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Pengaruh Program Budaya Organisasi, Kepemimpinan Situasional Dan Komunikasi Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Pekerja Perkebunan
Authors: Septayuda Irwan , Mellita Dina , Trisiana Andari Karina 
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to determine the influence of the Organizational Culture Program, Situational Leadership and Organizational Communication on the Performance of Plantation Workers in the Mill Division at PT. Hindoli - Cargill Company. The sample in this study were workers in the mill division of PT Hindoli-Cargill Company, with 119 respondents. The sampling technique uses the quota sampling method. This study uses a quantitative approach using a Likert scale. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. Test the hypothesis for research variables with a partial effect using the T-test, while research variables with a simultaneous influence use the F-test. Data processing uses the SPSS V.20 program to produce a regression equation Y = 3.623 + 0.155X1 + 0.164X2 +0.031X3. The results of this study are the Organizational Culture Program, Situational Leadership, and Organizational Communication have a positive and significant effect on the performance of workers at PT Hindoli-Cargill Company, indicated by the Fcount value of 5.704 > Ftable 2.68 with a significant level of 0.001.

Keywords: Organizational Culture, Situational Leadership, Organizational Communication, Performance

Abstrak
Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana Pengaruh Program Budaya Organisasi, Kepemimpinan Situasional dan Komunikasi Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Pekerja Pekebunan Pada Divisi Mill di PT. Hindoli Cargill Company. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah pekerja divisi mill PT Hindoli Cargill Company sebanyak 119 responden. Teknik penarikan sampel menggunakan metode kuota sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan skala Likert. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Uji hipotesis untuk variabel-variabel penelitian yang memiliki pengaruh secara parsial menggunakan uji T sedangkan variabel-variabel penelitian yang memiliki pengaruh secara simultan menggunakan uji F. Pengolahan data menggunakan program SPSS V.20 dengan menghasilkan persamaan regresi Y = 3,623 + 0,155X1 + 0,164X2 + 0,031X3. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Program Budaya Organisasi, Kepemimpinan Situasional dan Komunikasi Organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pekerja PT Hindoli a Cargill Company yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai Fhitung 5,704 > Ftabel 2,68 dengan tingkat signifikan sebesar 0,001.

Kata kunci: Budaya Organisasi , Kepemimpinan Situasional , Komunikasi Organisasi , Kinerja
Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Job satisfaction Terhadap Employee Engagament di PT Semen Baturaja Palembang
Authors: Utari Karmila , Setyadi Bakti , Helmi Sulaiman 
Published: November 2023

Employee engagement is an essential factor affecting the performance and success of an organization. This survey investigates the effect of competence and job satisfaction on Employee engagement at PT Semen Baturaja Palembang. The research sample consisted of 98 employees who worked at PT Semen Baturaja Palembang. The instrument used in this study is a structured questionnaire that measures competency levels, job satisfaction, and employee engagement. The data collected was analyzed using a double linear technique with the help of the SmartPLS 3 application. The results showed that competency and job satisfaction had a significant effect on the level of Employee engagement by 55.3%. The conclusions of this study provide a deeper understanding of the factors that can increase Employee engagement in the workplace, thereby helping organizations develop effective human resource management strategies and improve overall performance.

Keywords: Competence, Job satisfaction, Employee Engagement

Abstrak
Employee engagement merupakan faktor penting yang mempengaruhi kinerja dan kesuksesan suatu organisasi. Penelitian survei ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh kompetensi dan job satisfaction terhadap tingkat Employee engagement di PT Semen Baturaja Palembang. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 98 karyawan yang bekerja di PT Semen Baturaja Palembang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner terstruktur yang mengukur tingkat kompetensi, job satisfaction, dan employee engagement. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan teknik linear ganda dengan bantuan aplikasi SmartPLS 3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi dan job satisfaction berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tingkat Employee engagement sebesar 55.3%. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman lebih mendalam tentang faktor-faktor yang dapat meningkatkan Employee engagement di tempat kerja, sehingga dapat membantu organisasi dalam mengembangkan strategi manajemen sumber daya manusia yang efektif dan meningkatkan kinerja secara keseluruhan.

