bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Human IgG responses to Aedes mosquito salivary peptide Nterm-34kDa and its comparison to Anopheles salivary antigen (gSG6-P1) IgG responses measured among individuals living in Lower Moshi, Tanzania
Authors: Kassam Nancy A. , Laswai Daniel , Kulaya Neema , Kaaya Robert D. , Kajeguka Debora C. , Schmiegelow Christentze , Wang Christian W. , Alifrangis Michael , Kavishe Reginald A.
Published: October 2022

Background

The level of human exposure to arbovirus vectors, the Aedes mosquitoes, is mainly assessed by entomological methods which are labour intensive, difficult to sustain at a large scale and are affected if transmission and exposure levels are low. Alternatively, serological biomarkers which detect levels of human exposure to mosquito bites may complement the existing epidemiologic tools as they seem cost-effective, simple, rapid, and sensitive. This study explored human IgG responses to an Aedes mosquito salivary gland peptide Nterm-34kDa in Lower Moshi, a highland area with evidence of circulating arboviruses and compared the Aedes IgG responses to Anopheles mosquitoes’ salivary antigen (GSG6-P1) IgG responses.

Methods

Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2019: during the first dry season in March, at the end of the rainy season in June and during the second dry season in September in five villages located in Lower Moshi. Blood samples were collected from enrolled participants above six months of age (age span: 7 months to 94 years) and analysed for the presence of anti-Nterm-34kDa IgG antibodies. Possible associations between Nterm-34kDa seroprevalence and participants’ characteristics were determined. Levels of IgG responses and seroprevalence were correlated and compared to the already measured IgG responses and seroprevalence of Anopheles mosquitoes’ salivary antigen, GSG6-P1.

Results

During the first dry season, Nterm-34kDa seroprevalence was 34.1% and significantly increased at the end of the rainy season to 45.3% (Chi square (χ2) = 6.42 p = 0.011). During the second dry season, the seroprevalence significantly declined to 26.5% (χ2 = 15.12 p<0.001). During the rainy season, seroprevalence was significantly higher among residents of Oria village (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.86; 95% CI = 1.0–7.8; p = 0.041) compared to Newland. Moreover, during the rainy season, the risk of exposure was significantly lower among individuals aged between 16 and 30 years (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI = 0.1 = 0.9; p = 0.036) compared to individuals aged between 0 and 5 years. There was weak to moderate negative correlation between N-term 34kDa IgG and gSG6-P1 antigens. N-term 34kDa seroprevalence were higher compared to gSG6-P1 seroprevalence.

Conclusion

The findings of this study support that IgG antibody responses towards the Aedes mosquito salivary peptide Nterm-34kDa are detectable among individuals living in lower Moshi and vary with season and geographical area. More individuals are exposed to Aedes mosquito bites than Anopheles mosquito and those exposed to Aedes bites are not necessarily exposed to Anopheles mosquitoes.
Exploring personalized psychotherapy for depression: A system dynamics approach
Authors: Wittenborn Andrea K. , Hosseinichimeh Niyousha
Published: October 2022

Depressive disorders are the leading contributor to medical disability, yet only 22% of depressed patients receive adequate treatment in a given year. Response to treatment varies widely among individuals with depression, and poor response to one treatment does not signal poor response to others. In fact, half of patients who do not recover from a first-line psychotherapy will recover from a second option. Attempts to personalize psychotherapy to patient characteristics have produced better outcomes than usual care, but research on personalized psychotherapy is still in its infancy. The present study explores a new method for personalizing psychotherapy for depression through simulation modeling. In this study, we developed a system dynamics simulation model of depression based on one of the major mechanisms of depression in the literature and investigated the trend of depressive symptoms under different conditions and treatments. Our simulation outputs show the importance of individualized services with appropriate timing, and reveal a new method for personalizing psychotherapy to heterogeneous individuals. Future research is needed to expand the model to include additional mechanisms of depression.
Low serum uromodulin levels and their association with lupus flares
Authors: David Bonilla-Lara , Ivan Gamez-Nava Jorge , Emilio Perez-Guerrero Edsaul , Daniela Murillo-Saich Jessica , Betsabe Contreras-Haro , Luisa Vazquez-Villegas Maria , Selene Fajardo-Robledo Nicte , Guadalupe Aguilar-Chavez Erika Anita , Miriam Saldaña-Cruz Ana , Alfredo Celis , Arturo Nava-Valdivia Cesar , Mercedes Hernandez-Corona Diana , German Cardona-Muñoz Ernesto , Gonzalez-Lopez Laura
Published: October 2022

Background

Only two previous studies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have identified that the blood concentrations of uromodulin are lower in nephritis. However, none of them had evaluated whether a low serum uromodulin adjusted by the glomerular filtration rate (sUromod/eGFR index) contributed to identify patients in risk of lupus nephritis (LN) using multivariable models.

