bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Retrospective analysis of 102 neonatal cases hospitalized with diagnosis of the ongoing phenomenon of neonatal period: hypernatremic dehydration
Authors: ÖZDİL Mine , VARDAR Gonca
Published: June 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of hypernatremic dehydration (HD) among term neonates admitted to a tertiary care unit over a three-year period and to identify mother and neonate related risk factors associated with HD.

Material and Method: Medical records of 102 term babies and their mothers were analyzed retrospectively. The gender, weight at birth, type of birth, postnatal day of diagnosis, weight and weight loss percentage at diagnosis, season and presenting complaint upon admission, feeding with human milk/formula/mixed, laboratory findings, usage of antibiotics as well as maternal age, parity, residence, level of education and presence of smoking were recorded. Serum sodium (Na) levels, severity of dehydration, age on admission, and length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were recorded along with any significant effect of maternal demographic properties, residence, season, gender, and type of birth.

Results: The average Na levels were found to be 152.1±4.2 mEq/L (max:166 mEq/L). Mild, moderate and severe hypernatremia were found in 34 (33%), 62 (61%) and 6 (6%) patients, respectively. More weight loss was observed in neonates born via cesarean section vs. vaginal delivery (12.8±3.0% vs. 11.6±3.5%, p=0.01). Higher serum Na levels (153.9±4.86 mEq/L vs. 151±2.34 mEq/L, p=0.008) and a greater median age at admission (4.5 [IQR4-6]) days vs. 3 [IQR3-4]) days, p=0.03) were reported for neonates born to mothers residing in rural/suburban vs. urban areas. Serum Na levels were not different based on the mother's level of education or parity (p=0.96 and p=0.29, respectively). There was no difference in serum Na levels (p=0.05) but the percentage of weight loss was higher when the mother smoked (14.3±3.8% vs. 11.7±3.1%, p=0.003). Serum Na and glucose levels were lower, antibiotics usage rates, and prevalence of mixed feedings were higher in early term infants (p=0.01, p=0.002, p=0.04 and p=0.04, respectively). Males had higher creatinine levels (0.89±0.27 mg/dl vs. 0.78±0.28 mg/dl, p=0.005), but there was no difference between the sexes in terms of day of admission, percentage of weight loss, or length of stay in NICU.

Conclusion: Hypernatremic dehydration is a significant and increasingly prevalent problem of neonatal period. Serum Na levels and severity of dehydration in neonates may be affected by the type of birth, mother's smoking status, residence and early term birth. Counseling on breastfeeding, education of health professionals and caregivers on the signs and symptoms of dehydration, and monitoring of body weight are essential for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HD.
A retrospective analysis on mucormycosis in patients with hematological diseases: a single center experience from Turkey
Authors: YILDIZHAN Esra , GÜVEN Zeynep Tuğba , KAYNAR Leylagül
Published: June 2023

Aim: Mucormycosis is an acute, invasive, devastating and highly fatal fungal infection, affecting particularly immunocompromised patients; fortunately, it is rare. This study aimed to describe the attitude of mucormycosis in patients with a hematological disease, and to evaluate the risk factors associated with mortality.

Material and Method: We retrospectively assessed the demographic and clinical data of patients who were diagnosed with mucormycosis in Erciyes University Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, between 2010 and 2020. The study was included 34 patients with a history of either hematological malignancy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Results: Twenty-seven patients had proven infection, and the others had possible infection. The most frequent underlying disease was acute leukemia. Seven-teen patients had a history of allogeneic transplantation, and frequency of mucormycosis was 3.5% among allogeneic transplant recipients. The most frequent site of infection was the rhino-orbital region (85.3%). Forty-seven percent of patients presented with acute orbital symptoms. Fifteen patients were on a mucor-active antifungal (posaconazole and liposomal Amphotericin B) prophylaxis or treatment at the time of diagnosis. All patients received liposomal Amphotericin B and seven patients received posaconazole additionally as initial therapy. Surgical debridement was performed in 91.1% of patients. The two-year mucor-related mortality rate was 44.1%. The survival curves were significantly lower in patients with concomitant fungal pneumonia, allogeneic transplantation and also in patients who were receiving mucor-active antifungal drugs at the time of diagnosis.

Conclusion: Mucormycosis remains a significant problem for hematology clinicians despite the expanding use of antifungal prophylaxis. Moreover, breakthrough infections indicate rising danger regarding resistant agents. We also highlight that, most of the patients receiving broad-spectrum antifungal prophylaxis are more fragile and more complicated patients, which put them at increased baseline risk for mucormycosis, and deserve more attention.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with nonspecific esophageal motility disorder
Authors: TENLİK İlyas , ÖZTÜRK Ömer , ÖZDERİN Yasemin , BACAKSIZ Ferhat , ARI Derya , COŞKUN Orhan
Published: June 2023

Aim: Although nonspecific esophageal motility disorder(NEMD) is the most common diagnosis in manometry, unlike other primary esophageal disorders, it is the least known and least studied disorder in the literature. Studies with a small number of patient groups have been reported in the literature. The aim of this study is to share the demographic and clinical characteristics of the single center high-volume NEMD patients we have followed up.

