bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Applicability of rpoB Gene for PCR-RFLP based Discrimination of Bifidobacterial Species Isolated from Human and Animal Sources
Authors: Jena Rajashree , Choudhury Prasanta Kumar , Puniya Anil Kumar , Tomar Sudhir Kumar
Published: February 2022

Bifidobacteria are widely used as probiotics for their application in the development of functional food and prophylactic therapy. This has necessitated the development of a molecular approach for the genera to be widely identified up to species and subspecies level. In the current study, PCR-RFLP of the partial RNA polymerase β-subunit (rpoB) gene fragment was evaluated for differential identification of Bifidobacterium species. The rpoB gene partial sequences of 575 bp were amplified from 93 previously identified isolates collected from various sources of human and animal origin along with 12 standard reference strains. The PCR amplified products were digested with three restriction endonucleases HhaI, HinfI and BanI separately. Dendrograms constructed from the patterns of HhaI, were found to be more discriminatory and successfully differentiated all the twelve species and also at sub-species level in between B. longum subsp. longum and B. longum subsp. infantis. However, B. adolescentis and B. pseudocatenulatum group clusters were not separated and represented by one group. The groups were further discriminated by HinfI restriction digestion. A separate combination thereof may be used for inferring the classification of bifidobacterial species targeted on rpoB PCR-RFLP analysis. To our knowledge, this work is the first report based on use of rpoB PCR-RFLP for discrimination of the isolates of genus Bifidobacterium and also provides insights into specific advantages of this method over hsp60 PCR-RFLP in differentiating B. longum subsp. longum and B. longum subsp. infantis.
Characterization of Apple Juice Clarified by Tannase from Serratia marcescens IMBL5 Produced using Agro-industrial Waste Materials
Authors: Thiyonila Berchmans , Kannan Mani , Abisheik Rajandran , Krishnan Muthukalingan
Published: February 2022

In the present study, clarification of apple juice with tannase from S. marcescens IMBL5 produced using various agro-waste materials was carried out. Sugarcane bagasse was found to be the most suitable source for the augmented production of tannase enzyme by response surface methodology with the temperature at 40 °C, pH 4.5 and the incubation period of 96 hrs. The enzyme was quantified and partially purified through protein precipitation. The partially purified tannase with gelatin clarified about 62% of the apple juice in 3 hr of incubation at room temperature and it was gently increased with the incubation period. The detannification was characterized by estimating tannin content of the clarified juice. The amount of total reducing sugar in the juice was increased almost 50 % after 5 hours of incubation period. FTIR spectrum of the clarified juice revealed that the conformational changes that occurred in the functional groups. The spectrum absorptions between 500 and 1700 cm-1 mainly reflected the C=O stretch of the pectins and acids and C–O modes of the carbohydrates that correspond to the absorption zones of the sugars. The HPLC analysis of the clarified apple juice indicate the presence of phenolic compounds and sugar derivatives such as gallic acid, catechin, caffeic acid, epicatechin, glucose and sucrose which confirms the quality and clarity of the apple juice using the tannase enzyme.
Advance Security by Using Face Recognition
Authors: Nagpure Asmita , Sonule Mayuri , Chauhan Surja , Bhowate Shreya , Meshram Kunal , Gorewar Prof. H. V.
Published: February 2022

Abstract: In this paper we have proposed face recognition door lock system using raspberry pi for enhancing security purpose. Implementation of the device is for monitoring whether any unknown person is entering from the door. In order to get accurate and clear picture of an victim we have proposed Haar Cascade method for detecting face. As soon as the person enters near the door, pi camera captures the image of that person and face detection process is done then if it matches with images available in database then the door is unlocked otherwise a message with the picture of a person will be sent to the registered mobile through LAN network. The main motto of this project is to utilization of sensor with the combination of embedded equipment for the door opening systems. The main purpose of this system is to provide best security for home and office by using face recognition technique.
Matchgate benchmarking: Scalable benchmarking of a continuous family of many-qubit gates
Authors: Helsen Jonas , Nezami Sepehr , Reagor Matthew , Walter Michael
Published: February 2022

We propose a method to reliably and efficiently extract the fidelity of many-qubit quantum circuits composed of continuously parametrized two-qubit gates called matchgates. This method, which we call matchgate benchmarking, relies on advanced techniques from randomized benchmarking as well as insights from the representation theory of matchgate circuits. We argue the formal correctness and scalability of the protocol, and moreover deploy it to estimate the performance of matchgate circuits generated by two-qubit XY spin interactions on a quantum processor.
Students’ Perception on Learning Speaking English by Using English Domino Games: The Case of a Private University
Authors: Oktavia Diana , Lestari Renda
Published: February 2022

