR-202-5p expression in HCC cell lines.

Conclusion: NORAD interaction with miR-202-5p mediated the EGFR/PI3K/AKT network.
Development of reusable and long-term storable bacteria attached nanofiber mats for highly efficient removal of Cr(VI) and reactive dye from wastewater
Authors: Ozacar Sevgi , Keskin Nalan Oya San
Published: May 2023

Developing reusable, sustainable and long term storable bioremoval technologies is essential for removal of heavy metals and reactive dyes in industrial wastewater. Clavibacter michiganensis (C. michiganensis) having bioremediation property was selected for attachment, and polysulfone (PSU) was selected as the polymer matrices for the electrospinning of nanofibrous webs. For this approach, polysulfone nanofiber mats (PSU-NFMs) were produced by electrospinning, followed by attachment of bacteria onto nanofiber mats and a subsequent used in the removal of Cr(VI) and reactive dye. The efficient Cr(VI) removal with 100% yield was achieved within 24 hours (10 ppm) with bacteria attached nanofiber mats. Also, nano bio-composite mats decolorized 100% of Reactive Blue (RB, 20 ppm) within 13 h. Furthermore, the prepared bacteria attached to PSU-NFMs showed storage stability at 23 ± 2℃ and 4℃ for 30 days with efficient removal yields and PSU-NFMs found as potentially storable for keeping attached bacterial cells alive. Finally, the reusability of bacteria attached to PSU-NFMs were determined after five cycles for both pollutant and 70.3% and 51.8% of the Cr(VI) and dye removal capacities were obtained. It was expected that the bacteria attached to PSU-NFMs could be a potential application in wastewater treatment.
Teknologi Budidaya Cacing Sutra (Tubifex sp.) di Balai Besar Perikanan Budidaya Air Tawar (BBPBAT) Sukabumi, Jawa Barat
Authors: Nuraisyah Alni , Rendi Rendi , Abror Muhammad , Mukti Retno Cahya
Published: May 2023

Pakan dibedakan menjadi dua yaitu pakan alami dan pakan buatan. Pakan alami merupakan pakan yang diberikan pada stadia larva dan merupakan sumber protein utama bagi larva. Cacing sutra (Tubifex sp.) merupakan salah satu pakan alami ikan yang mengandung protein yang tinggi untuk perumbuhan ikan. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan budidaya cacing sutra untuk menunjang budidaya ikan terutama stadia benih. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini yaitu untuk mengetahui teknologi budidaya cacing sutra (Tubifex sp.) di Balai Besar Perikanan Budidaya Air Tawar (BBPBAT), Sukabumi, Jawa Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah observasi lapangan serta pengumpulan data primer dan data sekunder. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi persiapan wadah, pembuatan media kultur, penebaran induk cacing sutra dan pemeliharaan. Parameter yang diamati antara lain morfologi cacing sutra, bobot individu, pertumbuhan bobot mutlak dan laju pertumbuhan spesifik serta kulaitas air disajikan dalam bentuk tabel dan diolah secara deskriptif. Berdasarkan data pemeliharaan cacing diperoleh nilai laju pertumbuhan spesifik sebesar 17,73% hari-1 dan pertumbuhan bobot sebesar 249,12 g.
O tempo do(s) trabalho(s) das mulheres-mães: reflexões sobre os trabalhos reprodutivos e branquitude no contexto da pandemia Covid-19.
Authors: Ferreira de Freitas Barbara , Garcia de Souza da Silva Júlia
Published: May 2023

O texto tem como objetivo suscitar discussões sobre como o contexto de pandemia, gerado pelo covid-19, afeta as vivências do tempo dos trabalhos das mulheres-mães, nos eixos da vida, do trabalho doméstico e da maternidade. Para isso, utilizamos os conceitos de divisão sexual do trabalho, branquitude e racismo estrutural, a fim de tensionar as complexidades dos privilégios do isolamento social compulsório, o home office e a maternidade.
Resenha crítica sobre o filme
Authors: Pinheiro dos Santos Bruna , Rodrigues Santos Carla Cristina , Martins Fernandes Raquel
Published: May 2023

A presente resenha tem como objetivo propor uma reflexão acerca do documentário Privacidade Hackeada, o mesmo permite a compreensão de conceitos sobre tecnologia e privacidade. Apresentamos autores que corroboram com o tema, com o intuito de conceituar tecnologia e privacidade. Ressaltando a importância e consequências que um clique pode lhe ocasionar.
O meu maior prazer é escrever para este blog: a textualização de si em mídias digitais enquanto um dispositivo de autoajuda para mulheres praticantes de Dominação Feminina
Authors: Benichio Alves Barbosa Bruno Henique
Published: May 2023

