bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN TENTANG PENERBITAN SURAT PERSETUJUAN BERLAYAR (SPB) (Studi pada Kantor Kesyahbandaran dan Otoritas Pelabuhan Kelas IV Lhokseumawe)
Authors: Gunawan Taufik , Kurniawan Rudi , Muhaddis Muhaddis
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe the Implementation of Policies and obstacles in issuing Sailing Approval Letters (SPB) to shipping companies at Class IV Lhokseumawe Port Authority and Harbor Authority Offices. This study uses a qualitative research method that is descriptive by using techniques to obtain data through observation, interviews, and documentation. This study used 10 informants who were determined purposively consisting of the Head of Class IV Lhokseumawe Port Authority and Harbormaster Office along with their staff and several agents from shipping companies. Sailing Approval Letter (SPB) is a State document issued by Syahbandar to every ship that will sail. The results of the study show that the Implementation of the Policy for Issuing Sailing Permits (SPB) at the Class IV Lhokseumawe Port Authority and Harbormaster Office is in accordance with applicable regulations, but there are still several obstacles in its implementation. SPB making services are completed in approximately 3 hours after the complete requirements are received, if the application is incomplete it will be rejected. Obstacles and efforts in Issuing Sailing Approval Letters (SPB) at Class IV Lhokseumawe Port Authority and Harbor Authority Offices include: The applicant's lack of understanding of the procedure for Issuing Sailing Approval Letters (SPB) and Service Procedures for Issuing Sailing Approval Letters (SPB) are still manual and there are limited officers at In the field, the efforts made are to continue to disseminate information to service users.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA DENGAN MEDIASI KOMITMEN TENAGA PENDIDIK PADA YAYASAN PERMATA MOJOKERTO
Authors: Khotimah Khusnul , Hadiyati Ernani , Nasir Jamal Abdul
Published: June 2023

This research is aimed to: 1). Analyze the effect of motivation on commitment; 2). Analyze the effect of organizational culture on commitment; 3). Analyze the effect of motivation on teacher’s performance; 4). Analyze the effect of organizational culture on teacher’s performance; 5). Analyze the effect of motivation on teacher’s performance through commitment; 6). Analyze the effect of organizational culture on teacher’s performance through commitment. This research is a quantitative survey research using the explanatory research. The sample used is 128 respondents of all teachers at Mojokerto Permata Foundation. Each hypothesis was tested using the PLS SEM method. The results of the study prove that: 1) There is a significant positive effect of motivation on commitment; 2) There is a significant positive effect of organizational culture on commitment; 3) There is a significant effect of motivation on performance; 4) Organizational culture has a significant effect on teacher’s performance; 5) There is a significant positive effect of commitment on teacher’s performance; 6) By mediating commitment, motivation has no significant effect on the performance of teachers; 7) organizational culture has an indirect effect on the performance of teachers through commitment.
PERAN GOOD GOVERNANCE MELALUI REFORMASI BIROKRASI DAN E-GOVERMENT GUNA MENINGKATKAN PENYELENGGARAAN PEMERINTAHAN BERBASIS KINERJA DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Suwidyanti Nely
Published: June 2023

Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between the implementation of good governance based on employment contracts, bureaucratic reform, and E-goverment in order to improve the efficiency of government administration in the city of Surabaya. This research also uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques in the form of descriptive analytical techniques that are explained or discussed descriptively and based on relevant literature reviews by studying and collecting data taken from articles published in various scientific journals and book collections. The instrument used is secondary data referenced from the relevant literature review. In an effort to improve government administration, Surabaya city conducts bureaucratic reforms based on work contracts where government administrators, such as regional heads, are always required to achieve predetermined work targets. The results of this study indicate that in the implementation of bureaucratic reform to achieve good governance, the Surabaya city government uses the concept of work contracts to run well with the output in the form of work evaluation using the concept of work contracts that utilize technology (e-government) so that it can be more transparent. This is evidenced from several aspects, such as the use of e-government related to the establishment of good governance practices, the implementation of good governance related to bureaucratic institutional reform, there is a relationship between performance and electronic government, performance with bureaucratic reform, and the implementation of good governance with performance.
PERAN KEPUASAN KERJA DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI SETDA KABUPATEN BULELENG
Authors: Pradnyawati Ni Luh Putu Eka , Telagawathi Ni Luh Wayan Sayang , Trianasari Nana
Published: June 2023

This aim of the research was conducted to determine the role of job satisfaction as a mediating influence of organizational culture and organizational commitment on the performance of employees of the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. The research design used is causal quantitative. The objects of this research are organizational culture, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and employee performance. The subjects of this study were ASN employees in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. The population used in this research is all ASN employees in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. Collecting data through questionnaires and observation. Researchers use SEM PLS for data analysis techniques. The results of this study state that: (1) Organizational culture has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. (2) Organizational commitment has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. (3) Organizational culture has a positive and significant influence on job satisfaction in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. (4) Organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction in SETDA Buleleng Regency. (5) Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. (6) The role of job satisfaction as a mediation has a positive and significant effect on the influence of organizational culture on employee performance in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency. (7) The role of job satisfaction as a mediation has a positive and significant effect in mediating the effect of organizational commitment on employee performance in the Regional Secretariat of Buleleng Regency.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN INFASTRUKTUR MELALUI PROGRAM SAMISADE TERHADAP KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT DI KECAMATAN CIAWI
Authors: Febrianti Anisa Cikal , Iskandar Abubakar , Rusliandy Rusliandy
Published: June 2023