Aim

Therefore, this study aimed two objectives to evaluate the association between low serum uromodulin levels and low sUromod adjusted by eGFR with renal flares in SLE excluding effects of potential confounders in multivariable analyses; and to identify the value of low sUmod and low sUmod/eGFR index as a potential diagnostic marker of LN.

Patients and methods

Design: Cross-sectional study. SLE patients (n = 114) were investigated for lupus flare with renal SLEDAI. Two groups: a) SLE with renal flare (renal-SLEDAI≥4, n = 41) and b) SLE non-renal flare (renal SLEDAI<4, n = 73). SLE patients were evaluated by other indices including a global disease activity index (SLEDAI) and SLICC renal disease activity score. Serum uromodulin levels (ng/mL) were quantified by ELISA. Serum uromodulin was adjusted by eGFR (sUromod/eGFR index). Cutt-offs of low sUromodulin and low sUromod/eGFR index were computed, ROC curves were performed and values of diagnostic tests were obtained. Multivariable logistic regression models were performed to identify if low sUromod/eGFR index is associated to renal flares.

Results

Low serum uromodulin and low sUromod/eGFR index correlated to high scores of renal-SLEDAI, SLICC-renal and proteinuria. SLE patients with a renal flare had lower uromodulin levels compared to SLE patients without renal flare (p = 0.004). After adjusting by potential confounders, the low sUromod/eGFR index (<0.80 ng/mL) increased the risk of a renal flare (OR, 2.91; 95%CI, 1.21 to 6.98; p = 0.02).

Conclusions

We propose the low sUromod/eGFR index as a potential new marker of renal disease activity in SLE.
Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Girma Derara , Waleligne Addisu , Dejene Hiwot
Published: October 2022

Background

Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) is an intervention designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an essential element of the antenatal (ANC) package with a concept of a global strategy to reduce maternal mortality. In Ethiopia, the proportion of pregnant women preparing for birth and related complications has remained low. Whereas, the need for additional study is indicated to add more evidence to the country’s efforts to end preventable maternal death.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 01 to May 01, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was applied to recruit 422 pregnant women. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with BP/CR practice. Variables with a p-value ≤ 0.25 on the bivariable analysis were included in multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with the respective 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value <0.05 was used to set statistically significant variables in the multivariable analysis.

Results

A total of 414 pregnant women have participated in the study. The overall BP/CR practice level was 44.9% (95% CI: 40.1, 49.7). Preconception care utilization (PCC) (AOR = 2.31; 95% CI:1.38–3.86), urban residents (AOR = 2.00; 95% CI:1.21–3.31), knowledge of BP/CR (AOR = 2.29; 95% CI:1.27–3.47), knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI:1.21–3.47), knowledge of danger signs in newborns (AOR = 2.06; 95% CI:1.21–3.47), starting ANC visits in the 1st and 2nd trimester (AOR = 2.52; 95% CI:1.40–4.52), number of ANC visit ≥ three (AOR = 1.66; 95% CI;1.01–2.74), knowing Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) (AOR = 3.71; 95% CI:2.01–6.82), and joint decision-making on obstetric services (AOR = 3.51; 95% CI;1.99–6.20) were factors significantly associated with BP/CR practice.

Conclusion

Based on the WHO standard, this study revealed a low level of BP/CR practice among pregnant women, with only less than half of women adequately prepared for childbirth and its complications. Moreover, it has been shown that BP/CR practice is influenced by socio-economic, maternal knowledge, and health service-related factors. Therefore, improving the status of BP/CR practice by expanding awareness creation opportunities, strengthening PCC and early ANC initiation by improving pregnant women’s understanding, and promoting joint decision-making on obstetric services are recommended.
Prediction of bolt supporting the controlling influence angle based on a synthetic weight factor
Authors: Liu Zhigao , Zhang Shoubao , Meng Weixiang , Wang Zhiliu
Published: October 2022

The purpose of a rock bolt is to improve the strength capacity of a jointed rock mass. The strengthened arch controlling area can be formed based on the superposition of the controlling influence range of the bolt with the controlling influence angle of rock bolt playing an important role. However, quantitative research on the influence angle is still rare. In this study, numerical simulations and mathematical analysis are used to study the law of stress field distribution and the controlling influence angle through a single bolt, and the following conclusions can be obtained. (1) The compressive stress field is roughly distributed in an "Apple shape" and in a "conical" spatial distribution. (2) The bolt controlling angle is not a constant 45°, and it is influenced by the rock mass strength and bolt parameters. It decreases with the increasing elastic modulus of the bolt, bolt diameter and bolt length. It also increases with the increasing pretension and rock mass strength. The length has less influence on the supporting range. (3) Based on the experimental results, an optimal analytical model to predict the bolt’s controlling influence angle was developed. The analytical model includes the influences of the rock mass strength and bolt parameters. (4) A comparison between the model predictions with the results from the Dabei Mining 103 face transportation tunnel and the existing results shows the rationale behind the original support design scheme and an improvement over the existing results.
The dimensionality of morphological awareness in reading comprehension among Chinese early adolescent readers
Authors: Zhang Haomin , Lin Jiexin , Cheng Xi , Li Jiefang
Published: October 2022

