bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydraulic performance assessment on dynamic fluidic and complete fluidic sprinklers under indoor and outdoor conditions
Authors: Zhu Xingye , Konng Jing , Fordjour Alexander , Lewballah Joseph Kwame , Dwomoh Frank Agyen , Ofosu Samuel Anim , Liu Junping
Published: May 2024

Since Complete Fluidic Sprinklers (CFS) cannot function well in low-pressure environments, Dynamic Fluidic Sprinkler (DFS) were developed to address this issue. In 2021, research in the field and laboratory were conducted to examine how well DFS and CFS performed hydraulically in both indoor and outdoor conditions. In this investigation, a Thiess Clima laser precipitation monitor was used to evaluate the droplet size and velocity distribution of two different types of sprinklers indoors. From the findings, DFS velocities ranged from 0.1 to 4 m/s whereas CFS ranged from 0.1 to 5.3 m/s. The maximum frequency value was obtained at velocities of 1 m/s for each combination. The DFS had a slightly greater discharge coefficient and spray pattern than the CFS. The DFS's maximum spray range was 12.2 m, while the CFS's maximum spray range was 10.8 m, with standard deviations of 1.07 and 1.66, respectively. Under high wind speed conditions, the maximum combined Coefﬁcient of Uniformity (CU) of DFS and CFS were 81.1% and 78%, respectively. For a given pressure and sprinkler spacing, DFS delivered higher CU values than CFS, especially while running at low pressure, demonstrating that DFS offered a more favoured water distribution pattern at low pressure. At different distances from the sprinkler, the highest application rates for DFS and CFS were 6.7 mm h−1 at 7 m and 6.5 mm h−1 at 7 m, respectively. A comparison of DFS and CFS under hydraulic performance indicated that DFS had a better performance than CFS. The study can serve as a guide for how to conserve water in sprinkler-irrigated fields.
Efficacy of Pre-emptive Infiltration of Dexmedetomidine with a Local Anaesthetic on Postoperative Pain in Maxillofacial Trauma Management under General Anaesthesia: A Prospective Study
Authors: Salahudheen Ameera , Haidry Naqoosh , Ahmad Shamshad , Choudhary Shivendra , Mokhtar Ejaz Ahmad , Shivhare Peeyush
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

Pre-emptive analgesia aims to reduce post-operative pain and the need for analgesics. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist with sedative and analgesic properties. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of pre-emptive infiltration of DEX combined with local anaesthetic (2% lignocaine with adrenaline) in managing post-operative pain in maxillofacial trauma patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation procedures, as compared to pre-emptive infiltration of placebo (saline) with the same local anaesthetic.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-two participants of maxillofacial trauma with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of more than 4 were included in this double-blinded randomised controlled trial. Group DL (Dexmedetomidine with local anaesthetic) received dexmedetomidine (DEX) with local anaesthesia while group PL (placebo with local anaesthetic) received placebo with local anaesthesia. Participants were evaluated for the time taken for the first rescue analgesic, total doses of fentanyl taken by the patient in the first 24 h, post-operative pain (VAS) at 6, 12, 16 and 24 h, post-operative side effects and analysed.

Results:

The DL group had a significantly longer time to first rescue analgesic compared to the PL group. Surgeons in the DL group reported higher satisfaction and better surgical field visibility. Post-operative VAS scores were lower in the DL group at 6 and 12 h, with a median score of 1 at 16 and 24 h.

Discussion:

Pre-emptive DEX infiltration is effective in reducing post-operative pain and opioid consumption in maxillofacial trauma cases undergoing open reduction and internal fixation. This approach can enhance patient comfort and improve surgical outcomes without significant risks.
Survival and risk analysis of patients with COVID-19 in Iran
Authors: Mottaghipoor F , Heidari Z , Sami R , Memarzadeh H , Saghaeiannejad Isfahani S
Published: May 2024

Objective:

To evaluate the risk factors of death caused by COVID-19 in Iran.

Methods:

This study was a retrospective cohort study from February 20, 2020, to August 22, 2022, in the hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The data were collected through a researcher-made checklist. To determine the risk factors of the death, logistic regression and Cox regression models were used. For each variable, the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were also reported.

Results:

1885 Patients were included. The age of deceased persons was significantly higher than that of the surviving persons. The risk of death for the age group above 60 years was about 14 times higher than that of people aged 19-35 years [95% CI: 14.41 (2.02-102.99), P<0.01]. Hypertension [95% CI: 1.92 (1.47-2.5), P<0.01], diabetes [95% CI: 1.62 (1.23-2.13), P<0.001], and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [95% CI: 1.92 (1.47-2.50), P<0.01] were also risk factors of mortality.

