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Self-Awareness dalam Perilaku Etis Profesi Akuntansi: Bibliometric Literature Review
Authors: Gandini Aulia , Kurniawati Ervinda Dwi , Suhartini Dwi
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe aim of this research is to analyze the concept of self-awareness and ethical behavior in supporting the accounting profession. This study uses bibliometric analysis techniques on 125 articles selected from Google Scholar in the 2018-2023 period, with the help of Publish or Perish (PoP), VOSviewer, and Mendeley software. The research results show that self-awareness not only contributes to the development of ethical behavior but also significantly influences audit quality and interpersonal relationships in the accounting work environment. Self-awareness has been proven to play an important role in helping accountants maintain integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality and professional behavior, which are key elements of an accountant's code of ethics. Bibliometric analysis reveals that articles examining self-awareness in the context of accounting ethics tend to emphasize the importance of this component in improving ethical decision making and conflict management in accounting practice. The contribution of this research shows that to achieve more ethical accounting practices, a holistic approach is needed that integrates self-awareness with existing ethical standards.Keywords: Self-awareness, Ethical Behavior, Accounting Profession, Bibliometric AnalysisABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis konsep self-awareness dan perilaku etis dalam menunjang profesi akuntansi. Studi ini menggunakan teknik analisis bibliometrik terhadap 125 artikel yang dipilih dari Google Scholar dalam rentang waktu 2018-2023, dengan bantuan perangkat lunak Publish or Perish (PoP), VOSviewer, dan Mendeley. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa self-awareness tidak hanya berkontribusi pada pengembangan perilaku etis tetapi juga secara signifikan mempengaruhi kualitas audit dan hubungan interpersonal dalam lingkungan kerja akuntansi. Self-awareness terbukti berperan penting dalam membantu akuntan mempertahankan integritas, objektivitas, kompetensi, kerahasiaan, dan perilaku profesional, yang merupakan elemen kunci dari kode etik akuntan. Analisis bibliometrik mengungkapkan bahwa artikel yang mengkaji self-awareness dalam konteks etika akuntansi cenderung menekankan pentingnya komponen ini dalam meningkatkan pengambilan keputusan etis dan pengelolaan konflik dalam praktik akuntansi. Kontribusi penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa untuk mencapai praktik akuntansi yang lebih beretika, diperlukan pendekatan holistik yang mengintegrasikan self-awareness dengan standar etika yang ada.Kata kunci: Self-awareness, Perilaku Etis, Profesi Akuntansi, Analisis Bibliometrik
ESG Scores, Financial Performance, and Carbon Emissions: Evidence from Southeast Asian Companies
Authors: Setiani Eko Putri , Dewanti Patriani Wahyu , Cortez Estefanie
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThis study examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance, focusing on Southeast Asia companies while investigating whether variations in carbon emission levels moderate this relationship. The fixed effects model is used to analyze unbalanced panel data of 1,399 observations from 451 listed companies, covering the period from 2019 to 2023. The results show that ESG scores positively influence financial performance, with a stronger effect in low-carbon emission companies. These findings, aligned with stakeholder theory, suggest that firms prioritizing sustainability, particularly through reducing carbon emissions, achieve better financial performance. Companies are encouraged to take proactive and strategic steps in reducing their carbon footprint as part of a broader, comprehensive sustainability strategy, not only to meet growing stakeholder expectations but also to enhance their long-term financial success and competitive advantage.Keywords: ESG Scores, Financial Performance, Carbon Emissions Performance, SustainabilityABSTRAKPenelitian ini mengkaji hubungan antara skor Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dan kinerja keuangan, dengan fokus pada perusahaan-perusahaan di Asia Tenggara, serta menyelidiki apakah variasi tingkat emisi karbon memoderasi hubungan tersebut. Model fixed effects digunakan untuk menganalisis data panel tidak seimbang yang terdiri dari 1.399 observasi dari 451 perusahaan publik, yang mencakup periode dari tahun 2019 sampai dengan 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa skor ESG berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja keuangan, dengan efek yang lebih kuat pada perusahaan dengan emisi karbon rendah. Temuan ini, sejalan dengan stakeholder theory, menyarankan bahwa perusahaan yang memprioritaskan keberlanjutan, khususnya melalui pengurangan emisi karbon, mencapai kinerja keuangan yang lebih baik. Perusahaan didorong untuk mengambil langkah-langkah proaktif dan strategis dalam mengurangi jejak karbon mereka sebagai bagian dari strategi keberlanjutan yang lebih luas dan komprehensif, tidak hanya untuk memenuhi harapan pemangku kepentingan yang terus berkembang tetapi juga untuk meningkatkan kesuksesan keuangan jangka panjang serta keunggulan kompetitif mereka.Kata kunci: Skor ESG, Komite Sustainability, Kinerja Keuangan, Kinerja Emisi Karbon, Keberlanjutan
Is It True That Funding Surplus and Capital Structure Affect the Amount of Dividends Paid?
Authors: Cahyadi Rino Tam , Pratama Bagas Brian , Andarvici Akta Aruna
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTPenelitian ini menguji hubungan antara surplus pendanaan dan struktur modal terhadap pembayaran dividen pada perusahaan manufaktur di subsektor barang konsumsi. Peneliti memilih surplus pendanaan dan struktur modal sebagai faktor penentu dividen karena pembayaran dividen dipengaruhi oleh kecukupan dana dan potensi biaya yang terkait. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan analsisi regresi berganda dengan menggunakan perusahaan manufaktur subsektor consumer goods. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa surplus pendanaan meningkatkan pembayaran dividen, sementara struktur modal yang didominasi oleh utang justru menurunkannya. Temuan ini mendukung teori Pecking Order, yang menyatakan bahwa perusahaan dengan dana yang cukup dapat memenuhi berbagai kewajibannya, termasuk pembagian dividen. Keywords: Funding Surplus, Capital Structure, Dividends, Pecking Order Theory ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dampak atribut dewan terhadap skor ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Total sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 86 perusahaan dari tahun 2019 sampai dengan 2023, sehingga menghasilkan 433 firm-year observations. Variabel dependen adalah Skor ESG yang terstandarisasi, skor yang tinggi menunjukkan kinerja ESG yang relatif sangat baik dan tingkat transparansi yang tinggi dalam pelaporan data ESG yang material kepada publik. Variabel independen yang digunakan adalah Komite Keberlanjutan, Keberagaman Gender, dan Rapat Dewan. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa atribut dewan tertentu, khususnya kehadiran komite keberlanjutan dalam perusahaan, keberagaman gender di antara anggota dewan, dan rata-rata persentase kehadiran keseluruhan rapat dewan, berpengaruh positif terhadap Skor ESG. Perusahaan harus memperhatikan atribut dewan untuk meningkatkan Skor ESG mereka, mendorong penciptaan nilai yang berkelanjutan, dan menumbuhkan kepercayaan dan keyakinan pemangku kepentingan terhadap komitmen mereka terhadap keunggulan lingkungan, sosial, dan tata kelola.Kata kunci: Surplus Pendanaan, Struktur Modal, Deviden, Pecking Order Theory
Processo de Juvenilização da EJA no Colégio Estadual Pinto de Aguiar (2020-2022)
Authors: Magno dos Santos Vale Rodrigo , Abigail Britto Freitas Rocha Denise
Published: October 2024

