bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de estilos de funcionamiento familiar en adolescentes escolares de la ciudad de Arequipa
Authors: Pulcha Huayllaro Dayeli Adriana , Huamani Cahua Julio Cesar
Published: January 2024

Dada la importante relación que se presenta entre el funcionamiento familiar y la etapa de desarrollo de la adolescencia, el estudio actual tuvo como objetivo principal realizar el análisis de las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Estilos de Funcionamiento Familiar en población adolescente de la ciudad de Arequipa. Se contó con la muestra de 505 estudiantes escolares de diferentes instituciones educativas de la localidad. La prueba fue sometida a un análisis de V de Aiken, así como a un análisis factorial exploratorio. Para el Análisis factorial confirmatorio, se sometieron tres modelos, encontrándose en el segundo los valores a continuación: X2/gl= 1.77; CFI= 0.967; TLI= 0.962; SRMR= 0.052; RMSEA[IC90%]= 0.052, confirmándose la estructura factorial de tres factores, lo cual corresponde con la teoría original que determina la estructura interna del instrumento. Asimismo, la confiabilidad se estimó mediante la prueba Alfa de Cronbach y la prueba Omega de McDonald, resultando en ambos casos con índices adecuados de consistencia interna.
El locus de control en el personal militar: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: Frontado Rodríguez Feliciano Alberto Martín
Published: January 2024

El locus de control es un aspecto basado en la teoría del aprendizaje social de Julian B. Rotter, que describe la capacidad para atribuir las causas de las acciones y resultados a agentes externos (destino, suerte, azar) o internos (capacidad, potencial, talento). Este trabajo comprende una revisión sistemática sobre las investigaciones realizadas del locus de control en personal militar de diversas instituciones de fuerzas armadas internacionales, así como la asociación o papel que esta variable ejerció con otras variables (inteligencia emocional, autoeficacia, salud dental, otras). La búsqueda comprendió las bases de datos de Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, World Wide Science y otras, encontrándose veinte artículos con respecto al tipo de locus de control presentado por personal militar en instituciones internacionales.
The effect of 3D-printed bone tissue scaffolds geometrical designs on bacterial biofilm formation
Authors: Al-Tamimi Abdulsalam A. , Aldawood Esraa
Published: January 2024

Bone fractures are recognized as a global health problem. A common strategy to tackle this issue is to employ a tissue engineering scaffold to accelerate tissue healing. However, one of the main challenges that can result in delaying the recovery is the risk of bacterial infections. This study aims to assess the impact of the geometry and the porosity of tissue scaffolds on the Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation. Three triply periodic minimal surface designs of Schwarz primitive (SP), gyroid (GY), and Schwarz diamond (SD) and re-entrant auxetic (RE) design were examined and compared to a reference design (RD) considering two different porosity levels of 75% and 45%. The amount of biofilm was quantified using crystal violet assay and was visualized using scanning electron microscopy. The SP scaffold, with low porosity, exhibited a significantly less amount of bacterial biofilm formation and was regarded as having the best design among the others, while the SD with low porosity showed the greatest amount of biofilm. The morphological analysis was also in line with the crystal violet assay results. On the other hand, the surface roughness was affected by the complexity, geometrical variations, and limitations of fused filament fabrication three-dimensional printing. For the RD, SP, GY, and SD designs, an increase in surface roughness was demonstrated to increase the production of bacterial biofilms. Without statistical significance, the RE design showed the opposite trend. Contrary to other designs, the increase in pore size of the SP and GY designs was associated with the development of bacterial biofilms. This study suggests that it is possible to minimize the likelihood of bacterial biofilm formation by optimizing the scaffold geometry and its manufacturing.
Factors Affecting Service Quality in a Saudi Hotel Industry: A Case Study in Albaha, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Zia Adil
Published: January 2024

Purpose of the study: The objective of this study is to examine the factors that influence Service Quality (SQ) in hotels located in Albaha, Saudi Arabia, and evaluate the extent of their influence.

Methodology: Data was collected from 500 customers using the SERVQUAL questionnaire, with 327 responses suitable for analysis. Convenience sampling was used, and Smart PLS software aided in data analysis.

Main findings: Tangibility and Empathy significantly influenced Service Quality, while Reliability, Responsiveness, and Assurance had negligible impact.

Research limitations/implications: This study offers insights for enhancing social intelligence (SQ) in Albaha's hotel industry, highlighting areas for further research.

