bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between Presepsin and SARS-CoV-2: A Case–Control Study
Authors: AL-Khikani Falah Hasan Obayes , Alkhafaji Zaytoon Abdulridha
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Presepsin (PSN) is a soluble CD14 subtype that has lately been presented as a novel biomarker in patients with sepsis. The aim of the current study was to detect the relation of PSN to COVID-19 as well as its relation to other biomarkers.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 125 severe/critical COVID-19 patients were involved in this work as well as 60 persons enrolled as a control group. Between February 2022 and July 2022, these patients were admitted to Marjan Medical City and Al-Sadiq hospital. Patients were determined as severe cases according to the guidelines released by National Health World depending on SpO2 percentage. The inflammatory cytokine (PSN) was detected by the ELISA technique.

Results:

PSN revealed statistically significant differences between patients 261 pg/ml (244–324) and control groups 193 pg/ml (172–218) (P < 0.0001). Correlations between PSN and lymphocytes (LYM), as well as platelets (PLT), were nonsignificant (P > 0.05), while significant negative correlation was found between PSN and both white blood cell (WBC) (r = −0.21, P = 0.01) and granulocytes (GRA) (r = −0.25, P = 0.004). No significant differences between males 273.55 pg/ml and females 284.90 pg/ml regarding presepsin titer mean were detected (P = 0.67).

Conclusion:

This work adds to the mounting evidence that pro-inflammatory cytokines directly influence COVID-19 progression. The management of a cytokine storm that affects COVID-19 patients and is mostly brought on by pro-inflammatory cytokines may depend on the early detection and treatment of PSN.
A Study of Clinico-Radiological Profile and Outcomes of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Authors: Suman G R , Kulkarni Sriharsha , Ismail  , Moota Sai S. , Bhagavath Aravind
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) includes highly variable clinical presentations ranging from headache to coma. It often affects young to middle-aged patients. Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes. Outcome determinant factors are the extent of the disease, jugular occlusion, spread to deep or cortical veins, level of sensorium at onset, background factors, and presence of raised intracranial pressure.

Objectives:

This study aims to study the clinical profile, radiological features, and outcomes of CVT.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty-seven patients admitted to SSIMS&RC, Davangere, clinically suspected of CVT, were subjected to neuroimaging techniques, patients with a confirmed diagnosis of CVT (radiologically) were recruited by simple random sampling, and data collected was analyzed by correlational studies. Follow-up was done until 6 months.

Results:

Of the 57 patients, 30 (53%) were females and 27 (47%) were males, with a maximum incidence of 84% in the age group 18–40 years. The most common symptoms were headache (86%), seizures (65%), focal deficits (58%), and altered sensorium (52.6%). Radiologically, the most common sinus involved was the superior sagittal sinus 72%. In total, out of 57 patients, 6 patients died during hospitalization. Out of the surviving patients, 39 patients (70%) had a complete recovery. Poor prognostic factors were stupor and coma on admission and evidence of hemorrhagic infarction in the primary computed tomography (CT) scan.

Conclusion:

Compared to the previous studies, the prevalence of CVT was higher in women. Clinical manifestations, prognostic factors, “commonly involved sinuses,” and “image findings of this study” were similar to those of other studies. The overall prognosis was good, but a small percentage of patients died.
Evaluation of Nonculprit Coronary Artery Lesions in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Hegazy Mustafa A. , Mansour Kamal S. , Alzyat Ahmed M. , Hegazy Abdelmonem A. , Mohammad Mohammad A.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Multivessel coronary artery disease is a common finding during the primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It might be a cause for recurrent attacks. This study aimed to evaluate nonculprit lesions (NCLs) encountered in the three major epicardial coronary arteries.

Methods:

Patients with STEMI who underwent PPCI and matched the study inclusion criteria were enrolled. They were evaluated clinically, biomedically, and coronary angiographically. The coronary angiography analysis was examined by four cardiologists using the Quantitative Coronary Artery Analysis software. The data was analyzed statistically.

Results:

Of the 154 patients included in the study, 130 (84.4%) were males and 24 (15.6%) were females, with a mean age of 52.92 ± 13.14 years. Five hundred seventy-four NCLs were found in 132 (85.7%) patients. Nonobstructive lesions with stenosis less than 70% of vessel diameter were more frequent than obstructive lesions. The left circumflex coronary artery (LCX) was the first one of the three major arteries to be affected by obstructive NCLs. The obstructive NCLs were 128 in number; found in 78 (50.4%) patients; 65 (50.8%) of them were in LCX; 32 (25%) were in left anterior descending (25%); and 31 (24.2%) were in right coronary artery.

