bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicting Brand Loyalty by Brand Communities Instagram Users in Indonesia During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Putri Heppy Meilysthia , Syah Tantri Yanuar Rahmat
Published: December 2022

Covid-19 pandemic has made changes in consumer behavior that dominate product purchases online rather than offline. This encourages every cosmetic company, especially face powder brands to continue to produce innovation and creativity in their Instagram content in order to provide a satisfying online shopping experience for teenage women in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of online social media, social media brand communities, consumer brand promise & trust, consumer brand relationships, consumer brand engagement, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty on Instagram users in the face brand account community in Indonesia during the covid-19. This research was conducted on 120 respondents in Indonesia, Instagram users by collecting online questionnaire data conducted in August 2021. The research model, this study used SEM Lisrel. The results of data processing are obtained: online social media platforms have a positive effect on social media brand communities. Online social media platform has a positive effect on consumer brand promise & trust. Social media brand communities have a positive effect on consumer brand relationships. Social media brand communities have a positive effect on consumer brand engagement.
The Influence of Location and Price Perception on Visiting Decisions Tour The Hot Springs of Citiis Galunggung in Tasikmalaya Regency
Authors: Nisa Neng Gita Jannatun , Fitriadi Budhi Wahyu , Pauzy Depy Muhamad
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of location and price perception on visiting decisions tour the hot springs of Citiis Galunggung in Tasikmalaya Regency. The method used is a quantitative approach with the survey method. With a research sample of 100 visitors Citiis Galunggung hot spring tour in Tasikmalaya regency. The data used is primary data. The analytical tool used in this study is multiple regression using SPSS 25.0. The results showed that the location by visitors of Citiis Galunggung. Location had good criteria. The price perception of Citiis Galunggung had good criteria. Visiting decisions on visitors of Citiis Galunggung have good criteria. Simultaneously location and price perception have a significant influence on purchasing visit. Partially location has a significant influence on purchasing visit.. Partially price perception has a significant effect on purchasing visit.
The Effect of Job Satisfaction and Compensation on Employee Work Discipline PT. Agung Jaya Bersama Tasikmalaya
Authors: Fadhilah Mohammad Rizal , Sutrisna Arga , Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of job satisfaction and compensation on work discipline of employees of PT. Agung Jaya Bersama Tasikmalaya. The method used is a quantitative approach with a sample of 34 respondents from employees of PT. Agung Jaya Bersama Tasikmalaya. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The analytical tool used is path analysis using SPSS version 25. The results show that job satisfaction has a direct effect on work discipline. Compensation has no significant effect on Employee Work Discipline and Job Satisfaction has an effect on Work Discipline Through Compensation.
The Effect of Electronic Word of Mouth and Service Quality on Buying Interest at Mega Manna Hotel Bengkulu Selatan
Authors: Fransisco Calvin , Ratnawilli Ratnawilli
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of electronic word of mouth and service quality on purchase intention at Mega Manna Hotel Bengkulu Selatan, either partially or simultaneously. There are several independent variables (x) that will be discussed in this study, including Electronic Word Of Mouth and Service Quality. In this study, there are several data analysis techniques used, including using instrument tests, classical assumption tests, analysis of respondents' responses, multiple linear regression analysis, determinant coefficients, and also hypothesis testing. From the results of multiple linear regression, the regression equation is as follows: Y = 7.358 + 0.222 (X1) + 0.365 (X2). Based on the multiple linear regression equation above, it can be interpreted that: The constant value of 7358 means that if the Electronic Word Of Mouth (X1) and Service Quality (X2) variables are equal to zero, then the Purchase Interest variable (Y) remains. The X1 (Electronic Word Of Mouth) coefficient of 0.222 means that if the Electronic Word Of Mouth decreases by one unit, the Purchase Interest value will increase. Assuming that the Service Quality variable (X2) is considered constant or constant. The X2 coefficient (Quality of Service) of 0.365 means that if Service Quality increases by one unit, the value of Purchase Interest will increase. Assuming if the variable Electronic Word Of Mouth (X1) is considered constant or constant. From the results of the tests that have been carried out, it can be concluded that the Electronic Word Of Mouth and Service Quality variables have an effect partially or simultaneously on Purchase Interest at Mega Bengkulu Selatan Hotel
Analysis of the Effect of Service Quality and Product Quality on Consumers (Case Study of Consumers Cv Central Elektro Bengkulu)
Authors: Subandrio Subandrio , Pebodera Teza
Published: December 2022

