bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessing myocardial indices and inflammatory factors to determine anxiety and depression severity in patients with chronic heart failure
Authors: Zhang Li , Wang Qiang , Cui Hong-Sheng , Luo Yuan-Yuan 
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND
Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) have a progressive disease that is associated with poor quality of life and high mortality. Many patients experience anxiety and depression (A&D) symptoms, which can further accelerate disease progression. We hypothesized that indicators of myocardial function and inflammatory stress may reflect the severity of A&D symptoms in patients with CHF. Changes in these biomarkers could potentially predict whether A&D symptoms will deteriorate further in these individuals.
AIM
To measure changes in cardiac and inflammatory markers in patients with CHF to determine A&D severity and predict outcomes.
METHODS
We retrospectively analyzed 233 patients with CHF treated at the Jingzhou Hospital, Yangtze University between 2018-2022 and grouped them according to Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) scores. We compared clinical data in the no-A&D, mild-A&D, moderate-A&D, and severe-A&D groups, the SAS and SDS scores with the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification, and cardiac markers and inflammatory factors between the no/mild-A&D and moderate/severe-A&D groups. Regression analysis was performed on the markers with P < 0.05 to determine their ability to predict A&D severity in patients and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was used to evaluate their accuracy.
RESULTS
In the inter-group comparison, the following variables had an effect on A&D severity in patients with CHF: NYHA class, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (P < 0.05). Other variables did not differ significantly between the A&D groups (P > 0.05). In addition, we found that higher NYHA classes were associated with higher the SAS and SDS scores (P < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that LVEF, NT-proBNP, and IL-6 were independent risk factors for A&D severity (P < 0.05). Among them, NT-proBNP had the best predictive ability as a single indicator (AUROC = 0.781). Furthermore, the combination of these three indicators exhibited a good predictive effect toward discriminating the extent of A&D severity among patients (AUROC = 0.875).
CONCLUSION
Cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers, such as LVEF, NT-proBNP, and IL-6, are correlated with A&D severity in patients with CHF and have predictive value.
Infrastructure development as a driver of trade liberalization in the belt and road initiative african countries: A case study from Kenya
Authors: Ibouanga Kone , Mve Symphorien Engone , Mikala Hermine Balouki 
Published: January 2024

Several studies have been carried out on the determinants of international trade. However, little is known about the relationship between infrastructure development and international trade in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries in general and in Kenya in particular. This article examines the effect of infrastructure development on international trade. Thus, it concerns the analysis of Kenya’s economy during the period 1980-2021.The Autoregressive and Distributed Lags (ARDL) method is employed as estimation technique and different types of infrastructures such as rail lines, paved roads and access to electricity have been highlighted. Moreover, two indicators of international trade named external trade rate and Squalli and Wilson index were employed. The results revealed that access to electricity, paved roads as well as rail lines improve Kenya's external trade rate in the long run. However, no significant relationship was found in the short run. Moreover, the robostness of the results was confirmed with the Squalli and Wilson index. Therefore, Kenya’s goverment must pursue its national infrastructure development program with the support of other development partners by emphasizing the intensification of electricity, the construction of roads and railway lines. To achieve its infrastructure goals Kenya needs to develop the second phase of the Country Strategy Document.
Confluence of Board Members' Financial Literacy, Corporate Environmental Disclosure, and Financial Reporting Quality
Authors: Izwan Iylia Dayana Mohamed , Azman Norhidayah Binti , Zakaria Nor Balkish , Ghapar Farha Abdol 
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aim to explores the interesting relationship between the financial literacy of board members, earnings management (EM), and corporate environmental disclosure (CED) in Malaysian listed manufacturing companies.

Theoretical framework: We mainly address the implications of this relationship for business stakeholders and for promoting a healthy economic simulation.

Research Methods: Robust sample of 258 Malaysian manufacturing listed companies from 2016 to 2021, providing 1290 firm-year observations. A noticeable negative significance is seen when the board's financial literacy variable interacts with the link between CED and EM.