This research aimed to see the students’ perception in practicing speaking English using the English Domino game. It was conducted using qualitative research with a case study approach. Fifteen students of the English Department at a private university in Muara Bungo were chosen by using purposive sampling. Furthermore, this research used interviews related to their experience and motivation in speaking English with the domino games to collect the data. The results indicated that the students’ motivation in practicing speaking in English increased by using the English domino games. Most of the students felt relaxed and confident to speak while playing English Domino. They were also excited and motivated to take their turns in telling the connected story. This kind of game can be an alternative for teaching English, particularly speaking in a non-English speaking country.
A sutureless valve with sutures.
Authors: Moraes Fernando , Mulinari Leonardo
Published: February 2022

The use of sutureless valves in infective endocarditis has been
previously reported. Singh et al have reported a single-center
successful surgical treated pulmonary endocarditis in 2 cases with a
sutureless bioprosthesis.
Distinct response of total and active fungal communities and functions to seasonal changes in a semi-enclosed Bay with mariculture (Dongshan Bay, Southern China)
Authors: Xu Wei , Yang Change , Luo Yu , Gao Yuanhao , Li Meng , Grossart Hans- , Huang Lixing , Luo zhuhua
Published: February 2022

Increasing evidence suggests that fungal communities are key components
of biogeochemical cycles in coastal ecosystems. While several studies
highlighted strong spatial patterns in fungal abundance and diversity,
there are very few studies using a more integrative approach to study
the spatio-temporal distribution of fungi, taking also the active part
of the community into account. To better understand the consequences of
anthropogenic activities, e.g. marine aquaculture, for fungal community
composition and activities, we simultaneously evaluated the temporal
(four different seasons) and spatial dynamics in total (DNA) and active
(RNA) fungal communities in relation to several major physicochemical
properties. Fungal communities were highly diverse, but showed the
ubiquitous dominance of Dikarya and the occasional predominance of
Glomeromycota, Mucoromycota, Mortierellomycota, Chytridiomycota,
Mortierellomycota, Olpidiomycota, and Rozellomycota. Thereby, fungal
diversity indices showed a much higher seasonal variation than with the
degree of aquaculture activity, for both total and active communities.
This notion is supported by co-occurrence networks exhibiting a clear
seasonal pattern. Furthermore, fungal community structure in coastal
waters showed distinct relationships with environmental factors varying
both with season and in space. For both, total and active fungal
communities, a combination of environmental variables such as
temperature, DO and NO2- exhibited the greatest impact on community
structure. Our study demonstrates a distinct spatio-temporal dynamics of
both, total and active fungi and provides a foundation to better
understand the ecological roles of marine fungi in coastal ecosystems in
relation to mariculture activities.
The minimal interaction induced by the translation subgroup has a gap in the low-symmetric state.
Authors: Braginsky Alexander
Published: February 2022

The paper investigates the low-symmetric state of the compensating field
of the distortion tensor and proves that there is a gap in this state.
It is shown that the distortion tensor is the compensating field of the
minimal interaction induced by a translation subgroup. In this paper,
for the first time, an exact wave solution for sound pressure in a
continuous medium is obtained from the equations of state for the
distortion tensor. It is shown that the sound is described as
“massive” wave of the distortion tensor, the spectrum of which has the
minimal frequency, which corresponds to a gap. The presence of a gap in
the low-symmetric state gives reason to believe that the distortion
tensor, as the compensating interaction field, describes a strong
fundamental interaction. As it is known, the description of the gap in
the strong fundamental interaction has been declared a Millennium
problem by the Clay Mathematical Institute.
Evaluation of Customer Loss Analysis for Marketing Campaigns in the Banking Sector
Authors: DUR Recep , KOÇER Sabri , DÜNDAR Özgür
Published: February 2022

In this study, customer loss analysis conducted for mobile marketing campaigns in the banking sector. Mobile marketing is a frequently used marketing method, and SMS (Short Message Service) is the most commonly used mobile marketing tool due to its wide range of customers. However, mobile marketing activities may cause customer loss in case of irrelevant and frequent submission if customers don’t want to receive advertising notifications. The data set used in the analysis includes 22 attributes belonging to 29,635 customers and class information about whether customers block marketing SMS. The obtained data set was classified by logistic regression, artificial neural networks and support vector machines, and the classification performances of the algorithms were compared. Results show that all three methods have similar accuracy, precision, recall and F-score values while Logistic regression method is slightly better than others.
Investigation Mechanical and Microstructural Behavior of Operated and Unoperated Turbine Rotor Discs
Authors: UZUN KART Elif , ÖZGÜL Cemre
Published: February 2022

