bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Influencing the Intention of Indonesians in Conducting Medical Tourism to Malaysia
Authors: Kusuma Ningrum Fransisca , Novrianto Suthiono Ferry , Prananta Martinus , Farina Srihadi Tara
Published: September 2023

Medical tourism is a diversification of medical treatment combined with tourism activities which have now developed a lot and become the lifestyle of people around the world, including Indonesia. There have been many comprehensive studies that discuss the relationship between medical tourism and various factors that encourage someone to want to do medical tourism activities, however previous research was conducted outside Indonesia. For this reason, the purpose of this study was to find out whether the factors of quality of care, potential for saving, and destination appeal affect the intention of the Indonesian people to take medical tourism trips to Malaysia. The research was conducted using quantitative research methods with a survey strategy for Indonesian people who are interested in medical tourism
Percepción de estudiantes de enfermería y socios comunitarios de la metodología de Aprendizaje-Servicio (A-S)
Authors: Henríquez Melgarejo Aurora , Aburto Godoy Raquel , Mora Donoso Marcela , León Pino José Manuel
Published: September 2023

Objetivo principal: Determinar la percepción de estudiantes de enfermería y socios comunitarios de la metodología de Aprendizaje-Servicio (A-S). Metodología: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. La muestra fue de 62 estudiantes de enfermería y 30 representantes de establecimientos educacionales. La percepción de los estudiantes de enfermería y socios comunitarios de la metodología A-S se midió mediante un cuestionario elaborado por los autores. Resultados principales: El mayor porcentaje de estudiantes percibió estar muy de acuerdo que la metodología A-S promueve la integración de conocimientos previos, trabajo colaborativo y desarrollo del rol profesional. Por otro lado, el mayor porcentaje de los socios comunitarios percibió estar muy de acuerdo con el plan de trabajo y actitud profesional de los estudiantes al aplicar la metodología A-S. Conclusión principal: La aplicación de la metodología A-S en la formación de estudiantes de enfermería puede ser una herramienta valiosa para el desarrollo de habilidades y competencias necesarias para el desempeño efectivo de su práctica profesional, así como para mejorar su interacción con la comunidad.
Um refúgio de Mata Úmida no interior do Nordeste brasileiro: estrutura e diversidades alfa e beta
Authors: Benício Roberta Maria Arrais , Nascimento Arthur da Silva , Morais Sarah Caroline de Oliveira , Lisboa Maria Amanda Nobre , Silva Leonardo Vitor Alves da , Cruz Gabriel Venâncio , Morais Helen Nogueira de , Araújo Isaac Feitosa , Linhares Karina Vieiralves , Silva Maria Arlene Pessoa da , Rocha Leonardo Silvestre Gomes , Calixto Júnior João Tavares
Published: September 2023

No interior da região semiárida brasileira (bioma Caatinga), há ocorrência de refúgios de vegetação de outros biomas que se apresentam principalmente em topos de formações geológicas do período Pré-Cambriano, como a Chapada do Araripe. Este trabalho objetivou o conhecimento da estrutura, diversidade e similaridade florística de um fragmento de mata úmida na Chapada do Araripe, sul do Ceará (708m Alt.), visando subsidiar estratégias de conservação dessa comunidade, área de relevante valor ecológico, cultural e paisagístico. Em 13 parcelas de 25x25m (0,8 ha), foram inventariados todos os indivíduos com DAP ≥ 5cm, observando-se altura total. A similaridade florística foi observada pelo método de Jaccard a partir da comparação com outras sete áreas em diferentes regiões do Brasil. Foram encontradas 66 espécies distribuídas em 34 famílias, num total de 1.544 indivíduos com DA=1.997,30 ind.ha-1 e AB=32,618 m²ha-1. Fabaceae (25,75%) e Myrtaceae (6%) apresentaram maior número de espécies e Brosimum gaudichaudii apresentou maior IVI. O índice de Shannon (H’) foi 3,13 e a equabilidade de Pielou (J’) foi 0,75. A diversidade beta, comparada com outras áreas de mata úmida (core e disjuntas), foi considerada alta e a estatística apontou maior similaridade com área da mesorregião da mata pernambucana. Os resultados permitem caracterizar a área como refúgio vegetacional de mata úmida, corroborando com a teoria dos refúgios e evidenciam forte penetração de espécies savânicas (cerradão, cerrado, caatinga/carrasco) enfatizando a atuação de impulsos climáticos ocorridos no Quaternário e apontando para a necessidade de estratégias de conservação devido ao antropismo acelerado.
Avaliação de painéis de média densidade de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar
Authors: Duran Afonso José Felício Peres , Lopes Junior Wanley Eduardo , Pavesi Mariana , Fiorelli Juliano
Published: September 2023

