bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Internal Control on Employee Performance With Reward System as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Irawan Nugrahadi Fajria
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the ability of the reward system in moderating the influence of internal control on employee performance at PT.Kawan Era Baru Bandung Branch. The factors tested in this study are the independent variable is internal control, the dependent variable is employee performance, while the moderating variable is the reward system. The research method used is the explanatory method. The population in this study were employees at PT.Kawan Era Baru Bandung Branch. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling technique with purposive sampling technique so that the number of samples is 96 employees. The analytical method used is moderated regression analysis using the SPSS Version 23.00 program. The results showed that internal control and reward systems affect employee performance, and the reward system can moderate the relationship between internal control and employee performance at PT.Kawan Era Baru Bandung branch. In addition, the magnitude of the influence of internal control, reward system, and interaction moderation in contributing to employee performance is 65.6%.
The Effect of Accounting Conservatism, Company Size and Good Corporate Governance on the Quality of Company Profits
Authors: Ritonga Zuriani , Inuzula Lakharis , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: October 2023

Failure of financial reports to meet the information needs of report users. Profit, which should be an indicator for decision making, is not presented in accordance with actual facts about the company's economic condition, so the quality is doubtful. Profits that do not show true information about the company's performance will have an impact on the objectives to be achieved by the users of the report. This study aims to determine the effect of accounting conservatism, company size and good corporate governance on the quality of company earnings. The data used in this study is secondary data in the form of financial statements of non-financial institution companies from 2018 to 2022. This research uses descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that Conservatism has a positive effect on earnings quality, the tcount value is 3.319 with a significance level of 0.003, company size and good corporate governance have no effect on earnings quality. This means the hypothesis is rejected. The coefficient of determination ((R2) shows the magnitude of the contribution of the independent variable to the dependent variable. 0.825 This means that 82.5% of the quality of company earnings is influenced by accounting conservatism, company size and good corporate governance, while the remaining 7.5% is influenced by other variables not examined.
The Influence of Organizational Culture and Characteristics of Management Accounting Information System on Managerial Performance
Authors: Nuraliati Ayke , Kusnaedi Septian
Published: October 2023

Organizational culture can influence the actions and decisions of managers, including choices about control systems. Therefore, organizational culture will affect the nature and habits of employees to improve performance effectiveness. Therefore, organizational culture needs to be developed in such a way as to increase the effectiveness of information systems, which will have an impact on the quality of information. Furthemore,  Management accounting information systems help managers carry out their roles in planning, controlling and decision-making activities. Managers use management accounting information to identify and resolve problems and evaluate performance.This study aims to examine the effect of organizational culture and characteristics of management accounting information system on managerial performance. The object of this research is PT. Global Quality Indonesia located Kopo Mas Regency, Bandung City.This study uses a survey method with the number of respondents employees and managers. The data used in this study is primary data and uses a data collection method using a questionnaire. The results of the study are 1) Organizational culture has an effect on managerial performance. 2) Characteristics of management accounting information systems on managerial performance.
Effect of Intangible Investment on Non-Financial Performance of the Food and Beverage Sector in Indonesia During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Berutu Kevin , Leon Farah Margaretha
Published: October 2023

This study is created to know if intangible investment affect non-financial performance in food and beverage industry in Indonesia during Covid-19 pandemic from 2017 to 2021. The data used in this study were obtained from financial statements of manufacturing companies that move in food and beverage industry and consistently the annual report listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2021. This study used purposive sampling which is why the sample used in this study amounted to 100 samples. This study also use multiple linear regression models to test the hypothesis. The result of this study had proven that market capitalization and leverage have an influence on non-financial performance. While the other independent variables do not have an influence on non-financial performance.
Financial Performance: Diversification Strategy, Research and Development Intensity and Ownership an Empirical Study on Healthcare Industry
Authors: Adella Anastasia , Dillak Vaya Juliana
Published: October 2023

Many studies have examined factors influencing a company's financial performance. Some previous studies, showed inconsistent results on diversification variables, research and development intensity, and the ownership structure of the dependent variable of the company's financial performance. This research aims to examine both simultaneously and partially the variables of a diversification strategy, research and development intensity, public ownership, and institutional ownership on the company's financial performance. The financial performance used in this study is profitability. This study used a sampling technique in the form of purposive sampling. The sample in the study uses healthcare sector companies. The development of the healthcare industry in Indonesia from year to year shows potential consequences. The occurrence of a pandemic indirectly made people aware of the importance of health. Therefore, the healthcare sector is considered a promising sector and plays an essential role in driving and sustaining the national economy. The data analysis technique in this research uses panel data regression on 39 observations from 2016-2021. The empirical findings show that research and development intensity and institutional ownership significantly positively affect the company's financial performance. On the other hand, the diversification strategy has a negative effect on the company's financial performance. Meanwhile, public ownership does not affect the company's financial performance.
Effect of Tax Morale, Tax Sanctions, and Tax Amnesty Policy on Taxpayer Compliance
Authors: Kurnia Kurnia , Amalia Diza
Published: October 2023

