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Pengembangan Media Flipbook Digital Berbasis Literasi Sains Materi Mengubah Bentuk Energi pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN 02 Pandean
Authors: Yulianti Mastura , Retno Raras Setyo , Kusumawati Naniek
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan R&D (Research Aand Development). Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa SDN 02 Pandean dengan jumlah 22 siswa. Peneliti mengambil judul penelitian ini karena pada kenyataan di lapangan, siswa hanya belajar dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran yang membosankan, oleh karena itu peneliti mengembangan media pembelajaran digital untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) mengetahui pengembangan media flipbook digital berbasis literasi sains materi mengubah bentuk energi pada siswa kelas IV SDN 02 Pandean, 2) mengetahui kelayakan media flipbook digital berbasis literasi sains materi mengubah bentuk energi pada siswa kelas IV SDN 02 Pandean, 3) mengetahui respon siswa terhadap media flipbook digital berbasis literasi sains materi mengubah bentuk energi pada siswa kelas IV SDN 02 Pandean. pengumpulan data menggunakan angket angket validasi ahli isi/materi, angket ahli media, angket ahli Bahasa, angket respon siswa, dan angket respon guru kelas, serta dokumentasi pendukung dalam penelitian ini. Berdasarkan hasil validasi menunjukan ahli media 91%, ahli materi 84%, ahli bahasa 88% yang dikategorikan sangat layak. Hasil angket respon siswa 93% dapat dikategorikan sangat layak. Hasil angket respon guru 90%. Berdasakan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan pengembangakan media flipbook digital berbasis literasi sains materi mengubah bentuk energi pada siswa kelas IV SDN 02 Pandean sangat layak digunakan di pembelajaran sekolah dasar.
Comparison of 28-Day Mortality Between Hospital- and Community-Acquired Influenza Patients
Authors: Bilgin Huseyin , Basari Tugce , Pazar Nazli , Kucuker Isil , Can-Sarinoglu Rabia
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aimed to compare 28-day mortality between patients have hospital-acquired influenza (HAI) and those have community-acquired influenza (CAI) during the 2017-2019 influenza seasons in a tertiary care center in İstanbul, Türkiye.

Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort included all hospitalized patients who had confirmed influenza infection and were over 17 years old. HAI was defined as a case of influenza that tested negative in a PCR test or had no signs of influenza on admission but with a positive test result at any point after 72 hours of admission. CAI was defined as a case of influenza diagnosed within 72 hours of admission or before admission. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality after diagnosis. Biological sex, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular and immunosuppressive comorbidities, influenza subtype, and other variables identified with univariate analyses (p<0.25) were entered into logistic regression analysis.

Results: During the study period, 92 (46%) of 201 hospitalized patients who tested positive for influenza were identified as HAI, and the rest (109) were identified as CAI. Univariate analysis showed no differences between survivors and non-survivors in patient characteristics, except non-survivors were more likely to have an ICU admission. The multivariable logistic regression analysis results showed that HAI was associated with 5.6-fold increased odds of mortality (95% confidence interval [CI]=1.6-19.3; p=0.006, Figure 2), after adjustment for age, gender, comorbidity, and ICU admission.

Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that patients who had HAI were more likely to die within 28 days compared to those who had CAI after controlling for key confounders. The high rate of HAI underscores the critical importance of robust infection control measures for hospital-acquired viral infections. Additional research and targeted interventions are necessary to improve the HAI prognosis.

Keywords: influenza, human, Influenza vaccines, cross infection, hospital-acquired viral illness, mortality
Long-Term Symptoms and Quality of Life in Persons with COVID-19
Authors: Yalcin-Colak Nuriye , Kader Cigdem , Eren-Gok Sebnem , Erbay Ayse
Published: October 2023

Objective: After three years since the first cases of COVID-19, many people suffer from post-COVID symptoms, reducing their quality of life. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the symptoms and prevalence of long COVID and its effect on the quality of life and also the effect of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine on the quality of life.

Materials and Methods: Patients with COVID-19 between April 01, 2020, and December 31, 2021, were evaluated with a survey at least three and at most 12 months (mean 7.43±3.3 months) after diagnosis. Patients answered the questions face-to-face or via telephone interview. The survey included questionnaires on demographic features, current complaints, and complaints that persisted or developed after recovery, Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), and European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (EQ-5D-3L) Scale.

Results: The study was conducted with 521 participants, 81% complaining of post-COVID symptoms. The most common symptoms were fatigue and shortness of breath. Long COVID was found to significantly reduce the quality of life in both sub-dimensions of the scale. Compared to SF-36 Turkish population norms, all participants showed a significant decrease in quality of life subscales. Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was found to improve quality of life and reduce long-term COVID-19 symptoms.

Conclusion: COVID-19 has significantly affected quality of life. Post-illness follow-up of people with COVID-19 is important to provide patients with medical, physical, and psychosocial rehabilitation support. SARS-COV-2 vaccine reduces the negative effects of COVID-19 on quality of life. For this reason, the community should be made aware of vaccination, and COVID-19 vaccination rates should be increased in the community.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, long COVID, quality of life
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles and Key Determinants for Mortality in Burkholderia cepacia Complex Infections
Authors: Özdemir Yusuf Emre , Kaplan-Yazar Beyza , Borcak Deniz , Canpolat-Unlu Esra , Bayramlar Osman Faruk , Cizmeci Zeynep , Kart-Yasar Kadriye
Published: October 2023

Objective: We aimed to define the clinical features and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Burkholderia cepacia complex infections and to determine the predictors for mortality.