This thesis is entitled Analysis of the influence of Service Quality and Product Quality on Consumer Satisfaction of Cv central electro bengkulu consumers. The purpose of this research is to develop and prove the knowledge of the theoretical sciences learned in college and applied to the world of work. The object of this research is Consumers from CV Central Elektro Bengkulu, this research method is descriptive analysis which is applied to quantitative methods, while the sampling technique of this study uses purposive sampling. The number of respondents used in this study were 85 respondents from electrical central CV consumers and using SPSS. By using multiple regression analysis, the results of this study can be concluded that the variables of service quality and product quality have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, service quality has a positive effect on customer satisfaction, and product quality has a positive effect on customer satisfaction.
Project Scheduling Analysis With CPM PERT Method (Case Study on Tasikmalaya City Swasana Village Restaurant Project)
Authors: Santika Delfi , Lestari Suci Putri , Barlian Barin
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the analysis of project scheduling using the Critical Path Method (CPM) Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) method in the Tasikmalaya Swasana Village Restaurant project. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. By taking data on all activities and costs needed for the construction of a self-financing village restaurant. The data collected is in the form of primary data and secondary data. Data analysis in this study used POM for Windows QM Version 5. The results of the research from project scheduling using  the Critical Path Method (CPM) method can be completed for 29 weeks with a total cost needed of Rp. 1,606,633,852. while using the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) method which analyzes using three estimated times can find out the possibility that the project can be completed within 38 weeks with a success rate of 99% and the total cost that  it takes Rp. 1,606,633,852.
The Effect Of Motivation And Work Discipline On Performance Of Tasikmalaya Branch Post Office Employees
Authors: Suryani Siska , Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi , Sutrisna Arga
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of motivation and discipline partially and simultaneously on the performance of the Tasikmalaya Branch Post Office employees. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with a consumer survey approach with a sample of 89 respondents. The data collected in the form of data is done by using a questionnaire technique. Analysis of the data in this study using multiple regression analysis, correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination using SPSS version 26 software. The results show that motivation and work discipline simultan eously and partially affect employee performance.
The Effect Of Emotional Quotient And Adaptability On Performance Of The Tasikmalaya Health Office Employees
Authors: Naufal Nova , Sutrisna Arga , Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi
Published: December 2022

Performance is the ability possessed by each individual in doing a job so that it becomes an achievement in achieving the goals shown in the behavior displayed. This study aims to determine the effect of emotional quotient and adaptability on the performance of the Tasikmalaya Health Office employees. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach. The population in this study is civil servants and works at the Tasikmalaya Health Office. The sampling technique used in this study was census (saturated sampling), and the total sample was the entire population. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. To test the hypothesis, we used the F test and t test. The test results on the hypothesis show that together the variables of emotional quotient and adaptability have a positive and significant effect on improving the performance of the Tasikmalaya Health Service employees, and partially the emotional quotient and adaptability variables have a positive and significant effect on improving the performance of the Tasikmalaya Health Service employees.
Effect of Work Discipline And Work Supervision On Employee Performance Karangresik Tourism Park
Authors: Agustina Luri , Rakhmat Cece , Sutrisna Arga
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine work discipline and work supervision on the performance of Karangresik tourism park employees. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with an employee survey approach with a sample of 58 respondents. The data collected in the form of data was carried out using a questionnaire technique. Analysis of the data used in this study using multiple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination using SPSS version 26 software. The results show that work discipline and work supervision simultaneously and partially have a significant effect on employee performance.
The Effect Of Raw Material Costs And Direct Labor Costs On Production Results (Case Study At Mr. Asep Yaya's Tofu Factory In Sukaratu Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Adam Teli Muhamad , Tri Yusnita Rita , Putri Lestari Suci
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of raw material costs and production labor costs partially or simultaneously at the Tofu Factory of Mr. Asep Yaya in Sukaratu Tasikmalaya for the 2019-2021 period. The research method used in this research is to use the causal relationship method (comparative causal) with a quantitative approach. The data used is primary data. The population of this study is the annual financial report of Mr. Asep Yaya's Tofu Factory in Sukaratu Tasikmalaya and the sample was taken for 3 years for the 2019-2021 period. This study uses the analysis method of data normality test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression test, correlation test, coefficient of determination test, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate that simultaneously the cost of raw materials and labor costs have a significant effect on production results at the Tofu Factory of Mr. Asep Yaya in Sukaratu Tasikmalaya. The cost of raw materials partially has a positive and significant effect on the Production Results of Mr. Asep Yaya's Tofu Factory in Sukaratu Tasikmalaya. Then the Labor Cost partially negative and significant effect on the Production Results of Mr. Asep Yaya's Tofu Factory in Sukaratu Tasikmalaya.
The Influence Of Price Perception, Taste, And Location On Customer Satisfaction (Survey On Customers Of Café Shelter Wisata Galunggung)
Authors: Nursarah Wulan , Fitriadi Budhi Wahyu , Pauzy Depy Muhamad
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of perception of price, taste, and location of sales on customer satisfaction at Café Shelter Wisata Galunggung Tasikmalaya. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach method with a survey method. The population in this study is unknown and the sample is taken using random sampling. While the determination of the number of respondents (samples) using purposive sampling as many as 100 respondents. The analytical tool used is multiple regression analysis. SPSS version 25 is used. The results show that price perception and taste simultaneously have a significant influence on customer satisfaction. Price perception partially has a significant influence on customer satisfaction. Taste partially has a significant influence on customer satisfaction. The sales location partially has no significant influence on customer satisfaction.
The Influence of Competence and Work Environment on the Work Spirit of BPBD Members of Tasikmalaya City
Authors: Fadillah Shofi Noer , Rakhmat Cece , Sutrisna Arga
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of Competence and Work Environment on the morale of BPBD members in Tasikmalaya City. In this study, the three variables used an ordinal measuring scale. The method used is descriptive verification with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique used is based on the purposive sampling technique. The object of this research is the work spirit of the BPBD Tasikmalaya City (BPBD task force) members, totaling 32 people. The analytical tool used is multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that Competence and Work Environment simultaneously have a significant effect, competence partially has a significant effect and the work environment partially has no significant effect on the Work Spirit of BPBD Members in Tasikmalaya City.
The Effect Of Service Quality And Customer Experience On Satisfaction And Their Impact On Customer Loyalty (Survey customers of Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Arifin Miftah Syamsul , Pauzy Depy Muhamad , Rakhmat Cece
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality and customer experience on satisfaction and their impact on customer loyalty at Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya. The method used in this study is a survey method with a causal research design. The population in this study is the number of orders in the last period as many as 4.784 and after being processed using the Slovin formula, the sample is taken as many as 100 respondents. The analytical tool used is path analysis. The results showed that service quality had a significant effect on satisfaction in Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya. Customer experience have a significant effect on satisfaction in Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya. Satisfaction has not been proven to be able to mediate service quality on customer loyalty through the satisfaction of Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya. Customer experience have a significant effect on customer loyalty through satisfaction in Shafira Tour & Travel Tasikmalaya.
The Influence On Service Quality On Patient Satisfaction At Rsia Bunda Aisyah
Authors: Faatin Peppy Luthfiyyah , Arisman Ari , Rahwana Kusuma Agdhi
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of service quality variables on patient satisfaction at RSIA Bunda Aisyah Tasikmalaya City. This study is a survey research with a quantitative approach, with 84 respondents who were inpatients at RSIA Bunda Aisyah Tasikmalaya City from January to June 2022. This study used a closed questionnaire with five alternative answers. Based on data processing, it is known that service quality has a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction at RSIA Bunda Aisyah with a contribution of 78.6%.
Influence Of Product Quality, Product Design And Promotion On Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Herlambang Fawzia Pratama Putra , Yusnita Rita Tri , Arisman Ari
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the simultaneous and partial influence of product quality, product design and promotion on purchasing decisions on the Karangnunggal Tasikmalya Fashion Mandate. The research method used in this study is a descriptive method of analysis with a survey approach. The population studied was 100 respondents. The data collected is in the form of secondary and primary data. Data analysis in this study used Multiple Regression Analysis using SPSS software version 26. The results showed that product quality, product design and promotion simultaneously influenced the purchasing decision of Amanah Mode Karangnunggal Tasikmalya. Product quality partially has an insignificant effect on the Purchasing Decision of the Karangnunggal Tasikmalya Fashion Amanah. Product design partially has a significant effect on the Purchasing Decision in the Karangnunggal Tasikmalya Fashion Mandate. The promotion partially had an insignificant effect on the purchasing decision on the Amanah Mode Karangnunggal Tasikmalya.
The Role of Islamic Banks in Improving the Economy through Microfinance During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Anggraini Tuti
Published: December 2022