Taxpayer compliance is fulfilling tax obligations voluntarily, where a taxpayer is responsible for setting its own tax obligations accurately and timely pay and report taxes. This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of tax morale, tax sanctions, and tax amnesty policy on taxpayer compliance. The object in this study is a non-employee individual taxpayer registered in the KPP Pratama Makassar Utara 2023 region. This study used a sample of 100 respondents who are non-employee individual taxpayers. Non-probability sampling method using convenience sampling. In this study researchers used the slovin formula. Data analysis technique is done with descriptive statistical analysis and software SPSS-IBM ver 26.0. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously tax morale, Tax sanctions, and tax amnesty policy against Kpeatuhan taxpayers. And partially tax morale, Tax sanctions, and tax amnesty policies have a positive effect on taxpayer compliance at KPP Pratama Makassar Utara 2023 this shows good results.
Success Operational Audit and Complexity Internal Control of Digital Machinery Employee Performance Inspectorate
Authors: Sari Nur Zeina Maya , Nurdin Rakhmat
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the Effect of Operational Audit Success and the Complexity of Internal Control of Digital Machines on Employee Performance at the Inspectorate. The data used is primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to Bandung City Inspectorate employees. The method used in this research is descriptive and verification method. The population in this study were employees of the Bandung City Inspectorate. Sampling as many as 33 respondents. The type of data used in this research is primary data. This study aims to determine the effect of the Success of Operational Audit and the Complexity of Internal Control of Digital Machines on the performance of employees at the Bandung City Inspectorate. This research was conducted using observational data collection techniques, interviews and questionnaires on Bandung City Inspectorate employees who were processed using SEM-PLS. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Operational Audit success affects employee performance, and (2) Machine Internal Control Complexity Digital has an effect on employee performance.
Prognosis of the risk progression of post-inflammatory pneumofibrosis in children with chronic nonspecific lung diseases
Authors: Knizhnikova E. V. , Evseeva G. P. , Pichuginа S. V. , Nagovitsyna E. B. , Suprun S. V. , Lebed’ko O. A.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Pneumofibrosis (PF) is a morphological outcome of acute and chronic lung diseases, the progression of which leads to organ deficiency.

Aim. Development of a prognostic algorithm for assessing the risk of progression of post-inflammatory PF in children with chronic nonspecific lung diseases (CNSLD).

Materials and methods. The examination of 52 children with CNSLD with focal post-inflammatory PF was conducted, of which 26 children with progressive PF and 26 children with non-progressive PF. The children were selected according to the “case-control” scheme. The patients had a dynamic clinical and laboratory examination with multispiral computed tomography of the lungs. Determination of the “zero” genotypes of the detoxification genes GSTM1, GSTT1 was carried out by means of polymerase chain reaction. The odds ratio indicator was used to assess the relative risk.

Results. Based on the analysis of medico-social, clinical characteristics and genetic polymorphism, an individual prognostic algorithm for the risk of progression of post-inflammatory PF in children with CNSLD was developed. The algorithm includes the calculation of the total score (TS) of 7 medical and social indicators (living in an urban area; the presence of passive smoking; the duration of a pulmonological history of 4-9 years; the presence of congenital lung malformation; the number of acute respiratory infections (ARI) 4 or more times/year; the duration of ARI 11 days or more; taking antibiotics for more than 3 once/year) and the presence of deletions in the detoxification genes GSTM1 and GSTT1. With a value of TS 6.97 or more, a high risk of progression of PF is predicted, with TS 3.47-6.96 points, a moderate risk of progression of PF is diagnosed, with TS 3.46 or less points, a minimal risk of progression of PF.

Conclusion. The proposed algorithm allows predicting the risk of progression of post-inflammatory PF in children with CNSLD at the stage of early diagnosis and will prevent the spread of the process in the lungs with the help of preventive measures and preventive therapy, which will increase the duration and improve the quality of life of the patient.
Combating Consumer Food Waste – An Exploration of Information Communication Technology Approach
Authors: ADEBISI John
Published: October 2023