A criação da modalidade da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) foi um marco importante para as políticas de acesso à educação, tendo como público-alvo os jovens e adultos que não tiveram acesso à educação por inúmeros motivos. Dentro dessa perceptiva, o desenvolvimento da EJA como programa de reparação, vem sofrendo com o processo chamado juvenilização. O objetivo desse artigo é discutir o fenômeno da juvenilização desta modalidade, trazendo como ponto de partida o olhar dos alunos da EJA do Colégio Estadual Pinto de Aguiar, localizada em Mussurunga 1, Setor C, Salvador-BA. Optou-se por discorrer sobre esta temática em decorrência da sua importância para o desenvolvimento social e a discussão da valorização do potencial que a Educação de Jovens e Adultos proporciona para o educando que decidiu em reiniciar sua trajetória educacional, trazendo como base teórica os estudos de Haddad (1991 e 2002), Di Pierro (2001) e Brunel (2004), corroborando para as discussões e definições do fenômeno da juvenilização. Esse artigo trata-se de uma pesquisa com cunho exploratório descritivo, trazendo uma abordagem qualitativa pautada em análise documental, entrevistas semiestruturadas, observações e questionários.
EJA no RS
Authors: Ferreira Godinho Ana Cláudia , Kich Abreu Raul
Published: October 2024

O presente artigo busca realizar um mapeamento da realidade da EJA no estado do RS, tendo como enfoque a oferta e a demanda – potencial e efetiva – da modalidade. Outro elemento central analisado diz respeito à conformação da modalidade educacional no estado do RS, tendo como base sua disposição no âmbito urbano e rural. Tal recorte se justifica tendo em vista que o último Plano Nacional de Educação (2014-2024) trouxe o foco para segmentos específicos da população brasileira, a exemplo da população do campo, no que se refere as metas estabelecidas para a EJA. Para qualificar tal analise se buscou bases de dados estatísticos, contextualizando a realidade local no comparativo com o contexto nacional. A análise permite concluir que determinados aspectos da conformação atual da EJA seguem lógicas semelhantes no comparativo nacional e local, entretanto, outros elementos – como a oferta da modalidade no âmbito rural – apresentam conformações particulares no estado do RS.
Menggali Pendidikan Karakter Siswa Melalui Kegiatan Keagamaan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Romadhon Kharisma , Hidayat Nur , Malahati Fildza , Rizki Afifah , Fitriyati Ika
Published: October 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan pembentukan karakter yang dapat dibentuk melalui kegiatan keagamaan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dan subjek penelitian ini adalah pembentukan karakter melalui kegiatan keagamaan. Lokasi survei ini dilakukan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Palembang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di madrasah terdapat banyak kegiatan keagamaan antara lain sholat Dhuha secara berjamaah, hadroh, tahfidz Qur'an, dan Imtaq. Tentunya melalui kegiatan-kegiatan yang ada memberikan dampak yang positif bagi siswa dan bisa membentuk karakter anak dengan memperdalam relasi sosial keagamaan baik di dalam maupun di luar lingkungan madrasah. Kepribadian adalah ciri khas individu yang berupa tabiat, kepribadian, watak, dan tingkah laku yang diekspresikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Keistimewaan yang dapat dibentuk dari kegiatan keagamaan ini adalah setelah menyelesaikan pendidikan di madrasah ini, anak-anak mampu mampu menghafal Al-Qur’an setidaknya satu Juz.
Peran Senam Otak Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar IPS Kelas IV SDN Karangsari Rejowinangun Kotagede Yogyakarta
Authors: , Sukati
Published: October 2024

Latar belakang: Minat mata pelajaran IPS sebagai pelajaran yang membuat peserta didik merasa ngantuk,  kurang fokus dan lesu kurang bersemangat.

Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan senam otak siswa kelas IV di SD N Karangsari Rejowinangun Kotagede Yogyakarta dan untuk mengetahui hubungan senam otak dalam meningkatkan minat belajar IPS kelas IV SDN Karangsari Rejowinangun Kotagede Yogyakarta.

Metode Penelitian: Rancangan penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan observasi, dokumentasi dan kuesioner. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa. Analisis data dengan analisis bivariat yaitu digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis pertama dan kedua yaitu untuk menguji koefisien antara variabel bebas dengan variabel terikatnya. Rumus yang digunakan adalah rumus korelasi product moment dari person.

Hasil penelitian: 1) Pelaksanaan senam otak kelas IV SDN Karangsari Rejowinangun  Kotagede Yogyakarta dilaksanakan diawal pembelajaran dengan gerakan pompa betis, teknis mendengarkan musik dengan gerakan silang dan mengaktifkan tangan.. 2) Hubungan senam otak dalam meningkatkan minat belajar IPS pada siswa kelas IV di SD N Karangsari Rejowinangun Kotagede Yogyakarta yaitu memiliki hubungan yang kuat berdasarkan hasil analisis korelasi nilai 0,633 yang berada pada rentang 0,60 – 0,799, sedangkan arah hubungan tersebut adalah positif yang apabila semakin sering dilakukan gerakan  senam otak maka semakin naik minat belajar IPS di  Kelas IV SDN Karangsari Rejowinangun Kotagede Yogyakarta.
Pemanfaatan Smart Library (E-Perpus) bagi sekolah di Kota Bandung
Authors: Indrayani Indrayani , Hidayati Dian
Published: October 2024

Indonesia sampai dengan 2022 masih mengkhawatirkan dalam hal minat membaca masyarakatnya. Buku belum ditempatkan sebagai benda penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Salah satu faktor penyebab rendahnya minat membaca ialah minimnya ketersediaan media yang menarik. Di era digital ini, dibutuhkan media membaca yang juga digitalize. Sebagai alternatif solusinya, di sejumlah sekolah Kota Bandung tersedia aplikasi perpustakaan digital atau perpustakaan elektronik, salah satunya Smart Library. Penelitian ini berusaha mengungkap pemanfaatan aplikasi tersebut di sekolah Kota Bandung, terutama untuk meningkatkan minat baca guru-gurunya. Dengan mengetahui strategi pemanfaatan aplikasi tersebut, sekolah-sekolah lain bisa menjadikannya sebagai model aplikasi alternatif perpustakaan digital. Metode  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan minat baca guru di sekolah Kota Bandung yang menggunakan Smart Library. Peningkatan ini dipicu juga oleh pengadaan program literasi sekolah yang memanfaatkan manajemen sistem informasi yang sudah ada pada admin Smart Library. Sejumlah guru yang masih sungkan untuk menggunakan Smart Library terkendala oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. Faktor internalnya ialah rendahnya kepiawaian guru-guru yang berusia sepuh untuk membaca melalui media gawai. Faktor eksternalnya, mereka merasa tersibukkan oleh aktivitas administrasi kelas sehingga luput untuk membaca. Adanya media membaca tidak serta merta bisa meningkatkan minat membaca tanpa program literasi sekolah yang menarik dan motivasi yang kuat serta pengawasan yang ketat dari manajemen sekolah.
Kebijakan Panitia dalam Memutuskan Pedoman Penilaian Pemenang Duta Baca Kota Depok Tahun 2023 guna Meningkatkan Indeks Pembangunan Literasi Masyarakat
Authors: Yoseph Herman
Published: October 2024

