bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Loyalitas Konsumen: Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pemilihan Merek Sepatu Olahraga
Authors: Asnawi Aisah , Rais Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Tidak mudah membangun loyalitas konsumen dalam industri fashion yang dikenal sangat kompetitif. Loyalitas konsumen dalam memilih sepatu olahraga ditentukan oleh banyak faktor sehingga dibutuhkan penelitian yang mengarah pada variabel-variabel yang spesifik dan tepat. Atribut Produk, Kepercayaan Merek dan Harga menjadi beberapa faktor yang menentukan loyalitas konsumen terhadap salah satu merek sepatu olahraga. Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji seberapa besar faktor yang mempengaruhi loyalitas konsumen di Kota Ambon dalam menentukan merek sepatu olahraga. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif, deskriptif dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier menguji tiga hipotesis yang hendak di teliti. Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 orang berdomisili di Kota Ambon.  Berdasarkan hasil uji regresi berganda dapat di ketahui bahwa variabel atribut produk memiliki pengaruh lebih besar terhadap loyalitas konsumen dibandingkan variabel kepercayaan merek dan harga dengan hasil regresi sebesar 0.316. Sedangkan  pengaruh variabel kepercayaan merek adalah sebesar 0.209 dan pengaruh harga adalah 0.172. variabel atribut produk memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen sepatu olahraga adidas di kota Ambon. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa atribut produk yang melekat pada sepatu olahraga menjadi hal utama yang menjadi pertimbangan konsumen untuk membeli dan melakukan pembelian ulang sebuah merek yang sama.
THE EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE WITH WORK MOTIVATION AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE ON EMPLOYEES OF FIF AMBON BRANCH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Attamimi Rachma , Hiariey Harvey
Published: September 2023

This research aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership style on employees’ performance with work motivation as a mediating variable. The population in this research are all employees of PT. Federal International Finance, Ambon Branch, located at Jln Dr. Soetomo, Honipopu Village, Sirimau District. The sample used in this research amounts to 37 employees. The analysis tool used is Partial Least Square (PLS).

Transformational leadership style has a positive effect on employee work motivation. The results also prove that work motivation has a positive effect on employees’ performance. Furthermore, transformational leadership style has a positive effect on employees’ performance mediated by employee work motivation.
PENGARUH WORK LIFE BALANCE TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI PADA KARYAWAN YANG SUDAH MENIKAH
Authors: Latupapua Conchita V. , Risambessy Agusthina , Tahanora Chintia
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of work life balance on organizational commitment with job satisfaction as a mediating variable for married employees at PT. Bank Maluku Malut Ambon Main Branch. The population in this study were all married employees at PT. Bank Maluku Malut Ambon Main Branch. The sample in this study were 45 employees who were married. The sampling technique used is the Purposive Sampling Technique. Methods of collecting data with a questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability before collecting research data. Data was processed with SmartPLS 3.0, analyzed with Convergent Validity, Discriminant Validity, Composite Reliability, Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Path Coefficient Test, Coefficient of Determination, Hypothesis Testing using Bootstrap, and direct and indirect effect testing using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) .

The results of this study indicate that the work life balance variable has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction variable has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Work life balance has no significant effect on organizational commitment. While the variable job satisfaction is able to mediate the effect of work life balance on organizational commitment.
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN PENGELOLAAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN DAN JIWA KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN PROGRAM KEWIRAUSAHAAN MAHASISWA DI MALUKU
Authors: Loppies Lussi R. , Asnawi Aisah , Christianto Leasiwal Teddy
Published: September 2023

Indonesia memiliki jumlah wirausaha yang masih rendah dibandingkan jumlah wirausaha di negara ASEAN lainnya. Program kewirausahaan dilakukan di hampir Sebagian besar kampus di Indonesia. Hal ini sebagai wujud kontribusi kampus terhadap peningkatan ekonomi melalui mahasiswa sebagai agen perubahan dan wirausaha. Namun sayangnya, program ini masih menemui beberapa kendala termasuk diantaranya adalah kemampuan mahasiswa dalam pengelolaan keuangan. Manajemen keuangan merupakan hal penting disamping jiwa kewirausahaan yang sudah kuat. Oleh sebab itu, pengelolaan keuangan menjadi hal mendesak yang harus dikuasai mahasiswa yang mau sukses dalam mengembangkan usahanya.

Penelitian ini, melihat pengaruh kedua pengelolaan manajemen keuangan dan kewirausahaan terhadap keberhasilan usaha yang dijalankan mahasiswa.

