bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Federal Reserve and Institutional Money Market Funds in March 2020
Authors: Kamisetty Nikhil
Published: June 2023

In this article, I discuss which Federal Reserve (Fed) policies implemented impacted Money Market Funds (MMFs) inflows or outflows the most. The timeframe is March 2020, with the exigence of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is necessary because it helps the Federal Reserve know which policies can support the short-term money market. The Short-term money market is vital for the economy because it provides short-term funding for banks which are the foundation of the US economy. Although MMFs are only a portion of the short-term money market, any change implemented in one sector will affect all others because they’re closely intact. I used qualitative content analysis to find which policies prompt the most inflows/outflows. Through my research, I concluded that Federal Reserve Facilities to provide funding to various areas of the economy are what investors deem most worthy of investment.
Associations Between Biofuel Production and Sustainable Development Goals 2, 6, 7, 13, and 15
Authors: Mazurkiewicz Alicja , Elgin Ceyhun
Published: June 2023

Total biofuel demand in areas like transport and energy is set to grow by almost 30% annually to reach 50 billion gallons by 2026. Biofuels' association with sustainable development has been a subject of discussion among researchers and policymakers. Even the most robust studies on this topic examine only a small number of sustainable development indicators across a limited number of countries. This study analyzes whether biofuel production could advance, impede, or have no association with targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2, 6, 7, 13, and 15, which relate to biofuel production on a global scale. Correlations between ethanol, biodiesel, and total biofuel production datasets and 23 indicators of the selected targets in 34 of the world's largest biofuel-producing countries for 2009–2019 were compiled and analyzed in the context of the existing literature. Findings suggest that biofuel production has varying associations with SDG targets.
Caravaggio’s Loyalty to “the Truth”: The Accessibility of His Paintings
Authors: Gao Wanqing , Nagel Alexander , Ashton Paul
Published: June 2023

Caravaggio is famous for his mastering of chiaroscuro and controversial subject matters. From both a technical and social perspective, Caravaggio’s works were revolutionary. As he broke the decorums, he was redefining aestheticism and pushing the boundaries of the artistic society, sometimes also facing rejections. This paper will examine how Caravaggio committed to paint truthfully, thus, making his works accessible to the general public and changing the artistic landscape. By looking into both Caravaggio’s artistic compositions and his interactions with the society at large, this paper examines his unique loyalty to truthfulness and the consequences to his artistic choices.
Using Machine Learning to Forecast Progression from Cognitively Normal to Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Song Ann
Published: June 2023

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects approximately 50 million individuals worldwide and is estimated to rise to 152 million by 2050. There is currently no treatment for AD that halts the progression from cognitively normal (CN) and/or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to AD. The ability to predict disease progression will allow for early treatment. While Machine Learning (ML) has been successful in diagnosing the cognitive state, further improvement is necessary for predicting progression. In this study, Random Forest and Bagging Decision Tree Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE) was utilized to ascertain the cognitive state and forecast progression. Clinical diagnoses, demographics, and post-processed PET and MRI scans used in this study were obtained from the Open Access Series of Imaging Studies (OASIS). The findings suggest that aging and lower levels of education are associated with higher risk. The study found that ML using post-processed MRI and PET scans, particularly RFE ML, is effective in diagnosing cognitive states with 90% accuracy. It can predict progression from CN to MCI or AD with 85% accuracy, which is significantly higher than the average reported in literature. Patients with progression from CN to AD were distinguished by elevated amyloid deposition, hippocampus and amygdala atrophy, left accumbens atrophy, thinning of the left hemisphere temporal, and enlarged inferior lateral ventricles. The study demonstrated that RFE ML is effective in diagnosing and predicting the progression of AD. Future studies will concentrate on identifying the specific regions of amyloid plaque that have the most significant impact on cognitive state and progression.
Combatting Rape Myth Acceptance in United States' Criminal Justice System with Behavioral Economics
Authors: Giri Naina
Published: June 2023

Using behavioral economics, this paper aims to analyze how rape myth acceptance presents itself in the form of numerous heuristics and biases throughout various stages of the United States’ criminal justice process that a sexual assault case must progress through. Due to the availability heuristic, inaccurate representation of sexual assault in the media promotes rape myth acceptance (RMA) among the general public, including potential jurors and law enforcement officers. Resultantly, police officers’ decision-making processes while investigating sexual assault reports implicitly discriminate female victims as officers struggle with the downstream orientation phenomenon.. In the trial stage, jurors utilize the representativeness heuristic to process complex case information by comparing the rape victim to a mental prototype shaped by rape myths. This hinders the jurors’ human information processing capabilities. Solutions to rape myth acceptance in the United States’ criminal justice system will be described in order to battle the high attrition rate of sexual assault cases.
Political Sectarianism Within America: The Rise of Political Division
Authors: Suresh Siddhartha , Middleton Diana
Published: June 2023