Recent research has included multiple measures of morphological awareness to address the dimensionality of morphological construct in the context of modeling skilled reading. However, a majority of studies have an Anglocentric focus. The current study aims to extend the previous studies to logographic learners by evaluating the dimensionality of morphological awareness in higher-order reading comprehension among Chinese adolescent readers. A total of 686 early adolescent students (339 fifth-grade students and 347 sixth-grade students) participated in the study. They completed a series of morphological awareness measurements (morpheme recognition, morpheme discrimination, and compound structure awareness), vocabulary knowledge, lexical inference and reading comprehension. By testing three alternative path models, the study showed that morphological awareness and vocabulary knowledge were best represented as parallel covariates in predicting Chinese reading comprehension. More important, the study highlighted the mediator of lexical inference in associating morphological awareness, vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension among Chinese readers. Empirical findings suggest that morphological awareness and vocabulary knowledge seem to be under a unitary construct in logographic reading acquisition and that word-meaning inference ability connects the path between morphological awareness and reading comprehension. These findings contribute to the complexity in the conceptualization of Chinese morphological awareness and reading instruction by examining the ways in which the morphological construct supports higher-order reading development.
Sickle cell disease among Latinx in California
Authors: Valle Jhaqueline , Baker Judith R. , Madrigal Daniel , Ferrerosa Juana , Paulukonis Susan
Published: October 2022

Introduction

After African Americans, Latinx are the second largest population affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the U.S. However, research has largely ignored how this devastating rare blood disorder specifically affects Latinx nationwide.

Methods

This study compared demographics, genotypes, primary insurance, and health care utilization among Latinx and non-Latinx Californians living with SCD, using data from the California SCD Data Collection Program (2016–2018) and newborn screening cases 2000–2017.

Results

Stemming from 6,837 SCD patients, 501(7%) were Latinx. Latinx with SCD (Lx-SCD) were statistically significantly younger than non-Latinx (NLx-SCD) counterparts. Within both groups, females predominated, with 70% being insured by Medicaid. Mean Emergency Department encounters were statistically significantly lower among Lx-SCD adults.

Discussion

Lx-SCD differ in age, genotype, and Emergency Department utilization, when compared to NLx-SCD counterparts in California. Latinx are now the largest racial and/or ethnic group in the US, and their presence in SCD population is expected to grow. Therefore, their specific demographic, genotypic, and health care utilization characteristics merit attention to inform policies and programs that will improve their health.
The effects of Swiss summer camp on the development of socio-emotional abilities in children
Authors: Gerber Yves , Gentaz Edouard , Malsert Jennifer
Published: October 2022

This quasi-experimental research explores the relationship between participation in two-week summer camps and changes in children’s altruism and self-esteem. Data were collected from 256 children aged 6 to 16 years. A self-reported altruism scale, a self-evaluation questionnaire and a temperament measure (EAS) were administered on two occasions either two weeks apart during the summer holidays or in class before and after the autumn holidays. The responses of 145 children attending summer camps were compared with those of 111 pupils. A significant increase in the altruism score was found between the pre-test and post-test in the camp condition, but no change in the children’s self-esteem was found with the entire sample. Exploratory analyses suggest variables that may be associated with more favourable participation in summer camps; certain dimensions of temperament are among them, as well as factors related to the camps themselves. Differences in the increase of altruism and self-esteem scores in summer camp were observed according to the identified child profiles. The limitations of this work are highlighted before proposing perspectives for future research.
Online suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours talk: A scoping review protocol
Authors: Lamont-Mills Andrea , Bayliss Luke T. , Christensen Steven A.
Published: October 2022

The anonymity that the internet and social media affords users means that suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours can be talked about with a sense of freedom and disinhibition that is often not possible in face-to-face contexts. Better understanding online suicidal thoughts and/or behaviour talk is critical as more people turn to online spaces for support. Without this the potentiality of such spaces as sites for suicide prevention and intervention is likely to remain unrealised. Currently there are no scoping or systematic review syntheses focusing on internet and/or on social media suicidal thoughts and/or behaviour talk. This lack of synthesis is problematic as it makes it more difficult for online suicide prevention and intervention practices, policies, and our understanding of suicide to advance in a coherent and evidence-based manner. A scoping review protocol following Arksey and O’Malley’s six-step modified framework has been developed to address this synthesis gap. It aims to systematically map the empirical literature that has investigated online suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours talk. It is anticipated that review outcomes could inform the training of health practitioners and peer/professional online moderators in how to best talk with people experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours. Outcomes could also form an evidence-base for developing policies and practices that focus on online places as safe spaces to talk about suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours. Developers of safe language guidelines could also use the outcomes to audit how well current guidelines reflect empirical evidence. Outcomes could enable researchers to design future online suicidal thoughts and/behaviours talk studies that extend our understandings of suicide leading to potential refinements of contemporary suicide theories/models.
Lay conceptions of “being moved” (“bewegt sein”) include a joyful and a sad type: Implications for theory and research
Authors: Schindler Ines , Wagner Valentin , Jacobsen Thomas , Menninghaus Winfried
Published: October 2022