Existing food production and consumption rate especially from consumer’s point of view cannot be measured as viable due to varieties of social economic factors involved in the food supply chain. Combating food waste contributes extensively to food security measures and easing conservational burden thus improving justifiable consumption of food. Food waste emanating from consumers especially individual households is huge. A systematic approach to mitigate this is to creatively enlighten consumers as alertness and campaigns. However, literature reveals that complimentary initiatives are required to confront the problem of consumer waste. Information technology is comparatively new approach to lead consumers carefully using technical platforms and solutions in the right direction towards reducing food waste. This study tackles this research gap by conducting comprehensive reviews of articles pointing to food wastage prevention, weaknesses and potential usage of ICT tools for positive impacts on consumers to reduce food wastages. The study focuses on the use of ICT tools and techniques as a means to reduce food wastage. The reviews covered existing food wastage saving measures and applications (e.g. smart kitchen appliances, smart packaging and mobile applications). It further proposed a broad ICT driven food wastage avoidance framework that deals with the problem holistically. The framework shows how various levels of food supply chain can be integrated to tackle wastages from top to bottom in avoiding consumer wastage. However, future research is required to validate and build on this framework.
Household energy conservation behaviour: A socio-economic perspective
Authors: Adepoju Adeyemi , Ekundayo Kayode , Oladiipo Abiodun
Published: October 2023

Studies on energy conservation and household behaviour were predominantly based on econometrics using secondary data with limited studies employing the primary data. In addition, the use of secondary data from developing countries are not without their inadequacies due to missing data points. However, generating data may lead to over or under estimations which led to this study deploying structural equation model and making use of cross-sectional data from a developing country perspective. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 329 respondents in Akure Metropolis households, Nigeria, that were selected using a random sampling techniques. The study adopted the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling approach. The results of the study showed that socio-economic variables electricity price, household size, income, number of appliance and weather have significant effects on energy conservation behavior with income having the largest structural weight. This implies that income is of utmost importance to residents` electricity saving practices as householders consume more and save less electricity with more income.  It is therefore recommended that energy conservation policy should aim at regulating the purchase of electricity units at household levels, where the rich pay more tax than the poor. This will foster energy saving improvement at households sector of the Nigerian economy.
Signaling and monitoring system of the object state and determining its location by using mobile communication
Authors:   Ismagilov F.R. Vavilov V.E. YAngirov I.F. Halikov A.R. Huziev I.F.
Published: October 2023

Signaling and monitoring system of the object state and determining the location by using mobile communications, in particular for monitoring patients, is proposed. A variant of autonomous power supply of the system based on a piezoelectric generator is considered. The system is multifunctional and in the future will be used to control the location of any moving object.

Keywords
location, sensor, battery, space, transmitter, antenna
Towards Inclusive Excellence: Advancing Diversity and Equity in Medical Education
Authors: Ritcha Saxena  , Ishrat Nur Ridi  , Kevin Carnewale
Published: October 2023

This study underscores the paramount importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in shaping the future generation of healthcare professionals. By prioritizing DEI, healthcare institutions can address health disparities, enhance cultural competence, and promote a more equitable healthcare environment. Strategies encompass the integration of diverse faculty, the infusion of DEI content throughout the curriculum, faculty diversity initiatives, and specialized training to deliver culturally competent care. The benefits extend to patient-centred healthcare, advocacy for health justice, policy reform, and groundbreaking medical research. By embedding DEI principles into medical education, institutions exemplify their commitment to social responsibility, preparing the next cohort of healthcare professionals to dismantle barriers, eradicate inequities, and forge an inclusive healthcare system accessible to all patients.
Anticuerpos monoclonales en el tratamiento de enfermedades autoinmunes
Authors: García Aguilar Jesús Emiliano , Castillo Ramírez Andrea , Cruz Martínez Yolanda
Published: October 2023

Las enfermedades autoinmunes son un grupo de patologías caracterizadas por la presencia de auto-anticuerpos y la pérdida de tolerancia inmunológica hacia los auto-antígenos. Aunque es difícil establecer la incidencia y prevalencia, se estima que sólo el 3% de la población en Estados Unidos padece alguno de ellos.Existen diferentes rutas terapéuticas para abordar esta clase de enfermedades, destacando las terapias biológicas, una de ellas son los anticuerpos monoclonales (MAbs). Existen diferentes rutas terapéuticas para abordar esta clase de enfermedades, destacando las terapias biológicas, una de ellas son los anticuerpos monoclonales (MAbs). Se trata de agentes terapéuticos con ventajas adicionales en selectividad, disponibilidad y función relacionadas con moléculas pequeñas y péptidos. Los MAB están desarrollados y aprobados para el tratamiento de enfermedades relacionadas con diferentes sistemas como el nervioso, cardiovascular, inmunológico, entre otros. Esta mini revisión resume las aplicaciones de los anticuerpos monoclonales en enfermedades autoinmunes con afecciones en el sistema nervioso, centrándose principalmente en los productos de anticuerpos monoclonales aprobados por la FDA que se encuentran actualmente disponibles en el mercado.
An Intervención educativa sobre actitudes en farmacovigilancia y reporte de reacciones adversas a medicamentos en profesionales de la salud: una evaluación prospectiva
Authors: Ortiz Reynoso Mariana , Mata Maldonado Jesús , Alcalá-Alcalá Sergio , Díaz-Flores Martha
Published: October 2023