Dalam penelitian ini, responden yang dianggap memenuhi kriteria dalah mahasiswa yang pernah dan telah melakukan usaha selama masa perkuliahan sejumlah 100 mahasiswa dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS).

Hasil yang ditemukan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengaruh langsung dan positif atas penguasaan  manajemen keuangan terhadap keberhasilan usaha. Selain itu hasil pengujian juga menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh langsung dan positif penguasaan  jiwa kewirausahaan terhadap keberhasilan usaha. Hal ini mengartikan bahwa penguasaan manajemen keuangan dan jiwa kewirausaan memberikan dampak yang baik dan signifikan terhadap keberhasilan program kewiraushaan mahasiswa di Maluku.
PENGARUH AKUNTABILITAS, TRANSPARANSI, PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DI KECAMATAN TELUK AMBON BAGUALA
Authors: Latuamury Jabida , Tuankotta Aprilia Maharani
Published: September 2023

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa (1) Budaya organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja pegawai (2) Keterlibatan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Komitmen organisasional (3) Budaya organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (4) Keterlibatan kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai (5) Komitmen organisasional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja (6) Komitmen organisasional memdiasi hubungan antara buadaya organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai (7) Komitmen organisasional memediasi hubungan antara keterlibatan kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai.
PENGARUH ARTIKULASI MANFAAT PRODUK, KUALITAS RELASIONAL, RADAR KOMPETITIF TERHADAP KEUNGGULAN BERSAING DAN DAMPAKNYA PADA KINERJA PEMASARAN
Authors: Bugis Reka , Asnawi Aisah , Tamher Etvin Rizal , Saununu Siska Jeanete
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan membuktikan Pengaruh Artikulasi Manfaat Produk, Kualitas Relasional dan Radar Kompetitif Terhadap Keunggulan Bersaing dan Dampaknya Pada Kinerja Pemasaran Pemasar Pakaian di Kota Piru Seram Bagian Barat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data primer serta diukur dengan skala likert. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 68 responden pemasar pakaian di pasar rakyat kota piru seram bagian barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis PLS-SEM yang diolah dengan program SmartPLS versi 4. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa artikulasi manfaat produk (X1) tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keunggulan bersaing (Z), sementara kualitas relasional (X2) dan radar kompetitif (X3) memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan. Selain itu, keunggulan bersaing (Z) juga memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada kinerja pemasaran (Y).
The Analysis of Students' Psychological Problems and Its Solutions in Speaking English at One of the Junior High Schools in Aru Islands
Authors: Tahalele Imelda , Lekatompessy Felicia Miranda , Nussy Wensy Steva
Published: September 2023

and their solutions in speaking English. The research design of this study was a mixed method with an explanatory sequential design approach. The population of this study was second-grade students, and its sample was two classes consisting of 60 students and 3 English teachers who taught them. The instruments used in this study were questionnaires and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using the formula from Sugiyono (2005) f/n x 100%, while the qualitative data was analyzed using the technique by Miles and Huberman (1992:16) data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verifying.
The results of this study indicate that students still have problems speaking English, especially psychological problems such as fear of making mistakes, lack of self-confidence, lack of motivation, and anxiety. Therefore, based on the problems above, there are several solutions provided by teachers and students to overcome these problems.
KINERJA PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PEMBANGUNAN DI DESA WANAKARTA KECAMATAN LOLONG GUBA KABUPATEN BURU
Authors: Hidayati Nurma , Rengifurwarin Zainal Abidin , Theresia Patty Julia
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini berjenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui Kinerja Pemerintah Desa dalam Pembangunan di Desa Wanakarta, Kecamatan Lolong Guba, Kabupaten Buru.

Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 11 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa observasi, wawancara dan  dokumentasi serta teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif milik milles dan huberman yaitu mengadakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.

Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukan bahwa  Kinerja Pemerintahan Desa dalam Pembangunan mengedepankan aspirasi dan partisipasi masyarakat, dimensi kinerja pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa di Desa Wanakarta Kecamatan Lolong Guba Kabupaten Buru berada dalam posisi cukup baik, terutama : a) dimensi produktivitas kerja, b) dimensi responsivitas kerja, c) dimensi akuntabilitas kerja. Kondisi ini didukung oleh faktor : a) tingkat pengetahuan, b) tingkat kemampuan, sedangkan dimensi kinerja pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa di Desa Wanakarta yang belum memadai adalah dimensi responsibilitas kerja. Kondisi ini terjadi karena kurang memperoleh dukungan dari faktor pendidikan yang dimiliki.
AN EXAMINATION OF TRADITIONAL CUSTOMS IN MINANGKABAU LEADERSHIP TRADITION: CONTINUITY AND CHANGES IN THE MODERN ERA
Authors: Afdhal Afdhal
Published: September 2023

Tradisi kepemimpinan di masyarakat Minangkabau telah lama dikenal memiliki ciri khas yang kuat, yang didasarkan pada sistem matrilineal dan kearifan lokal yang dikenal sebagai adat. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki peran yang dimainkan oleh adat dalam konteks tradisi kepemimpinan Minangkabau, serta menganalisis bagaimana peran tersebut telah mengalami perubahan dan kontinuitas di era modern. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen. Dengan merujuk pada literatur etnografi dan sumber-sumber historis, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi peran adat dalam pemilihan, pelantikan, dan pelaksanaan kepemimpinan tradisional di Minangkabau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa adat memiliki peran sentral dalam tradisi kepemimpinan Minangkabau, berperan sebagai pedoman moral, etika, dan norma yang mengatur perilaku para pemimpin. Namun, dalam era modern yang diwarnai oleh globalisasi, urbanisasi, dan dinamika sosial ekonomi, peran adat telah mengalami perubahan signifikan. Terjadi adaptasi dan reinterpretasi adat untuk mengakomodasi tuntutan dan tantangan kontemporer, sementara tetap mempertahankan nilai-nilai tradisional yang mendasar. Artikel ini juga menyoroti bagaimana hubungan antara adat dan institusi modern, seperti pemerintah daerah dan organisasi masyarakat, telah membentuk dinamika baru dalam tradisi kepemimpinan. Integrasi unsur-unsur adat dalam kebijakan dan praktik modern menghasilkan kerangka kerja unik yang mencoba menjaga keseimbangan antara warisan budaya dan tuntutan perkembangan. Kesimpulannya, peran adat dalam tradisi kepemimpinan Minangkabau tetap relevan meskipun telah mengalami perubahan dalam era modern. Kontinuitas dan perubahan ini mencerminkan dinamika kompleks antara warisan budaya dan tuntutan zaman. Artikel ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman tentang transformasi tradisi kepemimpinan di masyarakat yang menghargai adat dan menghadapi perubahan global secara bersamaan.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SERVICES IN KAIRATU SUBDISTRICT, WEST SERAM REGENCY
Authors: Ponto Iriane Sosiawaty , Pattimukay Hengky V. R. , Umasugi Djuanda , Fataruba Muchlis
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini mendasari pada masalah efektivitas pelayanan publik di Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat, bertujuan menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan Efektivitas Pelayanan Publik dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya, serta capaian pelayanan publik yang efektif di Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat. Desain penelitian ini bersifat klasik dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan model persentase dan sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 orang. Analisis data dilakukan secara kuantitatif ditunjang dukungan kriteria standar interprestasi sesuai dengan hasil perhitungan persentase yang dicapai dan dikonversikan secara sosiometrik dan hasilnya sebagai tindak lanjut dalam memacu Efektivitas Pelayanan Publik di Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa konversi data persentatif yang diwujudkan secara tepat melalui sosiometrik berhasil mengungkap efektivitas pelayanan publik di Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat ditentukan oleh ketepatan pencapaian tujuan, ketepatan pencapaian sasaran, ketepatan pencapaian target, dan ketepatan pencapaian misi organisasi. Konversi data persentatif dihasilkan sebagai fakta konkrit yang bersifat empiris dan dijadikan informasi aktual bahwa efektivitas pelayanan publik secara persentatif dari sosiometrik terbukti dengan jelas dipengaruhi oleh waktu pelayanan publik, kecermatan pelayanan publik, dan gaya pelayanan publik. Terbuktikan bahwa akan tercapai pelayanan publik yang efektif apabila dilaksanakan dengan baik sehingga memberikan kontribusi positif bagi efektivitas pelayanan publik di Kecamatan Kairatu Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat.
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DRIVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AT THE SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF MALUKU PROVINCE
Authors: Bahasoan Aminah , Patty Julia Theresia , Abubakar Fairus B. S.
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan suatu Penelitian Kuantitatif yang bersifat asosiatif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan menjelaskan peran pemimpin dalam meningkatkan performa para pegawai di kantor Dinas Sosial Provinsi Maluku. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 37 individu yang merupakan bagian dari populasi penelitian. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah melalui distribusi kuesioner. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa setelah melakukan perhitungan terhadap data yang diperoleh dari lapangan menggunakan rumus korelasi product moment, ditemukan bahwa nilai korelasi sebesar 0,756. Selanjutnya, nilai korelasi ini diuji signifikansinya menggunakan uji t pada tingkat kepercayaan 95% (dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,05). Hasil dari uji t-test menunjukkan angka sebesar 6,827, yang mengindikasikan bahwa nilai t-test tersebut lebih besar daripada nilai t-tabel yang sebesar 2,021 (6,827 > 2,021). Dari hasil ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara peran pemimpin dan kinerja pegawai di Dinas Sosial Provinsi Maluku.
THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AT THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN SOPPENG REGENCY
Authors: Fadli Zul
Published: September 2023