Materials and Methods: Our single-center retrospective study included patients with nosocomial B. cepacia complex infection between 2018 and 2022. We evaluated the predictors of 14-day and 28-day mortality by analyzing clinical and microbiological data.

Results: A total of 87 patients were included. Most infections (79.3%) occurred in the intensive care units (ICUs). Among B. cepacia complex isolates, 74.7% were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, 70.3% to levofloxacin, 50% to meropenem, and 23.4% to ceftazidime. The rates of 14-day mortality, 28-day mortality, and in-hospital mortality were 41.3% (n=36), 52.8% (n=46), and 64.3% (n=56), respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (odds ratio [OR]=1.05, p=0.024), platelet count (OR=1.00, p=0.011), creatinine (OR=2.14, p=0.006), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (OR=1.02, p=0.028) as predictors for 14-day mortality. In addition to NLR (OR=1.07, p=0.014), platelet count (OR=1.00, p=0.039), creatinine (OR=2.05, p=0.008), and AST (OR=1.02, p=0.035), procalcitonin (OR=1.05, p=0.049) was also found as an independent predictor for 28-day mortality. In receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for predicting 14-day mortality, area under the ROC curve (AUC) values were 0.684 (p=0.003) in NLR, 0.719 (p<0.001) in platelet count, 0.673 (p=0.003) in procalcitonin, 0.743 (p<0.001) in creatinine, and 0.700 (p<0.001) in AST. In ROC curve analysis for predicting 28-day mortality, AUC values were 0.674 (p=0.002) in NLR, 0.651 (p=0.010) in platelet count, 0.638 (p=0.020) in procalcitonin, 0.730 (p<0.001) in creatinine, and 0.692 (p=0.001) in AST.

Conclusion: Increasing antibiotic resistance and higher mortality rates justify that B. cepacia complex is a significant threat to hospitalized patients, especially in ICUs. Elevated levels of NLR, AST, creatinine, procalcitonin, and decreased platelet may predict poor clinical outcomes and could help clinicians in the management of this notorious bacterial pathogen.

Keywords: antimicrobial susceptibility, antibiotic resistance, Burkholderia cepacia complex, mortality, predictors
Evaluation of Risk Factors Causing Nosocomial Acinetobacter Bacteremia and Mortality in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Yildirim Mehmet Okan , Demirbuken Gonca , Doruk-Kartal Elif
Published: October 2023

Objective: We aimed to evaluate risk factors for bacteremia and mortality in patients with nosocomial Acinetobacter bacteremia in a university hospital’s Anesthesia and Reanimation Intensive Care Unit (ICU) between 2013-2016.

Methods: This study was designed as a retrospective case-control study; the case group consisted of patients older than 18 years, with Acinetobacter species growth in blood cultures taken 48 hours after hospitalization, with clinical bacteremia findings, followed until death or at least 30 days after culture. Patients in the control group consisted of cases without Acinetobacter bacteremia and showed similar characteristics to the case group. Patients were evaluated regarding demographic characteristics, underlying diseases, carbapenem use before blood culture was taken, appropriate empirical treatment, 30-day mortality, nutritional status, Pittsburgh Bacteremia Score (PBS), and interventional procedures.

Results: Among case and control groups each consisting of 51 patients, carbapenem use (63.2% and 34.8%, respectively, odds ratio (OR)=3.67; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.49-9.04, p=0.005) and chest tube placement (23.5% and 7.8%, respectively, OR=7.31; 95% CI=1.43-37.22, p=0.005) were independent risk factors for Acinetobacter bacteremia.

Among cases with or without mortality in the case group, there was a significant difference in terms of endotracheal intubation (100%, 76.9%, respectively, p=0.023), PBS (6.6±1.08, 5.0±2.29, respectively, p=0.003), nutritional status (total parenteral nutrition [TPN] or enteral nutrition +TPN) (%28, %0 and %72, %100, respectively, p=0.004) and hypertension (HT) (%52, %19.2, respectively, p=0.03) and also HT [52% and 19.2%, respectively, OR=4.61; 95% CI=1.08-19.57, p=0.038], inappropriate empirical therapy [69.6% and 30.8%, respectively, OR=6.46; 95% CI=1.55-26.94, p=0.01] and albumin level [2.32±0.50 and 2.57±0.44 g/dL, respectively, OR=0.196; 95% CI=0.045-0.847, p=0.029] were independent mortality risk factors.

