bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Economic Impact Analysis of 4-H Youth Livestock Projects Using IMPLAN
Authors: Harder Amy , Hodges Alan
Published: August 2023

4-H, like all Extension programs, must answer the charge to demonstrate its long-term impact. This article introduces the idea of using IMPLAN, a software program that can be used to estimate economic impacts, to evaluate the impact of 4-H livestock projects. An example is provided based on data from a real county 4-H program. Using IMPLAN enables 4-H to describe the estimated economic impact from one of its largest project areas. Agents can and should use IMPLAN results to help communicate the value of 4-H to state legislators, county commissioners, and key stakeholders.
Tips and Tools: The Art of Virtual Program Evaluation—Measuring What We Do with Pizzazz
Authors: Barker Walter , Killian Eric
Published: August 2023

Evaluating and communicating the results of 4-H programs are critical for Extension. The measuring of the goals and objectives guide the program. It helps with issues in Extension's accountability, program direction, and even one's personal satisfaction. This article focuses on a quick, easy, and exciting method to conduct program evaluation using the InterWrite TM PRS system, which is one of the most powerful and flexible electronic classroom performance system that can be used in almost any group setting. It stores and analyzes data. It has been used successfully in a new 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (4-H S.E.T.) program.
Boom Sprayer Calibration Made Easy with an Excel Spreadsheet Program
Authors: Patterson Ronald
Published: August 2023

The tool described here is an Excel spreadsheet that is designed to make the computations of boom sprayer calibration easier. Mathematical and human errors are serious concerns in conducting an accurate calibration. The program smoothes out all the bumps so all the operator needs to do is gather the data and enter it into the program. Any adjustments when a nozzle is replaced and re-tested are automatically re-calculated by the program.
Hoophouse Contributions to Farm Profitability and Food System Sustainability: Lessons from Michigan
Authors: Conner David , Montri Adam , Waldman Kurt , Biernbaum John , Hamm Michael
Published: August 2023

This article discusses work in Michigan to test the contributions of hoophouses to farm profitability and food systems sustainability. On-farm enterprise budgets and farmer interviews reveal that hoophouses can earn profit for farmers producing fresh, locally grown produce throughout the year, but that production and marketing management are critical to success. A series of training and educational activities are underway, including efforts to create model business plans and familiarize agricultural lenders and professionals with this technology. Greater resources are needed to develop and implement train-the-trainer models, to ensure delivery of needed expertise with sufficient quality control guarantees.
Interactions Between Nutrition Professionals and Industry: A Scoping Review
Authors: Hamel Virginie , Hennessy Marita , Mialon Mélissa , Moubarac Jean-Claude
Published: August 2023

Background: In recent years, interactions between nutrition professionals (NPs) and the food industry, such as sponsorship arrangements, have raised concerns, particularly as these may negatively impact the trustworthiness and credibility of the nutrition profession. This study aimed to map the literature and identify knowledge gaps regarding interactions between NPs and industry. We sought to examine the nature of such interactions and NPs perspectives about these, as well as the risks and solutions. Methods: We conducted a scoping review according to a pre-registered protocol, searching eight electronic databases and grey literature sources in March 2021 to identify documents for inclusion. Two independent reviewers screened citations for inclusion and conducted data extraction. Quantitative and qualitative syntheses were conducted. Results: We identified 115 documents for analysis, published between 1980 to 2021, with a majority from the United States (n=59, 51%). Only 32% (n=37) were empirical studies. The food industry was the most frequent industry type discussed (n=91, 79%). We identified 32 types of interactions between NPs and industry, such as continuing education provided by industry and sponsorship of professional bodies and health and nutrition organizations. The financial survival of nutrition organizations and continuing education access for NPs were the most frequently cited advantages of industry-NPs interactions. On the other hand, undermining public trust, NPs credibility and public health nutrition recommendations were pointed out as risks of these interactions. Following a code of ethics, policies, or guidelines was the most frequently proposed solution for managing these interactions. Conclusion: Despite the increasing attention given to this issue, few empirical papers have been published to date. There is a need for more research to better and systematically document industry interactions with NPs and the impacts associated with these, as well as more research on effective management strategies. Registry Name and Number: Interactions between nutrition professionals and industry actors: A scoping review protocol. doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/Q6PUA
Embedded Research: Possibilities for Learning Health Systems Comment on "‘We’re Not Providing the Best Care if We are Not on the Cutting Edge of Research’: A Research Impact Evaluation at a Regional Australian Hospital and Health Service"
Authors: Archibald Mandy M.
Published: August 2023

Brown et al show that research investments in an organization with a research and translation mandate can make important gains for research impact across domains, including quality of care and patient outcomes. Their multi-stage mixed methods evaluation provides insight into research capacity development in rural health systems in Australia and draws attention towards persistent geographic inequities. In extension of this important contribution, here, a focus on the "what and the why" of embedded research is offered. Specific attention is paid to the sustainability potentials of systematized data capture systems, funding-operational mandate alignments, researcher-scientist career pathways, and networked approaches to mentorship.
Advancing Youth Participation to Inform Equitable Health Policy Comment on "Between Rhetoric and Reality: Learnings From Youth Participation in the Adolescent and Youth Health Policy in South Africa"
Authors: Njelesani Janet , Hunleth Jean
Published: August 2023

