bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Family social capital and governance of family businesses: The emerging market evidence
Authors: Moufdi Nada , Mansouri Ali
Published: January 2022

Considered as the most dominant business form in the entrepreneurial fabric in Morocco, as in the majority of countries in the world (Salhi, 2017), the family business is distinguished by a family social capital (FSC) making it competitive and perennial (Mesfar & Ben Kahla, 2018). This paper aims to analyze the influence of this capital, through its three dimensions — structural, relational, and cognitive — on the governance system of Moroccan family firms. The results of our exploratory study conducted among 30 family businesses in the form of interviews showed, on the one hand, that the existence of a strong FSC within the company makes its governance system based on informal family mechanisms. On the other hand, the weakness of the said capital has not led the companies that are the subject of our study to adopt formal corporate governance mechanisms as shared by several researchers. This is due, according to the interviewees, to socio-cultural considerations. Our results contribute to the enrichment of the literature while showing that the informality of governance mechanisms can be explained, not only by the strength of its FSC but also by such a socio-cultural context where the family model is of a communal and clan type welded by Islamic religious values of group cohesion
The influence of sustainable innovation on financial entrepreneurship performance: Growth and prediction in an emerging market
Authors: Hamdallah Madher Ebrahim , Srouji Anan Fathi
Published: January 2022

This study aims to perceive the effect of financial entrepreneurship performance (FEP) over sustainable innovation (SI) disclosure in an emerging market. Jordanian banks are tested based on a multiple regression analysis for the periods 2008 and 2018 and a time series forecasting webinar analysis for the period from 2019 to 2029 based on data ranging from 2008 to 2018. Innovation is indicated through disclosed intangible assets (IA), and items related to research and development (R&D) costs. As organizations anticipate stability by concentrating on technological awareness to influence higher innovative performance (Guo, Guo, Zhou, & Wu, 2020), this study came to converse the relationships between previous literature variables; Hussain (2015) as well as Lassala, Apetrei, and Sapena (2017) revealed through the regression models that there is a relationship between FEP and SI. Meanwhile, bank FEP is directed by return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). Results reveal that bank FEP affects SI disclosure in a positive manner for the period 2008 and at a higher significant level than 2018. In the meantime, the growth prediction analyses divulge that both ROA and ROE are expected to decrease rapidly within a coming couple of years and then increase promptly.
SEALNET: Facial recognition software for ecological studies of harbor seals
Authors: Birenbaum Zachary , Do Hieu , Horstmeyer Lauren , Orff Hailey , Ingram Krista , Ay Ahmet
Published: January 2022

Methods for long-term monitoring of coastal species such as harbor
seals, are often costly, time-consuming, and highly invasive,
underscoring the need for improved techniques for data collection and
analysis. Here, we propose the use of automated facial recognition
technology for identification of individual seals and demonstrate its
utility in ecological and population studies. We created a software
package, SealNet, that automates photo identification of seals, using a
graphical user interface (GUI) software to identify, align and chip seal
faces from photographs and a deep convolutional neural network (CNN)
suitable for small datasets (e.g., 100 seals with five photos per seal).
We piloted the SealNet technology with a population of harbor seals
located within Casco Bay on the coast of Maine, USA. Across two-years of
sampling, 2019 and 2020, at seven haul-out sites in Middle Bay, we
processed 1529 images representing 408 individual seals and achieved
88% (93%) rank-1 accuracy in closed set (open set) seal
identification. We identified four seals that were photographed in both
years at neighboring haul-out sites, suggesting that some harbor seals
exhibit site fidelity within local bays across years, and that there may
be evidence of spatial connectivity among haul-out sites. Using
capture-mark-recapture (CMR) calculations, we obtained a rough
preliminary population estimate of 4386 seals in the Middle Bay area.
SealNet software outperformed a similar face recognition method
developed for primates, PrimNet, in identifying seals following training
on our seal dataset. The ease and wealth of image data that can be
processed using SealNet software contributes a vital tool for ecological
and behavioral studies of marine mammals in the emerging field of
conservation technology.
Dukungan Keluarga dan Perilaku Penderita Hipertensi terhadap Pencegahan Stroke
Authors: Cahyanti Auwalia Noer , Utomo Destiawan Eko
Published: January 2022

ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Hipertensi merupakan masalah kesehatan dengan peningkatan tekanan darah ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Dukungan keluarga sangat penting bagi penderita hipertensi sehingga penderita lebih patuh dalam menjalani pengobatannya dan mencegah terjadinya stroke. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui seberapa pentingnya dukungan keluarga dan perilaku penderita hipertensi terhadap pencegahan stroke. Metode: Rentang tahun 2015-2020 dengan menggunakan Google Scholar, Research Gate, Semantic Scholar, Elsevier, Portal Garuda dan Mendeley. Hasil: Dari 35 artikel yang sesuai dengan topik dan tujuan penelitian didapatkan sebanyak 17 artikel yang menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dan perilaku hipertensi dalam pencegahan stroke dengan nilai p value (0,05) dan sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Kesimpulan: Didapatkan yang memiliki dukungan keluarga dalam kategori sedang hingga tinggi. Tetapi di berbagai literatur terdapat perilaku penderita hipertensi dalam pencegahan stroke masuk kategori kurang hingga cukup. Tingginya dukungan dari keluarga sangat diharapkan untuk mengelola perilaku penderita hipertensi dalam pencegahan stroke. Meningkatkan kesadaran diri penderita hipertensi juga sangat berpengaruh untuk dapat melaksanakan perawatan diri dengan baik dalam mencegah komplikasi pada penderita hipertensi. Kata Kunci : Dukungan Keluarga Hipertensi, Perilaku Hipertensi, Pencegahan Stroke Pada Hipertensi
Effectiveness of Physical and Psychological Treatment for Cancer-Related Fatigue: Systematic Review
Authors: Hudiyawati Dian , Syafitry Wulan
Published: January 2022

