bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MENGHITUNG DAMPAK TANAH TERLANTAR TERHADAP POTENSI KERUGIAN EKONOMI DI INDONESIA
Authors: SEMBIRING BENNY LALA , WIBOWO YOHANES N AGUNG
Published: April 2022

Tulisan ini secara khusus bertujuan untuk menghitung dampak dari tanah terlantar terhadap potensi kerugian ekonomi diIndonesia. Kajian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif-kuantitatif dengan menganalisis dampak tanah terlantar yaitu tanahdengan status Hak Guna Usaha (HGU) pada periode 2019 terhadap potensi kerugian ekonomi, yaitu nilai produk domestikregional bruto di sektor perkebunan. Data tersebut diperoleh dari Kementerian Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Badan PertanahanNasional. Terdapat tanah HGU yang terindikasi terlantar seluas 1,2 juta Ha di tahun 2019 di seluruh Indonesia. Metodekuantitatif dilakukan untuk menghitung dampak potensi kerugian ekonomi. Estimasi kami menunjukkan bahwa akibat daritanah terindikasi terlantar berpotensi terhadap kerugian nilai ekonomi sebesar 15,1 triliun rupiah dan kehilangan penyerapantenaga kerja lebih dari 400 ribu orang pada sektor perkebunan.
Pengaruh Kelelahan Kerja, Stress Kerja, Motivasi Kerja dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Perawat Di RSUD Kota Makassar
Authors: Basalamah Fatimah Fauzi , Ahri Reza Aril , Arman Arman
Published: April 2022

Background: It is undeniable that the nursing profession is a profession that has a high workload and great responsibility. This certainly can affect the performance of nurses in carrying out their duties. This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between work fatigue, work stress, work motivation and workload on the performance of nurses in Daya Makassar Hospital. Methods: This type of research uses an analytical observational method with a cross sectional study design. The sampling method using purposive sampling was carried out on Makassar City Hospital nurses who had met the criteria. In measuring work fatigue, work stress, work motivation, and workload, it is measured using a questionnaire. Results: There are 100 respondents involved in this study. Most of the respondents are in the 31-40 year age group (70%), female (69%), have a bachelor's degree in nursing (59%), and work years > 10 years (73%). The results of statistical tests showed that there was an effect of work stress (p = 0.013), work motivation (p = 0.000), and workload (p = 0.000) on the performance of nurses in Makassar City Hospital. However, work fatigue (p = 0.122) did not affect the performance of nurses in Makassar City Hospital. Conclusion: Work stress, work motivation, and workload affect the performance of nurses in Makassar City Hospital. The most influential factor on the performance of nurses in Makassar City Hospital is workload.
Intervensi Edukasi Tentang Pengasuhan Anak pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK) Di Wilayah Puskesmas Takalalla Kabupaten Soppeng
Authors: Mappamadeng Andi Anggreany , Kurnaesih Een , Idris Fairus Prihatin
Published: April 2022

Seorang anak membutuhkan asuh, asih, dan asah sebagai kebutuhan dasar untuk mencapai tumbuh kembang yang optimal. Tidak memenuhi nutrisi yang optimal pada 1000 HPK anak bisa berdampak buruk terhadap pertumbuhan otak yang optimal. Jika pertumbuhan otak tidak optimal, perkembangan kognitif anak pun terhambat. Ini dapat berakibat berkurangnya kecerdasan buah hati. Tujuan dari Penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh Intervensi Edukasi tentang Pengasuhan Anak pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan di Wilayah Puskesmas Takalalla Kab. Soppeng. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan adalah Quasi Eksperimen dengan pendekatan two group pretest and posttest design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu yang memiliki anak usia 0-24 bulan yang berjumlah 32 orang kelompok intervensi dan 32 orang kelompok kontrol. Pengumpulan data melalui Kuesioner. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji T paired test dengan convidence interval (CI) 95% dan ? < 0.05. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Intervensi Edukasi terhadap Pengetahuan (p= 0.001), Sikap (p=0.000), Tindakan (p=0.002), dan kepercayaan (p=0.000) berpengaruh secara significan terhadap Pengasuhan Anak pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan di wilayah Puskesmas Takalalla Kab. Soppeng. Diharapkan agar dilakukan pemberian informasi yang lebih practical kepada masyarakat khususnya ibu, terutama calon ibu dalam mempersiapkan generasi penerus yang berkualitas terutama pada 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan Serta lebih mengoptimalkan Pelayanan Posyandu, dan melibatkan peran serta keluarga seperti suami dan orang tua  ketika sosialisasi dan pemberian informasi dilakukan.

