bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eğitimde Artemis Ephesia Kültü: Kız Çocuklarının Geçiş Ayinleri
Authors: KÜLAHLI Nuriye
Published: January 2024

Antik Yunan ve Anadolu politeizminde önemli kabul edilen Artemis kültü, tanrıçanın çok yönlü oluşundan dolayı oldukça yaygındır. Helen Artemis’i ve Anadolu Artemis’i olarak iki biçimde tanınan Tanrıça Artemis benzer özellikleri ile ünlüdür. Doğanın hâkimi, hayvanların, genç kızların ve kentlerin koruyucusu, ışık ve ay tanrıçası olan Artemis başka tanrıçalarla da özdeşleşmiştir. Farklı isimlerle tanınan Anadolu Artemis’inin gözdesi Ephesia, bu özellikleri içinde barındırmasının yanı sıra kendine has özellikleri ile de öne çıkmıştır. Tanrıça Kybele’nin isimlerine benzer epithetlere sahip ola Artemis Ephesia, “Ἀρτεμίς Ἐφεσία”, koruyucu sıfatı ile kız çocuklarını, genç kızları ve hamile kadınları himayesine almıştır. Tanrıçanın, kız çocuklarının geçiş ayinlerindeki önemi büyüktür ve onların eğitimlerine doğrudan katkı sağlamaktadır.

Bu çalışma, Artemis kültünün eğitimsel yönünü kız çocukların geçiş ayinleri üzerinden anlatmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, bir Anadolu Artemis’i olan Ephesia’nın kült faaliyetleri, antik kaynaklar ışığında ve modern eserler ile desteklenerek incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, Ephesoslu kız çocuklarının ve genç kızların geçiş ayinleri elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda anlatılmaya çalışılmış ve Artemis Ephesia kültünün eğitime olan katkısı anlamaya çalışılmıştır. Artemis Ephesia kültünde, kız çocuklarının reşit olma sürecindeki ayinlerde üç aşama öne çıkmıştır. Bu aşamalar, onların aldığı eğitim, evliliği ve anne olmaları olarak özetlenebilir. Ephesos kentinde kızlar için zorunlu olarak tanımlanan geçit törenlerinin amacı onların eşlerini bulmalarını sağlamaktır. Bu doğrultuda, kızlar evliliğe giden yolda belirli şartlar doğrultusunda eğitim almaktadırlar. Antik kaynaklar ve yazıtlar kızların üniforma giyerek spor ve dans yolu ile eğitildiklerini işaret etmektedir. Müzik ve dansın iç içe olduğu Ephesia festivalleri, kızların evliliklerinin planlanması nedeniyle toplumda güçlü bir sosyal işleve sahip olmuştur. Genç kızlar, ailelerinin desteğiyle Artemis Ephesia’ya kurban ve değerli eşyalarını sunarak uygun eş adayı bulmaya çalışmışlardır. Bu eşyalar içinde kıyafet baş sırada olmuştur. Evlenip doğum yapmış kadınlar da tanrıçanın korumasında olduklarından başarılı geçen doğumun ardından tanrıçaya özel hediyeler sunarak ona şükranlarını göstermek istemişlerdir. Bu uygulama, Artemis Ephesia'nın bereket tanrıçası olduğunun göstergesidir. Ancak, Ephesoslu annelerin kült faaliyetlerini anlatan detaylı bilgiler mevcut değildir.
Birinci El Kaynaklara Göre Elazığ’ın Tarihsel Depremleri (1863-1900)
Authors: SATILMIŞ Selahattin
Published: January 2024

24 Ocak 2020 tarihinde 41 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği 6.8 büyüklüğünde bir deprem yaşayan Elazığ, tarihsel dönemlerde de birçok afete maruz kalmıştır. Arşiv kaynakları ve dönemin gazeteleri üzerinde yapılan incelemeler neticesinde Elazığ’da 1863-1900 tarihleri arasındaki 37 yıllık süreçte otuzdan fazla depremin yaşandığı tespit edilmiştir. Bunlardan bazıları yıkıcı nitelikte olup Ocak 2020’deki Sivrice merkezli depremden daha etkili olmuş, aynı zamanda zemin kırıklarına yol açmıştır. Bu tür yıkıcı depremler sonrasında Osmanlı merkezi ve yerel yöneticileri, başta beslenme ve barınma problemleri olmak üzere afetzedelerin yaralarını sarmak için çeşitli girişimlerde bulunmuşlardır. Deprem sonrasında yapılan masraflar ise yerel yönetimlerin düzenledikleri yardım kampanyaları sayesinde karşılanmaya çalışılmıştır.
Enhancing rainfall–runoff model accuracy with machine learning models by using soil water index to reflect runoff characteristics
Authors: Iamampai Sarunphas , Talaluxmana Yutthana , Kanasut Jirawat , Rangsiwanichpong Prem
Published: January 2024

