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The Role of Shopee Live Discounts: Case Study of Online Seller of Kemaiu Shampoo in Driving Transactions
Authors: Dwiyanti Novita Putri , Mandasari Virginia
Published: February 2024

This research analyzes the role of discounts on the Shopee Live platform with a case study of online shampoo seller Kemaiu. Shopee Live, as an innovative feature of Shopee, allows direct interaction between sellers and potential consumers through live video broadcasts. Discounts are the main focus as a strategy to increase transactions. Using qualitative descriptive methods, this research involved interviews with Kemaiu owners and observations during live streaming on Shopee. The research results show that discounts, such as regular price cuts and vouchers, have a significant role in encouraging potential consumers' buying interest. Shopee Live has proven effective in increasing interactions and transactions. Even though competition is considered low, the existence of the TikTok Shop platform is considered a factor that can influence sales.
Inclusion of Cohabitation Law in Article 412 of Law Number 1 of 2023 in the Perspective of Applicable Norms in Indonesia
Authors: Refangga Galih Setyo , Sujiantoro Sujiantoro
Published: February 2024

This endeavor will also facilitate the restoration of relationships, particularly those between adult men and women living together within the sanctity of marriage, governed by Article 412. The objective of this research is to examine the legal implications arising from Criminal Code Article 412. The study shows that using Article 412 of the Criminal Code might clash with religious, moral, and legal rules. It may also clash with Law Number 1 of 2023, which says that national law and regional rules may have different interpretations of legal rules. This recognition of coexisting legal systems within the community creates numerous legal ambiguities that may pose challenges for society.
Cadre Formation of Prospective Islamic Boarding School Leaders through the Khidmah as Ustadz Program at the Mambaul Ulum Bata-Bata Panaan Palengaan Pamekasan Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Wakid Ahmad , Kosim Muhammad , Atiqullah H.
Published: February 2024

Research in this context is motivated by the phenomenon that exists in every Islamic boarding school where there are quite a few ustadz who serve very enthusiastically to work at Islamic boarding schools without expecting compensation or wages. Therefore, the researcher wants to discuss the cadre formation of Islamic boarding school leaders through the Khidmah Program as a Ustadz at the Bata-Bata Panaan Palengaan Pamekasan Islamic Boarding School. The results of this research show that cadre formation in Islamic boarding school leadership is very urgent and requires special training or making it a habit of consistent and sincere activities in teaching and guiding. Khidmah as an ustadz is to train oneself as a person with moral character and to become a leader who is qualified, patient, sincere, fair and wise. The first implementation of cadre formation for Islamic boarding school leaders is recruitment, then carrying out Islamic boarding school duties according to each job that has been determined.
Groups of Deixis in Song Lyrics Say it Right By Nelly Furtado
Authors: Handayani Chintia
Published: February 2024

The objective of this inquire about is to discover out types of the deixis and the foremost overwhelming deixis utilized in tune lyrics 'Say it Right' by Nelly Furtado. Nelly Furtado could be a Canadian vocalist for the song 'Say it Right'. The strategy utilized may be a clear subjective since the information are within the frame of words and expressions. The source of the information was taken from 'Say it Right' verses song. After examining the information, the result of this investigate is 69 information. Persona deixis (58 information), spatial deixis (7 information), and temporal deixis is (8 information). The foremost overwhelming that the analyst found in this investigate is persona deixis.
Human Resource Assessment and Management
Authors: Aris Affandy Agusman
Published: February 2024

Carrying out performance assessments on employees and executives is very important because it can have an impact on improving the performance concerned. This increase in performance will automatically have an impact on improving organizational performance. In this case, the role of Human Resource Management is very strategic in creating value that is difficult for competitors to imitate, namely, the value of human resources which is realized in an intangible activity, this value is a response from superiors, subordinates, and the surrounding environment which is equivalent to that in shoulder. Through 360-degree assessment, you can create an effective feedback process on employee and manager performance. By assessing performance, goals focused on improving quality can be better observed. Therefore, such an assessment can support the achievement of competitive advantage.
Elementary School Students' Understanding of Geometry Concepts Through the Manuk Dadali Dance Media
Authors: Firdaus Yan Anita , Feny Rita Fiantika  , Rusminati Susi Hermin
Published: February 2024

