bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cameroonian Consumers' Attitude towards Tv Advertising Form and Content
Authors: Mohamadou ADAMOU HADJI , Leblanc KUATE KAMGA Sangeniss
Published: October 2021

Objective - The research focuses on analysing the TV advertising in an environment dominated by social networks and its ever-increasing cost in order to evaluate the influence of its content and form on consumer attitudes in Cameroon.

Methodology/Technique - A survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 337 individuals in the cities of Douala, Yaoundé, and Maroua. Principal component analysis and multiple linear regression were used to assess the results.

Findings - The results reveal the significant influence of the content (character and language) and even the form (traditional advertising and placement) of television advertising on consumer attitudes.

Novelty - It contributes to the development of the study of television advertising in relation to the attitude of the consumers in Cameroon by integrating the content and form aspect.

Type of Paper - Empirical.

Keywords: Attitude, Consumer, Advertising content, Advertisement form, Cameroon

JEL Classification: D1, M31, M37.
Patent activity in the green economy: current state and problemsі
Authors: Yegorov I. Y. , Gryga V. Y. , Ryzhkova Y. O.
Published: October 2021

The paper is devoted to the analysis of the situation with patenting in two leading sectors of the green economy of Ukraine, namely “green” energy and organic agriculture. Both sectors are becoming increasingly important, especially in the context of the need to fight against global warming and increase the supply of high quality food. Official statistics on the functioning of these sectors and on their innovation activity in Ukraine is insufficiently complete and detailed. Various surveys conducted by business associations and think tanks are an important source for assessing the situation in these sectors. In this paper, we use these sources, but supplemented the analysis with data on patenting by Ukrainian actors. The regional analysis of “green” patenting activity shows that out of 25 regions of Ukraine, five regions were the most active: Kyiv (including Kyiv sity itself), Kharkiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Vinnytsia and Lviv regions. Regions with an average level of activity: Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Poltava, Kherson, Kirovograd, Rivne. The patent data show that the connections between the various organizations involved in the development of the green economy in the country are quite weak. This can be explained by technological backwardness, relatively small domestic markets for the relevant products and limited access to foreign markets. The shortcomings of the patenting system also contributed to problems with the protection and implementation of innovations in the “green sectors”. It is obvious that at the present stage of development, the state should play a more active role in stimulating the creation and development of innovative activities, in particular, in stimulating patent activity and cooperation within the framework of the national innovation system in Ukraine.
Scientific and technical activities of higher educational institutions to ensure innovative development
Authors: Pysarenko T. V. , Kvasha T. K. , Paladchenko O. F. , Molchanova I. V.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the results oof the research work monitoring of higher education institutions (HEIs) and research institutions of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to ensure innovative development of society, which is a mandatory and integral part of educational activities. The research was conducted in accordance with the laws of Ukraine “On Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity”, “On Higher Education”, “On Priority Areas of Innovation in Ukraine”. A study of the results of cooperation of the HEIs with institutions, organizations and enterprises for financing research works in the framework of monitoring the implementation of priority areas of innovation in Ukraine based on the data of the main administrators of budgetary funds on their implementation of innovation and technology transfer was carried out. The analysis and comparative assessment of the results of research work in the context of regions and strategic priorities of innovative activities are carried out. According to the results of the study, it was concluded that in 2020, compared to 2019, there was a doubling of the number of HEIs who carried out research and development to ensure innovative development and increase in 1.5 times the amount of funding both in general and for priority areas of innovation. Most HEIs took part in ensuring innovation activities according to the 1st (energy sphere — 24 HEIs) and 6th (environmental protection — 24 HEIs) and 1 scientific institution) strategic priorities. Research works of HEIs and scientific institution were carried out in 17 regions and Kyiv, of which the most active in three regions (Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk) and Kyiv. According to the results of research and development, the customer received new or significantly improved materials, products, processes, devices, technologies, systems, services for direct implementation in public practice. Thus, in 2020 there was an intensification of scientific and technical activities of HEIs and scientific institution, subordinated to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, which indicates an increase in demand for innovative products based on research commissioned by the real sector of the economy to ensure innovative development.
conversa com Menelick de Carvalho Netto e Juarez Guimarães no marco dos 30 anos da Constituição de 1988
Authors: Megali Neto Almir , Holl Jessica , Carvalho Rayann Kettuly Massahud de
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo justapor as principais ideias expostas pelos Professores Menelick de Carvalho Netto e Juarez Guimarães acerca dos 30 anos da Constituição de 1988, presentes em seus artigos contidos na obra “O Que Constituímos? Homenagem a Menelick de Carvalho Netto nos 30 Anos da Constituição de 1988” e nas entrevistas por eles concedidas à Revista de Ciências do Estado da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (nos anos de 2018 e 2019). A partir do estudo destas obras, conclui-se que, apesar de suas concepções acerca da Constituição brasileira inicialmente indicarem uma divergência, na verdade, ambos demonstram a mesma lealdade constitucional, partindo, contudo, de conceitos distintos sobre a própria ideia de constitucionalismo. A partir desse diálogo é possível também concluir pela necessidade de compreender o atual momento do constitucionalismo brasileiro a partir das conquistas obtidas com o projeto de Constituição inaugurado em 1988. Assim, é imperativa a utilização da própria Constituição, posta em um momento de especial tensionamento, como ferramenta para a defesa da democracia e da ordem constitucional.
Estado, Crise e Verdade
Authors: Azevedo Pedro Henrique , Miranda Matheus Amaral Pereira de , Nogueira João Vitor Flavio de Oliveira
Published: October 2021