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Change Is Good: Vary what and where you practice
Authors:   Character Lab, Bjork Robert
Published: April 2022

Some years ago, I mentioned to a journalist that varying practice is better for learning, but most people don’t do it. For example, I said, people practice golf in a decidedly nonoptimal way. Intrigued, the journalist arranged to meet me and two of my colleagues at a driving range, where we watched golfers working hard to improve their game. Invariably, they would line up their stance with the tee, then hit many shots at a particular target with a particular club before switching to a different club and target.
Space to Learn: The best way to schedule studying
Authors:   Character Lab, Bjork Robert
Published: April 2022

When I was a student, I often spent the entire day before a test studying—sometimes even staying up all night. Cramming is a time-honored tradition among students—one that is certainly better than not studying at all. But if you’ll need to remember the material later, maybe in a subsequent course, then cramming is a very bad idea. Why? Because cramming is followed by rapid forgetting.
Teaching Mathematics, Science and Reading Skills to Students with Special Needs: A Review of Augmented Reality Studies
Authors: ÖZKUBAT Ufuk , SANIR Hanifi , ÖZÇAKIR Bilal , İSLİM Ömer Faruk
Published: April 2022

In line with the needs emerging in education day by day, the integration of teaching technologies into education is becoming increasingly important. In this direction, instructional technologies are used to make education more effective and efficient. One of these technologies is Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality (AR) applications, an up-to-date application-based technology that adds extra virtual information in real time on the real world perception, can be used within the framework of the needs of students with special needs. Within the scope of this research, postgraduate theses and AR studies published in peer-reviewed journals, which aim to provide students with special needs with academic skills, were examined. While determining the studies to be included in this research basic selection criteria were employed. A comprehensive search was carried out on the basis of electronic databases, journal indexes and research references. In this direction, eight studies meeting the criteria were obtained. Articles and theses included in the research were evaluated with variables. When the research findings were examined, it was seen that augmented reality applications were used in the fields of mathematics, science and reading to teach basic academic skills to students with special needs, albeit limited. The research findings were discussed within the framework of the relevant literature and suggestions for further research were made.
Gamification Design to Increase Motivation in Online Learning Environments: A Systematic Review
Authors: ERTAN Kübra , ARKÜN KOCADERE Selay
Published: April 2022

Lack of learner motivation is one of the problems that can be encountered in online learning settings. Gamification can be offered as a possible solution to the motivational problems in online learning environments. In this regard, this study aims to give a general idea of gamification studies focusing on motivation in online learning and to provide practical suggestions on designing gamification. In order to access relevant studies, Web of Science Core Collection database was reviewed. In total, 90 articles in SSCI index journals have been systematically analyzed and 10 of them meeting the inclusion criteria were reviewed in detail. While one of those studies revealed no significant effect of gamification on motivation, the rest of them showed that gamification is effective in fostering students’ motivation. This review provides a general overview about the effect of gamification on motivation and suggestions for future implications such as including badges or points to show competence, using competitive and collaborative elements together, preparing different types of leaderboards, providing students with immediate and automated feedback, giving students challenges suitable for their skills, developing adaptive gamification systems for different learner needs, and eliminating technical problems.
The Effects of Augmented Reality in the Technical Drawing Course on Engineering Students' Spatial Ability and Academic Achievement
Authors: AKKUŞ İlyas , YÜKSEL ARSLAN Pelin
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Augmented Reality (AR) intervention on students' spatial skills and academic achievement. The study was conducted in a freshman technical drawing course at Mechanical Engineering Department. An exploratory quasi-experimental method was used for the study. The study was conducted in two groups (Experiment-Control) as a quasi-experimental pre-post design. The pre-test results were used only to determine the control group and the experimental group. The research process was conducted within a four-week experimental period, including a one-week pilot study. The researchers and lecturers who are recognised experts prepared the instruments. The drawings of the experimental and control groups were evaluated using the evaluation criteria prepared by the two expert lecturers of the course. In the evaluation, two types of scores were given to the students, namely "Academic Achievement Score" and "Spatial Ability Score". Using ANOVA, the effects of AR intervention on students' spatial skills and academic performance were examined over three experimental periods. There was a significant main effect for both groups with a large effect size (η2=.253). However, it was found that there was no significant effect between the control group and the experimental group on spatial skills. However, it was found that there was a significant interaction effect providing the interaction between time and group on spatial abilities. In addition, no statistically significant difference was found between the academic performance of the experimental group and the control group and no significant difference was found in the weekly measurements of the groups. It was suggested that AR applications are very useful for students' spatial skills in technical drawing.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Web 2.0-Based Critical Thinking Curriculum Developed for Secondary School Students: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: KORUKLUOĞLU Pınar , ÇELİKÖZ Mine , GÜROL Mehmet
Published: April 2022

