bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS PEGAWAI PADA BADAN PENDAPATAN DAERAH (BAPENDA) KABUPATEN SUBANG
Authors: Anissa Indah Firizqiani , Diah Andani Diah Andani , Komara A Moeslihat 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find out how much influence organizational climate has on employee productivity at the Subang Regency Regional Revenue Agency (BAPENDA). This research method is a type of descriptive quantitative research. In its implementation using data collection techniques such as questionnaires, literature studies, and observations with a sample of 92 people to be used as respondents. The data analysis technique used is the t-test and the Product Moment Person formula with SPSS 24.
Keywords: Organizational Climate and Employee Productivity
Vers une écologie en première personne : l’écoformation pour révéler nos relations vitales avec le monde
Authors: Bischoff Orane 
Published: February 2024

Cet article présente le cadre théorique d’une recherche doctorale autour du concept d’écoformation. Ce concept est d’abord situé dans le paradigme systémique de formation de la vie selon une théorie tripolaire d’auto-, socio-, écoformation. La seconde partie opère un survol des travaux du Groupe de Recherche en Écoformation (GREF) autour de quatre dimensions : les récits personnels d’auto-explorations de l’écoformation  ; les éco-gestes des professionnels-les de la nature  ; les apports de l’écoformation à une éducation relative à l’environnement et à une anthropologie du devenir humain sur la terre. La troisième explicite les perspectives de travail à venir : inscription dans le champ des humanités écologiques/environnementales et de l’éthique relationnelle d’une écophilosophie  ; méthodologie de recherche-formation expérientielle » en première personne  » selon une phénoménologie herméneutique pour faire émerger et retracer les expériences écoformatrices.
Os efeitos da IFRS 9 na persistência dos resultados contábeis
Authors: Pereira Vinícius Monteiro 
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Este trabalho teve por objetivo investigar quais os efeitos da adoção da IFRS 9 sobre a qualidade dos lucros contábeis, utilizando o atributo da persistência dos resultados.
Método: Utilizou-se como proxy para a qualidade dos lucros o atributo da persistência dos lucros contábeis, com base no modelo de Dechow e Schrand (2004). Com dados trimestrais de 331 empresas de 2015 a 2020, foram analisadas três regressões múltiplas para captar o efeito da nova norma sobre a persistência dos resultados.
Resultados: O modelo construído se mostrou consistente e robusto, de maneira que se constatou que os lucros reportados sob a égide da IFRS 9 se mostraram mais persistentes do que os lucros reportados antes da adoção da IFRS 9. Nesse sentido, pode-se concluir que houve um aumento no atributo da persistência e, por conseguinte, uma melhoria na qualidade dos lucros reportados pelas empresas no período estudado.
Contribuições: O desenrolar da crise financeira de 2008 trouxe importantes consequências para os padrões contábeis internacionais, sendo a IFRS 9 uma delas. Por um lado, a alteração trouxe um aumento no julgamento profissional por parte das perdas de crédito e, por outro, a nova classificação dos instrumentos financeiros pôs fim à possibilidade de escolha vantajosa da administração. Para estudar esse dilema, este trabalho inova em identificar os efeitos das mudanças em relação à qualidade dos lucros, sobretudo no atributo da persistência. Assim, complementa estudos anteriores que analisaram os efeitos das recentes alterações promovidas pelo IASB e fomenta o debate sobre as implicações da IFRS 9. Desse modo, o trabalho contribui para o investidor, que demanda por informações de qualidade, para o normatizador, que deve monitorar os efeitos das suas normas para a qualidade da informação, e para o pesquisador, que pode comparar e criticar os resultados obtidos com outros estudos realizados pela academia.
A relação entre o desempenho da gestão e os rankings de qualidade das Universidades Federais
Authors: Bernardes Voese Simone , Roberto dos Santos Marcos , Dombroski Luciane 
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a relação entre os resultados dos indicadores de desempenho de gestão e a qualidade nas Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior (IFES).
Método: A amostra foi composta por dados de 52 IFES no período de 2012 a 2019, totalizando 440 observações. A técnica aplicada foi a regressão múltipla com dados em painel. Para medir a qualidade, foram utilizados os resultados do Índice Geral de Cursos (IGC) e do Ranking Universitário da Folha (RUF).
Originalidade/Relevância: O trabalho apresenta o uso de dados em painel e o cruzamento entre os indicadores do TCU e os índices IGC e RUF, além do uso de uma base de dados contemplando 9 anos de resultados, permitindo uma avaliação temporal mais precisa.