In gas turbine engines, turbine sections are exposed to high temperature and loads during operation and therefore turbine inlet boundary is considered the most challenging for turbomachines. Ni-based super-alloys are used for turbine materials in gas turbine engines because of their superior mechanical characteristics at high temperatures. In this research, two Mar M-247 polycrystalline cast Ni-based turbine rotors, which were operated and non-operated in turbojet engine tests, had the same design and applied the same two-step aging heat treatment, were examined microstructurally and mechanically. As a result of the mechanical analysis, it was observed that the tensile strength (Rm (P): 537Mpa; Rm (G): 590 Mpa) ductility, and hardness (429 HV (P), 440 HV (G)) of the operated turbine rotor increased. In the microstructure analysis, blocky and Chinese script-like carbides and gamma prime eutectic islands were found in both turbine structures. EDS analysis showed that the carbides in the matrix are rich in Hf, Ta, and Ti, and the grain boundary carbides are rich in Cr and W.
PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN JIGSAW UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SIFAT-SIFAT BANGUN DATAR DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Ahmad Syafri
Published: February 2022

This research was conducted as the teacher had not yet used group dynamics in teaching the characteristics of shapes topics. This had made the learning process became teacher-centered and the students’ learning achievement got low. The purpose of this research was to describe the improvement of the students’ learning achievement on the characteristics of shapes topics by using jigsaw cooperative learning model. This reseach was conducted at SDN 03 Pelangai Gadang. The subject of the research was the teacher and the fifth grade students. The result of the research indicated that there was an improvement on the plan, the implementation of the plan and the students’ learning achievement. This result had indicated that the use of jigsaw cooperative learning model could improve the students’ learning achievement on the characteristics of shapes topic in the fifth grade of SDN 03 Pelangai Gadang.
Critical reflexivity and decolonial methodology in island studies: Interrogating the scholar within
Authors: Nadarajah Yaso , Burgos Martinez Elena , Su Ping , Grydehøj Adam
Published: February 2022

Although the field of island studies has from the start regarded itself as a defender of islands and islander interests, it is entangled in coloniality. This editorial focuses on issues of power, knowledge, and position. Who wields power in island studies? Who knows about islands? Where is island studies located, and how does it position itself? The paper discusses problems such as tokenism and forced inclusions, denial and circumscription of expertise, and onto-epistemological discrimination and hegemony within island studies. Ultimately, the paper advances the need for critical reflexivity and decolonial methodology within island studies, for pluralistic approaches to inclusivity and recognition of epistemic differences.
Peranan Pancasila Sebagai Pembentuk Karakter Generasi Muda Indonesia Dalam Menghadapi Arus Globalisasi
Authors:   Pelita Harapan University, Tirza Juliana , Cendana Wiputra
Published: February 2022

Indonesia merupakan negara yang tunduk pada hukum dan menjadikan Pancasila sebagai salah satu dari empat pilar landasan kehidupan berbangsa dan bernegaranya. Tidak dapat dipungkiri, Pancasila sebagai ideologi Indonesia sering dihadapkan pada fenomena globalisasi, salah satu peran kita sebagai masyarakat Indonesia ialah memegang dan mempertahankan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Terkhususnya, sangat dibutuhkan peran dari generasi muda untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai pembentuk karakter dalam arus globalisasi. Untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh nilai-nilai Pancasila kepada generasi muda Indonesia sebagai pembentuk karakter dalam menghadapi arus globalisasi dan mengetahui tindakan yang harus dilakukan agar penerapan nilai-nilai Pancasila dapat terlaksana dengan baik, penulis melakukan penelitian ini dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dan mengolah data menggunakan teknik probabilitas. Pemerolehan data diawali dengan menyebarkan survei kuesioner kepada 10-15 mahasiswa XYZ. Syarat utama untuk mengisi kuesioner ini adalah para responden merupakan mahasiswa yang terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa aktif di XYZ. Tujuan penggunaan survei berupa kuesioner ini ialah untuk mempelajari sikap, perilaku, dan karakteristik seseorang. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah nilai-nilai Pancasila sangat berpengaruh terhadap karakter bangsa dan individu dalam menghadapi era globalisasi. Ada beberapa kendala yang ditemui responden dalam menerapkan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Penelitian ini juga pada akhirnya menuntun kepada kesimpulan bahwa ada banyak tindakan yang dapat dilakukan dan diterapkan untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai Pancasila pada era globalisasi.
INTERNAL SABOTEURS AND WORK PERFORMANCE – IMPLICATIONS FOR HRM PRACTICES
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, RADU Cătălina
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the relationship between internal saboteurs developed since childhood and job performance, with implications for HRM practices – especially in terms of selection criteria to be used and the whole assessment process. The study was conducted through an online questionnaire which was made available in March-April of 2021. The analyzed instruments are Shirzad Chamine’s inner saboteur questionnaire and Goodman & Syvantek’s Job Performance Scale. The study was performed on a 457-respondent non-probabilistic cohort. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that some internal saboteurs are oriented toward performance, while the others are oriented toward emotion. The performance-oriented cluster seemed to predominate in male respondents, while the emotion-oriented cluster seemed to predominate in female respondents, in line with tradintional gender roles. The main findings are generally in line with previous literature, and they are also suggesting a series of HRM practices aimed at increasing individual and organizational performance.
RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT FOR MANAGING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, BODISLAV Dumitru Alexandru , BRAN Florina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, DINU Mihai ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, GEORGESCU Raluca Iuliana ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

