bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Protege Locus of Control and Psychosocial Mentoring: Mediating Role of Mentoring Initiation and Moderating Role of Trust
Authors:   Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, Baig Muhammad
Published: September 2021

This study examined proteges work-locus of control, mediating role of mentoring initiation and moderating role of trust in mentor for successful psychosocial mentoring relationships at work. Data were collected using a self report questionnaire from a sample of 79 employees of a large commercial bank in Pakistan. Results of multiple regression analysis indicated that proteges external work-locus of control was negatively associated with psychosocial mentoring. However proteges mentoring initiation and trust on mentor did not play mediating and moderating role respectively in this relationship. The study discusses implications for theory and practice.
Investigating Project Success in Context of Interpersonal Conflicts and Culture at Software Houses
Authors:   Riphah International University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Raja Muhammad
Published: September 2021

I.T industry is playing a vital role in the development of Pakistan. Well developed countries are outsourcing their projects to Pakistan due to economical workforce due to which I.T industry in Pakistan is developing day by day. Along with these developments employees in organizations belong to different backgrounds, cultures and experiences which play a role in determining their personalities. When employees fail to accept or understand the differences in each others personalities, conflicts arise in the workplace due to which team environment gets disturbed, having negative impact on projects. This study explores the reasons behind the Task Conflict, Relationship Conflict along with moderation effect of Organization Culture and their impact on Project Success. The study suggests possible solutions regarding how these conflicts can be minimized and how we can minimize the impact of conflicts on projects; in order to increase the project success rate in I.T industry which is too low according to different surveys performed by well known organizations.
Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on Organizational Citizenship Behavior through Double Mediation Analysis
Authors:   Department of Software Engineering, University of Lahore, Lahore, Khan Farah
Published: September 2021

Previous literature has examined the direct relationship between the concept of corporate social responsibility & organizational citizenship behavior. Present study is investigating the mediated link between CSR & OCB through organizational justice & organizational identification. Theory of Social exchange & social identity are supporting our study by providing foundations for interpretation that organizational social responsible behavior can influence OCB of employees through justice and their identification perception. Tests applied to the randomly selected data of 212 employees from different organizations of Pakistan. Our findings show fully mediated relationship between CSR & OCB through organizational justice and organizational identification. CSR towards employees has a strong relationship with OCB. The findings in this study will help in enhancing role of CSR for employees OCB
Corporate Governance: Theory and Practice Impact of Corporate Governance on Firm Performance
Authors:   Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Khalid Rizwan , Ali Tayyab , Javed Muhammad Usman
Published: September 2021

Corporate governance is one of most widely researched topics in the different fields of management sciences. Additionally, governance plays equal role in firm performance in all countries especially developing countries become more important like Pakistan which contain equal importance to be studied with in subject to developed countries as to be well known in governance values, moreover there is increased interest to observe impact of corporate governance on different dimensions of firm performance. The objective of this paper is to underlay the corporate governance theories and practices and we have studied and try to analysis the impact of corporate governance structure on firm performance. This is a descriptive type of study in which we analysis different studies as coded all studies as they may have different implications in developed countries but here they may have different results as in developing countries and Pakistan is different among other Asian countries because of number of reasons as discussed in introduction with respect to its governance structure. We also have find interesting results as from other empirical studies recently a part of Pakistan perspective research and having number of important implications with respect of changes need to be made in Pakistan’s governance structure. Findings shows there is impact of corporate governance on firm performance and market performance of firm also been effected with governance style
Investigating the Effect of Store Image on Purchase Intention with Mediating Role of Service Quality: A Study of Hyper Star and Metro
Authors:   Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan, Shakeel Yusra , Sultana Sobia
Published: September 2021