Conclusions: This study reveals that Tangibility and Empathy significantly influence Service Quality in Albaha's hotels, while Reliability, Responsiveness, and Assurance show negligible impact. These findings provide actionable insights for enhancing social intelligence in the local hotel industry and highlight avenues for further research.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The study sheds light on the factors affecting service quality in Albaha's hotels, proposing culturally appropriate strategies for improvement.
Stakeholders Engagement And Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations In Ethiopi
Authors: Zeleke Lakachew , Guyo Wario , Moronge Makori
Published: January 2024

Purpose of the study: The objective of the study was to examine the influence of stakeholders’ engagement on the performance of NGOs in Ethiopia. Methodology: The study utilized a mixed-methods approach (descriptive survey and correlational research designs) to collect quantitative data using a survey questionnaire. The study’s unit of analysis was the local NGOs, while the units of observation were the CEOs and board chairpersons of the sampled organizations. The systematic sampling technique and SPSS aided in data analysis. Suitable responses for analysis were received from 475 out of 654 questionnaires distributed. Among these, there were 276 responses from CEOs and 199 from board chairpersons. Main Findings: Stakeholders’ engagement influenced performance. However, there is a moderate level of stakeholders’ engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia. Research limitations/implications: The findings were cross-sectional and can be generalized to local NGOs in Ethiopia. Therefore, future studies should consider a wider scope in terms of period and include other international NGOs in Ethiopia and those outside Ethiopia. Evaluation was also done based on internal stakeholders; hence, future studies should also consider views from external stakeholders. Conclusions: The study reveals that stakeholders’ engagement significantly positively influences the performance of local NGOs in Ethiopia. It has also been established that there is a moderate level of stakeholders’ engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia. These findings provide insights for enhancing stakeholders’ engagement among the local NGOs in Ethiopia and offer recommendations for future research. Novelty/originality of the study: This study offers useful insights into existing knowledge by investigating the relationship between stakeholders’ engagement and the performance of NGOs in Ethiopia. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for NGOs, policymakers, academicians, and other stakeholders, enabling them to develop effective strategies for stakeholder engagement that can enhance the performance and impact of NGOs.
Techniques for Manipulating Public Opinion in the Online Space During an Election Campaign as a Hybrid Threat
Authors: Hajdúková Tatiana
Published: January 2024

A characteristic element of democratic society is the right of citizens to express their will in free elections. Fears about the future lower the credibility of public institutions and make it easier to interfere in electoral processes, which motivates many calculated attempts to fragment political debates. The present study points to tools that can be used to influence public opinion in the online space. Emphasis is put on the EU 27 countries, where an analysis of the development of Internet use was carried out. The goal of the paper is to point out other methods of manipulation available in the online environment, such as disinformation, defamation of a specific candidate, and artificial intelligence, which are employed and misused to massively influence public opinion. Regulation in this area is questionable, because restricting freedom of expression of a political nature directly affects a democracy, for which the widest freedom of expression is crucial. The article points out new legislative changes taking place in the EU which are focused on tightening the rules of political advertising.

 

Received: 21 August 2023 / Accepted: 19 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Transitional Justice Status in Albania Through Local Perceptions
Authors: Dedej Arian , Stasa Ines , Medici Lorenzo
Published: January 2024

This research article aims to enhance regional studies with a focus on the Balkan peninsula, by providing a comprehensive analysis of the extent of transitional justice mechanisms in Albania and its local perception among the citizens. With the fall of military dictatorships in Latin America in 1980s, the breakup of the Soviet Union and the emergence of new states in 1990s, the concept of Transitional Justice (TJ) saw a significant rise in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This was further propelled by the fall of the Berlin Wall (1989), the prolonged breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1992) as well as the fall of the communist dictatorship in Albania (1990). The emergence of new states and the state-building processes that followed the political and social changes also brought new challenges and conflicts, although they marked the end of significantly repressive political regimes. Considering that the implementation of TJ has undergone several changes over time and dependent of the different settings in which it was employed, it is necessary to conduct extensive research to determine the extent to which TJ differs in post-communist and post-conflict nations. The main research question of this article is: How is reflected the current status of transitional justice in Albania in the lens of public perceptions? To achieve the goal, this article employs quantitative data through a survey conducted with 1021 respondents in Albania. The results of the study show that there are significant differences between the responses of participants who reported having knowledge of Transitional Justice and those who reported being unaware, particularly with their understanding of the number of victims affected. p-value <0.05.