Conclusion: Previous carbapenem use and chest tube insertion are important risk factors for Acinetobacter bacteremia in ICU. Inappropriate empirical treatment, HT, and low albumin levels are important mortality risk factors in Acinetobacter bacteremia in ICU. High PBS scores should be carefully evaluated for mortal Acinetobacter bacteremia.
After the HIV/AIDS Congress 2022 (24-27 November 2022, Antalya): Gains, Challenges and Recommendations for the Future Response to HIV Infection in Türkiye
Authors: Tekin Suda , Kumbasar-Karaosmanoglu Hayat , Inan Asuman , Akalin Halis , Kurtaran Behice , Tabak Fehmi , Tasova Yesim , Harmanci Canberk , Karapinar Arda , Simsek Cigdem , Gokengin Deniz
Published: October 2023

The National HIV/AIDS Congress, organized every year by the Turkey HIV/AIDS Platform, which was formed by the five physician associations operating in the field of HIV infection in Turkey, was held in Antalya on 24-27 November 2022. This congress, AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (AIDS and STD Association), HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education Association (HAKED), HIV Infection Association (HIVEND), Turkish Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Association (EKMUD) and Turkish Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLİMİK) Association. In addition, the Red Ribbon Association, Positive-iz Association, and Positive Living Association, three subject associations operating in the field, contributed. This report aims to summarize the data presented by the health professionals, health authorities, and non-governmental organizations working at the forefront of the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our country, their shares and discussions during the congress, and to determine the needs by analyzing the current situation in our country in the light of these.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Ciprofloxacin Resistance Rates in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in Urinary Tract Infections: A 10-Year Evaluation
Authors: Samlioglu Pinar , Kilic Ilknur
Published: October 2023

Objective: Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infections among community-acquired infections in all age groups. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the distribution of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in community-acquired urinary tract infections by years and the resistance rates to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SXT) and ciprofloxacin antibiotics, which are used as the first choice in community-acquired urinary tract infections.

Methods: All urine culture samples from all age groups admitted to the medical microbiology laboratory from outpatient clinics and emergency services between January 2011 and August 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Samples with E. coli and Klebsiella spp. detected as causative agents in urine cultures were included in the study. Conventional methods and automated systems were used to identify bacteria and for antibiotic susceptibility tests.

Results: E. coli (n=50 430) and Klebsiella spp. (n=7763) isolated from urine cultures between January 2011 and August 2021 were evaluated. The lowest and highest resistance rates for ciprofloxacin and TMP-SXT for E. coli were 25-40% and 35-51%, respectively. Ciprofloxacin and TMP-SXT resistance rates for Klebsiella spp. were the lowest and highest at 17-43% and 31-43%, respectively.

Conclusion: Knowing the resistance rates of antibiotics used as the first choice against common agents such as E. coli and Klebsiella spp. in treating community-acquired urinary tract infections may guide the empirical antimicrobial therapy.
Fourth-year Results of HBeAg Negative Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Discontinuing Nucleos(t)ide Analogue Therapy
Authors: Tahmaz Alper , Sarigul-Yildirim Figen , User Ulke
Published: October 2023

Objective: There is not a definitive virological treatment for chronic hepatitis B . Withdrawal of nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) therapy frequently results in viral recurrence, necessitating lifetime treatment. We aimed to look into the results of discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy in HBeAg negative patients.

Methods: Treatment of HBeAg-negative patients without cirrhosis who had suppressed HBV DNA for a mean of ≥7 years and underwent nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy for a mean of ≥7 years were stopped according to the EASL guideline stopping rule. Standard laboratory tests, such as HBV DNA viral load, HBsAg, alanine aminotransferase, and adverse events, were monitored for more than four years during therapy and afterwards.

Results: HBsAg loss was not observed in any of the patients during the four-year follow-up period. After the first 12 weeks, HBV-DNA was detected in all patients whose nucleos(t)ide analogue treatment was discontinued. The percentage of patients with HBV DNA >2000 IU/mL was 70% at 6 months, 74% at 12 months, 78% at 24 months, and 79.7% at 36 months, HBV DNA >2000 IU/mL was not detected in remaining patients over a four-year period. In the first year, 26% (n=18) of patients were started treatment for relapse, 46% (n=32) in the second year, 49% (n=34) in the third year, and 55% (n=38) in the fourth year. 45% (n=31) of the patients were still being followed without treatment at the end of the fourth year.

