bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of Key Impacting Sectors Driving S&P 500 Variation using Statistical Modeling
Authors: Jha Rohan , Jha Rishabh
Published: September 2024

We analyze the Standard and Poor's 500 (S&P 500) variation with all eleven S&P sectors. There are effectively nine sectors because we combined real estate with financials, and communication with technology. We performed regression analysis and found that all sectors, except utilities, are statistically significant predictors of the S&P 500 variation, with p-values less than 0.05. However, the impact of the technology sector is lower at only ~10% because its impact is strongly correlated with other sectors except energy and financial. We subsequently used only three independent variables: the technology, energy, and financials sectors. The regression analysis revealed they are statistically significant with p-values less than 10 -10 and an R-square greater than 0.98. The technology sector covers over 50% of S&P variations, the financials sector covers ~35%, and energy comprises the remaining ~15%. These were validated by taking different frequencies such as monthly and weekly over time spans of the last 20, 15, and 8 years of data. Thus, we analyzed S&P 500 variability with key sectors like technology, financials, and energy. Due to economic, market, and technological interconnection, most sectors are related. Financials offer access to capital and energy is a significant part of the cost across sectors. The energy sector is also driven by global supply and demand dynamics, geopolitics, and OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) policies
Kajian Literasi Etnomedisinal Dan Fitokimia Terhadap Potensi Terapi Poliherbal Pada Gastritis
Authors: Kintoko Kintoko , Desmayanti Astri
Published: September 2024

Saluran pencernaan merupakan salah satu organ terpenting dalam tubuh manusia dan rentan terhadap berbagai penyakit, salah satunya adalah gastritis. Gastritis merupakan suatu kondisi meradangnya lapisan mukosa lambung yang menyebabkan sakit perut, dispepsia, kembung dan mual. Kejadian gastritis di Indonesia cukup tinggi dengan prevalensi 274.396 kasus dari 238.452.952 jiwa. Obat yang tersedia seringkali memiliki kemanjuran yang rendah dan juga adanya efek samping. Obat-obatan sintetis ditemukan relatif lebih mahal dan menghasilkan banyak efek samping yang tidak diinginkan meskipun tindakan farmakologisnya kuat. Berdasarkan Literature Ayurveda, konsep poliherbalisme dipakai untuk mencapai kemanjuran terapeutik yang lebih besar. Konstituen fitokimia aktif dari masing-masing tanaman tidak cukup untuk mencapai efek terapeutik yang diinginkan, sehingga menggabungkan beberapa herbal dalam rasio tertentu akan memberikan efek terapi yang lebih baik dan mengurangi toksisitas. Kajian literasi ini terutama berfokus pada pentingnya poliherbalisme dan signifikansi klinis dalam pengobatan gastritis. Beberapa informasi etnomedisin dan fitokimia dari beberapa tanaman obat dikumpulkan dan akan dijadikan landasan dalam formulasi obat poliherbal. Sehingga obat poliherbal bisa dijadikan terapi penunjang yang aman dan efektif untuk gastritis ke depannya
Formulasi Dan Uji Efektivitas Sediaan Sampo Anti Ketombe Ekstrak Tongkol Jagung (Zea Mays L.) Terhadap Jamur Malassezia Furfur
Authors: Stiani Sofi Nurmay , Saeffurrohman Aditia , Nur Shobah Afifah , Yusransyah Yusransyah
Published: September 2024

Ekstrak tongkol jagung dinilai berkhasiat atau bermanfaat sebagi zat aktif anti ketombe yang disebabkan oleh jamur Malassezia furfur yang merupakan flora normal pada kulit kepala. Sampo ekstrak tongkol jagung merupakan sediaan kosmetik yang dibuat dari bahan dasar ekstrak tongkol jagung dan penambahan bahan lain yang tidak dapat menimbulkan reaksi iritasi pada kulit kepala, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktifitas sediaan sampo tongkol jagung terhadap jamur Malassezia furfur dan memformulasikan tongkol jagung menjadi sediaan sampo anti ketombe yang memenuhi peryaratan uji evaluasi fisik sediaan. Penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental dengan beberapa pengujian yaitu, skrining fitokimia, evaluasi organoleptis, pengukuran pH, uji tinggi busa, viskositas, dan uji homogenitas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan formula sampo antiketombe ekstrak tongkol jagung menunjukan bahwa telah memenuhi evaluasi sifat fisik serta terbuktu dapat menghambat pertumbuhan jamur Malassezia furfur dengan nilai rata-rata zona hambat terbesar yaitu 7mm yang termasuk ketegori sedang 6-8mm.
The Potential Development Of Lerak (Sapindus Rarak) As A Useful Ingredient In The Pharmaceutical Field
Authors: Putri Dina Christin Ayuning , Putri Ni Putu Aryaswari , Listyawati Margaretta Berlinda
Published: September 2024

Lerak (Sapindus rarak) adalah salah satu tanaman tropis yang tumbuh dengan baik di Indonesia. Secara tradisional, lerak dapat dipergunakan di berbagai bidang seperti kesehatan, pertanian, makanan, hingga fashion. Kandungan aktif pada lerak masih terus ditinjau dan dipelajari untuk dapat dimanfaatkan lebih lanjut. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan tinjauan mengenai buah lerak beserta potensi pengembangan dan pemanfaatannya di bidang farmasi. Buah, biji, daun, kulit batang lerak dapat digunakan untuk berbagai manfaat. Banyak potensi pengembangan lerak untuk dibuat menjadi suatu bentuk sediaan farmasi yang memiliki nilai jual dan kebermanfaatan yang lebih tinggi.
Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Prodi S1-Farmasi STIKes Salsabila Serang Terkait Praktik Tenaga Teknis Kefarmasian Setelah Mendapatkan Praktikum Farmasi Komunitas
Authors: Yusransyah Yusransyah , Stiani Sofi Nurmay , Udin Baha
Published: September 2024

