bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychometric properties of the Harmony in Life Scale in South African and Ghanaian samples
Authors: Cromhout Amanda , Schutte Lusilda , Wissing Marié P. , Wilson Fadiji Angelina , Guse Tharina , Mbowa Sonia
Published: March 2023

Harmony is regarded as important for well-being in many cultures. However, (cultural) differences in the meanings and manifestations of harmony may impact the equivalence of measures of harmony in life, as well as the associations between harmony and other well-being constructs. This study aimed to investigate the factorial, convergent and divergent validity, and measurement invariance of the Harmony in Life Scale (HILS) in South African and Ghanaian samples. Confirmatory factor analysis was applied to data from three South African samples (two multicultural samples completed the HILS in English; and a Setswana-speaking sample completed the HILS in Setswana) and one Ghanaian sample (completed the HILS in English). Sample sizes ranged between n = 400 and n = 427. Good fit indices were obtained for all samples, except for the Setswana-speaking sample from South Africa. In all instances the HILS showed good internal consistency reliability and convergent and divergent validity. Full scalar invariance was supported for the two multicultural South African samples, but only partial scalar invariance when data from the Ghanaian sample were added to the analysis. The HILS shows potential for future use in all samples, except the Setswana-speaking sample. Findings emphasise the importance of considering cultural and/or contextual and linguistic differences and how these may influence the measurement of psychological constructs. Future research should qualitatively explore the meanings and manifestations of harmony in various African and other global contexts in local languages.Contribution: This study is the first to investigate the psychometric properties of the original English version of the HILS in South African and Ghanaian samples, as well as a Setswana translation of the scale. The study contributes to the understanding of harmony in life and the measurement thereof in diverse contexts, in this case specifically focused on African samples, and may, in turn, inform interventions and evaluation of interventions.
Customer satisfaction with last-mile delivery in Kenya: An online customer perspective
Authors: Mogire Eric , Kilbourn Peter J. , Luke Rose
Published: March 2023

Background: An effective and efficient last-mile delivery service plays a critical role towards the growth of global online retail sales. In Kenya, online customers have often been unwilling to shop online again, mainly because of delivery issues. However, the extent to which customers are satisfied with the last-mile delivery service remains unknown. This is despite the significant potential that the sector has, which remains unrealised in the country’s economy.Objectives: The key objective of this study was to establish the extent of customer satisfaction with the different elements of last-mile delivery service offered by online retailers in Kenya.Method: A quantitative approach was utilised. An online survey collected data from 467 online customers (‘users’ and ‘nonusers’) in Nairobi. The data were subjected to descriptive statistics and the mixed model analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine the outcome of the study.Results: ‘Users’ were most satisfied with delivery options while ‘nonusers’ were most satisfied with delivery fees. However, both ‘users’ and ‘nonusers’ were least satisfied with returns. This study also found that ‘users’ were more satisfied with delivery options, delivery tracking and returns compared with ‘nonusers’. There was a significant difference in satisfaction with delivery options for ‘users’ and ‘nonusers’.Conclusion: Online retail managers are advised to improve the way in which they offer returns to their customers. This involves offering more options for returning the ordered goods, making it easy to locate the returns procedure on their websites and having a clear returns policy.Contribution: This study advances the understanding of last-mile delivery service, after comprehensive empirical evidence of customer satisfaction with the different elements of last-mile delivery service in Kenya.
Prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ekra Jean-Yves , N'Goran Edouard K. , Mboera Léonard E.G. , Mafie Eliakunda M.
Published: March 2023

Bovine trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoans of the genus Trypanosoma. The disease cause economic losses in livestock production. In order to determine the status of research on this disease in Côte d’Ivoire, we used the systematic review method and meta-analysis. Three electronics databases, namely Google Scholar, PubMed and CrossRef were used to search for publications on trypanosomiasis prevalence that met our inclusion criteria. Twenty five articles were identified, 11 of which met the inclusion criteria. Bovine trypanosomiasis prevalence of 2.99% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.96% – 3.01%) to 25.28% (95% CI: 25.17% – 25.38%) were recorded between 1960 and 2021. The analyses showed that the most infected regions were the Bagoue 11.26% (95% CI: 11.25% – 11.27%), Bounkani 14.94% (95% CI: 14.93% – 14.95%), Gbeke 10.34% (95% CI: 10.33% – 10.35%), Marahoue 13.79% (95% CI: 13.78% – 13.80%), Poro 8.50% (95% CI: 8.49% – 8.51%), and Tchologo 11.83% (95% CI: 11.82% – 11.84%).The most sensitive diagnostic method used was the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The species of trypanosomes diagnosed were Typanosoma vivax 4.99% (95% CI: 4.97% – 5.01%), T. congolense 1.51% (95% CI: 1.49% – 1.52%), and T. brucei 0.61% (95% CI: 0.59% – 0.62%). Despite some variation, the prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire caused mainly by T. vivax has increased in the years between 1977 and 2017. Efforts to control tsetse and other mechanical vectors should also be put in place to minimize its transmission.Contribution: The authors studied the prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis using the systematic review method and MA in order to determine the status of research on this disease in Côte d’Ivoire.
The development of a behavioural competency framework for school principals
Authors: Janse van Vuuren Jaco , Van der Bank Francois
Published: March 2023