Political sectarianism is a concern for several countries, but it is especially prevalent within the United States. Concerns grow over political polarization due to how strongly Democrats and Republicans ideologically diverge on political values and policy goals. Due to the rise of polarizing issues like COVID-19 and new technologies that provide additional platforms for the spread of information, political divides in America have increased at unprecedented rates in the past few decades. Political divides have also caused problems within the social aspect of American society. The situation has become so severe that people purposefully isolate themselves from people of the opposing party, ruining families and friendships. Within this paper, various causes and effects of political sectarianism have been identified in order to determine why the rapid growth of political divides are occuring.
A Review of Coral Reef Restoration Methods
Authors: Won DaJeong , Liva Michael
Published: June 2023

Due to global warming and human activity, the coral population has decreased by 50% since the 1950s. (Wetzel, 2021).  Many policies have been placed on conserving the coral reefs, but more is needed to stop the rapid decline. All around the world, different researchers performed multiple types of restoration methods to try and reverse the damage and destruction the coral reef ecosystem has sustained. This paper reviews the other restoration methods researchers have tried and are currently trying to review their effectiveness in reversing the damage to coral reefs. Restoration methods can be divided into active and passive restoration methods. The methods reviewed are removing invasive algae, coral gardening, substrate manipulation, and stabilization, larval propagation, direct transplantation, substratum enhancement with electricity, and cryopreservation. All in all, all of these methods have their respective strengths and weaknesses. The method that can move forward to be more mass-produced would be direct transplantation, as additions such as nurseries are unnecessary. The restoration method that has shown the most promise has been substratum enhancement with electricity, but since the method is still relatively new, further research is needed. A possible recommendation for future coral reef restoration endeavors is to combine restoration methods to make up for the flaws of each method and incorporate long-term monitoring.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Updated Overview
Authors: Minhas Mohammad Qasim
Published: June 2023

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, as 2.1 million people were diagnosed with the disease and 1.8 million passed away from lung cancer worldwide in 2018.[1] The condition is split into two sections: Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). In this research paper, I discuss key aspects of NSCLC, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and epidemiology. Lastly, I conclude by outlining ongoing research aiming to prevent NSCLC.

 

[1] Word Health Organization. Cancer Fact Sheet, 2018.
Corporate Governance and Return on Assets of Quoted Food and Beverage Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Folorunso O.O. , Owolabi S. A. , Ajike E. O.
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The Food and Beverage industry is extremely important in any society because it meets basic human needs and has a considerable impact on human existence since the dawn of time. However, studies have shown that quoted food and beverage firms are faced with the struggle to maintain substantial level of net profit before tax, earnings per share, return on assets, return on equity and dividend per share, which are likely due to weak corporate governance (ownership structure, board composition, board diversity, CEO tenure, and board size). Therefore, this study investigated the effect of corporate governance on return on assets of quoted food and beverage firms in Nigeria.

Methodology: The study adopted ex-post facto research design. The population of the study was 21 food and beverage firms quoted on Nigerian Exchange as at December 31st, 2021. The study used purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of 14 quoted food and beverage firms based on the years of listing and data availability. The data used for the study were extracted from the audited annual financial statement of the sampled firms from 2014 to 2021. Descriptive and inferential (multiple regression) statistics were used to analyse the data at 10% significance level.

Findings: Findings revealed that corporate governance had significant effect on return on asset (Adj.R2 = 0.05, F (5, 106) = 2.09, p < 0.10).  The study concluded that corporate governance enhanced return on asset of quoted food and beverage firms in Nigeria.

Recommendations: The study recommended that food and beverage firms should ensure the independence of the board is embraced and enhanced at all times to ensure improved financial performance and ensure returns on asset.
Peningkatan Keaktifan dan Prestasi Belajar Fisika Melalui Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan Aplikasi Tracker
Authors: Ahmad Alice Fauziah
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh rendahnya keaktifan dan hasil belajar Fisika pada materi Gerak Harmonik Sederhana. Demikian pula penggunaan model  pembelajaran yang kurang pas untuk materi tertentu. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut digunakan model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Aplikasi Tracker. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian diperoleh data bahwa penggunaan Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Apliksi Tracker terbukti dapat meningkatkan keaktifan belajar yang terus meningkat pada setiap siklusnya. Pada temuan awal/ pra siklus hanya 28 siswa atau 73,68%, naik menjadi 30 siswa atau 78,94% pada siklus pertama, dan 100% atau 38 siswa pada siklus kedua, sedangkan hasil belajar siswa dari rata-rata pada temuan awal/ pra siklus hanya 69,21 naik menjadi 77,24 pada siklus pertama, dan 86,05 pada siklus kedua, dengan tingkat ketuntasan belajar sebanyak 15 siswa (39,47%) pada pra siklus,   25 siswa 65,79%) pada siklus pertama,   33 siswa (86,84%) pada siklus kedua. Dari data-data hasil penelitian di atas maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Aplikasi Tracker terbukti mampu meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa kelas X MIPA 1 SMAN 3 Boyolali Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Puisi Melalui Teknik Kata Berantai
Authors: Mariyam Siti
Published: June 2023