Result: This study discovered a significantly positive link between CED and EM. This result implies that CED reduces EM practises when board members are financially literate.

Conclusion: These findings highlight how important it is for qualified board members to define the association between CED and earnings manipulation (EM). They stress the value of having a well-qualified board to lessen earnings manipulation and the necessity of managers responding to CED initiatives. This is pivotal for stakeholders who aspire to make well-informed decisions, build trust, and foster sustainable practices within the business ecosystem, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and prosperous economic landscape.
Community Participation in Preserving the History of Heritage Tourism Sites
Authors: Khadijah Ute Lies Siti , Winoto Yunus , Shuhidan Shamila Mohamed , Anwar Rully Khaerul , Lusiana Elnovani 
Published: January 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand community participation in the preservation activities of historical heritage. This research was conducted on the community of Garut district in West Java, Indonesia, focusing on the handling of local cultural products from the past that have become tourist attractions.

Theoretical Framework: In this research, the theory of participation from Sherry R Arnstein is used, which divides into eight sub-levels and three main levels: low or non-participation level, moderate or tokenism level, and high participation or citizen power level.

Research Method: The method used in this study is a case study that examines cultural heritage in the form of objects, locations, manuscripts, and texts with historical significance. Our investigation includes the Holy Tomb of Godog, Holy Tomb of Sunan Cipancar, Sacred Tomb of Raden Papak, and Prehistoric Site of Pasir Lulumpang.

Research Findings: Community involvement in the preservation of ancient manuscripts is only carried out by the owners of the manuscripts. The general public is unable to participate due to difficult access, as the manuscript owners are not open to the wider community. Additionally, there is a role for families in preserving ancestral heritage, which includes annual routine activities and forming associations with descendants of the family tomb.

Conclusion: Community participation in the preservation activities of historical heritage seems to be low. This is evident from the many historical heritages still kept within the community and not yet reported to the government or other relevant parties for the preservation of these historical values.
Leadership Skills and Virtual Team Performance – The Case of Lebanese Multinational Companies
Authors: El Achi Soha 
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of leadership skills on virtual team performance within multinational corporations in Lebanon. Drawing upon established literature, the research examines four key leadership dimensions: motivation, coaching, appreciation, and empowerment, exploring their respective impacts on virtual team effectiveness.

Design/methodology/approach: The study, conducted in Lebanon, aimed to explore the influence of leadership skills on virtual team performance through a positivist, deductive approach using a survey method and mono-quantitative methodology. Analyzing 148 individuals across various global Lebanese enterprises, the research employed descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses in SPSS to investigate the relationship between leadership abilities and virtual team effectiveness in the context of businesses utilizing remote collaboration due to globalization and technological advancements.

Findings: The study aligns with prior research attributing positive correlations between leadership skills and enhanced team performance. Findings support the hypothesis that leadership motivation skills significantly enhance virtual team performance. Transformational leadership qualities, characterized by strong motivational capabilities, correlate positively with virtual team effectiveness.

Implications: The findings underscore the pivotal role of specific leadership competencies in driving virtual team performance within multinational corporate structures. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of how leadership motivational skills can be leveraged to optimize virtual team dynamics, ultimately improving organizational outcomes in diverse, multinational contexts.
The Impact of Destination Quality and Image on Tourists' Loyalty
Authors: Yen Nguyen Thi Hai , Quynh Nguyen Thi Thuy , Dinh Truong Duc , Mai Tran Thi Hoang , Duyen Nguyen Thi Hanh , Hong Pham Nguyen , Duc Bui Minh 
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of destination quality and image on the loyalty of tourists.

Method: There were many research papers that were analyzed critically to find out the connection between quality, image, and the loyalty of tourists. We utilize a quantitative research method through structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. The sample size includes 583 respondents who are tourists in the provinces of the North Central Coast of Vietnam.

