Degree Of Compliance Research Articles

FEATURES OF INTERNET COMMUNICATION GENRES

The article discusses general ideas about Internet communication, a new type of communication that has appeared in connection with the rapid development of the Internet and information technologies, describes the variety of terms, considers differences in definitions given by scientists, highlights the formation of different views on genre classification. On the basis of these conclusions, the author grouped the genre of Internet communication according to structural-compositional, communicative parameters. These include e-mail, the genre of instant messages, guest book, electronic bulletin boards, forum, chat, blog. The paper analyzes each of the listed genres, reveals their similarities and distinctive features. It has been described that a common feature, characteristic of all of them, is: communication is carried out using some device; features of colloquial speech are transmitted using graphic symbols; communication is established in a certain virtual space, on an asynchronous and synchronous basis, without the physical presence of people; no limit on the number of participants and requirements for their records. And the differences include the nature of participation (monologue, dialogue, polylogue) and the degree of interactivity, phatic function and compliance with the norms of the literary language, etc. They were named as the main features that distinguish it from other genres of the language.

Provision of Safe Anesthesia in Magnetic Resonance Environments: Degree of Compliance with International Guidelines in Saudi Arabia.

The lack of local guidelines and regulations for the administration of anesthesia in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units presents a potential risk to patient safety in Saudi Arabia. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the extent to which hospitals in Saudi Arabia follow international guidelines and recommendations for the safe and effective administration of anesthesia in an MRI environment. This study used a questionnaire that was distributed to 31 medical facilities in Saudi Arabia that provided anesthesia in MRI units. The findings of the study revealed that the mean compliance with the 17 guidelines across the 31 sites was 77%; 5 of the 31 sites (16.1%) had a compliance rate of less than 50% with the recommended guidelines. Only 19.4% of the institutes provided general safety education. Communication breakdowns between anesthesia providers and MRI teams were reported. To conclude, this survey highlights the status of anesthesia standards in Saudi Arabian MRI units and emphasizes areas that require better adherence to international guidelines. The results call for targeted interventions, including the formulation of specific national anesthesia guidelines for MRI settings. Communication breakdowns between anesthesia providers and MRI teams were reported at a rate of 83.9% during the administration of a gadolinium contrast agent. There were additional breakdowns, particularly for high-risk patients with implants, such as impaired respirators (74.2%), thus requiring further investigation due to potential safety incidents during MRI procedures. While considering the limitations of this study, such as potential biases and the low response rate, it provides a valuable foundation for refining protocols and promoting standardized practices in Saudi Arabian healthcare.

Fund Management in Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Bandung

This study is centered on the analysis of the financial practices implemented at the Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Bandung. Furthermore, it delves into the realms of financial management and explores the resources related to student financing within the institution. Employing a qualitative-descriptive research methodology, it seeks to provide a comprehensive portrayal of the circumstances surrounding education financing within this academic establishment. It's important to note that this study does not aim to establish causal relationships or quantify effects. Instead, it focuses on offering a detailed and insightful overview of management practices and their alignment with regulations. The data for this research was meticulously gathered through a variety of methods, including observation instruments, interviews with key stakeholders, and an in-depth review of relevant literature. This multi-faceted approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter. The findings of this study shed light on the Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Bandung's management of education financing. Notably, these findings indicate a strong degree of compliance with the applicable regulations. This suggests that the institution is conscientious in its financial management practices, ensuring that it meets the legal and regulatory standards in place. This study underscores that the Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Bandung's management of education financing is aligned with the stipulations set forth in relevant laws and regulations. Furthermore, it operates with a commitment to the core principles of transparency, objectivity, and accountability, which are vital in ensuring that educational resources are managed in a manner that serves the best interests of both the institution and its students.

