bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fat-Proofing Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas: Exploring Behavioral Solutions to Holiday Weight Gain
Authors:   Cornell University (Retired), Dyson School of Applied, Economics and Management, USA., Wansink Brian , Cherry Loren ,   Cornell University (Retired), Dyson School of Applied, Economics and Management, USA.
Published: May 2024

People overeat during the holidays and gain on average 1.1 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Participant observers compiled over 100 different insights on factors cause people to overeat during the holiday season. Each trap that was identified was paired with some advice from that insider on how to prevent the overeating. Insights were categorized based the social aspects of the meal, the influence of proximate others, and the layout of the food. These indulgent insights will be useful to help prevent people from overeating during the holiday season and has the potential to prevent weight gain and health decreases that are paired with the winter months.
Knowledge of Skin Diseases and Associated Risk Factors among Students of a Public Secondary School in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria., Agbana Richard Dele , Abioye Opeyemi Oladipupo ,   Department of Community Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria., Ipinnimo Tope Michael ,   Department of Community Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria., Ibirongbe Demilade Olusola ,   Department of Community Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria., Elegbede Elijah Olusegun ,   Department of Community Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Physiological and structural differentiation of the pilosebaceous unit occur typically in general population, such changes are usually very prominent in adolescents with increased sebaceous and apocrine secretions. Knowledge of such changes and associated factors has not been adequately described among secondary school students in Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among public secondary school students of Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI) Staff School. All data collected were analyzed with IBM version 25.0. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used in bivariate and multivariate analyses to determine significance. P<0.05 was taken as significant.
Perceived Experience and Management of Covid-19 in Southeastern Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria., Chukwuocha Uchechukwumadukaku
Published: May 2024

SARS-CoV-2 causes the COVID-19 pandemic. Misconceptions and perceived experience with the onset of the COVID-19 infection are attributed to variations in symptom progression and a lack of timely diagnosis. This study aimed to identify the population of people in South-Eastern Nigeria who had perceived experience with and management of COVID-19. This population-based cross-sectional study of adult patients in South-Eastern Nigeria. Data from questionnaires were collected and statistically analyzed. Four hundred twenty responses were obtained, with 200(47.6%) respondents reporting perceived COVID-19 experience and 220(52.4%) reporting positive COVID-19 test results. The mean age of respondents with perceived experience was 37.61±12.27, while respondents with positive COVID-19 tests had a lower value (40.59±13.42). In comparison, 75.5% of respondents with perceived COVID-19 experience manifested unusual symptoms sequence, whereas this phenomenon was observed in 51.8% of positive COVID-19 patients. The most commonly reported symptoms are fever or chill (100% vs. 100%), cough (86% vs. 82%), and breathing difficulty (86% vs. 82%). Respondents with perceived COVID-19 experience primarily obtain their medication from a drug store (34.0%), whereas positive COVID-19 test respondents primarily obtain their medication from a hospital (64.1%). The study concluded that a lack of testing facilities could increase perceived experience with COVID-19, resulting in fewer people being tested for COVID-19. As a result, it is suggested that government agencies develop strategies to reduce the COVID-19 surge and improve testing facilities in southeastern Nigeria.
The Role of Emotional Eating as Relief Mechanism from Psychological Distress and its Impact on Overall Wellbeing
Authors:   Division of Rheumatology, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Unit, Hospital Research Institute, The Vall d´Hebron University, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08035 Barcelona, Spain., Jurek Joanna Michalina , Maruda Agnieszka ,   University of Economics, European Independence Studies 10, 61-875 Poznan, Poland.
Published: May 2024

Antibiotic susceptibility profiles of bacterial isolates from immunocompromised patients attending selected health facilities in Benue State were investigated. Three hundred and three midstream urine samples were collected for both study and control patient and bacteria were isolated and identified following standard bacteriological methods. Prevalence of UTIs and antibiotic susceptibility profiles were done. Drug resistant bacterial isolates were identified as multidrug resistant (MDR), extensive drug resistant (XDR) and pan-drug resistant organisms (PDR). Data were analysed and statistical significance was considered at p<0.05. From the results, fifty-seven and twenty-one bacterial isolates were identified given prevalence of 18.8% and 6.9% for the study and control subjects respectively. The male HIV patients had higher prevalence of UTI (20.6%) than the female (17.5%). The study bacterial isolates expressed high levels of resistance to ampicillin, aztreonam, nalidixic acid, tetracycline, cotrimoxazole and the quinolones. Cefotaxime, genticin, augmentin and imipenem which showed high susceptibility were the most effective antibiotics. None of the isolates showed complete susceptibility to all the tested antibiotics. Forty-one drug resistant bacterial isolates consisting of 30 MDR, 7 XDR and 4 PDR isolates were identified. High prevalence of UTI and drug resistant isolates in immunocompromised HIV infected patients was shown in this study. Therefore, regular test of urine cultures and sensitivity, antibiotic policy for rational use of antibiotics in our hospitals and close monitoring of MDR, XDR and PDR isolates in our communities will significantly reduce the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Low Influenza Vaccine Uptake; What is the Impact in Hospitalised Children
Authors:   Bristol Royal Hospital for Children/University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, England., Knapper Francesca , Mather Florence ,   Bristol Royal Hospital for Children/University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, England., Tan Lay Teng ,   Health Security Agency South-West Regional Laboratory, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, North Bristol Trust, England., Stoate William ,   Health Security Agency South-West Regional Laboratory, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, North Bristol Trust, England., Pymont Hannah ,   Bristol Royal Hospital for Children/University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, England., Bernatoniene Jolanta ,   Bristol Royal Hospital for Children/University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, England.
Published: May 2024