Existen pocos estudios sobre farmacovigilancia (FV) y reacciones adversas a medicamentos (RAM) en México. El objetivo fue evaluar el efecto de un programa de formación en FV sobre las actitudes de profesionales sanitarios de un hospital público del Estado de México. Se realizó este estudio en 100 médicos y enfermeras. Se diseñó un cuestionario de actitudes en FV; se determinó su fiabilidad con el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach y validez de criterio por método Delphi y se administró. Posteriormente, con las necesidades detectadas, se diseñó un programa de formación, se aplicó a los participantes y de nuevo se administró el cuestionario. Asimismo, se revisaron los informes de sospecha de RAM y se compararon las puntuaciones mediante la prueba de rangos  signados de Wilcoxon. También se realizó un análisis factorial para identificar los principales componentes de los cuestionarios.  Después de la intervención, hay diferencias estadísticamente significativas y el número y calidad de informes mensuales de sospecha de RAM aumentó significativamente. Finalmente, este estudio demostró cómo una intervención educativa ayudó a incrementar las actitudes positivas en FV y en el reporte de RAM entre profesionales de la salud.
Hydropedological digital mapping: machine learning applied to spectral VIS-IR and radiometric data dimensionality reduction
Authors: Santos Priscilla Azevedo dos , Pinheiro Helena Saraiva Koenow , Carvalho Waldir de Carvalho , Silva Igor Leite da , Pereira Nilson Rendeiro , Bhering Silvio Barge , Ceddia Marcos Bacis
Published: October 2023

Pedosphere-hydrosphere interface accounts for the association between soil hydrology and landscape, represented by topographic and Remote Sensing data support and integration. This study aimed to analyze different statistical radiometric and spectral data selection methods and dimensionality reduce environment-related data to support the classification of soil physical-hydric properties, such as soil basic infiltration rate (bir) and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat); as well as to act in data mining processes applied to hydropedological properties digital mapping. Accordingly, research integrated information from Visible to Infrared (VIS-IR) spectral indices and Sentinel’s 2A mission Multispectral Instrument (MSI) sensor bands, terrain numerical modeling and aerogeophysics set to model soil-water content in two soil layers (0.00-0.20 m and 0.20-0.40 m). Pre-processed data were subjected to statistical analysis (multivariate and hypothesis tests); subsequently, the methods were applied (variation inflation factor - VIF, Stepwise Akaike information criterion – Stepwise AIC, and recursive feature elimination - RFE) to mine covariates used for Random Forest modeling. Based on the results, there were distinctions and singularities in spectral and radiometric data selection for each adopted method; the importance degree, and contribution of each one to soil physical-hydric properties have varied. According to the applied statistical metrics and decision-making criteria (highest R
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and lowest RMSE / MAE), the chosen methods were RFE (0.00-0.20 m layers) and Stepwise AIC (0.20-0.40 m layers) - both concerned with the assessed variables (bir and Ksat). This approach captured the importance of environmental variables and highlighted their potential use in hydropedological digital mapping at Guapi-Macacu watershed.
Field experiment pitting magnetite nanoparticles against microparticles: Effect of size in the rehabilitation of metalcontaminated soil
Authors: Smorkalov Ivan A. , Vorobeichik Evgenii L. , Dzeranov Artur A. , Pankratov Denis A. , Dovletyarova Elvira A. , Yáñez Carolina , Neaman Alexander
Published: October 2023

A significant portion of the current knowledge regarding the use of iron nanoparticles for remediating metal-contaminated soils is derived from laboratory experiments, leaving several unanswered questions. This article presents a field experiment comparing the efficacy of magnetite nanoparticles and microparticles for the immobilization of metals and the growth of plants in metal-contaminated soils. This study aimed to investigate the effects of magnetite particle size on metal immobilization and plant growth in soils exposed to airborne pollution from the Middle-Urals Copper Smelter in the southern taiga subzone near Revda, Russia, 50 km from Ekaterinburg. Magnetite nano- and microparticles were added to forest litter at a 4 % w/w dose. The total metal contents in litter from the study plots were 1-2 orders of magnitude higher than background metal concentrations. The magnetite nanoparticle treatment was found to decrease the concentration of exchangeable copper in soil and improve the growth of red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) on polluted soil compared to the control. In contrast, magnetite microparticles did not show any statistically significant effects. These findings are in line with laboratory results that demonstrated the superior metal adsorption properties of magnetite nanoparticles compared to microparticles. However, this study was limited in duration (2 months), and longer field studies would be necessary to confirm the role of iron particle size in the rehabilitation of metal-contaminated soils.
Changes in physical and hydraulic properties in sandy soils of the Pampa Biome under different uses
Authors: Galarza Rodrigo de Moraes , Mulazzani Rodrigo Pivoto , Boeno Daniel , Gubiani Paulo Ivonir
Published: October 2023