O presente relato de pesquisa tem como finalidade apresentar algumas observações oriundas de uma exploração etnográfica em blogspots de Dominação Feminina, uma categoria da comunidade BDSM brasileira. Sumariamente, o conjunto de práticas referentes à Dominação Feminina se caracteriza pela presença de mulheres em posições de poder em cenários fetichistas de dominação e submissão. Mediante a contribuição teórica e metodológica de uma série de estudos etnográficos realizados em contextos digitais, a pesquisa efetuou uma etnografia digital em três blogspots, tendo como objetivo compreender quais são os objetivos que as mulheres adeptas à essas práticas possuem ao se textualizarem e se publicizarem em blogs de Dominação Feminina. Distante de uma dicotomia entre o “virtual” e o “real”, foi possível visualizar que a internet se insere com expressiva centralidade na vida dessas mulheres, operando como ferramentas que amplificam contatos com possíveis parceiros sexuais, como mecanismos de legitimação de suas sexualidades e como aparatos de um aprimoramento de si em práticas e relacionamentos de Dominação Feminina.
Extrair Páginas Ilustradas de Bibliotecas Digitais com Python
Authors: Krewson Stephen
Published: May 2023

A aprendizagem de máquina e as extensões de API do HathiTrust e do Internet Archive estão a tornar mais fácil a extração de regiões de página com interesse visual de volumes digitalizados. Esta lição mostra como extrair eficientemente essas regiões e, ao fazê-lo, como fomentar novas questões sobre a pesquisa visual.
Nghiên cứu kết quả điều trị ối vỡ sớm ở thai phụ mang thai đủ tháng
Authors: Lê Trị Trang , Trần Doãn Tú , Nguyễn Thị Kim Anh
Published: May 2023

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng ối vỡ sớm ở thai phụ mang thai đủ tháng và các yếu tố liên quan. Đánh giá kết quả xử trí ối vỡ sớm ở đối tượng trên.

Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang gồm 173 thai phụ được chẩn đoán ối vỡ sớm đến sinh tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y - Dược Huế trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 6/2021 đến 5/2022. Khảo sát các đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng xuất hiện khi vào viện và trong quá trình theo dõi tại bệnh viện liên quan đến ối vỡ sớm. Đánh giá kết quả xử trí gồm thời điểm, phương pháp chấm dứt thai kỳ và các biến chứng trên mẹ và con.

Kết quả: 93,1% thai phụ có thời gian ối vỡ đến viện dưới 6 giờ. Chỉ số Bishop > 5 điểm 79,8%. Nước ối xanh 23,1%. Siêu âm lúc vào viện: thiểu ối 24,3%, trọng lượng thai ≥ 3500 gram 19,7%. CTG lúc vào viện và trong quá trình theo dõi nhóm 1 chiếm tỷ lệ cao nhất. 69,4% bạch cầu dưới 12.000/mm3. Xử trí khi vào viện: Mổ lấy thai (12,7%), theo dõi chuyển dạ tự nhiên (49,1%), truyền Oxytocin (19,7%), vê vú (18,5%). 73,5% có thời gian bắt đầu truyền Oxytocin sau vỡ ối từ 6 - 12 giờ. Thời gian chuyển dạ đến sinh đường âm đạo của nhóm được thúc đẩy chuyển dạ ngắn hơn nhóm theo dõi chuyển dạ tự nhiên khoảng 2 đến 3 giờ. 39,9% có thời gian trung bình ối vỡ đến khi kết thúc thai kỳ < 6 giờ. Biến chứng mẹ: Nhiễm trùng ối 3,5%, băng huyết sau sinh 5,8%. Chưa ghi nhận biến chứng con sau sinh. Trọng lượng thai ≥ 3500 gram có tỷ lệ mổ lấy thai cao (p < 0,05). Thai phụ được thúc đẩy chuyển dạ truyền Oxytocin và được sử dụng kháng sinh dự phòng chủ yếu có thời gian gian ối vỡ đến khi kết thúc thai kỳ > 12 giờ (p < 0,05).

