bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Earning Per Share and Return on Investment on the Share Price of PT Astra Otoparts Tbk (2012-2021 Period)
Authors: Paij Watiningsih Maolani , Prista Tarigan
Published: May 2023

Financial reports are a form of information published by companies to meet the needs of investors that describe how much the company's wealth, income earned by the company, as well as information about the company's achievements. Apart from being information for investors, financial reports can also be a reference for companies to make decisions and predict what will happen in the future. After having information in the form of financial reports, the next activity is to evaluate the company's performance, namely by analyzing financial statements. This activity is carried out by analyzing financial ratios. In general, financial ratios are analytical activities carried out with the aim of describing a comparison between the values ​​of the components in the financial statements. Financial ratios are divided into several ratios, namely, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, activity ratios and profitability ratios. Of the four ratios, researchers use a profitability ratio where the ratio is closely related to all investment activities and the ratio shows that the greater the value of the ratio, the better the company's ability to earn profits. In this ratio, there is one ratio, namely Return on Investment (ROI), which is the ratio used to calculate the value of an investment. For example, investors want to know the potential ROI of an investment before providing any funds to a company. Another factor in measuring the soundness of a company apart from financial ratios is by looking at stock prices.
Optimization of Career Development Through Transformation of Functional Position of Customs and Excise Inspector at Indonesian Customs
Authors: Achyar Mubarok Aulia
Published: May 2023

The transformation of administrative positions into functional positions is one of the implementations of bureaucratic simplification that has been and continues to be carried out at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia.This article discusses the optimization of career development in Functional Positions in order to simplify the bureaucracy through the transformation of administrative positions into Functional Positions of Customs and Excise Inspectors.The research method used in this paper is descriptive qualitative with library research data collection techniques in the form of reviewing legislation on transformation position, national bureaucratic reform, functional positions of customs and excise inspectors, as well as collecting material from books, journals, and other open source. The limitation in this article is that there is still little research literature on FPCEI, so it is hoped that this article can be a reference material in writing the next article by adding other variables.The results of the study show that the transformation of administrative positions into functional positions at the DGCE of the Republic of Indonesia has gone well, but optimization of the career development system is still needed in the context of career development through the transformation of administrative positions into Functional Positions of Customs and Excise Inspectors.
The Effect of Work Discipline, Leadership Style, and Training on the Performance of the Class IV Port Office and Port Authority (KSOP) Probolinggo City
Authors: Rachmawati Erni , Pompong Setiadi
Published: May 2023

Human Resources (HR) is a very valuable asset or large investment that will become the main determinant of an organization or business. The right Human Resource Management (HR) for an organization or company will be a key factor and achieve maximum success. Excellent companies have strong human resources who can compete in the world and bring more success to the company. To increase the output to be achieved in a company, in this case the Probolinggo Port Authority and Harbormaster Office, it is necessary to pay attention to the discipline of its employees. Such as making KIP so that all employees can complete their tasks on time and according to what the company wants. The Probolinggo Port Authority and Harbormaster Office need to increase the knowledge of its employees to increase knowledge and experience in the work that the employee does. It is necessary to have regular training in 1 month in order to get maximum results. The Probolinggo Port Authority and Harbormaster Office need to create strict regulations, so that employees can obey the rules and not be careless in doing a job. And if the employee commits a violation, then there are consequences that must be accepted by the perpetrator to make the perpetrator more deterrent and more thorough and disciplined in his work.
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment as Factors Affecting Employee Withdrawal at Army Flight Center
Authors: Komar Priatna Deden , Fitri Anggraeni Annisa
Published: May 2023

The Army Aviation Center is the central implementing agency of the Indonesian Army, in carrying out its main tasks using aircraft requires a high level of security. One of the factors that support the creation of high security is by trying to overcome the problem of human resources, this is a serious concern by the leadership. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of organizational commitment and job satisfaction on employee withdrawals and the effect of the level of organizational commitment and job satisfaction together on the withdrawal of civil servants at the Army Aviation Center, either simultaneously or partially. The research method in this paper is quantitative, with a path analysis research model with a view to solving problems by collecting data, compiling data, then analyzing statistically and interpreting it to further obtain a valid result using the calculation of the Statistical Product And Service Solutions application. Based on the results of statistical data processing carried out, the research results obtained include organizational commitment has an influence on Employee Withdrawal and while job satisfaction on Employee Withdrawal is said to have an effect.
Apple Inc Advertising Strategy
Authors: Putri Rahmania W Rd Rafaida
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out the results of an analysis of Apple Inc. in developing its marketing advertising strategy, especially related to the increase in advertising that is Apple's trademark. The method used in this study uses qualitative research methods and literature review. The results of this study indicate that Apple adapts User Generated Content (UGJ) to promote its products on social media, namely product placement on influencers/public figures, which are commonly called endorsements and "buzz" generated by positive reviews in the media. Apple nonetheless created a simple promotional concept that led to loyal customers with an unprecedented market share. Even the products themselves are kept sleek and minimal, with simple color schemes and clean, uncluttered designs.
Interpretation Innovative Work Behavior and Transformational Leadership: Analysis Work Engagement and Work Environment on Dinas Pariwisata Kota Padang
Authors: Ones Charli Chintya , Ariyanto Masnum  , Rahmadani Hidayat  , Menhard Menhard  , Budi Hartoyo
Published: May 2023