Seasonal influenza is an RNA virus spread by droplets. The burden of disease is significant, particularly in children under five, and in those with underlying health conditions. Vaccination against influenza is effective and recommended for all children aged 2-16, and those from 6 months of age with underlying health conditions. We completed a retrospective study examining the notes of all patients presenting to a large tertiary children’s hospital in the UK with confirmed seasonal influenza over the 2022/2023 season. 238 children were included in this study. 88/238 (37.0%) children in our cohort were under 2. 112/238 (47.1%) were discharged from ED. 41/238 (17.2%) were admitted for observation for 24 hours. 41/238(17.2%) stayed 3 days or longer. 1 child passed away. Overall 73/238 (30.6%) had a significant comorbidity, in those under 2 13/88 (14.8%) had a comorbidity. 13/238 (5.4%) were admitted to PICU or HDU. 30/238 (12.6%) received Oseltamivir, 114/238 (47.8%) children were given antibiotic therapy at presentation for a presumed secondary bacterial infection. 13/238 (5.4%) were vaccinated 14 days or more prior to presentation. 0 children admitted to HDU or PICU were vaccinated. Due to delays and vaccine availability and hesitancy we had very low rates of vaccination. Our results show the impact of influenza on an unvaccinated cohort. Just under half of all children were given antibiotics for a presumed secondary bacterial infection. We highlight that a significant number did not have an underlying comorbidity. This is most notable in the under 2 cohort. This reinforces data supporting the importance of vaccination in children and raises the question of whether we should extend our vaccination program to cover all children over 6 months of age.
Epidemiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors:   Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China., Li Chaoping , Ying Yaoyu ,   Department of Medical Affairs, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China., Zheng Yang ,   Department of Allergy, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China., Li Xiang ,   National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China., Lan Lei ,   National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, China.
Published: May 2024

Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional bowel disorders, but its prevalence appears to vary widely between different countries. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to provide an updated comprehensive estimate of IBS prevalence at the country, regional, and global levels. Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases were searched (from January 1990 to December 2022), and eligible studies reporting the prevalence of IBS were selected. We extracted the prevalence data from the included studies, and the meta-analysis was completed using a random-effects model. Results: In total, 131 publications reporting 133 records from 39 countries with 292,951 participants were identified for our analysis. The global pooled prevalence of IBS was 15.0% (95% CI: 13.4%-16.6%), and the pooled prevalence of IBS varied substantially between countries and regions. The highest pooled prevalence of IBS was 18.9% in South America, and the lowest was 11.0% in Southeast Asia. The pooled prevalence of IBS in females was 15.0%, while that in males was 11.0%. The pooled prevalence of IBS was 14.2% from 1990 to 2000, 11.4% from 2001 to 2010 and 16.5% from 2011 to 2022.
Towards a theory of Indigenous contact with the criminal justice system
Authors: Weatherburn Don , Doyle Michael , Weatherall Tegan , Wang Joanna
Published: May 2024

The Australian Indigenous imprisonment rate is currently 16.7 times the non-Indigenous imprisonment rate. The leading proximate cause of this over-representation is a high rate of Indigenous arrest. In this report we develop and test a model of Indigenous arrest in which the primary drivers of risk are substance use, stress and trauma, adverse social environment, exposure to arrest, human/economic/social capital, and state/territory of residence. We test the model using data from the 2014–15 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey. The strongest risk factors are alcohol and other drug use and having a high or very high level of psychological distress. The strongest protective factors are completing school, having an income in the top four deciles, and having a permanent home.
Towards an understanding of Indigenous arrest
Authors: Weatherburn Don , Doyle Michael , Weatherall Tegan , Wang Joanna
Published: May 2024