The purpose of research to analyze the implementation from policies through the SAMISADE program and to find out the response of community satisfaction towards infrastructure development in Ciawi District. This is qualitative research with a mixed method type between qualitative and quantitative with Merille S. Grindle's theoretical analysis. The study results show that the 2021 SAMISADE program has completed infrastructure development by village proposals. Infrastructure Development in Ciawi District, as many as 13 villages have completed infrastructure development in 20 construction locations. The condition of the dominant land contour in the Ciawi Subdistrict is in the form of cliffs, so more SAMISADE development funds were absorbed for constructing a Land Retaining Wall (TPT); this function is to stabilize soil conditions. However, there are several obstacles, including from the supervision side of SAMISADE in 2021; there needs to be more supervision in the ongoing development process. Furthermore, the program regulations that will run in 2021 it is considered that the public needs to understand the same as the existing regulations. From the point of view of community satisfaction with this program, it is calculated based on measurement (IKM) with a score obtained with an index number of 91.23, which means service quality A (Very Good). The element of the highest average value (NRR) is the element of Product Specification Type of Service (3.737). The lowest NRR is handling complaints, suggestions, and feedback (3.535). Community ratings are generally good, motivated by the fulfillment of community needs for infrastructure development in the villages of the Ciawi District.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SMALL VALUE DISPUTES IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Authors: Gligoric Cedomir , Rodic Jana , Pavlovic Milos , Grdinic Vladimir
Published: June 2023

Small value disputes in the Republic of Serbia represent a great burden on the efficient working of the civil courts. Based on the setting of different expectations model, the economic analysis of small value claims shows tendency to initiate frivolous litigation, large disproportion between litigation costs and the value of a small claim, uneconomical litigation, excessive incentives for litigation and too established high threshold value. The paper analyses the economic effects of the planned changes in civil procedural rules of small value disputes. Based on the proposed changes, it is expected: the reduction of litigation costs, especially the attorney's fees the more economical litigation procedure and that lowering the threshold value of small dispute, will be more harmonized with the average monthly salary and GDP. Based on the set model of settlement, it's expected that the lowering the threshold value of a small dispute should lead to a higher settlement rate, as well as that any increase in court fees and reduction of the opposing party’s optimism can lead to higher probability of settlement. The paper presents concrete proposals for improving the efficiency of resolving small value disputes.
THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF TARGETED COUNTRIES
Authors: Akter Rima , Hossain Rabiul
Published: June 2023

Economic sanctions are claimed to be imposed on the targeted countries to ensure human rights. This paper aims to evaluate the impact of economic sanctions on human rights to justify the human rights situation in the sanctioned nations. It has used data from 40 different countries during 1976-2019 and applied the Ordinal Logit Regression Model to analyse the data. The paper found that economic sanctions exacerbated the human rights condition in the targeted nations whereas burgeoning GDP and democratic situation leads to progress the human rights situations. These results are consistent and robust to Ordinal Probit Regression Model and support alternate hypothesis. The findings argue against the popular beliefs of the sanctioning countries and organizations that economic sanctions improve human rights in the imposed countries. So, policymakers and international leaders should rethink and reconsider their decisions before imposing economic sanctions on any country. The imposition and use of economic sanctions create a lot of misery for the general public which further threatens the human rights protection in the targeted countries.
COMPARISONS OF THE CYCLE OF MONEY WITH AND WITHOUT THE MIXED SAVINGS
Authors: Challoumis Constantinos
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the utility of the money cycle with and without mixed savings. This means that examined the critical points of tax and public policy that are the best for increasing consumption and investment, subject to the presence of mixed savings and the absence of mixed savings. As a result, the analysis is based on the utility of the public sector as well as the utility of uncontrolled enterprises. As a result, it is possible to conclude the utility of the money cycle, demonstrating the points and behaviors of any economy when mixed savings exist and when they do not exist. For this analysis, the Q.E. method is used.
CORPORATE BANKRUPTCY PREDICTION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND COMPREHENSIVE BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Gajdosikova Dominika , Gabrikova Barbora
Published: June 2023

Researchers from all over the world have become more interested in bankruptcy prediction during the past 50 years. The prediction of corporate financial difficulties has been the subject of numerous studies ever since Altman revealed the breakthrough bankruptcy prediction model in 1968. The main aim of this research paper is to describe the fundamental concepts associated with the subject of corporate bankruptcy prediction. By identifying the most relevant research papers, nations, and authors in the Web of Science database, an in-depth review of the publications was performed before the analysis. The bibliometric map was created in the VOS Viewer program using the final search result with all available information. The results of the bibliometric analysis reveal that the keywords bankruptcy prediction and classification are the most closely related keywords using the analysis of citations that frequently occur, and that the USA and China developed the most significant international co-author relationships.
Board Diversity and Environmental Sustainability Disclosure in Oil and Gas Companies: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Orumwense Esosa Kenny , Osa-Izeko Efosa
Published: June 2023