Untuk menguji dampak budaya organisasi terhadap produktivitas pegawai pada Kantor Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Soppeng merupakan tujuan dari penelitian ini. Dimana metode kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian kausalitas yang mengikutsertakan sebanyak 47 orang sebagai sampel digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Melalui kegiatan observasi, penyebaran kuesioner dan dokumentasi, peneliti mengumpulkan data kemudian menganalisisnya dengan memakai metode statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial. Penelitian ini menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa pada Kantor Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Soppeng mempunyai budaya organisasi dalam kategori capaian sangat baik melalui indikator seperti  terobosan dan keberanian menghadapi masalah, memperhatikan secara detail, mengarah ke hasil yang optimal, menjaga hubungan baik sesama manusia, bekerja bersama sebagai tim, bersemangat dan konsisten. Kemudian, produktivitas pegawai juga termasuk dalam kategori capaian sangat baik, dengan indikator seperti disiplin dalam memberikan pelayanan, bertanggung jawab atas pelayanan yang diberikan, kemampuan memberikan pelayanan, dan tata krama dalam pemberian pelayanan.

Dalam analisis regresi linear sederhana menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari budaya organisasi atas produktivitas pegawai pada Kantor Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Soppeng. Kemudian terdapat tingkat korelasi yang kuat antara budaya organisasi dan produktivitas pegawai dalam hasil analisis product moment.
Optimization of Rhombus Opening Area of Shear Walls On Tall Buildings
Authors:   Universiti Tenaga Nasional,, Syamsir Agusril , Iskandar Isdaryanto ,   Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Malekzadah Abdul Rahman ,   Universiti Tenaga Nasional,, Alhayek Abdulrahman ,   Universiti Tenaga Nasional,
Published: September 2023

This research was designed to determine the optimum percentage and configuration of rhombus opening on shear wall of tall building. A residential tall building of 12-storeys having base size of 20m × 10m with height of floor of 3m was analyzed. In this paper, percentages of 12%, 24%, 36%, 42%, and 54% concentric rhombus opening in a shear wall in tall buildings were modeled. The effect of the opening size on the lateral displacement, base shear, and stress at the opening was determined. It was found that the opening of 12% has less lateral displacement, base shear, and stress at the opening. This indicates that this opening delivers the best performance among the other percentages. Five models with the same percentage of rhombus opening of 12% at different configuration on the shear wall in tall buildings were modeled to determine the optimum configuration of opening on shear walls. It was found that Model-1 is the optimum configuration since this model has the lowest lateral displacement and stress at the opening. It can be concluded that Model-1 with 12% opening area is the optimum size and configuration to resist lateral force on tall buildings.
"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Ali Zreba Kamal Yousef , Tengku Izhar Tengku Nuraiti ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Mohd Saad Farah Naemah ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Zakarya Irnis Azura ,   Universiti Malaysia Perlis, A.Hwidi Rajeb Salem ,   Higher Institute of Technical Water Affairs
Published: September 2023