Conclusion: Although the follow-up of hepatitis B e antigen-negative CHB patients on NA therapy was longer than in the literature, our recurrence rates were similar to other studies, and no patient lost HBsAg. The most significant benefit was that we were able to follow half of the patients without therapy for more than four years, eliminating the need for the patients to use drugs.
Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan, Harga, Dan Citra Merek Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Handphone di Karesidenan Surakarta
Authors: Sidiq Ahmad , Kasidin Kasidin
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find out how Service Quality, Price, Brand Image have an effect and are significant either partially or simultaneously (simultaneously) on Mobile Consumer Satisfaction in the Residency of Surakarta. With multiple linear regression analysis to test the hypothesis with t-test and F test with a sample of 109 respondents with purposive sampling technique, then obtained the partial test, namely t-count service quality of 4,588 sig 0.00, t-test for Price of 3.421 sig 0.001, t-test for Brand Image of 3.930 sig 0.000 each compared to t-table of 1.984 and Model Test with Fount test of 71.679 with sig 0.000 and F-table 2.70. Service Quality, Price, Brand Image have an effect and are significant either partially or simultaneously (simultaneously) on Mobile Phone Consumer Satisfaction in Surakarta Residency. Suggestion For mobile phone companies should maintain the three factors that influence consumer satisfaction, namely price, service quality, and brand image because it has contributed to the influence of 67.2%. And the management of the mobile phone company should improve the quality of service because based on the survey the price is still in the medium category
STUDI KEADILAN KEORGANISASIAN SEBAGAI PREDIKTOR DARI KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DENGAN MEDIASI KEPUASAN KERJA PADA PEGAWAI DINAS PENDIDIKAN, PEMUDA, DAN OLAHRAGA KABUPATEN GUNUNGKIDUL
Authors: Permana Dheka Hudha Widya
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the study of Organizational Justice as a Predictor of Organizational Commitment by Mediating Job Satisfaction. The method used is nonprobability sampling with the sampling technique using saturated sampling technique. The sample in this study were 210 respondents. The data analysis method used is Multiple Linear Regression using SPSS version 17. The results showed (1) there is a positive and significant influence of Distributive Justice on Job Satisfaction (2) there is a positive and significant effect of Procedural Justice on Job Satisfaction (3) there is a positive and significant influence on Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment (4) there is no positive influence and Distributive Justice is significant towards Organizational Commitment (5) there is no positive and significant influence Procedural Justice on Organizational Commitment.
FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PROFITABILITAS STUDI KASUS PERUSAHAAN NON KEUANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Wirabuana Ilyasa Deva , Hersugondo Hersugondo
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that effect the profitability of non-financial companies listed in Indonesia. This study builds on five existing independent variables and is examined empirically for their relationship to profitability. These variables are company size (as measured by total sales), working capital (WC), company efficiency (asset turnover ratio), liquidity (current ratio), and leverage (debt-equity ratio and leverage ratio). Data on 120 companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange for the 2017-2019 period are taken from the company’s annual reports. To analyze data, we used Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression with spss version 21. The findings show a strong positive relationship between firm size (total sales), WC, efficiency (asset turnover ratio), and profitability. In addition, the study also shows a negative relationship between debt to equity and WC on profitability. Liquidity (current ratio) and leverage do not have a significant relationship with profitability
PENGARUH PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN DAN PELATIHAN, WORK EXPERIENCE, DAN KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL TERHADAP KOMPETENSI PEGAWAI DAN KINERJA PEGAWAI (Peran Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Moderasi)
Authors: Burhan Aditya , Pujiharti Pujiharti , Meinalisa Dian
Published: October 2023

The basis for this assessment was to determine whether the development, training, drawing experience, and asset management of small variables influenced employee skills, employee performance, and motivation. The technology used in this experiment is digital. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used in analytical techniques. 150 employees were involved in the audit. The results of this assessment are as follows. 1) Development and training programs have a significant impact on employee productivity, 2) Development and training improve employee performance, 3) Development and training programs improve employee efficiency, 4) Work experience improves employee efficiency, 5). Change there is no leadership, affects employee productivity, 6) Change leadership affects a company's employee performance, 7) Employee efficiency improves a company's employee performance, 8) Motivation affects employee performance.
MODEL PRAKTIK E-BILLING SYSTEM DALAM MENDORONG KEPUASAN TAXPAYERS DAN TAX COMPLIANCE WPOP DI SURAKARTA
Authors: Harimurti Fadjar , Sriyanto Sriyanto
Published: October 2023

Research aims to explore the causality of the relationship between system quality, information quality, and taxpayer satisfaction with tax compliance, and to examine the role of taxpayer satisfaction as a mediating variable on the effect of system quality and information quality on tax compliance. This study used a sample of 200 (Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi) WPOP lecturers and employees at private universities in Surakarta. Sampling technique using purposive sampling. The criteria set are (1) Individual Taxpayer (WPOP) lecturers and employees at private universities (2) respondents are personal taxpayers who use E-Billing. Validity testing using Factor Analysis technique, reliability testing using Cronbach Alpha. The analytical method to test the hypothesis using Regression Analysis and Sobel Test. Results (1) system quality and information quality influencing taxpayer satisfaction, (2) system quality and information quality not influencing tax compliance, (3) taxpayer satisfaction influencing on tax compliance, (4) system quality and Information quality influencing tax compliance through taxpayers' satisfaction.
ANALISIS SISTEM AKUNTANSI PENERIMAAN KAS DARI PIUTANG DALAM MENDUKUNG SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL PADA PRIMKOP POLRESTABES SEMARANG
Authors: Setiyanti Sri Wiranti , Marhamah Marhamah , Cahyadi Puas
Published: October 2023

The viability of a business can be maintained if the management is able to maintain or develop performance improvements, one of which is by paying attention to the management of the company's accounting system. Currently Primkop Polrestabes Semarang has implemented an accounting system and internal control, but it still has some weaknesses. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the accounting system for cash receipts from receivables and to determine the application of the internal control system to the accounting system for cash receipts from receivables at Primkop Polrestabes Semarang. The population in this study were the administrators and employees of Primkop Polrestabes Semarang as many as 19 people with a sample of 4 people at Primkop Polrestabes Semarang. The data collection method used is documentation. The data analysis method used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that there were still some weaknesses in the accounting system for cash receipts from receivables at Primkop Polrestabes Semarang, namely cash was not fully deposited into the bank and deposits were not made immediately but cumulatively once a month. Accounting system for cash receipts from cash sales, there needs to be a warehouse function and a delivery function so that the amount of inventory can be controlled. It is necessary to deposit money to the bank in order to minimize the risk of loss and the risk of misuse. The internal control system for cash receipts from receivables is in accordance with the theoretical concept.
EFEK MEDIASI MOTIVASI KERJA DALAM POLA HUBUNGAN KOMPENSASI PADA KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Almaidah Siti
Published: October 2023