This research is aimed at uncovering the influence of Work Engagement and Work Environment on Innovative Work Behavior through Transformational Leadership as an Intervening variable. The research was conducted at the Padang City Tourism Office. The study population was 60 employees who worked in the Padang City Tourism Office, both civil servants and honorary employees. Furthermore, 60 employees became research samples taken proportionally and randomly with proportional random sampling techniques. Structural equation modeling (SEM) with a partial least square (PLS) approach is applied as a data analysis method. The results of the study revealed that work engagement and transformational leadership affect Innovative work behavior and   work environment does not affect  innovative  work behavior. Work engagement affects transformational leadership, work environment does not affect transformational leadership. And there is an indirect influence between work engagement and innovative work behavior through transformational leadership.
Analysis of Market Reactions in Various Industry Sectors Before and After the Announcement of Indonesia's Exposure to the Covid-19 Outbreak
Authors: Rosdiana Riska
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the announcement of the entry of COVID-19 in Indonesia on abnormal returns, trading volume activity and bid-ask spread in the Miscellaneous industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The sampling technique used in this study was using the census sampling method and from this method data were obtained as many as 45 companies in the Miscellaneous industry. The method used in this study is an event study, where the event window in this study consists of 7 days before and 7 days after the announcement of the entry of COVID-19 in Indonesia. Hypothesis testing was carried out using the paired-sample t-test and the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results showed that there were significant differences in trading volume activity before and after the announcement of the entry of COVID-19 in Indonesia. However, there are no significant differences in abnormal returns before and after the announcement of the entry of COVID-19 in Indonesia.
Application of the Fixed Effect Model to Measuring Variables Affecting Stock Price in Companies in the Property and Real Estate Industry Sector
Authors: F Firdaus Venus , Mohammad Iman Nugroho  , Nursina Nursina
Published: May 2023

To determine the effect of company size, price book value, and profitability ratio on stock prices, a comparative causal study was carried out with a sample of 11 property and real estate sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017 – 2021 which have complete financial statements. Correlation and regression analysis multiplied using Eviews 9 software. The results of this study indicate that the t test proves that company size has a positive direction but has no effect and is not significant on stock prices. Meanwhile, Price Book Value (PBV) and Profitability Ratios are negative and have no but significant effect on stock prices (share). Research with the F test proves that simultaneously firm size, price book value, and profitability ratios affect stock prices. The coefficient of determination test shows the size of the company, price book value, and the ratio of profitability to stock price of 85.70% while 14.3% is the contribution of other factors.
The Relationship of Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion in Attracting Student Interest to Become Customers Syariah Banking
Authors: Try Astuti An Ras
Published: May 2023

The presence of students in the world of Islamic banking as a young generation provides an opportunity for banks to continue to exist in the midst of existing competition. This study investigates how the influence of financial literacy and Islamic financial inclusion in attracting customer interest from among students. This research uses a type of quantitative research with statistical data. The number of respondents was 144 respondents who were students of the Islamic banking study program at the Parepare State Islamic Institute and Parepare Muhammadiyah University. Data analysis technique is a process used to manage research results in order to obtain a conclusion. Statistics is knowledge about data collection, data classification, data presentation, data management, drawing conclusions and making decisions based on certain problems. one sample t test, multiple linear regression test. Partial Test (t test), Simultaneous F Test and Coefficient of Determination Test. The results of the Financial Literacy research show that from the sample calculation values ​​above, it is found that the average financial literacy is 43.2% of what is expected. Thus financial literacy is in the good category. Financial inclusion, shows that from the sample calculation value above, it is found that the average financial inclusion = 28.8% is in the good category. Interest in Using Islamic Financial Institutions, shows that from the sample calculation value above it is found that the average financial literacy is 21.6% of what is expected. The correlation coefficient is 0.804 with a significance of 0.000. Because the significance is 0.000 <0.05, Ho is rejected and H1 is accepted. This means that there is a positive and significant relationship between financial literacy and inclusion on the interest of Islamic Banking students at IAIN Parepare and Muhammadiyah Parepare University. The effect of financial literacy and inclusion on student interest in using Islamic financial institutions is 0.804. The calculated F-value is 62,932 with a significance level of 0.000. Because the P-Value <0.05, Ho is rejected or in other words the coefficients β1 and β2 affect Y together so that it can be said that the regression model.
The Influence of Teaching Staff, Curriculum, Work Culture on the Management of Islamic Education
Authors: Amarullah Abd Karim , Hapzi Ali  , Kasful Anwar
Published: May 2023