Os painéis de partículas de média densidade representam uma alternativa para uso dos subprodutos lignocelulósicos, encontrados de forma abundante e que ocasionam impactos ambientais quando descartados de forma inadequada. Nesse escopo, o objetivo desta pesquisa consistiu em avaliar o potencial de painéis de partículas multicamadas, produzidos com bagaço de cana-de-açúcar e resina poliuretana à base de óleo de mamona (PU-mamona) e confrontar os resultados com os requisitos estabelecidos pela norma brasileira de painéis de partículas de madeira (NBR 14810-2:2018). Para tanto, foram analisadas as propriedades físicas e mecânicas e a resistência à umidade, de painéis de partículas multicamadas com espessura de 15 mm e média densidade (600 e 750 kg.m-3) de partículas de bagaço de cana-de-açúcar aglomeradas com resina PU mamona (12% para camada interna e 15% para camada externa). Os resultados obtidos indicaram que os painéis com 750 kg.m-3 apresentaram melhor desempenho, atingindo todos os requisitos exigidos para classificá-los, de acordo com as recomendações da norma brasileira para painéis de madeira, como painéis do tipo P2, uso não estrutural em condições secas.
Lógica Fuzzy na determinação de fragmentos florestais potenciais para coleta de sementes
Authors: Peluzio Telma Machado de Oliveira , Peluzio João Batista Esteves , Abreu Karla Maria Pedra de , Ferrari Jeferson Luís , Kunz Sustanis Horn , Fiedler Nilton César , Gandine Quênia Glória Ferreira , Paschoa Luciana de Souza Lorenzoni , Moura Marks Melo , Moreira Giselle Lemos , Carvalho Rita de Cássia Freire , Pimentel Stefania Marques , Branco Elvis Ricardo Figueira , Peluzio Lucas Machado , Santos Alexandre Rosa dos
Published: September 2023

A floresta tropical é extremamente explorada e fragmentada, sendo imprescindível a coleta de sementes nativas, a fim de atender a crescente demanda para sua restauração e manutenção da biodiversidade. Dessa forma, objetiva-se selecionar fragmentos florestais potenciais com maior grau de conservação para a colheita de sementes, via utilização e associação da ecologia da paisagem à lógica Fuzzy. O estudo foi realizado na bacia hidrográfica do rio Itapemirim. Foram realizadas as etapas de seleção e fotointerpretação das imagens; determinação do erro; aplicação dos índices métricos de ecologia da paisagem; aplicação da lógica Fuzzy em aplicativo computacional e validação da metodologia in loco. Foram determinados 7.515 fragmentos florestais, correspondendo a 19,21% da área de estudo, com 89,53% de acertos. Os fragmentos menores que 5 ha são os mais frágeis e possuem risco de extinção, enquanto os maiores que 300 ha possuem menor risco de extinção, mesmo com o aumento da borda. Com a aplicação da lógica Fuzzy, a média ficou entre 0,15, desvio padrão de 0,24 e o coeficiente de variação em 161,73 %. O Cenário 1 (FLONA de Pacotuba) possui 10,25% de famílias, 25,92 % de gêneros e 33,62% de espécies a mais que o Cenário 2 (PEAMA Ifes Campus de Alegre), entre os indivíduos identificados. A associação das técnicas de ecologia da paisagem e lógica Fuzzy possibilitou identificar os fragmentos em maior grau de conservação, com potencial para colheita de sementes florestais.
Influence of moisture content on physical and mechanical properties of Calophyllum sp wood
Authors: Arroyo Felipe Nascimento , Fraga Iuri Fazolin , Ruthes Heloiza Candeia , Soares Larissa Soriani Zanini Ribeiro , Aquino Vinícius Borges de Moura , Christoforo André Luis , Lahr Francisco Antonio Rocco
Published: September 2023

Due to its excellent resistance to traction and compression, wood is regularly used in furniture, window frames and in structures and sealing of homes and buildings. Due to the anisotropy and complexity of the material, its properties vary depending on its intrinsic anatomical characteristics and external factors, such as species, moisture content, acting requests, among others. The Brazilian standard provides linear models for estimating and correcting all strength and stiffness properties as a function of the moisture content of the wood. However, due to its characteristics, there may not be a linear variation of the physical and mechanical properties in relation to the moisture content. Thus, this research aims to evaluate and analyze the influence of moisture content on 15 properties of Calophyllum sp. The reliability of the Brazilian standard equation for correcting strength and stiffness values as a function of humidity (U% to 12%) was evaluated, in addition to analyzing, through ANOVA, whether there is a change in the properties when they are at the saturation point of the fiber and 12% moisture. Of the 15 properties analyzed, 4 did not change, contrary to the linear models set out in the Brazilian standard. In addition, it was possible to note that the Brazilian standard can estimate with an error of up to 76% when correcting the humidity to 12%.
Avaliação financeira, estoque de carbono e mitigação de metano pelas árvores em sistemas silvipastoris no bioma Pampa
Authors: Tonini Helio
Published: September 2023

