bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the Effects of Pulsed Radiofrequency Application of the Thoracal Dorsal Root Ganglion on Postherpetic Neuralgia and Post-thoracotomy Pain Syndromes
Authors: KÜÇÜKBİNGÖZ Çağatay , MARUFOGLU Fidan , BAYRAM Tamer , BAHŞİ Ayşe , ÖZBEK Hayri
Published: September 2023

Aim: The causative agent of herpes zoster (HZ) is the reactivated varicella-zoster virus. HZ leads to severe and painful rashes that can be accompanied by long-term pain, i.e., postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), post-thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) is defined as “recurrent or persistent pain along the thoracotomy incision at least two months after surgery”⁸.

Methods: In this study, the medical records of all the patients were reviewed for age, gender, size, thoracic level, cause of pain, and visual analog scale (VAS) and DN4 scores from the patient files maintained in the archive of the Department of Algology. Two cycles of pulse radiofrequency (PRF) were administered for 2 min each. Then, a total of 5 ml of dexamethasone, lidocaine, bupivacaine, and isotonic solutions of 4 mg, 20 mg, 5 mg, and 5 mg, respectively, were added through the RF cannula at the DRG level in each application.

Results: In total, 40 patients, including 25 men (62.5%) and 15 women (37.5%), were analyzed in this study. The mean age of the patients was 60.5 ± 12.4 years, and the median duration of pain was 2 years (0.2–15 years). When PHN and PTPS groups were compared on the basis of the pain etiology, the VAS values before treatment were not statistically different (p = 0.129), whereas the VAS values after treatment were significantly lower in the PTPS group than in the PHN group (p = 0.001).

Conclusions: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of DRG PRF therapy on the causes of chronic thoracic pain and in different etiologies. The results revealed that PRF therapy is more effective in treating patients with PTPS than those with PHN. We also found that factors such as age, gender, and size did not significantly affect the treatment.

Keywords: Postherpetic neuralgia, post-thoracotomy pain syndrome, pulsed radiofrequency
Protective Effect of Taxifolin in The Prevention of Cardiac Tissue Damage in Liver Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury: Experimental Study
Authors: BİLGE Hüseyin , YILDIZHAN İbrahim , ÜLGER Burak Veli , ADAY Ulaş , BAŞOL Ömer , ÇİÇEKÇİ Kadriye , YİLDİZHAN Eda
Published: September 2023

Aim: Liver ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) is a serious, irreversible health problem in clinical practice. Taxifolin (Tax) is an easy to obtain and use agent found in maritime pine bark, Douglas fir bark and Siberian larch wood. In this study, we examined the protective efficacy of Taxifolin in the correction of cardiac tissue damage that may develop in liver I/R damage.
Methods: In our study, a total of 28 Wistar Albino rats, 8-10 weeks old, weighing 250-300 grams, were used. Group 1 (n=7): control group, Group 2 (n=7): Tax group with 50 mg/kg dose orally for 3 weeks, Group 3 (n=7): Liver I/R group for 30 minutes ischemia and 120 minutes of reperfusion were performed. Group 4 (n=7): Tax+Liver I/R group.
Results: In our study, MDA analysis was performed to evaluate oxidative stress. In the statistical analysis of MDA values, we observed that there was a statistically significant difference between the serum MDA values of the Tax group and the Tax+Liver I/R group, and the MDA level of the Tax group was lower (p<0.05). In myocyte damage scoring, we observed that the liver I/R group had the highest damage score, while the damage score of the Tax+Liver I/R group was significantly lower than the I/R group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: As a result of our study, we observed that there was an increase in serum MDA levels as a result of liver I/R and histopathological changes occurred in the heart tissue. However, Taxifolin has been successful in ameliorating this situation.
The importance of alterations in innate lymphoid cell subsets in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and their role in tumorigenesis
Authors: CIKMAN Duygu Ilke , ÇETİN AKTAŞ Esin , GELMEZ Metin Yusuf , ESEN Fehim , ENGİN Ayşe , TURNA Akif , DENİZ Gunnur
Published: September 2023

Objective. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Diverse functions of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) and NK cell subsets are investigated thoroughly in cancer immunotherapy. ILC and recently described NK cell subsets in NSCLC patients’ blood samples and tumor draining lymph nodes were investigated.

Methods. The study included chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy-naive NSCLC patients with clinical stage T1-4N0-2M0 who underwent video-assisted mediastinal lymphadenectomy and 14 healthy controls. Mononuclear cells were isolated from peripheral blood of both groups and mediastinal lymph nodes of NSCLC patients. NK cells and ILC subsets were analyzed by flow cytometry.

Results. Total NK cells are shown to be increased in peripheral blood of NSCLC patients compared to lymph nodes while the ratio of CD56dimCD16- exhausted NK cells is higher in lymph nodes than in blood samples of NSCLC patients. Compared to control group, peripheral blood ILC1 cells were lower in NSCLC patients, however ILC2 and ILC3 cells were significantly increased. However, mediastinal lymph nodes of NSCLC patients had decreased ratio of ILC2 and increased ratio of ILC3 cells than in peripheral blood of patients. NSCLC patients had significantly increased ratio of NKp44-ILC3 cells and decreased ratio of NKp44+ILC3 in lymph nodes.