Conclusions:

NCLs are common among STEMI patients. LCX obstructive NCLs are comparable to those in the other two major epicardial coronary arteries, with respect to frequency and severity of luminal stenosis.
Assessment of the Pattern of Substance Use and Quality of Sleep in Drug Naïve Patients: Depression vs. Mania, a Comparative Study
Authors: Kaur Amaneet , Bathla Manish , Singh Angad H. , Sibia Ishrat
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Literature reveals that both substance use and sleep are interlinked, and even various aspects of substance use are relevant to sleep. Sleep disturbances are among the most common and consistent symptoms in patients with acute episodes of mood disorders. These psychiatric illnesses commonly co-occur with substance use disorders (SUDs), and the combination has adverse clinical consequences.

Aim:

To compare the pattern of substance use and quality of sleep in patients with depression and mania.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 150 patients (75 in each group) of either sex in the age group of 18-65 years visiting the psychiatry department who gave written informed consent were diagnosed using International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10) for either mania or depression including recurrent depressive disorder and bipolar affective disorder. The patients in each group were evaluated using WHO ASSIST version 3 for substance pattern and PSQI for quality of sleep.

Results:

The most common substance used was tobacco followed by alcohol in both groups with a significant P value of 0.01. When comparing WHO ASSIST grades, 62.7% of depression had low grades whereas 48% of patients with mania had a moderate grade, with a P value of 0.002 which is significant. There was a significant difference in the individual component of PSQI between the two groups and patients in mania had a higher score.

Conclusion:

There was a significant association between the pattern of substance use and mood disorder. In the study subjects, all the patients in both groups had poor sleep quality. Further substance use and quality of sleep are interrelated with both mood disorders.
Gingival Swelling; Surprisingly Actinomycosis!
Authors: Sawant Rashmi G. , Bindu Rajan S. , Bhosale Anand A.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Actinomycosis is a rare disease. Its diagnosis is challenging clinically as it mimics many other infectious diseases and neoplasms. In this scenario, a simple timely biopsy can come to the clinician’s rescue. Actinomycosis can be reliably diagnosed on histopathological examination accompanied by special stains without losing much time. Culturing this organism is a tedious job in view of its fastidious nature and requires a long waiting time. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be useful and is less time-consuming, but histopathology is more cost-effective in our country like India. This case report emphasizes the fact that a rare possibility of actinomycosis should also be kept in mind even in immunocompetent individuals in rare sites like gingiva even if there are no discharging sinuses noted clinically. Actinomycosis requires long-duration antibiotic treatment, so if diagnosis time is reduced, timely treatment of actinomycosis can be started and complications can be prevented.
Predictive Ability of Different Scoring Models in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis
Authors: Siddharda Bikkina Venkat , Gupta Monica , Singh Ram , Lehl Sarabmeet Singh
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Alcoholic hepatitis is a major health problem which carries a high mortality despite treatment. Predicting severity of disease is of utmost importance to avoid overzealous and unnecessary treatment with steroids in each and every case. Maddrey’s discriminant function (DF) may not always be reliable in predicting such prognosis.

Aim of the Study:

To observe the predictive ability of Glasgow alcoholic hepatitis score (GAHS), age, bilirubin, international normalized ratio (INR) and creatinine (ABIC) score, model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score, and Lille’s score in determining the prognosis in severe alcoholic hepatitis.

Materials and Methods:

Patients of severe alcoholic hepatitis were enrolled in this study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and a DF score of >32. Once the decision to initiate corticosteroids was made, DF scores, MELD scores, GAHS scores, and ABIC scores were calculated on the day on initiation of therapy. On day 7, patients were re-assessed and Lille score was calculated in addition. Follow-up was obtained on repeat out-patient visit or telephonically after every 2 weeks till 90 days or till mortality, whichever occurred first.

Statistical Analysis:

The scores were compared among the survival and mortality groups to see association between mortality and severity of scores using Chi-square test of significance. Cut-offs providing a composite of best sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value were derived on the basis of data of our study. P value of ≤ 0.05 was taken as a cut-off for significance.

Results:

Our study comprised 30 patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis. At the end of 90-day follow-up, 23 patients survived with 7 (23%) mortalities because of liver failure and sepsis. On day 7, barring the ABIC score (0.713), the areas under curve of all scores were above 0.8 and were hence of comparable efficacy. Lille score performed the best at assessing treatment response but had the limitation of not being applicable at day 1.