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of people with cancer. The range of people with cancer who experience fatigue is 70-80%, when undergoing cancer treatment and during the phase before and after treatment. This systematic review aims to identify fatigue management with non-pharmacological intervention. The journals selected from 2015 to 2020 in an international database: Pubmed, SAGE journals, Microsoft Academic, and Science Direct. The database searched using the keywords "exercise treatment" OR "psychological treatment," AND "fatigue" OR "cancer-related fatigue," AND "during cancer treatment" OR "after cancer treatment." Assessment of Critical quality appraisal uses tools from the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) critical assessment checklist. The method of analysis used the descriptive method. The results of the Systematic review found 13 journals that met the inclusion criteria, the total sample was 1365 respondents with an average age of 56.85, and the consequences of female respondents were 857 respondents, and male respondents were 464 respondents. Physical treatment and psychological treatment can reduce cancer fatigue before and after treatment. The interventions given both physical treatment and psychological treatment have their benefits and vary in their effectiveness.
Antibacterial Activity of Combination of Ethanol Extract of Pepermine Leaves (Mentha piperita L.) and Amikacin Against Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli
Authors: Indrayudha Peni
Published: January 2022

Peppermint leaves have been known to have antibacterial and antifungal activity. Amikacin is a semisynthetic derivative of kanamycin which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative enteric bacteria. The combination of plant extracts with antibiotics is one way or alternative to overcome bacterial resistance to antibiotics. The purpose of this study was to determine the combined effect of the ethanolic extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) and amikacin against Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli as well as the compounds contained in the ethanolic extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) leaves. Antibacterial activity was tested using the disk diffusion method (Kirby Bauer) and the phytochemical screening test using the tube test method. The concentration of peppermint leaf ethanol extract for the combination test was 200 mg/mL and 400 mg/mL, for the concentration of amikacin used was 5 mg/mL with three comparisons made, namely 25:75, 50:50, and 75:25. The results showed a synergistic effect with the largest inhibition zone diameter at a ratio of 25:75 at a concentration of 200 mg/mL, which was 36.25±2.5 mm on Klebsiella pneumonia bacteria. While at a concentration of 400 mg/mL the diameter of the largest inhibition zone was 40±1.63 mm in Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria with a ratio of 75:25. The results of statistical tests using the t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 0.05 so that there was a significant difference in the administration of each concentration to the resulting inhibition zone. The results of the phytochemical screening test contained alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins.
Formulation of Mouthwash Preparations Ethanol Extract of Coffee Beans Roasted Robusta (Coffea canephora) and Effectiveness Test on Bacteria Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Rahman Syaifur , Ariastuti Reni , Ahwan Ahwan
Published: January 2022

Dental caries can be caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Robusta coffee bean extract has an inhibitory effect on the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Compounds that have antibacterial activity are chlorogenic acid (CGA), caffeine, caffeic acid and trigonelline. Robusta coffee bean extract has the potential to be formulated into mouthwash. This study aims to make a mouthwash formula with the active ingredient of roasted Robusta coffee extract and then evaluate the preparation and test its effectiveness against S. mutans bacteria. Mouthwash preparations were made in 3 formulas with different glycerin concentrations, namely 5%, 10%, and 15%. The stability test of the preparation used the treatment before and after the forced condition. Bacterial inhibition test using agar diffusion method with the positive control, namely commercial mouthwash Chlorhexidine and negative control mouthwash formula without extract content. Data analysis used the Kruskal-Wallis test to determine the differences in each treatment, and the Mann-Whitney test to see which treatment groups were significantly different. The results of the evaluation of the stability of the preparation showed that the three formulations of the mouthwash of roasted Robusta coffee bean extract had organoleptic stability, pH, and viscosity. The results of the inhibitory effectiveness test showed that the mouthwash formulation of formula 1 produced an inhibition zone of 1.6 mm, formula 2 of 2.1 mm, formula 3 of 2.4 mm, positive control of 6.8 mm, and negative control did not produce obstacles zone. It can be concluded that the three mouthwash formulas have antibacterial activity in the weak category (5 mm). The concentration of glycerin in the formula had no significant effect on the stability of the preparation and the antibacterial effectiveness of S. mutans. The results of the inhibitory effectiveness test showed that the mouthwash formulation of formula 1 produced an inhibition zone of 1.6 mm, formula 2 of 2.1 mm, formula 3 of 2.4 mm, positive control of 6.8 mm, and negative control did not produce obstacles zone. It can be concluded that the three mouthwash formulas have antibacterial activity in the weak category (5 mm). The concentration of glycerin in the formula had no significant effect on the stability of the preparation and the antibacterial effectiveness of S. mutans. The results of the inhibitory effectiveness test showed that the mouthwash formulation of formula 1 produced an inhibition zone of 1.6 mm, formula 2 of 2.1 mm, formula 3 of 2.4 mm, positive control of 6.8 mm, and negative control did not produce obstacles zone. It can be concluded that the three mouthwash formulas have antibacterial activity in the weak category (5 mm). The concentration of glycerin in the formula had no significant effect on the stability of the preparation and the antibacterial effectiveness of S. mutans.
The Leaching of Natural Dyes from Avocado (Persea Americana Mill) Seeds Using the Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction Method and Its Application to Cellulose Fibers
Authors: Utami Herti , Agustin Veni Tri , Novirianti Luthfiah , Darni Yuli , Lesmana Donny , Takagi Ryosuke
Published: January 2022

