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Design of Microstrip Array Antenna for Vehicle Millimeter Wave Radar
Authors: Nabi Rehmat , Wei-Jun Long , Majeed Muhammad Rashid
Published: May 2024

The design and construction of a microstrip array antenna especially intended for vehicle millimeter-wave radar applications in the 77–81 GHz frequency range is presented in this study. This study relies on earlier research on single-patch antennas to provide a full array design that satisfies the demanding performance requirements necessary for sophisticated car radar systems. The study carefully models and analyzes the antenna array using the High-Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) to get an azimuth angle of 90° within a 6 dB beamwidth and a pitch angle of 10° ± 1° within a 3 dB beamwidth. Achieving a gain of more than 13 dBi, keeping sidelobe levels below −15 dB, and guaranteeing isolation of more than 35 dB are all priorities in the design process. Precision and interference avoidance are crucial in high-resolution, short-range radar systems, and these factors are essential to the antenna’s operation. The array’s small form factor, along with factors like easy integration and economical production, make it an excellent choice for contemporary automobile radar applications. The research addresses the wider ramifications of this technology in vehicle safety and navigation in addition to diving into the technical issues of antenna design, such as the optimization of element spacing, array layout, and material selection. By exploring the limits of high-frequency antenna performance, this work advances the fields of autonomous cars and wireless communication technologies. The designed antenna array architecture is very adaptable, as shown by its possible applications ranging from point-to-point transmission and satellite communication to vehicle radar systems. The goal of this effort is to improve the capabilities of vehicle radar systems, which will lead to safer and more effective autonomous navigation solutions.
Influence of Capacity of Caregivers in Support of Children with Disabilities
Authors: Ngacha Njeri S. , Abukhalaf Ronnie , Powell Jason
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to triangulate the critical variable of caregiver support that influences social service accessibility by understanding the roles of caregivers in supporting children with disabilities within the informal settlements of Kenya’s sub-county of Kasarani. The primary target population includes caregivers, often parents, of children with disabilities, and the secondary target is stakeholders, funding agencies, and community-based humanitarian organizations within Kasarani. A questionnaire was provided to 200 prospective participants, with 157 responding. The resulting data was encoded and analyzed using SPSS to reveal descriptive statistics and a regression analysis model to determine relationships between the dependent and independent variables. The results show that social service accessibility in Kasarani is influenced by the four identified targets of this study. Specifically, a one-unit increase in caregiver participation provides a 0.231-unit increase in accessibility of social services. The findings suggest that increasing home care for children with disabilities is vital; therefore, it is recommended that the government use policies to establish additional homes for disabled children and expand funding for home care and local-based community organizations to improve the lives of those with disabilities.
Analysis Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes by Apllying Problem Based Learning and Discovery Learning Models
Authors: Panggabean Freddy Tua Musa , Silitonga Pasar Maulim , Purba Jamalum , Jasmidi Jasmidi , Purba Rica Ariani
Published: May 2024

Problem Based Learning and Discovery Learning are models that can increase motivation and learning outcomes of Macromedia Flash-based students on chemical equilibrium materials. The instruments used in this study are test instruments with a cognitive level of C3-C5 and non-test instruments of learning motivation questionnaires. This study aims to: 1) To determine the differences in learning outcomes with the PBL and DL models; and 2) To find a linear and significant relationship between motivatIon and student learning outcomes. The sample was 64 students of class XI MIPA 1 and MIPA 2 who were taken using random sampling techniques. Data analysis using a two-party t-test and a correlation test. The results: 1) There were differences in chemistry learning outcomes of students who were using the PBL and DL models. Where student learning outcomes obtained PBL model (18,219±2,268) and student learning outcomes using the DL model (16,438±2,327) with tvalue (3,101) > ttable (2.00) and a sig value (0.003)< sig(0.05). 2) There is a linear and significant correlation between motivation and student learning outcomes where in the PBL model obtained r count (0.773) > r table (0.349) and dl model obtained rcount (0.770) > r table (0.349) with sig(0.000) value < sig (0.05).
Development of Project-Based Learning Modules on the Subject of Chemical Equilibrium
Authors: Purba Jamalum , Sembiring Bilham Aditia
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the feasibility of project-based learning modules on the subject of chemical equilibrium in accordance with BNSP requirements, which include: (1) Content Feasibility, (2) Presentation Feasibility, (3) Language Eligibility, and (4) Graphic Feasibility, this research also aims to determine student responses to project-based learning modules on the subject of chemical equilibrium. This research was developed using the Research & Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE development model. This research was conducted at Medan State University (UNIMED) and SMA Negeri 6 Binjai. The results of this study indicate that through the development of project-based learning modules on the subject of chemical equilibrium: (1) Average content eligibility by lecturers is 3.7 and by teachers 3.8., (2) Average eligibility presentation by lecturers is 3, 6 and by the teacher 3.7., (3) The average of language proficiency by the lecturer is 3.5 and by the teacher 3.7., (4) The average graphic proficiency by the lecturer is 3.9 and by the teacher 3.8. And the average result of student responses is 3.73. This means that the learning module that has been developed is feasible and does not need to be revised.
Development of Powtoon-Based Audio-Visual Media in Chemical Bonding Materials
Authors: Sembiring Delila , Susanti Nora
Published: May 2024