Orientation: More than two and a half decades into South Africa’s democracy, the majority of the country’s learners receive low-quality school education, adversely affecting upward social mobility. Ensuring quality education for all South Africans requires a combined approach of equitable resource allocation and effective school leadership that transforms resources into educational outcomes.Research purpose: The objective of the study was to develop a behavioural competency framework for school principals.Motivation for the study: While past studies highlight school leadership and management to be pivotal in the establishment and maintenance of well-performing schools, less is known about the behavioural competencies required by school principals.Research approach and method: Guided by a synthesis of literature on school management, critical incident interviews were conducted with a sample of 10 school principals with good track records. The salience of the literature-derived competencies was established, and the content supplemented by contextualising the competencies with specific behavioural denotations from the interviews.Main findings: Eleven key competencies emerged from the data: creating a school vision and setting strategic direction, setting goals and expectations, developing school staff, influencing and communicating, resourcing strategically, leading with compassion, maintaining a student-centred learning environment, making decisions, managing self, managing teaching and learning, and leading across school boundaries.Managerial implications: The competencies identified provide a blueprint to guide human resource management interventions aimed at establishing effective school leadership.Contribution: The study provides a rich source of information about critical school principal behaviours, explored from an integrated perspective that acknowledges the school context.
International research collaboration between South Africa and rest of the world: An analysis of 2012–2021 trends
Authors: Heleta Savo , Jithoo Divinia
Published: March 2023

South African higher education policies have since 1997 called for the expansion of research collaboration with the African continent and Global South. In this article, the authors’ analysed South Africa’s international research collaboration trends and patterns during the 2012–2021 period. Focusing on co-authored scholarly publications, the authors’ analysed bibliometric data from Scopus, highlighting the countries South African public universities have collaborated and produced knowledge with, and the parts of the world they have neglected in the past decade. The findings highlight the growth of South Africa’s international research collaboration and the expansion of the number of countries universities collaborate with. While the past decade has seen a growth in research collaboration with Brazil, Russia, India, China and Nigeria, South African universities continue to be largely Eurocentric and prioritise collaboration with the Global North while sidelining research collaboration with the African continent and Global South.Contribution: The findings presented in this article contribute to an understanding of South Africa’s international research collaboration footprint during 2012–2021 and highlight which parts of the world should be prioritised by universities in the expansion of research collaboration in the future.
Estresse hídrico e salino no crescimento inicial de mudas de Toona ciliata var. australis
Authors: Sá Larissa Campos de , Lazarotto Marília , Avrella Eduarda Demari , Hilgert Márcio Alberto , Fior Claudimar Sidnei
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do estresse salino e hídrico no crescimento inicial de mudas de cedro australiano (Toona ciliata var. australis). O estresse salino foi avaliado em dois experimentos, em delineamamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), testando-se cinco potenciais osmóticos (0,0; -0,3; -0,6; -0,9 e -1,2 MPa). Para o estresse hídrico, foram estabelecidos cinco faixas de tensão hídrica, também em DIC (0 a -7; -7,1 a -14,0; -14,1 a -21,0; -21,1 a -28,0 e -28,1 a -35,0 kPa). Ao final dos experimentos, foram avaliados: altura da parte aérea, diâmetro do coleto, massa seca da parte aérea, das raízes e total e sobrevivência das mudas. O uso de soluções salinas provocou redução de todas as variáveis de crescimento das mudas. Até o nível de -21 kPa de estresse hídrico há aumento de altura e relação entre altura da parte aérea e diâmetro do coleto, sendo as outras variáveis reduzidas a partir do primeiro nível testado. A tolerância das mudas aos estresses avaliados permite o ajuste das condições de manejo no viveiro antes da ocorrência de perdas e pode representar também uma tolerância a essas condições adversas em campo.
A Robust Version of Heged\H{u}s's Lemma, with Applications
Authors: Srinivasan Srikanth
Published: March 2023

Heged\H{u}s's lemma is the following combinatorial statement regarding
polynomials over finite fields. Over a field $\mathbb{F}$ of characteristic $p
> 0$ and for $q$ a power of $p$, the lemma says that any multilinear polynomial
$P\in \mathbb{F}[x_1,\ldots,x_n]$ of degree less than $q$ that vanishes at all
points in $\{0,1\}^n$ of some fixed Hamming weight $k\in [q,n-q]$ must also
vanish at all points in $\{0,1\}^n$ of weight $k + q$. This lemma was used by
Heged\H{u}s (2009) to give a solution to \emph{Galvin's problem}, an extremal
problem about set systems; by Alon, Kumar and Volk (2018) to improve the
best-known multilinear circuit lower bounds; and by Hrube\v{s}, Ramamoorthy,
Rao and Yehudayoff (2019) to prove optimal lower bounds against depth-$2$
threshold circuits for computing some symmetric functions.
In this paper, we formulate a robust version of Heged\H{u}s's lemma.
Informally, this version says that if a polynomial of degree $o(q)$ vanishes at
most points of weight $k$, then it vanishes at many points of weight $k+q$. We
prove this lemma and give three different applications.
Application of Artificial Neural Network to Estimate Rate of Penetration for Geothermal Well Drilling in South Sumatera
Authors:   Petroleum Engineering Department, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Fathaddin Muhammad Taufiq , Irawan Sonny , Marhaendrajana Taufan , Rakhmanto Pri Agung , Malinda Marmora Titi , Nugrahanti Asri , Ridaliani Onnie
Published: March 2023