Conclusion. Decreased ratio of ILC1 cells is an important indicator of impaired anti-tumoral response. Increased in the ratio of NKp44-ILC3 cells in NSCLC patients may potentially contribute to tumor progression. These findings highlight the distinct roles of ILCs, which play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of lung cancer.
Evaluation of Cystinosis Patients and Factors Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: AVCI Begüm , PARMAKSIZ Gönül
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Cystinosis is a rare genetic, lysosomal storage disorder, leading to kidney involvement and other organs. The most critical factor determining the prognosis is its impact on the kidneys especially nephropatic cystinosis. This study aimed to evaluate cystinosis patients and identify factors associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: The medical records of 18 nephropatic cystinosis patients were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic and clinical features, prognosis were evaluated. Patients were classified according to their estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at last visit as eGFR60 ml/min/1.73 m2, and were compared for CKD related factors.

Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 46.61±50.42 months. The most common allel was c. 451A>G. Polyuria, polydipsia, vomiting, growth retardation, and renal osteodystrophy were typical presenting symptoms. At diagnosis, the mean eGFR was 72.94±21.69 ml/min/1.73 m². After an average follow-up of 68.28±60.18 months, the mean eGFR was 63.97±23.59 ml/min/1.73 m², and CKD was observed in 44.4% of patients, and 5 (27.8%) underwent kidney replacement theraphy (KRT). In patients with GFR
The Role of Prognostic Factors in Perioperative Adverse Events and Complications in Children with Cleft Palate Repair
Authors: İCİ Elif Eda , LAFLI TUNAY Demet
Published: September 2023

Aim: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformity is the most common type of craniofacial malformation and is usually corrected surgically in infancy. Anesthetic management of children undergoing CLP repair has many challenges. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect of prognostic factors on perioperative complications in children with cleft palate (CP) repair.

Methods: In this study, pediatric cases who underwent cleft palate surgery in a tertiary care hospital between 2015 and 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. The primary outcome measure was perioperative adverse outcomes rate.

Results: The incidence of all perioperative adverse events including airway, and respiratory complications, ICU admission, blood transfusion and re-operation requirement was determined as 40.7% (n=88) and the incidence of respiratory adverse events was found as 28.7% (n=62). Moreover, low body weight (OR 0.69, 95% CI 1.18-1.78, p
Compressive Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Earthquake Victims in Kahramanmaraş Earthquake on February 6, Our Clinical Observations
Authors: AYGÜN BİLECİK Nilüfer , KÖSEHASANOĞULLARI Meryem
Published: September 2023

Background

Earthquakes are one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity due to natural disasters. In particular, soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries are the most common types of injuries following earthquakes and the most common reason for hospital admission. Turkey is a region with a very high risk of earthquakes.

Compression is one of the most common causes of mechanically induced peripheral nerve injuries. Peripheral nerve injuries cause long-term disruptions in daily life, professional development, and education. These injuries are the important causes of labor loss, especially in young adult patients. The purpose of our study is to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for these injuries by sharing our observations on compressive peripheral nerve injuries seen in earthquake victims after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6.

Materials and Methods

We included patients with peripheral nerve injury who were admitted to the physical therapy clinic of Adana City Hospital for three months starting from February 6, 2023.

Results

The mean age of the injured was 32.64±17.63 years. The median time of being pulled from the rubble was 24 hours. 95.5% were living in Hatay province. The most common sites of peripheral nerve injury were legs (43.3%), arms (17.9%) and forearms (16.4%). 31.3% of the injured had bone fractures. The most common complaints were weakness in the legs (31.3%), foot drops (29.9%), and wrist drops (20.9%).

Conclusion

Earthquake is a natural disaster that can cause blunt and penetrating injuries and serious peripheral nerve injuries. Thus, it should be kept in mind that these injuries, which significantly affect the quality of life, are quite common and may be overlooked during the acute phase after earthquakes.
Dificuldades na assistência humanizada em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva – UTI
Authors: Lima Júnior Djalma Antonio de , Dias Ellen Angélica Ferreira , Ferreira Luciana Coelho , Talyta Cristina Santos de Azevedo Talyta Cristina Santos de
Published: September 2023