This research was conducted at Medan 11 Public High School with the background being that the teacher had never developed audio-visual media on chemical bonding material with a variety of learning media. This study aims to find out how the needs of teachers and students for learning media, determine the feasibility of media developed on chemical bonding material and to find out how students respond to this development. The type of research used is research and development (R&D) using the 4D model (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate). The data that has been obtained through the questionnaire instrument for the needs of teachers and students is analyzed using the proportion formula and then described. Based on the validation results of the animated video learning media that had been developed by 22 validator teams, an overall average score was obtained with a total proportion of 90.04% with the qualification "very feasible". The results of the trial on students through the distribution of response questionnaires obtained a score with a total proportion of 90.63% with the qualification "strongly agree". Overall, it can be interpreted that the development of powtoon-based audio-visual media on chemical bonding materials has been categorized properly.
Utilization of Interactive Media Articulate Storyline In Chemical Bonding Learning For Grade X High School
Authors: Daeli Yaparno Famahato , Silitonga Pasar Maulim
Published: May 2024

Educational media can enhance student outcomes and interest in learning about chemical bonds. This study utilized an interactive learning media, Articulate Storyline. This research attempts to: 1) Determine  the learning outcomes of students taught using Articulate Storyline and 2) their interest in learning compared to conventional educational media, namely PowerPoint; and 3) identify the correlation between learning outcomes and the interest of students taught with Articulate Storyline. 50 students from classes X-3 and X-9 were selected based on their homogeneity status as the sample. A two-tailed t-test and a correlation coefficient test data analysis. Results: 1) The learning outcomes of students using Articulate Storyline were higher than those using PowerPoint, with scores obtained by students using Articulate Storyline (86.4 ± 4.90) and PowerPoint (81.4 ± 6.54), and a tcount (3.059) > ttable (1.677). 2) The learning interest of students using Articulate Storyline was higher than that of students using PowerPoint, with scores obtained by students using Articulate Storyline (82.65 ± 2.22) and PowerPoint (79.70 ± 2.85), and a tcount (3.94) > ttable (1.677). 3) There was a positive correlation between the learning outcomes and interest of students taught with Articulate Storyline, where the calculated rcount (0.931) > rtable (0.396).
Implementation of an Integrated Problem Based Learning Model in Acid-Base Material
Authors: Saragih Winda Lestari , Dibyantini Ratu Evina
Published: May 2024

This research was carried out on the basis of the dominance of the use of lecture methods and the lack of use of learning tools in learning especially on Acid-Base material at SMAN 1 Purba. This research aims to (1) know significant influence between prior knowledge and LKPD on learning outcomes. (2) knowing the difference in learning outcomes between high initial knowledge and low initial knowledge. The population of this study were all class XI SMAN 1 Purba consisting of 3 classes by determining 1 class as the research sample, namely class XI-1 using purposive sampling techniques. This research uses multiple linear regression test and Independent Sample t-Test. Based on data analysis, values are obtained the average EPA is 78.24; 86.00; 72.62, average LKPD value is 78.82; 87.06; 74.12 and the average EHB value is 79.26; 88.97; 82.47. Observation data from the observation sheet the average value obtained was 82.06; 87.57; 82.50. Based on the multiple linear regression test, there is a significant influence between initial knowledge and LKPD on learning outcomes. Results Independent Sample t-Test There is a significant difference in learning outcome scores between students with initially high ability and students with low initial ability.
Analysis of Students' Scientific Literacy Abilities with Application Problem Based Learning and Discovery Learning Models
Authors: Sinuraya Elsa , Susanti Nora , Panggabean Freddy Tua Musa , Rismawati Eni
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the improvement and differences in students' scientific literacy abilities taught using the Problem Based Learning and the Discovery Learning model assisted by animated video media on chemical equilibrium material. The sampling technique was carried out using purposive sampling, resulting in class XI IPA 5, totaling 34 students, as experimental class I and XI IPA 6, totaling 36 students, as experimental class II. In learning, the test instrument uses cognitive levels C4 to C6. The results of students' scientific literacy abilities taught using the Problem Based Learning model have increased with an average value from 47.05 to 82.94, as well as the results of students' scientific literacy abilities taught using the Discovery Learning model, namely with an average value of 44.17 to 79.94. Through hypothesis testing using the Independent Sample T-Test with the prerequisites of normality and homogeneity, a Sig (2-Tailed) value of 0.024 was obtained, so it can be concluded that Ha is accepted. The results of this research show that there are differences in the scientific literacy abilities of students taught using the Problem Based Learning and the Discovery Learning model assisted by animated video media on chemical equilibrium material.
Students’ Imaginative Skills to Create a Simple Gamification on Chemistry Material
Authors: Harefa Nelius , Sumiyati Sumiyati
Published: May 2024