This study examines the correlates of First Nations contact with the criminal justice system. Key risk factors include membership of the stolen generation, psychological distress, and having used illicit drugs and alcohol over the preceding 12 months. The latter increases the marginal risk of arrest by 14 percentage points. The strongest protective factors are completing school, having an income in the top four deciles, having a permanent home, being aged 51 or over and living in a remote area. Completing school is the strongest protective factor, reducing the risk of arrest by eight percentage points. Further research using a longitudinal dataset specifically designed to identify causal effects is required.
Pembrolizumab autoimmune related diabetes: Moving forward, keep learning
Authors: Garcia Jose Angel , Alcaraz Diego , Holgado Esther , Couñago Felipe
Published: May 2024

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (and more specifically programmed cell death 1/programmed cell death ligand 1 inhibitors as Pembrolizumab) initiated a revolution in the field of melanoma and have now expanded to several tumor subtypes and in increasingly broader clinical contexts, including the adjuvant and neoadjuvant setting, with potentially curable patients and prolonged survival. The side effects related to these drugs include a wide spectrum of manifestations, with endocrinological adverse events being some of the most frequent. Pembrolizumab-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus is an infrequent but potentially serious and not clearly reversible side effect that possesses characteristic clinical features and has high morbidity and mortality, with a chronic impact on quality of life. The etiopathogenesis of this phenomenom needs to be further investigated and a collaborative effort through the involvement of oncologists and other medical specialists is necessary for the correct identification and management of patients at risk.
Core needle biopsy for thyroid nodules assessment-a new horizon?
Authors: Dolidze David D , Covantsev Serghei , Chechenin Grigorii M , Pichugina Natalia V , Bedina Anastasia V , Bumbu Anna
Published: May 2024

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration is the standard for evaluating thyroid nodules with a high safety profile and a relatively low number of non-diagnostic cytological findings. Nevertheless, this diagnostic method traditionally has its weak points. Several diagnostic categories such as Bethesda I, III and IV are not reliable for thyroid carcinoma risk assessment. Recent advancements in a core needle biopsy made it possible to use this tool as a new method for thyroid nodules evaluation. The main feature of this method is the use of thin needles (18-21G) and guns with an automatic trigger mechanism. The histological material collected with the use of a core needle biopsy is usually superior to cytological. Therefore, the core needle biopsy can be used as a complementary technique to a standard fine needle aspiration in difficult and dubious cases of thyroid neoplasia with uncertain malignant potential.
Colorectal cancer: Getting the perspective and context right
Authors: Lu Jun De , Tan Kok Yang
Published: May 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health burden, being the third leading cancer globally. Its incidence has been observed to be higher in developed regions such as North America and Europe with geographical variations in mortality rates. Efforts to address this disease burden include promoting early detection through screening and implementing treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. With the growing and aging population, the incidence of CRC will undoubtedly increase. These epidemiological trends will mean that healthcare professionals will increasingly encounter CRC in more complex patients. Hence, it becomes imperative to have a deeper appreciation of the pathophysiology of CRC and understand the intricate interplay between a patient’s physiology and their goals of care before offering treatment. This review article will aim to encapsulate the important nuances and perspectives of managing this disease in the context of an elderly patient.
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression level and combined positive score can evaluate efficacy of advanced gastric cancer
Authors: Ma Xiao-Ting , Ou Kai , Yang Wen-Wei , Cao Bi-Yang , Yang Lin
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND

Although treatment options for gastric cancer (GC) continue to advance, the overall prognosis for patients with GC remains poor. At present, the predictors of treatment efficacy remain controversial except for high microsatellite instability.

AIM

To develop methods to identify groups of patients with GC who would benefit the most from receiving the combination of a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor and chemotherapy.

METHODS

We acquired data from 63 patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative GC with a histological diagnosis of GC at the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences between November 2020 and October 2022. All of the patients screened received a PD-1 inhibitor combined with chemotherapy as the first-line treatment.

RESULTS

As of July 1, 2023, the objective response rate was 61.9%, and the disease control rate was 96.8%. The median progression-free survival (mPFS) for all patients was 6.3 months. The median overall survival was not achieved. Survival analysis showed that patients with a combined positive score (CPS) ≥ 1 exhibited an extended trend in progression-free survival (PFS) when compared to patients with a CPS of 0 after receiving a PD-1 inhibitor combined with oxaliplatin and tegafur as the first-line treatment. PFS exhibited a trend for prolongation as the expression level of HER2 increased. Based on PFS, we divided patients into two groups: A treatment group with excellent efficacy and a treatment group with poor efficacy. The mPFS of the excellent efficacy group was 8 months, with a mPFS of 9.1 months after excluding a cohort of patients who received interrupted therapy due to surgery. The mPFS was 4.5 months in patients in the group with poor efficacy who did not receive surgery. Using good/poor efficacy as the endpoint of our study, univariate analysis revealed that both CPS score (P = 0.004) and HER2 expression level (P = 0.015) were both factors that exerted significant influence on the efficacy of treatment the combination of a PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy in patients with advanced GC (AGC). Finally, multivariate analysis confirmed that CPS score was a significant influencing factor.