This study examines the influence of board diversity on environmental sustainability disclosure in oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Communities that produce oil in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have seen ongoing oil spills over time, leading to an intolerable economic situation. The goal of this study is to ascertain whether factors such as board size, board gender, board nationality, and board independence have an impact on environmental sustainability disclosure in Nigerian oil and gas companies. Ex-post facto research approach was used in this study to explore the cause-and-effect relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The study comprised of eight oil and gas companies in the Nigerian Exchange Group. Secondary data from 2011-2020 was used and panel multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Results revealed board independence (BIND) showed positive relationship with environmental sustainability disclosure, but was insignificant to environmental sustainability disclosure, board size (BSZ) showed negative relationship with environmental sustainability disclosure, but was significant to environmental sustainability disclosure, while board gender diversity (BGD) showed negative relationship with environmental sustainability disclosure, but was insignificant to environmental sustainability disclosure, board nationality (BNAT) showed negative relationship with environmental sustainability disclosure, but was also insignificant to environmental sustainability disclosure. This study concluded that reduced board size would lead to increased environmental sustainability disclosure in oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Despite the negative relationship between environmental sustainability disclosure and independent variables, it is still believed that board diversity has a great influence on information disclosure. It is recommended that both the government and management of these companies should be alive to their responsibilities in maintaining and preserving the natural environment.
Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions and Limitations of Lifo: A Case Study of a Manufacturing Firm in Albania
Authors: Sulaj Kejsi
Published: June 2023

Valuing inventory at cost is crucial for understanding a firm's expenses, gross profit, taxes, net income, and ending inventory during a specific accounting period. This study focuses on inventory cost flow assumptions under IFRS and U.S. GAAP standards. In the Albanian accounting system, Specific Identification (SI), First In, First Out (FIFO), and Weighted Average Cost (WAC) methods are accepted. Among these, FIFO and WAC are the most commonly used inventory cost flow assumptions. The study also examines the reasons for the ban on Last In, First Out (LIFO) cost flow assumption by IFRS and Albanian accounting standards. An empirical analysis using a case study of a manufacturing firm reveals that the WAC assumption is more favorable, as it results in lower cost of goods sold (COGS) and an ending inventory cost that closely aligns with current market prices.
Pendampingan Pengolahan Data Pribadi Pelanggan Terkait Perlindungan Hukum pada Perumda Air Minum Tirta Sewakadarma Denpasar
Authors: Windriani Ni Putu Wini , Putri Putu Indah Dianti , Wiraatmaja I Putu Prana
Published: June 2023

Suatu perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang jasa, akan berhubungan langsung dengan pelanggannya sehingga terdapat hubungan hukum yang mengikat keduanya akibatnya diperlukan perlindungan hukum. Perlindungan hukum adalah adanya jaminan hak dan kewajiban untuk manusia dalam rangka memenuhi kepentingan sendiri maupun di dalam hubungan dengan manusia lainnya. Perlindungan konsumen berasaskan manfaat, keadilan, keseimbangan, keamanan dan keselamatan konsumen, serta kepastian hukum untuk itu tujuan dan manfaat dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk menjabarkan bentuk perlindungan hukum yang dilakukan oleh sub bagian Hubungan Masyarakat terhadap data pribadi konsumen/pelanggan Perumda Air Minum Tirta Sewakadarma dan memberikan pendampingan pengolahan terkait pemahaman lebih lanjut mengenai perlindungan konsemen dan solusi terkait permaslaahan salah satu alur pelayanan yang kurang efektif. Pengabdian dilakukan menggunakan metode wawancara dan merujuk pada peraturan perundang-undangan. Dengan hasil bahwa perlindungan dilakukan dengan menyatukan data pribadi yang masuk ke dalam data master pelanggan baik dari aplikasi My Ilalang, Pro DPS, Facebook, Instagram dan Whatsapp. Setiap bulannya akan direkap dan pengawasan berkala oleh satuan pengawas internal dan alur pelayanan sudah dipersingkat.

 Kata Kunci: Pendampingan, Perlindungan Hukum, Perlindungan Konsumen, Data Pribadi
The role of c - reactive protein and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in predicting the severity of pediatric cellulitis
Authors: Chau Duc Nguyen Huu
Published: June 2023

Background: Cellulitis has caused a significant burden on the pediatric hospital system around the world, including Vietnam. However, there are no reliable clinical and laboratory features to predict the severity. This research was pursued to describe the clinical and laboratory characteristics and to determine if the combination of C-reactive protein (CRP) and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) (CRP - NLR) may serve as potential severity predictors in pediatric cellulitis.

Methods: A cross - sectional descriptive analysis on 50 children hospitalized for cellulitis from 01/2021 to 01/2023 was conducted at the Pediatric Center, Hue Central Hospital.