Being moved has received increased attention in emotion psychology as a social emotion that fosters bonds between individuals and within communities. This increased attention, however, has also sparked debates about whether the term “being moved” refers to a single distinct profile of emotion components or rather to a range of different emotion profiles. We addressed this question by investigating lay conceptions of the emotion components (i.e., elicitors, cognitive appraisals, subjective feelings, bodily symptoms, and consequences for thought/action) of “bewegt sein” (the German term for “being moved”). Participants (N= 106) provided written descriptions of both a moving personal experience and their conceptual prototype of “being moved,” which were subjected to content analysis to obtain quantitative data for statistical analyses. Based on latent class analyses, we identified two classes for both the personal experiences (joyfully-moved and sadly-moved classes) and the being-moved prototype (basic-description and extended-description classes). Being joyfully moved occurred when social values and positive relationship experiences were salient. Being sadly moved was elicited by predominantly negative relationship experiences and negatively salient social values. For both classes, the most frequently reported consequences for thought/action were continued cognitive engagement, finding meaning, and increased valuation of and striving for connectedness/prosociality. Basic descriptions of the prototype included “being moved” by positive or negative events as instances of the same emotion, with participants in the extended-description class also reporting joy and sadness as associated emotions. Based on our findings and additional theoretical considerations, we propose that the term “being moved” designates an emotion with an overall positive valence that typically includes blends of positively and negatively valenced emotion components, in which especially the weight of the negative components varies. The emotion’s unifying core is that it involves feeling the importance of individuals, social entities, and abstract social values as sources of meaning in one’s life.
Quality improvement in managing patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer by introducing a surgical checklist for transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Authors: Kikuchi Hiroshi , Osawa Takahiro , Abe Takashige , Matsumoto Ryuji , Maruyama Satoru , Murai Sachiyo , Shinohara Nobuo
Published: October 2022

Background

The quality of transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) markedly varies among surgeons and may have a considerable impact on treatment outcomes. The importance of a surgical checklist for TURBT has been suggested in order to standardize the procedure and improve surgical and oncological outcomes. In the present study, we verified the usefulness of a checklist for managing patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

Methods

This retrospective study included 201 NMIBC patients diagnosed with Ta, T1, or Tis between October 2011 and February 2021. After September 2016, TURBT was performed with a checklist. We analyzed the intravesical recurrence-free survival (RFS) rate and the presence or absence of the detrusor muscle in resected specimens before and after the introduction of the checklist. Survival rates were compared using the Log-rank test. A multivariate analysis with Cox proportional hazards modeling was performed to verify risk factors for intravesical recurrence.

Results

Ninety-nine patients who underwent TURBT with the checklist (checklist group) were compared with 102 patients who underwent TURBT without the checklist (non-checklist group). When the analysis was narrowed down to 9 critical items, we observed a mean number of 9 documented items per operative report (98.0% completion) after implementation of the checklist. Two-year intravesical RFS rates in the checklist and non-checklist groups were 76.7 and 69.5%, respectively (p = 0.1059). The Cox proportional multivariate analysis showed that the rate of intravesical recurrence was slightly lower in the checklist group (hazard ratio 0.7376, 95% CI 0.4064–1.3388, P = 0.3170).

Conclusion

The introduction of a checklist is recommended for the standardization of TURBT and increasing the quality of operative reporting, and it may also improve oncological outcomes.
Reliability and validity of the Perceived Stress Scale in Bangladesh
Authors: Mozumder Muhammad Kamruzzaman
Published: October 2022

With validation studies conducted all over the world, the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) has become a robust and widely used instrument for assessing the appraisal of stress. The present study was aimed at validation and testing for psychometric properties of the PSS-10 on the Bangladeshi population. Three hundred and fifteen adult (aged 18–64 years) from eight divisional districts of Bangladesh participated in this study. A good fit of the two-factor structure of the scale was indicated by multiple indices (χ2/df, root mean square error of approximation, comparative fit index, and standardized root mean square residual) on confirmatory factor analysis. The full scale demonstrated internal consistency, test-retest reliability and construct validity. The two factors also demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties. The psychometric properties of the Bengali PSS-10 demonstrated in this study suggest the PSS-10 as a valid and reliable instrument for use in Bangladesh and among Bengali-speaking populations.
Ascent rate and the Lake Louise scoring system: An analysis of one year of emergency ward entries for high-altitude sickness at the Mustang district hospital, Nepal
Authors: Poudel Kapil Madi , Poudel Tika Ram , Shah Neha , Bhandari Sunita , Sharma Ramakanta , Timilsina Anil , Prakash Manab
Published: October 2022