At the end of 2019 there was a global change due to the corona virus, the virus known as covid-19 first appeared in the city of Wuhan, China. WHO officially announced this respiratory virus as a pandemic in early 2020. This virus causes the death rate to continue to increase both in Indonesia and in the world. This virus affects various sectors, one of the sectors most affected is the economic sector. The virus that brought the community's economy also declined drastically because this outbreak caused a lot of decline in the wheels of community business. Many companies are laying off their employees so that the banking sector, industry and others are affected. The unemployment rate is increasing, and also in the micro-economic sector, many MSMEs have decreased and even went bankrupt. MSME turnover has decreased while MSMEs need capital assistance for their business. To handle and support MSMEs, the role of financial institutions is very much needed. One of the financial institutions that play a role in providing capital for MSMEs is Islamic banking. Because Islamic banking focuses on the real sector. Even so, Islamic banks need a strategy before providing financing so that Islamic banks can maintain financial stability during the pandemic. In this study used descriptive qualitative methods, which this research uses field studies to obtain accurate information by conducting interviews, data analysis and data credibility to get good results. So we know that during the pandemic there are banks providing concessions. And the policy is carried out on each financial institution which has its own policy. Noble from reducing the amount of installment fees and so on.
Analys Of Raw Materials Cost And Labor Productivitty On Production Result
Authors: Munggaran Alief Anugrah , Lestari Suci Putri , Sutrisna Arga
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze of raw materials and labor productivity on production result of Alief Collection. The method of research used was case studies. The analysis tool using multiple llinear regression. The data used is primary and secondary data. Research has found that cost of raw materials and labor productivity simultaneously are significant impact on production result of Alief Collection. The cost of raw materials is partially significant to production redsult. The labor productivity is partially significant to production result. There for Ms. Ucu Yuliantin as the owner of Alief Collection must pay attention to any expenditure on raw material cost that will effect the production result and pay attention to labor productivity to increase the production result of Alief Collection Tasikmalaya City.
ЕКОЛОГО-БІОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ КУЛАНА ТУРКМЕНСЬКОГО EQUUS HEMIONUS KULAN GROVES AND MAZAK, 1967, РЕІНТРОДУКОВАНОГО НА ПІВДНІ УКРАЇНИ (БІОСФЕРНИЙ ЗАПОВІДНИК "АСКАНІЯ-НОВА").
Authors: Ясинецька Н.І.
Published: December 2022