Kata kunci: Kompetensi, Job satisfaction, Employee Engagament
Analisis Penggunaan Transformator Sisipan Untuk Mengatasi Rugi Tegangan dan Pembebanan Lebih
Authors: Rachmat Sutjipto  , Heri Sungkowo  , Epiwardi  , Dhimas Dhesah Kharisma  
Published: November 2023

On the JD267 distribution transformer with a capacity of 100 kVA at the Kalibaru feeder on the PT PLN (Persero) ULP Genteng experienced overloading at WBP (88.03%) and high voltage losses. The magnitude of the load exceeds 80% of the standard transformer capacity and is in the bad category (load >= 80%) according to Table I. SE No. 0017.E/DIR/2014, related to transformer loading percentage. Meanwhile, the voltage loss of the JD267 transformer when the WBP is in Phase R is 19.05%, Phase S is 17.08%, and Phase T is 18.33%. This exceeds the voltage tolerance limit in SPLN 1:1995 that the voltage is not allowed to exceed +5% and -10% of the PLN standard voltage, namely 220 V. To handle this problem, PT. PLN (Persero) ULP Genteng carried out the installation of insert transformers by estimating load growth in the next 5 years using the Least Square method. After the addition of the insert transformer, the loading on the JD267 distribution transformer fell to 58.93% on WBP. Meanwhile, the magnitude of the JD267 transformer voltage loss when the WBP after insertion in the R Phase decreases to 0.84%, the S Phase is 1.04%, and the T Phase is 1.63%, and when the LWBP after insertion in the R Phase decreases to 0 .76%, S Phase 0.30%, and T Phase 0.6%. Based on the data above, adding an insert transformer can improve the loading percentage on the transformer and reduce voltage losses that occur at the end voltage of the transformer.
Evaluation of skin prick location on the forearm using a novel skin prick automated test device
Authors: Seys Sven F. , Gorris Senne , Uyttebroek Saartje , Backaert Wout , Jorissen Mark , Schrijvers Rik , Daems Rembert , Loeckx Dirk , Van Gerven Laura , Hellings Peter W. 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundThe skin prick test (SPT) is the gold standard for identifying allergic sensitization in individuals suspected of having an inhalant allergy. Recently, it was demonstrated that SPT using a novel skin prick automated test (SPAT) device showed increased reproducibility and tolerability compared to the conventional SPT, among other benefits.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate prick location bias using the novel SPAT device.MethodsA total of 118 volunteers were enrolled in this study and underwent SPATs with histamine (nine pricks) and glycerol control (one prick) solutions on the volar side of their forearms. Imaging of the skin reactions was performed using the SPAT device, and the physician determined the longest wheal diameter by visually inspecting the images using a web interface. Prick location bias was assessed along the medial vs. lateral and proximal vs. distal axes of the forearm.ResultsIn total, 944 histamine pricks were analyzed. Four medial and four lateral histamine pricks were grouped, and wheal sizes were compared. The longest wheal diameters were not significantly different between the medial and lateral prick locations (p = 0.41). Furthermore, the pricks were grouped by two based on their position on the proximal–distal axis of the forearm. No significant difference was observed among the four groups of analyzed prick locations (p = 0.73).ConclusionThe prick location on the volar side of the forearm did not influence wheal size in SPAT-pricked individuals.
Developing type 1 diabetes resources: a qualitative study to identify resources needed to upskill and support community sport coaches
Authors: Lim Rachel J. , Roberts Alison G. , O’Dea Joanne M. , Shetty Vinutha B. , Roby Heather C. , Davis Elizabeth A. , Teo Shaun Y. M. 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionCommunity sport coaches in Western Australia lack an understanding, the confidence, and knowledge in supporting young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aims to identify what T1D educational resources are required to upskill coaches in Western Australia.MethodsSemi-structured online interviews were conducted with i) young people living with T1D, ii) parents of young people living with T1D and iii) community sport coaches. The questions explored i) past experiences of T1D management in community sport ii) the T1D information coaches should be expected to know about and iii) the format of resources to be developed. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was performed, and the themes identified were used to guide resource development.ResultsThirty-two participants (16 young people living with T1D, 8 parents, 8 coaches) were interviewed. From the interviews, young people wanted coaches to have a better understanding of what T1D is and the effect it has on their sporting performance, parents wanted a resource that explains T1D to coaches, and sports coaches wanted to know the actions to best support a player living with T1D. All groups identified that signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia needed to be a key component of the resource. Sports coaches wanted a resource that is simple, quick to read and available in a variety of different formats.ConclusionThe interviews resulted in valuable information gained from all groups and have reinforced the need for the development of specific resources to increase community knowledge and provide support for players with T1D, parents and sport coaches.
Correlation between diabetic retinopathy and diabetic nephropathy: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Fang Jiaxi , Luo Chuxuan , Zhang Di , He Qiang , Liu Lin 
Published: November 2023

