bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Medical thoracoscopic lung biopsy in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases
Authors: Abdel-Ati Hesham E. , Khames Ahmed A. , Allama Amr M. , El-Dahdouh Sami S. , Tawadros Los Bishoy B. , Yousif Maha
Published: May 2023

Background

Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) compromise heterogeneous subtypes. Establishing an accurate diagnosis is paramount. Lung tissue biopsy is the gold standard diagnostic tool.

Aim

To assess the role of medical thoracoscopy with electrocautery in the diagnosis of DPLD.

Patients and methods

A total of 20 patients who had undiagnosed DPLD on chest high-resolution computed tomography were randomly selected from Menoufia Chest Department from March 2017 to March 2019. Lung biopsy was taken by medical thoracoscopy under conscious sedation with the aid of electrocautery device.

Results

A total of 12 (60%) patients were males, and seven (35%) patients were smokers. The mean age was 58.1±10.5 years. High-resolution computed tomography patterns were reticulonodular (65%), ground glass (35%), miliary shadow (15%), and consolidation (15%). Diagnoses were granulomatous lung disease (40%), idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (30%), malignant lung disease (15%), and interstitial lung disease secondary to rheumatoid disease (10%). One (5%) case remained undiagnosed. The mean duration of hospital stay for the studied group was 1.95 days, ranging from 1 to 6 days. Recorded complications were air leak (5%), wound infection (5%), and surgical emphysema (5%). There were no reported mortalities.

Conclusions

Medical thoracoscope is a safe, effective, and feasible method to obtain lung biopsies for diagnosis of DPLD.
Significance of emerging clinical oncology endpoints in support of overall survival
Authors: Patil Shekar , Agarwal Vijay , Drupad HS
Published: May 2023

Despite a better understanding of the pathophysiology and development of newer therapeutic options, cancer remains an area with several unmet needs. Although overall survival (OS) remains a gold standard endpoint for all cancer therapies, it poses challenges such as the requirement of a long-term follow-up, a higher number of patients, and a higher financial burden. Therefore, surrogate endpoints such as progression-free survival, time to progression, duration of response, and objective response rate are being investigated and used in oncology studies. Patient-related outcomes that measure the patient's overall health, quality of life, and satisfaction in the long term are crucial surrogate endpoints considered for drug approval. Surrogate endpoints shorten oncology clinical studies and accelerate the evaluation and implementation of newer therapies. Emerging surrogate endpoints such as biomarkers, immune-related response criteria, minimal residual disease, and pathological complete response are increasingly being considered in oncology trials. Validation of surrogate endpoints enables their substitution for OS and gain market approval. The selection of surrogate endpoints for an oncology trial depends on cancer type and stage, the purpose of treatment, and expected duration of survival for the relevant disease. With the advent of individualized approach and complex study designs, the field of oncology is currently undergoing a paradigm shift. The use of newer surrogate endpoints will aid in accelerating the drug development process, making patient care for oncology more accessible.
Nature and Drivers of Suicide in a Rural Community of Western Maharashtra
Authors: Sharma Richa , Weiss Mitchell G. , Sule Nachiket , Mistry Nerges F.
Published: May 2023

Context:

The National Crime Records Bureau reports that 134,516 deaths result from suicide in India every year. Maharashtra accounts for 13.4% of the total reported suicides.

Aims:

This documentation study in the framework of a community mental health program (CMHP) aimed to identify local features of suicide in a rural community, namely sociodemographics and drivers of suicide.

Settings and Design:

The study was conducted in a community of rural Purandhar block in Western Maharashtra from January 2014 to March 2016 where a CMHP was ongoing since 2013. Data were collected as a part of process documentation through its local community health workers (CHWs).

Subjects and Methods:

CHWs involved in the program were interviewed, and data were analyzed manually.

Results:

Seventeen completed and seven attempted suicides who were not a part of the ongoing CMHP among the population were documented. Majority were men under 30 years of age. Pesticide consumption was the most common method of self-harm, and domestic strains were the major driver for suicides.

Conclusions:

The local pattern of suicidal behavior and its context are relevant for consideration in suicide prevention plans responsive to culture-specific features of suicide.
Behavioral Addiction among Children and Adolescents – A Review of Qualitative Studies
Authors: Manohar Harshini , Thomas Tony Lazar , Asokan Kiruthika , Mukherjee Nirmalya , Sharma Eesha
Published: May 2023

Background:

With increasing accessibility to the virtual world, behavioral addiction is an emerging global concern among children and adolescents. Understanding attitudes and perceptions regarding behavioral addictions is critical to formulate appropriately tailored and meaningful interventions. This review aims to widen the scope of understanding behavioral addictions, by synthesizing findings from qualitative studies on perspectives, experiences, and key processes across the spectrum of behavioral addictions among children and adolescents.