Conclusions:

This study reveals that the mortality rate due to COVID-19 is associated with old age, longer hospitalization in the ICU, increased length of stay, and comorbidities of high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic pulmonary disease.
Tamarind Seeds in Tracheobronchial Tree: Challenges during Rigid Bronchoscopy
Authors: Borkar Nitinkumar , Tiwari Charu , Ashwin C. , Revanth Kalla , Arora Ripu Daman , Ganga Ranganath Thippanahalli
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Tamarind seed aspiration is not frequent in children and is usually observed in kids from rural backgrounds, with easy access to tamarind fruits and their by-products.

Materials and Methods:

We report a retrospective review of five patients managed in the pediatric surgery department for tamarind seed aspiration into the tracheobronchial tree. The data were analyzed based on age, clinical presentation, bronchoscopic observations, and the challenges faced during the rigid bronchoscopic retrieval and postoperative course.

Results:

There were four boys and one girl with a median age of 10 years. High-resolution computed tomography thorax was done in all patients. The foreign body was identified in the right main bronchus in one and the left main bronchus in four patients. All five patients underwent rigid bronchoscopy and retrieval of the seed. Two patients had an early presentation (within a week) - they needed temporary tracheotomy as the swollen seed could not be negotiated through the narrow glottis. Two patients had a late presentation (around 15 days) - they required removal in piecemeal using crushing forceps and multiple insertions of bronchoscope prolonging surgical time. One patient presented at 22 days posttamarind aspiration. It was soft enough for easy disintegration with crocodile forceps and expeditiously removed in three to four pieces. All patients recovered uneventfully.

Conclusion:

Removal of tamarind seed foreign body from the tracheobronchial tree is challenging. Anticipating the difficulties and being prepared well, helps to reduce the intraoperative difficulty, and allow successful removal with favorable patient outcomes.
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Pediatric Surgeons: Our Early Experience
Authors: Sayeed Adnan , Alladi Anand , Lakshmaiah Venkatesh Kesarla
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Pediatric upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is an important procedure in the management of gastrointestinal pathologies. Conventionally, it has been the forte of medical gastroenterologists. However, unlike adults, the availability of pediatric gastroenterologists is limited, especially during emergency hours. We present our early experience of UGI endoscopy done by the department of pediatric surgery.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to study the feasibility and benefits of UGI endoscopy by pediatric surgeons.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective descriptive study was carried out by the department of pediatric surgery of a tertiary-level medical college, from January 2017 to January 2022. Data were collected from electronic and physical medical records. Parameters included age, gender, indication for endoscopy, and procedures done endoscopically or based on endoscopic findings and complications.

Results:

One hundred and thirty endoscopies were done in 95 patients aged 1–16 years, from January 2017 to January 2022. The most common indication for UGI endoscopy was esophageal stricture (71 procedures in 41 patients), followed by UGI foreign body (18 cases). All other indications were mostly diagnostic, other than four patients with achalasia. Thirty of these patients underwent UGI endoscopy as an emergency procedure. Seventeen patients were followed through or had added procedures, with UGI endoscopy. There was one perforation when dilating an esophageal stricture who responded to conservative management.

Conclusion:

UGI endoscopy is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, which can be performed by pediatric surgeons after necessary training. It supplements decision-making in management, avoids waste of time in referring, avoids additional anesthesia, and is valuable in emergencies.
Ileal Trichobezoar Presenting with Acute Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Goswami Dipanjan , Bamoria Priyanka , Goyal Deepak , Upreti Sheetal , Neogi Sujoy , Ratan Simmi K.
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT

Trichobezoar is a rare diagnosis among pediatric patients highlighting underlying psychiatric illness. Gastric bezoar with a long tail extending into small bowel may present with varied presentation including small bowel obstruction. Isolated small bowel trichobezoar is rare making diagnosis difficult highlighted in the index case.
Comparison of biomechanical performance of titanium and polyaryletheretherketone miniscrews at different insertion angles: A finite element analysis
Authors: Ardani I Gusti Aju Wahju , Hariati Intan Vallentien Dwi , Nugraha Alexander Patera , Narmada Ida Bagus , Syaifudin Achmad , Perkasa Ida Bagus Agastya , Gunung Guruh Putra , Deshmukh Shailesh , Hassan Rozita
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCTION:

Only miniscrews [temporary anchoring devices, (TADs)] can provide absolute anchorage during orthodontic treatment. Titanium (Ti) is a fundamental material used in the production of miniscrews, but it has many disadvantages. Polyaryletheretherketone (PEEK) may have various benefits in the production of miniscrews. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a valid and reliable method for calculating stress, strain, and loading forces on complex structures and can be more time- and cost-efficient.