More travellers are making swift ascents to higher altitudes without sufficient acclimatization or pharmaceutical prophylaxis as road connectivity develops in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Our study connects ascent rate with prevalence and severity of acute mountain sickness (AMS) among patients admitted to the emergency ward of the Mustang district hospital in Nepal. A register-based, cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2018 and June 2019 to explore associations of Lake Louise scores with ascent profile, sociodemographic characteristics, and comorbidities using chi-square test, t-test, and Bayesian logistic regression. Of 105 patients, incidence of AMS was 74%, of which 61%, 36%, and 3% were mild, moderate, and severe cases, respectively. In the Bayesian-ordered logistic model of AMS severity, ascent rate (odds ratio 3.13) and smoking (odds ratio 0.16) were significant at a 99% credible interval. Based on the model-derived counterfactual, the risk of developing moderate or severe AMS for a middle-aged, non-smoking male traveling from Pokhara to Muktinath (2978m altitude gain) in a single day is twice that of making the ascent in three days. Ascent rate was strongly associated with the likelihood of developing severe AMS among travellers with AMS symptoms visiting Mustang Hospital’s Emergency Ward.
Teaching re-seeing: Deploying archives in art and design education
Authors: Doren Mariah , Bakalarz-Duverger Malgorzata
Published: October 2022

This is a work-in-progress attempt to analyse, digest and ultimately develop a toolkit of methods for using archives in art and design pedagogy. We are interested in strategies that deploy archives in an active way – moving beyond notions of static collections and including an analysis of embedded power and authority. We provide examples from our own teaching practices, discuss them, and frame their elements into a broader approach to archives that may teach our students to be effective re-seers: critical and disruptive thinkers, reflective practitioners, with a sense of agency about their practice. We explore the factors at stake and notice different threads emerging from teaching. We promote an approach to teaching that celebrates an interweaving and intermingling of life, art and education in ways that constantly challenge the status quo.
Redes Científicas da Universidade de Coimbra no Iluminismo
Authors: Simões Carlota , Araújo Ana Cristina , Casaleiro Pedro
Published: October 2022

O Século das Luzes é um período fulgurante para a Universidade de Coimbra e o seu edificado e as suas coleções científicas são disso testemunha. Reúne-se neste livro um conjunto de textos sobre o papel do Iluminismo em Coimbra e no mundo, da autoria de estudiosos de diversas áreas das ciências e das humanidades. Os textos debruçam-se sobre um período que vai desde a criação dos novos estatutos para a Universidade de Coimbra à independência do Brasil, apresentando a história do iluminismo em Coimbra e o seu impacto no edificado, nas suas coleções científicas, na transformação técnica
e económica do país. A interdisciplinaridade desta obra é patente pela variedade das áreas de especialização dos seus autores, tão diversas como história, história de arte, história da ciência, museologia, arquitetura, matemática, física, química, ciências da saúde, da vida e da terra.
A publicação deste livro coincide com as celebrações dos 250 anos da Reforma Pombalina e da fundação dos equipamentos pombalinos, entre os quais o Museu da Ciência e a Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.
Perilaku belanja online dan niat beli pada generasi “Z” di Indonesia
Authors: Harsono Soni , Haripraditya Nathan Tidiend , Soleh Much Aji Rochman
Published: October 2022

Generation Z that dominates the population and the development of e-commerce has changed their shopping patterns, especially in terms of purchase intention. For example they choose to shop online. This study has two objectives, frst: to examine the impact of attitudes, beliefs, value motives and social motives on online purchase intentions. Second, to examine the effect of attitudes, beliefs, value motives and social motives on purchase intentions moderated by subjective norms. Data were collected from 360 respondents and analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) method. It was found that online purchase intentions are inﬂuenced by attitudes, beliefs, value motives, and social motives. The results further reveal that subjective norms have a moderating effect on trust with online purchase intentions. However, subjective norms have no moderating effect on attitudes, value motives and social motives with online purchase intentions. This research is benefcial for understanding the online purchase intention behavior of Generation Z. It provides knowledge about consumer behavior and contributes methodologically through the introduction of the PLS approach.
Peran komite audit pada sustainability disclosure
Authors: Lendengtariang Yunike , Bimo Irenius Dwinanto
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of size, independence, frequency of meetings, and financial expertise of audit committee members on sustainability disclosure. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling method, and the sample was public goods and consumption sector companies from 2015 to 2019. The number of sample companies was 37, with some observations during 2015 – 2019 as many as 185 company years—tests using balanced panel regression using E-Views. The assessment of sustainability disclosure in the annual report uses the 2016 GRI index, which consists of universal (100), economic (GRI 200), environmental (GRI 300) and social (GRI 400) standards. The test results provide empirical evidence that the number of audit committee members has a negative effect on sustainability disclosure. The expert background of the audit committee members in the fields of accounting and finance has a positive effect on sustainability disclosure. The sustainability disclosure will be more qualified if the audit committee members have a financial background. Other independent variables, such as independence and meeting frequency, do not affect sustainability disclosure. This research implies that the amount and background of knowledge or expertise of audit committee members in the financial sector can improve the quality of sustainability disclosure.
Analisis good corporate governance, pengendalian internal, dan whistleblowing system dan fraud
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Hayati Nur
Published: October 2022