Results: The mean age was 3.54 ± 2.82. The most risk factors were wounds (10%), insect bites (8%), other dermatological diseases (6%). Most children hospitalized with conscious consciousness (49/50, 98%), fever (36/50, 72%) and no signs of infection (46/50, 92%), 80.6% of children had high fever ≥ 39 ºC. The most affected body location was the extremities (70%). Clinical features were swelling (98%), redness (90%), pain (90%), warmth (72%). The white blood cell count (WBC) increased > 11 k/μl in 76% cases, 60% cases had CRP > 8 mg/dl. Wound cultures yielded pathogens in 6/7 cases (42.85% MSSA; 42.85% MRSA). Blood cultures were performed in 13/50 cases with no positive result. CRP was the most significant test for predicting a severe cellulitis (Area Under the Curve - AUC = 0.846; 95% [CI], 0.734 - 0.959; p - value < 0.001). We selected optimal threshold values (CRP > 23.3 mg/dl and NLR > 2.54), then CRP - NLR was associated with the severity of cellulitis (OR = 42.5; p - value < 0.001).

Conclusions: Therefore, it can be concluded that CRP - NLR is a reliable and affordable biomarker for determining the severity of pediatric cellulitis.
Analysis of the Effect of Intellectual Intelligence (IQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ) And Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) on Employee Performance at PT Bank BTN (Persero) Tbk. Medan Branch
Authors: PURBA Betniar , SIPAHUTAR Robinson , MARGERY Errie , SARAGIH Joana L.
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence on employee performance. The research method used was quantitative, with 60 respondents who were taken using proportionate stratified random sampling. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing. From the results of partial testing that intellectual intelligence has a positive and significant partial effect on employee performance. Emotional intelligence has a positive and not significant effect partially on employee performance. Spiritual intelligence has a positive and significant effect partially on employee performance. The coefficient of determination is 0.834 meaning that employee performance can be explained by the variables of intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence of 83.4% while another 16.6% is explained by other variables such as motivation and work discipline.
Permanent Pacemaker Use in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Real World Experience from the National Inpatient Sample
Authors: Muthu Krishnan Anand , Kadavath Sabeeda , Kowlgi Gurukripa , Goel Akshay , Wu Fangcheng , Jha Anil , Correa De Sa Daniel , Lahoud Rony
Published: June 2023

Background: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is associated with conduction abnormalities requiring permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI). Data regarding predictors for PPMI following TAVR is scarce.
Methods: This is a retrospective study utilizing the 2017 National In-Patient Sample (NIS). Patients who underwent TAVR and PPMI during the same admission were identified using appropriate ICD-10 codes, as were patients with left bundle branch (LBBB), right bundle branch (RBBB), and first-degree AV delay (AVB). Patients were split into two groups based on PPMI. The groups were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses after adjusting for age, gender, race, comorbidities, insurance status, and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). Secondary outcomes included factors influencing length of stay (LOS) and total charges incurred.
Results: In 2017, 54,175 (57.6% males) patients underwent TAVR. There were 8,067 patients with LBBB, 2,402 with RBBB, and 2,905 with AVB at baseline. A 4170 total of patients (55.2% males) required PPMI. Patients requiring PPMI were older (80.5 vs 79.6 years, p=0.001). On multivariate analyses, baseline RBBB, LBBB, hypertension (HTN), CCI 2, and CCI >/=3 predicted PPMI (aOR 4.82, p<0.001; aOR 1.63, p<0.001; aOR 1.21, p=0.013, aOR 1.53, p=0.022 and aOR 1.46, p=0.031 respectively). On multivariate analyses, patients who underwent PPMI had significantly higher LOS (aOR 2.18, p<0.001) and incurred higher total charges (USD 278,000 vs USD 204,920; p<0.001).
Conclusion: In this cohort, RBBB, LBBB, HTN, and increased CCI predicted PPMI after TAVR. Further studies are required to corroborate our findings.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Personal Selling Di Gamacomm Bandung
Authors: Adi Muhammad Ramadhan  , Zulhi Maidani  , Genik Puji Yuhanda
Published: June 2023

Diawali dengan persaingan bisnis di era sekarang menjadi bervariasi dan saling berkompetitif antara satu sama lain. Sehingga diperlukan cara-cara atau strategi yang dapat memenangkan pasar. Salah satunya adalah melalui cara penjualan secara personal selling. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan personal selling di Gamacomm Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif yaitu penulis menggambarkan hasil observasi pelaksanaan penjualan kemudian memaparkannya. Setelah melakukan penelitian dan pengamatan, penulis memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa pelaksanaan personal selling di Gamacomm Bandung dilaksanakan dengan cukup baik melalui beberapa pelaksanaan personal selling seperti; Memilih dan Menilai Prospek, Prapendekatan, Pendekatan, Presentasi dan Demo, Mengatasi Keberatan, Menutup Penjualan, dan Tindak Lanjut. Pelaksanaan proses personal selling tersebut dilaksanakan untuk meningkatkan daya beli konsumen terhadap produk dan jasa Gamacomm Bandung.. Namun demikian, masih terdapat beberapa kendala dalam pelaksanaannya.
Perancangan Landing Page Untuk UMKM (Dodol Bintang)
Authors: Roro Santi  , Mardhiya Ramdhani  , Jajang Burhanudin  , Robby Gunawan  , Rosanti
Published: June 2023