 

Received: 6 September 2023 / Accepted: 29 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Model of Business Management Based on the Theories of Management Thinking of the Mypes
Authors: Bejarano-Auqui Jesús Fernando
Published: January 2024

Business management is a characteristic trait of entrepreneurs; under this premise, the study's objective was to design a business management model based on the management thinking theory. The methodology used in the research corresponds to a quantitative and explanatory study; 101 entrepreneurs were studied using questionnaires. The results evidenced that business management practices have a positive and significant influence (?1 = 0.1324; p < 0.001) on Gci; business management practices have a positive and significant influence (?2 = 0.9782; p < 0.001) on Gv; business management practices have a positive and significant influence (?3 = 0. 3453; p < 0.001) on Ge; business management practices having a positive and significant influence (?4 = 0.2364; p < 0.001) on Gf; and business management practices having a positive and significant influence (?5 = 0.3220; p < 0.001) on Td. It is concluded that the feasibility of the GE model is crucial for the economic performance of MSEs because it combines the productive factors to undertake and innovate a production with greater human value and a greater opportunity to motivate entrepreneurs to become promoters of changes in their economic and social environments at the expense of the mechanism of managerial thinking. 

 

Received: 21 August 2023 / Accepted: 16 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
International Cooperation for Peace? Development of a Conceptual Proposal
Authors: Rueda-Fiorentino Mariangela , Insignares-Cera Silvana
Published: January 2024

The subject of peace assumes a pivotal role within both the realm of literature and the ambit of collaborative initiatives. Nevertheless, a discerning examination of the distinct sphere termed "peace cooperation" exposes a lacuna in its theoretical underpinnings and nuanced connotations, as per the Sartorian conceptual framework. The prevailing focus in scholarly investigations on cooperation predominantly centers on scrutinizing processes and dynamics associated with "development cooperation," relegating the discourse on peace to a tangential position. Considering this, the inquiry arises: What constitutes the conceptual understanding of "peace cooperation" within academic discourse and practical contexts? Employing an analytical methodology, this study endeavors to furnish a comprehensive array of conceptual components to methodically address its examination and proffer insights for pragmatic application. Employing an interpretative epistemology, the concept of cooperation is juxtaposed against a critical analysis of pertinent literature and insights gleaned from prominent contributors in the Colombian context. This endeavor aims to formulate a conceptual framework, rooted in the delineation of the "peace cooperation" category, to augment comprehension and optimize the implementation of peace cooperation strategies in regions affected by conflict. This scholarly contribution serves to delineate the contours of a novel classification within the overarching domain of development cooperation.

 

Received: 3 October 2023 / Accepted: 23 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Psychometric Properties of the Motivation Towards English Scale in University Students
Authors: Hruška Roman , Quenta-Condori Lourdes , Livia-Segovia José Hector , Requena-Cabral Gabriela , Turpo-Chaparro Josué Edison
Published: January 2024

Motivation is one of the necessary components for learning and mastering English as a foreign, second, or additional language in places where English is not the native language. For this reason, a review of the instruments used to assess motivation towards English has been carried out, which shows that only a few instruments have good psychometric tests. Therefore, the main objective of the present study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Motivation towards English Scale. The total sample size was 541 undergraduate students, of whom 41.4% (n = 224) were male and 58.6% (n = 317) were female. Analyses indicated that the internal structure of the scale provided a good fit to the two-dimensional model with RMSEA= .06; GFI= .98; CFI= .97, TLI= .95, and SRMR= .07, and factor loadings ranging from .643 to .797. Reliability for the first factor Alpha and Omega was .835 and for the second factor a coefficient of .77 for Alpha and Omega. The study demonstrated adequate psychometric properties of the Motivation towards English Scale, making this instrument reliable, useful, and concise.

 

Received: 1 September 2023 / Accepted: 5 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Empowering Former Women Migrant Workers: Enhancing Socio-Economic Opportunities and Inclusion for Sustainable Development
Authors: Handoko Waluyo , Sulaiman Adhi Iman , Sugito Toto , Sabiq Ahmad
Published: January 2024

This research aims to design and implement participatory empowerment programs for former migrant workers, with a focus on non-formal socio-economic initiatives. Utilizing the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method in Cilacap Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, the study collected data through observations, dialogues, and Participatory Decision-Making (PDM). Purposive sampling involved selecting subjects from the village government, community leaders, and former women migrant workers belonging to entrepreneurial groups. The participatory analysis approach was used to identify, categorize, and prioritize essential and strategic initiatives. The research findings led to the development of non-formal education programs for former women migrant workers, aimed at fostering creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship, administrative management, digital accounting, product quality improvement, product innovation, labeling and packaging, and promotion management with digital marketing. Collaborative efforts between village and district governments, academics, and the community of former women migrant workers were emphasized in planning and implementing these creative socio-economic non-formal education programs. The programs were tailored to address the unique problems, needs, and local resources of the community of former women migrant workers, providing them with the knowledge, motivation, and skills to independently operate economic ventures and improve the well-being of their families.