Проведено моніторинг демографічної структури та динаміки чисельності кулана туркменського в зоопарку "Асканія-Нова" з 1950 р. до теперішнього часу. Описано соціальну організацію при напіввільному утриманні на території заповідної зони Біосферного заповідника Асканія-Нова (ділянка "Великий Чапельський під"). Розмноження завезених з природи тварин (3 самці, 4 самки) розпочалось у 1963 році. Встановлено, що народження малят на півдні України проходить у триваліший проміжок часу, ніж у природі: з березня по серпень, з піком у травні (63% від зафіксованих 998 випадків). У перші роки утримання куланів туркменських в зоопарку демографічна структура групи залежала від надходження тварин до колекції (по 1–2 особини різної статі). З 1970 до 2006 року включно на початок кожного року кількість самок перевищувала таку самців. Приріст поголів'я значно змінювався протягом року, як за рахунок народженого молодняку, так і через його загибель, а також вибуття дорослих тварин внаслідок захворювань, травм, або вилучення для реалізації. На стадність кулана туркменського в Асканії-Нова, як і в природі, впливають такі фактори, як укрупнення табунів при похолоданні, скупчення тварин на обмеженій території при хорошій кормовій базі пасовища. До розукрупнення табунів призводять протилежні фактори, а також гони.
ОЛЕНЬ ДАВИДА ELAPHURUS DAVIDIANUS У ЗООПАРКУ "АСКАНІЯ-НОВА"
Authors: Корінець Н.О.
Published: December 2022

У статті наведено короткий опис рідкісного виду оленів, який повністю зник у природі, історію його збереження у неволі, дані із загальної чисельності та поширення. Здійснено аналіз результатів розведення оленів Давида в зоопарку "Асканія-Нова", зроблено опис умов, в яких їх утримують. Наведено інформацію щодо завезення плідників у зоопарк "Асканія-Нова", динаміки чисельності тварин, причин вибуття дорослих оленів і молодняку. Проаналізовано строки народжуваності і особливості розмноження цього виду в умовах півдня України. Визначено співвідношення самців до самок серед народжених малят і показники виживаності молодняку. Здійснено аналіз результатів акліматизації даного виду на півдні України, про успішність якої свідчать високі показники відтворювання та виживаності молодняку. Зроблено опис особливостей поведінки оленів у неволі, висвітлено деякі аспекти внутрішньовидової і міжвидової взаємодії. Наведено рекомендації з подальшого утримання оленів Давида у зоопарках.
A Deo Coronato. Sovranità cristiforme e rappresentazioni del potere nel Regno di Napoli tra Normanni, Angioini e Borbone
Authors: Spadaro Carmela Maria
Published: December 2022

Il Cristo Pantocratore assunto come modello iconografico per rappresentare la sovranità nel Regnum Siciliae in età normanno-sveva, lasciava il posto in età angioina alla paupertas che, per effetto della predicazione francescana accolta dai sovrani napoletani, diventava elemento ineludibile di legittimità del potere regio. In una lettera scritta dal frate francescano Angelo Clareno a Filippo di Majorca, fratello della regina Sancha di Napoli, sono delineati i caratteri del sovrano cristiforme, che esercita il potere in qualità di amministratore del Regno, il cui unico titolare è Cristo: a Deo coronato è solo il sovrano che si fa povero, spogliandosi di ogni brama di potere e volontà di dominio ed usando le ricchezze pubbliche al solo scopo di provvedere alle necessità dei sudditi. La novitas francescana incentrata sul precetto del sine proprio codificato nella Regola di Francesco di Assisi, mutava la rappresentazione e le prospettive della sovranità, introducendo nel diritto pubblico del Regno concetti giuridici destinati ad ampliare la gamma dei significati di proprietas e di dominium. Con sguardo retrospettivo ed in continuità con la tradizione del Regno, l’ultimo re delle Due Sicilie Francesco II di Borbone faceva appello agli antichi diritti del trono di Ruggero e di Carlo III per difendere la legittima sovranità delle Due Sicilie, richiamando così l’immagine del sovrano a Deo coronato la cui condotta politica non poteva che ispirarsi al modello della christiformitas: una prospettiva della sovranità che di lì a poco sarebbe stata travolta dagli eventi rivoluzionari in corso in tutta Europa, dei quali tuttavia potrebbe fornire un’inedita chiave di lettura, proponendosi come momento di riflessione sulla storia italiana ed europea degli ultimi due secoli.
Multi purpose use of plant species in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh (India)
Authors: Thakur Shalu , Hanief Syed , Chauhan N.
Published: December 2022

The paper presents a brief account of the multiple uses of two hundred forty one species found in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. The botanical binomial of the plants, local name with the use(s) of the plant has been provided.
Critical Race Theory in English Language Education
Authors: Ordem Eser , Ulum Omer Gokhan , Cebeci Mustafa Ahmet
Published: December 2022

Racism is still exercised in various social, political and academic spheres and remains to be deconstructed by constituting new discourses. One of these deconstructive discourses has been critical race theory which can be regarded as a productive realm where the oppressed individuals or communities have found the opportunity to address socio-political issues and take collective action where necessary. This study aims to incorporate critical race theory, critical antiracist pedagogy, radical pedagogy, critical consciousness and critical resistance into ELT, EFL and ESL settings and curricula since whiteness and white supremacy have been the dominant discourses in the west perceiving whiteness as Self and blackness as Other.  A civil society organization, The Critical Resistance Organization, shown as an example of collective action, was introduced to emphasize how the black movement could produce meaningful changes in a given society. ELT departments in Turkey can adopt an inclusive educational policy and radical pedagogy by taking the issue of racism into consideration to open room for a more liberal, equal and just society. The normalizing discourses regarding whiteness ought to be criticized and displaced by adopting the tenets of critical race theory.
Elite em Disputa: O Financiamento Privado de Campanhas Presidenciais e a Defesa de Interesses Classistas no Brasil entre 2002 e 2014
Authors: Raimundo Luciana
Published: December 2022