Kết luận: Ối vỡ sớm trên thai đủ tháng có tỷ lệ nhiễm trùng ối thấp. Thúc đẩy chuyển dạ giúp rút ngắn thời gian chuyển dạ đến sinh ngã âm đạo.
History of the Department of Chemistry, the University of Niš, Republic of Serbia
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Kostić Danijela
Published: May 2023

Department of Chemistry was founded in 1971. In its long history, it became famous in Serbia and abroad because of the success and skills of its undergraduates, graduate students, and PhDstudents. At the Department of Chemistry, since the founding, in addition to teaching, fundamental and applied researches were carried out in various fields of chemistry. Scientific activity was accomplished through many projects funded by the Republic of Serbia and international projects and within the framework of the Institute of Chemistry. Up to the end of 2017, a more than 1000 students graduated at the Department of Chemistry. Starting from the school year 2005-2006, previous Diploma of high education has been equalized with Master's degree. One hundred and ten master theses and 105 doctoral dissertations were defended (41 according to the new accredited program). Under the new Bologna program, 160 students received bachelor’s degrees and 96 master’s degrees. Graduated chemistry professors have made a great contribution to the development of education in Serbia also contributing to the development of the chemical industry in Serbia, and it is worth mentioning that many of them are very successful in working abroad. Masters and PhDs of Chemistry are employed at many faculties and colleges in Serbia and abroad. Many of them are authors of a large number of scientific papers published in renowned world scientific journals.
Estimasi Laju Pertumbuhan Penduduk Menggunakan Metode Regresi Linier Berganda Pada BPS Simalungun
Authors: Lusiana Fica Oktavia , Fatma Indri , Windarto Agus Perdana
Published: May 2023

The Central Statistics Agency (CSA) is a non-departmental government agency that reports directly to the president. The use of data collection is for state data collection for the needs of economic strategies, infrastructure, and so on. So that the CSA institution must be able to predict the estimated rate of population growth. Particularly one of the CSA institutions in North Sumatra, CSA Simalungun, has experienced problems in estimating the population growth rate. Multiple linear regression model is the development of a simple linear regression model. If the simple linear regression model consists of only one independent variable and one dependent variable, then in multiple linear regression the number of independent variables is more than one and one dependent variable. The stages carried out in the data mining process begin with data selection from source data to target data, the preprocessing stage to improve data quality, transformation, data mining and interpretation and evaluation stages which produce output in the form of new knowledge which is expected to make a better contribution.
Analisis Algoritma Apriori Dalam Menentukan Pola Pemesanan Konsumen Pada Ucokopi
Authors: Sinaga Dewinta Marthadinata , Sirait Wiranto Hernandesz , Windarto Agus Perdana
Published: May 2023

Ucokopi is a business engaged in the sale of food and beverages for the general public. The menus are served in the form of snacks such as french fries, fried rice, sausages and so on, as well as various drinks processed at economical prices, especially for students and students. The large number of consumer orders everyday will increase the amount of transaction data. Existing data can be processed to determine the combination of food and beverage menu itemset that consumers often buy so as to produce important information. The problem that often occurs is the unavailability of consumer order menus which are classified as in demand. This research was conducted in Pematangsiantar city. The purpose of this study was to analyze a sales strategy through the association search process. Based on these results, it can be obtained that if you buy Ginger Milk, it is 100% most likely to buy Sausages, if you buy Milk Coffee, 88% are most likely to buy Penyet Chicken Rice, if you buy Sausages then 75% are most likely to buy Potatoes. It is hoped that the research results can provide information to Ucok Cafe business owners in providing food and beverage stocks that are most in demand and can adjust the menu placement based on a combination of menu itemset that is formed to increase sales.
Penerapan Metode Multi-Objective Optimization on the Basis of Simple Ratio Analysis Dalam Seleksi Pengangkatan Karyawan Tetap
Authors: Lulu Dia Marito Sitompul  , Keti Gabryriel Purba  , Aripin Soeb
Published: May 2023

Improvement of status as a permanent employee is a form of career advancement for a contract employee. because permanent employees are the main asset for a company. In selecting permanent employees for a company, there are some employees who volunteer to take part in the selection to become permanent employees. permanent employee selection is carried out in stages such as file selection, oral or written tests and interviews. Usually the selected employees are sometimes far from what is expected, so it is necessary to use a decision-making system as the final result, so a decision support system is needed using the Multi-Objective Optimization on the Basis of Simple Ratio Analysis (MOOSRA) method. The application of the Multi-Objective Optimization on the Basis of Simple Ratio Analysis (MOOSRA) method used in the selection of permanent employees is to find the best employees in a company. Decision support systems are used to assist decision making to determine permanent employees. The results of this study can assist decision making in determining which employees are selected to become permanent employees. From the results of the calculation of the Multi-Objective Optimization on the Basis of Simple Ratio Analysis (MOOSRA) method, the selection of permanent employees is based on predetermined criteria, an employee named "Eben" alternative A7 with a preference value of 7.086 as an employee who is eligible to become a permanent employee.
Kombinasi Metode Multi-Objective Optimization on the Basis of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) dan Pembobotan Rank Order Centroid (ROC) dalam Pemilihan Tablet PC Terbaik
Authors: Ryan Prayoga  , Adinda Tria Suci  , Titus Kristanto  , Samsul Lutfi  , Desyanti  , Yonky Pernando
Published: May 2023