The naturally fragile sandy soils of the Pampa Biome (PB) may be degraded with the introduction of poorly managed agricultural crops. Anthropic use can markedly decrease vegetation cover on sandy soils, leaving them more exposed to erosive agents. Decreases in organic matter content, biodiversity, and nutrient availability, increased soil compaction, and decreased water availability are also some of the impacts caused on PB soils by implementing poorly managed agricultural crops. In Rio Grande do Sul, in areas with sandier soils, the intense replacement of PB with commercial crops that has occurred in recent years (2000-2020) may be starting a disastrous cycle of degradation of these soils. However, it is not yet known how much these soils are degraded by recent anthropic use. There are no local scientific publications dedicated to the diagnosis of the degradation of these soils by anthropic use. Therefore, the need for this study was based on the objective of evaluating the physical and hydraulic properties of sandy PB soils with the insertion of agricultural crops. The study was conducted on three different soils, where soil samples were collected under three systems of use (extensive cattle raising on native grassland, eucalyptus afforestation, and soybean crop). Our results show that it can take more than nine years for soybean and ten years for eucalyptus land-use change to indicate some level of degradation in soil physical and hydraulic properties after replacing PB with these cultivated crops.
La seguridad alimentaria en el Salvador bajo la perspectiva del regionalismo abierto: el Tratado de Libre Comercio (Cafta)
Authors: Ortiz Mena Lourdes , Cascante Hernández Kattya
Published: October 2023

La lucha contra el hambre en todo el mundo es un objetivo central del desarrollo para mejorar la calidad de vida. Asegurar el acceso a una alimentación adecuada es una cuestión compleja que puede y debe ser abordada desde la perspectiva de las Relaciones Internacionales. Este artículo analiza esta cuestión desde el fenómeno de la transnacionalización de las relaciones internacionales y bajo la perspectiva del regionalismo abierto en Centroamérica, concretamente, a través del Acuerdo de Libre Comercio entre Estados Unidos (EE. UU.) y El Salvador, conocido como CAFTA-DR, el cual fue firmado en 2004 y entró en vigor en 2006.
STUDI POTENSI TANAMAN BIOFARMACA DI KAWASAN IUPHKm “HANDAK MAJU” DESA TUMBANG NUSA, KECAMATAN JABIREN RAYA, KABUPATEN PULANG PISAU, PROVINSI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors: Adji Fengky Florante , Yulianti Nina , Darung Untung , Oemar Oesin , Sustiyah Sustiyah , Yosep Yosep , Jemi Renhart , S.A.H.AR Putra , Segah Hendrik , Meilantina Meilantina , M.T Munier , P Talulembang
Published: October 2023

Peatland is a specific ecosystem that is always waterlogged and has multiple functions, including economic, hydrological, environmental, cultural, and biodiversity functions. Existing peatlands, especially in Central Kalimantan, have great biodiversity potential. This potential provides benefits for people living in peat areas. This diversity of biodiversity has the potential of medicinal plants that have not been maximally explored. Therefore, through this activity, data will be obtained regarding the types and potential of medicinal plants in inland peat areas, which will facilitate their management. This research activity was carried out in the “Handak Maju” IUPHKm area for 3 (three) months, from July – September 2022. The implementation method is carried out through survey activities and field observations and carrying out of the Focus Group Discussions, as well as related literature studies. Based on the results of the survey conducted, it was found that several types of medicinal plants have the potential to be developed and preserved. According to Zuhud (1991) that medicinal plants are plants whose plant parts (leaves, stems or roots) have medicinal properties and are used as raw materials in the manufacture of modern and traditional medicines. It was further revealed that, medicinal plants are still not widely cultivated. However, the advantages of treatment using traditional medicinal plant ingredients are generally considered safer than the use of modern medicine. This is because traditional medicine has relatively fewer side effects than modern medicine.
Inventory surveys for bats and California spotted owls at Devils Postpile National Monument: Final report
Authors: Blakey Rachel , Buhler Monica , Young Lizzy , Wilkerson Bob , Siegel Rodney
Published: October 2023

For its size, Devils Postpile National Monument supports a diverse assemblage of nocturnal fauna. Our summer 2022 surveys recorded 15 bat species within the monument. Five of these species had not been previously confirmed in the monument, including two of the three sensitive species targeted: pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) and fringed myotis (Myotis thysanodes). No California Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) were confirmed, but a Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) was recorded.

Across the disturbance categories of interest identified by monument leadership (e.g., high, moderate, and low levels of fire and blowdown disturbance), there was little variability in bat species richness, total activity, or individual species occurrence. Sites with moderate levels of disturbance recorded the most species and highest levels of activity compared to high and low disturbance, and both priority species were recorded within all three disturbance categories.