This research aims to describe the understanding of geometry concepts of fifth grade elementary school students regarding angles through the application of the Manuk Dadali Dance media. This research is a qualitative research. The subjects in this research were fifth grade students at SDN Sedati Gede 2 Sidoarjo, including one subject with high ability, one subject with medium ability, and one subject with low ability. The data collection techniques used were written tests and interviews, while the research instruments used were written tests related to corner material which contained description questions and interview guidelines. The results of this study show that students with high ability were able to complete all the written tests correctly, students with moderate ability were not able to solve one written test question related to the addition of two or more angles correctly, and students with low ability were not able to write down the meaning of one rotation angle full exactly
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Perisai Bumi by PT. Pertamina Gas in the Kab. Indramayu
Authors: Riswandi  , Kusumastuti Tantri , Kharisma Waode , Furrie Wulan
Published: February 2024

One of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in state-owned enterprises (BUMN) is the partnership program, specifically tailored for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The goal is to foster sustainability, independence, and competitiveness among these enterprises, utilizing funds derived from BUMN profits. This research aims to investigate the implementation of the CSR program and the long-term impacts it has on the company, with a specific focus on PT. Pertamina Gas. The research employs a qualitative approach utilizing descriptive research methods. Within this study, the researcher adopts one of Ralph Tench's theories and introduces a theoretical model that addresses the primary communication factors for CSR from the company's perspective. This model aims to answer the question, 'How can CSR communication be carried out more effectively?' The model comprises four key elements: communication, subject of communication, form of communication, and content of communication
Interpersonal Skills of Raja Vegan UMKM HR in Building Relationships
Authors: Syafitri Elvina Nadia , Oktaviana Rina , Misnawati Desy , Maharani Dwi
Published: February 2024

Interpersonal skills are important skills in developing human resources (HR), especially in the context of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Raja Vegan, an MSME that operates in the field of animal-free, plant-based vegetarian products, understands that building good relationships with various parties is the key to business success. Therefore, this service activity aims to help the development of MSMEs by forming a special institution consisting of lecturers and communication science students from Bina Darma University who continuously dedicate themselves to MSMEs to develop and manage HR skills in establishing good relationships with customers and other related parties and helping MSMEs to further optimize marketing on social media. Improving interpersonal HR skills can be an effective strategy in increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of MSMEs in an increasingly competitive market. Therefore, developing interpersonal skills needs to be a focus in managing the human resources of Raja Vegan MSMEs to achieve long-term success.
Threat of Abstention as a Form of Community Political Criticism Case Study in Rather Village, Sebangki District, Landak Regency
Authors: Nge Herri Junius
Published: February 2024

The phenomenon of the threat of abstention is an indication that there is public disappointment with the government. Even though abstaining from voting is a citizen's right, the existence of a collective movement not to vote is a warning to the government regarding the quality of democratic life. The aim of this research is to analyze the emergence of the threat of abstention as a form of political criticism in the community in Punyanget Hamlet, Agak Village, Sebangki District, Landak Regency. The method used to achieve the research objectives is qualitative, with a case study type of research.. The results of the research show that the threat of abstention from the residents of Punyanget Hamlet as a form of social movement is caused by the alienation of residents who are lagging behind in terms of development compared to other hamlets. This has raised the collective awareness of the hamlet residents, involving community leaders, to carry out action in the form of an abstention movement in the 2024 elections. Community social movements as a form of collective action are able to provide reactions to related parties, because the actions taken take advantage of the political moment related to the event. general elections. Even though this movement tends to be incidental and not designed with a clear movement structure, it is able to build the collective spirit of citizens to carry out protests with the threat of abstaining from voting in the 2024 elections, by using social media as a platform for the movement to gain public support.
Legal Review of the Criminal Act of Rolling Football Gambling in Golewa District
Authors: Pare Prisko Yanuarius Djawaria , Tanggo Maria Dorti , Ine Maria Yasinta , Tea Margaretha , Repu Maria Theresia
Published: February 2024