This article describes the influence of Islamic education management on educators, curriculum, work culture so that Islamic education management will be very effective in implementation and managerial in an educational institution. The method of writing this literature review article is the research library method, Google Scholar Sourced from online media like Mendeley and others. The results of this article are that 1. Curriculum influences Islamic education management2. Performance influences the management of Islamic education 3. Educational staff influences education management.
Attractive Regional Investment Model for Investors
Authors: Roswinna Winna , Maria Lusiana Yulianti  , Anne Lasminingrat
Published: May 2023

The primary objective of this research is to analyze the potential of the region's limited natural resources, man-made natural resources, and human resources for marketing purposes. By doing so, the regional government can boost the local economy, reduce reliance on financial aid from the central government, and gradually become self-sufficient. This requires a creative approach to fund allocation, whether from the General Allocation Fund (DAU) or Regional Own Revenue (PAD), in an appropriate and fair manner. The local government must also focus on marketing the region's unique products and creating a competitive advantage to attract investors. The ability to attract Special Allocation Funds from the central government is also crucial for the successful implementation of development programs, both social and economic. Effective marketing of regional potentials can generate profits and benefits for the sustainable welfare of the people in the region. The study revealed that investors consider the physical infrastructure and human resources available in the region when making investment decisions.Regional Potential
Prevention of Criminal Acts of Corruption in Indonesia
Authors: Sonia Vitania Hubah  , Bernardus Hanggara Setyananda  , M. Hanif Roid Fauzi
Published: May 2023

Corruption is one of the biggest problems that is very difficult to eradicate in Indonesia. Indonesia is a country that is rich in natural resources, but Indonesia lacks character than its human resources. Corruption is also one of the obstacles why Indonesia is not currently a developed country. This is because state assets that should be used in the interests of the state, however, by irresponsible people are used for their own interests. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent corruption so that Indonesia can develop into a developed country. The purpose of writing this article is to: (1) know the typology of corruption; (2) knowing the bad effects of corruption in Indonesia; (3) knowing the criminal penalty against the perpetrator of corruption; (4) knowing how to prevent corruption in Indonesia. The writing method used is descriptive qualitative with the data source used by the author, namely library research, which is data obtained from existing literature from books, journals, the internet and other references that are in accordance with the research problem. In preventing corruption itself, of course there needs to be cooperation between the government and the Indonesian people. As the government apparatus who manages the state, it is necessary to manage state assets as well as possible for the interests of the state and society, while the people must believe in and support the work of government. With this cooperation, it is hoped that Indonesia will be free from criminal acts of corruption.
Application of Business Ethics and Business Law on Economic Democracy that Impacts Business Sustainability
Authors: M. Rizky Mahaputra  , Farhan Saputra
Published: May 2023

Ethics and Business Law are identical to the rules and procedures for running our business by existing laws not to harm any party. An excellent economic activity, of course, has complied with the regulations that have been set. The implementation of an affair, trade, industry or related financial activity carried out by a business entrepreneur. Business Law can determine the progress of a company or other entrepreneur in implementing their performance because every company has different principles. Of course, every country also has different business laws. As an increasingly developed country, Indonesia is expected to be able to implement business law enforcement evenly.
Factors Influencing Decisions to Purchase Counterfeit Fashion Products: Brand Image, Price and Lifestyle (Literature Review Customer Behavior)
Authors: Wawan Novianto  , Zebua Ali Marzuki , Mursal
Published: May 2023

Previous research or relevant research is very important in a research or scientific article. Previous research or relevant research serves to strengthen the theory and phenomena of the relationship or influence between variables. This article reviews the factors that influence purchasing decisions for counterfeit fashion products, namely: brand image, price and lifestyle, a literature study of consumer behavior. The purpose of writing this article is to build a hypothesis of the influence between variables to be used in further research. The results of this literature review article are: 1) brand image influences purchasing decisions for counterfeit fashion products; 2) price has an effect on purchasing decisions for counterfeit fashion products; and 3) lifestyle influences purchasing decisions for counterfeit fashion products.
The Role of Supervisory Management in the company: Commitment and Planning
Authors: Cahyani Regita , Jessy Angelliza Chantica  , Achmad Romadhon
Published: May 2023