CONCLUSION

CPS score and HER2 expression both impacted the efficacy of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in AGC patients who were non-positive for HER2.
Interindividual Differences in Cognitive Variability Are Ubiquitous and Distinct From Mean Performance in a Battery of Eleven Tasks
Authors: Judd Nicholas , Aristodemou Michael , Klingberg Torkel , Kievit Rogier
Published: May 2024

Our performance on cognitive tasks fluctuates: the same individual completing the same task will differ in their response’s moment-to-moment. For decades cognitive fluctuations have been implicitly ignored – treated as measurement error – with a focus instead on aggregates such as mean performance. Leveraging dense trial-by-trial data and novel time-series methods we explored variability as an intrinsically important phenotype. Across eleven cognitive tasks with over 7 million trials, we found highly reliable interindividual differences in cognitive variability in every task we examined. These differences are both qualitatively and quantitatively distinct from mean performance. Moreover, we found that a single dimension for variability across tasks was inadequate, demonstrating that previously posited global mechanisms for cognitive variability are at least partially incomplete. Our findings indicate that variability is a fundamental part of cognition – with the potential to offer novel insights into developmental processes.
Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems: A Legal Perspective on Granting Personhood and Implications of Such a Decision
Authors: Sen Arghya
Published: May 2024

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, raising questions about their legal status and whether they should be granted legal personhood or status. This paper examines the implications of granting such legal recognition to AI and autonomous systems, specifically in terms of liability and responsibility, employment and labor laws, and society as a whole. Using a comprehensive literature review, this paper evaluates the pros and cons of various alternative approaches to legal personhood and proposes a novel solution that balances the interests of all stakeholders involved. The proposed solution involves developing a new legal framework that recognizes AI and autonomous systems as unique legal entities with their own set of rights and responsibilities, while still holding their developers and operators liable for any harm caused by them. This approach would provide clarity and accountability in the legal realm, while also ensuring that individuals and society at large are protected from potential harms caused by these systems.
Alternate Dispute Resolution and Copyright Litigation
Authors: Joseph Christabell
Published: May 2024

With the internet’s growing influence, numerous pirated copies of copyrighted works exist on different platforms. It is not possible to always approach the Courts because the person infringing the copyright might be a citizen in a country other than where the copyright owner resides. As a result, the person who infringed the copyright is out of the court’s reach. Here comes in handy the ADR mechanism established in almost every nation. This paper primarily deals with the suitability of the ADR mechanism being more than usual litigation for violation of copyright and licensing agreements.The article first deals with the potential copyright disputes that might arise due to the overarching boundaries of the internet. Thereafter, the paper centers its focus on the problems that the parties to an infringement suit might face if courts are approached for copyright infringement such as lack of jurisdiction, expensive, time-consuming, and so on. As the article proceeds further, it delves into how the ADR mechanism has improved the resolution of copyright disputes. The ADR mechanism does not need to abide by all the domestic laws of one country. In cases where parties belong to different jurisdictions, the parties are free to choose any seat of arbitration and the applicable arbitration rules. It is ultimately the law of the seat of arbitration that governs the arbitration process. Moreover, the approach of the ADR mechanism is always to arrive at a win-win solution i.e., a solution where neither of the parties is at disadvantage. The ADR mechanism works solely with the intention to resolve disputes by arriving at a settlement where both parties are satisfied and neither of them becomes the loser. The article also deals with the difference in approach of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and other ADR methods while resolving a dispute.
Determination of Civil and Criminal liability of Artificial intelligence
Authors: Kumar Pritam
Published: May 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our lives, and with it comes the question of liability for any harm that AI may cause. Current civil laws are not well-equipped to deal with this issue, as they are based on the assumption that only humans can be held liable for their actions. This paper will explore the legal implications of AI-caused harm, and will consider whether current laws need to be amended or new laws created to address this issue. The first part of the paper will provide an overview of AI and its current applications. It will then discuss the different types of harm that AI can cause, and the challenges that this poses for the legal system. The second part of the paper will examine the different ways in which AI liability could be assigned. It will consider the possibility of holding AI developers liable, as well as the possibility of holding users liable for the actions of AI systems that they control. The third part of the paper will discuss the potential consequences of different approaches to AI liability. It will consider the impact on innovation, as well as the potential for unfairness and injustice. The paper concludes by arguing that a new legal framework is needed to deal with AI-caused harm. This framework should be based on the principle of accountability, and should ensure that those who are responsible for harm caused by AI are held liable.
One nation one election – a critical analysis
Authors: Parthasarathy Nivedha
Published: May 2024