Tablet PC which is one part of technological developments in the field of communication that aims to meet the needs of users where these needs are not found on smartphones or laptops, is an option that can be an alternative communication tool that can meet needs involving a smartphone. such as designing, playing games, and working. related to the many models of tablet PCs in the world of communication causes the selection of the best tablet PC to be a problem for the users themselves. One of them is if the user chooses the wrong type of tablet PC according to their needs, the tablet PC does not make it easier, instead it hinders the activities of the user himself. therefore data from the types of tablet PCs are collected from 5 criteria and 7 alternatives where the criteria have been determined including screen size, memory capacity, memory type, hard disk capacity and price. From these criteria, the use of ROC can be used to giving weight to each criterion which is then determined using the MOORA method included in the decision that can give the maximum and accurate final preference value, so this study determines the best tablet pc choice option is alternative A1 brand apple ipad air with a final value of 0.054 as the best alternative.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence through Job Satisfaction to Teacher Performance of Elementary School in Selat Kapuas
Authors:   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Prasetyo Jodi , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Aslamiah Aslamiah ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the direct relationship and indirect relationship between the influence of transformational leadership, and emotional intelligence through job satisfaction on the performance of teachers of SDN Selat District, Kapuas Regency. This research is correlational research using a quantitative approach. The study population was 244 elementary school teachers in public schools. The sample technique used Proportional random sampling was 152 people. Data analysis of this study used descriptive statistics with path analysis. Data collection was carried out using instruments consisting of transformational leadership (27 items), emotional intelligence (24 items), job satisfaction (20 items) and teacher performance (14 items) . Test the validity and reliability of the data using Alpha Cronbach. The research data was analyzed using path analysis to see direct and indirect relationships between variables, by first conducting normality tests, linearity tests, multicollinearity tests and correlation tests. The results showed that there was an influence between (1) transformational leadership on teacher performance, (2) emotional intelligence on teacher performance, (3) job satisfaction on teacher performance, (4) leadership transformational on job satisfaction, (5) emotional intelligence on job satisfaction, (6) the influence of transformational leadership on teacher performance through job satisfaction, (7) the influence of intelligence emotional to teacher performance through job satisfaction.
The Influence of Madrasah Head Transformational Leadership, Teacher Work Discipline, Teacher Work Motivation on Aliyah Madrasah Teacher Performance in Banjarmasin
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Meliana Wenni , Aslamiah Aslamiah ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Sulaiman Sulaiman ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out the description of the madrasah head leadership, teacher work discipline, teacher work motivation and teacher performance, as well as analyze the direct and indirect influence of the madrasah head transformational leadership, teacher work discipline, teacher work motivation and teacher performance at Madrasah Aliyah in the City of Banjarmasin. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The study population consisted of 149 PNS teachers and 109 PNS teachers as samples using the Simple Proportionate Random Sampling technique. Data collection instruments using questionnaires and documentation. The questionnaire consists of the transformational leadership of madrasah heads (34), teacher work discipline (15), teacher work motivation (35) who have met the validity and reliability test requirements. While the teacher performance variable is obtained through documentation, namely the results of the standard teacher performance assessment instrument. Data analysis to test the hypothesis using path analysis (path analysis). The results of the study show (1) the description of the transformational leadership of madrasah head is in the very high classification, the work discipline of the teachers is in the very high classification, the work motivation of the teachers is in the very high classification, the performance of the teachers is mostly in the good classification, (2) there is a direct effect: the transformational leadership of the madrasa head on teacher performance; teacher work discipline on teacher performance; teacher's work motivation on teacher performance; the transformational leadership of the madrasa head towards teacher work discipline; madrasah head transformational leadership on teacher work motivation; and (3) there is an indirect effect: the transformational leadership of the madrasa head on teacher performance through teacher work discipline; madrasa head transformational leadership on teacher performance through teacher work motivation. Teacher performance must be further improved by increasing work motivation and work discipline as one of the efforts.
Character Education Curriculum Management
