bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of renewal privacy policy whatsapp to customer behavior
Authors: Wijoyo Hadion , Limakrisna Nandan , Suryanti Suryanti
Published: July 2023

Changes in WhatsAap policy cause confusion and tend to be anxious for users where each user is required to accept the WhatsAap management policy in order to link information on whatsAap with Facebook no later than February 8, 2021. With the number of users reaching millions of people this certainly affects decisions that are not easy. This study uses a qualitative method by conducting non-structured interviews with 10 informants who are the admin of the WhatsApp group which has a group of at least 100 people. Because the identity of the informant must be kept secret, the authors provide the code R1-R10. From the research results, it was found that consumers were aware of this Whatsapp policy and regretted this policy and would move to other safer and more comfortable applications
Valuation of Software Agency for Pre IPO Using DCF and Relative Valuation Method (Study Case: PT XYZ)
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, Wardy Ibnu Sina , Sudrajad Oktofa Yudha ,   School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a pivotal moment in a company’s life cycle. It’s a process where a private company offers its shares to the public in the capital market to raise funds. The move from private to public affecting the company to prepare for many changes, including increased supervision and the responsibility of delivering value to shareholders. However, before stepping on this significant IPO step, the company needs a clear understanding of various factors, which includes macroeconomic conditions, the dynamics of the market it operates in, and the company’s internal conditions. The company, PT XYZ, specializes in creating software solutions, a sector that is currently needed by a lot of company due to digitalization era. Fair share price for PT XYZ must be calculated when it goes public. In addition to understanding the macroeconomic condition, the Porter’s Five Forces framework is described to assess the competitive aspect in the market and potential opportunities. After analysing the external factors, the next step is doing in-depth internal analysis. This involved a SWOT analysis by identifying PT XYZ’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and an evaluation of the company’s financial health. The business solution proceeded to the valuation stage, using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method with Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE). This process involved making growth projections for the next decade. It anticipates that the company’s growth rate would eventually align with Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), serving as the long-term growth rate. To ensure a holistic evaluation, there must be a complementary valuation method, Relative Valuation. Three similar companies in the software sector were picked and their EV/EBITDA was used as a multiplier ratio. The two separate valuation methodologies led to two distinct results. Thus the average of these two methods can be proposed. Overvalued or undervalued share pricing can significantly affect investor decisions and the amount of funds raised from the IPO.
Enhancing the Competency Development Program for New Recruits: A Case Study at Internal Audit & Risk Management Function
Authors:   Bandung Institute of Technology, Susanti Inge
Published: July 2023

The pandemic created unsettling vulnerability as organization accelerated the shift to digital operations. One bright spot is that asset misappropriation, while still a top category of fraud, was down in the last 24 months perhaps due to more employees working remotely, with limited access to company assets. At the same time, remote working increased risks beyond just digital security. Hence, it is important to have effective internal controls to identify and prevent any kind of fraud. The increasing need for recruiting strong internal audit and risk management functions especially in public company is due to several factors, including increased regulatory scrutiny, greater stakeholder demands for transparency and accountability, and the growing complexity of business operations. With the increasing number of public companies, there is a greater need for effective internal controls and risk management systems to ensure financial reporting accuracy, prevent fraud, and meet regulatory requirements. Internal audit and risk management improve governance, decision-making, and identify risks for organizations. Strong functions require adequate manpower, trained personnel, and resources for effective performance. Group Audit and Risk Management (GARM) in one of public company, working on Internal Audit and Risk Management (IARM). To ensure GARM fulfils its responsibilities as a corporate center, they define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are reviewed semi-annually by the Board of Directors (BOD). Unfortunately, one of the KPIs related to advisory and supporting roles, namely supporting the fulfilment of Group IARM manpower requirements, has not been met since 2013. The purpose of this study is to identify the root cause of the decrease in new recruit manpower fulfilment requests from Internal Audit and Risk Management functions in subsidiaries company and enhance the existing competency program in order to increase participation from Internal Audit and Risk Management functions. Using design thinking method and conducting in depth interview author may determine framework to enhance the programs that are more relevant to the competency needs.
Evaluation of the Vaccine Effectiveness in the Field of Rotarix® in Children Aged 0 to 2 Years in Certain District Hospitals of the Center Region-Cameroon
Authors:   Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studiess, Maboulou Jeanne Valerie Emvoutou , Ngoutane Aicha ,   Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studiess, Bakary Souleymanou ,   Local Materials Promotion Mission, Essindi Justin Olivier ,   Faculty of sciences: department of microbiology, Chantal Dr Ngonde Marie ,   Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studiess
Published: July 2023

