bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kompetensi Manajerial Kepala Sekolah dalam Mengelola Guru di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Putri Vilda Yulia , Santoso Yulianto , Gistituati Nurhizrah Gistituati , Ningrum Tia Ayu
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pengamatan penulis selama melaksanakan Praktek Lapangan Manajemen mengenai Persepsi Guru Tentang Kompetensi Manajerial Kepala Sekolah dalam Mengelola Guru Di SMA Negeri Se-Kecamatan Batang Anai dalam hal merencanakan kebutuhan guru, pembinaan dan pengembangan guru dan pengelolaan terhadap pemberian kesejahteraan guru. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif. Populasi penelitian ini dengan jumlah 111 orang guru. Sampel pada penelitian ini diambil dengan teknik Stratified Cluster Sampling menggunakan rumus Cochran sehingga sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 55 orang guru. Instrumen pada penelitian ini menggunakan skala likert yang memiliki 5 alternatif jawaban. Hasil uji coba validitas dan reliabilitas menunjukkan bahwa instrumen kompetensi manajerial kepala sekolah di sekolah tersebut valid dan reliabel. Teeknik analisis dalam pengolahan data diolah dengan menggunakan bantuan program SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) versi 16. Hasil analisis data mengenai persepsi guru tentang kompetensi manajerial kepala sekolah dalam mengelola guru di SMA Negeri Se-Kecamatan Batang Anai menunjukkan 1) merencanakan kebutuhan guru dengan capaian 87,5% dalam kategori mampu, 2) mengelola pembinaan dan pengembangan profesional guru dengan capaian 87,93% dalam kategori mampu, 3) pemberian kesejahteraan guru dengan capaian 85,45% dalam kategori mampu.
Iklim Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri
Authors: Ramadhani Latifa , Hadiyanto Hadiyanto , Jasrial Jasrial , Ermita Ermita
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mendapatkan informasi mengenai persepsi guru tentang iklim sekolah di SMKN Se-Kecamatan Lembah Gumanti dan Kecamatan Hiliran Gumanti dilihat dari indikator afiliasi, kenyamanan lingkungan, tanggung jawab, partisipasi siswa, kepercayaan, dan kelengkapan sarana dan prasarana. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru yang ada di SMKN Se-Kecamatan Lembah Gumanti dan Hiliran Gumanti yang berjumlah 96 orang guru. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Stratified Random Sampling dengan total sampel 52 orang. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner dengan model skala Likert yang telah di uji validitas dan reliabilitasnya dengan taraf kepercayaan 5%. Data diolah menggunakan rumus rata-rata (mean). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi guru tentang: (a) afiliasi 4,0, (b) kenyamanan lingkungan 3,8, (c) tanggungjawab 4,3, (d) partisipasi siswa 3,7, (e) kepercayaan 4,2, (f) kelengkapan sarana dan prasarana 3,8. Secara keseluruhan persepsi guru tentang iklim SMKN se-Kecamatan Lembah Gumanti dan Hiliran Gumanti sudah berada pada kategori baik dengan perolehan skor rata-rata 4,0.
Analisis Penyusunan Visi Misi Tujuan dan Program Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri
Authors: Monita Dinda Fitri , Irsyad Irsyad , Anisah Anisah , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui proses analisis penyusunan visi, misi, tujuan dan program sekolah, pihak-pihak yang terlibat, serta faktor pendukung dan penghambat. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Reduksi data digunakan untuk menganalisis dan menafsirkan fakta, dan penulisan naratif yang digunakan untuk menyebarkan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Subjek penelitian adalah kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah, komite dan guru di SMKN 1 Kecamatan Guguak Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota. Hasil yang didapatkan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penyusunan visi, misi, tujuan dan program sekolah akan melibatkan beberapa pihak yang berkompeten dalam bidangnya masing-masing yaitu: kepala sekolah, wakil kepala sekolah, tata usaha, guru, komite, beberapa perusahaan, masyarakat sekitar dan perwakilan orangtua. Penyusunan visi, misi, tujuan dan program sekolah dibuat dalam jangka waktu panjang, misalnya 5 tahun.
The Razor’s Edge: The Western Sahara Conflict as a Geopolitical Antagonism in the Algerian Morrocan Relations
Authors: Sour Lotfi
Published: August 2024

