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Gender-Responsiveness and Its Influence on Gender Equality and Economic Performance of State Colleges and Universities
Authors: Ballados Ma. Teresa B. , Guevarra Joseph G. 
Published: February 2021

State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) are expected to take initiatives to promote gender and development. This study aims to assess gender-responsiveness and its influence on gender equality and the economic performance of SUCs in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The descriptive research design was employed and utilized a researcher-made questionnaire to gather data from randomly selected 36 administrators and 236 employees of SUCs. Using the mean, descriptive results showed high gender responsiveness and a great extent of influence on gender equality and the economic performance of SUCs. Also, the results of the Analysis of Variance and Kruskal-Wallis revealed that significant differences occurred in the level of gender responsiveness and the extent of influence on gender equality among SUCs. Employing Spearman rho, significant relationships were found among gender responsiveness, influence on gender equality, and economic performance. Higher gender-responsiveness may lead to a greater influence on the promotion of gender equality and economic performance.
Ethical Climate, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment of Hotel Employees
Authors: Menes Carmen C. , Haguisan III Ismael A. 
Published: February 2021

Ethical climate in the workplace has a relationship with job satisfaction and organizational commitment; thus, influencing organizational productivity. This descriptive-correlational study confirmed the relationship between ethical climate, job satisfaction, and hotel employees’ organizational commitment. Using stratified random sampling proportionate allocation, 152 employees from two hotels with the same owner and management were identified as respondents. An adapted-modified survey questionnaire was used to collect the data. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r were used to analyze the data. The employees in the standard class hotels perceived an ethical work environment. They were slightly satisfied and committed to their job. Their perceived ethical climate showed a significant relationship with job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The management may explore various ways to improve the ethical climate, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment of employees to attain higher productivity.
Determinants of the Profits in Regional Development Banks in Indonesia
Authors: Suhartono Suhartono , Ghalib Saladin 
Published: February 2021

Regional Development Banks (BPDs) should develop their regional governments' economy by increasing their performance. This study attempts to determine the effect of GCG and other variables on the banks' performance indicated by the profit. This study used 10 determiners as the independent variables such as NPL, LASSET, LTA, ETA, FBIR, TDR, LDR, NIM, DGCG, and GCGI, while the dependent variable is ROA. The data were taken from the BPD's financial reports from 2014 to 2019. There were 26 BPDs as the sample based on the stipulated criteria. The results show that NPL is an essential factor for increasing the banks' performance. Next, the time deposit ratio to total deposit also has a positive effect but not significant. The LTA ratio is negative but not significant, while GCGI has a significant effect. Therefore, NPL, and GCG are the dominant factors in determining the banks’ performance. The modeling constant values are all significant, indicated by the risk level ranging from 36-40%. It can be concluded that NPL is an important variable in determining risk for banks, so is the GCG index that can also affect the banks' performance. Therefore, BPDs should pay attention to their NPL and GCG in order to increase their performance
Karakteristik Kimia dan Evaluasi Sensori Produk Ikan Teri Kering Lokal di Desa Toniku
Authors: Daeng Ruslan A. , Laitupa Ibnu W. 
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan THP UMMU Ternate untuk uji organoleptik dan Laboratorium Ilmu Pangan IPB untuk uji Kimia, dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui mutu organoleptik dan kimia pada produk lokal ikan teri kering yang diproduksi oleh masyarakat di Desa Toniku Kabupaten Halmahera Barat Provinsi Maluku Utara. Penggunaan analisa mutu ditinjau dari aspek organoleptik dan kimia serta rancangan percobaan yang digunakan dalam penilitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktor tunggal serta analisis varian (Anova)dan hasil uji organoleptik dihitung menggunakan nilai rata-rata dan standar Deviasi dalam metode penelitian diharapkan menjawab tujuan penelitian. Hasil penelitisan didapat bahwa hasil pengujian organoleptik ikan teri kering yang dihasilkan oleh nelayan/pengusaha ikan di Desa Toniku masih sesuai dengan standar mutu organoleptik yang ditetapkan, dengan rata-rata nilai dari ke empat parameter adalah Kenampakan (8-7), Bau (8-7), Rasa (7), Konsistensi (8-7). Hasil Uji karakteristik kimiawi meliputi kadar air dengan nilai (2,08 pada penyimpanan 3 bulan, sedangkan nilai terendah adalah 1,27), kadar abu (1,83 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 3 bulan. Sedangkan nilai terendah adalah 1,01 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan bulan), kadar protein (7,38 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 3 bulan. Sedangkan nilai terendah 7,36 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 1 bulan dan 2 bulan), kadar lemak (22,94 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 3 bulan. Sedangkan nilai terendah adalah 20,08 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 1 bulan) dan Karbohidrat (1,48 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 3 bulan. Sedangkan nilai terendah adalah 1,22 yaitu diperoleh pada penyimpanan 1 bulan)
Faktor Yang Memperingati Keaktifan Kunjungan Pos Pembinaan Terpadu Penyakit Tidak Menular (POSBINDU PTM) di Wilayah Kerja PUSKESMAS Baturube Kabupaten Morowali Utara Tahun 2020
Authors: Esti Anggara Puspa  , Nurhaedar Jafar  , Muh.Khidri Alwi  
Published: March 2021

