bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT USING AGGREGATION MATRICES
Authors:   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Irkutsk, Russia, Slobodnyak Ilya A. , Antipina Polina V. ,   Baikal State University, Irkutsk, Russia
Published: September 2022

The article presents a detailed description of the algorithm for solving the problem of optimizing the level of inventory using combination matrices. Based on the available information about the needs for each type of material and production resources and their consumption rates, it is proposed to systematize the relevant information in a special form table, with the definition of the surplus or shortage of stocks of each type. Modification of the basic approach by introducing additional variables into the initial model is also proposed. The possibility of algorithmizing of the calculations carried out and their importance in making decisions on inventory management is demonstrated.
FLEXIBILITY OF EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES OF STUDENTS
Authors:   South Ural State University (NRU), Chelyabinsk, Russia, Telyubaeva Anara Zh. , Torop Valeria V. ,   Foundation for Social and Cultural Initiatives, Moscow, Russia, Farrakhov Aidar A. ,   LLC «ART Personality», St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the study is to determine the possibilities of ensuring flexibility and antifragility of the educational system in a changing social environment; tasks – to analyze and determine the potential of educational trajectories of schoolchildren to ensure the flexibility of the learning environment, to find common ground between educational and non–educational spheres within the framework of additional training, to determine the conditions for the development of this flexibility. The research was based on data from Rosstat and research conducted by the Higher School of Economics, the Skolkovo Innovation Center in 2016–2022, as well as an analysis of Russian educational practice. A systematic and integrated approach allowed us to determine a possible model of integration of the educational and noneducational environment. The analysis showed that the use of flexible educational techniques will successfully combine traditional and innovative approaches in the implementation of basic and additional educational programs. The authors' conclusion: in modern conditions, motivational functions should come to the fore among the functions of the school, which is closely intertwined with solving the tasks of educating the student's personality. It is necessary to create conditions for the contact of the educational and non-educational environment within the framework of additional education. This will allow you to flexibly respond to external challenges.
Dividends Payout and Earnings Predictability: Evidence from a Developing Country
Authors: Diab Ahmed , Eissa Aref M. , Abdelazim Samir Ibrahim
Published: September 2022

This study investigates the relation between dividends payout and earnings predictability of firms listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange as an emerging African market. We depend on a sample of firms listed on the Egyptian stock exchange (EGX100) during 2014-2018. To test the hypotheses, we use two independent sample t-test and OLS regression. The principal analysis revealed that dividends payout improves the ability of current earnings to forecast firms’ future earnings. Results also indicated that dividends payout could enhance the ability of current earnings to forecast one year-ahead cash flow. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that examines the implications of dividends payout on earnings predictability in the Egyptian market. The findings present new insights to investors, researchers, and regulators concerned with agency conflicts of interest within the firm. It also presents evidence on the potential alternative mechanisms for decreasing agency costs in African emerging markets.

 

Received: 8 April 2022 / Accepted: 4 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022
Strategies for Improving Air Connectivity in Indonesia through the Indonesian, Malaysia and Thailand Growth Triangle Cooperation
Authors: Majid Suharto Abdul , Yundriana Reflyndra , Soepriyadi Irzan , Pahala Yosi , Fachrial Peppy , Setiawan Agus , Wardana Aditya , Soekirman Atong , Nofrisel . , Fahriza Basri , Hikmawati Nina Kurnia , Endri Endri
Published: September 2022

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) is a sub-regional collaboration formed to accelerate economic transformation in less developed regions. The Growth Triangle is the basis of an economic concept driven by a strong political commitment. Through one of the sectors within the IMT-GT framework, the sub-regional cooperation in air transportation, Indonesia supports and plays an active role in implementing IMT-GT activities. In terms of implementation, it proposes flight points between the IMT-GT regions to improve air connectivity between these countries. The purpose of this study is to formulate the best strategy formulation for Indonesian government policymakers, in this case, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation, to deal with IMT-GT cooperation. This research uses a qualitative approach with a SWOT analysis method and a grand strategy matrix. The research locus was carried out at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia in 2019 with 6 key informants who have competencies and strategic positions at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

 

Received: 18 May 2022 / Accepted: 18 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022
Controversial Fatwas from Indonesian Ulema Council: A Study of the Legal Sociology Perspective
Authors: Ansori Ansori
Published: September 2022

Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) as a fatwa provider in Indonesia has produced many fatwas, and not all fatwas can be received by the public, some fatwas such as celebrating Christmas together, SMS with prizes, and abstentions. This research is sourced from MUI fatwas which are considered controversial. The results of the study indicate that there are various factors that cause controversial MUI fatwas in the community. First, in the input process, there were several cases that generated controversy in the community before being issued a fatwa. Second, the performance process of legal discovery in the MUI institution itself, which has various opinions from scholars, so controversy becomes something that is unavoidable. Third, in the output process, several MUI fatwas invited controversy due to the low level of socialization and public acceptance of MUI.