Psychometric indicators and adaptation ch. Osgud's method "semantic differential" (ukrainian version of the method

The article presents the results of adaptation and standardization of the Semantic Differential method (Ch. Osgood). The purpose of the article was to adapt the Ukrainian version of the Semantic Differential method and determine the possibilities of its use in further psychological research. In order to meaningfully validate the adapted version of the Semantic Differential method, five experts were involved - philological specialists in the field of English-Ukrainian translation. In the course of joint work with experts, the following was carried out: direct translation of the original text of the method of semantic differential by Ch. Osgood; retroversion; correction of the translated material in order to increase the degree of compliance with the linguistic features of Ukrainian speakers (taking into account compliance with the theoretical construct of the methodology); final substantive and linguistic evaluation of the Ukrainian-language version; selection of the optimal sequence of pairs of adjectives. The work was carried out in several stages: translation; expert substantive evaluation of the preliminary translation; standardization of the questionnaire; collection of relevant norms on the domestic sample (563 persons (24.01-11.95 years old), among whom 198 are carriers of the male gender; 365 – female). All subjects were fluent in the Ukrainian language; the level of knowledge of English is not lower than B1 (Intermediate). Language knowledge was tested using express methods on the eve of testing. The testing took place in the following order: the original (English) version of the Semantic Differential (the attitude towards oneself was assessed); Rosenberg self-esteem scale; subjective scaling of one's self; adapted author's Ukrainian modification of the Semantic Differential (attitude towards oneself was also assessed). During the analysis of the psychometric indicators of the adapted version of the methodology, its content and construct validity were checked; reliability and coherence of its points; in addition, test norms for the Ukrainian-speaking sample were obtained. Test norms were determined separately for groups of men and women. It was established that the adapted version of the Semantic Differential is characterized by high psychometric indicators, so it allows the use of the method for further study of the attitude to phenomena determined by the purpose of a separate study.

Concealed architecture, volcanism and tectonics of Deccan LIP related alkaline complexes of Rajasthan, NW India: Constrained from high resolution aero-geophysical data

In the north-western Indian shield two important alkaline complexes (Sarnu-Dandali and Mer-Mundwara) are linked to end-Cretaceous Deccan large igneous province (LIP) bear significance for REE mineralization, CO2 outgassing and mass extinctions near the K-Pg boundary. Although both of them bear numerous similarities, but, the geomorphology and magmatic emplacement are quite conflicting. Here, the subsurface crustal architecture of these two alkaline complexes is reported for the first time on the basis of high resolution airborne geophysical anomaly data (magnetic and spectrometric). Aeromagnetic anomalies distinguish prominent NW-SE and E-W trending linear deep seated crustal structures in the Sarnu-Dandali alkaline complex. The E-W trending structure mimics the older tectonic tendencies of the regional crustal-scale Narmada-Tapti tectonic zone. The NW-SE trending linear are linked to subsurface rift-oblique networks of fault systems of the petroliferous Barmer basin. The ensemble of numerous fracture patterns at various depths may attest to the rejuvenation of fracture systems and recurrent magmatism, leading to the polychronous nature of Sarnu-Dandali alkaline complex. On the contrary, the Mer-Mundwara alkaline complex exhibits broad magnetic circular features representing the deeper sections of a magmatic plumbing system. The geometry also resembles the subsurface magma chambers for Deccan basalt volcanism, occurring as rootless cones. Paleo stress pattern is derived from the fractures and when compared with the results obtained from geophysical data, these analyses demonstrate a high degree of compliance, reinforcing the validity and accuracy of both methods. Further, the inversion modeling, profile depth analysis and computed Euler depth solutions led us to infer that the subsurface magma sources of the Sarnu-Dandali are deeper than those of the Mer-Mundwara alkaline complex.

Research on Fuel-Saving and Environmentally Friendly Approach Trajectory Considering Air Traffic Management Intention