Material and Method: The study was carried out retrospectively by examining the motility records of 391 patients diagnosed with NEMD in the motility laboratory of the gastroenterology clinic of our hospital. 20-year motility laboratory records between 1991 and 2019 were reviewed.

Results: The mean age of 391 patients diagnosed with NEMD was 49.08±14.4 (18-90). 213 (54.5%) of them were female, and 178 (45.5%) of them were male. The primary symptom was reflux in 56.8% (222/391) of the patients, and dysphagia in 43.2% (169/391). While there was no esophagitis in 78.2% of the patients who had endoscopy, esophagitis was found in 21.8% of them. Pathological reflux was detected in 73.5% of the patients whose 24-hour pH was measured. In the repeated manometry results of patients due to increased complaints in their follow-up whose initial manometry findings were compatible with NEMD, 18 patients were diagnosed with achalasia, 5 patients with nutcracker esophagus, and 4 patients with diffuse esophageal spasm (DES).

Conclusion: The majority of patients with NEMD are associated with reflux. Patients with NEMD who do not have endoscopic and radiological organic disorders should be re-evaluated with manometry and further examinations if their complaints persist.
Evaluation of patellar tendon morphology in Turkish population: a cross-sectional study
Authors: KÖKSAL Ali , TUĞTAĞ DEMİR Berin , ÇANKAL Fatih
Published: June 2023

Aim: This study aims to investigate the length, width and thickness of the patellar tendon and the type and length of the patella with MRI and to reveal the normal values ​​of patellar tendon morphology specific to the Turkish population.

Material and Method: The study was conducted with 348 individuals (137 males, 211 females) who applied to our hospital, had no anterior knee pathology, and had knee MRIs. The length, proximal and distal width and thickness of the patellar tendon, patella type, prepatellar and infrapatellar fat pad signal characteristics and Insall-Salvati ratio were evaluated on knee MRI images of these individuals.

Results: Type I patella was detected in 23.9%, type II in 57.2%, type III in 16.1%, and type IV in 2.9% of individuals. The mean length of the patella was 41.26±4.36 mm, the patellar tendon length was 47.36±6.70 mm, the proximal width was 28.86±3.49 mm, the distal width was 23.53±2.69 mm, the proximal thickness was 3,62±1.47 mm, and distal thickness was 5.21±1.1 mm. It was determined that the Insall-Salvati ratio did not cause a statistical difference according to age, but the patella type showed significance with the Insall-Salvati classification.

Conclusion: While evaluating MRI images, the effect of social differences on measurements should not be ignored; normal measurement values ​​of the tendon should be known to evaluate pathological measurements.
Effect of tocilizumab in subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced cerebral vasospasm of experimental rats
Authors: İZCİ Emir , KESKİN Fatih , KAYA Bulent , YERLİKAYA Fatma Hümryra , CÜCE Gökhan
Published: June 2023

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tocilizumab (TCZ), a recombinant humanized, anti-human monoclonal antibody of the immunoglobulin G1k subclass, on vascular morphological changes, endothelial apoptosis, and the levels of pro-inflammatory and apoptotic cytokines, such as IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), caspase-3, Bcl-2 associated X-protein (BAX), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in a rat SAH model.

Material and Method: The rats were randomly assigned (animal study) to 4 groups KONÜDAM Experimental Animal Research Center, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Turkey; 15/03/2019): (1) normal control (without SAH); (2) SAH (without treatment); (3) SAH treated with saline (SAH + Sal.); and (4) SAH treated with TCZ (SAH + Toc.). The tissues were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. A series of brain and basilar artery sections were categorized into several subgroups for hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemistry, and Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining.

