bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Serum Procalcitonin as a Biomarker for Diagnosing Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Giri Arun , Yadav Sunil Kumar , Sah Vijay Kumar , Kushwaha Amaresh Kumar 
Published: January 2024

Background: Sepsis is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can reduce the mortality rate. Blood culture is the gold standard for diagnosis of bacterial sepsis, but it requires 3-5 days for results. Since the disease may progress rapidly in neonates, a faster diagnostic test is needed. This study aimed to investigate and evaluate the role of serum procalcitonin as a marker for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, aiming to enhance early detection and improve clinical outcomes.
Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional observational study carried out in 350 neonates admitted with suspicion of neonatal sepsis in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), Biratnagar, Nepal during 1 year between October 2021 to September 2022.
Results: The study included 350 cases, with a median age of 4days (1day to 4 days). Males made up the majority of cases (69.71%), as did Hindus (70.29%). Similarly, 78.86% of the cases had serum procalcitonin levels more than or equivalent to 0.5 ng/ml. Possible sepsis (43.43%) accounted for the majority of cases. The cases age, gender, and religion were shown to have a statistically significant relationship with serum procalcitonin.
Conclusion: Therefore, we draw the conclusion that serum procalcitonin may not be the only diagnostic marker to diagnose neonatal sepsis in term/near term newborns, but it may be helpful when paired with other test indicators.
Predicting Chronic Kidney Disease using ML algorithms and LIME
Authors: Thapa Tara Bahadur , Bhandari Mohan 
Published: January 2024

Numerous researchers have implemented machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) to predict chronic kidney diseases (CKD). But these studies have succeeded in early diagnosis, they lack transparency. Such ambiguity has raised red flags in adopting AI in the critical domain of healthcare and medical analyses. This paper aims at interpreting the outcome of predictive models by proposing an explainable AI (XAI) interface using local interpretable model-agnostic explanation (LIME). The intended model aims to hold the system accountable for its projections, which will assist efficient decision-making in the field of clinical research and therapeutic practice.
A longitudinal prospective cohort study of health-related quality of life assessment in outpatient adults with post-COVID-19 conditions
Authors: Mercier Kassandra , Piché Jasmine , Rioux-Perreault Christine , Lemaire-Paquette Samuel , Piché Alain 
Published: January 2024

Background: Few studies have reported the long-term effects of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We aim to assess HRQoL in outpatient adults with PCC over a 2-year period. Methods: This prospective longitudinal cohort study compared 413 PCC participants (cases) to 520 COVID-19-positive participants who recovered (controls). HRQoL was assessed with the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level preference-based questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) and fitness and frailty with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) at each visit for up to 24 months. Results: Among a total of 933 participants, 413 (42.3%) met the definition of PCC (cases) and 520 (55.7%) did not (controls). Overall, there was a significant difference in EQ-5D-5L index score from 3 months post-infection up to 18 months between cases and controls ( p < 0.001). This score continued to decline up to 18 months in the PCC group only. Most impaired EQ-5D-5L dimensions at 12 months in the PCC group included pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression, and usual activities. Conclusions: This is one of the first studies to report 2-year alterations of HRQoL in outpatients with PCC. Our study highlights the need for continued monitoring for PCC long-term consequences. Given the high proportion of PCC participants experiencing anxiety/depression problems, further studies are needed to specifically address mental health in this population.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for COVID-19-associated severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in Canada: Analysis of data from the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program
Authors: Qaddoura Amro , Bartoszko Jessica , Mitchell Robyn , Frenette Charles , Johnston Lynn , Mertz Dominik , Pelude Linda , Thampi Nisha , Smith Stephanie W 
Published: January 2024