One nation one election is a system of election wherein the elections for all the 3 tiers of government i.e., Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies are held together on a same day. This idea is not novel as it was followed during 1952 – 1967. This paper starts with a detailed study of this concept and its history. It examines the scope of conducting simultaneous election at present and its feasibility. It analyses the pros and cons and the matters that are to be looked upon before implementing this system like constitutional amendments, preparations to be made by the Election Commission, etc. In nutshell, this paper tries to find out the possibilities of implementing this system of ‘one nation one election’ at present and all the allied measures that are to be taken to implement the same.
Judicial Independence vs Parliamentary Supremacy: Reignition of debate vis-à-vis Israel and India
Authors: Kumar Rakesh Ranjan
Published: May 2024

Huge demonstrations are going on in State of Israel against the Judicial reforms being proposed by the PM Netanyahu led Government.1 In India also war of words is ongoing between senior government functionaries and Higher Judiciary over the collegium process and its impact. Per se the healthy discussion and negotiation between different organs of the government is not bad but it should not be with an aim to reduce their importance. Judicial independence is the hallmark of Rule of Law in any democracy.2 It only protects individuals’ liberty but also keeps a check on the state excesses or biasness. Indisputably, the parliament has an exclusive right of law making but the moot question remain whether power to amend includes power to destroy. There must be checks and balances on all the three organs of the government. Even Judiciary cannot be allowed free run without any accountability and reforms must keep going but any Judicial reforms cannot be allowed to strike at the root of Judicial independence itself as it would destroy the institution. In this paper I have tried to explain the current situation in Israel where the proposed reforms being brought in the name of Judicial accountability and Judicial reform threaten the very concept of judicial independence. It strikes at the very basic theorem of separation of Power and would promote autocracy and dictatorship in the long run. As Israel is a parliamentary democracy, the executive heads already influence the decisions of the Knesset in a major way & if they get to have the same in Judicial appointment then the political leaders ruling the State of Israel will have all the powers with very less accountability. In comparison the situation in India is different. While verbal arguments are going on between Judiciary and Executive it is more or less limited to Judicial appointment with others spheres of Judicial independence like Judicial Review not part of the public debate. The paper also argues about the need for Judicial independence in a democracy and the Power of Parliament to amend is not absolute and unlimited.
Understanding the Concept of Phonetic and Visual Similarity Vis-A-Vis To Letter Trademarks Through Judicial Precedents
Authors: Sharma Yuvraj , Patil Jatin
Published: May 2024

The assessment of the distinctiveness of trademarks, despite the criteria outlined in the Trademark’s Act of 1999, specifically under sections 9 and 11, presents a formidable challenge, often necessitating the discerning perspective of the judiciary. As a fundamental guiding principle, both examiner and courts are obliged to evaluate a trademark as a unified entity. In recent years, there has been a discernible rise in the scrutiny of phonetic similarities between marks. The legal framework for dealing with the infringement of a registered mark due to phonetic resemblance is encapsulated within section 29(9) of trademarks act 1999. This section expressly stipulates that a mark may be infringed by the oral as well as the visual representation of words. The Supreme Court has consistently affirmed the imperative need to consider both auditory and visual aspects when comparing trademark. This paper delves into an analysis of numerous judgements handed down by the Supreme Court and various High Courts, primarily focusing on the assessment of both phonetic and visual aspects of trademarks. Special emphasis has been placed upon letter trademarks and their susceptibility to both visual and phonetic infringement. While trademarks typically encompass various elements such as devices, color combinations, letters and images, letter trademarks, often consisting of a single letter with descriptive trade connotations, are generally considered weaker trade makers. To establish trademark rights in such instances compelling evidence of usage is requisite. Conversely, trademarks comprised of more than one letter, devoid of descriptive elements pertaining to goods and trade, are regarded as stronger trademarks. In cases where a letter trademark incorporates a unique device, it offers robust protection for the trademark. This paper references multiple case laws where esteemed courts have recognised unequivocally rights with respect to letter trademarks.
The factors determining the decision of vocational higher education
Authors: Putri Sinar , Suripto Suripto , Pratama Maulana Agung , Sutiyoso Bambang Utoyo
Published: May 2024

