bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Transformative Influence of Shopping Malls on Albanian Consumer Behavior
Authors: Maksuti Eduina , Erbaş Isa , Noti Elton 
Published: July 2024

The emergence of shopping malls in Albania has had a remarkable impact on the behavior of Albanian consumers. Initially, people visited these malls out of curiosity, then for entertainment, and eventually for shopping purposes. The new retail format has started changing the way customers shop. By offering products and services that appeal to customers they simultaneously provide a friendly and pleasant environment. This study delves into the impact of shopping malls on consumer behavior in Albania, focusing on factors such as product availability, accessibility, and atmosphere. A quantitative approach was utilized, emphasizing deductive reasoning. Primary data was collected through face-to-face surveys and analyzed with SPSS. According to the results, customers love shopping malls for their variety of products, exclusive items, and safe environment. They find malls accessible, thanks to easy navigation and parking, and they highly value cleanliness. The study highlights the significant impact of shopping malls on Albanian consumer behavior, driven by product variety, convenience, and amenities.

Received: 5 March 2024 / Accepted: 21 June 2024 / Published: 02 July 2024
Study on Economic Convergence Employing the 2.2.2 Model of Heckscher-Ohlin
Authors: Andrade Domínguez Francisco Javier , Sánchez Centanaro Romina Lissette , Pincay Sancán David Richard , Ortega Haro Xavier Fernando , Barros Gavino Carolina Denisse , Naranjo Kean Chong Miossotty Katherine , Alarcón Gavilanes Juan Carlos , Falconí Tello María Auxiliadora 
Published: July 2024

This article presents a methodology to estimate disparities in factor endowments in a dynamic Heckscher-Ohlin model. The model integrates a static approach to intraindustry trade of two goods and two factors. By employing a Cobb-Douglas production function model (2 goods, 2 factors), we identify convergences and divergences in production, influenced by the elasticity of substitution between inputs. Our findings illustrate that, even if factor prices equalize, countries differing only in their initial capital-to-labor ratios may converge or diverge in income levels over time. Divergence can occur for parameter values that would imply convergence in a world of closed economies, and open ones.

Received: 15 March 2024 / Accepted: 16 June 2024 / Published: 02 July 2024
ANALISIS ORIGINALITAS RESEP AYAM KESRUT SEBAGAI KULINER KHAS BANYUWANGI
Authors: Handoko Rudi Tri , Amalia Firda Rachma , Febrian Ayu Wanda , Rissai Mohammad Nizar 
Published: July 2024

Banyuwangi memiliki berbagai macam kuliner khas yang memiliki citarasa beragam, salah satunya kuliner Ayam Kesrut. Kuliner ini memiliki citarasa asam, pedas dan memiliki tiga aspek gastronomic tourism yaitu aspek makanan, aspek budaya dan aspek sejarah. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai resep kuliner khas Banyuwangi yaitu Ayam Kesrut, mengetahui perbedaan resep menurut daerah masing-masing dan mencari tahu resep Ayam Kesrut yang sebenarnya. Penelitian ini dilakukan di tiga daerah yaitu Desa Kemiren, Desa Glagah dan Desa Rogojampi. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode Deskriptif Kualitatif. Melalui penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, terdapat perbedaan resep masingmasing daerah yang memiliki ciri khas sendiri. Untuk hasil originalitas resep kuliner Ayam Kesrut yaitu ayam kampung muda, cabai merah, cabai rawit, ranti dan belimbing wuluh saja dan selebihnya merupakan bumbu tambahan masing- masing daerah.
Kata kunci: Originalitas, Resep Kuliner, Kuliner khas
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA ANGGOTA HIMPUNAN MAHASISWA AKADEMI KOMUNITAS MANAJEMEN PERHOTELAN INDONESIA PERIODE 2019 - 2021
Authors: Susila Bagus Putu Ekadharma , Ariantini Putu Oka 
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan komunikasi terhadap semangat kerja anggota Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan IndonesiaPeriode 2019 - 2021. Kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 41 responden merupakan seluruh anggota populasi. Penelitian ini, mempergunakan teknik analisis regresi dengan pengujian hipotesis menggunakan Uji t dan Uji F. Hasil Uji t menunjukan bahwa gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap terhadap semangat kerja anggota Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia Periode 2019 - 2021. Hal ini dilihat dari hasil koefisien regresi X1(b1) thitung = 2,382 < ttabel (0,05 : 39) = 1,6849dan sig t = 0,022 (p > 0,05). Komunikasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap terhadap semangat kerja anggota Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia Periode 2019 - 2021. Hal ini dilihat dari hasil koef isien regresi X2(b2) thitung = 8,438 > ttabel (0,05 : 39) =1,6849dan sig t = 0,000 (p< 0,05). Gaya kepemimpinan dan komunikasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap terhadap semangat kerja anggota Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia Periode 2019 - 2021, berdasarkan hasil uji F (ANOVA) dimana Fhitung = 38,979>Ftabel =3,24 dengan sig F= 0,000 (p < 0,05).