In their published study, Jacobs and George examine how youth participation was enabled to advance the Adolescent and Youth Health Policy (AYHP) in South Africa. Using an expanded and adapted conceptual framework of youth participation to inform their work, their findings center on the complexities of youth participation including enablers and the challenges experienced in the South African context. Building upon their foundational work, in this commentary we suggest further insights for consideration to advance youth participation to inform equitable health policies, including the inclusion of youth with intersecting identities and critical reflection to further advance the adapted conceptual framework.
Health Policy Analysis Requires Attending to Institutions Comment on "Modelling the Health Policy Process: One Size Fits All or Horses for Courses?"
Authors: Harris Patrick
Published: August 2023

Powell and Manion present an important review of reviews about health and policy research. They zero in on theories of the policy process as the most likely to unearth what is really going on in health policy. Here I contend that their analysis insufficiently attends to institutions. Powell and Manion situate ‘institutions’ (with ‘Ideas’ and ‘Interests’) as a ‘health policy process models’ that ‘tend to’ list factors rather than connect them. Rather, I show how there is a rich history of considering institutions in the political science literature that is under considered by Powell and Manion. By necessity for a Public Health audience I quickly pull back the covers on ‘rigour’ and ‘causation’ to demonstrate what is ‘fit for purpose’ in rigorous institution focussed policy analysis. I conclude by arguing how institutionally focussed public health policy analysis is vital for understanding and addressing heath inequities. That focus necessitates research that provides better, explicit, conceptualisations of power in health policy: especially drawing out the roles played by structure and agency. I offer some recent examples.
Evaluation of implant abutment screw head deformation in hexagonal and star designs after successive tightening and loosening
Authors: Ghaffari Tahereh , Nourizadeh Amin , Shafiei Elnaz , Ghasemi Shima , Mahmoudzadeh Mohammadhasan , Ataei Kosar
Published: August 2023

Background. Tightening and loosening of the prosthetic components of the implant are carried out with various screw designs. This study compared the rate of deformation of the abutment screw in two hexagonal and star screw head designs after consecutive tightening and loosening. Methods. In this study, two fixtures were mounted vertically in die stone blocks using a surveyor. Then the corresponding abutment (with a diameter of 4.5 mm and a gingival height of 2 mm; Dio-SM and Dio-UF system) was mounted on each fixture. In each fixture, six abutment screws from each manufacturer were used (12 abutment screws in total). The abutment screw head of the Dio-UF system is hexagonal, and the abutment screw head of the Dio-SM system is star-shaped. The samples were examined under a stereomicroscope (Nikon C-DS) at a magnification of×50. The image of each abutment screw head (6 abutment screws in each group) was prepared before the procedural steps and after 5, 10, and 15 times of tightening and loosening with 25-Ncm torque using a stereomicroscope. Then the differences in the surface areas of consecutive specimens (0, 5, 10, and 15 consecutive tightening and loosening rounds) between hexagonal and star-shaped abutment screws were calculated. The study results were reported via descriptive statistical methods (mean±standard deviation). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 24, and the significance level was defined at P<0.05. Results. Increasing the number of tightening and loosening rounds increased the screw head surface area in both hexagonal and star shapes. At all stages, the changes in the star-shaped screw head were greater than in the hexagonal screw. These changes were statistically significant at all stages (P<0.05). In addition, there was a statistically significant difference between the area values and the number of tightening and loosening rounds separately in both screw types (P<0.001). Also, the surface areas of the head of both screws in all tightening and loosening rounds were significantly different (P<0.001). Conclusion. Increasing the number of tightening and loosening rounds increased the screw head surface area in both hexagonal and star-shaped geometrical forms. Also, the extent of area changes at all stages in star-shaped screw heads was greater than in hexagonal screws.
Short-term consequences of Helicobacter pylori treatment in patients with oral lichen planus: A prospective study
Authors: Javadzadeh Farshad , Shirmohamadi Masoud , Hosseinpour Sarmadi Maryam , Ghojazadeh Morteza , Bohlouli Sepideh , Ghorbanihaghjo Amir , Pourzare Solmaz
Published: August 2023