This study is being written to better understand the process of developing responsible development in order to promote a long-term future. The purpose of this article is to present a clear and straightforward view of how the economy should operate, with the final objective of long-term sustainability and evolutionary progress.
BASIC SKILLS OF STUDENTS: READING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, RĂDULESCU Carmen Valentina , ANGHELUȚĂ Sorin Petrică ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, BURLACU Sorin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, TROACĂ Victor Adrian ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

Reading, math and science are basic skills that students acquire in school. The level of these basic skills is an important indicator of the quality of initial education and training systems. The basic competences acquired in primary and lower secondary education are assessed. The authors propose the analysis of the evolution of underachievement indicators in reading, mathematics and science in the member countries of the European Union, for the period 2006-2018. The level of education can be influenced by the existence in a community of students with poor results, associated with the existence of students with special educational needs.
AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF ALLIANCE PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES OF MEDIUM AND LARGE COMPANIES OPERATING IN ROMANIA
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University - Alumni, Romania, LEHENE Cosmin Florin
Published: February 2022

In this paper we have investigated the alliance portfolio strategies of best performers medium and large companies operating in Romania. Adapting, shaping, and stabilizing alliance portfolio strategies were investigated based on an existent theoretical framework, but extending the criteria used to evaluate each type. Based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the answers provided by 46 companies we found divergent patterns of adoption of alliance portfolio strategies by companies in our sample. From the 46 companies considered in our study 16 implemented a shaping alliance portfolio strategy. Thus, these companies used alliances to shape the environment according to company’s strategy. In addition, 17 companies implemented an adapting alliance portfolio strategy using alliances to adapt, respectively 13 companies resorted to a stabilizing alliance portfolio strategy using alliances to stabilize their environment. At molecular level, we found that most of medium size firms resorted to an adapting alliance portfolio strategy (11 companies) while most of large companies appealed to a shaping alliance portfolio strategy (15 companies). We also found that most MNC resorted to alliances either to shape or stabilize the environment as part of their strategy in Romania. Using alliances to adapt to their environment as part of their strategy was mostly used by Romanian companies. Moreover, we found that all companies operating in a younger industry resorted to a shaping alliance portfolio strategy, while for those operating in more mature industries the patterns were more diverse and equilibrated. For all these variables the alliance portfolio strategies were also separated investigated in detail. The findings in this paper might have implications for international business and strategic management scholars, particularly those studying strategy topics in Eastern Europe.
INTEGRATION OF YOUNG NEETS ON THE LABOR MARKET
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, MATEI Denisa Ligia
Published: February 2022

The worst effect that continuous bullying can cause is dropping out of school. And these children are turning into young NEETs: young people outside the education, employment or training systems. Based on suffering, self-distrust reaches adults who find it difficult to find a job and integrate socially without frustration. Both in the European Union and individually in the countries of the European Union, the largest subcategory in the NEETs group is unfortunately made up of young unemployed.; also, in Romania, among the young people integrated on the labor market (NEETs), there are young people, children, adolescents, who dropped out of school too early, young people who are part of the category of people with disabilities, respectively young people who come from vulnerable backgrounds; of the young NEETs, some are those who do not choose to be in this category (those mentioned above, chronic diseases, poverty, etc.), but in the category of NEETs there are also young people who choose not to work, do not want to integrate on the labor market; In conclusion, it can be said that young NEETs are an inhomogeneous category, which makes it difficult to intervene at the stratum of public policies in the absence of specific profiles, related to each sectary. For this grouping, a series of actions must be considered, both at the level of Romania and at the level of the European Union. Thus, there is a comparative advantage in order to find solutions in terms of integrating young people who fail to pursue or complete a form of education, those who do not work or those who are not in personal and professional development programs. The paper is made up of three chapters and presents both approaches to the literature and the analysis of the evolution of NEETs in the European Union and in Romania. The first chapter focuses on theoretical concepts about what "NEETs" mean, as well as the literature. The second chapter captures the analysis of the situation of young NEETS in the European Union, and the third part focuses on young NEETs in Romania, measures implemented so far, but also a series of proposals. At the same time, the paper will end with the area of proposals for the strategy to reduce the NEETs rate in Romania and conclusions.
THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: A PREMISE OF AGILE ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, BORCAN Ioana , NICA Ionuț Cătălin ,   University of Craiova, Romania
Published: February 2022