This study aims to determine the effect of leadership and communication on the work spirit of the student association members of Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia for the period 2019 - 2021. The questionnaire distributed to 41 respondents comprised all members of the population. This study uses regression analysis techniques with hypothesis testing using t test and F test. The t test results show that leadership has a positive and significant effect on the work spirit of the student association members of Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia for the period 2019 - 2021. This can be seen from the results. regression coefficient X1(b1) tcount = 2.382 < ttable (0.05: 39) = 1.6849 and sig t = 0.022 (p> 0.05). Communication has a positive and significant effect on the work spirit of the student association members of Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia for the period 2019-2021. This can be seen from the results of the regression coefficient X2(b2) tcount = 8,438> ttabel (0.05: 39) = 1.6849 and sig t = 0.000 (p <0.05). Leadership and communication have a positive and significant effect on the work spirit of the student association members of Himpunan Mahasiswa Akademi Komunitas Manajemen Perhotelan Indonesia for the period 2019 - 2021, based on the results of the F test (ANOVA) where Fcount = 38.979> Ftable = 3.24 with sig F = 0.000 (p < 0.05).
Kata kunci: Gaya Kepemimpinan, Komunikasi, Semangat Kerja Abstract
Влияние уровня ДНК-фрагментации сперматозоидов на исходы программ ВРТ
Authors: Башмакова Н.В. , Храмцова А.Ю. , Мелкозерова О.А. , Баранова М.Д. 
Published: July 2024

Актуальность: Специалисты в области вспомогательных репродуктивных технологий (ВРТ) сходятся во мнении, что для увеличения числа успешных программ ВРТ необходимо определить предикторы неблагоприятных результатов, опирающиеся на доказательную базу. Литературные данные о влиянии уровня ДНК-фрагментации сперматозоидов на исходы программ ВРТ достаточно противоречивы.
Цель исследования – анализ современных данных о влиянии уровня ДНК-фрагментации сперматозоидов на исходы программ ВРТ.
Материалы и методы: В обзор включены опубликованные данные за последние 7 лет касательно эффективности программ ВРТ и исходов беременностей в зависимости от уровня ДНК-фрагментации сперматозоидов. Поиск литературы проводился в базах данных Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, Wiley и Cochrane Library.
Результаты: По мнению большинства авторов, нет явной взаимосвязи между уровнем фрагментации ДНК сперматозоидов и частотой наступления клинической беременности, однако присутствует весьма очевидная корреляция между процентом фрагментации и привычным выкидышем. Очевидным преимуществом обладает технология интрацитоплазматической инъекции сперматозоидов (ИКСИ) в качестве метода выбора вспомогательной репродукции при высокой ДНК-фрагментации, так как при ней не наблюдается снижения уровня живорождения. Метод аспирационной биопсии сперматозоидов (TESA) значительно увеличивает клиническую частоту наступления беременности и живорождений у супружеских пар с высоким уровнем ДНК-фрагментации сперматозоидов при ИКСИ.
Заключение: В настоящее время литературные данные по исследуемой теме достаточно противоречивы. ДНК фрагментация сперматозоидов является ценным методом при оценке мужской фертильности, но его значение как предиктора исходов беременности после применения вспомогательных репродуктивных технологий требует дальнейшего изучения.
Influence of storage time on the stability of diatom assemblages using DNA from riverine biofilm samples
Authors: Warren Jonathan , Butler Sean , Evens Nicholas , Hunt Laura , Kelly Martyn , Newbold Lindsay , Read Daniel , Taylor Joe , Walsh Kerry 
Published: July 2024