Plastics have become a significant threat to natural ecosystems as well as human health. The use and consumption of plastics improves our quality of life significantly, but it is critical to transition to more sustainable alternatives. Thus, the current study proposes an investigation into the impact of single use plastic products during pandemic on the impact to the environment from the Malaysian and Libyan perspective. A pilot study was conducted toexaminethe strength of the questionnaire in collecting on the environmental impacts of single use plastic during COVID-19 pandemic distributed across two countries (Libya and Malaysia). SPSS was used to test the questionnaires' strength with 40 participants, 20 in eachnation. The reliability test resultswith Cronbach’s Alphapredicted values of 0.7-0.86 and actual data Alpha values 0.87-0.93, normal test of variance inflation factor ranging between 1 and 5,skewnessand kurtosis valuesof -1.343 to -0.076and 5.312 to -0.024 respectively confirmed the strength of the questionnaires as benchmarked in the literature. Further, the participants' responses to the quality of the questionnaire in determining the single use plastic impact to environmentalhave clearly revealed the strength and applicability of this questionnaire for wider data collections.
RISCO DE SUICÍDIO ENTRE PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS À HEMODIÁLISE
Authors: PEREIRA TAVARES DE ALCANTARA PATRICIA , Mescia Mendes da Silva Samara , Alves Dias Tamires , De Castro Morais Kamila , Carolina da Silva Santos Yanca , Lopes Moreira Maria Regilânia , Rocha Siebra Isabela , Brito de Lima Marília
Published: September 2023

Identificar os fatores de risco mais prevalentes para o suicídio entre as pessoas submetidas à hemodiálise. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e exploratório, de cunho quantitativo. Na elaboração desse estudo buscou-se avaliar se pacientes que fazem o uso da hemodiálise com terapia apresentam risco para o suicídio. A obtenção dos dados se deu através de um instrumentado validado e aplicado aos pacientes de uma clinica de nefrologia. No decorrer das entrevistas foi observado que maior parte dos pacientes apresenta risco intermediário para suicídio, que muitas vezes se veem desacreditada do tratamento e buscam uma forma de fugir da realidade vivida por eles. Dos pacientes que apresentam risco grave 50% tem em mente um plano suicida o que gera uma serie de desconfortos para a continuidade do tratamento. Esses pacientes necessitam de um cuidado multiprofissional e complexo, onde a saúde mental deve ser fator de prioridade desde a admissão do paciente e perpetuar-se por todo o tratamento.
Helicobacter pylori relationship in cases of coexistence of gastritis and gallbladder disease
Authors: UÇAK Ramazan , TON ERYİLMAZ Ozlem , DİLBAZ Ömer Faruk , KAYA Cemal , YILMAZ ÖZGÜVEN Banu , ÇAPKINOĞLU Emir , KABUKCUOĞLU Fevziye
Published: September 2023

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the effect of Helicobacter Pylorii (HP) on the development of gallbladder diseases and cholelithiasis and its relationship with gastritis.

Methods: 282 gastritis cases with follow-up and operated gallbladder material were included in the study. All histomorphological findings, presence of HP and other variables were compared. Active inflammation and presence of HP were examined in the gastritis group. The gallbladder (GB) disease group was evaluated in terms of cholelithiasis, inflammation, cholesterolosis, intestinal and pyloric metaplasia, and the presence of HP.

Results: Gallbladder HP (+) was higher in female patients than in male patients. The presence of HP in the GB was significantly higher in patients with cholelithiasis than patients without cholelithiasis. The incidence of HP in the GB was higher in patients with active gastritis than in patients with inactive gastritis. The presence of HP in the GB was found to be higher in patients with HP on gastric biopsy. HP was found to be less in cases without cholesterolosis in the GB (p
Research on the Vulnerability and Resilience of Bridges to Climate Change and Disasters: The Current Practice in Serbia
Authors: Pavić Milica , Jokanović Igor , Glavić Draženko
Published: September 2023

Timely response to the impact of climate change is a big challenge for the whole world, especially for developing countries. Within the framework of a country's transportation system, bridges play a crucial role in maintaining an efficient and well-connected road network. Ensuring their functionality is of paramount importance. However, climate change poses serious risks to the damage of bridge structures, jeopardizing traffic safety and potentially causing complete traffic interruptions. The aim of this paper is to present the current practice in Serbia regarding vulnerability analysis of bridges and the implementation of measures to enhance resilience.
Dataset from long-term air quality monitoring in the World Natural Heritage Geirangerfjord, Western Norway (AQM-G)
Authors: Löffler Jörg , Tschorn Kenneth M. , Dobbert Svenja , Albrecht Eike C. , Pape Roland , Wundram Dirk
Published: September 2023

Here, we present a datapaper containing observational air quality and meteorological data related to our long-term air quality monitoring program at the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site Geirangerfjord, Western Norway. The dataset will be updated with future data.
Plasmopara echinaceae, a new species of downy mildew affecting cone flowers (Echinacea purpurea) in the United States
Authors: Salgado-Salazar C. , Romberg M.K. , Hudelson B.
Published: September 2023