Latar Belakang : Indonesia dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir menghadapi masalah triple burden diseases, yaitu penyakit menular yang masih menjadi masalah, kejadian re-emerging diseases, dan new emerging diseases dan disisi lain kejadian PTM cenderung meningkat dari waktu ke waktu. Keprihatinan terhadap peningkatan prevalensi PTM telah mendorong lahirnya kesepakatan tentang strategi global dalam pencegahan dan pengendalian PTM, salah satu upaya yang dilakukan berupa posbindu PTM. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi keaktifan kunjungan pos pembinaan terpadu penyakit tidak menular (Posbindu PTM) di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Baturube kabupaten Morowali Utara. Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Kuantitatif dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara Purposive Sampling dengan jumlah sampel 127 responden. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil : Dari hasil output t hitung untuk pengetahuan sebesar 2.327 dengan nilai signifikansi 0.022 (sig<0,05), jarak sebesar 2.580 dengan nilai signifikansi 0.011 (sig<0,05), dukungan kader sebesar 4.042 dengan nilai signifikansi 0.000 (sig<0,05), dukungan keluarga sebesar 4.926 dengan nilai signifikansi 0.000 (sig<0,05). Kesimpulan : Penelitian ini menunjukan Adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara pengetahuan, jarak, dukungan kader dan dukungan keluarga terhadap keaktifan kunjungan pos pembinaan terpadu penyakit tidak menular (Posbindu PTM) di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Baturube Kabupaten Morowali Utara.
Pelaksanaan Pendaftaran Tanah Oleh Pemerintah Melalui Program Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap (PTSL)
Authors: Syahdan Syahdan , Baharuddin Hamza , Ilyas Muhammad 
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pelaksanaan program Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap dan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian ini adalah tipe penelitian hukum empiris. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pelaksanaan Program Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap (PTSL) adalah sudah berjalan dengan baik dilihat dengan antusiasme warga, dibuktikan dengan banyaknya warga yang hadir dalam acara Penyuluhan PTSL 2020 tersebut. Pengumpulan data Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap (PTSL) ini sudah sesuai target dan sasaran yang telah ditargetkan sebelumnya. Faktor yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan program Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap (PTSL) adalah sumber daya manusia yang harus dikembangkan agar mampu mencapai tujuan organisasi. Begitu juga sarana dan prasarana yang memadai agar kegiatan tersebut akan berjalan dengan baik. Serta budaya hukum masyarakat yang harus dibenahi lebih dahulu, tanpa pengetahuan masyarakat yang cukup, terkait program PTSL tidak akan pernah berhasil.
This study aims to determine and analyze the implementation of the Complete Systematic Land Registration program and to determine the factors that influence it. This research is a type of empirical legal research. The results showed that the implementation of the Complete Systematic Land Registration Program (PTSL) was already going well, seen with the enthusiasm of the residents, as evidenced by the number of residents who attended the 2020 PTSL Counseling event. This Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) data collection has met the targets and targets that have been previously targeted. Factors affecting the implementation of the Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) program are human resources that must be developed in order to be able to achieve organizational goals. Likewise, adequate facilities and infrastructure so that these activities will run well. As well as the legal culture of the community that must be addressed first, without sufficient community knowledge, the PTSL program will never succeed.
Meritve podajnosti arterij pri slovenskih otrocih in mladostnikih
Authors: Čas Katarina , Cossutta Irena , Esih Maruša , Bržan Doc. dr. Petra Povalej , Marčun Varda Nataša 
Published: February 2021