Results: The levels of caspase, BAX, and IL-6 in the SAH + TOC group were significantly lower than in other groups. TCZ treatment significantly increased the lumen of the basilar artery compared with that in the SAH and SAH + SAL groups without treatment (p=0.002 and p=0.004 respectively). SAH increased the apoptotic index in the endothelium compared with TCZ treatment (p=0.027) groups.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that TCZ is safe and effective for treating experimental SAH. The results reveal clearly experimental evidence for the potential clinical application of TCZ in SAH patients.
Integrative analysis of negatively regulated miRNA-mRNA axes for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Peng Shuang , Zhang Shiyu , Fan Xingchen , Zhu Jingfeng , Liu Cheng , Yue Yulin , Wang Tongshan , Zhu Wei
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: MicroRNAs regulating mRNA expression by targeting at mRNAs is known constructive in tumor occurrence, immune escape, and metastasis. OBJECTIVE: This research aims at finding negatively regulatory miRNA-mRNA pairs in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS: GENE expression data of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and GEO database were employed in differently expressed RNA and miRNA (DE-miRNAs/DE-mRNAs) screening. Function analysis was conducted with DAVID-mirPath. MiRNA-mRNA axes were identified by MiRTarBase and TarBase and verified in esophageal specimen by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Receiver operation characteristic (ROC) curve and Decision Curve Analysis (DCA) were applied in miRNA-mRNA pairs predictive value estimation. Interactions between miRNA-mRNA regulatory pairs and immune features were analyzed using CIBERSORT. RESULTS: Combining TCGA database, 4 miRNA and 10 mRNA GEO datasets, totally 26 DE-miRNAs (13 up and 13 down) and 114 DE-mRNAs (64 up and 50 down) were considered significant. MiRTarBase and TarBase identified 37 reverse regulation miRNA-mRNA pairs, 14 of which had been observed in esophageal tissue or cell line. Through analysis of RT-qPCR outcome, miR-106b-5p/KIAA0232 signature was chosen as characteristic pair of ESCC. ROC and DCA verified the predictive value of model containing miRNA-mRNA axis in ESCC. Via affecting mast cells, miR-106b-5p/KIAA0232 may contribute to tumor microenvironment. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic model of miRNA-mRNA pair in ESCC was established. Their complex role in ESCC pathogenesis especially tumor immunity was partly disclosed.
Research on influence factors and application effects of professional ability building for college counselors from PDCA cycle perspectives
Authors: Yan Hongxia
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: With the increasing demand for professionalism and specialization in college counselors (CCs), it is especially important to implement comprehensive professional ability building (PAB) of CCs. OBJECTIVE: This paper proposes to provide institutional support for CCs’ PAB by establishing a sound CC career development system and improving the CC salary system, in order to better support college education. METHODS: Through research interviews, literature research and expert consultation, a questionnaire survey outline is set up from subjective, objective, and institutional factors. A random sampling method is adopted to conduct a questionnaire survey on CCs and school students. Questionnaire results are analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively in terms of reliability, validity and so on, and the influence factors of PAB for CCs are discussed. The research hypothesis is put forward, and the current situation of PAB is further summarized. RESULTS: It is found that CCs have a strong subjective willingness to build their PA, and the potential motivation of objective factors is sufficient. However, the existing system is not perfect, and job burnout such as diminished enthusiasm for work has appeared. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the existing research results, this paper combines PDCA Cycle theory with ideological and political education theory from the perspective of management science. Classical management methods are applied to the PAB system of CCs, and specific implementation countermeasures are presented according to the workflow construction model from decision-making to implementation, monitoring, and improvement.
Addressing resistance to adopting relevant health promotion recommendations with strategic health communication
Authors: Kreps Gary L.
Published: June 2023

Health promotion is a complex communication process that involves identifying and recommending adoption of the best available evidence-based guidelines for addressing the most dangerous health risks confronting modern society. Despite the steady proliferation of major scientific advances in knowledge about the best available strategies for preventing and responding to many of these health risks, it has been frustratingly difficult to mobilize widespread adoption of recommended evidence-based health promotion guidelines by at-risk populations around the globe. Even worse, there has been a growing number of frustrating instances of active public resistance to adopting evidence-based public health guidelines concerning participation in screening efforts for detecting dangerous health risks as early as possible (when many health risks are most responsive to treatment), getting vaccinated help build public immunity to deadly infectious diseases, actively seeking needed health care to address health problems, following health care recommendations (including adhering with prescribed medications and treatment regimens), as well as integrating important behavioral practices into daily living, such as good nutrition, regular exercise, and strategies to prevent the spread of disease (like social distancing and wearing protective masks in public settings to reduce the spread of airborne infectious diseases). Effective health communication is needed to help members of the public, especially those who are at greatest risk for poor health outcomes (such as elderly, homeless, disenfranchised, disabled, immigrant, and those suffering from multiple co-morbidities) to recognize the seriousness and salience of public health threats, engage in recommended actions to minimize the likelihood of contracting these health problems, and to respond effectively when they encounter serious health risks. This article examines the significant challenges to communicating relevant health information to those who are confronting serious health risks, especially to members of the most vulnerable populations, and suggests strategies for effectively using communication messages and media for promoting adoption of recommended health promotion actions.
Individualized Summary Assessment of Detailed Neuropsychological Testing for the Etiological Diagnosis of Newly Detected Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Geriatric Patients
Authors: Mäurer Anja , Himmel Gudrun , Lange Catharina , Mathies Franziska , Apostolova Ivayla , Peters Oliver , Buchert Ralph
Published: June 2023