Indeks Pembangunan Literasi Masyarakat (IPLM) menjadi salah satu barometer dalam meningkatkan budaya literasi masyarakat, baik di tingkat kabupaten/kota, provinsi, dan nasional.  Duta Baca memiliki peran dalam meningkatkan IPLM. Pemilihan Duta Baca memerlukan kebijakan panitia dalam mengambil keputusan untuk menentukan pemenang. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji terkait kebijakan panitia dalam memutuskan pedoman penilaian pemenang Duta Baca Kota Depok tahun 2023 guna meningkatkan IPLM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif, dimana data penelitian lebih menekankan makna dari generalisasi yang menggambarkan suatu fenomena melalui deskripsi dalam bentuk kalimat dan bahasa dengan menggunakan metode alamiah. Hasil dari penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa Pemenang Duta Baca harus melewati beberapa tahapan, sehingga menghasilkan Duta Baca yang berkualitas. Sehingga, penting bagi panitia dalam memutuskan pemenang Duta Baca Kota Depok tahun 2023. Hal ini dikarenakan Duta Baca menjadi faktor penting dalam mempertahankan dan meningkatkan IPLM tahun 2023.
Pengaruh Metode SAS (Structural Analytical Synthesis) Terhadap Keterampilan Membaca Permulaan Siswa Kelas 1 di MI Al Islamiyah Gandekan
Authors: Maksum Khanif
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Menerapkan langkah-langkah operasional metode SAS (Structural Analytical Synthesis) terhadap keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas 1 di MI AL Islamiyah Gandekan, mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh penggunaan metode SAS (Structural Analytical Synthesis) terhadap keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas 1 di MI AL Islamiyah Gandekan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimental dalam bentuk Quasi Eksperimental Design type Nonequivalent Control Group Design . Subjek penelitian ini yaitu kelas I A sebagai kelas kontrol dan 1 B sebagai kelas eksperimen. Lokasi penelitian di MI Al Islamiyah Gandekan. Pengumpulan data menggunakan pretest-posttest dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang di gunakan yaitu uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji Independent Sample t-test.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penerapan metode pembelajaran SAS dikelas I berjalan sesuai dengan RPP dengan langkah-langkah penerapan metode SAS sebagai berikut: a) Guru memberikan pertanyaan-pertanyaan kepada siswa untuk melihat sebatas mana siswa mampu membaca dan mengingat huruf, kata, suku kata dan kalimat, b) Guru menjelaskan pengertian-pengertian dari kalimat, kata, suku kata, serta huruf pada kartu kalimat bergambar di papan tulis. Kemudian guru menjelaskan proses analisis menggunakan metode SAS, c) Siswa mengikuti guru dalam menganalisis kalimat sederhana, mulai dari menguraikan kalimat menjadi kata lalu menguraikan kata menjadi suku kata, kemudian suku kata diuraikan menjadi huruf-huruf dan diulangi lagi sampai menjadi kalimat seperti semula, d) Siswa mengerjakan lembar soal dengan menggunakan metode SAS, e) Guru membimbing siswa dalam membuat kesimpulan pada pembelajaran yang telah dilaksanakan. Metode pembelajaran SAS (Structural Analytical Synthesis) berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas I di MI Al Islamiyah Gandekan dari hasil analisis data terdapat korelasi antara variabel metode SAS dengan variabel keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa yaitu hasil uji-t diperoleh nilai asymp sig. (2-tailed) 0,006 < 0,05 dapat diartikan bahwa berbeda signifikan, maka  ditolak dan diterima. Nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh kelas eksperimen lebih besar dibandingkan dengan kelas kontrol yaitu 65,04 dengan 55,04. Adapun pada skor N-gain sebesar 0,3 termasuk pada kategori rendah, di mana adanya pengaruh dalam peningkatan keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa dengan peningkatan setiap siswanya rendah, namun penggunaan metode SAS lebih besar peningkatannya dibandingkan pada penggunaan metode ceramah dengan perolehan skor N-gainnya 0,1. Maka penggunaan metode SAS berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas I di MI Al Islamiyah Gandekan.
A Nationwide Physical Activity Intervention for 654,500 Adults in Singapore: Cost-Utility Analysis
Authors: Ang Gregory , Tan Chuen Seng , Teerawattananon Yot , Müller-Riemenschneider Falk , Chen Cynthia
Published: October 2024

Background

Increasing physical inactivity is a primary risk factor for diabetes and hypertension, contributing to rising health care expenditure and productivity losses. As Singapore’s aging population grows, there is an increased disease burden on Singapore’s health systems. Large-scale physical activity interventions could potentially reduce the disease burden but face challenges with the uncertainty of long-term health impact and high implementation costs, hindering their adoption.

Objective

We examined the cost-effectiveness of the Singapore National Steps Challenge (NSC), an annual nationwide mobile health (mHealth) intervention to increase physical activity, from both the health care provider perspective, which only considers the direct costs, and the societal perspective, which considers both the direct and indirect costs.

Methods

We used a Markov model to assess the long-term impact of increased physical activity from the NSC on adults aged 17 years and older. A Monte Carlo simulation with 1000 samples was conducted to compare two situations: the NSC conducted yearly for 10 years against a no-intervention situation with no NSC. The model projected inpatient and outpatient costs and mortality arising from diabetes and hypertension, as well as their complications. Health outcomes were expressed in terms of the quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) gained. All future costs and QALYs were discounted at 3% per annum. Sensitivity analyses were done to test the robustness of our model results.

Results

We estimated that conducting the NSC yearly for 10 years with a mean cohort size of 654,500 participants was projected to prevent 6200 diabetes cases (95% credible interval 3700 to 9100), 10,500 hypertension cases (95% credible interval 6550 to 15,200), and 4930 deaths (95% credible interval 3260 to 6930). This led to a reduction in health care costs of SGD (Singapore dollar) 448 million (95% credible interval SGD 132 million to SGD 1.09 billion; SGD 1=US $0.73 for the year 2019). There would be 78,800 (95% credible interval 55,700 to 102,000) QALYs gained. Using a willingness-to-pay threshold of SGD 10,000 per QALY gained, the NSC would be cost-saving. When indirect costs were included, the NSC was estimated to reduce societal costs by SGD 1.41 billion (95% credible interval SGD 353 million to SGD 3.80 billion). The model was most sensitive to changes in the inpatient cost of treatment for diabetes complications, time horizon, and program compliance.

Conclusions

In this modeling study, increasing physical activity by conducting a yearly nationwide physical activity intervention was cost-saving, preventing diabetes and hypertension and reducing mortality from these diseases. Our results provide important information for decision-making in countries that may consider introducing similar large-scale physical activity programs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cobb Angle Measurement for Scoliosis: Retrospective Reliability and Accuracy Study of a Mobile App
Authors: Li Haodong , Qian Chuang , Yan Weili , Fu Dong , Zheng Yiming , Zhang Zhiqiang , Meng Junrong , Wang Dahui
Published: October 2024

Background

Scoliosis is a spinal deformity in which one or more spinal segments bend to the side or show vertebral rotation. Some artificial intelligence (AI) apps have already been developed for measuring the Cobb angle in patients with scoliosis. These apps still require doctors to perform certain measurements, which can lead to interobserver variability. The AI app (cobbAngle pro) in this study will eliminate the need for doctor measurements, achieving complete automation.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of our new AI app that is based on deep learning to automatically measure the Cobb angle in patients with scoliosis.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of children with scoliosis who were treated at the Pediatric Orthopedics Department of the Children’s Hospital affiliated with Fudan University from July 2019 to July 2022. Three measurers used the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to measure the coronal main curve Cobb angle in 802 full-length anteroposterior and lateral spine X-rays of 601 children with scoliosis, and recorded the results of each measurement. After an interval of 2 weeks, the mobile AI app was used to remeasure the Cobb angle once. The Cobb angle measurements from the PACS were used as the reference standard, and the accuracy of the Cobb angle measurements by the app was analyzed through the Bland-Altman test. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to compare the repeatability within measurers and the consistency between measurers.