Civilian aviation continues to contribute significantly to the total economic and environmental impact of aeronautics. Reduction of the fuel burn and environmental impact of civilian aviation is critical to the overall sustainability of the industry, and it can be accomplished, in part, through the optimization of arrival and approach procedures. This paper proposes the development of a method for measuring the degree of compliance of optimized approach trajectories with air traffic management (ATM) intentions, using an intention compliance level (ICL) indicator. Based on fuzzy logic, this measure reflects the extent to which approach trajectories satisfy the required time-of-arrival constraints. This research demonstrates an approach trajectory strategy that maximizes the ICL, maintains compliance with ATM intent, and achieves efficiency goals inclusive of reduced fuel consumption through selective airspeed changes. Simulations on the Airbus A320 indicate that achieving the optimal trajectory and flight parameters can significantly guide trajectory-based operations to minimize airline economic costs and reduce environmental impact while complying with ATM commands. In this paper we will organize the data as follows. The Introduction will summarize past research as a means of identifying the gaps that this research seeks to bridge and introduce the premise of our findings. Section II proposes the concept of ICL to evaluate the relationship between flight time and the required time of arrival and establishes an en-route descent trajectory model. Section III constructs the optimization strategy based on simulated annealing genetic algorithm (SAGA), evaluates the effectiveness of the algorithm, and verifies the contributions of the ICL in a basic scenario. Section IV analyzes the impacts of various factors on the optimization results in a complex scenario.

Transformation of Ukrainian legislation as a guarantee of its effectiveness

he latest global and domestic trends of changes, transformations and transformations in various spheres of social life, spheres of human activity and aggregates of social relations determine the necessity of adopting, changing and supplementing individual acts of legislation in general. This happens not only to achieve the need for regulation in new conditions and circumstances, but also to increase the effectiveness of this regulation. That is, the transformation of legislation to meet today’s needs is one of the components of its effectiveness. The purpose of the article is to provide a definition of the concept of transformation of legislation and an exposition of its main components, it is also planned, based on the scientific works of scientists, to highlight examples of branches of law in which this phenomenon occurs, to consider the relationship between the transformation of legislation and its effectiveness. The specified problems are considered in the article and it is established that the transformation of legislation (as a certain process which includes mandatory and specific components and successive stages) takes place at different levels and spheres of regulation of social relations, but primarily the transformation of legislation takes place in those sectors of society and states, directions of human activity, challenges and requests in which, by the fact of their occurrence, precede the existing legislation and require regulation and regulation. Digital and IT technologies, European integration processes, the latest interpretation and understanding of the Basic Law in the spirit of the priority of human and citizen rights, the defense of the country in the conditions of a large-scale military invasion of the Russian Federation and the repulsion of armed aggression (with the subsequent de-occupation of territories), processes of globalization and deep integration of Ukraine into them - these are the driving forces, factors and specific reasons that force the legislation to transform and to which its transformation is directed at the same time. The transformation of legislation can contribute to the achievement of social effectiveness of legislation, and the effectiveness of legislation in turn depends on the degree of compliance of legislation with the basic principles of the rule of law, such as the principle of legality, guarantees of human rights and legal certainty of citizens. As for the relationship between the social effectiveness of legislation and its transformation, it should be noted that the improvement of the quality of legislation as a result of its transformation and its effective coverage of the priority areas of international relations, the state, society and a specific person are clear markers and indicators of its effectiveness. Key words: legislation, law, law, effectiveness, transformation, transformation of legislation, modernization of law, specification of tasks and prescriptions of laws, implementation of laws, effectiveness of legislation, social effectiveness of legislation, concept, definition, components, process.

Adherence to Treatment of Cardiac Patients: Approaches to Assessment, Ways to Increase and Prognostic Value

Adherence to treatment is understood as a complex model of the patient’s behavior in relation to their health, implemented in the degree of compliance of such behavior with respect to the recommendations received from the doctor regarding medications, self-control algorithms, diet and other lifestyle change measures. Adherence can be assessed by determining drug metabolites in body fluids (blood, urine) and using various questionnaires. At the same time, an important role in increasing adherence to therapy is assigned to the attending physician, without contact with which most patients make an independent decision to stop taking all or some of the prescribed drugs or to make an unreasonable correction of their dosages. Among the factors influencing the decrease in adherence to treatment of cardiac patients are the patient’s misunderstanding of their disease and the expected effects of therapy, fears of undesirable effects of therapy, a low level of motivation, a tendency towards forgetfulness and some others. Comorbidity and related polypharmacy also contribute to non-adherence, especially multiple drugs are prescribed simultaneously by various specialists — therapists, endocrinologists, urologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists. At the same time, there is a clear increase in undesirable consequences (repeated hospitalizations due to myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular events) in non-adherent patients 6 months after the previous coronary event and a significantly higher risk a year later. Increasing adherence to treatment is the task of medical workers, starting from the inpatient stage of treatment (clear recommendations noted in the discharge documents), followed by the support of outpatient doctors, explaining the need to take certain medications, and ending with monitoring the execution of medical prescriptions.

