bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Showing true colours: EMA case descriptions of narcissistic states_Preprint
Authors: Freund Vanessa Lea , Peeters Frenk , lobbestael jill
Published: March 2023

Traditionally, narcissistic characteristics are considered relatively stable, while clinical accounts and recent research show that additional narcissistic states are variable and fluctuate in actuality. Narcissism research tends to focus on cross-sectional, group-based, trait approaches. Momentary ecological assessments allow one to discover individuals’ true colours by observing narcissistic experiences while they unfold in real-time and real-world settings. Within momentary ecological assessments, inspecting single cases enables insight into individual dynamics and presentations. Consequently, the present research collected grandiose and vulnerable narcissistic trait and state data ten times a day for six days. Based on the highest trait scores, two individual cases are presented per category: predominantly grandiose narcissistic, predominantly vulnerable narcissistic, and combined narcissistic. Overall, the descriptions provide evidence for the dynamics within and between grandiose and vulnerable narcissistic states. Further, broad patterns for each narcissistic dimension were uncovered, in which the grandiose subdimension experienced mainly grandiosity, and the vulnerable and combined subdimensions experienced both grandiosity and vulnerability. Out of the three, the combined subdimension experienced the highest instability and levels of daily vulnerability. However, each individual case showed unique fluctuation patterns that highlight the importance of personalised, real-life assessments in research and clinical care.
Communication games: Modeling language evolution through dyadic agent interactions
Authors: Ohmer Xenia Isabel , Cuskley Christine
Published: April 2023

This chapter focuses on how dyadic agent-based communication games are used to investigate language evolution. We start by putting communication games in brief historical and interdisciplinary context: similar approaches have been used across a variety of disciplines for close to 50 years. These have often existed in parallel, but nonetheless demonstrate a kind of convergent cultural evolution that speaks to the effectiveness of the method: dyadic communication games are a powerful tool for investigating language evolution and emergence. Focusing on the Lewis Signaling Game (LSG) and the Naming Game (NG), we make the similarities between different modeling traditions explicit by reducing them to their skeletal dynamics. Specific examples studying the role of sensory biases in the evolution of (color) categories are used to illustrate how game variations can lead to convergent but also complementary results. We further discuss strategies for implementing communication games including general strengths and weaknesses of the method, as well as how the approach has been extended to model and analyze various phenomena relevant to language evolution.
Autistic traits modulate the influence of face masks on gaze perception
Authors: Williams Elin H , Thompson Nicholas M , McCray Gareth , Chakrabarti Bhismadev
Published: April 2023

Detecting when others are looking at us is a crucial social skill. Accordingly, a range of gaze angles is perceived as self-directed; this is termed the “cone of direct gaze” (CoDG). Multiple cues, such as nose and head orientation, are integrated during gaze perception. Thus, occluding the lower portion of the face, such as with face masks during the covid-19 pandemic, may influence how gaze is perceived. Individual differences in the prioritisation of eye-region and non-eye-region cues may modulate the influence of face masks on gaze perception. Autistic individuals, who may be more reliant on non-eye-region directional cues during gaze perception, might be differentially affected by face masks. In the present study, we compared the CoDG when viewing masked and unmasked faces (N=157) and measured self-reported autistic traits. The CoDG was wider for masked compared to unmasked faces, suggesting that reduced reliability of lower face cues increases the range of gaze angles perceived as self-directed. Additionally, autistic traits positively predicted the magnitude of CoDG difference between masked and unmasked faces. This study provides crucial insights into the effect of face masks on gaze perception, and how they may affect autistic individuals to a greater extent.
A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Votes of People with Short Life Expectancy From Being a Long-Term Burden to Their Country
Authors: Arandjelović Ognjen
Published: April 2023

In response to the growing social discontent regarding what is perceived as generational injustice, due to younger generations of voters facing long-term negative consequences from issues disproportionately decided by the votes of older generations of voters, there have been suggestions to introduce an upper age voting threshold. These have been all but universally dismissed as offensive and contrary to basic democratic values. In the present article, I show that the idea is in fact entirely consonant with present-day democratic practices and far from without a precedent. Hence, I describe how the aforementioned generational injustice can be rectified using a simple vote-weighting scheme which is easy to implement and interpret. Lastly, I discuss the societal effects that this alteration of the voting system would have on the distribution of the origins of political power.
The Data Equity Framework: A Concrete and Systematic Equity-Oriented Approach to Quantitative Data Projects
Authors: Krause Heather , Richburg-Hayes Lashawn
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a framework that would formalize and concretize the decision-making processes within an equity context and allow for providing structure to quantitative research projects. The authors develop the Data Equity Framework and describe the seven steps required to fully operationalize this tool. The framework is then applied to a case study in which an externally-funded project is designed to measure the effectiveness of a school mentorship program within the Black-student population. The application of the Data Equity Framework is reflected in the project’s goal of considering race, racism, and power and ensuring that the intended stakeholders are prioritized.
A cross-sectional study on co-infection of hepatitis B and hepatitis C among people living with HIV/AIDS from a tertiary care hospital of Central India
Authors: Riddhi Pradhan  , Kirti Hemwani  , Vidit Khandelwal  , Bamboriya BL  , Yogyata Marothi  , Varsha Saxena
Published: April 2023