In a company, it is very crucial to have a Supervisory Management which is authorized to supervise the operational activities of a company. Which will later become a benchmark for a company that is good or not. Supervisory Management is also important for its role in the company, where majority ownership of the company is owned by individuals. For this reason, so that companies can contribute to increasing the APBD, good corporate governance is needed. Including in terms of employee morale at work, planning, employee abilities. This article reviews Supervisory Management Planning in Companies: Commitment and Planning Affecting Supervision Management in Companies, namely: a study of Human Resource Management literature. The purpose of writing this article is to hypothesize the influence between variables to be used in further research. The results of this literature review article are: 1) Commitment has an effect on Supervisory Management in the company and 2) Planning has an effect on Supervision Management in the company.
The Ideal Law State Concept in Indonesia; The Reality and The Solution
Authors: Juanda Ogiandhafiz , Juanda
Published: May 2023

The rule of law concept that has developed in Indonesia is a modern rule of law concept that has a distinctive feature compared to the concept of a rule of law state that developed before. However, in the development process, it is difficult to escape from the sparks of thinking about the concepts of "the rule of law" and "rechtsstaat". The ideal Indonesian legal state concept has the following characteristics: The administration of the state and government is always based on the values of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. The state places the constitution, laws and statutory regulations as guidelines that must be obeyed in every life; The principle of legality is the main thing that must be guided by state and government administrators. Making law a means of realizing a welfare state and a democratic state; "The state recognizes and operates a power-sharing system and has checks and balances with each other." There is an independent and impartial judiciary that guarantees justice for everyone, including against abuse of authority by those in power; There is protection of Human Rights that is in balance with the obligations of Human Principles; The existence of democratic principles in the life of society, nation and state; There is a balance, harmony and harmony between rights and obligations; Recognition and realization of the principle of "good governance": realization of justice, order, legal certainty, benefit, welfare, and happiness for every citizen.
Proposed Lunar Measurements of r-Process Radioisotopes to Distinguish the Origin of Deep-sea 244Pu
Authors: Wang 王 Xilu 夕露 , Clark Adam M. , Ellis John , Ertel Adrienne F. , Fields Brian D. , Fry Brian J. , Liu Zhenghai , Miller Jesse A. , Surman Rebecca
Published: May 2023

244Pu has recently been discovered in deep-sea deposits spanning the past 10 Myr, a period that includes two 60Fe pulses from nearby supernovae. 244Pu is among the heaviest r-process products, and we consider whether it was created in supernovae, which is disfavored by nucleosynthesis simulations, or in an earlier kilonova event that seeded the nearby interstellar medium with 244Pu that was subsequently swept up by the supernova debris. We discuss how these possibilities can be probed by measuring 244Pu and other r-process radioisotopes such as 129I and 182Hf, both in lunar regolith samples returned to Earth by missions such as Chang’e and Artemis, and in deep-sea deposits.
Nucleosynthesis of Binary-stripped Stars
Authors: Farmer R. , Laplace E. , Ma Jing-ze , de Mink S. E. , Justham S.
Published: May 2023

The cosmic origin of the elements, the fundamental chemical building blocks of the universe, is still uncertain. Binary interactions play a key role in the evolution of many massive stars, yet their impact on chemical yields is poorly understood. Using the MESA stellar evolution code, we predict the chemical yields ejected in wind mass loss and the supernovae of single and binary-stripped stars. We do this with a large 162-isotope nuclear network at solar metallicity. We find that binary-stripped stars are more effective producers of the elements than single stars, due to their increased mass loss and an increased chance to eject their envelopes during a supernova. This increased production by binaries varies across the periodic table, with F and K being more significantly produced by binary-stripped stars than single stars. We find that the 12C/13C could be used as an indicator of the conservativeness of mass transfer, as 13C is preferentially ejected during mass transfer while 12C is preferentially ejected during wind mass loss. We identify a number of gamma-ray-emitting radioactive isotopes that may be used to help constrain progenitor and explosion models of core-collapse supernovae with next-generation gamma-ray detectors. For single stars we find that 44V and 52Mn are strong probes of the explosion model, while for binary-stripped stars it is 48Cr. Our findings highlight that binary-stripped stars are not equivalent to two single stars and that detailed stellar modeling is needed to predict their final nucleosynthetic yields.
Marsupella brasiliensis sp. nov. (Gymnomitriaceae, Marchantiophyta) from Brazil – the distribution of sect. Stolonicaulon in Neotropics is now confirmed
Authors: Bakalin Vadim A. , Maltseva Yulia D. , Schäfer-Verwimp Alfons , Choi Seung Se
Published: May 2023