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for COVID-19 across Canada has not been well-described. We studied trends for patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome who received ECMO. Methods: Multicentre retrospective cohort study using data from the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program across four different waves. Surveillance data was collected between March 2020 and June 2022. We reported data stratified by ECMO status and wave. Results: ECMO recipients comprised 299 (6.8%) of the 4,408 critically ill patients included. ECMO recipients were younger (median age 49 versus 62 years, p < 0.001), less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (Wave 4 data: 5.3% versus 19%; p = 0.002), and had fewer comorbidities compared to patients who did not receive ECMO. Thirty-day all-cause mortality was similar between the ECMO and non-ECMO groups (23% versus 26%; p = 0.25). Among ECMO recipients, mortality tended to decrease across Waves 1 to 4: 48%, 31%, 18%, and 16%, respectively ( p = 0.04 for trend). However, this was no longer statistically significant when removing the high mortality during Wave 1 ( p = 0.15). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that critically ill patients in Canadian hospitals who received ECMO had different characteristics from those who did not receive ECMO. We also observed a trend of decreased mortality over the waves for the ECMO group. Possible explanatory factors may include potential delay in ECMO initiation during Wave 1, evolution of the virus, better understanding of COVID-19 disease and ECMO use, and new medical treatments and vaccines available in later waves. These findings may provide insight for future potential pandemics.
Pengaruh Debt To Equity Ratio, Current Ratio, Cash Ratio, Return On Asset Dan Total Asset Turnover Terhadap Dividend Payout Ratio Pada Perusahaan Basic Materials
Authors: Chandra Kartika , Tan Meilia , Purba Dianty Putri , Rioni Yunita Sari 
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how the influence of Debt to Equity Ratio, Current Ratio, Cash Ratio, Return on Asset and Total Asset Turnover on Dividend Payout Ratio in Basic Materials sector companies for the period 2018-2021. The technique applied is purposive sampling. The population used for 4 years. The data source used in this study is the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study uses SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square) analysis assisted by the SmartPLS 4.0 program. The results of this study show that Debt to Equity Ratio and Current Ratio affect the Dividend Payout Ratio, while Cash Ratio, Return on Asset and Total Asset Turnover have no effect on Dividend Payout Ratio.
Keywords: Debt to Equity Ratio, Current Ratio, Cash Ratio, Return on Asset, Total Asset Turnover, Dividend Payout Ratio.
Pengaruh Word Of Mouth, Store Atmosphere Dan Kepuasan Konsumen Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Toko Pakaian Sipahutar Cloth Rantauprapat
Authors: Unedo Unedo , Haraha Nova Jayanti , Halim Abd. 
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of word of mouth, store atmosphere and consumer satisfaction on purchasing decisions at the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store in Rantauprapat. The research method used in this research is quantitative. In this study, the population was 42 employees of the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store in Rantauprapat. The research sample used saturated sampling technique by drawing the entire existing population to serve as a research sample with a total of 42 people. The data collection techniques used are observation, documentation studies and questionnaires. The method of analysis of this research is multiple linear regression with the SPSS program. The results of the study prove that Word Of Mouth has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions at the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store in Rantauprapat. Store Atmosphere has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions at the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store Rantauprapat. Consumer Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions at the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store Rantauprapat. Service quality has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions at the Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Store Rantauprapat. Word Of Mouth, Store Atmosphere, Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions at Sipahutar Cloth Clothing Stores Rantauprapat. The coefficient of determination of 0.824 means that the Purchasing Decision can be explained by the Word Of Mouth variable (X1), Store Atmosphere (X2), Customer Satisfaction (X3) by 82.4%, while the remaining 17.6% can be explained by other variables not examined in this study.
Keywords: Word Of Mouth, Store Atmosphere, Customer Satisfaction, Purchase Decision
Pengaruh Karakteristik WPP 712 Dan WPP 714 Terhadap PDB Perikanan Dan Produksi Perikanan Tangkap
Authors: Rubianti Nisa Azizah 
Published: January 2024