The paper aims at identifying the effects of store image on purchase intention in international retail outlets in Lahore, Pakistan. The study focuses on the different dimensions of store image that effect consumer purchase intention in the retail outlets and how service quality contributes in building store image significantly. A sample of 265 consumers was taken; the research is quantitative in nature. A questionnaire (survey) method was used and data were collected from two supermarkets Metro and Hyper star in Lahore. This development is an important focus for both researchers and operators of hypermarkets. EFA and CFA models are employed for the study. The study focuses on the importance of store image in retailing and how it influences purchase intention in a positive way. Service quality also contributes to store image and helps create customer satisfaction and loyalty which in return affect consumer perceived behavior. The results indicate that store image has a significant effect on service quality and purchase intention. Managers can make the perception of stores better by enhancing the service provided to customers. The management staff can improve the quality of interaction between the staff and the customers. The store environment can be improved and made more attractive to attract customers. Keywords: store image, purchase intention, service quality, retailing.
Profesionalitas Aparatur Pemerintah Pada Pelayanan Pengukuran Tanah di Kelurahan Wailan Kecamatan Tomohon
Authors: Rapar Deifie , Langkai Jeane , Tangkau Charles
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis profesionalitas aparatur pemerintah dalam melakukan pelayanan publik terkait pengukuran dan pendaftaran tanah untuk penerbitan sertifikat di Kelurahan Wailan Kecamatan Tomohon Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif fenomenologis dengan maksud memandang realitas, fenomena sosial masyarakat yang terjadi terkait pengukuran dan pendaftaran tanah untuk penerbitan sertifikat di Kelurahan Wailan Kecamatan Tomohon Utara. Masyarakat yang mengeluhkan tentang mekanisme pengukuran dan pendaftaran tanah untuk penerbitan sertifikat, Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pemahaman aparatur pemerintah kelurahan dalam menyelenggarakan Program Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap di Kelurahan Wailan Kecamatan Tomohon Utara, cenderung rendah,, pemahaman tentang mekanisme sertifikasi seperti biaya ukur, biaya panitia pemeriksa tanah untuk kepentingan sertifikasi tanah cenderung rendah, pemahaman tentang pelayanan public yang baik cenderung rendah, surat ukur belum teregistrasi sesuai ketentuan perundangan.
Impementasi Peraturan Daerah No. 2 Tentang Penanggulanga n Hewan Beresiko Rabies di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara
Authors: Rondo Audi
Published: September 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana (1)Implementasi Peraturan Daerah No.2 Tahun 2016 tentang Penanggulangan Hewan Beresiko Rabies khususnya hewan anjing di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara, (2) Faktor-faktor penghambat Implementasi Peraturan Daerah No. 2 Tahun 2006 tentang Peanggulangan Hewan Beresiko Rabies khususnya hewan anjing di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara. Adapun metode yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitian kualitatif. Dimana hasilnya diketahui berdasarkan indikator pencegahan rabies, pemeliharaan dan peran serta masyarakat sudah berjalan melalui peran pemerintah dinas peternakan dan pertanian kabupaten minahasa tenggara dimana melakukan pendataan, vaksinasi dan penangkaran hewan liar. Walaupun memang belum berjalan dengan masksimal dimana masih terdapatnya kasus pembiaran hewan peliharaan beresiko rabies. Pelaksanaan Implementasi Peraturan Daerah Nomor 2 Tahun 2016 tentang Penanggulangan Hewan Beresiko Rabies khususnya hewan anjing di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara belum berjalan sebagaimana mestinya sehingga kebijakan ini dinilai belum tepat. Faktor-faktor penghambat dan pendukung Implementasi Peraturan Daerah Nomor 2 Tahun 2016 tentang Penanggulangan Hewan Beresiko Rabies khususnya hewan anjing di Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara disebabkan oleh kesadaran dari masyarakat yang masih kurang serta tidak adanya pendampingan dalam proses pencegahan.
Implementasi Program Rehabilitasi Sosial Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (RS-RTLH) di Kota Tomohon
Authors: Ering Merry , Bogar Wilson , Mamonto Fitri