Conclusion:

Severe alcoholic hepatitis carries a bad prognosis. Cut-offs of DF and MELD need to be raised, whereas they need to be lowered in the case of GAHS, ABIC, and Lille score to improve the predictive value of score. Steroid-treated patients should be evaluated preferably with Lille score for a better prediction of survival.
Cervical Fibroids: A Surgical Challenge
Authors: Bhardwaj Bikram , Choudhary Jyoti , Kumar H Sunil
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors affecting the female reproductive tract and constitute around 18–20% of all the uterine pathologies that are seen in women of reproductive age group. Based on their location in the uterus, fibroids can be uterine, cervical, and ligamentary, of which the cervical fibroids are the rarest and make up only around 2–2.5% of the total incidence of fibroids. Large cervical fibroids generally give a typical appearance of “Lantern on St. Paul’s dome,” where the small size uterus sits on top of the cervical fibroid mimicking the lantern on the dome of the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral of Russia. We report here a case series of cervical fibroids who reported to the gynecology OPD of our institute. The first patient was a 41-year-old lady who presented with complaints of heavy menstrual bleeding for the last 2 years. Clinical findings as well as imaging confirmed a 24-week size large cervical fibroid along with surprise element in form of double ureters on right side on intravenous urogram(IVU). Our second patient was a peri-menopausal lady with heavy menstrual bleeding(HMB)for 2 months and cervical fibroid of 16-week size gravid uterus on examination. The third patient was a 37-year-old lady with heavy menstrual bleeding with pressure symptoms in the form of retention of urine. Clinically, a 16-week size cervical fibroid was present which after surgery revealed STUMP on histopathology. All patients were managed surgically with uneventful postoperative recovery.
Conventional Pterygium Excision with Conjunctival–Limbal Autograft Compared with Supra-Tenon Excision of Pterygium Along with Small Limbal Autograft
Authors: Surana Nivea R. , Sambarey Prajakta P. , Pawar Smita
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Context:

New pterygium surgery methods have been developed over the years because recurrence is high (30–70%) after simple excision.

Aims:

To compare the surgical time, ocular discomfort score, and recurrence rate in conventional pterygium surgery, where excision of pterygium and Tenon’s capsule is performed and the area is covered using conjunctival–limbal autograft (CLAU) with supra-Tenon excision of pterygium (STEP) along with small limbal autograft in patients with primary pterygium.

Settings and Design:

A Prospective comparative study was conducted at a rural medical college–hospital from November 1, 2017, to October 31, 2019, among 110 participants after ethical approval from Institutional Ethics Committee.

Materials and Methods:

All participants had primary pterygium of grades I and II depending on corneal encroachment and Tan’s stages T1 and T2 morphologically. Fifty-five underwent conventional surgery with CLAU (group A), and STEP with small limbal autograft (group B) was performed in the remaining fifty-five. The follow-up period was one year. The ocular problem, comfort of subject, recurrence, or other complications were documented, and statistical analysis was carried out with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21.

Results:

The mean surgical time was significantly less in group B (38.79 vs. 42.04 minutes) (Z = 11.38, P = 0.001 with confidence interval 10.81–13.38) and ocular discomfort score (ODS) was lower in group B as compared with group A (P < 0.05). Group B had two eyes with recurrence, though not statistically significant (P = 0.49).

Conclusion:

STEP with small limbal autograft is worth consideration for primary pterygium management.
Some semilattices of definable sets in continuous logic
Authors: Hanson James
Published: April 2024

In continuous first-order logic, the union of definable sets is definable but generally the intersection is not. This means that in any continuous theory, the collection of $\varnothing$-definable sets in one variable forms a join-semilattice under inclusion that may fail to be a lattice. We investigate the question of which semilattices arise as the collection of definable sets in a continuous theory. We show that for any non-trivial finite semilattice $L$ (or, equivalently, any finite lattice $L$), there is a superstable theory $T$ whose semilattice of definable sets is $L$. We then extend this construction to some infinite semilattices. In particular, we show that the following semilattices arise in continuous theories: $\alpha+1$ and $(\alpha+1)^\ast$ for any ordinal $\alpha$, a semilattice containing an exact pair above $\omega$, and the lattice of filters in $L$ for any countable meet-semilattice $L$. By previous work of the author, this establishes that these semilattices arise in stable theories. The first two are done in languages of cardinality $\aleph_0 + |\alpha|$, and the latter two in countable languages.
Spectral properties of Schrödinger operators with locally $H^{-1}$ potentials
Authors: Lukić Milivoje , Sukhtaiev Selim , Wang Xingya
Published: April 2024

We study half-line Schrödinger operators with locally

H^{-1}

potentials. In the first part, we focus on a general spectral theoretic framework for such operators, including a Last–Simon-type description of the absolutely continuous spectrum and sufficient conditions for different spectral types. In the second part, we focus on potentials which are decaying in a local

H^{-1}

sense; we establish a spectral transition between short-range and long-range potentials and an