It is crucial for students to develop their 21st-century skills such as technological literacy and critical thinking skills with various curricula to be updated in accordance with technology integration in education. Therefore, a critical thinking curriculum was designed, implemented and evaluated by using Web 2.0 tools for secondary school students. The research, adopting embedded mixed design [qual+Quan(qual)+qual] research model, was carried out with 21 secondary school students studying at 5th and 6th grades. Before the 8-week implementation process, a needs analysis was carried out, student journals during the implementation were analyzed with content analysis. A significant difference was found, in favor of the post-test, between the pre-tests/post-tests of “Critical Thinking Skills Test” and “Critical Thinking Disposition Instrument” as a result of Wilcoxon Signed Ranked Test analysis while there was no significant difference between the post-tests based on variables of grade and gender in the Mann Whitney-U analysis. In the content analysis of the student interviews carried out after the implementation, it is seen that students found the curriculum entertaining and gained awareness in utilizing critical thinking skills. In addition, students suggested activities embodying more verbal expressions and extracurricular assignments to be more active.
Effect of ICT Use, Parental Support and Student Hindering on Science Achievement: Evidence from PISA 2018
Authors: ATASOY Ramazan , ÇOBAN Ömür , YATAĞAN Murat
Published: April 2022

We aimed to examine the effect of ICT use, parental support and student hindering on science achievement in Turkey, USA and South Korea with using PISA 2018 data. PISA is one of the biggest international assessment study aiming comparison of students’ academic capabilities in science, mathematics and reading among participant countries. For this purpose, we classified variables related to student -ICT use out of school for leisure, ICT use in classroom, perceived family support, students’ hindering behaviors, gender and ESCS on student achievement- as (i) student level and (ii) school level. Approximately 710.000 students representing nearly 32 million students from 79 participating countries completed the PISA 2018 assessment in all over the world. Number of participants were 6890 in 186 schools for Turkey, 4838 in 164 schools for USA and 6650 in 188 schools for South Korea. We used a two-level hierarchical linear model (HLM) to determine the effect of parents’ emotional support, student hindering behavior, ICT use in classroom and ICT use out of school for leisure on science achievement. Two students’ background variables (gender and economic, social and cultural status) were controlled for student levels. Two level HLM results indicated that gender of the students has a significant effect on science achievement in Turkey but no significant effect in USA and South Korea. Additionally, family socio-economic status had a significant positive effect on students’ science achievement in all three counties. We also found that in all three countries, family support had a positive influence on science achievement. Results indicated that student-hindering behavior had a negative effect on science achievement for all three countries. In USA, an increase in ICT usage had a very strong negative effect on science achievement. On the contrary, ICT usage out of school for leisure had a positive effect on science achievement in Turkey. There was no significant effect in South Korea.
Dietary levels of methionine plus cystine and chelated copper on the chemical composition of eggs and yolk cholesterol of 49-week-old brown laying hens
Authors:   Universidade de São Paulo, Souza Janaina Cristina da Silva Maciel de , Trindade Neto Messias Alves ,   Universidade de São Paulo
Published: April 2022

The present study aims to evaluate the possible interactions of dietary levels of methionine plus cystine (Met + Cys) and organic copper (Cu) on the chemical composition of eggs, using 320 Hy-Line Brown hens at 49 weeks of age. Composition and deposition variables were evaluated in a 4 × 5 factorial arrangement, with total analysed levels of 18, 44, 71, and 99 mg kg-1 of Cu and 0.613, 0.631, 0.816, 0.918, and 0.955% Met + Cys. We allocated four replicate cages (four hens/cage) to each treatment group. Two eggs per plot were sampled to determine the chemical composition of albumen and yolk, based on natural and dry matter and on daily rates of deposition. An interaction effect of Met + Cys and Cu levels was observed for deposition rates of ash and Cu in the yolk, and the chemical composition of Ethereal Extract (EE) and ash in eggs, EE in albumen and Nitrogen, EE, and ash in the yolk. An isolated effect was observed for Met + Cys on egg chemical composition and on shell and yolk fractions, as well as on deposition rates of albumen N, EE, and ash, and yolk EE. The yolk cholesterol content increased by 18.17% with increasing Met + Cys in diets. In conclusion, the chemical composition of eggs varied with dietary Met + Cys and organic Cu concentrations. Dietary levels of Met + Cys determined the yolk cholesterol concentration in laying hens.
Choline and digestible methionine + cystine supplementation for quail in the laying phase
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Griep Júnior Dirceu Neutzling , Pereira Adriana Aparecida ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Oliveira Júnior Gregório Murilo Oliveira ,   Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Almeida Vitor Visintin Silva de ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Silva Edlaine Ferreira da ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Silva Wilson Araújo da ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Alcântara Rosineide Silva de ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Silva Wanderson Alves da ,   Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Cardoso Júnior Gilmar Silva ,   Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Oliveira Clístenes Gomes de ,   Universidade Federal de Sergipe
Published: April 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of levels of choline and digestible methionine + cystine in diets for quail in the laying phase. A total of 280 Japanese laying quail were assigned to one of eight treatments in a completely randomized design in a 4 × 2 factorial arrangement consisting of dietary supplementation with four levels of choline (0.0, 0.042, 0.084 and 0.126%) and two levels of digestible methionine + cystine (0.857 and 0.685%), with five replicates and seven birds per plot. The experimental period was 84 days, represented by four 21-day evaluation cycles in which quail performance and egg quality were evaluated. There was no interaction effect between the factors for any of the studied variables, except quail weight. The highest tested levels of methionine + cystine and choline supplementation improved egg weight, feed conversion egg mass‒1 and yolk percentage. By contrast, albumen percentage decreased linearly as choline inclusion in the diet was elevated. The choline supplementation levels induced a quadratic response from eggshell percentage, whose optimum result was estimated at the choline level of 0.05% in the diet. Egg specific gravity decreased linearly as choline supplementation was increased. The indicated level of digestible methionine + cystine in the diet of Japanese quail in the laying phase is 0.857%, while choline should be supplemented at 0.126%.
Mortality and Conversion Rates to Below-Knee or Above-Knee Amputation After Transmetatarsal Amputation
Authors: Barcel D. Anthony , Odum Susan , Rowe Taylor , Sabatini J. Bradley , Ford Samuel E. , Davis W. Hodges , Irwin Todd A.
Published: April 2022