Background: Neuropsychological testing (NPT) of geriatric inpatients can be affected by the acute illness and/or the hospitalization. Objective: To test individualized interpretation of detailed NPT for the differentiation between primary ‘neurodegenerative’ etiologies (predominantly Alzheimer’s disease) and ‘other’ etiologies (including cerebrovascular disease) of newly detected cognitive impairment in geriatric inpatients without and with delirium in remission. Methods: 96 geriatric inpatients (81.9±5.6 years, 64.6% females) with clinically uncertain cognitive impairment were included. 31.3% had delirium in remission that was not considered the primary cause of the cognitive impairment. Categorization of the most likely etiology as ‘neurodegenerative’ or ‘other’ was established retrospectively by a study neuropsychologist based on individualized summary assessment of detailed NPT compiled in a standardized vignette. The etiological diagnosis based on FDG-PET served as gold standard (54.2% ‘neurodegenerative’, 45.8% ‘other’). Results: Individualized summary assessment by the study neuropsychologist was correct in 80 patients (83.3%, 8 false positive, 8 false negative). The impact of delirium in remission was not significant (p = 0.237). Individualized summary assessment by an independent neuropsychologist resulted in more false positive cases (n = 22) at the same rate of false negative cases (n = 8). Automatic categorization with a decision tree model based on the most discriminative NPT scores was correct in 68 patients (70.8%, 14 false positive, 14 false negative). Conclusion: Individualized summary assessment of detailed NPT in the context of relevant clinical information might be useful for the etiological diagnosis of newly detected cognitive impairment in hospitalized geriatric patients, also in patients with delirium in remission, but requires task-specific expertise.
An examination of vocational rehabilitation requirements for self-employment technical assistance and consultative services
Authors: Riesen Tim , Keeton Beth , Byers Rachel , Snyder Aubrey
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: The Rehabilitation Act references self-employment in its definition of competitive integrated employment (CIE) and description of vocational outcomes. The Act also references self-employment within its scope of services and stipulates that rehabilitation services include “technical assistance and other consultation services to conduct market analyses, develop business plans, and otherwise provide resources, to the extent those resources are authorized to be provided through the statewide workforce development system, to eligible individuals who are pursuing self-employment or telecommuting or establishing a small business operation as an employment outcome” 34 CFR 361.48(b)(19). OBJECTIVE: This policy review identifies and highlights specific SVRA policy regarding TA and consultation for self-employment. METHODS: Policies from all 50 states and the District of Columbia’s combined or general SVRAs and policies from 18 blind SVRAs were reviewed and coded into categories (no reference, generic, internal, and external references) to determine the types of TA and consultation for self-employment that are outlined in state policy. RESULTS: The majority of general or combined SVRAs (n = 38) have policies for self-employment technical assistance and consultation that are generic and the majority of blind SVRAs (n = 16) have generic policies for self-employment technical assistance and consultation. These rehabilitation agencies’ policies only reference generic services and do not identify dedicated resources designed to meet the intent and scope of rehabilitation services. CONCLUSION: SVRAs must make a concerted effort to ensure that self-employment policy is adequately aligned to account for necessary supports, activities, and interventions that lead to positive self-employment outcomes.
Fracture of the Petrous Carotid Canal
Authors: Yang Nathaniel
Published: June 2023

A 23-year-old male motorcyclist experienced blunt head trauma with loss of consciousness, headache and vomiting, epistaxis and right otorrhagia after a collision with a motor vehicle. Fractures involving the right parietal and temporal bones, as well as acute subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage were identified on a cranial and facial CT scan. On independent evaluation of the imaging study, a subtle but distinct fracture line in the skull base involving the petrous carotid canal was identified. (Figure 1) The patient subsequently underwent CT angiography to evaluate for any injury to the internal carotid artery. In this examination, good opacification of the internal carotid arteries and their branches was noted, with no evident aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation or arteriovenous fistula formation.

     In patients with temporal bone fractures, the most commonly encountered complications are: tympano-ossicular injury causing conductive hearing loss, cochlear or vestibular injury causing sensorineural hearing loss or vertigo, facial nerve trauma causing facial paralysis, and fractures of the tegmen or posterior cranial fossa plate causing cerebrospinal fluid leaks.1 On the other hand, injury to the intratemporal portion of the internal carotid artery has been described as a rare complication and as such may be overlooked.1 However, its potentially devastating and life-threatening sequelae necessitates a purposeful and intentional evaluation for its presence. These sequelae include brain ischemia from arterial dissection or complete vascular occlusion, exsanguinating epistaxis or otorrhagia from carotid pseudoaneurysms, and the formation of carotid-cavernous fistulas.2 The incidence of involvement of the carotid canal in skull base fractures has been reported to be around 24%, with around 11% of this group developing internal carotid artery injuries.3 As such, the presence of fractures involving the petrous carotid canal is an indication for CT or MR angiography to further evaluate the internal carotid artery.4
Reduksi Harmonik pada Inverter Fasa Tiga dengan Filter Pasif
Authors: Juhana Juhana , Rozak Ojak Abdul
Published: June 2023