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate the biomechanical performance of Ti and PEEK as miniscrew biomaterials employing FEA.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study is a 3-D (3D) simulation with FEA. First, 3D miniscrew modeling is done using Ti base material and PEEK (1.4 mm × 6 mm size), as well as 3D inter-radicular space bone modeling. The simulation was performed by modeling the insertion angles (30°, 60°, and 90°) and applying a 200-gram loading force. The biomechanical performance of the miniscrew was then determined using FEA.

RESULTS:

As the angle of insertion increases, the tension on the bone decreases, the stress on the TADs increases, and the bone deformation decreases. Compared to TADs made of Ti and PEEK, TADs made of PEEK alone cause more bone stress than TADs made of Ti. The distortion in the maxilla is observed to be larger than in the mandibular.

CONCLUSION:

PEEK has greater stress on the bones than Ti and may be prospected as an alternative biomaterial for TAD fabrication, as documented in the FEA.
Sella turcica bridging as a potential diagnostic tool for dental anomalies: A retrospective cross-sectional study at university dental hospital
Authors: Al-Zahrani Yazeed Abdulaziz , Devanna Raghu , Althomali Yousef , Alhazmi Azzah O. , Holenarasipur Amith Vasantakumar , Kariri Ahmad Hatem
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND:

A lateral cephalogram is an essential diagnostic record for an orthodontist. It is used for diagnosis and treatment planning. This can be a prediction tool as well for developing anomalies of the skeletal, dental, and soft tissues of the head and neck. The sella turcica (ST), being a central landmark for cephalometric assessment, has great importance in itself as a diagnostic parameter to predict certain dental problems related to its bridging.

AIM OF THE STUDY:

1. To assess and compare the shape, size, and bridging of ST in subjects of Taif with different skeletal classifications. 2. To find whether there is any association between dental anomalies and sella turcica bridging (STB).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study obtained ethical approval from the research ethics committee of Taif University with application no. 44-354 and with no. HAO-02-T-1 dated June 4, 2023. The study involved 87 study samples, divided as follows: a. Group 1: 49 control records. b. Group 2: 38 case records with STB.

RESULTS:

The results of our study were promising in relation to STB and the occurrence of dental anomalies in both the case and the control with the frequencies of occurrence being 46.94% and 36.84%, respectively. It was found that the percentage of distribution was more among class I malocclusions and least in class III. It is imperative that impaction (13.8%) is the most associated anomaly, followed by ectopic eruption (11.5%). Supernumerary teeth and gemination were the least associated with STB, and only 1% of the cases showed an association. Statistically significant associations were found for all types of dental anomalies as a result of distribution among cases and controls.

CONCLUSION:

Orthodontists commonly employ lateral cephalograms as a regular practice to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. Furthermore, these cephalograms can serve as predictive tools for dental anomalies. Detecting skeletal abnormalities at an early stage can provide insight into the likelihood of future dental anomalies, enabling clinicians to implement preventive measures accordingly.
The effect of flipped classroom model on learner autonomy from non-English majored students’ perspectives
Authors: Tran Quynh Vu Nhat , Tran Quy Thi Kim
Published: May 2024

Learner autonomy cultivation has been one of the key considerations of educators. Contributing to this attempt, this qualitative research aims to investigate college students’ perspectives on the application of the flipped classroom model, which was developed to increase autonomous learning during class and beyond. Students are encouraged to finish computer-based activities that provide them with target grammar points and vocabulary prior to class time while teachers will facilitate further learning practices and discussion in the classroom. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 19 non-English major students aged 20 and 21 studying at the same institute in Ho Chi Minh City. The results showed that this model has a positive effect on participants’ autonomous learning ability before and after the class sessions because the model creates an interactive learning atmosphere. This paper, in general, can be considered a useful reference for both learners and educators in regard to the applicability of the flipped classroom model to foster students’ autonomous learning and their involvement inside and outside the class.
Home and school gardening: Practices, attitudes, and beliefs of pre-service teachers
Authors: Bonganciso Ruel T.
Published: May 2024