The phenomenon of gambling is considered normal by some people, in fact this act takes root and develops just like that, if there is no action taken by law enforcement it will certainly become a disease that will then destroy life. Gambling often involves children, young people, including the elderly, this condition will trigger disorganization and disintegration in community life. Author in tackling criminal acts of gambling. The research method is in the form of legal-empirical research which examines and examines real law. The data used is from mass media literature such as results from television, cellphones, journals, books, previous research and official documents. The results of the research findings show, First, criminal acts in the form of rolling ball gambling both when there are single organ events at night and during the day. Second, a strategy for dealing with criminal acts of gambling by conducting outreach, preventive and repressive efforts. The crime of rolling ball gambling is widespread at night, and also on market days in Golewa sub-district, specifically located at the Malanuza people's market. Many football bookies play this action and attract a lot of attention, from teenagers to the elderly. A lot of money is scattered when the ball has traveled on the roll ball board, and the players enter the numbers chosen with the betting money.
Profit Management and Tax Avoidance on Company Value
Authors: Pangemanan Cindy Olivia , Prasetyo Ridho Jun , Handayani Lilik
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Profit management and tax avoidance on the value of the company. The sample consisted of 28 companies with the retrieval technique using purposive sample technique in the health, transportation infrastructure, and logistics sectors listed on the IDX for 2018-2022. The results of the study state that company value is not influenced by Profit management while company value is influenced by tax avoidance.
Employee Recruitment and Development Process: Implementation of Islamic Values
Authors: Husainah Nazifah , Maswanto  , Yusuf M , Hidayah Nur , Putra Muhammad Dipo Alam Panai
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the implementation and suitability of employee recruitment and development applied at Islamic banks in South Tangerang with Islamic values. This research included qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques used by means of interviews and documentation. The results showed that the recruitment process at Bank Islam in South Tangerang used a closed method by prioritizing moral values (attitudes) and honesty of these employees. In recruitment that uses closed methods is also less in accordance with Islamic values because it tends to lead to elements of nepotism. So that the employee recruitment process is still less selective. From the employee development process at the Bank, Bank Islam in South Tangerang really realized that valuable assets in the company are employees within the company environment. Training and development applied to Bank bak Islam in South Tangerang not only prioritizes the potential and quality of employees, but Bank Bank Islam in South Tangerang also provides training and development in the form of moral and spiritual.
The Role of the Community in Preventing Stunting Through the Bintan Regency DP3KB Family Assistance Team (TPK) Program
Authors: Rahmawaty Ratih , Selselviana Ella , Suryaningsih
Published: February 2024

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem characterized by a child's height being below the expected standard for their age. Stunting can have negative impacts on children's physical and mental development. This community service aims to increase the role of the community in preventing stunting through the Family Support Group (TPK) program of the Bintan DP3KB. The results of this community service activity show that the active role of the community in preventing stunting is essential. Through an approach that includes socialization, direct support, skill development, and continuous monitoring, the community can be better educated and more actively involved in ensuring adequate nutrition for healthy living and optimal child development.
Determinants Factor of Entrepreneurial Interest Among University Students
Authors: Nurjanah Anis Rofika , Rahmawati Ika Yustina , Tubastuvi Naelati , Bagis Fatmah
Published: February 2024

The study aims to find out the impact of entrepreneurship education, financial literacy, self-efficiency, and love of money on the entrepreneurial interests of college students. Sampling techniques include accidental sampling and data collection through questionnaires distributed to active students who have undergone matriculation at the university. This examination uses the testing of the measurement model (outer model), the structural model (inner model), and the hypothesis for the analysis of the test. Research shows that entrepreneurship education, self-efficacy, and love of money have a positive influence on student entrepreneurial interests, whereas financial literacy has no effect on student entrepreneurial interests.
Scarecrow Educational Tourism Management Training for Staf Candidates at Plantation Area
Authors: Pamuji Wirawan , Suyanto  , Nun Jamianto
Published: February 2024

Plantation Area with pest distractions are merely distinguished with animals and plants, the plants are destructed observation by farmer search of the matter because it clings on the body of flowers or planted fruits, animals can appear suddenly in surprise, as it requires scarecrow to expel them all. The Research applies Descriptive Qualitative Methods in training Students at University as worker candidates at field working area to manage the plantation in beneficences. Due that Field at Plantation Area is potentially disturbed by such omnivore animals, scarecrow are functioned to harass the pest in controlling high volume of pests and scarecrow to harass the disturbing animals at once to function it as Educational Tourism for School Students with all levels to train them how to function scarecrow in unique forms for expelling Plant Disturbing Animals
Health Warning Label Training for Nutritionists to Inform Dietary Attention for Customers
Authors: Pamuji Wirawan , Eko Winarni  , Husein Al Djoufrie
Published: February 2024

Customer Dietary Attention is one of essential point of view provided by Doctors to give an energized motivation for Nutritionists about creating Health Warning Labels as the customers are able to state their purpose in considering the product nutrition’s as affected to the health required as follow. The Research applies Research and Development Instrumental method to develop how Discovery Strategy applied by Doctor to train Nutritionists as they could produce labels in provided description of Health Labels. Due that Health Consideration is a part of Life Essential the label is expected to inform a warning as a promotion for all customers to state a balance Nutrition for them
The Influence of Human, Organization, and Technological Factors on User Satisfaction of the MCH E-Cohort Application in Jambi (Case Study of Jambi City Puskesmas)
Authors: Dustar Ghinanissa Azzahra , Sri Achadi Nugraheni  , Purnami Cahya Tri
Published: February 2024