Organizations operating in the public sector are required to improve their performance to provide optimal service to the public. Organizations can strive for work efficiency by improving employee performance. Because of this, organizations need to manage human resources optimally, especially those related to employee performance and the factors that influence it. This study aims to find empirical evidence regarding the mediating effect of work motivation in compensation relationship patterns on employee performance. The samples involved in this study were 105 family planning field officers or called PLKB. Samples were drawn using the total sampling technique. Data analysis techniques used research instrument tests consisting of validity and reliability tests, normality tests, outlier tests, and hypothesis testing. Meanwhile, to find out the significance of the mediating variable, the Sobel test was used. The results of this study are statistically proven that compensation contributes positively and significantly to employee performance mediated by work motivation.
STRATEGI KEUNGGULAN BERSAING INDUSTRI PARIWISATA DALAM PENGUATAN EKONOMI LOKAL DI KAWASAN SOLO RAYA
Authors: Marsudi Hidup , Nurtantiono Andri , Kurnianingsih Heny
Published: October 2023

The achievement of competitive advantage will be realized through superior products, namely products that are the choice of consumers. Solo Raya formerly known as Subosukawonosraten (Surakarta, Boyolali, Sukoharjo, Wonogiri, Sragen and Klaten) has a variety of tourism products that are quite unique. Each region has its own characteristics that are difficult for other regions to follow.Based on the regression analysis that the satisfaction of tourist visitors is positively and significantly influenced by the service quality dimension variables, either jointly or partially. Variables in the service quality dimension determine the effect of satisfaction, while variables outside the service quality dimension do not significantly affect the level of satisfaction.Tourist visitors in general, from the aspect of attractiveness, it can be seen that tourist visitors are interested in aspects of the natural environment and socio-cultural environment, from the aspect of advice, tourist visitors prefer a clean, tidy From the aspect of the frequency of visits, most of them visit repeatedly, from the aspect of superior products, most of them are culinary and handicraft products
PENGARUH BRAND IMAGE DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SEPEDA LIPAT UNITED
Authors: Mulyajati Rahmanto , Siregar Salim
Published: October 2023

At this time folding bicycles are still favored by many Indonesian people. Not only as a means of transportation, bicycles have now become a lifestyle for the people of Indonesia. This folding bike is back in trend, several factors are the cause, including maintaining a healthy body, environmental awareness to create clean air in urban areas or just following the prevailing trend, especially due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effect of brand image and product quality on the purchasing decision of Folding United bicycles. This research method uses descriptive quantitative method using multiple regression analysis techniques. The results of this study are the results of research on brand image (X1) and product quality (X2) have a simultaneous effect on the variable purchasing decision (Y) United folding bicycle. Purchasing (Y) United Folding Bike. The results of Brand Image (X1) and Product Quality (X2) research have a joint influence of 25.6% on Purchase Decision (Y) United Folding Bike and the remaining 74.4% is influenced by other variables .
PENGARUH KOMPENSASI, MOTIVASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN SANTANA BAKERY PURWODADI
Authors: Murtiningsih Tutik , Sudarmadi Sudarmadi
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of compensation, motivation and work environment on the performance of Santana Bakery Purwodadi employees.  The population and sample in this study were all employees at Santana Bakery Purwodadi with 47 employees.  Data collection techniques used in this study were through the dissemination of questionnaires. The data analysis methods used include the analysis of research instruments consisting of validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis tests. The results of this study show that partial compensation has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, motivation has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, the work environment has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance. Simultaneously, the results of compensation, motivation and work environment have a positive and significant effect on the performance of Santana Bakery Purwodadi employees. The results of this study also show that the work environment variable is the most dominant variable in influencing the Performance of Santana Bakery Purwodadi Employees.
THE RUSSIAN SUCCESSOR VISITING DANISH RELATIVES: FROM THE DIARIES BY GRAND DUKE MICHAEL ALEXANDROVICH, AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 21, 1899
Authors: SOFJINA MARINA
Published: October 2023

For the first time, a fragment of diaries of the Successor and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich is published, covering his stay in Denmark in August - September 1899. The records reflect the daily life, lifestyle and leisure of the Russian Successor and other members of the Russian Imperial House while visiting Denmark, their relationships with foreign relatives, as well as participation in protocol events.
Misinformation reloaded? Fears about the impact of generative AI on misinformation are overblown
Authors: Simon Felix M. , Altay Sacha , Mercier Hugo
Published: October 2023

Many observers of the current explosion of generative AI worry about its impact on our information environment, with concerns being raised about the increased quantity, quality, and personalization of misinformation. We assess these arguments with evidence from communication studies, cognitive science, and political science. We argue that current concerns about the effects of generative AI on the misinformation landscape are overblown.
Safety of opicapone use in Parkinson’s disease: review of literature and real-world safety data
Authors: Burakoti Anuj Kumar , Roy Ram Kumar , Dubey Harikesh
Published: October 2023