O avanço da tecnologia proporcionou melhores condições de tratamento para pacientes graves, porém contribuiu para a mecanização do cuidado. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar as barreiras enfrentadas pela equipe de enfermagem para a implantação da humanização nas UTIs. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo retrospectivo, descritivo e revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa com busca nas bases de dados eletrônicos LILACS, Pubmed e SciELO. Foram utilizados artigos científicos publicados em língua portuguesa e inglesa, a partir de 2015 que continham o tema descrito. Identificou-se que a desumanização do cuidado é muito presente entre os profissionais da saúde pois existem vários fatores que impedem a execução de uma boa assistência. Como principais fatores foram encontrados a mecanização do cuidado, a dissociação da família, condições de trabalho, implantação do modelo biomédico e dificuldade nas relações interpessoais. A gestão e os usuários também são inclusos na atenção da política de humanização, pois são indispensáveis suas participações nessa mudança. A implementação da PNH se faz necessária a fim da transformação da teoria em prática.
ANALISIS PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN STRATEGI BISNIS YANG DITERAPKAN NGADEM COFFE
Authors: Fadli Rizal
Published: September 2023

Research The business feasibility study at this time aims to analyze entrepreneurial

activities in the small and medium business sector in the community, where the source of

this research is a new category where no journals or articles have discussed it. In this study

it also aims to find out what decision-making methods are. what has been implemented

and what strategies were used by the interviewees while running the business so that the

business can survive amidst business competition. This time the author uses a qualitative

method where the author meets directly with the interviewees to interview the business

that has been run by the interviewees so far. It is hoped that data from the interviewees

that has been collected by the author can be analyzed in detail, more detailed, and

structured, and the author is expected to be able to provide input to the results of the

analysis in the field so that in the future the business can develop better and be

competitive in the world. with old and new players who have businesses engaged in the

same field

 

Penelitian Studi kelayakan bisnis pada kali ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kegiatan

wirausaha di sektor usaha menengah kecil masyarakat ,dimana sumber penelitian ini

termasuk kategori baru dimana belum ada jurnal atau artikel yang sudah pernah

membahasnya. Didalam penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode

pengambilan keputusan seperti apa yang sudah diterapkan dan strategi apa yang

digunakan oleh narasumber selama menjalankan bisnis tersebut sehingga bisnis bisa

bertahan ditengah persaingan bisnis. Kali ini penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif

dimana penulis bertemu secara langsung dengan narasumber untuk mewancarai terkait

bisnis yang sudah dijalankan narasumber selama ini. Diharapkan data dari narasumber

yang sudah dikumpulkan oleh penulis dapat di analisa secara detail, lebih rinci, dan

terstruktur, serta penulis diharapkan dapat memberikan masukkan terhadap hasil

analisa dilapangan agar kedepannya bisnis tersebut semakin bisa berkembang lebih

baik dan bisa bersaing dengan pemain lama maupun baru yang memiliki bisnis yang

bergerak dibidang yang sama.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA KARYAWAN UPTD PUSKESMAS GAMPENG KABUPATEN KEDIRI
Authors: Kiki Wulandari
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to explain the level of influence of education (X1) and professional training (X2) on employee performance (Y). UPTD Gampen Health Center, Kediri Regency. By explaining how much influence it has on employee performance. The survey carried out was a survey with a quantitative approach, the sampling technique used the saturated sample method, from 35 employees used as respondents. The results of the data for this study were obtained through interviews and questionnaires. The technique or method of data analysis used is plausibility test, classic hypothesis test, reliability test, multiple linear analysis, hypothesis testing, and the coefficient of determination. From the results of the field research conducted, it was found that the variable level of education (X1) and job training (X2) greatly influenced the work skills of employees (Y). This work produces a number of linear regression equations in the form of Y = 9.677 + 0.633 X 1 + 0.315 X 2 . The results of the t test for the education level variable were obtained as Sig = 0.002 <0.05. For vocational training, the variable value is Sig = 0.003 <0.05. The results of the F test showed that Sig. = 0.000 <0.05 and the R2 (R-squared) result was 0.305 or (30.5%). From the results of the calculations and analysis carried out, it can be concluded that the level of education (X1) and professional training (X2) has a significant effect on employee performance (Y) UPTD Gampeng Health Center, Kediri Regency.

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan tingkat pengaruh pendidikan (X1) dan training profesional (X2) terhadap kinerja karyawan (Y). UPTD Puskesmas Gampen Kabupaten Kediri. Dengan menjelaskan seberapa besar pengaruhnya terhadap kinerja karyawan. Survei yang dilaksanakan adalah survei dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cara metode sampel jenuh, dari sebanyak 35 karyawan digunakan sebagai responden. Hasil data untuk penelitian ini didapatkan melalui wawancara dan kuesioner. Teknik atau cara analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji plausibilitas, uji hipotesis klasik, uji reliabilitas, analisis linier berganda, uji hipotesis, dan koefisien determinasi. Dari hasil penelitian lapangan yang dilakukan diperoleh bahwa variabel tingkat pendidikan (X1) dan training kerja (X2) sangat berpengaruh terhadap keahlian kerja pegawai (Y). Karya ini menghasilkan sejumlah persamaan regresi linier berupa Y = 9,677 + 0,633 X 1 + 0,315 X 2 . Hasil uji t untuk variabel tingkat pendidikan didapatkan seperti nilai Sig = 0,002 < 0,05. Untuk pelatihan kejuruan variabelnya nilai Sig = 0,003 < 0,05. Hasil uji F menunjukkan bahwa Sig.= 0,000 < 0,05 dan hasil R2 (R-squared) sebesar 0,305 atau (30,5%). Dari hasil perhiutngan dan analisis yang dilakukan bisa disimpulkan bahwa tingkat pendidikan (X1) dan training profesi (X2) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai (Y) UPTD Puskesmas Gampeng Kabupaten Kediri.
EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERISATION OF THE WAKE OF A BOTTOM-MOUNTED TWO TANDEM OF CYLINDERS PLACED IN A HIGH VELOCITY AREA
Authors: SANTA CRUZ Alina , Combret Thomas , Hadri Ferhat , Guillou Sylvain
Published: September 2023