In order to plan an optimum geothermal well drilling scheme, a proper identification of drilling parameters should be well known. Information of the parameters consists of weight on bit (WOB), true vertical depth (TVD), rate of penetration (ROP), foam flowrate (FF), and rotary speed (N). The valuable information can be provided by the drilled geothermal wells. Correlation of the drilling parameters is then obtained based on the information. The application of Artificial Neural (ANN) Network is needed since the relationships among the parameters are very complex and nonlinear. Moreover, the relationships are not easily known. In this paper, Artificial Neural Network was promoted to estimate penetration rate. Data were obtained from three wells at a field in South Sumatera, Indonesia. Three ANN models were generated. Each model includes different input parameters. Based on the comparison results, the ANN-3 model has the best level of accuracy with the average values of the parameters MAE, MARE, MSE, ARMSE, and the correlation coefficients are 0.8883, 9.54%, 1.1878, 1.0825, and 0.9938 respectively. ANN models can play a role in identifying parameters that affect the characteristics of penetration rate. Keywords—Drilling, WOB, Geothermal, ROP, ANN.
LDA Topic Modeling on the Trends of the Next Digital Generation on the New Internet Revolution, Metaverse
Authors:   Department of Marketing Big Data, Mokwon University, 88 Doanbuk-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35349, South Korea, Kim Kiyoun
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the trends of the Z and Alpha generation user groups on the metaverse for each unique topic by using LDA topic modeling based on big data analysis. This study seeks a new sustainability direction for the metaverse by discovering the internal and experiential value of users' experiences beyond the technical perspective of the metaverse. The worldwide enthusiasm for the metaverse was driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, technological advances in computer graphics and infrastructure, and the expansion of the digital generation user base such as generation Z and Alpha. Research on the metaverse has been increasing since 2021, but theoretical approaches by generational subgroups of nextgeneration digital users on the metaverse are still insufficient. Considering the timeliness of the research topic, this study subdivides the next-generation users into two groups, the Z generation and the Alpha generation, to discover the characteristics of each generation regarding the metaverse. In the process of analysis, the importance and relevance of words were identified by text mining analysis of unstructured big data. Next, through LDA topic modeling and visualization analysis, the meaning of each topic group was interpreted based on word pockets, which are related words that have mutually exclusive uniqueness for each topic. Python 3.10 and Textom 6 version software were used for analysis. This study will present meaningful academic and practical insights into the sustainability and utilization of the metaverse by a diverse user base. Keywords—Big data, Data mining, LDA Topic Modeling, Metaverse, Digital Generation
Laudatio al profesor Anthony Bottoms con motivo de su investidura como Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Authors: Cid Moliné José
Published: March 2023

Laudatio
1ª AMOSTRA CIENTÍFICA - PROGRAMAS DE RESIDÊNCIA MULTIPROFISSIONAL E EM ÁREA PROFISSIONAL DA SAÚDE DA UNIMONTES
Authors: Revista Unimontes Científica
Published: March 2023

A Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde ou em Área Profissional da Saúde constitui-seem ensino de pós-graduação Lato sensu destinado às profissões que se relacionam coma saúde, sob a forma de curso de especialização caracterizado por ensino em serviço,sob a orientação de profissionais de elevada qualificação ética e profissional.

Em 2022, a Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros – Unimontes, comemora 20 anosde implantação das atividades da Residência Multiprofissional, marco na qualificaçãodos profissionais do SUS, tornando-se um fator de mudança na formação de recursoshumanos para saúde com influência na assistência, no ensino e na pesquisa.

Para coroar essa comemoração, foi realizada nos dias 25e 26 de novembro de 2022 a 1ªMostra Científica dos Programas de Residência Multiprofissional e em ÁreaProfissional da Saúde do Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria (HUCF), vinculado àUniversidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes). O evento foi realizado noauditório das Faculdades Prominas, sob a coordenação da Comissão de ResidênciaMultiprofissional COREMU do HUCF/Unimontes. Com o tema “Desafios, conquistas eperspectivas dos Programas de Residências Profissionais e Multiprofissionais em Saúdedo Norte de Minas Gerais”, A mostra contou com palestras e apresentações de trabalhoscientíficos. As atividades foram desenvolvidas, visando enaltecer os propósitos,impactos e relevância dos Programas de Residência para os profissionais. Também tevecomo objetivo divulgar os trabalhos científicos produzidos pelos programas deresidência multiprofissionais e outras instituições.