Methods:

We conducted systematic search in PubMed and Google Scholar using keywords pertinent to qualitative research in behavioral addictions, adhering to enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research guidelines. Eighteen studies were included after thorough screening of studies. We followed the analytical approach described by Petticrew and Roberts for thematic comparative synthesis.

Results:

There were five principal themes that articulate the experiential realities of children and adolescents in the context of behavioral addictions. They are (1) high-risk environment as a vulnerability: etiopathogenetic model for gambling, (2) attitudes toward behavioral addiction across the spectrum, (3) awareness, (4) perceived impact, and (5) perspectives and attitudes toward other's engagement in addictive behaviors.

Conclusion:

The findings have implications for public health policies such as promoting a supportive macrosystem while curtailing accessibility to activities and platforms of high addictive potentials. Future research in this area should include multiple stakeholder perspectives, perspectives of younger children and early adolescents, integration with quantitative findings, and studying the impact of particularly high-risk situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform recommendations and policies, for comprehensive, multilevel, and multisystemic interventions.
Phenomenological Analysis of Maladaptive Daydreaming as A New Form of Behavioral Addiction
Authors: Sharma Prerna , Mahapatra Ananya
Published: May 2023

Behavioral addiction has been defined as a repeated behavior which is perceived as pleasurable and which persists over a significant period, is not reduced by the person, and leads to significant functional impairment. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, the only condition that is currently included in the category for behavioral addiction is gambling disorder, while internet gaming disorder included in Appendix III as a potential addition to the category. However, recent research in the field of behavioral addiction has reported several other maladaptive behaviors, a significant one of them being maladaptive daydreaming (MD). Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) has been described as engagement in fanciful daydreaming for hours, leading to neglect of real-life relationships and responsibilities, resulting in clinical distress and functional impairment. This case series describes two cases of “MD” referred to the behavioral addiction clinic of the psychiatry outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in North India from a phenomenological perspective.
The Gaming Industry and its Role in the Prevention of Video Game Addiction
Authors: De Sousa Avinash
Published: May 2023

Behavioral addictions in the form of gaming addictions have been the rising addiction disorders in the recent years. The prevention of video game addiction is a must to curb the problem in its budding stage. The gaming industry has a vital role to play in the management of gaming addiction. The current viewpoint elucidates the role of the gaming industry in the prevention of video game addiction.
Addressing Psycho-Social and Behavioral Responses Toward the COVID-19 Pandemic in An Indian Model
Authors: Manna Ananta , Dan Amitava
Published: May 2023

Infectious diseases have plagued humankind since its antiquity. On the way of modern civilization of the species, in the realm of agrarian, industrial, or technological revolution, humankind experienced several such devastating waves in the form of Plague, Cholera, Spanish Flu, H1N1 Influenza, and many more. Every time the whole ecosystem was not at all prepared to combat against these unprecedented happenings, resulting in extreme human suffering with substantial death tolls. Like physical distress, human mind also responded to these cataclysmic events in a vulnerable way. Affliction of a deep emotional impact was inevitable especially to the people of the countries with limited resources including India. To manage these crises in an integrated and optimal way, these diathetic social and behavioral responses of the people should be addressed essentially. This is to supplement the physical intervention as a part of a multidisciplinary approach, to have a favorable outcome.
COVID-19-Related Social Stigmas in India and the Approaches to Mitigate Them
Authors: Samal Janmejaya
Published: May 2023

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic and a public health emergency of international concern as declared by the Word Health Organization. The entire world is affected by the scourge of this disease and has created equal amount of tension in the social spheres as in science and medicine. There are reports of racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and ostracization in several communities throughout the globe, both urban and rural owing to the social stigma associated with it. Stigma can result owing to a lack of knowledge about COVID-19 and can lead to more fear and anxiety in the society. It can cause harm and allow myth and rumor to gain traction in societies. Thus, it becomes imperative that during this international crisis period, all human beings should stand together to fight against this menace and be informed correctly about the disease from appropriate sources, not from social media, and help each other. The concerned stakeholders such as community, media, and government agencies need to play their role which would ultimately bring about change in the society and ward off the social stigma and discrimination. It is ultimately the community that suffers a lot from such pandemics, thus every community member should stand with solidarity and help each other; the media should bring about the appropriate information from appropriate sources and help creating awareness to prevent racism, biasness, and xenophobia. At this crisis moment, the government agencies should bring about notices, circulars, and public information and lay down the roles and responsibilities of different government departments to curb this menace.
Platelet-rich plasma versus microneedling effects in NB-UVB non-responder vitiligo patients
Authors: Khalil Karem T. , Ibrahim Samah E.
Published: May 2023

Background

Narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) is a crucial and effective line of treatment for nonsegmental vitiligo.

Objective

To compare the effect of adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections versus microneedling sessions on the response to NB-UVB in patients who stopped giving response or did not give response from the start.