Targeted surveys (e.g. radio-tracking, multiple season visits) would be required to determine the importance of the monument for critical life stages of its sensitive bat species, such as breeding. Within the fire-prone North American West, roosting habitat requirements for bats presents a key knowledge gap impeding bat conservation in the region (Loeb and Blakey 2021).
Biochemical Analysis of the Siddha Herbal Formulation -Murungai Nei (Moringa Ghee)
Authors: A Anu , U Chitra , N Anbu
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

The Siddha system is a traditional holistic medicine. It mainly exists in South India and is regarded as one of India's oldest medical systems. This approach is built on ancient medicinal traditions, spiritual disciplines, alchemy, and mysticism. Medicinal plants have long been used to treat human diseases. Trial medication compositions for the treatment of male infertility were documented in Siddha's ancient literature. The investigation aimed to assess the biochemical analysis of the trial medicine Murungai Nei, which demonstrated the presence of carbonate, sulfates, and phosphate, as well as the augmentation of therapeutic activity in male infertility. As a result, I conclude that the existence of these substances is a treatment for male infertility.
PENDAMPINGAN PROGRESIF JACOBSON TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH DAN KECEMASAN PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI RS SITI KHODIJAH
Authors: Yumni Fathiya Luthfil , Kholidah Nurilla
Published: October 2023

Introduction & Aim: Hypertension is one of the most deadly diseases in the world called the silent killer disease. If hypertension is not handled properly, it will lead to degenerative complications such as kidney failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke. These causes anxiety. The anxiety will make the heart pumps the blood throughout the whole body with high pressure hence the blood pressure will not be easily lowered. Anxiety is a psychological disorder that is frequently experienced by patients with hypertension. The aim of this community service was to explain the effect of Progressive Jacobson therapy to lower the blood pressure and anxiety of patients with hypertension. Method of Activity: The community service used in this community service is from education and guidance inwards Shofa Marwah Siti Khadijah Hospital Surabaya. This plan will show the difference between before and after giving Progressive Jacobson therapy. There are twelve male patients with grade 2 hypertension who felt anxiety. The measurement was done using a sphygmomanometer and DASS 42 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) questionnaire. Results: The result showed that respondents undergo increased blood pressure and anxiety before receiving Progressive Jacobson therapy. After being treated by the Progressive Jacobson Therapy, respondents felt more relaxed. The level of anxiety was decreased to a mild level and the blood pressure was lowered to Grade 1. Discussion: Patients with hypertension in room Shofa Marwah Siti Khadijah Hospital Sidoarjo using Progressive Jacobson Therapy resulted in lowered blood pressure and anxiety level.
EDUKASI PIJAT KAKI RELAKSASI (PIJAR) DALAM UPAYA MENGONTROL TEKANAN DARAH DI WILAYAH KECAMATAN TAMBAK SARI
Authors: Iswati Iswati , Orizani Chindy Maria , Istifada Rizkiyani , Susila Wahyu Dini Candra
Published: October 2023

Introduction & Aim: The aging process impacts reducing body resistance in older adults. Hypertension is a health problem caused by the aging process and lifestyle factors. The incidence of hypertension in older adults continues to increase in Surabaya. Non-pharmacological therapy with relaxing foot massage is an intervention to control blood pressure in older adults. Relaxing Foot Massage (PIJAR) educational activities in community service aim to increase the knowledge of older adults and their families in maintaining blood pressure. Method of Activity: Implementation of community service activities consists of three stages, such as initial survey, socialization, and implementation. Using a health education method, this activity was carried out on March 14, 2023, in Tambak Sari District, Surabaya. The material provided in this activity is the concept and demonstration of relaxing foot massage to 10 (ten) older adults and families. Data analysis used a univariate test with attention to the evaluation results through a questionnaire before and after health education. Results: There was an increase in knowledge after being given health education from 40% to 100% in good knowledge. There was an increase in average blood pressure from 40% to 60% after the Relaxation Foot Massage demonstration. Discussion: Health education and Relaxation Foot Massage can be used to increase the knowledge of the elderly group. Non-pharmacological therapy foot massage can help older adults to control blood pressure. Families have an active role in controlling blood pressure by providing relaxing foot massages to older adults.
Revitalizing Science Education: Teachers' Response to Embedding Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah Values into the Learning Process
Authors: Astalini Astalini , Darmaji Darmaji , Kurniawan Dwi Agus , Septiani Neni , Azzahra Miftahul Zannah
Published: October 2023

Purpose of the study: The primary objective of this research was to comprehensively examine the teachers' reactions and responses towards the implementation of Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah values within the context of science subjects.

Methodology: This study employs a descriptive quantitative research approach, targeting the entire teacher population of State Junior High School 1 Muaro Jambi, comprising 36 teachers. Using purposive sampling, 19 teachers were selected as the research sample. The research utilized a non-test instrument, namely a questionnaire, to gauge teacher responses. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive statistical tests.