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are prevalent throughout the world. HIV infection increases the risk of HBV and HCV liver disease especially when HIV-associated immunodeficiency progresses.
Aims and Objectives: This study was carried out with the objectives as follows: Estimation of the prevalence of HIV- Hepatitis co-infection, determine CD4+T lymphocyte count in co-infected patients, identify most common opportunistic infections in HIV – Hepatitis co- infection.
Materials and Methods: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional, and observational study was carried among people with confirmed HIV infection. HIV antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and HCV antibody tests were done in all patients visiting to integrated counseling and testing center. HIV, HBV, and HCV viral load were done in all serologically confirmed patients. In HBsAg positive patients various markers for hepatitis such as hepatitis B envelop antigen (HBeAg), anti-hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), and anti-hepatitis B envelop antibody were also done.
Results: Out of 357 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) patients 15/357 (4.20%) were co-infected with HBV, 03/357 (0.84%) were co-infected with HCV. The overall seroprevalence of Hepatitis virus (HBV+HCV) in PLHA patients was found to be 5.04% (18/357). CD4+T lymphocyte count <200 cells/μL was seen in 66/339 (19.4%), 04/15 (26.6%), and 03/03 (100%) patients of HIV mono-infected, HBV co-infected, and in HCV co-infected patients, respectively. HIV Viral load ≤1000 copies/mL was seen in 324 and 15 patients in HIV mono-infected and HIV- hepatitis co-infected patient, respectively. Among PLHA patients who were positive for HBsAg; 46.7% (n=7) patients had HBV viral load >2000 IU/mL. All hepatitis B co-infected patients were positive for HBcAb test; HBeAg was positive in 40% (n=06). All HBeAg positive were having viral load >2000 IU/mL.
Conclusion: HIV-infected patients are more prone to hepatitis associated liver diseases and exposure to the HBV infection than the general population.
A comparison of clinical profile and outcomes among different age groups of critically ill elderly patients in a tertiary level hospital in Nepal: A retrospective study
Authors: Sabin Bhandari  , Subhash Prasad Acharya  , Gentle Sunder Shrestha  , Pramesh Sunder Shrestha  , Hem Raj Paneru
Published: April 2023

Background: Ageing population has increased the rate of hospitalizations and demand for critical care services. The data on the clinical profile and outcomes of different groups of elderly admitted to the intensive care units (ICU) are however sparse.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical profile and outcomes among different age groups of critically ill elderly patients admitted to the ICU of a tertiary level hospital.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective and observational study reviewed all the elderly patients aged 60 years and above, admitted to the ICU of a tertiary hospital over a period of 1 year. The patients were divided into three groups, 60–69 years, 70–79 years, and 80 years and above. Non-probability sampling was done. Kruskal–Wallis H test was performed to compare the median values of the variables between the three groups.
Results: Among 173 patients analyzed, the three groups did not differ in clinical characteristics, requirement of renal replacement therapy and cardiovascular support, length of stay (LOS) in ICU, LOS in mechanical ventilator, and patients who improved and transferred out of ICU. Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE) II score was significantly higher in 70–79 years compared to the other two groups (P=0.01) as was the in-hospital mortality (P=0.03).
Conclusion: APACHE II score rather than age is a good predictor of adverse outcomes in ICU. Age should not be used to preclude the utilization of resources in ICU.
Serum sodium and water imbalance after sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar surgeries: A prospective and observational study
Authors: Das Joy , Das Debojyoti , Mandal Sangita , Chanda Maitra Bhabani , Acharjee Amita , Mandal Mohanchandra
Published: April 2023

Background: Sodium and water imbalance is common after sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar surgeries. A wide variation in the diagnostic criteria of diabetes insipidus (DI) has been noted in literature. A highly variable incidence of DI and hyponatraemia has been reported. There is paucity of Indian studies.
Aims and Objectives: The study was designed to evaluate serum sodium level and water imbalance after sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar surgeries. This was evaluated in terms of occurrence of hyponatraemia and central DI on day 1 and day 7 in the post-operative period.
Materials and Methods: Patients of either sex, aged from 18 to 65 years, ASA physical status I-II, GCS score ≥13, with baseline normal electrolyte level, posted for elective neurosurgical procedures for sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar tumours, were included for this study after satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A convenient sampling of 50 patients was considered for this study. The primary outcome measures were to determine the incidence of hyponatraemia and central DI. Other adverse event and any requirement of desmopressin in the post-operative period were also noted.
Results: In the present study, the majority (74%) of patients were 31–50 years. Female preponderance was noted with male: female ratio as 1:1.4. Out of 50 cases 41 (82%) had transcranial surgery and 9 (18%) had transphenoidal surgery. The incidence of sodium and water disturbances (SWD) was observed in 22% (11/50) patients. Out of these 11 patients, nine developed DI and two had hyponatremia on day 1 in the post-operative period. Both the abnormalities were found to recover on day 7. Only 1 patient (2%) required desmopressin.
Conclusion: The incidence of SWD after sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar surgeries was found to be common (22%). The hyponatraemia and DI responded to the therapy and were transient in nature.
Empathy among male and female medical professionals: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chibi Rushitha  , Kumaran V  , Nithiya S  , Devandiran RS  , Goothy Sai Sailesh Kumar
Published: April 2023