The paper aims to underline the influence that the gender and age of employees have on the strategy of digital transformation in organizations. The research was conducted between September and December 2020 on a sample of 185 respondents from various organizations in the field of vehicles whose organizations have started a process of digital transformation. The results of our research have shown that there is a direct relationship between digital transformation and the agility of the organization and that the gender and age of employees partially influence the digital transformation strategy in organizations. Moreover, the organization's vision and mission must be at least one-step ahead of the digital transformation strategy. Thus, vision and mission must be the key components that underline the particularities of the digital strategy and not the other way around.
THE GLOBAL WORLD AFTER CRISIS TOWARD NEW ECONOMIC AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODELS. KYUDO - KEY CONCEPT OF GROWTH STRATEGY IN JAPANESE SOCIETY
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, TAKAHASHI Toru , DAMASCHIN Ana ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, GROSU Andra – Stefanica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, HINGARH Nitin ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, ADACHI Seiko ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

Today it is too early to know precisely how much the post-COVID-19 world will be different from what it was in the past, but some important lessons have already become apparent. First, the pandemic has reminded us how much we need to address persistent structural problems facing the entire world. Second, today's pandemic crisis has shown that we must build back better. The 2021 can be the year of transition, and individuals, businesses, and society need to start shaping their futures rather than just grinding through the present. Enterprises have spent much of the past nine months struggling to adapt to extraordinary circumstances, but the next normal is likely to be different. It will not imply going back to the conditions that prevailed in 2019. Indeed, just as the terms "pre-war" and "post-war" are commonly used to describe the 20th century, generations to come will likely discuss the pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras. This paper discusses some business and leadership trends that will shape the next normal by using KYUDO (Japanese archery) as a key concept of growth strategy. The authors attempt to synthesize how society changed forever due to the COVID-19 crisis from a social point of view and why Kyudo can be considered a new successful business strategy.
A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP INTERNSHIP – SKILLS – EMPLOYABILITY
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, MARINAȘ Cristian Virgil , GOIA Simona Irina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, GORA Ana-Alexandra ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, IGREȚ Ramona Ștefania ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, ROMAN Monica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, ȘTEFAN Simona Cătălina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

This article aims at describing the interest of researchers in analysing students' skills, as an important factor for increasing employability, within the context of pursuing internships. Specifically, we aim at analysing by bibliometric methods the characteristics of the articles that are at the intersection of three essential underlying economic concepts - internships, competences/ skills/ abilities, employability – published in the last 10 years. The objective of the research is to outline: the dynamics of the number of studies, during a decade, in the time period 2010-2020; territorial distribution of these studies; distribution of the studies according to the research area; the relevance of the studies, as assessed by the number of citations and the links between the keywords mentioned in these studies. Thus, the present article contributes to the scientific literature in the field of management by analysing the association between skills, internship and employability in an indirect manner: using bibliometric analysis. There is a significant increase in the number of documents published after 2017, a distribution focused on geographical areas and fields of study, as well as an exponential increase in the number of citations, which emphasizes the high relevance of the topic analysed.
CONFIGURATIONAL STUDY ON THE ANTECEDENT CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE ADAPTATION TO A SPECIFIC CULTURAL CONTEXT USING THE QCA METHOD
Authors:   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, LOVIN Daniel , CĂPĂȚÎNĂ Alexandru ,   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania
Published: February 2022

We live in an increasingly globalized world where intercultural interactions are increasingly present both in everyday life and within organizations. For many years, sport has become a symbol for what multiculturalism means. Sport is a global phenomenon, put into action by individuals from all over the world and watched everywhere. This article aims to address the issue of cultural intelligence in sport. Using the fsQCA method, this article shows the extent to which the four dimensions of cultural intelligence influence the adaptation of athletes to a new specific cultural context. Specifically, based on a questionnaire, it was analyzed how foreign athletes adapt in France and Romania. Although the work is done on a sample of athletes, the results could be extrapolated to other types of organizations.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISM PRACTICED BY ROMANIAN ENTITIES
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, BELU Alina Mădălina , SITNIKOV Cătălina ,   University of Craiova, Romania, BĂNDOI Anca ,   University of Craiova, Romania
Published: February 2022