Downy mildew is one of the most important diseases of commercial sunflower and other Asteraceae hosts, including ornamental Rudbeckia. Plasmopara halstedii has historically been identified as the causal agent of this disease, considered a complex of species affecting
nearly 35 genera in various tribes. However, with the use of molecular DNA characters for phylogenetic studies, distinct lineages of P. halstedii in the Asteraceae have been identified, confirmed as distinct or segregated as new species. During August of 2022, a downy mildew
was observed on potted Echinacea purpurea grown in a retail greenhouse in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA. Phylogenetic analyses of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2 (cox2) and nuclear large subunit ribosomal RNA (nc LSU rDNA) gene regions indicated these Plasmopara
sp. isolates are not conspecific with P. halstedii. Based on phylogenetic evidence and new host association, the Plasmopara isolates from E. purpurea are here described as Plasmopara echinaceae. Diagnostic morphological characters for this new species were not observed
when compared with other isolates of P. halstedii or other Plasmopara species found on Asteraceae hosts, and therefore a list of species-specific substitutions in the cox 2 region are provided as diagnostic characters. As this study corresponds to the first observation
of downy mildew in cone flowers, it is recommended to follow the required disease prevention guidelines to prevent outbreaks and the establishment of this plant pathogen in production sites.
MTFR1 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that mitochondrial fission regulator 1, encoded by MTFR1, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. MTFR1 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of MTFR1 in primary tumors was correlated with patient overall, distant metastasis-free and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of MTFR1 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Control of BCL2L13 by NOD2.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

We provide evidence here from overexpression-based gain-of-function studies in human cells (1, 2) which demonstrate control of BCL2L13 by the NLR (nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor) family protein NOD2.
Control of APOE by NOD2.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

We provide evidence here from overexpression-based gain-of-function studies in human cells (1, 2) which demonstrate control of apolipoprotein E (APOE) expression by the NLR (nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor) family protein NOD2.
C1orf122 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that C1orf122 was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. C1orf122 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of C1orf122 in primary tumors was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free survival. Modulation of C1orf122 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
HAPLN1 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that hyaluronan and proteoglycan link protein 1, encoded by HAPLN1, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. HAPLN1 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of HAPLN1 in primary tumors was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free survival. Modulation of HAPLN1 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
How Little Is Known: Finding Regulations from the First 100 Years of the United States
Authors: VanderHeijden Michael
Published: September 2023

The task of finding nineteenth century regulations is not as daunting as it might initially appear. By adapting well-worn research advice about the importance of secondary sources and indexes and by exercising a healthy dose of creativity, researchers will be better-prepared either to find the sought-after regulations or to fail – but to do so with a greater understanding of the universe of existing and available documents. This article briefly examines nineteenth century administrative law and its publication and identifies some of the issues facing researchers. After reviewing early attempts to help provide access to regulatory documents this article offers suggestions for modern researchers faced with this difficult, but not impossible, research.
LINC01270 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1270, encoded by LINC01270, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. LINC01270 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of LINC01270 in primary tumors, however, was not correlated with patient survival outcomes in human breast cancer. Modulation of LINC01270 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Pentingnya Konseling Eksistensial-Humanistik dalam Meningkatkan Makna Hidup Korban Free Sex pada Kalangan Remaja
Authors: Tembang Setblon
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kulitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode library research. Pendekatan konseling eksistensial humanistik pada korban free sex pada kalangan remaja akan mengembalikan pribadi remaja kepada fokus sentralnya sebagai manusia yang diciptakan serupa dan segambar dengan Allah. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan mengajak remaja untuk mengetahuai akan kebutuhan hidupnya, dan berusaha untuk mengenalakan akan kasih Kristus, sehingga terjadi pertobatan yang sejati dalam dirinya untuk mengahsilakan makna hidup dalam dirinya. Konseling eksistensial humanistik membawa remaja untuk semakin menganl jati dirinya sebagai pengikut Tuhan yang memiliki hidup yang bermakna.
HS3ST1 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that heparan sulfate-glucosamine 3-sulfotransferase 1, encoded by HS3ST1, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. HS3ST1 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of HS3ST1 in primary tumors was correlated with patient overall, distant metastasis-free and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of HS3ST1 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
GJB1 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that gap junction protein beta 1, encoded by GJB1, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. GJB1 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of GJB1 in primary tumors was correlated with recurrence-free survival. Modulation of GJB1 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Diktat Konsep Dasar Biologi SD
Authors: Wilsa Asrizal Wahdan
Published: September 2023