The study aims to determine the direct influence of Human, Organizational, and Technological Factors on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) e-Cohort user satisfaction. This type of research is quantitative research using SEM-PLS. using primary data with a total sampling of 78 respondents from twenty health centers in Jambi City. The results showed that there was a direct relationship between Human and Technological factors on MCH e-cohort user satisfaction at the Jambi City Health Center, and there was no relationship between Organization and MCH e-cohort user satisfaction at the Jambi City Health Center
Analysis of Profitability, Activity, and Interest Rates on Dividend Policy in Non-Cyclical Consumer Sector
Authors: Auliarrahman Hasya Difa , Pinem Dahlia
Published: February 2024

Dividend policy is a company's decision regarding whether profits earned will be distributed to investors as dividends or kept as retained earnings to fund future company investments. Factors that influence dividend policy can be internal and external factors of the company. The aim of carrying out this research is to determine the influence of profitability, activity and interest rates on dividend policy in non-cyclical consumer sector companies in Indonesia. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling which was based on criteria, resulting in 26 non-cyclical consumer companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2018-2022 period. The analysis technique used in this research is panel data regression analysis as hypothesis testing with a significance level of 5% (0.05) and uses the help of Eviews 12 software in its processing. Based on the results of data processing, this research shows that profitability has no significant on dividend policy, activity has no significant on dividend policy, and interest rates have a significant negative on dividend policy. The results of this research show that external monetary aspects, namely interest rates, influence dividend policy in the non-cyclical consumer sector more than internal aspects of the company
Determinants that Influence the Decision of Nazhir in Investing in the Sharia Capital Market
Authors: Abelian Ridlo , Khalil Jafril
Published: February 2024

The Islamic capital market is one of the Islamic financial instruments, the development of the Islamic capital market is quite good in Indonesia, but investors from nazir waqf have not been very active in investing in the Islamic capital market. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the variables knowledge, motivation, and minimum capital on investment on the Nazhir Decision variable in developing waqf assets in the Islamic capital market. The research object is Islamic capital market while the population is Islamic capital market Nazir, the sampling technique uses random sampling technique of 140 respondents. Collective data used a questionnaire using a Linkert scale with a scale of 1 to 5. The data analysis technique used a structural equation model (SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results of the study prove that the independent variable Islamic knowledge has a significant effect on the decision to invest in the Islamic capital market. The minimum capital deposit has a significant and positive influence on Nazir's decision to invest in the Islamic and variable capital markets. The motivational variable has no significant effect on Nazir's decision to invest in the Islamic capital market
Green Video Compression for Metaverse: Lessons Learned from VP9 and HEVC
Authors:   SMPTE, Mingorance Natalia
Published: February 2024

Over the past decade, video consumption applications have surged, reaching new heights with the metaverse's emergence. This expansion burdens networks, data centers, and devices due to increased data volume and processing, leading to substantial energy consumption and high CO2 emissions annually. Priority should be given to developing lightweight video compression algorithms to tackle this. Current standards fall short of achieving the desired efficiency. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of Motion Estimation (ME) in leading metaverse video compression algorithms, VP9 and HEVC. Using Matlab, an exhaustive evaluation focuses on ME, allowing an objective comparison and integrates novel sustainability assessments. The findings highlight areas for future video compression improvements, paving the way for sustainable and optimized video storage and transmission in the metaverse.
Returning Greatness to Film Grain: Introducing AV1-Compatible Film Grain Modeling for Existing HEVC-Based Video Codecs
Authors: Grois Dan , Giladi Alex , Guionnet Thomas , Burnichon Thomas , Tverdokhleb Nikolay , Raulet Mickael
Published: February 2024

Film grain is spatially random in nature, while its physical size can also vary. In addition, film grain is independent in a temporal domain, thereby making it inherently difficult to compress. Therefore, to improve a video coding gain, the film grain is removed prior to encoding, and then added back after decoding at the post-processing stage, as is currently implemented in the Alliance for Open Media (AOM) AV1 coding scheme. In this work, the AV1-compatible film grain modeling for the High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)-based video codecs has been carried out to utilize the existing AV1 film grain post-processing support efficiently. This is done by providing estimated film grain parameters within the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication (ITU-T) Recommendation T.35 (ITU-T T.35) Supplemental Enhancement Information (SEI) message. According to extensive experimental results conducted on popular cinematic content, significant bitrate savings are achieved.
Configuring Versatile Video Coding: Technical Guidelines for Broadcast and Streaming Applications
Authors: Ericsson Lukasz , Rusanovskyy Dmytro , Mccarthy Sean , Stein Alan
Published: February 2024