This research was done as being motivated by the prevailing fraud which commonly has still occured, especially in Islamic banking. The existing fraud cases are carried out by anyone, both internal and external parties. The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of good corporate governance, internal control, and the whistleblowing system on fraud in Islamic banks registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for the 2018-2020 period. This research is quantitative using secondary data in the form of annual reports of Islamic banking companies for 2018-2020. This sample of 14 companies was taken by using a purposive sampling. They were analyzed using a multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 26 software. The results indicate that good corporate governance variable has an effect on fraud. Yet, the internal control variables have no effect on fraud and neither does the whistleblowing system variable on fraud. Good corporate governance, internal control, and the whistleblowing system simultaneously have an effect on fraud. The results of this study have implications for the management of Islamic banking to further strengthen the application of GCG to reduce the level of fraud in Islamic banking.
The Factors influencing Value Creation of Halal Logistics Service during Crisis: A Case Study of Halal Logistics Service Providers in Thailand
Authors:   School of Management Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand, Ruangsriroj Thapanee , Suvittawat Adisak ,   School of Management Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Published: October 2022

This study aims to investigate the causal factors influencing value creation of halal logistics services during the business crisis caused by COVID-19. The study constructs a model to explain the causal factors in relation to resources dimension, risk management, and innovation solution. It uses a questionnaire survey to collect data from 200 Thai logistics service providers experienced in delivering logistics services for healthy and safe halal, agricultural, and food products. The findings reveal a positive association between innovation solution and value creation. This implies that, during crises, the use of tangible and intangible resources can help organizations gain competitive advantage. The innovation of halal logistics services can help organizations maximize the use of their limited resources. Risk management can positively influence value creation by identifying, evaluating, and preventing the risks associated with halal supply chain management. The innovation solutions and risk management mediate the relationship between resource dimensions and value creation. These findings can guide halal logistics providers during crises to deliver value in markets with a high Muslim population and consumer demand for highquality goods and services.
Managing Media Relationships among Asian Organizations: A Grounded Theory Approach
Authors:   The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Lee Liane W.Y. , Yip Leslie S.C. ,   The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Chan Kara ,   Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, Barnes Bradley R. ,   The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Published: October 2022

Asian organizations need to engage media to establish trust and reputation. This research examines the phenomenon of press engagement, focusing on the relationship between public relations professionals of organizations and journalists. The study draws on both the public relations and relationship marketing literature to examine the efficacy surrounding various press engagement strategies. Eighteen indepth interviews were conducted with journalists from broadcast, print, and online media in Hong Kong. The results were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Four press engagement themes emerged, including role reinforcement, responsiveness, social justice and segregation. These themes provide guidance for Asian businesses and organizations to develop their media relationship strategies. As there is no study that has investigated PR-journalist dyad relationshipsfrom the angle of the PR and customer engagement literature, this study offers new insights on organizational relationship marketing within a corporate communication context.
Do Authors Affiliated with Emerging Asian Contexts Have Proportionate Representation in Foreign Entry Mode Choice Research: Insights from the Bibliometric Analysis?
Authors:   Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, India, Jain Rajesh
Published: October 2022

Despite the growing relevance of the Asian context in foreign entry mode choice (FEMC) research over the previous two decades, the underrepresentation of authors affiliated with emerging contexts is surprising, necessitating a granular investigation. Using advanced bibliometric techniques, this study first highlights the representativeness gap of authors affiliated with Asian economies and then maps the conceptual and intellectual structure of FEMC research. The findings indicate that while issues related to emerging Asian contexts have gained traction, the authors affiliated with Asian institutes are highly under-represented. The analysis of 982 papers retrieved from the Web of Science and published between 2001 and 2021 shows that while North American (30%) and European affiliations (43%) account for 73% of author appearances, Asian affiliations (7.9%) are underrepresented, except for China. Given the strong link between context-sensitivity and affiliation, researchers affiliated with emerging contexts may be better positioned to portray the context-sensitivity of the FEMC construct by granularly investigating the intricacies and subtleties that are unique to these contexts. Insights from conceptual thematic analysis point to research gaps and opportunities. The practical implications for the Asian context lie in giving voice to authors from these contexts to capture the contextsensitivity of the FEMC construct.
Exploring Green Purchase Intention of Fashion Products: A Transition Country Perspective
Authors:   International School, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Phuong Mai , Vo Nam D. ,   FPT University, Da Nang, Vietnam, Ho Nguyen-Nhu-Y ,   International School, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: October 2022