 

Received: 2 July 2022 / Accepted: 26 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022
Analysis of Students' Reasoning in Solving Comparison Problems
Authors: Moukhliss Marouane , Ennassiri Brahim , Abouhanifa Said , Achtaich Naceur , Alkhozai Elmostapha
Published: September 2022

The objective of this article is to analyze the degree of analyticity in the reasoning of both the 6th grade of elementary school and the first year of middle school, related to activities called comparison problems which are qualified as conducive to emerge analytical reasoning characterizing algebraic thinking according to several researchers (Bednarz et al., 1996; Radford, 2010; Squalli, 2000). The results we found show that a powerful algebraic potential exists in these types of activities. Moreover, they show that the letter’s presence or absence did not prevent the students from deploying sophisticated analytical reasoning.

 

Received: 21 June 2022 / Accepted: 18 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022
Optimism Predictive Ability and Psychological Flexibility among Students during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Salah Bilal M. , Alhamad Nayef F. , Alazzam Abedalnasser A. , Albadarneh Mahdi M. , Alqiam Hamzeh A. A. , Rababah Mahmoud A.
Published: September 2022

This study investigated the optimism predictability and its relationship with psychological flexibility in a convenience sample of 487 Jordanian basic stage students who have faced a lot of psychological and sociological challenges during the outbreak of COVID-19 which has affected the formation of students’ personality, social relationships, psychological and sociological psychology, academic achievement and more importantly their optimism and psychological flexibility. A descriptive analytical approach was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the levels of optimism and psychological flexibility were moderate among students, and there was a positive statistically significant correlation between them in favor of females. The study recommended parents and school teachers, social workers and decision-makers to develop the students’ skills of optimism predictive ability and psychological flexibility among students as there is a strong positive relationship between optimism predictive ability and psychological flexibility among Students during COVID-19 Pandemic. It also recommended conducting similar studies on optimism and psychological flexibility through employing different qualitative tools such as observation and interviews to obtain thick and authentic information about the students' real behaviors and perspectives to understand the impact of Coronavirus pandemic on their optimism and psychological flexibility levels and sociological psychology.

 

Received: 15 July 2022 / Accepted: 27 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022
Employee Health Data in European Law
Authors: Enqvist Lena , Litins'ka Yana
Published: September 2022

While there are many feasible reasons for employers to process employee health data, the protection of such data is a fundamental issue for ensuring employee rights to privacy in the workplace. The sharing of health data within workplaces can lead to various consequences, such as losing a sense of privacy, stigmatisation, job insecurity and social dumping. At the European level, the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)–two interconnected instruments–offer the most enforceable protection of employee health data. The article analyses the limits of employees’ right to privacy regarding health data, as delineated by the ECHR and GDPR. Using three fictive examples, we illustrate how the level of protection differs in these two instruments. In particular, we show that the protection of health data offered by the GDPR is seen as an objective act of processing at the time it is carried out, where the actual impact caused by the processing on private life is not considered. On the contrary, the ECHR’s applicability and offered level of protection in the employment context depend on subjective factors, such as the consequences of sharing the data.
Detection of Antibacterial Residues in Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (L.) in the Shatt Al-Arab river, Southern Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Mayada H. , Resen Amjed K. , Al-Niaeem Khalidah S.
Published: September 2022