Meningkatnya arus globalisasi, semakin canggihnya teknologi farmasi dan kedokteran, pasar terbuka, dan perubahan gaya hidup, menyebabkan perubahan tuntutan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan kefarmasian di pelayanan kesehatan yang tidak lagi hanya berorientasi pada obat tetapi lebih berorientasi kepada pasien, sehingga TTK (Tenaga Teknis Kefarmasian) diharapkan dapat membantu memberikan pelayanan prima sesuai standar kompetensi farmasis komunitas. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahuai pengaruh praktikum farmasi komunitas sebagai upaya dalam meningkatkan kemampuan dan pengetahuan mahasiswa farmasi mengenai pelayanan kefarmasian di fasilitas kesehatan. Alat pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan mahasiswa S1 Farmasi STIKes Salsabila Serang setelah mendapatkan mata kuliah Praktikum Farmasi Komunitas, yaitu pada level baik (52%). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan perolehan nilai p-value 0,001 (<0,05) pada analisis hubungan antara karakteristik (jenis kelamin dan usia) reponden dengan tingkat pengetahuan responden terkait praktik TTK, sehingga dapat dinyatakan terdapat hubungan antara karakteristik jenis kelamin dan usia reponden dengan tingkat pengetahuan terkait praktik TTK di fasilitas kesehatan.
The Ethanol Extract Fractionation (Peperomia Pellucida (L.) Kunth) On Uric Acid Levels Blood Serum Of Male White Mice
Authors: Hevira Linda , Yulion Putra Rizky , Suciati Rahma Anggun
Published: September 2024

Research has been carried out on the effect of fractionating the ethanol extract of the messenger herbs (Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth) to reduce blood serum uric acid levels in male white mice. Ordered herbs containing flavonoid compounds are thought to be used as lowering uric acid levels in the blood. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving the ethanol extract fraction (Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth) on blood serum uric acid levels of male white mice. Simplicia extraction was carried out with 96% ethanol and extract fractionation was carried out using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and water as solvents. The chicken liver inductor was used using experimental methods in vivo. Uric acid levels in mice were measured using a test-strip out.  The results of the analysis using statistical tests on the decrease in uric acid levels in the blood were significant with a value (p 0.05) on the 14th day of the ethyl acetate fraction. This study concludes that there are compounds in the messenger herbs that have the potential to reduce uric acid levels in the blood.
Karakterisasi Pembentukan Ko-kristal Tenoksikam-Asam Malat dan Evaluasi Kompresibilitas dan Tabletabilitasnya
Authors: Alatas Fikri , Syahidatul Alamiah Dzaza , Purnamasari Nira
Published: September 2024

Tenoxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which has poor compressibility and compactibility. One way to change the compressibility and compactibility of a material is to use co-crystallization techniques The aim of this research is to characterize the formation of co-crystal between tenoxicam and malic acid and evaluate their compressibility and tabletability. Tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal were prepared using the ultrasound-assisted solution co-crystallisation (USSC) method with the addition of ethanol solvent at the same molar ratio. The USSC result was characterized by polarization microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis methods. Evaluation of compressibility and tabletability (tensile strength and elactic recovery) was carried out on tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal and intact tenoxicam. Characterization of the USSC result indicated the formation of tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal, which were characterized by crystal habit, powder X-ray diffraction patterns, and DSC thermograms that were specific and different from intact tenoxicam and malic acid. Compressibility evaluation results show that the tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal is in the good flow properties category, while the intact tenoxicam is in the poor flow properties category. The tensile strength of tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal is higher than that of intact tenoxicam at the same compression strength (40 kg/cm2). Tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystal showed lower elastic recovery compared to intact tenoxicam. These results can be concluded that tenoxicam-malic acid co-crystals have been successfully prepared using the USSC method and have better compressibility and tabletability than intact tenoxicam.
Review Artikel : Evaluasi Hasil Pembentukan Senyawa Kompleks Inklusi Siklodekstrin Untuk Meningkatkan Kelarutan Di Dalam Air
Authors: Rismawanti Rusi , Jafar Garnadi , Herni Kusriani R.
Published: September 2024

Siklodekstrin merupakan salah satu senyawa yang dapat meningkatkan kelarutan suatu senyawa didalam air dengan membentuk kompleks inklusi. Kandidat obat baru yang ditemukan baru-baru ini hampir sebanyak 70% merupakan senyawa yang memiliki kelarutan yang buruk didalam air, sehingga banyak peneliti yang melakukan penelitian menggunakan siklodekstrin sebagai salah satu pengembangan peningkatan senyawa dalam penemuan obat baru. Namun hasil dari pembentukan kompleks ini masih harus dikaji kembali oleh peneliti, apakah kompleks inklusi yang terbentuk sudah berhasil merubah suatu senyawa menjadi larut air, serta stabil selama pengaplikasiannya. Ulasan artikel ini merangkum penjelasan evaluasi hasil pembentukan kompleks inklusi siklodekstrin dengan beberapa senyawa yang tidak larut dalam air dengan penelusuran jurnal ilmiah yang telah dipublikasi secara nasional maupun internasional pada 10 (sepuluh) tahun terakhir dari tahun 2013-2023 melalui database google scholar, Pubchem, dan Science Direct. Evaluasi hasil pembentukan kompleks inklusi siklodekstrin dapat dilakukan dengan beberapa metode baik secara komputasi maupun pengujian laboratorium.
Innovation In The Development Of Black Garlic As An Ingredient In Coffee
Authors: Rumaseuw Ellen Stephanie , Ave Maria Roma , Saptaningsih Monica
Published: September 2024