Resultados: Verificou-se que o IGC e o RUF são influenciados por indicadores de gestão distintos. Sendo que o custo aluno (Ind1), taxa de sucesso na graduação (Ind9) e tamanho (custo corrente sem hospital universitário) explicam 51,31% do RUF enquanto que o grau de participação estudantil (Ind5), grau de envolvimento com a pós-graduação (Ind6) e índice de qualificação do corpo docente (Ind8) tem significância e poder de explicação de 18,63% do IGC.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas/práticas: Esta pesquisa pode contribuir com o desenvolvimento e aprimoramento dos indicadores de gestão das IFES e de qualidade no ensino superior. Ademais, as IFES podem identificar oportunidades de definir boas práticas em busca de equilibrar eficiência, eficácia, produtividade e qualidade, considerando as particularidades de cada IFES.
Zygogramma bicolorata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): an exotic biocontrol agent of the noxious weed, Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae)
Authors: Afaq Uzma , Kumar Gyanendra , Siddiqui Arshi , Omkar  
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Parthenium hysterophorus Linnaeus (Asteraceae), commonly known as “congress grass,” is among the 10 worst weeds of India and is considered one of the world’s 100 most harmful invasive species. This species has been introduced accidentally into several countries, including India, and is a major agricultural and rangeland weed in more than 45 countries. It affects crop production, suppressing biodiversity, crop yields, the health of farm animals and human beings, and local and regional economies. Biological control has been found to be a cost-effective management strategy to control the weed, with the leaf beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), considered an effective and safe biocontrol agent. Several studies have investigated the beetle’s biology, reproduction, and other life attributes. This review compiles the existing information about Z. bicolorata biology, growth, development, reproduction, food, and host specificity, and the effects of abiotic and biotic stressors on the insect’s life attributes. We anticipate that this review will helpful for improving strategies for this bioagent’s swift mass rearing and for developing classical biological control design for Parthenium weed.
Spindle Cell Tumor of Vascular Origin in the Sinonasal Tract in Pregnancy: A Rare Coexistence
Authors: Bhanwala Sindhuja , Bhukar Sandeep , Kumari Manisha , Bhukar Rashmi 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
A 26-year-old pregnant female had presented to us in her third trimester with the chief complaints of right-sided nasal obstruction and spontaneous epistaxis. She underwent a contrast-enhanced computed tomography paranasal sinuses postpartum and was subjected to a coblator wand-assisted excision biopsy of the mass endoscopically. On histopathological examination, the mass was revealed to be a spindle cell tumor of vascular origin and showed an excellent prognosis without any evidence of recurrence. These tumors are very rare with a reported incidence of only 1% or less, and we report a unique case of a spindle cell tumor of vascular origin in the sinonasal tract in a pregnant female.
Best Practice Recommendations for Infertility Management
Authors: Malhotra Jaideep , Gouri Devi M. , Patil Madhuri 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Aim:
The objective of this document is to provide guidance to the infertility specialist, gynecologist, embryologist, and counselors on the management of sub-fertility and brief them with the recent advances in the field. These recommendations will aid the aforementioned healthcare professionals in everyday clinical decisions about appropriate and effective care of their patients with the best available evidence.

Participants:
Extensive deliberations, discussion, and brainstorming was done between different reproductive medicine (RM) specialists, to develop the recommendations.

Evidence:
A systematic review of the literature published up to June 2019 was carried out using PubMed and Cochrane Collaboration Library. International guidelines, cohort studies, case series, observational studies, and randomized controlled trials currently available in the literature were reviewed. Indian data whatever available was also reviewed.

Process:
Primary meetings were held with leading reproductive medicine specialists. Each topic was brainstormed on by a group of reproductive medicine experts, who then prepared the first draft of the recommendation. These recommendations then were reviewed by Dr. Jaideep Malhotra, Dr. Gouri Devi, and Dr. Madhuri Patil along with the chief co-ordinator of each consensus to finalize the final draft.