Inverter adalah salah satu metode pengaturan motor Induksi dengan mengubah frekuensi yang memungkinkan pengaturan yang lebar, tetapi akibat dari proses pengkonversian dalam bentuk gelombang energi listrik dari satu bentuk ke bentuk gelombang lain merupakan beban non-linier bentuk gelombangnya tidak lagi sinusoidal dan terdistorsi (cacat) disebut dengan Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pengukuran watak harmonik pada inverter dalam kondisi tak berbeban dan berbeban motor induksi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui watak harmonik arus, penelitian dilanjutkan dengan desain filter pasif dengan harapan dapat mereduksi watak harmonik. Hasil pengukuran watak harmonik arus dan THDi pada inverter tanpa beban dan dengan beban motor pada fasa R, S dan T setelah dipasang filter adalah watak harmonik arus dapat diminimalisasi. Pada kondisi inverter tanpa beban THDi dapat direduksi rata-rata pada fasa R = 78,4%, fasa S = -73,4% dan pada fasa T = 88,7%. Sedangkan kondisi inverter dengan beban motor THDi dapat direduksi rata-rata pada fasa R = 87,3%, fasa S = 83,7% dan pada fasa T = 89,0%.
Dampak Literasi Keuangan, Gender, Kemampuan Akademik pada Perilaku Pengelolaan Keuangan Mahasiswa di Pasuruan
Authors: Pinasthi Driyaningrum Hayu , Nur Dhani Ichsanuddin
Published: June 2023

Perilaku pengelolaan keuangan harus dimiliki oleh seorang mahasiswa agar dapat menyusun keuangannya dengan baik. Perilaku pengelolaan keuangan merupakan salah satu tolok ukur keberhasilan mahasiswa dalam menyikapi keuangan pribadinya. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh variabel literasi keuangan, jenis kelamin, dan kemampuan akademik terhadap perilaku pengelolaan keuangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dengan populasi mahasiswa yang belajar di Pasuruan. Sedangkan untuk pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik stratified random sampling. Peneliti menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada 100 responden mahasiswa yang menempuh perkuliahan di Pasuruan. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan analisis Partial Least Square (PLS). Untuk menganalisis instrumen dengan pengukuran outer model yaitu uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas, serta pengukuran inner model yaitu menggunakan uji R-square, F-square, dan direct effect. Hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan diketahui bahwa variabel literasi keuangan berkontribusi nyata terhadap peningkatan perilaku pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa, variabel gender juga berkontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan perilaku pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa dan variabel kemampuan akademik berkontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan perilaku pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa.
Pengaruh Tingkat Inflasi dan Tingkat Utang terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba pada Perusahaan Properti dan Real Estate yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Purwatiningsih Purwatiningsih , Sumaji Ujang Syaifudin
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh inflasi dan tingkat utang terhadap pertumbuhan laba baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan populasi perusahaan property dan real estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2018-2022. Sampel penelitian ditentukan dengan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh 12 perusahaan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi data panel dengan pemilihan model regresi, uji asumsi klasik dan analisis hipotesis dengan menggunakan program pengolahan data Eviews 10. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai probabilitas uji F adalah 0,000912 < 0,05. Dapat disimpulkan dalam penelitian ini bahwa secara simultan tingkat inflasi dan tingkat utang berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan laba. Sedangkan hasil penelitian uji t tingkat inflasi memiliki nilai probabilitas 0,0003 < 0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara parsial variabel tingkat inflasi mempengaruhi pertumbuhan laba, sedangkan hasil uji t tingkat hutang memiliki nilai probabilitas sebesar 0,6345 > 0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa variabel Tingkat Hutang tidak berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan laba.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Disiplin, dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Produktivitas Kerja pada Karyawan PT. Timur Raya Karya Mandiri
Authors: Hafiz Iona Elysia , Soleha Erin
Published: June 2023