Rotavirus (RV) is the main cause of acute gastroenteritis (GE) in children under 5 years of age with a high incidence between the ages of 6 and 23 months. After one year of introduction in the EPV in Cameroon, it was interesting to evaluate the vaccine efficacy of Rotarix in the field. To this end, we set ourselves the objective of evaluating the field efficacy of Rotarix® in children aged 2 to 24 months in selected District Hospitals of the Centre-Cameroon Region. We conducted a case-control study in children aged 2 to 24 months ; 77 subjects were included in our study and stool samples were collected from March to August of 2015. Antigenic detection of Rotavirus was carried out by an immunochromatographic test (rapid test). We had a sex ratio of 1.3 in favour of the male sex ; the age groups most represented were those of 2 to 6 months and 18-24 months, i.e. 28.6% each ; 50 subjects had been vaccinated (exposure to the protection factor) with 1 positive case and 27 non-vaccinated with 6 positive cases, i.e. a vaccination coverage of 64.94%. Of the subjects found positive, those in the 2-12 months age group represented 42.9%, compared to 57.1%. For vaccine efficacy, statistical analysis was performed using Epi info software version 7.1.3.0 and the odds ratio was estimated to be 0.0714 with 95% CI bounds 0.0081; 0.6305. The resulting field efficacy according to the WHO proposed formula is 92.86% with 95% bounds of CI 36.95% to 99.19%. These results should be complemented by similar studies for each region of the country to determine the field efficacy of Rotarix in Cameroon.
Auditor Ethics Moderates the Effect of Independence and Competence on Audit Quality
Authors:   STIE Malangkuҫeҫwara Jl. Terusan Candi Kalasan, Malang, Istutik Istutik , Sari Yuli Ratna ,   STIE Malangkuҫeҫwara Jl. Terusan Candi Kalasan, Malang, Widanarni Widanarni ,   STIE Malangkuҫeҫwara Jl. Terusan Candi Kalasan, Malang
Published: July 2023

The auditors are expected to improve the quality of the audit through independence, competence, and are guided by the ethics of auditors. This research aims to test the effect of auditor independence and competence of auditors on audit quality with the ethics of auditors as a moderating variable. The population includedall auditors working in Malang with research samples are 40 auditors working in the public accounting firm of Malang. This research to test the hypothesis of the study variables. The data collection was done using a questionnaire survey. The data analysisis using descriptive statistics, testing instruments using the validity test, reability test, and classic assumption test. Hypothesis testing using multiple regression analysis, partial test (T- test), and moderation test. The results of this research indicate that independence and competence have a positive effect on audit quality, then auditor ethics is able to moderate the relationship between these variables.
Design of Maximum Power Point Tracking Method Using Modified Perturb and Observation with Cuk Converter
Authors:   Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional, Indonesia 80225, Pancane I Wayan Dikse , Abu Zahir Ahmad Aslih Syani ,   Engineering and GA PT. Griamie Sejati, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia 11530
Published: July 2023

Photovoltaic is a resource that cannot be depleted and is widely available as future energy. Photovoltaic modules are affected by the intensity of radiation from a changing sun. Therefore it takes a method to find the maximum power point of photovoltaic. One of the methods used is Maximum power point tracking (MPPT). From Photovoltaic it will be connected to a current sensor and a voltage sensor so that it is read by the microcontroller and connected to the DC-DC converter circuit. The microcontroller will be embedded with the Modified Perturb & Observe (P&O) method to adjust the voltage output from the DC-DC converter by adjusting the pulse width (dutycycle) on the PWM generated from the microcontroller. After that, the results of the converter are analyzed using a load in the form of an accumulator or battery. At the output of the converter, a current sensor and a voltage sensor will be given to determine the output of the DC-DC converter with the Cuk topology. After conducting testing and analysis, using the proposed method provides an efficiency of 83%, this is proven by the power and voltage values. Using MPPT is able to optimize the panel output power of 23.92W with an accumulator load of 12 Volts.
أثر مخرجات التعليم الجامعي على سوق العمل في الجمهورية اليمنية للفترة (1998-2012)
Authors: Qasim Radfan Abdulhabib Abdullah
Published: July 2023

هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على أثر مخرجات التعليم الجامعي على سوق العمل في اليمن خلال الفترة (1998-2012م)، اعتمدت هذه الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي وذلك عن طريق تحليل البيانات باستخدام نموذجي الانحدار الخطي المتعدد والانحدار التدريجي لتقدير العلاقة بين متغيرات الدراسة، باستخدام بيانات التعليم الجامعي وسوق العمل اليمني الصادرة عن الجهاز المركزي للإحصاء وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج منها:

إن التعليم الجامعي في اليمن يواجه العديد من التحديات أبرزها ضعف المخرجات وعدم مواءمتها لسوق العمل وكذلك وتكرار التخصصات في أغلب كليات الجامعات الحكومية والأهلية وعدم ربطها بعملية التنمية الاقتصادية والاجتماعية في البلد.

بينت نتائج تحليل الانحدار الخطي المتعدد معنوية النموذج المقدر عند مستوى معنوية 0.05، كما أوضحت أن المتغيرات المستقلة تفسر حوالي 67% من التغيرات الحاصلة في المتغير التابع خلال فترة الدراسة.