Conclusions:
From the literature and discussion of the available evidence, several topics were identified for which evidence is inconsistent, insufficient, or non-existing. For the benefit of couples undergoing several treatments, the working committee recommends that future research, where possible in well–designed RCTs, will help in establishing evidence for a particular practice. In the Indian context, one also needs to take into consideration facilities and options available, cost, lack of insurance coverage, experimental nature of some advanced techniques used.
Treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesion caused by Leishmania major using leech therapy in BALB/c mice
Authors: Shirani-Bidabadi Leila 
Published: February 2024

Background & objectives:
Amphotericin B, Allopurinol, Glucantime and Beta-Glucan are the main drugs currently used for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. In present study, we evaluated the effect of medical leeches on BALB/c mice models infected with Leishmania parasites.

Methods:
To create animal models of leishmaniasis, BALB/c mice were inoculated with the standard Leishmania major strain MRHO / IR / 75 / ER. Treatment was performed through blood sampling with leeches. We used medical leech (Hirudo medicinalis) species. This leech is a European medicinal leech, one of several species known used as medicinal leech. Twenty-two mice infected with Leishmania major were used for the tests. The studied mice were divided into two groups which were named with letters L and D. The duration of blood sampling was 25 min for initial treatment, 20 min for the 2nd blood sampling and 15 min for the third times and onwards. Meglumine antimoniate (Glucantime) is a pentavalent antimony (SbV) that is recommended by the World Health Organization as a golden standard treatment for all kinds of leishmaniasis, but many side effects are still reported. Criteria for anti-leishmania assessment of leech were including: leech saliva has an anti-leishmania effect by acting on the purin pathway. Leech saliva prevents growth and multiplication of Leishmania by a mechanism of action similar to Glucantim (breaking ATP).

Results:
The duration of leech treatment in BALB/c mice infected with L. major parasites was about 6-8 weeks. Out of the 22 leishmaniasis mice models that underwent treatment, 13 survived until the end of the treatment duration. The recovery rate was about 56%; lesions improved in five out of the 13 surviving mice models. Paired t-test showed a significant difference between the mean wound size at the beginning of treatment and the 8th week of treatment (PV<0.0001).

Interpretation & conclusion:
Considering the fact that the standard drugs for the treatment of leishmaniasis have many side effects, alternative therapies such as leech therapy can be effectively used to treat these chronic wounds. There are about twenty active substances in leech saliva. These substances include antistasin, eglins, guamerin, hirudin, saratin, bdellins, complement, and carboxypeptidase inhibitors. Leech saliva is an anticoagulant, anti-inflammation and anti-platelet. Leech therapy was effective in treating leishmaniasis wounds in BALB/c mice. In this study, there was complete wound healing in 56% of the mice models.
Awareness of dentists about the role of physiotherapy in temporomandibular joint disorders
Authors: Kaur Kiranpreet , Bindra Supreet , Singh Pankajpreet 
Published: February 2024

INTRODUCTION:
Temporomandibular joint is a synovial joint responsible for the movement of the mandible, allowing the opening and closing of the mouth. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) refers to the dysfunction of this joint, involving various factors and pathologies in the orofacial region. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of TMD by effectively reducing pain and improving TMD symptoms. However, not all dentists recognize the importance of collaborating with physiotherapists (PTs). Therefore, it is necessary to assess dentists’ awareness regarding the role of PTs in treating TMD.

AIMS:
This study aims to identify dentists’ level of awareness about the role of physiotherapy in TMD treatment and their willingness to collaborate with PTs in managing TMD.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
An online survey was conducted among 106 dentists using a self-administered questionnaire on Google Forms. Students pursuing bachelor of dental surgery were excluded from the study and those with more than 25 years of experience were excluded. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, and descriptive analysis was performed using pie charts and bar diagrams.

RESULTS:
The study revealed that 78% of dentists were aware of the role of PTs in treating TMD patients, but only 40% of dentists referred TMD patients to PTs. In addition, 71.7% of dentists expressed interest in referring TMD patients to PTs, and 80% of dentists were interested in learning more about the benefits of collaborating with PTs in treating TMD.