The advancement of data-driven models contributes to the improvement of estimating rainfall–runoff models due to their advantages in terms of data requirements and high performance. However, data-driven models that rely solely on rainfall data have limitations in responding to the impact of soil moisture changes and runoff characteristics. To address these limitations, a method was developed for selecting predictor variables that utilize the accumulation of rainfall at various time intervals to represent soil moisture, the changes in the runoff coefficient, and runoff characteristics. Furthermore, this study investigated the utility of rainfall products [such as climate hazards group infrared precipitation with station data (CHIRPS) and global precipitation measurement (GPM)] for representing rainfall data, while also using the soil water index (SWI) to enhance runoff estimation. To assess these methods, the random forest (RF) and artificial neural network (ANN) models were utilized to simulate daily runoff. Incorporating both the rainfall and SWI data led to improved outcomes. The RF demonstrated superior performance compared with the ANN and the conceptual model, without the need for baseflow separation or antecedent runoff. Furthermore, accumulated rainfall was shown to be a valuable input for the models. These findings should facilitate the estimation of runoff in locations with limited measurement data on rainfall and soil moisture by utilizing remote sensing data.
Fatores explicativos da condição financeira em municípios de Minas Gerais
Authors: Ferreira Hugo Lucindo , Resende Leandro Lima , Barbosa Neto João Estevão , Cunha Jacqueline Veneroso Alves da , Avelino Bruna Camargos
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores explicativos da condição financeira dos pequenos municípios de Minas Gerais.
Metodologia: Sob a ótica da Teoria da Condição Financeira, a pesquisa foi realizada em duas etapas: na primeira calculou-se a condição financeira dos municípios por meio do modelo de Brown (1993); na sequência, identificaram-se as variáveis financeiras capazes de influenciar a condição financeira dos municípios da amostra. Para isso, foram coletadas informações contábeis no período de 2017 a 2020 de 229 municípios do estado de Minas Gerais que apresentaram população inferior a 5 mil habitantes no ano de 2020. Optou-se pela utilização de um modelo econométrico com dados em painel para análise das relações.
Resultados: Constatou-se que as variáveis Gasto com Pessoal (GP) e Grau de Endividamento (GE) foram significativas a um nível de significância de 1%, sendo que GP se relaciona positivamente e GE negativamente com a condição financeira governamental. Assim, os resultados revelam a existência de fatores financeiros relacionados à solvência orçamentária e à solvência de longo prazo que impactam na condição financeira de pequenos municípios.
Contribuições do Estudo: A pesquisa contribui para a literatura sobre os fatores explicativos da condição financeira ao analisar pequenos municípios, utilizando um modelo consolidado na literatura internacional, especialmente em meio à discussão da PEC 188/2019 sobre a fusão destes municípios. Além disso, pode auxiliar os gestores públicos na tomada de decisões ao apontar os fatores explicativos significativos para a condição financeira municipal.
Uma análise da percepção da geração dos millennials sobre a previdência
Authors: Lima Diana Vaz de , Nery Daniel Nepomuceno , Miranda Claudio de Souza
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Identificar e analisar a percepção da geração dos Millennials sobre previdência.
Metodologia: Técnica de levantamento do tipo Survey, com a aplicação de questionário estruturado por meio da ferramenta Lime Survey®, enviado para aproximadamente 15 mil pessoas de todas as regiões do Brasil, com 21 perguntas estruturadas. A seleção dos respondentes foi em bases abertas, com foco na faixa etária em que se encontra essa geração. Para cada uma das questões componentes do questionário estruturado, foi efetuado o teste não paramétrico de Qui-Quadrado para verificar diferenças de avaliação para as variáveis de controle.
Resultados: Contrariando as bases de estudo analisadas, a maioria dos Millennials brasileiros respondentes da pesquisa pensa ou se preocupa com a formação de suas aposentadorias. Entre as hipóteses confirmadas, os achados da pesquisa mostram que os Millennials possuem receio em enfrentar dificuldades em relação às suas aposentadorias e consideram que alcançar uma aposentadoria segura será uma tarefa bastante complicada no futuro. Apesar da baixa participação dessa geração em planos de previdência complementar, a maior parte afirma possuir enorme interesse nesse sentido, contribuindo para a literatura sobre o tema.
Contribuições do estudo: Além de ajudar a compreender como os Millennials lidam com o tema da previdência, este estudo pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas voltadas para educação previdenciária dos jovens.
Income smoothing nas cooperativas de crédito brasileiras: os efeitos da inadimplência
Authors: Sallaberry Jonatas Dutra , Venturini Lauren Dal Bem , Lerner Arthur Frederico , Flach Leonardo
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo é analisar se as cooperativas de crédito gerenciam seus resultados contábeis, a fim de suavizá-los por meio da provisão para créditos de liquidação duvidosa (income smoothing), sob uma perspectiva de inadimplência.
 Metodologia: A amostra alcança 938 cooperativas singulares entre o período de dezembro de 2010 a dezembro de 2018, com dados do Banco Central do Brasil, testados por meio da técnica estatística de regressão múltipla, em painéis trimestrais.
Resultados: A variação do estoque de operações de créditos e o lucro líquido ajustado não foram estatisticamente significativos no modelo, no entanto não foi possível aceitar a hipótese de que as cooperativas de crédito utilizam a provisão de créditos de liquidação duvidosa (PCLD) como mecanismo para gerenciamento de resultados. A taxa de juros implícitos no resultado da renda de operação de crédito foi significativa, e, portanto, relacionada à variação da PCLD, enquanto a condição de livre admissão não demonstrou significância estatística. A variação da inadimplência apresentou significância no modelo, com coeficiente negativo, implicando coerência com a hipótese de gerenciamento de resultados, pois em cenário de maior inadimplência (risco) a relação é negativa e, portanto os níveis de PCLD são menores, evitando potenciais resultados negativos.
Contribuições do Estudo: Os resultados indicam ausência de gerenciamento de resultados por PCLD na amostra e período, contribuindo para a discussão das relações entre variáveis de gerenciamento de resultados. Isso possibilita as cooperativas de crédito refletir sobre sua estrutura interna de governança corporativa. Além disso, as evidências contribuem para o progresso da literatura sobre manipulação de resultados em cooperativas de crédito, para as quais existem poucos estudos disponíveis e exercem um papel importante no mercado brasileiro, garantindo fluxos de financiamento para setores econômicos não atendidos pelas instituições bancárias tradicionais.
Strategic alignment for a commercial company: an analysis from the perspectives of the balanced scorecard
Authors: Teixeira Clademir , Kisata Lauriany , Vogt Mara , Kruger Silvana Dalmutt
Published: January 2024