\ell^{2}

spectral transition for sparse singular potentials. The regularization procedure used to handle distributional potentials is also well suited for controlling rapid oscillations in the potential; thus, even within the class of smooth potentials, our results apply in situations which would not classically be considered decaying or even bounded.
Schrödinger equation for Sturm–Liouville operator with singular propagation and potential
Authors: Ruzhansky Michael , Yeskermessuly Alibek
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we consider an initial/boundary value problem for the Schrödinger equation with the Hamiltonian involving the fractional Sturm–Liouville operator with singular propagation and potential. To construct a solution, first considering the coefficients in a regular sense, the method of separation of variables is used, which leads the solution of the equation to the eigenvalue and eigenfunction problem of the Sturm–Liouville operator. Next, using the Fourier series expansion in eigenfunctions, a solution to the Schrödinger equation is constructed. Important estimates related to the Sobolev space are also obtained. In addition, the equation is studied in the case where the initial data, propagation, and potential are strongly singular. For this case, the concept of “very weak solutions” is used. The existence, uniqueness, negligibility, and consistency of very weak solution of the Schrödinger equation are established.
Singularities and growth of higher order discrete equations
Authors: Willox Ralph , Mase Takafumi , Ramani Alfred , Grammaticos Basil
Published: April 2024

We study the link between the degree growth of integrable birational mappings
of order higher than two and their singularity structures. The higher order
mappings we use in this study are all obtained by coupling mappings that are
integrable through spectral methods, typically belonging to the QRT family, to
a variety of linearisable ones. We show that by judiciously choosing these
linearisable mappings, it is possible to obtain higher order mappings that
exhibit the maximal degree growth compatible with integrability, i.e. for which
the degree grows as a polynomial of order equal to the order of the mapping. In
all the cases we analysed, we found that maximal degree growth was associated
with the existence of an unconfining singularity pattern. Several cases with
submaximal growth but which still possess unconfining singularity patterns are
also presented. In many cases the exact degrees of the iterates of the mappings
were obtained by applying a method due to Halburd, based on the preimages of
specific values that appear in the singularity patterns of the mapping, but we
also present some examples where such a calculation appears to be impossible.
On Classifying Continuous Constraint Satisfaction Problems
Authors: Miltzow Tillmann , Schmiermann Reinier F.
Published: April 2024

A continuous constraint satisfaction problem (CCSP) is a constraint
satisfaction problem (CSP) with an interval domain $U \subset \mathbb{R}$. We
engage in a systematic study to classify CCSPs that are complete of the
Existential Theory of the Reals, i.e., ER-complete. To define this class, we
first consider the problem ETR, which also stands for Existential Theory of the
Reals. In an instance of this problem we are given some sentence of the form
$\exists x_1, \ldots, x_n \in \mathbb{R} : \Phi(x_1, \ldots, x_n)$, where
$\Phi$ is a well-formed quantifier-free formula consisting of the symbols $\{0,
1, +, \cdot, \geq, >, \wedge, \vee, \neg\}$, the goal is to check whether this
sentence is true. Now the class ER is the family of all problems that admit a
polynomial-time many-one reduction to ETR. It is known that NP $\subseteq$ ER
$\subseteq$ PSPACE.
We restrict our attention on CCSPs with addition constraints ($x + y = z$)
and some other mild technical conditions. Previously, it was shown that
multiplication constraints ($x \cdot y = z$), squaring constraints ($x^2 = y$),
or inversion constraints ($x\cdot y = 1$) are sufficient to establish
ER-completeness. We extend this in the strongest possible sense for equality
constraints as follows. We show that CCSPs (with addition constraints and some
other mild technical conditions) that have any one well-behaved curved equality
constraint ($f(x,y) = 0$) are ER-complete. We further extend our results to
inequality constraints. We show that any well-behaved convexly curved and any
well-behaved concavely curved inequality constraint ($f(x,y) \geq 0$ and
$g(x,y) \geq 0$) imply ER-completeness on the class of such CCSPs.
DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING AT AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSING ENTERPRISES
Authors: Bondarenko Valerii , Sidorenko Vitaliy , Hryshchenko Alla , Vyshnivska Bogdana , Nahorna Olena , Barylovych Olena , Riabchyk Alla , Zikranets Mykola , Zbarskyi Vasil , Mastylo Andrey , Avramenko Roman , Galchynska Julia , Havryliuk Yuliia , Kalkovska Iryna , Heraimovych Violeta , Humenyuk Iryna , Golovnina Olena , Grydzhuk Iryna
Published: April 2024

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ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CARBON-FREE ECONOMY PROGRAMS
Authors: Bohdan Eduard , Vakulenko Ihor , Matvieieva Yuliia
Published: April 2024

Climate change and its consequences are becoming increasingly tangible, making the decarbonization of the economy one of today's most urgent problems. The transition to a low-carbon economy will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stimulate innovation, create new jobs, and improve people's quality of life. It should be noted that these questions, investigated in the work, according to the data of the Scopus database, have become more and more relevant in recent years, fig. 1. The importance of researching and analyzing national and international decarbonization programs in the economy is paramount given the urgent global need to address climate change. Climate change significantly threatens the environment, human health, and socio-economic stability worldwide. Decarbonization, which involves reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to low-carbon or carbon-neutral energy sources, is crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. Understanding and evaluating decarbonization programs at both national and international levels are essential for several reasons: 1) Addressing Climate Change. Decarbonization programs play a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary drivers of climate change. By analyzing these programs, policymakers can identify effective strategies and policies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and meet international climate targets, such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement.
SOFTWARE-DEFINED SATELLITE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS
Authors: Kapshtyk Sergii , Prysjaizhnyi Volodymyr , Narytnyk Teodor , Saiko Volodymyr , Kryvolapov Yaroslav
Published: April 2024