The presence of Antibacterial in the aquatic environment is a major concern because of the effect of Antibacterial on water quality, aquatic organisms and human health. The current study aims to detect Antibacterial (Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, and Levofloxacin) seasonally in water, sediments, muscles and liver of Nile tilapia fish during the period from November 2020 to August 2021 in two selected stations in Shatt Al-Arab, Basrah, Iraq. The samples were analyzed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), High concentrations of the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin (CIP) were recorded in each of the water, sediment and fish muscle samples during the spring season at the second station, reaching the 24.9 mg l1-, 24.5 mg. kg1-, 7.4 mg. kg1-, respectively, while the high concentration of Amoxicillin )AMO( Antibacterial was 4.1 mg.kg-1 in liver of fish in spring season in the second station. The presence of Antibacterial in the aquatic environment in such high concentrations is a source of great concern. The study recommends conducting more studies to measure Antibacterial contamination in other areas of the Shatt al-Arab and the Iraqi marshes.
Effect of Different Type Light and Growing Medium on the Growth and Flowering of Two Cultivars of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)
Authors: Al-Mizory Layla S. M. , Hammo Yousif H.
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out in the greenhouse of the Horticulture Department Nursery, College of Agriculture Engineering Sciences, Duhok University, Kurdistan region, Iraq, for the period from 1st Aug 2020 to 1st Mar 2021, to study the effect of five supplemental light (control, natural light, Incandescent 14, Incandescent 18, mixed 14, mixed 18) hours daily and three growing medium (river soil, river soil + 30% local compost, river soil + 60% local compost) on some vegetative growth and flowering of two cultivars of carnation plant. The best results (fewest days) for the number of days from planting to bud emergence, visible flower colour, and anthesis were obtained when the plants were exposed to mixed light colours or incandescent lamps for a 14-hour treatment, Also this treatments were significantly superior in the other characteristics like plant height, flower length and flower diameter compared to the control. Medium with 60% local compost significantly increased all the studied characteristics compared with other mediums. The Ormea (Red) cultivar was significantly superior to the Moonlight cultivar in all studies of characteristics and was early in day numbers for bud emergence, visible flower colour, and anthesis. All second interactions between the investigated factors had a significant influence in all studied characteristics. In addition, the triple interaction between the three factors had a significant impact on all characteristics, including the least days or fewest days to flower anthesis of the Ormea cultivar when planted on medium containing 60% local compost under incandescent 14h, which took 101.80 days compared 176.27 days, with an early reach of 74.47 days for the control. The Moonlight (white) cultivar required the fewest days, 128.93 days, for a medium containing 60% compost under mixed 14h, which needed 123.93 days, compared to the control, which required 195.87 days with an early flowering rate of 71.94 days.
AZYUMARDI AZRA SEBAGAI SEJARAWAN ISLAM
Authors: Hakim Lukmanul
Published: September 2022

Historiografi Islam di Melayu Nusantara selama ini banyak ditulis oleh penulis sejarah yang bukan berlatar belakang sejarah, mereka menulis sejarah sebatas minat kebetulan yang tidak terarah dengan baik, sehingga sulit menghasilkan karya sejarah yang benar-benar ilmiah. Di tengah kondisi ini muncullah Azyumardi Azra sebagai salah seorang penulis sejarah yang berlatar belakang sejarah. Pentingnya studi sejarah akademis untuk melahirkan sejarawan professional, tidak lagi amatir. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis posisi Azyumardi Azra sebagai sejarawan Islam. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan sejarah. Latar belakang pendidikan Azra dari Departemen Sejarah Columbia University Amerika Serikat dan telah melahirkan beberapa tulisan yang membicarakan sejarah Islam pada umumnya, khususnya Islam di dunia Melayu Nusantara sehingga Azra dikelompokkan kepada sejarawan professional.  Azra telah memberi warna Islam dan kesadaran sejarah umat Islam bagi pertumbuhan dan pengembangan historiografi Islam yang lebih komprehensif dengan menggunakan berbagai pendekatan di wilayah dunia Islam Melayu-Nusantara khususnya dan dunia Islam secara keseluruhan.
AN ANALYSIS BEHAVIORAL OF MAIN CHARACTER IN HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE MOVIE DIRECTED BY MIKE NEWELL
Authors: Palupi Muji Endah
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze behavioral of the main character in the film. The main character Harry in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The main behavior is seen from actions and emotions that are based on environment. Harry's character is a genius, all problem he goes make him developing charge of character and mental psychology. Problems do not only come from oneself but also from the environment and mental condition. Behavior that affects people around him, including himself. The impact of Harry's character behavior leads to psychology and sociology, especially in mental psychology, Harry's character becomes main character of each problem and plays a major role in the development of his own behavior. The main character is always entangled with his complicated behavior which makes him weak with his friends and environment, in the end the main character can develop even better. The purpose of this study is to provide information about the behavior of the main character which has been analyzed from the point of view of psychology and sociology.

 

Keywords: Analyze Behavior, Psychology, Sociology
A Study on the Preferred Role of Korean Military NCO
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Yang Hye Won , Yoo Keun Hwan
Published: September 2022