Main Findings: Based on the research, it is evident that teachers at State Junior High School 1 Muaro Jambi exhibited a highly favorable response, 52.6%. These findings indicate a positive reception among teachers regarding integrating Adat Bersendi Syara' and Syara' Bersendi Kitabullah values into the junior high school science curriculum.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is that by focusing on integrating culture and religious values, this research can accommodate the diversity of cultures and beliefs in the school environment. This can create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and can identify themselves in the context of learning. Therefore, this research will complement previous studies.
The Effect of Interpersonal Communication of Outpatient Registration Officers on Patient Satisfaction at dr. Esnawan Antariksa Air Force Hospital
Authors: Arda Tama Galuh Patricia , Nanda Aula Rumana  , Daniel Happy Putra  , Dina Sonia
Published: October 2023

Interpersonal communication is a need and ability that health workers must have so that patients feel happy with the services provided. The research was conducted with a focus on outpatients because researchers wanted to know the effect of interpersonal communication of outpatient registration officers on patient satisfaction. The research method uses inferential analysis with a quantitative approach. Statistical test using Chi-square test. The sampling method used in this research is accidental sampling. Based on the research results, the description of interpersonal communication of officers who are categorized as poor interpersonal communication is 36 (51.4%), officers who are categorized as good interpersonal communication are 34 (48.6%). The description of the satisfaction of patients who are categorized as dissatisfied is 36 (51.4%), the satisfaction of patients who are categorized as satisfied is 34 (48.6%) and there is an influence between the interpersonal communication of registration officers and patient satisfaction at dr. Esnawan Antariksa Air Force Hospital found that the p-value was 0.000 < 0.05. By calculation, the odds ratio obtained a value of 15.98, meaning that interpersonal communication has a 15 times risk factor for patient satisfaction at dr. Esnawan Antariksa Air Force Hospital. In conclusion, there is an effect between interpersonal communication of outpatient registration officers and patient satisfaction at dr. Esnawan Antariksa Air Force Hospital.
Factors Influencing Commitment to Work among Public Servants: The Case Study of Secondary School Teachers in Morogoro Municipality
Authors: Hokororo Ekisaviour A. , Kaijage Jackson M.
Published: October 2023

The study explored factors influencing commitment among public servants: the case study of secondary school teachers in Morogoro Municipality. The study was guided by three objectives: to identify factors influencing public teachers’ commitment to secondary school, examine challenges facing committed public teachers in secondary school and identify strategies for improving secondary teachers’ commitments. The study employed a qualitative approach and explorative case study design. A sample of 18 respondents was drawn from 5 secondary schools for data collection. Data was collected using interviews and documentary reviews. The findings show that trust from the leadership who are headmasters, good leadership from the heads of the school and the prestige of being a teacher are some of the factors that influence the commitment of the teachers. Leadership ambitions, family relationships with students, and job competition are individual factors that influence commitment. Challenges facing committed public teachers in secondary school were lack of support from other members of staff, interference from family matters, and workloads. The strategies for improving secondary teachers’ commitments increase patriotism, rewards for hard workers, and intensive supervision from supervisors
Effects of Microcredit on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Tanzania with Reference to Selected MSMEs in Iringa Municipality
Authors: Longo Lucy
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of microcredit on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) performance in Tanzania, with reference to selected MSMEs in Iringa Municipality specifically, to examine the contribution of the loan amount on the performance of MSMEs, to examine the influence of interest rate on the performance of MSMEs and to determine the effect of initial capital on the performance of MSMEs. The targeted population was 874 MSMEs benefiting from microcredit services from Iringa Municipality, where a sample size of 274 MSMEs was drawn. A descriptive research design was employed, and a quantitative approach was applied to analyse data. Stratified sampling technique, simple random technique and Convenience sampling technique were used to select loan benefiting. The findings revealed that loans benefiting MSMEs at Iringa Municipality receive loans from financing institutions and use them to improve performance. Moreover, the study found that interest rate has no statistically significant on the performance of MSMEs in Iringa Municipality. In addition, findings revealed that there was statistical significance in the effects of initial capital on the performance of MSMEs. In the case of the normal regression output, the adjusted R2 equals 0.698, implying that the model explains about 69.8% variations in MSMEs performance. The study recommends that the Government should ensure that MSMEs receive appropriate loan amounts and should take proactive measures to regulate interest rates on microcredit loans. MSMEs should have a clear strategy for how these funds will be used. Financing institutions should recognise that loan provisions to MSMEs should be based on the specific needs of the business. Also, they should provide micro-loans at competitive rates that balance affordability for MSMEs and sustainability for the institution. For further studies, the researchers should conduct similar research in different regions or countries that will allow scholars to ascertain the general ability of the findings. Also, the researchers should conduct longitudinal studies that can provide invaluable insights into the long-term effects of microcredit on MSMEs’ performance
Corporate social responsibility and its relationship with the organizational performance of manufacturing companies in Guadalajara, Mexico
Authors: Mayorga-Salamanca Paola Irene
Published: October 2023