Fenomena minum kopi mempengaruhi pola pikir, kesehatan, dan perilaku masyarakat saat ini. Kenikmatan kopi terletak pada rasa dan khasiatnya. Bahan kopi pada penelitian ini adalah bawang hitam yang ditambahkan bubuk jahe. Bawang hitam merupakan produk olahan bawang putih yang mengandung senyawa sulfur organik bernama S-allylcysteine ?sulfoxide yang memiliki sifat antioksidan. Manfaat bawang hitam lainnya adalah dapat meningkatkan stamina/vitalitas tubuh. Penambahan bubuk jahe yang bersinergi sebagai antioksidan juga berkontribusi terhadap cita rasa kopi. Hal ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengembangan jenis bahan kopi yang dapat meningkatkan cita rasa dan meningkatkan manfaat fungsional bagi kesehatan manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui formulasi kopi hitam bawang putih bubuk jahe yang tepat dan memberikan dampak positif bagi kesehatan. Pengujian kimia dilakukan dengan menganalisis komponen-komponen antara lain uji antioksidan, uji proksimat, dan uji polifenol. Potensi penerapannya dari bawang hitam ini tidak hanya bermanfaat untuk bahan baku produk herbal yang menjaga stamina dan vitalitas tubuh, tetapi juga pada makanan dan produk kesehatan. Proses pengujian analisis sampel dilakukan di laboratorium dan data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menyajikan tabel dan grafik hasil yang diperoleh sehubungan dengan potensi produk. Teknologi yang digunakan untuk mengembangkan kopi bawang hitam didasarkan pada pengolahan bawang putih, yang difermentasi pada suhu tinggi selama jangka waktu tertentu untuk menghasilkan komponen kimia dan produk baru. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa kandungan antioksidan proksimat pada kopi bawang hitam dapat menjadikannya sebagai pangan lokal yang berdaya saing global dan mampu meningkatkan stamina tubuh dan vitalitas. Hal ini didukung dengan kapasitas antioksidan dan kandungan IC50% sebesar 8406,0677 ppm, kandungan rendah lemak 0,20% dan kandungan karbohidrat 37,03%. Hal ini juga didukung oleh kadar air sebesar 53,02%; Kadar abu 1,53%; Protein 8,23%. Salah satu antioksidan yang 0,21% FeCl3 dan Folin-Ciocalteu.
Isolasi Dan Karakterisasi Bromelain Bonggol Nanas Dari Limbah Industri (Ananas comosus L. Merr.)
Authors: Mulyani Laida Neti , Larasti Veny , Handayani Dwi , Herlina Herlina
Published: September 2024

Limbah bonggol nanas (Ananas comosusL. Merr.) belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal padahal telah diketahui bahwa bonggol nanas mengandung enzim bromelain. Bromelain merupakan enzim kelompok protease sulfuhidril yang menguraikan protein menjadi asam amino. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan isolasi dan karakterisasi bromelain dari bonggol nanas. Enzim ini diekstraksi dari bonggol nanas untuk menghasilkan ekstrak kasar bromelain. Isolasi bromelain dilakukan dengan pengendapan dan dilanjutkan dengan dialisis. Pada tahapan karakterisasi bromelain dilakukan penentuan berat molekul, kadar protein dan aktivitas terhadap protease. Hasil fraksinasi dengan presipitasi amonium sulfat menunjukkan aktivitas spesifik tertinggi adalah 1011,98 U/mg pada konsentrasi 40-60% amonium  sulfat. Karakterisasi bromelain menunjukkan berat molekul bromelain adalah 23,69 dan 24,72 kD dengan kadar protein 2,78 mg/mL, dan aktivitas proteasenya yaitu 2833,33 U/mL. Berdasarkan penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa bonggol nanas mengandung enzim bromelain yang memiliki aktivitas protease.
Analisis Hubungan Polifarmasi Dengan Potensi Interaksi Obat Pada Peresepan Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2
Authors: Mulyani Yani , Siti Balqis Salwa , Sutrisno Entris , Anggriani Ani
Published: September 2024

IDF memperkirakan prevalensi penyakit diabetes melitus berdasarkan usia akan terus terjadi peningkatan dari tahun 2021 ke 2045 (24,0% vs 24,7%). Pasien diabetes melitus memiliki penyakit penyerta yang merupakan komplikasi dari peningkatan kadar gula darah, menyebabkan terjadinya polifarmasi dan memicu kejadian interaksi obat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui persentase kejadian interaksi obat dan hubungan antara polifarmasi dengan potensi interaksi obat pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe 2 di RSU Rama Hadi Purwakarta. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode cross sectional secara retrospektif, menggunakan resep pasien diabetes melitus tipe 2 di RSU Rama Hadi pada tanggal 1-30 September 2022. Resep diidentifikasi jenis interaksi dan tingkat keparahannya menggunakan drugs.com, Medscape, serta Drug Interaction Handbook Stockley edisi 9 dengan hasil yang dianalisis menggunakan statistik uji fisher. Penelitian ini diperoleh hasil bahwa pada usia 56-65 tahun (40,1%) lebih banyak menderita penyakit diabetes melitus tipe 2 dengan jenis kelamin perempuan yang memiliki angka kejadian lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan laki-laki (70,7% vs 29,3%). Pada 147 resep terjadi interaksi obat sebesar 97% dengan tingkat keparahan moderat yang mendominasi (97,8%) serta jenis interaksi obat secara farmakodinamik yang paling banyak terjadi (76%). Hasil analisis uji fisher didapatkan nilai p = 0,001 (p < 0,005). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara polifarmasi dengan potensi interaksi obat pada peresepan pasien diabetes melitus tipe 2 di instalasi farmasi RSU Rama Hadi Purwakarta.
Gambaran Penggunaan Tanaman Obat Di Desa Daya Murni Kecamatan Tumijajar Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat Tahun 2024
Authors: Mulatasih Endah , Wulan Syafira Melsya , Isnenia Isnenia , Yulyuswarni Yulyuswarni
Published: September 2024