The Internet of Things has become one of the main drivers of the development of telecommunication systems. The introduction of Internet of Things systems is accompanied by a constant increase in the demand for free bandwidth of telecommunication networks. For this reason, in the Releases for the 4G and 5G standards, the 3GPP Group, starting from Release 14, allocates the systems and services of the Internet of Things in a separate direction, which is formalized in the form of the 5G Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT). To expand the area of the 4G and 5G services, including NB-IoT services, the 3GPP Group, starting from Release 14, includes the Satellite Component in the Mobile Network Infrastructure. The indisputable advantages of Satellite Communication and Data Transmission Systems include the global service area and the ability to provide connectivity regardless of the state of the Terrestrial Telecommunications Networks. The Satellite Component is considered primarily as an operational means to ensure the connection of the Remote Areas to the Root Network in the 3GPP Group Releases. The 3GPP Group introduced the term "Non-Terrestrial Networks" (NTN) for this type of service. In response to the proposals of the 3GPP Group, developers and operators of the Satellite Telecommunications Systems have paid particular attention to ensuring compatibility with the Terrestrial 5G Broadband Access Systems. The 3G and 4G Standards considered the Satellite Component only as a means of connecting remote cellular areas to the Root Network. The Satellite Component is given a more important place in the 5G Ecosystem [1] in Release 17, which is considered the Satellite Component as a critical component of the Global 5G Ecosystem. Release 17 defines the specifications for direct-to-device 5G connection over satellite. Release 17 provides for the use of Geostationary and low-Earth-orbit components, noting their advantages and disadvantages. The satellite component is considered a means of connecting remote areas in the technology called New Radio - Non-Terrestrial Networks (NR-NTN). NR-NTN can be considered as part of the Enhanced Mobile Broadband Network (eMBB) [10]. It is believed that in the 5G Ecosystem, IoT Services will develop in the long term at based on Internet of Things - Non-Terrestrial Network (IoT-NTN), LTE-M, or 5G NR-Light.
The Impact of Machine Learning in Agriculture: Revolutionizing Farming Practices
Authors: Yadav N Shreelakshmi , G R Ananya , Saba Umme , Muskan Arbin , Bhattacharjee Gargi
Published: April 2024

Machine learning (ML) and big data analytics have emerged as transformative technologies in the agricultural sector, offering innovative solutions to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability. This abstract provides an overview of how ML and big data are revolutionizing traditional farming practices by leveraging advanced algorithms and data analytics. It discusses the potential of ML and big data in optimizing crop yield and quality, promoting sustainable practices, enabling precision agriculture, and addressing crop diseases through advanced predictive modelling. The abstract emphasizes the potential of ML and big data to reshape the future of agriculture, fostering resilience and prosperity for farmers and stakeholders worldwide. The application of machine learning in the field of agriculture and its correlation with weather patterns delves into various ways in which machine learning techniques can be used to analyze and predict the impact of weather conditions on agricultural productivity. The paper discusses specific machine learning algorithms and models that have been successfully applied in this domain, providing insights into the potential benefits and challenges of integrating machine learning into agricultural practices.
The Effect of Brand Image, Product Diversity, Online Trust, Security on Repurchase Interest at The Shopee Marketplace in Jakarta
Authors: Amirarasy Ayatollah Arsy , Elwisam Elwisam , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: April 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of brand image, product diversity, online trust, security on repurchase interest at the Shopee marketplace in Jakarta. The population in this study used a purposive sampling technique where the population taken was 100 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 100 respondents. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis and uses the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 26.0 program. The results showed that Brand Image had a positive and significant effect on repurchase interest in the Shopee market place. Product diversity has a positive and significant effect on repurchase interest in the Shopee market place. Online Trust has a positive and significant effect on repurchase interest in the Shopee market place. Product diversity has a positive and significant effect on repurchase interest in the Shopee market place. Based on the results of the regression, it was found that product diversity had the highest contribution value to buying interest in this study.
The Influence of Price Perception, Sales Promotion, and Consumer Confidence on Pinkyshop Online Purchase Decisions at Shopee Market Place
Authors: Suhendi Intan Filiana , Elwisam Elwisam , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of price perception, sales promotion, and consumer confidence on pinkyshop online purchase decisions in the shoppe marketplace. The results of the study using primary data in the form of questionnaires to 115 Pinkyshop consumer respondents showed that there was a positive and significant influence between sales promotion and consumer confidence in purchasing decisions for Pinkyshop products. And there is a non-positive and insignificant influence on the price perception variable on purchasing decisions that means if prices rise then purchasing decisions will decrease, otherwise if prices fall then purchasing decisions will increase. Even so, the prices provided at pinkyshop in the shoppe marketplace are in accordance with the quality of the product and the price is almost similar to competitors. While sales promotions carried out to provide product information to consumers can improve purchasing decisions. Consumer confidence contributes the most than price perception and sales promotion. This shows that according to consumers, trust is caused by security, the information conveyed is accurate and there are various kinds of products in it. From this study found that of the many factors that can influence the occurrence of transactions through ecommerce, the trust factor is the key factor.  Only customers who have trust will dare to make transactions through internet media, thus making consumers more confident to decide to shop at pinkyshop.
Post-Marriage Guidance System in the Berkah Program and Implications for Reducing Divorce Rates in Kua, Banyuwangi District
Authors: Firdaus Nuris Roihan , Wazis Kun , Martoyo
Published: April 2024