Pembelajaran menulis puisi masih mengalami berbagai hambatan. Hambatan tersebut berasal dari siswa maupun guru. Siswa kurang berminat terhadap pembelajaran menulis puisi karena kurang tertarik dan merasa kesulitan memilih kata serta merangkai menjadi baris-baris puisi. Metode penelitian tindakan kelas Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik tes dan nontes. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan diperoleh hasil bahwa Teknik Kata Berantai mampu meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar menulis puisi bebas siswa kelas VIII G SMP 1 Kedungreja tahun pelajaran 2022/2023. Pada Siklus 1, 85% siswa telah mencapai KKM, sedangkan Siklus 2, 100% siswa tuntas belajar. Hasil nontes juga menunjukkan peningkatan yang sangat signifikan. Jika pada pra siklus hanya tujuh siswa yang senang menulis puisi, pada akhir Siklus 1 semua siswa berminat mengikuti pembelajaran menulis puisi. Dari data-data hasil penelitian di atas maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan teknik kata berantai terbukti mampu meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa di Kelas VIII G SMP 1 Kedungreja tahun pelajaran 2022/2023.
Implementasi Kegiatan Madin dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik
Authors: Najah Maris Azizatu Nurun , Manik Yuni Mariani
Published: June 2023

Pendidikan karakter merupakan system Pendidikan yang bertujuan menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter pada peserta didik. Pendidikan karakter erat hubungannya dengan Pendidikan moral, sehingga dalam lingkungan sekolah sangat dibutuhkan. Melalui program madin yang diluncurkan madrasah diharapkan dapat membentuk karakter peserta didik lebih baik. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian empiris dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. dan teori yang digunakan adalah teori fenomenologi untuk menggambarkan implementasi kegiatan madin dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik. Sedangkan sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan sekunder. Metode pengumpulan data adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini, mengetahui Implementasi Kegiatan Madin dalam    Pembentukan Karakter peserta didik, yaitu setelah peserta didik mengikuti kegiatan madin yang di adakan oleh pihak sekolah, banyak karakter peserta didik yang mulai terbentuk, seperti dari yang semula karkaternya mudah emosi seteah mengikuti kegiatan emosinya mulai bisa di kontrol, lebih sopan dalam bertutur kata dan lebih menjaga sholat dengan mengerjakannya di awal waktu. Ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan tersebut sangat bermanfaat bagi peserta didik, dan sangat membantu orang tua dalam memebentuk sebuah karakter anak yang berbeda beda. Dengan adanya program Madin, peserta didik lebih terbentuk karakternya terutama karakter religius (sholat tepat waktu), sopan, dan taat terhadap orang tua.
Membudayakan Gemar Membaca Melalui Pojok Baca Sekolah
Authors: Nuswantari Nurul Febrita , Manik Yuni Mariani
Published: June 2023

Dengan membaca buku akan membuka cakrawala pengetahuan dan menambah wawasan. Begitu juga pada siswa yang duduk di bangku sekolah, minat baca yang tinggi akan memberikan pengaruh positif seperti menambah ilmu pengetahuan, menambah kosakata, menambah kemampuan menulis, serta melatih focus dan konsentrasi belajar. Namun pada kenyataannya, permasalahan yang masih ditemukan sampai saat ini adalah rendahnya minat membaca pada siswa. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui peranan pojok baca dalam meningkatkan minat baca siswa khususnya di sekolah dasar. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk meneliti kondisi objek secara alamiah, teknik pengumpulan data dalam prosedur pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan pengumpulan dokumen terkait efektivitas pojok baca. Tahap-tahap dalam persiapan, pelaksanaan, analisa data, sampai dengan penulisan laporan dilaksanakan di SDIT AL HIKMAH Bence. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyatakan, bahwa nampak bahwa pojok baca memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam meningkatkan budaya gemar membaca pada  siswa sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pojok baca sangat berpengaruh dalam upaya meingkatka budaya gemar membaca pada siswa SD. Penyusunan pojok baca yang unik dan menarik akan makin merangsang minat baca siswa, karena lingkungan yang mendukungpun akan membuat siswa betah untuk membaca.
Analisis Permasalahan Belajar pada Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mudli’ah Via Khusna , Manik Yuni Mariani
Published: June 2023