Tanaman obat telah lama digunakan oleh masyarakat Indonesia sebagai alternatif pengobatan tradisional. Tanaman telah menjadi sumber penting sebagai pengobatan sejak ribuan tahun lalu. Penggunaan tanaman untuk penyembuhan merupakan bentuk pengobatan tertua didunia. Tanaman obat yang dipilih biasanya adalah tanaman yang dapat dipergunakan untuk pertolongan pertama atau obat-obatan ringan seperti batuk dan demam. Berdasarkan survei pra-penelitian di Desa Dayamurni, ditemukan bahwa masyarakat masih banyak yang menggunakan tanaman obat untuk berbagai keluhan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran penggunaan tanaman obat di Desa Dayamurni Kecamatan Tumijajar Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat tahun 2024. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik pengambilan sampel quota sampling sebanyak 100 responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas pengguna tanaman obat adalah perempuan (83%), berusia 40-44 tahun (19%), dengan pendidikan SMA (55%). Jenis tanaman yang paling banyak digunakan adalah jahe (27,0%), dengan cara penggunaan diminum (92,9%), dalam bentuk segar (92,9%). Penggunaan umumnya hanya saat sakit (88%), bertujuan untuk menyembuhkan penyakit (65%), terutama untuk mengobati batuk (23,0%). Sumber informasi utama adalah orang tua (67%) dan sebagian besar tidak menggunakan obat penyerta (60%).
MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PESERTA DIDIK DI SMA NEGERI 1 TENGGARANG BONDOWOSO
Authors: Zamilul Mas'ad
Published: September 2024

Karakter merupakan bagian penting dalam proses pendidikan untuk penanaman jati diri peserta didik, karena peserta didik adalah aset bangsa yang terus dipersiapkan sejak dini. Dalam membangun karakter di sekolah harus dilakukan dengan menggunakan manajemen pendidikan karakter yang baik. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research). Artinya peneliti melakukan penelitian langsung di lapangan untuk memperoleh data dan informasi secara langsung. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 1 Tenggarang Bondowoso, dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data terdiri tiga unsur yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manajemen pendekatan karakter yang terdiri dari (a) perencanaan pendidikan karakter, (b) pengorganisasian pendidikan karakter, (c) pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter dan (d) pengawasan pendidikan karakter di SMA Negeri 1 Tenggarang Bondowoso. Hasil penelitian ini menerangkan bahwa: pelaksanaan manajemen pendidikan karakter diintegrasikan ke dalam kegiatan sekolah, yaitu kegiatan pembelajaran, kegiatan ekstrakurikuler dan kegiatan pembiasaan.
IMPROVING THE XI GRADE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY BY USING TECHNOLOGY AT SMK PERIKANAN DAN KELAUTAN PUGER
Authors: Alfianti Desi
Published: September 2024

This research is conducted to improve the XI grade students’ speaking ability at SMK Perikanan dan Kelautan Puger through the use of technology. The technology used in this research is in the form of web pages (houzz.com, cooksmarts.com, walmart.com, herbmarket.in, versus.com) and webcam. It is used as a learning media to acquire speaking skill. In addition, web pages provides contextual learning for the students and webcam gives students opportunity to perform public speaking. The participants of the research are the students of XI APHPi (Agribisnis Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan) at SMK Perikanan dan Kelautan Puger. The result of the research shows that the percentage of the students who got score 75 or more in the writing test increased from 29% (in preliminary study) to 76 % (at the end of the research). In conclusion, the use of technology can improve the XI grade students’ speaking ability at SMK Perikanan dan Kelautan Puger. Therefore, it is suggested to the English teacher to use technology as instructional media in teaching descriptive text writing.
Strategi Risiko dalam Rekrutmen Peserta Didik Baru di Kidsville School Bandung
Authors: Azzahra Lulu , Hidayat Wahyu
Published: September 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi proses rekrutmen peserta didik baru di Kidsville School Bandung. Fokus utama adalah pada identifikasi risiko potensial dalam rekrutmen, pengembangan strategi mitigasi risiko, dan evaluasi efektivitas dari langkah-langkah mitigasi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk mendalami proses rekrutmen peserta didik baru di Kidsville School Bandung. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi untuk memahami secara menyeluruh identifikasi risiko, pelaksanaan strategi mitigasi, dan evaluasi efektivitas tindakan mitigasi tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman praktik manajemen risiko di konteks rekrutmen sekolah serta menawarkan wawasan berharga bagi praktisi pendidikan.Abstract: This research aims to explore the process of recruiting new students at Kidsville School Bandung. The primary focus is on identifying potential risks in the recruitment process, developing risk mitigation strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of these mitigation measures. The study adopts a qualitative approach to delve into the recruitment process at Kidsville School Bandung. Data is collected through interviews, observations, and documentary studies to comprehensively understand risk identification, the implementation of mitigation strategies, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of these mitigation actions. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the understanding of risk management practices in the context of school recruitment and offer valuable insights for educational practitioners.
Reinterpretasi Teologi Injil Yohanes 14:6 Dalam Konteks Inklusifitas Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) di Indonesia
Authors: Balo Desy Flourensia , Brek Yohan
Published: September 2024

An inclusive perspective in understanding and responding to religious plurality in Indonesia is pursued through efforts to reinterpret the theology of the Gospel of John 14:6 in the context of the inclusiveness of Christian Religious Education (PAK) in Indonesia. The aim of reinterpreting this text is to offer an inclusive understanding of religious teachings in Indonesia’s pluralistic society. In carrying out this reinterpretation of theology, it is understood that the truth and the path to God must be seen from various religious perspectives, but still upholding the values of Christ. Thus, reinterpreting the theology of the Gospel of John 14:6 in the context of PAK inclusiveness in Indonesia is an important step in facing religious plurality with an inclusive attitude and expanding understanding of religious diversity in a pluralistic Indonesian society
Kecerdasan Spiritual, Subjective Well-Being Dan Tingkat Pendidikan Sebagai Prediktor Kesadaran Lingkungan Pada Masyarakat Di Sekitar Danau Tondano
Authors: Ruata Shanti N.Ch , Andrias Juan Wideni Candra , Sensanen Emilia Alci
Published: September 2024