 

Received: 1 September 2023 / Accepted: 26 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
The Impact of Educators’ Characteristics and Class Size on Students’ Academic Performance
Authors: Shiyyab Fadi Shehab , Allah Alshurafat Hashem Abed , Arabiat Omar Shaher , Yousef Sawsan Ismael
Published: January 2024

This study investigates how the characteristics of accounting educators and class size affect the academic performance of accounting students. Two measures, namely the class average and the percentage of successful students, are used as proxies for academic performance. The study uses various methods and proxies to measure the independent variables, including educators' characteristics and class size, which increases the reliability and strength of the findings. Regression analysis is applied to examine the relationship between the variables under investigation. The results regarding teaching experience confirm previous research, suggesting that high teaching experience enhances students' academic performance. Moreover, the study finds that larger class sizes have a positive effect on academic performance, possibly owing to increased opportunities for collaboration and peer-to-peer tutoring. The study also examines the effect of gender on class average and finds no significant association. Additionally, the course coordinator variable shows a positive and significant impact on students' average grade, indicating that certain course coordinators contribute to higher academic achievement through effective teaching and student engagement. This research has significant implications for education, accounting, and policy. Educators can improve their teaching approaches, and curriculum developers can align programs with student needs. Policymakers can create evidence-based policies, and institutions can develop targeted support systems for students.

 

Received: 21 August 2023 / Accepted: 16 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Reducing Challenges in Design Thinking Adoption Using Intrapreneurship and a Learning Environment
Authors: Serra da Costa Anderson Jorge , Reis Rodrigo Quites , Botelho de Souza Cleidson Ronald
Published: January 2024

Design thinking (DT) is increasingly used to develop solutions that identify users' real needs. However, resistance to adopting DT and a lack of knowledge about the tools and activities of this approach are significant challenges in its implementation. Thus, organizations need to create strategies that minimize these challenges. This paper explores an approach focused on intrapreneurship to motivate employees to develop new business ideas combined with a learning environment for exchanging knowledge as a mechanism to overcome resistance to the adoption of DT. In this sense, the research problem addressed here is the lack of strategies to minimize resistance and the lack of knowledge for adopting DT in software organizations. This work was conducted using action research in a Brazilian software development organization. Initially, a call for proposals for new software-based business ideas was launched at the organization. Then, the DT was applied to develop the proposed ideas. In parallel, a learning environment was created to train employees in DT and its tools. A feedback questionnaire and a retrospective meeting were held with the organization's employees to evaluate the action research. Our results suggest that an intrapreneurship approach and the learning environment proved to be effective within the context studied and managed to reduce resistance to the adoption of DT.

 

Received: 13 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
The Ethics of the Public Accountant: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Romero-Carazas Rafael , Chávez-Díaz Jorge Miguel , Ochoa-Tataje Freddy Antonio , Segovia-Abarca Erick , Monterroso-Unuysuncco Irma , Ocupa-Julca Norma , Chávez-Choque Melina Elizabeth , Bernedo-Moreira David Hugo
Published: January 2024

The Criminal Tax Law penalizes false entries and annotations in books and records, as a consequence, the malicious actions performed by the public accountant could go beyond a tax violation, being classified as a felony punishable by imprisonment, hence the importance of ethics in their performance, to ensure the common good and justice. In this context, the present study takes as a starting point the performance of the public accountant, as part of a social phenomenon, and explores his professional performance considering three fundamental ethical values: independence, responsibility and professional expertise, the same that promoted the following guiding question: How are the ethical conditions of professional accountants, which resulted in the objective of exploring the ethical conditions of Peruvian public accountants. Using a qualitative methodology, based on a phenomenological-hermeneutic design, active accountants in the public sector, accountants in the private sector, independent accountants and accountants who teach at universities were interviewed. The findings of this study highlight the importance of responsibility in accounting work and advocate an integral vision that contemplates professional independence, diversity of opinion, the skills required for analysis, effective communication, responsibility and decision making, emphasizing the context and variability for accounting solutions according to situations. The Peruvian public accountant must combine technical and personal skills, maintain high ethical standards, projecting an outstanding and respectable image to be considered a reliable professional in his work. This study can be used to lay the foundation for a global meta-code of ethics.