Izhodišče: V Sloveniji so pri otrocih dejavniki, ki vplivajo na srčno-žilno ogroženost, v zadnjih letih v porastu. Merjenje hitrosti pulznega vala (PWV) je neinvazivna oblika merjenja srčno-žilne ogroženosti, ki bi se lahko uporabljala za spremljanje ogroženih in navidezno zdravih otrok v preventivne namene. Namen pilotne raziskave je pridobiti referenčne razpone vrednosti PWV pri otrocih, da bi lahko učinkovito dolgoročno spremljali njihovo srčno-žilno ogroženost.
Metode: Med aprilom 2018 in junijem 2019 smo pri 150 otrocih osnovnih ter srednjih šol v Mariboru in okolici izmerili PWV. Za posamezno starostno skupino smo izbrali vzorec otrok in mladostnikov brez pridruženih bolezni, ki bi lahko vplivale na rezultate meritev. Za meritve PWV smo uporabljali metodo aplanacijske tonometrije SphygmoCor. Percentilni grafikon smo izrisali na osnovi metodologije LMS, percentilne krivulje pa s pomočjo funkcije na osnovi distribucije “BCCGo”.
Rezultati: Potrdili smo, da vrednosti PWV s starostjo naraščajo (Rho = 0,387; p < 0,001). Z metodo LMS smo izračunali percentilne vrednosti PWV glede na starost in jih predstavili grafično. Ob primerjavi vrednosti PWV smo ugotovili, da se te po starostnih skupinah statistično značilno razlikujejo (H = 23,062; p < 0,001). Ugotovili smo tudi, da razmerje med sistoličnim in diastoličnim krvnim tlakom šibko negativno korelira s PWV (Rho = -0,218; p = 0,043).
Zaključki: V pilotni raziskavi smo pridobili preliminarne pediatrične referenčne razpone vrednosti PWV po starosti in potrdili, da bi se lahko metoda zaradi neinvazivnosti in enostavnosti uporabljala v preventivne namene. Rezultati so obetavni, vendar je potrebno testirati večji vzorec preiskovancev, da bi opredelili nacionalne referenčne vrednosti za uporabo te metode pri spremljanju srčno-žilnega zdravja slovenske pediatrične populacije.
Long non‐coding RNA SNHG1 stimulates ovarian cancer progression by modulating expression of miR‐454 and ZEB1
Authors: Wu YinYing , Zhu Bo , Yan Yanli , Bai Shuheng , Kang Haojing , Zhang Jiangzhou , Ma Wen , Gao Ying , Hui Beina , Li Rong , Zhang Xiaozhi , Ren Juan 
Published: February 2021

Ovarian cancer (OC) is highly prevalent and is associated with high mortality rates due to metastasis and relapse. In this study, we assessed the role of long non‐coding RNA (lncRNA) small nucleolar RNA host gene 1 (SNHG1) in OC to gain further insight into mechanisms that contribute to its aggressiveness. We analyzed the correlation between SNHG1, miR‐454 and zinc finger E‐box‐binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1) using a dual‐luciferase reporter assay. Alterations in cell metastasis and invasiveness were observed using wound‐healing and Transwell invasion assays, respectively. Tumor xenografts allowed us to monitor liver metastasis of mice injected with A2780 cells. We found that SNHG1 is overexpressed in OC. Downregulation of SNHG1 promoted miR‐454 expression and reduced ZEB1 levels. In addition, knockdown of SNHG1, also reduced the aggressiveness of A2780 and SK‐OV3 cells. Furthermore, SNHG1 downregulation by siRNA hindered cell migration and invasion; however, this effect was reversed by co‐transfection of miR‐454 into A2780 and SK‐OV3 cells. Moreover, SNHG1 increased ZEB1 expression by downregulating miR‐454 and activated Akt signaling, thereby promoting epithelial‐mesenchymal transition and enhancing the invasiveness of OC cells. Tumor xenograft analyses confirmed that SNHG1 affects OC proliferation and metastasis in vivo. In summary, our data demonstrate that SNHG1 plays crucial roles in tumor progression and may be a useful maker for OC prognosis.
Emotion and gesture effects on narrative recall in young children and adults
Authors: Guilbert Daniel , Sweller Naomi , Van Bergen Penny 
Published: February 2021