The responsibility of the community around Lake Tondano to protect and maintain the environment around the lake, amid the threat of community indifference and government programs in cleaning water hyacinth and infrastructure projects and fisheries carried out around the lake threatens this natural sustainability. The purpose of this study is to determine whether spiritual intelligence, subjective well-being and education level are predictors of environmental awareness in the community around Lake Tondano. The research method used is quantitative method with multiple linear regression test analysis with the help of SPSS. The population is the community around Lake Tondano with the sample is the community in Eris sub-district. The results showed that spiritual intelligence, subjective well-being and education level can be used as predictors of environmental awareness in the community around Lake Tondano, with the results of an analysis of 42% of the influence given by these three variables on environmental awareness, the rest are variables not examined in this study.
Budaya dalam Multi Perspektif: Diskursus dan Komponen-Komponennya
Authors: Mawikere Marde Christian Stenly , Hura Sudiria , Mawikere Jean Calvin Riedel , Mawikere Melanesia Daniella Beauty
Published: September 2024

This article discusses the complexity and diversity of the concept of culture in the context of anthropology by exploring the multi-faceted discourse on the definition of culture and its components. Through an analysis of the frameworks proposed by various anthropologists such as Edward Burnett Tylor, Clifford Geertz, and Koentjaraningrat, this article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the understanding of culture from various perspectives. Qualitative method with a content analysis approach is employed to explore the definitions of culture expressed in relevant academic literature. The results of the analysis identify common patterns, key themes, and variations in the views of experts on culture. By highlighting the importance of cultural pluralism and avoiding essentialism, this article asserts that culture is not static but always evolving over time. A deeper understanding of culture and cultural pluralism is expected to promote better intercultural dialogue and build a more inclusive and tolerant global society. Thus, this article makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the diversity of human culture and offers a strong foundation for further research in this field
Studi Kasus Konseling Pastoral terhadap Remaja pada Keluarga yang tidak Harmonis
Authors: Kalensang Geby Ladesya
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to find out and describe the condition of teenagers in disharmonious families in living their daily lives, the impact of disharmonious families on teenagers. Moreover, what are the appropriate counseling approaches and techniques for these teenagers. In this research, the method that will be used is qualitative research using the Pastoral Case Study Method which was carried out at GMIST Torsina Winangun Congregation. The theory used in this research is pastoral, youth and family counseling. The results of the analysis that the researchers obtained from this research showed that a disharmonious family between the subject's parents had an impact on the subject's behavior, including consuming alcohol, smoking, distancing himself from fellowship, and dropping out of school. This case has occurred but the church has not yet paid attention to it, its services for problems like this are still lacking
Case Report: A 31-Year-Old Man with Relapsing Complicated Diverticulitis after Initial Conservative Treatment
Authors: Iorga Michael B. , Cruz Stephanie M. , Karmaker Avik , Matari Hussein , Wallack Marc K. , Stephens Daniel , Santopietro Robert
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: There is controversy regarding the surgical approach for severe complications of diverticular disease. The classical approach has been a Hartmann’s procedure, but laparoscopic lavage and drainage has been suggested as an alternative. We present a patient who initially responded to conservative management of complicated diverticulitis, but had a recurrence that was managed surgically.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old man presented with Hinchey Stage I diverticulitis and was discharged from the hospital after medical management. Six days later, he returned to the hospital with radiographic evidence of a pericolonic abscess. The patient was taken to the operating room for laparoscopic drainage with placement of a drain in the abscess cavity. He required reoperation with sigmoid colon resection, primary anastomosis, and diverting ileostomy.
DISCUSSION: Despite requiring reoperation, the authors believe that initial conservative management possibly prevented progression to generalized feculent peritonitis. If this had occurred, the patient may have required Hartmann’s procedure, which is associated with more complications than primary anastomosis with protective ileostomy.
CONCLUSION: The patient had recurrence of complicated diverticular disease that was initially managed conservatively and then with laparoscopic drainage, followed by primary anastomosis with protective ileostomy. Given individual patient factors, the authors believe that he was managed optimally. There is currently controversy between the use of laparoscopic lavage and drainage versus Hartmann’s procedure for the management of complicated colonic diverticular disease and more investigation is required on the subject.
Initiation and Continuation of Antitubercular Therapy during Early COVID-19 Pandemic Period in Sonepat, Haryana, India: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Narendran Murugadass , Punia Anita , Verma Ramesh , Kataria Deepika
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the progress of India made towards the ambition of achieving Tuberculosis (TB)-free status by 2025. Steps taken to control the disease have affected many national health programs, including those for TB. Aim: To understand the delays in diagnosing and initiating therapy among TB patients receiving Antitubercular Therapy (ATT) during the early COVID-19 pandemic period. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Sonepat District of Haryana state, India. The study was conducted among 20% of the total Nikshay Portal-notified TB patients who received treatment from the public sector in the second and third quarters of 2020. Data was collected using a pretested semistructured schedule consisting of variables related to demography, past medical history, symptoms leading to TB diagnosis, place of diagnosis, time between symptom onset and diagnosis, duration taken for initiating therapy, and reasons for delays. The Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to test the significance of the differences. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: ‘Diagnostic Time delay’ was observed among 86 (35.1%) of the participants, with a 30-day median delay. ‘ATT initiation delays’ were observed in 51 (20.8%) with a four-day median delay, and 23 (8.6%) of patients reported at least one episode of treatment interruption. ‘Being diagnosed for other diseases’ 70 (28.6%) and ‘ignoring symptoms’ 28 (11.4%) constituted the major reasons for ‘Diagnostic time delay’. The non availability of drugs 11 (47.8%) and discomfort with drugs 07 (30.4%) were the major reasons for treatment interruption. Conclusion: Ignorance of symptoms and suspicion of other diseases constituted diagnostic delays, and therapy initiations were prolonged more during the pandemic period.
ÇÖZÜMLEMESİ İSİM + YARDIMCI FİİL ŞEKLİNDE YAPILAN BİRLEŞİK FİİL SORUNUNUN ÇÖZÜMÜ: İSİM FİİL TAMLAMASI
Authors: Kuş Bahri
Published: September 2024