Background. Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory condition with unknown etiology. This condition has been associated with Helicobacter pylori. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the treatment of H. pylori infection and improvements in OLP lesions. Methods. In this cohort study, 42 patients with erosive or ulcerative OLP lesions were evaluated in terms of H. pylori infection using the H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) test. The patients were divided into three groups. The first group consisted of 12 H. pylori-negative patients. The second group consisted of 21 H. pylori-positive patients receiving antibacterial treatment. The third group included nine H. pylori-positive patients not willing to receive treatment. All the three groups underwent the usual OLP treatment. Patients in the second and third groups were re-evaluated by the HpSA test after two months. The efficacy indexes and visual analog scale were used to evaluate clinical improvements. Results. The efficiency index and pain scores were affected by the intervention (P<0.001). The logistic regression analysis showed that the severity index before treatment was significantly effective (OR=0.745 (95% CI: 0.602‒0.923; P=0.007). No statistical significance for factors affecting other variables (P>0.05) was obtained. Conclusion. Pain intensity was higher in patients with H. pylori than in those without H. pylori before treatment. Also, in patients with H. pylori, the treatment affects the complete recovery rate.
Histological characteristics of dental pulp in teeth with periodontal problems and healthy teeth
Authors: Vaziri Farzane , Haerian Ahmad , Maleki Laleh , Abbasi Samane
Published: August 2023

Background. Chronic periodontitis is the most common type of periodontitis, which is associated with calculus and plaque accumulation. Several studies have indicated that uncured periodontitis can affect the dental pulp. However, this relationship is controversial. This study aimed to compare histopathological results obtained from the dental pulp in teeth with periodontal problems and healthy teeth. Methods. In this study, 23 teeth with periodontal problems and 23 healthy teeth were extracted. After cutting off 2 mm from the root apex, the teeth were sectioned into apical, middle, and coronal thirds. Then, the specimens were evaluated in both groups based on histopathological features. Results. According to the evaluations, in the middle third, the amount of inflammation was only statistically significant in the group that consisted of teeth with periodontal problems (P=0.014). There was no significant difference in fibrosis and blood vessel diameter between the two groups. Necrosis in the middle (P=0.002) and coronal thirds (P=0.004) of teeth with periodontal problems was more than the healthy teeth. The lack of odontoblastic integrity in all the sections of teeth with periodontal problems was more than that in healthy teeth (P=0.0001). Conclusion. Inflammation of the periodontium in chronic periodontitis can lead to histological changes in the pulp, including an increase in inflammation, necrosis, and loss of odontoblastic integrity.
Impact of the Mobile App "Cognogene" on University Students' Communication Skills
Authors: Hosseini Sayed Mostafa , Borjalilu Somaieh
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The notion of electronic mental health care is suggested in today's world. With the aid of this care, people's talents are no longer limited by time or location, and those in need of mental health care can get these services by downloading and installing software on their mobile devices. The Cognogene application software has been created to provide electronic mental health services on the smartphone platform. This study aimed to measure the impact of the mobile app "Cognogene" on university students' communication skills. Method : The statistical population of this study included 104 students studying at Tehran University in the winter semester (2021 -2022). They were randomly divided into two 54 -member groups (experimental and control). The experimental group received electronic psychological education (consisting of short video clips, daily homework, motivational letters, etc.) in 21 sessions, while the control group did not. To collect data, Queen Dom's communication skills questionnaire was used in two stages: pre -test and post -test. The data were analyzed using the one -way analysis of variance. Results: Results showed that the intervention made a significant difference in the mean score of all components of the study of communication skills except the components of "receiving and sending messages" and "emotional control". Conclusion : This finding suggests that training through the Cognogene application can be used as a complement to other training methods to improve communication skills.
A Narrative Review of Blockchain in Healthcare: Applications and challenges
Authors: Anvari Sadi Zahra , Safaei Ali Asghar
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Healthcare as an industry has unique requirements such as patient security and privacy, interoperability, sharing, transmission, and access control of patient data. On the other hand, the advantages of blockchain technology and the compliance of these advantages with the requirements of the health industry have encouraged researchers to investigate the methods of applying blockchain in healthcare. The rapid increase in blockchain and health research has created many applications. Despite the high potential of this technology for health applications, there are still challenges to be reviewed. In this article, we provide a narrative overview of blockchain applications and challenges in the healthcare industry . Method : In this narrative review, published studies until October 2022 that were accessible in PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched; from 254 related studies, 171 were identified by their titles, and finally, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 articles were selected to be reviewed. Results: The results showed that 10 applications of blockchain technology in healthcare are as follows: safe sharing of health data, establishing electronic medical records, medical record tracking, opioid prescription tracking, deep learning, drug supply chain, clinical trials, COVID -19 pandemic management, and remote patient monitoring. The application of blockchain technology in healthcare also has challenges such as interoperability, security and privacy, immutability, scalability, patient engagement, transparency, and confidentiality . Conclusion : The compatibility between the requirements of the health industry and the characteristics of the blockchain has created a suitable platform for the use of this technology in the health industry. However, there are challenges in the path of these applications that must be solved .
Identification of Effective Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs in Improving Attention in the Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Bashiri Azadeh , Shahmoradi Leila , Alizadeh Savareh Behrouz , Ghazisaeedi Marjan
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Computerized programs for brain empowerment with regular, intensive, and continuous cognitive exercises improve cognitive functions such as attention in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This review study aimed to identify effective computerized programs for improving attention in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: This descriptive narrative review was done in 2018 through library review and searching keywords including "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder", "computerized cognitive rehabilitation programs", and "play therapy" in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The results of this review were investigated through the semi - structured interview and classified based on the attention areas of children and adolescents with ADHD . Results: Based on the review, Caption Log, Pay Attention, Cogmed Working Memory, Memory GYM, Attention GYM, Brainware Safari, 8 Sciences' ACTIVATET, Lumosity, My Happy Neuron, Smart Driver, and educational packages such as Maghzine were effective programs to improve different types of attention (focused, divided, intermittent, continuous, and selective) in the ADHD children aged four years old and older . Conclusion: Considering the significant effects of computerized cognitive rehabilitation programs in empowering cognitive skills such as attention, their use as a complementary treatment in improving the quality of life of children and adolescents with ADHD is promising. However, it is suggested to evaluate such programs with larger samples, transfer their educational effects to daily life, and improve their quality by providing more components of such programs.
Application of Virtual Reality in Hospitals: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ameri Fatemeh , Haghparast Fatemeh , Akhondi Zahra , Mirdoosti Dozein Seyedeh Zahra , Javanmard Zohreh
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Due to the increasing use of virtual reality (VR) technology in the healthcare field, the present study was conducted to systematically investigate the use of VR in hospitals. Method: To access related articles, the keywords "Virtual Reality" and "Hospital" and their synonyms were searched in databases of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar without a time limit until August 15, 2022. The original articles that were published in English and dealt with "the application of virtual reality in the hospital" were included in the study, and their characteristics were analyzed. Results: Eleven articles were included in the present study, in which various applications for VR in the hospital environment have been reported. The most common uses of VR in hospitals are as follows: managing behavioral symptoms, creating relaxation and inducing positive emotions in patients, providing treatment and physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation in patients, providing training for care providers in different hospital departments, virtual presence at home for hospitalized children and teenagers; VR can also work as a supplement to the procedure for the children's lives and an adaptive substitute for experiences in the real environment for the medical residents. . Conclusion: Considering the positive impact of using VR in hospitals, using this technology as an auxiliary tool to improve education, treatment, and prevention in the healthcare system is suggested.
Pupil Detection for Automatic Diagnosis of Eye Diseases Using Optimized Color Mapping
Authors: Kheyrolahi Rasul , Hoorali Fatemeh , Sedaaghi Mohammad Hossein , Ebrahimnezhad Hossein
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Pupil and iris disorders form an important category of eye diseases. Accurate segmentation of the pupil is the first and most important step in the automatic diagnosis of diseases related to the pupil and iris. Most of the existing methods do not have enough accuracy and are sensitive to the effects of noise and specular spot reflection. In addition, the images used in these methods usually have limitations, such as the viewing angle . Method: In the proposed algorithm, a stable method is offered to remove the effects of specular spot reflection in the pupil, and necessary preprocessing is done to detect the exact location of the pupil. An optimized color mapping algorithm is proposed and the mapping is calculated with the help of the LM algorithm to accurately determine the pupil boundary. This method does not impose any restrictions on the eye image and shape, and the angle of the pupil in the image can be in any shape and direction . Results: The proposed method does not assume any specific model as the final pupil boundary (circle or oval) and is robust to noise and specular reflection factors as well. This method has been able to accurately detect the pupil boundary with the accuracy of 98.8% using UBIRIS dataset and 98% using the collected data by authors . Conclusion: The method presented in this paper can be used to increase the accuracy in determining the internal and external border of the iris to diagnose diseases related to the pupil and iris, as well as identity identification based on iris tissue.
A Convolutional Neural Network Model for Detection of COVID -19 Disease and Pneumonia
Authors: Mousavi Seyed Mohammad , Hosseini Soodeh
Published: August 2023