Introduction:

The purpose of this study was to identify associated risk factors for complications, need for a higher level of amputation such as below-knee amputation (BKA) or above-knee amputation (AKA), and mortality after transmetatarsal amputation (TMA).

Methods:

We identified 265 patients who underwent 286 TMA procedures between June 2002 and July 2016. Medical records were reviewed for revision surgery and amputation. Mortality was verified using the National Death Index. We identified and documented potential risk factors including diabetes, hemoglobin A1c level, end-stage renal disease, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, history of revascularization, contralateral amputation, and neuropathy. Sixty-eight percent were male, the mean age was 56.9 years (SD 12.8; range 24.1 to 92.1), and the median body mass index was 28.6 (interquartile range, 24.5 to 33.1).

Results:

Twenty-seven percent of the patients required a subsequent BKA or AKA after the index TMA surgery. The results of a multivariable model indicated that women (odds ratio [OR], 3.63; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.716 to 7.672), patients aged 57 to 64 years (OR, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.51), and patients with a history of revascularization (OR, 7.06, 95% CI, 2.86 to 17.44) had markedly higher odds than the relevant comparison groups. Forty percent of the patients died after the index TMA at a median of 27 months. After adjusting for all patient factors, history of end-stage renal disease (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.206 to 4.014) and cardiovascular disease (OR, 2.879; 95% CI, 1.615 to 5.131) remained markedly associated with mortality after TMA.

Discussion:

There are high rates of additional amputation after nontraumatic TMA and a high mortality rate. Surgeons should set realistic expectations with patients considered for TMA and identify risk factors, which may guide treatment. Treatment is multidisciplinary, requiring attention to surgical details, correction of vascular deficiency or contracture when present, and perioperative medical optimization.

Level of Evidence:

IV
Movement if Life-Optimizing Patient Access to Total Joint Arthroplasty: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disparities
Authors: Bernstein Jenna , Rankin Kelsey A. , Green Thomas
Published: April 2022

Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs) place patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty at notable risk for complications. AUD and SUD disproportionately affect vulnerable communities and often coexist. Following is a discussion of the presence of these disorders in vulnerable populations and approaches to screening for them to optimize care and reduce the risks of joint arthroplasty surgery. 25.1% of American adults report binge drinking in the past year, and 5.8% of American adults carry a diagnosis of AUD. Alcohol consumption and AUD disproportionately affect American Indians/Alaskan Natives, and heavy episodic drinking is highest in Latinx and American Indians. AUD is higher in those who are unemployed, have lower education level, and those who are single/divorced. Alcohol use in the preoperative period is associated with difficulty maintaining blood pressure during surgery, infections, wound disruptions, and increased length of stay. In addition, patients with AUD or unhealthy alcohol use have a greater comorbidity burden, including liver disease and dementia, that predisposes them to poor surgical outcomes. Optimization in these vulnerable populations include proper screening, cessation programs, psychosocial interventions, assessment of support systems, and pharmacologic interventions. 38% of adults battle a drug use disorder. Twenty-one million Americans have at least one addiction, but only 10% receive treatment. Rates of opioid use and opioid-related deaths have continued to rise. Recreational drug use is highest in American Indians. Marijuana use is highest in Black and Latinx lesbian, gay, and bisexual women. Overall, substance use is associated with depression and anxiety; discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, or sexual preference is also deeply interwoven with depression, anxiety, and substance use. Preoperative use of opioids is the number one predictor of prolonged chronic postoperative opioid use. Optimization in these vulnerable groups begins with appropriate screening, followed by psychosocial interventions, social work and substance abuse counseling, and pharmacologic therapies.
The Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authors: Tang Alex , Aggarwal Vinay K. , Yoon Richard S. , Liporace Frank A. , Schwarzkopf Ran
Published: April 2022

Introduction:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE), defined as pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT); however, little is known about its effect on VTE rates after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study sought to determine whether patients with OSA who undergo TJA are at greater risk for developing VTE versus those without OSA.