Patients and methods

An intrapatient randomized comparative study including 30 patients with stable, nonsegmental vitiligo was performed. Three lesions were assessed in each participant and randomly allocated to undergo PRP injections or microneedling every 2 weeks for four sessions. The third lesion was left as a control. Throughout the study, all lesions were subjected to NB-UVB three times a week. Photographic assessment by an independent dermatologist and a patient satisfaction questionnaire were used to assess repigmentation.

Results

PRP injection showed better results than microneedling in terms of repigmentation, complications, and patient satisfaction. The mean percentages of repigmentation in PRP, microneedling-treated, and control lesions were 58.17±21.52, 24.5±18.77, and 15.17±13.49, respectively (P<0.001). The onset of repigmentation was earlier in the PRP-injected lesions compared with microneedling (3.97±1.607 and 7.8±2.683 weeks, respectively; P<0.001). Follicular repigmentation was the predominant pattern in PRP sites (50%).

Conclusion

PRP therapy is a secure and effective procedure that helps patients with vitiligo and speeds up their reaction to NB-UVB as well as supports and encourages their recall response.
Serum matrix metalloproteinase-3 in patients with psoriasis with and without arthritis
Authors: Taha Alsayeda A.A. , Khadr Nouran A. , Elneily Dalia A.E. , Elkhalifa Marwa S.A. , Mohamad Sara S.M.
Published: May 2023

Background

Psoriasis is a common, multifactorial, chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and is increasingly recognized to be a systemic inflammatory disease. The quality of life is significantly affected by the highly heritable polygenic condition known as psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The care of PsA and early identification and detection of the condition will enhance quality of life and reduce complications. Detection of serum biomarker for PsA may help in early diagnosis.

Objective

To compare the serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) in patients with psoriasis with and without PsA and its correlation with disease severity.

Patients and methods

This case–control study was conducted on 40 patients with psoriasis and 20 age-matched and sex-matched controls. Patients were divided according to CASPAR criteria into two groups: psoriasis group (A) and PsA group (B). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the serum level of MMP-3.

Results

There was no statistically significant difference of MMP-3 level between psoriatic without PsA and control groups. There was a statistically significant higher level of MMP-3 in the PsA group compared with both psoriatic and control groups (mean=33.20±26.86, 16.24±14.80, and 16.47±8.43 pg/ml, respectively), and it was not correlated with disease severity in patients with psoriasis.

Conclusion

Serum levels of MMP-3 were significantly higher in psoriatic patients with arthritis compared with both psoriatic and control groups. Therefore, it may have a role in the development of PsA and may be used as a marker for diagnosis; however, it is not correlated with disease severity.
Norms of soft tissue cephalometric in the 18–25 age demography in Vietnam
Authors: Le Lam Nguyen , Do Thao T. , Le Phuong Khanh , Huynh Duong V. , Nguyen Trang K. T.
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

The soft-tissue layer and facial skeleton influence the harmony and equilibrium of the face. The evaluation of the patient's structural and soft-tissue features is one of the most crucial steps in preparing for the diagnosis and treatment of oral-maxillofacial orthodontics. Clinicians can intervene with the proper treatment at the proper time to achieve the best results by being aware of the traits and variations of soft tissue at various developmental stages and in various races. To obtain a consistent treatment result in terms of function and aesthetically pleasing results, patients, and forecast, the growth that may take place after the orthopedic therapy has concluded.

OBJECTIVE:

To examine the soft-tissue features of the oral-maxillofacial area in Vietnamese adults (aged 18–25 years) by evaluating cephalometric radiographs.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In a cross-sectional descriptive study, 85 students from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy took part. Students' lateral cephalograms were taken in compliance with the sample requirements.

RESULTS:

Men's lip protrusion (4.30 ± 0.71) was higher than women's (3.88 ± 0.97) (P = 0.024 <.05) and men's (-4.88 ± 0.93) chin lip groove depth was higher than women's (-4.24 ± 0.93) (P = 0.002), both with a P value of. 05.

CONCLUSIONS:

The study identified a statistically significant difference in the protrusion of the top lip and the depth of the cleft lip between the male and female, demonstrating that the soft-tissue features of Vietnamese students were distinct from those of other races.
Assessment of the psychological impact of dental aesthetics among undergraduate university students in Iraq
Authors: Ghazi Osama Mohammed , Alhashimi Ali Hamzah , Jasim Ghassan Majid
Published: May 2023

AIM:

This study aimed to assess Iraqi university students' oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) according to sociodemographic variables and compare dental and non-dental students.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was carried out for students in multiple Iraqi universities from June 15, 2022, to July 15, 2022. A total of 771 individuals participated in the study using an online questionnaire. A pre-tested and validated Arabic version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) was adopted as an evaluation tool. A P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach's alpha.