O artigo investiga o curso de uma crise institucional de valores a partir de três principais leituras que nascem na Filosofia do Direito, a fim de reconstruir o atual cenário do Estado de Direito e descortinar todas as contradições mal resolvidas que culminam no esfacelamento dos valores éticos de uma sociedade clamando por salvação. A trajetória, ensaística e provocativa, parte de uma diagnóstica crua da atualidade – espetáculo -, depois redobra-se aos problemas recônditos da modernidade – angústia - para, por fim, vislumbrar alguma esperança política - ideia. Com isso, primeiramente, traça-se um diagnóstico do paradigma do “espetáculo” enquanto fenômeno psíquico, social, histórico e político. Pensa-se o esvaziamento imaginativo e suas consequências para o Estado. Adiante, questiona-se as condições do sujeito moderno, isto é, a gênese do mal-estar frente aos híbridos culturais, pensados sobre um caminho digressivo e inconclusivo de conciliação: a jusfilosofia. Por fim, o artigo se encaminha para uma leitura hegeliana do político enquanto um espaço de contradição e de dialética, que provoca a imaginação como esperança política.
Hegel, Carl Schmitt e a mediação recíproca do social e do político
Authors: Castro Raphael Machado de , Francisco Vinícius Guimarães Dias
Published: October 2021

O presente texto foi elaborado com o objetivo de aprofundar os estudos relativos à obra Hegel, Carl Schmitt: O Político entre a especulação e a positividade, de Jean-François Kervégan. Nesse trabalho, pretende-se estudar a temática relativa ao quarto capítulo da segunda parte do livro em questão, que trata, mais especificamente, sobre aspectos como a ética e a política, além da possibilidade de uma mediação recíproca entre Estado e sociedade civil.
REVIEW OF THE NATURAL PHENOMENON AND HUMAN INTERVENTION THAT AFFECT THE CONDITION OF RIVER PERFORMANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors: Kurniawan Tommy , Bisri Muhammad , Juwono Pitojo Tri , Suhartanto Ery
Published: October 2021

The river's ability in flowing water has been there naturally. The benchmarks of river ability in carrying out the function are mentioned as the river performance; however, the benchmarks of river infrastructure ability in carrying out the function are mentioned as the river infrastructure performance. This study intends to review some aspects of the previous research related to river performance and infrastructure. The methodology consists of reviewing several acts and relevant previous research that some aspects have been proved to influence the river performance and infrastructure. The aspects are classified into two categories: 1) technical aspect that is directly affecting the river performance (come from the nature condition); and 2) non-technical aspect that is indirectly affecting the river performance (come from human intervention). The result shows that: 1) The technical aspects affecting the river performance and infrastructure are erosion, sedimentation, slope, infiltration, morphology, and vegetation surrounding the river; 2) The non-technical aspects that are affecting the river performance and infrastructure consists of land use, residential density, trash, operation and maintenance of river, human activity, and government policy.
HOT COMPACTION PROCESS OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVEMENT TRIBOLOGY BEHAVIOR OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE STRENGTHENED BMCS
Authors: Wahyudie Ilham Ary
Published: October 2021

The paper describes the optimization of the hot compaction process to simultaneously increase hardness and decrease the wear coefficient of zirconium silicate reinforced BMCs. L9 orthogonal array is chosen for setup the experiment. Examining the influencing parameters is carried out on factors such as pressure, temperature, particle size, and particle content. Grey relation analysis is used to investigate to produce an optimal combination of parameter levels. The transmission electron scanning is used to study the morphology of zirconium silicate. The wear coefficient of the specimen was investigated by using the weight loss method. A scanning electron microscope was carried out to evaluate the wear track surface of the composite. The test results show that the particle size is the most influential hot compaction parameter. The optimal conditions for the hot compacting process are the temperature level at 350 °C, the pressure level at the 400 MPa level, the particle content level at 12 % weight, and the particle size level at 80 µm. In this optimal condition, the prediction GR-Grade value is 0.695. The validation test results showed that the GR-Grade value increased by 0.15, the hardness increased by 25%, and the wear coefficient decreased by 53%. This optimization method with Gray Relational Analysis has proven to be effective in the hot compaction process for improving the tribology behavior of the composites.
SECURITY TECHNIQUE BASED ON WATERMARKING AND CHAOTIC ENCRYPTION FOR DIGITAL IMAGE
Authors: Al-Kadei Faten H. Mohammed Sediq
Published: October 2021