Versatile Video Coding (VVC or H.266) is the latest video coding standard jointly developed by the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication (ITU-T) Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG). With best-in-class compression performance, VVC can enhance existing applications and enable new services. As the first VVC implementations enter the market, several application-oriented standards-developing organizations and industry fora are defining VVC-based profiles and corresponding receiver capabilities. However, these specifications don't typically prescribe how a service is realized and the impact of the codec's operational parameters on delivered compression performance. To this end, the Media Coding Industry Forum has developed VVC technical guidelines. These guidelines will serve as a reference for VVC configuration choices to address operational, interoperability, and regulatory needs while achieving optimal compression performance. This paper presents an overview of the guidelines' scope, followed by a discussion of VVC configuration aspects, with focus on new features that are of utmost relevance to broadcast and streaming.
Position of Destination Bulgaria in a World-Range-List of Tourist Destinations Competitiveness and Possibilities for Positive Change
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria, Rakadzhiyska Svetla
Published: February 2024

The present study offers a situational analysis of the positions of the tourist destination Bulgaria in the world ranking of 140 tourist destinations according to the "Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index" calculations in the report of the World Economic Forum – Davos for 20192. The strengths and weaknesses of the competitiveness of destination Bulgaria are evaluated according to the values of the individual indices, calculated using a scale from 1 - weakest to 7 - strongest position, in relation to Europe and destinations from the Balkan Peninsula due to the influence they have on the development of tourism in the country. Guidelines for positive change are being formulated.
State and Trends in the Foodservice Industry after the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Lukanova Georgina
Published: February 2024

The publication examines the current state, development, and trends of the foodservice industry. Analysing the main indicators of the industry is an important tool for revealing opportunities for development and investment stimulation in the sector. Quantitative and qualitative indicators of the foodservice industry such as volume of foodservice sector, its territorial structure, type structure, and forms of ownership management at global, regional, and national levels are analysed to achieve the objective. The research period covers the last six years, intending to trace the dynamics of the restaurant supply before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the studied indicators reveals that the foodservice sector has recovered both internationally and nationally after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the indicators have not yet reached the levels of the year before the pandemic.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on Global Syndicated Loans, M&A and Distressed Debt
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Petrov Dancho
Published: February 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a global economic shock and left its "footprint" on the development of international financial markets. The crisis caused by the pandemic and its impact on international financing is not entirely clear-cut. Along with the negatives, the covid crisis revealed hitherto unsuspected opportunities for a boom in the development of some areas such as high technologies, artificial intelligence and telecommunications. The focus of the paper is on trend analysis of some of the most significant forms of global international financing - syndicated loans, M&A financing, distressed debt, and debt restructuring. The analyses reveal specific reflections of the covid crisis on the total volumes of financing, the sectoral distribution of resources, their intended purpose, regional and industrial profile.
Marine Litter and the Circular Economy
Authors:   University of Rijeka, School of Polytechnics, Runko Luttenberger Lidija , Ančić Ivica ,   University of Rijeka, School of Polytechnics, Luttenberger Axel ,   University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Kosovac Ivana ,   PAR University College
Published: February 2024

Marine litter has been identified as one of major threats to marine ecosystems due to its environmental, economic, safety, health, and cultural impacts. The paper analyses the sources of marine litter and the obstacles to resolving the issue of pollution by marine litter. It addresses the quality of the national waste management concept as well as the efficiency of its implementation in the Republic of Croatia where the Adriatic Sea is subject to substantial pressure from littering. Resolving the problem of marine litter means adopting appropriate policy regarding waste generated at sea, marinas, cruising and fishing, and at land in line with circular economy principles. Findings of the study show that the country should be proactive in adopting policies to reduce and modify packaging and link the bioeconomy to the circular economy in achieving environmental and economic benefits in terms of materials and energy efficiency. Further research concerning all Mediterranean countries should integrate, in a holistic manner, municipal waste management, food packaging and food waste, marine litter, tourism, local agriculture, and local economies.
The Mentoring Role for Maritime Cadets' Guidance in Seafaring Carrier
Authors:   Romanian Naval Academy, Popa Catalin , Nistor Filip ,   Romanian Naval Academy, Bogdanowicz Artur ,   Polish Naval Academy, Mickiene Rima ,   Lithuanian Maritime Academy
Published: February 2024