RESULT:

Cronbach's alpha score for the overall scales was 0.942, indicating excellent internal consistency. There were 69.8% (n = 538) dental students in the total sample. A significant difference was found between dental and non-dental students in the total PIDAQ scores and other subscale domains (P < 0.05). Statistically significant differences in means were also noted in the residency (P = 0.005) and household income of students (P = 0.000).

CONCLUSIONS:

This study shows the reliability of the PIDAQ scale for assessing the psychological impact of dental aesthetics on undergraduate Iraqis. It was found that the perception of OHRQoL varies between dental and non-dental university students, and according to socioeconomic status and residency.
Perception of dental students regarding possible career challenges and associated factors towards working in rural areas: A questionnaire based survey
Authors: Satyarth Saurabh , Subramani Savadamoorthi Kamatchi , Ahmed Hina , Singh Gautam , Selvakumar Rajkumar , Bhandary Srikala , Babu Suresh J , Swarnalatha C , Nayyar Abhishek S.
Published: May 2023

OBJECTIVE:

The shortage of health care professionals in rural areas contributes toward discriminatory health care delivery. The present study was planned with a similar intent and aimed to evaluate the perception of dental students regarding their future in rural areas.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present study was designed as a cross-sectional study comprising of a 30-item questionnaire survey instrument distributed among a total of 550 dental students while the results obtained were subjected to statistical analysis. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 12.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Independent student's t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for comparison among the variables while the Chi-square test was used to determine the association between the variables. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

No significant difference was observed in the attitude based on gender (P = 0.43), although, a statistically significant difference was observed in the attitude of students based on the year of their education with a positive attitude toward rural dental practice generally noted in the first year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students which significantly declined with the increasing level of education (P = 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS:

Dental students were more influenced by the negative aspects of rural dental practice though they had, in their mind, a positive approach for the same at the beginning of their education, but this significantly declined with the increasing level of their education.
Comparative cephalometric evaluation of tongue position in subjects with skeletal class II division 1 and division 2 malocclusion
Authors: Shinde Siddharth , Sethi Shubhita , Vasa Dhvaani , Bhosale Veera , Patil Krishna , Jadhav Madhura
Published: May 2023

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate and compare the position of the tongue from rest to centric occlusion in subjects with skeletal class II division 1 and skeletal class II division 2 malocclusions with subjects of skeletal class II normal occlusion.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

The study was conducted on 30 individuals equally divided into three groups of skeletal class II division (div) 1, skeletal class II div 2, and skeletal class I normal occlusion. The study was conducted on two lateral cephalograms for each subject: one taken at rest and one in centric occlusion.

RESULTS:

On evaluation of tongue posture, a statistically significant difference was observed at the middle portion of the tongue in class II div 1 malocclusion, and at the posteromedial portion of the dorsum of the tongue in class II div 2 skeletal malocclusions as the tongue moved from rest to centric occlusion. While statistically significant differences were found between class II div 2 malocclusion and class I normal occlusion, no statistically significant differences were observed between class II div 1 and class II div 2 malocclusions.

CONCLUSION:

Tongue position was observed to be the same in both class II div 1 and class II div 2 malocclusions, with no statistically significant differences. However, a great change was seen in the tongue position from rest to centric occlusion.
ERRATUM: A Review and Outlook on Energy Consumption Estimation Models
for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Chen Yuche , Wu Guoyuan , Sun Ruixiao , Dubey Abhishek , Laszka Aron , Pugliese Philip
Published: May 2023

ERRATUM
Steel, Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock 2.0Cr - 10Ni - 14Co - 1.0Mo (0.15 - 0.19C) Vacuum Melted, Normalized and Overaged
Authors:   AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
Published: May 2023

This specification covers a premium aircraft-quality alloy steel in the form of bars, forgings 100 square inches in cross section and less, and forging stock of any size.
Sumarização de narrativas acerca de eventos do passado documentados na web utilizando Python: o caso do Arquivo.pt
Authors: Campos Ricardo , Gomes Daniel
Published: May 2023

Nesta lição aprenderá a criar automaticamente resumos de eventos do passado a partir de conteúdos históricos arquivados da web. Em particular, demonstraremos como obter resultados relevantes ao combinar o uso da API do Arquivo.pt com a utilização do *Conta-me Histórias* permitindo, desta forma, processar um elevado volume de dados num curto espaço de tempo.
Ideology in Syllabus: The Revised B.A. English Translation Programme at Iranian Universities
Authors: EMAM ABBAS
Published: May 2023

In 2018, the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology introduced its B.A. Revised English Translation Programme (RETP). This article reviews the revised curriculum drawing upon concepts such as ‘ideology’ and ‘centralizing political systems’. Analyzing the components of the document, it is argued that the syllabus is the result of ideologically-motivated political factors shaped in post-revolutionary Iran to consolidate the hegemony and ideology of an emerging state. This appears to be a unique case in Translation Studies and translation historiography, in particular as far as the role of socio-political ideology in translation pedagogy is concerned. Findings suggest that there remains a large number of ideologically-motivated courses in the curriculum that are of neither theoretical nor practical uses in translating/interpreting. Drawing on the current trends in Translation Studies, a set of alternative courses is proposed.
SIGN LANGUAGE DETECTION USING PYTHON AND OPENCV
Authors: S.Nandagopal  , S.Priyanga  , R.Vidhyasri  , N.Sharmila  , M.Suvetha
Published: May 2023