Keberagaman masalah belajar pada anak usia sekolah dasar menjadi suatu tantangan bagi seorang guru selaku pemegang kendali pembelajaran siswa. Dengan berbagai faktor yang ada, maka perlu langkah-langkah, upaya atau solusi yang dilakukan guru dalam proses pembelajaran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis adalah metode penelitian kepustakaan, yaitu dengan mencari berbagai sumber di jurnal nasional dan artikel-artikel yang berhubungan dengan penelitian. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa permasalahan pendidikan tingkat sekolah dasar dipengaruhi oleh dua faktor, yaitu faktor internal pada siswa serta faktor eksternal berasal dari lingkungan. Untuk memecahkan masalah belajar pada anak usia sekolah dasar, diperlukan kontruksi pembelajaran dengan metode, model dan media yang sesuai untuk mencapai tujuan belajar yang diharapkan.
Analysis of the Company's Financial Performance at the Beginning of the Covid -19 Pandemic in View of Financial Ratios: Case Study on PT Indosat.Tbk
Authors:   Institut Maritim Prasetiya Mandiri,Indonesia, Yuniastuti Rina Milyati , Nasyaroeka Jhon ,   Institut Maritim Prasetiya Mandiri,Indonesia
Published: June 2023

The research was conducted on the object of one of the telecommunications services, namely PT Indosat Ooredo Tbk. The purpose of this study was to analyze the financial performance of the Indosat Ooredo Tbk company during the Covid-19 Pandemic seen from financial ratios using standard trasnd or tendencies. The data analysis method used quantitative analysis. The financial ratios used include Profitability Ratios with Return On Assets (ROA) and Return On Equity (ROE). Liquidity Ratios in this study use current ratios or current ratios (CR) and Quick Ratios (QR). Equity Ratio (DER) and Debt to Asset ratio (DAR). The results of the study obtained that the profitability ratios and liquidity ratios of PT Indosat Ooredo Tbk had the company's performance below industry standards and in the poor category. As for the solvency ratio, the financial condition was good and the company's performance was above the industry standard.
The Effect of Institutional Ownership and Managerial Ownership on Earnings Management
Authors:   STIE Gentiaras, Lampung, Lestari Fransiska Wahyu
Published: June 2023

Earnings management is a management action in the process of preparing financial statements so as to increase or decrease accounting profits according to interests. Earning management that occurs in manufacturing companies is due to a conflict of interest between owner and manager. This study aims to determine the effect of Institutional Ownership and Managerial Ownership to Earning Management. The population of this study is a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2014 - 2016. Selection of sample through purposive sampling method chosen with predefined criteria. The type of data used in this study is secondary data. The analytical method used is descriptive statistical analysis method, classical assumption test and hypothesis test using SPSS version 23 as the analytical tool. There are 24 companies that meet the criteria as a sample of research with observation data amounted to 72 data / cases with data disposal / case of 41 so that the observed data studied into 31 data/cases. The results of this study indicate that partially institutional ownership have no effect on earning management and managerial ownership effect on earning management. With increased managerial ownership, earning management will decrease. Can be concluded simultaneously based on the F test, independent variables consisting of institutional ownership and managerial ownership have an effect on earning management.
Strategy for Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Lampung Province
Authors:   Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Lampung, Novalita Novalita , Sari Pipit Novila ,   Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Lampung
Published: June 2023

This research aims to arrange the correct and operational strategies for developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lampung Province. It also needs to be known and analyzed the SMEs profile. Data used is primary and secondary data. Pri- mary data obtained through field surveys, while secondary data obtained from various publi- cation sources. Method of analysis used is descriptive approach. Associated with the various problems faced by SMEs, there are some strategies needed to overcome them. To develop the SMEs is not only charged to the SMEs themselves but also supported by all stakeholders. The support expected to come from business associations, colleges, related agencies in Lampung Province. Moreover, government policy is needed to encourage SMEs development. The SMEs development in Lampung Province basically is the acceleration of the SMEs trans- formation from formation phase to stabilization phase.
Village Financial Management According to Permendagri No. 113 of 2014
Authors:   Prasetiya Mandiri Maritime Institute, Indonesia, Yuniastuti Rina Milyati , Nasyaroeka Jhon ,   Prasetiya Mandiri Maritime Institute, Indonesia
Published: June 2023