أفضل نموذج تم الحصول عليه عند استخدام نموذج الانحدار التدريجي لتقدير أثر متغيرات التعليم الجامعي في عدد العاملين في سوق العمل هو النموذج: ( ) كما أظهرت نتائج التحليل معنوية النموذج الكلي والمتغير المستقل.

كما خلصت الدراسة إلى عدد من التوصيات أهمها ضرورة تطوير البرامج والمناهج التعليمية وكذلك التنسيق والشراكة بين الجامعات والمؤسسات القائمة على سوق العمل لمعرفة احتياجاتها ومتطلباتها.
Conspiracy of Silk Road: Dread Pirate Roberts to Cybercrime and Money Laundering
Authors: Ahmad Azlin Alisa , Jusoh@Yusoff Amir Fazlim , Mat Zain Mat Noor , Ahmad Shofian
Published: July 2023

The Silk Road, as the pioneering online marketplace utilizing cryptocurrencies as a payment system, revolutionized illicit activities in the digital realm. This research delves into the implications of implementing cryptocurrencies within the Silk Road, focusing on the surge of cybercrime and money laundering. Through qualitative research methodologies, including case studies such as United States of America v. Ross Ulbricht, along with films, movies, and documentaries, the study sheds light on the nefarious consequences of cryptocurrency adoption in this dark web marketplace. Cryptocurrency was applied on Silk Road to provide an anonymous payment system without the influence of legal authorities. The findings underscore the primary motivation behind incorporating cryptocurrencies into the Silk Road - the provision of an anonymous payment system shielded from the reach of law enforcement. By leveraging cryptocurrencies, the Silk Road facilitated illegal transactions, including the sale of illicit drugs, counterfeit identification documents, and various other illegal goods and services. Additionally, the platform acted as a hub for money laundering activities, enabling the conversion of cash into anonymous virtual assets, thereby obfuscating the authorities' ability to trace the illicit funds. This research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between cryptocurrencies, cybercrime, and money laundering on the Silk Road. The insights gleaned from this study underscore the urgent need for regulatory measures to mitigate the risks associated with anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and enhance law enforcement capabilities to combat illicit activities in the digital landscape.
Optimisme Al-Qur’an dalam Meningkatkan Adversity Quotient (Studi Ilmu Ma’ani QS. As-Syarh: 5-8)
Authors: Alawiyah Khofifah , Nuruddien Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Kehidupan takkan luput dari berbagai persoalan baik dalam pekerjaan, keluarga, lingkaran sosial, persaingan, beban hidup dan lain sebagainya yang menjadikan seseorang yang mengalami hal tersebut gelisah, takut bahkan depresi.  Al-Qur’an menjelaskan sikap yang harus dipakai saat menghadapi kesulitan, yakni sabar dan tetap berusaha. Namun hal ini berbanding terbalik dengan apa yang terjadi dalam kenyataan. Banyak terjadi kasus bunuh diri berawal dari rasa depresi karena tidak menemukan jalar keluar, baik dikarenakan masalah yang berhubungan dengan keluarga, lingkaran pertemanan, kuliah maupun asmara.  Tekanan jidup jika tidak dibarengi dengan kesiapan mental dan Adversity Quotient yang tinggi akan menjadikan seseorang yang mengalaminya bahkan tak sedikit yang memilih untuk melakukan tindak bunuh diri. Maka dari itu, Paul G.Stolz menawarkan metode LEAD (Listen, Explored, Analized, Do) dan STOPPERS! untuk meningkatkan AQ seseorang. Dari hasil penelitian yang didapat dari analisi QS. As-Syarh (94) ayat 5-8 menggunakan pendekatan ilmu ma’ani menunjukkan bahwa Al-Qur’an turut andil dalam memberikan pesan kepada individu agar meningkatkan Adversity Quotient masing-masing, yaitu agar seseorang ketika saat menghadapi kesulitan selalu optimis bahwa solusi dari Allah pasti akan datang, positive thinking dan selalu melakukan kesibukan yang bermanfaat sehingga terlepas dari pikiran-pikiran yang negatif yang dapat merendahakan adversity quotient dalam diri seseorang.
Quantitative Simulation of the Coremas-Mãe D'Água Water System Located in Brazil’s Hinterland Using ACQUANET Model
Authors: Vieira Allan Sarmento , De Amorin Luana Andrade , Fontgalland Isabel
Published: July 2023