The specimen previously identified as Marsupella microphylla from Brazil is reassessed and described as a new species, M. brasiliensis. The new species is characterized by paroicous inflorescence, bispiral elaters, scale-like, commonly unlobed leaves and very small leaf cells. Descriptions and drawings are provided along with a corresponding discussion of the morphological peculiarity of the new species. Marsupella brasiliensis belongs to sect. Stolonicaulon, and the distribution of Marsupella sect. Stolonicaulon in the New World is confirmed. The infrageneric position of M. microphylla remains unresolved, and whether it belongs to the same section is still unclear.
Droit au travail : liberté fondamentale d’agir en conditions décentes pour s’émanciper du risque pâtissant
Authors: Prince-Agbodjan Didier
Published: May 2023

Le droit au travail, liberté fondamentale et faculté de s’engager dans un contrat de travail encastrant les relations socioéconomiques entre travailleurs dans des conditions respectueuses de la dignité humaine, devrait être vecteur d’émancipation individuelle et sociale de la personne du travailleur, évitant le risque pâtissant. L’État moderne, partie prenante du rapport de force entre le groupe patronal et le groupe syndical, définit le droit du travail comme un espace commun de conciliation dynamique entre la liberté d’entreprendre et le droit à des conditions dignes de travail. Toutefois, le droit fondamental à un emploi, voie royale du « travailler » et de la réalisation de sa vie, semble consacré dans une vision réductrice de « devoir-droit » de travailler qu’il convient de dépasser pour l’émancipation individuelle et sociale. Selon les indicateurs de la Charte internationale des droits de l’Homme et des Normes internationales du travail, le premier principe juridique fondamental pour éviter le risque pâtissant du travail, est la liberté de choisir son travail dans un large spectre sociétal d’activités plurielles, reconnues, promues et protégées. Le second principe juridique fondamental qui permet de juguler le risque de pâtir du travail est de travailler dans des conditions humaines, « dignes », « décentes », « justes et favorables ». Discipline  :  droit
Graphs with mixed metric dimension three and related algorithms
Authors: Alrowaili Dalal Awadh , Ahmad Uzma , Hameeed Saira , Javaid Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Let $ G = (V, E) $ be a simple connected graph. A vertex $ x\in V(G) $ resolves the elements $ u, v\in E(G)\cup V(G) $ if $ d_G(x, u)\neq d_G(x, v) $. A subset $ S\subseteq V(G) $ is a mixed metric resolving set for $ G $ if every two elements of $ G $ are resolved by some vertex of $ S $. A set of smallest cardinality of mixed metric generator for $ G $ is called the mixed metric dimension. In this paper trees and unicyclic graphs having mixed dimension three are classified. The main aim is to investigate the structure of a simple connected graph having mixed dimension three with respect to the order of graph, maximum degree of basis elements and distance partite sets of basis elements. In particular to find necessary and sufficient conditions for a graph to have mixed metric dimension 3. Moreover three separate algorithms are developed for trees, unicyclic graphs and in general for simple connected graph $ J_{n}\ncong P_{n} $ with $ n\geq 3 $ to determine "whether these graphs have mixed dimension three or not?". If these graphs have mixed dimension three, then these algorithms provide a mixed basis of an input graph.
Using farmhouse and food to enforce a tourism sustainable development model: empirical evidence from Italy
Authors: Antolini Fabrizio , Truglia Francesco Giovanni
Published: May 2023

Environmental sustainability plays a crucial role in influencing policy actions and people's behavior. The 2030 Agenda highlights the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which can be achieved through tourism, particularly in its most sustainable form, such as ecotourism. Ecotourism provides an ideal platform for experimenting with new lifestyles oriented towards sustainability and well-being. Additionally, ecotourism emphasizes territorial identities, particularly through the promotion of food and wine, which can contribute to the creation of sustainable tourism areas. Food quality production serves as evidence of the attention paid by producers to the sustainability of territories and a lifestyle that prioritizes well-being. European citizens are increasingly recognizing the environment as a resource for good living. In Italy, agritourism, which includes activities offered by 25 certified quality agricultural producers, is becoming increasingly popular among tourists. Within this context, sustainability can be experienced through tourism, which offers an opportunity to live differently. This paper examines two Italian regions (Tuscany and Apulia) where farmhouse, food and tourism (FFST) areas have been successfully implemented as a form of sustainable tourism. The study demonstrates that FFST areas can be defined using spatial analysis, and then can become a model for sustainable tourism development. In conclusion, environmental sustainability holds ethical significance and can be achieved through tourism, specifically through ecotourism and FFST areas, which enable tourists to experience sustainable lifestyles while emphasizing territorial identities.
The limits of ex post implementation without transfers
Authors: Feng Tangren , Niemeyer Axel , Wu Qinggong
Published: May 2023