O artigo analisa a existência de relações entre empresas financeiras e não financeiras doadoras de aportes financeiros às campanhas presidenciais ocorridas entre 2002 e 2014 e o grau de atuação destas no mercado de títulos públicos brasileiros e na movimentação dos recursos do BNDES em cada mandato presidencial. Articulando a pesquisa primária, realizada a partir de fontes oficiais do governo, e a Análise de Redes Sociais, com as métricas de centralidade degree e betweenness, o artigo apresenta tabelas e sociogramas, permitindo a análise do financiamento privado de campanhas eleitorais como um processo de disputa por hegemonia pela classe dominante. Identifica o Banco Itaú Unibanco como parte da fração de classe representante do grande capital financeiro e como importante agente político e econômico nos pleitos presidenciais e nos governos subsequentes às eleições investigadas.
Categorias Empíricas e Analíticas: Mães-Solo e Monoparentalidade Feminina
Authors: Finamori Sabrina , Batista Maria Alice Magalhães
Published: December 2022

Neste artigo, enfocamos os impactos analíticos das formas de se nominar a monoparentalidade feminina em trabalhos que têm aderido à terminologia mãe solo, difundida nas redes sociais desde os anos 2010. A partir de uma revisão da produção bibliográfica, compreendendo o período de 2010 a 2019, argumentamos que a introdução da terminologia nos espaços acadêmicos parte das experiências de mulheres que estão nos lugares de produção do conhecimento, especialmente em graus iniciais de formação, e que deixam de tratar a categoria monoparentalidade exclusivamente como questão relativa ao “outro”, passando a abordá-la por meio da ótica de quem a vivencia. Sugerimos, a partir desta análise, a relevância em se problematizar a relação entre as terminologias acionadas pelas próprias pessoas para descreverem suas experiências parentais, as dimensões político-identitárias das tipologias de parentesco e as categorias analíticas mobilizadas nas pesquisas.
The Impact of Osteoporosis on 2-Year Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Long Cervical Fusion
Authors: Diebo Bassel G. , Scheer Ryan , Rompala Alexander , Veenema Ryne J. , Shah Neil V. , Beyer George A. , Celiker Pelin , Eldib Hassan , Passfall Lara , Krol Oscar , Dubner Michael G. , Lafage Renaud , Challier Vincent , Passias Peter G. , Schwab Frank J. , Lafage Virginie , Daniels Alan H. , Paulino Carl B.
Published: December 2022

Introduction:

Osteoporosis affects nearly 200 million individuals worldwide. Given this notable disease burden, there have been increased efforts to investigate complications in patients with osteoporosis undergoing cervical fusion (CF). However, there are limited data regarding long-term outcomes in osteoporotic patients in the setting of ≥4-level cervical fusion.

Methods:

The New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database was used to identify patients who underwent posterior or combined anterior-posterior ≥4-level CF for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy from 2009 to 2011, with a minimum follow-up surveillance of 2 years. The following were compared between patients with and without osteoporosis: demographics, hospital-related parameters, medical/surgical complications, readmissions, and revisions. Binary multivariate stepwise logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of outcomes.

Results:

A total of 2,604 patients were included (osteoporosis: n = 136 (5.2%); nonosteoporosis: n = 2,468). Patients with osteoporosis were older (66.9 ± 11.2 vs. 60.0 ± 11.4 years, P < 0.001), more often female (75.7% vs. 36.2%, P < 0.001), and White (80.0% vs. 65.3%, P = 0.007). Both cohorts had comparable comorbidity burdens (Charlson/Deyo: 1.1 ± 1.2 vs. 1.0 ± 1.3, P = 0.262), total hospital charges ($100,953 ± 94,933 vs. $91,618 ± 78,327, P = 0.181), and length of stay (9.7 ± 10.4 vs. 8.4 ± 9.6 days, P = 0.109). Patients with osteoporosis incurred higher rates of overall medical complication rates (41.9% vs. 29.4%, P = 0.002) and individual surgical complications, such as nonunion (2.9% vs. 0.7%, P = 0.006). Osteoporosis was associated with medical complications (OR = 1.57, P = 0.021), surgical complications (OR = 1.52, P = 0.030), and readmissions (OR = 1.86, P = 0.003) at 2 years.

Discussion:

Among patients who underwent multilevel cervical fusion, those with osteoporosis had higher risk of adverse postoperative outcomes at two years. These data indicate that preoperative screening and management of osteoporosis may be important for optimizing long-term outcomes in patients who require multilevel CF.

Data availability and trial registration numbers:

The data used in this study are available for public use at https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/sparcs/.
Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction After Total Knee Arthroplasty with Allograft Versus Synthetic Mesh: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort
Authors: Gencarelli Pasquale , Yawman Jonathan P. , Tang Alex , Salandra Jonathan , North Decorian D. , Menken Luke G. , Green Cody C. , Haidukewych George J. , Liporace Frank A. , Yoon Richard S.
Published: December 2022

Introduction:

Patellar and quadriceps tendon ruptures after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have historically poor outcomes. To date, there is no consensus for optimal treatment. The purpose of this study is to directly compare clinical outcomes and survivorship between allograft versus synthetic mesh for reconstruction of native extensor mechanism (EM) rupture after TKA.