Resident physician duty hours, resting times and European Working Time Directive compliance in Spain: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThere is a growing interest in understanding the impact of duty hours and resting times on training outcomes and the well-being of resident physicians. However, to this date no state-wide analysis exists in any European country.ObjectivesOur aim is to describe the shift work scheduling and to detail the degree of compliance with the Spanish legislation and the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) of Spanish resident physicians, focusing on territorial and specialty distribution.Material and methodsA descriptive cross-sectional analytical study was designed through an online survey adapted from the existing literature.ResultsOut of the 2035 surveyed resident physicians undergoing PGT in Spain, 80.49% exceeded the 48 h per week limit set by the EWTD and 13% of them did not rest after a 24-h on-call shift. The mean number of on-call shifts in the last 3 months was 15.03, with the highest mean reported in Asturias, La Rioja, and Extremadura. 51.6% of respondents had a day-off after a Saturday on-call shift. Significant differences are observed by region and type of specialty.ConclusionResident physicians in Spain greatly exceed the established 48 h/week EWTD limit. Likewise, non-compliance with labor regulations regarding mandatory rest after on-call duty and minimum weekly rest periods are observed.

A randomized study on the effect of an extended voluntary waiting period in primiparous dairy cows on fertility, health, and culling during first and second lactation

When the voluntary waiting period (VWP), defined as the days between calving and when the cow is eligible to receive the first insemination, is extended, high-yielding dairy cows may have better opportunities to regain energy balance before first insemination. This study investigated the effect of an extended (145-215 days in milk [DIM], n = 280) or conventional (25-95 DIM, n = 251) VWP treatment on fertility, disease incidence, and culling rate in cows during their first lactation. The cows were also followed through a second lactation without intervention regarding VWP, during which the farmers could decide when they wished to start the inseminations. This was done in a randomized-controlled study on 16 high-yielding commercial herds in southern Sweden, containing a total of 531 primiparous cows of the Holstein and Red Dairy Cattle breeds. Data from the Swedish national dairy herd recording scheme collected between August 2018 and September 2021 were used in the analysis, including records on breed, calvings, estrus intensity, inseminations, disease, somatic cell count, culling date, and culling reason. During first lactation, more cows receiving the extended VWP treatment showed strong estrus intensity (score 4-5, 55% vs. 48%) and fewer showed moderate estrus intensity (score 3, 35% vs. 43%) at first insemination, compared with cows receiving the conventional VWP treatment. First service conception rate (FSCR) was higher (67% vs. 51%) and number of inseminations per conception (NINS) was lower (1.6 vs. 2.0) during the first lactation for cows receiving the extended compared with the conventional VWP treatment. For disease incidence rate or culling rate expressed as number of events per cow-time in the study, we found no differences between the cows receiving the 2 VWP treatments in any lactation. Calving to first service interval during second lactation was longer (86 vs. 74 d) for cows with extended compared with conventional VWP. In conclusion, primiparous cows with extended VWP showed improved reproductive functions, in the form of higher estrus intensity, greater FSCR, and lower NINS, during the first lactation. However, we observed no apparent effect on these fertility measures during the following lactation (without VWP intervention) and no differences in disease prevalence or culling between cows receiving the 2 different VWP treatments in either lactation. Compliance with the planned VWP treatment was lower for cows with planned extended compared with planned conventional VWP treatment. We studied the "intention-to-treat" effect (i.e., the results for all cows randomized to each treatment regardless of whether the planned VWP was achieved or not) to identify any bias arising due to degree of compliance. However, we found no difference in culling rate between cows randomized to an extended VWP compared with those randomized to a conventional VWP. These findings can be used to support management decisions on VWP length in high-yielding dairy herds.