is study aims to examine the influence of price, promotion, and motivation mediated by brand image on students' decision to choose Lampung State Polytechnic in Lampung Province, Indonesia. The population in this study consists of all active students at Lampung State Polytechnic. The sampling technique used is the probability sampling method, with a stratified random sampling technique carried out proportionally, resulting in a sample size of 115 participants. This research design employs causal studies to examine the influence of variables on other variables. The analytical tools used in this study is quantitative analysis. Research data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively using Partial Least-Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that price and promotion have a positive and significant effect on brand image. Additionally, promotion, motivation, and brand image also positively and significantly influence students' decisions to choose Lampung State Polytechnic (Polinela). Brand image serves as a mediator for the influence of price and promotion on students' decisions to choose Lampung State Polytechnic. The findings of this research can be used as a basis for policy makers to formulate effective promotions and cultivate a positive image within the community.
Re-examining the trade competitiveness between USA and China: Empirical evidence from prominent international trade measures
Authors: Abodunde Temitope
Published: May 2024

The study re-examined the pattern of bilateral trade and extent of trade competitiveness between USA and China. Since both countries seem to be the largest bilateral trading partners in the world and the two largest economies in terms of gross domestic product, it is imperative to re-examine the bilateral trade relationship between them empirically. Previous studies have employed non econometric approaches to examine the effects of trade competitiveness on the volume and structure of bilateral exports between USA and China. However, this study adopts prominent international trade measures such as Revealed Comparative Advantage Index, Export Similarity Index and an econometric technique, the Gravity-Autoregressive Distributive Lag model to empirically analyze data spanning from 1992 to 2020 sourced from World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) database. The results revealed that USA and China export similar but differentiated products and it is the product differentiation that explains the huge volume of trade between them despite export similarity. Furthermore, the study discovered that there exists a moderate trade competitive but great trade complementary relationship between USA and China. Meanwhile, the study also found that a decrease in the extent of trade competitiveness between China and USA will significantly lead to an increase in the volume of bilateral exports between USA and China while an increase in the extent of trade competitiveness between China and USA will significantly lead to a decrease in the volume of bilateral exports between USA and China. Therefore, both countries will substantially benefit from trade if they cooperate rather than compete.
The impact of the tapering off policy by the United States on the financial fluctuations of developing countries
Authors: Abdurrahman Mz Jalaludin , Falianty Telisa A.
Published: May 2024

In the summer of 2013 fluctuations in financial markets significantly increased, after the Fed announced it would increase interest rates to curb inflation. Financial market participants revised their expectations about when the Fed will start normalizing monetary policy. This study aims to analyze the impact of the tapering off policy of the United States on financial fluctuations of developing countries (Indonesia, Brazil, India, South Africa, and Turkey) using the VAR (Vector Autoregression) method. US tapering off policy refers to returning interest rates to more normal levels after a period of expansionary monetary stimulus. Financial fluctuations in developing countries may be affected by the normalization of US monetary policy through US interest rate hike channels that can attract capital from developing countries, causing exchange rate depreciation and increased financial market volatility. The research method used in this study is VAR analysis. The VAR model will be used to analyze how US tapering off policy might affect the dynamics of those variables in developing countries. The results of the study are expected to provide a better understanding of the impact of US tapering off policy on financial fluctuations in developing countries. The policy implications of this study can assist governments and financial institutions in formulating appropriate policies to address potential risks and manage financial stability in developing countries exposed to the impact of US tapering off policies.
Fintech and financial performance in the banking industry: A literature review
Authors: Melati Yulia Arum
Published: May 2024

This research conducts an in-depth literature review on the influence of fintech on the financial performance. The focus is to identify key findings from prior studies, understand concepts related to fintech adoption, and explore its impact on the firm. Analyzing literature from Sinta and Scopus databases, the study aims to provide a holistic overview of fintech's role in transforming the banking landscape. Fintech adoption is found to significantly enhance operational efficiency, affecting liquidity, profitability, and overall growth. Positive cash flow operations are crucial in determining financial performance, reflecting liquidity and operational sustainability. The study suggests that further research should delve into specific independent variables such as COVID-19 cases, lockdown policies, application characteristics, and others, as well as variables like the age of mobile banking applications, GDP per capita, and mobile penetration rates. This approach ensures a comprehensive analysis of existing knowledge, contributing valuable insights for future strategic planning in the financial technology and banking sectors.
Exploring how good corporate governance shapes financial performance
Authors: Fatmasari Ines Muharromah
Published: May 2024