Objective: To identify initiatives for the strategic alignment of a commercial company in the utilities segment, based on the Balanced Scorecard.

Methodology: A descriptive research was carried out, based on a case study, with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire applied to the employees, with 40 valid answers. From the results, it was found that the initiatives that can contribute to the strategic alignment are aimed at: increasing the company's profitability, reducing the company's average cost and improving cash flow, with regard to the financial perspective; increase the number of wholesale and retail customers, keep shopkeeper customers active in the case of customer perspective; align inventory management processes, streamline service and streamline the operation of the internal information system with regard to internal processes and; Empower employees and reduce turnover in terms of learning and growth. It is important that the company defines those responsible for monitoring the initiatives, so that the goals can be achieved and, consequently, the objectives can be achieved.

Results: In general, the results highlight the relevance of the BSC methodology for the alignment between strategic objectives, indicators, goals and initiatives to put into practice what is expected for the organization, contributing to managers in the decision-making process, so that better decisions can be made, and the company can succeed in its activities.

Study Contribution: The present study contributes to the literature, showing that the BSC can be used regardless of size or segment of activity and can serve as a benchmark for other similar small and medium-sized companies.
An analysis of how Millennials view social security
Authors: Lima Diana Vaz de , Nery Daniel Nepomuceno , Miranda Cláudio de Souza
Published: January 2024

Objective: To identify and analyze how Millennials view social security.

Methodology: A survey consisting of a 21- question structured questionnaire developed on the LimeSurvey® tool and sent to approximately 15 thousand people from all regions of Brazil. The respondents were selected on an open basis and according to the age group of this generation. The non-parametric Chi-Square test was performed for each question in the structured questionnaire to verify differences in the evaluation of the control variables.

Results: Contrary to the analyzed study bases, most Brazilian Millennials in the survey think or are concerned about their retirement. One hypothesis based on the research findings is that Millennials are concerned about their retirements and believe that achieving a secure retirement will be a very complicated task in the future. Despite the low number of supplementary pensions among Millennials, most claim to have a high level of interest in it, and contribute to the literature on the subject.

Study contributions: In addition to furthering the understanding of how Millennials deal with social security, this study can contribute to the development of public policies aimed at educating young people on social security.
Corrientes en la Bahía de Concepción, Chile.
Authors: Mesías Jorge M. , Salinas M. Sergio
Published: January 2024

Las mediciones de variables oceanográficas realizadas en la Bahía de Concepción y que han sido ya informadas, sugieren que en los períodos de surgencia sus fluctuaciones espacio temporales son moduladas por el intercambio con las aguas costeras vecinas. Las nuevas mediciones de corrientes que aquí se informan, hechas durante el verano de 1984, aportan evidencia de que las mareas son uno de los factores determinantes en la intrusión de estas aguas. En las bocas de la bahía se presenta una estructura de dos capas de agua con una de ingreso por el fondo y otra de salida por la superficie. El transporte medio es de 8,7 x 103 m3/s, implicando un tiempo de residencia de 3,2 días. Los resultados obtenidos son similares a los publicados por otros autores.
Efficient Water Use in Dairy Cattle Production: A Review
Authors: Monteiro António , Santos Sérgio , Pereira José L. S.
Published: January 2024

Background:

Dairy cattle production has often been pointed out as a big source of wastewater; although these statements seem exaggerated, they can save a lot of water when a correct use of this resource is made.

Objective:

The objective of this review was to explore what technological improvements in drinking and feeding systems, water reuse systems, and irrigation systems have been made in the last ten years that allow a more efficient use of water and consequently a decrease in water use in dairy cattle production.