UMKM selalu manjadi sorotan diberbagai kegiatan seperti penelitian dan pengabdian. Karena memang banyak sekali hal-hal dan potensi yang dapat digali dan diperoleh dari UMKM ini. Dari mulai permasalahan sosial, ekonomi bahkan teknologi dan lain sebagainya selalu menjadi bagian tersendiri dari pembahasannya. Berdasarkan hasil dari Laporan Akhir Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Tematik, yang dilakukan secara berkelompok oleh Mahasiswa Politeknik LP3I Tahun 2022 di Desa Cisurupan Kecamatan Cisurupan Garut, menyebutkan bahwa beberapa permasalahan yang ada di sektor Kemitraan UMKM yaitu UMKM Dodol Bintang milik Bapak H. Uus Kusnawan S.Pdi., M.B.A. yaitu sebagai dampak adanya Covid-19 yang mempengaruhi permasalahan ekonomi. Sehingga kami berinisiatif untuk membuat sebuah landing page sebagai salah satu media promosi online.
Bijak dalam Berbelanja Online bagi Masyarakat Usia Produktif Desa Neglasari, Kecamatan Jatiwaras
Authors: Setyasari Untung Eko , Nijar Kurnia Romdoni  , Maulana Kurniawan  , Sandi Nurhadiana  , Nisa Indriani  , Ilham Wiguna Mufhni
Published: June 2023

Tujuan dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang mengangkat judul Pendampingan Terkait Perilaku Konsumen: Bijak Dalam Berbelanja Online Bagi Masyarakat Usia Produktif Desa Neglasari, Kecamatan Jatiwaras ini adalah untuk mengubah mindset masyarakatnya agar lebih bijak dalam hal berbelanja online meskipun diiming-imingi dengan berbagai kemudahan. Hal ini berangkat dari adanya informasi yang didapati oleh kelompok mahasiswa KKN TM di desa ini setelah komunikasi dengan pihak Bumdes setempat. Diketahui bahwa dalam kurun waktu dua tahun, pihak pemerintah desa melalui bumdes merasa khawatir akan perilaku masyarakatnya yang berubah menjadi konsumtif. Hal ini didasarkan pada terdapatnya kasus yang terjadi karena perubahan gaya berbelanja masyarakat di desanya, sementara antusias sangat minim ketika Bumdes setempat melakukan kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk berentrepreneur. Pada awalnya, mereka harus berusaha ‘lebih’ untuk berbelanja karena harus pergi ke Ibu Kota kecamatan untuk berbelanja, sementara dengan adanya e-commerce maka cara berbelanja mereka pun jauh lebih mudah. Tak jarang, masalah ini yang kemudian menjadi awal pencetus permasalahan di dalam rumah tangga, mulai retaknya hubungan suami istri, maupun orang tua dan anak. Kekhawatiran inilah yang kemudian meng-ilhami kegiatan pendampingan terkait perilaku konsumen dengan harapan semua masyarakat usia produktif lebih bijak dalam berbelanja online dan berpikir panjang ketika akan memutuskan untuk belanja, serta orang tua pun lebih faham dengan konsep belanja online yang biasanya dengan lihai dilakukan oleh putra-puterinya.
The Spin–Orbit Misalignment of TOI-1842b: The First Measurement of the Rossiter–McLaughlin Effect for a Warm Sub-Saturn around a Massive Star
Authors: Hixenbaugh Kyle , Wang Xian-Yu , Rice Malena , Wang Songhu
Published: June 2023

The mechanisms responsible for generating spin–orbit misalignments in exoplanetary systems are still not fully understood. It is unclear whether these misalignments are related to the migration of hot Jupiters or are a consequence of general star and planet formation processes. One promising method to address this question is to constrain the distribution of spin–orbit angle measurements for a broader range of planets beyond hot Jupiters. In this work, we present the sky-projected obliquity (

λ
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68

.°

1

−
14.7

+
21.2

) for the warm sub-Saturn TOI-1842b, obtained through a measurement of the Rossiter–McLaughlin effect using WIYN/NEID. From this, we determine the resulting 3D obliquity (ψ) to be

ψ
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73

.°

3

−
12.9

+
16.3

. As the first spin–orbit angle determination made for a sub-Saturn-mass planet around a massive ( M
* = 1.45 M
☉) star, our result presents an opportunity to examine the orbital geometries for new regimes of planetary systems. When combined with archival measurements, our observations of TOI-1842b support the hypothesis that the previously established prevalence of misaligned systems around hot, massive stars may be driven by planet–planet dynamical interactions. In massive stellar systems, multiple gas giants are more likely to form and can then dynamically interact with each other to excite spin–orbit misalignments.
Relation-theoretic almost $ \phi $-contractions with an application to elastic beam equations
Authors: Algehyne Ebrahem A. , Altaweel Nifeen Hussain , Areshi Mounirah , Khan Faizan Ahmad
Published: June 2023