This research aims to comprehensively investigate the impact of Sharia Supervisory Board, Board of Commissioners, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee on the financial performance of Islamic banks in Indonesia through a literature review approach. Utilizing the SINTA database as the primary source, the study will identify, select, and analyze relevant literature to understand the extent of each supervisory entity's influence on the financial performance. According to the analyzed literatures, the Sharia Supervisory Board profoundly influences Islamic financial institutions, ensuring adherence to Sharia principles, building trust, and mitigating risks, positively impacting financial performance. The Board of Commissioners, integral in strategic decisions, risk management, and governance, shapes overall financial well-being. The Board of Directors significantly influences financial outcomes, overseeing transparency and regulatory compliance. The proposed commissioners' board, with an independent judiciary, aims for unbiased management evaluations, essential for good corporate governance. Lastly, the Audit Committee enhances financial performance by ensuring transparency and mitigating risks, a crucial component mandated for public companies in Indonesia.
The influence of user generated content jiniso.id on tiktok social media on consumer buying interest
Authors: Saskia Revinka Anatasya , Ahmad Aripin , Ramelan Mudji Rachmat
Published: May 2024

This research project stems from the growing prevalence of user-generated content (UGC) centered around Jiniso.id products within the vibrant landscape of the TikTok platform. Its core aim is to meticulously investigate the intricate relationship between UGC and consumers' purchasing behaviors concerning Jiniso.id products among the expansive user base of TikTok spanning Indonesia. By adopting a quantitative research approach, data collection was facilitated through the dissemination of structured questionnaires among a pool of potential consumers. Employing a purposive sampling technique, a total of 100 questionnaires were methodically distributed to individuals deemed representative of the target demographic. The analytical framework utilized in this study revolves around the application of simple linear regression analysis, which enables a comprehensive examination of the correlation between UGC and consumer purchasing tendencies. The compelling findings derived from this research underscore the statistically significant impact of user-generated content (UGC) in fostering a positive and discernible influence on consumer buying intentions, thereby shedding valuable insights into the dynamics of digital marketing and consumer behavior within the realm of social media platforms like TikTok.
La inteligencia artificial como apoyo en el desarrollo de recursos multimedia en la Educación Superior
Authors: Bueno Montilla Alexander , Pinho De Oliveira María Fátima
Published: May 2024

Este artículo presenta cómo la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) ha transformado la forma en que actualmente se interactúa con los recursos multimedia en la Educación Superior. La IA ha mejorado la calidad del contenido, automatizado y facilitado la producción, y permitido la personalización de los recursos. Además, se han examinado los retos y desafíos asociados con el uso de la IA en este contexto, como la ética y la privacidad. La metodología se centra en una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica de las principales bases de datos, de tipo documental, enmarcado en un enfoque cualitativo, lo que permite respaldar las afirmaciones y proporcionar una visión integral de la relación entre la IA y los recursos multimedia. Puede afirmarse que esta investigación busca comunicar y compartir las respuestas a algunas inquietudes sobre las bondades del uso de la IA en la elaboración de recursos para la Educación Superior con la finalidad de estimular al estudiante en las diversas formas de aprender. Se concluye que la IA es una herramienta poderosa que puede mejorar significativamente la calidad del contenido utilizado en la educación y hacerlo más inclusivo para estudiantes con discapacidades. La personalización, la adaptabilidad, la mejora de la calidad y la innovación en el contenido multimedia son solo algunas de las ventajas de utilizar la IA en la educación. Los educadores deben ser responsables y éticos en el uso de la IA para garantizar que se utilice de manera adecuada para mejorar la educación.
Success Model of Centralized Information Systems in the Public Sector for Organizational Adoption Based on Critical Success Factors Evaluation
Authors: Mohd Yunus Mohd. Rashdan , Zakaria Mohamad Shanudin
Published: May 2024

The implementation of centralized information systems is an alternative for the government in optimizing operating costs as well as avoiding data duplication between ministries, departments and public agencies. However, successful implementation and adoption of centralized information systems in public sector is still doubtful. One of the reason is the absence of re-evaluation after the implementation period is carried out. The daily usage of centralized information systems at public agencies is still very low. The main objective of this study is to identify and evaluate critical success factors (CSF) in the implementation of centralized information system for public sector for the purpose of adoption in the organization and subsequently propose a successful adoption model. MyMesyuarat system has been selected as a case study in developing assessment. The study was conducted quantitatively containing four (4) main phases. The data were analyzed descriptively and the results showed the median agreement value for each CSF. The results of this study can be used as a guide by government agencies in an effort to re-evaluate the implementation of information systems that have been implemented and can also overcome the issue of adoption of information system users in public organizations in general.
Malformaciones de la confluencia de los senos venosos: diagnóstico prenatal por resonancia magnética y revisión de los factores pronósticos. A propósito de un caso
Authors: Vaca Barrios Ana , Recio Rodríguez Manuel , Díaz Moreno Alejandro , López Alcolea Julia , Guadalupe González Luis Miguel
Published: May 2024