Following the development of renewable marine energies, the characterization of areas with strong marine currents has become necessary. The Normandy coasts (France) are among the sites suitable for the installation of tidal turbine parks because they have significant energy potential. Projects to install machines in these sites raise questions about various factors affecting the performance of the turbines that would be placed there.

We are currently working on the understanding of the mechanisms leading to the generation of ambient flow turbulence on the seabed. More particularly, we are interested in the impact of the complexity of the bathymetry on the organization of the wake generated. To simplify the modeling of the bathymetry of the seabed, we use generic cylindrical obstacles of rectangular section. The obstacles are placed on the bottom of the study area of ​​the Hydrodynamic Tunnel of the LUSAC laboratory and occupy its entire width. Measurements are made using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV-2D) for a velocity flow of 3 m/s.

In a first time, in a previous contribution, was evaluated the impact of the ratio between the Height and the Width (H/W) of the cross section of the cylinder on the organization of the near wake. Indeed, the average velocity fields obtained for six different obstacles, highlighted the modification of the organization of the flow topology. The variation of this ratio H/W leads to the modification of the length of the average vortex formation zone, implies the presence of two or even three average recirculation zones in the near wake of the cylinder and leads to the possible presence of a recirculation zone average placed upstream of the cylinder.

Nevertheless, in the seabed the structures are not isolated. In the contrary, on the seabed we can observe successions of structures anchored on the funds, leading to the interaction of a structure with the wake generated upstream by another one structure. The experimental study  with the characterization of the flow around a tandem of “long” cylindrical obstacles of square section (side H). The distance between these two cylinders is equal to 2H.

As expected, in the present study, it can be observed the modifications of the topology of the mean flow and the distribution of the turbulent kinetic energy. Indeed, the interaction between the mean recirculation, generated downstream each cylinder, is shown.
A STUDY ON CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION OF HYUNDAI CARS WITH RESPECT TO AFTER SALES SERVICE AT BLUE HYUNDAI SERVICES SUNKADAKATTE BANGALORE
Authors: Anusha S  , Dr. S Baskaran
Published: September 2023

This study explores customer satisfaction with Hyundai cars, with a specific focus on Blue Hyundai services, to enhance overall customer-centricity in the competitive automobile industry. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative survey data and qualitative feedback were collected to identify key factors influencing satisfaction, examine its impact on brand loyalty and retention, assess areas for service improvement, and determine overall satisfaction levels. The findings contribute valuable insights for Hyundai Motor Company and Blue Hyundai to strategize and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, elevating their competitiveness.
KEYWORDS: Customer satisfaction, Hyundai cars, After sales services, Authorized service centers
Studi Bioinformatika Kandungan Curzerene Pada Daun Dewandaru (Eugenia uniflora Linn.) Sebagai Antikanker Prostate Melalui Pensinyalan PI3K
Authors: Andriese Ni Putu Sri Ayu Sevilla Andriese , Santoso Puguh , Ari Candra Agung , Surya Rahadi I Wayan
Published: September 2023

Salah satu tanaman asli Indonesia yang berkhasiat sebagai obat adalah dewandaru (Eugenia uniflora Linn.). Dewandaru menunjukkan aktifitas sitotoksik terhadap sel kanker sehingga berpotensi untuk dijadikan sediaan obat. Senyawa potensial dari daun dewandaru yaitu Curzerene . Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi interaksi antara senyawa daun dewandaru dengan reseptor PI3K pada kanker prostat. Studi ini menggunakan metode komputasi yang dikenal sebagai molecular docking. Energi ikatan, visualisasi ikatan, serta jenis ikatan antara senyawa dan reseptor diamati. Reseptor PI3K telah memenuhi syarat uji validasi metode. Hasil penelitian menunjukan senyawa pada tanaman dewandaru dapat menghambat satu protein target dari kanker prostat yang dinyatakan dengan nilai ∆Gbinding terendah yaitu senyawa Curzerene (-7,65 kkal/mol) pada protein PI3K. Interaksi antara senyawa Curzerene memiliki nilai binding energy lebih rendah jika dibandingkan ligan asli pada reseptor PI3K. Sehingga, dapat disimpulkan bahwa senyawa Curzerene pada tanaman dewandaru yang digunakan dalam penelitian memiliki interaksi yang baik dengan reseptor PI3K pada kanker prostat. Senyawa ini berpotensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai obat antikanker. Perlu dilakukan pengujian in vivo serta modifikasi pada struktur senyawa sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai terapi antikanker pada kanker prostat secara efektif.