Authors:   Master of Education Administration Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin 70123, Indonesia, Norma Norma , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Master of Education Administration Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin 70123, Indonesia, Effendi Rustam ,   Master of Education Administration Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin 70123, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to see the management of character education curriculum at SMA PGRI 6 Banjarmasin. The phenomena that occur are juvenile delinquency, student brawls, drug abuse, promiscuity and others. This study uses a qualitative description approach related to (1) planning, (2) organizing, (3) implementing, and (4) assessing the character education curriculum. Data sources: principal, school committee chairman, vice principal, homeroom teacher, teachers, and students. Data collection techniques: interviews, observation, and documentation. Interactive data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. Data validity tests are carried out by triangulation of sources and methods. Research findings: 1. Planning (a) analysis of the needs of opportunities and challenges faced by schools, (b) formulating and answering philosophical questions: thorough and meaningful learning, objectively and eliminating subjective traits, (c) determining: character education design in grades X, XI, and XII, (d) making master plans: short-term, medium-term, and long-term plan programs. 2. Organizing: (a) rational: responsible for the principal, supervisor, school committee, coordinator of vice principals, executive teachers and homeroom teachers, (b) organizing to integrate character education into the content of each subject matter, (c) organization of materials: character learning in grades X, XI, and XII, (d) organization of teaching and learning activities: daily and scheduled, (e) resources, tools, and infrastructure: exist according to the field, (f) determination of measurement of learning outcomes: effective and personality grades A and B. 3. Implementation: (a) preparation of lesson implementation plans, (b) elaboration of material by teachers, (c) determination of strategies and methods: lectures, questions and answers, assignments, activities / actions, examples of examples, (d) provision of resources, tools, and facilities: library books, laboratories, ceremonial fields, honesty canteens, classrooms, (e) determination of ways and tools for assessing learning processes and outcomes: teacher assessment, (f) learning environment settings: inside and outside the school. 4. Assessment: (a) implementation by teachers according to minimum standard criteria, (b) problems: specifically not having instructions.
The Relationship Between Work Commitment and Achievement Motivation with the Morale of Elementary School Teachers
Authors:   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Busriansyah Busriansyah , Effendi Rustam ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Metroyadi Metroyadi ,   Master of Education Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine (1) the relationship between work commitment and morale of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency, (2) the relationship between achievement motivation and morale of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency, (3) the relationship between work commitment and achievement motivation together with the morale of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency. The study population was elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur sub-district totalling 178 teachers, using proportional random sampling techniques. The method used is the descriptive method. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed by correlation analysis with a significant level of 0.05. The results of this study are presented (1) there is a relationship between work commitment and the morale of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency, (2) there is a relationship between achievement motivation and the morale of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency, (3) there is a relationship between work commitment and achievement motivation together with the work spirit of elementary school teachers in Pulau Laut Timur District, Kotabaru Regency.
Relationship between Principal Instructional Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Work Commitment and Performance of SDN Teacher in South Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Qadarsih Lisna , Aslamiah Aslamiah ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Sulaiman Sulaiman ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect relationship between the Headmaster's Instructional Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Work Commitment and Performance of Elementary School teachers in South Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City. The method used in this research is cross sectional using a path analysis model to analyze the pattern of relationships between variables. The study population consisted of 309 teachers from 59 elementary schools in South Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City, and 174 respondents were taken as the research sample using the Probability Simple Random Sampling technique. Data collection used a questionnaire instrument and data analysis used descriptive analysis, classic assumption test, hypothesis testing and path analysis. The results of the analysis of the regression coefficient value of the headmaster's instructional leadership behavior variable and performance, job satisfaction variables and performance, work commitment variables and performance, variable headmaster instructional leadership and commitment, variable job satisfaction and work commitment, variable headmaster instructional leadership and performance through work commitment and variable job satisfaction with performance through commitment. This study concludes that the variables of Headmaster Instructional Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Work Commitment and Performance of Elementary School teachers in South Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City are all included in the high category. There is a partial direct relationship between the headmaster's instructional leadership, job satisfaction, work commitment and teacher performance. There is an indirect relationship between the headmaster's instructional leadership and job satisfaction and performance through work commitment at Elementary School South Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City. The headmaster's suggestion is to continue to maintain this instructional leadership because in practice it can improve teacher performance. Things that need to be improved are relationships with teachers such as providing opportunities to attend various trainings that are in line with their profession. Teachers must put more effort into improving performance by having more strategies and methods for assessing learning outcomes not only for the development of the realm of knowledge but also for the realm of student behavior and morals.
Financial Analysis and Recording Activities of Farmers on Corn Farming
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Indonesia, Ikbal Bahua Mohamad
Published: May 2023