 

Received: 17 August 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
From Confrontation to Integration: Changes of the Urban-Rural Relationship in China's Rural Movies in Social Transformation
Authors: Haiying Dong , Binti Ismail Roslina
Published: January 2024

This paper delves into the evolving portrayal of the urban-rural dynamic in Chinese rural films over the past four decades, set against the backdrop of China's profound social transformation. Our primary focus is on how the narrative shifts within Chinese rural cinema have both mirrored and shaped the broader socio-cultural changes accompanying China's urbanization process, thereby influencing the identities of rural inhabitants. To facilitate this exploration, we conduct a comparative analysis of two pivotal films: "Life" (1984) and "Coffee or Tea" (2020). Throughout this study, we pinpoint significant narrative transitions that mark this evolution, such as the shift from individuals "leaving hometowns" to "returning home," providing insight into varying levels of social status among villagers. Additionally, we observe a transformation in character portrayals from "runaway" figures to "new farmers," reflecting changing rural perspectives towards their places of origin. Moreover, there is a notable shift in value orientations from an emphasis on "individual struggle" to a focus on "common prosperity," showcasing the countryside's capacity to integrate new technologies and ideologies. These narrative transformations signal a shift in the urban-rural relationship, progressing from a state of opposition and division to one of integration and reconciliation. Concurrently, the identities of rural inhabitants undergo a transformation, shifting from a self-centered focus to one centered around their hometowns. This study not only offers valuable insights into rural narrative texts within the context of modernity narratives but also provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary Chinese rural cinema as an art form.

 

Received: 26 September 2023 / Accepted: 15 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Role of Education in Economic Integration of the Albanian Emigrant’s: A Multinomial Regression Approach
Authors: Kambo Arben , Guberaj Elton , Merko Flora , Biancardi Marta
Published: January 2024

The objective of the study is to analyze role of educational level of immigrants in the country of origin, training, and the recognition of school documents in economic integration and employment. In this study, the motivation and the reasons for sending and the destination of the use of remittances was analyzed. The Cassarino's model theoretical approach was used in this study to explain the new models of integration. In this study, the descriptive statistics method and logistic regression modeling is used. The data analysis shows that 68.7% of returned immigrants feel happy after returning compared to 31.3% who do not feel happy after returning. The main destination of the use of immigrant remittances based on the data results were for family needs, 97.9% of the responses affirm that and 2.1% affirm the use for other purposes. The group of immigrants without education have a very high relative chance of using remittances to meet the needs of their families. The role of equivalencies of education documents in the status of employment was analyzed, where 7.5% declared that the education documents of the country of emigration were known, 84.1% declared that they were not known, and 8.3 % gave the other answer. Differences exist regarding the employment status for immigrants whose education documentation was known. For an immigrant whose education documents are recognized, the chance of being employed is 3.07 times higher than an unemployed person and 4.41 times higher than the self-employed group. Participation in vocational training courses in the countries of immigration increases the chance of perceiving the economic situation as very good by 2.15 times higher compared to those who perceive it as unchanged. It is necessary to collect the data and information about reintegration of migrants in their country of origin. 

 

Received: 2 September 2023 / Accepted: 21 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Management Strategies to the Behavioural Challenges of Learners from Child Headed Households as an Optimum Approach to Nurturing a Child-Friendly Learning Environment
Authors: Runhare Tawanda , Mushayi Josaya
Published: January 2024

Student behaviour management is one of the contemporary problems faced by managers of schools. This study explored how school principals address behavioural challenges of orphaned learners for positive outcome. Using qualitative approach, purposive sampling was used to select eight principals whose schools had a visible population of learners from child headed households who exhibited behavioural challenges. Data was collected using unstructured focus group interviews to encourage spontaneity and in-depth discussions. Focus group interviews were used to collect data to allow for spontaneity and in-depth conversations with respondents. The results showed that most of the intervention strategies employed by the principals in schools did not generate restorative learner behaviour. It was also revealed that most of the behavioural management strategies were not effective since undisciplined learners who returned from suspensions often repeated similar behaviours that got them suspended. From the inadequate managerial skills on orphaned learners’ behavioural challenges revealed by the study, it is recommended that school managers need staff development on how to implement restorative disciplinary approaches on learner management.

 

Received: 11 November 2022 / Accepted: 24 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Assessing Student Nurses Perceptions of Practical Education at the Nursing Institute in Kenitra Morocco: A Comparative Study
Authors: Aziz Elouakfaoui , Abdeljabbar Rouani , Fares Rachid , Elkhalloufi Fahd , Aouane Mahjoub
Published: January 2024

Practical education is one of the main components of nurse training. Assessing student nurses enables us to detect their perceptions of the style of practical education and its impact on practical learning. This diagnosis informs improvements in student nurses' practical learning. Student nurses' perceptions of the practical teaching method are essential as beneficiaries of this training and as partners in the training program. The aim of our study is to describe and analyze the views of student nurses on the parameters of practical education at the Kenitra nursing institute in Morocco. This study was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of Knox and Mogan's (1985) theoretical model of practical nursing education. The results detected reveal that the parameter of teaching ability is ranked first with a high rating (5,74±1.81), secondly, we find the parameter of nursing competence followed by interpersonal relationship and personality, the parameter of evaluation is underestimated by students with a very low rating (5.35±1.88). The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was a difference in perception of the practical teaching parameters between the two groups of students, but this was statistically insignificant, with p-values greater than 0.05. In order to achieve continuous improvement in the education of student nurses, further in-depth studies must be carried out to complete the diagnosis and plan actions for improvement, with the aim of producing qualified and competent nurses able to deal with the realities of the health system.