Results: The research findings show that, in direct relationships, destination image positively influences both attitudinal loyalty and behavioral loyalty. However, there is no direct impact of destination quality on attitudinal loyalty; instead, it only affects tourist behavioral loyalty. The study also demonstrates the mediating role of satisfaction in the relationship between destination quality, image, and both aspects of loyalty, namely the attitudinal and behavioral loyalty of tourists.

Conclusions: The tourist industry on the North Central Coast of Vietnam has many positive points, despite just going through the COVID-19 pandemic and economic growth. Tourist loyalty to destinations is quite high because they like destination image and satisfaction with destination quality. This article is an academic contribution that enables understanding of the research developed and focuses on destination image, destination quality, and tourist loyalty on the North Central Coast of Vietnam, considering data from several reference research databases and survey results.
Leader Social Capital in Real Estate Firms: Evaluation of Respondents
Authors: Huong NguyenThi , Tiep Nguyen Duc , Dan To Xuan 
Published: January 2024

Objective: This article argues that leader social capital in real estate firms in Hanoi and neighboring provinces of Vietnam via colleague ingredients needs to be researched. Based on a survey of relevant academic and policy literature, the study presenting assessments of survey subjects for leader social capital in real estate firms in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, Vietnam, via colleague ingredients may contribute to improving the business performance of real estate firms.

Method: This study used a mix of methods for gathering qualitative and quantitative data. SPSS software is used for quantitative research methods, including assessing the reliability coefficient of the scales through the Cronbach alpha coefficient, EFA analysis, independent T-tests, and ANOVA analysis.

Results: Based on our findings, we argue that a leader's social capital via colleague ingredients in real estate firms in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, Vietnam, is reliable and meaningful. Additionally, there is no statistically significant difference in the leader's social capital via colleague ingredients in real estate firms in Hanoi and neighboring provinces, Vietnam, between respondents with these different family platforms and job positions.

Conclusions: Real estate firms should have solutions to enhance leaders' social capital through colleague ingredients, thereby contributing to improving business performance. This study sheds light on the social capital information gaps that, when filled, could help real estate firms reach their full potential by improving leaders' social capital through colleague ingredients.
Past and future perspectives of oral medicine in the Nordic countries as a reflection of the global community
Authors: Bankvall Maria , Legert Karin Garming , Hasséus Bengt , Rautava Jaana , Richter Svend , Pedersen Anne Marie Lynge , Gjerde Cecilie Gudveig , Barkvoll Pål , Herlofson Bente Brokstad 
Published: January 2024

Headlines
The nature of the diseases that oral medicine specialists diagnose and manage throughout the oral and maxillofacial region are diverse and closely related to other dental and medical specialties.
This relatively young area of dentistry has expanded globally during the past decade as an independent discipline with postgraduate qualifying programmes being offered in several countries, as well as an increasing research community.
With a growing proportion of elderly individuals in the population in general across the world, morbidity is likely to increase in terms of both general diseases and conditions in the oral and maxillofacial region. The types of diseases requiring treatment may also differ in the future due to a greater influx of immigrants to the Nordic countries.
The wide variety of conditions encountered in a dental practice, as well as variations in the individual patient presentation and response to treatment, defines the need for careful evaluation and synthesis of practice recommendations to provide appropriate and effective management. The field of oral medicine still lacks clear guidelines for various conditions and treatments. Thus, further studies are required to improve patient healthcare.
For the discipline of oral medicine, it will be reasonable to take a greater responsibility for the basic medical skills in the dental curriculum, as modern oral medicine is increasingly becoming the intermediate between oral health care and general medicine.
Sygdomme og tilstande der påvirker spytkirtlerne og deres funktion
Authors: Pedersen Anne Marie Lynge , Skarstein Kathrine , Çevik-Aras Hülya , Kullaa Arja M. , Laine Hanna , Jensen Janicke Liaaen 
Published: January 2024