As the youth population decreased, changes occurred in the current military structure. It is expected that the youth population will continue to decline in the future. The period of military service has also been significantly reduced compared to the past. 18 months in the Army, 20 months in the Navy, and 21 months in the Air Force. As the military structure changes, the period of service and the number of soldiers change, the role of the non-commissioned officer in the South Korean military becomes more significant and emphasized. This is because non-commissioned officers serve for a long period of time in one unit. Korea is in the most difficult geopolitical position in East Asia. China, Russia, Japan and North Korea are adjacent, and the military power of these countries is very strong and is constantly being upgraded. South Korea must build solid security based on its strong national defense capabilities. NCOs must play an officer-like role between commanders and soldiers in order to maintain combat power in the changing military force situation. As the military structure changes, the period of service and the number of soldiers change, the role of the non-commissioned officer in the South Korean military becomes more significant and emphasized.
A Study on the Development Direction of the National Emergency Preparedness System for Securing the Effectiveness of Reserve Forces: Based on Act and Subordinate statute and Organizations
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Kang Yong Gu , Shin Dong Jo
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to present the development direction of the national emergency preparedness system in Korea. Considering that the creation of reserve forces is based on the national emergency preparedness system, for Securing the Effectiveness of Reserve Forces should precede the development of the national emergency preparedness system. To summarize the study results, first, in terms of laws and regulations, the Fundamental Act on National Crisis Management should be enacted first to lay the foundation for adjusting and controlling various crisis management laws. The effectiveness of the wartime waiting law (draft) should be improved through the peaceful legalization. It was proposed that the Act on Partial Mobilization to Overcome Crisis, such as Local War, should be enacted in peacetime. Second, In terms of reinforcing of organization and manpower organization, the Emergency Preparedness Policy Bureau of the Disaster and Safety Management Headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety needs to be promoted to the Vice Minister-level Emergency Preparedness Headquarters, and the central and local emergency preparedness organization needs to be standardized and job education and training. If follow-up study on emergency preparedness plan, mobilization resource management and execution, including related laws and organizational development directions proposed in this study, it is expected that the current national emergency preparedness system will be resolved and the reserve forces will be established.
Evaluation of Recently Proposed Scales as Predictors of Mandibular Third Molar Extraction Difficulty
Authors: Al-Samman Abdurrahman A.
Published: September 2022

Background: The Prediction of extraction difficulty of impacted mandibular third molar (M3M) is extremely important for both patients and clinicians. Recently, many new difficulty-estimating indices had been proposed, among them are, Zhang et al., Kim et al., Pernambuco, Lainez et al., and Roy et al. indices. This study aimed to evaluate the validity of these new scales as preoperative predictors of the difficulty of surgical removal of impacted M3M.

Material and Methods: The five scales under study predicted extraction difficulty of a series of 50-impacted M3M preoperatively, and postoperative difficulty was assessed with Parant scale (PS) and by the time required for surgery (TS).

Results: The proposed indices had low to moderate sensitivity (21%-45%, 41%-67%) and variable in their specificity (21%-86%, 36%-85%). Only three out of five evaluated indices have shown a statistically significant correlation with both, the operation time and the surgical technique; namely, Zhang et al., Pernambuco, Lainez et al. indices.

Conclusions: Zhang et al., Pernambuco, Lainez et al. indices can be used as preoperative predictors of the impacted M3M extraction difficulty.
A Review of Stem Cells: Why Do We Age?
Authors: Slater Gordon
Published: September 2022

The answer to “why we age and how we stop it” is one of the most sought-after explanations of all time. The key to stopping, or at least slowing, the process of mammalian ageing begins by understanding the mechanisms behind it. The aim of this review is to shed light on the inner workings of stem cell ageing and extrapolate possibilities for health span extension. Understanding ageing (and not just as the process that brings us closer to death, but as a declining quality of life) at a deeper level not only allows for breakthroughs in slowing ageing, but also permits practitioners to recommend and personalize the best course of treatment for any disease or disability based on a patient’s level of stem cell activity. The findings, in summary, indicate that stem cells themselves can be either the cause or the victim of ageing and there are multiple factors which determine the outcome. Whilst many stem cell types don’t diminish in number over time, their function does decline. An ultimately, cell senescence is the most prominent key to understanding stem-cell associated ageing.
Clinical Neurophysiology in the Prognostic and Diagnostic Evaluation of Disorders of Consciousness
Authors: Maciejewicz Berenika
Published: September 2022

According to its neurophysiological function, a disorder of consciousness (DOC) is a long-lasting change in the consciousness state of a patient that can be categorized as a coma, vegetative state, locked-in syndrome, or minimally conscious state. Although recent advances in neuroimaging and electroencephalography may help us better understand the brain networks involved in states of awareness and consciousness, the pathophysiology of DOC remains poorly understood. The main objectives of DOC rehabilitation programs are to maintain live support, to reduce the likelihood of a comatose patient developing new medical conditions, and to provide the affected families with the relevant information to make informed choices as to whether to continue the live-supporting programs. Therapeutic interventions can include both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies although at present there are no definite medical treatments for people with DOC. This research investigates and recommends numerous diagnostic methods and treatments that can be used to identify cognitive and neurobiological impaired states of consciousness, including coma, persistent vegetative state (PVS), also referred to as "unresponsive wakefulness syndrome" and other severe forms of awareness impairments, often brought on by acute brain injury but also other toxic or metabolic causes.
Effect of Coriander on H2O2-induced Oxidative Stress in PC12 Cells
Authors: Izumo Nobuo
Published: September 2022

Objective: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), a member of the Apiaceae family of plants, is traditionally used as a spice and medicinal plant which has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-anxiety effects and is used for the treatment of diabetes. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of coriander on H2O2-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells.