Os organizadores consideraram o momento “marcante por apresentar importantespartilhas de experiências e conhecimentos, apresentações e discussões que contribuempara o amadurecimento das práticas nos serviços, além de ter sido momento oportunode integração e valorização dos Programas de Residência da Unimontes”.
aplicaciones de mensajería instantánea como medio de prueba en el proceso laboral
Authors: Valle Muñoz Francisco Andrés
Published: March 2023

En el presente estudio se aborda el valor probatorio de las aplicaciones de mensajería instantánea en el proceso laboral sobre la base de analizar tres temas: el primero de ellos es la licitud de este medio de prueba, cuando el mensaje de la aplicación se obtiene por el empresario vulnerando derechos fundamentales del trabajador; el segundo tema es la naturaleza jurídica de este medio de prueba y su calificación como prueba documental o como prueba electrónica; y el tercero de ellos es su eficacia probatoria y la necesidad de acudir a otros medios de prueba alternativos para constatar la autenticidad e integridad del mensaje cuando el mismo ha sido impugnado en el acto de juicio por la parte a quien perjudica.
Mapping of Zones Vulnerable to Water Erosion Using PAP / CAR and GIS Method Upper the Aït Moulay Hmad Dam, Northeast of the Central Massif, Morocco
Authors: Driss Sadkaoui , Brahim Benzougagh , Afaf Amine , Habiba Aassoumi , Ferdaouss Lakhili , Abdel-Ilah Mihraje
Published: March 2023

The present work is an application of the PAP/CAR (Priority Activity Program/Regional Activity Center) model within the catchment of the Aïn Leuh River in order to map vulnerable areas to water erosion. This area is a sub-watershed of the Beht River, located between the Middle Atlas and the southeastern side of Central Morocco. The first phase of the PAP/CAR (predictive phase) provides an erosion distribution map with approximately 12% of the total catchment area, which represents a medium to a high degree of erosion. The second PAP/CAR erosion map shows that 77.34% of the basin is covered by superficial gullies. The superposition map of the predictive and descriptive approaches, the 3rd phase of PAP/RAC, highlights soil loss locations that are proportional to the main factors of water erosion. This map indicates that maximum soil loss related to ravines and rills is located in the center and downstream of the watershed. The presence of these forms can be linked to the aggressiveness of the rain and the absence of plant cover.
CHATGPT DAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: KEKACAUAN ATAU KEBANGUNAN BAGI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN DI ERA POSTMODERN
Authors: Pantan Frans
Published: March 2023

Artificial intelligence semakin banyak digunakan dalam berbagai bidang dan disiplin ilmu. Wacana yang selalu digaungkan dalam penggunaanya adalah efisiensi dan kecepatan yang dihasilkan. Salah satu perkembangan Arificial intelligence adalah ChatGPT, yaitu flatform untuk mendapatkan jawaban terhadap pertanyaan akademis yang dilontarkan. Kehadiran ChatGPT melahirkan pro dan kontra diantara pendidik agama Kristen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji gagasan ChatGPT dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan netnografi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ChatGPT akan mereduksi nilai-nilai dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen sebagai proses belajar untuk menjadi seperti Yesus. Namun disisi lain, ChatGPT dapat digunakan sebagai gambaran luas tentang sesuatu hal yang berfungsi meningkatkan Pendidikan Agama Kristen.
nivel educativo y su impacto en la responsabilidad social del director de las mypes de Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato.
Authors: Mendoza García Patricia del Carmen , García Pichardo Sandra Ivette , Uribe Plaza María Guadalupe
Published: March 2023

La responsabilidad social en los empresarios es clave, ya que son ellos los impulsores de las iniciativas y los encargados de transmitir los valores organizacionales de la empresa a su público; en este sentido, el presente estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, transversal con alcance exploratorio y descriptivo tiene como objetivo conocer el impacto del nivel educativo del dirigente de las medianas y pequeñas empresas (mypes) de Valle de Santiago en las acciones de responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) que estas empresas llevan a cabo.Los resultados muestran que el nivel educativo del dirigente de las mypes de Valle de Santiago no impacta en las acciones de RSE que los negocios implementan.
Abstract
AbstractFor entrepreneurs, social responsibility is key, since they are the drivers of initiatives and are in charge of transmitting organizational values to their public; therefore, this quantitative, cross-sectional study which has an exploratory and descriptive scope, aims to determine the impact of the educational level of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) managers from the Valle de Santiago has on corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions performed by these enterprises. Results show that the educational level of SME managers from the Valle de Santiago, have no impact on the CSR that their businesses perform.
Strategi Pemasaran Produk Bank Syariah Di Tengah Pesatnya Pertumbuhan Industri Perbankan Syariah Di Indonesia
Authors: Handayani Resta Nur , Fasa Muhammad Iqbal , Suharto Suharto
Published: March 2023

Makalah ini membahas tentang strategi pemasaran Perbankan Syariah. Industri perbankan syariah merupakan industri di bidang keuangan yang memiliki keterkaitan yang sangat erat dalam rangka mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi negara, sehingga sangat penting, pemerintah harus dapat membuat regulasi yang menjadi stimulus bagi industri perbankan syariah untuk tumbuh berkembang. berkembang lebih baik, dan mampu bekerja secara profesional untuk memenangkan persaingan dan memenangkan banyak pelanggan. Jurnal ini menggunakan pendekatan studi literatur yang berangkat dari fenomena yang terjadi pada dunia perbankan syariah saat ini di Indonesia, dalam studi literatur ini disajikan beberapa konsep strategi pemasaran untuk: Dunia perbankan syariah yang dapat dijadikan sebagai wacana bagi perbankan praktisi dalam menjalankan operasinya, untuk mendapatkan loyalitas pelanggan yang pada akhirnya akan memungkinkan perusahaan untuk bersaing dan tumbuh dalam nilai. Saat ini nasabah perbankan sudah memiliki banyak karakteristik dalam menggunakan produk, yang dapat meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi, jika perbankan syariah mampu menciptakan produk tersebut. Sebuah perbankan syariah akan diminati oleh calon nasabah dan Bank Syariah harus berani menggunakan teknologi yang dapat mendukung produk, sehingga nasabah dapat lebih efisien dan efektif.
MENGGALI POTENSI HERITAGE KAMPUNG WISATA SUKADIRI SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK WISATA
Authors: Umam Chotibul
Published: March 2023