The textile industry uses synthetic dyes because they are cheaper and easier to obtain. Moreover, the color availability is guaranteed and more varied. However, these synthetic dyes have a negative impact on health and the environment. The natural dye from avocado (Persea Americana Mill) seeds can become an alternative for synthetic dyes. Polyphenol compounds, such as tannins and flavonoids, are natural color sources found in avocado seeds. The extraction of natural dyes from avocado seeds is carried out by using a non-conventional method, namely ultrasonic-assisted extraction which has great efficiency and short operating time. In this study, researchers examined the parameters that affect the yield of dye extraction from avocado seeds, namely solvent concentration and extraction time. In addition, researchers also conducted qualitative analysis on the pigment content in the yield of extraction using UV-Visible Spectrophotometry and GC-MS tests. The results indicated that the highest yield obtained from avocado seeds was 16.6742% with 90 minutes extraction time using 70% ethanol solvent. Furthermore, if the dye is applied to cellulose fibers, such as the cotton cloth, the color will change depending on the fixator added. Based on the result of the UV-Visible Spectrophotometry test, the avocado seeds contain flavonoids. Meanwhile, from the result of the GC-MS test, the compound with the largest percentage detected in avocado seeds is the 13-Tetradecynoic acid, methyl ester (C15H26O2). The compound contains a chromophore, such as a carbonyl group (C = O) which is a common feature of flavonoids.
Are Changes in Thyroid Hormones Associated with Mortality in Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome?
Authors: Hoca Emre , Ataoğlu Hayriye Esra , Ahbab Süleyman
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Non-thyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) can be defined as afunctional impairment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis accompanied by signs of non-thyroidal disease with changes in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free T3 (fT3) and free T4 (fT4) levels. NTIS and thyroid hormone levels in this syndrome are thought to be related with mortality. This study was performed to evaluate the relationship between hormone levels and mortality in this syndrome.

Methods: The 5-year mortality data of patients who were hospitalized in the first 6 months of 2014 and whose thyroid hormone levels could be checked twice within 5 years were evaluated. In our study conducted with 405 patients whose thyroid function tests was repeated, the follow-up period was 5 years. Biochemical parameters including thyroid function tests were sent from all patients. NTIS was defined as a condition in patients with low fT3 levels (<2.5 pg/mL) and TSH levels within the normal range (0.38-5.33 mIU / L).

Results: 128 patients died, and the number of surviving patients was 277 during the follow-up period. Positive acute phase reactants such as CRP, sedimentation, ferritin was high and albumin (negative acute phase reactant) and fT3 levels were low in patients who died. In addition, these changes in biochemical values were statistically significant. The mortality rate was increased in patients with low fT3 and high fT4 levels. In the follow-up period, changes in TSH levels were not significantly associated with mortality.

Conclusion: Both the decrease in fT3 levels and the increase in fT4 levels can be used as predictors and independent risk factors for long-term mortality risk in chronically ill and hospitalized patients with NTIS.
Smart Wheelchair with Voice Control for Physically Challenged People
Authors: Al Rakib Md Abdullah , Uddin Salah , Rahman Md. Moklesur , Chakraborty Shantanu , Abbas Fysol Ibna
Published: January 2022

A wheel chair is a mechanically operated device that allows the user to move about independently. This minimizes the user's personal effort and force required to move the wheelchair wheels. Furthermore, it allows visually or physically handicapped people to go from one location to another. Voice commands and button controls can be used to operate wheelchairs. In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in smart wheelchairs. These gadgets are very handy while traveling from one location to another. The devices can also be utilized in nursing homes where the elderly have difficulties moving about. For individuals who have lost their mobility, the gadgets are a godsend. Different types of smart wheelchairs have been created in the past, but new generations of wheelchairs are being developed and utilized that incorporate the use of artificial intelligence and therefore leave the user with a little to tamper with. The project also intends to develop a comparable wheel chair that has some intelligence and so assists the user in his or her mobility.
Prospective Mapping of Schistosomian Risk by Markovian Modelling and Multi-criteria Analysis in Central Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Gnazalé Gnahoua Guy Roger , Kouamé Adonis Krou Damien , Sokeng Valère-Carin Jofack
Published: January 2022