The creativity dimension related to cognitive, affective, psychomotor and other skills aspects. The creativity dimension is closely related to learning outcomes and students' ability to be creative in producing relevant products. One important indicator of the creativity dimension is students' imagination skills. Through good imagination skills, students will be able to predict and create patterns in the content and context of learning material. In this research, an analysis of students' imagination skills will be carried out which consists of three indicators, namely playing with possibilities, making connections, and using intuition. The research was carried out using a classroom action research approach consisting of 3 cycles, where research data was collected by giving a questionnaire consisting of 4 statements for each indicator with 5 options for each research instrument. Apart from the questionnaire method, research data was collected through random interviews and structured observation. Based on data analysis, students' imagination skills were highest in the playing with possibilities indicator at 81.05 in cycle 3. Meanwhile, students' imagination skills were lowest in the using intuitions indicator at 35.75 in cycle 1. In general, simple gamification activities were able to increase students' imagination skills between 10% - 40%.
Influence of Canva Media Based on Guided Inquiry Model on Students' Critical Thinking Ability and Chemical Literacy
Authors: Pulungan Evi Nuridah , Simamora Khairul Fahmi
Published: May 2024

The rapid development of science and technology in the 21st century also signals that education or schools are expected to be able to produce graduates who have critical thinking skills and scientific literacy skills to be able to adapt to various challenges in 21st century life. This research aims to analyze the influence of the application of model-based Canva media guided inquiry towards students' critical thinking abilities and chemical literacy. The sample in this study were students or cadets of class The instruments used in this research were critical thinking ability tests and chemical literacy ability tests on organic compounds. The research data were analyzed using the one-way MANOVA technique. The results of the research concluded that: (1) there is an influence of the application of Canva media based on a partial guided inquiry model on students' critical thinking abilities; (2) there is a partial influence of Canva media based on the guided inquiry model on students' chemical literacy abilities; and (3) there is an influence of Canva media based on the guided inquiry model simultaneously on students' critical thinking skills and chemical literacy skills.
Optimalisasi Ruang Terbuka Hijau dengan Meningatkan Pola Pemeliharaan Tanaman di Kelurahan Pasirwangi Kota Bandung
Authors: Soleh Mochamad Arief , Suherman Cucu , Rosniawaty Santi
Published: May 2024

Keberadaan lahan sisa di perkotaan idealnya dapat dijadikan tempat untuk menaman pohon sehingga bermanfaat bagi kepentingan umum. Setiap kota diharuskan memiliki jumlah ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) seluas 30% dari total lahan yang digunakan. Saat ini setiap kelurahan di Bandung telah dianjurkan memiliki kawasan RTH, seperti yang ada di Kelurahan Pasirwangi Kecamatan Ujung Berung Kota Bandung memiliki RTH dengan luas 4 ha. Kendala yang dihadapi dalam memanfaatkan RTH di kelurahan pasirwangi salahsatunya adalah minimnya informasi dan kemampuan untuk menanam dan memelihara tanaman di RTH khususnya tanaman tahunan. Untuk menambah wawasan masyarakat terhadap teknologi pemeliharaan tanaman tahunan maka telah dilaksanakan penyuluhan teknologi pemeliharaan  tanaman khususnya pada tanaman pisang yang berada di RTH Kelurahan Pasirwangi. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk mengoptimalkan pemeliharaan tanaman pisang di lahan RTH sehingga dapat berbuah dengan baik dengan memberikan pupuk MKP (monokalium phospate) dan zat pengatur tumbuh (ZPT) paklobutrazol. Progam dimulai dari tanggal 5 Januari 2023 sampai dengan 6 Februari 2023, dilaksanakan berupa demonstrasi pembuatan pupuk organik cair mikroorganisme lokal (MOL), percobaan aplikasi berbagai perlakuan ke sampel tanaman pisang di RTH Kelurahan Pasirwangi, dan sosialisasi Pemeliharaan dan Pemupukan Tanaman Tahunan. Hasil penyuluhan terdapat peningkatan pemahaman peserta.
Pengenalan Penyakit pada Tanaman Pisang (Musa paradisiaca) dan Pengendaliannya di Desa Cileles, Kecamatan Jatinangor, Kabupaten Sumedang
Authors: Hartati Sri , Meliansyah Rika , Puspasari Lindung Tri , Suminar Erni
Published: May 2024