This research was conducted in the village of Perwata Bandar Lampung, with the aim of knowing the financial management of the village according to Permendagri No. 113 of 2014 which includes: planning, implementation, administration, reporting, financial management accountability. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive research approach. Data collection techniques carried out by interviews and documentation. The results showed that based on Permendagri No. 113 of 2014 planning and implementation of village financial management was appropriate, while for village financial management administration it was not appropriate because the treasurer only made a general cash book. For village financial management reporting it was not appropriate because the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget report is only reported once in 1 year. Likewise, accountability for village financial management is not appropriate because the village head submits an accountability report to the regent/mayor and does not attach a report on the realization of the Village Budget (APBDesa).
The Role of UMKM Human Resource Competency in Improving Umkm Performance in Pujorahayu Village, Kec. Negeri Katon Pesawaran
Authors:   Fakultas Bisnis Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Helmita Helmita , Naim Naim ,   Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang
Published: June 2023

he role of Human Resources of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises competence is very important in improving the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. This study aims to: find out the role of Human Resources for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, find out the driving factors for improving the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; and find the inhibiting factors in improving the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Pujorahayu village. This study is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects of this study were Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Owners, employees of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and customers who selected by purposive sampling techniques. Data collection techniques used interview, observation and literature studies. Data analysis techniques used qualitative descriptive analysis. The result shows that: the role of Human Resources for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises competence is needed who have good abilities and skill, so it requires special training for employees of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Besides Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises owners, the government and related agencies also participate in training the Human Resources for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises competence to improve the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise.
The Effect of Service Quality on Patient Satisfaction at the Mother and Child Hospital of Santa Anna Bandarlampung
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Gentiaras, Lampung, Suhendi Andreas , Lestari Fransiska Wahyu ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Gentiaras, Lampung, Bernadeta Bernadeta ,   RSIA Santa Anna, Bandarlampung, Lampung
Published: June 2023

Todays, hospitals must be able to provide services that are fast, accurate, qualified, and affordable, which in turn can provide satisfaction in the treatment based on desired, hospitals with the good quality are highly dependent on existing resources, such as the doctor services, nurses, staff / employees as well as available facilities and infrastructure, including environmental security, so it creates satisfaction and trust towards the hospital. RSIA Santa Anna as one of the hospitals in Bandarlampung, where the service quality is an important factor so that patients become satisfied and even loyal to RSIA Santa Anna. This study is descriptive study, the population in this study are patients at RSIA Santa Anna, determining the sample using non-probability sampling. namely random sampling techniques so that the number of samples is 100 patients and their family. The data analysis technique used is a simple linear regression model and the hypothes test used is the t test. The result shows that customer satisfaction will increase by 86% if the service quality is improved. The quality of service affects patient satisfaction by 94.0%, this is reinforced by the result of hypothesis testing which showing that the effect of service quality towards patient satisfaction is very important.
The Effect of Liquidity and Company Size on Tax Avoidance in the Wholesale and Retail Trade Sub-Sector on the IDX
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Gentiaras, Lampung, Resvilia Della Heti , Purwanti Agnes Susana Merry ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Gentiaras, Lampung, Suharsana Yohanes ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Gentiaras, Lampung
Published: June 2023

The contribution of every taxpayer, both corporate and individual, to the state must submit an annual tax return. The higher the incoming income, the higher the amount of tax that must be paid by each taxpayer. It can lead to tax avoidance. Tax avoidance is an attempt to reduce the legal tax liability, causing many people and even businesses to engage in tax avoidance. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of company liquidity and company size towards tax avoidance. Sample of this study were 54 companies in the wholesale and retail trading sub-sector of the Indonesian stock market for the period 2018 - 2020. Data analysis techniques used was multiple linear regression tests. The test results and research findings indicate that the liquidity variable has no effect on tax avoidance, which is caused by the company's ability to pay liabilitie. The company size variable has positive effect towards tax avoidance, because the company's balance sheet size as measured by Ln total assets affects the occurrence of tax avaidance.
The Development of Human Resource Quality Through Creativity, Motivation and Technology Adaptation
Authors:   Malahayati University, Lampung, Suganda Amellia , Mufahamah Euis ,   Malahayati University, Lampung, Indriani Wiewiek ,   Malahayati University, Lampung
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the significant effect of creativity towards the quality of student learning, to determine the significant effect of motivation towards the quality of student learning, and to determine the effect of technological adaptation significantly towards the quality of student learning at SMP 27 Bandar Lampung. The approach used in this study is mixed method approach. The population in this study were 730 students of SMP 27 Bandar Lampung. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, questionnaires, documentation and literature study. Data analysis techniques used validity test, classical assumption test, F test, T test, coefficient of determination and multiple linear analysis. The data was calculated using the SPSS program (version 20.0). The result of this study indicates that creativity has no effect on the quality of student learning partially and significantly, motivation affects the quality of student learning partially and significantly, and technological adaptation affects students learning at SMP 27 Bandar Lampung partially. Creativity, motivation and technological adaptation affects the quality of student learning in SMP 27 Bandar Lampung simultaneously.
Modalities of Global Civil Society Actor at the Local Level: A Case Study of Earth Hour Malang
Authors: Rijal Najamuddin Khairur , Prasodjo Haryo
Published: June 2023