Parkinson's disease (PD) presents a significant global health concern with increasing prevalence and burden. This review article examines the safety data of drug Opicapone from literature and real-world sources of safety data, highlighting the need for vigilance over anti-parkinsonian drugs. For literature review, the PubMed database was mined which concluded that Opicapone, a selective COMT inhibitor for PD, demonstrated ADR like dyskinesia, nausea, vomiting, headache, and constipation where on the other hand real-world evidence showed no safety alerts or recalls initiated by regulatory authorities for Opicapone, but known risks like dyskinesia and hallucination were identified. However, clinical trial statistics revealed hypertension as the most probable ADR, alongside constipation, dizziness, dyskinesia, headache, somnolence, and hyperhidrosis. Whereas, unlisted events, such as somnolence, hyperhidrosis, pulmonary embolism, and abdominal pain, were also observed. Most ADRs belonged to the nervous system disorders and gastrointestinal disorders class which can be attributed to the pharmacological effect of Opicapone. It was concluded from this review that there is need for continuous safety vigilance for Opicapone use as despite the presence of well-structured safety guidance, new risks can emerge.
Yerleşik, Mevsimlik Tarım İşçisi ve Geçici Koruma Statüsündeki Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Fen Bilimleri Kavramına Yönelik Metaforik Algıları
Authors: ATAHAN Merve , SARAÇOĞLU Sibel
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı yerleşik, mevsimlik tarım işçisi ve geçici koruma statüsündeki öğrencilerin fen bilimleri kavramına yönelik algılarının değerlendirilmesidir. Öğrencilerin fen bilimleri kavramına yönelik algıları metaforlar aracılığıyla tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi desenlerinden olgu bilim kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, 2021-2022 eğitim-öğretim yılında Şanlıurfa ilinin Eyyübiye ilçesindeki üç farklı devlet okulunda öğrenim gören 152 yerleşik, 92 mevsimlik tarım işçisi ve 34 geçici koruma statüsündeki öğrenci olmak üzere toplam 278 ortaokul öğrencisinden oluşmaktadır. Öğrencilerin fen bilimleri kavramına yönelik metaforik algıları, metafor formu kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin fen bilimleri kavramına yönelik ürettikleri metaforlar, yerleşik öğrencilerde 16, mevsimlik tarım işçisi öğrencilerde 13, geçici koruma statüsündeki öğrencilerde 9 kategori altında toplanmıştır. Her üç öğrenci grubunda ortak olan kategoriler; ihtiyaç, duyuşsal, geniş kapsamlı, öğrenme kaynağı ve aydınlatıcı kategorileridir. Bu kategorilerin yanı sıra, yerleşik ve mevsimlik tarım işçisi ortaokul öğrencilerinde ortak olan kategoriler bilgi kaynağı, farkındalık, yardımcı, yol gösterici, ısıtıcı ve deneysel iken yerleşik ve geçici koruma statüsündeki öğrenciler için ortak olan kategoriler çevresel ve matematikseldir. Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgulara göre; yerleşik öğrenciler için belirsizlik, ilişkisel ve gelişime açık, mevsimlik tarım işçisi öğrenciler için kolaylaştırıcı ve geçici koruma statüsündeki öğrenciler için karmaşıklık ilgili gruplar için özgün olan kategorilerilerdir. Etkili bir fen eğitimi için, öğrencilerin fen bilimleri kavramına yönelik algılarındaki farklılıkların göz önünde bulundurulması önerilmektedir.
Observations on the Changes of the Air and the Concomitant Epidemical Diseases in the Island of Barbadoes
Authors: Hillary William
Published: October 2023

Observations on the Changes of the Air and the Concomitant Epidemical Diseases in the Island of Barbadoes was first published in 1759 in London. Remarkably, a third edition was published in Philadelphia in 1812, with praise and annotations by the famous American physician Dr Benjamin Rush, and with good reason. It is certainly the first comprehensive documentation of an epidemiological nature, in English, in the Caribbean, and justifies the title “first Caribbean epidemiologist” for Dr Hillary. He made rigorous observations and clear deductions that have stood the test of time surprisingly well. As Sir George Alleyne, director emeritus of PAHO, says: “We marvel at the conclusions he drew from his observations without the use of the technology which we have at our disposal. We are surprised by the accuracy of the symptomatology he describes.” Indeed, Hillary is famous for the earliest description of tropical sprue, but his description of what seemed to be yellow fever but “was not contagious”, as yellow fever was then thought to be, was absolutely accurate and this “Barbados jaundice” turned out to be leptospirosis. His methods, his clinical skills and his eloquent writing deserve to be widely read.
Medicinal Plants of Barbados for the Treatment of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
Authors: Cohall Damian
Published: October 2023

Barbados has a strong base in the practice of folklore botanical medicines. Consistent with the rest of the Caribbean, the practice is often criticized due to the lack of efficacy and safety testing of the plants. Cohall identifies common medicinal plants used historically and currently in Barbados for the treatment of common communicable and non-communicable diseases and describes the historical to current context of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Barbados. He also outlines the historical and current context of the use of medicinal plants, including factors influencing their use by Barbadians. The medicinal plants in the book were reviewed previously and grouped on their practice to treat communicable and noncommunicable diseases and also botanical classification. The identified phytochemicals from the plants were compared to established drug compounds approved for the conventional treatment of illnesses and also established phytochemicals. Medicinal Plants of Barbados will be of interest to Barbadians and other Caribbean nationals who use herbal remedies and are keen to validate their applications; it will also appeal to academics who wish to investigate these herbal remedies as sources of new drug compounds and clinicians who wish to be guided about possible drug–herb interactions.
Nothing's Mat
Authors: Brodber Erna
Published: October 2023