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Implementasi Program Rehabilitasi Sosial Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (RSRTLH) di Kota Tomohon dan faktor determinan pada Program Rehabilitasi Sosial Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (RSRTLH) di Kota Tomohon dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitan terhadap implementasi program ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) Jumlah penerima bantuan sangat minim karena dibatasi dengan alokasi anggaran serta ketidakmampuan warga miskin dalam memenuhi kriteria yang ditetapkan. (2) Pelaksanaan Program belum optimal karena terdapat pembangunan rumah yang belum selesai. Hal itu disebabkan oleh belum adanya Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP), tidak ada tenaga pendamping sosial, dan kurangnya koordinasi. (3) Pemantauan danpengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan Program ini belum efektif. (4) Alokasi anggaran untuk Program ini sangat terbatas sehingga membutuhkan swadaya dari masyarakat.Adapun faktor determinan pelaksanaan program ini adalah (1) Komunikasi antara Dinas Sosial selaku instansi pelaksana, pemerintah kelurahan dan keluarga penerima manfaat tidak optimal. (2) Ketersediaan sumber daya manusia belum memadai (3) Komitmen dan konsistensi belum nampak dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan (4) Keputusan kebijakan berupa perintah tidak tersampaikan dengan baik dan tepat yang disebabkan tidak adanya Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP).
Implementasi Hukuman Disiplin Jam Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kota Tomohon
Authors: Nelwan Aneke
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis Implementasi Hukuman Disiplin Jam Kerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada BKPSDM Kota Tomohon dilihat melalui empat (4) indikator dan faktor- faktor yang menghambat dalam proses Implementasinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa disiplin jam kerja di BKPSDM telah diterapkan meskipun masih terdapat misskomunikasi atau kurangnya koordinasi antara pimpinan dan bawahan, kurangnya komitmen dan tanggung jawab dalam menyelesaikan tugas yang diberikan pimpinan serta kurangnya kepedulian atau dukungan dari pimpinan baik dukungan moral dan dukungan moril dalam memberikan tugas-tugas kantor. Hal tersebut akan mempengaruhi prestasi kerja, namun dapat memelihara dan meningkatkan disiplin yang baik bukan hal yang mudah, karena banyak faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) Nomor 53 Tahun 2010 tentang Disiplin Pegawai Negeri Sipil merupakan pedoman perilaku bagi PNS [1]. Terdapat Faktor- faktor yang menghambat pada Implementasi Hukuman Disiplin Jam Kerja PNS pada BKPSDM, yaitu: komunikasi yang kurang efektif, sumber daya pegawai dan peralatan yang terbatas, belum tersedianya SOP tentang penjatuhan hukuman disiplin di setiap bidang, dan kurang tegasnya atasan dalam pengambilan keputusan serta belum dilakukannya pemberian reward dan punishment terhadap PNS yang tepat waktu dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan kantor.
Responsivitas Pelayanan Publik Di Era Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (Ppkm) Pada Dinas Kependudukan Dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow
Authors: Dilapanga Abdul
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menginterpretasikan Responsivitas Pelayanan Publik di Era Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat Pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow, dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif di Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondo. Hasil yang ditemukan adalah para Pegawai di Dinas Kependudukan Dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow merespon setiap masyarakat / pemohon yang ingin mendapatkan pelayanan dengan prima dan totalitas dan sesuai dengan prosedur yang ada dengan menerapkan Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (PPKM) dengan sikap dan komunikasi yang diberikan oleh pegawai Disdukcapil yang dapat dikatakan baik sehingga masyarakat merasa nyaman.
Model Kebijakan Mapalus Kambitmas Dalam Menanggulangi Tawuran Antar Kelompok Pemuda di Kecamatan Malalayang Manado
Authors: Wawointana Thelma
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Untuk mengetahui Model Kebijakan Mapalus Kamtibmas dalam Menanggulangi Tawuran antar Kelompok Pemuda di Kecamatan Malalayang Kota Manado. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menemukan Model Kebijakan Mapalus Kamtibmas dalam menanggulangi tawuran antar kelompok pemuda belum dilaksanakan secara optimal di Kecamatan Malalayang. Hal itu disebabkan pemerintah kurang memperhatikan pembangunan non fisik khususnya pembangunan karakter para pemuda yang ada, di samping itu kurangnya berperan wadah-wadah organisasi untuk pembinaan generasi mudah dan kurangnya sarana dan prasarana untuk kegiatan menyalurkan hobby para pemuda seperti kegiatan olah raga dan seni. Faktor-faktor inilah yang menjadi penyebab terjadinya pertikaian dan tawuran antar kelompok pemuda di Kecamatan Malalayang. Di samping itu pula karena pengaruh minuman keras akibat peredaran minuman keras secara illegal, kurangnya pengawasan pemerintah setempat dan kurangnya perhatian dari orang tua serta banyaknya pemuda yang putus sekolah dan pengangguran yang menyebabkan sering terjadi pertikaian dan tawuran. Kemudian adanya ketimpangan-ketimpangan dalam masyarakat, terutama seperti masalah ekonomi, masalah sosial budaya. Selanjutnya karena perubahan sosial yang begitu cepat di dalam masyarakat serta kemajuan teknologi informasi, media sosial/internet mengakibatkan hubungan semakin dekat karena adanya Hand phone (Hp) sehingga orang dengan mudah berkomunikasi.
APPLICATION OF HOMEROOM GUIDANCE METHODS IN IMPROVING STUDENT'S LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT
Authors: Rumegang Rusman C
Published: September 2021