The study investigates the attitudes and beliefs of pre-service teachers on home and school gardening as the basis for incorporating gardening activity in teacher education courses. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the data was gathered through a researcher-made survey and analyzed using various statistical methods such as percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent sample means, and Pearson r. The findings reveal a high positive regard for gardening among pre-service teachers, irrespective of sex and geographical location. The geographical location shows some variations in beliefs about gardening, particularly between coastal-rural and other areas, whereas attitudes were consistently positive across locations. A significant correlation between beliefs and attitudes suggests that fostering positive beliefs may enhance positive attitudes toward gardening. These results underscore the potential for integrating gardening into teacher education, promoting values like environmental conservation, and healthy habits. The study acknowledges limitations like the limited diversity of the sample and unexplored translation of attitudes into practice and recommends the incorporation of gardening into the curriculum and the provision of practical gardening spaces and training. The conclusions affirm the role of pre-service teachers in addressing challenges like limited food supply and environmental degradation and emphasize the need to include gardening values in teacher education. This study recommends that gardening activities be integrated into the pre-service teacher education curriculum.
Improving English proficiency in Southern Thailand’s public junior high schools using local video resources
Authors: Ketamon Thitiphong , Sudinpreeda Hakim
Published: May 2024

This classroom-based research investigates the impact of local resource video clips on the learning achievements of English vocabulary, sentence structure, and conversion skills among junior high school students at Bangklam Wittaya Rajamangalapisek School, Thailand. A purposive sample of 35 students in the second semester of the 2022 academic year participated in the study. The research employed pre-test and post-test exams, lesson plans, and a survey to assess the level of satisfaction with the implementation of the local resource video clips, specifically a series of pottery-making videos. Descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, standard deviations, maximum, and paired sample t-tests, were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05) in students’ learning achievements in English vocabulary, sentence structure, and conversion skills after incorporating the local resource video clips into the teaching process. Specifically, students demonstrated a notable increase in their language proficiency. Moreover, the learners expressed high satisfaction with the use of these video clips for language learning, as indicated by a mean satisfaction rating of 3.76. This satisfaction underscores the effectiveness and acceptability of integrating local resource video clips into language education. Based on the results, integrating local resource video clips, particularly the pottery-making series, with the core teaching materials in English classes is recommended to further enhance students’ English language skills. This study contributes valuable insights into effective pedagogical strategies to optimize language learning outcomes in similar educational settings and underscores the positive impact of multimedia resources in language education.
Tailoring Plant Cell Growth with Collagen-Starch Biomatrices with Calcium bioMOFs
Authors: Mendoza María F. Alvarez , Rizo Jesús A. Claudio , Munguía Denis A. Cabrera , Campos Maria I. León , Villafaña Juan J. Mendoza , Guía Tirso E. Flores , Salazar Lucía F. Cano
Published: May 2024

Biomatrices designed to stimulate the growth of tomato cells were prepared in this study. These biomatrices were composed of collagen-starch (CA) through a system of semi-interpenetrating polymer networks, allowing the inclusion of calcium metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to facilitate plant metabolic stimulation. BioCaMOFs were prepared under hydrothermal conditions (100°C, 48 h) using Ca(NO3)2 and the essential amino acids L-phenylalanine, L-histidine, and L-tryptophan. A 1 mg of each bioCaMOF was dispersed in the collagen-starch matrix, generating the biomatrices CA-MOFCaF, CA-MOFCaH, and CA-MOFCaT, respectively. Infrared spectroscopy was employed to identify the chemical bonds present in each component of the biomatrices. The results indicated that the CA-MOFCaT biomatrix exhibited increased water swelling capacity (2900 ± 180 %) and the highest crosslinking index (74 ± 4 %). Tomato cells derived from sterile seeds (50,000 cells per biomatrix), both red and green varieties, migrated within the biomatrices, enhancing their metabolic activity. The biomatrices containing bioactive calcium MOFs actively stimulated the metabolism of plant cells for up to 48 hours upon contact. Determining that the biomatrix CA-MOFCaF promotes greater stimulation in green tomato cells, while CA-MOFCaT does so with red tomato cells. Such biomatrices hold promise as effective 3D cultures that promote the metabolism of plant cells and could lead to innovative formulations of biofertilizers.
Student-Workers’ Perception towards Distance Education in Ghana
Authors: Ampem Darko-Asumadu Daniel
Published: May 2024

Ghana’s distance education program is significantly flooded with varied perceptions. The constant variations in perceptions could stem from rapid physical and social changes within the education sector. The purpose of this study was to discover student-workers views about distance education in contemporary times. Informed by the pragmatism philosophy, the study employed the explanatory mixed methods to gather data from randomly selected student-workers and study center coordinators in the University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University of Ghana. The study found that student-workers still preferred distance education over the regular program in spite of its steady challenges. The perceived main reason for opting for distance education was their desire to obtain higher education while doing other necessary activities. The sex of student-workers played a significant role in their desire to obtain higher education in UCC but the same could not be said in KNUST and UG. The study concluded that younger student-workers pursuing distance education in UG desired higher education more than the elderly but this relationship was non-existing in UCC and KNUST. It was revealed, in all institutions, that single student-workers desired higher education more than the married. Generally, the socio-demographic characteristics of distance education student-workers in Ghana have changed significantly over the years. The study recommended that university authorities in collaboration with the management of distance education should make the conscious effort to sensitize males, elderly and married workers, to enroll onto the distance education programs to bridge social disparities in distance education.
Influence of Social Structure on Participation of Women in Public Credit Programs in Tanzania
Authors: Mchembe Siriel , Mtae Harrieth , Magobe Mato
Published: May 2024