Nothing’s Mat is told by a black British teenager – “every black girl” – for she has no name until the very last chapters when she is teasingly called “Princess” by her husband. Somewhere in the 1950s London-based Princess is allowed to complete her sixth-form final exams by writing a long paper on the West Indian family instead of sitting an exam. She thinks this a godsend and that all she has to do is to interview her parents. Her father tries to help her with his side but they both find that their kin will not fit into the standard anthropological template. Her father thinks it a good time for her to go to Jamaica and meet her grandparents, who can better help her with her study. In Jamaica, much as her middle-class black Jamaican grandparents and her parents in England might not have liked it, Princess meets and spends time with her obscure cousin Nothing, called Conut. Conut introduces Princess to a plant that obeys certain divine principles and is available to humans to make artefacts for their comfort. Accordingly, they begin to make a mat and as they twist straw and bend it into intricate shapes, Conut tells her the family history so that their creation becomes for her a mat of anthropological template. The resulting shape presented to her teacher earns her an A and the comment that she has managed to project the West Indian family as a fractal rather than fractured as the published literature sees it. Her studies and subsequent academic career take her to London University and then back to Jamaica, but under-stimulated by the academy, she chooses to continue the family study from high school and to do so by crafting the information into the mat, which becomes for her a shield against spiritual and physical evil. Making the mat of ancestors takes her into myriad histories of young Englishmen in Jamaica, of Jamaican women in Panama, and of African Americans in Virginia, among others. This work is at once a fictional family history and a comment on anthropological methodology and African systems of thought.
Enhanced Thermal Stability of Polymers by Incorporating Novel Surface-Decorated SrTiO3@Graphene Nanoplatelets
Authors: Ud Din Zia , Ali Marwat Mohsin , Ijaz Amna , Ramzan Abdul Karim Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a vital component in the manufacturing of flexible dielectric capacitors due to its exceptional electrical insulation properties. However, its thermal stability remains a significant concern. To address this, we have developed a novel approach in which surface-decorated SrTiO3@Graphene (STO@G) nanoplatelets were prepared using a wet-chemical method. Subsequently, STO@G/PVDF nanocomposite films were synthesized via a solution-casting method using an automatic film coater. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of the required strontium titanate (SrTiO3), graphene, and STO@G phases. Further, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS) were used to examine the STO@G nanoplatelets' even distribution inside the PVDF polymer, even at higher nanoparticle concentrations (10wt.%), revealing no porosity or morphological defects and demonstrating its potential for flexible dielectric capacitors. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to assess the thermal stability of 10wt.% STO@G/PVDF nanocomposite films, demonstrating a positive impact on PVDF's thermal stability. Specifically, the thermal stability of PVDF was enhanced until 170 oC. These findings demonstrate that our approach provides a promising strategy to enhance the thermal stability of PVDF for various applications, including energy storage and conversion, sensors, and electronic devices, ultimately improving its reliability and durability by increasing its operational temperature range.
Concepts, Uncertainties, and Reaction to Financial Risk in the Sudanese Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Elfaki Ibrahim Omer , Tayfor Abdelsamie Eltayeb
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to highlight the uncertainties about, reactions to, and perceptions of the financial risks which prevail in the manufacturing sector in Sudan. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach to examine the coherence between concepts, reactions, and doubts to manage financial risks in the Sudanese manufacturing sector. Manufacturers from Khartoum were asked to fill out the study questionnaire. At a later time, responses were analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. The results chiefly focused on developing an effective risk management system in the manufacturing sector. The study on the other hand focused on identifying the manageable financial risks that the manufacturing sector in Sudan suffers from. The potential results showed that 95.6% of manufacturers believe that effective risk management is combined with appropriate financial management. Moreover, 3.1% of manufacturers considered risk management as a separate function. While 1.3% believe that risk management is related to the rate of production in the manufacturing sector. The main uncertainties prevailing in the Sudanese manufacturing sector were due to low manpower, machinery, and low-quality materials.
ИСХОДНЫЕ ДАННЫЕ ПРОГРАММНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ НЕМАРКИРОВАННЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ПИТАНИЯ НА РЕНТГЕНОВСКИХ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯХ
Authors: Коротышева А.А.
Published: October 2023

В статье описаны типы электрохимических источников электрического тока. Проведен анализ способа идентификации с помощью рентгенографии. Рассмотрены изображения исходных данных для программного обеспечения для интеллектуальной идентификации немаркированных элементов питания.
Elaboración de Ensilaje de Maíz Forrajero (Zea Mays) y Residuos de Banano Verde (Musa Paradisiaca) para Ovinos Tropicales
Authors: F. Espinoza Ítalo , E. Barrera Alexandra , R. Sánchez Adolfo , L. Medina Marlene , R. García Antón
Published: October 2023