This article explores the origins of the Western Sahara conflict, and the contrasting interpretations of the factors which have kept it as an unresolved conflict after Spanish forces withdrew in 1975. This article shows how Algeria and Morocco continue to disagree on even the most basic facts of the dispute's history, and suggests that the continuation of the dispute is the result of conflicting models of statehood and historical narratives. Also, it explores ways in which developing concepts within political geography have contributed to understanding the ongoing significance of the region for all the parties to the conflict. Additionally, this paper argues that the contemporary contours of the Western Sahara conflict cannot be seen divorced from the larger geopolitical and balance of power developments in the Maghreb region. Algeria- Morocco relations in general and the Western Sahara conflict in particular are not only influenced by the local political, security and social dynamics, but also by the larger systemic and sub-systemic imperatives.
Antimicrobial Activity Zinc Oxide ZnO Nanoparticles Against Biofilm Formation of Uropathogenic E. coli
Authors:   Biology department, College of Science, Baghdad University, Iraq, Hasan Jinan , Khalaf Zainab ,   Biology department, College of Science, Baghdad University, Iraq, Jasim Saif ,   Ministry of Education
Published: August 2024

UroPathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are the main reason of urinary tract infections (UTIs) that consider as among the most prevalent pathological states in both community and hospital settings. Twenty isolates of E. coli were isolated from 50 urine samples obtained from different Hospitals at Baghdad, Iraq from patients with UTIs at (40%) isolation percentage. These isolates were diagnosed by biochemical tests, and confirmed by Analytic Profile Index (API 20E) as E. coli isolates. They were detected for the ability they had to biofilm formation by microtiter plate method. Five of them were considered as a biofilm former. These isolates were tested for the effect of ZnO on their biofilm formation pre-mature and mature biofilm by using 4 concentrations (500, 250, 125 and 62.5μg/ml). The results showed that all concentrations of ZnONPs showd antibiofilm activity against pre mature and post mature biofilm. The best effect was recorded against pre mature biofilm.
Effect of Filgrastim in Febrile Neutropenia Patients Who Received Chemotherapy Regimens in The Community on Oncology Practice
Authors:   Pharmacology & Toxicology, Hawler Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Haydar Asmaa , Yassen Ali ,   Pharmacy Department, Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Alamdar Suzan ,   Raparin Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq, Alhassani Ansam ,   Pharmacology & Toxicology, Hawler Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Yaseen Mohammed ,   College of Pharmacy, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Abbas Muhamed ,   College of Pharmacy, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Published: August 2024

Abstract—Background: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSFs) have been shown to help prevent febrile neutropenia in certain subgroups of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, but their role in treating febrile neutropenia is controversial. The purpose of our study was to evaluate—in a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial—the efficacy of adding G-CSF to broad- spectrum antibiotic treatment of patients with solid tumors and high-risk febrile neutropenia. Patients and Methods: . This retrospective cohort study included seventy adult patients of both genders, aged 20 years and older, treated for cancer at Nanakali Hospital between October 2021 and January 2022. Data on filgrastim use and treatment outcomes were collected from electronic medical records. Results: Patients with 35 (50%) male and 35 (50%) female patients were assessed Based on observations from the administration series, (G-CSFs) use. Higher level acute myeloid leukemia (N=25) and lower one larynx carcinoma (N=1) were the most common malignancies, both of which were treated with (G-CSFs) as post- induction chemotherapy and filgrastim administration of timing (72hr and same day) were 30.94% and 15.28%. Conclusion: When medical oncologists and pharmacists worked together to establish criteria, our study made it possible to put into practice a system-wide pharmacist reference. Patients who got G- CSFs (Filgrastim) frequently started receiving treatment for reducing neutropenia, lessening its severity, and accelerating neutrophil recovery. Early initiation of filgrastim prophylaxis in patients at high risk of febrile neutropenia may help optimize chemotherapy delivery and improve patient outcomes. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and establish guidelines for the use of filgrastim in this patient population
Russian regional congenital diaphragmatic hernia populational incidence according to the Nationwide Birth Defects Register
Authors: Demikova N.S. ,   Research and Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery named after Academician Yuri Veltischev with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Putintsev A.N. ,   Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia,   Research and Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery named after Academician Yuri Veltischev with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2024