Klinisk relevans
Xerostomi og spytkirteldysfunktion er komplekse tilstande med stigende udbredelse, især i den ældre del af befolkningen. Det er vigtigt, at tandlæger er opmærksomme på xerostomi og påbegynder udredning af symptomerne med henblik på at påvise årsagen og på den baggrund igangsætte relevante behandlingstiltag. Det er ligeledes vigtigt, at tandlæger har kendskab til andre spytkirteltilstande som fx mukosacyster og spytsten, da disse er relativt hyppigt forekommende.
Tannbehandling etter fedme­operasjon hos pasient med odontofobi – en kasuistikk
Authors: Line Ida Louise , Strømmen Magnus 
Published: January 2024

English summary
Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2024; 134: 38-43.
The case report describes the course of treatment for a former patient of bariatric surgery suffering from odontophobia and extensive caries. Using the patient’s story as our focal point, we explore relevant research in the field, where new studies indicate a probable link between bariatric surgery and caries. In conclusion we propose several measures to prevent oral health problems within this patient group. The patient has consented to the publication of her medical history, treatment, photograph, and X-rays.
Perubahan nilai nutrisi tepung tongkol jagung yang difermentasi menggunakan probiotik komersial pada lama pemeraman yang berbeda
Authors: Mulik Simon Edison , Ndun Alberth Nugrahadi , Wea Redempta , Nguru David Agustinus , Menoh Yori Raimona 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama pemeraman yang berbeda terhadap kadar bahan kering, bahan organik, dan abu tepung tongkol jagung. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan menggunakan metode eksperimen rancangan acak lengkap yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan terdiri dari CCf0 (Tepung tongkol jagung tidak difermentasi), CCf1 (Tepung tongkol jagung + 20 ml probio 7 + difermentasi selama 5 hari), CCf2 (Tepung tongkol jagung + 20 ml probio 7 + difermentasi selama 10 hari), dan CCf3 (Tepung tongkol jagung + 20 ml probio 7 + difermentasi selama 15 hari). Variable yang diamati adalah bahan kering, bahan organic dan abu. Semua data dianalisis dengan analisis varians satu arah. Uji Tukey digunakan untuk menentukan perbedaan rata-rata pada P<0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lama pemeraman berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap kadar bahan kering (45,694 % sampai 92,198 %), bahan organik ( 95,031 % sampai 95,841 %), dan abu (4,159 % sampai 4,969 %). Disimpulkan bahwa meningkatnya periode fermentasi dapat memperbaiki kualitas nutrisi tepung tongkol jagung.
Analisis Perilaku Peternak Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Usaha Sapi Potong Rakyat Di Kecamatan Waeapo Kabupaten Buru Utara
Authors: Titirloloby Yulen 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (a) menganalisis perilaku peternak, (b) menganalisis sumbangan usaha sapi potong rakyat dalam pendapatan rumah tangga petani-peternak di Waeapo, Kabupaten Buru Utara. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di tiga desa, ditentukan secara purposif sampling, sedangkan untuk penentuan responden dilakukan secara random sampling sehingga diperoleh 100 responden. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei. Ditemukan bahwa pola pemeliharaan petani-peternak secara ekstensif dalam perilaku peternak terhadap penerapan zooteknik pemeliharaan sapi potong rakyat masih tergolong kurang. Total penerimaan/tahun petani-peternak di desa Waenatal sebesar Rp. 3.444.735,93 dengan rasio 1,66. Desa Waneraja sebesar Rp. 2.845.838, 10 dengan ratio 1,44 sedangkan penerimaan petani-peternak di desa Waetele Rp. 4.941.598 dengan rasio 1,86. Usaha sapi potong rakyat pada pada ketiga desa di Kecamatan Waeapo tersebut memberi kontribusi sebesar 0,2% (Waenetat), 0,3% (Wanereja) dan 1,6 (Waetele).
Hubungan Kontribusi Usaha Ternak Dengan Pendapatan Keluarga Peternak Itik Pedaging (Anas Sp) Di Desa Batee Puteh Kecamatan Langsa Lama Kota Langsa
Authors: Aisyah A. , Basriwijaya Kiagus M. Zain , Anzitha Silvia 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik peternak itik dan tata laksana usaha ternak itik serta menganalisis hubungan kontribusi usaha ternak dengan pendapatan keluarga peternak itik pedaging di Desa Batee Puteh, Kecamatan Langsa Lama, Kota Langsa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sensus dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 30 orang. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Adapun metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif, analisis total FCR, analisis pendapatan, analisis pendapatan keluarga, analisis kontribusi dan analisis korelasi pearson. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa : 1) Sistem pemeliharaan ternak itik di daerah penelitian masih tergolong sederhana atau tradisional, 2) Produksi usaha ternak itik dalam total daging sebesar 4.186 kg/panen dan total FCR sebesar 84 kg/panen.. Rata-rata pendapatan yang diperoleh adalah sebesar Rp.382.251.995/tahun. Pendapatan dari usaha ternak itik terhadap pendapatan keluarga memberikan kontribusi yang lebih kecil terhadap pendapatan keluarga yaitu sebesar 19,37%. Berdasarkan skala interval kontribusi termasuk dalam kriteria kontribusi kurang. 3) Hasil analisis korelasi pearson menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi antara kontribusi dengan pendapatan memiliki nilai sebesar 0,290 yang artinya tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kontribusi dengan pendapatan keluarga peternak itik pedaging.
Pengaruh Inovasi Teknologi Terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan
Authors: Sibuea Nurhalimah , Sriyanto Darmawan 
Published: January 2024