This study investigated about the influence of social structure on participation of women in public credit programs in Tanzania, using the analytical cross-sectional design. The study had the population of 1,156,714 women residing in Arusha and Simiyu to represent an income-rich but food-scarce zone and Mbeya and Katavi to represent an income-poor but food-abundant zone. The study employed a multi-stage sampling technique to select some female respondents. Two city/ district councils were selected from each region based on their performance in disbursing PO-RALGA loans, considering factors the number of women accessing credit and the volume of credit offered to women. Sixteen wards were finally picked to participate. Out of 415 women respondents, 287 were beneficiaries of the PO-RALGA Credit Program while 128 were non-participants. Data was collected through a questionnaire. The study employed the logistic regression model for data analysis. Evidence from the findings indicates that social structure variables, in terms of age, patriarchal system, education, daily family income and location, have positive impact on women's participation in PCP. Conversely, variable like marital status and family size appeared to have a negative influence in women’s participation to PCP. Patriarchal social structure variable has contradicting findings which needs further studies. To promote women's participation in PCP, policymakers should develop programs that take into account social structure variables, demographic variables, and family variables. By increasing women's access to soft loans, the country will be well-positioned to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal number five before the year 2030. This can become possible when the government adopts transformative policies and appropriate actions to ensure that women have equitable access to public credit loans.
Del museo proyectado a su realización:
Authors: Sanz Jara Eva , Simón Ruiz Inmaculada
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar en perspectiva histórica la vinculación entre investigación académica (americanismo histórico y antropológico) y museos. Para ello, tratamos dos proyectos surgidos de la universidad en momentos muy diferentes de la historia de España, las décadas de 1940 y 1990, y los comparamos con la exposición permanente del Museo de América de Madrid en cada uno de esos momentos. Entre ellos, un tercero, en la década de 1960, supone la prolongación del primero tras el traslado de las colecciones desde el Museo Arqueológico Nacional a su localización actual. Tomando como fuentes la literatura sobre el tema (publicada e inédita), las guías editadas del Museo de América a lo largo de su historia, la documentación disponible en el archivo del museo y artículos de prensa y documentos oficiales, hemos comprobado la perpetuación de problemas en el transcurso del período que abordamos, así como significativas similitudes y diferencias entre los proyectos y las exposiciones permanentes analizados.
Echilibru între profesionalizare și factorul Timp
Authors: MELNIC Natalia
Published: May 2024

Educational reforms influence the construction of the professional identity of teachers and their relations with other pedagogical and social factors. But in what way does such influence occur? Based on recent developments in convergent reforms and skills expected by educational policy, it is necessary to point out certain difficulties in adapting to change, to the social, cultural and political environment, to the relationship with the knowledge to be assimilated and to the management of the classroom. The activity of the teacher is in constant tension due to the need to regulate and rationalize the students’ success in a society where the school is no longer a „sanctuary of knowledge”, but which requires much more from the teachers.
Particularități specifice de abordare a domeniilor artei în cadrul cercurilor școlare
Authors: COSUMOV Marina
Published: May 2024

The effects of education and extracurricular education are beneficial for personality development, contributing to the optimization of learning results, to increasing activism and the process of involvement in various institutional and community activities, etc. The relationship between education and art ensures the continuous humanization and culturalization of the personality. Education through art, carried out in the non-formal/extracurricular setting, represents that dimension of training that aims to prepare the person to receive, interpret, internalize and create values, embodied in different supports or situations (art, nature, human conduct, community, etc.), in the prospect of increasing spiritual fulfillment and imprinting a higher meaning on human existence.
The "Pedagogical Universe" at 20 years old. Journal of the pedagogical and psihological community in time
Authors: POGOLȘA Lilia
Published: May 2024

The text reveals certain considerations with reference to scientific publications, especially scientific journals in the field of educational sciences. In this context theretrospective of the evolution of the scientific journal of pedagogy and psychology "Pedagogical Universe", successor of the scientific-methodical journal "Pedagogue", and "The soviet pedagogue" is presented. Proposing to the general public the most relevant results of research in the field of educational theory and practice, these scientific journals have thus completed the field of educational sciences with valuable publications and expanded the area of interest for the educational space in the Republic of Moldova.
Critical evaluation of own views: theoretical approaches and practical applications
Authors: BOTNARI Valentina , REPEȘCO Gabriela
Published: May 2024