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect characterized by impaired development of the diaphragm that leads to displacement of the abdominal organs into the chest with incidence from 2 to 4 per 10,000 births and its interregional differences that determine the need for assessing the regional incidence. The purpose of this research was to determine the populational CDH incidence and its dynamics in Russia regions based on the data from nationwide epidemiological monitoring of birth defects (BDs). Materials and methods used: the analysis included 2011-2022 data from a cohort study based on BDs epidemiological monitoring from 25 regional registers. In total there were 1493 BD cases among live births, stillbirths and eliminated fetuses with malformations that were included in the study with the total birth count of 5,366,657. Results: the overall CDH incidence in the 25 selected Russia regions was 2.78 per 10,000 births (95% CI 2.71-2.85) without any significant change in its dynamics over the observed period. Interregional differences in CDH incidence were revealed as follows: the maximum incidence of 4.49 (95% CI 3.92-5.06) was registered in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia); the minimum of 1.23 (95% CI 0.76-1.69) was registered in the Novgorod Oblast. The gender ratio of those affected was 1.2 males per 1 female. The majority of cases (53.81%) were represented by liveborn children, the proportion of stillborns was 5.99%, the proportion of fetuses with diaphragmatic hernia (DH) was 40.2%. 68% were represented by cases of isolated DH v. 32% of a combination of ВР with another BDs among all cases. Conclusion: this study has revealed the CDH incidence rates in 25 selected Russia regions, the incidence variety between the regions with the stability of it in dynamics. Conducting such epidemiological studies is important for understanding the nationwide spread of diseases and identifying risk factors that are important for the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Improving The Practice of Real Estate E-Auction in Malaysia: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Ramli Syahmimi Ayuni , Alias Muhammad Nazim , Arshad Huraizah , Mohammad Izran Sarrazin
Published: August 2024

Nowadays, internet auctions are employed instead of traditional auction procedures. This is attributed to information and computer technology advancements, e-commerce technologies, a vast catchment market, and other considerations. The online real estate auction has been used globally and in Malaysia. The High Court of Malaya now uses the E- Auction System for public real estate auctions in Malaysia. However, E- Auction practice in Malaysia has been asked to be discontinued since it interferes with the auctioneer's profession, and bidder data privacy has been compromised, potentially resulting in losses for bidders and others. This research aims to improve the current practice of real estate E- Auctions in Malaysia, with a particular emphasis on the High Court of Malaya E-Auction. Thus, the research objective to be met is to propose the improvements to the practice of real estate E-Auction in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the methodology for this research is based on primary data, which includes journal, book, conference, and seminar papers, by provides a set of questionnaires to the respondents from the public, bidders, and auctioneers themselves. The questionnaire was circulated using Google Forms, and two hundred fourteen (214) individuals participated in the survey as panel in the auction sector. The acquired data would be analysed using descriptive, crosstab, and content analysis. As a result, the research discovered a need to strengthen the auction industry, particularly the E-Auction System High Court of Malaya, in order to guarantee that the real estate auction sector remains relevant and contributes to Malaysia's economic development.
A Content Validity: Organisational Performance’s Assessment Instrument in the Construction Industry
Authors: Anuar Khairul Firdaus , Mohd Zainudin Nurhaizan , Fauzi Muhammad Ashraf
Published: August 2024

Evaluating the performance of construction organisations is crucial for the success of construction projects. However, there are no standardized instruments and a single way to measure how well construction organisations perform, making it difficult for researchers and practitioners to get a clear picture of their performance. This study aims to validate an instrument for assessing the organisational performances of construction organisations through content validity. A panel of eight (8) experts reviewed the instrument, rating the relevance of each item to the concept of organisational performance. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) results showed that twenty-one (21) of fifty-two (52) items were considered the most critical by the content experts, and the results for the Item Level Content Validity Index (I-CVI) showed that forty-six (46) items were considered appropriate. These findings demonstrate that the instrument has adequate content validity. The outcomes of this study have important implications for the use of this instrument in organisational performance assessment for the construction industry. The instrument can be used to measure construction organisational performance comprehensively and systematically. This will help researchers and practitioners better understand the factors that contribute to performance and develop interventions to improve it.
Design DNA: Theory Reviewing Behind the Behavioral Aspect in the Levels of Design
Authors:   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Misri Izzuddinazwan , Zainol Amer Shakir ,   Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Puncak Alam, Selangor
Published: August 2024

Behavioral was defined in various ways of perspective regarding lives such as humans, animals, and nature. Related to acting or behaving in general, the behavioral aspect in design is abbreviated to end in response, purposely to perceived stimulations that are linked to responses produced and the design that encourages the user to react. The design level was proposed and specified by Norman (2004) as the requirement, guideline, and characteristic aspects before design. This behavioral aspect is a vital component of design levels in every design that one desired to make. The function, usability, safety, operation, and user pleasure are the other definitions to the behavioral perspective in the design levels and, it is also the second level of design at consideration in designing things after the visceral level. As the design level is a fundamental subject in design, the theory reviewing here is exposing the formulation idea in the value for recognition, trademarking and, identical aspects for product criteria specified in the behavioral level in adding product value called the ‘design DNA’.
A Study of Woodcarving Motifs on Traditional Malay Houses in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan
Authors: Ahmad Juliana Adlin ,   College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Selangor, Ab. Aziz Arba’iyah ,   College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: August 2024