Methods:

The literature analysis for the review involved a keyword-based search, mainly for conference and/or journal articles. The scientific research databases, ScienceDirect and IEEE Xplore, as well as the scientific search engine Google Scholar, were employed to conduct this review.

Results:

Dairy farmers can reduce their water footprint by implementing practices that can include proper feeding of animals and monitoring of water consumption, adequate ventilation of facilities, as well as maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, and irrigation systems. Water from heat exchange systems to cool milk after milking can be reused to water and irrigate fields, and the farmers can also use technological equipment to increase the efficiency of irrigation.

Conclusion:

Proper management strategies are highly essential for sustaining the livestock production systems and meeting the food demands of a growing population with the available water resources, for which water-saving technologies and strategies are the need of the hour. The use of technological options has been a key driving force for the transition to smarter farming systems and for efficient water use in dairy farms.
Deficit Irrigation on Fruit Yield and Quality of Sweet Pepper
Authors: Gil-Marín Jose Alexander , Zermeño-González Alejandro , Córdova-Rodríguez Maria X. , Ramírez-Rodríguez Homero , Cadena-Zapata Martín , Méndez-González Jorge , Cornejo-Oviedo Eladio H.
Published: January 2024

Background:

Deficit irrigation is an approach to use less water in crop growth in places where water resources are the limiting factor for agricultural production, to maximize the production per unit of volume of water available.

Objective:

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of four levels of irrigation applied to replenish soil moisture depletion on the growth and yield of two sweet pepper cultivars.

Methods:

The experiment was performed on field conditions from January to June 2020 in a randomized block experimental design with three repetitions arranged in divided plots, the main plot was the four irrigation depths, and the sub-plots were the two cultivars (Tres Filos and Pepón) for a total of eight treatments. The irrigation depths applied corresponded to 60%, 80%, 100%, and 120% of the crop evapotranspiration.

Results:

The ANOVA (analysis of variance) of the main factors indicates that for the irrigation treatment factor, the number of fruits per plant for the two varieties is statistically equal when irrigation is applied at 120, 100 and 80% of the crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and greater than the one obtained with irrigation at 60% of ETc. For the cultivars factor, the number of fruits per plant and the fruit yield (g plant-1) in the different irrigation treatments was higher in the cv Tres Filo, but the weight of the fruit was higher in the cv Pepón.

Conclusion:

The application of irrigation at 60% of the ETc represents a saving of 40% of the volume of water compared to the application at 100% of ETc. The reduction in the number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, and average yield (g plant-1) of both cultivars was only 4.21%, 7.47%, and 11.95%, respectively. Therefore, if the limiting factor for agricultural production is water availability, it is advisable to irrigate at 60% of the ETc and increase the surface for irrigation to increase total production.
Biometric Measurement of Iridocorneal Angle Parameters in a Sample of Healthy Saudi Eyes
Authors: Bakr Medhat A. , Al Naqeeb Ussama , Al Mulla Abdullah
Published: January 2024

Background:

Iridocorneal angle (ICA) or anterior chamber angle is the anatomical structure responsible for aqueous humor outflow and regulating intraocular pressure inside the eye.

Objective:

The study aims to evaluate iridocorneal angle parameters in healthy Saudi eyes using the spectral domain located in the anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and to describe their correlation with other factors.

Methods:

For precise measurements of ICA, anterior segment imaging was executed with the aid of spectral-domain AS-OCT MS-39®. The measurements of the iridocorneal angle included angle opening distance (AOD) and trabecular-iris space area (TISA), located 500 and 750 μm away from the actual scleral spur from nasal and temporal angles.

Results:

The comparison of temporal and nasal angle parameters showed significantly higher AOD500 values in the temporal compared to the nasal angle (p=0.005). The study also evaluated correlations with a grade of the angle, and no correlations were found between gender, refractive error, iris thickness, and angle parameters. Multiple linear regression with backward elimination of non-significant factors found age (p=0.002), angle grade (p<0.001), predicting factors for nasal AOD500 (Adjusted R2=0.772, p<0.001), and angle grade (p<0.001) and temporal iris thickness (p=0.004) predicting factors for temporal AOD500 (Adjusted R2=0.511, p<0.001). IOP (p =0.026) and angle grade (p<0.001) were found to predict factors for nasal TISA500 (Adjusted R2=0.639, p<0.001), and angle grade (p<0.001) and temporal iris thickness was found predicting factors for temporal TISA500 (Adjusted R2=0.314, p<0.001).