The main objective of this research is to analyze quantitatively the water situation of the Coremas water system considering the last water crisis that began in 2012, located in the hydrographic basin of the rivers Piancó-Piranhas-Açu, Brazil, using the ACQUANET simulation model. A series of inflows was also constructed using the rainfall-runoff model Soil Moisture Accounting Procedure. Analyzing the results obtained for the simulated time horizon of the two reservoirs, the efficiency of meeting demands in the simulation of scenario 1, which evaluated the two reservoirs individually, some failures were observed in the sectors of human supply, irrigation, industry and pisciculture, where they presented guarantees above 95%. In the simulation of scenario 2, which was considered in the analysis as a single reservoir, both in the rainy and dry periods, all demands related to the system, such as human supply, animal feeding, irrigation, industry and fish farming, had 100% reliability. Therefore, the Coremas system, despite the water crisis experienced, is considered sustainable and can be used to transfer water to other hydrographic basins during the water crisis period.
Religion Norms in Foreign Policy Analysis: Dispensationalism As US Foreign Policy’s Determinant During Trump's Reign
Authors: Afif Sabwanto
Published: July 2023

During Trump Administration, he introduced and used “America First” as his guidance in conducting US Foreign Policy. The “America First” emphasizes pursuing national interests and using force to achieve security and prosperity. However, Trump's decision to relocate the US Embassy and recognition Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city was contradictory with his "America First" strategy. The author’s main question is that What sort of norm shaped US embassy relocation policy? It seems dispensationalism played pivotal role in influencing US embassy relocation policy. Dispensationalism believe that the restoration of Israel is a necessary precondition for the Lord's return and that the Jews must return to their homeland to be regathered as a nation. Trump’s motive to adopt Dispensationalism as part of conducting US foreign policy was driven by the urgency to maintain his voting bloc after 2016 US Election.
How to Determinant Economic Growth In Java Island
Authors: Yolanda Yolanda , Suharto Suharto , Murti Wahyu , Haryono Sugeng
Published: July 2023

This study aims to provide an emperical picture of the relationship between Investment, Local Original Income, Income Inequality, Unemployment and Crime against Economic Growth of provinces in Java Island using panel data from 2006 to 2021. By using  the  panel data regression model method, namely the one-way model.  Based on the results of data analysis, variables that have a positive and significant effect on economic growth are Investment, Regional Original Income, Income Inequality. And the effect of Unemployment and crime on Economic Growth is significant and negative.  Meanwhile, the form of relationship that occurs from all variables to economic growth is inelastic which is shown by the value of a small regression coefficient of one. For this problem it is recommended that local governments make policies that are for investment, local original income, income inequality,  unemployment  and crime that encourage greater economic growth.
The Relationship between Human Capital and Public Services Performance: The Role of Islamic Work Ethics as a Mediating Variable A Case Study of Public Sector Organizations of Bahrain
Authors: Busenan Ebrahim Farhan Mubarak
Published: July 2023

Ethics are the basis for achieving individual, group and societal happiness. This research paper studies the role of Islamic work ethics as a mediating variable in the relationship between human capital and public services performance in the public sector of Bahrain. The scarcity of previous studies in the field of Islamic work ethics as a mediating variable in the relationship between human capital and public services performance is the motivating factor of this study.  A total of 640 questionnaires were distributed to the citizens in the four governorates of Bahrain, i.e., Southern, Muharraq, Northern and the Capital, using the systematic random sampling method, A five point Likert scale was used to measure all variables. A total of 384 questionnaires were returned of which 368 were usable questionnaires. The findings of this research paper show a significant and positive relationship between human capital and public services performance. Islamic work ethics, as the mediating variable, has a highly positive effect on the relationship between human capital and public services performance.
Implementation of Original Local Government Revenue Policy in Tomohon City Regional Environment Service
Authors: Wellem Yiska Marsia , Pangkey Itje , Mokat Jetty
Published: July 2023

Garbage and cleaning retribution in Tomohon City is one of the potential regional income or Original Local Government Revenues (PAD). Which is the collection process must be carried out optimally to optimize regional retribution receipts every year which will also improve cleaning services in the city of Tomohon. The Tomohon City Regional Environmental Service is the field that monitors the collection of garbage and cleaning fees. In its implementation, the acceptance of garbage and cleaning fees for the City of Tomohon in 2020 where 2020 has decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, besides that there are also obstacles in the collection process which has resulted in the process of collecting garbage and cleaning fees not being optimal carried out by the City Environment Service Tomohon.The purpose of the research conducted by researchers is to find out the efforts to optimize the collection of garbage and cleaning fees in Tomohon City, as well as to find out the obstacles in the process of collecting garbage and cleaning fees carried out by the Environmental Service. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the research conducted show that efforts to optimize the collection of garbage and cleaning fees carried out by the Tomohon City Environmental Service have never carried out sudden inspections in an effort to increase supervision, and have not been able to cooperate with other parties in the process of facilitating payments. Apart from that, there are still obstacles which are the lack of awareness of mandatory retribution. As for overcoming these obstacles, what can be done by the Tomohon City Environmental Service is to continue to socialize with the community/compulsory retribution and will also continue to improve the administration system to make it more effective.
The Influence of Herding, Anchoring, Disposition, Personal Income, and Financial Literacy on Generation Z's Investment Decision Making in Surabaya City
Authors: Falah Fahmi Faiqotul , Asandimitra Nadia
Published: July 2023