Kata Kunci: Kanker prostat, Curzerene, Daun dewandaru, In silico
Efek Ekstrak Etanol Buah Dewandaru (Eugenia uniflora L) terhadap Penurunan Kadar Glukosa Darah dan Perbaikan Sel Beta Pankreas pada Mencit yang Diinduksi Aloksan
Authors: Maharani Ade Dwi Karisma , Santoso Puguh , Udayani Ni Nyoman Wahyu
Published: September 2023

Diabetes mellitus adalah suatu penyakit metabolik dengan karakteristik hiperglikemia akibat gangguan sekresi insulin. Buah Dewandaru (Eugenia uniflora L.) memiliki kandungan flavonoid yang berperan sebagai penangkal  radikal bebas dan mengurangi stress oksidatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan pemberian ekstrak etanol buah dewandaru dosis 200mg/KgBB dan 400mg/KgB dapat menurunkan kadar glukosa darah dan memperbaiki kerusakan  sel β pankreas pada mencit putih (Rattus norvegicus) jantan galur wistar diabetes mellitus yang diinduksi aloksan. Penelitian ini menggunakan 32 ekor mencit yang berumur 2-3 bulan dengan berat 25 gram yang diinduksi aloksan (0,5 ml/kgBB) secara intraperitoneal. Mencit dibagi menjadi empat kelompok perlakuan, yaitu K- (aloksan), K+ (glibenklamid), P1 (dosis ekstrak buah dewandaru 200 mg/kgBB), P2 (dosis ekstrak buah dewandaru 400 mg/kgBB). Data kuantitatif dengan menghitung kadar glukosa darah dan jumlah sel β pankreas dianalisis dengan uji paired t-test. Setelah diuji dengan melihat penurunan kadar glukosa darah dan histopatologi sel β pankreas, pada kelompok eksperimental yaitu P1 dan P2 penurunan kadar glukosa yang baik terdapat pada kelompok P2 yaitu dosis ekstrak buah dewandaru 400 mg/kgBB. Pada perbaikan sel β pankreas dinyatakan bahwa rata-rata kerusakan sel β pankreas pada dosis 200mg/KgBB yaitu 67,5 dan dosis 400mg/KgBB yaitu 89,1. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa ekstrak etanol buah dewandaru mampu menurunkan glukosa darah serta menghambat laju kerusakan sel β jaringan pankreas pada mencit yang menderita diabetes mellitus.
Kata kunci : dewandaru, diabetes mellitus, glukosa darah, sel β pankreas
Diseño y validación de una escala para medir la percepción docente sobre autoeficacia para la inclusión de estudiantes con discapacidad (PDED) en educación superior
Authors: Cebreros Valenzuela Daniela , Durand Villalobos Juan Pablo , Valdés Cuervo Angel Alberto
Published: September 2023

Los docentes desempeñan un papel esencial en la inclusión educativa de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad. El presente estudio se propuso diseñar y examinar las propiedades psicométricas de una escala para medir la Percepción Docente de Autoeficacia para la Inclusión de Estudiantes con Discapacidad (PDED). Participaron 426 docentes (Medad = 46.8 años, DE = 11.4) de cinco universidades públicas mexicanas. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio evidencian un buen ajuste del modelo unidimensional de medida propuesto a los datos. Se constató la invariancia de medida de la escala en docentes de ambos sexos. Las relaciones positivas entre los puntajes de la PDED con las actitudes y el apoyo social de docentes a estudiantes con discapacidad demuestran la validez concurrente de la escala. Se concluyó que la PDED es una escala psicométricamente robusta para medir la percepción docente de autoeficacia para la inclusión de estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad.
PENGARUH UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN MELALUI KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN PROPERTY DAN REAL ESTATE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2019-2021
Authors: Kamiliya Kamiliya , Wiryaningtyas Dwi Perwitasari , Pramitasari Triska Dewi
Published: September 2023

A company is an organization with a legal entity that has an important role in the economic development of a country. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of company size and profitability on company value through the financial performance of property and real estate companies that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021. This current study employed a purposive technique sampling. The data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study used Structural-Partial Least Square Equation Model (PLS-SEM).