Diktat ini berisi tentang materi konsep dasar biologi untuk jenjang SD.
TMC5 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that transmembrane channel-like 5, encoded by TMC5, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. TMC5 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of TMC5 in primary tumors was correlated with overall, distant metastasis-free or recurrence-free survival. Modulation of TMC5 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Too amused to stop? Self-control and the disengagement process on Netflix
Authors: Gilbert Alicia , Reinecke Leonard , Meier Adrian , Baumgartner Susanne , Dietrich Felix
Published: September 2023

Consuming media entertainment often challenges recipients’ self-control. While past research related self-control almost exclusively to whether individuals engage in media use, it might be equally relevant for the disengagement from media use. Testing core assumptions of the Appraisal of Media Use, Self-Control, and Entertainment (AMUSE) model, the present study investigates the situational interplay of self-control and affective appraisals in predicting disengagement from Netflix use. Pre-registered hypotheses were tested based on an event-based experience sampling design, in which 205 adult Netflix users in the Netherlands and Germany were tracked and surveyed for two weeks. Results demonstrate that disengagement is contingent upon enjoyment and appreciation and that enjoyment, in turn, can be ‘spoiled’ by feeling guilty. Self-control influenced goal conflict and enjoyment throughout the reception process. We discuss opportunities for modelling disengagement from media use with situational research approaches.
What makes a good study day? An intraindividual study on university students’ time investment by means of time-series analyses
Authors: Liborius Patrick , Bellhäuser Henrik , Schmitz Bernhard
Published: September 2023

University students often claim to have problems managing the time required to carry out their study demands successfully, which leads to discontent. The question is how much time do students really invest in their studies, what changes occur in time investment over a full academic term, and finally, how is study time related with students’ daily study satisfaction? Daily time-series data taken from 105 university students over 154 days were analyzed by means of process analysis techniques and multilevel analysis. The learning time trajectories show a quadratic trend in independent study time and a linear decrease in lecture time. Students’ daily study satisfaction was positively related to time investment, but even more strongly to planning, effort, and procrastination. Usage of breaks between lectures was found to be an independent predictor of learning satisfaction. These results have practical implications for increasing students’ learning satisfaction beyond the impact of pure time investment.
One cue’s loss is another cue’s gain – Learning morphophonology through unlearning
Authors: Mujezinović Erdin , Kapatsinski Vsevolod , van de Vijver Ruben
Published: September 2023

A word often expresses many different morphological functions. Which part of a word contributes to which part of the overall meaning is not always clear, which raises thequestion as to how such functions are learned. While linguistic studies tacitly assume co-occurrence of cues and outcomes to suffice in learning these functions (Baer-Henney, Kügler, and van de Vijver, 2015, Baer-Henney and van de Vijver, 2012), error-driven learning suggests that contingency rather than contiguity is crucial (Nixon, 2020, Ramscar et al., 2010). In error-driven learning, cues gain association strength if they predict a certain outcome, and they lose strength if the outcome is absent. This reduction of association strength is called unlearning. So far, it is unclear if such unlearning has consequences for cue-outcome associations beyond the ones that get reduced. To test for such consequences of unlearning, we taught participants morphophonological patterns in an artificiallanguage learning experiment. In one block, the cues to two morphological outcomes – plural and diminutive – co-occurred within the same word forms. In another block,a single cue to only one of these two outcomes was presented in a different set of word forms. We wanted to find out, if participants unlearn this cue’s association to the outcome that is not predicted by the cue alone, and if this allows the absent cue to be associated with the absent outcome. Our results show that if unlearning was possible, participants learned that the absent cue predicts the absent outcome better than if no unlearning was possible. This effect was stronger, if the unlearned cue was more salient. This shows that unlearning takes place even if no alternative cues to an absent outcome are provided, which highlights that learners take both positive and negative evidence into account – as predicted by domain general error driven learning.
Less evaluative measures of personality in job applicant contexts: The effect on socially desirable responding and criterion validity
Authors: Wood Joshua K , Anglim Jeromy , Horwood Sharon
Published: September 2023