This study discusses the modalities possessed by global civil society actor at the local level, with a study on Earth Hour Malang (EHM). The EHM modality which is the focus of research is adopted from the theory of resource mobilization in the study of new social movements. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach. Sources of data come from primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected from publications on EHM's social media and through interviews. The results showed that there are five important modalities owned by EHM, namely organizational modality, leader and leadership modality, resource and resource mobilization modality, network and participation modality, and opportunity and community capacity modality.
The Effect of Parenting and Gadget Use Habits on Children's Social Character in Elementary School
Authors: Andayani Andayani , Prabowo Suryo , Ghozali Muhammad Iqbal Al
Published: June 2023

Technological developments make human behaviour change. Gadgets, as a product of technological sophistication, can change the social character of humans. However, the effect of using gadgets for children can be managed properly if the right parenting style is applied. This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of the habit of using gadgets and also parenting patterns on children's social character. The research approach used is a quantitative approach with a 3x2 factorial experimental research type. The number of samples in this study was 180 students spread across six schools in the city and district of Cirebon. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire instrument. The results of this study indicate that the use of gadgets and parenting styles both have an influence on the formation of children's social character.
Contribution of SLCA to Improve Social Performance in the Palm Oil Governance in Indonesia
Authors: Budiani Indah , Laksmono Bambang Shergi , Fahamsyah Ermanto
Published: June 2023

Assessing social risk to improve social performance of a business should be one of strategies to build a sustainable business, especially in a sector where social aspect plays critical role. This article will explore the added value of Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) in assessing the salient social risk of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production amid the existing standards on palm oil namely RSPO and ISPO based on the stakeholder’s group. SLCA can be used as a working framework to help companies implement the S component in the ESG criteria. The use of SLCA is expected to contribute to social welfare through a business operation. As a finding from this mixed method research, the SLCA has not been widely used by oil palm plantations company. Most of the salient social risks identified in this research are already addressed by the company in fulfilling the sustainability standards. However, SLCA is a strong working framework for the company in developing the social program that in the end can help to increase the company’s productivity through a sustainability strategy in line with the principles of sustainable development.
Multivariate Time Series Model in Forecasting Gross Domestic Product Growth, Inflation, and Foreign Direct Investment in Tanzania
Authors: Maiga Yohana Marwa , Tengaa Peter E.
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to use time-series econometric methods, specifically Vector Autoregression (VAR) models, to predict the growth of Tanzania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) using annual data from 1991 to 2020. The research finds that there is a Granger causality between GDP and FDI, largely due to increased private investment and consumption. However, there is no Granger causality between inflation and GDP or FDI. The study predicts that inflation will remain stable but may experience occasional spikes due to supply-side shocks. Additionally, the study anticipates that FDI will continue to increase due to ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business climate and attracting more overseas investments. The model diagnostic test shows no autocorrelation and a stable model. Finally, the study forecasts that both GDP and FDI will continue to rise due to major sectoral projects taking place in Tanzania. This information is useful for policymakers and investors who can use it to make informed decisions and manage the risks associated with economic growth and development in Tanzania.
Social Strategies of Terrorism
Authors: Esmailzadeh Yaser
Published: June 2023

Terrorism poses a significant challenge to societies worldwide, employing various social strategies to achieve political objectives, disseminate ideologies, and recruit new members. This article explores the social strategies utilized by terrorist organizations, focusing on radicalization, propaganda dissemination, support network formation, exploitation of social cleavages, the role of charismatic leaders, and the use of intimidation to create fear and uncertainty. By examining the process of radicalization, the article highlights the significance of personal grievances, psychological vulnerabilities, and exposure to extremist ideologies, as well as the importance of social networks in facilitating connections and access to extremist content. The article also investigates how terrorist organizations use propaganda to advance their objectives, justify violence, promote shared identity, and vilify perceived enemies. The establishment of support networks that provide financial and logistical assistance, embedded within local communities, and the exploitation of social divisions and grievances to mobilize support and recruit new members are discussed. The role of charismatic leaders in inspiring followers, cultivating shared identity, and projecting an image of strength and defiance is examined. The article emphasizes the need for counterterrorism efforts to address these social strategies, including initiatives aimed at countering extremist ideologies, disrupting support networks, and promoting community engagement and resilience-building measures. Through an analysis of scientific research and expert insights, this article provides a comprehensive understanding of the social dynamics underpinning terrorism and informs the development of effective counterterrorism measures.
Exploring the Role of Business Intelligence Systems in Digital Healthcare Marketing:
Authors: Kurolov Maksud
Published: June 2023