Introduction: COVID -19 has had a devastating impact on public health around the world. Since early diagnosis and timely treatment have an impact on reducing mortality due to infection with COVID -19 and existing diagnostic methods such as RT -PCR test are prone to error, the alternative solution is to use artificial intelligence and image processing techniques. The overall goal is to introduce an intelligent model based on deep learning and convolutional neural network to identify cases of COVID -19 and pneumonia for the purpose of subsequent treatment measures with the help of lung medical images. Method: The proposed model includes two datasets of radiography and CT -scan. These dataset s are pre - processed and the data enhancement process is applied to the images. In the next step, three architectures EfficientNetB4, InceptionV3 , and InceptionResNetV2 are used using transfer learning method. Results: The best result obtained for CT -scan images belongs to the InceptionResNetV2 architecture with an accuracy of 99.366% and for radiology images related to the InceptionV3 architecture with an accuracy of 96.943%. In addition, the results indicate that CT -scan images have more features than radiographic images, and disease diagnosis is performed more accurately on this type of data. Conclusion: The proposed model based on a convolutional neural network has higher accuracy than other similar models. Also, this method by generating instant results can help in the initial evaluation of patients in medical centers, especially during the peak of epidemics, when medical centers face various challenges , such as lacking specialists and medical staffs .
Kompetensi dan Disiplin Kerja Berpengaruh Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi
Authors: Darham  , Effendi Nur Ika , Saputri Windy Julia , Herawati Herawati , Nelvia Risni
Published: August 2023