This article is a result of a joint research conducted by the international team of SEAMENTORS project ”SEAfarers Experiential Knowledge Based MENTORS”, project no. 2021-1-RO01-KA220-VET-000029622, (www.seamentors.eu), implemented under Erasmus+ KA220 Vocational Education and Training, by Romanian Naval Academy (coordinator), Lithuanian Maritime Academy, Bulgarian Naval Academy, Polish Naval Academy, Spinaker Co and Maritime Innovators. According to the project objectives, the research team has concluded a survey study, applied on the cadets’ and professionals’ perception, aiming to disclose the importance of the mentorship programs during the cadetship training stages at sea. For this purpose, the authors have developed a KAP Survey Model (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices questionnaire), seeking to collect the opinions and to analyse the impact of mentorship practices onboard the commercial and military ships. In compliance with the STCW standards, STW 44/3/2 Leadership and Teamwork, HTW 5/3/2 Leadership and Managerial Skills, correlated with HTW 5.3.5 Crisis management and human behaviour training, as developed under the supervision of the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping, the study is revealing in its concluding remarks, the role of mentoring for assuring an effective and smooth insertion of seafaring professionals onboard the ships, in balance with educational, training and coaching operational dimensions.
Epidemiological and Clinical/Bioevolutive Aspects on Viral Meningitis
– the Possible Relevance of the Oxidative Stress Status ?
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Strada Universitatii 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania, ENACHE-LEONTE Georgiana , PREDA Carla-Maria ,   Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania, CIOBICA Alin ,   Center of Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Romania;
Department of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506, Iasi, Romania;
Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfof  nr. 3, Sector 5, 050044 Bucuresti, Romania;, BLAITI Afef ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia, HURMUZACHE Mihnea ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Strada Universitatii 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania, LECA Daniela ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Strada Universitatii 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania, BADESCU Aida ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Strada Universitatii 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania, LUCA Mihaela Catalina ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Strada Universitatii 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
Spital Clinic de Boli Infectioase “Sf. Parascheva” Octav Botez no. 2, 700116 Iasi, Romania
Published: February 2024

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges associated with an abnormal number of cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. It is a disease caused by an infection of the cerebrospinal fluid or brain. Identification of the pathogen requires rapid diagnostic methods for rapid treatment, in order to minimize hospitalization, mortality and associated complications. The aim of this study was to update and future identify the etiology of viral meningitis in adult and pediatric patients, and to create new management strategies for the diagnosed cases. Even more, we are lately increasingly interested in the relevance of the oxidative stress in the matter mentioned above, and we will describe here some aspects about that.
First Record of Gambusia Holbrooki (Eastern Mosquitofish), an Invasive Fish in the Tuzla Lake, Romania
Authors:   National Institute for Research and Development on Marine Geology and Geo-ecology- GeoEcoMar, Romania, PAVEL Ana Bianca , IORDACHE Gabriel ,   National Institute for Research and Development on Marine Geology and Geo-ecology- GeoEcoMar, Romania, GAVRILA Cătălina ,   National Institute for Research and Development on Marine Geology and Geo-ecology- GeoEcoMar, Romania, TIGANOV George ,   Eng., PhD, Marine Resources Department, “National Institute for Marine Research and Development "Grigore Antipa", Constanta, Romania
Published: February 2024

The current study reveals the first record of Gambusia holbrooki (eastern mosquitofish), an invasive fish in the Tuzla Lake, Romania. The investigated area is located 150 m from the shore of the Black Sea and is adjacent to Lake Techirghiol. The formation of the lake occurred due to human factors and was favored by natural factors. During the field campaigns carried out by NIRD GeoEcoMar in Lake Tuzla, in October 2022, a series of measurements and samples collection were carried out. The individuals of Gambusia holbrooki were found in the samples collected with the limnological net. The main objective of this contribution is the presentation of the first occurrence of the invasive species of eastern mosquitofish in Tuzla Lake. It is recognized as "a superior invader" due to the "invasiveness" characteristics of the species. It is important to monitor this species in Tuzla Lake to observe the impact on the rest of the fish populations, considering that this lake is used as a fish farm.
The Evolution and Complications of the Influenza
During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, IANCU Mihaela Adela , BALTA Daniela Mihaela ,   «Carol Davila» University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, EREMIA Irina Anca ,   «Carol Davila» University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Bucharest, POPOVICI Călin ,   « Alessandrescu-Rusescu » National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, KOZMA Andrei ,   « Alessandrescu-Rusescu » National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest; Member of The Academy of Romanian Scientists and of Academy of Medical Sciences
Published: February 2024