The research objective was to monitored the implementation of home guidance in improving student achievement in class VIII at State Junior High School 3 Tondano. This research was a counseling action research with four stages: planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The research subjects were seven people who had low learning achievement. Data were collected by using two methods of observation and interviews. Data analysis used qualitative data analysis, data reduction, data display, and data collection. The results showed that the homeroom method could improve student achievement with two cycles of application time.
TROUBLESHOOTING STUDENTS' SLOW LEARNING THROUGH CLASSICAL TUTORING SERVICE
Authors: Tatontos Diandra Sutria
Published: September 2021

Solving the problem of learning difficulties of students who are slow to learn through guidance services is a form of guidance and counseling services that autonomy students in teaching and learning activities. This research was conducted using the action research method where there are two research cycles. The number of respondents was 20 junior high school students at Minahasa District. The research results showed that the learning problems experienced by students could be overcome
STRATEGI GURU BK DALAM MENGATASI KRISIS IDENTITAS
Authors: Lestari Rahayu Dwi , Mangantes , Meisie L. , Kasenda Rinna Y. , Tinus Dominicus
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini diawali dari permasalahan yang ditemui di lapangan mengenai krisis identitas pada siswa. Kebanyakan dari mereka tidak sadar bahkan tidak paham dengan tugas mereka sebagai siswa. Mereka tidak tahu harus bersikap, berprinsip, berharap, dan berbuat apa ditengah kehidupan yang penuh dengan pilihan pola pikir yang menawarkan ‘kebenaran’ mereka masing-masing. Skripsi ini adalah hasil penelitian kualitatif degan judul “Strategi Guru BK dalam Mengatasi Krisis Idetitas pada Siswa di SMA Negeri 3 Kotamobagu”. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis strategi guru BK dalam mengatasi krisis identitas pada siswa dan mengidentifikasi hambatan yang dialami guru BK dalam mengatasi krisis identitas pada siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Data yang diperoleh melalui observasi dan wawancara. Subjek dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari informan primer dan informan sekunder untuk memperkuat hasil dari data yang sudah diperoleh. Dari hasil penelitian dapat diketahui adanya beberapa strategi yang digunakan guru BK untuk menmbantu siswa dalam mengatsi krisis identitas yang dialami. Ada 2 strategi yang digunakan, pertama pembuatan layanan informasi dan yang kedua pelaksanaan layanan bimbingan kelompok. Yang mana kedua strategi tersebut sedikit banyak mampu untuk menanggulangi permasalahan krisisi identitas pada siswa. Beberapa layanan tersebut lebih bersifat preventif.
KONSELING PASTORAL KELUARGA MENGATASI MASALAH BELAJAR DARI RUMAH SELAMA PANDEMIK COVID 19
Authors: Nainggolan Deklay
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana Konseling Pastoral Dalam Keluarga dapat mengatasi masalah Pandemik COVID 19. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif dengan sampel seorang siswa SMP kelas 8, SMP Lentera Harapan- Tomohon, tahun ajaran 2020/ 2021. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan observasi harian. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan prosentase yaitu Adanya peningkatan Nilai raport sekolah yaitu 70% nilai Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan melampaui nilai KKM (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Konseling Pastoral dalam Keluarga sangat menolong siswa untuk dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar. Hal ini terlihat pada semester Genap terdapat peningkatan 55% nilai raport Pengetahuan, 55% nilai raport Keterampilan dan 18% nilai raport Sikap. Hasil yang didapatkan didalam penelitian experimental ini adalah semua mata pelajaran dapat dilakukan secara Daring (Dalam jaringan). Fluktuasi nilai raport Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan sedangkan untuk nilai raport Sikap terlihat stagnan.
PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN VIDEO TUTORIAL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR GAMBAR TEKNIK SISWA KELAS XI JURUSAN TEKNIK PEMESINAN DI SMK NEGERI 2 BITUNG
Authors: Rozi Fahrurrozi , Parhusip Bastian RIkardo , Rampo Yohanis , Liow Herdy
Published: September 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran video tutorial terhadap hasil belajar gambar teknik jurusan teknik pemesinan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode quasi experimental design dengan desain penelitian pretest-posttest control-group design. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI teknik pemesinan dan sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 60 siswa. Kemudian sampel tersebut diberikan pretest, setelah itu diberikan treatment secara bertahap. Setelah diberikan treatment, sampel tersebut diberikan posttest untuk mengukur hasil belajar pada kelompok tersebut. Perbedaan hasil pretest dengan posttest tersebut menunjukan hasil dari perlakuan yang telah diberikan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: Terdapat pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran video tutotial terhadap hasil belajar gambar teknik siswa berdasarkan analisis yang diperoleh. Ini dibuktikan melalui analisis pengujian hipotesis dimana thitung = 15,40 dan harga ttabel = 1,671553 dengan db (n1 + n2) -2 taraf signifikan  = 0,05. thitung = 15,40 > ttabel = 1,671553. Artinya bahwa H0 diterima dan H1 ditolak

Kata Kunci : Media Pembelajaran Video Tutorial, Hasil Belajar
Calculating radiation dose rate from online real-time environmental γ-spectrum using NaI(Tl) detector
Authors: Vuong Thu Bac , Truong Hoang Tuan , Duong Duc Thang , Bui Dac Dung , Cao Duc Viet , Nguyen Van Khanh , Nguyen Thi Thu Ha , Doan Thuy Hau , Nguyen Hai Ninh
Published: September 2021

Calculating gamma radiation dose rate from online real-time environmental gamma spectrum using NaI(Tl) detector has been developed into a software named RADAPROC V.1 in the Center for Operating the National Network of Environmental Radiation Monitoring And Warning (CONNERMAW). Currently, hundreds of online gamma spectra per day from online monitoring stations are processed to calculate the total ambient dose equivalent rate and the ambient dose equivalent rate of typical natural radioactive isotopes such as K-40, Bi-214, Tl-208 according to the method of using the function G(E) and the photo-peak area method. The calculated results have been compared with the results of calculating the dose rate from the specific activity of radioactive isotopes in soil samples collected at the same monitoring location and analyzed in the laboratory. The difference between the methods is less than 25%. The ambient dose equivalent rates of typical natural radioactive isotopes are a bit higher than those calculated with SARA-NMC software. The software will be improved shortly for better results.
NDT application for detection of corrosion under insulation in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen The Man , Vu Duc Vinh
Published: September 2021

: In the oil and gas Industry, insulation materials can be used widely for piping system, tank and vessel in either low or high temperature applications. CUI can cause equipment degradation, fluid leak, which lead to explosion or environmental pollution and the cost will very expensive. Therefore, CUI need to be detected early to prevent damage. Through experiment, Center for Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) studied on establishing and appliying 4 NDT procedures for CUI examination on typical petroleum piping using in Vietnam. A discussion is presented below
PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF SMILES: PRE AND POST-ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Authors: IY Noviaranny , H Ramlan , Saad J Mat
Published: September 2021