Bu makalede dilcilik literatürümüzde birleşik fiil adıyla anılan ve çözümlemesi yaygın olarak isim + yardımcı fiil şeklinde yapılan unsurlar ele alınmıştır. Bahsi geçen konu, birkaç çalışma haricinde genellikle hep aynı şekilde incelenegelmiştir. Mevcut anlayışa göre etmek, kılmak, olmak gibi fiiller bu teşkillerde yardımcı unsur olarak görev almakta ve önlerindeki ismi fiilleştirmektedirler. Birleşik fiil konusu, Türk dilinin ekleşme düzeni bakımından ele alındığında sorunlu ve çelişkili tarafları bulunan bir mesele olarak karşımızda durmaktadır. Çözümlemesi isim + yardımcı fiil şeklinde yapılan birleşik fiil teşkillerinin Türk diline hâkim olan ekleşme kültürüne göre ele alındığında sonucun böyle bir çözümlemeye imkân vermediği anlaşılmaktadır. Kelime kelime karşıtlığında, yer ödünçlemeli örnekler dışında, daima yardımcı unsurun önce, asıl unsurun ise sonra telaffuz edilmesi Türk dilinin en eski ve yerleşik bir kuralıdır. Buna göre yardım etmek gibi bir kuruluşta, yardım kelimesi yardımcı unsur, etmek ise asıl unsurdur. Bu düzenin Türk dilindeki karşılığı birleşik fiil değil, tamlayanı isim, tamlananı fiil olan tamlamadır.
TARAMA SÖZLÜĞÜ’NDE OLUMSUZ İNSAN KARAKTERLERİNİ ADLANDIRAN SÖZLERİN DUYGU ULAMI AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Özbek Özgül
Published: September 2024

Çalışmada XIII. Yüzyıldan Beri Türkiye Türkçesiyle Yazılmış Kitaplardan Toplanan Tanıklarıyla Tarama Sözlüğü adlı eserden hareketle Türkçede insanın olumsuz karakterlerini gösteren sözlerin ortaya çıkarılması hedeflenmiştir. Eser Türkçenin en önemli sözlüklerinden biridir ve Türkçenin tarihsel sürecini ortaya çıkarması bakımından araştırmacılar için çok önemli bir kaynak kitap niteliğindedir. İnsanın olumsuz karakterlerinin birçok yönü vardır. Örneğin eserde insanın cimriliği cığan “cimri, bahil, hasis” sözleriyle, cahilliği bilmez “bilmeyen, cahil” veya bilüsüz “bilgisiz, cahil” gibi sözlerle, cesaretsizliği babak “korkak” sözüyle yer almaktadır. Eserde insanın hangi olumsuz karakterlerinin hangi sözlerle ifade edildiğini tespit etmek, Türkçe kavram dünyasının zenginliğini ortaya koymak, dolayısıyla Türkçenin gücünü göstermek açısından önemlidir.
ULUSLARARASI ÖĞRENCİLERİN SOSYAL HAYATTA YAŞADIĞI SORUNLARIN DİL ÖĞRENİMİNE YANSIMALARI
Authors: Er Mehmet
Published: September 2024

Dil öğretim sınıfları uluslararası öğrencilerin ve farklı kültürlerin karşılaşma alanlarıdır. Ancak dil öğrenenlerin sosyal hayatları sadece sınıf, okul ve çevresinden oluşmamaktadır. Öğrenicilerin sosyal hayatlarının devam ettiği tüm alanlar, onların eğitim-öğretim sürecine etkiler bırakmaktadır. Bu bağlamda konunun kültürlerarası etkileşim ve kapsayıcı eğitim gibi dil öğretiminin son yıllarda çok tartışılan kavramları ile ele alınması gereği duyulmuştur. Dil öğreniminde artık bir beceri alanı olarak kabul edilen kültürlerarası etkileşim, okulun veya dil öğretim merkezinin dışında kalan sosyal yaşam alanlarını da kapsamaktadır. Bu anlayıştan hareketle, çalışmada Türkiye’de akademik hayatına devam eden uluslararası öğrencilerde bu etkilerin neler olduğu, sebepleri ve sonuçları tartışılmıştır. Öncelikle Gazi Üniversitesi Türkçe Öğrenim Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezinde 2022-2023 eğitim- öğretim yılında öğrenim gören öğreniciler ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formları aracılığıyla görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler sonucunda elde edilen veriler nitel araştırma yöntemlerine uygun olarak analiz edilmiştir. Belirlenen sorunlara yönelik bazı çözüm önerileri getirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda; lisansüstü eğitime devam eden uluslararası öğrencilerin lisans seviyesinde eğitime devam eden öğrencilere göre kültürlerarası iletişime dair farkındalıklarının daha yüksek olduğu, tüm katılımcıların Türkiye’deki akademik ortamdan memnun oldukları, ilişkili oldukları okullar ve diğer kurumlardan ziyade sosyal hayatta ayrımcı
davranışlarla daha çok karşılaştıkları tespit edilmiştir.
EZOP ANLATILARINI İÇEREN LETÂYİFÜ’L-HİKÂYÂT’IN DİL VE İMLA ÖZELLİKLERİ
Authors: Alkan Mustafa
Published: September 2024

İçerisinde çoğunlukla Ezop anlatılarının yer aldığı ve TDK A306 kayıt numarası ile Türk Dil Kurumu Kütüphanesi’nde bulunan Letâyifü’l-Hikâyât adlı eser Eski Anadolu Türkçesi dönemini örnekleyen bir eserdir. Eser, imla hususiyetleri itibarıyla bu dönemin klâsik özelliklerini yansıtmaktadır. Halk tarafından okunup anlaşılabilmesi için dönemine nazaran açık ve sade bir dille yazılan Letâyifü’l-Hikâyât, edebî yönü itibarıyla da kıymeti haiz bir eserdir. Eserde dönemin dil özellliklerinin yanı sıra arkaik unsurları ve yerel söyleyişleri de görmek mümkündür. Eski Anadolu Türkçesindeki hem Arap-Fars hem de Uygur imlası özelliklerine sahip olan eser, ilgili dil devresine dair yeni bilgi ve yorumlara kapı aralayacak niteliktedir. Bu makalede eserin dil ve imla özellikleri üzerinde kısaca durulmaya çalışılmıştır.
TÜRKÇE DERS KİTAPLARININ OKUNABİLİRLİK VE OKUDUĞUNU ANLAMA AÇISINDAN ÖĞRENME GÜÇLÜĞÜ BAĞLAMINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Ceylan Mustafa , Kırcı Ali
Published: September 2024