Management of patients with localized prostate cancer and biochemical recurrence in Spain: A medical survey

IntroductionThe management of patients with prostate cancer (PCa) is established in clinical practice guidelines, which are based on randomized studies according to the level of evidence. In Spain, the degree of compliance with these guidelines in clinical practice is unknown. ObjectivesTo describe the profiles of PCa patients at the time of diagnosis and the management of patients with localized PCa and those with BCR in Spain. Materials & methodsA medical survey was conducted in specialized care (85 urologists [UROs], 64 radiation oncologists [ROs], and 21 medical oncologists [MOs]). Three questionnaires were developed for this study with 22 (UROs and ROs) or 21 questions (MOs). ResultsThe annual incidence of PCa was 24,057 in participating hospitals (N = 131). The extrapolated annual incidence in Spain is 40,531 cases. The estimated prevalence of PCa in Spain is 221,689. Of note, 79% and 80% of patients seen by UROs and ROs, respectively had localized PCa at diagnosis. Biopsy was the most used diagnostic test among the three specialties, followed by abdominopelvic computer tomography. More than 90% of patients with BCR underwent standard tests. Next generation imaging tests and PET-choline/PSMA are still used residually. Most patients with localized PCa are currently treated with either surgery or radiotherapy, while for BCR patients, UROs and ROs prefer radiotherapy and MOs androgen deprivation therapy alone or in combination. ConclusionThis study describes patient profiles at the time of diagnosis and provides an overview of the current therapeutic management of localized PCa and BCR in clinical practice in Spain.

Determinants of Post-Tax Audit Compliance in Ghana

Governments derive a significant portion of their income from taxation. Collection of tax is however impeded by tax non-compliant activities as well as tax evasion. This necessitates measures to ensure tax compliance, such as tax audits. The study looked into the factors that influence taxpayers' post-audit compliance behavior in Ghana, with the Ho and Hohoe Small Taxpayer Offices as a case study. The focus of the study was on the effectiveness of tax audit procedures, post-tax audit compliance behavior of taxpayers, and taxpayers' experience with tax officers during and after the first tax audit. To achieve this aim, the study utilized the case study method of research. The researcher used the purposive sampling technique to select respondents for the questionnaire survey. The primary goal of the research was to investigate the efficacy of tax audit methods. The study identified that tax audit procedures were most effective in the Ho and Hohoe Small Taxpayer offices. The effectiveness of the audit procedures was ensured through the thorough examination of all relevant books and documents by skilled auditors. The second purpose of the study was to investigate the post-tax audit compliance behaviour of taxpayers. The study found that, after the audit procedures, taxpayers started filing tax returns accurately and timely. This improvement was primarily due to the level of education provided by tax officers during tax audits. Finally, the last objective sought to examine taxpayers' experience with tax officers during and after the first tax audit. The study found that there were very few cases (11.40%) where respondents agreed that auditors compelled them to do something to reduce the tax. However, tax officers endeavored to provide legal backing and explanation for every decision made. The learning process that tax officers took taxpayers through has built a cordial relationship between the two parties. Tax audits, when structured to ensure proper collection of taxes, can lead to minimal tax avoidance and tax evasion and strict compliance with the applicable tax laws, and an enhanced degree of voluntary tax compliance.

Are reporting and investigation of rape cases victim friendly? Responses of the police from a cross-sectional study conducted in three states of eastern India

The police are the first stakeholders within the criminal justice system responding to the offence of rape. Some specific laws have been enacted in India with the aim of incorporating a victim-friendly approach during the stages of reporting and investigation of rape cases by the police. This paper presents the results from the responses of the police from a cross-sectional study conducted in the states of Odisha (OD), Jharkhand (JH), and West Bengal (WB) in eastern India to see their approaches to the implementation of the victim-friendly provisions of the law at such specific stages. It presents the police perceptions on compliance with laws pertaining to reporting, registration and investigation of rape cases in the three selected states and the corresponding state-wise differences in police attitudes. The findings show that there is more non-compliance and there are differences in the degrees of compliance or non-compliance in the three states.