We study ex post implementation in collective decision problems where monetary transfers cannot be used. We find that deterministic ex post implementation is impossible if the underlying environment is neither almost an environment with private values nor almost one with common values. Thus, desirable properties of ex post implementation such as informational robustness become difficult to achieve when preference interdependence and preference heterogeneity are both present in the environment.
Exploring the Nexus Between the Shadow Economy, Finance, and Economic Growth in Tunisia
Authors: Terzi Chokri , Mhadhbi Khalil , Abdennour Faouzi
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to assess the effect of the shadow economy on the finance-growth relationship in Tunisia over the period 1984-2020. The authors used a nonlinear autoregressive distributed lags (NARDL) model to verify the impact of the informal economy as measured by Tanzi's method on the finance-growth relationship. The results suggest that in the long term, with a positive change at the level of the shadow economy, the effect of financial development on growth becomes negative. The opposite is also true. However, in the short run, asymmetric effect of the shadow economy is only detected on economic growth and not on the financial development-economic growth nexus. Indeed, the level of the informal economy has an important role in the Tunisian economy. The significant and positive impact of financial development on the economy is strongly influenced by the size of the informal economy.
Defining Game-Mediated Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Gao Yuchan (Blanche) , Gee Elisabeth R.
Published: May 2023

The game-mediated second and foreign language (GML2) field investigates how games can be used in facilitating L2 teaching and learning. This review explores how researchers define and differentiate among GML2 practices. A total of 51 publications from 2010 to 2021 were analyzed, revealing that only 40% of the publications defined GML2 practices, with the majority focused on the use of educational games. A key recommendation is that scholars clearly define specific types of GML2 practices in their empirical and conceptual work to build a more coherent body of scholarship.
Factors Affecting High School Teachers' Attitudes Towards Online Teaching
Authors: Nguyen Hong Thi Thu
Published: May 2023

The transition to distance learning during COVID-19 has completely overturned the teaching-learning way of the world's education system. Based on the technology acceptance model, this study was conducted to explore what factors might affect the teachers' attitudes toward the online teaching regime. Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze data drawn from high school teachers in Vietnam. The findings presented that the perceived usefulness of digital teaching was the most fundamental determinant of teachers' attitudes and played a mediating role in linking the perceived ease of use to attitude. As an external factor, school assistance was significantly associated with both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, which provides facilitating conditions to ensure successful adoption of online teaching. Age and teaching experience also had a significant influence on external assistance and teachers' attitudes, respectively. This investigation sheds light on promoting digital transformation in the education sector in Vietnam and other countries.
Does Addictive Pleasure at Work and Building a Personal IS on One's Smartphone Lead to Problematic Smartphone Dependency?
Authors: Rowe Frantz , Wolff François-Charles , Daniel Carole
Published: May 2023

Using a sample of 848 workers in France, this article aims to explain problematic smartphone dependency, a behavior considered to have negative consequences for sufferers in the context of work. It examines whether and how addictive pleasure at work is related to problematic smartphone dependency (PSD). The authors propose a model with the originality of an exploratory measure of what is conceptualized as a mobile personal information system (PIS) development. The results obtained are paradoxical in that addictive pleasure at work is negatively correlated with PSD, although it positively contributes to the development of a PIS, the latter being itself positively correlated to gratifications. However, PIS development is not positively correlated to PSD. It is plausible that, although addictive pleasure at work drives the development of mobile PIS, it also provides an escape from compulsive smartphone usage, thus mitigating PSD. These findings also highlight the protecting role of mindfulness against PSD.
Lap Shear Strength Assessment of Acetone Welded 3D-Printed ABS Polymer
Authors: Tuazon Brian Jumaquio , Espino Michaela T. , Dizon John Ryan C.
Published: May 2023

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is one of the most common polymer 3D printing technologies used in many applications today. However, limited volume capacity for 3D printing large parts or components is the usual downside of this technology, especially desktop 3D printers. Hence, to offset this limitation, the 3D-printed parts are often designed in multiple pieces and assembled after printing, which requires post-processing called cold welding. Such welds are also quite strong but not as strong as a single-piece print. Therefore, finding suitable parameters or settings that can provide substantial strength for cold-welded 3D-printed parts will be beneficial. This study aims to determine the failing behavior and shear strength of ABS FDM 3D-printed single-lap joint using ABS glue as adhesive. Specimens were printed with varying raster angles (+45o/-45o and 0o/90o) and layer thickness (290 μm, 190 μm, and 90 μm) to investigate the effects on the adhesion or shear strength and failure mode of the acetone welded 3D-printed joints. Results show that raster angle and layer thickness significantly affected the shear strength of acetone welded materials. Single-lap joint test sample printed with +45o/-45o raster angle reveals higher shear strength than specimens printed with 0o/90o raster angle. Results also indicated that the gaps between the raster and voids between adjacent filaments of 3D-printed parts affects the adhesion and failure mode of a single-lap joint.
A Cross-Sectional Study on Immunoglobulin G Serology Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 among Health-Care Workers and Blood Donors in an Oncology Center in Eastern India Along with an Assessment of Their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Blood Donation during COVID-19
Authors: Naikoo Nasir Nabi , Basu Sabita , Bhattacharya Sanjay , Goel Gaurav , Chatterji Soumyadip , Datta Suvro Sankha
Published: May 2023

