bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Relation Between Institutional Ownerships, Debt Policy, Dividend Policy And Company Performance In Terms Of Clarifying Agency Conflict Mechanism : Case Study At Manufacturing Companies Listed At The Indonesian Stock Exchange
Authors: Costa Cabral Mateus Xavier Da , Laksamana Arsono , Rahayu Mudjilah 
Published: July 2018

Companies that go public, in general, have been managed professionally that can be tailored to the consumers’ needs under applicable regulations. Management within a company's business entity involves an agency relationship. The purpose of this study is to examine: a) a reciprocal relationship between institutional ownership, debt policy, dividend policy and company performance of manufacturing companies of the Indonesian Stock Exchange, b) the influence of institutional ownership, debt policy, dividend policy on the company performance of the manufacturing companies of the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
This type of research includes associative research with a quantitative approach. The samples of this research as many as 98 manufacturing companies listed at the Indonesian Stock Exchange of the period of 2006-2015 with the technique of determining purposive samplings. Data analysis technique used in this research is Granger Causality test.
The results of this study are: a) there is no reciprocal relationship between institutional ownership and debt policy, b) there is no reciprocal relationship between institutional ownership with dividend policy, c) no reciprocal relationship between debt policy and dividend policy, d) there is no reciprocal relationship between institutional ownership and company performance; e) there is no reciprocal relationship between debt policy and company performance; f) there is no reciprocal relationship between dividend policy and company performance; g) institutional ownership has a positive and partially significant influence on company performance, h) debt policy has a positive and partially significant influence on company performance, and i) dividend policy has positive and partially significant influence to companies performance on manufacturing company listed at the Indonesian Stock Exchange
The Effect of Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Self Learning on Effectiveness of Employee's Work
Authors: Hasibuan Paima Erianto , Akbar Maruf , Suyanto Thomas 
Published: July 2018

Purpose - The aim of this article is to analysis, an organizational performance through process systematically to improve organizational performance through improving the performance of individuals and teams.
Design / methodology / approach - This study, used survey method with quantitative approach, the instrument measuring instrument in the form of a questionnaire. This study population as many as 133 employees. Saturated sampling used in this study. The test instrument Carried out on 30 employees. Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings - The results show that Leadership has positive effect on Employee Effectiveness, Employee Engagement positively effect on Employee Effectiveness, Positive effect on the Independent Learning Employee Effectiveness, Leadership has positive effect on employee engagement, Leadership has positively effect on Self-egulated Learning and Employee Engagement positively affects Self-Learning.
Practical implications - This study highlights the importance of providing support to Leadership, Employee Engagement, Self Learning and the effect on Effectiveness of Employee's Work.
Keywords: Leadership, Engagement, Self-Learning, Effectiveness
JEL: M0, M5
Comparison between Residential and Non-Residential Soccer Players Physical Fitness
Authors: Bortsie Seth Ayensu , Sorkpor Richmond Stephen , Ampiah Josiah 
Published: July 2018

The study sought to investigate whether there are differences in the skill-related fitness levels of residential and non-residential juvenile soccer clubs in Central and Greater Accra Regions of Ghana. The study employed the descriptive survey design involving 116 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistic. It was revealed that residential status does not influence agility, coordination and power but rather speed and reaction time. Non-residential status influence dynamic balance positively than any other component in skill-related fitness. Non-residential clubs go through long training hours that influences better results and other factors like diet, body composition and development of life, have influence on power, coordination, agility and balance than their counterparts, even though two components out of the four are not significant. Based upon the findings of the research it is recommended that, Coaches should update their knowledge on modern strategies in training youth players as well as identifying their strengths and weakness in skill-related fitness and make use of them appropriately.
A virtual pathway reduced the need for physical review in patients with a suspected scaphoid fracture
Authors: JENKİNS Paul J , BOYCE Stephen , GARVEY Pauline , BEE Kevin , SHİELDS David , RYMASZEWSKİ Lech A 
Published: July 2018