Seasonal influenza coupled with COVID-19, infection with the virus SARS-CoV2, represents a dual challenge to the primary care. As well as this, the staff in primary health care, ambulatory centers and hospitals are intensively involved in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of people with the flu during the peak periods of the disease. In Romania, in primary healthcare, the diagnosis is based more on clinical criteria and not always by determining the etiology of the respiratory infection. The use of rapid tests in the diagnosis of respiratory infections has increased in the last year. Given the current increase in cases of both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, early diagnosis is also of great importance to enable efficient use of healthcare resources in primary care. Patients with influenza and risk factors should be monitored for complications, upper respiratory infections, secondary pneumonia and acute cardio and cerebrovascular events. Additionally, vaccination should be very strong recommended in patients with chronic diseases.
Preliminary Data on the Interactions Between Dementia and Some Metabolic Disfunctions
Authors:   Centre of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Bd. Carol I, no. 8, 700506 Iasi, Romania, LEFTER Radu , DANILA Ana-Maria ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I no. 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania, LUCA Iuliana Simona ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I no. 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania, VITALARIU Raluca ,   Socola Hospital, Bucium Street 36, Iași 700282, CIOBICA Alin ,   Center of Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Romania;
Department of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506, Iasi, Romania;
Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfof  nr. 3, Sector 5, 050044 Bucuresti, Romania;, RASHWAN Eman H. ,   Department of Animal Hygiene and Management, Faculty of veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition correlated with the aging process, characterized by the progressive decline of cognitive functions and behavioral and personality changes. We assessed here the sample of 33 subjects and each of them was submitted to the mini–mental state examination (MMSE) to assess the severity of dementia. Our results showed that Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of beta cells resulting in absolute insulin deficiency, and type 2 diabetes is caused by the continuous progression of insulin secretory deficiency and insulin resistance. The present study showed how insulin resistance and high insulin levels in type 2 diabetes, factors outside the CNS, were reported to induce a decrease in brain insulin, with subsequent impairment of signaling pathways associated with learning and memory, neural survival, energy metabolism and plasticity, thereby affecting cognition.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE ETHICAL SUBSTRATE’S INFLUENCES ON THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Authors:   University of Oradea, The Faculty of Economic Sciences, SĂCARA Filip
Published: February 2024

Approaching economics from the standpoint of the influence that is propagated throughout the domains that determine the standard of life, studying the process of decision-making in the business area, looking at the elements that might change the financial result, it is essential to analyze the implication of ethical behavior regarding the consequences of individual and corporative decisions. Researching the evolution and the basis of ethics, as a philosophical branch with applicability in the economic sphere, has the scope of identifying the outcome regarding having an ethical conduct, in order to promote a business atmosphere characterized by certitude, trust and stability.
FLEXURE BASED LINEAR GUIDE WITH MICROMETRIC PRECISION
Authors:   Siemens Romania SRL; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Romania, BURDUCEA Sorin , ZAPCIU Miron ,   University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Romania
Published: February 2024

Linear guides represent the backbone of the manufacturing machines. Their properties have a direct impact on the machine characteristics and so they are given a special attention. Among these, linear guides with micrometric precision are a special case, which normally requires expensive manufacturing processes and complex assembly procedures. This work proposes an alternative design, based on the compliance of materials, which implies a significantly simpler production process, lower overall production costs and a much smaller manufacturing time. The resulted mechanical system will exhibit no backlash, does not require maintenance, has a very long life and is suitable to work in particle contaminated environments.
METABOLIC SYNDROME – A COMMON CONDITION IN MODERN SOCIETIES
Authors:   Faculty of General Nursing, (AMG), Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest, Romania, UDRISTIOIU Aurelian , COJOCARU Manole ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2024