Results

Among 601 children with scoliosis, 89 were male and 512 were female (age range: 10-17 years), and 802 full-length spinal X-rays were analyzed. Two functionalities of the app (photography and photo upload) were compared with the PACS for measuring the Cobb angle. The consistency was found to be excellent. The average absolute errors of the Cobb angle measured by the photography and upload methods were 2.00 and 2.08, respectively. Using a clinical allowance maximum error of 5°, the 95% limits of agreement (LoAs) for Cobb angle measurements by the photography and upload methods were –4.7° to 4.9° and –4.9° to 4.9°, respectively. For the photography and upload methods, the 95% LoAs for measuring Cobb angles were –4.3° to 4.6° and –4.4° to 4.7°, respectively, in mild scoliosis patients; –4.9° to 5.2° and –5.1° to 5.1°, respectively, in moderate scoliosis patients; and –5.2° to 5.0° and –6.0° to 4.8°, respectively, in severe scoliosis patients. The Cobb angle measured by the 3 observers twice before and after using the photography method had good repeatability (P<.001). The consistency between the observers was excellent (P<.001).

Conclusions

The new AI platform is accurate and repeatable in the automatic measurement of the Cobb angle of the main curvature in patients with scoliosis.
Development of a Mobile App for Occupational Stress Screening Among Female Workers: Protocol for an Exploratory Sequential Design Study
Authors: Widianti Dini , Mahardhika Zwasta Pribadi , Modjo Robiana
Published: October 2024

Background

Occupational safety hazards include physical, chemical, ergonomic, biological, and psychological hazards. Technological innovation in screening for occupational stress, especially among female workers, is needed to improve their health and productivity.

Objective

This research is being conducted to obtain a prediction model of work stress through a questionnaire instrument that includes stressors and symptoms based on the transactional model, as well as measurement of work stress through a mobile app that can be used anywhere.

Methods

The research is conducted in 3 stages: qualitative research, quantitative research (cross-sectional), and mobile app development. Data were collected from companies located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The sample was chosen based on purposive sampling. For the quantitative research (n=430), logistic regression analysis was used.

Results

We are developing a work stress screening instrument for female workers, which includes stressors and symptoms based on the transactional model, in the form of a digital platform so that female workers can undertake the examination anywhere without interfering with working hours or home duties. This research was funded in January 2024 and qualitative data collection began in February 2024. Quantitative data were obtained in March 2024; the number of respondents in the qualitative stage was 6, and in the quantitative stage it was 430. The work stress screening app is in the development stage and will be launched at the same time as the data collection is performed so we can examine the respondents’ perspectives on the use of the app.

Conclusions

This study analyzes the prediction of work stress to help female workers screen for work stress. Workers who are detected as experiencing work stress will be educated using an algorithm programmed in the app.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/55874
Momentary Depression Severity Prediction in Patients With Acute Depression Who Undergo Sleep Deprivation Therapy: Speech-Based Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Hartnagel Lisa-Marie , Emden Daniel , Foo Jerome C , Streit Fabian , Witt Stephanie H , Frank Josef , Limberger Matthias F , Schmitz Sara E , Gilles Maria , Rietschel Marcella , Hahn Tim , Ebner-Priemer Ulrich W , Sirignano Lea
Published: October 2024

Background

Mobile devices for remote monitoring are inevitable tools to support treatment and patient care, especially in recurrent diseases such as major depressive disorder. The aim of this study was to learn if machine learning (ML) models based on longitudinal speech data are helpful in predicting momentary depression severity. Data analyses were based on a dataset including 30 inpatients during an acute depressive episode receiving sleep deprivation therapy in stationary care, an intervention inducing a rapid change in depressive symptoms in a relatively short period of time. Using an ambulatory assessment approach, we captured speech samples and assessed concomitant depression severity via self-report questionnaire over the course of 3 weeks (before, during, and after therapy). We extracted 89 speech features from the speech samples using the Extended Geneva Minimalistic Acoustic Parameter Set from the Open-Source Speech and Music Interpretation by Large-Space Extraction (audEERING) toolkit and the additional parameter speech rate.

Objective

We aimed to understand if a multiparameter ML approach would significantly improve the prediction compared to previous statistical analyses, and, in addition, which mechanism for splitting training and test data was most successful, especially focusing on the idea of personalized prediction.

Methods

To do so, we trained and evaluated a set of >500 ML pipelines including random forest, linear regression, support vector regression, and Extreme Gradient Boosting regression models and tested them on 5 different train-test split scenarios: a group 5-fold nested cross-validation at the subject level, a leave-one-subject-out approach, a chronological split, an odd-even split, and a random split.