The Bélier region and the autonomous district of Yamoussoukro, is a region of central Côte d'Ivoire that records every year cases of schistosomiasis contamination. Although the figures are low, this area is of interest for epidemiological control. The schistosomiasis infection with schistosoma haematobium or urinary bilharziasis is the most widespread and is important in some areas along the main rivers of the region. The development of maps of areas at risk schistosomiasis by 2027 by Markov modeling using Markov chains observable and by combining layers of sensitivity and vulnerability of 2027 of the infection show a change in the surface risk of contamination from 17% in 2017 to 23% in 2027 of the total area of the region. These areas are mainly located in the departments of Yamoussoukro, Toumodi and Djékanou. 15% of the localities in this region are high-risk areas in 2017 and 23% in 2027. The prediction of risk areas and localities at high risk of contamination by Markov modeling makes any preventive control strategy possible.
The Effect of Motivation, Work Environment and Financial Compensation on Employee Performance at Mercure Hotel Kuta
Authors: Budi S Kadek Oktavia , Dewi A. A. Sagung Kartika
Published: January 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the decline in the tourism sector, especially in Bali. The decline in performance is thought to be caused by various factors including work motivation, work environment and financial compensation. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with 77 employees of Mercure Hotel Kuta as a sample. The data analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis using SPSS software. The results show that motivation had a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Financial compensation has no effect on employee performance. The management of Mercure Hotel Kuta should improve the arrangement of the division of labor, the suitability of the workload with the compensation given to employees and improve the comfort of the work environment so that employee performance can increase.
Intrapreneurship from the Lens of the Trio: Psychological Empowerment, Employee Commitment and Organization Citizenship Behaviour
Authors: Okyireh Marijke A. A. , Siddique Abdul Samed , Okyireh Rexford Owusu
Published: January 2022

Intrapreneurial behaviour are said to be a channel through which innovative skills are shown in the corporate work. In view of this, the authors assessed the effect of three selected work attitudes on intrapreneurial behaviour. These were psychological empowerment, employee commitment and organizational citizenship behaviour. The study conveniently sampled 230 participants who are administrators of organizations in selected municipalities: Ayawaso West-Wuoguon, La-Nkwantanang and Ga East Municipalities. The data was analyzed using structural equation modelling. It was observed that psychological empowerment and organisational citizenship behaviour were positively related to intrapreneurial behaviour whereas employee’s commitment was seen to have a negative significant influence on intrapreneurial behaviour. Implications of the findings for theory and practice are discussed.
Export Determinant of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Products (MSMEs) in Indonesia with Error Correction Model (ECM) Approach
Authors: Ratnasih Cicih , Sumarni . , Imron Rosyadi M. , Triharjanto Dedy , Yolanda .
Published: January 2022

This study analyzes the relationship between the exchange rate of the rupiah against the US dollar, MSME growth, investment, MSME credit, and inflation all have an effect on MSME exports in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the independent factors above have an effect on MSME product exports using multiple linear regression analysis. The Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) analytical approach was employed in this study, which covered the period 2010-2020. ECM analysis is capable of resolving short- to long-term imbalances. This study demonstrates that there is no such thing as a short-term-long-term equilibrium. Partially, the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar, investment, and inflation all had a significant effect on the export of MSME products in Indonesia, while the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar, MSME growth, and investment all had a significant effect on the export of MSME products in the short term. At various points in time (long and short term), it can be seen that the rupiah's exchange rate against the US dollar and investment had a substantial impact on MSME exports. Simultaneously, all variables had a major effect on the export of MSME products in Indonesia, both in the long and short term.
Root Cause Analysis of Project Delay in BGC-TEG Project
Authors: Muhadi Moh. Nur , Yudoko Gatot
Published: January 2022

PT WEI is a company that the main business as fabricator contractor for oil and gas and renewable energy industry located at Batam, Indonesia, they have operate for more than 15 years. The company produce types of facilities such as Process Packages module, FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) Topside Modules, E-house module and Sub-Station packages for client from all over world. The problem on this research is the delivery delay issue during execution of the BGC-TEG project. the project that have scope of EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contract for delivery process module include mechanical equipment, piping and accessories for client at middle east, the delivery project delay is 21 months from original contract 11 months. The research to determine main factor that contribute to the delay by quantitative method, to gain information and identify alternative for improvement action. The primary data gathered from interview with some person in charge team member of the project. The secondary data gain from internal company document, project record and report, and project repository data base. Study literature of some similar case of project delay from various papers and articles reviewed. Fishbone diagram as analysis method with framework based on PMBOK by Project Management Institute to gain the root cause factors and propose solution alternative action to prevent same issue happen on future.
FDI and Intellectual Property Protection in China: A Game Theory Perspective
Authors: Lee Dong-Mei , Wang Lee-Yuan , Wang Yue , Zhou Dai-Jiao
Published: January 2022