Dikaji dari fenomena kajian literatur bahwasanya Kabupaten Samosir masih rendahnya tingkat penggunaan inovasi teknologi dalam perusahaannya baik usaha UMKM atau UKM. Hal tersebut peneliti tertarik untuk mengkaji lebih dalam agar memperoleh terobosan secara ilmiah dalam permasalahan yang dialami perusahaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh inovasi teknologi terhadap kinerja perusahaan pada Kabupaten Samosir. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumen literatur dengan analisa data yang digunakan berupa reduksi, display dan kesimpulan. Sehingga hasl dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa bentuk inovasi yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan di Kabupaten Samosir dalam kinerja perusahaan adalah menggunakan fungsi inovasi teknologi berupa android dan komputerisasi dengan bantuan aplikasi excel. fungsi ini sangat membantu kinerja perusahaan dalam mengekspor aktivitas dari keuangannya atau informasi yang diinginkan oleh konsumen, dalam membuat suatu keputusan untuk keperluan selanjutnya. Saat ini strategi inovasi teknologi yang digunakan untuk oleh perusahaan dalam pemasaran yang paling banyak dan paling mudah dilakukan adalah dengan mengoptimalkan penggunaan media sosial. Fungsi ini merupakan sebuah peranan yang cukup unik karena dipicu oleh semangat globalisasi yang memaksa perusahaan untuk melakukan kolaborasi atau menjalin kemitraan dengan sejumlah perusahaan lain.Kata Kunci: Inovasi, Teknologi dan Kinerja Perusahaan
The Role of Lactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17938 Reducing Indirect Bilirubin Levels in Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Authors: Manoppo Jeanette I. Ch. , Wahani Audrey M.I. , Sadeli Ernestine Vivi 
Published: January 2024

Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva, and sclera due to increased serum or plasma bilirubin in the neonatal period. This condition can cause parents' anxiety and increase the need to go to the hospital. In general, phototherapy was one of the therapeutic options to reduce neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with subsequent side effects such as dehydration, retinal damage, and bronze-baby syndrome. There is a need for further therapeutic options to treat neonatal hyperbilirubinemia with minimal side effects, and Lactobacillus was one of many options that have been proposed. This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted to determine the role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 to treat neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in conjunction with phototherapy. In conclusion, administration of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 can reduce indirect bilirubin levels in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia faster compared to the group without intervention (p-value 0.000).