Background: The measurable index for selflessness in medical professionals is empathy with patients. Thus, the relationship between a doctor and a patient is mainly based on empathy. Several studies measured the empathy scores before and after medical education and there are ambiguous results.
Aims and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to assess the empathy among medical professionals in a tertiary care institute in North-east India.
Materials and Methods: Three hundred undergraduate students were part of the study. Willing participants were recruited for the study. The standard tool to assess the empathy JSE-S was used in the study. This tool consists of 20 questions.
Results: The empathy scores of female participants were significantly higher compared to male participants (P<0.0001). In both the residences wise that is a hostel and home, female participants’ empathy scores were higher than males (P<0.0001).
Conclusion: The study explains higher empathy scores in both male and female students. In comparison, females are having higher scores than males. The study highlights need for future multicentric studies in this area to better understand the empathy of medical students and plan the curriculum accordingly.
A case series on allergic fungal rhino sinusitis – variable presentations
Authors: Sengottuvelu P  , Praveen Kumar J  , Semmanaselvan K  , Suvathikha SR
Published: April 2023

Allergic fungal rhino sinusitis (AFRS) is a non-invasive fungal sinusitis resulting from an allergic and immunologic response to the presence of extramucosal fungal hyphae in the sinuses. Defined largely by the presence of allergic fungal mucin, which is a thick, tenacious, and eosinophilic secretion with characteristic histologic findings. To present a case series on the variable presentations in patients diagnosed with AFRS. A retrospective study of 10 cases that presented to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital ENT outpatient department with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis confirmed by diagnostic nasal endoscopy and CT scan who were managed successfully by endoscopic sinus surgery. In our study, out of 10 cases, nine patients had unilateral symptoms, only one patient has bilateral symptoms. Most common presentation was headache, facial pain, nasal obstruction, and nasal discharge. Some patients had variable presentations such as proptosis, oroantral fistula, blurring of vision, watering of eye, and unilateral frontal headache. On diagnostic nasal endoscopy, two patients had nasal polyposis. Complete disease clearance was achieved in nine cases by functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Patients were started on topical and oral corticosteroids, pre/postoperatively. On follow-up, only one patient had recurrence. Preventing and treating the condition, as well as its spread and complications, are greatly aided by early detection and management of AFRS. The key to enhancing the result is surgical intervention (endoscopic sinus surgery) and medical therapy (corticosteroids). Antifungals have limited role in treatment of AFRS. Longstanding unilateral Sinusitis should always raise suspicious of AFRS.
A case series on isolated maxillary sinus involvement in mucormycosis
Authors: Praveen Kumar J  , Sengottuvelu P  , Semmanaselvan K  , Pavithra JR
Published: April 2023

Mucormycosis is a potentially fatal fungal infection that can affect various parts of the body, including the sinuses. Isolated maxillary sinus involvement usually indicates an early diagnosis of Mucormycosis. The aim of the study was to present a case series on the clinical presentation and management outcomes in patients with isolated maxillary sinus involvement in Mucormycosis to emphasize on the early diagnosis and management of the condition. A retrospective study of 10 patients who presented to the RGGGH ENT department with isolated maxillary sinus involvement in Mucormycosis that was confirmed by diagnostic nasal endoscopy, CT scan and fungal KOH swab and who were managed by endoscopic sinus surgery. In our study, out of 10 cases, two patients had unilateral symptoms and eight patients had bilateral symptoms. Most common presentation was nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, and facial pain. Complete disease clearance was achieved in all cases by endoscopic sinus surgery with debridement. Diabetes was the most common underlying comorbidity, present in all 10 patients. All patients were treated with a combination of antifungal therapy and surgical debridement. All patients showed improvement on followup, with no recurrence or mortality reported during the follow-up period. Mucormycosis with isolated maxillary sinus involvement is a timely presentation of mucormycosis but potentially life-threatening due to the nature of the disease to spread rapidly. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for improving outcomes in these patients. A combination of antifungal therapy and surgical debridement appears to be an effective treatment approach in these patients.
A novel approach of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy with surgery for large keloids of the ear
Authors: Sivakumar S  , Thenmozhi MD  , Sethuraja K  , Ashwin Raja A
Published: April 2023