The recapitulation of the divorce rate in Banyuwangi District in recent years shows a significant trend, with the number of cases being quite high. In an effort to reduce the divorce rate, the government has initiated the Blessing Program. However, this research found that the program had not achieved overall effectiveness. The concept of the Berkah program is considered to be in accordance with the legal structure, although there are several obstacles in coordinating with sub-districts and determining the marriage age below 10 years. On the other hand, program participants showed enthusiasm and good understanding of the program objectives. The implementation of the Berkah program is generally in line with the theory and guidelines of the Director General of BIMAS Islam, although there are difficulties in coordinating with sub-districts and in selecting places and participant criteria. The impact of the Berkah program includes a significant reduction in the divorce rate, as well as promoting cooperation between the KUA and sub-districts and clarifying the rights and obligations of program participants.
Operasional Bank Sampah dalam Pembentukan Gaya Hidup Berkelanjutan
Authors: Luqman Hakim Akhmad , Hidayati Dian
Published: April 2024

The waste bank is one of the important solutions in overcoming the waste problem and forming a sustainable lifestyle. In the waste bank system, waste is collected, processed and recycled to create products of economic value. This abstract discusses the results and discussion of waste bank operations in the context of establishing a sustainable lifestyle. The operational results of the waste bank include reducing waste in landfills (TPA), increasing recycling, creating valuable products, and environmental education. By managing waste efficiently, waste banks reduce negative impacts on the environment and help reduce the use of natural resources. In addition, waste banks also play an important role in shaping a sustainable lifestyle through several discussions. First, the waste bank increases environmental awareness among the public, changes the mindset towards waste, and inspires changes in behavior towards a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Second, active community participation in the waste bank strengthens community involvement in waste management and creates a participatory climate in environmental decision-making. Third, the waste bank opens local economic opportunities by creating products from waste, helping to empower the local community's economy, and reducing social inequality. Furthermore, the waste bank reduces the use of new natural resources by processing used goods into useful products, helping to reduce pressure on the environment. Finally, the operation of the waste bank makes the public aware of the problem of waste and the importance of collective action in dealing with this problem. Overall, waste banks play an important role in shaping sustainable lifestyles by creating positive outcomes and driving behavior change and environmental awareness. The waste bank is an important first step in changing the perspective of waste and forming a more environmentally responsible society.
Sosialisasi Komunikasi Politik di Media Sosial dalam Rangka Menghadapi Pemilu Tahun 2024 di Lingkungan Warga Kelurahan Pangkalan Jati, Cinere, Depok
Authors: Aji M. Prakoso , Subakdi
Published: April 2024

This community service activity (PKM) was held to provide socialization on the situation experienced by the public regarding political communication on social media in the context of facing the 2024 elections. This activity can be carried out directly or face to face because the pandemic conditions are under control. This community service activity was held in the Pangkalan Jati Village hall. This socialization provides an explanation of the forms of political communication on social media, especially for youth groups in the Pangkalan Jati sub-district, Cinere, Depok. The material explained is about what policies the government has implemented to increase citizens' awareness regarding the importance of paying attention to political communication, how the public can increase their attention to political communication which is currently heavily influenced by the development of social media. In general, it can be concluded that the socialization of political communication on social media provides Indonesian citizens with an understanding of the importance of public attention to political communication on social media.
Perilaku Memilih Masyarakat pada Pilkada Klaten 2020, Ulasan Kemenangan Pasangan Sri Mulyani - Yoga Hardaya
Authors: Gunawan Tedi
Published: April 2024