This study examines the investment decisions of Generation Z in the city of Surabaya and analyzes the relationship between herding, anchoring, disposition, personal income, and financial literacy. The object of this research is Gen Z in the city of Surabaya, and the data collection technique uses a purposive sampling technique. The total number of respondents obtained was 232 people by distributing questionnaires online. This research concludes on causality and utilizes Structural Equation Modeling analysis techniques on AMOS version 24 software. The results of this study indicate that herding and disposition have a significant positive effect on investment decisions, while anchoring, personal income, and financial literacy have no effect on investment decisions. This study can serve as a useful reference for various parties, especially investors who should always act and behave wisely when making decisions in the capital market.
The Impact of Education and Leadership Training on Civil Servants at North Sulawesi Campus of IPDN
Authors: Papea Oudy Oktavianus , Lumingkewas Lexie , Mokat Jetty
Published: July 2023

This research aims to (1) determine the impact of education and leadership training attended by employees of IPDN Sulawesi Utara Campus in terms of the improvement of competencies that occur after the training, and (2) identify and analyze the factors that contribute to the suboptimal outcomes of leadership education and training attended by civil servants in achieving organizational goals at IPDN Sulawesi Utara Campus. This study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach, which involves analyzing and explaining phenomena in-depth through data collection. Data was collected using two sources: primary data obtained through interviews and observations, and secondary data obtained through literature review and documentation. Data analysis was performed by categorizing the data, synthesizing it, identifying patterns, selecting important information to be studied, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that the process of education and leadership training attended by employees of IPDN Sulawesi Utara Campus has a positive impact and fulfills the training objectives stated in Government Regulation Number 101 of 2000 regarding Education and Training in Positions. This is reflected in the improvement of knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA), broadened perspectives, high motivation and professionalism as civil servants, shared vision aligned with organizational goals, and rational mindset. Based on these success indicators, it can be concluded that the education and training process has provided positive impacts on employees, the organization, and public services.
The Promise and Peril of Big Data in Driving Consumer Engagement
Authors: Vasilopoulou Christina , Theodorakopoulos Leonidas , Igoumenakis Giorgos
Published: July 2023

The advent of big data has transformed the way in which businesses interact with consumers. With the ability to collect and analyze vast amounts of data from multiple sources, companies are now able to gain insights into consumer behavior that were previously impossible. This paper explores the relationship between big data, consumer behavior, digital marketing and personalizing the customer experience. It examines the ways in which big data is being used to gain insights into consumer behavior, the benefits and limitations of using big data, ethical considerations and the role of digital marketing in leveraging big data to create more effective marketing strategies.
Big Data and Consumer Behavior: The Power and Pitfalls of Analytics in the Digital Age
Authors: Vasilopoulou Christina , Theodorakopoulos Leonidas , Giannoukou Ioanna
Published: July 2023

The advent of digital technology has transformed the way businesses interact with consumers, providing an abundance of data that can be harnessed to improve the customer experience. Big data analysis offers businesses the tools to gain insight into consumer behavior and preferences, optimize the customer journey, and create personalized experiences. This paper explores the impact of big data analysis on digital consumer behavior, delving into the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations that arise in this context.
The Determinants of Organizational Commitment with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable
Authors: Bokko Nurdia
Published: July 2023

This research aims to analyze the determinants of organizational commitment with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. The population in this study consisted of employees in the Class III Airport Operator Unit in the Merauke Papua region, totaling 139 employees, using purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted using a quantitative and qualitative approach, with SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) as the statistical tool. The results of the research show that work stress has a negative and significant effect on employee job satisfaction, while work motivation does not have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Work stress has a positive and significant effect on employee organizational commitment. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee organizational commitment. Employee job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee organizational commitment. Work stress has a negative and significant effect on employee organizational commitment through the intervening variable of job satisfaction and work motivation. Work motivation does not have a significant effect on employee organizational commitment through the intervening variable of job satisfaction at the Class III Airport Operator Unit in the Merauke Papua region.
Linguistic variations of Blaan in Soccsksargen Region: A variationist sociolinguistic study
Authors: Ojanola Raleigh , Tarusan Mary Ann
Published: July 2023