Оцінка відповідності заходів системи фінансового моніторингу України міжнародним стандартам FATF

Introduction. The list of priority European integration measures in Ukraine envisages further harmonization of the national financial monitoring system with FATF international standards (recommendations). Therefore, it is important to analyze both the results of the assessment of the technical compliance of measures in the anti-legalization sphere of Ukraine with FATF recommendations, and their effectiveness. Problem Statement. Assessment of the degree of technical compliance of the prevention and countermeasures system in Ukraine with the FATF recommendations, and generalization of the results of the assessment of the compliance of the measures of the national financial monitoring system with the performance criteria presented in the MONEYVAL reports. Purpose. To systematize strong and weak characteristics of the technical compliance of measures of the national financial monitoring system with FATF recommendations, to investigate the compliance of the current practice of financial intelligence of Ukraine with the MONEYVAL efficiency criteria, as well as to conduct a comparative analysis of international experience in the anti-legalization field on the basis of assessment of the technical compliance of measures in the anti-legalization field with FATF international standards (recommendations) and the result characteristics of the effectiveness of these measures presented in the MONEYVAL reports. Methods. General scientific and special methods based on the dialectical approach are applied: induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis, grouping, comparison. Results. The article provides a comparative analysis of MONEYVAL reports on the technical compliance of measures of anti-legalization systems with FATF international standards in Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Cyprus, Albania, and Bulgaria, analyzes the compliance of measures of prevention and countermeasures systems of these countries with the efficiency criteria specified in MONEYVAL reports. MONEYVAL reporting information has been systematized according to the levels of assessments of technical compliance with FATF international standards of measures of prevention and countermeasures of the specified countries, and the levels of compliance with performance criteria in these countries. Conclusions. The results of the research can be used in the further harmonization with FATF international standards of national regulatory and legal acts, the organization of international cooperation and the exchange of experience between national financial intelligence services.

Discharges of 131I coming from hospitals and outpatients in the sanitary sewage system of Bogotá

An integral sampling methodology was applied to the sewerage network of Bogotá by inspecting wells that carry sanitary water from institutions that use 131I in nuclear medicine treatments to determine the areas of the city with activity of this radioisotope, which may reach the Salitre wastewater treatment plant and are subsequently discharged into the Bogotá river. The areas evaluated included the location of authorized institutions that use 131I in nuclear medicine and their patients. A total of 13 wells were sampled in the city, each with three samples, and the characterization of the samples was performed using the technique of high-resolution gamma spectrometry with Ge-HP detector and covered the relevant aspects that must be considered to make a complete characterization of the presence of the isotope studied. Among these factors are the season of the year with precipitation, pipe flow, location of the nuclear medicine facilities, existence of decay systems, number of rooms for treatment with 131I and water trajectory through the sewage system.Based on the results obtained, it was possible to identify potential sources of radioisotope 131I that are exceeding the discharge limits established by Colombian regulations (i.e., 19 Bq/L at the discharge point). From the 13 wells sampled, radioisotope 131I was detected in 11 of them. From the assessed wells, 3 were connected to facilities in which activity was found to be above the discharges limit allowed in Colombia for the sanitary sewer.This research complements the study on traceability of 131I in Bogotá-Colombia that begins with its importation by radiopharmacies who distribute it to hospital patients and outpatients, continuing its trajectory through management systems or homes to the sewage system of Bogotá, field that had not been studied. It allows inferring the degree of compliance with Colombian regulations and serves as a basis for evaluating regulatory changes in the levels of 131I dispensing in water networks. Further studies are required to assess the potential impacts of these materials on the local population.

Analysis of the Survey Results on the Pro-Ecological Awareness of Young People in the Aspect of Sustainable Development

Abstract The objective of this paper is to propose effective methods to implement sustainable development principles among young people, both in schools and universities. The authors of this article recognize the significant potential among young individuals whose actions and choices have a substantial impact on the environment. By analyzing the knowledge and behaviors of young people towards sustainable development and environmental protection, based on surveys conducted among pupils and students from the south-eastern region of Poland, this paper identifies gaps that require improvement and proposes actions aimed at raising pro-ecological awareness among the youth. The analysis revealed that only 25% of the respondents have heard about the “Agenda for Sustainable Development – 2030”, 20% were familiar with the goals of sustainable development, and few have participated in initiatives for sustainable development. However, 58% of respondents claimed to engage in activities for environmental protection in their daily lives. The article also presents the degree of compliance with the assumptions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on both global and local scales. Furthermore, the paper analyzes two aspects of students’ awareness of sustainable development: their knowledge of goals and documents, and their pro-ecological behavior in daily life. Based on the findings, this paper proposes ways to introduce sustainable development principles in selected areas of school and university functioning to enhance ecological awareness and shape pro-ecological attitudes among young people. Concrete actions to facilitate implementation are also suggested.

HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL KELOMPOK SEBAYA DENGAN TINGKAT INFORMASI KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT ANTIRETROVIRAL PADA ODHA DI JOMBANG CARE CENTER PLUS

In lifelong anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment, the resistance of People With HIV AIDS (PLWHA) is very important because the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), attacking or infecting T lymphocytes, causes a decrease in the immune system. As a result, it causes physical, psychological, independence, social, environmental, and spiritual problems. One factor that can affect PLWHA compliance in undergoing ARV treatment therapy is the role of peer support groups. The degree of PLWHA compliance with ARV can reduce the rate of pain and even death from HIV. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between the social support provided to peer groups with the level of information compliance with ARV on ODHIV in the Equal Support Group of Jombang Care Center Plus. Method: This study is a cross-sectional analytical survey. The sample consists of 30 ODHIVs, with urposive sampling techniques. The social support of peer groups and level of information adherenced ARV measured using quizzes. The statistical test used is the somers'd test. Results: The results of the study showed that the social support of peer groups with the level of ARV information adherence to PLWHA was positively correlated with moderate strength (p-value 0.003 and correlation coefficient 0.397) Conclusion: There was a relationship between peer-group social support and the level of information adherence on ARV at PLWHA at Jombang Care Center Plus.

Green bonds: Do investors benefit from third-party certification?

This study investigates whether green-bond certification benefits climate-risk-concerned investors. We compare the performance of green bonds and their degree of compliance with the Green Bond Principles and find that certification appears to play no role in bond performance—bonds with different certification tiers are indistinguishable from others. However, bond characteristics, such as issuer type and bond domicile, are significant factors in the review. We argue that, while review and certification might not have a visible impact on performance, firms may resort to the certification scheme to increase their attractiveness. Our paper highlights the need for a more robust classification system that allows investors to better differentiate green and conventional bonds.

The Role of the Internal Auditor in Strengthening the Governance of Economic Organizations Using the Three Lines of Defense Model

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the impact of the three lines of defense (TLOD) in strengthening corporate governance in industrial companies in the Sultanate of Oman. Methodology: A questionnaire was used to collect data from industrial companies in the Sultanate of Oman. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed; for the 159 valid questionnaires used for analysis, PLS-SEM was used in the data analysis. Results: The results showed a significant impact of the three variables (commitment of operational management to legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements; risk management, compliance, and quality functions; and the role of assertive internal auditing according to the third line of defense model) in strengthening corporate governance. Practical implications: The study indicates that the TLOD model plays a more decisive role in determining the strengthening of corporate governance, and therefore, the results of the study can help industrial companies to understand the role of the TLOD model in strengthening control procedures, risk management, and governance. Originality/value: The study constitutes a management strategy that assists organizations in diagnosing the degree of corporate compliance with the TLOD and identifying weaknesses in their procedures.

Is It Possible to Obtain a Product of the Desired Configuration from a Single Knoevenagel Condensation? Isomerization vs. Stereodefined Synthesis.

The biological activity of compounds directly depends on the three-dimensional arrangement of affinity fragments since a high degree of pharmacophore compliance with the binding site is required. 3-Benzylidene oxindoles are privileged structures due to their wide spectrum of biological activity, synthetic availability, and ease of modification. In particular, both kinase inhibitors and kinase activators can be found among 3-benzylidene oxindoles. In this work, we studied model compounds obtained via oxindole condensation with aldehydes and alkylphenones. These condensation products can exist in the form of E- and Z-isomers and also undergo isomerization in solutions. The factors causing isomeric transformation of these compounds were established. Comparative kinetic studies to obtain quantitative characteristics of UV-driven isomerization were first performed. The results obtained indicate dramatic differences in two subclasses, which should be considered when developing biologically active molecules.