This research discusses the voting behavior of the people of Klaten in the 2020 local election in relation to the victory of the pair Sri Mulyani and Yoga Hardaya (MULYO). The purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing voters in casting their votes for Sri Mulyani and Yoga Hardaya in the 2020 Klaten regional head election. The focus of this research was conducted in the Trucuk District as it has the largest Permanent Voter List (DPT) in Klaten. This study uses a mixed, quantitative-qualitative method. The quantitative approach was conducted with a survey research method on 397 people. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis. As for the qualitative approach, the researchers conducted in-depth interviews with several informants encountered. The results show that the voting behavior of the Klaten community is influenced by some factors, such as; Sociological, Psychological, Rational Choice, thus leading to the victory of the MULYO pair. The psychological factor becomes the dominant factor in determining choice by considering the prominence and party identification towards PDIP with a coefficient of 0.029. Meanwhile, the rational choice factor has a small influence on the selection of the regent candidate.
Sistem Penunjang Keputusan Pemilihan Café bagi Mahasiswa Yogyakarta Menggunakan Metode Weighted Product (WP)
Authors: Sari Kaslumin Wulan , Purnomo Agus Sidiq
Published: April 2024

Dengan meningkatnya jumlah kafe di Yogyakarta, proses pengambilan keputusan bagi mahasiswa dalam memilih kafe yang paling sesuai telah menjadi lebih kompleks. Penelitian ini memperkenalkan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) yang dirancang untuk membantu mahasiswa Yogyakarta dalam memilih kafe secara efektif. Studi ini menggunakan Metode Weighted Product untuk mengevaluasi berbagai kriteria seperti jarak, harga menu, luas parkiran, suasana, dan kecepatan wifi. Pengumpulan data melalai observasi dan interview. Pengembangan sistem menggunakan teknologi, khususnya aplikasi yang ramah pengguna yang dikembangkan bekerja sama dengan Microsoft Excel. Hasil dari Metode Weighted Product menawarkan penilaian kuantitatif, merangking café berdasarkan keseluruhan kesesuaian dengan preferensi mahasiswa. Penelitian ini berkontribusi untuk meningkatkan proses pengambilan keputusan bagi mahasiswa yang mencari pengalaman café yang optimal di Yogyakarta. Penelitian ini memberikan alat praktis bagi pengguna untuk menjelajahi berbagai pilihan kafe yang tersedia, dengan tujuan akhir memfasilitasi proses pemilihan yang lebih terinformasi dan memuaskan.
Implementasi Metode Jarimatika dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berhitung pada Operasi Kabataku
Authors: Sarjono Ajeng , Septiani Elvia Anggi Ayu , Noviya Muslichah Eka , Triana Sari Nofi
Published: April 2024

Jarimatics is a simple and fun way of teaching children basic computation according to the principle: start by correctly understanding first the concepts of numbers, number symbols, and basic counting operations, then teaching how to count with the fingers of the hand. The low ability and desire of students in counting on mathematical subjects makes the method of JARIMATIKA suitable introduced to students SDN 02 Pasar Keong as a solution in completion of mathematics as well as improving the ability to count on Operation KABATAKU. The method of implementation performed by the Community Devotion Team is divided into 3 sessions namely: 1) delivery of material about jarimatika method and Operation count using such method, 2) ice breaking in order to arouse the spirit of students during the activity, 3) Applying the material that has been given with the use of staircase snake tools. Thus the student's ability to calculate improved and better than before taught the Jarimatic Method and the student considered counting a pleasant thing.
Perlindungan Konsumen terhadap Pelayanan Kesehatan Antara Pasien dengan Tenaga Medis Dokter
Authors: Putra Ardiansa Dwi Nanda
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to recognize and analyze the bond between doctors and sufferers in the perspective of customer protection law The type of research used in writing this law is normative legal research, with a research approach using legislation, concepts and types of data sources with secondary data and qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques. Discussion: This study examines the relationship between doctors and patients in the perspective of consumer protection law, then about patient losses for medical acts in general, then will review the legal responsibility of doctors from consumer protection in civil terms. Conclusion: There is an asymmetric relationship between doctors and patients, and laws are needed that protect consumers. The responsibility of doctors, which has been regulated in the code of medical ethics, criminal responsibility can arise if it is proven that there are inappropriate acts.
Business Marketing Planning At Simpel Om Platform Company Construction Materials Sector "PT Simpel Om Unggulan"
Authors: Mulyana Yayan , Hamdi Edi
Published: April 2024