AbstractResearch with children and adults suggests verbal references to negative emotion support narrative recall. To date, however, the effects of gesture on emotion recall have been ignored. Children (4–6 years) and adults viewed videos containing negatively valenced, positively valenced, and emotionally neutral stories. The narrator provided gestures reflecting the bodily state of the protagonist (negative emotion, positive emotion or neutral state), the main story event, or no gestures. Children and adults recalled more negative emotions than positive emotions or neutral states. For children, state gestures facilitated state‐related recall, and event gestures facilitated event‐related recall. For adults, state gestures did not impact recall, whereas event gestures weakened recall. For both age groups, gesture's benefits remained consistent across emotional valence. Results suggest emotional valence is not critical in determining whether viewing gestures facilitates narrative recall, with important implications for deciding how and when to use gestures to best assist listeners' recall.
A virucidal face mask based on the reverse‐flow reactor concept for thermal inactivation of SARS‐CoV‐2
Authors: Faucher Samuel , Lundberg Daniel James , Liang Xinyao Anna , Jin Xiaojia , Phillips Rosalie , Parviz Dorsa , Buongiorno Jacopo , Strano Michael S. 
Published: February 2021

AbstractWhile facial coverings reduce the spread of SARS‐CoV‐2 by viral filtration, masks capable of viral inactivation by heating can provide a complementary method to limit transmission. Inspired by reverse‐flow chemical reactors, we introduce a new virucidal face mask concept driven by the oscillatory flow of human breath. The governing heat and mass transport equations are solved to evaluate virus and CO2 transport. Given limits imposed by the kinetics of SARS‐CoV‐2 thermal inactivation, human breath, safety, and comfort, heated masks may inactivate SARS‐CoV‐2 to medical‐grade sterility. We detail one design, with a volume of 300 ml at 90°C that achieves a 3‐log reduction in viral load with minimal impedance within the mask mesh, with partition coefficient around 2. This is the first quantitative analysis of virucidal thermal inactivation within a protective face mask, and addresses a pressing need for new approaches for personal protective equipment during a global pandemic.
Racial/ethnic disparities in early‐onset colorectal cancer: implications for a racial/ethnic‐specific screening strategy
Authors: Acuna‐Villaorduna Ana R. , Lin Juan , Kim Mimi , Goel Sanjay 
Published: February 2021

AbstractIntroductionEarly‐onset colorectal cancer (EO‐CRC) is a public health concern. Starting screening at 45 years has been considered, but there is discrepancy in the recommendations. Racial disparities in EO‐CRC incidence and survival are reported; however, racial/ethnic differences in EO‐CRC features that could inform a racial/ethnic‐tailored CRC screening strategy have not been reported. We compared features and survival among Non‐Hispanic White (NHW), Non‐Hispanic Black (NHB), and Hispanics with EO‐CRC.MethodsCRC patients from SEER 1973–2010 database were identified, and EO‐CRC was defined as CRC at <50 years. Clinical/pathological features and survival were compared between NHW, NHB, and Hispanics. Cancer‐specific survival (CSS) predictors were assessed in a multivariable Cox proportional hazard model.ResultsOf 166,416 patients with CRC, 16,545 (9.9%) had EO‐CRC. The EO‐CRC frequencies in NHB and Hispanics were higher than NHW (12.7% vs. 16.5% vs. 8.7%, p < 0.001). EO‐CRC in NHB presents more frequently in females, with well/moderately differentiated, stage IV, and is less likely to present in locations targetable by sigmoidoscopy than NHW (54.6% vs. 67.7% OR:1.7, 95% p < 0.001). 5‐year CSS was lower in NHB (59.4% vs. 72.8%, HR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.54–1.82) and Hispanics (66.4% vs. 72.8%, HR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.16–1.39) than NHW. A regression model among patients with EO‐CRC showed that being NHB or Hispanic were independent predictors for cancer‐specific mortality, after adjusting for gender, grade, stage, and surgery.ConclusionEO‐CRC is more likely in NHB and Hispanics. Racial disparities in clinical/pathological features and CSS between NHB and NHW/Hispanics were evidenced. A racial/ethnic specific screening strategy could be considered as an alternative for patients younger than 50 years.
Control of OSA in a patient with CCC of soft palate using bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation
Authors: Lewis Richard , Le Jerome , Czank Charles , Raux Guillaume 
Published: February 2021