O objetivo foi estimar o regime de manejo mais rentável e o potencial de mitigação de metano entérico pelo crescimento das árvores em sistemas silvipastoris com eucalipto estabelecidos em pastagens nativas em áreas de pecuaristas familiares, na região de Bagé (RS). Foram coletados dados de crescimento e produção florestal em 15 propriedades rurais, levantados os custos de implantação, as dimensões e valor dos sortimentos florestais praticados na região. Os plantios foram agrupados por material genético, espaçamento e tipo de solo e, após, realizada a simulação com auxílio dos softwares SisILPFE.dunnii e SisILPFeucalipto para a obtenção de estimativas de crescimento e produção. A definição do melhor regime de manejo foi obtida pelo cálculo do Valor Presente Líquido Anualizado (VPLA) e da Taxa Interna de Retorno (TIR), com uso do software Planin. Para o regime de manejo mais rentável em cada grupo, foi realizado o cálculo da mitigação de gases de efeito estufa seguindo as condicionantes para a obtenção do selo Carne Carbono Neutro. Estimou-se que regimes de manejo com o emprego de desbastes e uma idade de rotação entre 14 e 18 anos para os melhores e piores sítios, respectivamente, apresentam maior rentabilidade e potencial para mitigar as emissões de metano dos bovinos.  A taxa de lotação animal neutralizável pelas árvores tem potencial para ser superior à taxa de lotação comumente empregada em pastagens nativas no Pampa, gerando um excedente de carbono que poderia ser utilizado para a remuneração dos produtores por serviços ambientais.
Florística e fitossociologia da vegetação arbórea no Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Banhado dos Pachecos, Viamão, RS, Brasil
Authors: Kirsten Isabela , Closs De Marchi Tiago , Osório Rosa André
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever o componente arbóreo das matas de restinga paludosa e arenosa, ocorrentes no Refúgio de Vida Silvestre Banhado dos Pachecos. Além do levantamento florístico, foram amostradas 20 parcelas de 10 x 10 metros, distribuídas entre os dois sistemas florestais, onde foram incluídos todos os indivíduos com mais de 5 cm de diâmetro à altura do peito (DAP ≥ 5 cm). Foram encontradas 99 espécies, distribuídas em 62 gêneros e 36 famílias. A família que apresentou maior riqueza de espécies foi Myrtaceae (18 spp.). Os habitats paludoso e arenoso apresentaram a mesma riqueza, porém diferiram em estrutura e composição de espécies, como já observado em outros estudos para o ambiente de restinga. A diferença entre ambas formações vegetais se explica, principalmente, pelas condições edáficas em que se encontram, sendo a disponibilidade de água no solo um fator fundamental na seleção das espécies ocorrentes em cada ambiente.
new combination for the genus Notocactus (Cactaceae)
Authors: Deble Leonardo Paz
Published: September 2023

Parodia Hofackeriana is transferred to Notocactus, and additional information about morphological related species, geographic distribution and environments of occurrence are assessed.
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Authors: Lito D. Mallillin Leovigildo
Published: September 2023

The study aims to know the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, and monthly family average income of parents and to identify how the support is extended by the parents on their special need children toward their studies along the area of becoming a strong advocate, getting acquainted with school regulation, learning to access additional services, developing relationship with children module tutors, and future of special need children. The descriptive quantitative research design is employed in the study. The subjects of the study are the parents of the special needs children who are enrolled in the different Higher Education Institutions (HEI) both in private and government entities in the GCC country. Twenty (20) parents are topped in the utilization of the study. A non-probability sampling technique is utilized in the study which is purposive sampling because it is appropriate in the development of the study. The results show that there is no significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and how support is extended by the parents of the special need children toward their studies
EFFECT OF JOGGING PROGRAMME ON VISCERAL FAT OF ALMAJIRAI IN TSANGAYA IN GUSAU METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Authors: Abdulsalam Abdollah , Gunen E. A. , Suleiman A. G.
Published: September 2023

This study therefore assessed the effect of jogging programme on visceral fat of Almajirai in Tsangaya in Gusau Metropolis, Nigeria. For the purpose of this study, a 1x2 x3 factorial research design was used. The population are Almajirai who are gardi in Gusau Metropolis within the ages of 13-15 years, stratified sampling and simple random sampling technique were used to select 48 Gardi Almajirai in Gusau metropolis who volunteered to participate in the study. Hand-held Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis device was used to assess visceral fat. All of these Girdi Almajirai were found to have met the inclusion criteria and were all assigned to the jogging programme and the baseline values were used as the control. All exercise sessions were preceded by 10 minutes warm-up; the programme lasted between 30 and 45 minutes, which ended with a cool down session. All exercise sessions were conducted between 5.30p.m - 6.00p.m on alternate days every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the consecutive weeks. Training intensity was maintained between 50-65% of estimated HR max  for 4 weeks and which was increased progressively from 60-70% from the 5 to 8 weeks of training. The data collected were statistically analyzed using repeated measured ANOVA and scheffe post hoc test was used to locate where significant effect lies at level of 0.05. The result of the study revealed that jogging had significant effect on visceral fat p=0.001. It was recommended that Adolescent almajirai should participate every day in 45 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity that is enjoyable and developmentally appropriate.
O DIAGNÓSTICO DE ALZHEIMER E COMPROMETIMENTO COGNITIVO
Authors: Souza Rondineli S , Menegucci Dawn Renee
Published: September 2023

Pacientes de diversas origens procuram os Centros de Atenção Psicossocial de suas respectivas regiões no Brasil, onde os atendimentos são realizados por demanda espontânea do pacientes ou através do encaminhamento de uma unidade médica primária especializada, seja uma emergência ou internação clínica/psiquiátrica, e inevitavelmente o profissional que atende esse paciente precisa conduzir para um diagnóstico ou de início basear em um julgamento clínico, como parte da primeira avaliação do quadro. Quando a demanda é de um julgamento de demência, que tem como pressuposto a degeneração crônica, global e geralmente irreversível da cognição, ainda que, com base no diagnóstico clínico, importante seguir para confirmação através dos testes laboratoriais e de imagens, que servirão para identificar as causas tratáveis. Entretanto, a tomada de decisão clínica sobre o que fazer a seguir com um paciente depende muito mais do julgamento clínico, para estabelecer a gravidade dos sintomas e os fatores que afetam a vida do paciente, quanto às suas reais esperanças de tratamento com as terapias medicamentosas disponíveis e aprovadas e o resultado esperado pelo mesmo.
Biotechnology
Authors: LEUZINGER BRUNO
Published: September 2023