Background: Ear keloids form after ear piercing in genetically predisposed young adults, causing cosmetic disfigurement and negative psycho-social impact, and reducing quality of life. Total excision of ear keloids leads to loss of ear tissue distorting ear framework and reconstruction to restore esthetically pleasant ear causes scarring and more aggressive keloids. Rate of recurrence is higher than 80% when surgical excision alone is done.
Aims and Objectives: The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TAC) or 5-fluorouracil (5 FU) as monotherapy, combined TAC+5 FU and multi-modal therapy (TAC+5 FU+surgical excision) for keloids of the ear.
Materials and Methods: The prospective comparative study included 30 patients who presented to the out-patient clinic of plastic surgery department of Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem for a duration of 2 years from January 2021 to December 2022. Patients were categorized into three groups based on size of ear keloids, Group I (10) – Injection TAC (A) or 5- FU (B), Group II (10): Injection TAC+5-FU, and Group III (10): Injection TAC+5- FU+Surgical excision (A – neoadjuvant+adjuvant; B – only adjuvant).
Results: Of a total of 30 patients, Group IIIA showed significant reduction of keloid with least side effects, most pleasing cosmetically (Patient and observer scar assessment scale 1/10). No recurrence in follow up.
Conclusion: Multi-modal therapy consisting of neoadjuvant TAC+5-FU, surgical excision, and adjuvant TAC+5 FU offers the best long-term results for large ear keloids.
Macro-Financial Link and Monetary Policy Management: Insight from the Case of Nepal
Authors: Matangi Maskay Nephil , Pandit Rajendra
Published: March 2023

Increasing financial sector development and globalization have significantly changed the nature of macro-financial link. The paper aims to obtain insight on how these changes have impacted on the effectiveness of monetary policy management, by undergoing a case study of Nepal. The empirical results over the thirty five year period spanning FY 1975 to FY 2009, find that the elasticity of the real interest rate is not economically and statistically significant in relation to the output gap. This result is further explored by examining sequentially the contributions of direct financing, domestic financial sector development and external integration. The results suggest that while their respective contribution to the elasticity of the real interest rate is now statistically significant, however it remains economically insignificant. Further the direction of effect is opposite to that of the theoretically predicted sign; this contrary result implies that the residual is driving the regression results. The results further suggest that the economic regime shift in early-1990s, had contributed to weaken the elasticity of the real interest rate. The general insight from the Nepalese case study is that countries have to re-examine on a regular basis the nature of macro-financial link to ensure optimal monetary policy management.
Remittance and Trade Deficit Nexus in Nepal: A VECM Approach
Authors: Bhatta Guna Raj
Published: March 2023

Once Nepal eased the access to the international labor market, there is an increasing trend of Nepalese working abroad, where annually thousands of young people migrate from the country. Consequently, there has been a sharp increment of remittance inflow in the recent years. Since remittance helps people improve the living standards, it has been observed as a good contributor for the poverty reduction in Nepal. Nevertheless, it might further deteriorate the trade balance, causing higher demand for consumable goods, most of which are imported in Nepal. Using cointegration techniques and a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) based on the monthly data of merchandise import, worker's remittance and trade deficit for ten years period, this paper studies whether remittance causes the merchandise import and trade deficit to raise in the long run. The cointegration equation show that there is a long-run positive unidirectional causality from remittance to import as well as remittance to trade deficit implying that remittance causes merchandise import and deteriorates trade balance.
Determinants of Corporate Dividend Payout in Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Nabaraj
Published: March 2023

There are several studies that investigated determinants of corporate dividend payout in developed and emerging stock markets. Such a study is scant in pre-emerging stock markets like that of Nepal. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of corporate dividend payout in Nepal. This paper examines whether enterprises’ characteristics affect dividend payouts of the enterprises listed on Nepal Stock Exchange Ltd. A priori hypothesis between relationship of the dividends paid by the enterprises and enterprises’ characteristics- net profits, size, lagged dividends, liquidity, risk, investment opportunity set, and number of shareholders are set based on theoretical framework and other empirical studies, and tested on 22 listed enterprises covering a 5-year period, 2009 to 2013 by employing regression model. Purposive sampling technique is used to select the enterprises for the study. The relationships of variables firstly analysed for overall sector and further for sub-sectors of financial and non-financial sector. Overall sector analysis is performed through pooled cross-sectional data. Further to check sectoral differences, sector wise regression analysis is performed. The results, in overall, reveal that profitability, size, and liquidity are major determinants of corporate dividend payout in Nepal. This study also reveals that there is sector specific importance of the determinants of corporate dividend payout in Nepal.
Cost Efficiency of Nepali Commercial Banks in the Context of Regulatory Changes
Authors: Panta Sabin Bikram , Bedari Devi Prasad
Published: March 2023