Rationale &amp; objectiveA causal relationship concerning diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) has been studied in many epidemiological observational studies. We conducted a two-sample mendelian randomization study from the perspective of genetics to assess these associations.Methods20 independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with diabetic retinopathy were selected from the FinnGen consortium. Summary-level data for diabetic nephropathy were obtained from the publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) database, FinnGen and CKDGen consortium. Inverse variance weighted (IVW) was selected as the primary analysis. MR-Egger, weighted median (WM), simple mode and weighted mode were used as complementary methods to examine causality. Additionally, sensitivity analyses including Cochran’s Q test, MR-Egger, MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier (MR-PRESSO), and leave-one-out analyses were conducted to guarantee the accuracy and robustness of our MR analysis.ResultsOur current study demonstrated positive associations of genetically predicted diabetic retinopathy with diabetic nephropathy (OR=1.32; P=3.72E-11), type 1 diabetes with renal complications (OR=1.96; P= 7.11E-11), and type 2 diabetes with renal complications (OR=1.26, P=3.58E-04). Further subtype analysis and multivariate mendelian randomization (MVMR) also reached the same conclusion. A significant casualty with DN was demonstrated both in non-proliferative DR (OR=1.07, P=0.000396) and proliferative DR (OR=1.67, P=3.699068E-14). All the findings were robust across several sensitivity analyses.ConclusionConsistent with previous clinical studies, our findings revealed a positive correlation between DR and DN, providing genetic evidence for the non-invasive nature of DR in predicting DN.
On the corrosion of ductile cast iron by sulphate reducing bacteria—implications for long-term nuclear waste repositories
Authors: Tamisier Marc , Musat Florin , Richnow Hans-Hermann , Vogt Carsten , Schmidt Matthias 
Published: November 2023

Ductile cast iron is a candidate material for long term nuclear waste repository canisters. However, little is known about microbial corrosion of this material, a phenomenon threatening the integrity of the repository. Here, the corrosion of ductile cast iron (92.73%–94.19% Fe) and mild steel (∼99.37% Fe) by the sulphate reducing bacterium Desulfopila corrodens were compared. Particular attention was payed to the impact of graphite nodules in ductile cast iron on the corrosion. The two materials developed similar crusts after 36 days. However, in the early corrosion stages different mineral compositions of the formed crusts were observed, e.g., dome shaped minerals (&lt;1 µm) that formed on mild steel were absent on ductile cast iron. Further, iron sulphide was formed equally on all surfaces, the iron and graphite nodules. Our results contribute to the understanding of how microbial activity drives the corrosion of ductile cast iron made structures (e.g., canisters) in long-term nuclear waste repositories, particularly with respect to the mineral composition of the crust at different stages of the corrosion process. We propose that under the conditions used in this study, the ductile cast iron and mild steel bio-corrode similarly on long time scales which makes both material not favourable for use in long term nuclear waste repository with regard to microbial corrosion.
Autologous CIK cells combined with chemotherapy as the first-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer is safe and feasible
Authors: Ma Xiaoting , Peng Liming , Wang Junqing , Gao Lizhen , Zhang Wen , Lu Xu , Liu Jingwei , Yang Lin 
Published: November 2023