Academic marketing scholars have paid considerable attention to the green purchasing intention of fashion products. From the perspective of transition countries, research on environmental awareness and consumers' attitude toward green purchasing is extremely limited, particularly for fashion products. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence the green purchase intention of fashion products from the perspective of Vietnam, a transition country. This study used an integrated research model by combining the Value Identity Personal Norm Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior. This model was used to determine how Vietnamese consumers plan to buy green products in the fashion industry. Notably, personal norms and the attitudes of consumers are two mediators in the research model. To collect data, a self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted in the three largest cities in Vietnam. Three hundred and forty-eight valid responses were analyzed using the SmartPLS 3.0 software for partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings indicate that environmental self-identity and personal norms have a significant influence on attitude toward green fashion purchase intention. In turn, the strongest predictor of green purchase intention is the attitude, followed by subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. As a result, solutions are proposed for marketers and government bodies to change their approach to promoting green purchasing behavior in the Vietnamese apparel industry.
Market Isomorphism and Mobile Commerce Adoption in The Omnichannel: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia, Hui Tiu Chai , Marikan Dayang Affizzah binti Awang ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
Published: October 2022

Intense competition in the online retailing arena is transforming retailing systems to include mobile commerce resulting in increasing challenges to retailers since adoption is voluntary and changing consumer expectations shaped by circumstances, norms, and the need for new technology adaptations. As consumer behaviour is easily affected by the increasing social interactions through social networking media, the human and social factors that technology adoption theories lacks were commonly added into the studies to improve predictive capabilities. Therefore, this study investigates the social dimension’s effects on technology adoption by adopting the institutional theory concept i.e., isomorphism, and conducting a systematic literature review exercise basing on the PRISMA framework. Articles review found organisation adoption studies commonly adapted institutional theory, but scarcity on consumer technology adoption. Isomorphic forces (i.e., coercive pressures, mimetic pressures, normative pressures) would significantly affect technological adoption and apply to both organisational and consumer adoption because individual behaviour detects successful adoption. By understanding market isomorphic forces, retailers could use the facts to formulate marketing strategies. The systematic literature review also showed variation in technology adoption because of cultural differences, norms, demographics, etc. Market isomorphism inclusion in consumer adoption studies is scarce. Recommendation for inclusion is encouraged for further investigation into its discriminant validity and definitions.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN RECOMBINANT GROWTH HORMONE (rGH) DENGAN DOSIS BERBEDA PADA PAKAN KOMERSIAL TERHADAP EFISIENSI PEMANFAATAN PAKAN, PERTUMBUHAN DAN KELULUSHIDUPAN BENIH IKAN PATIN (P. pangasius)
Authors: Fissabela Fika Ainallaudia , Suminto Suminto , Nugroho Ristiawan Agung
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh penambahan recombinant Growth Hormone (rGH) pada pakan komersial dengan dosis berbeda terhadap efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan, pertumbuhan dan kelulushidupan dan mengetahui perlakuan pemberian recombinant Growth Hormone (rGH) pada pakan komersial yang memberikan efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan, pertumbuhan dan kelulushidupan ikan patin (P. pangasius) yang terbaik. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Budidaya Perairan Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Jawa Tengah Tengah pada 14 November – 15 Januari 2016. Ikan uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah ikan patin (P. Pangasius), dengan benih 0,9 - 1,4 g. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini yakni, perlakuan A (pakan + 0 mg/kg), B (pakan + 1 mg/kg), C (pakan + 2 mg/kg), dan D (pakan + 3 mg/kg). Pembuatan larutan rGH untuk 1 kg pakan adalah pencampuran rGH sesuai dosis ditambah kuning telur 20 ml + larutan Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) 100 ml, dicampur & disemprotkan secara merata ke pakan dan diberikan secara at satiation sehari 2 kali. Data yang diamati meliputi TKP, EPP, PER, SGR, SR dan kualitas air. Data dianalisa menggunakan ANOVA untuk melihat perbedaannya, kemudian jika terdapat perbedaan maka dilakukan uji wilayah Duncan untuk melihat perlakuan terbaik. Pendederan benih berlangsung selama 63 hari. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi rGH dan pakan komersial, menunjukkan pengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap TKP, EPP, PER, SGR, panjang mutlak dan SR. Perlakun terbaik terhadap TKP, EPP, PER, SGR, dan SR adalah perlakuan C dengan nilai TKP sebesar 670,36±26,11 gram, EPP sebesar 58,49±0,92%, PER sebesar 1,13±0,02%, SGR sebesar 4,60±0,02%, dan kelulushidupan sebesar 73,33±2,89%. Sehingga perlakuan penambahan rGH dengan dosis 2 mg/kg menghasilkan efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan, pertumbuhan dan kelulushidupan terbaik untuk ikan patin (P. pangasius).
PENGARUH ENZIM PAPAIN DAN PROBIOTIK DALAM PAKAN TERHADAP TINGKAT EFISIENSI PEMANFAATAN PAKAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN IKAN GURAMI (Osphronemus gouramy)
Authors: Mareta Rimadani Eka , Subandiyono Subandiyono , Hastuti Sri
Published: October 2022