AbstractPatients with complete concentric collapse of the redropalatal airway are excluded from unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation. This case report shows good control of OSA in a patient with CCC with a new bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulator.
A six‐factor asset pricing model: The Japanese evidence
Authors: Roy Rahul 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThe fundamental research question associated with the asset pricing framework relates to the risk and return relationship in return predictability. We introduce the human capital component to the Fama–French five‐factor model and derive an equilibrium six‐factor asset pricing model in an intertemporal framework. The study comprises the Japanese monthly time‐series dataset for 24 years spanning November 1990 to December 2017. The Generalized method of moments estimation and Gibbons‐Ross‐Shanken test results confirm that the six‐factor model yields better estimates and equally outperforms the Fama–French three‐factor, Carhart four‐factor, and Fama–French five‐factor models in explaining the variation in excess return on Fama–French variant portfolios. The core results and findings hold when we use labor income growth as an alternate measure of human capital in the six‐factor asset pricing model.
Differential Effect of a Continental Breakfast on Tacrolimus Formulations With Different Release Characteristics
Authors: Huppertz Andrea , Bollmann Johanna , Behnisch Rouven , Bruckner Thomas , Zorn Markus , Burhenne Jürgen , Haefeli Walter E. , Czock David 
Published: February 2021

AbstractFood reduces tacrolimus bioavailability after immediate‐release tacrolimus (IR‐Tac) and after a new prolonged‐release tacrolimus formulation (PR‐Tac), when using a high‐fat breakfast, but the effects of a continental breakfast on PR‐Tac are unknown. In an open‐label, 4‐phase, randomized, 2‐sequence, crossover pharmacokinetic trial, 36 healthy volunteers (18 females) received single 5‐mg tacrolimus doses as PR‐Tac and as IR‐Tac fasted or with a standardized continental breakfast. Tacrolimus pharmacokinetics were analyzed using noncompartmental methods and mixed‐model analysis of variance. The continental breakfast significantly decreased average tacrolimus exposure (area under the plasma concentration–time curve) with both preparations (IR‐Tac, 67%; 90% confidence interval [CI], 59%‐75%; P < .01; and PR‐Tac, 79%; 90%CI, 70%‐89%; P < .01) with a nonsignificant difference between both preparations (P = .10). The maximum concentration (Cmax) and the time to maximum concentration (tmax) were significantly affected only after IR‐Tac (Cmax IR‐Tac, 39%; 90%CI, 34%‐45%; P < .01; and PR‐Tac, 87%; 90%CI, 76%‐101%; P = .11; tmax IR‐Tac, 212%, 90%CI, 179%‐252%; P < .01; and PR‐Tac, 101%; 90%CI, 86%‐120%; P = .89), which was significantly different between both preparations (P < .01). Considering switching from IR‐Tac to PR‐Tac, predicted dose requirements differed according to the timing of drug intake in relation to food. In conclusion, a continental breakfast decreased average tacrolimus exposure of both preparations to a similar extent. Cmax and tmax were affected only after IR‐Tac. The effect of a standardized continental breakfast on PR‐Tac was considerably smaller than previously reported effects of a high‐fat breakfast on PR‐Tac.
Image encryption using a novel quintic jerk circuit with adjustable symmetry
Authors: Kamdjeu Kengne Léandre , Kamdeu Nkandeu Yannick Pascal , Mboupda Pone Justin Roger , Tiedeu Alain , Fotsin Hilaire Bertrand 
Published: February 2021

SummaryAn electronic implementation of a novel chaotic oscillator with quintic nonlinearity is proposed herein. Dynamical behaviors of the system are investigated using well‐known numerical simulations and analyses such as phase portraits, Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagrams, and basins of attraction. The chaotic circuit presents an inversion‐symmetry, and we show that it can exhibit some nonlinear phenomena specific to symmetric systems, such as symmetric bifurcations, symmetric attractors, coexisting symmetric bubbles, and coexisting symmetric attractors. Since symmetry is never perfect, some symmetry imperfections must be always assumed to be present. Thus, an external Direct Current (DC) voltage is introduced in order to highlight the influence of asymmetry on the dynamics of the chaotic oscillator. It is found that more complex nonlinear behaviors occur in the presence of symmetry breaking like asymmetric coexisting bifurcations, asymmetric attractors, coexisting asymmetric bubbles, and coexisting asymmetric attractors, to name a few. The control of multistability is also performed by using the so‐called linear augmentation scheme. Probe Simulation Program with Integrated Circuits Emphasis (Pspice) circuit simulations are carried out to verify the theoretical analyses. Furthermore, a chaos‐based image encryption is investigated using pseudorandom numbers generated by the proposed chaotic circuit and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) encoding technique.