La malformación venosa dural es una afectación cerebrovascular fetal poco frecuente, pero representa el evento trombótico cerebral más frecuentemente diagnosticado durante la vida fetal. Se presenta la evolución de un caso de malformación venosa dural con trombosis mediante controles con resonancia magnética (RM) desde el periodo prenatal hasta posnatal, que comprueba la completa resolución espontánea de la misma. Es fundamental el reconocimiento de esta entidad y de sus factores pronósticos, ya que está descrita la posibilidad de resolución espontánea con un manejo conservador, como en el caso aquí documentado.
Diagnóstico incidental del evento cerebrovascular agudo mediante gammagrafía con 99mTc-HMDP realizada por sospecha de amiloidosis
Authors: López González Sara Lucía , Vidal González Mónica Alexandra , Delgado Quijano Alejandro , Restrepo Restrepo Feliza
Published: May 2024

El evento cerebrovascular (ECV) agudo es un déficit neurológico causado por una lesión del sistema nervioso central (SNC) secundaria a suministro insuficiente de sangre oxigenada al cerebro. Puede ser hemorrágico o isquémico, que es el más frecuente. Afecta aproximadamente a 16 millones de personas al año en el mundo, y en Latinoamérica se ha descrito una incidencia de 35-183/100.000 habitantes. Los principales factores de riesgo son el tabaquismo, consumo de alcohol, hipertensión arterial y antecedentes familiares. El método diagnóstico más utilizado la es la tomografía de cráneo, y el más preciso, la resonancia magnética cerebral. Hay pocos casos documentados de aumento de la captación en la gammagrafía ósea con tecnecio 99 metaestable (99mTc) e hidroximetilendifosfonato (HMDP) en la zona del infarto. El mecanismo fisiopatológico de esta captación aumentada que se visualiza en los infartos es incierto, pero hay algunas hipótesis, y la más aceptada está relacionada con el metabolismo del calcio intracelular implicado en los ECV. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 78 años de edad con hemiparesia izquierda y parálisis facial central, a quien se le realizaron tomografía y resonancia cerebral, con las cuales se diagnosticó un ECV. Posteriormente se le realizó una gammagrafía ósea con 99mTc-HMDP, en la cual se evidenció captación aumentada del radiofármaco en la zona del infarto.
Autopercepção de saúde e doenças e agravos não transmissíveis em trabalhadores em turnos fixos
Authors: Souza Ronne , Inácio Netto Rafael , Bertuol Isabelle Helena Rodrigues , Firmino Silvana Glicéria , Pimenta Thiago Soares , Lemos Moisés Fernandes , Leão Graciele Cristina Silva , Lucchese Roselma
Published: May 2024

A sociedade contemporânea está ininterruptamente dependente da globalização econômica e imersa em jornadas de trabalho de 24 horas, devido à necessidade laboral. Alterações no padrão de sono favorecem o adoecimento biopsicossocial e consequente agravamento de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis entre os trabalhadores em turnos. Pouco se sabe sobre qual turno de trabalho atípico está mais propenso ao desenvolvimento destas doenças. Realizou-se estudo transversal seccional investigou a autopercepção de saúde e a prevalência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis em trabalhadores em quatro turnos fixos (matutino, diurno, vespertino e noturno), sendo 1.215 trabalhadores de uma empresa agroindústria de processamento avícola localizada na região Central do Brasil. A coleta de dados foi por meio de instrumento semiestruturado com informações sociodemográficas, hábitos de vida e condições de saúde e coletou-se medidas antropométricas (peso, altura, cálculo do Índice de Massa Corporal – IMC e circunferência abdominal). Observou-se alteração da circunferência abdominal em todos os turnos, e, apesar da alta prevalência de indivíduos eutróficos, houve um percentual significativo com sobrepeso e obesidade. A autopercepção de saúde divergiu do estado nutricional, revelando desconexão entre a percepção subjetiva e a realidade objetiva da saúde dos entrevistados. Na investigação sobre doenças crônicas e o uso de medicação destacou uma baixa proporção de relatos de condições crônicas, com discrepâncias entre aqueles que possuíam a doença e os que realizavam farmacoterapia. Os resultados evidenciaram diversas vulnerabilidades dos trabalhadores quanto à percepção de saúde, estado nutricional, corroborando a necessidade de intervenções visando reverter e prevenir doenças e agravos não transmissíveis considerando que são adultos jovens.