Kapsayıcı eğitim ortamlarında en sık karşılaşılan özel gereksinimli öğrenci grubu, öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerdir. Öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerin çok büyük çoğunluğu okuma becerilerinde zorluk yaşamaktadırlar. Okuma becerisini etkileyen en önemli unsurlardan biri de okuma metinleridir. Bu çalışmanın amacı da 2023-2024 yılında yenilenen 5-8 sınıf Türkçe ders kitaplarında bulunan okuma metinlerinin öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerin performansları göz önünde bulundurularak değerlendirilmesidir. Doküman incelemesi yönteminin kullanıldığı bu çalışmada 118 metin okunabilirlik, metin türü, ortalama sözce uzunluğu, ortalama tümce uzunluğu ve 73 metin okuduğunu anlama soruları açısından incelenmiştir. Kullanılan iki okunabilirlik formülüne göre de sınıf düzeyi ile okunabilirlik arasında paralel bir ilişki olduğu görülmektedir. Metin türü açısından altıncı sınıf dışındaki sınıf seviyelerinde bilgilendirici metinlere daha fazla yer verildiği görülmektedir. Ortalama sözce ve tümce uzunluklarının da sınıf seviyesi ilerledikçe arttığı bulgular arasında yer almaktadır. İncelenen metinlerde en sık açık soru türüne, ardından çıkarım sorularına yer verilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrenciler açısından alan yazın çerçevesinde tartışılmıştır.
İÇ ASYA’DA DEMİR ÇAĞINA GEÇİŞ / KARASUK KÜLTÜRÜ VE TÜRKLER
Authors: Yıldırım Elvin
Published: September 2024

Güney Sibirya Bölgesi’nde Afanasyevo, Okunevo, Andronovo kültürlerinin ardından Geç Tunç Çağı-Demir Çağı başı denilebilecek bir dönemde MÖ 1200 yıllarından itibaren ilk buluntularının Karasuk Irmağı yakınlarında keşfedilmesi üzerine bu adla anılan bir kültür dönemi tespit edilmiştir. Kronolojik olarak Klasik
Karasuk ve Kammenni Log keşfi üzerine Geç Karasuk olarak iki safhaya ayrılmıştır. Çin’in kuzeyinde kalan topraklarda, Güney Sibirya Altay-Sayan çevresi ve Kazakistan topraklarında varlığı tespit edilen Karasuk kültürü dönemi maddi kültür unsurları büyük ölçüde Andronovo kültürününkilere benzemekteydi. Bu bakımdan köken olarak onları Andronovo kültürüne bağlayanlar bulunmaktadır. Bununla birlikte Andronovo toplumu ile Çin’in kuzeyinden gelen gruplarla karışımı sonrası ortaya çıktıkları üzerine görüşler de mevcuttur. Kamenka ve Tepsey gibi önemli yerleşim alanlarının bulunduğu yerde pek çok mesken, maden ocağı, dökümhane kalıntılarına ulaşılmıştır. Kazakistan sahasına kadar çok geniş bir sahada Karasuk kültürü dönemine ait tunçtan dökülmüş bıçak, hançer ve balta gibi ürünler elde edilmiştir. Mezarların ise kare veya dikdörtgen formlu sanduka biçimli olduğu ve yassı plakalarla çevrelendiği, mezar sandukasının üstünün de yine kalaslarla veya taş plakalar ile örtüldüğü, halka veya kare formlu kuşatma içerisine alındığı akraba olduğu düşünülen kişilere ait mezarların kuşatmalarının birbirlerine eklendiği görülmektedir. Bu çalışmamız ile Karasuk kültürü döneminin kronolojik bakımdan yayıldığı coğrafyada bıraktıkları maddi kültür kalıntılarının karakteristik özelliklerini, etkileşimde oldukları topluluklar ve kültürleri, değişimlerini, Türklerle olan bağlantılarını ortaya koymaya ve Karasuk kültürü üzerine bir bakış ortaya koymaya çalışacağız.
OKUL ÖNCESİ ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN PROGRAM OKURYAZARLIĞI VE ÖĞRETİM PROGRAMI FARKINDALIKLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ
Authors: Coşgun Demirdağ Merve , Taşgın Adnan
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin program okuryazarlığı ve öğretim programım farkındalıkları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Türkiye’nin doğusundaki bir ilin devlet okullarında görev yapan okul öncesi öğretmenleri oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışmada 212 okul öncesi öğretmenine ulaşılarak örneklem belirlenmiştir. Çalışma nicel araştırma yöntem türlerinden tarama türündedir. Verilerin analizi SPSS paket program aracılığıyla yapılmıştır. Yapılacak testlere analizlerin varsayımlarına göre karar verilmiştir. Değişkenlerin; cinsiyete göre incelenmesi amacıyla Mann-Whitney U Testi, yaş, kıdem ve eğitim durumuna göre ise Kruskal-Wallis H Testi uygulanmıştır. Program okuryazarlığı ve öğretim program farkındalığı arasında ilişkinin olup olmadığını belirlemek için ise Spearman Korelasyon Analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre öğretmenlerin program okuryazarlık ölçeğinde, cinsiyet ve eğitim durumuna göre farklılaştığı görülmüştür. Öğretmenlerin öğretim programı farkındalık ölçeğinde eğitim durumuna göre anlamlı fark tespit edilmiştir. Her iki ölçekte de yaş ve hizmet süresi değişkenlerine göre anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır. Okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin program okuryazarlıkları ile öğretim program farkındalıkları arasında pozitif yönde orta düzeyde ilişki tespit edilmiştir.
İLKOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNDE SOSYAL-DUYGUSAL VE AHLAKİ GELİŞİM İLE İLGİLİ BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Sarıcı Bulut Safiye
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada 2007-2024 yılları arasında Türkiye’de yapılmış ilkokul dönemi sosyal duygusal ve ahlaki gelişim ile ilgili lisansüstü tezler ve makalelerdeki eğilimleri belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada YÖK Tez Merkezi’nin dijital arşivi taranmış 5 teze (2 yüksek lisans, 3 doktora) ulaşılmıştır. Goggle Scholar arama motoru üzerinden ise 15 makaleye ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmada sistematik derleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular şu şekilde belirtilebilir: İncelemede sosyal duygusal gelişim ile ilgili ağırlıklı olarak nicel yöntemler tercih edilirken, ahlaki gelişim ile ilgili ise nitel yöntemlerin tercih edildiği görülmüştür. Her iki değişkenle ilgili çoğunlukla çalışma grubu olarak öğrenciler seçilmiştir. İlkokul dönemi çocuklarının sosyal duygusal ve ahlaki gelişimleri ile ilgili yapılan çalışmaların bulgularındaki değişkenler gelişim, yaş, zekâ, karar verme ve iletişim becerileri, baş etme becerileri, benlik ve kişilikle ilgili özellikler, akademik beceriler, sosyal beceriler, okula ilişkin özellikler, oyun, anne-baba eğitim düzeyi şeklindedir. Bulgular ilgili literatür doğrultusunda tartışılmış ve öneriler sunulmuştur.
Community-Based Intervention for Hearing Loss: Impact of Hearing Screening Programme in Ondo West Local Government Area
Authors: M.A Ikong , I.O. Akpalaba , O.T. Olarinoye , R. O James.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The spectrum of hearing loss as a public health condition has continued to increase globally both in its pathological as well as demographic status. Consequently, a vast majority of people especially in Nigeria and other low income countries suffer from one psychological, economic, social and cognitive disadvantage of hearing loss to another.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of hearing screening programmes as a means of Community-based intervention for hearing loss.
Methods: Subjects in the study are patients who submitted for a free hearing screening programme within the months of March and May 2022, organized by the department of Ear, Nose and Throat, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, Nigeria. The hearing screening was carried out by Otorhinolaryngologist, Audiologists and Speech Therapists using, Otoscope, Tuning Forks, HearWHO mobile app, a well-structured questionnaire etc.
Results: Of 356 patients who were screened, 80 presented with hearing related disorders such as hearing loss, tinnitus, canal blockage, polyps, otitis media and otitis externa. Interventions were administered accordingly, on either free or subsidized scale to patients. It was deduced that the majority of these patients would not have presented for hearing screening if it was not a free Community-based programme.
Conclusion: Community-based hearing screening programmes enhance early identification of hearing disorders and commencement of hearing healthcare interventions especially in low income countries.
Analysis of Marketing Channels, Price Spread and Costs of Wheat in Junagadh District of Gujarat, India
Authors: Vasoya P. R. , Maheta H. Y. , Bharodia C. R. , Kumar Kalpesh
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to estimate the price spread, marketing margin and marketing cost of wheat in the Junagadh district. The present study was carried out in Junagadh district. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted as per the objective of study and total 120 farmers were selected for the study purpose. Data were gathered through in-person interviews with farmers, typically conducted on their farms, using a structured questionnaire. For the wheat, three main marketing channels were identified: Producer-consumer (Channel I), Producer-village trader-consumer (Channel II), and Producer-wholesaler-retailer-consumer (Channel III). With the lowest overall cost, margin, and price spread, Channel-I earned the largest producer's share in terms of consumer rupees. Whereas Channels II and III, being the least efficient.
An Empirical Analysis of Public Debt Sustainability in Kenya
Authors: Mose Naftaly , Arthur Daniel Ewusi , Fumey Michael Provide , Thomi John
Published: September 2024