Biotechnology has been used by the human species since ancient times. This is because, in its broadest sense, biotechnology comprises the application of microorganisms, plants and animals to obtain processes and products of interest to society. Thus, ever since we used microorganisms to ferment bread, beverages, and other foods, we were already performing biotechnology. As time went by and science advanced, new technological tools were developed and started to complement biotechnology as we know it today.
CIRURUGIA TORÁCICA PARA A GRADUAÇÃO
Authors:   Marcus da Matta Abreu,   Juliana Dias Nascimento Ferreira,   Maura Furtado Barbosa Felipe,   Mariana Lima Crispi Carneiro,   Mauricio Ferreira Fajado
Published: September 2023

Um dos desafios para os docentes dos cursos de medicina é mensurar o quanto do conhecimento sobre sua especialidade deve ser passado aos alunos, encontrando o equilíbrio para que o estudante da graduação e o médico generalista possam ter uma visão global sobre as diferentes áreas sem aprofundamento em detalhes que pouco serão úteis no dia a dia. Este trabalho é fruto daquilo que consideramos útil para os alunos após 15 anos de docência. Os 10 capítulos deste livro são uma síntese do que é discutido nas aulas da disciplina Clínica Médico Cirúrgica I (Cirurgia Torácica) do curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Nosso intuito não é substituir os livros e artigos científicos, mas produzir um texto validado pelos professores, com informações completas e atualizadas, com um enfoque prático e objetivo e sem entrar nos pormenores que só interessam aos especialistas. Trata-se de um esforço em conjunto dos alunos da Liga Acadêmica de Cirurgia Torácica da UFJF e dos professores da disciplina. A cirurgia torácica é uma especialidade fascinante que envolve o diagnóstico e tratamento de doenças que afetam a cavidade torácica. Com o objetivo de fornecer um conhecimento de qualidade e de fácil acesso, elaboramos o "Manual de Cirurgia Torácica". Este livro foi escrito por acadêmicos da LACIT UFJF, em colaboração com os preceptores, e a contribuição de cada um foi essencial para a finalização desta obra. Gostaria, assim, de expressar meu agradecimento a todos os autores, bem como aos nossos preceptores, Dra. Juliana Dias e Dr. Marcus Abreu, que nos guiaram e inspiraram ao longo desse processo. Esperamos que este livro se torne uma ferramenta valiosa para estudantes, residentes e profissionais da área da cirurgia torácica, auxiliando-os no aprimoramento de conhecimentos.
Linear Transformations on Vector Spaces: An Introduction to Linear Algebra
Authors: Kaschner Scott , Russell Amber
Published: September 2023

Linear Transformations on Vector Spaces serves primarily as a textbook for undergraduate Linear Algebra courses. While standard Linear Algebra books begin by focusing on solving systems of linear equations and associated procedural skills, our book begins by developing a conceptual framework for the topic using the central objects, vector spaces and linear transformations. It covers the same concepts, skills, and applications as conventional texts in a one-semester course, but students walk away with a much richer and more useful mastery of the topics. The book is structured to facilitate the implementation of the flipped classroom. The text features a continuous narrative to illuminate the big picture of the material and is written to help students develop their textbook reading skills. Also, there are “Explorations” scattered throughout each section; these are quick first examples intended for students to complete while reading before class meetings. Additional materials include section overview homework assignments and worksheets that can be used for in-class practice.
Tingkat Kedisiplinan Kerja dengan Pemanfaatan Fasilitas Kantor Guna Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Administrasi pada Kantor Pemerintah Desa Blitaran Kecamatan Sukomoro Kabupaten Nganjuk
Authors: Ayuningtyas Deny Putri
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Kualitas pelayanan pada suatu organisasi atau lembaga merupakan cerminan dari sikap pegawai terhadap masyarakat yang dapat berkontribusi positif pada terwujudnya kepuasan dan loyalitas masyarakat. 

Tujuan: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh parsial maupun simultan disiplin kerja dan fasilitas kantor terhadap kualitas pelayanan administrasi pada Kantor Permerintah Desa Blitaran Kecamatan Sukomoro Kabupaten Nganjuk.

Metode Penelitian: Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan data yang diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Teknik analisis data dijalankan dengan SPSS meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis.

Hasil Penelitian: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa disiplin kerja dan fasilitas kantor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas pelayanan administrasi pada Kantor Pemerintah Desa Blitaran Kecamatan Sukomoro Kabupaten Nganjuk.

Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Pelayanan publik merupakan isu krusial yang perlu dipertimbangkan dalam pembangunan otonomi. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini penting untuk dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah disiplin kerja dan fasilitas kantor dapat mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan khususnya pada pemeritah kabupaten Nganjuk.
Determinan Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG): Studi pada Perusahaan Sektor Consumer Goods Industry
Authors: Wahyuni Eni , Dekrijanti Indra , Adie Siswo
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya manajemen perusahaan dalam menjaga kinerja perusahaan dari perubahan permintaan dan penawaran indeks konsumsi perusahaan yang berubah karena adanya COVID-19.

Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh inflasi, kurs Dolar Amerika Serikat dan Return on equity (ROE) terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan.