Corporate governance defines all the principles, rules and norms that ensure the administration and management by managers of entities, in the interest of current and potential investors; this interest is classic and the most common. In its context, managers are studied in relation to shareholders. Being a political report, in which there are other stakeholders, the governance acquires an extended interest. A distinct place is occupied in the case of managers and shareholders, creditors and employees, with their claims. Corporate governance has an important role to play in protecting shareholders 'interests as it supports maximizing the value of long-term ownership of the company, and in stimulating investors' attention to the company by making the company's activities and processes transparent and efficient as investors need accurate and quality information. The purpose of the research: to determine the way in which the managers of several entities in Romania perceive the main elements of corporate governance. Method: we resorted to the approach of a statistical-mathematical analysis of quantitative type, for data collection using the questionnaire as a research tool. Findings: pursuing the purpose of analyzing corporate governance, some ideas can be advanced and developed, such as the fact that corporate governance does not only involve supervision and stimulation in order to achieve performance, it must encourage experiments and the dissemination of advanced practices, make a decisive contribution not only in defending the interests of investors but also in ensuring social stability, encouraging mobility and qualitative growth of human capital, orderly development of production processes, close correlation with cultural values.
THE EFFECT OF INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION ON CIVIL SERVANTS’ PERFORMANCE
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, NICA Elvira , POTCOVARU Ana-Mădălina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, PĂDURARIU Ioana ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

Over the past two decades, research on public service motivation and civil servants’ performance has been developed continuously. This article examines the key aspects of the literature on public service motivation and performance of the public sector. Research on this subject shows that public service motivation has a great impact on individual and organizational performance. The literature provides a lot of examples in which the quality of human resources management influences organizational performance. The key aspects of the literature on public service motivation are referring to: political motivation, public interest and social responsibility, civic duty, social justice,, social compassion, and self-sacrifice (Hammerschmid et al., 2009). The aim of the article is to examine the factors that influence civil servants' performance. This article analyses differences between intrinsic and extrinsic incentives to suggest management implications directed to support motivation and performance of employees in public organizations.
GREEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BECEA Lavinia-Mihaela , BORZA Anca ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: February 2022

For the last several years, sustainability has become a focal point not only for researchers but also for practitioners. In this light, the academic literature has considered green intellectual capital (GIC) as a critical agent which impacts the organizations’ sustainable development strategies. Despite the growing body of research on GIC, this area has gained little attention and there are many opportunities for future research. Thus, the objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the strategic role of GIC in achieving corporate performance and also to identify possible future research trends regarding this area. Based on 37 reviewed articles, we found that the concept of GIC has gained increasing importance for researchers, particularly in the last few years. Also, the existing literature focuses more on the correlation between GIC and environmental performance, leaving room for further research regarding the other two pillars of sustainability (economic and social aspects). Finally, we proposed some future research directions for academics and practitioners.
WORKPLACE VACCINATION MANDATES: MORAL DILEMMAS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, BÎGU Dragoș , CERNEA Mihail-Valentin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

This article attempts to provide a normative analysis for decision-making process behind workplace vaccination mandates. To be clear, the paper focuses on employer-based mandates and not situations when public authorities impose some form of compulsory vaccination. The first section of the article presents empirical data about the implementation of workplace vaccination in the case of influenza and COVID-19 and the positive economic effect that vaccination can have on business. The next section argues that employer mandated vaccination puts companies, from an ethical poin of view, in front of a difficult moral dilemma involving the careful balance of both employers’ and employees’ rights and obligations. The most important part of the framework discusses the relevant factors that need to be taken into account before such measures can be adopted in business and the complications involved by religious and philosophical exemptions. The article ends by concluding that, in the absence of any requirement by public authorities, employers should impose vaccination in quite limited context and, as such, measures to promote vaccination in the workplace without compulsion are more appropriate in a majority of situations.
THE PERCEPTION OF EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ON INTERNAL MANAGERIAL CONTROL AS A TOOL IN PREVENTING AND COMBATING THE FRAUD PHENOMENON
Authors:   ”Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, CONSTANTIN Daniel , CULEA Marius Silviu ,   ”Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania, CRISTACHE Nicoleta ,   ”Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Romania
Published: February 2022

From the broad typology of fraud, there is a certain type of fraud that deserves special attention, namely Robin Hood fraud. Some of the solutions proposed in the literature for its prevention and detection are those that refer to supervision and reporting mechanisms, both being ways to close the opportunities specific to internal managerial control. However, these concepts have a common element, namely perception. If in these cases we talk about employees' perception of what is considered to be ethical, in this approach we aim to show what is the perception of employees and the general public on internal managerial control and whether their perspective corresponds to the mission of this tool to eliminate opportunities for fraud.
PROCESS ECONOMY AND SERVICE TRANSFORMATION AT DUSK!N IN JAPAN
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, PROFIROIU Marius , ISHIDA Hideki ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, KANEKO Hiroaki ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, SUGIYAMA Keita ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, MOISE George ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: February 2022