With the widespread usage of the Internet, security takes precedence above anything else when transmitting data. This research proposed a hybrid encoding approach with watermark embedding that provides excellent security. Our novel strategy is based on cryptography, which allows it to recognize higher secrecy and efficiency. In this research, a hybrid method is used to support visual watermarking and cryptography to embed vital data. Our effort aims to improve the security of hidden facts embedded in the cover picture. The embedding and encryption of the watermark image into the cover image document were performed in two steps. To begin, two keys and an XOR bit operation were used to generate a large number of distinct keys for encryption. Second, a modified approach of the least significant bit (LSB) technique was adopted to hide a high-resolution watermark picture in the cover picture. The suggested second stage involved encrypting the cover image using the asymmetric key cryptography method (RSA), which provides additional secrecy during picture transmission. The original picture, the watermark photo, can be recovered and decoded using the permitted techniques. As a result, encoding and watermarking may be combined, giving the term "joint encoding and watermarking" legitimacy. Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and relationship aspects are greater with this method. For the implementation of hiding and encoding for the watermark and encoding the digital cover picture, MATLAB-GUI software was utilized. Experimental results demonstrated a good performance with a good correlation for all encrypted images and very high PSNR of the Stego images.
STUDY OF RESIDUAL SOIL SLOPE STABILITY WITH THE APPLICATION OF HORIZONTAL DRAINAGE
Authors: Rahim Mohd Syazwan Md. , Taib Aizat Mohd , Rahman Norinah Abd. , Fauzi Nurul Hidayatul Akhmal Mohd , Ramli Ahmad Bukhari
Published: October 2021

This study determines the effectiveness of horizontal drains on a slope which refers to a landslide at Putrajaya, Malaysia, in 2007. The incident buried 27 cars, and about 1200 people were transferred to a safe place. The main cause was identified as continuous and heavy rainfall. In Malaysia, abundant rainfall is common during the wet season. Therefore, one of the remedial measures to improve slope stability is applying horizontal drain to flush out rising groundwater and increase soil strength. In this study, the finite element method package, Plaxis, is used to analyze the slope stability changes in terms of the factor of safety (FOS). The simulation of slope behavior includes the horizontal drain conditions in lowering the groundwater level based on three parameters: the heights, appropriate depth, and inclination angle. The horizontal drains are installed at four different heights of 1 m, 2 m, 8 m, and 28 m from the toe of the slope. Based on the results, the horizontal drain is most efficient to be installed with 15 m long and zero degrees angle at the height of 1 m from the toe of the slope. At 2 m height, the drain should be installed with 26 m long and an angle of 1.8 degrees, and at 8 m height, the drain should be installed with 12 m long and an angle of 4.8 degrees. Moreover, at 28 m, the horizontal drain should be installed 20 m long and at an angle of 8.5 degrees. Therefore, this paper highlights the exceedingly appropriate design of horizontal drains at different heights, lengths, and tilt angles along the slope surface.
THE IMPACT OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON THE SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE UAE
Authors: Almemari Khawla , Almazrouei Raya , Alnahhal Mohammed
Published: October 2021

Green development across the world has brought forth the idea of Green Human Resource Management (green HRM), which helps sustainability. Companies can get benefits from green HRM by increasing brand awareness by customers through implementing the right practices. The purpose of the current investigation was further to extend the research on the effects of green HRM. This research focuses on the impact of green HRM on the sustainable performance of the manufacturing industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Social, environmental, and economic performance indicators were identified. A survey was used, where the number of respondents was 111 manufacturing employees in the UAE. The data gained was analyzed using different statistical methods such as t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation. Results showed a generally accepted level of green practices and sustainable performance. However, about 16% of the respondents reported low performance and application levels in their companies. Results also showed a positive impact of the green HRM on environmental, economic, and social performance indicators. The value of this paper comes from being the first study that investigates the effect of green HRM on performance in the UAE.
TOTAL AND DISTRIBUTIVE IMPACT OF FINAL SECTORAL DEMAND ON CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Effiong Mfonobong O. , Okoye Chukwuemeka U.
Published: October 2021

This paper analyzed the percentage rise in final (sectoral) demand undergone by the whole economy in reaction to a 1% rise of the corresponding sector and the percentage rise corresponding to the apportionment of direct sectoral demand and its resultant effect on CO2-eq emissions in Nigeria. The study adopted a longitudinal design, and the most recent input-output (I-O) table was obtained from secondary sources (Eurostat database). Results revealed increases in CO2-eq emissions from the fishing, post and telecommunication, wood and paper, petroleum, chemical and non-metallic mineral products, metal products, electricity, gas and water, wholesale trade, and public administration sectors with a total contribution of 0.04095, 0.04095, 0.04089, 0.04088, 0.04086, 0.04089, 0.04088 and 0.04087 percent respectively, while sectors that contributed the highest in terms of the distribution of direct sectoral emissions were fishing, mining/quarrying and textile/wearing apparel accounting for about 0.04101, 0.04109 and 0.04111 percent respectively. That implies a 1% increase in final demand was increasing in the corresponding sector. Based on these results, the study identified sectors that contribute the highest in terms of the distribution of direct sectoral emission and sectors that account for the highest total increase in energy consumed in the country, thus contributing to the current debate in the literature. However, emission mitigation options proposed by the IPCC report should be considered an important option in curbing these emissions in Nigeria.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES IN RURAL SOUTH AFRICA: THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Authors: Mubangizi John Cantius , Mubangizi Betty Claire
Published: October 2021