Objectives: Suspected scaphoid fractures
are a common reason for referral from the emergency department to fracture
clinics. Few patients actually have a fracture. Cross sectional imaging has the
potential to improve early diagnosis and reduce unneccessary immobilisation.
The aim of this audit was to investigate the effectiveness of a virtual
pathway, incorporating early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, for
suspected scaphoid fractures. The secondary aim was to investigate whether the
accuracy of other clinical signs, such as anatomical snuffbox pain on wrist
ulnar deviation, was sufficient to reduce the number of patients requiring a
MRI scan. Methods: A prospective audit was
undertaken of 123 patients in an emergency department and associated minor
injuries unit. These patients were managed with an early MRI scan. Where no
significant injury was found, they were discharged after a phone call from a
virtual fracture clinic nurse. Results: There were 16 (13%)
true scaphoid fractures. MRI scanning showed other injuries including significant
soft tissue injuries (13%), other carpal fractures (17%) and fractures of the
distal radius (19.5%). The number of clinical appointments required was 0.42
per patient. Eighty patients did not have any face-to-face review. Other
clinical examination techniques, such as anatomical snuff box pain on ulnar
deviation of the wrist were not sufficiently sensitive or specific to reduce
the need for MRI scanning or review.

Conclusions: A virtual fracture
clinic pathway and early MRI scanning reduced face-to-face reviews and
unneccesary immobilisation. Clinical examination techniques are not
sufficiently sensitive to reduce the need for scanning.
PEMANFAATAN E-LEARNING SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PENGGANTI PELATIHAN TATAP MUKA BAGI PENDIDIK DAN TENAGA KEPENDIDIKAN PENDIDIKAN NONFORMAL
Authors: Widhiartha Putu Ashintya 
Published: July 2018

Recently, there have been massive efforts in E-learning implementation for educator training around the world. E-learning could shortly be defined as a web-based educational system on platform with Internet, Intranet or computer access. This article describes the possibility to implement E-learning for non-formal teacher training in Indonesia. Non-formal teachers have to realize that they face new challenge to improve their competencies and must be able to make appropriate use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This is a challenge that has caused non-formal teachers to reflect on how they adapt to new educational changes without compromising the quality of education. In addition E-learning also could be used to reduce the enormous cost of conventional non-formal teacher training.
Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis
Authors: Gottschalk Michael B. , Patel Nick N. , Boden Allison L. , Kakar Sanjeev 
Published: July 2018

* The thumb carpometacarpal joint is one of the most common locations for degenerative osteoarthritis in the hand.* Conservative therapies include hand therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, splinting, activity modification, and corticosteroid injections.* Surgical treatment is divided into trapezium-preserving procedures in addition to trapezium-sacrificing procedures. Trapezium-preserving procedures, which should be performed when the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal joint is free of disease, include joint arthroscopy and its associated procedures, carpometacarpal arthrodesis, and implant arthroplasty. When pantrapezial disease is noted, a trapezium-sacrificing technique such as trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition should be used. In cases in which the scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal joint is involved, a resection of the most proximal aspect of the trapezoid is beneficial.
Экономическая психология: место и роль в современной науке
Authors: Журавлёв Анатолий Лактионович 
Published: July 2018

This study examined internal and external reasons of intensive development of economic psychology as a branch of scientific and practical science that influenced the progress of modern psychology.Analysis demonstrated difference between the main notions of economic psychology: economic consciousness, economic behaviour, subjects of economic behaviour (personality,small and large groups) The greatest attention is focused on double status of the economic psychology (in economic and psychological science, difference of their research paradigms) and interdisciplinary links with ethics and psychological branches of science (social psychology,management psychology).The article highlights more intensive development of internal psychological level of interdisciplinary studies in economic psychology by comparison with external psychological level.
Sexual Roles, Risk Sexual Behaviours, and HIV Prevalence among Men who Have Sex with Men Seeking HIV Testing in Changsha, China
Authors: Lei Yunxiao , Zhang Kaili , Xiao Xueling , Tang Chulei , Li Xianhong , Wang Honghong 
Published: July 2018

Background:
HIV infection is prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM), and
sexual roles may be important factors related to it. This study aims to describe the sexual roles, risky
sexual behaviors and HIV prevalence among MSM, and to determine associated factors for HIV
prevalence.