This research focuses on examining the potential of Sukadiri tourist village as a heritage tourism attraction, the goal is to realize the mission of Sukadiri tourist Village, which is to become a Tourism village to improve the welfare of the local community. This study has a limited scope in identifying the existing conditions of tourism in Sukadiri tourist village. Data collection techniques in this research are observation, in-depth interviews, documentation and literature study. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative referring to the 4A component of tourism products. The results of this study are in the form of existing conditions that refer to the 4A tourism product components, namely Attraction, Accessibility, Amenity and Anciliary. The results showed that the tourism potential of Sukadiri village has heritage potential, natural tourism, creative economy and artificial. Other tourism support in the form of adequate accessibility, but on the amenity side for supporting tourism has not been well managed. Ancialry, meanwhile, is still not running well, so it needs institutional strengthening as well as increasing the capacity of local human resources in managing Sukadiri tourist village.

 

Keywords:Potential1;Heritage2; Tourist Village3
EMPIRICAL STUDY DALAM MENINGKATKAN SEMANGAT KERJA KARYAWAN PT EDS MANUFACTURING INDONESIA BALARAJA-TANGERANG
Authors: Oktaviani Fifi , Syaechurodji Syaechurodji , Alfarizi Abdul Wahid , Haryadi Didit
Published: March 2023

Organizations can achieve success through their resources, especially human resources. Therefore, employees become the driving force in making a real contribution to the success of the organization on an ongoing basis. Of course, only employees with optimal work spirit can achieve this success. However, to maximize employee performance, there must be a strategy to improve it. This study aims to find out how these strategies improve morale. The PLS-SEM approach was used in this study. The results of this study indicate that organizational communication as well as the work environment can be a driver in the strategy of increasing employee morale, either directly or indirectly optimally through the work environment
PENGARUH CITRA MERK TERHADAP LOYALITAS MEREK PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA
Authors: Korneilis Korneilis
Published: March 2023

ABSTRAK

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa terhadap citra merk terhadap keputusan siswa memilih perguruan tinggi swasta. Untuk mengukur kualiatas citra merk, peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penilaian citra merk dicerminkan dari      Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa Universitas Banten Jaya  yang terdiri empat fakultas yaitu Fakultas Ekonomi Fakultas Teknik,Fakultas Komputer dan Fakultas Keguruan Ilmu Pendidikan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu proportional simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 15 persen dari total jumlah populasi. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan kuisioner secara online. Uji realibilitas menggunakan rumus korelasi Alpha Cronbach, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan statistik deskripsif dengan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil yang di peroleh dari analisis tersebut dari masingmasing variabel reability,Asssurance,empaty dan Tangible secara keseluruhan responden berpersepsi sudah baik namun untuk dimensi responsiveness ada empat item di nilai cukup untuk tiga item lainya dari dimensi responsiveneess sama seperti empat dimensi lain dimana mahasiswa berpersepsi citra brand Universitas Banten Jaya sudah baik.
A Novel Mutation of the VMD2 Gene in a Chinese Family with Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Authors: Li Yang , Wang Guanglu , Dong Bing , Sun Xiuying , Turner Matthew J , Kamaya Shin , Zhang Kang
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In this paper, we report a novel VMD2 gene mutation in a Chinese family with Best vitelliform macular dystrophy.

Materials and Methods: Ophthalmologic examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) were performed in 2 members of this family. Mutational screening was performed by single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) and direct sequencing of PCR-amplified DNA fragments, corresponding to the 11 exons of the gene.
Results: Sequence analysis identified a previously unreported C to G change, predicting a Phe-113-Leu substitution. Both the proband and his sister harboured this novel mutation. Each had bilateral vitelliform lesions.
Conclusions: A novel mutation in the VMD2 gene (C427G) was found in Chinese patients with Best vitelliform macular dystrophy.