The purpose of this article is to explore the role of local government in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning access to COVID-19 vaccines. This is done by first looking at the local government institution as a concept while highlighting its centrality in managing disasters and pandemics. The article then draws on literature to show the challenges and complexities faced by the local government as an institution and how these challenges combine to significantly affect the capacity of local government’s performance in rural areas generally and during the COVID-19 pandemic specifically. The discussion is then narrowed to the role of local government in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines with specific reference to rural areas in South Africa. The discussion adopts a human rights perspective by considering equitable distribution, access to information, the right to health care services, and the right to emergency medical treatment. Other relevant constitutional rights such as equality, human dignity, and life are also discussed or mentioned. The article concludes with recommendations on how the role of local government in facilitating access to COVID-19 vaccines for rural communities can be enhanced, including adopting an intersectional human rights-based approach in the rollout of such vaccines. The novelty of this study lies in the fact that COVID-19 is a new disease. Its vaccines have been recently and quickly developed; hence issues of access, human rights, and the role of local government are critical, particularly in rural settings.
NATURAL RADIATION ABSORBED DOSE RATE AND RADIATION TRANSFER FACTOR FROM SOIL TO VEGETABLE IN SOME SELECTED AREAS OF CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH
Authors: Arafin Sk. A. K. , Bhuiyan Md. Sapan , Ferdous Jannatul , Hoque M. Ashraful , Rahman A. K. M. Rezaur , El-Taher Atef
Published: October 2021

The study aimed to investigate natural radioactivity levels and Transfer Factors of natural radionuclides from soil to some plants in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The concentrations of naturally occurring and anthropogenic radionuclides in soil and plants were measured in this work to determine the absorbed dose rate and the transfer factors of radionuclides from soil to plant. Plants (Spinach and Vegetables) and corresponding soil samples were collected from three different locations in Chittagong (Nasirabad, Sitakunda, and Halda Agrotechnology), and the concentrations of activity of natural radionuclides were measured using gamma-ray spectrometry. The average absorbed dose rate in the soil of Nasirabad, Sitakunda, and Halda Agrotechnology are 49.84 nGyh-1, 37.4 nGyh-1, and 45.6 nGyh-1. The average transfer factor from soil to plants, recorded for 238U, 232Th, and 40K of these study areas, are 0.461, 0.400, and 3.10, respectively. The ratio of soil to plant transfer factor for the present study compared with some previous work. The Transfer Factor of 40K gives some high value but does not exceed the limit of the different published values. Because there are no existing databases for the natural radioactivity in soil and plants from Chittagong, Bangladesh, our results are establishing a database for the Chittagong, Bangladesh soil and plants. This data may be used as a database for further investigation for the betterment of public health.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY FOR VIDEO CLASSIFICATION TECHNIQUES USING DIRECT FEATURES MATCHING, MACHINE LEARNING, AND DEEP LEARNING
Authors: Bekhet Saddam , Alghamdi Abdullah M.
Published: October 2021

Videos are considered the new era communication language between internet users due to the explosion of smart-phones usage and increase in internet bandwidth and storage space. This has fueled the need to develop robust video analysis techniques. Specifically, video classification presents a unique task for field researchers, as it has numerous critical applications, such as video indexing, searching, annotation and surveillance. Videos inherently embody static and dynamic information that is encoded in frames. The task is further prioritized due to the gigantic amounts of available videos in the digital world, which requires a robust way to organize these videos. Throughout literature, researchers have generally adopted three main techniques to classify videos, i.e., direct features matching, machine learning-based methods, and deep learning-based methods. Each of these methods is suitable for a specific application type. This paper is designed to assess which of the three common working approaches are better for video classification. Furthermore, the paper aims to examine whether and how these methods affect/improve video classification performance and key factors to constructing a robust video classification system. This novel research paper covers an important research gap by introducing a rigorous comparative analysis of the three methods highlighting their advantages and disadvantages and guiding field researchers. A comprehensive analysis brings the paper findings together using a benchmark group of challenging large-scale video datasets (~29k videos). This would provide field researchers with the necessary information to choose the best method for their video classification research work.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ITS IMPACT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN GHANA
Authors: Afriyie Erasmus Yaw , Aidoo Germain Kofi Acka , Agboga Richard Selase
Published: October 2021