Methods:

A multicenter, retrospective review identifying consecutive TKA patients operated between December 2009 to November 2019 was conducted. Patients aged ≥ 45 years old with native EM disruption treated with either allograft or synthetic mesh with minimum 2 year follow-up were included. Demographic information, injury mechanism, range of motion, surgical time, revision surgeries, and postoperative Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS Jr.) were collected. Student t-tests and Fisher exact tests were used to compare the demographic data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve method was used to determine the survivorship as treatment failure was defined as postoperative EM lag >30° or revision surgery. Survival curves were compared using the log-rank test. Univariate Cox proportional hazard regression identified risk factors associated with treatment failure.

Results:

Twenty patients underwent EM reconstruction using allograft versus 35 with synthetic mesh. Both groups had similar demographics and an average follow-up time of 3.5 years (P = 0.98). Patients treated with allograft had significantly greater postoperative flexion than patients treated with mesh (99.4 ± 9.5 allograft versus 92.6 ± 13.6 synthetic mesh, P = 0.04). Otherwise, there was no difference in postoperative outcomes between the two groups in average KOOS Jr. (P = 0.29), extensor lag (P = 0.15), graft failure (P = 0.71), revision surgery rates (P = 0.81), surgical time (P = 0.42), or ambulatory status (P = 0.34) at the most recent follow-up. Survival curve comparison also yielded no difference at up to 5-year follow-up (P = 0.48).

Discussion and conclusion:

Our findings suggest that reconstruction with allograft or synthetic mesh leads to similar clinical outcomes with good survivorship. Future studies, including larger randomized control trials, are required to determine the superior reconstruction method for this injury.

Level of evidence:

III.
Preference-Signaling During the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Application Process
Authors: Feroe Aliya G. , Smartt Anne A. , Pulos Nicholas , Aiyer Amiethab A. , Levine William N. , Barlow Jonathan D.
Published: December 2022

The orthopaedic surgery residency selection process has grown more competitive over recent years, with programs receiving an unprecedented number of applications. As an effort to target applications to programs of interest, the American Orthopaedic Association has announced the introduction of a formal preference-signaling program into the 2022 to 2023 orthopaedic surgery residency selection cycle. This system will allow applicants to assign “signals” to a total of 30 programs. The purpose of this article was to (1) discuss implications of the new preference-signaling program, (2) introduce the framework of the “strategic signaling spear” for applicants to conceptualize the power of all methods of preference-signaling to improve their odds of matching, and (3) describe the role of strong mentorship at all stages of the residency application process.
TÜRKİYE’DE PLANLI DÖNEMİN BAŞLANGICINDAN GÜNÜMÜZE AFETLER VE ULUSAL KALKINMA POLİTİKALARI İLİŞKİSİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: TENİKLER Gökhan
Published: December 2022

Amaç: Afet yönetiminin başarı düzeyinin belirlenmesinde ilk akla gelen faktörlerden birisi olan kalkınma olgusunun afetlerle ilişkisinin, Türkiye’de “Planlı Dönem”in başlangıcını ifade eden 1960’lı yıllardan günümüze kadarki süreçte yaşama geçirilen beşer yıllık kalkınma planlaması geleneği çerçevesinde dikkate alınma ve uygulama düzeylerinin karşılaştırmalı bir şekilde analiz edilmesi ve planlar arasındaki bütünsellik ilişkisinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.Materyal ve Yöntem: Türkiye’de ulusal düzeyde planlamadan sorumlu kuruluş Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanlığı Strateji ve Bütçe Başkanlığı (erişim adresi: https://www.sbb.gov.tr) sisteminde yer alan ve uygulamaya konu edilmiş 11 kalkınma planı, afet olgusuna ilişkin seçilmiş 30 kelime taranmak suretiyle afet ve kalkınma olgularının ilişki düzeyi belirlenmiş ve tüm kalkınma planlarının içerikleri afet yönetimine ilişkin politikalara yer verme düzeyleri açısından incelenerek karşılaştırmalı bir çerçevede analiz edilmiştir.Bulgular: 11 kalkınma planının içeriğinin afet yönetimi ile ilgili konular yönüyle taranması sonucunda, “Afet Yönetimi”ne ilişkin hüküm ve değerlendirmeleri ayrı bir başlık altında ulusal düzeyde planlamaya dahil eden kalkınma planı sayısı üç olarak tespit edilmiştir. Diğer sekiz kalkınma planı içeriğinde, modern afet yönetimi yaklaşımlarına yönelik bağımsız veya yüzeysel ifadelere yer verildiği belirlenmiştir. Afet yönetimi konusunu ayrı bir başlık altında düzenleyen planlarda, afet olgusunun diğer sektörel konu başlıklarıyla da değişen düzeylerde ilişkilendirildiği görülmüştür. Söz konusu sektörel ilişkilendirmelerde afete ilişkin bazı kavramların, risk ve tehlike algısının ötesinde ekonomik kalkınma kaygısına hizmet eden bir içerikte ele alındığı tespit edilmiştir.Sonuç: Türkiye’de afet olgusunun, planlama hiyerarşisinin en üst basamağında yer alan ve diğer üst ve alt düzey planların hazırlanmasına temel teşkil eden ulusal kalkınma planlarında yer verilmesi konusunun uzun yıllar ihmal edilmiş olması gerek doğal gerek insan kaynaklı afet olaylarında yerel, bölgesel ve ulusal düzeydeki idari ve hukuki tasarrufların başarı düzeyini olumsuz etkilemiştir, planlar arasındaki bütünsellik ve süreklilik ilişkisi genel olarak düşük düzeyde kalmıştır.
Changes in hemorrhage peptic ulcer patients’ knowledge of recurrence prevention after health educational intervention at Nghe An general Hospital in 2022
Authors: Nguyen Duy Quyet , Vu Van Dau , Pham Thi Thu Hien
Published: December 2022