The fisheries sector has a role for the regional to national economy through fishery GRDP, fishery production, and employment. In utilizing fishery resources, Indonesian seas are divided into 11 WPP. This study aims to determine whether the differences in the characteristics of WPP 712 and WPP 714 can affect fisheries GRDP and capture fisheries production and to find out whether there is a reciprocal relationship between fisheries GRDP and capture fisheries production. The type of data used in this study is panel data in 14 provinces in 2010-2019. This study use TSLS regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the differences in the characteristics of WPP 712 and WPP 714 have no effect on fishery GRDP and capture fisheries production. Fishery GRDP and capture fisheries production have a positive and significant effect on each other. Fish consumption rate has a positive and significant effect on each other. Fish consumption rate has a positive and significant effect on fisheries GRDP, but NTN have no effect on fisheries GRDP. The number of ships has a positive and significant effect on capture fisheries production.
Keywords: Fishery, Capture Fisheries, GRDP, Fisheries Production, Fish Consumption, WPP, NTN.
Pengaruh Risiko Kredit Dan Risiko Operasional Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pada PT. Bank Papua Kantor Cabang Utama (KCU) Manokwari
Authors: Kurniasti Devi , Budiantara Martinus 
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the financial performance of PT. Bank Papua Kantor Cabang Utama (KCU) Manokwariwhich is affected by Credit Risk and Operational Risk. This study used a quantitative approach with data collection usingsecondary data. The type of data used in this study used panel data. The population in this study is the financialstatements of PT. Bank Papua KCU Manokwari. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study uses descriptive statistical analysis and classical assumption test analysis to examine the effect of more than one independent variable on the dependent variable. Credit Risk (NPL) has an effect and is significant on financial performance (ROA), Operational Risk (BOPO) has an effect and is significant on financial performance and Credit Risk and operational risk Credit Risk and Operational Risk have a significant effect simultaneously on financialperformance.
Keywords : Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Financial Performance, NPL,BOPO,ROA
An Organizational Legitimacy In Managing The Hajj Funds
Authors: Indriani Susi Indriani , Zamri Ahmad , Annuar Hairul Azlan 
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on BPKH processes in achieving organizational legitimacy. The way stakeholders see the validity of BPKH aligns with how organizations try to gain credibility by passing on accountability actions. The pilot study explores the account-giving situation from the meaning of accountability between BPKH and its stakeholders as the reason to gain legitimacy. The perception in this pilot study explains what they see, hear, and feel about BPKH as an organization and the shared information. The way that BPKH is seen by its stakeholders is in line with the goal of transferring accountability measures, which is a goal of organizational legitimacy. A pilot study is one of the methodological approaches that may be utilized to improve the reliability and validity of research. Description of textual data in qualitative research using the inductive approach.The pilot study found that BPKH showed a significant improvement in delivering information to the public compared to the previous fund holder (MORA). The process legitimacy can be seen from the circulation of information inside a system. These modifications are the designed system and the structured formulation of the information to achieve legitimacy through an organization's accountability.
Keywords: organizational legitimacy, accountability, hajj funds, pilot study
Kepemimpinan Islami Dan Etika Kerja Islam: Bagaimana Keduanya Mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan Dengan Motivasi Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Hoeroni Rizqon , Gunawan Ahmad 
Published: January 2024

Employee performance is one of the important factors in determining the success of an organization. Employee performance can be affected by a variety of factors, including Islamic leadership and Islamic work ethics. Islamic leadership is a leadership style that is based on Islamic values, whereas Islamic work ethics is a set of values and norms that govern the work behavior of a Muslim. This study aims to examine the influence of Islamic leadership and Islamic work ethics on employee performance with work motivation as an intervening variable. This research uses quantitative methods with a survey approach. The study population were employees in a private company in Indonesia. The study sample amounted to 95 employees who were taken randomly. Data was collected through questionnaires. The results of the study are as follows: Islamic Leadership has a positive and significant influence on Work Motivation, Islamic Work Ethics has a positive and significant influence on Work Motivation, Islamic Leadership has a positive and significant influence on performance, Islamic Work Ethics has a positive and significant influence on performance, Work Motivation has a positive and significant effect on performance, Islamic Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Performance through Work Motivation, this means that work motivation can mediate between Islamic leadership variables and performance variables and shows that Islamic Leadership can be used as a variable that can improve performance, Islamic Work Ethics has a positive and significant effect on Performance through Work Motivation, this means that work motivation can mediate between Islamic work ethics variables and performance variables and shows that Islamic work ethics can be used as variables that can improve performance.
Keywords: Islamic leadership, Islamic work ethic, work motivation, employee performance.
Factors Affecting Repurchase Intention Of Paracetamol Users In Jabodetabek
Authors: Kurniawan Andri , Kustiawan Unggul 
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the relationship between brand heritage, brand trust, brand loyalty, repurchase intention, and brand strength in several paracetamol brands of PT. Oryza Medica Indonesia in the Greater Jakarta area, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out online with the population, namely users of the paracetamol brand PT. Oryza Medica Indonesia, of as many as 138 people. This type of quantitative research method uses SEM-Lisrel analysis. The results of the study show that brand heritage has a positive influence on brand trust. In addition, brand heritage also has a positive influence on brand strength. Furthermore, brand trust has a positive influence on repurchase intentions. However, brand trust does not have a positive effect on brand loyalty. Furthermore, brand trust has a positive influence on repurchase intentions. In addition, it was found that brand strength has a positive influence on brand loyalty. In the context of paracetamol users, this study emphasizes the importance of increasing consumer trust and loyalty to increase repurchase intention by providing insight into the importance of understanding and managing relationships in the context of brand investment by providing products and services that meet customer expectations to strengthen brand positions and maintain market share. strong market.
Keywords: Brand Heritage, Brand Trust, Brand Loyalty, Repurchase Intention, Brand Strength
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Disnakertrans Kabupaten Karawang
Authors: Nandang Nandang , Jamaludin Asep , Permadani Deby 
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of organizational culture and work discipline on employee performance at the Karawang Regency Manpower and Transmigration Office. This research uses quantitative, descriptive, and verification methods. The population and sample of this study were 100 employees at the Office of Manpower and Transmigration, Karawang Regency. SPSS 21 software is used to test the hypothesis in this study. The results of this study found that organizational culture has a partial effect on employee performance with a tcount of 7.062 and a ttable of 1.988 where the tcount value of organizational culture is greater than ttable and the sig value obtained is 0.000 which is still below 0.05. And work discipline has a partial effect on employee performance with a tcount of 2.834 and a ttable of 1.988 where the tcount value of work discipline is greater than the ttable and the sig value obtained is 0.006 which is below 0.05. As well as organizational culture and work discipline simultaneously influence employee performance with a ftable value of 35.368 and a ftable of 3.089 where the fcount value is greater than ftable and the sig value obtained is 0.000 where the sig level is below 0.05, which means the influence of organizational culture and work discipline very significant effect on employee performance.
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Work Discipline, Employee Performance.
Determinant Of Investment Decision With Growth Opportunity As Moderation Variable: Study On Sub-Sector Textile And Garmen Companies Listed On The Indonesian Stock Exchange
Authors: Maharani Putu Eka , Wiagustini Ni Luh Putu 
Published: January 2024