Results

In the 5-fold cross-validation, the leave-one-subject-out, and the chronological split approaches, none of the models were statistically different from random chance. The other two approaches produced significant results for at least one of the models tested, with similar performance. In total, the superior model was an Extreme Gradient Boosting in the odd-even split approach (R²=0.339, mean absolute error=0.38; both P<.001), indicating that 33.9% of the variance in depression severity could be predicted by the speech features.

Conclusions

Overall, our analyses highlight that ML fails to predict depression scores of unseen patients, but prediction performance increased strongly compared to our previous analyses with multilevel models. We conclude that future personalized ML models might improve prediction performance even more, leading to better patient management and care.
Assessing the Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention to Support Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Chemsex (Budd): Single-Case and Pre-Post Experimental Design Study (Preprint)
Authors: Herrijgers Corinne , Verboon Peter , Florence Eric , Vandebosch Heidi , Poels Karolien , Platteau Tom
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

This study focuses on the Budd app, a mobile health intervention designed for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who participate in chemsex. Chemsex, the use of psychoactive drugs in a sexual context, presents substantial health risks including increased HIV transmission and mental health issues. Addressing these risks requires innovative interventions tailored to the unique needs of this population.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Budd app in promoting drug harm reduction practices among its users, focusing on knowledge, behavioral intention, risk behavior awareness, and self-efficacy.

METHODS

The study used a mixed methods approach, combining a single-case experimental design and a pre-post study. A total of 10 participants from an outpatient clinic were recruited, and each attended the clinic 3 times. During the first visit, participants installed a restricted version of the Budd app, which allowed them to report daily mood and risk behavior after chemsex sessions. Phase A (baseline) lasted at least 2 weeks depending on chemsex participation. In the second visit, participants gained full access to the Budd app, initiating phase B (intervention). Phase B lasted at least 6 weeks, depending on chemsex participation, with identical data input as phase A. Participants completed pre- and postintervention surveys assessing behavioral determinants during the first and third visit.

RESULTS

The study observed an increased knowledge about chemsex substances postintervention, with a mean percentage improvement in knowledge scores of 20.59% (SD 13.3%) among participants. Behavioral intention and self-efficacy showed mixed results, with some participants improving while others experienced a decrease. There was also a variable impact on awareness of risk behavior, with half of the participants reporting a decrease postintervention. Despite these mixed results, the app was generally well-received, with participants engaging with the app’s features an average of 50 times during the study.

CONCLUSIONS

The Budd app showed effectiveness in enhancing knowledge about chemsex substances among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. However, its impact on safe dosing behavior, behavioral intention, self-efficacy, and risk behavior awareness was inconsistent. These findings suggest that while educational interventions can increase knowledge, translating this into behavioral change is more complex and may require more participants, a longer follow-up period, and additional strategies and support mechanisms.
Exploring the Relationships Between Democracy and Central Bank Independence:
Authors: Setiadi Bara
Published: October 2024

This paper applies fixed-effect panel regression on observational data from both developed and developing countries to test the established models of the impact of democracy, political rights, civil liberties, and political institutions on central bank independence (CBI). Evidence shows that lower civil liberties and political risk statistically influence CBI in both developed and developing countries. The findings also show that well-exercised democracy and political rights significantly influence CBI in developing countries only. By contrast, most political variables do not significantly influence CBI in highly developed countries. Instead, CBI depends on macroeconomic variables such as higher taxes and international debt. These findings provide new insights that differ from previously established results, which predict that CBI is not sensitive to political variables. Overall, this paper reaffirms the interplay between politics (proxied by democratic practices) and economy (proxied by CBI) in the early stages of development which varies across different levels of development.
Conocimiento sobre autocuidado de pies en pacientes con diabetes melºlitus tipo 2
Authors: Cortes-Giles Betzabeth A. , Lozano-Martínez Stephani B. , Gutiérrez-Gabriel Itzel , Pérez-Bandala Norma D. , Bonilla-Becerril Adán S. , Sánchez-Pérez Carolina
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: evaluar el nivel de conocimiento de autocuidado de pies antes y después de una intervención educativa en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Métodos: se realizó un estudio analítico cuasiexperimental. El muestreo fue por conveniencia. Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, mayores de 18 años, sin antecedentes de pie diabético o amputación por cualquier causa. Se aplicó el “cuestionario para identificar el conocimiento que el paciente diabético tipo 2 tiene acerca del autocuidado de los pies” antes y después de una intervención educativa.  Se comparó el nivel de conocimiento con la prueba de rangos señalados de Wilcoxon. Resultados: participaron 213 pacientes. La mediana del nivel de conocimientos sobre autocuidado de pies previo a la intervención educativa fue 14. Posterior a la intervención educativa la mediana del nivel de conocimiento sobre autocuidado de pies fue 17, se observó un incremento en el nivel conocimiento de autocuidado (p= 0,000). Conclusión: el nivel de conocimiento de autocuidado de los pies de pacientes con diabetes tipo 2 aumentó posterior a la intervención educativa implementada.
Factores sociológicos que limitan la detección de cáncer cervicouterino en hombres transgénero
Authors: Remigio-Avendaño Dalia Brizeida , Ruíz-García Jorge Armando , Raya-Navarrete Yamile Guadalupe
Published: October 2024

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Pork Barrel Politics: A Case Study of the Free Electricity Program in Aceh Jaya Local
Authors: Afrijal  , Herizal  , Saddam Rassanjani  , Mukhrijal
Published: October 2024