Objective: To describe changes in knowledge of recurrence prevention among hemorrhage peptic ulcer patients.
Methods: A single-arm experimental study design was conducted on a group of 72 patients diagnosed with hemorrhage peptic ulcer and treated at Nghe An General Hospital, from February 2022 to May 2022.
Results: Mean of basic knowledge about the disease increased significantly from 2.19 ± 1.06 before intervention to 5.14 ± 0.95 after intervention (p < 0,01); knowledge of recurrence prevention was changed significantly with p<0,01 as follows: diet from 4.74 ± 1.91 to 9.15 ± 1.27; lifestyle from 4.60 ± 1.33 to 6.83 ± 1.07; drugs use from 2.06 ± 1.40 to 6.10 ± 1.09.
Conclusion: The results showed that health education significantly changes knowledge of recurrence prevention in patients with hemorrhage peptic ulcers. These results confirm the important role of health education and this activity should be maintained in patient care.
О явлении сверх-сходимости при разложениях по собственным функциям
Authors: Нерсесян А. Б.
Published: December 2022

Հեղինակի վերջերս հրատարակված աշխատանքներում՝ նվիրված Ֆուրյեի շարքերի զուգամիտության արագացմանը, առաջարկված էր թվային ալգորիթմ, որը մոտարկում է ողորկ ֆունկցիաները նախկինում անհասանելի ճշգրտությամբ: Տվյալ աշխատանքում ցույց է տրված, որ նման ալգորիթմը արդյունավետ է և որոշ այլ սեփական ֆունկցիաներով վերլուծությունների համար: In some recent works of the author, related to methods for accelerating the convergence of Fourier series, a numerical algorithm was proposed that allows approximating smooth functions with previously unattainable accuracy. In this paper, we show that similar algorithms are also effective in the case of expansions by some other eigenfunctions associated with boundary value problems for differential equations (both ordinary and partial) in rectangular domains. The prospects for such studies are also discussed.
Импульсная активность нейронов анальгетической системы головного мозга в ходе развития паркинсонического синдрома подвлиянием гидрокортизона
Authors: Овсепян М. Э.
Published: December 2022

Проведен анализ импульсной активности одиночных нейронов околоводопроводного серого вещества (PAG) при высокочастотной стимуляции большого ядра шва в норме, на ротеноновой модели болезни Паркинсона и с протекцией гидрокортизоном. После интоксикации ротеноном в нейронах PAG депрессорные и возбудительные реакции показали снижение. После применения гидрокортизона депрессорные реакции показали превышение уровней нормы, а возбудительные – восстановление до уровней нормы. Выявлено повышение частоты импульсной активности в депрессорных и возбудительных эффектах после интоксикации ротеноном и понижение до уровней ниже нормы как в депрессорных, так и возбудительных эффектах после применения гидрокортизона. Установлено, что гидрокортизон противодействует процессам эксайтотоксичности нейронов PAG. Իրականացվել է հարջրատարային գորշ նյութի (PAG) մեկական նեյրոնների իմպուլսային ակտիվության վերլուծություն՝ կարի մեծ կորիզի բարձր հաճախականության խթանման ժամանակ, նորմալ, Պարկինսոնի հիվանդության ռոտենոնային մոդելի վրա և հիդրոկորտիզոնի պաշտպանությամբ: PAG նեյրոններում ռոտենոնի ինտոքսիկացիայից հետո ճնշիչ և գրգռիչ ռեակցիաները ցույց տվեցին նվազում: Հիդրոկորտիզոնի օգտագործումից հետո ճնշիչ ռեակցիաները ցույց տվեցին նորմայի մակարդակի գերազանցումը, իսկ գրգռիչ ռեակցիաները՝ նորմայի մակարդակի վերականգնումը: Հայտնաբերվել է ռոտենոնի ինտոքսիկացիայից հետո ճնշիչ և դրդիչ ազդեցություններում իմպուլսային գործունեության հաճախականության բարձրացում և հիդրոկորտիզոնի օգտագործումից հետո նորմայից ցածր մակարդակի իջեցում ինչպես ճնշիչ, այնպես էլ դրդիչ ազդեցություններում: Հաստատվել է, որ հիդրո-կորտիզոնը հակազդում է PAG նեյրոնների էքսայտոտոքսիկության գործընթացներին: The analysis of the pulse activity of single neurons of the periaqueductal gray matter (PAG) under high-frequency stimulation of the raphe magnus nucleus nucleus in norm, on the rotenone model of Parkinson’s disease and with the protection of hydrocortisone was carried out. After rotenone intoxication depressive and excitatory reactions in PAG neurons showed a decrease. After the use of hydrocortisone, depressive reactions showed an excess of normal levels, and excitatory reactions showed a recovery to normal levels. An increase in the frequency of pulse activity in depressive and excitatory effects after intoxication with rotenone and a decrease to levels below normal in both depressive and excitatory effects after the use of hydrocortisone was revealed. Hydrocortisone has been found to counteract the processes of excitotoxicity of PAG neurons.
Saliva Sensors
Authors: Aroutiounian V. M.
Published: December 2022