Produktivitas merupakan salah satu hal penting yang perlu diperhatikan oleh setiap organisasi. Produktivitas kerja yang rendah akan mempengaruhi kualitas organisasi, karena produktivitas kerja digunakan untuk mengukur nilai sumber daya yang dimiliki organisasi dalam suatu pekerjaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Disiplin, dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Produktivitas Kerja di PT. Timurraya Karya Mandiri. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan jumlah responden 60 karyawan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah data kuesioner. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan non-probability sampling dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Analisis Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Parsial Least Square (PLS), Evaluasi Model Pengukuran (Outer Model), Evaluasi Model Struktural (Inner Model). Dengan bantuan Software SmartPLS 4.0.9 sebagai alat uji. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan dan disiplin kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap produktivitas kerja, sedangkan motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap produktivitas kerja.
Pengaruh Keandalan Akrual, Kepemilikan Manajerial, dan Siklus Operasi terhadap Persistensi Laba pada Perusahaan Property and Real Estate
Authors: Ramadhani Yanuar , Hunein Hamida
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh keandalan akrual, kepemilikan manajerial, dan siklus operasi terhadap persistensi laba. Populasi dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pada perusahaan properti dan real estate sebanyak 26 perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2016-2020. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dan metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi data panel dengan bantuan program Eviews 9 untuk memperoleh gambaran yang komprehensif tentang hubungan antara satu variabel dengan variabel lainnya. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 7 perusahaan dalam penelitian selama 5 tahun. Jadi, total sampel penelitian ini adalah 35 observasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah teknik purposive sampling, model regresi data panel yang dipilih adalah Fixed Effect Model (FEM). Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa reliabilitas akrual berpengaruh signifikan terhadap persistensi laba dalam hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi komponen akrual maka semakin gigih laba yang dihasilkan, sedangkan kepemilikan manajerial tidak berpengaruh terhadap persistensi laba. Pasalnya, masih banyak perusahaan properti dan real estate yang memiliki kepemilikan. dibawah rata-rata setiap tahunnya bahkan beberapa perusahaan property dan real estate memiliki kepemilikan 0% dengan persentase yang kecil ini kemampuan manajer untuk melakukan kontrol terhadap perusahaan juga relatif lemah. Siklus operasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap persistensi laba karena lamanya siklus operasi tidak mempengaruhi modal kerja perusahaan sehingga kinerja yang dihasilkan tidak berpengaruh dan dikatakan juga bahwa semakin lama siklus operasi perusahaan dalam satu tahun tidak dapat mengakibatkan rendahnya persistensi pendapatan. Secara simultan, keandalan akrual, kepemilikan manajerial, dan siklus operasi berpengaruh terhadap persistensi laba. Hasil uji koefisien determinasi (R2) diperoleh nilai Adjusted R-Squared sebesar 0,607428 atau 60,74% sedangkan selisih 39,26% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain di luar variabel terpilih.
Pengaruh Inflasi terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) di Pasar Modal Indonesia pada Periode 2016 – 2020
Authors: Sunarto Sunarto , Hendra Dede , Lindawati Lindawati
Published: June 2023

Pasar modal merupakan media yang digunakan para investor atau pedagang untuk melakukan transaksi jual beli saham. Dengan hadirnya pasar modal ini akan memberikan peluang bagi masyarakat Indonesia untuk mendapatkan penghasilan lebih atau passive income. Dalam hal ini pasar modal dapat memiliki beberapa peran dalam menghasilkan pendapatan. Jika dilihat dari sudut pandang investor, maka kita akan mendapatkan passive income dari dividen yang dibagikan perusahaan dan capital gain ketika saham tersebut dijual di pasar modal. Begitu pula sebaliknya, jika kita adalah trader, pendapatan kita aktif karena setiap hari mengharapkan capital gain dengan memantau pergerakan saham secara terus menerus. Inflasi adalah proses kenaikan harga barang atau jasa secara terus menerus. Jika dilihat dari hubungannya dengan perubahan harga saham, maka inflasi merupakan salah satu faktor yang akan diperhitungkan dalam hal ini. Karena inflasi merupakan salah satu indikator dalam pemerintahan, maka angka tersebut selalu dijaga oleh kementerian perekonomian di Indonesia. Selain itu, keberadaan pasar modal dan pengaruhnya terhadap inflasi dapat mendukung perekonomian masyarakat, misalnya “jika saat ini kita makan siang dengan nilai 50.000 dan tingkat inflasi tahunan 3%, maka nilai dan perhitungannya pada tahun 2030 inflasi total adalah 27% sehingga harga makan siang pada tahun 2030 adalah (27% x 50.000) + 50.000 = 63.500. Terjadi kenaikan harga yang signifikan dari tahun 2021 ke tahun 2030 dipengaruhi oleh faktor inflasi. dapat menginvestasikan pendapatannya untuk berbagai keperluan Mengamankan Pendapatan dari Inflasi Sebagaimana telah dijelaskan di atas, pasar modal merupakan penopang perekonomian masyarakat Dengan adanya inflasi, masyarakat dapat mengurangi resiko kenaikan harga yang terus menerus Menjamin Hidup di Masa Depan Menjadi tua, mandiri secara finansial dan memiliki dana darurat Makro ekonomi memegang peranan yang sangat penting dalam pergerakan Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan karena tidak hanya faktor internal yang mempengaruhi pergerakan harga tetapi faktor eksternal juga sangat mempengaruhinya. Tujuan penelitian yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh inflasi terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG). Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini penulis telah menetapkan bahwa variabel X adalah inflasi dan variabel Y adalah Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dimana penulis akan menghitung data Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) dan inflasi periode 5 tahun terakhir dari tahun 2016 sampai dengan tahun 2020 (secara triwulanan). Target Outcome Untuk penelitian ini, penulis berharap dapat diterbitkan sebagai jurnal nasional terakreditasi.
Strategi Pemasaran STP (Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning) untuk Produk BPR Syariah Mitra Harmoni Yogyakarta
Authors: Widanta Bekti , Murti Intri Ayu , Fadhilah Muinah
Published: June 2023