Pisang merupakan salah satu komoditas buah-buahan yang biasa ditanam di pekarangan rumah atau lahan di berbagai lokasi. Desa Cileles, Kecamatan Jatinangor, Kabupaten Sumedang merupakan salah satu desa yang memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan untuk menanam tanaman buah-buahan salah satunya pisang. Akan tetapi, tanaman pisang yang ditanam di pekarangan warga kurang mendapatkan perawatan yang baik, sehingga produksi tanaman tidak optimal. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memperkenalkan penyakit-penyakit pada tanaman pisang, penyebab dan pengendaliannya sehingga masyarakat di Desa Cileles, Kecamatan Jatinangor, Kabupaten Sumedang memiliki pengetahuan dan kerampilan merawat tanaman pisang mereka yang ditanam di pekarangan. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah petani dan kader PKK. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penjajagan, penyuluhan, pendampingan dan evaluasi hasil kegiatan. Penjajagan dilakukan dengan metode survei. Penyuluhan dilakukan dengan memberikan materi pengenalan jenis-jenis penyakit pada tanaman pisang, penyebab penyakit, dan cara pengendaliannya. Kegiatan pendampingan dilakukan pada tahap persiapan bibit tanaman pisang hasil kultur jaringan, pemeliharaan bibit tanaman pisang di polibag, dan pengamatan gejala penyakit pada tanaman pisang. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya wawasan dan pengetahuan peserta. Peserta dapat menerima dan memahami dengan baik materi mengenai pengenalan penyakit, penyebab, dan pengendalian penyakit pada tanaman pisang. Kegiatan ini memotivasi masyarakat untuk menanam dan memelihara tanaman pisang sehingga dapat berproduksi dengan optimal.
Pengendalian Hama Tikus Sawah dan Pembuatan Rodentisida Murah di Desa Cibiru Wetan, Kecamatan Cileunyi Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Natawigena Wahyu Daradjat , Susanto Agus , Bari Ichsan Nurul
Published: May 2024

Desa Cibiru Wetan di Kecamatan Cileunyi, Kabupaten Bandung adalah salah satu desa dengan mata pencaharian penduduk yang bervariasi, salah satunya adalah petani. Komoditas yang diproduksi oleh warga desa disini adalah padi dan palawija atau sayur-mayur. Komoditas tersebut memiliki potensi yang baik untuk dikembangkan menjadi sumber perekonomian. Akan tetapi, keberadaan hama tikus mengancam penurunan produksi hingga harus segera diatasi agar dapat memberikan kesejahteraan yang lebih kepada warga setempat. Rodentisida secara umum merupakan salah satu jenis pestisida yang digunakan untuk membunuh hama pengerat tanaman terutama tikus. Penggunaan rodentisida harus sesuai dikarenakan kandungan racun yang terdapat di dalamnya. Pembuatan rodentisida alternatif secara mandiri dapat menjadi opsi untuk mengurangi biaya pengeluaran. Program pengabdian masyarakat yang ditujukan kepada penduduk Desa Cibiru Wetan ini menggunakan metode theoretical dan practical. Metode theoretical berupa pencerdasan dalam bentuk workshop dengan judul “Pelatihan Pembuatan Rodentisida untuk Mengendalikan Tikus” yang disajikan dalam bentuk presentasi terkait bagaimana cara membuat rodentisida kronik secara mandiri dengan bahan yang tersedia dan terjangkau. Selanjutnya, metode practical yaitu kegiatan praktik dan demonstrasi langsung di lapangan, dimulai dari proses produksi rodentisida, pengaplikasian di lokasi rawan populasi hama tikus, hingga penilaian efektivitasnya di lahan. Rodentisida yang telah diproduksi pada saat pelatihan kemudian diaplikasikan pada lahan Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT). dan dinilai memiliki efektifitas yang baik melalui penemuan bangkai tikus serta pernyataan para ibu KWT. Rodentisida alternatif yang dibuat secara mandiri terbukti mampu mengurangi populasi hama tikus di lahan pertanian Desa Cibiru Wetan
Peran Employability Development Opportunities terhadap Employability Mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Padjadjaran
Authors: Indrawan Altamahira Amara Zahra , Batubara Megawati
Published: May 2024

Bonus demografi dan tingginya pengangguran di Indonesia mengakibatkan persaingan yang ketat di pasar dunia kerja. Untuk itu, mahasiswa tingkat akhir sebagai calon lulusan yang akan menghadapi dunia kerja perlu memiliki kesiapan kerja (employability) agar dapat bersaing dengan calon lulusan lainnya dalam upaya mendapatkan tempat kerja. Perguruan tinggi memiliki peran vital dalam pengembangan kesiapan kerja. Struktur yang dibuat oleh perguruan tinggi untuk mendukung employability mahasiswa disebut dengan employability development opportunities (EDO). Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran EDO terhadap employability mahasiswa Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad). Penelitian ini merupakan studi eksperimental dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode analisis regresi linier berganda. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 86 mahasiswa tingkat akhir Fakultas Psikologi Unpad yang diperoleh menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner online yang juga disebarkan secara online. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa enam jenis EDO, yaitu curriculum, work experience, career development learning, real world activities, personal development planning, dan extracurricular activities memiliki peran yang signifikan terhadap employability sebesar 34.5%. Selain itu, ditemukan pula bahwa terdapat peran yang signifikan dari jenis personal development planning terhadap employability mahasiswa sebesar 27.4%. Artinya, semakin tinggi/banyak program yang diberikan pada jenis tersebut kepada mahasiswa, maka akan semakin tinggi pula kesiapan kerjanya.
Are the People of West Java Ready to Face the Covid-19 Pandemic? Study of Psychological Capital and Learning Agility
Authors: Nugraha Yus , Yanuarti Nurul , Hami Azhar El
Published: May 2024