The large-scale spread of R&D activities by MNCs to investment host countries is a new phenomenon of globalization in the past ten years. For the host country, especially a developing host country such as China, how to promote the spillover effect of TNC research and development institutions on the host country and curb its crowding-out effect is a new topic. This paper analyzes the R&D strategy adopted by transnational corporations in China. We explain the relationship between the strength of intellectual property protection in China and the choice of the organization form of R&D activities by transnational corporations with game theory and proves the relationship between the two with data. Finally, policy implications are proposed for the trend of sole proprietorship of R&D activities of transnational corporations.
Benford's Law Test Method in Tax Audit Planning
Authors: Darhasani . , Usman Fadlil
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this research is to test whether the Benford’s Law test method can be used in tax audit planning. This research uses data on tax invoices of periodic VAT Tax Return registered in local tax office. The research was carried out by going through the identification and extraction stages of the first and second digits. The results show that Benford's Law can be used as an alternative method to indicate an improper periodic tax invoice. In addition, Benford's Law can also provide an assessment of which sectors and areas have indications of improper periodic tax invoice compared to other sectors and areas. Indications from this assessment can be used as a focus in planning tax invoice audit.
Improving BER Performance of Massive MIMO Scheme over Rayleigh Fading Channel
Authors: Fakunle Moses M. , Adedeji Kazeem B. , Olasoji Yekeen O.
Published: January 2022

In massive multiple input multiple output (mMIMO) scheme, the system capacity can be improved without additional bandwidth or transmit power by using a huge antenna array at base station with as much separation between antenna elements as possible. Unfortunately, its performance depends on having a perfect channel state estimate between the base state and the users. In this paper, the bit error rate (BER) performance of a mMIMO scheme is improved using genetic algorithm-based optimization with simulation performed in MATLAB software environment. The genetic algorithm used selects the best signal required for effective transmission. Four different antenna configurations in the order of 2x2, 4x4, 8x8 and 16x16 were considered for the simulation. The encoding and decoding were done using an STBC coded. Also, filter bank multicarrier-offset quadrature amplitude modulation (FBMC-OQAM) scheme was used and simulation was carried out for 4-FBMC-OQAM, 16 FBMC-OQAM, and 64 FBMC-OQAM order. The BER is computed for both the optimized and un-optimized mMIMO schemes, and the performance of both schemes is compared. Simulation results show a significant improvement in the BER of the optimized mMIMO compared to the normal (coded) MIMO scheme. The overall results show that the optimized mMIMO experience a reduced BER when compared to the normal mMIMO. In both cases, the BER reduces gradually as the number of antenna increases.
Profitability Analysis of a Four Crop Based Cropping Pattern in Bogura Region of Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Md Tanbir , Alam Md. Shahidul , Prodhan Md. Zulfikar Haider , Chowdhury Md. Monowarul Islam , Islam Md. Aminul
Published: January 2022

Farmers in the Bogura region benefit significantly from the systematic use of crop rotation. The experiment was performed at the Shibganj, Bogura, in 2015-16 and 2016-17 to create a potato-Boro-radish-T. Aman rice crop sequence that would compete with the potato-Boro-T. Aman rice crop sequence. Primary objectives of the experiment were to determine the cost of producing enhanced Potato-Boro-Radish-T. Aman rice and compare it to current potato-boro-t. aman rice. There were two patterns: Current Cropping Pattern Potato (BARI Alu-8)-Boro (BRRI dhan 28)-T. Aman (BRRI dhan-49) and Alternative Cropping Pattern Potato (BARI Alu-25)-Boro (BRRI dhan 28) -Radish (Rocky)-T. Aman (BRRI dhan-57). The research revealed that an alternative cropping pattern required average crop duration of 315 days to complete one cycle in a year, implying that a four multiple cropping sequence was economically viable to replace the current cropping pattern. In terms of mean REY, the total grain/tuber yield was 42.80 t/ha/year, which was 66% greater than the current pattern (25.76 t/ha/year). The overall production efficiency (185.14 kg/ha/day), usage of land (86.16%), and engagement in the population (660 man-days/ha/year) of the alternative cropping pattern were 45, 7, and 41% higher, respectively, than the current cropping pattern. Alternative cropping patterns had the gross benefit of 274911 Tk./ha/year, indicating that they were sparingly sustainable. The alternative crop sequence also improved crop strength, growers' real understanding, technique, profits, and engagement. Furthermore, by trying to incorporate T. aman straw into soil with an alternative cropping pattern, it promotes soil health. As a result, farmers in Bangladesh's Bogura region may employ a different planting pattern on their variable land in order to boost production and profitability while also creating jobs.
Survival in Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: A Population-Based Analysis 1973-2015
Authors: Gore M.
Published: January 2022

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is the least common and most aggressive of the thyroid cancers. ATC typically represents less than 5% of all thyroid cancer diagnoses but represents up to 50% of thyroid cancer deaths. The rarity of ATC lends itself to study by population-based studies. Methods. The most recent 1973-2015 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database was queried for patients with a diagnosis of ATC. Data on demographics, overall survival, surgical treatment, and staging were extracted. Kaplan-Meier and log-rank analysis was used to evaluate for univariate survival differences, and logistic regression analysis was used to conduct a multivariate analysis. Results. A total of 1642 patients were identified (1021 female, 621 male). The largest age group was 75-79 years old, with the majority of patients older than 60. Univariate analysis showed that age at diagnosis, AJCC overall stage, T, N, and M stage, and surgical treatment vs. nonsurgical treatment significantly affected overall survival. Conclusions. Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy. It has a relatively dismal prognosis, but younger age, surgical treatment, and lower stage improve overall survival outcomes.
Diabetes Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors among People Living with Diabetes in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Ojewale Lucia Y. , Okoye Elizabeth A. , Ani Odinaka B.
Published: January 2022