This study aims for the smile assessment and comparison between pre and post-orthodontic treatment to induce patients' interest and awareness towards orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists are in benefit from improving the treatment plan. Methods research were photographs of 59 subjects taken from postgraduate students in an orthodontic clinic using a standardised technique. Patients' smile will be evaluated, including the smile line, midline of the dental arch and relationship of the smile arch to the lower lip curvature, by observing the patients' frontal smile photographs. The smile lines are classified into four types, with type three (average smile line: gingival embrasures only visible) is the most desirable smile. The results showed that for patients' smile line, the total numb er of patients that have achieved Type 3 post orthodontic treatment is 40.4%. As for the relationship of the smile arch to the lower lip curvature, 96.6% of the patients had their maxillary incisor edges in light contact or slightly apart from the lower lip. 61% of subjects showed no deviation from the midline. Based on the survey conducted regarding patients' perception of the smile, most patients preferred the type three smile line, 86% rather than type 2 (10%), type 4 (4%), and none on type 1. Regardless of the age group and gender, type 3 is the most preferable among the participants. It can be concluded that orthodontic treatment can improve patients' appearance and impact the smile aesthetically, thus aiding orthodontists to achieve a comprehensive treatment plan to enhance the smile aesthetic, patient's compliance, and motivation towards treatment.
LONGER MASTICATION CYCLES TEND TO LOWER POST-PRANDIAL BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
Authors: Rahmawaty Ali Ike , Nia Irasanti Siska
Published: September 2021

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic syndrome occurred because of the lack of insulin hormone secretion or some factors disturbing insulin hormone or both of them. The mastication cycle is one of the factors related to the increasing in blood glucose. The research aims to analyse the relation between mastication cycle and DM risk factor on Faculty of Medicine students, Universitas Islam Bandung. The methodology was an experimental study. The subjects were 18 male Faculty of Medicine, Unisba, who fulfil the inclusive and exclusive criteria. First, scanning was conducted to know DM risk by questioners. Those students were divided into three groups of mastication cycle (15,30,45 cycle). Each group consisted of six students. The result showed that the tendency of average blood sugar was lower in the group with 45 cycles of mastication, compared to 30 and 15 cycles (86.5 vs 89.5 vs 92 mg/dL). However, according to a statistical calculation, there was no significant relationship between the mastication cycle and blood glucose (P =0.413; P>0.05). The average blood insulin level of 45 times the mastication cycle was the lowest compared to 30 and 15 mastication cycles (2.44 vs 2.97 vs 3.58 µg/ml). The result was that the mastication cycle was longer than the initial insulin release to work in the cell more effectively. In conclusion, DM needs to do more cycle in mastication food to maintain glucose in the blood.
EFFECTIVENESS OF KATUK LEAVES ETHANOL EXTRACT AMOUNT OF OSTEOBLAST AND OSTEOCLAST ON ALVEOLAR BONE IN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Research On Alveolar Bone Of Guinea Pigs
Authors: Herawati Hillda , Paramayudh Fahrauk , Satria Darwis Rudi , Syarifah Sarah
Published: September 2021