Methods:

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 12,963 consecutive primary TJA patients at a single institution from 2016 to 2019. Patient demographic data were collected through query of the electronic medical record, and patients with a previous history of OSA and VTE within a 90-day postoperative period were captured using the International Classification of Disease, 10th revision diagnosis and procedure codes.

Results:

Nine hundred thirty-five patients with OSA were identified. PE (0.6% versus 0.24%, P = 0.023) and DVT (0.1% versus 0.04%, P = 0.37) rates were greater for patients with OSA. A multivariate logistic regression revealed that patients with OSA had a higher odds of PE (odds ratio [OR] 3.821, P = 0.023), but not DVT (OR 1.971, P = 0.563) when accounting for significant demographic differences. Female sex and total knee arthroplasty were also associated with a higher odds of PE (OR 3.453 for sex, P = 0.05; OR 3.243 for surgery type, P = 0.041), but not DVT (OR 2.042 for sex, P = 0.534; OR 1.941 for surgery type, P = 0.565).

Conclusion:

Female patients with OSA may be at greater risk for VTE, specifically PE, after total knee arthroplasty. More attention toward screening procedures, perioperative monitoring protocols, and VTE prophylaxis may be warranted in populations at risk.
Development of The English Language in Parallel with the Changing Socio-Cultural Trends in India
Authors: Badyal Pranav
Published: April 2022

This paper explores several political and historical events intersected with concepts from sociology to examine the growth and development of the English language in India during the pre-Independence and after independence eras. This development is viewed in parallel with the changing societal setup by utilising concepts like westernisation and modernisation that helped facilitate education and promote social equality among the people by shrinking the persisting barrier of caste system to a profound extent and diminishing the role of indigenous concepts of social upliftment like Sanskritisation. After foreseeing the number of speakers of English that gives rise to the standard variety of English in India, i.e., Indian English, its potential in a socio-cultural context, and the interest among subsequent learners of the language, the paper concludes that the growth prospects for English appear to be vital, and it will continue to emerge as an essential language in the coming generations in India.
Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Berbasis Articulate Storyline Materi Penerapan Nilai-nilai Pancasila
Authors: Pratama Andriyan Nur , Batubara Hamdan Husein
Published: April 2022

The development of interactive media based on articulate storylines for practicality and ease of use of civic education learning is a significant thing to review, especially material on the application of Pancasila in everyday life. This research is subject to elementary school teachers using the Research and Development (R&D) research method using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development or Production, Implementation or Delivery and Evaluations). The feasibility of this media is carried out through media expert tests and material expert tests. While the practicality of this media by conducting a limited trial involving 5 teachers who were then given a questionnaire, to find out the teacher's response to the interactive media based on the articulated storyline that was developed. Articulate storyline-based interactive media is proven to be good. This is proven by the percentage results that reach 70% for the media expert test to get the Good category. The results of the Material expert test get a percentage result of 80 in good category, so that from the media expert test and material expert test the average percentage is 75%, where the media is in good category and interactive media based on articulate storylines is proven to be practical. This is proven based on the results of the questionnaire responses from elementary school teachers, with the percentage results reaching 90.3%.
BAGAIMANA KECURANGAN TERJADI DI ORGANISASI PUBLIK?
Authors: Prihanto Hendi , Watriningsih Watriningsih
Published: April 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menjelaskan terjadinya kecurangan yang dipengaruhi oleh faktor kompetensi, kepemimpinan, kode etik dan implementasi teknologi informasi yang dilakukan dan terjadi khususnya terhadap sejumlah lembaga pemerintahan seperti kementerian dan lembaga setingkat lainnya yang merupakan populasi dalam penelitian ini. Teknik penarikan sample digunakan secara acak atau random berdasarkan pada lembaga pemerintah yang pernah mengalami kasus kecurangan, dengan target waktu yang ditentukan oleh peneliti selam bulan Oktober 2019-Februari 2020 dengan mengunakan media kuesioner persespsi tertutup denga dua model yaitu berbasis kertas dan media virtual google formulir yang dibagikan melalui aplikasi whatsup dengan skala persepsi Likert (1-5). Keseluruhan sampel total yang diperoleh dan dapat diolah setelah melalui verifikasi sejumlah 200 responden. Metode analisis data mengunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas instrumen serta regresi berganda linear. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa seluruh variabel penelitian yang digunakan dalam observasi berpengaruh positif dan siginifikan serta dapat menjadi prediksi penyebab terhadap kemungkinan terjadinya kecurangan, dengan tingkat kemampuan mempengaruhi faktor terjadinya kecurangan sebesar 52.3 %. Penelitian berkontibusi terhadap pemerintah dalam melakukan pencegahan terhadap korupsi dengan mengetahui dan mendeteksi gejala yang membuat seseorang mampu untuk melakukan kecurangan. Aspek teorotis penelitian mampu untuk mengembangkan konsep-konsep dalam mendeteksi kecurangan yang lebih kompleks, sehingga diperoleh konsep dan strategi dalam teoritis dalam melakukan pencegahan sehingga organisasi tidak mengalami kerugian dan kehilangan aset.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI OPINI AUDIT GOING CONCERN
Authors: Dharma Dias Adi
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh dari likuiditas, opini audit tahun sebelumnya dan reputasi auditor terhadap opini audit going concern. Populasi yang digunakan adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indoneia (BEI) tahun 2015-2017. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling diperoleh sampel sebanyak 38 perusahaan. Uji hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi logistik. Hasil analisis penelitian menunjukan bahwa likuiditas dan reputasi auditor tidak berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern. Sedangkan opini audit tahun sebelumnya berpengaruh positif secara signifikan terhadap opini audit going concern. Secara simultan hasil penelitian ini menunjukan  bahwa keseluruhan variabel (likuiditas, opini audit tahun sebelumnya dan reputasi auditor) berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern.
PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN DENGAN VARIABEL UKURAN PERUSAHAAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI
Authors: Yusuf Yusuf , Suherman Asep
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti pengaruh likuiditas dan profitabilitas terhadap kebijakan deviden dengan ukuran perusahaan sebagai variabel mediator. Sumber data diperoleh dari Bursa Efek Indonesia berupa data laporan keuangan perusahaan properti dan real estate periode 2016-2019. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan regresi jalur dengan alat bantu software AMOS versi 22. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa likuiditas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden, profitabilitas berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden, ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kebijakan deviden, ukuran perusahaan juga bukan variabel mediasi bagi likuiditas dan profitabilitas dalam mempengaruhi kebijakan deviden
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL PEMERINTAHAN
Authors: Usmar Usmar
Published: April 2022

Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh dari sistem pelaporan keuangan daerah, kejelasan sasaran anggaran, sistem informasi akuntansi keuangan daerah, dan konflik peran terhadap efektivitas sistem pengendalian internal pemerintah daerah DKI Jakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 10 badan SKPD Pemerintah Daerah DKI Jakarta dengan jumlah 111 responden, yang merupakan kepala bagian dan kepala subbagian dengan accidental sampling yang dilakukan dengan sistem acak. Uji hipotesis menyimpulkan bahwa sistem pelaporan berpengaruh negatif signifikan, kejelasan sasaran anggaran berpengaruh positif signifikan, sistem informasi akuntansi keuangan berpengaruh negatif, sedangkan konflik peran berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap efektivitas sistem pengendalian internal pada pemerintah daerah DKI Jakarta. Implikasi penelitian digunakan sebagai literatur dalam evaluasi dan penerapan sistem pengendalian internal pada organisasi pemerintahan yang efektif
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KUALITAS AUDIT PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sari Chandra Wulan Atika , Novita Novita
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh risiko audit, bukti audit, kelangsungan hidup usaha, peristiwa kemudian dan skeptisisme profesional auditor terhadap kualitas audit pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Akuntan Publik yang bekerja pada Kantor Akuntan Publik yang berada di wilayah DKI Jakarta dan terdaftar pada direktori kantor akuntan publik yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2020. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dan data dikumpulkan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner. Selanjutnya sampel yang diperoleh untuk analisis data adalah sebanyak 132 responden merupakan auditor pada 12 KAP Wilayah DKI. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa risiko audit, kelangsungan hidup usaha dan skeptisisme profesional berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit pada masa pandemi Covid-19, sedangkan bukti audit dan peristiwa kemudian tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit pada masa pandemi Covid-19
Comparison of Histidine rich glycoprotein, a novel biomarker for sepsis, with traditional biomarkers in adult ICU patients
Authors:   Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt., Fouad Mohammed , Abd Elrahman Ahmed ,   Department Anesthesia & Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt., EL-Melouk Marwa ,   Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt.
Published: April 2022

Sepsis is a major public healthcare problem. It remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units (ICU) all over the world. A lifesaving early specific diagnosis and treatment is a challenge as no gold standard technique exists that can alone allow a rapid and reliable diagnosis of sepsis. Histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) is a promising new biomarker of sepsis that can contribute to enhance current sepsis diagnostic tools. The current study aimed to evaluate HRG as a diagnostic biomarker for sepsis compared to the conventionally used biomarkers, procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP). The study included 67 participants classified into 3 groups: Control (n=19), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) patients (n=24) and sepsis patients (n=24). Serum HRG, CRP and PCT levels were measured by ELISA techniques. HRG level was significantly reduced in sepsis patients compared with SIRS patients (P<0.001) and controls (P<0.001) with overall statistically significant differences between the three groups (P<0.001). Serum levels of the 3 biomarkers revealed increased PCT level in SIRS and sepsis groups, (P=0.002 and p<0.001 respectively), CRP level significantly increased in sepsis (P<0.001) but not in SIRS patients (P=0.525). The area under the curve (AUC) value was 0.988 for HRG, 0.966 for PCT and 0.859 for CRP respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV for diagnosis of HRG were 95.8%, 93%, 88.5%, and 97.6%, respectively. In conclusion, HRG could be a good indicator for sepsis, that can discriminate sepsis and SIRS patients in ICU.
Use of Digital Learning Platform in Diagnosing Seventh Grade Students’ Mathematical Ability Levels
Authors: Chinjunthuk Samruan , Junpeng Putcharee , Tang Keow Ngang
Published: April 2022