The study provides a focused analysis of Kenya’s determinants of debt sustainability owing to its consistent budget deficits and higher debt servicing costs. Unlike broader studies, this research focuses on Kenya's unique economic conditions and talks about the consequences of unchecked debt servicing payment failures in Kenya that could undo macroeconomic progress if unchecked. The study deploys a single equitation regression analysis followed by a series of robustness checks and a generalized method of moments (GMM) technique to analyze the link for Kenya, 1990-2023. The regression results show that debt in Kenya is not sustainable, with factors such as an increase in debt stock, high-interest rate costs, increase in budget deficits, inflation rate increase and high depreciation of the local currencies ultimately wiping out the repayment potential of Kenya. However, the results show that increased export revenue earnings and faster economic growth can improve budget resources for debt servicing. Our findings suggest that policymakers in Kenya should focus on fiscal consolidation by reducing non-interest expenditures and enhancing                revenue collections.
Impact of Website Reputation and Source Credibility on Perceived Ewom Credibility and Consumer Purchase Intentions
Authors: S Sathyanarayana , Harsha Hema , B.V Pushpa
Published: September 2024

Aim: This study investigated how perceived positive eWOM review credibility influences consumer decision-making, focusing on its effects on product attitude, website attitude, and purchase intention. It also examines the roles of website reputation and source credibility in shaping eWOM review credibility.
Methodology: A structured questionnaire was administered to 642 respondents, and the data were analysed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the hypotheses and validate the constructs.
Findings: The analysis supports all hypotheses, showing significant positive relationships between perceived positive eWOM and website reputation, source credibility, and other variables. However, the overall model fit is poor, indicating that adjustments are needed due to some insignificant direct paths.
Managerial Implications: Focus on enhancing factors that boost perceived positive eWOM credibility, such as improving website reputation and source credibility, to better influence product attitudes and purchase intentions.
Originality and Research Contributions: This study offers original insights into how perceived positive eWOM credibility impacts consumer attitudes and purchase intentions, integrating factors like website reputation and source credibility. Its contributions include a refined understanding of the pathways through which eWOM influences consumer behaviour and actionable implications for enhancing eWOM strategies in marketing.