The paper examines corporate governance and its impact on the financial performance of commercial banks in Ghana. The study employs a sample of twenty commercial banks with one hundred and thirty-eight observations. Data is sourced from the audited financial statements of commercial banks through the Orbis database for seven years, from 2011 to 2017. The study employs return on assets (ROA) as a proxy for bank profitability. Also, the study uses the cost to income ratio, bank size, net interest margin, board composition, bank age, and board size as independent variables. A random-effect and linear regression are applied. The empirical findings reveal that board composition, bank size, and net interest margin significantly impacted bank profitability. However, the cost to income ratio and bank age had a significant negative impact on bank profitability. On the other hand, board size had no significant impact on bank profitability. The study recommends that bank owners appoint experts and an adequate number of independent directors to help reduce conflict of interest and make effective decisions. Furthermore, banks should implement efficient cost-saving mechanisms to cut their overhead costs as enormous overhead costs reduce bank profitability. Banks should periodically organize campaigns on deposit mobilization to increase their assets as huge asset banks have the advantage of diversifying their assets, thus minimizing risk in the volatility period. Finally, banks should develop efficient loan recovery strategies to improve their asset quality, as this significantly impacts banks' net interest margin and profitability.
Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women
Authors: Sultana Rashida , Fatima Anees
Published: October 2021

Background: Covid-19 pandemic has spread throughout the world in a short period of time. It has adversely affected the physical, mental and social well-being of communities including pregnant women. This study is aimed to determine the frequency, severity and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and Methods:  This cross-sectional study was conducted in Sharif Medical City Hospital, Lahore, from August to September 2020.Data was obtained on structured proforma comprised of two sections. Section one consisted of sociodemographic and obstetric components while second two was based on Urdu Version of DASS-21. Data was analyzed using SPSS-23.

Results: Total number of women was 350. Their mean age was 27.47 ± 4.72 while mean duration of their pregnancy was 26.33±9.17weeks.  Mean DASS-21 score of depression, anxiety, and stress was 8.00±2.89, 5.80±3.10 and 9.18±2.80 respectively. It was observed that depression was present in 123(35.1%) ranging from mild to moderate, anxiety in 127(36.3%) ranging from mild to very severe and stress in only 20(5.7%) women and was mild.

Education was significantly associated with all three domains.  The women who were infected themselves or any other family member affected with COVID-19 showed positive association for depression (p=0.00) and stress (p=0.00).  Stress was higher in young age groups (p=0.04) and in women with higher monthly income (p=0.00) while parity also showed association with anxiety (p=001).  Anxiety and depression were more in house wives (p=0.00) while stress in working women (p=0.00).

Conclusion:  Frequency of depression and anxiety was notable varying from mild to very severe however for stress it was low and mild. Educational level was significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.
Use of n-type amorphous silicon films as an electron transport layer in the perovskite solar cells
Authors: Song Zhancheng , Sumai Yuuka , Tu Huynh Thi Cam , Shahiduzzaman Md. , Taima Tetsuya , Ohdaira Keisuke
Published: October 2021

We have investigated the use of n-type amorphous silicon (n-a-Si) films as the electron transport layers (ETL) in perovskite (PVK) solar cells, aiming at the application to PVK/Si tandem solar cells. The use of n-a-Si as the ETL in MAPbI3 PVK solar cells was attempted, and the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of fluorine-doped tin oxide- (FTO-) based solar cells was improved due to an improvement in coverage on FTO with thicker n-a-Si, but the external quantum efficiency in the short wavelength region was decreased due to parasitic absorption of n-a-Si. The use of indium tin oxide with a flat surface resulted in a PCE of 1.25% for the solar cells with 10 nm-thick n-a-Si. This work indicates that n-a-Si is a potential ETL candidate for PVK solar cells and provides strategic guidance for the future vacuum-integrated process of PVK/Si heterojunction tandem solar cells, which can be feasible for efficient mass production.
ANALISIS PERILAKU KONSUMEN DALAM KEPUTUSAN MEMBELI MOTOR MEREK SUZUKI (STUDI KASUS PT. SINAR GALESONG MANDIRI KABUPATEN TORAJA UTARA)
Authors: Rambulangi Abedneigo C.
Published: October 2021

Perilaku konsumen menunjukkan minat dalam membeli suatu produk tertentu dimana umumnya akan mengikuti proses pengambilan keputusan tertentu. Secara umum perilaku konsumen dipengaruhi dalam diri dan diluar. Tujuan Penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui perilaku konsumen dalam memutuskan pembelian motor merek Suzuki (Studi kasus Suzuki PT. Sinar Galesong Mandiri Kabupaten Toraja Utara). Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dimana peneliti mengamati, mencatat dan menganalisis perilaku konsumen pada objek penelitian. Sampel yang digunakan adalah 30 orang responden. Cara menentukan responden dengan menggunakan random sampling atau sampling acak dengan data penjualan dealer selama bulan Januari s/d Desember 2017. Data dianalisis dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian adalah perilaku konsumen dalam membeli sepeda motor Suzuki adalah terkait karakter pembeli (konsumen), diperoleh sebagian besar pembeli/konsumen adalah laki-laki. Ini berarti bahwa pangsa pasar motor bagi kalangan perempuan belum maksimal. Untuk itu perusahaan perlu untuk meningkatkan manfaat dan promosi bagi kalangan perempuan agar tertarik menggunakan motor merek suzuki, Menurut umur, sebagian besar konsumen berumur 31 sampai 35 tahun. Dengan kata lain dari kelompok umur diatas 15 tahun tercapai. Ini memperkuat bahwa  keputusan membeli motor merek Suzuki dengan pertimbangan yakni kualitas dan penggunaan bahan bakar yang lebih irit.
Pengaruh Motivasi Ekstrinsik d an Motivas i Intrinsik t erhadap Kinerja Karyawan CV. Muncul Anugerah Jaya
Authors: Septina Fanny , Samuel Theo
Published: October 2021