DNA sequencing of diatom assemblages from biofilms has already been used to assess the ecological status of freshwater in the UK. However, recent work using DNA data from these biofilms suggests that alternate metrics that capture the broader taxonomic and functional information to demonstrate importance of microbial biofilms could be useful. Exploring this potential requires large numbers of samples over time and space to be analysed. Sample archives could be used to meet this need, but the compositional stability of microbial communities in stored biofilm samples for more than one year is uncertain.
This study compared changes in diatom assemblage structure using metabarcoding analysis of river biofilm samples before and after storage at -20&deg;C in an RNAlater-based nucleic acid preservative. We found minimal changes in the diatom assemblages in the samples when stored for up to three years. Slight differences in certain groups observed were not significantly different suggesting any genuine differences in assemblages are masked by sub-sampling bias. These findings are similar to those observed in other studies looking at variations between analysts and sequencing instruments. This indicates that the microbial communities of the archived biofilm samples are stable. This will enable archived samples to be used for further research, including exploring microbial responses to environmental changes, potentially leading to the development of reliable microbial metrics and their integration into biomonitoring programs.
Charlotte Delbo ou la tendresse exigeante
Authors: Waintrater Régine 
Published: July 2024

L’œuvre de Charlotte Delbo illustre de façon exemplaire la condition des déportés. Dans un style sobre, plein d’émotion contenue mais dépourvu de tout pathos, l’auteure, résistante déportée à Auschwitz, décrit le quotidien qui est le sien et celui de ses compagnes. Deux thèmes se détachent de ses écrits : le thème de la solidarité groupale, et celui afférent de la tendresse. Dans des vignettes courtes et souvent terribles, Delbo, avec une tendresse exigeante, s’attache à sortir chaque individu de l’anonymat massifiant, pour lui rendre sa singularité, sa dignité et un peu de son histoire. Sans faire de la tendresse l’apanage du féminin, on peut affirmer qu’elle a partie liée avec le maternage primaire, dont elle conserve la force et la détermination. Le développement psychosexuel de la femme autorise le recours à une réassurance primaire par le toucher, le peau à peau, la tendresse, voire la sexualité, que l’homme se permet plus difficilement, du moins pour ce qui est de l’époque où Delbo écrit.
Assessing the Potential of Technology to Describe Resident and Staff Interactions in Assisted Living Facilities
Authors: Sun Carolyn , Burke Caitlin 
Published: July 2024

Purpose:
Falls are a significant financial burden and health hazard for residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs). However, limited capacity to observe residents has hindered understanding of resident–staff interactions within rooms. The current study aimed to describe nurse–resident interactions using data from a remote technology combining computer vision and staff location tracking.

Method:
Eighty-three staff working at an urban ALF with 215 residents were trained at the initiation of the study. Remote surveillance devices were installed in 32 residences and staff and resident interactions were tracked over 170 days.

Results:
Staff visited residents an average of 20.7 times per day for short durations (mean = 1.08 minutes). Urgent alert response times averaged 3.0 minutes, with faster response times through the mobile application (mean = 2.7 minutes) compared to in-person (mean = 3.3 minutes) response.

Conclusion:

By better understanding staff activity patterns in ALFs, this study has the potential to improve fall prevention and care for residents in ALFs. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(7), 7–11.]
Cultural Competency Challenges Certified Nursing Assistants Experience in Providing Palliative Care
Authors: Gray Jennifer A. , Kim Jinsook 
Published: July 2024

Purpose:
Increasing racial and ethnic diversity in U.S. nursing facilities has necessitated the provision of more culturally competent care. This study explored the cultural challenges in providing palliative care from the perspective of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and nurses in nursing facilities.

Method:
A thematic analysis approach was used to examine data from semi-structured interviews with 12 CNAs and 11 nurses from six nursing facilities in a U.S. Midwestern state.