This paper illustrates how Duskin is among the leader companies in revenue, profit, and innovation by increasing their focus on more employee experience. The authors of this paper worked directly with other C-Suites, directors, business leaders, executives, organizational architects and talent operators to determine whether leadership actively promotes transparency and ongoing dialogue, whether teams are empowered to decide on the next best action, and whether leaders reward quick failures as much as successes.
IS THERE A CLASSICAL SOLUTION FOR A CONTEMPORARY PROBLEM?
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, MOROIANU Nicolae , BELINGHER Daniel-Ștefan ,   Hyperion University Bucharest
Published: February 2022

This paper presents the connection between the main schools of economic thoughts, which explain the role of governmental intervention in the economy and the importance of wages, as countercyclical stabilizers in an economic system. This work aims to look into the economic European situation during the period which precedes the beginning of the current sanitary crisis, in light of empirical analysis. This analysis uses the corresponding data for two years, 2018 and 2019 and includes a series of activity business sectors considered to be relevant (for instance public administration and HoReCa/hospitality, in the light of the impact the sanitary crisis had upon them). The results of this sectoral analysis have as scientific objective the study of the relationship between the evolution of the staff expenditures in the public administration and the evolution of the Gross Domestic Product, emphasizing the level of correlation between these two. Into the assessed context, the research question remains open: if - in the event of a certain reduction of the staff expenditures from the state budget, in order to reach a balanced budget - this could be a real solution (even if only an emergency solution) since there is a high risk of recession; or even more – could be the trigger factor in driving the Romanian economy to a vicious cycle of austerity.
Ensuring global cyber-security in the practice of Russian diplomacy
Authors: Zinovyeva E. S.
Published: February 2022

Book review: O. A. Melnikova Public Opinion Manipulation and Global Cyber Security. Moscow: Gnosis, 2021 .-- 208 p.

Manipulation of public opinion is an important factor in international information security and stability. For many years, the Russian Federation has been supporting the formation of an international information security regime that would combat the entire spectrum of threats in this area, including the problem of manipulating consciousness as an instrument of inﬂuencing public opinion and interfering in internal affairs. The monograph under review systematically examines Russia's foreign policy initiatives in this area and describes the impact of manipulation of public opinion on international information security and the national security of the Russian Federation.
Formulasi dan Uji Mutu Fisik Sabun Padat Ekstrak Kulit Nanas (Ananas comosus L.)
Authors: Putri Milani Agustina , Purwati Elly , Safitri Cikra Ikhda Nur Hamidah
Published: February 2022

Nanas (Ananas comosus L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman di indonesia yang sangat berpotensi untuk dikembangkan karena mempunyai banyak manfaat. Nanas mengandung banyak vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E dan enzim bromelin. Sedangkan kulit nanas yang hanya dianggap sampah yang tidak memiliki manfaat, padahal kulit nanas mengandung enzim bromelin, karotenoid, vitamin C dan flavonoid yang baik bagi kesehatan. Kandungan flavonoid dalam kulit nanas dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai antioksidan, anti alergi, anti inflamasi, dan anti bakteri. Antioksidan kulit nanas dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pelindung kulit karena dapat mencegah terjadinya radikal bebas dan dapat diaplikasikan dalam bentuk sediaan sabun padat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan sabun padat ekstak kulit nanas dan menguji mutu fisik sesuai Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI). Metode penelitian ini bersifat eksperimental yang terdiri dari pembuatan simplisia dan ekstraksi menggunakan metode maserasi dengan pelarut etanol 70%. Formulasi menggunakan ekstrak kulit nanas dengan konsentrasi 0% (basis), 1% (F1), 3% (F2). Evaluasi karakteristik fisik sabun padat meliputi pengamatan organoleptis, pengujian homogenitas, uji pH, uji daya busa. Sediaan di evaluasi selama 4 minggu, data dianalisis secara deksriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ke tiga formula menghasilkan sabun padat yang homogen, bertekstur padat dan halus, beraroma wangi, Basis (berwarna putih pekat kekuningan), F1 (berwarna putih pekat kekuningan), F2 (berwarna putih pekat kekuningan). Nilai pH pada basis, F1, F2 adalah 9,52 ,9,35, 9,45. Hasil organoleptis pada sediaan sabun padat basis, F1, F2 tidak mengalami perubahan. Nilai homogenitas pada sabun padat basis, F1, F2 tidak mengalami perubahan. Nilai uji daya busa sabun padat basis, F1, F2 tetap stabil. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini yaitu mutu fisik sediaan sabun padat ekstrak kulit nanas memenuhi syarat SNI dan stabil selama penyimpanan 4 minggu.
Pengaruh Waktu Fermentasi Sari Kulit Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Terhadap Total Bakteri Asam Laktat (BAL)
Authors: Wulandari Aprilia , Arifuddin M. , Sastyarina Yurika
Published: February 2022