Methods:
A convenient sampling method was used to recruit participants in a non-government organization
in Changsha, China. The participants were asked to complete a 38-item self-administered
questionnaire regarding demographic characteristics and risky sexual behaviours before collecting
blood samples for HIV testing. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were conducted with
the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 18.0 and other indexes were statistically described.

Results:
A total of 601 MSMs who came to a local non-government organization for voluntary
counseling and testing completed a pencil-and-paper survey and were tested for HIV. The overall
HIV prevalence of this sample was 13.3%, and that of the bottoms (16.3%) was similar to the
versatiles (15.9%) but higher than the tops (6.1%). Bivariate analyses showed that there were significant
differences in age, marital status, monthly income, sexual orientation, age at first sex, sex of
the first sex partner, sex with a woman in the last 6 months, oral sex with a man in the last 6 months
and role of oral sex among 3 subgroups of MSM (p < 0.05). Multivariate analyses indicated that
MSMs who played the role of either the bottoms or the versatiles were more likely to be HIV positive
than the tops. While MSMs who used condoms in anal sex in the last 6 months, had sex with a
woman in the last 6 months or had oral sex with a man in the last 6 months were less likely to be
HIV positive.

Conclusion:
Different sexual roles are associated with high-risk sexual behaviors among MSMs and
their HIV infection status. Further research should target preventive interventions, and improve the
effectiveness of the intervention according to the characteristics of the subgroups to reduce the HIV
transmission among Chinese MSM.
Bone Mineral Density in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Charcot Arthropathy
Authors: El Oraby Hussein A. , Abdelsalam Mona M. , Eid Yara M. , El Hilaly Rana , Marzouk Heba A. 
Published: July 2018

Introduction:
Charcot arthropathy is one of the disabling diabetes complications. There are
enigmatic areas concerning its underlying pathophysiology and risk predictors. Osteoporosis and local
osteopenia have been postulated to have a role in Charcot arthropathy development, but it is still
controversial.

Background:
The study aims to compare bone mineral density among type 2 diabetics with and without
Charcot arthropathy.

Methods:
Two groups with type 2 diabetes participated in this study; Group I [30] patients with
Charcot arthropathy while Group II [30] patients without charcot arthropathy. All patients underwent
full clinical examination and complete history taking with special emphasis on foot problems. Laboratory
investigations were done that included fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, glycosylated
hemoglobin, serum calcium, serum phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase. All patients underwent MRI
for both feet and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan of the lumbar spine and femur. The demographic
data, clinical data, the presence or absence of comorbidities and bone mineral density were
compared for both groups.

Results:
Bone mineral density was significantly lower in Group I than Group II with median lumber T
score (-0.15, 1.99 p <0.001), median Femur T score (0.050, 2.400, p <0.001). Group I showed higher
propensity for hypertension, neuropathy, micro-albuminuria with peripheral arterial disease (23.33 %)
compared to Group II (p <0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that female gender and
low femur bone mineral density can be risk predictors of the condition.

Conclusion:
Bone mineral density is lower in patients with Charcot arthropathy with female gender
and Femur T score as risk predictors. Peripheral arterial disease shows greater incidence in Charcot patients
than was previously reported.
Synthesis &amp; Anticancer Evaluation of New Substituted 2-(3,4- Dimethoxyphenyl)benzazoles
Authors: Karaaslan Cigdem , Duydu Yalcin , Ustundag Aylin , Yalcin Can O. , Kaskatepe Banu , Goker Hakan 
Published: July 2018

Background:
The benzazole nucleus is found in many promising small molecules such
as anticancer and antibacterial agents. Bendamustine (Alkylating agent), Nocodazole (Mitotic inhibitor),
Veliparib (PARP inhibitor), and Glasdegib (SMO inhibitor) are being clinically used as
anticancer therapeutic which bear benzimidazole moiety. Based on the principle of bioisosterism,
in the present work, 23 compounds belonging to 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzazoles and imidazopyridine
series were synthesized and evaluated for their anticancer and antimicrobial activities.