Saliva, an alternative body fluid that is easily accessible and contains trace amount of glucose can be potentially used for the noninvasive monitoring of diabetes. A positive correlation between blood glucose (BG) and stimulated salivary glucose (SG) in diabetics has been reported. The main goal of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose is to monitor a person's blood glucose at different time intervals which can aid a doctor in adjusting medication/insulin dose and is also useful to a patient in evaluating his/her response to therapy. Versions of saliva glucose (SG) sensor fabrication are reported. SG analysis with reference method was discussed. Salivary protein biomarkers are reported. Special strips or chips and saliva tests are presented.
Dependence of the Absorption Coefficient of Cosmic Rayson the Thickness of the Air Layer of the Atmosphere
Authors: Taroyan A. S. , Kokanyan E. P. , Taroyan Y. A. , Maмyan А. М.
Published: December 2022

According to the results of the experiment, the value of the total absorption coefficient
of the soft-hard component of cosmic rays decreases with an increase in the length of the layer in
atmospheric air, u. gradual increase in density. At the same time, its numerical value decreases by
about five times, that is, m-1 up to value m-1, with an increase in
the length of the air layer from 25 km to 156.7 km This absorption phenomenon is due to the high
absorption coefficient of the soft component, as a result of which their relative amount decreases
and the amount of the hard component decreases slightly, since they have a lower absorption
coefficient.
Biochemical and in silico study of leaf extract from Rumex dentatus against Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Moniruzzaman Md , Mostari Mst , Islam Shirmin , Jinnah Mst , Biswas Jui , Biswas Suvro , Zaman Shahriar , Saleh Md , Uddin Md
Published: December 2022

Rumex dentatus is a medicinal plant with a variety of bioactive components that can be used to treat infections and multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes. MDR microbes associated with infection pose a real threat and the available antibiotics can no longer be used to control or kill those bacteria. Thus, the study aimed to ascertain the antibacterial activity of Rumex dentatus leaf extract and identify a potent compound that can be used as a drug developmental agent may against Staphylococcus aureus. Disc diffusion method, mortality assay of brine shrimp, and DPPH free radical scavenging assay were carried out for in vitro analysis. Standard computational tools and servers such as Pymol, PyRx, and Discovery Studio were used for carrying out the in silico studies. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from the infected area of eczema sufferers and identified through morphological, biochemical, and 16SrRNA sequence analysis. Rumex dentatus leaf extract was diluted with methanol and it showed the maximum zone of inhibition (14.33 ± 0.68 mm) after applying it against Staphylococcus aureus at the dose of 150µg/disc. Furthermore, the extract revealed remarkable antioxidant activity and the death rate of brine shrimp and leaf extract concentration were positively connected. Finding pharmacological targets with a high affinity for the FosB (4nb2) protein, which controls antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, was done via molecular docking. 1-Alpha-18O-1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (CID- 5280453), Androstan-3-ol, 9-methyl-(3 beta,5 alpha) (CID- 22215820), Phenylacetaldehyde (CID- 998), and Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy- methyl ester (CID- 62603) substances had binding energies of -6.8 Kcal/mol, -6.6 Kcal/mol, -5.6 kcal/mol, and -5.5 kcal/mol, respectively. As an organic source of medicines, Rumex dentatus leaf extract could thus be used to combat the antimicrobial-resistant pathogen.
Evaluation of Topical Application of Aloe vera gel and Honey for Acceleration of Cutaneous Wound Healing in Goat Model
Authors: Roy Kanchan , Rahman Abu , kar Mihir , Hossen Md , Islam Mohammad , Rima Umme
Published: December 2022

In the present study, the effect of topical application of Aloe vera, honey and combination of Aloe vera and honey (A+H) on cutaneous wound healing in goat model was investigated. A total of 20 goats were selected having body weight 8-12 kg, age 9-18 months and randomly divided into group A, H, A+H and C. Following local anaesthesia, a 1.5×1.5 cm² excised wound along with the latissimus dorsi muscle were made on the skin of these goats using a template. The wounds of Group A, H, A+H and C were treated topically with Aloe vera, honey and Aloe vera + honey and sterile normal saline respectively. The efficacy of the treatment was evaluated in terms of bacterial load, tissue response in healing by histopathology and wound contraction rate. The bacterial load was measured by growing them on agar medium and means of colony forming unit (CFU). The wound area in each group was measured using a Vernier calliper scale which was used to trace the wound area. The bacterial load (CFU) appeared lower in every sampling in goats of Group H followed by those of Group A and A+H. Highest level of bacterial infectivity (1700-1980 cfu/100µl nutrient agar) in group C and lower count in Group H (250-362 /100 µl nutrient agar) was seen in the wound following day 3 of treatment. Biopsy examination of Group A skin revealed that the topical application of Aloe vera lowered tissue reaction following day 7 of wounding and enabling rapid repairing of tissue with complete epithelialization over the wound following 14 days of wounding. Clinically the wounds showed various degree of healing in group A, H, A+H goats following day 14 of wounding compared to the existence of raw and unhealed wound in Group C goats. Complete centripetal contraction of wound was obtained in group A, A+H, H at 17, 19, 21 days respectively. The results reveal that topical application of Aloe vera alone appeared best in the wound healing process followed by Aloe vera + honey and honey respectively.