This work focuses on detection of (sign) hand gesture techniques and introduces the merits and limitations in various circumstances. The hand segmentation theories and hand detection system is used to construct hand gesture recognition using Python with OpenCV. The hand gestures use as a natural interface motivates research in gesture representations, taxonomies and recognition methods/algorithms, and software platforms/ frameworks, all of which are briefly covered in this work. All the processes have been done using webcam by keras and tensorflow. The ever-increasing public acceptance and funding for multinational projects emphasizes the need for sign language. The desire for computer-based solution is significant in recent age of technology for deaf people. Still, researchers are attacking the problem for quite sometimes and the results are showing promises. This work represents a comprehensive review of vision-based sign recognition methodologies, emphasizing importance of taking the things into consideration in addition with algorithm's recognition accuracy during predicting their success in real world applications. This project matches the sign language action with dataset images with various categories of sign (gestures) that already been trained using webcam. This project applies neural network to compare the actions with data set images. The coding language used is Python 3.10.
ONE PASS PACKET STEERING IN SOFTWARE DEFINED DATA CENTERS
Authors: R.Sudhakar  , V.Ramkumar  , S.Santhosh  , J.Suganth  , D.Thirunavukkarasu
Published: May 2023

Issue of service function chaining in a network is the focus of this paper. Currently, middle box placement in a network and packet steering through middle boxes are the two main problems associated with chaining services in a network—also known as service function chaining. We propose a One Pass Packet Steering (OPPS) method for use in multi-subscriber environments with the goal of reducing the total amount of time it takes for Users and Services to connect. We show a proof of idea execution utilizing imitations performed with Mininet. According to our findings, the end-to-end delay of subscribers utilizing different sets of policy chains with the same middle boxes and a fixed topology remains roughly the same. Software-Defined Networking, or SDN for short, is a new way of networking that gives a controller and its applications the all-powerful ability to see the whole network and program it in any way they want. This makes it possible for new innovations in network protocols and applications. SDN's logically centralized control plane, which gives visibility to the entire network and is used by many SDN applications, is one of its main benefits. We propose new SDN-specific attack vectors that seriously challenge this foundation, a first in the literature. While the spirit of our new attacks is somewhat similar to that of spoofing attacks in legacy networks, such as the ARP poisoning attack, there are significant differences in how unique vulnerabilities are exploited and how current SDN differs from legacy networks.
Information Security for Health Care System
Authors: D.Mohanapriya  , Chandru.G  , Bharath.J.R  , Deepanchakkaravarthi.S
Published: May 2023

A great deal of work has been finished to get remote clinical sensor networks. We propose a useful way to deal with forestall within assault by utilizing various information servers to store patient information. The fundamental commitment of this task is safely conveying the patient information in various information servers and utilizing the cryptosystems to perform measurement examination on the patient information without compromising the patient's protection. The current arrangements can safeguard the patient information during transmission, yet can't stop within assault where the overseer of the patient data set uncovers the touchy patient information. In this paper, we propose a pragmatic way to deal with forestall within assault by utilizing numerous information servers to store patient information. The fundamental commitment of this paper is safely appropriating the patient information in numerous information servers and utilizing the Block chain and Block affix cryptosystems to perform measurement examination on the patient information without compromising the patient's protection. Pantomime is a security danger to the patient information realness. In a home consideration application, an aggressor might imitate a remote depend point while patient information is sending to the distant area.
Developing an electric mobility roadmap for Vietnam: Global experiences from national case studies
Authors: Liu Kangjie , Ly Stephanie , Ghanadan Linus , Ding Yifan , Jackson Eleanor , Steimer Hamilton , Liu Yaya , Cassius Sarah , Li Xiangyi , Freehafer Lydia
Published: May 2023

This paper looks at successful e-mobility case studies and summarizes good practices of developing and implementing an e-mobility roadmap, from effective subsidies to engagement. Based on these observations, this paper offers recommendations for Vietnam’s upcoming electric mobility roadmap, so that the country can smoothly transition and decarbonize its transportation sector.
Covid and Long Covid, In the Search for Answers
Authors: Aguirre Richard
Published: May 2023

The types of vaccines and the effects of covid-19 in rheumatologic patients will be reviewed.
PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, DAN LIKUIDITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN STRUKTUR MODAL SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2015-2019
Authors:   Universitas Harapan Medan, Ilma Filza , Minan Kersna , Nurmadi Ruswan
Published: May 2023