Corn farming is a corn cultivation system that utilizes biological materials and processes to obtain a decent profit for farmers. This study aims to identify the financial analysis and recording activities of farmers in corn farming, and analyze what factors influence the financial analysis and recording activities of these farmers. The research method used is survey method. A sample of 70 corn farmers was selected using a proportional sampling technique of 25% of the total number of corn farmers. Logit regression analysis was used to analyze recording activities and financial analysis of farmers in corn farming. The results showed that the recording and financial analysis activities of corn farming farmers were influenced by the income and experience of receiving training in financial analysis and recording activities on corn farming. Factors that influence the financial analysis and recording activities of farmers in corn farming, namely: age, educational background, income, farming experience, arable land area, and training experience.
An Analysis of the Performance of Banks: A Comparative Study of Domestic and Foreign Banks in Zambia
Authors:   School of Graduate Business Studies, University of Zambia, Great East Road Campus, Lusaka, Zambia, Mulendema Sarudzai , Sinkala Muchemwa ,   School of Business, National Institute of Public Administration, PO box 31990, Lusaka, Zambia
Published: May 2023

Foreign-owned banks in Zambia have a commanding share of the industry’s profitability, averaging 82.6% between 2016 and 2018, leaving only 17.4% of the industry’s profits for the local banks and thereby resulting in huge externalisation of the financial sector’s profits.The study aimed to provide a comparative analysis of foreign and domestic banks’ profitability in Zambia with regards to the debt component of their capital structure and the impact of leverage on the performance of banks in Zambia over a ten year period. The study used a sample of 10 Commercial banks in Zambia and used a descriptive research methodology and a mixed research approach. The annual reports and financial statements of ten different banks were reviewed to extract secondary data between 2010 and 2020. The study found that there is a statistically stark difference in the capital structures of foreign and local commercial banks, with foreign-owned banks being more adequately capitalized and relying less on wholesale funding (leverage) as compared to local banks. The study further found that leverage has a substantial impact on a bank’s financial performance.
INFLUENCE OF MONETARY POLICY ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE : COINTEGRATION AND ERROR CORRECTION MECHANISM
Authors: Temitope Yusuf Abdullahi , Magaji Sule
Published: May 2023

This study examines the influence of monetary policy on international trade in Nigeria. Sources of data are Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and World Development Indicator (WDI) 2021. The study uses Cointegration and Error correction mechanism to analyse the data. The cointegration result shows that there is a longrun relationship between international trade and monetary policy in Nigeria. The Error correction mechanism shows that all the variables are statistically significant at 5% level except for interest rate. Based on the coefficient of determination (R2) result, the study concludes that there are other non-monetary instruments that influence international trade not captured by the study. Fiscal policy should supplement the monetary agency through the CBN should regulate the monetary policy towards increasing the country’s productivity as this will lead to increase in export and also create employment.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Use of Accounting Information in Small and Medium Enterprises at Palembang
Authors: Pirando Aldo , Romli Harsi , Hendarmin RM. Rum
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the analysis of factors affecting the accounting information utilization on small and medium enterprises in Palembang. The population in this study was the MSME manager of Palembang City. The sample collection method utilized Simple Random Sampling. The final total respondents were 100. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistical methods, validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumptions, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study indicate that several factors influence the use of accounting information in small and medium businesses in Palembang, namely business scale has a significant effect on the use of accounting information. Then the age factor of the company, education, and accounting training also affect the use of accounting information. This research is expected to assist MSME to consider the factor that affects use the Accountant Information Application
Influence of Physical Resources on Learners’ Educational Outcomes in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
Authors: Chahilu Logedi Josephine , Chemagosi Jebii Mary , Sellah Lusweti
Published: May 2023

A child’s early years are widely recognized as a critical stage in life in which social, motor, emotional, language, cognitive, and perceptual skills develop. This study aimed to examine the influence of physical learning resources on learner’s educational outcomes in public pre-primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study embraced Bronfenbrenner’s (1997) Theory of Human Development and a mixed methods research design for the study. Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 78 head teachers, 116 teachers, and 7 ECE Sub County supervisors from a target population of 97 head teachers, 388 teachers, and 7 Sub County ECE supervisors. A questionnaire, an interview schedule and an observation guide were used to collect data. The pilot study was done in two schools to enhance instruments validity and reliability. Percentages, mean, and standard deviation were run to answer research questions. With a t-test of t = 5.298, and p < .05, the study concluded that public pre-primary schools in Mombasa County that had adequate physical resources had higher learner’s educational outcomes than those with inadequate physical resources.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL – SERÁ QUE TEREMOS TEMPO PARA SALVAR O PLANETA TERRA?
Authors: Magera Conceição Márcio , Telesi Pacheco Conceição Joelma , Bau Dalmas Fabricio , Costa Ricardo
Published: May 2023