Methods: PC12 cells were cultured in Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium, and the effects of various treatments were analyzed using cytotoxicity assay, morphological evaluation of neurite outgrowth, and western blotting.

Results: The cytotoxicity assay showed increased levels of LDH in cells treated above 10-5 M H2O2, however there was no significant change in the coriander administration group. Morphological evaluation showed significantly increased neurite outgrowth in the nerve growth factor (NGF) treatment group after 72 h. Treatment of NGF-stimulated cells with H2O2 reversed the effect of NGF on neurite outgrowth, which returned to the levels of the control group. Simultaneous administration of H2O2, NGF and 0.1 or 0.01 µg/mL of coriander significantly increased neurite outgrowth after 72 h. Western blot showed that phosphorylated ERK levels were significantly increased in the NGF group compared with H2O2+NGF group, and no significant differences were found compared to the H2O2+NGF+0.1 µg/mL coriander administration group.

Conclusion: Coriander reversed the reduction in neurite outgrowth following treatment of NGF-stimulated PC12 cells with H2O2. This suggests that coriander may help prevent oxidative stress-induced neurodegeneration.
Fault Testing and Diagnosis in Analog Circuits Using Fault Dictionary Techniques
Authors: Yoosof Mohammad
Published: September 2022

The present study aims to test and diagnose fault in analog-based equipment including biological and medical laboratory equipment. The diagnosis has been performed using fault dictionary techniques by modern classification methods. The modern classification methods include probabilistic neural networks and wavelets. It is known that analog circuits have difficulties compared to the digital circuits due to lack of efficient fault modeling, tolerance, nonlinearity, parametric effects and other effects. In this study, the fault diagnosis by simulation before-test approach in order to obtain a very high diagnostic degree was performed.
Remission in Type 2 DM with Personalized Medical Interventions Including Life Style Modification and Appropriate Pharmacotherapy - A Case Report
Authors: Chandra Kumar Prafull
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Increase in prevalence of type-2 diabetes in background of increased prevalence of obesity has increased overall health risk and complicates its management. Health benefits of weight loss and strategies for the same have been found to be effective. Caring for people living with diabetes and obesity requires a person-centred approach using the most appropriate evidence based individualized care. This case study discusses diabetes and weight management in a patient with sub-optimally controlled diabetes and a high BMI with potential for reversal of Diabetes.

Clinical Problem: Extremely obese (BMI-43.23kg/m2) middle-aged person with hypertension and diabetes as comorbidity with sedentary lifestyle having sub-optimal glycaemic control (HbA1c 11.2%) with fatty liver disease presented for management of his sub-optimal glycaemic control.

Management plan and its rationales with outcomes: Proper education about self-management of diabetes and counselling for importance of weight management and its long-term benefits were explained to patient. Low calorie diet with a calorie deficit of 600 calories per day, one-hour moderate intensity exercise day, SGLT-2i (dapagliflozin 10mg daily), Metformin 2000mg daily, GLP1RA (Liraglutide in incremental dose followed by switch over to oral similitude), Saroglitazar (dual PPAR agonist) along with antihypertensive medication and statin was started in this patient.At 4 months of intervention patient has tolerated the treatment very well and lost 26kg of body weight. His glycated HbA1c came down to 4.2% from 11.2%. Reversal of urine albumin to creatinine ratio to normal range was another significant change.

Conclusion: Personalized medical interventions including lifestyle changes and appropriate antidiabetic medication was associated with>25% weight loss, which can potentially induce complete remission of type-2 diabetes.
Knowledge of Soft Contact Lenses Wear and Care Among College Students
Authors: Gupta Vidhi Virendra
Published: September 2022

Aim: To understand knowledge of soft contact lenses wear and care amongcollege students.

Methodology: A prospective–observational study was conducted using a structured questionnaire among the contact lens wearers from November 2020 to May 2021. Study site is healing touch eye hospital. Sets of validated questionnaires were distributed among college students. A convenience sampling method was used in this study, and the sample size was calculated. The total sample size that was taken is 300. The data collected was analysed using Statistical analysis and it was performed using IBM SPSS (Statistical Package for the social sciences) version 20. College students were included within the age group of 18 to 30 years. Subjects not willing to participate were excluded.

Results: In this prospective observational study questionnaires were takenup by 300 subjects, but due to incomplete forms, had to reject 20 forms. Out of 280 subjects, 74.29% (208) subjects had refractive error and 25.71% (72) subjects had no refractive error, and only 44.29% (124) subjects reported that they use contact lenses. Out of the 124 contact lens users, 120 subjects were soft contact lens users, 3 were RGP contact lens users and 1 was Semi Scleralcontact lens user. It was also noticed that most of the subjects got their contact lenses from optical shops, eye hospitals and optometric clinics.