Malay woodcarving contains a rich history derivative of the cultural identity, beliefs, customs, and traditions of the Malay people. It is deemed as an important and integral part of vernacular architecture in Peninsular Malaysia. Traditional Malay houses are representative of the ancient aptitudes of the workmanship with opulent ornamentations as they reflect the socio-cultural identity of the Malay world. Previous research on woodcarving motifs immensely centred on the east coast of Malaysia, requiring more investigations of woodcarvings motifs on the southwest coast. The objective of this study is to identify the woodcarving motifs on traditional Malay houses in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan by using a qualitative method such as primary data involving photography. The results indicated different categories of motifs such as fauna, flora, geometry, still life and combination motifs. On this basis, it is hoped that this study could serve as a reference concerning the cultural heritage of woodcarving motifs and Malay traditional houses in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan and it is recommended that further exploration should be carried out more concerning woodcarving motifs and traditional Malay houses on the southwest coast.
Local cultural coping strategies to mitigate the impact of Baribis Fault disasters
Authors: Fakhriati Fakhriati , Mu’jizah Mu’jizah , Supriatin Yeni Mulyani , Supriadi Asep , Juliastuty Dewi , Trinirmalaningrum Trinirmalaningrum , Sururoh Lien , Musfeptial Musfeptial , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Rusnandar Nandang
Published: August 2024

Baribis Fault disasters caused the loss of human lives. This study investigates the strategies local communities employ in Indonesia to cope with disasters. A qualitative study was conducted on various cultural strategies used to mitigate disasters in relevant areas. These strategies were selected based on the criteria of locally based traditional oral and written knowledge obtained through intensive interviews. The study reveals that technological and earth science solutions are insufficient to resolve disasters resulting from Baribis Fault activity. Still, local culture and knowledge also play a crucial role in disaster mitigation. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of how cultural strategies avoid disasters and highlights the need to transform local knowledge regarding effective cultural strategies for mitigating such disasters. This transformation can have positive psychological implications and enhance community harmony.
Social media marketing—Rise of social media influencer marketing and Instagram
Authors: Salhab Hanadi
Published: August 2024

This research examines the rise of influencer marketing via Instagram celebrities and determines the impact of different variables such as social presence, brand attitude and trustworthiness on Jordanian local brand evaluation. The study examined the rise of social media influencer marketing and new Instagram celebrities, along with mechanisms that make them appealing to customers. To support the proposed model, a quantitative method was employed to collect data through online surveys. The sample consisted of 569 Instagram users who follow Jordanian social media influencers; participants were selected using volunteer sampling approaches. The data was analyzed using structural equation modelling which is considered the best technique to test the hypothesis and determine the relationship between different variables, as well as the mediation impact of social presence. The conceptual model was verified using AMOS 26. Hypotheses are tested using structural equation modeling to confirm the properties of the dimensions. The findings reveal the effectiveness of social media influencer marketing on Instagram as the Instagram celebrities develop more trust for customers and encourage them to enhance their attitude towards local Jordanian brands’ products and services. Nonetheless, the experiential results reveal the role of social presence in evaluating the impact of Instagram celebrities on trustworthiness, positive brand attitude and direct interaction. It has been found that influencer marketing has a high impact on Instagram celebrities, as it leads to an increase in trust and a positive attitude. Other than this, the findings significantly contribute to the level of research regarding the rise of influencer marketing and its impact on Instagram posts and influencers.
Navigating the age of AI influence: A systematic literature review of trust, engagement, efficacy and ethical concerns of virtual influencers in social media
Authors: Hewapathirana Isuru Udayangani , Perera Nipuni
Published: August 2024

This systematic literature review (SLR) delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers (VIs) in social media, examining trust factors, engagement strategies, VI efficacy compared to human influencers, ethical considerations, and future trends. Analyzing 60 academic articles from 2012 to 2024, drawn from reputable databases, the study applies specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both automated and manual searches ensure a comprehensive review. Findings reveal a surge in VI research post-2012, primarily in journals, with quantitative methods prevailing. Geographically, research focuses on Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, indicating gaps in representation from other regions. Key themes highlight trust and engagement’s critical role in VI marketing, navigating the balance between consistency and authenticity. Challenges persist regarding artificiality and accountability, managed through brand alignment and transparent communication. VIs offers advantages, including control and cost efficiencies, yet grapple with authenticity issues, addressed through human-like features. Ethically, VI emergence demands stringent guidelines and industry cooperation to safeguard consumer well-being. Looking ahead, VIs promises transformative storytelling, necessitating vigilance in ethical considerations. This study advocates for continued scholarly inquiry and industry reflection to navigate VI marketing evolution responsibly, shaping the future influencer marketing landscape.
The chemical grain composition of wheat and barley affectsthe development of the lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica F.) and the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.)
Authors: Kosewska Olga , Nietupski Mariusz , Koronkiewicz Stanisława , Przemieniecki Sebastian Wojciech
Published: August 2024

The lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica F.) and the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) are stored grain pests that cause significant economic losses in grain storage. This study aimed to analyze the impact of the chemical composition of wheat and barley grain (e.g., protein, fatty acids and total antioxidant capacity) on the development of two species of storage pests and to determine the relationship between the analyzed variables. The study involved the evaluation of 10 wheat cultivars and 10 barley cultivars under laboratory conditions. The observations included assessing the beetles’ progeny abundance, dust mass produced after feeding, and grain mass loss. The chemical composition of the tested wheat and barley cultivars was also determined, and the influence of different chemical compositions on insect development was investigated. The results of the experiment revealed diversity of resistance among cultivars to pest feeding. Larger populations of the lesser grain borer were observed on barley grains, while rice weevil populations were higher on wheat. Cultivars with higher protein and fat content were more susceptible to pest attacks. A connection between the amount of dust, grain mass loss, and the type of pest was also identified, indicating differences in feeding mechanisms and selective food preferences of these insects. The grain chemistry of wheat cultivars, including the content of fatty acids and antioxidants, significantly influenced the progeny abundance of S. oryzae, suggesting the potential of these components as natural barriers against storage pests. This study provides valuable insights for developing breeding strategies to enhance the natural resistance of new grain cultivars to these pests, contributing to the reduction of pesticide use. Statistical analyses confirmed the significance of differences in grain composition in varied resistance to the studied pests. The conclusions drawn from this work may help establish new storage and breeding practices, promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting natural resources.
Tritrichomonas foetus testing in bulls
Authors: Koziol Jennifer , Brooks Weston
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

To provide a video tutorial on how to perform preputial scraping for the testing of Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls.

ANIMALS

Postpubertal bulls.

METHODS

A preputial scraping device is inserted in the prepuce, and back-and-forth scraping movements are made to collect smegma and T foetus organisms. The sample is placed in an appropriate media and prepared for shipment to the diagnostic laboratory.

RESULTS

Preputial sampling is an effective method for diagnosing T foetus in infected bulls.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Bulls are the primary carriers of T foetus, a protozoan parasite responsible for bovine trichomoniasis. By sampling and testing bulls, veterinarians can identify infected animals and implement control measures to prevent the spread of the disease within herds. Trichomoniasis can lead to significant reproductive problems in cattle, including infertility, embryonic death, and abortions. Sampling bulls allows for the detection of infection, enabling prompt intervention to protect the reproductive health of the entire herd. Trichomoniasis outbreaks can result in substantial economic losses for cattle producers due to reduced conception rates, increased calving intervals, and decreased calf crops. Sampling bulls helps to mitigate these losses by identifying and removing infected animals from the breeding pool, thereby minimizing the spread of the disease and its associated reproductive inefficiencies. In many regions, T foetus testing in bulls is a regulatory requirement for cattle movement and trade. Sampling bulls and obtaining negative test results are often necessary for obtaining health certificates and complying with interstate or international movement regulations.
Ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis and intra-articular injection of the hip and shoulder joints in the dog
Authors: Miller Allison , Jennings Carol , Frye Christopher
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

To provide a video tutorial on ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis and injection of the canine hip and shoulder joints.

ANIMALS

Dogs undergoing arthrocentesis or intra-articular injection for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

METHODS

The target joint is visualized in long axis with a 70% isopropyl alcohol medium and linear array probe with a frequency range of 2 to 14 MHz and footprint of 50 mm after clipping a window and preparing the region sterilely. The needle is inserted, bevel up, in long axis with the probe angled at the appropriate trajectory to enter the joint space. The needle is advanced until the tip is visualized entering the joint. Aspiration to obtain synovial fluid can further confirm needle placement or provide diagnostic sampling prior to injection. The aspirate syringe is exchanged for that containing the therapeutic agent, and injectate can then be visualized entering and/or expanding the joint upon injection.

RESULTS

Ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis will help identify deep appendicular joints (hip and shoulder), avoid surrounding vasculature, confirm needle placement, and target joint fluid pocketing. Needle guidance into a joint can reduce iatrogenic tissue damage from inappropriate needle placement and/or by minimizing attempts.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

For arthrocentesis, ultrasound guidance can maximize joint fluid volume acquisition for diagnostic purposes (cytology, culture, and fluid analysis) while also avoiding blood contamination. For joint injections, ultrasound will help ensure real-time intra-articular delivery of the injectate (regardless of attaining synovial fluid feedback) to maximize the therapeutic effect. For either purpose, iatrogenic tissue damage and procedure time are minimized.
Job satisfaction of nurses and the determinants of organizational climate: insights from hospitals in Lubelskie Voivodeship
Authors: Serewa Katarzyna , Szpakow Andriej
Published: August 2024

Aim. Evaluation of nurses’ job satisfaction and the interconnectedness of the infl uence of dimensions of organizational climate.