Understanding language variations opens a wider perspective to language enthusiasts in boosting sociolinguistic awareness as regards to the different ways of using the language in different language contexts. It provides people from different geographical locations of Blaan to understand the language and its use. The study aimed to describe the linguistic variations of Blaan language in the four (4) sociolinguistic contexts of Blaan in Soccsksargen Region, Mindanao, Philippines such as Sarangani Blaan (SBL) of Sarangani Province, Koronadal Blaan (KBL) of South Cotabato Province, Columbio Blaan (CBL) of Sultan Kudarat Province, and Tulunan Blaan (TBL) of Cotabato Province in terms of phonological variations, morphological variations, semantic variations, and syntactic variations. Labov’s (1966) variationist sociolinguistic framework was employed in describing the linguistic variations of Blaan which was qualitative in nature. The study was participated by purposively selected sixteen (16) research participants who were composed of Blaan elders and Blaan teachers. The findings of the study reveal ample linguistic variations in SBL, KBL, CBL, and TBL in terms of sound, word formation, meaning, and sentence structure. The phonological variations include the number of vowel phoneme production for /a/, /e/, /é/, /i/, /o/ and /u/, the use of accent marks on vowel phonemes, the number of accented and unaccented vowel phonemes, phonetic and phonological change, and phoneme addition. The morphological variations include differences on tense markers, degrees of comparison markers, and other morphological features of the lexical categories of Blaan. The semantic variations include words that have positive meanings in one context but have offensive meanings as compared to the other context. The syntactic variations include forming of yes-no questions in Blaan and the placement of question markers. The study concludes that variations of language, in the perspective of sociolinguistics, prove that language is indeed changing, evolving, and adapting to the sociolinguistic contexts of different language communities.
E-voting, Information Gap, and The Digital Divide in Zimbabwe
Authors: Tom Teckshawer
Published: July 2023

The objective of this research was to establish if Zimbabwe has the potential and Information Communication Technology (ICT) capacity to implement e-voting methods in the country's often discredited electoral process. The study adopted qualitative methods and secondary data collected from relevant reports, questionnaires randomly distributed to the general populace as well as interviews with Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) officials. The paper highlights the global and national status of ICT adoption in Zimbabwe which is the key driver to the successful implementation of e-voting, internet coverage, and use in the country. The research also investigated how Zimbabwe citizens in the diaspora, through new Internet platforms, can exercise their right to participate in the country's political discourse and vote using the e-voting model. The findings indicate that though it can be done,  it is not being practiced. Hence citizens in the diaspora are being excluded from the electoral process. The research findings also give credence suggesting Zimbabwe has sufficient infrastructure to implement e-voting methods as a trial in selected local government elections.
Some solutions to resolve conflicts between parents and teenagers
Authors: Hanh Nguyen Thi Hong
Published: July 2023

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, especially in the parent-child relationship. Conflicts can either foster closeness and understanding between the generations or create distance between parents and children. Research has identified six choices of responses when faced with conflicts, categorized based on coping strategies and attitudes towards parents. The specific responses include: 1) Silence; 2) Avoidance; 3) Expressing one's viewpoint gently to make parents understand; 4) Compliance with parents' wishes but without happiness; 5) Engaging in intense arguments; 6) Feeling wrong and expressing remorse. Based on this, the study measured two aspects: the satisfaction of adolescents with conflict resolution methods and adolescents' perception of the impact of conflict resolution on the parent-child relationship using a 4-point scale: 0-Not satisfied at all; 1-Not satisfied; 2-Satisfied; 3-Very satisfied. Additionally, factors influencing conflict resolution were identified, such as the living environment, gender of parents and children.
Theoretical perspectives in tourism dynamics
Authors: Oprescu Georgiana
Published: July 2023

The definitions, classifications, dynamics, sociological significance of tourism along with its historical coordinates represent an introduction to this cultural, economic, social and political sphere, which has resisted, reinvented itself and been reborn like the Phoenix Bird over time, leaving its mark for entire generations and being the economic, social, cultural and even religious basis for different social identities.

Sociology of Tourism helps us to analyze the impact of an individual passing through a system as well as a large number of tourists, to establish the transformative impact of tourism on people, places and communities and their way of life, planning and sustainable development.
Evidence-Based Practice Through the Lens of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic Managers in the Philippines
Authors: Leosala Louise Odeth
Published: July 2023

The implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) involves a systematic approach that plays a critical role in healthcare service delivery. In a world of innovations in the health sciences, keeping up with the advances through evidence-based practice is vital for allied healthcare professionals such as Occupational Therapists. This phenomenological study focused on exploring the realities of the supports, barriers, and strategies in EBP implementation as experienced by occupational therapy (OT) clinic managers. A semi-structured interview was utilized to gather data from five managers in selected pediatric OT clinics in the Philippines. Interviews were transcribed and data were analyzed using Moustakas’ phenomenological analysis which resulted in 7 major themes (a) Value of Evidence-based Practice, (b) Organizational Supports, (c) Organizational Barriers, (d) Structure Creation, (e) Skills Building, (f) System for Rewards, and (g) Seeking Resources which were categorized into textural and structural descriptions of the phenomenon. This study concluded that OT managers shared a common pattern of experiences on EBP value, organizational management supports and barriers. OT clinic managers also addressed barriers by utilizing strategies to improve EBP practice and healthcare service delivery.
How The International Norms Travel: Disaster Risk Reduction Norms in the Aceh Post Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program 2004
Authors: Herningtyas Ratih
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the logic of the Indonesian government in carrying out the rehabilitation and reconstruction program following the December 26, 2004 earthquake and tsunami disaster in Aceh. This calamity has resulted in several casualties, property loss, and extensive damage to infrastructure and dwellings. After the emergency response process, one of the key goals for restoring people's life is to implement the rehabilitation and reconstruction program. Using Finnemore and Sikkink's norms life cycle, this article demonstrates that the rehabilitation and reconstruction program represents not only the interests and obligations of the Indonesian government in general, but also the influence of international norms that mandate state policies and acts. This article discovered that disaster risk reduction, as symbolized by the motto Build Back Better, is an international norm that affected the Indonesian government's implementation of the rehabilitation and reconstruction program in Aceh. It may be traced back to the process of its emergence, socialization in international forums, and internalization in the planning and implementation of the Aceh government's rehabilitation and reconstruction program.
Paris Conference between the representatives of the major states of the armies of the Little Entente and France on the subject of liaisons and transmissions (1936)
Authors: Nicolescu Andrei
Published: July 2023