Metode Penelitian: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan sampel perusahaan industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2016-2020. Diperoleh data 27 perusahaan dengan metode purposive sampling. Selanjutnya diuji menggunakan regresi linier berganda menggunakan SPSS.

Hasil Penelitian: Terdapat pengaruh inflasi, nilai tukar dolar Amerika Serikat dan return on equity (ROE) terhadap indeks harga saham gabungan (IHSG) pada perusahaan industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2016-2020. Hasil secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa variabel inflasi dan nilai tukar dolar Amerika Serikat berpengaruh terhadap indeks harga saham gabungan (IHSG) dan variabel return on equity tidak berpengaruh terhadap indeks harga saham gabungan (IHSG) pada industri barang konsumsi perusahaan sektor.

Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Penelitian ini menguji determinan IHSG selama 4 tahun karena adanya COVID-19.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Harga Dan Promosi Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Skincare MS Glow Di Kecamatan Tanjunganom Kabupaten Nganjuk
Authors: Azizah Ari Dhotul
Published: September 2023

Latar Belakang: Sebagian besar konsumen melihat suatu produk khususnya produk perawatan kecantikan seperti skincare hanya dari segi harga yang tidak mahal dijual bebas dipasaran dengan promosi yang menarik dan menjanjikan hasil instan tanpa memperhatikan tentang bagaimana kualitas produk tersebut. Maka diperlukan informasi tentang suatu produk yang bisa dipercaya untuk membantu konsumen menentukan produk yang memiliki kualitas dan aman bagi kesehatan kulit.
Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas produk, harga dan promosi terhadap loyalitas pelanggan skincare MS Glow di Kecamatan Tanjunganom Kabupaten Nganjuk
Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 98 pelanggan. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 98 pelanggan skincare MS Glow di Septiana MS Glow Nganjuk. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan uji secara parsial menggunakan uji statistik t dan uji signifikasi f untuk menguji secara simultan.
Hasil Penelitian: Secara parsial terdapat pengaruh signifikan dari kualitas produk dan promosi terhadap loyalitas pelanggan namun tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan dari harga terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Secara simultan terdapat pengaruh signifikan antara variabel kualitas produk, harga dan promosi terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan MS Glow di Kecamatan Tanjunganom Kabupaten Nganjuk sebagai objek dari penelitian sehingga dapat menambah literatur mengenai pengaruh pengaruh kualitas produk, harga dan promosi terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Utilizing natural additives in stabilizing clayey soil
Authors: Mahasneh Bassam , Maaitah Omer , Abdel Hadi , Mubeideen Hmood , Alghazawi Omar , Saada Nidhal
Published: September 2023

Some Clayey soil in Alkarak is stabilized using Cement and natural resources including zeolites and Dead Sea Sand (DSS) (south of Jordan). To examine how different additives can be used to improve the mechanical and physical qualities of problematic clayey soil, field and laboratory experiments have been done. Clayey soils are surface deposits that vary in thickness and mineral makeup. With varying percentages, the two main components are kaolinite and montmorillonite. Due to Jordan's semi-arid location and the soil's unsaturated state, Clayey soils are very vulnerable to changes in moisture content due to their sheet-like structure. As a result, infiltration depth varies depending on the area. The Ca-montmorillonite content and moisture content, which change between the summer and winter seasons, determine how troublesome Clayey soils respond, including swelling and shrinkage to varying degrees. Utilizing 4% (DSS), 12% (Zeolites), and up to 12% (Ordinary Portland Cement) improved the physical and mechanical qualities of the examined clayey soil. The Clayey soil could be improved by the 4% fixing percentage of (DSS). 12% of zeolites, meanwhile, improve the clayey soil's qualities. The physical characteristics of Clayey soil could be enhanced by mixing up to 12% ordinary Portland cement with it.
Current academic needs versus business demands for human resource skills and competencies
Authors: Fetahu Elvira , Çerri Shpëtim , Sulanjaku Marsel
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: The dynamics of market changes and consumer demands have led to new challenges for businesses, including their offers and their customer service. These challenges are closely related to their ability to react, adjust and adapt to these changes in order to survive or created competitive advantage. A key component of these ongoing efforts is human resources, which must have the appropriate abilities, knowledge, and skills to align with market and consumer changes.OBJECTIVE: The object of this paper is to explore the needs for professional skills of tourism-sector businesses in the region of Elbasan and compare them with the actual academic offer of Faculty of Economy at “Aleksander Xhuvani” University of Elbasan.METHODS:In our study 70 businesses of the hotel-tourism sector and 43 businesses of the production sector were selected based in the Directorate of Taxes in Elbasan and the Elbasan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.RESULTS: In our study a major number of the respondents admit to have difficulties in adoption with the new job where 13.6% list professional ability and 13.6% soft skills such as communication as aspects of work in which mthay had more difficulties to adopt.CONCLUSIONS: There is an evident gap between the nature of the degree offered by higher education institutions and the job positions of the graduates.
Analyses of the case studies for the efficiency of pumping lemma for the context-free languages
Authors: Fetaji Majlinda , Fetaji Bekim , Asilkan Özcan
Published: September 2023