 

Received: 21 July 2023 / Accepted: 12 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Post-Chemotherapy Clinical Perianal Infection Features in Patients with Acute Leukemia
Authors: Wang Shasha , Li Ying , Jia Daoyong , Yang Yi , Wu Sisi , Yang Yi , Wang Sheng , Zhang Bangshuo , Chen Jianbin
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aims to examine the incidence of post-chemotherapy perianal infection and its influencing factors in patients with acute leukemia.
Methods: A total of 243 patients with acute leukemia who underwent chemotherapy in the Three Gorges Hospital affiliated to Chongqing University, China, between January 2019 and December 2020 were selected as study subjects. In the present retrospective study, patients with post-chemotherapy perianal infection were monitored, and the perianal infection rate and clinical features of perianal infection were determined. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test, and the influencing factors of post-chemotherapy perianal infection in patients with acute leukemia were evaluated using logistic analysis.
Results: A total of 24 patients (9.88%) with acute leukemia suffered post-chemotherapy perianal infection. Age, basic perianal disease (hemorrhoids) history, constipation, diarrhea, duration of agranulocytosis, and length of hospital stay were compared among the patients. Perianal disease classification, perianal ultrasound, colonoscopy, postoperative pathology, and other clinical data were compared and discussed in relation to the occurrence and development of the disease. The results showed that there were no significant differences in perianal infection degrees between genders and among different types of leukemia (p > 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in age, pain score, minimum white blood cell count, deficiency duration, and length of hospital stay among patients with different degrees of infection. The Spearman rank correlation test showed that the perianal infection degree was positively correlated with the highest hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level (p < 0.05). The difference was statistically significant; the higher the maximum hs-CRP/procalcitonin levels, the more serious the perianal infection.
Conclusions: Perianal infections are common in the procession of chemotherapy or myelosuppression. This is worthy of clinical recognition. Early recognition of perianal infection and the strengthening of infection risk factor control may be beneficial to improving the subjective feelings of patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy.
Multilayered-Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Gunshot Powder Injury: A Case Report
Authors: Amanda Nitia , Havriza Vitresia
Published: January 2024

Background: Amniotic membrane transplantation has been widely used to repair various ocular surface conditions, including inflammatory, infectious, traumatic, and neoplastic conditions, with satisfactory results. a case of a 34-year-old male hit by a gunpowder explosion.

Case presentation: We reported a case of a 34-year-old male hit by a gunpowder explosion. The right eye was hyperemic and felt blurry after the incident. On examination of the right eye, visual acuity was 20/150, and foreign bodies and erosion were found in the cornea. The patient planned to do foreign body extraction followed by a multilayered-amniotic membrane transplantation (ML-AMT) procedure. On the first and second day of follow-up, on the right eye, the visual acuity was 1/300, palpebral edema was decreased, and subconjunctival hemorrhage was found. On the cornea, there were ML-AMT and bandage contact lenses.

Conclusion: Gunshot powder injury in the eyes is quite rare. The damage that can occur ranges from corneal epithelium abrasion to perforation and rupture of the eyeball. AMT has been successfully used in the management of eye trauma with defects on the ocular surface.
Application of the Precede and Proceed Model in the Development of Community-Based Daily Emergency First Aid Management Training
Authors: Harnanto Addi Mardi , Sunarto Sunarto
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACTBackground: Emergency conditions that occur in society can occur at any time and anywhere. If this emergency condition is not handled properly, it will result in the threat of death and disability for society, which is certainly not in line with the SDGs ideals that have been proclaimed. It is necessary to increase the number of community members who have first aid competency so that it can reduce mortality and morbidity rates. In an effort to increase the number of first aid workers who are prepared to provide first aid, a health promotion model is needed in first aid in emergency cases. Methods: A mixed method of qualitative and quantitative research with research and development (R&D) research was applied to produce a training model for the community. Health promotion model was tested in phase two on 50 respondents who were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Both group was evaluated with pre-post test. Results: Community-Based Daily Emergency First Aid Management Training gives a positive effects in knowledge, skills, and attitude of respondent with sig 0.00. Conclusion: The conclusion of this research is that the Community-Based Daily Emergency First Aid Management Training Model increases community competence in carrying out first aid for everyday emergency situations
Paduan Suara Gereja dalam Konteks Pendidikan dan Pelayanan
Authors: Huka Relin Yosi
Published: January 2024

Music is an important part of worship because it is a tool that helps people to focus on worship. Related to this, music has functioned as a medium for people to get closer to God, both vocal and instrumental music. Vocal music involving a choir has a special character that needs to be addressed in terms of management and in the training process for improving the quality of singing. A choir is a form of group music that requires seriousness in its management. This study raises this topic related to how to manage the choir in the concept of education which is directed at improving the quality of service. This is done because the choir singers must place themselves as part of servants who have the duty to serve worship and not just as a show. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative research method.