Apart from some high-level mission visits, we cannot record any contacts with a concrete agenda between representatives of the major French, Romanian or Little Entente states for the years 1930-1936. An exception was the Paris Conference between the military representatives of the Little Entente and those of France, held between 14th and 16th of December 1936, with the aim of signing an "Agreement concerning the organisation and functioning of liaisons between the General Headquarters of the Little Entente and France in the event of mobilisation or political tensions".
Equipping the Romanian army with French material. Financial aspects
Authors: Nicolescu Andrei
Published: July 2023

Throughout the interwar period, France was Romania's largest supplier of arms and combat equipment. This was due to several factors that made the French defence industry the most attractive market for procurement in this field. The financial arrangements in which the French government showed flexibility, the fact that the French industry was one of the most advanced and complex in the world, being able to supply armaments for all the Romanian army's compartments and the readiness to provide its manufacturing plans to Romanian arms industry kept France in first place in the preferences of the Romanian government.
Evaluation of the relationship between insulin resistance and different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: AĞAR Mehmet , ÖNAL Murat , ÇALI ÖZTÜRK Halime
Published: July 2023

Aims: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women. Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance (IR) are the most important metabolic abnormalities that affect these patients. This study aimed to investigate the variables related to IR in patients with different PCOS phenotypes.

Methods: This retrospective study included 389 women diagnosed with PCOS in Bezmialem Hospital between november 2020 and september 2022. Information about patients was collected through their electronic records. PCOS was diagnosed based on the Rotterdam criteria, and four phenotypes of A (oligoovulation+ hyperandrogenism+PCO), B (oligoovulation+hyperandrogenism), C (hyperandrogenism +PCO), and D (oligoovulation+absent PCO) were considered for PCOS. The homeostatic model assessment for ınsulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was used to evaluate IR. The Mann-Whitney U test was performed to study the difference between the groups.

Results: The highest value of HOMA-IR was for the phenotype B group, and the lowest value was for the phenotype C group. However, the difference between the groups was not significant (p=0.221). Estradiol and free T4 were significantly higher in the phenotype A group (p≤0.001). Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), prolactin, anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), fasting insulin, total testosterone, and red blood cell distribution width (RDW) were significantly higher in the phenotype B group (p≤0.001). Total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), leukocyte, basophil, and monocyte were significantly higher in the phenotype C group (p≤0.001). Also, MPV values were significantly higher in the phenotype D group (p≤0.001).

Conclusion: The results showed that the variables related to IR in phenotypes A and B of PCOS are higher than in other phenotypes.
Comparison of laparoscopic versus open Burch colposuspension techniques for female stress or mixed urinary incontinence: a ten-year experience in a tertiary center
Authors: ÜNAL Ömer , KARADENİZ Ozan
Published: July 2023

Aims: To evaluate postoperative course, efficacy, and complication rates of Open Burch Colposuspension and Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension techniques in stress or mixed urinary incontinence at a single training and research hospital for the last ten years in İstanbul, Turkey.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in all Burch Colposuspension cases performed between January 2011 and May 2022 in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Resaerch Hospital. All patients’ data were reviewed from the electronic medical records and analyzed who underwent Burch colposuspension surgery either with an open or laparoscopic approach. The primary outcome was a surgical success, whereas secondary outcomes were perioperative and postoperative data, including surgical type, operating time, duration of hospital stay, estimated blood loss, complications, subjective cure, and additional interventional procedure types.

Results: The demographic and clinical characteristics among the groups have no significant difference (p >0.05). The major complication rate postoperatively was considerably higher in the OC group (p
Factors affecting the progression of chronic kidney disease
Authors: YAZICI Raziye , GÜNEY İbrahim
Published: July 2023

Aims: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by irreversible and progressive loss of renal function. One of the most important goals in CKD management is to delay CKD progression. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcomes of non-dialysing CKD patients, rate of progression of disease and factors associated with CKD progression and mortality.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 245 non-dialysis CKD (stage 3-5) patients who presented to nephrology outpatient clinic between December 2013 and June 2015 were included. Patients’ baseline demographic, clinical/laboratory data were obtained. Outcomes of the patients in terms of CKD progression (defined as the initiation of renal replacement therapy or death) between November 2022 and December 2022 were recorded.