The optimal achievement of orthodontic treatment is determined by a bone remodelling process involving osteoblast, osteoclasts, and the estrogen hormone. Estrogen deficiency can increase osteoclast age and decrease osteoblast, resulting in an imbalance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts. One natural alternative that can replace the role of the hormone estrogen is phytoestrogens. Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr (katuk) is a phytoestrogen that contains isoflavones with many similarities with estrogens. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the various doses of ethanol extract of katuk leaves orally on the number of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. This research was conducted using experimental laboratory methods using 24 female Guinea pigs divided into a control group and three groups with various doses of 39.15 mg/BW, 78.3 mg/BW, and 156.5 mg/BW. The observations made in this test were the number of osteoblasts and osteoclasts on the alveolar guinea pig on day 14 and analysed using the one way ANOVA test (p <0.05). All guinea pigs have applied a rubber separator to the left incisor and given a dose according to the group, and after 14th days, histological preparations were made. The results showed that the highest number of osteoblasts was at a dose of 78.3 mg/BW, and the lowest number of osteoclasts was at a dose of 39.15 mg/BW with values of 15.03 ± 2.27 and 1.73 ± 0.56, respectively. Statistically, the number of osteoblasts between the treatment and control groups significantly differed (p = 0.04), while the number of osteoclasts between the treatment and control groups had no significant difference (p = 0.228). This study concludes that katuk leaves extract has effectiveness in increasing the number of osteoblasts in orthodontic treatment, while the decrease in osteoclasts is not statistically proven.
Pengaruh Motivasi Guru Terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Materi Pecahan Pada Siswa Kelas IV Ssekolah Dasar Inpres 109 Perumnas Kota Sorong
Authors: Bwarnirun Yakobus , Santoso Budi
Published: September 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of teacher motivation on mathematics learning outcomes in fractional material in class IV SD Inpres 109 Perumnas Sorong City. This research is an experimental study using a pretest-posttest group design research design. The independent variable in this study is teacher motivation while the dependent variable is learning outcomes. The sample of this study was the 50th-grade students of SD Inpres 109 Perumnas Sorong City as many as 50 students, divided into two groups namely the Experimental Group with 25 students and the Control Group with 25 students. Data collection techniques used were questionnaire, test, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique consists of three stages, namely the stage of a description of the data, the stage of testing the requirements of the analysis, and the stage of testing the hypothesis. Questionnaire reliability test results obtained Cronbach's Alpha results of 0.860. Then the reliability test results of the pre-test results obtained Cronbach's Alpha results of 0.750 and the reliability test of the post-test questions obtained Cronbach’s Alpha results of 1.258. From the analysis of the results of the calculation of the motivation of learning experimental class students obtained a total score of 1787 with an average of 3.574. Percentage of 64% shows good motivation from students and 36% shows quite a good category. Whereas the control class obtained a total score of 1748 with an average of 3.496. Percentage of 64% shows good motivation from students and 36% shows quite good category. From the data analysis, the Kolmogrov Smirnov Asymp normality test was obtained. Sig (2-tailed)> 0.05 then normal data is obtained. From the analysis of the data obtained homogeneity test that Asymp. Sig (2-tailed)> 0.05 then obtained homogeneous data. Paired T-test results obtained the t value of the experimental class t count of 14.334 while the t class of the control class of 14.511 and the value of t count> t table or sig 0.000 <0.05 in both classes then H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. So it can be concluded that there is an influence of teacher motivation on learning outcomes of fraction material mathematics in class IV SD Inpres 109 Perumnas Sorong City, if the teacher's negative expectations decrease, the learning achievement of students will increase
The Influence of Embedded Music on the Memorization of Mandarin Chinese
Authors: Chu Tianyu , Bao Kai
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to determine how embedded music affects verbal memory in the language of Mandarin Chinese. For this purpose, an experiment was conducted where 40 college students were recruited as the participants. Specifically, they were first randomly allocated into four groups, namely the ‘Reading Group’, the ‘Ambient-music Group’, the ‘Embedded-music Group’, and the ‘Finger-tapping Group’. They were then tested for verbal recall of a lyric in terms of both short-term memory and long-term memory. The results showed that the ‘Ambient-music Group’ scored the highest, followed by the ‘Reading Group’, while the ‘Finger-tapping Group’ ranked the third, and the ‘Embedded-music Group’ was at the bottom. The results that the sung version of a lyric was recalled worse than the spoken version conforms to the recent findings, as compared with traditional notions that music can facilitate the memory of language.
Evaluación del Patrimonio Construido: Manual de Ensayos Simples
Authors: Charola A. Elena , Otero Jorge , DePriest Paula T. , Koestler Robert J.
Published: September 2021

Este
manual describe simples ensayos para evaluar la condición del patrimonio
construido y de monumentos culturales. Los ensayos fueron seleccionados por su
sencillez y su disponibilidad generalizada, especialmente en países donde pocas
instituciones se encargan de la conservación de edificios o monumentos, y donde
hay pocos laboratorios capaces de hacer los análisis necesarios.

Muchos
ensayos se pueden realizar sin la necesidad de un laboratorio de conservación
completo. Estos incluyen microscopía, ensayos con tiras reactivas, ensayos con
cinta Scotch, absorción con el tubo RILEM, transmisión de vapor de agua y tres
ensayos que se pueden realizar en secuencia: coeficiente de absorción capilar
de agua, inmersión total y curvas de evaporación.

Algunos de estos ensayos ayudan en la
examinación de los materiales de construcción, en la caracterización de sales y
otros problemas de su condición, para determinar métodos y materiales
apropiados para su conservación y restauración.
Views of Academic Staff on Physical Education and Sports Teaching Undergraduate Program
Authors: Karakoc Berna
Published: September 2021

The general purpose of this study is to find out the views of academic staff working in schools of Physical Education and Sports or faculties of Sports Sciences regarding the physical education and sports teaching undergraduate program. While finding out the views of academic staff, the physical education and sports teaching undergraduate program was examined within 5 different themes under the titles of general evaluation of the program, evaluation of the learning-teaching process, advantages of the program, disadvantages of the program and recommendations relating to the program. Under the theme general evaluation of the program, 4 different sub-themes were examined separately as evaluation of applied courses, evaluation of courses on teaching profession, evaluation of courses on content knowledge and evaluation of general culture and elective courses. The most frequently used qualitative research method, interview technique, was used in the study. A total of 12 academic staff were interviewed. The interviews were voice recorded and transcribed. The transcribed data were evaluated with descriptive analysis method and coded. Interpretations were made by using codes. As a result in general the academic staff stated their views the need to increase the number of applied courses, opening new applied courses, increasing the number of field-specific theoretical courses and updating the program and also their views that vocational courses were sufficient and physical infrastructure was insufficient.
Unusual Presentation of Tuberculosis in Pregnancy: A Diagnostic Difficulty
Authors: Chari Ravindra , Mohapatra Madhusmita , Priya Ramya , Kumar Vinod
Published: September 2021

In India, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is highly prevalent but has rarely been reported as an underlying cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) [...]
Enteroclysis in Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis: An Overview
Authors: Muntean Petru
Published: September 2021