In this article, we prove some results on existence and uniqueness of fixed points for an almost $ \phi $-contraction mapping defined on a metric space endowed with an amorphous relation. Our results generalize and improve several well known fixed point theorems of the existing literature. To substantiate the credibility of our results, we construct some examples. We also apply our results to determine a unique solution of a boundary value problem associated with nonlinear elastic beam equations.
Few-shot remote sensing scene classification based on multi subband deep feature fusion
Authors: Yang Song , Wang Huibin , Gao Hongmin , Zhang Lili
Published: June 2023

Recently, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have performed well in object classification and object recognition. However, due to the particularity of geographic data, the labeled samples are seriously insufficient, which limits the practical application of CNN methods in remote sensing (RS) image processing. To address the problem of small sample RS image classification, a discrete wavelet-based multi-level deep feature fusion method is proposed. First, the deep features are extracted from the RS images using pre-trained deep CNNs and discrete wavelet transform (DWT) methods. Next, a modified discriminant correlation analysis (DCA) approach is proposed to distinguish easily confused categories effectively, which is based on the distance coefficient of between-class. The proposed approach can effectively integrate the deep feature information of various frequency bands. Thereby, the proposed method obtains the low-dimensional features with good discrimination, which is demonstrated through experiments on four benchmark datasets. Compared with several state-of-the-art methods, the proposed method achieves outstanding performance under limited training samples, especially one or two training samples per class.
A non-standard finite-difference-method for a non-autonomous epidemiological model: analysis, parameter identification and applications
Authors: Wacker Benjamin , Schlüter Jan Christian
Published: June 2023

In this work, we propose a new non-standard finite-difference-method for the numerical solution of the time-continuous non-autonomous susceptible-infected-recovered model. For our time-discrete numerical solution algorithm, we prove preservation of non-negativity and show that the unique time-discrete solution converges linearly towards the time-continuous unique solution. In addition to that, we introduce a parameter identification algorithm for the susceptible-infected-recovered model. Finally, we provide two numerical examples to stress our theoretical findings.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Network Management
Authors: S. Porkodi , D. Kesavaraja
Published: June 2023

The world is advancing towards automation that provides timely solutions to real-time problems. Depending on varied customer demands, network management would be complex and diverse with advanced technologies, and it is hard for IT staff to analyze the reports manually, which may even include manual errors affecting the system. Thus, ML and AI can be utilized to train on numerous sources of data from multiple platforms, which on consolidation give speedy auto-diagnoses of problems in network management. In this chapter, the benefits of ML and AI are studied to efficiently handle big data and automate troubleshooting with personalized responses. The role of new technologies in the areas of various time-sensitive problems of network management are explored including congestion regulation, capacity designing, and security surveillance. ML and AI can also enhance the security of the system, and the challenges of using these new technologies are also discussed, hence paving the way to efficiently use ML and AI in the management of networks and providing directions for contributing to future research.
Monitor Cloud Performance and Data Safety With Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Doshi Ruchi , Hiran Kamal Kant , Ranolia Rajesh , Joshi Chandani
Published: June 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, particularly those in machine learning (ML), have been successfully applied in various areas, leading to widespread belief that AI will collectively play an important role in future wireless communications. Risks associated with the utilisation of cloud components during service delivery can be mitigated through the implementation of safety measures. Protection and efficiency are the two pillars upon which the security and scalability of cloud computing rest. AI is the study of algorithmic enhancements to the real world. The issues and worries associated with utilising one or more AI algorithms in the cloud are outlined, including supervised, unregulated, semi-controlled, and enhanced cloud safety issues. In the future framework, cutting-edge algorithms usher in a new era of cloud data security. Specifically, it is the aim of improving cloud security and privacy. Computers with AI are particularly keen on voice recognition technology, ML systems, decision-planning systems, and problem-solving systems.
A case of Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome and ichthyosis secondary to acquired hypothyroidism
Authors: Kankananarachchi Imalke , Lakmal Madhura , Silva K. D. N. , Wackwella Hasini , De silva Dimarsha
Published: June 2023

No abstract available
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2023: 52(2): 249-251
Intestinal Helminth Infection Impairs Oral and Parenteral Vaccine Efficacy
Authors: Zhang Yugen , Hardy LaKeya C , Kapita Camille M , Hall Jason A , Arbeeva Liubov , Campbell Evelyn , Urban Joseph F , Belkaid Yasmine , Nagler Cathryn R , Iweala Onyinye I
Published: June 2023

The impact of endemic parasitic infection on vaccine efficacy is an important consideration for vaccine development and deployment. We have examined whether intestinal infection with the natural murine helminth Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri alters Ag-specific Ab and cellular immune responses to oral and parenteral vaccination in mice. Oral vaccination of mice with a clinically relevant, live, attenuated, recombinant Salmonella vaccine expressing chicken egg OVA (Salmonella-OVA) induced the accumulation of activated, OVA-specific T effector cells rather than OVA-specific regulatory T cells in the GALT. Intestinal helminth infection significantly reduced Th1-skewed Ab responses to oral vaccination with Salmonella-OVA. Activated, adoptively transferred, OVA-specific CD4+ T cells accumulated in draining mesenteric lymph nodes of vaccinated mice, regardless of their helminth infection status. However, helminth infection increased the frequencies of adoptively transferred OVA-specific CD4+ T cells producing IL-4 and IL-10 in the mesenteric lymph node. Ab responses to the oral Salmonella-OVA vaccine were reduced in helminth-free mice adoptively transferred with OVA-specific CD4+ T cells harvested from mice with intestinal helminth infection. Intestinal helminth infection also significantly reduced Th2-skewed Ab responses to parenteral vaccination with OVA adsorbed to alum. These findings suggest that vaccine-specific CD4+ T cells induced in the context of helminth infection retain durable immunomodulatory properties and may promote blunted Ab responses to vaccination. They also underscore the potential need to treat parasitic infection before mass vaccination campaigns in helminth-endemic areas.
Malignant syphilis in an immunocompromised female
Authors: Verma Shikha , Kumari Sakshi , Chhangte Mary Zothanpuii
Published: June 2023