A Educação Ambiental se apresenta como uma das poucas alternativas às mudanças climáticas que vêm assolando o planeta Terra nas últimas décadas, mas como adotar essa educação em um mundo onde a concentração de renda e ditames políticos estão nas mãos de poucas pessoas? Um dos objetivos desse artigo é justamente expor as vísceras desse sistema político e econômico perverso que destrói a natureza e não mede suas consequências para atingir o objetivo de acumular cada vez mais lucro sobre o capital investido. Existem algumas saídas para uma melhor equidade humana no Meio Ambiente, mas todas passam pela vontade política e universal, ações raras hoje em dia. O homem sempre foi egoísta e desumano e sua história não irá mudar por conta de uma nova Educação Ambiental, talvez precisemos de uma hecatombe mundial para que, aqueles que restarem, começarem um novo planeta Terra.
COVID-19 Hastalarına Bakım Veren Hemşirelerin Bakım Odaklı Hemşire Hasta Etkileşiminin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KALAYCI Meltem , OLGUN Nermin
Published: May 2023

Giriş: Hemşire hasta etkileşimi klinik hemşirelik uygulamalarının merkezinde olan bir faktördür. COVID-19 pandemi döneminde de hemşire-hasta etkileşimi hemşirelik bakımı için büyük öneme sahiptir.
Amaç: Bu çalışma, COVID-19 hastalarına bakım veren hemşirelerin bakım odaklı hemşire hasta etkileşim düzeyini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı türde olan çalışma bir kamu hastanesinde COVID-19 servis ve yoğun bakım ünitelerinde çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 154 hemşire ile yapıldı. Çalışmanın verileri “Veri Toplama Formu” ve “Bakım Odaklı Hemşire Hasta Etkileşim Ölçeği” ile toplandı.
Bulgular: Hemşirelerin Bakım Odaklı Hemşire Hasta Etkileşim Ölçeği'nden elde ettikleri puanlar değerlendirildiğinde önemlilik, yeterlilik ve uygulanabilirlik boyutlarından elde ettikleri puanlar sırayla 98,9 ± 9,4 puan, 85,0 ± 6,4 puan ve 73,9 ± 4,2 puandı. Hemşirelerin bakım odaklı hemşire hasta etkileşimi önemlilik, yeterlilik ve uygulanabilirlik boyutları ile eğitim durumu arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı fark bulundu (p < 0,05). Önemlilik ve uygulanabilirlik boyutları ile çalıştığı birim arasında ve önemlilik ve yeterlilik boyutları ile meslekte çalışma süresi arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulundu (p < 0,05).
Sonuç: Bu çalışmaya göre, hemşirelerin bakım odaklı hemşire hasta etkileşimini son derece önemli ve kendilerini yeterli gördüğü ve uygulanabilirliğin orta derecede olduğu bulundu.
Gerenciamento de resultados em entidades fechadas de previdência complementar
Authors: Teixeira Rudolph F. A. P. , Santos Odilanei Morais dos , Macedo Marcelo Álvaro da Silva
Published: May 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo avaliar a existência de gerenciamento de resultados (GR) em planos previdenciários das entidades fechadas de previdência complementar (EFPC) brasileiras. A hipótese de GR foi testada por meio de um modelo de accruals específicos, usando, dentre outras, a variável “resultado anual excluído as contingências judiciais”, para explicar a variável dependente “provisões para contingências judiciais”, em uma amostra com 5.892 observações. Foi possível verificar que a primeira explica a segunda e esse relacionamento é positivo, o que é um argumento favorável à hipótese de GR. Os achados sugerem que as EFPC escolhem fazer provisões quando os planos tendem a ser superavitários antes do reconhecimento dessas provisões e realizam reversões quando uma situação de déficit pode ser divulgada. Ou seja, existem indícios de que os gestores atuam de maneira oportunística para melhorarem artificialmente a saúde econômica dos planos, suavizando ou ocultando eventuais resultados negativos de seus participantes.
O tom da divulgação importa? Uma análise dos efeitos do tom do disclosure de RSC no desempenho das firmas
Authors: Borges Júnior Dermeval Martins , Malaquias Rodrigo Fernandes
Published: May 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é examinar os efeitos do tom do disclosure de RSC, em suas dimensões ambiental, social e econômica, no desempenho das companhias abertas brasileiras. A amostra final contemplou dados financeiros e 1.797 reportes corporativos, provenientes de 219 companhias abertas brasileiras distintas no período de 2010 a 2019. Os dados foram analisados a partir de estatísticas descritivas e aplicação de modelos de regressão com dados em painel. Os resultados desta pesquisa demonstram que informações de RSC otimistas apresentadas nos relatórios implicam em melhores índices de valor de mercado, bem como na redução do custo de capital. Assim, verifica-se a necessidade de se considerar o tom empregado na publicação e os tópicos que compõem a RSC na avaliação do disclosure de RSC e seu efeito no desempenho, avançando em relação aos estudos que se baseiam na simples observação da publicação ou não de determinado relatório ou assunto nos documentos.
The Impact Of Kampus Mengajar Program on Student Literacy Culture in Elementary School 104296 Sei Belutu
Authors: Sinaga Nenni Triana , Purba Rika Anesia , Pakpahan Charolina
Published: May 2023