Key words: Best macular dystrophy, Bestrophin, Retinal pigment epithelium
Acinetobacter Baumannii: An Emerging Threat to Public Health – A Review of Literature
Authors:   Medical Laboratory Services, University of Osun State Teaching Hospital, Osun State, Osogbo, Nigeria. West Africa., Olalekan Jamiu Monsur , Olukemi Okesola Abiola ,   Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa.
Published: March 2023

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a microbe that is fast becoming a danger or threat to public health. Studies have described a rapidly changing epidemiology of the opportunistic pathogen and credited it with increasing importance in the community and healthcare-associated infections. The threat of A. baumannii is considered to be of public health significance due to its recent association with increased length of hospital admission, increased mortality, and morbidity, particularly among patients in the intensive care units. The objective of this review is to highlight the characteristics of this emergent pathogen to better understand and curtail it. Methodology: This review comprises a literature search of chapters in books and journals which gives an insight into the peculiarities of A. baumannii. It centers on evolving pathogenesis, epidemiology, antimicrobial susceptibility, laboratory investigations, the molecular basis of resistance, and management of infections caused by the pathogen. Conclusion: Due to the public health significance of the pathogen, there is an urgent call for increased vigilance and improved knowledge/research-driven approaches to the diagnosis and management of A. baumannii infections.
Introgredindo e verificando alelos para alto oleico na qualidade do grão de soja e sua influência nas vias dependentes de ácido jasmônico
Authors:   , Furtado Maria Fernanda Attademo
Published: March 2023

O Brasil possui a maior produção de soja (Glycine max) do mundo, e seus atrativos como alto teor de óleo e proteína fazem do grão um dos produtos de maior interesse comercial. O grão de soja é composto de cerca de 20% de lipídeos – sendo 13% ácido palmítico, 4% ácido esteárico, 20% ácido oleico, 55% de ácido linoleico e 8% de ácido linolênico. A composição de ácidos graxos do grão determina a qualidade do óleo além de determinar características como: sabor, odor e valor nutricional. A principal meta no melhoramento da qualidade do óleo de soja tem sido o aumento de sua estabilidade oxidativa, reduzindo o teor de ácido linolênico e aumentando o teor de ácido oleico e isso pode ser feito utilizando metodologias de melhoramento genético e biologia molecular. Os genes FAD2-1A e FAD2-1B codificam as enzimas que controlam os níveis de ácido oleico no grão de soja, com isso, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver variedades de soja com alto oleico através de retrocruzamentos de linhagens melhoradas pelo Programa de Melhoramento da Qualidade da Soja (PQMS) com variedades promissoras comercialmente. Outro objetivo desse estudo foi verificar a relação entre os teores de ácido oleico na resposta a estresses nas vias de ácido jasmônico. Após confirmação da presença dos genes FAD2-1A e FAD2-1B nas linhagens do PQMS, foi selecionada variedade SUPREMA, com cerca de 85% de ácido oleico em sua composição para dar início aos cruzamentos e retrocruzamentos e avançando até a geração RC1 com resultados promissores e projeção de continuidade da introgressão completa dos alelos de alto oleico nesta variedade. Quanto a influência do teor de ácido oleico nas vias de jasmonato, foram analisados valores de expressão gênica dos genes OPR3 – específico na via do ácido jasmônico e HS1PRO1 – ligado à resistência de nematoide e usado para submeter a planta a condições de estresse. O experimento foi realizado no tempo de 1, 5 e 10 dias em plantas convencionais e plantas alto oleico e como resultado foi possível observar no gene OPR3, que as plantas alto oleico tem uma ativação maior no primeiro dia de experimento enquanto que a planta convencional apresenta uma ativação mais tardia, indicando que a baixa disponibilidade de ácido linolênico na planta alto oleico altera a quantidade de ácido jasmônico produzida naturalmente pela planta em condições de estresse. O gene HS1PRO1 na planta alto oleico teve uma expressão cerca de 15 vezes maior em condições de estresse. Em ambos os genes se observou que a nível transcricional há uma diferença entre as plantas convencionais e alto oleico, porém, são necessários outros experimentos para confirmar o resultado esperado. Palavras-chave: Cruzamento. Expressão gênica. Jasmonato.
Farmacocinética, atividade anti-inflamatória, antinociceptiva e antioxidante do 2-benzil- 1,3-difenil-1,3-propanodiona: um enfoque na doença inflamatória intestinal e no edema de pata
Authors:   , Felício Matheus Brum
Published: March 2023