Conclusion:

AS-OCT is a valuable, easy, non-aggressive method to evaluate the iridocorneal angle.
Mushroom Supplementation in Promoting Health and Performance of Poultry: Review
Authors: Seid Assen Ebrahim
Published: January 2024

This review paper aims to update and discuss the latest data available with respect to the effects of mushrooms in promoting the health and performance of broiler and layer chickens. Most studies proved that different preparations of mushrooms from diverse mushroom species improved feed utilization efficiency, growth rate, egg production, and quality traits. Mushroom supplementation decreased the count of pathogenic bacteria (
Clostridium spp.,
Coliforms, and
E.coli and increased that of beneficial ones (
Lactobacillus spp. and
Bifidobacterium) in both broiler and layer chickens. Inclusion of different preparations (powders, extracts, leftovers,
etc.) of mushrooms resulted in lower cholesterol and other lipid metabolites in poultry meat and eggs. Some studies reported no significant effect of mushroom on the performance of broiler and layer chickens, however, it is concluded that mushrooms, in various forms, could be included in poultry diets without any harmful effect on their health. Further research works are also suggested to investigate the opportunities for making mushrooms part of the compound poultry feed ingredients in countries like Ethiopia.
Remixagem desinformativa em memes de internet
Authors: Melo Thiago Ramos de , Batista Júnior José Ribamar Lopes
Published: January 2024

The present study aims to analyze remixing strategies in internet memes serving dis-information, which we term disinformative remixing. In the contemporary digital landscape, where remix has become the driving force behind sociocultural processes (Lemos, 2006), we assume that understanding remixing strategies (Navas, 2019) in memes becomes a crucial tool in combating disinformation, considering that informational disorder flows (Wardle, 2017, 2020) largely traverse these techno-digital artifacts. In addition to the theoretical reflection guiding this work, for illustraive purposes, we propose the analysis of an internet meme in light of some analytical steps of Criti-cal Discourse Analysis (CDA), following Fairclough (2001, 2003) and Chouliaraki and Fairclough (1999), along with the methodological procedures described by Navas (2019). Ultimately, we infer that analyzing the processes and effects caused by the influence of internet memes and understand-ing their 'memetic engineering' can become a crucial component in revising practices to combat disinformation in the contemporary digital landscape.
Sinais, marcas e encontros. Trajetos e intersecções entre as artes, a participação-ação e a investigação
Authors: Guerra Paula
Published: January 2024

The issue of social exclusion in relation to young people has been one of the most prominent research areas in the field of social sciences. There have been several studies that reflect the various modalities of advanced marginality, whether in political, economic, geographic, social and cultural terms; however, there have been few studies that have demonstrated the transformative potential of arts-based research as an effective method of intervention, and also as a vehicle for research. Indeed, in this article, we intend to demonstrate the materialization of the crossing of these two topics, both from the theoretical and the empirical point of view, covering several and differentiated contemporary contexts, objects of studies and research-action modalities.
Unveiling Capital Structure Determinants, Business Characteristics and High-Growth Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Adeoye Olumuyiwa Oluseun , Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji , Ajiteru Waheed Olayemi , Adaranijo Luqman Olatunde
Published: January 2024

Recent interest among both SME operators and academics/professionals in determining what factors influence the capital structure and performance of SMEs has increased. Possible cause includes increased focus on the role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in driving economic growth. This research evaluated the factors that influence small and medium-sized enterprises' capital structures, as well as their performance predictors, financial accessibility factors, firm characteristics that predict their capital structures, and the impact of capital structure on SMEs' profitability. It was decided to conduct a survey study, with the help of a properly designed questionnaire. The population included both small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners and operators in the study area (South-West, Nigeria). Four hundred small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) purposefully chosen using purposive and proportionate procedure from each state in the region and asked to fill out an online questionnaire (Google Form) to collect the data. This study found a significant relationship between capital structure and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria's Southwest region. Formal strategic plans, consistent operational procedures, positive work relationships, and the presence of formal business plans were found to have a significant impact on the financial decisions of SMEs, thereby improving overall business performance. Furthermore, the factors influencing SMEs' capital structure decisions include both strategic and organisational components, emphasising the importance of formal strategic planning, consistent operational procedures, positive work relationships, and formal business plans.
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT WITH THE "AKSI" PROGRAM (Hypertension Control Activity) IN THE COMMUNITY
Authors:   epartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, Kartika Annisa Wuri , Zainusshalihin Muhammad , Christanti Magdalena Ayu , Agustina Risa , Kusumawati Diah Ika Milenia , Janah Miftakhul , Dewi Atma Taufika , Rosyidah Lailatul , Pratama Edo Apriliano , Nurazizah Aini , Reihana Afin Alamei , Budihaningrum Asti Shelia , Putri Alliya Avisa Insani , Amalia Aura Tasya , Firdausi Naila ,   Student of Nursing Program, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya
Published: January 2024