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengobservasi pengaruh motivasi ekstrinsik (work environment, reward, job involvement, leadership) dan motivasi intrinsik (self-expression, personal-fit, personal fullfilment) kinerja karyawan CV. Muncul Anugerah Jaya (CV. MAJ). Metode pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner kepada seluruh karyawan CV. MAJ yang berjumlah 31 orang, penelitian ini diuji dengan metode analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi ekstrinsik tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan, sedangkan motivasi intrinsik berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan CV. MAJ.Kata kunci: kinerja karyawan, motivasi ekstrinsik, motivasi intrinsikAbstractThis study aims to observe the effect of extrinsic motivation (work environment, reward, job involvement, leadership) and intrinsic motivation (self-expression, personal-fit, personal fullfilment) employee performance of CV. Appear Anugerah Jaya (CV. MAJ). Data collection method with a questionnaire to all employees of CV. MAJ, amounting to 31 people, this study was tested by multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results of this study indicate that extrinsic motivation does not affect employee performance, while intrinsic motivation affects employee performance CV. MAJ.Keywords: employee performance, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation.
Pengaruh Perencanaan Pajak dan Beban Pajak Tangguhan terhadap Manajemen LabaPada Perusahaan IDX BUMN20 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016-2019
Authors: Gabriella Akhsa , Siagian Valentine
Published: October 2021

AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah perencanaan pajak dan beban pajak tangguhan mempengaruhi manajemen laba. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan dalam indeks IDX BUMN20 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2016-2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik purposive sampling dimana jumlah observasi yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini adalah 80. Berdasarkan analisis data yang telah dilakukan, uji-t menunjukkan bahwa kedua variabel yang diteliti, perencanaan pajak maupun beban pajak tangguhanberpengaruh negatif namun tidak signifikan terhadap manajemen laba pada perusahaan BUMN yang terdapat di IDX BUMN20periode 2016-2019, ini ditunjukan dengan nilai signifikansi 0,870 dan 0,402. Secara empiris hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin kecil perencanaan pajak dan beban pajak tangguhan, maka manajemen laba akan semakin besar, namun tidak menunjukkan signifikansi pada perusahaan IDX BUMN20 di periode 2016-2019. Uji-F yang telah dilakukan juga mendukung hasil ini dengan nilai uji F 0,697.Kata kunci: Beban Pajak Tangguhan, Manajemen Laba, Perencanaan PajakAbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine whether tax planning and deferred tax expense affect earnings management. The population used in this study were companies in the IDX BUMN20 index listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2016-2019. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique where the number of observations obtained in this study was 80. Based on the data analysis that has been done, the t-test shows that the two variables studied, tax planning and deferred tax burden have a negative but insignificant effect on earnings management in BUMN companies listed on IDX BUMN20 for the 2016-2019 period, and this is indicated by a significance value of 0.870 and 0.402. Empirically these results indicate that the smaller the tax planning and deferred tax burden, the greater the earnings management, but it does not show any significance for the IDX BUMN20 for the 2016-2019 period. The F-test that has been carried out also supports this result with an F test value of 0.697.Keywords: Deferred Tax Expenses, Profit Management, Tax Planning..
Transformation of coal-fired power plants on steam-gas power plants
Authors: Hlaváček Ondřej , Hlinčík Tomáš
Published: October 2021

Currently in the EU there are bigger tendencies to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and phasing out of coal mining and combustion. There are some possibilities to transform current coal-fired power plant to steam-gas one. The advantages of steam-gas power plant are lower amount of emissions and higher efficiency unlike coal-fired one and stability of energy production unlike wind and solar one.
The article focuses on principle, description and ad-vantages of steam-gas power plant. It also mentions and compares methods of transformation current coal-fired power plant to steam-gas one. Finally, the possible expansion of these power plant in the Czech Republic is discussed, with regard to economic aspects and EU cli-mate change policy.
Capital Flows to Emerging Economies and Global Risk Aversion during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Alba Carlos , Cuadra Gabriel , Hernández Juan R. , Ibarra Raul
Published: October 2021

Este trabajo analiza los cambios recientes en la importancia relativa de los determinantes de los flujos de capital hacia las economías de mercados emergentes. Para ello, estimamos modelos de vectores autorregresivos (VAR) para el período 2009-2020. Con base en estos modelos, estimamos los efectos sobre los flujos de deuda de choques a sus determinantes. Posteriormente, cuantificamos la contribución de cada una de las variables incluidas en el modelo para explicar la evolución de estos flujos en cada mes de la muestra mediante un análisis de descomposición histórica. Los resultados principales indican que la contribución de la aversión al riesgo global para explicar la evolución de los flujos de deuda aumentó durante marzo de 2020 en comparación con el pasado, aunque su importancia relativa ha disminuido desde entonces, particularmente a medida que mejoró el desempeño de los mercados financieros.
THYROID PROFILE IN CHILDREN WITH NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Authors: Kavitha Meiyappan , Manonmani Mallaiyan
Published: October 2021