Over the years, the concept that companies commit to society has had to be perfected, mainly to protect and defend society, and there have been voluntary actions taken by the companies for positive social, economic, and environmental development. Faced with this dynamism, everyday more people are interested in demanding transparency from companies in their accounts. It is no longer enough to respond only to their shareholders and the state in fiscal matters. Companies must aim to generate welfare for their stakeholders, which naturally generates welfare for other groups, such as society. This research explored the relationship between CSR and organizational performance in manufacturing SMEs in the Guadalajara Metropolitan, considering dimensions such as philanthropy, value creation, organizational identity, organizational image, product quality and image, market share, customer satisfaction, and personal satisfaction, as well as productivity, profitability, and efficiency. For this purpose, samples from manufacturing SMEs in agribusiness, footwear, rubber, metal mechanics, and furniture businesses were taken and measured through 87 indicators. The methodology is applied through a structural equation model (SEM). In general terms, the result supports a positive and significant relationship between the implementation of CSR and the organizational performance of manufacturing SMEs, as adopting these practices results in a positive course of action for the firm.
Critical factors of knowledge management to boost the competitiveness of SMEs: The case of automotive parts industry in Guadalajara, Mexico
Authors: Sánchez-Gutiérrez José , González-Uribe Elsa Georgina
Published: October 2023

New development structures and competitiveness are based on using information as raw material and knowledge as a strategic resource, and it is necessary to rethink organizational strategies to add excellent value to the organization through knowledge management. Through knowledge management, organizations encourage individuals to develop their work by contributing ideas and, simultaneously, avoid "knowledge leakage" when people leave the organization. The study examines the relationship between knowledge management and the level of competitiveness of manufacturing SMEs in the automotive parts industry in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. From the results, it is found that knowledge management increases the competitiveness of SMEs in the automotive parts industry. The limitations and future studies are also discussed.
The Number of Fillings a 2×2×n prism with 1×1×2 prisms
Authors: Potůček Radovan
Published: October 2023

This paper is inspired by very interesting YouTube video of Burkard Polster, professor of mathematics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, which, among other things, concerned the number of ways to fill a part of the plane with dominoes, i.e. 1×2 rectangles. First we deal with the numbers of fillings the 2×2×n prism with elementary 1×1×2 prisms for n=1,2,3,4,5. Special symbolism and figures showing the filling of the prism are used as well as the concept of matching from graph theory and the corresponding graph diagrams. Then we generalize these specific considerations and derive a general recurrence formula for any n≥3, which expresses the number of fillings of the 2×2×n prism with 1×1×2 elementary prisms, which in a way can be considered as spatial domino cubes, if we do not consider their marking with pairs of numbers from 0 to 6.
APPLICATION OF THE FOURIER TRANSFORMATION FOR SOLVING A FIRST ORDER PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION WITH CONSTANT COEFFICIENTS
Authors: Alain Servais Wellot Yanick
Published: October 2023

This work is devoted to the solution of a linear first-order hyperbolic partial differential equation with constant coefficients. The specific objective is to prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution of the proposed PDE. The existence and uniqueness of the solution have been proved. To demonstrate the existence of the solution, the Fourier transformation was used. The variational formulation was used to prove the uniqueness of the solution. The combination of the Fourier transformation and the variational formulation yielded the expected results: the existence and uniqueness of the solution.
“MAKING A DRUG DEALER”: O IMPACTO DOS DEPOIMENTOS POLICIAIS E OS EFEITOS DA SÚMULA 70 DO TJERJ NA CONSTRUÇÃO DO CASO RAFAEL BRAGA
Authors: Carvalho Salo de , Assis Brasil Mariana de
Published: October 2023

A partir da análise da sentença penal que condenou Rafael Braga pelos crimes de tráfico de drogas e de associação ao tráfico, o artigo problematiza, em primeiro lugar, os requisitos gerais de validade para aplicação da Súmula 70 do TJERJ, que versa sobre a admissibilidade de condenação criminal com base exclusivamente em depoimentos policiais; e, em segundo, a qualidade do argumento judicial e a sua (des)conformidade com os pressupostos legal e constitucional para valoração da prova no processo penal.
PARA UM “PLEA BARGAINING” BRASILEIRO SUSTENTÁVEL
Authors: Keller do Valle Juliano
Published: October 2023

A presente pesquisa pretende investigar a instalação das formas de justiça criminal negociada e seu espaço de consenso através da perspectiva do paradigma da sustentabilidade, da finitude de recursos públicos e do custo dos direitos. De igual forma o texto aborda a discussão acerca da análise da Teoria do Bem Jurídico do Direito Penal e qual relação é possível fazer com a pemanência do Sistema Inquisitorial no Processo Penal, e o seu grau de influência no modelo consensual criminal normativo brasileiro.