Material and methods. The study was conducted in 2022 among 300 nurses working in fi ve hospitals in Lublin Voivodeship. Methodology focused on outcomes was employed, highlighting the signifi cance of factors related to the organizational environment in shaping “job satisfaction”. The research tool was the Organizational Climate Questionnaire by L. Rosenstiel and R. Boegel, adapted from the Polish version by K. Durniat.

Results. Most respondents report a high 121 (40.3%) or relatively high 142 (47.3%) level of satisfaction with their profession. Only 37 (12.4%) nurses reported a low level. Factors contributing to decreased satisfaction included negative relationships with management, diminished importance of organizational procedures implemented by supervisors, insufficient time for direct patient care, failure to meet patient and family expectations, and inadequate compensation.

Conclusions. Nurses’ job satisfaction depended on the overall organizational climate in the hospital and its components: the overall image of the organization, employees’ perceptions of their superiors’ leadership style, and various aspects of the work organization process, ways of structuring, division of tasks and the degree of control over their implementation.
Tax Minimization sebagai Pemoderasi Determinan Praktik Transfer Pricing
Authors: Hartinah Siti , Fitria Aldina
Published: August 2024

Objectives: Testing tax minimization as a moderator of the impact of tax burden, profitability and tunneling incentives in influencing transfer pricing practices.Design/method/approach: Associative quantitative approach. Population of coal subsector industrial companies registered on the IDX for the 2017-2021 period. From the Purposive Sampling technique of 11 companies over five years, a total of 55 data were observed. Moderated regression analysis with panel data and analysis tools, namely E-views software.Results/findings: Tax minimization as a potential moderating variable is able to moderate the tax burden on transfer pricing practices insignificantly. Profitability and Tunneling Incentives have a significant positive influence on transfer pricing practices. Meanwhile, tax burden and tax minimization have no influence on transfer pricing practices.Theoretical contribution: These findings are able to prove that transfer pricing practices can be influenced by internal and external factors of the Company and support agency theory regarding conflicts of interest between the Company, shareholders and the government regarding aspects of taxation and transfer pricing and become a reference for further research.Practical contribution: Become a reference for the tax authorities or DJP in formulating policies regarding tax regulations related to transfer pricing by providing strict and more detailed supervision for companies that carry out transfer pricing.Limitations: Moderating variables are not used to moderate all independent variables in influencing the dependent variable.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN MELALUI MOTIVASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PT. STARLIFT INDONESIA 88
Authors: Saman Muhammad , Nuraeni Nuraeni , Hasanah Hasanah
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was conducted to determine and analyze the influence of leadership, work environment and motivation on employee performance at PT. Starlift Indonesia 88 which consists of Leadership, Work Environment and Motivation. The population in this study are employees of PT. Starlift Indonesia 88 with a total sample of 133 people. The method of collecting data in this study is a questionnaire and documentation. The data analysis method in this study used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method and the analytical tool used in this method was the Smart-PLS software.From the results of testing the hypothesis by measuring the Outer model and Inner Model it is stated that leadership has a significant effect on motivation, work environment has a significant effect on motivation, leadership has a significant effect on employee performance, work environment has no significant effect on employee performance, employee motivation has no significant effect on employee performance , leadership through work motivation has no significant effect on employee performance, and the work environment through work motivation has no significant effect on employee performance. Keywords: leadership, environmental, motivation
Mācīšanās un mācīšanas metodes un paņēmieni. Kā veicināt aktīvo un pašregulētu mācīšanos studiju procesā? II versija
Authors:   Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Pedagoģiskās izaugsmes centrs, Puriņa-Biezā Katrīna Elizabete , Strods Raimonds , Kadakovska Zane
Published: August 2024

Materiāla mērķis ir piedāvāt studiju procesā īstenojamas, daudzveidīgas mācīšanās un mācīšanas metodes un paņēmienus, un rosināt docētājus izvērtēt veidus, kā veicināt studējošo mācīšanos un studiju rezultātu sasniegšanu studiju kursā. Materiāls tapis projekta “Augsta līmeņa digitālo prasmju apguve Latvijā augstas veiktspējas skaitļošanas tehnoloģiju jomā” (Nr. 2.3.1.1.i.0/1/22/I/CFLA/003) ietvaros Pedagoģiskās izaugsmes centra vadībā. Materiāls adaptēts no Kevin Yee izstrādātā materiāla “Interactive Techniques”(2020).
Pemilihan Supplier Kedelai dengan Metode AHP Dan TOPSIS (Studi Kasus UKM Tahu Pak Wit Di Desa Ledok Kulon, Bojonegoro)
Authors: Indriartiningtias Retno , Trisita Novianti  , Zuhriyah Anifatuz
Published: August 2024