Menentukan strategi dalam melakukan pemasaran perlu dipelajari terlebih dahulu. Dalam dinamika lembaga perbankan, perbankan dituntut untuk dapat menyesuaikan diri dengan perkembangan minat masyarakat terhadap suatu produk yang ada pada suatu lembaga perbankan, khususnya lembaga perbankan yang berbasis syariah (syariah). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi pemasaran STP (segmenting, targeting, positioning) produk dan layanan BPR Syariah Mitra Harmoni Yogyakarta agar dapat terus eksis di tengah masyarakat luas secara syariah. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan informasi terkait strategi yang diterapkan BPR Syariah Mitra Harmoni Yogyakarta dalam hal segmentasi yang dilakukan dengan segmentasi geografis dan demografis. Dari segi target, segmen pasar yang dipilih menjadi target pasar antara lain UMKM, Usaha Mikro dan Makro, Pegawai Negeri Sipil, karyawan swasta. Terakhir, dari sisi positioning kita melihat dua aspek yaitu brand dan atribut produk.
Pengaruh Fasilitas, Perilaku Konsumen dan Harga terhadap Minat Pembelian pada Pasar Modern Pamulang Kota Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Sulaiman Sulaiman , Suparjono Suparjono
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara fasilitas, perilaku konsumen dan harga terhadap minat beli di Pasar Modern Pamulang Kota Tangerang Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif, jumlah populasi yaitu pengunjung pasar tidak dapat dipastikan, dengan menggunakan sampling insidental diperoleh 60 responden. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan kuesioner, metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis kuantitatif dengan teknik regresi linier berganda, analisis koefisien korelasi, uji F simultan, uji t parsial, dan uji koefisien determinasi. Dari analisis korelasi dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat korelasi yang sedang antara fasilitas dan niat beli, hubungan yang sangat kuat antara perilaku konsumen dan niat beli, dan korelasi yang kuat antara harga dan minat beli. Dari hasil analisis regresi diperoleh persamaan regresi linier berganda Y = -2,069 + 0,266 X1 + 0,505 X2 + 0,350 X3. Uji t secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa fasilitas secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 35,3%, sedangkan 64,7% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain, secara parsial perilaku konsumen berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 73,9%, sedangkan 26,1% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain dan harga secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 54,6%, sedangkan 45,4% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain. Uji F secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa fasilitas, perilaku konsumen dan harga secara simultan mempengaruhi minat beli di Pasar Modern Pamulang Kota Tangerang Selatan sebesar 78,1%, sedangkan 21,9% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak dibahas dalam penelitian. Perilaku konsumen secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 73,9%, sedangkan 26,1% dipengaruhi variabel lain dan harga secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 54,6%, sedangkan 45,4% dipengaruhi variabel lain. Uji F secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa fasilitas, perilaku konsumen dan harga secara simultan mempengaruhi minat beli di Pasar Modern Pamulang Kota Tangerang Selatan sebesar 78,1%, sedangkan 21,9% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak dibahas dalam penelitian. Perilaku konsumen secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 73,9%, sedangkan 26,1% dipengaruhi variabel lain dan harga secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli sebesar 54,6%, sedangkan 45,4% dipengaruhi variabel lain. Uji F secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa fasilitas, perilaku konsumen dan harga secara simultan mempengaruhi minat beli di Pasar Modern Pamulang Kota Tangerang Selatan sebesar 78,1%, sedangkan 21,9% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak dibahas dalam penelitian.
Pengaruh Citra Merek, Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pembalut Wanita Merek Laurier di Surabaya
Authors: Al’ Amin Venita Restu , Fitriyah Zumrotul
Published: June 2023

Beragamnya merek pembalut wanita di Indonesia tidak hanya memperketat persaingan antar perusahaan sejenis, tetapi juga membingungkan konsumen dalam membeli produk tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menganalisis pengaruh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand image dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian Laurier di Surabaya. Lihat saja produk-produk Laurier yang merupakan brand ternama dan masuk dalam kategori Top Brand Index, namun mengalami perubahan setiap tahunnya. Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner. Accidental sampling merupakan metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dimana jumlah responden sebanyak 88. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa citra merek dan kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian produk.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Pedagogik, Kompetensi Profesional, Kompetensi Sosial dan Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru terhadap Kinerja Guru SMAN se-Kota Bima
Authors: Saifullah Saifullah , Putra I Nyoman Nugraha Ardana , Heriani Heriani
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi pedagogik, profesional, sosial dan kepribadian guru terhadap kinerja guru di SMA Kota Bima. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September-November 2022 dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 78 guru sebagai responden yang berasal dari guru di 5 SMA Negeri di Kota Bima. Hasil analisis dengan menggunakan uji regresi linier berganda menunjukkan: 1) Terdapat pengaruh kompetensi pedagogik, kompetensi profesional, kompetensi sosial dan kompetensi kepribadian terhadap kinerja guru SMA di Kota Bima. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru perlu dilakukan upaya peningkatan seluruh kompetensi guru (Pedagogik, Profesional, Sosial, Kepribadian).
Pengaruh Price Discount, In-Store Display dan Store Atmosphere terhadap Impulse Buying pada Konsumen Indomaret (Studi Pada Mahasiswa FISIP UPN Veteran Jawa Timur)
Authors: Rusdianto R. Yuniardi , Aprilia Ninda Nur
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh potongan harga, in-store display dan store atmosphere terhadap pembelian impulsif di kalangan konsumen Indomaret. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analisis deskriptif. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa FISIP UPN Veteran Jawa Timur yang pernah berkunjung dan melakukan transaksi atau pembelian di gerai Indomaret. Sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil sebanyak 100 responden dan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Pengujian instrumen menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas dan hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa semua instrumen dinyatakan valid dan reliabel. Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda, uji asumsi klasik, uji f dan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan variabel price discount, in-store display dan store atmosphere berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap impulse buying konsumen Indomaret. Secara parsial Diskon berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif di kalangan konsumen Indomaret. Secara parsial, In-Store Display berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif pada konsumen Indomaret. Secara parsial Store Atmosphere berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif pada konsumen Indomaret
Towards a Biblical and Missiological Model of Cross-Cultural Contextualization among Chinese Immigrants in "Barrio Chino" Duarte of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Telemaque Samuel
Published: June 2023