This study focuses on analyzing the practice of Pork Barrel Politics in the Free Electricity Program implemented by the Aceh Jaya local Government in 2014-2017. Providing free electricity is a flagship program spearheaded by the Regent of Aceh Jaya who is also the elite of the Aceh Party (PA) for underprivileged communities. The free electricity program has become a campaign tool and strategy for the local legislative representative incumbents who want to regain control of the Local House of Representatives in the 2014 Legislative Election. We took a qualitative approach using the case study method. Data collection used was through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that the implementation of the free electricity program assistance in Aceh Jaya was characterized by pork barrel political practices, where recipients of free electricity program in 2014-2017 were prioritized to people who were the Aceh Party members and supporters, the winning party in the 2014 Legislative Election. Pigs are inseparable from the participation of the Aceh Party elite who sit in executive positions and are supported by the dominance of Aceh Jaya DPRK members from the Aceh Party faction.
Co-Production Analysis in Waste Management: A Local Perspective
Authors: Prastya Imam Yudhi , Putranti Ika Riswanti , Yuniningsih Tri , Priyadi Budi Puspo , Mangai Mary
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze co-production practices in waste management through the Waste Bank and Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle Waste Management Area (TPS 3R) in Semarang City on the grounds that Semarang City is the largest waste generate in Central Java Province. Qualitative descriptive was used as a method with data collection techniques using interviews with 11 informants, documentation and observation. Community-based waste management practices are analyzed using the concept of co-production. The findings of this research are that co-production in waste management is motivated by environmental problems, the lack of waste services and government encouragement. Resource sharing occurs between communities, government and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) although the quality of relationships needs to be improved. Waste banks and 3R TPS apart from providing services to residents, is also able to enter "spaces" that the government cannot reach through reducing waste, educating citizens and as a data collector for the government.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Islamic Work Ethics on Employee Productivity With Motivation as an Intervening Variable (Case Study of the Banda Madani Sharia Cooperative, Banten)
Authors: Didin Didin , Dudung Hadiwijaya  , Priyo Susilo
Published: October 2024

This research tests the transformational leadership model and Islamic work ethics on employee productivity with motivation as an intervening variable with a descriptive quantitative model using a questionnaire. The research population was employees of Kopsyah Rabani. Using a random sampling technique using the Slovin formula, 145 samples were obtained. Research was processed using WarpPLS 8.0 software. Direct testing shows that transformational leadership has no effect on motivation, Islamic work ethics has an effect on motivation, transformational leadership has an effect on employee productivity, Islamic work ethics has no effect on employee productivity and motivation has been proven to have an effect on employee productivity. Indirect testing shows that transformational leadership has no effect on employee productivity which is mediated by motivation and Islamic work ethics has an effect on employee productivity which is mediated by motivation. In developing Human Resources (SDI), it is necessary to institutionally internalize Islamic work ethics, so that it can be a motivation and inspiration for employees to increase their productivity.
Camillus – the surveyor?
Authors: Takács Levente
Published: October 2024

In the end of the fifth book of Livy’s history there is a grand speech of Camillus against the proposal that Romans should move to Veii. Although this speech is the highlight of the first pentad, it is followed by a closing chapter which is full of words and expressions that are specific to land surveying. The present paper aims to examine the vocabulary of Livy and show that it is related to land surveyors’ terminology.
Post-Publication Review: Evolution of the Scientific Publishing Workflow
Authors: Kochetkov D. M.
Published: October 2024

For a considerable period of time, peer review has been regarded as the cornerstone of academic journals and scientific communication, ensuring the high quality and reliability of published materials. However, in the early decades of the 21st century, a growing number of scholars began to challenge the traditional peer review procedure, questioning its efficacy. This study aims to provide a fresh perspective on the peer review mechanism, with the objective of enhancing the implementation of scientific communication's functionalities. The research employs historical analysis techniques and modelling methods based on Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) to compare diverse review models in terms of their influence on scientific communication. BPMN is a conventional tool employed for modelling and describing business processes. The evolution of the peer review procedure is explored, encompassing an examination of the factors contributing to current and future transformations in the publishing realm. The author refers to the crisis of the conventional peer review system and the growing prevalence of preprints, serving as exemplars of these transformations. Finally, suggestions for the implementation of the post-publication review workflow in Russia are provided.
Barriers to Leadership: Experiences of Women Leaders in Business and Politics
Authors: Lasso Quintero Martha Isabel , Galeano Trilleras Heriberto , Valencia Mosquera Mabel Concepción
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to explore the challenges women face when exercising leadership in the political and business spheres in the department of Cauca, Colombia.
Design/Methodology: The methodology included a phenomenological analysis and in-depth interviews with ten women in management positions. The goal was to understand how these women experience, interpret, and express the challenges they encounter in their leadership roles.
Findings: The findings reveal that, despite breaking the glass ceiling, women leaders continue to perceive gender stereotypes in their immediate environments, particularly those related to reproduction, family care, and appearance. Additionally, they face apathy and resistance from other women while leading.
Conclusions: Although women have made significant gains in political and corporate scenarios, these achievements remain constrained by the cultural weight of machismo. It is therefore essential to foster androgynous leadership environments based on competencies and to advocate for the equitable distribution of family and social responsibilities between men and women.
Originality: This study contributes to the field of leadership by examining how women navigate management roles in the corporate and political arenas in the department of Cauca.
SURVEI SEBARAN POTENSI AQUIFER MENGGUNAKAN METODE GEOLISTRIK KONFIGURASI SCLUMBERGER DI DESA BUNGKU KECAMATAN BAJUBANG KABUPATEN BATANGHARI
Authors: Dinata Irfan perastya , Januardi Januardi , Nursafitri Dian , Akbar Taufik , Farhan Fatoni Ahmad , Arliano Satya Ongko Jason , Kusuma Dewi Ira , Sucitra Amin Sarwo
Published: October 2024