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease with a high incidence and is in first place for the ten most common diseases in Malang City in 2021-2022. The management of hypertension in the community is aimed at maintaining and improving health status by increasing the active role of the community in solving problems. This community service activity is carried out with the "AKSI" (Hypertension Control Activity) program which contains hypertension class activities and the application of complementary therapy to warm water foot soaks and ginger to lower blood pressure. This activity was conducted with 20 hypertension participants who participated in hypertension class activities for 4 meetings. Assessment of success was carried out by measuring knowledge and blood pressure on the pre-test and post-test. The activity results showed an increase in participants' knowledge with an average pre-test score of 60 increasing to 90 during the post-test. Meanwhile, in blood pressure, there was a moderate decrease in systole of 34 mmHg and an average decrease in diastolic of 11 mmHg. It is hoped that this activity will become one of the strategies for managing hypertension in the community.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION, NETWORK RESOURCES, FIRM PERFORMANCE IN INDONESIAN ENTREPRENEURS' ASSOCIATION: THE MODERATOR EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMIC, SOCIAL AND BUSINESS NETWORK
Authors:   Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Airlangga, Indriyani Erlina Pipit , Lestari Yetty Dwi ,   Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga, Suhariadi Fendy ,   Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Airlangga
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the moderating effects of environmental dynamics, social networks, and business networks on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm performance. Through a questionnaire survey, 315 questionnaires were collected for analysis from managers and owners of businesses registered with KADIN, HIPMI, AKLI, GAPENSI, and REI Indonesia. This study made use of PLS-SEM analysis. Our results indicate that entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has a significant effect on business success and that network resources moderate this relationship. Moreover, our findings imply that environmental dynamics, social networks, and business networks augment the effect of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on firm performance. The outcomes of this study add to both theory and practice. Theoretically, this study contributes to the body of knowledge and literature on how entrepreneurial orientation (EO) may enhance business performance via network resources following the concept of social capital that is influenced by a dynamic environment of social and commercial networks. This study can potentially improve corporate performance (EO) through strategic and entrepreneurial focus. The administration may employ this strategy to circumvent resource restrictions imposed by restricted access and a dearth of new opportunities. Therefore, Network resources enable enterprises to access additional resources, leading to a more successful EO implementation. In addition, environmental dynamics and social and business networks encourage the application of EO to enhance corporate performance.
THE EFFECT OF TEACHER MOTIVATION, COMPENSATION, AND WORKLOAD ON TURNOVER INTENTION THROUGH JOB SATISFACTION AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE
Authors:   Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, North Sumatera, Indonesia, Anwar Yohny , Suwarno Bambang ,   Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, North Sumatera, Indonesia, Harianti Suci ,   Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, North Sumatera, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of motivation, compensation and workload on turnover intention with job satisfaction as an intervening variable for Non-Permanent Teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Sinunukan, Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra. This research uses a causal research method with a quantitative approach. Forty teachers made up the total population of the research sample, which was selected using a saturation sampling technique and non-probability sampling. approaches for gathering data that are tested for validity and reliability utilizing interviews and questionnaires. Analyzing data using SEM-PLS. The results of the study show that motivation has a significant positive effect on turnover intention through job satisfaction; The variable job satisfaction mediates motivation on turnover intentions. Then for compensation has a significant positive effect on turnover intention through job satisfaction; Variable of job satisfaction mediates compensation to turnover intention. Likewise, the effect of workload on turnover intention through job satisfaction as an intervening.
REVEALING THE CAPITAL STRUCTURE FACTOR IS DOMINATED BY DEBT TO LQ45 COMPANIES ON THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors:   Department of Management, Universitas Darussalam Ambon, Indonesia, Masidonda Jaelani La , Hariyati Tri Retno ,   Department of Accounting, Politeknik Negeri Ambon, Indonesia, Hariyanti Dwi ,   Department of Accounting, Politeknik Negeri Ambon, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

Capital structure has an important role that must be determined to improve the welfare of the owner or the value of the company. Many studies have been done before about capital structure. This study aims to analyze the effect of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ability, return on investment, return on equity and profit margin on capital structure. This study includes a database outside of accounting data, namely CEO Ability. This is important to study to determine the ability of the CEO in providing internal sources of funds in the capital structure of LQ45 companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange which are more dominated by debt. The method used is a mixed method between quantitative methods and qualitative methods. The quantitative method uses multiple linear regression analysis. While qualitative methods are used to analyze the influence based on the results of interviews. The object of research was conducted on 45 companies included in the LQ45 stock list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a sample of 31 companies. The reasons for selecting 31 samples: a) the company has been listed on the IDX during the 2017-2021 research period, b) has financial statements with non-negative retained earnings and equity. The results showed that CEO ability, profit margin, return on investment as a factor causing capital structure is dominated by debt, while return on equity has no effect on capital structure. The implication of this research is that CEOs who are less able to increase profits to meet the availability of internal funds, the company must meet funding needs sourced from debt through good net working with fund owners.
Beyond Amarna: exorcists without borders in the Levant
Authors: Gestoso Singer Graciela
Published: January 2024