In this study, we investigated the pumping lemma for context-free languages and analyzed some case studies in terms of their efficiency. Pumping lemmas play an important role in formal language theory. Context-free languages (CFL) is the set of languages that can be defined by context-free grammars. Context-free grammars are used to define programming languages, natural language applications (such as grammar correctors), machine protocols and many others. The case studies are used to simplify the process analyses of the efficiency of pumping lemma for Context-Free Languages. To prove that a Language is Not Context-Free using pumping lemma for CFL, we created a guideline presented in the fourth section that contains a proposed algorithmic procedure. Pumping lemma for CFL is used to show the existence of non-context free languages. Insights and argumentations were provided in the end of the paper.
Organizational behavior and diversity
Authors: Dibra Rezart
Published: September 2023

The use of behavioural science in government and policy and regulation has been gaining popularity and momentum over the last five to ten years. Applications have historically been related to individual behaviour – either individuals working within government or citizens themselves. However, there is growing interest among governments and policy institutions to utilize behavioural science to enhance organisational behavior – from government institutions themselves to external organisationsthat interact with and are regulated by governments. Organizational Behavior is the identification, analyzing and application ofknowledge about howindividuals and groups act in organizations. It interprets people-organization relationships in terms of the person, group, organization, and whole social system. Objective of it is to build better relationships by achieving people objectives, organizational objectives, and social objectives. It encompasses a wide range of areas, such as human behavior, Training and development, change management, leadership, teams, Group behavior etc. In the study of organizational behavior and diversity, the use of models, theories, and past experience are each helpful in gaining a complete understanding. Individuals within an organization behave as they do as a result of the context in which they are immersed. This short article seeks to examine this context in order to further the cause of helping managers deal with issues in their organizations from a standpoint of knowledge and understanding, rather than guesswork andout-dated methods. First, the organization as a system will be discussed, including its interdependence upon other systems. Next, the importance of relationships as a vital part of the operation of organizations will be mentioned. Then, the management of diversity will be outlined, leading to a discussion of the importance of culture in influencing values. This paper is a theoretical paper with some concept in the behavior organizational as a important part of management.
Elaboración de una bebida de soya (Glycin max) y morocho blanco (Zea Mays) variedad morochon como una alternativa para consumo de proteína vegetal
Authors: Enríquez Estrella Miguel Ángel , Remache Sarabia Lenise Xiomara , Vargas Peralvo Evelyn Alejandra , Ruíz Marmol Hernán Patricio
Published: September 2023

La elaboración de una bebida a base de soya (Glycine max) y morocho blanco (Zea mays variedad morochon) surge de la necesidad de generar bebidas proteicas a partir de cereales. La metodología utilizada está basada en un diseño experimental completamente al azar, donde se obtuvo 6 tratamientos con 3 réplicas, obteniendo 18 unidades experimentales. La evaluación sensorial se efectuó a un panel de degustación de 60 estudiantes de la escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, mediante la utilización de pruebas hedónicas con 5 puntos, tomando en cuenta las características del olor, color, sabor y textura. Mediante los análisis estadísticos se tomó en cuenta la varianza de los tratamientos experimentales aplicados, se utilizó la prueba de Kruskal Wallis para establecer si existen diferencias significativas entre los tratamientos y por medio de la prueba de comparación de Tukey se determinó la mejor formulación, la misma que fue sometida a análisis físico-químicos (proteína, °Brix, pH) y microbiológicos (Coliformes Totales y E. coli), la combinación de 60 % de soya y 40 % de morocho, generó alta valoración en los parámetros olor, textura y sabor. Los resultados se encontraron dentro de los rangos que estipula la norma NTE INEN 3028 y NTE INEN 2337. Como conclusión definimos que, si elevamos el porcentaje de soya, subimos la proteína en la bebida, pero no es agradable al consumidor, estandarizando los porcentajes con morocho presentamos una bebida agradable y con los parámetros de proteína óptimos.
Digestibilidad fecal aparente de ovinos Blackbelly en la etapa de engorde alimentados con forrajes amazónicos
Authors: Moyano Tapia Juan Carlos , Miguez Jenny Patricia , Viafara Derwin , Marini Panblo
Published: September 2023

El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar la digestibilidad aparente de cuatro dietas conformadas por forrajes de la Amazonía ecuatoriana en ovinos BlackBelly en la etapa de engorde. El trabajo experimental se realizó en el Centro de Investigación, Posgrado y Conservación de la Biodiversidad Amazónica de la Universidad Estatal Amazónica. Se emplearon cuatro ovinos BlackBelly en la etapa de engorde con un peso inicial de 34 ± 2 kg y 11 meses de edad, y se alimentaron con cuatro tratamientos: T1 (maní forrajero 100%); T2 (maní forrajero 50% + king grass morado 50%); T3 (maní forrajero 50% + marandú 50%); T4 (maní forrajero 50% + king grass verde 50%). El experimento se llevó a cabo bajo un diseño experimental de cuadrado latino de 4 x 4, se realizó ANOVA y la comparación de medias se hizo con la prueba Tukey (P 0,05). Las variables analizadas fueron: digestibilidad aparente de la materia seca (MS), materia orgánica (MO), proteína bruta (PB) y fibra bruta (FB). Los coeficientes de digestibilidad aparente de la MS, MO y PB fueron altos y no presentaron diferencias significativas entre tratamientos. En relación al aprovechamiento de la FB el tratamiento T4 mostró el mayor valor. En conclusión, el empleo de dietas compuestas por maní forrajero, maní forrajero + king grass morado, maní forrajero + marandú y maní forrajero + king grass verde en la dieta de ovinos BlackBelly de engorde no afectó la digestibilidad aparente de la MS, MO y PB garantizando forrajes locales de óptimas características nutritivas para esta etapa.
Tetrandrine Combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin for Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Improve Efficacy
Authors:   Department of Oncology, Xijing Hospital, State Laboratory of Cancer Biology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China, Liu Wenchao , Zhang Ju ,   Institute of Gene Diagnosis, State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pharmacology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China, Shi Heng-jun , Lin Jiang ,   Department of Traditional Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, China, Ying Cheng , Wang Qianrong , Yan Chen , Jingyue Yang , Zhaocai Yu , Yan Xue ,   Department of Oncology, Xijing Hospital, State Laboratory of Cancer Biology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
Published: September 2023