Setiap organisasi harus mampu meningkatkan kinerja pegawainya, baik itu dari dalam maupun yang berasal dari luar organisasinya. Kompetensi dan disiplin berdasarkan penelitian sebelumnya merupakan salah satu faktor yang mampu menentukan kinerja pegawai suatu institusi atau organisasi. Tujuan dilakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara Kabupaten Bungo baik secara parsial dan juga simultan. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dimana populasinya adalah seluruh pegawai Aparatur Sipil Negara Kantor Badan Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah Kabupaten Bungo dan sampel yang dipilih berdasarkan convenience sampling berjumlah 34 orang. Tehnik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan bantuan alat statistik SPSS. Dengan menyebarkan kuisoner yang diberikan langsung kepada responden terpilih dan juga melakukan pengamatan dan wawancara, hasil penelitian memberikan bukti bahwa ada pengaruh antara variabel kompetensi dan disiplin kerja terhadap variabel kinerja Pegawai ASN di Kantor Badan Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah (BPPRD) Kabupaten Bungo secara parsial dan juga simultan. Artinya, kompetensi pegawai dan disiplin nyatanya mampu meningkatkan kinerja secara bersama-sama atau secara parsial atau sendiri-sendiri. Untuk itu, perlunya adanya dukungan dari semua pihak untuk terus-menerus meningkatkan kompetensi dan disiplin seluruh pegawai ASN di Kantor Badan Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah (BPPRD) Kabupaten Bungo agar kinerja pelayanan publik semakin terus meningkat. Hasil determinasi R2 sebesar 0,636 artinya kompetensi dan disiplin kerja memberikan kontifasi sebesar 63,6% terhadap kinerja pegawai sedangkan 36,4% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar variabel penelitian ini.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE AND PROMOTION ON THE DECISIONS OF STUDENTS IN STIE MAHAPUTRA RIAU WITH LEARNING INTEREST AS INTERVENING VARIABLES
Authors: Fajri Deni , Chandra Teddy , Putra Rizaldi
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand image and promotion on decisions by using interest as an intervention variable. The method used in this research is the path analysis method. The sample used is 220 respondents. While the data collection by means of a questionnaire. The results showed that brand image did not have a positive and significant effect on interest. Promotion does not have a positive and significant impact on interest. Interest has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Brand image has a positive and significant influence on decisions. The promotion has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Interest is not able to mediate the effect of brand image on decisions as evidenced by the test results. Interest is not able to mediate the effect of promotion on decisions as evidenced by the test results.
DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE IN KOMPAS100 INDEX COMPANIES YEAR 2016-2020
Authors: Vina Juniar , Junaedi Achmad Tavip , Panjaitan Harry Patuan
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze how the influence of Asset Growth, Asset Structure, Company Size, Business Risk, Non Debt Tax Shield on Capital Structure and Profitability. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling method with a population of 100 companies and a sample of 76 companies and the data analysis techniques used were Descriptive Analysis, Multicollinearity Test, Coefficient of Determination Test, Path Analysis. The Independent Variables are Capital Structure and Profitability. The results of this study indicate that asset growth has no effect on profitability, asset structure has a positive effect on profitability, firm size has a positive effect on profitability, business risk has no effect on profitability, asset growth has a negative effect on capital structure, asset structure has a positive effect on capital structure, size the company has no effect on capital structure, business risk has a positive effect on capital structure, Non Debt Tax Shield has a negative effect on capital structure, profitability has a negative effect on capital structure.
Commitment, Competence, Leadership Style, and Work Culture on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance at the Office of the Ministry of Religion, Kampar District
Authors: Fadhli Ahmad , Komardi Dadi , Putra Rizaldi
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of commitment, competence, leadership style, and work culture on job satisfaction and performance of employees of the Office of the Ministry of Religion, Kampar Regency. Data collection techniques are interviews, questionnaires, and employee data. The population in the study was 102 employees and the method used to determine the number of samples in this study was the total sample method using the census technique so the total sample was 102 respondents. Analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that commitment has no effect on job satisfaction, competence has no effect on job satisfaction, leadership style has no effect on job satisfaction, work culture has an effect on job satisfaction, commitment has no effect on employee performance, competence has no effect on employee performance, leadership style has no effect on employee performance, work culture has no effect on employee performance and job satisfaction has no effect on employee performance.
The Effect of Product Quality, Price, and Word of Mouth on Packing Sticker Purchase Decision at CV. Blitz Media Kreasindo Pekanbaru City
Authors: Amin Amirudin M. , Angelia Rika , Mukhsin  , Eddy Pujiono , Yuliendi Rangga Rahmadian
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality, price, and word of mouth on packing sticker purchasing decisions. This research will object of research is all consumers who visit CV. Blitz Media Kreasindo Pekanbaru. In this study, the object of research is all consumers who visit CV. Blitz Media Kreasindo Pekanbaru. The number of samples in this study was determined from the opinion of "Roscoe" so the sample amounted to 122 people. In this study, the technique used in sampling is Non-Probability Sampling. The data collection technique used a questionnaire and the data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression with SPSS. The results of the study explain that product quality and word of mouth have a positive and significant effect, while the price has a negative and significant effect on purchasing decisions for packaging stickers on the CV. Blitz Media Kreasindo Pekanbaru City.
Toxic Workplace, Mental Health and Employee Well-being, the Moderator Role of Paternalistic Leadership, an Empirical Study
Authors: Alsomaidaee Mustafa M. , Joumaa Ban Ahmed , Khalid Khalid Waleed
Published: August 2023