This research aims to determine the effect of profitability, corporate social responsibility, and liquidity on firm value with capital structure as an intervening variable. This research used secondary data, which were financial reports from manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period of 2015-2019. Sample selected by purposive sampling, from 31 companies with 5 years of observation were 155 data. The analysis method used path analysis. The results of this research showed that profitability had no significant effect on capital structure, corporate social responsibility and liquidity had a significant effect on capital structure, profitability and corporate social responsibility had a significant effect on firm value, liquidity and capital structure had no significant effect to firm value. And the capital structure is unable to mediate the relationship between profitability, corporate social responsibility, and liquidity on firm value in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from the period of 2015 to 2019.
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MANAJEMEN PAJAK DENGAN INDIKATOR TARIF PAJAK EFEKTIF PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia, Syahputra Heri Enjang , Simanjuntak Owen De Pinto , Hulu Fiki Hardiansyah
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis faktor yang mempengaruhi manajemen pajak dengan indikator tarif pajak efektif. Variabel independen dalam penelitian adalah ukuran perusahaan, tingkat hutang, profitabilitas dan intensitas aset tetap. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2015 - 2019. dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling dan diperoleh sebanyak 19 perusahaan. program olah data menggunakan program SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) versi 25. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji regresi linear berganda, uji parsial (uji-t), uji simultan (uji-f) dan uji koefisien korelasi R dan koefisien determinasi R2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh terhadap manajemen pajak, variabel tingkat hutang tidak berpengaruh terhadap manajemen pajak, profitabilitas berpengaruh positif terhadap manajemen pajak, intensitas aset tetap berpengaruh positif terhadap manajemen pajak dan hasil uji F simultan menunjukkan, ukuran perusahaan, tingkat hutang, profitabilitas, dan intensitas aset tetap, secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen pajak dengan indikator tarif pajak efektif pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2015-2019.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL, KARAKTERISTIK KOMITE AUDIT, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP KECURANGAN PELAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN NON KEUANGAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Rumapea Melanthon , Elisabeth Duma Megaria , Monica Diana
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the Effect of Managerial Ownership, Characteristics of the Audit Committee, Company Size, and Leverage on Financial Reporting Fraud in non-financial companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample selection used purposive sampling with a sample size of 42 from 67 non-financial companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The independent variables studied were Managerial Ownership, Characteristics of the Audit Committee, Company Size, and Leverage while the dependent was Financial Reporting Fraud. The results of this study indicate that Managerial Ownership, Characteristics of the Audit Committee (Independence of the audit committee), and Company Size has no significant effect on Fraudulent Financial Reporting. Characteristics of the Audit Committee (audit committee's financial expertise), Leverage has a significant effect on Financial Reporting Fraud.
PENERAPAN GOOD GOVERNANCE BERBASIS BIROKRASI PEMERINTAHAN DIGITAL UNTUK MENGATASI PANDEMI COVID-19 DI INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Siahaan Septony B. , Simanjuntak Arthur , Simanjuntak Wesly A. , Pasaribu Dompak
Published: May 2023

Since 2019, many countries in the world have faced health, economic, social and political shocks and difficult challenges to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, including Indonesia. With these conditions, the performance of the government system in dealing with the pandemic is tested transparently in public. However, the implementation of good governance by the Indonesian government itself is carried out with steps and decisions that will be taken and implemented through the government bureaucracy digitally to the community in order to reduce the positive number of COVID-19. The implementation of good governance also needs to be supported by other important elements that are improved by the digital governance bureaucracy, namely transparency, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness.
PENGARUH INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN TERHADAP KUALITAS LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN FARMASI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Purba Dimita H. P. , Sitorus Putri J. , Purba Ivalda Equila
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of intellectual capital and dividend policy on the earnings quality on pharmaceutical companies listed on Indonesia stock exchange. Determination of the sample used in this study is a purposive sampling technique totaling 5 (five) companies with seven years observation period and the data used is sourced from the annual report of pharmaceutical companies through the website www.idx.co.id. The data analysis method used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis. The result of research that partially intellectual capital with the indicator Value Added Capital Employed (VACA) has negative and insignificant effect on earnings quality, intellectual capital with the indicator Structural Capital Value Added (STVA) has negative effect and significant effect on earnings quality, dividend policy as measured by Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) has positive and significant effect on earnings quality. The results of subsequent tests showed that VACA, STVA and DPR simultaneously had significant effect on the earnings quality on pharmaceutical companies listed on Indonesia stock exchange for the period 2014-2020.
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI PERENCANAAN PAJAK (TAX PLANNING) SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGHEMATAN BEBAN PAJAK PENGHASILAN Studi Kasus Pada CV XYX
Authors:   Universitas Harapan Medan, Faradilla Dyni Annisa , Rambe Rizki Filhayati
Published: May 2023