Lung cancer has the highest morbidity and mortality of any malignant tumor. To improve efficacy and reduce toxicity in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), it is important to integrate traditional and conventional medicine. Two hundred and forty patients with advanced NSCLC were randomized to tetrandrine plus GP or GP only. We infused gemcitabine on days 1 and 8; cisplatin on day 1. The tetrandrine group received continuous i.v. infusion for 10 days, with treatment repeated every 21 days. After 2 consecutive treatment cycles, we used RECIST criteria to evaluate short-term efficacy. Quality of life (QOL) was assessed according to Karnofsky score (KPS) and body weight change. We used NCI CTC 3.0 to evaluate treatment toxicity. The short-term objective response rate was 36.1% in the tetrandrine group and 24.3% in the controls (P=0.057). The short-term disease control rate was 63.9% in the tetrandrine group and 52.3% in the controls (P=0.081). The 1-year survival rates were 45.7% and 31.3%, respectively (P=0.059). KPS scores improved by 49.1% and 32.4%, respectively (P=0.012). Body weight increased by 28.7% in the tetrandrine group and 16.2% in the controls (P=0.027). The incidence of grade 2-4 leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, nausea, and vomiting in the tetrandrine group was 38.0%, 19.4%, 46.3%, and 16.7%, respectively; the control group figures were 53.2%, 34.2%, 63.0% and 27.9% (P<0.05). Tetrandrine may improve short-term efficacy and survival in patients with advanced NSCLC. Tetrandrine may also mitigate adverse reactions to chemotherapy and improve QOL for patients with NSCLC.
Comparison of Cytotoxic Activity of Anticancer Drugs against Various Human Tumor Cell Lines Using In Vitro Cell-Based Approach
Authors:   Department of Biological Sciences, Medical and Regulatory Affairs Division, United Laboratories, Inc., 66 United St. Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Florento Leila , Matias Ronald , Tuano Elena , Santiago Katherine , Cruz Frederickdela , Tuazon Alexander
Published: September 2023

Chemotherapy is the main treatment modality for certain types of cancer.It is important to monitor and ensure that these chemotherapeutic drugs are potent and effective prior to patient administration.The objective of the study is to evaluate the cytotoxic activity and potency of selected commercially available generic anticancer drugs in comparison with originator using various human cancer cell lines in an in vitro cell-based assay.Half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of the different chemotherapeutic agents was obtained from an experimentally derived dose-response curve. Relative potency of the drugs was estimated according to Parallel Line assay.This study demonstrated that the selected generic oncology products tested had similar efficacy compared with the originator.Both products showed comparable results as shown both in vitro cytotoxicity assay and statistical analysis. In vitro cell-based cytotoxicity assay promises to be a useful, reliable and rapid method for demonstrating chemotherapeutic drug activity.
Health Related Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors: Experience of a Stroke Unit
Authors:   Department of medicine Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria, Abubakar S. A. , Isezuo S. A. ,   Department of medicine Usmanu Danfodiyio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
Published: September 2023

Background: Stroke has a major impact on survivors including Health related Quality of life (HRQoL). HRQoL measurements are potentially more relevant to patients than measurements of impairments or disability and are an important index of outcome after stroke that can facilitate a broader description of disease and outcome. This study examined the factors associated with HRQoL of stroke survivors. Methods: In a cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design, 62 patients were prospectively enrolled and interviewed 3 months post stroke in neurology out-patient clinic. After case identification, functional status (handicap) was determined using the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS), while Zung Depression Self-Rating Scale (ZDS) was used to determine presence of depression. HRQoL was assessed using the Stroke Impact Scale-16 (SIS-16). Age, sex, duration of formal education, depression and degree of disability were correlated with HRQoL in multiple logistic regressions. Results: The mean age of patients was 54.4 ± 9.9 years. Mean duration of formal education was significantly higher in males than females (p value=0.007). About one third (29%) of the stroke survivors were depressed and more than half (54.8%) had good recovery. Function status measured by modified Rankin Scale and depression were independent determinants of poor HRQoL. Conclusion: Functional status and depression were identified as independent factors affecting HRQoL of stroke survivors.
Effects of Aspirin on RheologicalProperties of Erythrocytes In Vitro
Authors:   Medical Biophysics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Egypt, Elblbesy Mohamed A. , Hereba Abdel Rahman M. , Shawki Mamdouh M.
Published: September 2023