Objectives: Nephrotic syndrome is a common renal disorder seen in children, with proteinuria as the hallmark. Growth
retardation is a known feature of nephrotic syndrome, either due to the disease or treatment with steroids. Thyroid
hormone strongly inuences growth of the body. So, the present study was undertaken with the objective to assess the thyroid prole in children
with nephrotic syndrome
Methods: The study involved 41 cases of nephrotic syndrome and 41 age and sex matched controls. Serum total triiodothyronine (T3), total
thyroxine (T4), free triiodothyronine (T3), free thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were assessed in these subjects. The
thyroid hormones were correlated with urinary protein creatinine ratio. The cases were followed up after one month and the levels of thyroid
hormones were reassessed.
Results: Total T3, total T4, free T3 and free T4 are signicantly decreased and TSH signicantly increased among cases when compared to
controls. TSH is positively correlating with urinary protein creatinine ratio in cases. After one month of treatment, total T3 and total T4 are
signicantly increased in cases.
Conclusions: The thyroid hormone levels are altered in children with nephrotic syndrome during the episode. A state of subclinical
hypothyroidism exists during the nephrotic stage. The alteration is normalized with remission and does not require treatment.
“TOOTH AGENESIS: A REVIEW OF MOLECULAR BASES”
Authors: F. Luciani , E. Papa , R. Costantini , R. Condò , Calabrese L.
Published: October 2021

Both recent progresses reached in molecular genetics and “Genoma Umano” project have collected positive results for the identication of those different genes involved in pathogenesis of human race pathologies. Just like any other medicine branch, dentistry could prot from molecular biology recent progresses, showing several answers to unknown questions. This knowledge also concerns genesis of pathologies interesting tissues (enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum), teeth formation and development. Our work aims at verifying, by means of a literature review, the current knowledge and the state of art of dental agenesis molecular bases, in order to better understand the etiopathogenetic role of inheritance and transmission of hypodontia. Our literature review elaborates on dental agenesis biomolecular bases, in order to group in one review all the new ndings in genetic eld about dental anomalies, attempting to give the clinician more information to make easier to manage one of the most discussed surgical dental pathology.
BONE MARROW PROFILE IN HEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN YEMENI PATIENS
Authors: Thabet Nasher Saeed , Alyousufy Fayed , Alkubati Khaled , Al Halimy Sadam , Al Athwary Ramia
Published: October 2021

There is paucity of information about the prevalence of hematological disorders in Yemen and neighboring countries .This is the rst project to evaluate the relative spectrum of hematological diseases in Taiz and Ibb governorate Yemen ,by method of bone marrow examination which is considered an important valuable diagnostic tool, for evaluation and nal diagnosis of various hematological and non-hematological disorders especially when CBC and peripheral blood lm study and other investigation failed to give a diagnosis . OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spectrum of haematological diseases diagnosed by bone marrow examination in Taiz and IBB governorates Yemen between September 2016 and October 2020 .Patients and method : A total of 1108 patients aged between (1 -100 )years old were evaluated by bone marrow examination at referral hematological center in IBB city Yemen . Relevant investigations were performed when needed. After exclusion of 98 patients with normal bone marrow ndings ,a total of 1010 patients had hematological disorders , and their data were analyzed. There were 527 (52.2 %) males and 483(47.8 %) females . A total of 655(64.9%) patients had benign hematological diseases and 355 (35.1% ) patients had malignant hematological diseases . RESULTS :A total of 138 patients had Iron deciency anemia ,107 had immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) , 92 had hypersplenism,84 had Acute lymphoblastic leukemia ,79 had Acute myeloid leukaemia, 71 had megaloblastic anemia 58 had myeloproliferative disorder , 53 had Chronic myeloid leukemia , 45 had hemolytic anemia ,45had visceral leishmaniasis. 44 had malaria, 38 had chronic lymphocytic leukemia 38 had anemia of chronic disease ,25 had aplastic anemia ,25 had myelodysplastic syndromes, ,21 had anemia of infection ,19 had congenital syndroms,7had multiple myeloma ,6 had mixed deciency anemia and 5 had metastatic deposits , 4 had myeloid leukomoid reaction ,4 had lymphoma inltration and 2 had hairy cell leukemia . Sex- and age-related distribution of the various disorders was also presented. CONCLUSION: The anemias of all types were the most frequently encountered diagnosis followed by acute and chronic leukemias , ITP , Hypersplenism , ,myeloproliferative disorder , visceral leishmaniasis , malaria, myelodysplastic syndrome and congenital syndromes respectively. The other haematological disorders were less common. These ndings are comparable with published data in previous studies done in Yemen and other developing countries
EVALUATION OF HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AMONG TRIBAL MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN EASTERN INDIA
Authors: Sekhar Sahu Himansu , Mohanty Gargee
Published: October 2021