This paper aims to describe the design and inspection of the quality of a digital learning platform to diagnose mathematical ability levels of seventh-grade students with regard to the topics of Measurement and Geometry. A total of 517 seventh-grade students from 23 schools in four regions, namely north, northeast, central, and south of Thailand were randomly chosen took part as test-takers. The researchers employed a design-based research approach incorporating three stages starting from designing a digital learning platform as an assessment model to diagnose students’ mathematical ability levels, up to employing a Multidimensional Random Coefficient Multinomial Logit Model to inspect the quality of the seventh-grade students’ mathematical abilities assessment model. The research tool consisted of three subjective questions and 15 multiple-choice questions which were used to develop two five-level construct maps ranging from unresponsive to tactical intelligent for the mathematical procedure dimension, and prolonged intellectual structure for the conceptual structural dimension. The findings verified that there were three forms of evidence to support the quality of the mathematical abilities assessment model. The results of the intersection of a mathematical procedure and conceptual structural dimensions’ transition point from levels 1 to 5 as ranging from the lowest to the highest levels at -1.41, -0.69, 0.49, 1.34 and -0.98, 0.14, 0.44, 1.70 respectively. Finally, the empirical findings indicated that the digital learning platform was at a highly appropriate level in terms of its usefulness, suitability, and accuracy except for in terms of feasibility which was at a moderately appropriate level. In conclusion, the digital learning platform can be used to provide substantial information when it comes to diagnosing seventh-grade students’ mathematical ability levels.
Measurements of Air Quality in Kindergartens and Schools in the Republic of Slovenia before the COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors: Muhič Simon , Muhič Tatjana
Published: April 2022

This article presents measurements of air quality in school and kindergarten facilities, which were carried out in 311 spaces throughout the Republic of Slovenia, before taking measures to improve energy efficiency of measured buildings. During the measurements, the internal dimensions of the spaces were also measured, as well as data on the energy efficiency of buildings and weather data at the time of the measurements. The measurements focused on indoor carbon dioxide concentration levels and air temperature and relative humidity of indoor air. The performed statistical analysis of measurements shows a large dispersion of measured parameters in buildings, which cannot be statistically significantly related to the analyzed quantities. During the occupancy of the spaces, a statistically significant difference in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the indoor air between the spaces of schools and kindergartens was found. The results of the measurements were also evaluated from the point of view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average value of measured carbon dioxide value during occupancy of the spaces was compared with the results of a model that predicts an airborne transmission risk. The measured average value of relative humidity in kindergartens shows that relative humidity was 37 %, where is the highest infection risk according to recent studies. The measured average carbon dioxide concentration in classrooms and playrooms significantly exceeds the safe concentration, predicted by the model, to prevent COVID-19 spread at the expected six-hour exposure.
Bacterial Filtration Efficiency of Different Masks
Authors: Košir Tamara , Fric Katja , Filipić Arijana , Kogovšek Polona
Published: April 2022

Face coverings, such as surgical masks and respirators, have an important role in preventing bacterial and viral transmission, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19. Therefore, to secure their availability, new manufacturers and the use of novel materials must be encouraged. However, masks and their materials must first be properly tested for safety and efficiency, as required by the relevant standard, valid in a specific region. All standards prescribe determination of the bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of masks. In this study, we report the establishment of a test method for the BFE of face masks in accordance with European standard EN 14683:2019, by which we tested 52 samples, each composed of 3 to 5 subsamples, of surgical and cloth masks, respirators, filters, and mask materials. Forty-seven out of the 52 samples reached a BFE above 75 %. Of these, 16 samples had a BFE of 75 % to 95 %, 3 had a BFE of 95 % to 98 %, while 28 reached a filtration efficiency above 98 %. Our findings show that all tested samples provided some level of protection, most of which met the requirements for the national or European market.
Robust and Intuitive Model for COVID-19 Epidemic in Slovenia
Authors: Leskovar Matjaž , Cizelj Leon
Published: April 2022

The main goal of epidemic modelling is to support the epidemic management through forecasts and analyses of past developments. With this in mind a robust and intuitive SEIR (Susceptible, Exposed, Infectious, Recovered) type model has been developed, applied and verified during the multiple waves of the COVID-19 epidemics in Slovenia since March 2020. The model parameters were based on the general characteristics of the COVID-19 disease reported globally for the entire planet and refined with the aggregate data available mostly on a daily basis in Slovenia, as for example the number of confirmed cases, hospitalized patients, hospitalized patients in intensive care units and deceased. The Slovenian aggregate data was also used to estimate the degree of immunisation due to past infections and vaccination, which reduces the number of susceptible persons for the disease.