Dada a etiologia complexa das doenças inflamatórias, o desenvolvimento de estratégias terapêuticas com diferentes mecanismos de ação se torna importantíssimo. Por isso, esse trabalho buscou determinar a farmacocinética e a atividade anti-inflamatória, antinociceptiva e antioxidante de um derivado sintético do dibenzoilmetano (DBM), o 2-benzil-1,3-difenil-1,3- propanodiona (DPBP) com enfoque na doença inflamatória intestinal e no edema de pata. A síntese do composto DPBP foi realizada por meio de uma reação de alquilação utilizando-se DBM como composto de partida. A mistura reacional foi agitada vigorosamente durante 144h, filtrada, o resíduo obtido da evaporação do solvente foi purificado em cromatografia de camada delgada e a identificação do DPBP foi realizada por ressonância magnética nuclear. A atividade farmacocinética foi avaliada pela administração do DPBP pelas vias intraperitoneal e transdérmica. A atividade anti-inflamatória foi avaliada pela indução do edema de pata com formalina e da concentração tecidual de citocinas anti-inflamatórias (IL-4 e IL-10) e pró- inflamatórias (IFN-γ), a atividade antinociceptiva foi avaliada pelo tempo que os animais passaram lambendo, sacudindo ou mordendo a pata e pelas contorções abdominais induzidas por injeção peritoneal de ácido acético. A atividade antioxidante foi avaliada pela atividade de enzimas antioxidantes como superóxido dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) e glutationa s- transferase (GST), pela concentração tecidual de malondialdeído (MDA) e óxido nítrico (NO). Após a administração do DPBP por via transdérmica ou intraperitoneal foi possível detectá-lo no soro dos animais por até 12 horas e a passagem do composto pelo fígado aconteceu tardiamente quando administrado na cavidade intraperitoneal e inicialmente quando administrado pela rota transdérmica. O DPBP administrado pela via transdérmica demonstrou atividade antioxidante reduzindo a concentração tecidual de óxido nítrico no intestino delgado de animais com doença inflamatória intestinal, no entanto, não apresentou capacidade de melhorar a arquitetura intestinal destes animais. A administração por via intraperitoneal reduziu o edema de pata e o tempo que os animais passaram lambendo, sacudindo ou mordendo as patas após indução da inflamação e dor pela injeção de formalina, reduziu as contorções abdominais induzidas por ácido acético e reduziu a infiltração de células de defesa na pata dos animais. Além disso, foi capaz de aumentar a produção de citocinas anti-inflamatórias como IL-4 e IL- 10 e aumentar a atividade de enzimas de defesa antioxidante como SOD e GST. Dessa forma, os resultados apresentados levam a concluir que o DPBP possui atividade anti-inflamatória, antinociceptiva e antioxidante, o que o torna um importante candidato a fármaco para tratamento da inflamação e seus sintomas. Palavras-chave: Dibenzoilmetano. Beta-dicetonas. Inflamação. Fármacos anti-inflamatórios. Estresse oxidativo.
Fermentação e cofermentação de glicose, xilose e arabinose por Meyerozyma caribbica
Authors:   , Stange Walter Silva Braga
Published: March 2023

Uma das soluções para a descarbonização do setor de transportes é a utilização de biocombustíveis, uma vez que o carbono liberado na queima desses é reabsorvido durante o crescimento das plantas. Uma das problemáticas quanto à produção de biocombustíveis, contudo, é a possível competição entre essa e a indústria de alimentos por matéria-prima. Os combustíveis de segunda geração (2G) destacam- se como possíveis soluções para que ambas as indústrias consigam utilizar seus insumos. Nesses, a produção é feita a partir de resíduos alternativos que não seriam utilizados pela indústria alimentícia. A diversidade de carboidratos da matriz lignocelulósica é o principal empecilho para a produção de bioetanol 2G. Busca-se com esse intuito leveduras que sejam capazes de fermentar a maior quantidade possível de carboidratos e possuam outras vantagens para produção de biocombustíveis, como alto rendimento e resistência ao etanol gerado. A Meyerozyma caribbica, levedura prospectada para esse estudo, demonstrou em artigos de literatura capacidade de fermentar isoladamente pentoses e hexoses, além de um possível mecanismo para resistência a álcoois baseados na presença de transportadores da família dos facilitadores maioritários na membrana celular, previamente caracterizada pelo nosso grupo de pesquisa. Assim sendo, o objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar se a M. caribbica é capaz de fermentar e cofermentar pentoses e hexoses eficientemente, mantendo uma boa resistência ao etanol gerado. Para isso, a levedura foi inoculada em meio contendo os carboidratos (glicose, xilose e arabinose) individualmente e em conjunto, sendo medido o consumo desses e a produção de etanol ao final do processo. Além disso, também foram testadas diferentes concentrações de etanol (de 0 a 16%), a fim de avaliar a capacidade de sobrevivência da levedura. A levedura manteve viabilidade e crescimento até 8% (v/v) de etanol. Notou-se que a Meyerozyma caribbica foi incapaz de fermentar simultaneamente glicose e pentoses, consumindo preferencialmente a glicose presente no meio. Além disso, a levedura apresentou baixa taxa de conversão de substrato a etanol a partir de glicose (0,19 g.g -1 ) se comparado com as leveduras controles (Saccharomyces cerevisiae e Kluyveromyces marxianus). Na fermentação de xilose, por outro lado, a levedura produziu grande quantidade de xilitol, com eficiência de fermentação de 79% em relação ao valor teórico. Desse modo, pôde-se concluir que, para utilização em resíduos lignocelulósicos, a levedura ainda deve ser aprimorada ou melhor caracterizada para maior expressão da enzima xilitol desidrogenase, podendo assim ocorrer a conversão do xilitol para xilulose e, a partir dessa, etanol. Outra possível alternativa é a revisão do objetivo para que a levedura seja utilizada na produção de xilitol, um adoçante natural amplamente utilizado na indústria de alimentos. Palavras-chave: Xilitol. Bioetanol. Resíduos lignocelulósicos. Levedura.
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Clerestory-Shaped Attics Heated from Below
Authors: Kamiyo Ola , Waheed Adekojo
Published: March 2023