Malignant syphilis (lues maligna) is a rare form of secondary syphilis, first described by Bazin in 1859, frequently associated with HIV infection. The resurgence of syphilis in the recent times has been attributed to rise in HIV infection. Malignant syphilis is characterized by the presence of pleomorphic multiple round-to-oval papules, papulopustules, or nodules with ulceration, without central clearing, and occasionally exhibit a lamellate brown to black rupioid crust with prodromal symptoms. We herein report a case of early malignant syphilis in a young immunocompromised patient who was HIV positive and noncompliant to antiretroviral therapy, from Northeast India. The HIV/AIDS epidemic is rising at an alarming rate in this part of the country which has thus led to an increase in the number of other sexually transmitted infections.
Proportion of syphilis and hepatitis B and C virus infections among the Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre attendees of a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Shreya Sunidhi , Chawla Rohit , Anuradha S. , Singh Mongjam Meghachandra , Manchanda Vikas , Saxena Sonal
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the immune system of the body, causing a breakdown in its normal defenses and leaving it vulnerable to a host of life-threatening diseases. High-risk behaviors and routes of transmission for sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are identical with HIV. This study was conducted to assess the proportion of syphilis and hepatitis B and C virus infections in HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals, and their association with socioeconomic and other factors in Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) attendees, and to determine the association of absolute CD4+ T-lymphocyte count with these co-infections in HIV-positive individuals.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology of a tertiary care hospital. It included 100 HIV-positive individuals and 100 matched HIV-negative controls attending the ICTC. HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy and patients with history of current/past treatment for chronic hepatitis infection were excluded from the study. Blood samples were tested for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C infections.

Results:

The prevalence of syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C was observed in 3.5%, 2%, and 10% of patients, respectively. The frequency of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals was 1% and 3%, respectively. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients was 16% and 4%, respectively. Syphilis was seen in 7% of the HIV-infected patients. The mean CD4+ count for the HIV-positive patients with either syphilis, HBV, or HCV infections was 252 ± 137.5 cells/μl. Significant associations between HIV infection and education below high school, IV drug abuse, and multiple sexual partners were observed.

Conclusions:

The HIV-infected patients were observed to be at an increased risk of acquiring syphilis and HCV co-infections through the shared routes of transmission. Routine screening of these patients for concurrent syphilis and viral hepatitis may aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment with improved outcomes, which in turn may decrease the further spread of these infections.
Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis by polymerase chain reaction-based molecular method among symptomatic women from Northern India
Authors: Dadwal Rajneesh , Sharma Nandita , Kanaujia Rimjhim , Malhotra Sakshi , Chaudhry Hemant , Rathore Shivali , Saini Aastha , Bagga Rashmi , Mewara Abhishek , Khurana Sumeeta , Yadav Rakesh , Sethi Sunil
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

Trichomoniasis remains one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, which is curable. To prevent complications and transmission, prompt and correct diagnosis is essential to treat Trichomonas vaginalis. The present study was done to evaluate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with other conventional techniques for the diagnosis of T. vaginalis infection and determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis in women with vaginal discharge based on PCR assay.

Methods:

Vaginal swabs were collected by the trained health-care professional using FLOQSwabs™ (Copan, Italy) during routine pelvic examinations among 1974 symptomatic females. The wet microscopy, culture, and PCR were performed.

Results:

The sensitivity of wet mount and culture in comparison to PCR was 60.87% and 56.52%, respectively. The kappa inter-rater agreement of T. vaginalis PCR showed substantial agreement with wet mount microscopy (κ = 0.742) and culture (κ = 0.707). The PCR detected an additional 17 cases that were missed by conventional techniques.

Discussion:

The study highlights the importance of PCR for T. vaginalis screening among symptomatic females.
A prospective study to estimate the incidence and pattern of adverse drug reactions to first-line antiretroviral therapy (tenofovir, efavirenz, and lamivudine)
Authors: Singh Boby , Guliani Ankur , Hanumanthu Vinod , Narang Tarun , Dogra Sunil , Handa Sanjeev , Sharma Aman
Published: June 2023

Background:

Antiretroviral drugs are efficacious but are associated with long-term toxicities, drug interactions, and emergence of drug resistance.

Objective:

To study the incidence and pattern of adverse drug reactions in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients receiving first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) (tenofovir, efavirenz, and lamivudine (TEL) which was introduced by NACO in 2013.