42-year-old female, working on a cow farm, without known comorbidities, complained of intermittent bowel movements (2 stools/day) lasting over 8 weeks, weight loss (6 kg), enduring low-grade fever, recurrent dry cough, asthenia and occasionally pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant [...]
“To Do or Not to Do—That Is the Question”. Transvascular Needle Aspiration during EBUS (EBUS-TVNA) with Review of the Literature
Authors: Perathur Arvind , Joseph Tinku , Nair Sreeraj , Varma Umesh
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Large vessels are often encountered during endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Safety of traversing the vessels weighed against a more invasive procedure can be a dilemma. Material and methods: We describe a case series of 8 patients who underwent transvascular needle aspiration during EBUS, to access a lesion in the absence of an alternate safe window. A 21 gauge EBUS needle was used to traverse either the main or a major branch of the pulmonary artery. Results: Malignancy was suspected at ROSE in five cases. Granuloma and necrosis noted in 2 cases were confirmed as tubercu-losis on culture. Diagnostic yield of EBUS-TVNA was 87.5% (7/8). No complications were noted in the immediate post-operative period as well as during 6 months of follow up. Conclusion: EBUS-TVNA in carefully selected patients is a feasible alternative to more invasive procedures with excellent yield. Appropriate intraoperative, perioperative and postoperative monitoring and care must be available in the case of fatal bleeds.
REMOTE WORK IN PANDEMIC CONDITIONS – SELECTED ISSUES
Authors: Smoder Agnieszka
Published: September 2021

The coronavirus epidemic has increased the importance of remote work and its popularity in companies. Remote work has so far been mainly a tool for acquiring and retaining employees who are particularly valuable for the company, an important element in creating attractive employment conditions. In the conditions of a pandemic, work performer remotely is no longer just a benefit, and has become a means of maintaining physical distance – an important component of everyday life. The changes taking place today in the field of communications methods, the dynamic development of information technologies, intensified during the pandemic, affect the shape of the work-life relationship. On the one hand, remote work may disrupt the border line between work and non-work life, but at the same time it creates an opportunity to deal with this challenge. The aim of the articles to presentation of selected results of empirical research devoted to remote work during a pandemic, taking into account the benefits and opportunities as well as limitations related to this way of working, especially concerning issues related to the reconciliation of professional and personal roles.
Characterizing the Impacts of Phasing, Environment, and Temporal Factors on Pedestrian Demand at Traffic Signals
Authors: Day Christopher M. , Premachandra Hiromal , Bullock Darcy M.
Published: September 2021

There is a need for more and higher quality data on pedestrian demand patterns for a number of applications in planning, transportation engineering, public health, and other areas. It is particularly desirable to better characterize the influence of daily, weekly, and annual variations; the impact of weather and special events; and the effects of changes in pedestrian phasing. This paper proposes and demonstrates a methodology for quantifying the relative demand for pedestrian service at a signalized intersection by using the percent of signal cycles per hour in which the pedestrian phase was actuated. Although this performance measure does not by itself provide a pedestrian count, it can be used as a surrogate to characterize how pedestrian volumes vary due to operating conditions. More importantly, since this technique does not require new sensors, the data can be collected at thousands of intersections across the nation where pedestrian push buttons are in use. This paper documents findings from over a year of data collection at a signalized intersection on a college campus. The effects of daily/weekly/annual variations, special events, weather (temperature and precipitation), seasonal changes in activity patterns, and changes in pedestrian signal phasing are documented. A Tobit model is used to account for the influences of these variables and understand how they co-influence pedestrian activity. The implementation of an exclusive pedestrian phase is associated with a 9% increase in pedestrian phase utilization at the intersection. This change is associated with a decrease in user cost relative to performing midblock crossings. The modeled impact of snowfall events adds further insight by showing that as the user cost of making midblock crossings increases, pedestrian activity at the intersection increases.
Miniaturized Microstrip Diplexer Based on FR4 Substrate for Wireless Communications
Authors: Hussein Hussein Ali , Mezaal Yaqeen Sabah , Alameri Ban M.
Published: September 2021

In this paper, the miniaturized microstrip diplexer has been designed for dual channels based on FR4 substrate material. It consists of two bandpass filters (BPFs) functioning under dissimilar frequency bands coupled with a unified junction. Every BPF has been created by a meandered line resonator, step impedance resonator, uniform impedance resonator, and input/output feed lines. The AWR electromagnetic simulator has been used for characterizing the frequency responses of the projected diplexer. Noble scattering parameter results with narrow band responses and negative group delay values are obtained for the proposed diplexer. The microstrip diplexer has an interesting band isolation between the two filters around 31 dB. The device has been successfully fabricated and verified with the simulations.
Estimation of BER Bit Error Rate Using Digital Smoothing Filters
Authors: Peksinski Jakub , Zeglinski Grzegorz , Mikolajczak Grzegorz , Kornatowski Eugeniusz
Published: September 2021