AimTo evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of autologous cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells combined with S-1+oxaliplatin (SOX) as the first-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer (GC).Materials and methodsIn this two-arm, single-center exploratory trial, patients with locally advanced or metastatic GC were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive autologous CIK cells in combination with SOX (CIK-SOX) or SOX alone. The primary endpoint was the incidence of adverse events (AEs). Progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), and disease control rate (DCR) served as the secondary endpoints.ResultsFifty-nine patients were enrolled in the study between November 20, 2014 and September 6, 2017. A total of 31 patients received CIK-SOX and 28 patients received SOX. The most common AEs in both groups were gastrointestinal reaction, leucopenia, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hyperbilirubinemia, and elevated aspartate transaminase concentration, with a higher incidence of these conditions in the SOX group. The median PFS for the CIK-SOX and SOX groups was 6.9 and 4.9 months, respectively (hazard ratio (HR) 0.80, p=0.45). The respective median OS values were 17.8 and 9.75 months (HR 0.76, p=0.34). Patients who received more than three injections of specific lymphocyte subsets benefited the most from this combination therapy. Cox univariate and multivariate analyses showed that tumor metastasis to more than two organs was the main risk factor for PFS and OS. A total of 29 patients in the CIK-SOX group and 25 in the SOX group had measurable lesions. The ORR for the CIK-SOX and SOX groups was 55.2% and 32.0%, while the DCR was 93.1% and 88.0%, respectively.ConclusionThe safety of CIK-SOX as the first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic GC was good. Although the PFS and OS in the CIK-SOX group were not statistically significantly different compared to the values in the SOX alone group, this treatment increased the PFS and OS duration, with the absolute improvement in OS of about 8.05 months. Continuous benefit from the CIK-SOX treatment was observed during long-term follow-up.Clinical trial registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02504229?term=NCT02504229&amp;rank=1, identifier ChiCTR-IPR-15005923; NCT02504229.
Common aquarium antiseptics do not cause long-term shifts in coral microbiota but may impact coral growth rates
Authors: Klinges J. Grace , Craig Zachary W. , Villoch Diaz-Mauriño Marina , Merck Dakotah E. , Brooks Summer N. , Manfroy Alicia A. , Clark Abigail S. 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionThough bacterial pathogens and parasites can compromise coral health, coral microbiome research increasingly suggests a beneficial role for bacterial species living in coral tissue and mucus. Recent studies suggest the application of targeted antibiotic treatments, while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, may have unintended and persistent impacts on coral health. Land-based coral nurseries use antiseptic treatments such as Lugol’s solution and KoralMD™ dip to reduce infectious agents as part of restoration best practices. These antiseptic treatments often halt tissue loss, but the short- or long-term effects of these treatments on the coral microbiome is unknown.MethodsWe conducted a controlled tank experiment to assess the effects of these broad-spectrum treatments on coral growth rates and microbial communities when used as a prophylactic measure on healthy corals. Sixty individuals from each of two genotypes of the coral species Acropora palmata and Orbicella faveolata were treated with either Lugol’s solution or KoralMD™. Coral tissue, mucus, and skeleton were sampled pre-treatment, during treatment, and 1 and 2 months after treatment to assess microbiome shifts and recovery. The impact of the two treatments on coral growth was assessed using surface area measurements from 3D imagery.ResultsAlthough we found that A. palmata treated with Lugol’s solution had significantly reduced growth rates compared with untreated controls, impacts of antiseptic treatment were otherwise limited and microbiomes were not significantly different by treatment either immediately after application or 2 months thereafter. DiscussionStudy of the effects of these widely-used interventions may have significant repercussions on management and propagation strategies for corals reared in land-based nurseries. Furthermore, our findings indicate that antiseptic treatments can be applied to mitigate coral health issues without long-term harmful effects or significant microbiome shifts.
Response of a new rumen-derived Bacillus licheniformis to different carbon sources