Nepal has witnessed substantial quantitative growth in the banking sector after the regulatory reforms in early 1990s by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The substantial increases in the number of banks have created intense competition among them. This has resulted in a sharp upward trend in the number of financially troubled banks. The study examined the level of cost efficiency of 18 “A” class commercial banks during the period of 2005/06 to 2011/12 by using stochastic frontier analysis. The overall result indicates that the level of cost efficiency has increased substantially over the period of time with small size banks exhibiting higher cost efficiency as compared to the medium size ones. Similarly, result also shows that change in the regulation after 2008 even though is positively related with the cost, but not statistically significant.
Analisis Good Corporate Governance, Media Exposure, Profitabilitas dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Pengungkapan Emisi Karbon
Authors: Dyah Aruning Puspita  , Melani Ariya Tanjaya
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of media exposure, profitability and corporate governance on the carbon emission disclosure. In this research , the population used is all mining companies listed on the IDX in 2018-2020. By using the sample criteria obtained 30 companies as research samples. It is known from the  research result that corporate governance as proxy the size of board of commissioners has no effect on the carbon emission disclosure, while the proxy of the audit committee also has no effect on the disclosure on the carbon emission disclosure. Media exposure has significant positive effect on the carbon emission disclosure. And profitability has a significant positive effect on the carbon emission disclosure.
Peranan Consumer Engagement Sebagai Variabel Mediasi Atas Pengaruh Content Marketing Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Online Di Era Digital Marketing (Studi Pada Konsumen Brand Fashion Realizm87)
Authors: Dewi Oktavia Putri  , Rahayu Puji Suci  , Mulyono
Published: April 2023

Abstract

In this era of globalization or better known as the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Technology trend, digital marketing is the most effective place to increase sales of a brand, and Realizm87 is no exception. This study examines the relationship between three variables, namely content marketing (X) as an independent variable, consumer engagement (Z) as a mediating variable, and online purchasing decisions (Y) as a dependent variable. This research method is quantitative research with descriptive research type. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling type. Collecting data by distributing questionnaires to 96 consumers who bought Realizm87 products online. Based on the results of the study, it was found that attractive content marketing will increase consumer engagement and online purchasing decisions. High Consumer Engagement will increase online purchasing decisions. Attractive content marketing through high consumer engagement will improve online purchasing decisions.
Scoping Review: Tren Terbaru dalam Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia di Era Digital pada Tahun 2012-2022
Authors: Clara Sabrina  , Sukrispiyanto
Published: April 2023

Human resource management has undergone significant changes over the past decade with the advancement of technology and the digital era. This scoping review aims to explore the latest trends in human resource management in the period 2012-2022 and their implications for human resource development in 2023. The scoping review method was used to collect and analyse related literature from various sources, including journals, books, and online publications.
The results show that human resource management has changed to become more strategic, focus on employee development, and adopt new technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Some of the latest trends in human capital management include a focus on employee well-being, work flexibility, diversity and inclusion, and digital skills development. The implication of these trends is that human resource development must adapt to these changes, taking into account the needs and expectations of employees and utilising the new technologies available.
This scoping review provides a better understanding of the latest trends in human resource management in the digital era in the period 2012-2022, and provides an outlook on how human resource development can be adapted to these changes in 2023. This can make a positive contribution to organisations in facing future challenges and opportunities.
Sistem Asuransi Beasiswa Berencana Pada Asuransi Jiwa Bersama Bumiputera 1912 Bandung
Authors: Widiya Avianti
Published: April 2023

Scholarship Scheme the 1912 Bumiputera Joint Life Insurance Scheme is designed to provide education cost protection to insured children in accordance with their education program. Education and guaranteed income are two advantages of life insurance.. There are two types of insurance from the ten insurance programs offered by Asuransi Jiwa Bersama Bumiputera 1912 , namely : life insurance, including insurance for Planned scholarships. This study uses the method of case studies, and this study in the realm of qualitative to identify a particular issue. Uses in-depth datasets from multiple sources and detailed studies to explore limited settings over time. System design is presented in the form of context diagrams and E-R diagrams. The system needed to present information in management activities in Asuransi Jiwa Bersama Bumiputera 1912 Bandung is the calculation of premiums , learning Continuity Fund calculation system, and periodic scholarship calculation system.
PERSONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SEBAGAI AKUNTANSI PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN SOSIAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN STAKEHOLDER VALUE
Authors: Dwi Ekasari Harmadji
Published: April 2023

Tujuan utama penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan pengalaman pribadi mengenai personal social responsibility yang diterapkan oleh NP, seorang wirausaha yang memiliki perusahaan perorangan miliknya yaitu Hotel A di Kota Malang. Hal ini akan menginspirasi bagi wiraswasta lain untuk bisa menghasilkan Personal Social Responsibility di lingkungan usahanya sehingga dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat sekitarnya. Hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi input yang berguna bagi pengembangan teori stakeholder dan akuntansi pertanggungjawaban sosial melalui penerapan Personal Social Responsibility sehingga dapat meningkatkan stakeholder value dalam wirausaha. Hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai bahan referensi untuk penelitian lebih lanjut terutama bagi pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan. Melalui penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan naratif deskriptif, penelitian ini menggunakan teori stakeholder, yang lebih mempertimbangkan posisi para stakeholder yang dianggap powerfull daripada hanya posisi shareholder saja. Kelompok-kelompok stakeholder tersebut meliputi pemegang saham, pelanggan, pegawai, pemasok, kreditur, pemerintah, dan masyarakat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada keterkaitan langsung dengan penerapan Personal Social Responsibility sebagai akuntansi pertanggungjawaban sosial untuk meningkatkan stakeholder value.
Akuntabilitas Dan Transparansi Laporan Keuangan Pada Masjid Sabilillah Di Kota Malang Berdasarkan ISAK 35
Authors: Novita Alaika Sari  , Ana Sopanah  , Dwi Anggarani
Published: April 2023