The results of the direct influence hypothesis test using the Smart application PLS 3.0 shows that company size has no significant effect on financial performance, profitability has a significant effect on financial performance, company size has no effect significant to firm value, profitability has no effect significant to firm values, financial performance has no effect significant to firm value. The results of the indirect hypothesis test show that firm size through financial performance has a negative but not significant effect on the firm values and profitability through performance financial effect positive but not significant to firm value.
PENGARUH PROFESIONALISME, PENGALAMAN KERJA, DAN PENDIDIKAN AUDITOR EKSTERNAL TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT
Authors: Ferdyansah Nico , Yulinartati Yulinartati , Nuha Gardina Aulin
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Profesionalisme, Pengalaman Kerja, dan Pendidikan Auditor Eksternal terhadap Kualitas Audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Kota Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif pendekatan kuantitatif yang diukur dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 25. Populasi penelitian ini adalah Kantor Akuntan Publik di wilayah Kota Malang. Sampel ditentukan menggunakan purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 10 Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) yang berada di Kota Malang, sehingga total responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 73 responden. Pengujian hipotesis dengan menggunakan uji parsial (uji t), regresi linier bergana, uji koefiensi determinasi  dan uji simultan (uji f). Hasil pengujian membuktikan bahwa hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan uji parsial (uji t) yaitu (1) Profesionalisme berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kualitas Audit. (2) Pengalaman Kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kualitas Audit. (3) Pendidikan Auditor Eksternal tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Kualitas Audit. (4) Hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan uji simultan (uji f) yaitu Profesionalisme, Pengalaman Kerja, dan Pendidikan Auditor Eksternal berpengaruh signifikan secara bersama-sama terhadap Kualitas Audit.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUBSEKTOR MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2018-2021 DENGAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Fitrianingsih Desiana , Hamdun Edy Kusnadi , Wiryaningtyas Dwi Perwitasari
Published: September 2023

Investors assess the performance of a company through its Stock price. The number of requests and offers for shares that occur in the capital market affects the high and low prices of company shares. If the company's performance is in good condition, then the company's shares will be in demand by investors so that the share price will be high. The purpose of this study was to analyze and examine the factors that influenced stock prices in food and beverage sub-sector manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with Dividend policy as an intervening variable. The sampling technique in this study was determined by purposive sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study used the Structural-Partial Least Square Equation Model (PLS-SEM).

The results of the direct influence hypothesis test show the following results. Debt to Equity Ratio has a positive but not significant effect on Dividend policy. Net Profit Margin has a negative but not significant effect on Dividend policy. Debt to Equity Ratio has a negative but not significant effect on Stock prices. Net Profit Margin has a significant negative effect on Stock prices. Dividend policy has a significant positive effect on Stock prices. The results of the indirect effect hypothesis test show that the Debt to Equity Ratio variable has a positive but not significant effect on Stock prices through Dividend policy. Net Profit Margin has a negative but not significant effect on Stock prices through Dividend policy.
DAMPAK LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PNS DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA KANTOR BAPENDA KABUPATEN BANYUWANGI
Authors: Yulianingtiyas Liana , Ediyanto Ediyanto , Minullah Minullah
Published: September 2023

Humans Regional Revenue Office of Banyuwangi is an organization of government apparatus with a good reputation as implementing element in government, community and development sectors led by the head of department who is responsible to Regent through Regional Secretary. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of work environment and work discipline on performance with Job Satisfaction as an intervening variable at Regional Revenue Office of Banyuwangi by using Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).

The results of direct effect hypothesis testing using Smart PLS 3.0 application show that work environment has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction (H1 is accepted), work discipline has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction (H2 is accepted), work environment has a significant positive effect on performance (H3 is accepted), work discipline has a negative and not significant effect on performance (H4 is rejected), job satisfaction has a significant positive effect on performance (H5 is accepted), work environment has a significant positive effect on performance through job satisfaction (H6 is accepted), work discipline has a positive but not significant effect on performance through satisfaction Work (H7 is rejected).
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PADA PERMATA BAKERY DI SITUBINDO DENGAN MINAT BELI SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Yolanda Mariska Anis , Arief Mohammad Yahya , Fandiyanto Randika
Published: September 2023

In business world, there are various ways to achieve success. Every businessman always learns how to make the business reach its target. The desired profit will encourage business people to achieve the determined targets. A businessman will keep on looking for opportunities for their company's marketing. Competition will keep happening, so opportunities must be seen and targets must be achieved. Therefore, Permata Bakery shop must be able to choose the right marketing strategy to develop and maintain the business stability because that becomes an indicator to get success. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence purchasing decisions at Permata Bakery in Situbondo with purchase intention as an intervening variable. The population in this research is the consumers of Permata Bakery shop. The sampling technique is determined by probability sampling. Data analysis and hypothesis testing use Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).