Background and Objectives:

The objective of this study was to determine the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in prevaccinated health-care workers (HCWs) and blood donors among different categories (categories A to D) based on their previous SARS-CoV-2 infection status along with a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) assessment to understand the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on blood transfusion services and to determine their willingness to donate COVID convalescent plasma (CCP). In addition to that, we studied a small cohort of postvaccinated HCWs and blood donors for IgG antibodies to observe the humoral response after COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional, observational, study done in India during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 315 prevaccinated individuals were tested for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody to the spike protein using SARS-CoV-2-IgG antibody kits by chemiluminescence immunoassay. Among them, 134 were blood donors and 181 were HCWs. The postvaccinated cohort consisted of 36 HCWs and 21 blood donors.

Results:

About 90.56% of donors in category A (blood donors with a history of COVID-19) and 22.22% of donors in category B (blood donors without a history of COVID-19) had IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. In category C (HCWs who had a history of COVID-19), an inverse relationship was observed between the reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold average and the IgG value. Overall, the seroprevalence was more in blood donors compared to the HCWs. The seroconversion rate was 92.9% in the postvaccinated cohort. A positive intent was observed in 64% of donors during the KAP assessment regarding CCP donation.

Conclusion:

This study throws light on the herd immunity status of the Indian population which could further assist in prioritizing the vaccination programs to high-risk individuals. The KAP studies highlight the need for more awareness programs on blood donation during COVID-19.
Coadministration of intravenous calcium along with neostigmine for rapid neuromuscular blockade recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Khanna Puneet , Das Aditi , Sarkar Soumya
Published: May 2023

Postoperative residual curarization (PORC) and the impact of the coadministration of intravenous calcium along with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor on it are not well addressed. Extensive electronic database screening was done until October 7, 2022 after enlisting the protocol of this systematic review in PROSPERO (CRD42021274879). Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the impact of intravenous calcium and neostigmine coadministration on neuromuscular recovery were included in this meta-analysis. Our search retrieved four RCTs with a total of 266 patients. The application of calcium shortened the neuromuscular recovery time (SMD = −2.13, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −2.66 to −1.59, I
2 = 66%) and reduced the risk of PORC at 5 min (odds ratio [OR] = 0.21, 95% CI: 0.10–0.46, I
2 = 0%), with an improved train-of-four (TOF) ratio at 5 min (mean difference [MD] = 9.28, 95% CI: 4–14.57, I
2 = 66%). However, neither significant reduction in PORC at 10 min (OR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.15–1.09, I
2 = 0%) nor a better TOF ratio was associated with coadministration of calcium (MD = 0.40, 95% CI: −1.3–2.11). Coadministration of calcium along with neostigmine during the early period of neuromuscular blockade reversal can be used to enhance neuromuscular recovery.
Comparison of standard weight-based and thenar eminence dimension-based selection of I-gel in pediatric patients – A randomized controlled study
Authors: Sachidananda Roopa , Petkar Latha V. , Mitragotri Milon V. , Malipatil Alisha
Published: May 2023

Background and Aim:

Supraglottic airway devices are increasingly being used for airway management. I-gel is being widely used even for pediatric patients. Although the weight-based selection of the size of the device seems to be the standard technique, this method may not be possible in all patients. The aim of the study was to compare the standard weight-based method with the thenar eminence dimension-based method for I-gel selection.

Material and Methods:

A prospective randomized study was conducted on 74 pediatric patients of either sex, aged between 6 months and 15 years, belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, and III and who were posted for various surgical procedures under general anesthesia. The study population was divided into two groups of 37 patients each. I-gel was inserted based on weight in group A patients and based on thenar eminence size in group B patients. Parameters like first attempt success rate, ease of insertion, and complications were compared between the two groups using Student’s t-test and Chi-square test.

Results:

The demographic values between the groups were comparable. The first attempt success rate was 97.4% in group A and 91.7% in group B (P = 0.358). Insertion of I-gel was unsuccessful in two patients in group B. Two patients of group B had blood staining of the device. None of the patients had complications related to insertion.

Conclusion:

The thenar eminence dimension can be used instead of weight while choosing the size of I-gel in pediatric patients. None of the patients had complications related to device insertion.
Usefulness of ultrasound in confirming the correct placement of Ryle’s tube compared to the traditional method of auscultation in normal versus overweight and obese patients
Authors: Rajan Sunil , Sasikumar Niranjan Kumar , Sudevan Manu , Paul Rohit , Tosh Pulak , Kumar Lakshmi
Published: May 2023

Background and Aims:

Auscultation to verify Ryle’s tube position is difficult in obese patients. We compared the usefulness of ultrasonography (USG) versus auscultation in confirming the correct Ryle’s tube placement in normal versus overweight or obese patients, time taken for confirmation, and incidence of reinsertion.