Objective:
A series of new 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-benz(or pyrido)azoles were synthesized
and evaluated for their anticancer and antimicrobial activities.

Method:
N-(5-chloro-2-hdroxyphenyl)-3,4-dimethoxybenzamide 1, was obtained by the amidation
of 2-hydroxy-5-chloroaniline with 3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid by using 1,1&'-carbonyldiimidazole.
Cyclization of 1 to benzoxazole derivative 2, was achieved by p-toluenesulfonic acid.
Other 1H-benz(or pyrido)azoles were prepared by the reaction between 2-aminothiophenol, ophenylenediamine,
o-pyridinediamine with sodium metabisulfite adduct of 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde.
The NMR assignments of the dimethoxy groups were established by the NOESY
spectra.

Results:
Compound 12, bearing two chlorine atoms at the 5(4) and 7(6) positions of the benzene
moiety of benzimidazole was found the most potent analogue against A549 cells with the GI50
value of 1.5 μg/mL. Moreover, 24 showed remarkable cell growth inhibition against MCF-7 and
HeLa cells with the GI50 values of 7 and 5.5 μg/mL, respectively. The synthesized compounds
have no important antibacterial and antifungal activities.

Conclusion:
It could be concluded that the introduction of di-chloro atoms at the phenyl ring of
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazoles increases significant cytotoxicity to selected human
tumor cell lines in comparison to other all benzazoles synthesized. Unsubstituted 2-(3,4-
dimethoxyphenyl)-imidazopyridines also gave good inhibitory profile against A549 and HeLa
cells.
Second-line Treatment of Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Non-oncogene Addicted: New Treatment Algorithm in the Era of Novel Immunotherapy
Authors: Gridelli Cesare , Ascierto Paolo Antonio , Grossi Francesco , Baldini Editta , Favaretto Adolfo , Garassino Maria Chiara , Morabito Alessandro , Migliorino Maria Rita , Rossi Antonio , de Marinis Filippo 
Published: July 2018

Background:
Most patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have a
poor prognosis and receive limited benefit from conventional treatments, especially in later lines of
therapy. In recent years, several novel therapies have been approved for second- and third-line
treatment of advanced NSCLC beyond old chemotherapy agents (docetaxel and pemetrexed) and
the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI, erlotinib). In particular,
the new antiangiogenetics (nindetanib and ramucirumab) in combination with docetaxel and
immunotherapy (nivolumab, pembrolizumab and atezolizumab) have been recently approved and
represent new treatment options.

Methods:
The Italian Association of Thoracic Oncology (AIOT) organized five meetings in different
Italian regions representing North, Middle and South of the country in order to discuss the issue.

Results:
In light of these new approvals, it is valuable to understand the uptake of these new therapies
in routine clinical practice and their impact on patient care. With these treatment options to
define an appropriate algorythm is object of debate.

Conclusion:
The present paper discusses the old and new treatment opportunities, proposing a
shared algorithm for second-line setting in advanced NSCLC.
Childhood Tuberculosis and its Relation with Nutrition
Authors: Chhetri Uma , Mishra Aparna , Jain Kastur Chand , Bhandari Keshav Raj 
Published: July 2018