Masjid merupakan salah satu bentuk organisasi nirlaba yang berfokus pada bidang keagamaan. Bentuk pengelolaan keuangan masjid menjadi hal yang sangat penting dilakukan oleh pengurus, mengingat dana masjid sendiri berasal dari para jamaah sehingga perputaran keuangan masjid juga harus dipertanggung jawabkan secara terbuka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana bentuk akuntabilitas dan transparansi yang diterapkan didalam Masjid Sabilillah Malang.  Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwasannya Masjid Sabilillah telah menerapkan beberapa bentuk akuntabilitas dan juga transparansi, mulai dari bentuk perencanaan, pelaksanaan hingga pertanggung jawaban keuangan sudah dilakukan secara terbuka dihadapan para jamaah dan juga pimpinan. Namun terkait dengan laporan keuangan yang dibuat masih belum berpedoman pada ISAK 35 dan masih mengacu pada standar yang lama.
Kinerja Pengelola Keuangan Provinsi Bengkulu Dalam Persepektif Komitmen Organisasi dan Gaya Kepemimpinan
Authors: Abdullah  , Zerini Venisa  , Fadli
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan seberapa besar pengaruh komitmen organisasi dan gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pengelola keuangan di SKPD Provinsi Bengkulu dengan menggunakan teori atribusi. Populasi penelitian ini adalah aparatur sipil negara yang bekerja sebagai pengelola keuangan di SKPD Provinsi Bengkulu.  Sampel sebanyak 184 responden dengan jabatan pengelola keuangan dan pernah mengikuti pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, melalui pengumpulan data primer dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang berisi pernyataan-pernyataan dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Dalam menganalisis pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat dilakukan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) komitmen organisasi terbukti berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja manajer keuangan, (2) gaya kepemimpinan terbukti berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja manajer keuangan.
Effect of WS2 nanoparticles on the current-voltage characteristics of a polymer solar cell
Authors: Rozhkova X.S. , Aimukhanov А.К. , Ilyassov B.R. , Tussupbekova A.K. , Zeinidenov A.K. , Alexeev А.М. , Zhakanova A.M.
Published: March 2023

The paper presents the results of studies of the effect of tungsten disulfide nanoparticles on the optical and electrotransport characteristics of PEDOT: PSS thin films in polymer solar cells. Tungsten disulfide (WS2) nanoparticles were obtained by laser ablation in isopropyl alcohol. The average size of nanoparticles were determined by dynamic light scattering and is ~38 nm. The concentration of WS2 nanoparticles in the solution was calculated based on the density of the WS2 substance. The absorption spectrum of nanoparticles in isopropyl alcohol has been measured. Two bands are observed in 500-900 nm regions, which are associated with direct exciton transitions A1 and B1 in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides with 2H phase. WS2 nanoparticles were added in PEDOT: PSS solution and thin films were deposited from the preparedsolution by spin-coating. PEDOT: PSS thin films doped with WS2 were studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The arithmetic mean deviation of the surface roughness (Ra) was estimated. Doping with WS2 nanoparticles leads to the increase in Ra of PEDOT: PSS thin films. The optical absorption spectra of doped films have been measured. Also, doping PEDOT: PSS with WS2 nanoparticles results in a long-wavelength shift of the PEDOT absorption maximum. The optimal concentration of WS2 nanoparticles for the preparation of doped PEDOT: PSS thin films is determined, at which the film resistance decreases by almost 2 times, the recombination resistance of charge carriers increases by 4.7 times, and the efficiency of the polymer solar cell increases to 1.94 %.
Comparative study of evolution of structured flows at boundary of the regime change “diffusion — concentration convection” in isothermal multicomponent mixing in gases by techniques of visual and numerical analysis
Authors: Kossov V.N. , Krasikov S.A. , Belov S.M. , Fedorenko O.V. , Zhaneli M.
Published: March 2023

During isothermal multicomponent diffusion process, the number of effects appear that are not observed visually when mixed in binary mixtures. These include occurrence of convective instability with subsequent formation of structured flows. The feature of this type of mixing is that convection is realized under conditions of decrease in density of mixture with height. Flow visualization method allows to fix information about distribution of medium parameters by dynamics of structures in convective flows. Application of computer processing methods, as well as techniques of identifying images of thermophysical fields, allows to obtain quantitative information about convective flows. For an isothermal ternary gas mixture heliumargonnitrogen, shadow images of structural formations formed in convective flows due to the instability of mechanical equilibrium are represented in this work. To carry out digital analysis of experimental shadow images, a simplified virtual model of the lower chamber of the diffusion cell was created. Based on digital analysis of visual images, quantitative characteristics related to estimation of the size of convective formations, period of their formation, and linear velocity of convection cells when moving through diffusion channel are presented. It has been established that the growing convective disturbances arising in the system cause a change in the characteristic scale of convective cells. The analysis of shadow images also showed that a vortex is formed in convective flows, which consists mainly of a component with the highest molecular weight. Comparison of visual images of experimental fields with simulation flows is implemented, on the basis of which composition of mixture components in convective structures is estimated. It is shown that the obtained value of the concentration of the heavy component in the vortex filament can be taken as the minimum.
APPLICATION OF MULTIMEDIA LEARNING MEDIA TO INCREASE STUDENT MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN PKN SUBJECTS AT SMP 01 ISLAM JEMBER
Authors: Syaiful Bahri Mulyadi Syaiful Bahri
Published: March 2023