Examples of the model application are presented to illustrate its robustness and intuitiveness in both the forecasts and analyses of past developments. The analyses of past developments provided specific estimates of modelling parameters for Slovenia and quantified the effects of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions and various events on the development of the epidemics as measured through the reproduction number R. This empirically obtained information was then applied in the forecasts. Accurate forecasts are a great support for decision makers and for hospitals to plan appropriate actions in advance. The inherent uncertainties in the model and data were quantified through intuitive sensitivity analyses represented as different scenarios. The observed accuracy of the forecasts was impressively good also in demanding conditions, when various complex processes influencing the spread of the disease were going on in parallel. This demonstrates the robustness and relevance of the proposed model.
Correlation between Air Pollution and the Spread and Development of COVID-19 Related Disease
Authors: Marčenko Erik , Lampret Žiga , Prek Matjaž
Published: April 2022

Potential correlation of exposure to polluted air and the spread and co-development of COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory syndrome, caused by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, was examined. The emphasis was given on polluted air in the form of suspended particulate matter or liquid particles in gas or air (so-called dust particles). This study was structured as a systematic literature review of multiple research projects carried out across the globe. Impact of the polluted air particles on the virus spread was examined from the temporal and spatial spread. Furthermore, overall impact of particulate matter and COVID-19 disease on human health human was investigated on a microbiological level. Despite some ambiguity, through systematic literature review effect of the polluted air on the increased spread of various viruses was demonstrated. Longer exposure to contaminated airborne dust particles has a negative effect on the human immune system and in the case of infection with COVID 19, may even overload it. This can lead to serious consequences for human health or even cause death.This review article also provides an insight into a more comprehensive analysis of possible correlation between the spreading the virus (SARS-CoV-2) by means of particulate matter and other meteorological variables (such as air temperature and humidity, weather events and climate).
Reactive nitrogen species and cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Gorecki Gabriel , Rusu Elena , Moldovan Horaţiu , Tudorache Ioan S.
Published: April 2022

Oxidative stress plays a major part in the development of chronic and degenerative diseases such as cancer, arthritis, aging, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and Europe and is poised to become the most significant health problem worldwide. Reactive nitrogen species are involved in the regulation of cardiovascular motor tone, modulation of myocardial contractility, control of cell proliferation and inhibition of platelet activation, aggregation, and adhesion. Cellular constituents of our body are altered in oxidative stress conditions, resulting in various disease states. The oxidative stress can be effectively neutralized by enhancing cellular defenses in the form of antioxidants. To understand the mechanism of action of antioxidants, it is necessary to understand the generation of free radicals and their damaging reactions.
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A review
Authors:   1 University of Medicine  and Pharmacy „Carol  Davila”, Bucharest,  Romania, Horodinschi Ruxandra N. , Pantea Stoian Anca ,   2 University of Medicine  and Pharmacy “Carol  Davila”, Department of  Diabetes and Nutrition,  Bucharest, Romania, Marcu Dragoș ,   1 University of Medicine  and Pharmacy „Carol  Davila”, Bucharest,  Romania 3 Urology Department,  Central University  Emergency Military  Hospital, Bucharest,  Romania, Costache Raluca S. ,   1 University of Medicine  and Pharmacy „Carol  Davila”, Bucharest,  Romania 4 Gastroenterology  Department, Central  University Emergency  Military Hospital,  Bucharest, Romania, Diaconu Camelia ,   1 University of Medicine  and Pharmacy „Carol  Davila”, Bucharest,  Romania 5 Clinical Emergency  Hospital of Bucharest,  Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Heart failure is the final stage of evolution of a large number of cardiovascular diseases and represents a health problem worldwide, due to increased prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. The patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) represent about a half of the patients with heart failure and the prevalence of HFpEF is on the rise. HFpEF is mainly a disease of the elderly patients, who have numerous cardiovascular diseases – hypertension, myocardial ischaemia, atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, and also non-cardiovascular comorbidities, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obstructive sleep apnoea. HFpEF is more prevalent in women than in men, but women have a better prognosis than men. The pathophysiological changes that appear in HFpEF are: ventricular stiffening, cardiomyocite hypertrophy and hypercontractility, myocardial fibrosis and inflammation, which lead to abnormal diastolic function with delayed relaxation and inappropriate filling, in the presence of a normal systolic function of the left ventricle. The diagnosis of HFpEF is based on clinical, echocardiographic and biological criteria. In contrast to HFrEF, there is no effective treatment for HFpEF. The treatment of HFpEF includes diuretics for clinical improvement and treatment of comorbidities. The prognosis of patients with HFpEF is similar with those with HFrEF. Currently, the main objectives of the treatment in patients with HFpEF are to improve clinical status and decrease hospitalizations. Further studies are needed to establish an effective treatment to increase survival in these patients. Therefore, HFpEF continues to be a challenge for clinicians regarding the optimal therapy.