The development of Indonesian commercial property (PPKom) released by the Department of Statistics of Bank Indonesia (BI) in the first quarter of 2022 welcomes 2022 as the year of revival of the Indonesian property sector. The annual performance (year on year) of the property industry sector (real estate) grew by 1.19% since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to property growth, technological developments are increasingly facilitating and accelerating the transaction process, especially electronic shopping transactions (eCommerce). The transition of the Analog to Digital era encourages all business sectors to be more creative in mastering market competition, one of which is in the construction material supply demand sector.  PT Simpel OM Unggul with the platform name "Simpel OM" is present as a material supply platform for the construction sector and a liaison between consumers and sellers with a commitment to 1x24 hour delivery and free shipping is the best solution in today's instant era. Simpel OM started marketing activities as an initial business idea in getting opportunities and markets in similar sectors. This is a general form of a linkage of the governance process with the aim of developing a business strategy in obtaining maximum achievement. Determination of goals and objectives, is the initial operational step in determining market segmentation, target consumers, and business positioning to be carried out. Taking all of that into consideration, revenue stream is the final picture that will be obtained from the running of the Company's cycle. The results of marketing analysis and planning of PT Simpel OM Unggul (Simpel OM) include segmentation, targets, positions, and marketing mix, and projected profits that will be obtained from running this business.
Optimalisasi Peran Hukum Perusahaan Pelayaran Terhadap Pencegahan Pencemaran Laut Oleh Sampah Sesuai Marine Pollution (Marpol) 73/78 Annex-V Dari Kapal
Authors: Aurora Christine Astrid , Harjono Dhaniswara K. , Nadapdap Binoto
Published: April 2024

Plastic waste has a serious impact on the marine environment, threatening more than 800 marine species, and can affect the food chain down to humans. The aim of this research is firstly to find out, analyze and explain issues related to strategies for preventing marine pollution from ship waste. This research is normative legal research which considers research as analysis. The data analysis technique used is through data collected from legal materials with descriptions in effective, orderly and logical sentences so as to simplify the analysis of the results of the problem formulation. Results of the research Currently, MARPOL Regulation 73/78 Annex V is an important international legal instrument to prevent marine pollution by waste from ships. This regulation prohibits the dumping of waste into the sea, except under certain conditions. In the implementation and management of waste on board ships, activities ranging from waste collection to disposal, must all be carried out in accordance with the procedures regulated in Annex V MARPOL 73/78, if If waste management is not carried out according to predetermined procedures, waste dumping will occur anywhere and wherever the ship is located so that in the future waste that is thrown carelessly can cause pollution in the sea.
Strategi Penguatan UMKM Melalui Model Pentahelix Di Kabupaten Purworejo
Authors: Lestari Tri Wahyu , Chasanah Uswatun , Mathori Muhammad
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze MSME exporters in Purworejo Regency which operate in the sugar cluster, specifically the Srikandi Women's Cooperative and the Karmatera Cooperative. The data from the analysis is then used as reference material to formulate strategic steps in the form of designing a model to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs through pentahelix collaboration. Synergy between interested parties provides export space for MSMEs to be competitive in surviving and increasing exports of MSME products. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach to formulate a model design for increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs. Data was obtained from interviews, field notes and documentation, by organizing the data into categories, describing it into units, synthesizing it, arranging it into patterns, choosing what is important and what will be studied, and making conclusions. The research results show that collaboration between stakeholders is expected to be a model for increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs in international markets (exports).
Implementasi Metode Weighted Product dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Kualitas Sarang Burung Walet
Authors: Prinato Agung , Purnomo Agus Sidiq
Published: April 2024

Technological developments are currently progressing rapidly and have been utilized by various fields to make calculations easier, more efficient and accurate. One of them is technology that was created to determine the best quality of a product so that the quality of the product can be determined. Likewise, determining the quality of swiftlet nests requires accurate calculations. Therefore, the use of a decision support system with the weighted product (WP) method is designed to obtain the best results in determining the precise and accurate quality of swiftlet nests. By using a system that has been designed with a weighted product (WP) method, it is hoped that it will make it easier to determine the quality of the best swallow's nest.
The Influence of Human Resource Development and Employee Competence on Performance in Government Assistants at the South Jakarta City Administration Secretariat
Authors: Chairunnisa Rizke
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of human resource development and employee competency together on the performance of Government Assistants at the South Jakarta Administrative City Secretariat. The hypotheses tested are: (1) there is an influence of human resource development on the performance of Government Assistants at the South Jakarta Administrative City Secretariat. (2) there is an influence of employee competency on the performance of Government Assistants at the South Jakarta Administrative City Secretariat. (3) there is an influence of developing human resources and employee competency together on the performance of Government Assistants at the South Jakarta Administrative City Secretariat. This research uses a quantitative approach with explanatory and associative research types. In this research, the sampling technique used was saturated sampling or census, where all members of the population were used as samples. The sample in this study consisted of 38 respondents. The data analysis technique uses the correlation coefficient analysis method, coefficient of determination analysis, partial significance test (t test), simultaneous significance test (F test), and simple and multiple regression analysis. From the research results, the following conclusions were obtained: First, the human resource development variable has a strong and significant influence on performance with a correlation coefficient value of 0.789 and a coefficient of determination (r²) value of 0.632. Second, the employee competency variable has a strong and significant influence on performance with a correlation coefficient value of 0.665 and a coefficient of determination (r²) value of 0.443. Third, the variables of human resource development and employee competency together have a strong and significant effect on performance. This can be seen from the correlation coefficient value of 0.797 and the coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.635.