Based on previous research results that recognized the role of paternalistic leadership in promoting a positive work climate, this study explored the impact of a toxic work environment on the mental health and well-being of employees. We used the quantitative methodology to collect and analyze data. A sample of 108 participants from Iraqi internet service provider (ISPs) companies represented the purposive study sample. We targeted employees who experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. All data was collected through an electronic questionnaire (Google and Microsoft Forms). The research model was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results showed a negative effect of the toxic workplace on the mental health of employees. This also had a negative impact on their well-being. The results also indicated that paternalistic leadership has a positive effect on reducing the impact of toxic workplace on employees' mental health. This role was more apparent in modifying the negative relationship between mental health problems and employee well-being. The results showed that workplace bullying, in particular, is less affected by paternalistic leadership practices.
Customer Satisfaction in the Era of Competition 5.0
Authors: Irawan Andri , Lusianti Dina , Faidah Faridhatun
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of store atmosphere, customer experience, facilities, and price on customer satisfaction at Papa Ron’s Pizza Kudus restaurant. This research uses quantitative research methods. Collecting data in this study using a questionnaire. The population in this study were customers of the Papa Ron’s Pizza Kudus restaurant. Sampling was carried out using a non-probability sampling technique with a total sample of 100 customers by taking the number of samples using the Lemeshow method. The test tool uses are the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. The results show that the store atmosphere, customer experience, facilities, and price variables simultaneously influence customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the store atmosphere variable has a positive and significant effect, then the customer experience variable has a positive and significant, the facilities variable has a positive and insignificant effect, then the price variable has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction.
ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: CURRENT ISSUES
Authors: Novichenko Liudmyla
Published: August 2023