Material and Methods:

A prospective, observational study was carried out on 80 patients. Patients with a body mass index (BMI)>25 kg/m2 formed group O and those with BMI <25 kg/m2 constituted group N. After Ryle’s tube insertion correct placement was first confirmed by auscultation. The presence of a gurgling sound over the epigastrium was graded (definite/doubtful/absent). During USG evaluation, if Ryle’s tube was not visualized at the subxiphoid region, 20mL of air was injected, looking for dynamic fogging in the stomach. If auscultation yielded doubtful or absent results and USG also failed to confirm, Ryle’s tube was repositioned and confirmed.

Results:

Group O had a significantly higher BMI. Auscultation time and the time taken for USG confirmation were significantly longer in group O. The percentage of patients with definite auscultatory signs was significantly higher in group N. Significantly higher number of patients in group O had doubtful/absent auscultatory signs. Ryle’s tube and fogging visualization with USG and the requirement of reinsertion were comparable in both groups. The percentage of patients with definite auscultatory confirmation and definite USG confirmation were comparable in group N. However, in group O, significantly lesser patients had definite auscultatory confirmation compared to definite USG signs.

Conclusion:

Confirmation of the correct placement of Ryle’s tube using ultrasound is easier than auscultation in overweight and obese patients. In normal patients, both techniques are equally useful.
Combined fascial plane blocks as the sole regional anesthesia technique for breast surgery in high-risk patients
Authors: Thota Raghu S. , Seshadri Ramkiran , Panigrahi Amit R.
Published: May 2023

The quest for an effective regional anaesthesia technique in breast surgery has always been eluded by its apparent complexity. Various techniques had been described as anaesthetic techniques for breast cancer surgeries. Fascial plane blocks had been used as analgesic techniques for this procedure. We describe a case series of 12 patients who were given a combination of erector spinae plane block (ESP), Pectoralis I (Pecs I) and serratus anterior plane (SAP) block as sole anaesthetic technique with high risk surgical morbidity. Two patients had discomfort during retraction of axillary apex towards the end of surgery, and one patient had discomfort during medial parasternal incision, which needed a single bolus of low dose ketamine injection. Combined fascial plane blocks could be effectively utilized as a sole regional anesthesia modality for breast cancer surgeries with mild sedation.
Trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) in neuroanesthesia practice: A review
Authors: Vaithialingam Balaji , Sriganesh Kamath
Published: May 2023

Respiratory management is an important aspect of care in neuroanesthesia practice for neurosurgical patients. A wide variety of procedures are performed under sedation in the neurosurgical population, and maintaining oxygenation is of paramount importance during these procedures. The high-flow oxygen devices improve arterial oxygenation by providing higher inspiratory oxygen concentration and maintaining higher dynamic positive airway pressure. These devices have gained importance during the recent years with regard to enhancing patient safety. This narrative review focuses on the role of trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) and high-flow nasal oxygenation (HFNO) techniques in the neuroanesthesia practice and electroconvulsive therapy.
Healthcare Professionals’ Beliefs Regarding Influenza Vaccination: What has COVID-19 Changed?
Authors: Akgül F , Çelik SB , Atabey P , Bucaktepe PG
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Influenza poses a potential public health threat among healthcare professionals since an infected healthcare professional can spread the virus to patients at higher risk as well as his/her own family members and colleagues. Annual influenza vaccination is the most effective way to protect HCPs.

Aim:

This study was conducted to determine whether demand for and beliefs about influenza vaccination have changed among healthcare professionals in the COVID-19 era and the factors that might have influenced them in the early phase of the pandemic when COVID-19 vaccines were eagerly awaited.

Patients and Methods:

This observational descriptive study was conducted between November 16, and December 15, 2020. A total of 317 healthcare professionals completed an online survey. Bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were performed.

Results:

Nineteen (6.0%) healthcare professionals were regularly vaccinated against influenza every year, and 199 (62.8%) had never been vaccinated. During the 2019–2020 season, 30 (9.5%) participants had been vaccinated and the proportion desiring to be vaccinated against influenza during the 2020–2021 season was 49.8% (n = 158). The results revealed that those with chronic diseases, those who believed they had adequate information about influenza vaccination and those who believed healthcare professionals should be vaccinated against influenza regularly every year, respectively, had 3.5 times, 4.7 times, and 11 times higher vaccination rates.

Conclusion:

Although the proportion of healthcare professionals with the intention to be vaccinated for influenza increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still not high enough. Influenza vaccination rates should be promoted by in-service training programs.