The results of the direct effect hypothesis testing using Smart PLS 3.0 application show that product quality has a significant effect on purchase intention, product quality has a significant effect on purchase decisions, word of mouth has a significant effect on purchase intention, word of mouth has a significant effect on purchase decisions, and purchase intention has an effect significant to the purchase decision. The results of the indirect effect hypothesis testing reveal that product quality variable has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions through purchase intention. Word of mouth has a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions through purchase intention
PENGARUH EARNIG PER SHARE (EPS) DAN BOOK VALUE PER SHARE (BVS) TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN HARGA SAHAM SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERRVENING PADA SEKTOR PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2019-2021
Authors: Fitri Nur , Wiryaningtyas Dwi Perwitasari , Pramitasari Triska Dewi
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of Earning Per Share (EPS) and Book Value Per Share (BVS) on firm value with share prices as an intervening variable in banking sector as many as 42 banking sectors listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2019-2021 period. The sampling technique of this study uses purposive sampling by taking 14 samples as data analysis. Data analysis and hypothesis testing use smart PLS 3.0 application. The results of this study indicate that Earning Per Share (EPS) has a negative but not significant effect on stock prices, Book Value Per Share (BVS) has a significant negative effect on stock prices, while Earning Per Share (EPS) has a positive but not significant effect on firm value. Book Value Per Share (BVS) has a significant positive effect on firm value, stock prices have a significant positive effect on firm value, Earning Per Share (EPS) has a negative but not significant effect on firm value through stock prices, Book Value Per Share (BVS) has a significant negative effect on firm value through stock prices.
The Empowerment of Indigenous Papuan Women Through Home-Based Industries: A Case Study in Papua, Indonesia
Authors: Merina Bresca , Sholahuddin Agus , Sukowati Praptining
Published: September 2023

The importance of women's empowerment in poverty alleviation programs in eastern Indonesia became the main objective of the research. This research aims to identify the approaches to empowering indigenous Papuan women in Yoboy Village, Jayapura. In addition, this research aims to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in this empowerment. Indigenous Papuan women are a group of indigenous peoples from Indonesia. Several factors diminish the role of women in Jayapura, such as poverty, domestic violence, and the difficulty of self-reliance. Yoboy village has limited options for economic facilities. Therefore, this research conducted Andrew Barlette's Empowerment Theory as an analysis tool. The data collection techniques in this qualitative research were conducted by observation, interview and documentation. Three entry points must be completed to optimize empowerment in poor communities. This research indicated that the empowerment of indigenous Papuan women is also applied through participation, self-reliance, and partnership techniques. The creativity and self-confidence of indigenous Papuan women have made these empowerment programs successful. However, business capital, lack of concern, and cooperation among indigenous Papuan women have become inhibiting factors in empowerment. Therefore, the empowerment of indigenous Papuan women still requires developing and strengthening various programs. The participation of partnerships is one of the important keys to this development.

 

Received: 5 July 2023 / Accepted: 24 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Privacy vs Security: A Critical Review of Albanian Law and Citizen Rights
Authors: Konini Ivas , Rokaj Iv
Published: September 2023

The present study contends that the lack of an exhaustive legal framework regulating the installation, use, and storage of data obtained from surveillance cameras poses a threat to public order and society in Albania. While security cameras can aid in preventing crime and enhancing citizens’ safety, privacy concerns raised by surveillance must not be overlooked. Therefore, a balance between security and privacy should be set, and the legal regulations law must clearly define the purpose of the installation of cameras, delimiting security measures to accomplish their intended purpose. The actual main law for this area is titled “On Additional Measures for Public Security” and was passed by the Parliament on 2016. This law provides a good start for further progress if certain changes is specific areas of it can be changed. In the other hand, mere good intentions cannot serve as a justification for privacy violations and guidelines for the collection, storage, and use of data obtained from surveillance cameras must be established by this law or other regulatory means. This article highlights that the effectiveness of surveillance cameras in detecting crimes is limited, especially for those that are covert and sophisticated. As such, the law should provide clear instructions on the collection, storage, and utilization of data acquired through surveillance cameras to avoid unintended consequences and privacy violations. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of balancing public safety with individual privacy rights in wiretapping and camera surveillance in Albania.

 

Received: 5 July 2023 / Accepted: 23 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Workplace Spirituality and Work Engagement with Life Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable in Working Mothers
Authors: Sahrah Alimatus , Nurmiyati  , Wijaya Eurica Stefany , Moordiningsih
Published: September 2023

Improving work engagement among working mothers is crucial not only due to their growing numbers each year but also because of the inherent complexity in their lives. This study aims to examine the role of life satisfaction as a mediating variable in the relationship between workplace spirituality and work engagement among working mothers. The survey method was employed, utilizing workplace spirituality, work engagement, and life satisfaction scales, all of which demonstrated favorable properties, with AVE-coefficients above 0.50 and Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients above 0.60. The research comprised 706 working mothers who met specific criteria, including formal employment, having children, and a minimum work experience of one year. Data analysis was conducted using smartPLS version 3. The study's results indicate that life satisfaction indeed serves as a mediating variable in the link between workplace spirituality and work engagement among these mothers. The implications of these findings are discussed, highlighting the significance of increasing mothers' involvement in the workforce overall.