In this study, a finite volume analysis of the aerodynamics and heat transfer in attics of a clerestory roof design with pitch angles 14o, 18o, 30o and 45o and Rayleigh number range 3 x 105≤ Ra ≤ 2 x 107 is carried out. The shape of the enclosure has strong influence on the structure of the flow and temperature fields. The flow field is characterised by counter-rotating vortices enclosed by aerodynamic boundary layers. The size, strength and direction of rotation of the cells are controlled by the forces propelling the thermal plumes and the cold jets. The reduction of the number and size of the counter-rotating cells and their formation within the enclosures provide an analogous reduction of the total heat transfer rate as the roof pitch angle increases. The velocity and temperature profiles across midheight and midlength of the enclosures enable the prediction of appropriate position in the attic with the right condition to place sensitive items. On the heat transfer, the relationship between the mean Nusselt number and the Rayleigh number is presented in form of a correlation. Results obtained in the study are of significance to building engineers engaged in the analysis and design of building attics and tropical agriculturalists for the control of produce drying rates. Keywords: Heat transfer, heated below, natural convection, pitch roof, clerestory-shaped
Literature review on the family environment in school performance
Authors: Manjarres Zambrano Natalia Virginia , Calle Cabezas Ruth Esther , Escobar Medina Grace Elizabeth , Carrera Salinas Karla Jeniffer , Gavilanes Gavilanes Washington Franklin
Published: March 2023

This article deals with the systematic review of the literature on the family environment in school performance, which seeks to respond to the interference of the family environment in school performance in primary school children. Scientific papers from 2018 to 2022 were analyzed. The study sample consisted oftwenty indexed papers. This review is based on the Prisma methodology. Empirical and theoretical contributions to the family environment were reviewed. As the main results, it was observed that the correct intervention of the family environment produces good school performance in children of primary education.When speaking of correct, it refers to providing the tools and strategies for the integral development of the boy or girl. This includes adequate communication, appropriate rules, well-established limits, and generally, the forms of interaction between each member and the demonstration of affection.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Harga, dan Promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Aplikasi Tiktok Shop
Authors: Nurchasanah Devi , Udayana Ida Bagus Nyoman
Published: March 2023

The research entitled The Effect of Product Quality, Price, and Promotion on Purchase Decisions in the Tiktok Shop Application is the result of a quantitative study that aims to answer questions about the effect of product quality, price, and promotion on purchasing decisions in the Tiktok Shop application. The research methodology used is quantitative research using survey methods. sampling technique using google form with 75 respondents. Data collection techniques used questionnaires which were processed using SPSS version 20. Data analysis used multiple linear regression. The results of the study show that product quality has a partial effect on purchasing decisions in the TikTik Shop application. Research shows that customer expectations on the TikTok Shop application are valid and significant for purchase decisions and customer satisfaction.

Keywords: product quality, price, purchase decision
Time Effect of Disconfirmation pada Marketplace Shopee di Yogyakarta
Authors: Nursafitri Irma , Udayana Ida Bagus Nyoman
Published: March 2023

1,2 Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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Kualitas Kehujjahan Hadis (Sahih, Hasan, Dhaif)
Authors: Tambak Sonia Purba , Khairani Khairani
Published: March 2023

Hadith is the second source of law after the Qur’an. One of the functions of the hadith is as an interpretation bay which aims to clarify the verses of the Koran. In understanding the law based on hadith, one must know the hujjahan hadith. Hadith seen from the quality of its proof is divided into three, namely authentic hadith, hasan, daif. This research is a library research and is included in the category of qualitative research. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the profanity of hadiths which contain authentic, hasan and daif hadiths. The results of this study indicate that the degree of a hadith has several possibilities, we could say authentic, hasan, or daif. Sahih if it fulfills the five conditions that have been agreed upon by the hadith scholars, hasan if there are a few conditions that are not met, and dha'if if the conditions that are not fulfilled are more than the hadith hasan. The highest blasphemous hadith is authentic hadith, then hasan hadith and the weakest is dhai'if hadith.

Keywords: Hadith blasphemy, sahih, hasan, daif
Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Intensive Care Units
Authors: Elzouki Eman Muftah , Ibrahim Najah Ahmeda , Eljamay Salwa Muftah , Bojazyah Aisha M.
Published: March 2023

Aimed to determine the kind of microorganisms probably to be gifted inside the in-depth care unit and the suitable antibiotics for them. ‏Methods use the duration between October and December 2021‏. The samples had been carried from surfaces and in the ICUs of Al Wahada Hospital in Derna City Libya. ‏Result: The percent and the type of pathogenic agent isolated from intensive care units (ICU & CCU) the highest percent for gram-positive bacteria at 47%, then gram-negative at 19% and fungi at 7.0%, and the percent for there is no presence of pathogenic agent by 27% The bacterial spp, types, numbers, and that the highest percent for Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis.20 (39.22%) Staphylococcus aureus 29 (56.86%). As for the Gram-negative bacteria, the highest percentage for Klebsiella pneumonia is 8(40%), and Escherichia coli 9 (45%). As for the Fungi, Candida albicans 2(25%), Aspergillus flavus 6(75%). the surface which has the highest contamination with many types of bacteria were beds then tables, cabinets, and covers of baskets, NBG was the most common bacterium found on all surfaces, followed by S. epidermidis, S. aureus, E. coli, and K. pneumonia. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. epidermidis, and S. aureus were all drug resistant., as for Klebsiella pneumonia resistant to most of the antibiotics, Streptococcus spp resistant to many antibiotics except CTX, COL, CAZ, IMIP, which is sensitive, and Escherichia coli and resistant for rest of antibiotic. ‏The conclusion that Gram-negative bacteria are the most microorganisms that survive on different surfaces despite changes in environmental conditions which make them resistant to antibiotics.