Raw materials as the most important factors in production activities, are obtained from suppliers. Suppliers are partners who ensure the availability of raw materials for the continuity of the company's production. Therefore, it is necessary for companies to choose the right supplier. The problem that occurs in Pak Wit's Tofu SME is that SMEs often change suppliers in procuring soybean raw materials because the SMEs do not have a fixed soybean supplier. This fact results in no certainty of raw materials from the supplier so that SMEs often experience a shortage of quality raw materials. This study aims to select the best supplier according to the criteria set by SMEs. There are 4 suppliers who are candidates with 4 criterias (price, quality, service and flexibility in delivery) used in choosing the best supplier. This research uses AHP to weight the criteria and TOPSIS to rank suppliers. The results of calculations with AHP found that the quality criteria were the first priority, with a value of 0.58. While with the TOPSIS method it was found that supplier 2 was the selected supplier with the highest preference of 0.941.
Analisis Biaya dan Dampak Lingkungan dalam Proses Produksi Keramik: Studi Kasus UKM ABC
Authors: Inderawati Maria Magdalena Wahyuni , Basudewa Salomon Quarum , Magdalena Riana , Sukwadi Ronald
Published: August 2024

ABC Ceramic Factory conducted the process of producing ceramic floor tiles, distributing them to ceramic shops, and then selling them to consumers. Several processes or stages, from manufacturing to distribution, still leave abandoned waste. This research aims to determine what costs in making ceramics at the ABC Ceramic Factory can be reduced to save on company costs. The methods used are Green Quality Function Deployment and AHP Methods. Based on the data processing results, the ceramic manufacturing process is efficient, and the ceramic color is long-lasting because it has the expected satisfaction values of 0.661 and 0.538. Then, recycling waste is the highest technical response, with a value of 0.24. At the same time, the production process is the stage that produces the most waste, with a value of 0.29, and raw material costs are the costs that can be reduced the most, with the highest value of 4+2-. Therefore, the ABC Ceramic Factory must improve from the manufacturing process to the final product.
Informal employment: does the tax regime affect professional income?
Authors:   Institute of Economics, Ural branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg, Russia, Doroshenko S. V.
Published: August 2024

Informal employment is one of the most demanded economic issues in both developed and developing countries. The experiment on the introduction of a professional income tax, which started in Russia in 2019, had a certain positive impact on financial and economic indicators, including tax deductions. However, the question of the actual impact of the tax regime on the number of people employed in the informal sector is still open. The usual comparisons of statistical data do not allow us to speak unequivocally about the impact of a new tax regime on informal employment in Russia. The study purpose is to assess the impact of the professional income tax on the informal employment using econometric methods. One of the quantitative methods of policy assessment, the “difference-in-differences” method, was chosen as the main research method. The introduction of the regime in Russian regions at different times allows us to apply this method. Such estimates are not yet available in domestic works. The information base was Rosstat data on employment in the informal sector in the context of 82 regions for 2019–2020. A regression model with fixed effects was evaluated, taking into account the effects of time. The evaluation results showed that the tax introduction variable turned out to be statistically insignificant. Thus, we cannot say that it was the professional income tax that had a decreasing or increasing effect on the share of people employed in the informal sector. Data on the number of people employed in the informal sector in subsequent years are multidirectional, which indirectly also confirms the difficulty of an unambiguous answer to the question of the impact of the tax regime on employment in the informal sector, which includes the self-employed.
FACTORS INCREASING THE SPORTS ACTIVITY OF THE RUSSIAN POPULATION
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Voskolovich N. A.
Published: August 2024