Designing policies to prepare a resilient society to face sudden downturns is very important for the government, for example, when society faces the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this case, the principal capitals that the community must rely on are their psychological readiness and also their ability to learn quickly in difficult situations. These principle capitals are then called psychological capital and learning agility. West Java is one of the provinces that contributes to the country's economy strategically; in this case, it is necessary to always pay attention to the readiness of its people, especially in certain professions that have been directly affected by the difficult situation during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted on 215 participants who were laborers, online motorcycle-taxi drivers, microbusiness owners, and teachers using an incidental sampling method. The results show that people in West Java with these four professions have psychological capital that makes them psychologically ready to face challenges in difficult situations (Covid-19 pandemic) and have the willingness to learn and master new competencies quickly. These traits support them in overcoming the challenges that suddenly came during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hubungan Perceived Social Support dengan Psychological Well-Being pada Ibu Bekerja
Authors: Sulaeman Mikaila Reggiana , Kustimah Kustimah
Published: May 2024

Ibu bekerja di Indonesia menjalankan peran ganda, di mana mereka dihadapkan pada tuntutan tanggung jawab domestik dan profesional. Psychological well-being dari ibu menjadi krusial dalam menjalankan kedua peran tersebut. Meskipun dukungan dari keluarga dan tempat kerja dianggap berpengaruh bagi kesejateraan ibu, belum banyak peneliti yang mengkaji hubungan antara keduanya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perceived social support dengan psychological well- being pada ibu bekerja di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif noneksperimental dan jenis penelitian korelasional. Sampel sebanyak 617 ibu bekerja di Indonesia diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan melibatkan Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) oleh Ryff dan Social Provision Scale (SPS) oleh Cutrona dan Russell. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar responden memiliki psychological well-being dan perceived social support pada tingkat tinggi. Uji korelasi Spearman menegaskan hubungan positif yang kuat dan signifikan antara perceived social support dan psychological well- being ibu bekerja (r = .654, p < .01). Temuan ini menjelaskan pentingnya faktor perceived social support dalam meningkatkan psychological well-being ibu pekerja.
Keterkaitan Self-Acceptance dan Body Image pada Perempuan yang Telah Melahirkan
Authors: Utari Ni Putu Ayu , Retnoningtias Diah Widiawati , Septiarly Yashinta Levy
Published: May 2024

Sejatinya, proses melahirkan memunculkan perasaan bahagia, tetapi kerapkali terjadi perasaan tidak puas akan tubuh dan tidak mampu menerima diri. Studi terdahulu mengkaji body image dan self-acceptance, tetapi dengan subjek penelitian berbeda dan kedudukan variabel yang berbeda. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kaitan antara self-acceptance dan body image pada perempuan yang telah melahirkan. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif korelasional. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 389 perempuan berusia 22–40 tahun yang telah melahirkan dengan usia kelahiran anak 0–36 bulan. Teknik penentuan sampel adalah purposive sampling. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui skala Self-Acceptance dan skala Body Image. Data penelitian dianalisis dengan uji korelasi Spearman’s rho dan program IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self-acceptance memiliki hubungan yang signifikan, kuat, dan bernilai positif dengan body image (p < .001; r = .659). Artinya, makin tinggi self- acceptance, makin tinggi body image. Di sisi lain, makin rendah self-acceptance, makin rendah body image. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi bagi keilmuan psikologi, khususnya mengenai hubungan self-acceptance dengan body image pada perempuan yang telah melahirkan. Hasil penelitian juga membuka perspektif baru pada perempuan yang telah melahirkan bahwa penerimaan diri setelah melahirkan akan membantu terwujudnya citra tubuh yang positif.
Seven months into the war in Gaza: rethinking peace between Palestinians and Israelis
Authors:   Research Fellow, CIDOB, Bourekba Moussa
Published: May 2024

Rethinking the prevailing approach to peace between Palestinians and Israelis requires more than the symbolic recognition of Palestinian statehood; it means addressing the root causes of this conflict such as colonisation and occupation, as well as practical clarity on how to guarantee the Palestinians’ right to self-determination. Regional de-escalation cannot begin without a ceasefire in Gaza. In the long view, the desire to restore stability shared by most Middle Eastern countries should be seen as an opportunity to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The European Union (EU) can contribute to conflict resolution and peace by taking action against Israel’s war crimes, making the two-state solution more than an empty slogan and supporting regional de-escalation.
Case Study: Evolution of a Patient with Pulmonary Embolism
Authors: Costin Silvia Aura , Tanase Claudiu Elisei , Balta Alexia Anastasia , Barbu Raisa-Eloise , Ilie Lacramioara , Filip Anamaria Madalina
Published: May 2024