CONCLUSION:
While a significant percentage of dentists in the survey were aware of the role of PTs in treating TMD, the rate of referral to PTs was low. This highlights the need to educate dentists about the role of PTs in treating TMD patients and encourage them to refer TMD patients for multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
Immediate effect of sciatic nerve sliders on hamstring length and lumbar flexion range of motion in sedentary desk job workers: An interventional study
Authors: Kini Raveena , Panhale Vrushali , Walankar Prachita , Krishnan Vijaya , Gala Dhvani 
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:
In sedentary desk job workers, who assume the sitting position for a long time, there is a chance of the neural tissue tightness which could lead to reduced range of motion at the various joints of the body, to develop over a period of time.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:
The study aimed to compare the change in hamstring muscle length and lumbar flexion range, after the sciatic nerve slider intervention.

METHODS:
It is an interventional study including 156 participants who were working as sedentary desk job workers in the age group of 20 to 50 years with mild to moderate hamstring tightness. After taking the written informed consent of the participants, their demographics were noted, following which the hamstring muscle length was assessed by popliteal angle method using a goniometer and the lumbar flexion range was assessed by modified Schobers.

RESULTS:
There was a statistically significant difference in hamstring length (P = 0.000) and lumbar flexion range (P = 0.000) post the sciatic nerve slider intervention among the participants.

CONCLUSION:
The two ended proximal and distal sciatic nerve sliders had a significant impact on increasing the hamstring length and lumbar flexion range on sedentary desk job worker.
Performance of sesame varieties (<i>Sesemum indicum</i> L.) as influenced by period of stress and NPK fertilizer rates in the Sudan Savannah
Authors: R.A. Yahaya  
Published: February 2024

Field trials were conducted at the Irrigation Research Station, Kadawa to evaluate the response of sesame varieties to stress period and NPK fertilization in Sudan savannah. The treatments were two sesame varieties (NCRIBEN 01 and NCRIBEN 03) three water stress period (at seedling, flowering and podding stages), three NPK application rates (200, 270 and 340 kg NPKha-1). The experimental design used was randomized complete block design (RCBD) laid out in a split plot arrangement where the factorial combination of fertilizer rates and water stress periods were assigned to the main plot and varieties allocated to the sub plot and replicated three times. Results showed that variety NCRIBEN 03 recorded more capsules and higher capsule weight per plant and a grain yield of 1111.4 kg ha-1 and 1168.8kgha-1, in 2012/13 and 2013/14 dry seasons respectively. Stressing sesame at podding lead to 17 and 29% decline in number of pods and pod weight per plant, respectively and31% drop in grain yield. Application of 340 kg NPK fertilizer ha1 had highest yield of 1018 and 1078 kg ha-1 in 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons, respectively. The use of variety NCRIBEN 03 + 340 kg NPK fertilizer ha1+ stressing sesame at seedling stage will give best grain yield of sesame.
Nauclea latifolia Stem Bark Extracts: Potentially Effective Source of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds
Authors: Adepoju A. J. , Esan A. O. , Olawoore I. T. , Ibikunle G. J. , Adepoju V. O. 
Published: February 2024

The stem bark of African peach (Nauclea latifolia) plant is used as traditional remedy for diabetes and inflammatory diseases, however, authenticated information on this use is scare. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to investigate the traditional folklore of the trado-medical remedy of the stem bark of African peach (Nauclea latifolia) plant for diabetes and inflammatory diseases using appropriate standard methods. Qualitative phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of saponins, alkaloids alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, coumarin, steroids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, glycosides, quinones, anthocyanin, anthraquinone, and phenol in the extracts. The ethanol extract exhibited the highest quantities of phenolics (19.69±0.12 mgGAE/g), flavonoids (46.84±0.12 mgQE/g), alkaloids (8.76±0.10 mg/g), tannins (7.25±0.10 mgTAE/g), and saponins (4.53±0.13 mg/g). Both ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts showed potent antibacterial and significant antifungal potential against the chosen pathogenic species. The ethyl acetate extract showed superior antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities compared to the ethanol extract. However, the ethanol extract outperformed in terms of anti-inflammatory efficacy, although still below standard Ibuprofen. This study propounds that N. latifolia stem bark is an attainable diabetic medication due to its interactions with enzymes, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory capabilities and its potential for isolating medicinal compounds.
Rice husk and snail shell ash as partial replacement of ordinary Portland cement in concrete – A review
Authors: Alhassan A. , Aboshio A. , Uche O.A. 
Published: February 2024