Musik merupakan bagian penting dalam peribadahan karena merupakan sarana yang membantu umat untuk fokus di dalam peribadahan. Terkait dengan hal tersebut maka music memiliki fungsi sebagai media umat untuk mendekatkan dirinya dengan Tuhan baik itu music vokal maupun instrumental. Musik vokal yang di dalamnya melibatkan paduan suara mempunyai karakter khusus yang perlu dibenahi baik secara manajemen maupun proses pelatihan peningkatan mutu bernyanyi. Paduan suara adalah bentuk bermusik secara berkelompok yang membutuhkan keseriusan di dalam pengelolannya. Penelitian ini mengangkat topik ini berkaitan dengan bagaimana mengelola paduan suara dalam konsep Pendidikan yang diarahkan kepada peningkatan kualitas pelayanan. Hal ini dilakukan karena pnyanyi paduan suara harus menempatkan dirinya sebagai bagian dari para pelayan yang memiliki tugas untuk melayani peribadahan dan bukan hanya sebagai pertunjukan saja. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif.
Wacana Islam Geguritan Nurcaya Nursada (Tuan Semeru): Bentuk Moderasi Pemikiran dan Sinkretisme Islam-Hindu
Authors: Wiradnyana I Made
Published: January 2024

Tuan Semeru is a progressive figure from East Java who is better known as Danghyang Nirartha. The nickname Tuan Semeru is a gift from the Sasak people of Lombok which refers to the figure of a teacher who comes from the Mount Semeru area, East Java. Mr. Semeru himself is the figure who is strongly suspected of creating Geguritan Nurcaya Nursada. His background was a spiritualist and scholar of his time. This article intends to analyze the concepts of Geguritan Nurcaya Nursada in Islamic-Hindu syncretism. Qualitative method with literature review approach is used in this article. The results of the study reveal that the approach of Islamic values to the culture and beliefs of the local community by Sunan Kalijaga by using the wayang kulit media. Similar to Tuan Semeru, the Hindu and Buddhist values approach to Islam is also carried out with the aim of spreading dharma which in Islamic terms is equivalent in meaning to monotheism (God's provisions).
Tren Studi Agama di Abad ke-21: Sebuah Kajian Perspektif Muslim Progresif
Authors: Sufratman Sufratman , Karomi Kholid
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to examine the methods and approaches of religious studies developed by progressive Muslim scholars in Indonesia, namely M. Amin Abdullah. The era of globalization is characterized by an overflow of knowledge, science, and technology, has caused relations between religions, group, cultural and social relations in society to become open and transparet. The problem is that the dynamics of the claim of truth in the cultural sociological sphere have actually strengthened and created tensions dan disharmony in the life of Indonesian society which is pluralistic. Therefore, religious communities in Indonesia, desperately need input from new and fresh models of methodology in the study of religion. Based on the library research, this paper uses descriptive analysis method. The result is the M. Amin Abdullah, has building and developing a new models of methods and approaches in the study of religion, which is called a multidisciplinary approach. The basic assumption of a multidisciplinary approach is that religious sciences cannot limit itself to social sciences and humanities in the globalization era. Therefor, between religious, social sciences, and humanity sciences are to integrated, dialogue, and perfecting one another to solving problems.
Gereja Inkulturatif Santo Fransiskus Asisi Berastagi Sebagai Sarana Mewujudkan Persekutuan Umat
Authors: Sitepu Abdi Guna , Br Sagala Cica Yola
Published: January 2024

This research reviews the existence of the Inculturative Church of St. Francis of Assisi Berastagi as a means of realizing community fellowship. This study aims to find out the form, function and meaning of the building of the Inculturative Church of St. Francis of Assisi Berastagi and to find out the Inculturative Church as a means of realizing community fellowship. This type of research is qualitative research. The research instruments are observation, interviews and documentation. The result is that the Karo Inculturative Church Building is a means of realizing community fellowship which can be seen from the participation and involvement of the people in all activities related to fellowship. With a church building that uses an inculturative style, people feel closer to God.
A Covariance Matching-Based Adaptive Measurement Differencing Kalman Filter for INS’s Error Compensation
Authors: Hajiyev Chingiz , Hacizade Ulviye
Published: January 2024