Pulmonary embolism (PE) poses a significant health threat, with 350,000 annual cases in the United States, resulting in 100,000 deaths. PE arises from the obstruction of pulmonary arteries, typically by blood clots originating from deep veins. Risk factors mirror those of deep vein thrombosis, encompassing genetic and acquired factors. Timely diagnosis is imperative due to substantial mortality and morbidity rates, with various diagnostic modalities employed. Treatment options include anticoagulants, thrombolytics, surgical embolectomy, and inferior vena cava fi lters. We present a case from our orthopedics department, underscoring the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention in managing PE. The case involved a 37-year-old male motorcyclist admitted post-trauma, who later developed acute dyspnea, leading to the diagnosis of high-risk PE. Thrombolysis with Actilyse was initiated, highlighting the critical role of rapid risk stratification and treatment initiation in mitigating PE-related morbidity and mortality.
The Advantages of Employing Single Injection Technique in Axillary Block for Upper Limb Surgery Within Anesthetic Practice
Authors: Bosnac Nida , Bordeianu Ion
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The axillary plexus block is one of the most used regional anesthesia techniques in upper limb surgery. In this study, we retrospectively evaluated the advantages of using the technique with a single injection in the axillary block, a technique that was used in the Orthopedic Clinic of SCJU between 1.01.2016 and 31.05.2016.

Methods: The patients admitted to the study were those with ASA I-III in the number of 50 of which 35 were men and 15 women who underwent axillary brachial plexus block using the single injection technique with the help of the neurostimulator. All patients had surgical interventions in the region of the distal arm, elbow, forearm and hand.

The axillary block was performed with the nerve stimulator, using a 22g and 50mm needle, the puncture site used was above the artery where, after obtaining the motor response to the 0.5 mA impulse, Ropivacaine 0.5% 20 ml was injected. Later we analyzed the installation time of the motor and sensory block, what success rate it had and the possible complications.

Results: The average motor block installation time was 21+/-1.3 min in the 35 patients. The motor block installation time was 19.2+/-1.5 min and the sensory block a was 16.19+/-1.1 min. block success rate was 91.5 percent. There were no recent or late complications.

Conclusions: Axillary plexus block using the single injection technique can be used with great benefits, few complications and low failure rate of the technique.
Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Static Disorders - General Principles and Discussions
Authors: Nitu Irina , Sârbu Vasile , Savin Silvia , Sabina Neacșu , Șerban Silvia , Popescu Stere , Nitu Teodor Ștefan
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Pelvic static disorders have a major impact on patients’ quality of life, constituting a real public health problem, despite the fact that they are not life-threatening. Pelvic static disorders are characterized by varying degrees of damage to the structures of the pelvic floor, which leads to the appearance of some anatomical-clinical entities, the most common of which are urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. There is no consensus regarding the optimal treatment of pelvic static disorders, reconstruction techniques being extremely numerous, from classic techniques, which use the patients’ own tissues to laparoscopic techniques and those using alloplastic materials

Methods: In the Surgery Clinic I of SCJU Constanța, 89 surgical interventions for the correction of uterine prolapse and 22 interventions for the correction of vaginal vault prolapse were performed on a group of 327 patients, using both reconstructive and obliterative surgical techniques

Results: The best anatomical success rate was achieved by performing laparoscopic colposuspension by the lateral suspension procedure, followed by laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and colposuspension at the sacrospinous ligaments

Conclusions: Hystero/colposuspension is a lateral fixation procedure that fulfills the four major goals of surgical prolapse cure: reduction of prolapse, absence of functional symptoms, patient satisfaction, and avoidance of complications. The technique is simple, requires a short operative time with minimal operative trauma, rapid postoperative recovery with a high degree of satisfaction in terms of quality of life and early socio-professional integration of the patients.
The Evaluation of Impacts of Multi Factor Model on TTC Stock Price: a Case in Real Estate Industry in Vietnam
Authors: Viet Trinh Xuan , Lanh Nguyen Van , Tha To Hien
Published: May 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of macroeconomic factors on the stock price of a real estate firm, specifically Thanh Cong TCC, in Vietnam from 2014 to 2020. The study aims to assess both positive and negative influences of five macroeconomic variables on stock prices and to understand the overall business health reflected by stock fluctuations.
 
Methods: This study utilizes a data collection method involving statistics, analysis, synthesis, comparison, and quantitative analysis to generate qualitative comments and discussion. Econometric methods, particularly regression analysis, are employed to evaluate the quantitative results and assess the impact of macroeconomic factors on stock prices.
 
Results: The quantitative research reveals several key findings. Firstly, the stock price of Thanh Cong TCC (Y) exhibits a negative correlation with the lending rate (R) and GDP growth, indicating that higher lending rates and lower GDP growth negatively impact stock prices. Conversely, there is a positive correlation between stock prices and the risk-free rate (Rf), consumer price index (CPI), and VNINDEX, suggesting that these factors positively influence stock prices. Furthermore, the study identifies GDP growth and lending rates as having the highest impact on firm stock prices.
 