The Levant and the Eastern Mediterranean formed a special sphere of activity for diverse specialists who navigated from one side to the other through extensive networks of interconnections in the Late Bronze Age. During the Amarna Period (fourteenth century BCE), Akkadian and Hittite texts attest a lethal epidemic that originated in Egypt and later spread to Canaan, Syria, Alashiya (Cyprus), and the land of Hatti. References to pestilence, plague, epidemic, and death, as well as metaphoric expressions alluding to the crisis, such as the ‘hand of Nergal,’ are widespread in diplomatic correspondence, prayers, magic spells, and medical texts as well. Specialists (such as physicians, exorcists, and omen experts) traveled between courts to perform acts of healing and to practice divination. Also, statues of gods and goddesses were commonly sent between courts of Great Kings as symbols of fertility, healing, and alliances. This essay analyzes the role of exorcists traveling between courts in the framework of the cross-cultural discourse of alterity in the Amarna Age.
Enhancing public information quality during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cyber public relations strategy on local government initiatives
Authors: Nihayah Silvia Salma Ainun , Afifi Subhan
Published: January 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has induced widespread fear, emphasizing the imperative for high-quality public information dissemination to alleviate societal anxiety. This research examined the Cyber Public Relations (Cyber PR) strategies implemented by the Communication and Informatics Office or Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika (Diskominfo) of Jepara Regency in disseminating quality public information during the ongoing pandemic. Utilizing a qualitative case study methodology, the study focused on the efforts of Diskominfo Jepara to enhance public information quality, specifically related to Covid-19 data updates, health protocol campaigns, and the Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Data collection involved in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The analysis employed the Cyber PR framework, assessing dimensions such as strategic, integrated, targeted, and measurable, alongside indicators like intrinsic, contextual, representational, and accessibility for scrutinizing public information quality. Findings revealed some key elements in Diskominfo Jepara's Cyber PR strategies, including the establishment of a comprehensive digital media center, active engagement with media outlets, collaborations with influencers, and the utilization of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). These strategies have been intricately developed based on situational analysis and predefined communication objectives. The research contributes significantly to the academic literature on Cyber PR in local government contexts, providing nuanced insights and enriching the reference landscape.
Machine Learning for Early Prediction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events After First Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Pin , Wu Lei , Zou Ting-Ting , Zou ZiXuan , Tu JiaXin , Gong Ren , Kuang Jie
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) remains high in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and early prediction models to guide their clinical management are lacking.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to develop machine learning–based early prediction models for MACEs in patients with newly diagnosed AMI who underwent PCI.

METHODS

A total of 1531 patients with AMI who underwent PCI from January 2018 to December 2019 were enrolled in this consecutive cohort. The data comprised demographic characteristics, clinical investigations, laboratory tests, and disease-related events. Four machine learning models—artificial neural network (ANN), k-nearest neighbors, support vector machine, and random forest—were developed and compared with the logistic regression model. Our primary outcome was the model performance that predicted the MACEs, which was determined by accuracy, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, and F1-score.

RESULTS

In total, 1362 patients were successfully followed up. With a median follow-up of 25.9 months, the incidence of MACEs was 18.5% (252/1362). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the ANN, random forest, k-nearest neighbors, support vector machine, and logistic regression models were 80.49%, 72.67%, 79.80%, 77.20%, and 71.77%, respectively. The top 5 predictors in the ANN model were left ventricular ejection fraction, the number of implanted stents, age, diabetes, and the number of vessels with coronary artery disease.

CONCLUSIONS

The ANN model showed good MACE prediction after PCI for patients with AMI. The use of machine learning–based prediction models may improve patient management and outcomes in clinical practice.
The Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction among Gen-Z: Combination of Quantitative and Qualitative Approach (Preprint)
Authors: Ariana Hanifa , Almuhtadi Ikmal , Natania Nikita Jacey , Handayani Putu Wuri , Larasati Pramitha Dwi , Bressan Stéphane
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

As social media platforms gain popularity, their usage is increasingly associated with cyberbullying and body shaming, with devastating effects.

OBJECTIVE

This study proposes to analyze the influence of social media on Generation Z users' body image satisfaction. More specifically, it examines the impact of TikTok on body image satisfaction among TikTok users between the ages of 17 and 26 in Indonesia.

METHODS

The research methodology uses the Tripartite Influence Model and considers photo-based activity, appearance motivation, and social media literacy as trigger factors. The methodology combines quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data are obtained from 507 responses to a questionnaire and analyzed with covariance-based structural equation modeling. Qualitative data are obtained from the interviews of 32 respondents and analyzed with content analysis.

RESULTS

The study finds that upward appearance comparison is influenced by photo-based activity and appearance motivation. In contrast, thin-ideal internalization is influenced by appearance motivation and social media literacy. Upward appearance comparisons and thin-ideal internalization comparisons harm users' body image satisfaction.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study are expected to contribute to social media providers, regulators, and educators' efforts to create a healthy social media environment for users.
Cloning and characterization of bgl6111 gene encoding β‐glucosidase from bagasse metagenome
Authors: Prayogo Fitra Adi , Bunterngsook Benjarat , Kanokratana Pattanop , Kusumaningrum Hermin Pancasakti , Wulandari Dyah , Budiharjo Anto
Published: January 2024

β‐Glucosidase (BGL) is an essential enzyme for the hydrolysis of cellulose in industrial processes, but natural BGL enzymes are poorly understood. Metagenomics is a robust tool for bioprospecting in the search for novel enzymes from the entire community’s genomic DNA present in nature. The metagenomics approach simplifies the process of searching for new BGL enzymes by extracting DNA and retrieving its gene information through a series of bioinformatic analyses. In this study, we report the gene cloning, heterologous expression of the bgl6111 gene (accession number MW221260) in Pichia pastoris KM71, and the biochemical characterization of the recombinant enzyme. We successfully identified the bgl6111 sequence of 2,520 bp and 839 amino acids with a molecular size of 89.4 kDa. The amino acid sequence of the bgl6111 gene showed 67.61% similarity to BGL from an uncultured bacterium (ABB51613.1). The BGL product has the highest activity on the third day at 1.210 U/mL, categorized as low production. The enzymatic activity could enhance up to 539.8% of 7.742 U/mL by using the ultrafiltration method. Our findings provide insightful information that bgl6111 obtained from bagasse metagenome could be an alternative candidate for industrial applications in the future.
Removal of metronidazole from simulated wastewater using Fe/C catalyst with a combination of heterogenous Fenton and ozonation
Authors: Panandita Budi Satria , Prasetyo Imam , Ariyanto Teguh
Published: January 2024