This research aims to analyze the implementation of a tax planning strategy to save corporate income tax in CV XYZ. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques through documentation, interviews, and literature. Data analysis by analyzing the commercial financial statement, reconciling fiscal, analyzing fiscal income statement, and making tax planning. The results of this study are CV XYZ has implemented tax planning in financial statements, however, it has not been optimally, resulting in only minor savings. The implementation of the tax planning through directing the president director's personal advertising expense becomes the company's advertising expense only.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEBIJAKAN HUTANG DENGAN VARIABEL MODERATING PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sentosa Afri S. , Rumapea Melanthon
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of free cash flow, management ownership, and institusional ownership to the debt policy with the investment opportunity set as a moderating variable of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on period 2017 to 2019. Variables used in this research is free cash flow, management ownership, and institusional ownership as an independent variable, debt policy as the dependent variable and the investment opportunity set as a moderating variable. This study was performed on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research was conducted at 24 companies that meet the criteria of a sampling of 171 companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research data are secondary data from the annual financial statements published 24 companies in Indonesian Stock Exchange.
AUDIT PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN RUMAH TANGGA DAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP GAYA HIDUP DI ERA NEW NORMAL
Authors:   Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah, Putri Rizqy Fadhlina , Putri Rini Fadhillah
Published: May 2023

Tujuan pelaksanaan penelitian ini adalah merumuskan kajian pentingnya audit dalam rumah tangga, perubahan tata kelola teknologi informasi dan desain hubungan audit dan tekonologi informasi terhadap kualitas ekonomi keluarga. Metode penelitian adalah Research and Development (R&D), dengan sampel yang digunakan adalah Pegawai/Dosen UMN Al Washliyah kota Medan dan Kabupaten Deli Serdang dengan kriteria laki-laki dan perempuan yang sudah berumah tangga sebanyak 35 orang, teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket Skala Likert dan data sekunder.
MEMAKSIMALKAN KINERJA JARINGAN INTERNET MENGGUNAKAN MIKROTIK DI SMP NEGERI 4 RANCAEKEK (STUDI KASUS SMPN4 RANCAEKEK)
Authors: Fauzan Muhammad Rais , Wibowo Ari Purno Wahyu
Published: May 2023

Penggunaan Tekhnologi informasi sangatlah penting di dunia Pendidikan saat ini karena tanpa tekhnilogi informasi dunia Pendidikan tidak akan berkembang dengan baik. Untuk memudahkan siswa dan guru di SMPN4 Rancaekek mengakses informasi dibutuhkan jaringan internet atau computer yang baik dan stabil. Agar bisa mendapatkan jaringan internet yang stabil di butuhkan manajemen atau konfigurasi jaringan, Jaringan internet atau computer di SMPN4 Rancaekek belum di Kelola dengan baik sehingga bisa di jadikan studi kasus dalam untuk penelitian yang sedang berlangsung, Cara meningkatkan penggunaan dan pengelolaan bandwidth internet di SMPN 4 Rancaekek dengan merancang dan mengimplementasikan manajemen jaringan dengan menggunakan router Mikrotik untuk Pengaturan jaringan agar koneksi internet tidak lambat Ketika di gunakan, Hasil yang di sajikan dalam penelitian ini adalah memaksimalkan bandwidth yang ada dengan baik agar tidak memunculkan kecepatan internet yang lambat serta memaksimalkan bandwith yang ada dengan menggunakan router Mikrotik karena sebelum di lakukanya konfigurasi guru dan siswa sedikit kesulitan untuk mengakses jaringan internet
Моделювання палі у грунтовому середовищі
Authors: Adamchuk Nikolay , Fedorova Catherine
Published: May 2023

Більшість сучасних інженерних програм, для реалізації статичного розрахунку, використовують метод скінчених елементів. Цей метод може бути використаний для моделювання паль. Особливості моделювання пальової основи розглянуті на прикладі програмного комплексу Robot Structural Analysis компанії Autodesk (далі RSA). Розглянуто два методи моделювання палі: «пружних опор» запропонований для RSA Carlos E.Villarroel [1] і «пружного стрижня». З використанням обох методів був розрахований приклад. Виконано порівняння результатів по зусиллям і переміщенням для палі, зануреної в грунт.
Вплив дефектів циліндро-поршневої групи малообертових двигунів на їх довговічність
Authors: Kuznetsov V.A.
Published: May 2023

Для енергетичних установок морських суден велике значення має надійність експлуатації усіх суднових механізмів та агрегатів. Найбільш важливим з них є головний двигун. Як правило, це потужний двотактний або чотиритактний агрегат, комбінуючий у собі велику кількість рухливих та нерухливих вузлів, які мають складний взаємозв’язок. Серед них найбільш значимими є елементи циліндропоршневої групи. Оскільки ці деталі відчувають найбільші навантаження у процесі роботи двигуна, має місце велика кількість несправностей та дефектів. У статті розглянуті найбільш характерні дефекти циліндропоршневої групи малообертових двигунів, а також їх вплив на експлуатаційну надійність. Представлені способи своєчасного виявлення та можливості для усунення таких дефектів.
Реалізація міжпроцесної взаємодії в мікросервісній архітектурі
Authors: Buhaieva I.G. , Rozum M.V.
Published: May 2023