This paper examines studies on the use of rice husk ash (RHA) and snail shell ash (SSA) as partial Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) replacements in concrete and their effects on concrete properties. RHA contains over 80% amorphous silica, along with other oxides in small quantities. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed that RHA has irregularly shaped particles with a porous, cellular structure. Similarly, chemical analysis of SSA revealed it contains over 60% active calcium oxide with minor oxides, and SEM analysis showed it has irregular semi-spherical particles with porous surfaces. The replacement of cement with RHA led to improved mechanical and durability properties in concrete, although workability was reduced. RHA also demonstrated resistance to chloride penetration. Combining RHA and SSA has the potential to produce stronger, more durable concrete, and could replace cement in high volumes in concrete production.
Somatic cell count and an Animal Needs Index to evaluate animal welfare in dairy cattle on farms constructed to the standards of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution
Authors: Keskin Hasan , Garip Mustafa 
Published: February 2024

In this research, welfare measurements were made on 14 modern dairy cattle farms (Type 1) with similar enterprise scales and built without any support from any institution, and on eight modern dairy cattle farms (Type 2), which were built with the support of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (ARDSI), in the province of Konya, Turkey. Welfare levels of dairy cattle farms were measured using the Animal Needs Index (ANI) 35L/2000 method. Milk samples were taken from each of these enterprises and somatic cell counts were obtained. Collected data and calculated ANI scores were compared. While there was a substantial difference between the two enterprise types in terms of the scores obtained for stockmanship (welfare measurement) and the general ANI scores, there was no relationship between the enterprise types in terms of somatic cell count. According to the ANI 35L/2000 welfare measurement method, suitable welfare conditions were provided in these enterprises. However, when examining categories that determine the overall ANI welfare score, deficiencies in some welfare criteria such as flooring, stockmanship, and light–air conditions were noted.
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA PROJECT BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN ETNOMATEMATIKA ANDROID
Authors: Syaiful Muhammad Syaiful Rohman , Masrukan Masrukan , Agoestanto Arief 
Published: February 2024

Penelitian dilakukan demi menguji keefektifan project based learning (PjBL) berbantuan etnomatematika android untuk kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain pretest-posttest. Sampel yang dipakai berjumah 50 siswa yang terdiri dari 24 siswa untuk kelompok eksperimen dan 26 siswa untuk kelompok kontrol. Instrumen yang dipakai berupa soal posttest dan pretest berbentuk uraian. Analisis yang digunakan yaitu, uji ketuntasan rata-rata, uji proporsi, uji independent, uji paired, serta uji N-gain. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan yaitu telah memenuhi beberapa uji diantaranya: (1) Kriteria ketuntasan rata-rata, (2) Memenuhi ketuntasan proporsi, (3) Posttest kelompok eksperimen memiliki hasil kemampuan lebih baik dari kelas kontrol, dan (4) Kemampuan berpikir kritis kelompok eksperimen meningkat serta hasil posttest kelas eksperimen memenuhi kriteria sedang pada uji N-gain.AbstractThe research was conducted to test the effectiveness of project-based learning (PjBL) assisted by Android ethnomathematics for students' critical thinking abilities. This research uses a pretest-posttest design. The sample used consisted of 50 students, consisting of 24 students for the experimental group and 26 students for the control group. The instruments used are posttest and pretest questions in the form of descriptions. The analysis used is the average completeness test, proportion test, independent test, paired test, and N-gain test. The research results obtained showed that they had fulfilled several tests, including: (1) the average completeness criteria; (2) fulfilling the proportion of completeness; (3) posttesting, the experimental group had better ability results than the control class; and (4) the group's critical thinking ability during the experiment increased, and the posttest results of the experimental class met the moderate criteria in the N-gain test.