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of considering macroeconomic factors in understanding stock price fluctuations in real estate firms in developing countries like Vietnam. The findings emphasize the significant impact of lending rates and GDP growth on stock prices, indicating their pivotal role in shaping the business health and overall economic conditions. By recognizing these influences, firms like Thanh Cong TCC can better navigate market dynamics and make informed strategic decisions to enhance their performance and resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI EARNINGS QUALITY PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Annah Annah , Suhendah Rousilita
Published: May 2024

This research aims at how the role of dividend payment, firm size, and family ownership on earnings quality on manufacturing company listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2017-2019. Sample was selected using purposive sampling method and the valid data was 72 companies. Data processing techniques using multiple regression analysis what helped by Microsoft Office 2013 and Eviews 9.0 software. The results of this stude indicate that dividend payment has a significant and positive influence on earnings quality while firm size and family ownership has insignificant influence on earnings quality. The implication of this study is the company need to pay dividend to their investors to increase earnings quality which will bring a good signal for investors.
PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS, LIKUIDITAS DAN STRUKTUR MODAL TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN TAHUN 2017-2019
Authors: Boen Orlando , Sudirgo Tony
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine and formulate recommendations for the effect of profitability, liquidity and capital structure on firm value in manufacturing companies listed on the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) in 2017-2019. Data analysis used is 70 manufacturing companies that have been selected based on purposive sampling method with a total of 210 data for three years. The data used are secondary data in the form of financial reports that end every December 31 for each period used. Data processing uses E-views version 10. The results of this study indicate that capital structure has a positive effect on firm value, while profitability and liquidity have a negative effect on firm value.
PENGARUH GCG, FIRM SIZE, DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR
Authors: Ervandy Evangelista , Sufiyati Sufiyati
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of good corporate governance, firm size, and leverage on earning management in manufacture companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2017-2019. The sample processed using multiple linier regression model in this study amounted to 217 samples. The data in this research were processed using E-views 11.0. The result of this study indicates that board size, firm size, leverage, and institutional ownership have no significant effect on earning management, however auditor size have a negative and significant effect on earning management. The implication of this study is the bigger auditor size, the smaller the probabilitu of earnings management, while board size, firm size, leverage, and institutional ownership does not have a significant effect on earnings management.
FAKTOR –FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Winata Christella , Sudirgo Tony
Published: May 2024

This research purpose is to obtain empirical evidence the effect of liquidity, capital structure, dividend policy, profitability and firm size on firm value. The population used in this research is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2017-2019, using the purposive sampling method, the total sample obtained is 61 companies. Data processing techniques using Eviews 11.0 version software. The results of this research indicate that all independent variables simultaneously have a significant effect on firm value. The partialtest indicate that profitability has positive and significant effect on firm value while liquidity, capital structure, dividend policy and firm size have no significant effect on firm value.
PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL TERHADAP FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE PERUSAHAAN BUMN
Authors: Lee Shella Oktavia , Lukman Hendro
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research is to obtain empirical evidence about the effect of good corporate governance which include audit committee, board size, independent commissioner and intellectual capital on financial performance in state-owned enterprises listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the year 2015-2019. This study uses secondary data. This research is conducted with a sample of 59 state owned enterprises data with the technique used in this study is purposive sampling. The research data was processed using Statistical Product and Service Solution software for Windows version 23 (SPSS version 23). The results of this research show that the intellectual capital and independent commissioner have a significant influence on financial performance, while audit committee and board size do not have a significant effect on financial performance. The implication of this study is the need to increase the role of audit committee, board of directors and independent commissioner to increase good corporate governance and manage intellectual capital that will increase the firm financial performance.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DISCLOSURE PADA PERUSAHAAN LQ45
Authors: Kartika Bestyvina , Susanti Merry
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research was to examine the influence audit committee’s characteristics and firm characteristics toward intellectual capital disclosure in LQ45 companies listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. The sample was determined by using total sampling method by taking 45 LQ45 companies each year with a total of 135 samples. The data was processed with Eviews 11 by using multiple regression technique. The result showed that audit committee’s meeting frequency had positive effect on intellectual capital disclosure, while audit committee’s size, firm size, profitability, leverage, and industry type had no effect on intellectual capital disclosure. The implication of this study was the need to increase the role of audit committee to increase intellectual capital disclosure and reduce asymmetry information within management and stakeholders.
PENGARUH YANG MEMPENGARUHI NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR PERBANKAN
Authors: Maulana Rivaldi Arie , Widyasari Widyasari
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out if there is a positive and significant relationship between Dividend Policy, Profitability, Liquidity, and Capital Structure on Firm value. This research was conducted by surveying banking sector companies that have been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the period 2016-2018. Out of 45 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), there are 14 companies that meet the sample criteria for research. All data obtained is processed by using e-views 11 software. After the research, obtaining results is a positive and insignificant relationship between dividend policy, profitability, liquidity, and capital structure on Firm value.
FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI CONSERVATISM ACCOUNTING DI INDUSTRI BARANG KONSUMSI
Authors: Halim Jessica , Salim Susanto
Published: May 2024