Studies reveal that haematological parameters vary with ageing process. Thus, the present study was carried out to
examine the variation in white blood cell count, red blood cell count, haematocrit percentage, haemoglobin percentage in
Tribal Menopausal women of Mayurbhanj, a tribal dominated district of Eastern India. A total of one hundred and eight tribal women participated
in the study. They were divided into two groups. A test group of sixty-two post-Menopausal women (46 - 65 years) and a control group of women
ageing between 20-35 years. Mean and standard errors along with T-test for comparison between control and test groups were carried out with
Excel 2016. Results show that there is a signicant difference in white blood cell count, haematocrit percentage, haemoglobin percentage at
p≤0.05. There also exists a signicant difference in the neutrophil and basophil count. The results suggest that anaemic condition is not prevalent
in menopausal women. However, rise of neutrophil and basophil count is indicative of having underlying infections.
HEREDITARY OROTIC ACIDURIA WITH UNUSUAL PRESENTATION- A RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Patra Upasana , Bharaj Deepak , Sekhar Rath Saroj , Barik Subhakankhi
Published: October 2021

Hereditary orotic aciduria (HOA) is an extremely rare inborn error of pyrimidine metabolism. It results from a defect in
the uridine-5-monophosphate synthase (UMPS) gene. It can result in megaloblastic anemia, developmental delay and
crystalluria. Molecular genetics is the conrm diagnostic modality. Uridine triacetate is the only established treatment. We thus report a case of 13
month male child having developmental delay with regression, dysmorphic facies, nystagmus, skeletal abnormalities and massive
hepatosplenomegaly with past history of repeated LRTI. After clinical evaluation, an impression of storage disorder was presumed. Bicytopenia
was also obtained in CBC with high MCV. After detailed evaluation with haematological, bone marrow, TMS and GCMS of urine, a diagnosis of
hereditary orotic aciduria was established. Although extremely rare, hereditary orotic aciduria should be suspected in any child with megaloblastic
bone marrow, immunodeciency or when developmental delay and anemia coexist
GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION IN THE BHULESHWARI RIVER BASIN, AMRAVATI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA.
Authors: D Ingle Sumit
Published: October 2021

Detailed geophysical investigations were carried to characterize the subsurface geological structure for the alluvial
aquifer in the Bhuleshwari river basin, Amravati District, Maharashtra. The Bhuleshwari river basin covers an area about
380 Sq. Km. from Bhatkuli and Achalpur Taluka, Amravati district, Maharashtra. It ows over varied geological formation from Deccan trap to
Alluvium with groundwater quality varying from fresh water to saline water. Twenty VES's were recorded with the Schlumberger electrode
conguration in the study area for evaluation. The maximum current electrode spacing was 120m. The data obtained were interpreted by
computer iterative modeling with curve matching for calibration purposes.
Three layer, four layer and ve layer geoelectrical earth models are obtained with the help of IPI2 WIN for every sounding, which represents Ktype, KH type, AA type, KQ type, HK-type, HA-type, HKH-type curves. These curves are used to nd out favorable locations of occurrence of
ground water.
In order to ascertain the subsurface geological framework, the general distribution of resistivity responses of the geological formations was
obtained and geoelectrical sections along four different directions were prepared and interpreted for subsurface structure and groundwater
occurrences. Geoelectrical sounding provides an inexpensive technique for calculating the hydraulic parameters and characterizing the aquifer
system of the basin. Probable aquifer horizons from these sections were identied.
TAKE DIVERSION ǃ - A PERIODONTIST POINT OF VIEW ON MUCORRMYCOSIS.
Authors: Prabhakar C. S. , Vijay V. K. , Noblin Shyma M. V.
Published: October 2021

A new recently emerged complication of COVID-19 is a rare fungal infection also called the black fungus caused by a
group of fungi called mucormycetes. These group of fungi commonly appear throughout the environment, particularly in
association with decaying organic matter and in the soil. Oral health is essential to general health and greatly inuences the quality of life.
Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive fungal infection characterized by endothelium invasion and the development of thrombi in blood vessels
resulting in necrosis. Mucormycosis localized to the periodontal tissues (i.e., gingiva and alveolar bone) is exceedingly rare.
The clinical manifestation of mucormycosis also overlaps with the dental ndings of periodontal abscess, due to which it is misdiagnosed as
lesion of periodontal origin. Early diagnosis is crucial in order to promptly initiate therapeutic interventions necessary for preventing progressive
tissue invasion and its devastating sequelae and improving outcome and survival.
Diagnosis of mucormycosis remains challenging. Clinical approach to diagnosis has a low sensitivity and specicity, it helps however in raising
suspicion and prompting the initiation of laboratory testing. Successful management of mucormycosis is based on a multimodal approach,
including reversal or discontinuation of underlying predisposing factors, early administration of active antifungal agents at optimal doses,
complete removal of all infected tissues, and use of various adjunctive therapies. Another emerging imaging technique, which may eventually aid
in the diagnosis and management of mucormycosis is the Cone Beam computed tomography(CBCT). Periodontal disease is not a fatal disease,
but it can lead to any systemic or life threatening complications, which can be avoided by accurate diagnosis.