Aspirin is of proven value as an antithrombotic drug. In unstable angina it reduces the risk of death and myocardial infarction by half. Most studies on the mechanism of action of aspirin have concentrated on the effect of aspirin on platelets.In the present study we have tried to prove that there is another biophysical mechanism of aspirin, and that is through the effect of aspirin on erythrocytes. In this study ten blood samples were incubated with aspirin at different concentrations. The fractal dimension of erythrocytes subjected to shear rates from 5 s-1 to 30 s-1, in a cone and plate device designed and constructed in our lab, was calculated by processing the images of the erythrocyte. At each shear rate, the fractal dimensions of the erythrocytes were found to be strongly correlated with aspirin concentration. It is suggested that further studies using different biophysical methods must be carried out to detect the other mechanisms underlying the effect of aspirin on different blood cells.
PENGARUH ANXIETY TRAITS DAN THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI SAHAM PADA GENERASI Z DI KOTA MEDAN
Authors: Natalie M. Pasaribu Vanny
Published: September 2023

Generasi Z merupakan generasi digital yang memahami seluk-beluk komunikasi elektronik yang terorganisasi di seluruh dunia melalui telepon atau satelit. Generasi Z tidak diragukan kemampuannya dalam mendapatkan data. Keadaan tersebut menjadikan Generasi Z memiliki minat lebih tinggi untuk berinvestasi di pasar modal karena keunggulan dalam mendapatkan informasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh anxiety traits dan the big five personality terhadap keputusan investasi Generasi Z di Kota Medan. Pengaruh antara anxiety traits serta the big five personality tersebut akan dianalisis secara parsial dan simultan terhadap keputusan investasi. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Generasi Z di Kota Medan yang melakukan investasi di pasar modal yaitu saham, dengan sampel berjumlah 96 responden, dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Data primer diperoleh melalui penyebaran kuesioner secara langsung dan melalui kuesioner dan data sekunder diperoleh melalui studi kepustakaan. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan anxiety traits (X1) dan the big five personality (X2) berpengaruh signifikan baik secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap pengambilan keputusan Generasi Z di Kota Medan (Y). Uji koefisien determinasi menunjukkan terdapat hubungan erat antara anxiety traits dan the big five personality terhadap pengambilan keputusan dengan nilai R sebesar 0,840. Melalui nilai adjusted R square juga diketahui bahwa anxiety traits dan the big five personality sebesar 70% terhadap keputusan investasi sedangkan sisanya sebesar 30% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar model penelitian ini.
TINJAUAN KETIDAKLENGKAPAN RESUME RAWAT INAP PESERTA JKN GUNA MENUNJANG KUALITAS PENGKLAIMAN DI RSUP DR HASAN SADIKIN BANDUNG
Authors: Hasanah Cika , Sutisna Reni Rindiyani
Published: September 2023

Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan di RSUP Dr Hasan Sadikin Bandung ditemukan ketidaklengkapan pengisian resume medis yaitu tambahan, nama dan tanda tangan dokter, tindakan tambahan dan resume tidak ada dalam berkas sehingga dapat menghambat proses pengklaiman. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengisian resume medis di RSUP Dr Hasan Sadikin Bandung. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel diambil dari periode Oktober 2019 – Desember 2019 sebanyak 255 sampel menggunakan perhitungan tabel sugiyono. Populasi lembar resume medis selama 3 bulan adalah sebanyak 9.696 berkas. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode observasi, metode wawancara, metode studi kepustakaan, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh penulis di RSUP Dr Hasan Sadikin Bandung terdapat 255 resume pasien rawat inap peserta JKN yang diteliti penulis menemukan data ketidaklengkapan tertinggi yaitu Nama dan Tanda Tangan Dokter sebanyak 125 atau 49%. Data kelengkapan tertinggi adalah lembar resume yang ada dalam berkas dan terisi sebanyak 223 atau 87%. Ketidaklengkapan pengisian resume medis akan mempengaruhi kualitas pengklaiman, terlambatnya proses pengklaiman hal ini dapat merugikan rumah sakit. Penulis menyarankan agar dibuatkan Standar Prosedur Operasional (SPO) kelengkapan resume medis dan memberikan teguran serta sanksi kepada Kelompok Staf Medis (KSM) yang tidak patuh.Abstrak adalah ringkasan dari seluruh isi artikel.
The Impact of HRM Practices and Leadership Styles on Administrative-Office Staff Performance in Palestinian Universities
Authors: Mahmoud Ali Salahat  , Razan Bishara Katalu
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the impact of HRM practices and leadership styles on administrative-office staff performance in traditional universities and university colleges in Palestine. A pilot study was conducted before data collection to check content validity and reliability, which was successfully achieved. The primary data were collected through questionnaires distributed to a purposive sample of administrative-office employees from nine Palestinian universities and university colleges across the West Bank area. A total of 256 questionnaires out of 270 were eligible for data analysis. The response rate was 0.94. The data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 24 utilizing the data analysis program: PLS-SEM version 3. The findings of this research study have reported that HRM practices (training and development, compensation and rewards, employee relations, and performance appraisal) are positively related to administrative-office staff performance. In contrast, leadership styles (transformational and transactional) were found to have no significant impact on administrative-office staff performance. The study's contribution is threefold: the "population gap" contribution, HRM Practices' theoretical-practical gap contribution, and leadership styles' theoretical-practical gap contribution, besides its practical significance. The study has reached several recommendations, the most important of which are the examined HRM practices should be reinforced and emphasized in order to increase administrative-office staff performance and boost their effectiveness and in case of future examination of the relationship between leadership styles and employee performance, the researchers may employ a mediator or focus on investigating different styles of leadership other than transformational and transactional.