Materials and Methods:

A prospective, single-center observational study that included 135 treatment-naive HIV patients who were started on fixed drug once-daily regimen (TEL). At baseline, detailed clinical history, body weight, waist–hip ratio, complete blood count, liver and renal function test, CD4 cell count were performed. Clinical monitoring for cutaneous, neuropsychiatric, and gastrointestinal side effects was done every month along with laboratory monitoring and anthropometric measurement for every 6 months. CD4 counts were measured at baseline and end of the study at 12 months.

Results:

Out of 135 participants, 89 (65.9%) were males and 46 (34%) were females. The mean age and the mean duration of illness at inclusion were 35.10 ± 8.97 years and 1.2 ± 0.6 years, respectively. The mean increase in weight at baseline and at 12 months (57.55 ± 6.56 to 64.04 ± 8.2) was statistically significant (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.35–8.62, P < 0.001). The mean CD4 counts at baseline were 309.73 ± 118.44 and increased after 12 months of treatment to 421 ± 129.4 which was statistically significant (95% CI: 81.54–140.99, P < 0.001). The mean difference in platelet count was statistically significant between baseline and 12 months (95% CI: 10.32–46.13, P = 0.002). The mean difference in serum urea levels at baseline and at 6 months (95% CI: 0.60–1.61, P < 0.001) as well as 12 months were statistically significant (95% CI: 0.08–1.03, P = 0.02). The mean increase in serum creatinine at baseline (0.75 ± 0.12) and at 12 months (0.97 ± 0.16) was also significant (95% CI: 0.21–0.28, P < 0.001). There was a significant difference between mean creatinine clearance at baseline and at 12 months (109.9 ± 13.75 to 99.33 ± 12.52, P < 0.0001). One patient discontinued treatment due to adverse effects while two patients were shifted to second-line antiretroviral treatment.

Limitations:

Small sample size, single-center study and short follow-up period, long-term toxicities were not appreciated.

Conclusion:

Fixed drug combination with TEL as a first-line ART for HIV is a safe regime as we observed minimal side effects with current regimen.
Uniqueness of subsolutions to the heat equation on Finsler measure spaces
Authors: Xia Qiaoling
Published: June 2023

Let
$(M, F, m)$
be a forward complete Finsler measure space. In this paper, we prove that any nonnegative global subsolution in
$L^p(M)(p>1)$
to the heat equation on
$\mathbb R^+\times M$
is uniquely determined by the initial data. Moreover, we give an
$L^p(0<p\leq 1)$
Liouville-type theorem for nonnegative subsolutions u to the heat equation on
$\mathbb R\times M$
by establishing the local
$L^p$
mean value inequality for u on M with Ric
$_N\geq -K(K\geq 0)$
.
Public Transport Policies and Urban Growth in Saudi Arabia: Lessons
from a General Equilibrium Model
Authors: Walid Chatti Walid Chatti
Published: June 2023

Saudi Arabia rapidly urbanized during the late 20th century, transforming its
primordial Bedouin society into a sedentary nation state. This raised numerous major socioeconomic and demographic challenges, including urban growth and regional disparities. This
paper assesses these issues using a mixed model of urban economics and economic
geography to investigate the impacts of regional transportation policies on urban growth and
welfare. With the introduction of urban costs, the numerical simulations derived two main
results: (i) public transport policies can be used as a strategic instrument for regional
planning; and (ii) contrary to Tabuchi (1998), the disp
The legal basis for the financial rebalancing of the administrative contract
Exchange rate liberalization as a model
Authors: Alaa Eldin Mohamed Sayed Mohamed Abu okuil Alaa Eldin Mohamed Sayed Mohamed Abu okuil
Published: June 2023

The restoration of the financial balance of the contract in this case is a
complex manifestation of the legal security that the administration must take into account,
both towards the contractor's right to achieve material gains, which is a legitimate right or
to maintain the stability of the work of the public utility itself regularly and steadily. A
stable investment environment for the contractor with the management, with which the
management finally reaches its desired goal to maintain the sustainability of the
performance of the public facility regularly and steadily
This stable environment is achieved only by protection from the effects of economic
fluctuations affecting the implementation of the contract, so these papers attached to the
exceptional circumstances and variables that correspond to the contractor with the
management in the implementation of its obligations This role and the efforts exerted to
overcome this problem in addition to the significant development in the laws, including
the law of compensation No. 84 of 2017, as well as provisions relating to the maintenance
of financial balance of the administrative contract
University Strategy Management According to
the Vision 2030: Requirements as Perceived by Faculty Members
College of Administrative Sciences - University of Najran – model
Authors: Abdulmenem G Izzeldin Abdulmenem G Izzeldin
Published: June 2023

This study aims to develop a framework (model) to the strategic management
of Najran University, which reflects its ability to fulfill its role with the vision (2030),
through the opinions of the faculty members of the College of Administration Sciences at
the Najran University as a model. The Exploratory and Confirmatory factor analysis was
used in dealing with the subject. The study concluded a three-dimensional model: strategy
formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. The study recommended
the adoption of the model to management of the strategy of other university colleges.