Fermentation process decomposes lactose into lactic acid and various other components with success parameters seen from the pH value and Total Lactic Acid Bacteria. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of the fermentation time of the Red Dragon Fruit peel extract on the pH value and lactic acid bacteria. The method includes the process of extracting samples and pasteurizing the juice and then proceeding with fermentation with variations of 3, 4, 5, and 6 days at 37ºC. In addition, the extract was prepared into a test solution with graded dilutions for further testing of totaled LAB using the Total Plate Count (TPC) method. The best pH value is showing in the 5-day fermentation time, which is 3.82 and the best LAB value is showing in the 6-day fermentation time, which is 18 x . The results showed that the time of fermentation affected the pH and LAB value.
Identifikasi Drug Related Problems Pada Pasien Congestive Heart Failure di Rumah Sakit “X” Balikpapan
Authors: Fatma Esa Wi , Zamruddin Nur Masyithah , Ramadhan Adam M.
Published: February 2022

Heart failure is a condition where the heart fails to pump blood to meet the needs of the tissues. CHF patients are generally given at least 4 types of drugs, namely ACEIs, beta blockers, diuretics and digoxin. As a result, if it is not considered properly, it will be detrimental to the patient. This study is a non-experimental observational study with retrospective data collection on medical record data of patients who meet the inclusion criteria with the aim of knowing patient characteristics, knowing the description of drug use and knowing the incidence of DRPs in CHF patients at Hospital "X" Balikpapan. The results obtained from 106 patients, male patients were taller than female by 68 patients (64.15%), the highest age was in the late elderly category (56-65 years) as many as 40 patients (37.73%), the highest comorbid namely HHD 31 patients (29.24%), VES 16 patients (15.10%), renal insufficiency 13 patients (12.26%) and hypokalemia 13 patients (12.26%). The description of drug use in CHF patients included aspirin in 77 patients (72.64%), furosemide 62 patients (58.49%) and bisoprolol 49 patients (46.22%). The incidence of DRPs in the drug interaction category was 88 patients (83.01%), indicated without drugs 10 patients (9.43%), drugs without indications 4 patients (3.77%), inaccuracy of drug selection 2 patients (1.88%) , and failure to receive medication in 1 patient (0.94%), no incidence was found in the low dose, over dose and ADR categories.
Analisis Efektivitas Biaya dan Minimal Biaya Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di RSUD Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda Tahun 2019
Authors: Sembiring Imanuel Saputra , Rahmawati Dewi , Ramadhan Adam M.
Published: February 2022

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder and characterized by hyperglycemia and disorders of the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of Diabetes mellitus patients, the pattern of treatment carried out, and appropriate anti diabetic in terms of cost and effectiveness aspects at Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Regional Hospital Samarinda. The study was conducted retrospectively on medical record records. The results of 115 patients showed that most Diabetes mellitus sufferers were suffered by man with an age range of 56-65 years. The most common use of anti-diabetic in Diabetes mellitus patients is bolus insulin and combination of bolus and basal insulin. Anti-diabetic with minimal cost or the most minimal cost are the cost of using bolus insulin at a cost of Rp 8.865.248,-. The antidiabetics combination of basal and bolus is more effective reducing blood sugar levels while 174,86 mg/dL with an average cost effectiveness ratio (ACER) value of Rp 57.199,22,-.
Pola Penggunaan Antimalaria pada Pasien Malaria di Instalasi Rawat Inap RSUD Jayapura Periode Januari–Desember 2020
Authors: Purba Kornelius Yustico Trimedya , Siregar Vita Olivia , Indriyanti Niken
Published: February 2022

The Jayapura city is one of the endemic areas of malaria in the province of Papua. The use of antimalarial medicine in hospitals has adjusted to a pattern of successful therapy in previous years. The study aims to know the pattern of antimalarial use in malarial patients at the jayapura hospital installation in January - December 2020. The method of research used is a non-experimental study with a descriptive design from the retrospective data that sources the data of the treatment records of malaria patients. Studies show that the age of 17-25 became the most common age to develop malaria by 38 patients (38%). The male group became dominant compared with the female population of 60 (60%). Students are the primary target of malaria with 38 patients (38%). Tropical malaria is the most common of 62 patients (62%). Combination of primaquine + artesunate therapy reaches (66%). For precise indications and precise intervals of time entering into the precision of the treatment of malaria with accuracy (100%) while for right the medicine has a percentage (92%) and the right dosage has a percentage (99%) so it can be maximized in the future.