This study explores the potential of business intelligence (BI) systems in facilitating digital healthcare marketing. The healthcare industry has undergone a digital transformation in recent years, with increasing use of digital channels for marketing and customer engagement. BI systems have emerged as a promising technology that can enable healthcare organizations to gain valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and trends. Despite the potential benefits of BI systems in healthcare marketing, there is a notable research gap in understanding the role and impact of these systems. This study aims to fill this gap by conducting a qualitative investigation into the experiences and perceptions of marketing professionals in the healthcare sector regarding the use of BI systems for marketing. The study employs a qualitative research design and collects data through in-depth interviews with marketing professionals in the healthcare industry. The analysis of the data reveals that BI systems can provide valuable insights for healthcare marketing, including customer segmentation, personalized marketing, and performance monitoring. However, the study also highlights challenges associated with the implementation and use of BI systems, including data privacy concerns and the need for specialized technical expertise. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on BI systems and digital healthcare marketing. The study suggests that BI systems can enable healthcare organizations to make informed decisions about marketing strategies and customer engagement. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of careful planning and implementation of BI systems to overcome potential challenges and ensure successful adoption in the healthcare sector.
Causes of Illiteracy among Masses in Pakistan to Make the Political System Immorally Benefited
Authors: Khan Muhammad Qabil
Published: June 2023

This study explores the influence of illiteracy on awareness of fundamental rights, demanding for ideal democracy, empowerment of feudalism, and insisting on accountability of rulers, as all the governments of Pakistan since 1947 have not been taking a keen interest in promoting education in contrast to the global literacy rate. The Likert-scale questions were asked by 560 participants who were citizens of Pakistan and had a political science background. The influence of illiteracy on awareness of fundamental rights, demanding ideal democracy, empowerment of feudalism, and insisting on accountability of rulers was assessed through correlations individually.  As well as the effect of awareness of fundamental rights, demanding ideal democracy, empowerment of feudalism, and insisting on accountability of rulers on illiteracy was found. The collective effect of illiteracy on awareness of fundamental rights, demand for ideal democracy, empowerment of feudalism, and insisting on accountability of rulers was assessed through the multiple-regression technique. The findings demonstrate that illiteracy promotes the political system in an unethical manner.
Exploring Cybercrime: An Emerging Phenomenon and Associated Challenges in Africa
Authors: Maluleke Witness
Published: June 2023

This study traces the emergence, highlights the trends, strategies and associated challenges of policing cybercrime in Africa. The researcher also displayed the evolving complexities and escalations of related criminal activities. This qualitative study employed a non-empirical research design: Systematic review methodology to analyse grey literature and primary research studies peer-reviewed and published, restricted from 2002-2021, with non-sequential preference adoption considered. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP) were employed to ensure the trustworthiness of the findings of this study based on reviewed conventional and seminal literature studies on this subject. This study revealed that for a long time in Africa, this crime existed and remains uncoded; however, relevant stakeholders paid limited attention in terms of offering strategies to effectively prevent, combat and investigate this crime, while the documented nature, effects and effects were at maximum scale. Moreover, the associated challenges for policing cybercrime in Africa are currently uncontrollable, as this crime is presently rising beyond unacceptable levels in the cited African countries. The opportunistic organised criminal networks are taking advantage of these existing loopholes. This study concludes and recommends that African countries should realise the importance of efficiently responding to this scourge in the affected countries, the envisaged strategies should be geared towards the African landscape, within a larger global context, while strongly introducing the use of technological advances and improvements, among others. This can aid in the correct usage of computers; staging of the database system; proper facilitation of cybercrime trends; and, surveillance, to eradicate increasing incidences of this crime in African countries. The relevant stakeholders should have access to, and share, information, irrespective of African geographical locations.
An Evaluation of Legislative Frameworks and Structures for Policing Stock Theft in South Africa
Authors: Maluleke Witness
Published: June 2023