In the article, the authors present a new method of numerical determination of Q and BER parameters based on which the quality of transmission in optical fibre transmission systems is determined. The proposed method is based on the use of digital smoothing filters algorithms and does not require the knowledge of the so-called “eye diagram”, which greatly simplifies the entire measurement procedure. This method can be implemented in a simple manner in real-time systems, and in particular it is crucial for ICT systems and networks with a high bit rate of more than 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps and systems with time division or wavelength division multiplexing of 100 GBE and 400 GBE.
Salvia Officinalis Protects Pancreatic Beta-cells Against Streptozotocin-Induced Damage; A Stereological Study
Authors: Ashkani-Esfahani Soheil , Noorafshan Ali , Ebrahimi Alireza , Bahmani-Jahromi Maryam , Imanieh Mohammad-Hossein , Ebrahimi Sedigheh , Hosseini Sahar , Tanideh Nader
Published: September 2021

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease, progressing due to inadequate secretion of insulin by pancreas. Salvia officinalis (SVO) has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative potentials, which may be beneficial in regulating underlying causes of DM. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to estimate the protective effects of SVO against streptozotocin (STZ)-induced pancreatic injury in rat models of DM. Methods: Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 12); C1: Normal group with no treatment, C2: Diabetic group with no treatment, E1: Diabetic group treated with 200 mg/kg of the SVO extract, and E2: Diabetic group treated with 400 mg/kg of the SVO extract. All groups received a single dose of STZ on day 7 except C1. Pancreas volume, shrinkage, volume densities of the islets, numerical densities, and volume of the beta cells were measured using stereological methods. Results: Blood sugar (BS) levels were significantly lower in SVO-treated groups comparing to C2 group. Also, volume densities and total number of islets and beta cells in E1 and E2 groups were higher than C2 (P < 0.05), but lower than C1 (P < 0.05). Volume densities of the islets and beta cells, and total number of beta cells in E1, and volume densities of the islets and beta cells in E2 groups were considerably higher than C2 group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Our result showed the beneficial effects of SVO extract regarding pancreatic damage. We concluded that SVO might be prescribed as a therapeutic food supplement for patients with diabetes.
Comparative Study of Ultrasound with Transvaginal Finger Examination in Diagnosis of Abnormal Position and Presentation of Fetal Head
Authors: Teimoori Batool , Khaefi Ashkzari Azar , Farzaneh Farahnaz
Published: September 2021

Background: Abnormal position and presentation are challenges for obstetricians in about 10% of all pregnancies. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare ultrasound with transvaginal finger examination in detecting abnormal position and presentation of fetal head. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study performed in Ali ibn-e Abitaleb Hospital of Zahedan in 2018. The women underwent vaginal finger examination in the first phase of delivery, and then trans-abdominal ultrasound was performed for pregnant women. All examinations and ultrasounds were performed by one person with the same ultrasound device. Data were analyzed with SPSS software. Results: In this study, 100 pregnant women were studied in the first phase of pregnancy. The mean age of the subjects was 24.7 ± 5.5 years old. Fetal head position was determined in 81 and 93% of women with vaginal examination and ultrasound, respectively. There was weak agreement (kappa = 0.416). Fetal presentation was determined by finger examination in 93% of cases and by ultrasound in 100% of cases. There was moderate agreement (kappa = 0.783). Conclusions: In general, the results of this study showed that there was no significant difference between ultrasound and finger examination in the presentation and position of fetal head.
Regional disparities in Covid and mobility in the Czech Republic (with patterns for employment)
Authors: Shemetev Aleksandr , Feurich Marek , Mitwallyová Helena
Published: September 2021

The research question is if an increase in pandemics corresponds with significant changes in mobility (supported by the public stay-at-home orders and willing decrease of movements) by the spheres of economic activities (parks (leisure time spending), grocery stores, workplaces, pharmacies, transportation stations, retail, recreation, and home) in the Czech Republic. The additional research question is if this pattern correlates with a high decrease in salaries and employment. This paper aims to answer these research questions. This research applies the graphical analysis and fixed-effects regression methods for high-frequency data for answering these questions. The main result is that an increase in the number of infected people significantly decreases human mobility and increases their visits to pharmacies and staying at homes. At the same time, the government support measures can be effective, because there is no huge drop in salaries and employment in the Czech Regions. This pattern contradicts the expectations based on the US patterns. The output of the regression analysis is that 2-5 thousand new infections a day can paralyze mobility in the entire region.
Tourism megatrends before the pandemic outbreak: a comparative analysis of two destinations
Authors: Novotná Markéta , Garbin Daniela , Kunc Josef
Published: September 2021

The paper deals with the issue of urban tourism and destination sustainability in the context of global megatrends. It builds on previous theoretical studies which identified and analysed current global trends affecting tourism and its sustainable development. Based on the knowledge of the key trends and their potential impact on destination sustainability, the paper compares the situation in two selected European cities (Prague, Split) before COVID-19. It aims to evaluate the main problems putting pressure on these cities, their infrastructure and services. Moreover, it identifies possible performance gaps in managing sustainable development. For this purpose, participatory observation and an online questionnaire including closed questions for destination representatives were adopted. According to the results, these cities faced different challenges. Prague was significantly influenced by the expansion of the sharing economy and the presence of new demand segments (e.g. Generation Z). Split benefited greatly from the preferences of a healthy lifestyle and localism. As far as the approaches to dealing with the impacts of tourism on destination sustainability regards, representatives of Split had lower performance in the monitoring system and pricing policy. Prague needed to focus on innovative and customised product development.