This study examines the challenge of contextualizing the gospel to Chinese immigrants in the Dominican Republic. Chinese people have been migrating to the Dominican Republic, mainly from Guangdong and Fujian, since the early 1960s. The immigrant population grew to appropriately 50,000 in the 1990s. In spite of this steady growth in population, Adventist leaders have not been able to influence Chinese immigrants to appreciate the gospel and to make decisions to begin a journey toward Christ. This study examines this missiological challenge. The purpose of this study is to develop a model of contextualization for presenting the gospel to Chinese immigrants that is biblically faithful and culturally relevant. The model is based on data obtained from interviews and participant observations I conducted in Duarte, known as Barrio Chino, in the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The data were gathered from 24 respondents consisting of six Chinese immigrants, six Dominican-born Chinese, six leaders from other denominations, and six Adventist church leaders. The data were analyzed for reoccurring themes, discrepancies, and nuances. After three cycles of analysis, eight reoccurring themes emerged from the data. These themes or findings are crisis, language, storytelling, social needs, pragmatism, hard work, values, and availability. Jackson Wu’s theories of biblical exegesis and cultural contextualization were used to discuss the findings. The findings were framed within biblical and cultural themes. The cultural themes are relationship, fortune, and identity. On the other hand, the biblical themes are creation, covenant, and eschatology. The biblical and cultural themes were integrated to evoke responses of appreciation, acceptance, and decision for the gospel of Christ. The theories of conflict-competence-theory and critical realism were used to explain the inter-relationships between biblical and cultural themes in creating a model of contextualization that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive. This study is relevant to church administrators, mission practitioners, students of mission, and teachers of mission. It exposes readers to theoretical and practical insights for engaging in contextualization that is biblically faithful and culturally appropriate to the Chinese immigrants’ view of reality in the Dominican Republic. The study has the potential of helping Chinese immigrants develop a new appreciation of the gospel and to evaluate carefully biblical beliefs, values, teaching and practices in their journey toward Christ.
The Effect of an Online Mental Health Promotion Program During COVID-19
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Maldonado Juliana
Published: June 2023

Background The negative impact of Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) on mental health has been observed through the pandemic. People have had to adapt to a new norm of social distancing, wearing a mask, and abstaining from big group gatherings. These changes have impacted all levels of society and the rise of mental health care continues to grow as COVID-19 continues at this time. Mental health promotion strategies may be enhanced through the use of telehealth. Purpose To determine if a six-week online mental health promotion intervention would improve the GAD-7 scores of participants. Methods This project utilized a quantitative quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design from a convenience and snowball sample. Recruitment was done through a primary care medical clinic located in Mission, Texas, Facebook advertising page called Sane Through COVID with WILD-5 Wellness KickStart30 program and word of mouth referrals. The pre-test and post-test were utilized to evaluate the impact of the educational intervention, and the Health Belief Model of the theoretical framework used. Results Eighty (80) persons signed up for the project and forty (40) people finished the intervention. The data was of normal distribution, and it was noted that there was a statistically significant increase from the mean pre-test score to post-test score following the intervention, t(38) = 2.025, 1 tailed p= 0.025. The observed mean difference is significant at a 5% level of significance. Since 2.5% is less than 5% we can say that the mean is 1.67 is statistically significant from 0. Conclusion This six-week program implementation appeared to show an educational intervention with personal follow-up and reminders may make a positive difference in mental health status. This study also found that non- college graduates had a greater improvement in mental health scores than college graduates, those who reported a history of anxiety and/or depression had a greater improvement than those who did not have anxiety or depression, but since the sample size is small, a conclusion about the relationship between current reported levels of anxiety and depression and the amount of improvement could not be made. Although this study had positive results and appeared that lifestyle program seemed to make a positive difference on participants, the small sample size means further research is warranted to verify these findings.