The article in question represents a feedback response to the rapid development pace observed across all branches of human activity, which poses a challenge for making changes within the education system. These changes have spurred reforms aimed at producing revisions both at the level of educational policy and at the level of the system, process, which, in turn, lead to increased demands regarding the level of provision of educational services by teaching staff in the institutions of higher education responsible for training trainers for future social subjects. The article provides a structural overview of transformative learning stemming from the constructivist paradigm. The content includes theoretical arguments and praxiological proposals aimed at ensuring the functionality of the learning process in the third phase of transformative learning, which involves the critical assessment of one's own perspectives.
MOBILE DEVICES IN FUNCTION OF THE SALES AT THE MARKETPLACE
Authors:   JKP Tržnica, Novi Sad, Prdić Nedeljko , Prdić Ivana ,   MDPI, Beograd
Published: May 2024

The development of information technologies in modern times is an unquestionable process of creating new technological approaches in business. Almost all over the world, markets represent various levels of connecting people in communication and business. Their history and tradition oblige local governments and markets to influence their own future by applying digital technologies and marketing. The aim of the work is to achieve such a level of knowledge that will enable and encourage markets to use mobile devices to increase the efficiency of charging for their services. The use of mobile devices will enable the generation and processing of large amounts of data that will lead to more efficient market operations. The fact is that mobile devices are increasingly replacing or complementing fixed ones and providing unlimited possibilities. Research results show that by using these technologies we can increase the recording and billing of market services. It is precisely the use of mobile devices that will lead to more efficient economic operation of markets and intensify the effectiveness of communication with sellers, all for the purpose of satisfying the interests of consumers.
RESEARCH OF THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON CONSUMER BRAND LOYALTY IN REBUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors:   Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Ekonomski fakultet u Subotici, Kostić Sara
Published: May 2024

Building and maintaining brand loyalty is one of the central research topics for marketers. Marketin experts have used various means to maintain the loyality of their customers to the brand. One of the newer tools is social media marketing. The goal of this study is to identify the impact of social media marketing that is has on brand loyalty in the Republic of Serbia, given that the concept is gaining attention in marketing circles. The sample consists of customers who follow at least one brand on social networks in Serbia. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire with a sample of 238 people that have been tested through multiple regression analysis. The results of the study showed that customer loyalty to the brand has a possitive affect when the brand (1) offers useful campaigns, (2) offers relevant content, (3) offers popular content, (4) appears on various platforms and offers social media applications. Testing was performed using statistical-econometric software SPSS. Customers prefer to share music, technology-related content, fun content, but also
DIGITISATION AND FISCALISATION OF MARKETPLACES IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors:   JKP Tržnica, Novi Sad, Prdić Nedeljko
Published: May 2024