the teacher's learning process has an important role in making teaching more meaningful and memorable so that students are motivated to learn. To improve learning outcomes, an effective teaching media is needed, so that students are motivated to learn by using learning media,This study uses a descriptive qualitative research approach. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand the phenomena experienced by research subjects, such as behavior, perception, motivation, action and others. the use of multimedia learning media by teachers can explain the material without having to rewrite the material described. In addition, the benefits obtained by students are students can more easily understand the material / teaching materials. This is felt by students because the material is presented with videos which allow students to know the material is not abstract / just wishful thinking, so that their learning motivation will increase. the evaluation of the application of multimedia learning media this time has shown a high level of student learning enthusiasm. In addition, some of the benefits of using this learning media have been obtained by both teachers and students
UTILIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S STORYLING ABILITY IN STUDENTS GROUP A AL FURQON MAESAN BONDOWOSO
Authors: Hendra watiningsih Supatmi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to improve the storytelling ability of children in group A of Al Furqon Maesan Bondowoso Kindergarten students in the odd semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. Before the action was given, the children's storytelling ability in group A and the teacher sought alternative solutions by using several methods and media in learning. The application of the media has not been able to improve the storytelling ability of children in group A. The solution offered in this study is to use environmental media in storytelling learning. The research subjects included all 33 students in group A, and teachers in group A. Data collection techniques used observation and interview methods. Interview sheets and observation sheets aim to find out how teachers use environmental media to improve children's storytelling skills in Al Furqon Maesan Bondowoso Kindergarten students and are expected to be used as guidelines or provisions for me as a teacher in the teaching and learning process, as well as improve and direct students to always speak fluently. The procedure in this study has four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The performance indicators in this classroom action research are, it is hoped that using environmental media to improve children's storytelling skills in group A of AL Furqon Maesan Bondowoso Kindergarten students in the odd semester of the 2020/2021 academic year can improve children's storytelling skills which are shown to increase children's storytelling abilities above the Minimum Mastery Criteria (KKM), minimum 80% of 33 students.
 The results of this study indicate that before the action of using environmental media in storytelling learning as many as 8 children (36.4%). After the agreed action was taken, namely by using environmental media in the first cycle, the children's storytelling ability increased to 18 children (54.5%), and in the second cycle increased to 29 children (87%). Based on the results of data analysis in this action research, the hypothesis states It is suspected that using environmental media can improve the storytelling ability of children in group A of Al Furqon Maesan Bondowoso Kindergarten students in the odd semester of the 2020/2021 academic year, which is proven and acceptable
PENEGAKAN PIDANA KURUNGAN DAN DENDA DALAM TINDAK PIDANA MENGABAIKAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA BERDASARKAN UNDANG – UNDANG NOMOR 11 TAHUN 2020 TENTANG CIPTA KERJA
Authors: Yocindra Boaz , Solihin Uu Idjuddin , Pura Margo Hadi
Published: April 2023