The research aim to determine the effect of Leverage, Capital Intensity, Growth Opportunities, Firm Size, and Board of Commissioners on Conservatism Accounting in manufacturing company consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. This research uses a purposive sampling technique. There are 28 companies that have passed the criteria. Data processing techniques using multiple regression analysis by using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 and Microsoft Excel 2016 . The result in this research indicate that Leverage, Growth Opportunities, and Board of Commissioners has not significant negative effect on Conservatism Accounting, while Firm Size has positive and not significant effect on Conservatism Accounting. Only Capital Intensity have a significant positive effect on Conservatism Accounting.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Wijaya Morika , Rasyid Rosmita
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine factors including profitability, leverage,company size, sales growth and liquidity on company value in manufacturingcompanies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. This study wasconducted using a purposive sampling method with valid data for 32 samples ofmanufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Data analysis wasperformed using descriptive statistics and regression hypothesis testing using Eviewssoftware version 10. The results of this study indicate that leverage has a positive effect on firm value. Profitability, company size, sales growth, and liquidity have no effect on firm value. The implication of this research is the need for more attention toprofitability, leverage, company size, sales growth and liquidity which are factors thatcan increase firm value
PENGARUH TAX KNOWLEDGE, TAX AWARENESS TERHADAP TAX COMPLIANCE WAJIB PAJAK (OP)
Authors: Imelda Gabby , Santioso Linda
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Tax Knowledge, Tax Awareness, towards Tax Compliance on 2)individual tax payers. 3). Sample was selected using a questionnaire method  and valid data 4)135 respondents. 5)Data processing techniques using 6)multiple regression analysis assisted by the SPSS ( Statistical Product and Service Solution) program for windows released 2 and Microsoft Excel 2013. 7) The results of this study indicate that Tax Knowledge, Tax Awareness, has a significant effect on Taxpayer Compliance (OP). 8) The implication of this research is the need to increase knowledge, awareness, tax laws so that the level of tax compliance increases so that it can have a positive effect on taxpayers, by increasing compliance, the benefits can also be felt around taxpayers.
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI NILAI PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR PERIODE 2017-2019
Authors: Angeline Nathalia , Thio Lie Sha
Published: May 2024

This research’s goal is to get empirical evidence of the effect of sales growth, firm size, liquidityand sales growth on firm value. The sample that used in this study are manufacturing companieslisted on the IDX in 2017-2019. This research uses purposive sampling where the sample selectedwas 33 companies. Data processing with multiple regression analysis with Eviews 12 andmicrosoft excel. The results showed that firm size has a negative and significant effect on firmvalue. While leverage, liquidity and sales growth has insignificant effect on firm value. Theimplication of this research is that a company need professional and competent management toassist the company in improving their firm value so that the company can compete in the industry.
PENGARUH UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, PROFITABILITAS, LEVERAGE, DAN KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAP INCOME SMOOTHING
Authors: Nathania Clarissa , Nugroho Vidyarto
Published: May 2024

This study has a purpose, namely to empirically examine the influence of firm size,profitability, leverage, and audit committee towards income smoothing inmanufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2017-2019. Thisstudy used 75 samples from manufacturing companies that have been selected usingpurposive sampling method with total 225 data for three years. The data used aresecondary data in the form of financial statements. This research used econometricviews (EViews) version 11 software to process the data. The result of research showsthat firm size, profitability, and leverage have negative significant influence towardsincome smoothing, meanwhile audit committee has no significant influence towardsincome smoothing. The implication of this research is the need for transparency offinancial reports regarding profit and debt, as well as an increase in the role of theaudit committee to reduce income smoothing practices at various firm sizes.
PENGARUH BOARD CHARACTERISTICS TERHADAP CORPORATE RISK DISCLOSURE YANG DIMODERASI OLEH FAMILY OWNERSHIP
Authors: Suherman Joshua , Ekadjaja Agustin
Published: May 2024

This research aims at how the role of the board characteristics on corporate risk disclosure, and the moderation effect of family ownership toward the relation of board characteristics to corporate risk disclosure on consumer goods industry listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2016-2018. Sample was selected using purposive sampling method and the valid data was 39 companies. Data processing techniques using multiple regression analysis what helped by Eviews version 13 and Microsoft Excel 2020. The results of this study indicate that board characteristics which consist of board size, board meeting, CEO duality, and board expertise do not have a significant influence on corporate risk disclosure, meanwhile family ownership has a significant influence to moderate the relation of board size, board meeting, and CEO duality towards corporate risk disclosure. Family ownership does not moderate the relation of board expertise towards corporate risk disclosure. The implication of this study is the need to increase the role of the board members to influence the corporate risk disclosure which will be needed by investors and potential investors as well.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP CASH HOLDING PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Willie Calvin , Setijaningsih Herlin Tundjung
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of liquidity, firm size, leverage, insitutional ownership and profitability on cash holding. This study uses secondary data which was testedusing eviews program 11.0. Samples that have been selected by purposive sampling method and selected as many as 74 manufacture companies as a sample from 198 companies that go public listed on the IDX for the period 2017 - 2019. The results of the research on profitability have significantly positive, and the other variables (institutional ownership, liquidity, leverage andfirm size) are not significant to the cash holding.