Researchers have long sought to mitigate the detrimental effects of socially desirable responding on personality assessments in high-stakes contexts. This study investigated the effect of reducing the social desirability of personality items on response distortion and criterion validity in a job applicant context. Using a 2 by 2 repeated measures design, participants (n = 584) completed standard (IPIP) and less evaluative (LEFFI) measures of Big Five personality in a low-stakes context and then several weeks later in a simulated job applicant context. Self-report criteria with objective answers, including university grades were also obtained. In general, the less evaluative measure showed less response distortion than the standard measure on some metrics, but not on others. Declines in criterion validity in the applicant context were smaller for the less evaluative measure. However, in the applicant context validities were similar across the two measures. Correlations across contexts for corresponding traits (e.g., low-stakes extraversion with high-stakes extraversion) were also similar for both measures. In summary, reducing socially desirable item content may slightly reduce the substantive content required to predict criteria in low-stakes contexts, but this effect appears to be partly offset by reduced response distortion for less evaluative measures in applicant contexts.
Neurocomputational mechanisms underlying differential reinforcement learning from wins and losses in obesity with and without binge eating
Authors: Waltmann Maria , Herzog Nadine , Reiter Andrea M.F. , Villringer Arno , Horstmann Annette , Deserno Lorenz
Published: September 2023

Background – Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is thought of as a disorder of cognitive control but evidence regarding its neurocognitive mechanisms is inconclusive. Key limitations in prior research are a lack of consistent separation between effects of BED and obesity, and a disregard for self-report evidence suggesting that neurocognitive alterations may emerge primarily in loss- or harm-avoidance contexts.Methods – Addressing these gaps, this longitudinal study investigated behavioral flexibility and its underlying neuro-computational processes in reward-seeking and loss-avoidance contexts. Obese participants with BED (BED), without BED (OB), and healthy normal-weight participants (NW) (Ntotal=96) performed a probabilistic reversal learning task during functional imaging, with different blocks focused on obtaining wins or avoiding losses. They were reinvited for a 6-months follow-up.Results – Analyses informed by computational models of reinforcement learning showed that unlike BED, OB performed worse in the win than the loss condition. Computationally, this was explained by differential learning sensitivities in the win vs loss conditions between groups. In the brain, this was echoed in differential neural learning signals in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) per condition. The differences were subtle, but scaled with BED symptoms, such that more severe BED symptoms were associated with increasing bias towards improved learning from wins vs losses. Across conditions, OB switched more between choice options than NW. This was reflected in diminished representation of choice certainty in the vmPFC.Conclusions – Our study highlights the importance of distinguishing between obesity with and without BED to identify unique neuro-computational alterations underlying different styles of maladaptive eating behavior.
Generation X and Z Disparities in the Therapeutic Alliance
Authors: Lee Joshua
Published: September 2023

The therapeutic alliance is the strength of the relationship between a therapist and a client. It is evident that both parties may experience disputes, weakening the alliance. A review of 26 existing studies was conducted to assess the therapeutic alliance’s stability between two individuals with a notable age difference. This examination yielded conclusions based on patterns in attitudes that Generation X (Gen X) and Generation Z (Gen Z) exhibit towards each other, and the potential implications for the alliance. According to the review, generational differences within patient-therapist interaction can hurt the therapeutic relationship and overall treatment efficacy. To address this issue in counseling, relational cultural therapy (RCT) is suggested as a method intended to bridge generational conflicts between Gen X and Gen Z. Further study examining how age factors impact the therapeutic alliance is required to arrive at a definite conclusion for the effectiveness of RCT in mitigating generational discrepancies.
Can Children and Adults Balance Majority Size with Information Quality in Learning from Preferences?
Authors: Gelpi Rebekah , Whalen Amy , Griffiths Thomas L. , Xu Fei , Buchsbaum Daphna
Published: September 2023

We investigate how 3- to 5-year-old US and Canadian children (N = 189) and US adults (N = 241) balance the number of endorsements for a given option with the quality of the informants’ source of information when deciding which of two boxes contains the better option. When choosing between two different boxes endorsed by groups of equal sizes, both children (Experiments 1–3) and adults (Experiment 6) tend to choose boxes endorsed by informants with visual access to the boxes over informants with hearsay. However, children’s choices were biased towards the larger group when the size of the group conflicted with the quality of the source of the groups’ information (Experiments 4–5), while adults more often chose the option endorsed by the group with the higher quality information (Experiment 6). Children were more likely to conform to a majority opinion when compared to both adults and to a normative computational model that endorses a group proportional to the number of independent, direct observations made by that group’s informants. These findings suggest that, while adults balance the size of a majority with the quality of the informants’ information source, preschoolers can evaluate when groups differ in the source of their information, but may assume that the presence of a majority endorsing an option is inherently informative over and above the information source group members’ testimony relied on.