The use of financial assistance as an alternative method of financing activities and replenishing working capital of an enterprise leads to an increasing dynamics of its use. Given that various business entities may be parties to a financial assistance agreement, the insufficient level of scientific research in terms of developing proposals for improving the accounting and taxation of financial assistance necessitates further scientific research on this topic. The article focuses on the absence of legislative requirements regarding the execution of a financial assistance agreement, and provides a list of key issues, which should be enshrined in this type of agreement. A systematized list of factors influencing the formation of methodological support for accounting for business transactions related to the provision, receipt, use and return of financial assistance is provided. The author substantiates the essence of repayable and non-repayable financial assistance in accordance with the requirements of the Tax Code of Ukraine. The author describes the accounting procedure and peculiarities of taxation of reimbursable financial assistance by the lender and the borrower. The procedure for initial recognition and valuation of long-term reimbursable financial assistance, as well as the peculiarities of discounting long-term liabilities on reimbursable financial assistance are considered. The article presents methodological approaches to the reflection of long-term financial assistance in the accounts, substantiates the impact of discounting on the financial performance of the enterprise. It is scientifically substantiated that the correct reflection of financial assistance in accounting, full disclosure of information on the assessment of long-term liabilities under contracts for the provision of repayable longterm financial assistance will provide full coverage of information on liabilities for management purposes to ensure sustainable and efficient development of the enterprise.
S100B PROTEIN CONTENT IN ISCHEMIC STROKE AND ITS PROGNOSTIC VALUE IN PATIENTS SUBJECTED TO INVASIVE INTERVENTIONS
Authors:   Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Baubekov A.A. ,   International Medical Center «Private Clinic Almaty», Almaty, Kazakhstan,, Tajibayev T.K. , Miyerbekov Ye.M. ,   National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Egemberdiev T.Zh. ,   Kazakh National Medical University named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Berikuly D. ,   Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan, Sagatov I.Y. ,   National Scientific Center of Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov, Almaty, Kazakhstan,, Omarov N.B. ,   Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study is to determine the levels of the S100B protein in patients with ischemic stroke and evaluate its relationship with the size of brain tissue damage, stroke severity, and clinical outcomes. Materials and methods.The study included 113 patients with acute ischemic stroke, hospitalized within the first day after its onset and subjected to invasive treatment. 101 men and 12 women were examined, including 32 at the age of 50-60, 64 at the age of 61-70, 17 at the age of 71-80. parameters and degree of functional deviations according to the NIHSS scale. Results. The content of S100B during the initial determination on average for the group significantly exceeded the level determined in the control by 3.22 times (p=0.025). There was a direct dependence of the content of S100B on the size of the stroke. A moderate increase in the indicator on the 3rd day relative to the determined one on the 1st day and a decrease on the 7th day after the development of the stroke were revealed. There was no significant dependence of S100B content on the presence of comorbidities. The influence of the studied parameter on the degree of neurological deficit was determined only in patients with a large stroke size.
Pengaruh Metode Iqro Berbantuan Media Buku Baca terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Siswa Kelas Satu SD Kompleks Batua Gugus V Kecamatan Manggala Kota Makassar
Authors: S Rahmawati , Sulfasyah Sulfasyah , Arief Tarman A.
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Metode Iqro berbantuan Media buku baca (Anak Islam Suka Membaca) Terhadap kemampuan membaca permulaan siswa kelas satu pada SD Kompleks Batua Gugus V Kecamatan Manggala Kota Makassar diterapkan. Dan apakahada pengaruh metode Iqro berbantuan media buku baca terhadap kemampuan membaca permulaan siswa kelas satu SD kompleks batua Gugus V kecamatan Manggala Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Quasi eksperimen. Tindakan yang dilakukan untuk melihat adakah pengaruh yang signifikan penggunaan media buku baca (anak islam suka membaca) terhadap kemampuan membaca permulaan siswa kelas rendah SD Kompleks Batua gugus V Kecamatan Manggala kota Makassar. Kelompok pertama kelas eksperimen melakukan pembelajaran dengan media buku (anak islam suka membaca) yang dilakukan pada kelas 1 SD di sekolah UPT SPF SDI Batua I dan UPT SPF SDI Tello Baru II. Kelompok kedua adalah kelompok kelas kontrol atau kelompok pembanding melakukan pembelajaran secara normal yang dilakukan pada kelas 1 SD di UPT SPF SDI Batua II dan UPT SPF SDI Tello Baru III. Dengan jumlah sampel 112 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara pre-test kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Dengan hasil analisis data diketahui, nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen adalah sebesar 65.55, sedangkan kelas kontrol nilai rata-ratanya sebesar 74.10. setelah melakukan perlakuan. Hasil uji-t juga menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan signifikan nilai t-tabel dengan nilai t-test terbukti dengan t-hitungsebesar 1.990 dan t-tabel 1.673. Jadi hasil dari uji-t berarti????ℎ????????????????????>????????????????????????, berarti ????0 ditolak dan ????1 diterima. Berdasarkan perhitungan t dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan metode Iqro dengan bantuan media buku baca anak islam suka membaca dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Dengan demikian hipotesis yang menyatakan “pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan metode Iqro dengan bantuan media buku baca anak islam suka membaca lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran konvensional pada siswa kelas I SD kompleks Batua gugus V kecamatan Manggala kota Makassar”, diterima.
Analisis Kesiapan Guru dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka (Studi Kasus di SD Negeri 1 Ulak Kedondong)
Authors: Romadhon Kharisma , Rokhimawan Mohamad Agung , Irfan Irfan , Fajriyani Noor Alfi , Wibowo Yusuf Rendi , Ayuningtyas Diah Retno
Published: August 2023

Dalam penelitian ini akan dianalisis persiapan guru dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum otonom. Kurikulum otonom masih membutuhkan banyak pelatihan dan pengetahuan tambahan, terutama persiapan untuk adaptasi teknologi, yang membutuhkan pemahaman literasi digital baik dari instruktur maupun siswa. Metodologi penelitian ini menggabungkan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kerangka deskriptif. Studi ini dilakukan di lokasi SD Negeri 1 Ulak Kedondong, sedangkan informan pada penelitian ini adalah pendidik dan kepala sekolah. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tindakan yang diambil di penerapan merdeka belajar pertama-tama melakukan assessment awal guna untuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman siswa. Dalam kegiatan belajar proses yang harus diperhatikan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, hingga evaluasi. Kemudian hal yang perlu dipersiapkan guru dalam penerapan kurikulum merdeka di sekolah ini di antaranya materi ajar, pembelajaran berdiferensiasi, bahan ajar yang berupa buku dan modul, dan lain sebagainya.
Penerapan Model Instructional Games dengan Platform Kahoot! sebagai Alat Penilaian untuk Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Saadah Muftahatus , Jannah Misbahul , Ramandhika Ravi Dwi , Adila Nur Syapika , Rahmayati Gismina Tri
Published: August 2023

Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi yang semakin pesat membuat pendidik semakin ingin belajar dan mengetahui cara efektif yang dilakukan untuk memberi penilaian kepada peserta terutama pada saat pembelajaran daring dengan platform kahoot! yang sangat efektif digunakan sebagai alat penilaian. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui Penerapan Model Instructional Games menggunakan Platform Kahoot! sebagai alat penilaian pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Al-Mumtaz Pontianak. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Platform Kahoot! merupakan media pembelajaran yang inovatif dan kreatif, pada tahap perencanaan guru membuat atau menyiapkan media untuk dijadikan bahan penilaian, pada pelaksanaan terdapat tahap-tahap yakni kegiatan awal, inti dan akhir menjadikan proses timbul adanya interaksi dan kompetisi dalam penerapan Platform Kahoot!, Pada tahap evaluasi Platform Kahoot! sebagai alat penilaian yang dikemas sangat menarik, saling berkompetisi, memotivasi peserta didik dan dimanfaatkan guru untuk memudahkan proses penilaian pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam.
Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah dalam Pengelolaan Sarana dan Prasarana di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Karang Anyar Kabupaten Rejang Lebong
Authors: Budiman Budiman
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meneliti gaya kepemimpinan kepala madrasah dalam pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Karang Anyar Kabupaten Rejang Lebong. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan jenis studi kasus dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan deskripsi komparatif. Menurut Denzin dan Licolin yang dikutip oleh Lexy J. Moleong, penelitian kualitatif adalah suatu penelitian yang menggunakan latar belakang ilmiah yang bertujuan untuk menjelaskan fenomena yang terjadi dan dilakukan dengan menggunakan berbagai metode yang ada. Dari pemaparan yang telah diuraikan maka dapat di konklusikan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan kepala madrasah ibtidaiyah muhammadiyah karang anyar adalah tipe pemimpin yang Demokratis, Transformatif dan Kharismatik.1) Kemudian secara pengelolaan seluruh sarana dan prasarana sudah sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip manajemen sarana dan prasarana yang telah dikemukakan para ahli, yaitu Merencanakan, Pengadaan, Penyimpanan, Penyaluran, Pendayagunaan, Pemeliharaan, Penginventarisan, Penghapusan. 2) Dampak positif yang diaplikasikan dalam gaya kepemimpinan kepala madrasah adalah meningkatnya penambahan bangunan gedung belajar maupun fasilitas umum lainya seperti Wc dan Tempat berwudhu serta meningkatnya peminat peserta didik untuk menempuh pendidikan di madrasah ibtidaiyah muhammadiyah karang anyar, begitu juga respon positif yang ditimbulkan oleh masyarakat umum, ketika kepala madrasah serta dewan guru menyambut kedatangan anak didiknya di depan pintu gerbang seraya bertegur sapa dan menyalami anak didiknya yang baru datang.
Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Islam dalam Pembelajaran IPA Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fatma Nailah , Najib Muhammad , Rahmanita B.Nuraulia , Husaini Farhil , Santosa Sedya
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui bagaimana hasil belajar siswa sekolah dasar dapat ditingkatkan dengan memasukkan nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam ke dalam pembelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya hasil belajar IPA dalam integrasi nilai-nilai Pendidikan Islam. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di sekolah dasar yang berlokasi di Lhokseumawe, dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Metode quasi-eksperimental, desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 siswa kelas V. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan pretes dan postes memiliki tingkat signifikansi 0,000<0,05, menurut temuan pengujian hipotesis. Dari hasil ini Ha diterima, artinya terjadi peningkatan pemerolehan hasil belajar siswa dengan memasukkan nilai-nilai pendidikan Islam dalam pembelajaran IPA sebelum pengobatan dan setelah pengobatan.
Implementasi Metode Tahsin dan Talqin dalam Meningkatkan Hafalan Al-Qur’an Peserta Didik Kelas 2B di Sekolah Dasar Karawang
Authors: Lestari Mariana Nur Endah , Basuki Danang Dwi
Published: August 2023

Kegiatan hafalan al-qur’an harus dipelajari oleh peserta didik khususnya dalam hal membaca, menghafal al-Qur’an, dan mempelajari makna-makna yang terkadung dalam Al-Qur’an, karena hukum mempelajari Al-Qur’an merupakan hal yang wajib dimulai dari anak-anak hingga dewasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hafalan peserta didik yang menggunakan metode pengajaran talqin dan tahsin dalam pembelajaran hafalan al-qur’an kelas 2B pada salah satu SD di Karawang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang datanya berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang ada dilapangan. Teknik pengumpulan data nya dilakukan dengan cara observasi dan wawancara. Observasi dilakukan untuk mengumpulkan data yang dibutuhkan dan peneliti pun ikut dalam pembelajaran tahfidz Al-Qur’an. Subjek yang digunakan dalam wawancara ini yaitu guru tahfidz kelas 2B dan juga peserta didik kelas 2B untuk mengetahui secara detail dan jelas mengenai pengalaman-pengalaman responden tentang rumusan masalah. Hasil temuan yaitu penerapan implementasi metode talqin dan tahsin pada pembelajaran tahfidz al-qur’an, faktor pendukung dan juga faktor penghambat dalam proses pembelajaran tahfidz al-qur’an.