Antecedentes: El maíz forrajero y el residuo de banano verde son opciones potenciales en la producción de ensilaje, el estudio se realizó para evaluar la composición química de ensilaje de maíz forrajero y rechazo de banano verde en diferentes proporciones en una dieta base. Objetivo: Para cumplir con el objetivo, se prepararon microsilos que contenían los tratamientos evaluados: Métodos: T1: 50% maíz forrajero, 0% rechazo de banano; T2 45% maíz forrajero, 5% rechazo de banano; T3: 40% maíz forrajero, 10% rechazo de banano; T4: 35% maíz forrajero, 15% rechazo de banano; T5: 30% maíz forrajero, 20% rechazo de banano, en todos los tratamientos se agregaron polvillo 27%, pasta de soya 20% y sal mineral 3% completando la dieta base al 100%. Se evaluaron las variables: materia seca (MS), materia orgánica (MO), materia inorgánica (MI), fibra bruta (FB), grasa bruta (GB), energía bruta (EB), proteína bruta (PB), fracciones de fibra: fibra detergente neutra (FDN) y fibra detergente ácida (FDA). Se empleó un diseño completamente al azar (DCA). Las variables evaluadas fueron sometidas al análisis de varianza y a la prueba de Tukey al 5% de probabilidad. Resultados: El T4 y T5 reportaron valores significativos en MS mientras que la MI y la PB demostraron valores similares en sus tratamientos, sin embargo, el T1 obtuvo el mayor contenido de PB (18,62%). La EB de la dieta base no presentó diferencias. Las fracciones de fibra no influyen en la composición de FDN y FDA en los análisis realizados.
Acil Serviste Pulmoner Emboli Tanısı Alan Hastalarda Plazma Laktatının Prognostik Rolü
Authors: BİBEROĞLU Serap , KÜÇÜKBEZİRCİ Furkan
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Pulmoner emboli (PE) en sık görülen üçüncü akut kardiyovasküler hastalıktır. Acil servisde 1 Ocak 2021 ile 1 Temmuz 2023 tarihleri arasında PE tanısı alan hastaların retrospektif analizi yapıldı. 2019 Avrupa Kardiyoloji Cemiyeti (ESC) algoritmasına venöz laktat eklenmesi risk sınıflandırmasını iyileştirebilmekle birlikte, çalışmamızda da yüksek laktat seviyesi ile ilişkili sağ ventrikül fonksiyon bozukluğu kombinasyonu ile acil serviste erken tedavi kararları ve mortalite tahminlerinde yol göstermede katkıda bulunması öngörülmektedir.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Retrospektif olarak, hastaların demografik verileri, vital bulguları, ek hastalıkların varlığı ve plazma laktat düzeyleri ile sonlanımları analiz edildi. 30 günlük mortaliteyi öngörmede ‘Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index’ (PESI), sağ kalp yetmezliği ve plazma laktat seviyeleri istatistiksel olarak analiz edildi.

Bulgular: Çalışmada PE tanısı alan 104 hastanın kategorik parametreleri; %52,9’u (n=55) kadın, %48,1’i (n=50) sigara kullanıyor ve %91,3’ünde (n=95) de ek hastalıkları var idi. %19,2’sinde (n=20) sağ ventrikül yetmezliği saptanmış olup, mortalitesi de %24,96 idi. Sağ ventrikül yetmezliği olan hastaların ortanca plazma laktat düzeyleri (2,25 mmol/L), sağ ventrikül yetmezliği gelişmeyenlere (1,7 mmol/L) kıyasla anlamlı yüksek idi (p=0,01). PESI sınıflamasına göre plazma laktat düzeylerinin karşılaştırılmasında Sınıf I (1,3 mmol/L) – II (1,9 mmol/L), Sınıf I (1,3 mmol/L) – IV ( 2,4 mmol/L), Sınıf I (1,3 mmol/L) – Sınıf V (1,9 mmol/L) ve Sınıf III (1,6 mmol/L) - IV (2,4 mmol/L) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark mevcuttu (p
The Atacama Cosmology Telescope: Systematic Transient Search of 3 Day Maps
Authors: Li Yaqiong , Biermann Emily , Naess Sigurd , Aiola Simone , An Rui , Battaglia Nicholas , Bhandarkar Tanay , Calabrese Erminia , Choi Steve K. , Crowley Kevin T. , Devlin Mark , Duell Cody J. , Duff Shannon M. , Dunkley Jo , Dünner Rolando , Gallardo Patricio A. , Guan Yilun , Hervías-Caimapo Carlos , Hincks Adam D. , Hubmayr Johannes , Huffenberger Kevin M. , Hughes John P. , Kosowsky Arthur , Louis Thibaut , Mallaby-Kay Maya , McMahon Jeff , Nati Federico , Niemack Michael D. , Orlowski-Scherer John , Page Lyman , Salatino Maria , Sifón Cristóbal , Staggs Suzanne T. , Vargas Cristian , Vavagiakis Eve M. , Wang Yuhan , Wollack Edward J.
Published: October 2023

We conduct a systematic search for transients in 3 yr of data (2017–2019) from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT). ACT covers 40% of the sky at three bands spanning from 77–277 GHz. Analysis of 3 day mean-subtracted sky maps, which were match filtered for point sources, yielded 29 transient detections. Eight of these transients are due to known asteroids, and three others were previously published. Four of these events occur in areas with poor noise models and thus we cannot be confident they are real transients. We are left with 14 new transient events occurring at 11 unique locations. All of these events are associated with either rotationally variable stars or cool stars. Ten events have flat or falling spectra indicating radiation from synchrotron emission. One event has a rising spectrum indicating a different engine for the flare.