Однією з основних проблем, які необхідно вирішити під час проектування веб-застосування з мікросервісною архітектурою, є вибір механізму, за допомогою якого сервіси будуть взаємодіяти один з одним. У статті досліджуються синхронний та асинхронний підходи для реалізації міжпроцесної взаємодії, проведено порівняльний аналіз на основі існуючих досліджень для виявлення переваг та недоліків кожного з цих підходів. Розглянуто приклад використання у веб-застосуванні брокера повідомлень RabbitMQ для організації взаємодії між мікросервісами.
Implementasi Algoritma Rabin-Karp Untuk Pendeteksian Plagiarisme Pada File Dokumen Berupa Text Berbasis Web
Authors: Aldian Aldian , Mubarak Mubarak
Published: May 2023

Plagiarism is always in the spotlight, not least in the academic sector both from school to college level. Therefore, prevention and early detection need to be done to minimize this plagiarism action. There are several methods that can be implemented, one of which uses the Rabin-Karp algorithm. Rabin-Karp algorithm is one of the string matching, algorithms that can be used to measure the level of similarity of text. The thesis aims to design and build an application using the Rabin-Karp algorithm to find the percentage of similarities in two document files in the form of tested text. According to the results of tests conducted by (Priambodo, 2018) between the original document and the document tested from the test results of 10 text documents using the Rabin-Karp algorithm, resulting in the largest accuracy rate of 47.58%. While the smallest accuracy rate is 19.28%. While the results of the analysis conducted from 10 documents tested with a value of k-gram 1, have obtained the largest percentage of similarity, which is 57.14% and the smallest at 28.57%. Where if the similarity value <30% is included in mild plagiarism, 30%-70% moderate plagiarism and >70% large plagiarism.
Sistem Informasi Geografis Pemetaan Reklame Berbasis Web
Authors: Putri Tamara , Samsudin Samsudin , Andriana Septiana Dewi
Published: May 2023

Licensing of billboards is managed by a government agency, namely the Medan City One Stop Integrated Service and Investment Service (DPMPTSP) in the fields of Licensing, Spatial Planning and Development. This study discusses the problems that occur in the Medan City DPMPTSP regarding mapping and monitoring billboard licensing by utilizing Leaflet JS technology as a medium for integrating maps into the web. The system is equipped with a route feature closest to the billboard location and is equipped with a mapping and a list of road locations that are justified and not allowed for advertising. This study uses Quantum GIS to convert shp files into GeoJSON format and Leaflet JS for map visualization. The system created can make it easier for DPMPTSP to manage and find out the status of billboards quickly and accurately and can provide information related to licensing the installation of billboards to the general public.
Sistem Informasi Geografis Pemetaan Lokasi Izin Dokter Praktik Di Kota Medan
Authors: Sinaga Maliha Anjely Putri , Nasution Muhammad Irwan Padli , Andriana Septiana Dewi
Published: May 2023

Practicing doctors in Medan City obtain permits through the Medan City Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP). The information contained in the institution is still in tabular form and does not provide a clear geographical description of the location of the licensed doctor. So, we need a geographic information system regarding the location of the doctor's license to practice with a special location, namely Medan City. This study uses Leaflet for map visualization and also GeoJSON as a format for encoding geographic data structures. With this system, it can provide information about practicing doctors to the public about the distribution of practicing doctors in the city of Medan and can help facilitate the activities of the Medan City DPMPTSP in monitoring the location of practicing doctors who have permits.
Evaluasi Kesuksesan E-Plantation Menggunakan Model DeLone dan McLean di PT Alam Permai Makmur Raya
Authors: Silviani Sherly , Jaya Joy Nashar Utama
Published: May 2023

PT. Alam Permai Makmur Raya is one of the palm oil companies that has implemented E-Plantation in its business processes but it has never been evaluated before, so researchers are interested in evaluating E-Plantation to determine the success of the system. This study adopted the DeLone and McLean model covering 6 variables,namely, system quality, information quality, service quality, use, user satisfaction and net benefit which are  processed using SmartPLS. This study aims to test 8 research hypotheses and find out what factors most influence their success. The results showed that there were 5 accepted hypotheses and 3 rejected hypotheses. E-Plantation cannot be said to be completely successful because there is no influence of system quality on user use and satisfaction and no influence of user satisfaction on net benefits. There are two variables that have a major influence on the success of E-Plantation, namely, the service quality variable with a T-Statistic of 3.779 and the usage variable of 4.441 so that it can be interpreted that the service quality of E-Plantation is good so that users are active to use this system.