Results: Patients’ mean age (baseline) was 56±12 years; 116 patients (47.3%) were female. During median 46 months of follow-up period, 42.9% of the patients underwent renal replacement therapy and all-cause mortality rate was 9.8%. Baseline eGFR, proteinuria and having diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity were found to be associated with CKD progression, independently (the risk increases by 75% with each 1 ml/min decrease in eGFR, p
Profile of critically ill childrenin the pediatric intensive care unit: a tertiary-care single-center experience
Authors: DURAK Cansu , ŞAHİN Ebru , CAN Yasar Yusuf , BOYDAĞ GÜVENÇ Kübra , SARISALTIK Alican , VAROL Fatih , CAM Halit
Published: July 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive overview of the clinical spectrum and outcomes of critically ill pediatric patients admitted to a tertiary-level pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Furthermore, we aimed to assess potential factors that could influence the requirement for PICU admission. The findings of this study may aid in the prompt identification and management of critically ill pediatric patients, thereby reducing the likelihood of PICU admission.

Methods: This descriptive study investigated the presentation of critical illness among pediatric patients aged between 1 month-18 years old admitted to the PICU was conducted in Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, from February 2022 to January 2023. Demographic data, clinical variables, and outcome data (alive/expired) were analyzed.

Results: A total of 456 patients were analyzed, of which 258 (56.6%) were males and 198 (43.4%) were females. The median length of stay in the PICU was 5 days (1-114). Respiratory diseases (43.2%) were the most common reasons for admission to the PICU, followed by sepsis (13.2%), and neurological diseases (13.8%). We observed a mortality rate of 6.1%, with no association with age or sex. Variables found to be risk factors for mortality were PRISM III score, presence of sepsis and acute renal failure, the requirement for mechanical ventilation, use of inotropic agents, continuous renal replacement therapy and therapeutic plasma exchange requirement, and length of stay (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: The profile of patients admitted to the PICU can serve as a basis for developing dedicated protocols for critical care and redistributing the PICUs’ resources.
The relationship between prognostic nutritional index and mortality in geriatric COVID-19 patients
Authors: ALIŞKAN Halil , KILIÇ Mazlum
Published: July 2023

Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and mortality in geriatric patients who admitted to hospital due to COVID-19.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, geriatric patients admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary hospital and hospitalized for COVID-19 were examined. Demographic data, laboratory results, in-hospital mortality status of the patients were recorded. The relationship between PNI values and in-hospital mortality was analyzed.

Results: The study was completed with 316 patients whose data were fully accessible. The mean age of the patients was 77.3±7.9 years and 167 (52.8%) were male. When the cut-off value of PNI level in identifying in-hospital mortality was≤42, the sensitivity was 92.3%, the specificity was 44.9%, and the positive predictive value was 57.5 and the negative predictive value was 87.8

Conclusion: This study demonstrates the prognostic importance of PNI in geriatric COVID-19 patients. Low PNI values were associated with higher in-hospital mortality rate. The use of PNI can be considered an important tool in evaluating the COVID-19 prognosis of elderly patients and developing more individualized treatment strategies.
Comorbidity of lipedema and fibromyalgia; effects on disease severity, pain and health-related quality of life
Authors: ÇAKIT Mehmet Onat , ATAR Busem , AYAZ Satı Zülal , ÇELİK Ömer Faruk , GÜRDAL Ayşe Güliz , DUYUR ÇAKIT Burcu
Published: July 2023

Aims: Both Fibromyalgia (FMS) and lipedema are characterized by pain in the soft tissue, and they have clinically similar aspects. The Aims of this study were to determine how many of the patients with lipedema met the diagnostic criteria for FMS, the effect of the comorbidity of lipedema and FMS on pain and quality of life, and their relationship with extremity volumes, ultrasonographically measured soft tissue thickness and lipedema disease severity.

Methods: 53 women with lipedema and 32 patients with FMS without lipedema were included in the study. Symptom severity scale, widespread pain index, and FMS severity scale were calculated for the diagnosis of FMS. Pain intensity was determined by visual analog scale (VAS). The frequency of fibromyalgia was determined in the lipedema group. Lower extremity volumes of both groups were calculated by circumferential measurements and thigh and pretibial soft tissue thicknesses were measured ultrasonographically. Short form-36 quality of life scale was applied to both groups.

Results: The mean age of the 53 females with lipedema was 52±11.8 years, and for the 32 females with FMS it was 51.9±10.1 years (p>0.05). The extremity volumes and soft tissue thicknesses were higher in lipedema group than FMS group p