Conclusion: From the results of our study,it is hereby concluded that most ofthe subjects got their contact lenses from optical shops, eye hospitals and optometric clinics. Refractive wear and cosmetic wear were the main purposes for the use of contact lenses. Most of the subjects used contact lenses on a daily basis, followed lens wear modality, and frequent replacement schedule and used multipurpose solution to clean and soak their lenses. Almost all contact lens users washed their hands before using their contact lenses and also cleaned their contact lenses by rubbing and ringing their lenses.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN NASABAH PRODUK PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH PADA KSPPS BAITUT TAMWIL TAZAKKA
Authors: Negoro Husein Adi , Wahyudi Rofiul
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate marketing strategies that include product, price, place, promotion in increasing customers of murabahah financing products at KSPPS Baitut Tamwil Tazakka. The population used is all members of the Tazakka KSPPS in Pekalongan. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, one head of marketing, one head of KSPPS, and one marketing finance. Data collection techniques use interviews and data analysis techniques in three stages: reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The findings of this study indicate that the strategy implemented by KSPPS Baitut Tamwil Tazakka for murabahah financing is effective
THE EFFECT OF PROFITABILITY, LEVERAGE, INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP, MANAGERIAL OWNERSHIP, AND DIVIDEND POLICY ON FIRM VALUE
Authors: Yuwono Wisnu , Aurelia Dita
Published: September 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of profitability, leverage, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and dividend policy on firm value controlled by firm size. The sample of this study used 170 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2018 which were selected using a purposive sampling method. The research method used was multiple linear regression analysis. The program used is the SPSS version 24 program. The results of the study indicate that profitability, institutional ownership, managerial ownership and dividend policy are significantly positive with firm value, leverage is negatively related to firm value. As a control variable, firm size has a significant positive effect on firm value.
PENGARUH IKLAN SHOPEE DI TELEVISI TERHADAP MINAT BELI MELALUI APLIKASI SHOPEE DI KOTA TANGERANG
Authors: Pertiwi Elsa Tika , Priseptia Ika Clindrika , Sanjaya Vicky F
Published: September 2022

Shopee is an online shopping media that is used to buy and sell products easily. The existence of increasingly advanced internet technology encourages e-commerce companies to form interesting breakthroughs to increase consumer purchases. The purpose of this study was to determine whether Shopee advertisements on TV had an effect on Tangerang's buying interest through the Shopee application in the city of Tangerang or not. The theory in this research is cultivation theory and S-O-R. The method of this research is explanative quantitative research, because it wants to know the relationship between the X variable and Y variable. This study uses a cluster random sampling technique to take this sample from the population randomly. This study uses a data collection technique that is a questionnaire survey. The results of the coefficient of determination test prove that shopee advertising has a significant influence on buying interest through the shopee application in the city of Tangerang. This study also uses a signification semiology approach (understanding with a sign so that cognition can be processed which takes precedence over other communication).
ANALISIS FAKTOR - FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI RETENSI KARYAWAN PADA PERUSAHAAN EKSPEDISI DI BATAM
Authors: Asri Dhita Hafizha
Published: September 2022

Karyawan merupakan aset perusahaan yang paling penting karena karyawan berkontribusi positif terhadap tujuan dan kemajuan perusahaan. Dalam mengembangkan perusahaan membutuhkan karyawan yang memiliki kompetensi dan dedikasi yang tinggi terhadap perusahaan. Retensi karyawan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap proses pencapaian tujuan perusahaan, terutama di era persaingan dan persaingan global yang semakin ketat.

Penelitian dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuisioner kepada 300 responden yaitu karyawan perusahaan ekspedisi di Batam, hasil dari kuisioner tanggapan tersebut akan digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian yang diajukan

Hasil uji data menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan pada semua variabel bebas yang diuji.

 

Kata Kunci : Kepuasan Kerja, Keselamatan Kerja, Sistem Kompensasi, Pelatihan Kerja dan Retensi Karyawan
IMPACT OF COMPENSATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN BATAM
Authors: Yuswardi Yuswardi , Suryanto Suryanto
Published: September 2022

Performance of employees is the result of employees' efforts and efforts to achieve work performance that fulfills their obligations to the company. The common goal of the company is to get the benefits that can be achieved with the help of high performance employees.This research was conducted by distributing 275 questionnaires which then obtained 265 feedback from respondents regarding the performance of employees at supermarket companies in Batam. The results of data collection from respondents were tested using SPSS.From the test results it is known that there is a significant positive relationship in all tested variables in accordance with the formulated hypothesis. The results of this study are expected to enrich research related to human resource management and be useful for company management in evaluating the factors that affect employee performance.
PENGEMBANGAN BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION (BMI) PADA UKM DI KABUPATEN KOLAKA DENGAN PENDEKATAN KONFIGURASI
Authors: Sudarnice Sudarnice , Sudarman La
Published: September 2022