With the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) globally, including in Nigeria, self-care practices are universally recognized as imperative to keeping the illness under control and preventing complications. It is important to determine how competent patients feel about managing their diabetes; as well as their psychosocial adjustment. Self-efficacy measures these important aspects of diabetes care and act as a guide to health professionals on how best to tailor diabetes education and support. There is a dearth of studies on self-efficacy and associated influences, among people living with diabetes in Nigeria. Hence, this study was carried out to fill the lacunae. This descriptive study was carried out at the Out-patient Clinic of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, among 235 people receiving treatment for diabetes. A total sampling of all available patients who provided consent at the time of data collection was done. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire consisting of a section on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics including fasting blood glucose; followed by a section on diabetes self-efficacy. Diabetes self-efficacy was measured using the validated and adapted Michigan Diabetes Empowerment scale (DES). Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Ibadan/University College Hospital Institutional Review Board (UI/UCH IRB). Data were entered into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 20. Data were analysed using frequencies, percentages, mean, independent t-test and Pearson’s correlation at α 0.05. Participants were predominantly women (60.9%) and had a mean age of 59.3 ± 14.0 years. More than half of the participants (55%) had a high self-efficacy level. Educational level and having a family member who is a nurse or a doctor were significantly associated with high self-efficacy. Fasting blood glucose level was negatively correlated with self-efficacy and the domain of managing the psychological aspect of diabetes. A good percentage of people living with diabetes had high self-efficacy, which was influenced by educational level and having a health professional as a relative. Those with high self-efficacy had better glucose control. It is recommended that individually-tailored diabetes education be provided for people with poorly controlled glucose level.
Another Perspective of the Miller Forensic Assessment of Symptoms Test – Part II: A Quantitative Review
Authors: Detullio D.
Published: January 2022

Reference [1] presented pooled data for the specificity of the M-FAST cut-off, but ignored or excluded data based on poor justifications and used questionable analytic methods. The analyses here corrected the problems associated with [1]. No moderator substantively influenced sensitivity values. Therefore, sensitivity values were pooled across all studies (k = 25) to provide an overall estimate. Overall, the average sensitivity of the M-FAST cut-off was estimated to be 0.87, 95% CI [0.80, 0.91], and 80% of true sensitivity values were estimated to range from 0.63 to 0.96. Thus, there could be methodological scenarios when the M-FAST cut-off may not operate efficiently. Average specificity values for the M-FAST cut-off were moderated by one variable: the comparison group. On average, specificity values for clinical comparison (k = 15) groups (i.e., 0.80, 95% CI [0.73, 0.85]) were lower than specificity values for non-clinical comparison (k = 11) groups (i.e., 0.96, 95% CI [0.89, 0.99]). Unlike the CIs, the estimated distributions of true specificity values for the two subgroups overlapped, which suggests there could be scenarios when these subgroups share the same true specificity value. The M-FAST was designed to be a screener to detect potential feigning of psychiatric symptoms. An examinee is never to be designating as feigning or malingering psychiatric symptoms based on only a positive M-FAST result. As a screening instrument, the results here show that the M-FAST cut-off is operating adequately overall and negate the conclusions of [1].
Reassessment of the Concept of Momentum in Econophysics
Authors: Pinheiro Mario J. , Pinheiro Mario Rodrigo Afonso
Published: January 2022

We examine the most basic feature of the economic process - momentum - under the point of view of analogies with physical laws, as they were reformulated recently [1]. Our approach is applied with minimal assumptions and we conclude that the inclusion of entropy as an effective variable in econophysics may bring a new vision of economic progress and the possibility to harness economic waves as a means to transport development from rich to poor countries using trade and technological progress. A new technical indicator for the stock market is proposed offering double opportunities on enter and exit trades, when compared to the Relative Strength Index usually used in analysis of financial markets.
Dark Current and Magnetic Field in Liquid
Authors: Erasimov S. A. G
Published: January 2022

The dark electric current arising from the contact of aluminum with clean water decreases with an increase in the induction of the external magnetic field. Changing the distance between the source of the magnetic field and the aluminum electrodes makes it possible to determine the region of formation of the dark current. It turns out that this occurs in the area of liquid-metal contact where the curvature of the electrodes is maximal.
Formation of 7-nm-wide Line&Spaces in Half Pitch by 3 Dimensional Self-assembly of Nano-dots Using Sphere Type PS-PDMS
Authors: Hosaka Sumio , Zhang Hui , Yin You , Sone Hayato
Published: January 2022

We have formed nanometer-wide lines & spaces by graphoepitaxy of sphere type polystyrene-poly dimethyl siloxane (PS-PDMS), with a molecular weight (MW) of 14.6 kg/mol., along electron-beam (EB)-drawn resist guide lines. We have 3-dimensionally ordered the sphere type PS-PDMS by controlling a thickness of the PS-PDMS along improved guide lines to form the line and space pattern. We obtained the thickness dependence on the pattern change such as nano-dot arrays and nano-line & space patterns. When the thickness increased to about +4 nm from the upper thickness for formation of the dot arrays, the line & space patterns have been formed with about 7 nm in line width and 14 nm in pitch.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA BODY IMAGE DENGAN PERILAKU DIET PADA SISWI DI SMA KRISTEN 1 SALATIGA
Authors: Sari Chatarina Anita Lyana , Soetjiningsih Christiana Hari
Published: January 2022