Literacy and numeracy are the fundamental skills required by students to examine a reading or numbers in a variety of circumstances. According to the research findings, pupils in Indonesia still lack literacy and numeracy skills. As a result, the Ministry of Education and Culture launched a program called Teaching Campus, which invited students to participate in teaching pupils literacy and numeracy learning, particularly at the elementary school level, as part of the Freedom to Learn Campus Merdeka (MBKM) policy. Students volunteer directly to assist schools, teachers, and students based on school conditions and existing needs. Under this, Teaching Campus students conduct AKM counseling activities for fifth-grade students to strengthen reading and numeracy competencies and prepare them for the upcoming National Assessment. The goal of this research is to discover and examine how the third batch teaching campus program is implemented. This is a qualitative study using a descriptive method. During activities, data was gathered through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results demonstrated the implementation of batch 3 of the Campus Teaching Program. The development of numeracy literacy was prioritized when teaching elementary school children. Every week, different learning methods and media are used, and the literacy results show that there are still many pupils who struggle with reading, writing, and math.
The Effect of Low Self-Esteem on Clinical Performance among First Year Nursing Students in a Private College at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Authors: Sator Patricia
Published: May 2023

It is important to prepare the nursing students to be confident and able to interact with the patients, colleagues, doctors and other staff because the nature of nursing work included a high degree of personal and group interaction. Continuous communication and interaction in nursing work are some of the important factors for self-esteem among nurses. Self-esteem affects the relationship between job roles and job satisfaction as well as the link between work performance and work roles conflict. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of low self-esteem on clinical performance among first year nursing students at private nursing college in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted among 10 first year nursing students in one of the private nursing college. Data was collected through one to one interviews using semi-structured questions. The interview question was structured based on observation and literature review. The design is ideal because it facilitate the collection of data from a small number of participants through personal interview. The collected data was transcribed into verbatim and analysed by identifying the themes via coding and categorization. The results showed there are two main themes emerged from the study: Defensive behavior and poor communication as the effects of low self-esteem on the studentsâ€™ clinical performance. As conclusion from this study, defensive behavior and poor communication and are the obvious effects of low self-esteem among the first year nursing students in a private nursing college. This study revealed the needs to equip the students with more conducive learning environment facilitate suitable motivational and mentoring approaches and practice good communication skills. Future research suggested, extends the study to the public nursing college for outcomes comparison and evaluation.
PESTICIDE TOXICITY AND OXIDATIVE STRESS â€“ A Review
Authors: DSouza Urban John Arnold
Published: May 2023

Oxidative stress is an imbalance in redox coupling in the body. Lack of antioxidants to scavenge the reactive oxygen species produces adverse effects on health. The causes for an imbalance in redox coupling are multi-factorial. Though, reactive oxygen species are beneficial in the body, excessive generation and lack of proper scavenging may pose a threat. Both internal and external factors may elevate the level. Environmental pollution is a major contributor. Man-made chemicals; pesticides, heavy metals, carbon combustion products are blamed. Chronic exposures lead to disease processes through oxidative stress. They mediate pro-inflammatory cytokines and produce free radicals. Pro-oxidant to antioxidant miss-match leads to the adverse effects. Nrf2 activates a number of genes that encode the antioxidants. Glutamate cysteine ligase is activated in response to Nrf2 and it is a key enzyme for GSH production. Nrf2 functionality protects the cells from environmental pollutants. Nrf2 mediates the antioxidant response due to chemical insults, translocated in the cell nucleus. Oxidative stress is known to induce a number disease states; genetic abnormalities, carcinogenesis, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neuro-degeneration - Parkinsonâ€™s and Alzheimerâ€™s syndrome. Pesticides are the major pollutants; studies confirm oxidative stress and environmental pollution need to be addressed for public welfare.