In this study, a covariance matching-based adaptive measurement differencing Kalman filter (AMDKF) for the case of time-correlated measurement errors is proposed. The solution to the state estimation problem involves deriving a filter that accounts for measurement differences. Specifically, the measurement noise in the generated measurements is assumed to be correlated with the process noise. To address this issue in the context of correlated process and measurement noise, we propose an adaptive measurement differencing Kalman filter that is robust to measurement faults. We also evaluate the robustness of the suggested AMDKF through an analysis. When noise increment type sensor faults are present in the time-correlated inertial navigation systems (INS) measurements, the states of a multi-input/output aircraft model were estimated using both the previously developed measurement differencing Kalman filter (MDKF) and the suggested AMDKF and the results were compared.
Proposal for a Directive on Internal Control in a Public Institution
Authors: Tapia Lidia , Fernandez Amado , Couto Gualter , Pimentel Pedro , Castanho Rui Alexandre
Published: January 2024

The main challenge of Internal Control is to give dynamism to Administrative Management to adapt to modern needs. The research aimed to propose an Internal Control directive to strengthen administrative management at the Lambayeque Regional Headquarters with a descriptive study. , non-experimental design, quantitative research, using the survey information collection technique, validated by experts, applying to a sample of 50 workers, the data were processed in the SPSS V27 software, obtaining results that showed that the Regional Headquarters presents weaknesses in the five dimensions of Internal Control and the four of administrative management, the result of 86%, was the highest score that the respondents favorably favored the proposal for the Internal Control directive, followed by 78%. in favor of defining the roles of the officials and servers involved, the corresponding responsibilities, among others, which will allow for better administrative management, as well as the determination of the corresponding responsibilities in the event of non-compliance and the induction or training that is required.
A Systematic Literature Review: Determinant of Company Value in Financial Companies
Authors: Amimakmur Satria Amiputra , Rahayu Sri Mangesti , Damayanti Cacik Rut , Hutahayan Benny
Published: January 2024

This research employs the PRISMA methodology to investigate the determinants of company value within financial institutions, guided by specific inclusion criteria. These criteria involve the selection of peer-reviewed English literature focusing on variables affecting company value in financial institutions, utilizing quantitative or mixed research methods. The study conducts an extensive search within the Elsevier (SCOPUS) database, housing a substantial collection of articles related to company values, ultimately narrowing down the selection to 22 articles for in-depth analysis. The results unveil seven pivotal indicators significantly influencing financial company value: Corporate Governance, Dividend Policy, Company Size, Third-Party Funds, Financial Performance, Capital Structure, and Corporate Social Responsibility. These determinants collectively mold investor perceptions and market assessments, with particular emphasis on the crucial roles played by corporate governance and financial performance. In conclusion, this study underlines that these determinants collectively shape a financial company’s value, with Corporate Social Responsibility standing out as a notable factor capable of enhancing market assessments and reducing mispricing. These findings provide valuable insights for investors, financial professionals, and policymakers, facilitating a deeper understanding of the dynamics of financial company valuation within an ever-evolving landscape.
Associative networks for the daily prediction of opening and closing values of stock indices
Authors: Mejía Uribe Simón Pedro J. , Laniado Roda Henry , Almonacid Hurtado Paula María , Saravia Matus Jimmy
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This paper presents an associative neural network based on Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to predict the opening, minimum, maximum and closing prices ​​of the Shanghai composite index, PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina), and Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation (ZTE). The data is transformed with time series techniques to render them stationary. Once good results are obtained in terms of the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), the model is tested with the American Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC). Similar works have been carried out, such as that of Ding & Qin (2020) where they predict the opening, minimum and maximum prices ​​of an asset. This study goes a step further to predict the closing value following the proposed associative network methodology. Having the opening price and the closing price, it is possible to make investments to generate profitability based on the daily net change in value of the asset.
 
Resumen
Este trabajo presenta una red neuronal asociativa basada en redes LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) para predecir los precios de apertura, mínimo, máximo y cierre del índice compuesto de Shanghai, PetroChina y Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation (ZTE). Los datos son transformados con técnicas de series temporales para hacerlos estacionarios. Una vez obtenidos buenos resultados en términos del error porcentual absoluto medio (MAPE), el modelo  es probado con el American Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC). Trabajos similares han sido realizados, como el de Ding & Qin (2020), donde predicen los precios de apertura, mínimos y máximos de un activo. Este studio va un paso más adelante en la predicción del valor de cierre siguiendo la metodología de redes asociativas propuesta. Teniendo el precio de apertura y el precio de cierre, es posible realizar inversiones para generar rentabilidad en base al cambio neto diario en valor del activo.