The topic raised in this research is the emphasis on the relevance of Business Model Innovation (BMI). Based on this, the purpose of this study is to explore the management approach and Business Model Innovation (BMI) to foster SMEs in Kolaka Regency with an approach that connects management capabilities to Business Model Innovation (BMI). This is purposively from 89 SMEs in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province by adopting the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) method. The data analysis technique used in this study also uses the concept of Structural Equatin Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Square (PLS) program using a configuration approach, the results show that management ability shows a significant influence on Business Model Innovation (BMI). The results of fsQCA strengthen these findings and refine SEM which provides good conditions for the development of Business Model Innovation (BMI).
A Study of Customer Perceptions of Service Quality in the Indian Banking Sector
Authors: RAJ DES
Published: September 2022

Service quality is a powerful weapon which is used by the marketers to differentiate their services from the competitors. In this context, this study investigates the difference between the banks in respect to the service quality dimension. SERVQUAL model has been selected to measure the service quality in Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Four main commercial banks were selected for the study. Three hundred and fifty questionnaires were issued for data collection based on Convenience sampling method. SPSS version 18 was used for data analysis. Discrepancy was found in customer perception of services in terms of tangibles and reliability dimensions between banks.

Keywords: Service quality, tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, banks
Analisis Perbedaan Struktur Modal Perusahaaan Manufaktur Sebelum dan Selama Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Kelen Lusianus Heronimus Sinyo , Talundima Citra Aditya
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat perbedaan yang terdapat pada struktur modal perusahaan sebelum dan selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Secara spesifik penelitian ini berfokus pada pada modal sendiri dan aset perusahaan. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu Trade-Off dinamis dengan menggunakan dua macam pengukuran yaitu DER (Debt To Equity Ratio) dan DAR (Debt To Asset Ratio). Dengan menggunakan data dua tahun (mulai dari januari tahun 2019 sampai desember tahun 2020) dari 182 perusahaan, dengan menggunakan dua teknik analisis data, uji wilcoxon signed rank, hal ini dilakukan karena hasil pengujian normalitas data menunjukkan data tidak terdistribusi secara normal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak adanya perbedaan yang signifikan pada struktur modal (DER maupun DAR) sebelum dan selama terjadinya pandemi COVID-19. Sehingga teori Trade-OFF dinamis tidak terbukti pada penelitian ini.
PENGARUH KOMITE AUDIT, DEWAN KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN, KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN (Studi Kasus pada Perusahaan Food and Beverage yang Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2016-2020)
Authors: Suryandani Wulan
Published: September 2022

This study aims to explain the influence of the audit committee, independent board of commissioners, institutional ownership and company size on the financial performance of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2020. The population used is all food and beverage companies listed on the IDX in 2016-2020. The data collection technique in the research was carried out using the documentation method with the sampling method, namely the purposive sampling method, in order to produce samples in accordance with the research criteria. The research sample was 13 companies with 65 observations. The data analysis technique used by the researcher was multiple linear regression analysis. The data was processed using the IBM SPSS 25 program. The results showed that partially the audit committee had an insignificant positive effect on financial performance, the independent board of commissioners had a significant positive effect on financial performance, institutional ownership had an insignificant positive effect on financial performance and firm size had a significant positive effect. on financial performance. The results of the determination test show the adjusted R2 value of 0.276, meaning that the financial performance variable can be explained by the four independent variables of the audit committee, independent board of commissioners, institutional ownership and company size of 27.6%, while the remaining 72.4% in this study is explained by other factors. which is not included in the regression model.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PENERAPAN KONSEP KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DI PT. DUNIA BARU GRAMINDO
Authors: Holilah Holilah , Maelani Puspita , Suheny Eny
Published: September 2022

Menghasilkan kualitas produk yang baik, merupakan faktor penting yang harus diperhatikan dalam menghadapi persaingan di era globalisasi. Oleh sebab itu PT. Dunia Baru Gramindo harus dapat memanfaatkan pengetahuan yang ada dengan terus belajar sehingga dapat berinovasi dan beradaptasi dalam menghadapi segala perubahan dan tantangan.