Authors: Cheng Yuchen , Zhang Jie , Ren Wenyi , Zhang Lili , Xu Xiaofeng 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionBacillus licheniformis (B. licheniformis) is a microorganism with a wide range of probiotic properties and applications. Isolation and identification of novel strains is a major aspect of microbial research. Besides, different carbon sources have varying effects on B. licheniformis in regulating the microenvironment, and these mechanisms need to be investigated further.MethodsIn this study, we isolated and identified a new strain of B. licheniformis from bovine rumen fluid and named it B. licheniformis NXU98. The strain was treated with two distinct carbon sources—microcrystalline cellulose (MC) and cellobiose (CB). A combination of transcriptome and proteome analyses was used to investigate different carbon source effects.ResultsThe results showed that B. licheniformis NXU98 ABC transporter proteins, antibiotic synthesis, flagellar assembly, cellulase-related pathways, and proteins were significantly upregulated in the MC treatment compared to the CB treatment, and lactate metabolism was inhibited. In addition, we used MC as a distinct carbon source to enhance the antibacterial ability of B. licheniformis NXU98, to improve its disease resistance, and to regulate the rumen microenvironment.DiscussionOur research provides a potential new probiotic for feed research and a theoretical basis for investigating the mechanisms by which bacteria respond to different carbon sources.
Spiking neural networks fine-tuning for brain image segmentation
Authors: Yue Ye , Baltes Marc , Abuhajar Nidal , Sun Tao , Karanth Avinash , Smith Charles D. , Bihl Trevor , Liu Jundong 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionThe field of machine learning has undergone a significant transformation with the progress of deep artificial neural networks (ANNs) and the growing accessibility of annotated data. ANNs usually require substantial power and memory usage to achieve optimal performance. Spiking neural networks (SNNs) have recently emerged as a low-power alternative to ANNs due to their sparsity nature. Despite their energy efficiency, SNNs are generally more difficult to be trained than ANNs.MethodsIn this study, we propose a novel three-stage SNN training scheme designed specifically for segmenting human hippocampi from magnetic resonance images. Our training pipeline starts with optimizing an ANN to its maximum capacity, then employs a quick ANN-SNN conversion to initialize the corresponding spiking network. This is followed by spike-based backpropagation to fine-tune the converted SNN. In order to understand the reason behind performance decline in the converted SNNs, we conduct a set of experiments to investigate the output scaling issue. Furthermore, we explore the impact of binary and ternary representations in SNN networks and conduct an empirical evaluation of their performance through image classification and segmentation tasks.Results and discussionBy employing our hybrid training scheme, we observe significant advantages over both ANN-SNN conversion and direct SNN training solutions in terms of segmentation accuracy and training efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our model in achieving our design goals.
Reliability and validity of a Korean version of the children’s eating behavior questionnaire in anorexia context
Authors: Ko Mi Mi , Lee Sun Haeng , Chang Gyu Tae , Lee Boram 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundAlthough childhood anorexia is a common clinical disorder, there is no established tool for evaluating it. The Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) is a parent-reported measure designed to assess the eating behavior of children. We aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the CEBQ (K-CEBQ) for children with anorexia.MethodsParents of children with anorexia aged between 2 and 9 years participated in a survey conducted twice at 1-month intervals. The general characteristics and K-CEBQ scores of the children were recorded. To assess the reliability of the K-CEBQ, the internal consistency and test–retest methods were used. Furthermore, correlation analysis was performed for each item and factor, and the discriminant validity was determined through comparison with the normal group. Optimal cut-off scores, which are based on the maximum area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve, were calculated in two categories.ResultsA total of 336 participants responded to the first survey, and the responses from 171 participants from the second survey were included in the analysis. The K-CEBQ showed relatively high internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.738), and the retest demonstrated sufficient temporal stability. The relationship between each item of the K-CEBQ and the factor to which the item belongs showed a high correlation. There were significant differences between the anorexia and normal groups in two categories of the K-CEBQ: ‘food approach’ (p = 0.0063) and ‘food avoidant’ (p &lt; 0.0001). The optimal cut-off values for the ‘food approach’ and ‘food avoidant’ category scores were 39.50 and 58.50 points, respectively.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that the K-CEBQ may be a reliable and valid tool for assessing the eating behavior of children with anorexia.