Pertumbuhan ikan gurami (Osphronemus gouramy) yang relatif lambat disebabkan oleh kecernaan pakan yang kurang maksimal, sehingga nutrisi dalam pakan tidak dapat dimanfaatkan dengan baik. Enzim papain dan probiotik dalam pakan mampu meningkatkan pemanfaatan pakan. Enzim papain berperan dalam memecah protein menjadi senyawa lebih sederhana, sehingga mudah diserap ke dalam tubuh. Sedangkan mikroba probiotik yang ada dalam saluran pencernaan menghasilkan enzim eksogenus yang dapat meningkatkan kecernaan pakan dan penyerapan nutrisi dari pakan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh pemberian probiotik dan enzim dalam pakan terhadap efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan dan pertumbuhan ikan gurami. Ikan uji yang digunakan adalah benih ikan gurami dengan bobot tubuh rata-rata sebesar 7,7±0,26 g/ekor, dengan kepadatan sebanyak 1 ekor/2 liter air. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan experimental laboratoris dengan rancangan acak lengkap pola faktorial (2x2). Faktor yang digunakan adalah enzim papain dan probiotik. Masing-masing faktor diulang sebanyak 3 kali. Faktor pertama adalah pakan dengan pemberian enzim papain sebesar 0,25 g/kg pakan (E1) dan 0,5 g/kg pakan (E2). Faktor kedua adalah pemberian pakan dengan probiotik sebesar 10 ml/kg pakan (P1) dan 15 ml/kg pakan (P2). Variabel yang diamati meliputi laju pertumbuhan relatif (RGR), efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan (EPP), tingkat konsumsi pakan total (TKP), rasio efisiensi protein (PER), dan kelulushidupan (SR). Berdasar pada hasil yang telah diperoleh diketahui bahwa pakan dengan penambahan enzim papain sebesar 0,25 g/kg pakan dan probiotik sebesar 15 ml/kg pakan memberikan pengaruh yang nyata (P<0,05) terhadap nilai EPP dan PER ikan gurami. Namun, pakan tersebut memberikan pengaruh yang sama (P>0,05) terhadap nilai RGR, TKP, dan SR ikan gurami. Hasil tersebut tidak menunjukkan interaksi pada semua variabel. Selama penelitian berlangsung, kualitas air ikan gurami masuk dalam kisaran yang layak untuk pemeliharaan ikan gurami (O. gouramy).
PENAMBAHAN EKSOGEN ENZIM PENCERNAAN DALAM PAKAN BUATAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN EFESIENSI PEMANFAATAN PAKAN IKAN BANDENG (Chanos chanos)
Authors: Susanto Taufiq , Sudaryono Agung , Pinandoyo Pinandoyo
Published: October 2022

Ikan bandeng (Chanos chanos) adalah salah satu ikan air payau yang memiliki nilai ekonomi tinggi dan berpotensi untuk terus dikembangkan, pada kegiatan budidaya biaya pakan mencapai 60-70% dari total biaya produksi. Pakan yang dikonsumsi ikan sebaiknya memiliki nutrisi yang mudah dicerna dan diserap dengan baik oleh ikan, sehingga pakan tersebut dapat dimanfaatkan secara optimal oleh ikan. Pemanfaatan pakan dapat dicapai dengan penambahan eksogen enzim pencernaan pada pakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan dosis terbaik penambahan eksogen enzim pencernaan dengan merek dagang BioEnzyme terhadap pertumbuhan, efesiensi pemanfaatan pakan dan kelulushidupan ikan bandeng (C. chanos).Metode penelitian adalah eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan. Hewan uji adalah ikan bandeng (C. chanos) dengan bobot 2,68±0,24 g/ekor, dengan padat tebar 10 ekor/20 L. Pakan diberikan 3 kali sehari pada jam 08:00, 12:00 dan 16:00, secara at satiation selama 42 hari. Perlakuan adalah penambahan eksogen enzim pencernaan dengan dosis 0% (A); 0,05% (B); 0,1% (C) dan 0,15% (D). Data yang diamati meliputi: Protein Effeciency Ratio (PER), Efesiensi Pemanfaatan Pakan (EPP), Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Survival Rate (SR) dan kualitas air. Penambahan eksogen enzim pencernaan dalam pakan buatan memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata (P < 0,01) terhadap Protein Effeciency Ratio (PER) dan Specific Growth Rate (SGR), berpengaruh nyata (P < 0,05) terhadap Efesiensi Pemanfaatan Pakan (EPP), tidak berpengaruh nyata (P > 0,05) terhadap Survival Rate (SR) dan tidak mempengaruhi kualitas air. Dosis eksogen enzim pencernaan terbaik ditemukan pada ikan bandeng (C. chanos) yang diberi pakan dengan kandungan enzim pencernaan 0,05% (B) dan mampu menghasilkan nilai PER 1,69±0,03%, EPP 68,66±1,40%, SGR 2,46±0,18%/hari dan SR 100%. Kualitas air pemeliharaan masih dalam kisaran baik untuk kehidupan ikan bandeng (C. chanos).