This study examined roles of iron oxide/porous carbon material (Fe/C) for removing metronidazole in simulated wastewater by adsorption and then followed by a degradation using advanced oxidation process (H2O2, O3 and combination of H2O2/O3). Fe/C was produced by an impregnation of iron oxide precursors during resorcinol-formaldehyde synthesis followed by pyrolysis at 800 °C. For comparison, blank carbon (without iron loading) was also synthesized. The properties of porous carbon were investigated by SEM-EDX and N2-sorption analyzer. Blank carbon and Fe/C featured the specific surface area of 755 m2g-1 and 394 m2g-1, respectively. The loading of iron oxide altered the pore structures of material. The adsorption isotherm data were followed by the Langmuir isotherm model with metronidazole uptake up to 46.07 mg g-1 and 39.97 mg g-1 at 30oC by Fe/C and blank carbon. The degradation study was then carried out with catalyst dosage of 0.1 g/100 mL solution and 120 min reaction time at 30 oC. It is noticeably that, the degradation of metronidazole was better when a combination of H2O2/O3 was employed, compared with an individual of H2O2 or O3. Regarding the stability, Fe/C maintained its high activity upon four consecutive runs.
Cold sterilization of coconut water by membrane technology and UV-C
Authors: Aliwarga Lienda , Joenputri Fiena , Chandra Livia , Julian Helen
Published: January 2024

Coconut water contains amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and mineral, which are beneficial for human health. However, rapid degradation of coconut water due to the presence of protein, fat, and microbes has led to short shelf life and coconut water’s rancidity. Sterilization of coconut water by heat treatment has been proven to be effective in microorganism elimination, but results in major changes of coconut water’s sensory attributes. In this research, cold sterilization of coconut water was conducted by using ultrafiltration membrane and UV-C to preserve the sensory properties and nutritional components in coconut water. The radiation dose of UV-C and operating pressure of ultrafiltration membrane was varied to obtain the optimum operating condition. The sterilization process by UV-C did not remove fat and protein, which are the rancidity-causing components. In ultrafiltration sterilization, fat and protein can be removed by 74% and 31.37%. Superior microorganism elimination by ultrafiltration was obtained at 99.9999%, compared to that by UV-C at 90%. The ultrafiltration also retained the coconut water’s pH, total soluble solid, and flavor, while improved its clarity. At optimum operating pressure of 0.25 bar, the coconut water’s shelf life of 3 days, according to the Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI), can be achieved.
Sintesis katalis asam heterogen berbasis polivinil alkohol (PVA) dan pemanfaatannya dalam produksi metil ester asam lemak
Authors: Hartono Ryan , Reinaldo Nicholas , Muljana Henky , Sugih Asaf Kleopas , Oemar Usman , Atin Jessica , Ahimsa Gadmon
Published: January 2024

Polivinil alkohol tersulfonasi merupakan katalis asam heterogen yang potensial untuk produksi metil ester asam lemak (FAME). Katalis (PVA/SSA) disintesis melalui reaksi esterifikasi antara polivinil alkohol (PVA) dan asam sulfosuksinat (SSA). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari pengaruh beberapa variabel proses seperti berat molekul (MW) PVA, tahap pencucian dengan metanol, kondisi annealing (waktu, suhu, dan tekanan annealing), dan suhu pengeringan terhadap kinerja PVA/ Katalis SSA dalam esterifikasi metanol dan asam lemak bebas (FFA). Katalis PVA tersulfonasi berhasil disintesis, ditandai dengan adanya gugus sulfonat (SO3) pada pita serapan 1267 cm-1 dan gugus karbonil (C=O) pada pita serapan 1628 cm-1 pada FT. -Spektrum IR. Katalis PVA/SSA yang dihasilkan menunjukkan kinerja yang baik, dimana konversi maksimum reaksi esterifikasi asam lemak dapat mencapai 81,9%. Selain itu, katalis dapat digunakan minimal empat kali pengulangan dengan penurunan konversi FAME dari tahap pertama ke tahap kedua sebesar 28,2% dan memiliki kinerja yang relatif stabil pada reaksi kedua dan selanjutnya (kisaran konversi 49,1% - 58,8% ). Katalis yang dihasilkan juga memiliki stabilitas termal yang baik dengan kisaran degradasi tahap pertama 200oC hingga 290oC, sehingga memungkinkan untuk diterapkan pada kisaran suhu yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan industri manufaktur FAME.