Digital transformation and fiscalisation of marketplace operations in the Republic of Serbia is a challenge that all marketplace actors must be ready for. The modern transformation of marketplaces implies a better and more efficient knowledge of the marketplace and marketing communication, which contributes to the recognisability of marketplaces in communication with consumers. Together with the digital transformation, the process of fiscalisation goes as part of the process of generating state income. Fiscalisation of sales on marketplaces is a current topic in the current economic environment. Through a survey of sellers in 10 marketplaces on a sample of 20 sellers each, attitudes on the application of fiscalisation were analysed through a personal interview on a total sample of N=200. Consumers' attitudes were also investigated by filling out a questionnaire based on pre-prepared questions on a sample of 30 consumers at each marketplace, with N=300. The conclusions of the research indicate that sellers are not against paying income to the state, but they believe that for this, infrastructural and other conditions must be created between whose operations are also affected by weather conditions. Through the PEST method of analysis, the advantages and disadvantages of the application of fiscalisation in the business of marketplaces were determined, and conclusions and recommendations were drawn.
The Influence of Product Variations, Brand Image and Word of Mouth on Repurchase Interest in Thirsty Drinks at Sentosa Depok Outlets
Authors: Restiana Suriadi Priska , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the influence between product variations, brand image and word of mouth on repurchase interest in HAUS drinks at Sentosa Depok outlets The sample studied in this study amounted to 100 respondents, data collection methods using questionnaire methods with Likert scales and data analysis techniques using Multiple Linear Analysis using SPSS program version 23. The results of the study have a regression equation Y = 0.229 Product Variation + 0.375 Brand Image + 0.326 Word Of Mounth. Based on the results of the T Test, it shows the influence between Product Variation (X1) on Repurchase Interest (Y) based on T count 3. 014 > 1,660 and sig value 0.003 < 0.50.For Brand Image (X2) has a significant influence on Repurchase Interest (Y) based on T count 4,307 < 1,660 and sig value 0.000 < 0.50 Ha. For the variable Word Of Mouth (X3) shows an influence on Repurchase Interest (Y) based on the calculated T value of 3,900 > 1,660 and the sig value of 0.000 < 0.50 The results of this study have concluded that the variables Product Variation, Brand Image and Word of Mouth have a significant effect against Repurchase Interest.
The Effect of Service Quality, Trust and Customer Satisfaction on the Behavioural Intention of BTN Batara Savings Customers at Bank BTN KC Depok
Authors: Hasanah Nurul , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality, trust and customer satisfaction on the behavioural intention of BTN Batara Savings customers at Bank BTN KC Depok. The sample in this study was 100 respondents who used BTN Batara Savings at Bank BTN KC Depok. This study used primary data with a data collection method through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents. Data analysis techniques using inferential analysis with multiple linear regression and using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) program version 24.0. From the results of multiple linear regesion analysis, using a t test where Service Quality (X1) does not have a positive and significant effect on Behavioural Intention because it has a total score of -2.083 < 1.984. Trust (X2) has a positive and significant effect on Behavioural Intention with a score of 2,193 > 1,984 and Customer Satisfaction (X3) has a positive and significant effect on Behavioural Intention with a score of 3,599 >1,984. So it can be concluded that Service Quality does not have a positive effect on Behavioural Intention, while Trust and Customer Satisfaction have a positive and significant influence on Behavioural Intention.
The Influence Of Product Quality, Brand Image And Electronic Word Of Mouth On The Purchasing Decision Of Ms Glow For Men Facial Wash In Jagakarsa, South Jakarta
Authors: Digdowiseiso Kumba , Tarmizi Muhammad Naufal , Hardini Resti
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine Product Quality, Brand Image and Electronic Word of Mouth on the Purchase Decision of Ms Glow for Men Facial Wash. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression and used SPSS version 23. The results of the researchers found the regression equation Y = 0.347 X1 + 0.297 X2 + 0.340 X3. t count 4.113 > 1.660 t table and sig value 0.00 < 0.50. For Brand Image (X2) has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decision (Y) based on t count 3.567 < 1.660 t table and sig value 0.01 > 0.50. For Electronic Word of Mouth (X3) has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decision (Y) based on t count 4.879 > 1.660 t table and sig value 0.00 < 0.50. Among the third, most significant variables is the Product Quality variable (X1) based on t count 4.113 > 1.660 t table and sig value 0.00 < 0.50. The results of this study are expected to be a reference material to improve Product Quality (X1) and (X2) Brand Image that can support Purchase Decisions (Y)
The Influence Of Product Quality, Service Quality And Sales Promotion On Toyota Avanza Car Purchase Decisions At Auto 2000 Pramuka Central Jakarta
Authors: Lathifah Putri Nada Lathifah , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, service quality and sales promotion on purchasing decisions for Toyota Avanza at AUTO 2000 Pramuka, Central Jakarta. This study uses primary data with data collection methods through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents. The data analysis technique was using inferential analysis with multiple linear regression and using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 23.0 program. From the research results, it can be seen that product quality (X1) has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, this is shown from the t-test where the t- count value is 2.668 > 1.660 ttable and significant is 0.009 (0.009 < = 0.05), then H0 is rejected. and Ha accepted,. Service Quality (X2) from the results of the study is shown from the tcount, which is 2.613 > 1.660 ttable and the significance is 0.010 (0.010 < = 0.05), then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that Service Quality has a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions. Sales Promotion (X3) from the results of this study can be seen in the tcount value of 3.111 > 1.660 ttable and significant 0.000 (0.000 < = 0.05) then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so it can be concluded that Sales Promotion has a positive and significant effect on Buying decision. Thus, it can be concluded that product quality, service quality and sales promotion variables influence purchasing decisions together.
The influence of leadership style, work motivation, work discipline on employee performance at Perumda Pasar Jaya Central Jakarta