An investment decision is a plan to invest in one or more assets in hopes of generating future returns. Investment decisions aim to obtain profits in the future with a certain level of risk and can maximize the prosperity of the owners (shareholders). The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of capital structure, liquidity, profitability, and company size on investment decisions with growth opportunities as moderation variables in textile and garment sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research was conducted on textile and garment sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a sample of 14 companies using saturated sampling techniques. Financial statement data is collected from the Indonesia Stock Exchange website and the websites of the companies sampled. The collected data is then analyzed with Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results showed that capital structure has no effect on investment decisions, liquidity has no effect on investment decisions, profitability has a negative effect on investment decisions, company size has no effect on investment decisions, growth opportunities moderate the relationship of capital structure and profitability on investment decisions and growth opportunities cannot moderate the relationship between liquidity and company size on decisions investment.
Keywords: Investment Decision, Capital Structure, Liquidity, Profitability, Firm Size
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Kud Mina Fajar Sidik Blanakan Subang
Authors: Riyadi Agit , Suherman Enjang , Anggela Flora Patricia 
Published: January 2024

Work discipline can determine low or high performance, when employees do not obey rules such as time delays when working that are not inaccordance with applicable rules, it will hinder them from completing work on time before the specified deadline. This shows that there are still employee behaviors that are not in line with company expectations, such as employees who often arrive late and employees who are often absent without clear explanations. This study aims to identify, describe, analyze, and explain the relationship between work discipline and employee performance. This research was conducted using a descriptive verification method. The total population of the study was 70 respondents. The samples obtained by the saturated sampling method amounted to 70 respondents covering the entire population. Data analysis techniques using simple linear regression analysis, correlation coefficient test, partial t test, and r test of the coefficient of determination. Based on the results of the descriptive test, work discipline and employee performance are in good criteria. Based on the results of the verification test, work discipline has a positive and significant impact on employee performance with a strong correlation level and an influence contribution of 46.3%.
Keywords : Work Discipline, and Employee Perfomance
Pengaruh Modal Sendiri, Modal Pinjaman, Dan Lama Usaha Terhadap Pendapatan Umkm Di Kecamatan Karawang Timur
Authors: Hermawan Nur Aliffah , Mulyadi Dedi , Sandi Santi Pertiwi Hari 
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of the variables Own Capital, Loan Capital and Business Length on Income at UMKMs in East Karawang District. This research uses a descriptive verification method with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and used the Slovin formula so that 97 respondents were obtained. Path analysis with partial and simultaneous hypothesis testing is the data analysis technique used. The results of this study are that there is a positive correlation between the variables of own capital, loan capital, and length of business. Own capital partially shows positive and significant results on income, loan capital has a negative and insignificant effect on income and length of business has a positive and significant effect on income. Furthermore, simultaneously that between own capital has a positive and significant effect on income, loan capital has a positive and significant effect on income, and length of business has a positive and significant effect on UMKMs income.
Keywords: Own capital, loan capital, length of business, income, UMKM