South Africa has been plagued by rising incidences of stock theft for decades. However, it is now evolving and perpetrated by organised syndicates rather than only petty thieves, the continuous demands for livestock aid to the manifestation of this crime. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate current legislative frameworks and available structures for policing stock theft in South African rural communities. This qualitative study adopted the non-empirical research design: Systematic review, supported by the evaluative research objective, while closely looking at recent South African reputable reports on this subject, restricted from 2000-2021 (Not in sequence) for data collections. The inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was employed for data analysis. The persistent nature of this problem poses serious threats to food security and livelihood development for the rural livestock farmers, as well as the commercial ones. It was clear that the legislative frameworks and structures for policing stock theft in South African rural communities are of the utmost importance to curb this crime. However, from a number of reported stock theft cases, the effectiveness of legislations and standing structures is highly questioned. Therefore, successful sustainable stock theft prevention strategies should consists of close and concerted partnership-based collaborations, interactions and information exchanges, based on enhancing legislative frameworks. This can offer additions, amendments, corrections, incorporating and re-drafting of ‘new sections’ of the existing Acts to improve their deterrent efforts.
ENSAIO DE PROPAGAÇÃO DE ONDAS EM CORPOS DE PROVA DE COMPOSTOS DE MADEIRA
Authors: Guimarães Adriana Braga , Góes Matheus Barreto de , Carrasco Edgar Vladimiro Mantilla
Published: June 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar teorias e metodologias aplicáveis à madeira para determinação dos módulos de elasticidade, através de ensaios não destrutivos de Excitação por impulso. Foram utilizadas 5 amostras de compensado de madeira, em dimensões e massas similares e os ensaios realizados através de software e equipamentos da Sonelastic, da ATCP. No decorrer do processo são realizados pequenos impactos nas peças, provocando ondas acústicas que são analisadas e medidas pelo Software. As amostras foram caracterizadas com relação aos principais modos de vibração (flexional, torcional e longitudinal) e ao final dos testes foi possível estabelecer relações comparativas entre as médias dos módulos de elasticidade estático e de ruptura obtidos por meio da técnica.
Multiparametric Ultrasound Examinations in the Diagnosis of Intraventricular Cerebral Hemorrhages in Children
Authors: Yusupalieva​ Gulnora Akmalovna , Manashova Adiba Rustamovna , Sultanova​ Laylo Rustamjonovna , Umarova Umida Asqarovna , Ortikboeva​ Shakhnoza Ortikboy
Published: June 2023

Intraventricular cerebral hemorrhages in children in the structure of pediatric morbidity in Uzbekistan account for about 8-15% of newborns (Statistical materials on the activities of healthcare institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017). For the further development of perinatal neurology, it is necessary to search for new objective methods for assessing the functional and structural state of the brain. Topical diagnostics is possible with the help of radiation research methods. The present work was based on the results of a neurosonographic examination of 90 sick children with VVC. All patients underwent brain ultrasound using standard and polypositional neurosonography (stNSG and pNSG) techniques. All children in the hospital population had an increased risk of developing VVC. The ratio of newborns and children aged 1-12 months of life was approximately the same (52.5 and 47.5%), boys significantly prevailed (71.2%). More than half of the children (61.8%) were born from natural childbirth in the head presentation. In 15 children with grade II VVC, the CNS depression syndrome is more pronounced. There may be a disorder of consciousness, sopor, and in more severe cases – coma, 4 children have anomalies of pupillary reactions, 7 children oculomotor disorders were often combined with bulbar disorders (violation of sucking, swallowing, pathology of breathing and cardiac activity.) Differences with the comparison group were significant only in relation to the frequency of convulsive syndrome in 5 children.
Effect of Antibiotic Therapy in Children with Pyelouretheral Segment Obstruction
Authors: Nasirov Abdusattor Akhatovich , Bayakhmedov Fatkhillo Fayzievich , Sobitova Sayyora Markhamatovna , Fozilova Shakhnozakhon Ikboljon qizi , Gaybullaeva Gulnoza Umidullo qizi
Published: June 2023

The present retrospective study, which was conducted from 2013 to 2018 years, includes data of 131 children with antenatally diagnosed grade III and IV hydronephrosis (SFU). All patients underwent surgical treatment at the age from 3 months to 3 years and did not receive antibiotic prophylaxis. Urinary tract infection was diagnosed in the presence of WBC in urine sample (> 10 WBC/field of view), positive bacterial growth (≥105 CFU/ml) and fever (≥38.5 ° C). Children with duplex system, obstructive megaureter, vesicoureteral reflux, posterior urethral valve, and neurogenic bladder were excluded from this study. Grade III hydronephrosis was detected in 113 children and grade IV in 18 patients. The total incidence of urinary tract infection was 9.2% (12 patients), while in the group of children with grade IV hydronephrosis it was higher (in 3 of 18 - 16.7%) than in children with grade III (in 9 out of 113 - 7.9%) (P <0.05). The incidence of urinary tract infections did not differ significantly depending on the sex or age of the patients. In 7 (58.3%) patients, urinary tract infection was noted before the age of 6 months, with an average age of 2.7 months. A bacteriological study revealed that in eight (66.7%) patients, E. Coli was the causative agent of urinary tract infection. Children with antenatal diagnosed and postnatal confirmed ureteropelvic junction obstruction do not need antibiotic prophylaxis because of the low incidence of urinary tract infection. However, patients with grade IV hydronephrosis under the age of 6 months should be closely follow-up by physicians for the early diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection.
Obesity in Women of Reproductive Age
Authors: Maksudova Dilafruzhon Ravshanovna , Nasyrova Khurshidakhon Kudratullayevna
Published: June 2023

This article provides information about the relationship between obesity and disorders of the reproductive system. Lifestyle factors are changeable habits and lifestyles that can greatly affect overall health and well-being, including fertility. Overweight contributes to menstrual cycle disorders, infertility, miscarriage, unfavorable pregnancy outcome, deterioration of fetal well-being and diabetes mellitus.