Results:

Four themes emerged from the data:
Cultural Needs Expressed by Residents
,
Cultural Needs Expressed by Family Members
,
Accommodating Residents' Cultural Needs
, and
Organizational Responses to Cultural Competency Challenges
.

Conclusion:

Results highlighted the training variations on diversity and cultural competency issues and the varying cultural competency levels possessed by staff. To support residents' culture-related needs, staff need education and support. Organizations can provide foundational resources for this diversity of cultural expression, including providing more culturally diverse programming facilities. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(7), 35–41.]
Function-Focused Care for Cognitive Impairment Training Among Formal Caregivers in Long-Term Care Facilities in Taiwan: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Chang Su-Hsien , Yu Ching-Len , Chiang Ming-Han 
Published: July 2024

Purpose:
To examine behavior changes among formal caregivers in Taiwanese long-term care facilities (LTCFs) after receiving training in function-focused care for cognitive impairment (FFC-CI).

Method:

The current study was a clustered randomized controlled trial. Formal caregivers (i.e., RNs and nursing assistants) (
N
= 98) from four LTCFs were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. Training was based on four components of FFC-CI. Data were collected four times within 9 months using five observational outcome measurements: Self-Efficacy for Restorative Care (SERCS), Outcome Expectations for Restorative Care Scale (OERCS), Restorative Care Knowledge Scale (RCKS), Restorative Care Behavior Checklist (RCBC), and Job Attitude Scale (JAS).

Results:
Statistically significant changes were noted in each activity of restorative care behavior among the four observational measurements. Results also indicated that job satisfaction was a statistically significant main effect for the experimental group; however, SERCS, OERCS, and RCKS scores were not statistically significant.

Conclusion:

To eliminate gaps between translating research outcomes to clinical practice, this study applied a theory-based caring model for caregivers to improve knowledge and skills in caring for older adults with dementia. Caregivers who received training in FFC-CI not only had higher job satisfaction but could also provide specific FFC activities for residents during their daily care. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(7), 42–50.]
3D‐structure coupled monopole designs with lower frequency resonance
Authors: Khan Enamul , Laskar Md. Ataur Safi Rahaman , Parvez Khan Masood , Haque SK. Moinul 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this study, we investigated three‐dimensional configurations involving a monopole‐coupled wired ring, a hollow metallic cylinder, and wired helix spring to achieve resonance lower than quarter‐wave resonance. The resonance frequency of a quarter‐wave monopole, originally 2.05 GHz, was significantly lowered by 54.53% through effective coupling with a wired ring, and a quarter‐wave monopole properly coupled with a hollow metallic cylinder experienced a large decrease of 64.34%. The primary incentive for connecting a wired ring to a hollow metallic cylinder is to significantly reduce resonance frequency. Efforts were also made to lower resonance frequency in a wired helix spring with a length close to that of the wired ring, resulting in a substantial 78.83% reduction in resonance frequency. The −10 dB bandwidth was 14.63% for the quarter‐wave monopole, 27.21% for the monopole‐coupled wired ring, 33.71% for the monopole‐coupled hollow metallic cylinder, and 4.69% for the monopole‐coupled helix spring. The ka values for the monopole‐coupled wired ring, hollow metallic cylinder, and helix spring were 0.35, 0.27, and 0.16, respectively. Hence, these antennas can be classified as electrically small antennas. The achieved resonant frequencies have applications in various wireless communication scenarios. The experimental results from the fabricated prototype agree well with the simulation results.
Strategic Human Resource Management And Organizational Performance: An Investigation Of Profit-Oriented Companies In Zambia
Authors: Mwambela Able 
Published: July 2024