Keselamatan kerja berlaku di segala tempat kerja, baik di darat, di laut, di permukaan air, di dalam air maupun di udara. Dengan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja karyawan maka para pihak diharapkan dapat melakukan pekerjaan dengan aman dan nyaman. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan untuj menjawab permasalahan yang ada dalam skripsi ini adalah metode pendekatan Yuridis Normatif atau metode penelitian Hukum Normatif.  Hasil Penelitian Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja tidak hanya mengubah ketentuan umum dalam undang-undang yang berkaitan dengan penciptan lapangan kerja, tetapi juga memodifikasi ketentuan sanksi dalam undang-undang terkait.Kata Kunci : Keselamatan Kerja, Penegakan Hukum, Cipta Kerja.
Vermicompost, Phosphorous Nano-Fertiliser and Humic Acid: Their Effect on the Activity of Inorganic Pyrophosphatase Enzyme and its Thermodynamic Parameters
Authors: Jabbar Al-Taweel Luma Salih , Waheed AlSaadawi Ahmed Malik
Published: March 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the autumn season of 2020 in one of the fields of Afak district - Al-Diwaniyah governorate / Iraq to investigate the effect of vermicompost, phosphorous nano-fertiliser and humic acid on the activity of inorganic pyrophosphatase enzyme and its thermodynamic parameters at the flowering and full maturity stages of maize. Randomized Complete Blocks Design was used at three replications. The experimental treatments were 14 treatments, including the control treatment and these treatments consisted of Vermicompost, Humic acid and Phosphorus and Nano-Fertiliser. The results showed that the V treatment had the highest means of inorganic pyrophosphatase enzyme activity (152.5 and 186.9 μg PO4-3-P g-1 soil 5h-1) and the lowest means of Ea (10.34 and 4.72 Kj mole-1) and Q10 (1.162-1.123 and 1.071-1.054) at the flowering and full maturity stages, respectively. The nP2 treatment achieved the highest means of inorganic pyrophosphatase enzyme activity (71.6 and 55.9 μg PO4-3- P g-1 soil 5h-1) at the flowering and full maturity stages, respectively, and the lowest means of Ea (3.54 Kj mole-1) and Q10 (1.053-1.041) at the full maturity stage only. Further, the H1 treatment gave the highest means of inorganic pyrophosphatase enzyme activity (64.5 and 75.9 μg P-nitrophenol g-1 soil 1h-1) and the lowest means of Ea (8.31 and 3.17 Kj mole-1) and Q10 (1.128-1.097 and 1.043-1.033) at flowering and full maturity stages, respectively. Also, the VnP1 and VH1 treatments gave the highest means of inorganic pyrophosphatase enzyme activity (159.0 and 222.3 μg PO4-3-P g-1 soil 5h-1) for both treatments at flowering and maturity stages, respectively, while the H1nP1 and Vnp1 treatments gave the lowest means of Ea (3.72 and 1.59 Kj mole-1) and Q10 (1.056-1.043 and 1.023-1.018) for both treatments at flowering and maturity stages, respectively.
A Combined Approach for the Treatment of Textile Dye Bath Effluent Using CO2 Gas
Authors: Govindaraj Venkatesan , Manoharan Kalpana , Sakthivel S. , Guruchandran K. , Mathew W.
Published: March 2023

In this study, baking soda extraction from textile dye bath effluent has been investigated. The novel notion of employing amino acid additions to improve the standard Solvay method and thereby boost the efficiency of Na+ recovery has been investigated. Glycine, L-arginine, and L-alanine are three amino acid additions examined for their effect on enhancing Na+ recovery, and the best-suited additive is chosen. The dumping of brackish dye bath effluent, which has a high percentage of sodium chloride, causes textile dye baths from the textile industry. The primary goal was to remove Na+ (sodium) from the effluent using carbon dioxide gas, which has environmental benefits. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most common greenhouse gas, trapping heat and raising global temperatures, therefore contributing to climate change. The Solvay process is used to transform Na+ in salty wastewater into a valuable product. The effect of different operating variables such as NH4OH (ammonium hydroxide) concentration, reaction temperature, carbonation time, and carbon dioxide gas flow rate on bicarbonate production was investigated. Maximum sodium recovery of about 68 percent is attained under optimal circumstances. When compared with the regular Solvay process, the modified Solvay method has a greater recovery efficiency (33 percent). Amino acid addition (arginine) improved conversion efficiency while also lowering the process’s ammonia need.
Dynamic multi-hop multipath RMSA and traffic grooming in OFDM-based sliceable elastic optical networks
Authors: Lin Hwa-Chun , Tseng Wei-Te
Published: March 2023

In elastic optical networks (EON), routing, modulation selection, and spectrum assignment (RMSA) is crucial in provisioning connection requests. Multipath RMSA offers a number of benefits including provisioning of ultra-high bandwidth demands and better utilization of fragmented spectrum resource. By Combining with traffic grooming, multipath RMSA and traffic grooming is able to provide better utilization of network resource in provisioning connection requests. Adding multi-hop routing mechanism to multipath RMSA and traffic grooming increases the flexibility for selecting paths resulting in higher probability of successfully finding routing paths for connection requests. Dynamic multipath RMSA problem in EON has been investigated extensively in the literature. Dynamic multi-hop multipath RMSA and traffic grooming problem in EON is far from been well studied. This paper proposes an algorithm for the dynamic multi-hop multipath RMSA and traffic grooming problem in OFDM-based elastic optical networks with sliceable bandwidth-variable transponders. Performance of the proposed algorithm is studied via simulation. Our simulation results show that the proposed algorithm yields lower bandwidth blocking ratio than an existing algorithm.
The state of art and review on video streaming
Authors: Laghari Asif Ali , Shahid Sana , Yadav Rahul , Karim Shahid , Khan Awais , Li Hang , Shoulin Yin
Published: March 2023

Nowadays, video streaming is very popular around the world, users use video streaming to watch online movies, education, and do office work. Video streaming is referred to as the transmission of video content, live or recorded from server/cloud to end-users. Video and music files are prearranged and transmitted in sequential packets of data so they can be streamed instantaneously, only the User required a high-speed network for access, and a subscription to streaming via an application. In this paper, we survey and analyze the previous development in video streaming such as 2D, and 3D video streaming, compression technologies, protocols for streaming, cloud video processing, 4K/8K, and challenges, and limitations and offer aspects of future development, which will help to provide quality of service of video streaming and increase the revenue for service providers.