Body image adalah proses memahami gambaran mental terhadap bentuk dan ukuran tubuh seseorang individu. Kepedulian terhadap penampilan dan body image yang ideal dapat mengarah kepada upaya obsesif seperti mengontrol berat badan terlebih pada siswi SMA yang sering merasa memiliki body image negative, sehingga banyak dari mereka yang melakukan diet untuk mendapatkan body image yang mereka inginkan. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan non-random sampel yaitu peneliti memilih Snowbal sampling. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang bersifat korelasional yang bertuuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara body image dengan perilaku diet pada siswi SMA Kristen 1 Salatiga. Populasi dan sampel penelitian ini adalah 50 orang siswi di SMA Kristen 1 Salatiga. Penelitian ini menggunakan dua buah skala sebaga alat ukur, yaitu Skala Bodi Image dan Skala Perilaku Diet. Skala Body Image terdiri dari 25 item dan dengan koefisien 0,896 sedangkan skala perilaku diet terdiri dari 19 item dengan koefien 0,198.Analisa penelitian menggunakan korelasi Pearson Product Moment. Berdasarkan hasil analisa bahwa terdapat hubungan negative antara body image dengan perilaku diet dengan nilai r = -0,484 dengan sig. = 0,000 (p<0,05). Yang artinya semakin positing body image maka intensitas perilaku diet yang dilakukan akan semakin rendah begitu pula dengan sebaliknya, semakin negative body image maka intensitas perilaku diet yang dilakukan akan semakin tinggi
BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI PADA THE EMMERICK HOTEL SALATIGA
Authors: Halim Manuela Ranske , Wijono Sutarto
Published: January 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara budaya organisasi dengan komitmen organisasi. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah karyawan dari the Emmerick Hotel Salatiga. Penentuan subjek tersebut dilakukan dengan teknik sampling jenuh, yang terdiri dari 90 orang karyawan. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan alat ukur Pengumpulan data menggunakan yaitu skala psikologi Original Commitment Scale Items yang dikembangkan oleh Allen & Meyer (1990) dan skala yang dikembangkan dari 7 karakteristik budaya organisasi menurut Robbins (2013) yang di modifikasi oleh Tazkia (2017). Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis didapat hasil sebesar 0,541 dan diketahui bahwa taraf signifikansi x dan y lebih kecil dari α= 0,05. Hal ini berarti bahwa variabel budaya organisasi dengan komitmen organisasi sebesar, 54,1%. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara budaya organisasi dengan komitmen organisasi.
ADAPTASI ALAT UKUR QUALITY OF WORK LIFE VERSI BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Pertiwi Nisa Indah , Harding Diana
Published: January 2022

Quality of work life merupakan persepsi pekerja terhadap kualitas hidup di tempat kerja, yang dapat berdampak positif pada pekerja serta organisasi tempat kerja. Quality of work life telah banyak diteliti di Indonesia, namun alat ukur quality of work life dalam bahasa Indonesia masih sangat terbatas khususnya untuk subjek Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) dan belum menikah. Oleh karena itu, dipandang perlu untuk melakukan adaptasi alat ukur quality of work life sebagai research tool dalam bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan adaptasi alat ukur quality of work life versi bahasa Indonesia dengan memastikan bahwa instrumen alat ukur memiliki karakteristik good measurement yaitu validitas dan reliabilitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode non-experimental quantitative. Penelitian dilakukan kepada 63 Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) yang belum menikah, menggunakan kuesioner yang berisi 27 item. Bukti validitas didapatkan melalui expert judgement pada saat perancangan alat ukur dan validitas item melalui nilai Corrected item-total correlation. Reliabilitas diuji menggunakan koefisien Cronbsch’s alpha (α). Analisis item menemukan bahwa nilai Corrected item-total correlation berkisar antara 0,48 sampai 0,86. Pengujian reliabilitas memperoleh nilai α = 0,96. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa instrumen alat ukur quality of work life versi bahasa Indonesia ini valid dan reliabel.
PELAYANAN POLA MAKANAN SEHAT DAN GIZI TERHADAP TAHANAN DI RUMAH TAHANAN NEGARA KELAS I DEPOK
Authors: Ramadhan Herdiana , Wibowo Padmonoi
Published: January 2022

Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dan Rumah Tahanan Negara sebagaimana yang di atur di dalam Pasal 1 Angka 1 UU Pemasyarakatan merupakan tempat dilaksanakannya penghukuman dan pembinaan bagi narapidana dengan sistem kelembagaan, pembinaan ini menjadi satu tujuan akhir dari sistem pemidanaan. Berdasarkan Pasal 14 UU Pemasyarakatan ini narapidana berhak mendapatkan pengayoman pelayanan kesehatan dan makanan yang layak. Adapun berkenaan dengan proses pelayanan konsumsi makanan untuk narapiana di dalam Lapas/Rutan, Idealnya yang berdampak pada peningkatan kualitas SDM, maka dengan demikian dalam hal ini dari segi kualitas maupun kuantitas gizi harus seimbang serta layak dan aman untuk dikonsumsi. Pada kenyataannya pelayanan kesehatan dan konsumsi yang penulis teliti baik di Rutan Kelas I Depok masih kurang memadai dan belum memenuhi standar yang ditetapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan dan menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak dasar narapidana atas pelayanan kesehatan dan konsumsi, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya, dan upaya peningkatan pemenuhannya. Jenis penelitian hukum dan pendekatan yuridis empiris, atau penelitian hukum sosiologis. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah data kualitatif, metode kualitatif ini digunakan agar penulis dapat mengerti dan memahami gejala yang diteliti. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian penulis diketahui bahwa pelayanan kesehatan dan konsumsi di Lapas dan Rutan masih belum efektif, terlihat dari sarana dan prasarana penunjang pelayanan kesehatan, frekuensi kunjungan tenaga kesehatan, dan anggaran yang tersedia, Upaya Peningkatan Pemenuhan nya secara internal maupun eksternal berupa sosialisasi, memperjuangkan anggaran melalui legislatif, dan optimal menjalankan aturan untuk pelayanan hak narapidana, baik pelayanan kesehatan dan makanan yang layak.
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH DEMOKRATIS DAN KECENDERUNGAN PERILAKU AGRESIF DENGAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI PADA SISWA KELAS XI IPS SMAN 91 JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Rohman Abdur , Kosala Andri , Hamdani Nessa
Published: January 2022

Indonesia saat ini sedang mengalami krisis dalam bidang nilai dan moral pada generasi remaja, khususnya pada lingkungan sekolah. Lingkungan yang tidak mendukung dan pola asuh yang buruk dapat berkontribusi pada penurunan motivasi berprestasi di sekolah. Penurunan motivasi berprestasi yang ditinjau dari fenomena ini adalah hal menarik. Penelitian dengan judul “Hubungan Pola Asuh demokratis dan Kecenderungan Perilaku Agresif dengan Motivasi Berprestasi pada Siswa Kelas XI IPS Jakarta Timur”, memiliki rumusan masalah apakah ada hubungan antara pola asuh demokratis terhadap motivasi berprestasi, kecenderungan perilaku agresif terhadap motivasi, serta pola asuh demokratis dan kecenderungan perilaku agresif terhadap motivasi berprestasi siswa kelas XI IPS SMAN 91 di Jakarta Timur. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan ketiga variable dan mengetahui seberapa besar hubungannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode angket dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Adapun  sumber data yang digunakan adalah skala motivasi berprestasi, skala pola asuh demokratis, dan skala kecenderungan perilaku agresif. Data akan dianalisa dengan metode korelasi ganda. Berdasarkan analisis data yang dilakukan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang kuat dan signifikan antara pola asuh demokratis dan kecenderungan perilaku agresif tehadap motivasi berprestasi. Saran penelitian ini adalah guru hendaknya meningkatkan kompetensi dalam mempertahankan motivasi siswa
Peran Efikasi Diri terhadap Beban Kognitif dan Stress Akademik Mahasiswa Selama Pembelajaran Daring di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Thahura Farahdiba , Tutdin Zakia
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh efikasi diri terhadap beban kognitif dan stress akademik mahasiswa selama pembelajaran daring di masa pandemi. Perubahan sistem pembelajaran saat pandemi memiliki dampak terhadap beban kognitif dan stress akademik mahasiswa dan peneliti ingin mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh efikasi diri terhadap beban kognitif dan stress akademik. Jenis penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian adalah Mahasiswa dari 5  Perguruan Tinggi yang ada di kota Langsa. Teknik Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan meminta mahasiswa mengisi angket berupa tiga skala, yakni skala beban kognitif, skala stress akademik, dan skala efikasi diri melalui media Google Form. Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan bahwa. efikasi diri memiliki peran yang signifikan  terhadap beban kognitif mahasiswa dan tingkat stress akademik.
Hubungan Antara Keterlibatan Mengikuti Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Dengan Psychological Well-Being Mahasiswa Emerging Adulthood Universitas X di Surabaya
Authors: Gandhi Natasha , Karunia Nurlita Indah
Published: January 2022

Psychological Well-Being adalah suatu kemampuan individu merealisasikan serta mengoptimalkan dirinya dengan cara menerima diri seutuhnya, memilki kemandirian dan tidak terpengaruh dari tekanan luar, mampu mengontrol lingkungan di sekitarnya, mampu membangun relasi sosial, memiliki tujuan hidup yang jelas, serta dapat merealisasikan potensi dirinya secara kontinyu. Salah satu faktor yang memengaruhi psychological well-being mahasiswa ialah keterlibatan mengikuti ekstrakurikuler. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara keterlibatan mengikuti ekstrakurikuler dengan pscyhological well-being. Pengambil sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Universitas Surabaya sebanyak 192 mahasiswa (131 perempuan dan 61 laki-laki). Teknik analisis yang digunakan ialah uji hipotesis dengan Pearson. Berdasarkan hasil uji korelasi Pearson menunjukkan adanya korelasi siginifikan positif antara keterlibatan mengikuti ekstrakurikuler dengan psychlogical well-being (r = 0.154, p = 0.033). Sumbangan efektif yang diberikan keterlibatan mengikuti ekstrakurikuler dengan psychological well-being ialah sebesar 2%. Keterlibatan mengikuti ekstrakurikuler berkorelasi dengan aspek psychological well-being yakni aspek personal growth (r = 0.177, p = 0.014) dan aspek positive realtion with others (r = 0.0215, p = 0.003).