The presence of multiple unknowns and uncertainty factors in medical research has made it extremely challenging to distinguish the preclinical phase of a chronic disease, such as the metabolic syndrome (MS), from the initial condition of health. MS is a complex and multifactorial medical condition characterized by the presence of at least three of the following conditions: high insulin levels (normal HOMA qualitative index 2), elevated serum glucose level > 126 mg/dl, patients with abdominal obesity, a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 , a lipid panel showing a triglyceride level ≥ 150 mg/dl, and HDL-CO 35 mg/dl in men and 45 mg/dl in women. In all developed countries, the number of obese people diagnosed with insulin resistance (IR) has rapidly increased to > 40% in recent years. This condition precedes the development of MS. The likelihood of having MS rises with advancing age. Additionally, new research has identified other influential hormones produced by adipose tissue that significantly impact metabolism, such as lipid cytokines, leptin, adiponectin, and rezistin. Researchers believe that central obesity and the chronic inflammatory process play a key role in the development of metabolic syndrome and focus on mitochondrial dysfunction, changes in the gut microbiome, and pancreatic beta cell dysfunction. The primary determinant in averting the development of MS is humanity's struggle against its own bioenergetic entropy, which may induce catabolic processes that abbreviate life expectancy while promoting negentropy until the fulfillment of the life program predetermined in the genetic code.
GRAVIDEZ EM IDADE TARDIA, AVANÇADA E MUITO AVANÇADA - O QUE DIZEM AS PESQUISAS
Authors: Da Costa Ana Cláudia Alexandre Carneiro , Francisco Ana Lúcia
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um breve levantamento do estado da arte, com foco nas concepções de gravidez em idade tardia, avançada e muito avançada, desenvolvidas na literatura científica brasileira, durante o período de 2010 a 2020, buscando tipificar teoricamente como este conceito tem sido apresentado nas pesquisas. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa, construída a partir de produções indexadas no sistema de publicação Scielo; Google Acadêmico; Periódicos Capes; na base de dados Lilacs, acessadas por meio da Biblioteca Virtual Brasileira de Psicologia (BVS PSI), utilizando-se como descritor “Gravidez and Tardia and Psicologia”, extraído da Terminologia em Psicologia, disponível em: http://.bvs-psi.org.br/cgi-bin/wxis1660.exe/iah/
Expression patterns of OCT-4 and NANOG genes in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos produced by in vitro fertilization or parthenogenetic activation
Authors: Kumar D , Anand T , Shah R A , Singh M K , Chauhan M S , Manik R S
Published: February 2024

The correct gene expression in early cleavage stage embryos is essential to sustain embryo development. The precise regulation of genes involved in pluripotency like OCT-4 and NANOG is crucial to the formation of inner cell mass and trophoblast cells. Therefore, the present study was focused on the expression of OCT-4 and NANOG genes in buffalo embryos produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) or parthenogenetic activation (PA). For gene expression studies, a group of 5 embryos at every developmental stage of 2-cell-, 4-cell-, 8-to 16– cell, morula and blastocyst generated through IVF and PA were collected on second, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh or eighth day post-insemination or activation respectively. The transcripts of OCT-4 were detected in embryos at all the stages examined, starting from the 2-cell stage through the hatched blastocyst stage in both IVF and PA embryos. Whereas, the expression of NANOG was observed to begin at the morula stage and was also present in the blastocysts stage of embryos produced through either protocol. These results indicated that OCT-4 and NANOG used as a marker for pluripotency of ESCs in several species are expressed in early stage of buffalo embryos and continue to be expressed in blastocysts stage.
The application of Strategic Planning in a Mype of Carabayllo, 2022
Authors: Benavente-Quehue Ray , Pillpe-Quispe Paola , Meneses-Claudio Brian , Zarate-Ruiz Gustavo
Published: February 2024

The present research was oriented to describe how the application of strategic planning (SP) influences a small and medium enterprise in Carabayllo, 2022. Methodologically, a basic, qualitative, descriptive, descriptive and case study research was carried out. Likewise, there were three participants who were the General Manager and the Administrator and also a specialist in strategic planning. For data collection, the interview and observation technique was applied, the instrument was a semi-structured interview with fifteen questions and an observation guide. As a result, the company does apply the SP, since they have formulated tactics that in the short and long term will help them achieve their objectives. Likewise, it is considered that the development of a strategic plan favors organizations to structure their objectives, goals, mission, vision, as well as the strategies to be used against the competition and the environment, thus increasing their levels based on competitiveness, efficiency and profitability. Finally, it is concluded that all companies should apply the SP and thus follow the strategic process that requires its application, i.e., formulate the tactics that will support the achievement of the objectives, then implement it and finally, evaluate the strategies.
Transformational leadership and its influence on the organizational development of the industrial workshop of the electromechanical company of Ate, 2022
Authors: Bonifacio-Illanes Ivet , Salazar-Sanchez Sonia , Meneses-Claudio Brian , Zarate-Ruiz Gustavo
Published: February 2024

This research focuses on how the absence of a transformational leader in a company affects the ability of human capital to apply the procedures and processes of organizational development. For this reason, the objective of determining the influence that transformational leadership has on the organizational development of the Ate electromechanical company was set. Regarding the methodology, a causal correlational scope was established with a quantitative approach, which surveyed 83 collaborators from the project area. Obtaining as a result that transformational leadership has a significant influence on the organizational development of the industrial workshop with a level of bilateral significance of 0,001. In short, there is a correlation between the two variables, which makes it possible to demonstrate the importance of the association between transformational leadership and organizational development in favor of project area personnel and business stability.