Knowledge Management System merupakan suatu pendekatan yang bertumpu pada pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan pengetahuan. Dalam hal ini langkah awal yang dilakukan yaitu mengidentifikasi permasalahan-permasalahan yang ada beserta rekomendasi penyelesaiannya kemudian pengetahuan-pengetahuan yang ada diidentifikasi melalui pendekatan proses bisnis dengan Work System Framework dan proses bisnis Hexagon dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yaitu facebook, email dan whatsapp sebagai sarana penyimpanan dan pengelolaan pengetahuan untuk mewujudkan organisasi pembelajar agar penerapan Knowledge Management System dapat terwujud.

     Hasil dari tugas akhir ini adalah pengembangan model penerapan konsep knowledge management system di PT. Dunia Baru Gramindo dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yaitu facebook,email dan whatsapp diharapkan mampu memfasilitasi tumbuh kembangnya budaya saling berbagi pengetahuan (knowledge sharing) sehingga dapat menciptakan pengetahuan baru yang kompetitif,sarana penyampaian aspirasi dan penyimpanan dokumen elektronik dan pengelolaan pengetahuan, yang di harapkan dengan adanya pengembangan model konsep manajemen pengetahuan sistem dengan memanfaatkan facebook,email dan whatsapp sebagai teknologi pendukung ini dapat menjadikan PT. Dunia Baru Gramindo untuk selalu menghasilkan  inovasi baru dalam rangka peningkatan kualitas produk.
ANALISA MINAT BELI KONSUMEN MUSLIM TERHADAP PRODUK MAKANAN BERLABEL HALAL DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Nurjanah Listia , Kelvin Kelvin
Published: September 2022

Researcher conducted this research to find out whether the halal label or halal certification affected the buying interest of Muslim communities in Batam. The independent variables in the research were Subjective Norm and Religiosity. The mediating variable in the research conducted was Attitude. Meanwhile, the dependent variable in this study was the Purchase Intention. The samples in this research were Muslim communities in the city of Batam who often consumed halal food. The data of this research were 389 samples. However, 123 data did not qualify, and 266 data could be proceeded by researcher. This research was conducted with a testing process using the Smart PLS application. After conducting this research, the result showed that Religiosity had a positive effect on Purchase Intention, Subjective Norm had a positive effect on Purchase Intention, Attitude had a positive effect as a mediating variable Subjective Norm and Purchase Intention, Attitude had a positive effect as a mediating variable Religiosity and Purchase Intention.
Teachers’ Views on the Effectiveness of Student-Centred Approach in Teaching English Subject in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania
Authors: Malisa Annamweka Joseph , Lyamuya Reginald
Published: September 2022

This study used a qualitative approach to examine teachers’ views about the effectiveness of the student-centred approach in the implementation of free education policy in teaching English subject in secondary schools. The study used a case study design to collect qualitative data from 30 participants who were English teachers, academic officers, and heads of schools. Data collection was done by using interviews, focus group discussions, and observation. Data analysis was done under thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the teachers had the view that the student-centred approach depended on the nature of students, the teaching and learning environment, and the nature of the teachers. The findings also revealed that the free education policy violated the principles of the student-centred approach by enrolling unqualified students and without considering the adequacy of teaching/learning resources. It was concluded that an effective student-centred approach depends on some factors such as the ability of the students, the learning environment, the number of students in the class, the ability of the teacher, and the economic background of the families of the students. It was recommended that the government should prepare the pupils from the primary level for secondary education.
Pasantías virtuales y a distancia en posgrados de ciencias de la información
Authors: Toro Ruth , Romero Emilio , Arrocha Aracelis , Acosta Floridalia , Farnum Francisco , Añino Yostin
Published: September 2022

El presente ensayo versa sobre las características de las pasantías en la formación de estudiantes de postgrados y tiene como objetivo analizar la importancia particular de las pasantías virtuales y a distancia para los postgrados de los diferentes programas académicos en las especializaciones de las ciencias de la información (TIC). Las tendencias actuales en educación superior llevan a modelos que vinculan la práctica con la teoría obtenida en las aulas; en ese sentido, las pasantías y estancias de investigación de corto plazo han tomado cada vez más interés en las universidades; sobre todo por las restricciones parciales o totales en aforos de universidades por temas de prevención del contagio del COVID-19, que han limitado estas estancias en los distintos centros, instituciones y organizaciones donde se acostumbraba a hacerlas. Se destacan las principales ventajas y desventajas de las pasantías virtuales en los postgrados de las ciencias de la información
Comparison of Some Test Statistics for testing the Process Capability Index: An Empirical Comparison
Authors: Kibria B. M. Golam , Banik Shipra
Published: September 2022

This paper considers fifteen different test statistics for testing the population process capability index. To assess the performance of the test statistics, empirical sizes and powers are calculated at the 5% nominal level and compared with the classical statistic under both symmetric and skewed distributions. It is evident from the simulation study that some of our proposed tests have better size and power properties as compared to the existing approaches.