Di Desa Bungku sulit mendapatkan sumber air bersih untuk kelangsungan aktivitas masyarakat di desa yang menggunakan air permukaan (sungai), namun ketika musim kemarau tiba, air sungai mengering sehingga tidak mampu menyediakan air bersih. cadangan air. Tak hanya kuantitas, kualitas air juga mengalami perubahan. Kualitas air dilaporkan telah menurun secara signifikan selama dekade terakhir. Di Desa Bungku juga banyak terdapat ladang minyak, salah satunya adalah ladang minyak milik Pertamina. Keberadaan ladang minyak ini sedikit banyak berdampak pada kualitas air tanah, salah satunya air yang berasal dari sumur warga berbau dan berminyak. Menggunakan metode geolistrik dengan konfigurasi Schlumberger. Berdasarkan hasil interpretasi daerah penelitian, lapisan akuifer yang teridentifikasi pada lapisan batupasir berada pada kedalaman 56,8 m – 101 m. Litologi daerah penelitian terdiri atas tanah pucuk, batulempung, batulempung berpasir, batulanau, dan batupasir. Lapisan akuifer terdapat pada lapisan batupasir, dengan kedalaman 56,8 m – 101m dengan tipe akuifer semi tertekan. Pengukuran dilakukan di sepanjang pemukiman masyarakat Desa Bungku dengan sebaran akuifer relatif sama, yaitu pola akuifer semakin menipis dari timur ke barat.Top of Form
NATURAL RESOURCE POTENTIAL IN ROSWAR AND RUMBERPON DISTRICTS, TELUK WONDAMA REGENCY, WEST PAPUA PROVINCE
Authors: Eko Nugroho Nandra , Mughni Pratiwi Ira , Deliana Siregar Anggi
Published: October 2024

Indonesia complex tectonic order to bring the positive impact of abundant natural resources. However, the distribution of potential natural resources with economic value is not evenly distributed. Teluk Wondama Regency has potential of minerals/mining, including limestone and quartz sand. The mining sector is one of the secondary sectors in Teluk Wondama Regency which contributes to Teluk Wondama gross regional domestic product per capita (GDP). Mining, processing, and industry activity relies on mineral exploration. So it is necessary to identify the potential and feasibility in the mining sector through a qualitative approach and descriptive-analytic. The Roswar and Rumberpon districts have the potential for natural resources in the form of limestone quarries and quartz sand as well as geothermal manifestations in the form of hot springs. However, technically (quantity and quality) and environmentally, the commodities of limestone and quartz sand are not exploitation profitable. Meanwhile, the hot springs are directed as a tourist destination.
ANALISIS PENGARUH VARIASI FAKTOR EKSPOSI PADA CT SCAN TERHADAP KUALITAS CITRA DAN DOSIS RADIASI PADA PEMERIKSAAN ABDOMEN
Authors: Noveranty Amelia , Purwaningsih Sri , Fendriani Yoza
Published: October 2024

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang analisis pengaruh variasi faktor eksposi pada CT Scan terhadap kualitas citra dan dosis radiasi pada pemeriksaan abdomen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh variasi faktor eksposi terhadap kualitas citra dan dosis radiasi pada pemeriksaan abdomen. Penelitian dilakukan di Instalasi Radiologi RSUD Raden Mattaher Jambi dengan menggunakan pesawat CT Scan Hitachi Scenaria 128 Slices serta phantom air sebagai objek penelitian. Variasi tegangan tabung yang digunakan yaitu 80 kV, 100 kV, dan 120 kV dengan variasi kuat arus 100 mA, 200 mA, dan 300 mA selama 1 detik pemindaian. Dari scanning yang dilakukan menghasilkan data dosis radiasi yang ditunjukkan oleh nilai CTDIvol serta data citra berupa citra digital dengan format DICOM, kemudian diolah menggunakan software RadiAnt DICOM Viewer untuk mendapatkan nilai ROI objek dan ROI background yang digunakan untuk menghitung nilai Contrast to Noise Ratio (CNR). Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah variasi tegangan tabung dan kuat arus tabung berpengaruh terhadap nilai CTDIvol karena tegangan tabung menentukan energi sinar-X yang dipancarkan oleh tabung sinar-X, sedangkan kuat arus tabung menentukan jumlah elektron yang mengalir dari katoda ke anoda, yang pada gilirannya mempengaruhi jumlah foton sinar-X yang dihasilkan. Ketika tegangan tabung dan kuat arus ditingkatkan secara bersamaan, efeknya akan saling memperkuat, menghasilkan dosis radiasi yang jauh lebih tinggi. Variasi tegangan tabung dan kuat arus tabung menghasilkan nilai CNR yang meningkat seiring dengan peningkatan nilai tegangan tabung dan kuat arus. Hal tersebut dikarenakan tegangan tabung yang tinggi meningkatkan energi sinar-X, yang seharusnya meningkatkan kemampuan sinar-X untuk menembus jaringan dan meningkatkan kontras citra. Selain itu, peningkatan kuat arus akan meningkatkan jumlah sinar-X yang dihasilkan, yang dapat mengurangi noise dan meningkatkan nilai CNR. Untuk mencapai kualitas citra yang optimal dengan nilai CNR yang tinggi dan stabil perlu adanya keseimbangan yang tepat antara tegangan tabung dan kuat arus tabung.