Authors: Nur Muhammad Ilham , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study was conducted in order to analyze the Influence of Leadership Style, Work Motivation, and Work Discipline on Employee Performance at Perumda Pasar Jaya Central Jakarta. The sample in this study was 120 respondents based on the Yamane formula. The data used in this study came from primary data assisted by questionnaires that had been distributed to 120 respondents. Related to data analysis, this study uses inferential analysis with multiple linear regression. It is known that the results obtained in this study are that Leadership Style has a good impact on employee performance, work motivation has a good impact on employee performance, and work discipline has a good impact on employee performance. Therefore, Perumda Pasar Jaya Central Jakarta should have a better impact so that it can continue to maintain stability
The Influence of Product Quality, Brand Image and Brand Trust on Customer Loyalty Balifiber West Jakarta Area
Authors: Ramadhan Risyad , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, brand image and brand trust on customer of Balifiber loyalty in the West Jakarta area. The population in this study used the Slovin sampling technique where the population taken was 96 people with a significance level of 95% and a standard deviation of 25%. This study uses primary data with data collection methods through questionnaires distributed to 96 respondents. The data analysis technique uses inferential analysis with multiple linear regression and uses the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 26.0 program. The results showed that Product Quality positively and significantly affected BaliFiber Customer Loyalty with a path coefficient value of 0.178 and a significant t of 0.019. Brand Image has a positive and significant effect on BaliFiber Customer Loyalty with a path coefficient value of 0.330 and a significant t of 0.000. Brand Trust positively and significantly affects BaliFiber Customer Loyalty with a path coefficient value of 0.443 and a significant t of 0.000.
The Influence of Price Perception, Brand Image, and Consumer Satisfaction Towards Interest in Rebuying Zara Clothing Products in Jakarta
Authors: Fairuz Firyal Nadhifah , Elwisam Elwisam , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to see and analyze the Influence of Perceived Price, Brand Image, and Consumer Satisfaction on Repurchasing Interest for Zara clothing products in the city of Jakarta. This type of research uses descriptive quantitative methods and inferential analysis using primary data. The sample was determined by purposive sampling method with a total of 100 respondents. Data collection was carried out by providing a list of questions to respondents, namely consumers of Zara clothing products in the city of Jakarta, the questions given were about price perception, brand image, and consumer satisfaction, on repurchase intention. This research uses multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that perceived price, brand image and consumer satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on the intention to repurchase Zara clothing products in the city of Jakarta.
The Influence of Product Quality, Price Perception, and Worth of Mouth on Interest to Buy Batik at Batik Nusantara Shops Tanah Abang
Authors: Fanesa Nur Hidayat , Elwisam Elwisam , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, price perception, and word of mouth on the repurchase intention of batik at the Tanah Abang archipelago batik shop. The data collection method used was by giving questionnaires to 100 respondents using Indonesian batik products, the sample technique using glueshow and the data analysis technique using inferential analysis with multiple linear regression and using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 23 program. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between the variables of product quality, price perceptions, word of mouth on the intention to repurchase Indonesian batik.
The Effect of Product Quality, Brand Image and Social Media Influencer on Purchase Decision of Scarlett Whitening Product on Social Media Instagram in DKI Jakarta
Authors: Pratiwi Yunita , Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, brand image and social media influencers on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Whitening products on Instagram social media in DKI Jakarta. The research method used in this study uses a quantitative approach. The source of the data in this research is primary data which is distributed in the form of a questionnaire to 100 respondents of Scarlett Whitening consumers in DKI Jakarta. The sampling technique in this study used non-prabability sampling with purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study is the Multiple Linear regression method and hypothesis testing which has been processed using the IBM SPSS Version 23 application to measure the regression coefficient. Based  on the results of the partial t-test research found that product quality (X1) has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, this can be seen from the results of the t-test where t count > t table (2.577 > 1.98498) and significant (0.011 < 0.05). Brand image (X2) has a positive  and significant effect on purchasing decisions, this can be seen from the results of the t test where t count >t table (5.234 > 1.98498) and significant (0.000 < 0.05). And Social Media Influencer (X3) has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, this can be seen from the  results of the t test where t count > t table (7.600 > 1.98498) and significant (0.000 < 0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that product quality, brand image and social media influencers have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions.
The Influence Of Product Quality, Brand Image, And Service Quality On The Purchasing Decision Of Mixue Teluk Gong Ice Cream
Authors: Setiawan Aldi , Waluyo Tri , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, brand image, and service quality on purchasing decisions at Mixue Ice Cream and at Tea Teluk Gong. The sample data collection method used is Non-Probability Sampling with Purposive Sampling technique. This type of research uses descriptive quantitative methods and inferential analysis using primary data in the form of questionnaires to 100 respondents and data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the data that has fulfilled the validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test and model feasibility test, the regression equation is obtained. The results of the regression analysis in this study show that there is a positive and significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions, which are displayed in the Coefficient table in the form of a regression equation. The results of the model feasibility test are displayed as a significant value displayed in the model feasibility table, which means that the model in this study is feasible to use based on the significant value obtained. The results of the conclusion of the hypothesis with the t test based on the significant value of the variables Product quality, brand image and service quality on consumer purchasing decisions.