 

Received: 12 May 2023 / Accepted: 25 July 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Evaluation of Implementation of Organizational Culture, Leadership, and Employment Management
Authors: Suryatni Mukmin , Hailuddin Hailuddin , Nururly Santi , Thamrin Suyono , Sariwulan Tuty , Endri Endri
Published: September 2023

The research investigates the issue of implementing organizational culture at the current and future General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of the Province of NTB. The research design uses a quantitative approach to analyze the implementation of organizational culture and its relation to leadership and employee management. The sample in this study was employees of the General Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of NTB Province, with as many as 59 employees. The collection technique was carried out using a questionnaire, and the data obtained were analyzed based on the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI). Empirical findings found that the organizational culture felt in the General Secretariat Bureau of the Province of NTB today is the market culture. The culture desired or expected in the future is clan culture. This finding identifies that employees now perceive leadership as a competitor and a strong driver, with the principle of competition in achieving productivity where all activities focus on organizational and consumer control. However, in the future, the culture that is expected to occur is that the workplace will become a pleasant environment for all. Leaders are role models who can provide needed guidance and facilities, so the leadership of the General Secretariat Bureau for the Province of NTB needs to prepare the following: 1) work involvement; 2) team development; 3) employee empowerment; 4) Development of Human Resources; 5) Organizational openness.

 

Received: 17 May 2023 / Accepted: 29 July 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Development of Grammatical Competence Based on the Binary Oppositions of Verbs
Authors: Asylbekovich Merkibayev Tulegen , Ayat Rakymbayev , Sabira Matay , Zhanar Abikenova , Mereke Tankibayeva , Kerimbekov Toktar
Published: September 2023

The presented article is devoted to the development of grammatical competence of Linguistic University students, which ensures, in accordance with the modern communicative-cognitive paradigm of anthropocentric education, the adequacy of understanding and generation of utterances during intercultural communication. In the article, from the point of view of an intercultural approach, the content of intercultural communicative competence is concretized as the goal of teaching a modern linguist; from the standpoint of lingua-didactics and cognitive linguistics, the features and conceptual content of grammatical competence, which is a means of intercultural communication, have been identified; the skills included in the grammatical competence are defined and classified; a methodological model in the development of grammatical competence has been developed and scientifically substantiated, involving the analysis of grammatical phenomena that, in combination with other linguistic means, form binary verbal oppositions of three contacting linguistic cultures.

 

Received: 17 May 2023 / Accepted: 28 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Embracing Diversity in the Educational Landscape: Resource Supply and Inclusive Education in Secondary Schools
Authors: Mbon Usen F. , Ntamu Blessing A. , Enamhe Dorn C. , Nwogwugwu Chidirim E. , Okpa Ovat E. , Amalu Melvina , Ekpenyong John A. , Ukpong Nse N. , Ekanem Ekpenyong E. , Ukpabio Godfrey G. , Owan Valentine J.
Published: September 2023

Several studies have examined the challenges affecting the smooth implementation of inclusive education; focusing on resource inadequacies. However, these studies primarily relied on descriptive statistics: describing resource availability but not assessing their impact on policy implementation. The current study addresses this gap by analysing the extent of critical resource supply for implementing inclusive education and its influence on policy implementation. A descriptive survey design was adopted, targeting 281 principals from public secondary schools across three educational zones in Cross River State. Stratified proportionate sampling was used in selecting 120 principals as the sample. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire with an acceptable validity and a reliability indices. Descriptive statistics were used to answer the research questions, and Simple and multiple linear regression were used to test the hypotheses at the .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed low supply levels of physical, human, and financial resources for implementing inclusive education in secondary schools. The extent of inclusive education implementation was also found to be low. The study further indicated that the supply of physical, human, and financial resources collectively affected policy implementation, with physical resources having a greater impact. These results have practical implications for the government and stakeholders; emphasising the need for adequate physical, human, and financial resources to implement inclusive education in secondary schools.

 

Received: 9 July 2023 / Accepted: 23 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Investigation the Association Between the Moroccan High School Chemistry Program and Students’ Reasoning
Authors: Mennani Mourad , Raouf Khadija , Khyati Abderrahim
Published: September 2023

In this study, we discuss the achievements of learners and their abilities to mobilize these achievements in solving complex and everyday life situations. For this purpose, we analyzed the institutional guidelines for the teaching of chemistry, in particular redox transformations and some related concepts. Then, we developed a test targeting two categories of items: the first category covers epistemic aspects while the second goes over the mobilization of redox knowledge in everyday life. This test was administered to a sample of high school students. The results of this empirical research indicate that these learners only master some fragmented knowledge and therefore they cannot mobilize it in an integrated way in everyday situations. The analysis shows that the majority of the difficulties identified can be interpreted by a poor appropriation of chemical concepts related to the microscopic structure of the substance. The difficulties encountered could stem from the structure of the program recommended in the curriculum and the methods of assessing learning. Indeed, our content analysis reveals that the didactic transposition operated for the conceptualization of the concepts related to chemical transformations rather favors the memorization of declarative and procedural knowledge. Moreover, the construction of knowledge follows a linear and not a spiral progression. The current research explores these empirical findings and proposes implications for content progression, learning and assessment of learning.

 

Received: 24 June 2023 / Accepted: 09 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023