Research Aims: The study aims to investigate the correlation between SHRM practices such as incentives and rewards, formal performance appraisal, recruitment and selection, career development, and organizational development with measures of organizational performance, including revenue growth rate, return on equity, return on assets, and profitability
Design/methodology/approach: Human resources play a vital role in achieving organisational performance. A study on 169 profit-making organisations in Zambia examined the impact of different Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) components on performance. A quantitative approach was used, and the questionnaire was divided into three parts. A stratified random sample of 169 organisations' managers was studied.
Research Findings: According to the results, managers highly recommended Incentives, Rewards, recruitment, and Selection to achieve excellence. Formal Performance Appraisal received moderate evaluation, while Career Development received the least. The study concluded that SHRM components affect organisational performance regarding revenue growth rate, return on equity, return on assets, and profitability (p < 0.01). The study recommended aligning the SHRM strategy with other activities to improve performance, focusing on recruitment. Integrating HR practices with overall strategies can bring numerous benefits to organisations. By aligning these two critical components, companies can ensure that their human resources are being utilised effectively and efficiently.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality : The study provides evidence that specific SHRM components, such as incentives and rewards, formal performance appraisal, and recruitment and selection, positively correlate with organizational performance measures like revenue growth rate, return on equity, and return on assets. This research contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the importance of integrating HR practices with overall strategies to enhance organizational performance, particularly in the Zambian profit-oriented sector.
Keywords: Strategic Human Resource Management, Integration, Performance
Effect of Flexi-Time on the Performance of X Hospital Administration employees in Batu City, East Java, Indonesia: Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Mahendra Deny , Kurniawati Desi Tri 
Published: July 2024

Research Aims: The objectives of this research are to investigate the impact of flextime on the performance of administrative employees at Hospital X in Batu City, East Java, Indonesia, and to examine the mediating roles of work-life balance and job satisfaction. Specifically, the study aims to determine the direct and indirect effects of flextime on employee performance, analyze the relationships between flextime, work-life balance, and job satisfaction, and identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of flextime arrangements. The research aims to provide insights into the implementation of flextime policies that enhance employee performance, work-life balance, and job satisfaction, ultimately contributing to improved organizational outcomes.
Design/methodology/approach: The population in this study was all administrative personnel of Hospital X Batu City, East Java. Indonesia The sampling technique uses proportional random sampling with a sample of 112 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires with Likert scales. The data is then analyzed using SEM-PLS with the help of SmartPLS application.
Research Findings: The results of this study show that flexi-time has an effect on employee performance, while work-life balance and job satisfaction have an effect on mediating employee performance. Based on the results of flexi-time research is the result of the development of work-life balance that improves employee performance effectively and efficiently. Work-life balance and job satisfaction act as partial mediations on the effect of flexi-time on employee performance.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality : The theoretical contribution of this research lies in its comprehensive examination of the impact of flextime on the performance of administrative employees at Hospital X in Batu City, East Java, Indonesia. The study explores the mediating role of work-life balance and job satisfaction in this relationship, providing valuable insights into the factors that influence employee performance in the hospital sector. This contribution is significant, as it addresses a pressing issue in the healthcare industry and offers practical recommendations for hospital administrators seeking to optimize employee performance and overall organizational
Keywords: Flexi-time, work-life balance, job satisfaction, employee performance, hospital sector
Insights Into the Role of miR-877 and Histidine-Rich Glycoprotein in Preeclampsia
Authors: Farahat Eman Khairy , Zakariyah Abeer Fouad , Saleem Rimah Abdullah , Hemeda Hosam Mohammed , Nabil Mai Mohammed 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionThe clinical significance of miR-877 and histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) in preeclampsia (PE) remains unknown. Bioinformatics analyses have identified HRG as a target for numerous micro RNAs. Based on novelty and target score, miR-877 was selected for this study to assess the clinical significance of miR-877 and HRG in placental and serum samples from patients with PE, with the aim of elucidating their potential role in disease progression.Material and methodsThis study included 75 placental tissue samples and 75 serum samples obtained from patients with PE and normal controls. The PE group was subdivided into mild and severe cases. Relative quantification of miR-877 and HRG was performed using quantitative reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, respectively.ResultsPlacental and serum miR-877 levels were significantly elevated in pregnancies with PE, especially in severe cases, compared to normal controls. However, there were significant reductions in HRG serum levels along with significant increases in placental HRG levels among patients with PE. Moreover, significant differences in miR-877 and HRG levels were noted between the PE and control groups.ConclusionsmiR-877 and HRG may play a role in the pathogenesis and progression of PE. Moreover, miR-877 potentially plays a role in the dysregulation of HRG. In addition, these molecules are potential biomarkers for the detection of PE as well as differentiation of mild and severe cases.