Introduction: Tuberculosis is the sixth leading cause of mortality in Nepal. Childhood tuberculosis consisted 5.54% of newly registered 32,056 cases in 2016-17. Malnutrition is a predictor of tuberculosis and is associated with poorer outcomes. This study evaluates the clinico-epidemiologic profile of childhood tuberculosis and its relation to nutritional status.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of 60 cases of tuberculosis admitted over a period of five years. Details regarding demographics, anthropometry, symptomatology and examination findings were retrieved. Diagnosis was categorized as pulmonary, extra-pulmonary and disseminated tuberculosis. Findings of various investigations were noted. Nutritional status of the patients was assessed using the WHO standard charts. Association of malnutrition and anemia with types and severity of tuberculosis was assessed.
Results: A total of 60 patients were included in the study. Mean age was 7.9 years (SD = 4.6). The commonest presenting symptom was fever (83.3%) followed by decreased appetite (33.3%) and weight loss (26.7%). Cough was the predominant symptom in pulmonary tuberculosis (45%). Only eight cases were bacteriologically confirmed. Underweight, wasting and stunting were observed in 68.4%, 63.3% and 53.3% of cases respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with severe forms of tuberculosis (p = 0.03). Anemia was present in 89.5% of under five children (p = 0.02).
Conclusion: Malnutrition often co-exists in a significant proportion of children with tuberculosis. Diagnosis in resource limited settings heavily relies on clinical suspicion and supporting investigations. Anemia is significantly associated with childhood TB, especially under five children.
The relation between management fees and the mutual funds` performance in Poland in 2015
Authors: Fraś Alicja 
Published: July 2018

Research background: The investor`s expectation of better performance in the case of more expensive mutual funds seems natural and fully justified. However, the rise of passive funds and their surprisingly good results, especially when taking into account their low fees, triggered the discussion. Recent years have brought more and more studies, conducted mostly for the American market, discrediting high-charging, aggressive funds. First analyses in Poland also indicate that the level of fees is not always linked with the fund?s performance.
Purpose of the article: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relation be-tween the fees imposed by the mutual funds and the funds` performance. The idea is to verify, whether higher management fees are associated with top performance and whether it is rational to pay more for capital management.
Methods: In the first step of the study, linearity and direction of the dependency was explored, using scatterplots and correlation analysis. In the second part, the linear regression was created to verify the strength of the relation. One-factor models have been built with the rate of return and standard deviation as independent variables for 1-, 3- and 5-year time horizons. Moreover, two-factor models, including both rate of return and risk has been created, to compare the significance of return and risk factor.
Findings & Value added: The results indicated that more expensive Polish mutual funds in 2015 tended to perform worse in all tested time horizons ? both in terms of lower rates of return and higher risk. Especially unexpected are the results of rates of return regression analysis ? it turns out that within a sample 1% higher fee implied over 0.6% lower rate of return before fees (in yearly period). Nonetheless, the risk turned out to be more important, explaining the charges variability much better than the rate of return. Another interesting finding of the study is that merely two simple factors (return and risk) explain even as much as 60% of the management fee variability.
SMEs innovativeness and institutional support system: the local experiences in qualitative perspective. Polish case study
Authors: Lewandowska Anna , Stopa Mateusz 
Published: July 2018

Research background: Many contemporary empirical studies and most economic growth theories recognize the importance of innovation as one of the most progressive determinants of socio-economic growth, both in the regional and local perspective. However, much of the empirical literature has discussed the issue of innovativeness and institutional environment without the significant results for small enterprises, especially in peripheral regions.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the institutional support system and its impact on SME innovativeness in Podkarpackie region. In analyzing this case, we raise the following two questions: (1) what are the types of innovation strategies of SMEs in Podkarpackie? (2) what are the factors affecting innovation and potential barriers to further use of institutional support systems aimed at the implementation of innovation in enterprises?
Methods: Based on the empirical research, we have analyzed the data (individual in-depth interviews) and found out how the entrepreneurs, R&D, business environment institutions, regional and local authorities assess the use of programs and projects dedicated to innovation in the scope of the institutional support system and what are the barriers encountered by entrepreneurs that limit the implementation of innovation.
Findings & Value added: The results of our research show that institutional sup-port systems mitigate negative consequences of peripheral localization of the enterprises, where specific innovation strategy has no influence on SME assessment of innovation effectiveness. Innovation is too costly, and SMEs are too weak in peripheral regions, therefore there is great need for reasonable and flexible institutional support systems. However, the peripheral situation influences this institutional system itself, strengthening the mechanisms of self-censorship.