Improving health and increasing life expectancy of the population is inextricably linked with its involvement in physical education and sports. Observations show that along with the growing involvement of Russians in mass sports, a significant part of citizens do not yet use physical activity for their health, recuperation, recreation, and socialization. The purpose of the study is, through interdisciplinary analysis, to identify factors for the possible involvement of various socio-demographic groups of the population in regular mass sports and to substantiate the directions for its further development. The empirical basis of the study was the materials of official statistics, sample observations, surveys and polls. To process empirical data, grouping methods, comparative analysis, and expert assessments were used. In the process of the study, the main reasons for the passive attitude of certain groups of the population towards mass sports were identified: lack of time, poor health, age, lack of accessible sports facilities and services, difficulty in overcoming oneself. The elements of scientific novelty of this study are the substantiation of the need for a more specific relationship between medicine and sports, a comparative analysis of the possibilities of expanding sports physical activity of the population in the paid and free segments of mass sports, the development of digital transformation of the sphere of mass sports to increase the accessibility and quality of its services. The practical significance of the study is that the proposed measures are aimed at increasing the interest and value of sports activity of various target groups of the population while simultaneously considering the real conditions of their implementation. The article substantiates the feasibility of a closer relationship between medicine, medical consultations and recommendations for physical activity, especially for older people with health problems; conducting regular observations of the dynamics of the contingents involved in mass sports and changes in their motivation; strengthening marketing and promotion of sports services and facilities in the media, public service advertising, social networks; providing preferences to entrepreneurs for renting premises, plots of land, organizing sports facilities, participating in the sponsorship of mass sporting events; development and use of training methods combining offline and online elements for target consumer groups; wider use of digital technologies and services for monitoring business processes in mass sports, increasing its efficiency and quality of services.
TOOLS FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE ON HUMAN CAPITAL
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, Krasnova M. A.
Published: August 2024

The relevance of the presented research lies on the fact that at the present stage the importance of sport as a factor in the development of human capital is increasing. As part of the implementation of programs and activities to create an effective sports infrastructure, it is advisable to assess the degree of influence of sports on the development of human resources; for this purpose, special tools and methods are used. The development of mass sports as a factor in improving the quality of human capital depends on the state of the existing infrastructure and the pace of commissioning of new sports facilities. Modern difficult socio-economic conditions place increased demands on the physiological state of citizens of the Russian Federation and the maintenance of physical activity, which cannot but affect changes in the requirements for the general state of the material base of mass sports and physical culture. That is why the choice of tools for assessing the degree of influence of sports infrastructure on human capital is relevant, since it allows us to formulate the prospects for the development of the entire complex of infrastructure as a whole.
Poems by Vitaly Ryabinin in Vladivostok Periodicals in 1919–1920
Authors:   Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Kapinos Elena V.
Published: August 2024

The article republishes the texts of V. Ryabinin’s poems “Zelenoostrov”, “Desperate Willy”, “Aliens”, published in Vladivostok newspapers that are currently difficult to access: (newspaper “Vladivo-Nippo”, Vladivostok, 1920, October, newspaper “Voice of the Motherland”, Vladivostok, 1920, July). Vitaly Ryabinin is a littleknown Siberian and Far Eastern futurist, author of the book “Small chords” (Tomsk, 1918). The article comments on the plot and style of the “Green Island” and “Desperate Willy” poems. The plot of “Desperate Willy” is traced back to A. Bely’s story “The Golden Fleece,” which, most likely, was adopted by Ryabinin through T. Tchurilin. T. Tchurilin’s books were reviewed and discussed among Far Eastern futurists; an excerpt from V. Mart’s review of T. Tchurilin’s “Spring after Death” is given in the article. The hero of the “Desperate Willy” is a self-character, the poem is a futuristic mystery, includes both frequent futuristic motifs and leitmotifs characteristic of V. Ryabinin’s work (colors, paints, “stolen sun”, instability of consciousness, etc.) Colorfulness and picturesqueness is also characteristic of the “Green Island” poem, taken from the libretto of the “Green Island” play by C. Lecocq. The poems “Desperate Willy” and “Aliens”, published in the same newspaper “Voice of the Motherland”, are considered in the article as a diptych; their sound structure, poetics and plot are similar.
Yellow nail syndrome: a series of two clinical cases and review of the literature
Authors: Gosteva Tatyana A. , Kleuzovich Victoria M. , Saraniuk Roman V.
Published: August 2024

Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterized by damage to the lung parenchyma and nail apparatus. The etiopathogenesis of the disease remains unclear. There are no precise epidemiological data on the disease due to its low incidence. The clinical picture that allows one to suspect this disease is a combination of changes in the color of the nail plates, lymphedema and such pulmonary manifestations as the presence of bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, recurrent pleural effusion, pneumonia, disseminated processes in the lungs. Yellow nail syndrome is a serious interdisciplinary problem in terms of both diagnosis and therapy of this group of patients. There are no approved treatments for yellow nail syndrome. This disease can resolve on its own within a few months if it is not associated with any paraneoplastic syndrome. The article presents a series of two clinical cases with an established diagnosis of yellow nail syndrome, highlights currently known data on the etiopathogenesis and clinical picture of the disease, and examines issues of its diagnosis and treatment.